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MECABLITZ 50 MZ-5

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Страница 1: ...Rapid TV VIDEO CAMCORDER MECABLITZ MECABLITZ 50 MZ 5 Operating Instructions ...

Страница 2: ...ess Metz automatic remote control mode 24 8 Winder mode 25 8 1 Using the winder facility in manual flash mode 25 8 2 Using the winder facility in automatic and TTL flash mode 25 9 Working with partial light output levels 26 9 1 Partial light output levels in automatic flash mode 26 9 2 Partial light output levels in manual flash mode 26 9 3 Macrophotography close ups 26 10 Stroboscopic flash mode ...

Страница 3: ...nction modelling light 40 14 Exposure corrections 41 14 1 Exposure correction in automatic flash mode 41 14 2 Exposure correction in TTL flash mode 41 15 Parallax compensation 42 16 Trouble shooting hints 43 17 Care and maintenance 43 18 Technical data 44 19 Special accessories 52 Index 53 3 ...

Страница 4: ...ndicates the special flash functions that can then be completed by the given system Brief survey of the operating functions Configuration Operating modes possible 50 MZ 5 with 301 standard base Automatic flash mode ch 4 p 14 Manual flash mode ch 5 p 16 Metz automatic remote control ch 7 2 p 24 Stroboscopic mode ch 10 p 28 50 MZ 5 with SCA 300 adapter Automatic flash mode ch 4 p 14 TTL flash mode c...

Страница 5: ...s first necessary to press the corresponding button assigned to the given function The symbol of the selected function will flash for approx 5 seconds The value of the function has to be changed with the buttons during these 5 seconds otherwise the existing value will be retained Example The zoom setting is to be changed 1 Press the manual zoom control button 32 Zoom will flash for approx 5 second...

Страница 6: ... on when the temperature inside the flashgun exceeds 40 C As a result of the high light energy of a series of flashes shot with full light output in quick succession the diffuser becomes intensely heated in zoom positions of 35 mm and less In such an event the flash recycling time is automatically extended in order to protect the mecablitz against overheating Never place material that is imperviou...

Страница 7: ...6 Insert the plug of the control unit s cable into the flashgun s handle The control unit is fitted with the 301 standard base for simple flash synchronization Mounting the flashgun Fasten the camera bracket 8 with the bracket screw 7 to the camera s tripod bush Press the unlocking catch 14 on the Nicad battery and turn the battery cover 10 anti clockwise until the 1st lock in position is reached ...

Страница 8: ... 40 or the Power Pack P 50 optional accessory A charger for the Metz battery pack is supplied with the flashgun The battery warning light only comes on when the Battery Pack 50 40 is being used The operating light 17 in the handle starts flashing when the battery is exhausted and the battery warning light on the LC display becomes illuminated The flashing battery symbol fig 2b on the LC display in...

Страница 9: ...over 10 anti clockwise until the 2nd lock in position is reached before the battery is returned to the handle For insertion the battery s charging socket must be inside the extension of the aluminium rail of the handle After insertion turn the battery cover clockwise and lock in position To identify an exhausted battery Turn the battery cover clockwise until the stop point is reached To identify a...

Страница 10: ... Mode The TTL flash mode is only possible with cameras that feature this function The control unit must be fitted with a corresponding SCA adapter see SCA 3000 System instructions and SCA survey table for this purpose A film must be loaded in the camera to test the TTL functions Exposure corrections may be necessary with pronounced differences in contrast for instance dark objects in snow see ch 1...

Страница 11: ...ion in the LC display is not possible in this mode Adjusting procedure for TTL Easy Mode Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer s operating instructions Fit the control unit 2 to the corresponding SCA adapter and mount on the camera Switch on the flashgun with the main switch 16 1 Adjust the operating mode selector 28 to EM 11 1 ...

Страница 12: ...Press the Zoom button 32 and adjust with the or button 24 the zoom value that was selected for the camera s lens Press the button 34 and use the or button 24 to adjust the aperture until the subject is located in the middle third of the indicated distance range Set the resulting aperture also on the camera If required press button P 29 and adjust the partial light output with the or button 24 for ...

