There is no maximum flash range indication
nor correct exposure confirmation given in
the Metz Remote Flash Mode.
Testing the cordless Metz-Remote Flash Mode
prior to exposure:
• Position the slave and controller (master flash
unit) as required for the intended shot.
• Wait for flash readiness of controller and slave
(flash ready indicator lights up).
• Depress the manual firing button on the control-
ler and fire a test flash.
• The slave responds with a briefly delayed flash
to indicate that it is ready for operation. When
several slave units are being used then all slaves
will acknowledge flash readiness simultaneously.
• If a slave does not respond with a time-delayed
flash, then this means that the unit’s sensor did
not receive the controller’s light pulse. Change
the 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 completed.
Bright ambient light and/or a large aperture
opening can result in the slave’s sensor re-
ceiving only an incomplete light pulse be-
cause the electronic circuit of the controller
interrupts light emission prematurely. In this
case stop down the lens aperture or mount a
neutral density filter on the lens.
The slave will only react to a light pulse from the
controller. Flash units from other photographers
working within the same area will not trigger the
slave unit.
The slave will not indicate flash readiness and ma-
ximum flash range in the cordless Metz Remote
Flash Mode. Only the controller’s display is rele-
vant for exposure indication.
8.4 EASY Mode
Please refer to EASY Mode flash in Chapter 5.
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