Light Sensitivity (Iso); Manual Partial Light Output (P); Special Functions (Select Menu); Setting Procedure For The Special Functions - Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 Nikon Bedienungsanleitung

6.5 Light sensitivity (ISO)

If there is no digital data transfer between the camera and flash unit, for exam-
ple with cameras from Group A (see table 1) or when using non-CPU–capable
lenses, the ISO can be manually set from 6 to 6400.
A
For flash modes (automatic) and
have to be set to the same ISO value.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „Para" button (Parameters) until „ISO" flashes on the LC display.
• Set the desired ISO 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
the normal view after about 5 seconds.
During TTL flash mode, setting the ISO on the flash unit is only necessary to
achieve the correct distance range indication, not for the function of the flash.

6.6 Manual partial light output (P)

M
In the manual mode and the strobe mode
adjusted to fit the shooting situation with the manual partial light output para-
meter (P). Settings in manual flash mode M range from P 1/1 (full light output)
to P 1/256, in intervals of 1/3.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „Para" button (Parameters) until „P" appears on the LC display.
• Set the desired light output (1/1-1/256) with 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
the normal view after about 5 seconds.
In strobe mode , the maximum partial light output is automatically
adjusted to fit the flash parameters chosen.
In strobe mode , reduction of the manual partial light output is only
possible in full intervals.
100
M
(manual), the camera and flash unit
is not pressed, the display will change back to
, the light output can also be
is not pressed, the display will change back to
When the number of flashes (N) and the flash frequency (f) are reset, the
partial light output is not reset.

7. Special functions (Select menu)

Special functions are selected using the „Sel" (Select) button. Depending on the
camera model and flash mode set, various special functions are available. If
certain special functions are not supported by your camera, these functions may
not be displayed in the menu. Also see table 2 for more information.

7.1 Setting procedure for the special functions

When a button is pressed for the first time, the LC display is illuminated.
• Press the „Sel" key repeatedly until „Select" appears on the display.
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select the item of your choice or spe-
cial function from the menu. The selected menu item will be highlighted
against a dark background.
The following special functions are available, depending on the mode and
camera model:
TTL TTL-BL A
Beep
Remote
FB
Standby
ML
KEYLOCK
ZommExt
m / ft
• Press the „Set" key to confirm the special function selection.
M
-
Beep Beep
Remote Remote
- -
Standby Standby
ML ML
KEYLOCK KEYLOCK
ZommExt ZommExt
m / ft m / ft