Metz 40 MZ-3i Operations Instructions

MECABLITZ 40 MZ-3iOperating InstructionsTV. VIDEO. AUDIO. MECABLITZInitiative für natürlicheUmweltTV • VIDEO • CAMCORDER • MECABLITZMETZ-Werke GmbH &a

15143. TTLflash modeFig. 8: Settings for TTL Easy ModeThis is the simplest way to operate the mecablitz in TTL flash mode.All buttonson the mecablitz

17164. Automatic flash modeFig. 10: Settings for the auto modeSetting procedure for auto flash mode:•Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer’s

19185. Manual flash modeFig. 11: Shot with direct flashlightIn this mode,the flashgun will always emit its full power.Adaptation to the actual picture

21206. Bounce flashFig. 13: Bouncing the flash (The photo was shot with the flash bounced off the right wall)Photos shot with full frontal flash are e

23226. Bounce flashFig. 15: Bounce flash with switched-on secondary reflectorThe secondary reflector produces frontal fill-in light when bouncing the

25247. Metz cordless TTL remote operationFig. 17: Settings for TTL remote operationSetting procedure for Metz TTL remote operation:• Adjust the camera

277. Metz cordless TTL remote operationFig. 18: Display for operation with slavesA particularly short distance between controller and slave unit mayca

In the Metz A remote mode the master flashgun (controller) mounted onthe camera controls the slaves in such a manner that automatic operationcovers al

317.1 Metz cordless auto remote operationProceed as described in ch. 7 to check and change the slave address, and toswitch off automatic remote operat

339. Working with partial light output levelsPartial light output levels are manually adjustable fractions of the full-powerlight output.Partial light

 Main switch LC display lighting / Modelling light Aperture preselector Cordless control (Remote operation) Preselector for partial light output

359. Working with partial light output levelsFlash durationsThe adjustable partial light output levels result in different flash durations (seeTechnic

3710. Stroboscopic mode•*Press the button .Then use the „+“ or „-“ button to select an aperturethat matches the distance to the subject.Set this ap

3911. Fill-in flash in daylightWhen shooting into the light ensure that the backlight does not shinedirectly onto the sensor as this will confuse the

4112. Working with user programsFig. 23: Display of an activated user programYour flashgun is provided with a memory that will enable you to enter you

4312. Working with user programsIf, for example, the operating mode is changed after a stored program has beencalled,the LC display switches to „Prog.

4513. The zoom reflectorFig. 25: Settings for Ex-Zoom modeThe flashgun’s larger angle of coverage provides a higher safety margin for perfect lighting

4714. Special functionsFig. 26: Exposure o.k.The correct exposure indicator („o.k.“) lights up only when the frame will be,or was,correctly exposed i

4914. Special functionsThe ML function (Modelling Light)The ML button on the flashgun triggers a modelling light for approx. 4seconds to allow assess

5114. Special functionsFig. 29: Locking the controlsSwitching on the „Beep“ functionPress the  button and switch the function on (display 11) or off

5314. Special functionsTesting the LCD segments and m-ft changeover (Service Menu)The Service Mode 1 has to be called in order to check the LCD segmen

The LC displayDisplay of operating modeSymbols for switched-on secondary reflectorProgram place:0 = Work surface1-9 = User programsDistance in meterso

5516. Technical Data15. Exposure correctionsThe automatic exposure systems are adjusted to a subject reflection factor of25%,this being the average re

5716. Technical Data16. Technical Data561 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 111 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 161 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 221 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 22 321 1,

Partial light output (P)5916. Technical DataExample:You intend to make a stroboscopic shot with 7 flash exposures at a frequency of3 flashes per secon

6116. Technical Data16. Technical Data60Table 7: Recycling times and number of flashes with different battery typesBattery types Recycling times Numbe

6317. Optional extras17. Optional extras62Malfunctions and damage caused to the mecablitz due to the use of accessories from other manufacturers are n

6518. Troubleshooting hints18. Troubleshooting hints64No display in "ON" switch position.Brief movement of the "ON" switch in the

Alphabetical indexAcoustic alarm, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Acoustic signal for flash readiness, . .27, 50AF measuring beam, . . . . .

3Contents11. Fill-in flash in daylight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Fill-in flash in auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54Foreword•40 MZ-3(i) with Automatic flash mode, ch.4, p.15SCA 3000-adapter TTL flash mode*,,ch. 3,p.12TTL Easy Mode*,ch. 3,p. 14Manual flash mode, c

72. PreparationsNever fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes!Flash fired directly in front of the eyes of a person or animal can damage th

92. PreparationsFig. 2: Position of batteriesLoading and replacing the batteries•Switch off the flashgun with the main switch .•Push the battery com

112. PreparationsFig. 4: Fixing the flashgunMounting the flashgun on the cameraThe flashgun can only be attached to the camera with the Standard Foot

133. TTL flash modeFig.6 : Measuring scheme for TTL modeThe direct way to good flash shotsIn TTL mode, the exposure readings are made by the sensor bu