Meter-Feet Changeover (M/Ft); Secondary Reflector; Modelling Light (Ml) - Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 Sony Bedienungsanleitung

7.6 Meter-Feet changeover (m/ft)

The maximum flash range indicated by the flash unit's display can either be
shown in meters or feet. The setting can be adjusted under the menu option m/ft.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „SEL" button repeatedly until „Select" appears on the display.
• Select the „m/ft" menu option by pressing the UP
selected menu option will be highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pressing the „Set" button.
• Select the desired setting with the UP
effect immediately.
- When „m" is displayed, distances will be shown in meters.
- When „ft" is displayed, distances will be shown in feet.
• Press the „Return" button repeatedly until the display is reset to its normal
state. If the „Return" button is not pressed, the display is automatically
reset to its normal view after about 5 seconds.

7.7 Secondary reflector

The secondary reflector i is used for frontal brightening in the case of indirect
lighting when the main reflector is pivoted to the side or upwards (see 10.3).
If the secondary reflector produces too much light, it can be reduced to 1/2 or 1/4 .
• „ Off" setting: Secondary reflector is turned off.
• „ P1 / 1" setting: secondary reflector is operating at full light output.
• „ P1 / 2" setting: secondary reflector is operating at 1/2 light output.
• „ P1 / 4" setting: secondary reflector is operating at 1/4 light output.
When the secondary reflector is activated and the setting is saved, a symbol
will appear in the display.
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Setting procedure:
• Press the „SEL" button repeatedly until „Select" appears on the display.
• Select the menu option by pressing the UP
selected menu option will be highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pressing the „Set" button.
• Select the desired setting with the UP
takes effect immediately.
• Press the „Return" button repeatedly until the display is reset to its normal
state. If the „Return" button is not pressed, the display is automatically
reset to its normal view after about 5 seconds.
Please also refer to the information in Section 10.3!

7.8 Modelling Light (ML)

The modelling light is a high-frequency stroboscopic flash. It creates the impres-
sion of a semi-permanent light for a duration of about 3 seconds. The modelling
light enables the user to assess light distribution and the formation of shadows
before taking pictures.
• The modelling light is activated when „ML ON" is displayed.
• The modelling light is deactivated when „ML OFF" is displayed.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „SEL" button repeatedly until „Select" appears on the display.
• Select the menu option „ML" by pressing the UP
selected menu option will be highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pressing the „Set" button.
• Select the desired setting with the UP
effect immediately.
• Press the „Return" button repeatedly until the screen is reset to its normal
state. If the „Return" button is not pressed, the display is automatically
reset to its normal view after about 5 seconds.
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