MECABLITZ 36 AF-5 - Flash externe METZ - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MECABLITZ 36 AF-5 METZ

709 47 0253.A1 36AF-5-CNOPS 28.06.2010 19:42 Uhr Seite 74 Foreword Welcome to the large family of Metz customers! We congra- tulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you for your confidence in our products. Itis only natural that you should want to use your flash unit straight away. However, we recommend that you study these Operating Instructions beforehand to be able to fully exploit and uïlize al the capabilties offered ‘This Aash unit is only suitable for the following camera brands: + 36 AF-5 C only for Canon EOS/Power shot cameras + 36 AF-5 N only for Nikon TTL and iTTL-cameras + 36 _AF-5 O only for Olympus digital cameras with TTL flash control and flash socket system, as well as compatible digital cameras from Panasonic and Leica. + 36 AF-5 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.

+ 36 AF-5 S only for digital Sony alpha - reflex cameras with TTL: TTL- pre-flash function and ADI metering as well as analogue and digital Konica - Minolta Dynax / Dimage cameras. Contents 1 Safety instructions ...76 2 Dedicated functions «T7

2.5 mecablitz 36 AF-5S ... 79

3 Mounting the mecablitz ..80

3.1 Mounting the mecablitz on the camera... 80

3.2 Removing the mecablitz from the camera... 80

4.3. Switching the flash unit on ‘and of.

4.4 Auto OFF for the flash unit .

5 Dedicated functions and flash mode .

5.1 Flash readiness indication. . :

5.3 Correct exposure indication.

5.4 Displays in the camera viewinder .

5.6 AF measuring beam. .

5.7.6 Pre-lash TTL and ADI metering (Sony). 90

8 Maintenance and care 9 Technical data

1 Safety instructions e The Rash uni is exclusively intended and approved for photographic usel + Never fre a flash in the vicinity of Rammable gases or liquids (petrol, solvents, ete]! 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 inde by the ight and'eause an accident + Never fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes! Flash fred direcly in front of the eyes of a person or ani- mal can damage the retina and lead to severe visual disor- ders - even blindness! + Only use the approved power sources listed in he Operaling Instructions! + Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, sunshine, fire and the likel + Never throw exhausted batteries on to a firel

Seite 76 + Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from the flash unit. Lye leaking out of spent batteries will dam- age the unit. + Never recharge dry-cell batteries! + Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to dripping or splashing water {such as rain]! + Protect the flash unit from excessive heat and humidity! Do not store the flash unit in the glove compartiment of a car! + Never place material that is impervious to light in front of, PE or direcily on, the reflector screen. The reflector screen NP must be perfecty clean when a flash is fred. The high energy of he flash light will burn the material or damage the reflector screen if this is not observed. + Do not touch the reflector screen after a series of flash shoïs. Danger of burns! + Never disassemble the Aashgun! DANGER: HIGH VOLT- AGE! There are no components inside the flashgun that can be repaired by a loyman

+ When taking a series of flash shots at full light output and fast recycling times as provided by accu's operation, make sure to observe an interval of at least 10 minutes after 15 flashes, otherwise the flash unit will be overloaded. + The mecablitz may y be used in combination with a camera-integrated flash unit if the latter can completely be folded out! + Quick changes in temperature may cause condensation. Therefore give the flashgun time to acclimatize!

• Flash ready indication in camera viewfinder + Automatic flash sync speed + TIL Aash control + E-TTL flash control A Manual TTL-flash exposure correction A Flash exposure storage FE x AF meosuring beam control D Programmed auto flash mode + Wake-up function for flash unit œ A = Dedicated function is performed by 1he_ camera or must be set on Ihe camera. x= Some cameras only support he AF illuminator integrated in he camera

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

• TTL flash control ® TTL flash control + Automatic TTL flash exposure correction A Manual TTL-flash exposure correction + AF measuring beam control « Programmed auto flash mode A Tst or 2nd curtain synchronisation + Wake-up function for flash unit = Dedicated funcion is performed by the camera or must be set on the camera. x= Some cameras only support the AF illuminalor integrated in 1 camera

+ 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 Aash 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-flash function for reducing red-eye effect + Wake-up function for flash unit A = Dedicated function is performed by the camera or must be set on the camera: x = Some cameras only support he AF illuminator integrated in the camera

Flash ready indicator in camera viewinder/camera display + Exposure control indicator in the camera viewfinder with TTL + Automatic flash sync speed control + Automatic flash / triggering control + TTL flash control + PTTL flash control + Automatic TTL / P-TTL fillin Aash 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 À = Dedicated function is performed by he camera or must be set on the camera.

+ Flash ready 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 Alash control A Manual flash exposure correction with TTL A Synchronisation to the 1st or 2nd shutter curtain + Auto-focus measurement ash control @ + Wake-up function for the flash unit A = Dedicated function is performed by lhe_ camera or must be set on Ihe camera.

3.1 Mounting the mecablitz on the camera

1% Switch off camera and mecablitz with the main switch! mecablitz 36 AF-5 C, 36 AF-5 N and 36 AF-5 P + Turn the knurled nut against the mecablitz housing until the stop point is reached + Slide the mecablitz foot completely into 1he camera's acces- sory shoe. + Turn the knurled nut against the camera body as far as possible, thereby clamping the mecablitz. mecablitz 36 AF-5 S + Push the mecablitz with the connection foot as far as it will g into the camera accessory shoe. The safety catch can e heard to snap into place on the hot shoe. + Lighily press the unlatching button “PUSH” upward to damp the mecablitz in the camera's accessory shoe.

mecablitz 36 AF-5 O + Push the mecablitz with the connection foot as far as it will go into he camera accessory shoe. Then press the “LOCK button” to secure.

3.2 Removing the mecablitz from the camera

1% Turn off the camera and the mecablitz by their main switch. mecablitz 36 AF-5 C, 36 AF-5 N and 36 AF-5 P + Turn the knurled nut against the mecablitz housing until the stop point is reached. + Withdraw the mecabliz from the cameras accessory shoe. mecablitz 36 AF-5 S + Press the unlatching button “PUSH” towards the Hash unit and at the same time hold it lighily down until the “PUSH” button locks in place + Withdraw the mecablitz from the cameras accessory shoe.

Seite 81 mecablitz 36 AF-5 O + Press both side lesie caïches D 4 on the connection foot in the direction indicated by he arrows and pul off he meca- blitz at the same time from the camera accessory shoe. 4 Power supply

4.1 Suitable batteries

The mecablitz can be operated with any of he following bot- feries: + 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 areless harmful to the environment {no cadmium). + 4 alkaline manganese dry-cell batteries, type IEC LR6 (AA). Maintenance-free power source for moderate power requirements tx 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 ash 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. PE + Slide the battery compartiment cover in the direction of the DA arrow and fold open. e + Insert the batteries lengihwise in conformity with the indicated battery symbols and be the battery compariment cover. sw When loading batteries ensure correct polarity, as indi- cated by the symbols in the battery compartment. Mixed up battery poles may destroy the flash unit! Replace all batteries at a time and make sure that the

709 47 0253.A1 36AF-5-CNOPS 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 baïtery power and prevent inadvertent battery drain, the flash unit is Factory-set to automatically switch to standby mode (Auto OFF) 10 minutes after + being switched on, ° a flash is fired + the shutter release is actuated + the camera's exposure metering system is switched off.

Seite 82 The green lash-reody light 4 is exinguished. The flash unit can be reactivated by pressing the shutter release (wake up function]. 1 The flash unit should always 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 SP when the flash capacitor is charged, thereby indicating that flashes can be fired for the next shot. Flash readiness is transmitted to the camera and displayed in the viewfinder (see camera manual). Ifa picture is shot before flash readiness is signalled in the cameras viewfinder, then the lash unit will not be triggered so that the exposure may be incorrect.

Depending on the camera model and the selected mode, the cameras 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 will automatcal}y be changed to Dash sync speed, Various eameras feaure a ne speed range, eg 1/30ih sec. 1e 1/125th sec. (see the cameras operating instructions]. The actual sync speed used by the camera depends on the camera mode, fe preva/ing ambient gl and he Focal lengh of the lens. Shutter speeds 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 f-number (e.g. /8 instead of f/11] or the distance to the subject or the reflecting sur- face (e.g. when bouncing the flash} must be shortened.

5.4 Displays in the camera viewfinder

t3 The actual display in the camera viewfinder can deviate from the subsequent description or some symbols are only possible with certain camera models (see operat- ing instructions for the given camera).

Flash symbol 3 4 € flashes: User is requested to use or switch on the flash unit. + Flash symbol # lights up: mecablit 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 ready for firing + Red flash symbol # remains illuminated after shooting or is brielly switched o The shot was correclly exposed. + A red arrow symbol % blinks after shooting: The shot was underexposed.

5.4.3 mecablitz 36AF-5 O

+ Flash symbol 2 # £ lashes: Prompt indicating that the Aash 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 flash-ready {on some cameras]. Flash symbol is not iluminated: In the case of flash-reacly

+ Flash symbol % is illuminated: The flash unit is flash-ready + Flash symbol is not illuminated: The flash unit is not Hlash-ready. Or in the case of a lash-reody flash uni: The camera sup- presses flash execution when the ambient light is too bright.

5.4.5 mecablitz 36AF-5 S

• Flash symbol # £ flashes The flash unit is not Hlash-ready. + Flash symbol #is illuminated: The flash unit is flash-ready. t& For information applicable to the displays in the view- finder of your camera model, refer to the camera's operating instructions.

The zoom reflector of the mecablitz has four zoom positions for optimal light coverage and adaptation of the guide num- ber 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 Normal illumination for focal lenghs as of 50 mm À 85 mm Telelens illumination for focal lengihs as of 85 mm Ne The zoom relector can be swivelled upwards into four lock. Mes ing positions {e.g. for bounce Roses: 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 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 the 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 significant- ly reduce the distance range of the AF measuring 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 aci- vate the camera's central AF metering zone. Some cameras may only activate the AF illuminator inte- rated in the camera. In such an event, the AF measuring Écum 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 TIL 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 mecablitz as soon as the film has been expose the cor- rect amount of light, thereby instantly interrupting the flash. The advantage of his Rash mode hat al factors in. fluencing correct exposure of the film (filters, change of aper- jure and focal engin with zoom lenses, extensions or lose. ups, efc.] are automatically taken into account. You need not worry about setting the flash, the cameras electronic system automatically determines the correct amount of flash light required.

709 47 0253.A1 36AF-5-CNOPS 28.06.2010 19:42 Uhr Seite 87 I lash exposure was correct, the “ok.” exposure confirma- tion lights up. The TIL ash mode is supported by all camera modes [eg 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.]. 1 Do test the TTL function a film must be loaded in the camera. When selecting the film please check whether limits regarding maximum film speed are applicable to the given camera when in TIL mode (refer to the cameras operating instructions). The mecablitz sup ports the TTL flash mode for film speeds from 150 25 to ISO 800.

5.7.1 Automatic TTL fil:in flash in daylight

Most camera models automatically activate the fill-in Alash mode when in Full Auto Mode, Program P, and the Programmed Image Control Modes in daylight (see the cameras operaïing instructions). Filkin Rash overcomes troublesome dense shadows and pro- duces a more balanced exposure between subject and back- ground with contre-jour shots. The cameras computer-con- trolled metering system sets the most suitable combination 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 cameras TIL metering system! In this instance there is no setting or display on the mecablitz for automatic TTL fill-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 he subject is measured by way of a preflash. The camera evaluales 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.

Settings and displays + Switch on the flash unit and the camera. + Lighily touch the cameras shutter release for data exchan- ge between 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 possibitty of FE Aash exposu- re storage. This is supported by the flash unit in the E-TTL (@ lash mode. FE flash exposure storage in E-TTL mode permits the amount of light required for the subsequent shot to be determined and stored prior to exposure. This can be expedient when Aach exposure has o be adapted to pee details Ha 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

/2:42 Uhr Seite 88 ue) button on the camera is actuated [the designation may vary with individual camera models - see cameras operatin instructions) the flash unit will fire an FE test flash. The decro- nic 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 1he picture will be expo- sed with the previously determined light output. Due to system-inherent reasons any changes in the light situ- ation 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 the “green” full auto mode or programmed image control modes (see camera's operating instructions).

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 Aash unit prior to exposure. The camera then evaluates the reflecied 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 automati- cally activates standard TTL or i-TTL flash mode, depending on ihe 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 flash exposure has to be adijusted to specific details that may not necessarily be identical with the main subject.

Seite 89 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 # the flash unit. The camera evalu- ates the measurement pre-flash and controls the light output ofthe flash unit for the main flash. The flash unit is set to this mode by the camera automatically.

5.7.5 P.TIL flash mode (Pentax) Ne

With P-TIL flash mode a measuring pre-flash is fired before _ ls) the actual exposure. The camera evaluates the measure- ment pre-flash and controls the light output for the main flash. The flash unit is set to this mode by the camera automatically.

5.7.6 Pre-flash TTL and ADI metering (Sony)

These types of flash mode are used with Sony digital cameras and adjusted on the camera. During shooting, a measurement pre-flash is executed before the actual exposure. The camera evaluates the measurement pre esh and coniros the ght output for he main Rauh. In the case of ADI metering, additional distance data from the lens is incorporaled into he Aash exposure process, The Rash unit automatically adapts itself to the mode selected on the camera.

