M - Ft Changeover; The „Rapid" Function - Metz MECABLITZ 70 MZ-4 Mode D'emploi

Returning to „AutoZoom" mode:
• Turn the setting disk until the arrow symbol appears alongside „Zoom" on
the display.
• Press the setting disk in the direction of the arrow. The arrow symbol will
flash.
• Turn the setting disk until „AutoZoom" reappears on the display.
• Press the setting disk in the direction of the arrow to store the setting. The
setting is automatically stored after 5 seconds if the setting disk is not
pressed. The arrow symbol ceases to flash.
The camera on to which the flash unit is mounted must be switched
on!

12.9 m - ft changeover

• Turn off the mecablitz with its main switch.
• Press the button Select and simultaneously slide the main switch from OFF
to On.
12.10 Programme storage mode
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(not possible with the 70 MZ-4)
In flash photography there are always recurring standard situations (e.g.
birthday celebrations at home, etc.). The mecablitz 70 MZ-5 permits the set-
tings for such standard situations to be stored as a programme so that the
selected flash parameters can be instantly reset.
Picture shooting with such "self-made" programmes is only useful in connec-
tion with the standard foot 301 or the SCA 300 adapter. If the flash unit is
equipped with an SCA 3xx2 adapter and used in combination with a system
camera, the programme parameters (aperture, film speed, ISO and zoom
reflector position) are automatically adapted to the settings made on the ca-
mera provided that the camera transmits such data to the flash unit.
The flash unit permits 5 "self-made" programmes to be stored.
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Setting procedure to store a programme:
• Adjust the required settings (operating mode, aperture, zoom position etc.)
for subsequent use.
• Press the programme button for at least 3 seconds.
Pr and Lo1 appear on the LC display.
• Turn the setting disk anti-clockwise and select a storage place SA 1, SA 2
... SA 5 (SA = SAVE).
• Press the setting disk within the next 3 seconds to store the parameters in
the selected storage place.
Calling a stored programme:
• Press the programme button for at least 3 seconds.
Pr and Lo1 appear on the LC display.
• Turn the setting disk anti-clockwise and select a storage place Lo1, Lo2
...Lo5 (Lo = LOAD).
• Press the setting disk within the next 3 seconds to download the settings
from the selected storage place.
12.11 The „Rapid" function
(not possible with the 70 MZ-4)
The flash recycling time in A and TTL mode depends upon the amount of light
required for the exposure. At full light output the recycling time is maximum
5 seconds. The "Rapid" function can be switched on if this flash recycling
time is too long.
The "Rapid" function is recommended for such instances where fast recycling
times are more important than maximum flash output, e.g. when indoors. The
"Rapid" function lowers the guide number by 1 rating, e.g. from the guide
number 50 (at ISO 21/100° - Zoom 50 mm) to guide number 35 (at ISO
21/100° - Zoom 50 mm).