Flash Parameters (Parameter Menu); Setting Procedure For The Flash Parameters - Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 digital Manual De Instrucciones

Strobe flash frequency (f)
Strobe mode allows you to select the flash frequency (f), which indicates the
number of flashes per second. The number of flashes can be set from 2 to 50 in
intervals of one. The maximum manual partial light output is automatically adju-
sted to this number.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „Para" button (Parameters) until the desired flash parameter (N or f)
flashes on the LC display.
• Set the desired 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.
The maximum possible partial light output depends on the ISO and aperture set-
tings, and is automatically set in strobe mode. If you desire short flashes, you
can manually reduce the partial light output to the lowest value of 1/256.
The mecablitz LC display will indicate the flash-to-subject distance required for a
correct flash exposure, given the parameters selected. By changing the aperture
setting or the partial light output, this value can be adjusted to fit the actual
distance to the subject.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „Para" button (Parameters) until the desired flash parameter
(F=f-stop or P=partial light output) appears on the LC display.
• Set the desired 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.
Aperture and ISO settings do not appear on the LC display in strobe
mode. Strobe mode may not be combined with an operational second
reflector.
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is not pressed, the display will change back to
is not pressed, the display will change back to

6. Flash parameters (Parameter menu)

For the flash unit to operate correctly, various flash parameters such as the
zoom position of the main reflector, aperture, ISO light sensitivity, etc. have to
be adjusted to match the camera.
When using the flash unit with cameras in Group A (see table 1), these parame-
ters have to be set by hand.
For cameras in Groups B, C, D, or E, the flash parameters are set automatically
if the camera is equipped with a CPU-capable lens and transfers the necessary
data to the flash unit. For this automatic data transfer to occur, the flash unit has
to be mounted on the camera, and both devices have to be switched on. In addi-
tion, a data exchange between the camera and flash unit has to be initiated, for
which you simply briefly press the shutter release. The maximum range as per
the current flash parameters is shown on the display.

6.1 Setting procedure for the flash parameters

When a button is pressed for the first time, the LC display is illuminated.
Depending on the flash mode set, various flash parameters are shown in the
menu: For cameras with digital data transfer, the flash parameters for aperture
(F), lens focal length (Zoom), and light sensitivity (ISO) are automatically set on
the flash unit. The flash parameters for aperture (F) and light sensitivity (ISO)
cannot be changed.
If the camera is equipped with a non-CPU capable lens (such as a lens
without autofocus), the flash parameters for aperture (F) and focal length
(Zoom) have to be set manually on the flash unit.
Press the „Para" button (Parameters) until the desired flash parameter (see
below) appears on the LC display.
The following parameters are available: