Metz MZ-1i Operations Instructions

MECABLITZ 54 MZ-354 MZ-4Operating instructionsInstruzioni per l’usoInstrucciones de manejoTV. VIDEO. AUDIO. MECABLITZ54 MZ 3-4 GB-I-E 08.05.2003 10:

3. TTL flash modeThe TTL flash mode is a very simple way to achieveexcellent flash shots.The mecablitz must be fitted with a suitable SCAadapter for T

f-stop are only required for correct distance and flashrange indication on the LC display and are thereforeirrelevant for TTL flash shots. Consequentl

3.1 Sub-modes of TTL flash modeDifferent flash sub-modes can be set when the meca-blitz is in TTL mode:The number of possible sub-modes depends on the

4. Automatic flash modeIn the auto flash mode a sensor (Fig. 5) built into themecablitz measures the light reflected off the subject.The flash is cut

Automatic flash mode with an SCA 3xx adapteror the SCA 301 standard foot:In this case ISO film speed, zoom reflector position andaperture must be manu

4.1 Sub-modes of the automatic flash modeDifferent sub-modes can be set when the mecablitz is inauto flash mode A:• Auto-remote with address „Ad 1“ (s

5. Manual flash modeIn this mode, the flash unit will emit the full light energyif partial light output has not been set. The mecablitzmust be fitted

mecablitz will automatically adjust itself in conformitywith the data transmitted by the camera.If the mecablitz is used on a camera that trans-mits d

Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow forstorage. Storage is automatic after 5 seconds if thesetting disk is not pressed. The arrow symb

6. Bounce flashPhotos shot with full frontal flash are easily recognizedby their harsh, dense shadows. This is often associatedwith a sharp drop in li

ContentsIndiceContenuto2Survey of the operating modesand special functions: ...61. Safety instructions...

6.1 Bounce flash with secondary reflectorThe secondary reflector produces frontal fill-in lightwhen the flash is bounced.Use of the secondary reflecto

7. Remote modeGeneralIn the remote mode, additional flash units (slaves) arefired under the cordless control of the master flash unit(controller) moun

Setting procedure for Metz TTL remote controlleroperation (Fig. 8):1 Equip the flash unit mounted on the camera with theappropriate SCA adapter and tu

diness simultaneously If a slave does not respond byfiring a delayed flash, then this means that the sensor inthe adapter did not receive the light pu

• Set a shutter speed of 1/60th sec. or slower.• Switch on the mecablitz on the camera with the mainswitch.• Depress the MODE button repeatedly until

8. Fill-in flash in daylightThe mecablitz can also be used for fill-in flash in daylightto soften harsh shadows and diminish the contrast, the-reby pr

8.2 Fill-in flash in automatic mode• Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch.• Depress the Mode button repeatedly until A flashes onthe display.

Tip:If possible, take a meter reading of the subject’s back-ground separately from the actual subject. Experiencehas shown that a correction value of

9. Stroboscopic modeStroboscopic flash mode makes several images of amoving object appear in the same picture. This is parti-cularly interesting for m

Setting procedure for stroboscopic mode (Fig. 12):• Adjust the camera to manual mode, as explained in themanufacturer’s operating instructions, and

ForewordWe congratulate you on purchasing this flash unit andthank you for your confidence in Metz products.It is only natural that you should want to

very dark or far behind the moving subject. Bestresults are achieved with a low ambient lightlevel.Table 5 of the Technical Data specifies the maximum

10. Correct exposure indicationThe correct exposure indicator ”o.k.” only lights up if thepicture was correctly exposed in automatic or TTL flashmode.

operating instructions for the camera)!The AF measuring beam is activated by the camera elec-tronics when the ambient lighting conditions are insuffi-

will only be re-established after a subsequent (3 sec.)continuous bleep.Bleep signals associated with settings in „A“ auto-matic mode:• A short bleep

12.3 Automatic shut-off (Fig. 15)To protect the batteries from unintentional discharge, themecablitz can be set to automatically switch off 1 minuteor

12.4 REAR – Second curtain synchronisationSecond curtain synchronization (REAR) is particularlyadvantageous when using slow shutter speeds (slowerthan

Deactivating the REAR function:• Repeatedly press the Select button until „REAR“appears on the LC display. Adjust „OFF“ with the set-ting disk. Press

12.6 Adapting the focal length to the cameraformatThis function enables the user to adapt the indicatedzoom reflector position of the mecablitz to the

12.7 Flash bracketing (Fb) (Fig. 18)A series of flash exposures known as flash bracketing/flash exposure bracketing can be made with the meca-blitz 54

tor for the second picture are indicated.After the second shot, the display changes to „Fb 3“ andadditionally indicates ”EV” and the plus correction f

Survey of the operating modesand special functions ◊:54 MZ-.. with SCA 3xx2 adapter:Numerous additional special flash functions are avai-lable when th

12.9 Power-zoom reflectorIf the mecablitz is fitted with an SCA adapter 3xx2 andoperated with a camera that automatically transmits thefocal length of

• Turn the setting disk until „AutoZoom“ reappears onthe display.• Press the setting disk in the direction of the arrow tostore the setting. The setti

14. Manual flash exposure correcctionManual flash exposure correction is only possi-ble if an SCA 3xx2 adapter is used.In the auto mode A, manual flas

• Turn the setting disk to set a suitable correction value.The correction value is shown on the LC display of themecablitz.• Press the setting disk in

15. Maintenance and careRemove any grime and dust with a soft, dry or silicon-treated cloth. Never use detergents that could damageplastic parts.Formi

88Technical dataDati tecniciDatos técnicosSwivelling range and locking positions of zoomreflector:Upwards: 60° 75° 90° -7Anti-clockwise 30° 60° 90° 12

89Orientabilità della parabola zoom:verso l‘alto 60° 75° 90° -7in senso antiorario 30° 60° 90° 120° 150° 180°in senso orario 30° 60° 90°Dimensioni (ap

90Table 3: Camera shutter speeds in stroboscopic modeTabella 3: Tempi di posa per il modo stroboscopicoTabla 3: Velocidades de obturación en el funcio

91Table 4: Recycling times and number of flashes with different battery typesTabella 4: Tempi di ricarica e numero lampi con i diversi tipi di batteri

92GlossaryTerminologiaTerminologíaFirst-curtain / Prima tendina / 1ª CortinillaSecond-curtain / Seconda tendina/ 2ª Cortinilla17. Glossary• Correct ex

8• TTL flash mode1)- Metz TTL remote mode1)• Manual flash mode with partial light output levels• Automatic flash mode- Metz auto remote mode• Strobosc

• TTL fill-in flashSome system cameras offer the possibility of TTL fill-inflash in addition to normal TTL flash control. This modeis used for dayligh

• Control de destello de aclaración TTLAlgunas cámaras de sistema ofrecen, además del con-trol de destello TTL, la posibilidad de un control dedestell

faster than the camera’s flash synch speed. This isuseful for portraiture in very bright ambient light and awide aperture to limit the depth-of-field.

Optional extrasAccessori opzionaliAccesorios opcionales9818. Optional extrasMetz does not accept any liability or grant aguarantee for faulty function

19. Troubleshooting hintsCa= Canon System; using the mecablitz with SCA 3102adapterMi= Minolta System; using the mecablitz with SCA 3302adapterNi= Nik

establish whether REAR mode is possible with thegiven camera, and how to proceed.TTL (E-TTL) high-speed synchronisation (HSS) can-not be set on the me

not ready for firing, if the reflector has been swivelledout of its normal position or if the secondary reflectorof the mecablitz has been switched on

aperture data to the mecablitz. In this case aperturesetting is blocked.The LC-display of the mecablitz displays "-" in placeof the distance

remote address (remote channel) "Ad1" or "Ad2"instead of the correction value.(Ni): The Nikon fill-in flash function "Matrix-

Problems with the remote controller mode and flashbracketing:• A flash bracketing sequence is not possible in remotecontroller mode! If flash bracketi

101. Safety Instructions• The flash unit is exclusively intended and approvedfor photographic use!• Never fire a flash in the vicinity of flammablegas

The exposure correction value flashes on the meca-blitz displayA flash exposure correction value (EV) is set on themecablitz, e.g. in TTL flash mode.

on of the entire subject. Automatic focal length adapta-tion (AUTO-ZOOM, CZ) may have been deactivated onthe mecablitz, and a reflector focal length h

Troubleshooting hintsCosa fare in caso di anomalieEn caso de problemas11654 MZ 3-4 GB-I-E 08.05.2003 10:23 Uhr Seite 116http://www.mynikon.com.pl

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Main switchInterruttore principaleInterruptor principalMode selectorSelettore del modo di funzionamentoSelección de modos de funcionamientoManual firi

Main switchInterruttore principaleInterruptor principalMode selectorSelettore del modo di funzionamentoSelección de modos de funcionamientoManual firi

2. Preparing the flash unit for use2.1 Mounting the flash unit on the cameraBefore mounting or removing the flash unit,switch off both the camera and

• Power Pack P 50 (optional accessory in preparation)Offers microprocessor-controlled battery monitoringand charge level indication (with discharge fu

2.4.2 Selecting and setting thespecial functionsAdditional special functions can be selected in each flashmode with the Select button.By depressing th