Metz MECABLITZ 44 AF-4 O, Operating Instruction

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6.8 Auto flash /Triggering control
If the ambient light is sufficient for an exposure in normal mode, then some
cameras will prevent the flash unit from firing flashes. Accordingly, no flash is
triggered when the camera’s shutter release is pressed. On various cameras,
the triggering control only works in the Full Auto Mode or Program „P“, or it
must be activated on the camera (see operating instructions of the camera).
6.9 Return to basic setting
The flash unit returns to its basic setting when the „Mode“ key (Fig.1) is
kept depressed for at least three seconds.
The following settings are made:
• "TTL" flash mode
• The "Auto-Off" function (3m On) is activated.
• The automatic zoom mode "Auto-Zoom"
• The extended zoom mode "Ex" is cancelled.
• The flash exposure correction value on the flash unit is cancelled.
7 Special remarks concerning the cameras:
The multitude of camera models and their features make it impossible to
detail all camera-specific capabilities, settings, displays, etc. For more details
concerning the operation of a flash unit please refer to the corresponding
sections in the operating instructions for the given camera.
8 Optional extras
No guarantee is given for malfunctions and damage to the flash unit
caused by the use of accessories from other manufacturers.
• Wide-angle diffuser 44-21 (Item No. 000044217)
For full illumination in conjunction with lenses as of 20 mm. The range is
reduced by the factor of approx. 1.4 due to the corresponding loss of light.
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• Colour filter set 44-32 (Item No. 00004432A)
Consists of 4 colour filters to achieve special lighting effects, plus a clear fil-
ter to hold colour foils in any colour.
• Mecabounce 44-90 (Item No. 000044900)
A diffuser to achieve soft illumination in the simplest possible manner. The
effect is very impressive because the pictures are given a very soft atmos-
phere. Facial colours are rendered more naturally. However, loss of light
halves the maximum flash range.
• Bounce diffuser 54-23 (Item No. 000054236)
The soft directed light diminishes dense shadows.
9 Troubleshooting
Should the LC display indicate meaningless information or should the flash
unit not work properly in the individual modes, then switch off the flash unit
for about 10 seconds by its main switch
(Fig.2). Check the camera settings
and find out if the flash unit’s foot is correctly mounted in the camera’s acces-
sory shoe.
The flash unit must operate properly when it is switched on again. Contact
your local dealer should this not be the case.
10 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 chan-
ge when the flash unit is not switched on for prolonged periods. For this rea-
son it is necessary to switch on the flash unit for approx. 10 minutes every 3
months (see 2.4). The batteries must supply sufficient power for flash readi-
ness to be indicated within 1 minute after the flash unit was switched on.
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