Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-2 digital, Operating Instruction

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7.9 Modelling Light (ML)
The modelling light is a high-frequency stroboscopic flash. It creates the impres-
sion of a semi-permanent light for a duration of about 3 seconds. The modelling
light enables the user to assess light distribution and the formation of shadows
before taking pictures.
• The modelling light is activated when „ML ON“ is displayed.
• The modelling light is deactivated when „ML OFF“ is displayed.
Setting procedure:
• Press the button repeatedly until „Select“
appears on the display.
• Select the menu option „ML“ by pressing the
and keys. The selected menu option will be
highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pres-
sing the button.
• Select the desired setting with the and
keys. The setting takes effect immediately.
• Press the button repeatedly until the screen is
reset to its normal state. If the button is not pres-
sed, the display is automatically reset to its normal
view after about 5 seconds.
Once the modelling light function is activa-
ted, the symbol is displayed on the
flash-ready indicator or the manual
firing button. The modelling light is activa-
ted when the manual firing button is
pressed.
The function of the modelling light is not supported in the wireless remote system.
The secondary reflector is not supported by the modelling light function!
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Set
Sel
7.10 Auto OFF Function (Standby)
To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery discharge, the flash unit
is factory-set to automatically switch over to standby mode, while flash readi-
ness and the LC display are switched off about 10 minutes after -
• Switch on
• Firing a flash,
• Activating the shutter release
• Switching off the camera’s exposure metering system.
If the flash is manually switched on again, the last settings prior to the automatic
switch off are retained and immediately available. The flash unit is reactivated
merely by depressing any of the buttons or by touching the shutter release
(wake-up function).
The flash unit should always be turned off by the main switch
if it is not going
to be used for an extended period!
A corresponding symbol appears on
the display when the Auto-OFF function is
activated.
The flash unit switches to the energy-saving Standby mode when it is not in use
for more than 1 or 10 minutes, depending on the setting. It is reactivated by
depressing any button or by touching the shutter release (wake-up function).
Select
Standby
KEYLOCK
ML
Set
☛ ☛
ML
ON
Set
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Mode Para Sel
P F 4.5
AZoom 70
14 m ISO 200
TTL
P F 5.6
AZoom 35
12 m ISO 200
TTL
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