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TV. VIDEO. AUDIO. MECABLITZ

MECABLITZ 36 AF-3 C/M/N

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Handleiding

Operating Instructions

Norme per l’uso

Instrucciones del manejo

702 47 0059.A1 D,F,NL,GB,I,E  24.07.2002  8:42 Uhr  Seite 1

Содержание MECABLITZ 36 AF-3 C

Страница 1: ...AUDIO MECABLITZ MECABLITZ 36 AF 3 C M N Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi Handleiding Operating Instructions Norme per l uso Instrucciones del manejo 702 47 0059 A1 D F NL GB I E 24 07 2002 8 42 Uhr...

Страница 2: ...2 Removing the mecablitz from the camera 104 4 Power supply 106 4 1 Suitable batteries 106 4 2 Replacing batteries 108 4 3 Switching the flash unit on and off 110 5 Dedicated functions and flash mode...

Страница 3: ...flash Nikon 136 5 7 3 Manual TTL flash exposure correction 136 5 8 Establishing the maximum flash range with the aperture calculator 140 6 Programmed Auto Flash Mode 144 7 Flash techniques 146 7 1 Bou...

Страница 4: ...86 Contents Indice Contenido 9 Technical data 156 9 1 Guide number table for full light output metric system 160 702 47 0059 A1 D F NL GB I E 24 07 2002 8 42 Uhr Seite 86...

Страница 5: ...mmend that you study these Operating Instructions beforehand to be able to fully exploit and utilize all the capabilities offered This flash unit is only suitable for the following camera brands mecab...

Страница 6: ...nd bicycle riders whilst they are travelling They could be blinded by the light and cause an accident Never fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes Flash fired directly in front of the eyes...

Страница 7: ...tect the flash unit from excessive heat and humidity Do not store the flash unit in the glove compartment of a car Never place material that is impervious to light in front of or directly on the refle...

Страница 8: ...fast recycling times as provided by NiCad battery opera tion make sure to observe an interval of at least 10 mi nutes after 15 flashes otherwise the flash unit will be over loaded The mecablitz may o...

Страница 9: ...OS IX IX E IX 7 IX Lite IX 50 EOS 5 10 10S 500 5000 EOS A2 A2E Kiss 888 EOS REBEL X REBEL XS x x 2 Supported dedicated functions 2 1 mecablitz 36 AF 3 C Dedicated function is supported x Dedicated fun...

Страница 10: ...d function is supported x Dedicated function is performed by the camera or must be set on the camera Only in the camera modes A S and M Flash ready indication in camera viewfinder Automatic flash sync...

Страница 11: ...litz 36 AF 3 N Dedicated function is supported x Dedicated function is performed by the camera or must be set on the camera Flash ready indication in camera viewfinder Automatic flash sync speed TTL f...

Страница 12: ...mecablitz housing until the stop point is reached Slide the mecablitz foot completely into the camera s acces sory shoe Turn the knurled nut against the camera body as far as possible thereby clamping...

Страница 13: ...Turn the knurled nut against the mecablitz housing until the stop point is reached Withdraw the mecablitz from the camera s accessory shoe mecablitz 36 AF 3 M Press the unlatching button PUSH towards...

Страница 14: ...eries They have a significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and are less harmful to the environment no cadmium 4 alkaline manganese dry cell batteries type IEC LR6 Maintenance free power sour...

Страница 15: ...ompartment cover in the direction of the arrow and fold open Insert the batteries lengthwise in conformity with the indi cated battery symbols and close the battery compartment cover When loading batt...

Страница 16: ...ent and dispose of run down batteries at the appropriate collecting points 4 3 Switching the flash unit on and off The flash unit is switched on by its main switch In the right ON position the mecabli...

Страница 17: ...ting that flashes can be fired for the next shot Flash readiness is transmitted to the camera and displayed in the viewfinder see camera manual If a picture is shot before flash readiness is signalled...

Страница 18: ...camera Shutter speeds faster than the flash sync speed cannot be set or will automatically be changed to flash sync speed Various cameras feature a sync speed range e g 1 30th sec to 1 125th sec see...