5.7.7 Manual TTL flash exposure correction

@) The TTL auto flash mode of most cameras is maïched 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

/9:42 Uhr Seite 90 ue) 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 concerning the sefings. 1 À dark subject in front of a right background Positive correction value (approx. 1 to 2 EVI. Light subject in front of a dark background: Negaïive correction value [approx. -I to -2 EVI. Exposure correction by changing the lens diaphragm is not possible because the camera's automatic exposure system will automatically regard the changed diaphragm as the nor- mal working aperture. 1& After the exposure do not forget to reset the TTL flash exposure correction back to the normal value on the camera!

709 47 0253.A1 36AF-5-CNOPS 28.06.2010 19:42 Uhr Seite 91 6 Programmed Auto Flash Mode In the programmed auto flash mode the camera automatical- pr conrals the pere, the shutter speed, and the mecablitz or optimal results in most photographic situations, including fillin Hlash. Settings on the camera Set your camera to Full Auto Mode, Program P or a Programmed Image Control Mode landscape, portraiture, sport, etc.]. Select the 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 straightaway to “28 mm” Having completed the above settings, you can commence flash photography as soon as the mecablitz indicates flash readiness. 7 Flash techniques

Photos shot with ful frontal Alash 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 because the diffused light will produce a soft and uniform rendition of bol He subject and fe background, For this auction the reflector is turned in such a manner that the lash is bounced off a suitable reflective surface (e.g. ceiling or wall of the room). The reflector 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 reflcting surfaces produces a soft

and uniform illumination of the subject. The reflecting surface 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 desired colour. 1 Take into account that the maximum flash range is considerably diminished when bouncing the Alash. The following rule of thumb will help you determine the maximum flash range for a room of normal height: guide number € Maximum flash AE = ash-o-subed distance x 2)

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

7.2.2 REAR - Second-curtain synchronisation

Some cameras offer he fly Of second-curtain synchronisa- tion (REAR mode) triggering the mecablitz by the end of the sposure time. Second-curtain synchronisation is particularly Ivantageous when using slow shutier speeds (slower than 1/30 sec.) or when shooting moving objects that have their own source of light. Second-curtain synchronisation gives a

ue) more realistic impression of movement because the light stre- dks behind the light source instead of building up in Font ofit, as is the case when the flash is synchronised with the 1st shut- ter curtain! Depending on its operating mode, the camera uses shutter speeds slower than its sync speed. v The REAR function is only possible with cameras fea- turing this facility. The corresponding setting is made on fhe 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 wil provide added promi nence to the background at lower ambient light levels. This is achieved by matching the shutier speed to the ambient light. Accordinghy, shutter speeds slower than he flash sync speed are automatically adjusted by the camera. Some cameras automatically activate SLOW synchronisation in connection with certain programs (e.g. aperiure priority “AV” or “A”, night shots program, etc] or permit slow synchronisation to 709 47 0253.A1 36AF-5-CNOPS 28.06.2010 19:42 Uhr Seite 93 be set (see camera's instruction manual). 15 Use a tripod to avoid camera shake with slow shutter speeds!

7.3 Mecabounce-diffuser

With this diffuser, sof lighting can be achieved in a very sim- ple manner. lt gives your pictures a marvellous soft appea- rance, while the tone of skin is rendered faithfully. With the wide angle diffuser, focal lengths of 18 mm or more can be illuminated (35 mm format). To assembly see side 144.

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 Roch unit not suiched on or prolonged periods 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 mecablitz was switched on. 15 Metz does not accept any liability for faulty functions or damage to the mecablitz caused by the use of accessories from other manufacturers!

Seite 94 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 mm Tiling range and locking positions of Hash head: verfically 30° - 45° - 60° - 90° Flash duration: 1/500 s - 1/30,000 s Colour temperature: approx. 5500 K Film speed! ISO 25 to ISO 800 an 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 Dimensions {w x h x dj: 73 x 110 x 87 mm Weight: 205 g without batteries Included: mecablitz, mecabounce-diffusor, Operating Instructions Errors excepted. Subject to changes !

Seite 95 Disposal of batteries Do not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rubbish. Please return spent batteries to collecting points should they existin your country! Please return only Ruly dischargedl batteries. Normal}, batteries are fully discharged if. = they no longer function properly afier prolonged use. To ensure short-circuit safety please cover the battery poles Ne) with adhesive tape.

Seite 147 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 normal garbage at the end of its operational lifetime. Please dispose of this product by bringing it to pu local collection point or recydling centre for sucl œæ equipment. À This will help to protect the environment in which we all Ne live.