36 AF-4C - Camera Flash METZ - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 36 AF-4C METZ

5.6 Autofocus-meefflits

707 47 0178.A2 36AF-4-CNOPS Foreword Welcome to the large family of Metz customers! We con- ratulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you Ar your confidence in our products It is only natural that you should want to use your flash unit straight away. However, we recommend that you study the- se Operating Instructions beforehand to be able to A exploit and utilize all the capabilities offered. This Rash units only suitable for the following camera brands: + 36 AF-4 C only for Canon EOS/Power shot cameras + 36 AF-4 N only for Nikon TTL and iTTL-cameras +36 AF-4 O only for Olympus digital cameras with TIL flash control and flash socket system, as well as compati- ble digital cameras from Panasonie and Leica. + 36 AF-4 P only for analogue and digital Pentax cameras With TTL or PTIL control and flash socket system, as well as compatible digital cameras from Samsung.

2. Dedicated functions

3. Mounting the mecablitz u

3.1 Mounting the mecablitz on the camera... 73

3.2 Removing the mecablitz from the camera... 74

4.1 Suitable batteries

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4.4 Auto OFF for the flash unit .

5. Dedicated functions and flash mode .

5.1 Flash readiness indication.

5.2 Automatic flash sync speed control. .

5.3 Correct exposure indication.

54 Displays in the camera viewinder .

5.4.1 mecablitz 36 AF-4 C

57.1 Automatic TTL filein flash in dog - LL

5.7.6 Pre-lash TTL and ADI SET : “ “

8. Maintenance and care .

‘The flash uni is exclusively intended and approved for photographic usel + Never fire a flash in the vicinity of flammable gases or liquids (petrol, solvents, etc}! DANGER OF EXPLOSIONI + Never take flash shots of car, bus or train drivers, or of motorcycle and bicycle riders, whilst they are travelling. They could be indecl by height and cause an accident + Never fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes! Flosh fired direct} in front of the eyes of a person or ani- € mal can damage he refina and lead to severe visual disorders - even blindness! + Only use the approved power sources listed in the Operafing Instructions! + Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, sunshine, fire and 1e Het + Never throw exhausted batteries on to a firel

29 Uhr Seite 70 Exhausted boteries should be immediately removed from the flash unit. Lye leaking out of spent batieries will dam- age the unit. « Never recharge dry-cell batteries! + Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to drip- ping or splashing water {such as rain]! + Protect the flash unit from excessive heat and humidity! Do not store the flash unit in the glove compariment of a car! + Never place material that is impervious to light in front of, or direaily on, the reflector screen. The reflector screen must be perfeclly clean when a flash is fred. The high energy of the flash light will burn the material or damage the reflector screen iF this is not observed. + Do not touch the reflector screen afier a series of flash shofs. Danger of burns! + Never disassemble the fashgun! DANGER: HIGH VOLT-

AGE! There are no components inside the flashgun that can be repaired by a layman + When taking a series of flash shots at full light output and fast recycling times as provided by NiCad battery opera- tion, make sure to observe an interval of at least 10 mi- nutes after 15 flashes, otherwise the flash unit will be overloaded. + The mecablitz may only be used in combination with a camerc-integrated flash unit if the latter can completely be folded out! + Quick changes in temperature may cause condensation. Therefore give the Hlashgun time to acclimatizel

2. Supported dedicated functions

2.1 mecablitz 36 AF-4 C

+ Flash ready indication in camera viewfinder + Automatic flash sync speed + TTL Alash control

edicated function is performed by he camera or must be set on the camera x = Some cameras only support the AF illuminator integrated in the camera.

2.2 mecablitz 36 AF-4 N

• Flash ready indication in camera viewfinder + Automatic flash sync speed

707 47 0178.A2 36AF-4-CNOPS + AF measuring beam control + Programmed auto flash mode A stor 2nd curtain synchronisation + Wake-up function for flash unit A = Dedicated function is performed by 1he_ camera or must be set on the camera. x= Some cameras onÎy support the AF illuminator integrated in the camera. 2.3. mecablitz 36 AF-4 0 + Flash ready indicator in camera viewfinder/camera display + Automatic flash sync speed control + Four Thirds system compatible + Automatic flash / triggering control + TTL flash control (TTL with pre-flash function] + Automatic fill-in flash control A Manual flash exposure correction with TTL

A Synchronisation _ to the 1stor 2nd_ shutter curtain (2nd curtain / SLOW2) x Auto-focus measurement flash control A Pre-Aash function for reducing red-eye effect + Wake-up function for flash unit A = Dedicated function is performed by he camera or must be set on he camera. x = Some cameras only support the AF illuminator integrated in the camera.

