Manual Flash Mode - Metz MECABLITZ 50 AF-1 digital Manual De Instrucciones

TTL flash mode
This analogue TTL flash mode is supported by cameras from Groups A, B and C
(see Table 1). It is the normal TTL flash mode (TTL flash mode without preflash)
for analogue cameras and/or various digital compact cameras.
Setting procedure
TTL TTL
F 5,6
7,5 105
m mm
Zoom
Automatic TTL fill-in flash mode
In most camera models the automatic TTL fill-in flash mode is activated in the
automatic program P and in the vari- and subject programs (see camera's ope-
rating instructions).
Fill-in flash mode overcomes troublesome shadows and produces a more balan-
ced exposure between subject and background with contre-jour shots. The
camera's computer-controlled metering system sets the most suitable combina-
tion of shutter speed, aperture and flash output.
Ensure that the contre-jour light source does not shine directly into the
☞
lens, as this will interfere with the camera's TTL metering system!
There is no setting or display for automatic TTL fill-in flash in the flash unit.
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TTL
• Press „Mode" until „ " flashes in the
display.
The setting takes effect immediately.
After about 5 seconds the display stops flas-
hing and the setting is saved automatically.
TTL
„ " appears in the display.

7.2 Manual flash mode

M
In the manual flash mode , the flash unit emits the full uncontrolled amount
of light if no partial light output has been selected. The specific photographic
situation can be taken into account by adjusting the aperture setting or by selec-
ting a suitable manual partial light setting. The setting area ranges from P 1/1
to P 1/128 in M mode and P1/1 - P1/32 in M-HSS mode. The display shows
the distance at which the subject is correctly lit (see 5.2).
Setting procedure
M
• Press „Mode" until „ " flashes in the
display.
The setting takes effect immediately.
After about 5 seconds the display stops flashing and
the setting is saved automatically.
M
„ " appears in the display.
Manual partial light output levels
M
In manual flash mode set the partial
light output desired with the
buttons + and —.
The setting takes effect immediately and is
saved automatically.
The distance display is adjusted to the partial light
output automatically (see 5.2).
☞ Various camera models support the manual flash mode
camera mode manual M! In other camera models an error message
appears in the display and the release is locked (see 5.4)!
M M
F 5,6
6,1 50
m mm
Zoom
M M
P 1/4
3,0 50
m mm
Zoom
P1/4
M
only in the