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MECABLITZ 28 CS-2 digital

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Operating instruction

Manuale istruzioni

Manual de instrucciones

703 47 0165.A1 Inh. 03.08.2004 7:38 Uhr Seite 1

Summary of Contents for MECABLITZ 28 CS-2 digital

Page 1: ...MECABLITZ 28 CS 2 digital Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing Operating instruction Manuale istruzioni Manual de instrucciones 703 47 0165 A1 Inh 03 08 2004 7 38 Uhr Seite 1...

Page 2: ...lities Please also fold open the illustrated page at the end of these instructions We wish you great pleasure with this new flash unit Contents 1 Safety instructions 88 2 Preparations 89 2 1 Power sup...

Page 3: ...10 Displays 104 10 1 Flash readiness indication 104 10 2 Correct exposure confirmation 104 10 3 Maximum flash range indication 105 11 Special functions 106 11 1 Automatic switch off function AUTO OFF...

Page 4: ...atteries immediately from the flash unit Such batteries may leak releasing chemicals which can damage the flash unit NEVER attempt to recharge dry batteries Do not expose the flash unit to dripping or...

Page 5: ...if the recycling time exceeds 60 seconds when firing flashes at full light output Remove the batteries from the flash unit if you are not going to use it for an extended period of time 2 2 Loading and...

Page 6: ...display go out After automatic switch off the last used settings are retained and instantly available when the flash unit is switched on again The flash unit is reactivated merely by depression of any...

Page 7: ...sor of the slave must be able to perfectly capture the light of the camera s flash unit reflected by the sub ject so that it can be triggered The working range of the assembly depends on the inten sit...

Page 8: ...ator on the flash unit briefly lights up again to confirm the completed adaptation The LC display indicates the symbol SL for adapted slave mode EASY flash mode and the maximum flash range see Chapter...

Page 9: ...integrated flash The important point is to know whether the flash unit built into your came ra works with or without measuring preflashes Selection of the slave mode determines whether the slave is tr...

Page 10: ...ke another test shot If this still proves to be unsuccessful then select the adapted slave mode This enables you to adapt the slave automatically to your camera s flash function see Chapter 6 3 6 1 Sl...

Page 11: ...es on the LC display The setting instantly becomes effective and is automatically stored after 5 s If necessary you can modify the suppression of the preflash and reset the time between preflash and m...

Page 12: ...The LC display indicates the symbol SL for the adapted slave mode together with the flash mode A M or EASY and the maxi mum flash range see Chapter 10 3 The slave flash unit is now ready for operation...

Page 13: ...the camera see chapter 9 1 and 9 2 Set the closest possible value where the exact value cannot be set Shoot some test pictures Set a negative flash exposure correction value on the flash unit when th...

Page 14: ...value on the flash unit when the shots are too bright and a positive one when the shots are too dark see Chapter 9 4 Compare the exposure results to establish the opti mal setting for your camera When...

Page 15: ...angle of 25 and only measures while the flash unit is emitting light The measurement takes into account the light of the camera s internal flash emitted at the same time as the light from the slave fl...

Page 16: ...flector status as flash parameters see Chapter 9 8 3 Metz Remote Flash Mode SL The Metz Remote Flash Mode permits cordless re mote triggering of one or more off camera slaves by a special on camera ma...

Page 17: ...e slave s position in such a manner that its sen sor can capture the light pulse from the control ler and repeat the test The slave flash unit is ready for use after the test has been successfully com...

Page 18: ...he setting becomes instantly effective and is automati cally stored after 5 s 9 2 ISO speed Continue depressing the pre select key on the flash unit until ISO and the ISO value flash on the display Wh...

Page 19: ...ter 3 9 4 Flash exposure correction value EV In various exposure situations it may be necessary to specifically influence the flash intensity of the slave flash unit i e increase or decrease the inten...

Page 20: ...e flash ready signal is lit When flash readiness is established a test flash can be fired with the TEST button In the auto flash mode A and the manual flash mode M this test flash is based on the adju...

Page 21: ...which applies to most photographic situations Pronounced deviations from this reflection factor e g highly reflective or poorly reflecting objects can influence the maximum flash range of the flash u...

Page 22: ...ch Keep the MODE key depressed Turn on the flash unit by its main switch Release the MODE key 8m ON will briefly appear on the LC display 11 2 Meter Feet changeover m ft Proceed in the following manne...

Page 23: ...symbol flashes on the LC display and the adjusted flash delay time is indicated in ms The flash delay time can be reduced or leng thened with the and keys The setting range covers 5 ms to 255 ms Depre...

Page 24: ...he flash unit been switched on Has the flash unit automatically switched itself off Are the batteries correctly poled Are the batteries fully charged Yes Has the camera s internal flash been activated...

Page 25: ...All shots are overexposed Check the flash parameters set on the slave flash unit Adapt the unit s flash parameters to the camera settings Set a negative correction value Unsuccessful troubleshooting T...

Page 26: ...ith alkaline manganese batteries approx 8s With NiCad batteries approx 6s With NiMH batteries approx 6s Number of flashes with full light output With alkali manganese batteries 100 With NiCad batterie...

Page 27: ...ore del modo di funzionamento Selecci n de modos de funcionamiento Vorwahltaste und Belichtung o k Pr s lection des fonctions et Exposition o k Voorkeuzetoets Belichting o k aanduiding Preselector and...

Page 28: ...icator Pulsante test emissione manuale del lampo e indicazione di pronto lampo Tecla de disparo manual e indicaci n de disposici n de disparo Tasten f r Wertverstellung Touches pour le r glage de la v...

Page 29: ...tativo Tornillo para c mara y tr pode Standfu Pied standvoet Foot Base d appoggio Pie Standfu Pied standvoet Foot Base d appoggio Pie schwenkbare Kameraschiene Barrette pivotable zwenkbare camerabeuge...

Page 30: ...flitsen Sensor for cordless flash control Sensore per il controlo flash distanza Sensor para el funcionamiento sin cable Fotosensor Senseur Fotosensor Sensor Sensore Foto Nicht abdecken Ne pas masquer...

Page 31: ...ano batteria Tapa del compartimento de pilas Servicebuchse f r den Fachh ndler Connecteur S A V pour le revendeur Servicebus voorde vakman Service socket for service technician Presa di servizio per i...

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