2.4 mecablitz 36 AF-4 P

s Flash ready indicator in camera viewfinder/camera display + Exposure control indicator in the camera viewlinder with TTL + Automatic flash sync speed control + Automatic flash / triggering control + TTL flash control + PTIL flash control

+ Automatic TTL / P-TTL fill-in lash control A Manual flash exposure correction with TTL + Auto-focus measurement flash control A Pre-flash function for reducing red-eye effect + Wake-up function for the flash unit A = Dedicatedl function is performed by the camera or must be set on the camera. 2.5. mecablitz 36 AF-4 S + Flash read) indicator in camera viewinder + Automatic flash sync speed control + Automatic flash / triggering control + TTL flash control (standard TTL without measuring pre- flash function] + Pre-flash TTL and ADI metering + Automatic fill-in Aash control A Manual flash exposure correction with TTL A Synchronisation to the 1st or 2nd shutter curtain

29 Uhr Seite 73 + Auto-focus measurement flash control + Wake-up function for the flash unit = Dedicated funcion is performed by the camera or must be set on the camera.

3. Mounting the mecablitz

3.1 Mounting the mecablitz on the camera

1 Switch off camera and mecablitz with the main switch! mecablitz 36 AF-4 C, 36 AF-4 N and 36 AF-4 P + Turn the knurled nut against the mecablitz housing until the stop point is reached. + Slide the mecablitz foot completely into the camera's accessory shoe. + Turn the knurled nut against the camera body as far as possible, thereby clamping the mecablitz. mecablitz 36 AF-4 S + Push the mecablitz with the connection foot as far as it

will g into the camera accessory shoe. The safety catch can be heard to snap into place on the hot shoe. Ip Info pl + Lightly press the unlatching button “PUSH” upward to clamp ie meccbhi in he cameras accessory she mecablitz 36 AF-4 O + Push the mecablitz with the connection foot as far as it will go into the camera accessory shoe. Then press the “LOCK button” to secure.

3.2 Removing the mecablitz from the camera

1 Turn of the camera and the mecablitz by their main switch. mecablitz 36 AF-4 C, 36 AF-4 N and 36 AF-4 P + Turn the knurled nut against the mecablitz housing until the stop point is reached. + Withdraw the mecablitz from the camera's accessory shoe.

• Press the unlatching button PUSH” towards the flash unit and at the same time hold it lightly down until the "PUSH" button locks in place. + Withdraw the mecabliz from the camera's accessory shoe. mecablitz 36 AF-4 O + Press both side plastic catches à 4 on the connection foot in the direction indicated by the arrows and pull of the mecablitz at the same time from the camera accessory shoes.

4.1 Suitable batteries

The mecablitz con be operated with any of he following batteries: + 4 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR6 [AA). They permit very fost recycling and are economical in use because they are rechargeable.

+ 4 nickel metal hydride batteries IEC HR6 [AA]. They have a significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and aretess harmful to the environment {no cadmium) + 4 alkaline manganese dry-cell batteries, type IEC LR6 (AA). Maintenance-free power source for moderate power requirements #5 Do not use lithium batteries! Their higher cell voltage may damage the electronic system of the flash unit. Remove the batteries from the mecablitz if the Alash unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

4.2 Replacing batteries

The batteries are exhausted if the recycling time (elapsing from the triggering of a full-power flash to the moment the flash ready indicator lights up again] exceeds 60 seconds + Turn off the mecablitz by its main switch. + Slide the battery compartiment cover in the direction of the arrow and fold open.

29 Uhr Seite 75 + Insert the batteries lengthwise in conformity with the indicated battery symbols and de the battery compariment cover. s When loading batteries ensure correct polarity, as indicated by the symbols in the battery compariment. Mixed up battery poles may destroy the flash unit! Replace all batteries at a time and make sure that the batteries are of the same brand and type and have the same capacity! 1 Exhausted batteries must not be thrown in the dustbin! Help protect the environment and dispose of run-down batteries at the appropriate collecting points.

4.3 Switching the flash unit on and off

The flash unit is switched on by its main switch. In the right “ON” position, the mecablitz is on. To turn off the flash unit reset the main switch to its “OFF position.

