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14. Special functions
The Rapid function
Recycling times in the A and TTL modes depend on the amount of light required
for the shot. Recycling takes 11 seconds max. when full-power flashes are fired.
Should this be too long, the Rapid function comes to the rescue.
Use of the Rapid function is especially valuable when taking shots inside a room,
where fast recycling is more important than a maximum light output. However,
the guide number is reduced by 1 increment, e.g. from GN 40 (with ISO 100/21°
film - 50 mm zoom) to GN 28 (with ISO 100/21° - 50 mm zoom).
Partial light output levels are not possible with the Rapid function.
The ML function (Modelling Light)
The
ML
button
on the flashgun triggers a modelling light for approx. 4
seconds to allow assessment of the shadows, particularly in remote control
modes. When the
ML
button is pressed on the controller (master flashgun), all
slaves of the type 40 MZ-1(i) and 3(i), and 50 MZ-5 will simultaneously emit such
modelling light. 40 MZ-.. slaves must be fitted with an SCA 3080 adapter for this
purpose. Hold down the
ML
button
for at least 2 seconds to trigger the model-
ling light and release the
ML
button
the moment the modelling light lights up.
Switch off the mecablitz if you wish the light to be cut off.
The modelling light can be triggered about 60 times with a fully
charged battery.
This mode is not suitable with battery operation.
Rapid - / ML-functions
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Fig. 26: Locking the controls
Locking the controls (key function)
Switch
locks all buttons and switches to prevent inadvertent readjustment
during flash operation.
The buttons
/ML
and
as well as the main switch
will not be
locked.
Locking
