Switching The Flash Unit On And Off; Operating Concept; Selecting And Setting The Flash Mode Ttl / A / M / (Stroboscopic); Selecting And Setting The Special Functions - Metz MECABLITZ 54 MZ-4i Bedienungsanleitung

2.3 Switching the flash unit on and off

The flash unit is switched on with the main switch
position, the flash unit is permanently
indicator is lit.
When a key appears on the LC display, please refer to „12.2 Locking
and unlocking the controls".
To turn off the flash unit push the main switch
position. If your mecablitz is not going to be used for an extended period of
time, we recommend the following:
- Switch off the flash unit with the main switch
- Remove the power source (batteries).

2.4 Operating concept

2.4.1Selecting and setting the flash mode TTL / A / M /
(stroboscopic)
Select the flash mode TTL, A (Auto), M (Manual) or
depressing the Mode button (Fig. 1) repeatedly until the icon of the requi-
red mode flashes on the display. Push the setting disk
tion of the arrow for storage.
The selected operating mode will be automatically stored after approx. 5
seconds if the setting disk (Fig. 1) is not pressed. After storage the icon of
the selected mode will be continuously displayed (without flashing).
Note: The individual flash modes are explained in a separate chapter!

2.4.2 Selecting and setting the special functions

Additional special functions can be selected in each flash mode with the
Select button (Fig. 1).
By depressing the Select button you can call the special functions "Bleep" ( ),
7)
automatic switch-off , REAR (second-curtain synchronisation), model-
ling light , zoom formats and flash bracketing "Fb".
7) only with SCA adapter and camera which support this function
(Fig. 1). In the upper On
6) on and the flash ready (Fig. 1)
6) see also „12.3 Automatic shut-off"
(Fig. 1) down to the bottom
(Fig. 1).
(stroboscopic) by
(Fig. 1) in the direc-
The icon of the given function flashes after the special function has been set,
and the functional status (OFF or On) is shown on the LC display.
The selected function is switched on or off by turning the setting disk
The set function is stored by pressing the setting disk
Note: The individual flash modes are explained in a separate chapter!

2.4.3 Setting ISO / Zoom / Aperture

and EV (flash exposure correction)

Turn the setting disk (Fig. 1) to select the required function (ISO / Zoom /
Flash Exposure Correction „EV") on the right-hand side of the LC display. The
selected function is indicated by an arrow .
Push the setting disk (Fig. 1) in the direction of the arrow to change the
function. The arrow on the LC display will flash. Change the status by turning
the setting disk. To store press the setting disk in the direction of the arrow. The
selected setting will be automatically stored after approx. 5 seconds if the set-
ting disk is not pressed. The arrow at the selected position will stop flashing
after storage.
When operating the mecablitz with an SCA 3xx2 adapter it may not
be possible to change the f–stop (depending on the camera type and
SCA adapter)!
When operating the mecablitz with an SCA 3xx2 adapter it may not
be possible to change the ISO film speed, or the ISO film speed may
not be displayed (depending on the camera type and SCA adapter)!
Note: The individual settings are explained in a separate chapter!

3. TTL flash mode

The TTL flash mode is a very simple way to achieve excellent flash shots.
The mecablitz must be fitted with a suitable SCA adapter for TTL flash
mode. TTL flash mode is only possible with cameras supporting this
mode! The SCA 301 standard foot (only hot-shoe contact or synch
cord socket) does not permit TTL flash mode! If the mecablitz is used in
conjunction with a camera or SCA adapter that does not support the
(Fig. 1).
(Fig. 1).
, „P" Partial Light Output
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