4.4 Auto OFF for the flash unit

To save pate power and prevent inadvertent battery drain, the flash unit is factory-set to automatically switch to

707 47 0178.A2 36AF-4-CNOPS standby mode (Auto OFF] 10 minutes after + being switched on, + a flash is fired + the shutter release is actuated + the cameras exposure metering system is switched off. ….The green flash-ready light is extinguished. The flash unit can be reactivated by pressing the shutter release (wake up function). t& The flash unit should ahways be turned off using the main switch if it is not going to be used for an exten- ded period.

5. Dedicated functions and flash mode

5.1 Flash readiness indication

The flash readiness symbol # lights up on the mecablitz when the flash capacitor is charged, thereby indicating that flashes can be fired for the next shot. Flash readiness is

29 Uhr Seite 76 transmitted to the camera and displayed in the viewfinder (see camera manual). If a picture is shot before flash readiness is signalled in the camera's viewfinder, then the flash unit will not be triggered 50 that the exposure may be incorrect. 1% If flash readiness is established, a full-power test flash can be triggered with the manual fring button on the mecablitz.

5.2 Automatic flash sync speed control

Depending on the camera model and the selected mode, the camera's shutter speed automatically changes to flash sync speed when flash recdiness is reachedl {see operating instructions for the given camera) Shutter speeds faster than the flash sync speed cannot be set or Vi automañcaly be changed to flash sync speed. Various cameras feature a sync speed range, e.g. 1/30h sec. to 1/125th sec. (see the camera's operating instruc- tions). The actual sync speed used by the camera depends

on the camera mode, the prevailing ambient light and the focal lengfh of the lens. Shutter speed that are slower than the flash sync speed can be used, depending on the operating mode selected on the camera

5.3 Correct exposure indication

The “o.k.” correct exposure confirmation briefly lights up on the mecablitz when the shot was correcily exposed in TTL flash mode. IF "ok." is not indicated after an exposure, then this means that the shot was underexposed. The shot will then have to be repeated with the next smaller number (e.g. f/8 instead off/11] or the distance to the subject or the relecing sur- face (e.g. when bouncing the flash} must be shortened.

5.4 Displays in the camera viewfinder

va The actual display in the camera viewfinder can devia- fe from the subsequent description or some symbols

Seite 77 are only possible with certain camera models (see operating instructions for the given camera].

5.4.1 mecablitz 36 AF-4 C

Flash symbol 3 4 € flashes: User is requested to use or switch on the flash unit.

• Flash symbol % lighis up: mecoblitz is ready for operation. Some cameras have a warning function in the viewfinder to indicate incorrect exposure. For instance, if the f-number or shutter speed or both of them flash in the viewfinder, then this will indicate either under- or overexposure. Basic information concerning incorrect exposure: + In the event of overexposure: Do not use the flash! + In the event of underexposure: Switch on the Hash unit or mount the camera on a tripod and set a slower shutter speed. The reasons for incorrect exposure can vary in the different exposure and automatic programmes.

+ Green flash symbol # illuminated User is requested to use or switch on the flash unit. + Red flash symbol # illuminated: Flash unit is read) for Éring + Red flash symbol # remains illuminated afier shooting or is briefly switched off The shot was correcily exposed. + A red arrow symbol % blinks after shooting: The shot was underexposed

5.4.3 mecablitz 36AF-4 O

+ Flash symbol 2 # £ flashes: Prompt indicating that the Alash unit is to be switched on and used or that the flash unit is not flash ready (on some cameras). + Flash symbol % is illuminated! The flash unit is Alash-rea- dy [on some cameras) Flash symbol is not iluminated: In the case of flash-ready

flash units: The camera suppresses Hash execution when the ambient light is too bright.

5.4.4. mecablitz 36AF-4 P

+ Flash symbol # is illuminated: The flash uni is Roshrready. + Flash symbol is not illuminated: The flash uni is not flash-ready. Or in the case of a fash-read flash uni: The camera sup-

5.4.5. mecablitz 36AF-4 S

Flash symbol © # £ flashes: The Aash unit is not Hlash-ready. + Flash symbol #is illuminated The flash unit is Alash-ready. t& or information applicable to the displays in the viewfinder of your camera model, refer to the camera's operating instructions.

presses flash execution when the ambient light is too bright.

