Dedicated Flash Functions; Division Into Camera Groups - Metz MECABLITZ 50 AF-1 Mode D'emploi

2. Dedicated flash functions

Dedicated flash functions are flash functions that have been specially adapted to
a given camera system. Depending on the type of camera, different flash func-
tions are supported.

2.1 Division into camera groups

Nikon cameras can be subdivided into the following groups with regard to
their dedicated flash functions:
Cameras from Group A Cameras without digital data transfer to the
flash unit
e.g. Nikon F601, F601M, F60, F50, FM-3A
Digitale Kompaktkameras "Nikon - Coolpix"
Cameras from Group B Cameras with digital data transfer to the flash
unit
e.g. Nikon F4, F4s, F801, F801s
Cameras from Group C Cameras with digital data transfer to the flash
unit and 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash mode
e.g. Nikon F5, F100, F80, F70,
Cameras from Group D Digital Nikon single-lens reflex cameras with
D–TTL flash mode (without CLS)
e.g. D1, D1x, D1H, D100, Fuji FinePix S3Pro
Cameras from Group E Digital Nikon SLR cameras with i-TTL flash mode
(CLS compatible Cameras)
e.g. D40, D50, D70, D70S, D80, D90, D200,
D300, D2Hs, F6, D2x, D3, Coolpix 8400,
8800, D3000, D5000, S5Pro
Table 1
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Camera Group
A B C D E
• • • • • Flash-ready indicator in camera viewfinder/camera display
• • • • • Correct exposure indicator in camera viewfinder /camera display
• • • • • Automatic flash sync speed control
• • •
• • • • • Automatic fill-in flash control
• •
• • • • Manual TTL/D-TTL/i-TTL flash exposure correction
• • • • Automatic motor zoom control
• • • • Extended zoom mode
• • • • • Automatic AF measuring beam control
• • • • Automatic flash range indicator
• • • • • Programmed auto flash mode
• • • • • Wake-up function for the flash unit
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not with Coolpix cameras
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Dedicated Flash Functions
• • • Underexposure indicator EV in LC display of the flash unit
TTL flash control Standard TTL without measuring preflash)
Matrix-controlled TTL fill-in flash mode
• 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash mode
• D-TTL and D-TTL 3D flash mode
• i-TTL and I-TTL-BL flash mode
• Flash exposure measurement memory for i-TTL and I-TTL-BL
• • • 1st or 2nd curtain synchronisation (REAR)
• Automatic FP short sync for i-TTL, I-TTL-BL and M
• • • Preflash for red-eye reduction
• • • Triggering control / auto flash
• Wireless remote flash mode
(Advanced Wireless Remote Flash Mode Lighting)
It is impossible to describe all camera types and their individual dedicated
flash functions within the scope of these instructions. Therefore, please refer
to the flash mode description in your camera's operating instructions to find
out which functions are supported and which ones have to be set manually
on the camera. Using lenses not equipped with a CPU (i.e., lenses without
auto focus mode), results in certain functional limitations.
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