Страница 19: ...the key for exposure control on the camera An alternative way to overcome the problem is to set the A S or M mode on the camera 5 3 Correct exposure indication The o k correct exposure confirmation br...

Страница 20: ...transmits a signal to the camera with the result that correct exposure is additio nally indicated in the viewfinder of some cameras see ope rating instructions for the given camera 5 4 Displays in th...

Страница 21: ...icate incorrect exposure For instance if the f number or shutter speed or both of them flash in the viewfinder then this will indicate either under or overexposure Basic information concerning incorre...

Страница 22: ...is permanently illuminated or flashes slowly to indi cate that the mecablitz is ready for firing A flash will be fired when the camera s shutter is released Flash symbol flashes Correct exposure indic...

Страница 23: ...ooting or is briefly switched off The shot was correctly exposed 5 5 Zoom reflector The zoom reflector of the mecablitz has four zoom positions for optimal light coverage and adaptation of the guide n...

Страница 24: ...tivated by the camera electro nics when the ambient lighting conditions are insufficient for automatic focusing The AF beam emitter then projects a striped pattern on to the subject and the camera use...

Страница 25: ...th several AF metering areas we therefore recommend to acti vate the camera s central AF metering zone Some cameras may only activate the AF illuminator inte grated in the camera In such an event the...

Страница 26: ...he camera transmits a stop signal to the mecablitz as soon as the film has been exposed by the cor rect amount of light thereby instantly interrupting the flash The advantage of this flash mode is tha...

Страница 27: ...ts regarding maximum film speed are applicable to the given camera when in TTL mode refer to the camera s operating instructions The mecablitz sup ports the TTL flash mode for film speeds from ISO 25...

Страница 28: ...ing system sets the most suitable combination of shutter speed working aperture and flash output Ensure that the contre jour light source does not shine directly into the lens as this will mislead the...

Страница 29: ...ix metering This operating mode is either set on the camera or automati cally activated by the camera see operating instructions for the given camera 5 7 3 Manual TTL flash exposure correction The TTL...

Страница 30: ...camera s operating instructions for details concerning the settings A dark subject in front of a bright background Positive correction value approx 1 to 2 EV Light subject in front of a dark backgrou...

Страница 31: ...slide at the selected zoom position of the reflector 28 mm 35 mm 50 mm or 85 mm Select in the F line of the aperture calculator the f stop set on the camera lens The maximum flash range of the mecabli...

Страница 32: ...circuit sufficient leeway for light control Example Settings ISO 100 50 mm f 4 The aperture calculator will indicate a maximum flash range of approx 7 3 m The minimum distance to the subject is theref...

Страница 33: ...in flash Settings on the camera Set your camera to Full Auto Mode Program P or a Programmed Image Control Mode landscape portraiture sport etc Select the auto focus mode on the camera Settings on the...

Страница 34: ...ft and uniform rendition of both the subject and the background For this situation the reflector is turned in such a manner that the flash is bounced off a suitable reflective surface e g ceiling or w...

Страница 35: ...wooden beams in a ceiling as these might cause shadows For colour effects just select the reflective sur face in the desired colour Take into account that the maximum flash range is considerably dimin...

Страница 36: ...one being between 1 30th sec and 1 125th sec see the camera s operating instructions No settings have to be made on the mecablitz nor is there any display for this mode 7 2 2 REAR Second curtain sync...

Страница 37: ...rresponding setting is made on the camera see operating instructions of the given camera 7 2 3 Slow synchronisation SLOW In certain operating modes some cameras permit slow flash synchronisation SLOW...

Страница 38: ...Never use detergents that could damage plastic parts Forming the flash capacitor The flash capacitor incorporated in the flash unit undergoes a physical change when the flash unit is not switched on...

Страница 39: ...itions 28 mm 35 mm 50 mm 85 mm Tilting range and locking positions of flash head vertically 30 45 60 90 Flash duration 1 500 s 1 30 000 s Colour temperature approx 5500 K Film speed ISO 25 to ISO 800...

Страница 40: ...ll light output approx 5 s with NiCad batteries approx 5 s with high capacity alkaline manganese batteries Dimensions w x h x d 73 x 110 x 87 mm Weight 205 g without batteries Included mecablitz Opera...

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