The zoom reflector of the mecablitz has four zoom positions for optimal light coverage and adaptation of the guide number to the focal length of the lens. 28 mm Wide-angle illumination for focal lengihs as of 28 mm 35 mm Wide-angle illumination for focal lengihs as of 35 mm 50 mm 85 mm The zoom reflector can be swivelled upwards into four lock- ing positions [e.g. for bounce Rashes}: 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° For normal flash operation the reflector is in the horizontal position: 0°,

5.6 AF measuring beam

The AF measuring beam is activated by the camera electro- Normal luminaton for focal lenglhs os of 50 mm Telelens lumination for focal lenglhs os of 85 mm

Seite 79 nics when the ambient lighting conditions are insufficient for automatic focusing. The ÂF beam emitter then projects a striped pattern on to the subject, and the camera uses this paitern to focus automatically. 1 To enable activation of the AF measuring beam by 1e camera, the camera lens must be set to AF On the camera, the AF mode “Single-AF” or “ONE-SHOT- AF' must be selected, Low-speed zoom lenses may significantly reduce the distance range of the AF mea- suring beam. ‘The striped pattern of the AF measuring beam only supports the camera's central AF sensor. When using cameras with several AF metering areas we therefore recommend to acti- vate the camera's central AF metering zone. Some cameras may only activate the AF illuminator inte- grated in the camera. In such an event, the AF measuring beam emitter of the mecablitz will not be activated. Please refer to the corresponding information given in

operating instructions for the individual camera.

The mecablitz is only suitable for the TTL flash mode. The TTL flash mode is a very simple way to achieve excellent flash shots. In this mode exposure readings are taken by a sensor built into the camera which measures the light reach- ing the film through the camera lens (TTL. The electronic control circuit within the camera transmits a stop signal to the mecabliz as soon os the Him has been exposed by the correct amount of light, thereby instanty interrupting the flash. The advantage of this flash mode is that all factors in- fluencing correct exposure of he Him [Hlers, change of gperire and focal length with zoom lenses, extensions for dlose-ups, etc.) are automatically taken into account. You need not worry about setting the flash, the cameras elec- tronic system automatically déterines the correct amount of sh light required IF flash exposure was correct, he “ok.” exposure confirma- FA lights up.

29 Uhr Seite 80 The TTL Aash mode is supported by all camera modes [e.g. Full Auto Mode, Program P, Aperture Priority Mode “Av” or “A, Shutter Priority Mode Tv” or “8”, Programmed Image Control Modes, Manual Mode "M", etc.]. LS lo test the TTL function a film must be loaded in the camera. When selecting the film please check whet- her limits regarding maximum film speed are appli- cable to the given camera when in TTL mode (refer to the cameras operating instructions). The mecablitz supports the TTL flash mode for film speeds from 150 25 to ISO 800.

5.7.1 Automatic TTL filkin flash in daylight

Most camera models automatically activate the fill-in flash mode when in Full Auto Mode, Program P, and the Programmed Image Control Modes in daylight (see the camerd's operating instructions] Fillin flash overcomes troublesome dense shadows and produces a more balanced 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, working aperture and flash output. 1 Ensure that the contre-jour light source does not shine directly into the lens as this will mislead the camera's TIL melering system! In this instance there is no sang or display on the meca- blitz for automatic TTL fil-in Aash.

5.7.2 Canon E-TIL flash mode

The E-TTL flash mode is an advanced variant of the “normal” TTL flash mode. Prior to shooting, the reflection of the subject is measured by way of a preflash. The camera evaluates he reflected preflash light so that the subsequent flash exposure is optimally adapted to the prevailing photographic situation (see operating instructions of your camera). The measuring preflash does not contribute to the exposure. Seings and displays + Switch on the flash unit and the camera.

29 Uhr Seite 81 + Lighily touch the cameras shutter release for data exchan- ge behween flash unit and camera. «The E-TTL flash mode is automatically activated when the camera supports this mode. E-TTL then lights up on the flash unit. FE flash exposure storage Some Canon cameras offer the possibilty of FE flash expo- sure storage. This is supported by the flash unit in the E-TTL flash mode. FE flash exposure storage in E-TTL mode permits the amount of light required for the subsequent shot to be determined and “red prior to exposure. This can be expedient when Aash exposure has o be adapted to pee details Hhat may not necessarily be identical with the main subject. Focus the cameras AF sensor metering area on the zone whose flash exposure is to be predetermined. When the FE button on the camera is actuated [the designation may vary with individual camera models - see cameras operating

707 47 0178.A2 36AF-4-CNOPS instructions) the flash unit will fire an FE test flash. The elec- tronic measuring circuit inside the camera assesses the reflected light of the FE test flash to determine the light output required for the subsequent exposure. The main subject can thereafter be focused with the AF sensor metering area of the camera. When the shutter release is pressed the picture will be exposed with the previously determined light output. Due to system-inherent reasons any changes in the light situation after the FE test flash has been fired will not be taken into account when the picture is shot. Some cameras do not support FE flash exposure storage in ihe green” ul auto mode or programmed mage conirel modes {see camera's operating instructions).