Страница 13: ...Notes 13 ...

Страница 14: ...automatic flash mode see ch 9 1 p 26 Between six and twelve working apertures are available in the automatic flash mode depending upon the adjusted ISO film speed Table 2 of the Technical Data Adjusting procedure for automatic exposure control Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer s operating instructions Switch on the flashgun with the main switch 16 1Adjust the operating mode selector ...

Страница 15: ...hin the middle third of this distance range as this gives the electronic control sufficient scope for compensation should this be necessary There is a certain measure of overlap between the individual working apertures As a result of this overlap it is always possible to place the subject within the middle third of the range CAUTION with zoom lenses Due to their design they can cause a loss of lig...

Страница 16: ...ce appears on the LC display while in manual flash mode If the displayed value does not coincide with the actual distance then the aperture and or partial light output level have to be changed accordingly see ch 9 2 p 26 The decisive points for partial light output are The distance to the subject The required aperture The ISO film speed The zoom setting of the reflector The fine scaling of the par...

Страница 17: ...at was selected for the camera s lens 2 Press button 34 3Change the aperture on the flashgun with the or button 24 so that the required distance is indicated on the LC display Adjust this aperture value also on the camera If required press button P 29 and adjust the partial light output with the or button 24 see ch 9 p 26 Some cameras automatically transmit the aperture ISO and zoom values if an S...

Страница 18: ...ntally by 270 and locks into position at 90 and 180 The distance values on the LC display disappear as soon as the reflector is tilted upwards or turned horizontally This is because the spatial conditions and degree of reflection do not allow the specification of definite distances When swivelling the main reflector 1 it is essential to ensure that it is turned by a sufficiently wide angle so that...

Страница 19: ...prox 10 by the secondary reflector 11 The quoted percentages may vary somewhat when flash with partial light output is adjusted and the secondary reflector 11 switched on Light output can be reduced to 1 2 or 1 4 with switch 21 when the light output of the secondary reflector 11 is too high 6 2 Bounced flash in automatic and TTL flash modes It is advisable to check prior to exposure whether the li...

Страница 20: ...F SCA 346 2AF SCA 356 SCA 374 2AF SCA 381 2AF SCA 3_ _ 50 MZ 5 Control unit adj to A Control unit adj to A TTL remote control Master flash Controller Slave A remote control Metz remote control Remote control Minolta remote control 50 MZ 5 Control unit adj to TTL SCA 3_ _ _ SCA 3_ _ SCA 3_ _ Control unit adj to TTL SCA 3_ _ _ 40 MZ adj to TTL 40 MZ adj to TTL 40 MZ adj to TTL SCA 3_ _ _ Minolta fla...

Страница 21: ...lave adapter The mecablitz MZ 50 5 can be used as a slave when the plug of the control unit is disconnected For close ups with a wide aperture setting and bright ambient light it is quite possible that the start pulse of the control unit can be sufficient for correct exposure of the film without requiring any additional light output The slave units are then not fired or firing is delayed ca 0 7 se...

Страница 22: ... position of the main reflector can be adjusted to 4 settings with switch 0 28 mm 1 4 35 mm 1 2 50 mm and 1 85 mm Await flash readiness of all flashguns 4Press the manual firing button 35 on the control unit mounted on the camera and fire a test flash so that the slave is adjusted to the controller address The slave flash unit will respond with a delayed flash thereby indicating that it is ready f...

Страница 23: ...procedure No 4 The flashing flash readiness display on the 50 MZ 5 indicates the address to which the slave unit has been adjusted Controller address Co1 has been adjusted if the flash ready light 18 on the handle flashes in a single second cycle double flashing of the flash ready light 18 in a single second cycle indicates controller address Co2 Changing the address setting Switch off the slave u...

