Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 N digital Mode D'emploi page 98

Strobe number of flashes (N)
In strobe mode, the number of flashes per shot (N) can be selected.
The number of flashes can be set from 2 to 50 in intervals of one. The maxi-
mum manual partial light output is automatically adjusted to this number.
Strobe flash frequency (f)
Strobe mode allows you to select the flash frequency (f), which indicates the
number of flashes per second. The number of flashes can be set from 2 to 50
in intervals of one. The maximum manual partial light output is automatically
adjusted to this number.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „Para" button (Parameters) until the desired flash parameter (N or
f) flashes on the LC display.
• Set the desired value using the PLUS/MINUS buttons. The setting takes
effect immediately.
• Press the „Return" button to change the LC display back to the normal
view. If the „Return" button
to the normal view after about 5 seconds.
The maximum possible partial light output depends on the ISO and aperture
settings, and is automatically set in strobe mode. If you desire short flashes,
you can manually reduce the partial light output to the lowest value of
1/256.
The mecablitz LC display will indicate the flash-to-subject distance required
for a correct flash exposure, given the parameters selected. By changing the
aperture setting or the partial light output, this value can be adjusted to fit the
actual distance to the subject.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „Para" button (Parameters) until the desired flash parameter
(F=f-stop or P=partial light output) appears on the LC display.
• Set the desired value using the PLUS/MINUS buttons. The setting takes
effect immediately.
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is not pressed, the display will change back
• Press the „Return" button to change the LC display back to the normal
view. If the „Return" button
to the normal view after about 5 seconds.
Aperture and ISO settings do not appear on the LC display in strobe
mode. Strobe mode may not be combined with an operational second
reflector.
6. Flash parameters (Parameter menu)
For the flash unit to operate correctly, various flash parameters such as the
zoom position of the main reflector, aperture, ISO light sensitivity, etc. have
to be adjusted to match the camera.
When using the flash unit with cameras in Group A (see table 1), these para-
meters have to be set by hand.
For cameras in Groups B, C, D, or E, the flash parameters are set automati-
cally if the camera is equipped with a CPU-capable lens and transfers the
necessary data to the flash unit. For this automatic data transfer to occur, the
flash unit has to be mounted on the camera, and both devices have to be swit-
ched on. In addition, a data exchange between the camera and flash unit has
to be initiated, for which you simply briefly press the shutter release. The
maximum range as per the current flash parameters is shown on the display.
6.1 Setting procedure for the flash parameters
When a button is pressed for the first time, the LC display is illumina-
ted.
Depending on the flash mode set, various flash parameters are shown in the
menu: For cameras with digital data transfer, the flash parameters for apertu-
re (F), lens focal length (Zoom), and light sensitivity (ISO) are automatically
set on the flash unit. The flash parameters for aperture (F) and light sensitivity
(ISO) cannot be changed.
If the camera is equipped with a non-CPU capable lens (such as a lens
without autofocus), the flash parameters for aperture (F) and focal
length (Zoom) have to be set manually on the flash unit.
is not pressed, the display will change back