5.7.3 Nikon i-TTL flash mode

i-TTL flash mode is an advanced variant of the standard TTL flash control of analog cameras. When shooting a picture, several weakly visible preflashes are fred by the flash unit prior to exposure. The camera then evaluates the reflected

29 Uhr Seite 82 preflash light so that the subsequent flash exposure is opti- mally adapted to the prevailing photographic situation When the TTL flash mode is selected, the flash unit automa- tically activates standard TTL or i-TTL flash mode, depending on the type of camera. Flash exposure memory Some cameras have flash exposure memory [FV memory]. This is supported by the flash unit in i-TTL flash mode. lt can be used to define and store the exposure level for the subse- quent shot before the shot is acualy taken. This can be use- ful when, for example, the Rash exposure has to be adju- sted to specific details that may not necessarily be identical with the main subject. This function is activated on the camera, in some instances as an individual function.

5.7.4. TIL flash mode with measurement pre-flash

function (Olympus) During the shot and before the actual exposure, one or more pre-flashes are executed by the flash unit. The camera evaluates the measurement Gre-ash and controls the light output of the flash unit for the main flash. The flash unit is set to this mode by the camera automatically.

5.7.5. P-TTL flash mode (Pentax)

With P-TTL flash mode a measuring pre-flash is ired before the actual exposure. The camera evaluates the measure- ent pre-flash and controls the light output for the main lash The flash unit is set to this mode by the camera automatically.

5.7.6. Pre-flash TTL and ADI metering [Sony]

These 1ypes of losh mode are used wilh Sony digital cameras and adiusted on he camera, During shooting, a measurement pre-flash is executed befo-

Seite 83 re the actual exposure. The camera evaluates the measure ment pre-flash and controls the light output for the main flash. In the case of ADI metering, additional distance data from the lens is incorporated int he Aash exposure process. The flash unit automatically adapts itself to the mode selec- ted on the camera.

5.7.7 Manual TTL flash exposure correction

‘The TTL auto flash mode of most cameras is matched to a 25% degree of light reflection by the subject (average amount of light reflected by Hash-shot subjects). Consequently, a dark background that absorbs a great deal of light, or a bright background that reflects a great deal of light, can result in under- or overexposure, respectively. To offset this effect a correction value can be set on some cameras to manually match the TTL flash exposure to the photographic situation. The actual extent of correction depends on the contrast prevailing between subject and background. The correction value is set on the camera. Please refer to the camera's operating instructions for details

707 47 0178.A2 36AF-4-CNOPS concerning the sekings. 1 À dark subject in front of a bright background: Positive correction value (approx. 1 to 2 EI Light subject in front of a dark background: Negative cor- rection value [approx. -1 to 2 EVI. Exposure correction by changing the lens diaphragm is not possible because the cameras automatic exposure system will automatically regard the changed diaphragm as the normal working aperture. 1 After the exposure do not forget to reset the TTL flash exposure correction back to the normal value on the camera!

6. Programmed Auto Flash Mode

In the programmed auto flash mode the camera automati- cally controls the aperture, the shutter speed, and the meca- blitz for optimal resulis in most photographic situations, including Hlkin Aash

29 Uhr Seite 84 Settings on the camera Set your camera to Full Auto Mode, Program P or a Programmed Image Control Mode lanchcape, portraiture, sport, etc.). Select he auto-focus mode on the camera. Settings on the flash unit Adjust the zoom position of the reflector to the focal length of the lens or set the reflector straïghtaway to “28 mm”. Having completed the above settings, you can commence flash photography as soon as the mecablitz indicates flash readiness.