Страница 24: ...A 3080 slave adapter switch on with the main switch and adjust to TTL The 40 MZ slave flashguns have now been adjusted to slave mode Separate the 50 MZ 5 slaves from the control unit and switch on with the main switch The zoom position of the main reflector can be adjusted to 4 settings with switch 0 28 mm 1 4 35 mm 1 2 50 mm and 1 85 mm Press the manual firing button 35 on the control unit and fi...

Страница 25: ...tial light output level selected in conformity with the winder data Table 3a of Technical Data 8 2 Using the winder facility in automatic and TTL flash mode In this mode it is possible to ensure that a flash will be fired with each exposure of a series of pictures For this purpose a partial light output level can be adjusted in conformity with the winder data Table 3a of the Technical Data Shots t...

Страница 26: ...use the selected flash to subject distance may make it necessary to adjust an excessively small aperture and thereby create an unwanted wide depth of field This problem can be overcome by using the partial light output function The partial light output levels are adjustable within very close increments In this manner the distance value of the flashgun can be easily matched to the subject distance ...

Страница 27: ...il the required f stop appears on the LC display Now adjust this f stop also on the camera Some cameras automatically transmit the aperture ISO and zoom values if an SCA 3000 adapter is used In this case the aperture on the camera must be continuously changed until the required f stop appears on the LC display of the control unit 4Press the partial light output button P 29 5Continue changing the p...

Страница 28: ...e distance applicable to the set parameters The displayed distance value can be matched to the actual shooting distance by varying the f stop or the partial light output level The aperture displayed on the control unit must be adjusted on the camera when the 301 standard base or an SCA 300 adapter is used When the SCA 3000 adapter is being used the control unit will automatically accept the apertu...

Страница 29: ...tton 24 to select an f stop that matches the distance to the subject see LC display This f stop is then also set on the camera If necessary press the partial light output button P 29 and use the button 24 to diminish the partial light output level still further Must be additionally adjusted on some cameras The distance to the moving subject is used as distance value To avoid overexposure of the mo...

Страница 30: ...lished aperture f 8 established shutter speed 1 60th sec Flash synch speed of the camera e g 1 100th sec see operating instructions for the given camera The two established values for aperture and shutter speed can be set on the camera because the camera s shutter speed is slower than the camera s flash synch speed To maintain a balanced range of highlights for instance in order to retain the char...

Страница 31: ...is value both on the camera and the control unit The aperture adjusted on the camera is automatically transferred to the control unit when an SCA 3000 adapter is used in conjunction with a data compatible camera To diminish the brightening effect compared with complete illumination adjust the partial light output levels in such a manner that the setting is advanced by 1 3rd of an f stop with each ...

Страница 32: ...your own flash programs in nine program places comparable to the drawers in a desk Program 0 Prog 0 is automatically loaded when the flashgun is switched on Program 0 forms the work surface comparable with the desktop of the flashgun The data that were active when the flashgun was switched off are stored in Prog 0 Example Certain settings have been adjusted on the flashgun for a flash exposure Whe...

Страница 33: ... 22 or RCL recall 29 double function of the P button then the original program will continue to function even though the last selected program place number is being displayed To regain a correct display turn off the flashgun briefly and then on again Procedure for calling a stored program 1Press the Prog button 33 Prog flashes 2Use the or button 24 to select the Prog program place 3Press the P RCL...

Страница 34: ...e auto check exposure o k 26 lights up only when the frame will be or was correctly exposed in the auto TTL or EM mode In this manner it is possible to manually trigger a test flash while in auto mode so that the correct aperture can be established beforehand This is particularly valuable with bounced indirect flash when reflection conditions are difficult to judge 1 The test flash is triggered wi...

Страница 35: ... f stop setting e g f 8 instead of f 11 and repeat the exposure 13 3 Warning displays and audible warning signals Deviating settings between control unit and camera will cause the displayed value to flash provided that the camera transmits such data and an SCA 3000 adapter is used Such a deviation should be corrected in order to obtain a correct exposure except for effect shots If the camera setti...

Страница 36: ...s detected When the control unit is adjusted to automatic flash mode but the set values for aperture and ISO film speed will exceed the light control range This aperture is then automatically adjusted to the next permissible f stop When in the automatic flash mode the ISO film speed or aperture are readjusted with the result that the light control range would be exceeded When the camera transmits ...

