Automatic FLashgun Cut-Out Circuit; Mounting/Removing The Mecablitz - Metz MECABLITZ 34 AF-3 M Instrucciones Del Manejo

When loading the batteries ensure correct pola-
rity. Incorrectly loaded batteries can destroy the
flashgun! All batteries must be of the same
make and have the same charge level. Exhau-
sted batteries must not be thrown into the
dustbin! Contribute to the protection of the
environment and discard exhausted batteries
at the appropriate disposal points.
2.3 Automatic flashgun switch-off
To avoid accidental battery discharge the flashgun
automatically switches itself off to save power
approximately 8 minutes after
- the flashgun was switched on
- the last flash was fired
- tripping the camera release, or
- switching on the camera light metering system.
The green flash-ready indicator is turned off.
To turn on the mecablitz again switch the main
switch OFF and then ON. The flashgun should
always be turned off if it is not being used.
2. Preparing the mecablitz for use
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2.4 Mounting/Removing the flashgun
• Turn off the mecablitz.
• Press the unlocking catch at the back of the
mecablitz (see fig. 2).
• Slide the mounting foot into the camera's
mounting shoe.
• Always turn off the flashgun before it is removed.
• Press the unlocking catch at the back of the
mecablitz (fig. 2) and withdraw from the camera.
Fig. 2: Unlocking catch