Photos shot with full frontal flash are easily recognized by their harsh, dense shadows. This is often associated with a sharp drop in light from the foreground to the background. This phenomenon can be avoided with bounce flash becau- se the diffused light will produce a soft and uniform rendi-

707 47 0178.A2 36AF-4-CNOPS tion of both the subject and the background. For this situa- tion the reflector is turned in such a manner that the flash is bounced off a suitable reflective surface [e.g. ceiling or wall ofthe room) The reflecior can be turned vertically up to 90°. When turning the reflector vertically, it is essential to ensure that it is moved by a sufficienily wide angle so that direct light can no longer fall on the subject. Consequently, always turn the reflector at least to the 60° lock-in position. The light bounced off he racing surges produces a soft and uniform illumination of the subject. The reflecting surfa- ce must be white or have a neutral colour, and it must not be structured, e.g. wooden beams in a ceiling as these might cause shadows. For colour effects just select the reflective surface in the des- ired colour. 1 Take into account that the maximum flash range is

Seite 85 considerably diminished when bouncing the flash. The following rule of thumb will help you determine the maximum flash range for a room of normal height: guide number subject distance x 2] Morin sh ronge =

In normal synchronisation the mecablitz is triggered at the beginning of the exposure time (1st curtain synchronisa- tion). Normal synchronisation is the standard mode on all cameras, and is suitable for most flash shots. Depending upon the given mode, lhe camera is changed aver to flash sync speed, the customary one being between 1/30th sec. and 1/125th sec. (see the camera's operating instructions]. No settings have to be made on the mecablitz, nor is there any display for this mode.

Some cameras offer the facility of second-curtain synchroni- sation (REAR mode] triggering the mecablitz by the end of the exposure time. Second-curtain synchronisation is particu- larly advantageous when using slow shutter speeds (lever than 1/30 sec.) or when shooting moving objects that have their own source of light. Second-curtain synchronisation gives a more realistic impression of movement because the light streaks behind the light source instead of building up in front of it, as is the case when the flash is synchronised with the 1st shutter curtain! Depending on its operating mode, the camera uses shutter pe slower than its sync speed. &> The REAR function is only possible with cameras fea- turing this facility. The corresponding setting is made on the camera [see operating instructions of the given camera).

7.2.3 Slow synchronisation / SLOW

In certain operating modes, some cameras permit slow flash

synchronisation [SLOW) which will provide added promi- nence to the background at lower ambient light levels. This is achieved by matching the shutter speed to the ambient light. Accordingy, shutter speeds slower than the flash sync speed are automatically adjusted by the camera. Some cameras automatically activate SLOW synchronisation in connection wifh certain programs (e.g. aperture priority “AV! or “A”, night shots program, etc.] or permit slow syn- chronisation to be set (see camera's instruction manual). 15 Use a fripod to avoid camera shake with slow shutter speeds!

8. Maintenance and care

Remove any grime and dust with a soft, dry or silicon-treated cloth. Never use detergents that could damage plastic parts. Forming the flash capacitor The flash capacitor incorporated in the flash unit undergoes a physical change when Rash unit nof suilched on for

prolonged periodk of time. For this reason it is necessary to switch on the mecablitz for approx. 10 minutes every 3 months. The batteries must supply sufficient power for flash readiness to be indicated within 1 minute after the meca- blitz was switched on. 15 Metz does not accept any liability for faulty functions or damage to the mecabliz caused by the use of accessories from other manufacturers! Pa 9. Technical data The flash unit can be updated by the METZ customer service department. Zoom reflector positions: 28 mm - 35 mm - 50 mm - 85 Tilting range and locking positions of flash head: vertically 30° - 45° - 60° - 90° Flash duration: 1/500 s - 1/30,000 s Colour temperature: approx. 5500 K

29 Uhr Seite 87 Film speed: ISO 25 to ISO 800 Synchronisation: Low-voltage ignition Number of flashes [at full light output}: approx. 160 with NiCad batteries (600 mAh} approx. 450 with high-capacity alkaline manganese batteries approx. 320 with NiMH batteries [1600 mAh) Recycling time (at full light output]: approx. 3 s with NiCad batteries approx. 3 s with high-capacity alkaline manganese batteries Fa Dimensions {w x h x dj: 73 x 110 x 87 mm Ÿ Weight: 205 g without batteries @ Included: mecablitz, Operating Instructions Errors excepted. Subject to changes !

2.5 mecablitz 36 AF-4 S

Seite 135 Disposal of batteries Do not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rubbish. Please return spent batteries to collecting points should they exist in your country. Please return only fully discharged batteries. Normall, batteries are fully discharged if + The device they powered switches itself off and indicates ,Spent batteries”. They no longer function properlyafier pralonged use. To ensure short-circuit safety please cover the battery poles with adhesive tape.

Seite 138 Your Metz product was developed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components which can be recycled and / or reused. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from nor- mal garbage at the end of its operational lifetime. Please dispose of this product by bringing it to jo local collection point or recycling centre for sucl equipment. This will help to protect the environment in which we all live.