Страница 37: ...ustic exposure control signal 0 and o k The intermittent acoustic signal changes into a continuous sound when flash readiness is reached during exposure o k The acoustic signal is only possible in A TTL and EM mode Adjusting the alarm functions 1Press button 31 three times 2Switch the alarm function on or off with the or button 24 Alarm and 1 appear on the display when the alarm function is active...

Страница 38: ...h 16 for approx 5 seconds Keep both the Prog button 33 and the button 24 simultaneously depressed Slide the main switch 16 to ON The distance is displayed in ft to m Switch off the flashgun with the main switch 16 for approx 5 seconds Keep both the Prog button 33 and the button 24 simultaneously depressed Adjust the main switch 16 to ON The distance will be shown in m After changing over to the di...

Страница 39: ...ly transfers the zoom position of the camera lens then manual zoom reflector adjustment can be followed by reactivation of automatic zoom control by simultaneously depressing the and buttons 24 13 7 1 The Ex Zoom mode extended zoom The Ex Zoom mode is only possible with system cameras that exchange data by way of the SCA 3000 adapter This mode was created for professional use during reporting work...

Страница 40: ...ling times are more important than maximum flash output e g when indoors The Rapid function lowers the guide number by 1 rating e g from the guide number 50 at ISO 21 100 Zoom 50 mm to guide number 35 at ISO 21 100 Zoom 50 mm Partial light outputs are not possible in the Rapid function 13 9 The ML function modelling light The ML 19 button triggers a modelling light of approx 4 seconds This is part...

Страница 41: ...trol unit will cut off the flash too soon with the result that the subject will be underexposed With a dark background the flash is cut off too late so that the subject looks too light Bright background Open the aperture by 1 2 to 1 f stop e g from f 5 6 to f 4 Dark background Close the aperture by 1 2 to 1 f stop e g from f 8 to f 11 14 2 Exposure correction in TTL flash mode Many cameras are pro...

Страница 42: ... the main reflector 1 with close ups and macrophotography Procedure Detach the camera bracket from the camera Slide the locking screw of the camera bracket to the threaded side of the elongated hole Unscrew the locking screw from the camera bracket Turn the locking screw around and screw it back into the other side of the camera bracket Return the camera 42 ...

Страница 43: ...ch 16 for approx 5 seconds and then switch on again or Wait until the symbols no longer flash then press the and buttons on the control unit simultaneously The current camera data will be taken over by the control unit the next time the camera s release is lightly pressed 43 17 Care and maintenance Remove dust and grime with a soft dry cloth or a silicone treated cloth Do not use detergents as the...

Страница 44: ...ashes at full light output Flash recycling time 5 seconds 3 seconds in Rapid mode at full light output in M mode Swivelling range and locking positions of zoom reflector Upwards 60 75 90 Anti clockwise 90 180 Clockwise 90 Dimensions w x h x d approx Weight Flash handle 103 x 244 x 118 mm Flash handle without battery approx 880 g Control unit 67 x 35 x 89 mm Control unit approx 138 g Control unit a...

Страница 45: ... 000 1 15 000 1 20 000 164 116 82 58 41 29 20 14 10 1_ 2 _ 2 2_ 4 _ 4 4_ 8 _ 8 8_ 16 _ 16 16_ 32 _ 32 32_ 64 _ 64 64_ 128 _ 128 128_ 256 _ 256 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 3 1 8 1 3 1 8 1 8 1 3 1 16 1 3 1 16 1 16 1 3 1 32 1 3 1 32 1 32 1 3 1 64 1 3 1 64 1 64 1 3 1 128 1 3 1 128 1 128 1 3 1 256 1 3 1 256 Table 1 Flash durations at the individual partial light output levels ...

Страница 46: ... 6 8 11 16 22 32 45 8 11 16 22 32 45 6 8 10 12 16 20 25 32 40 50 64 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6400 ISO APERTURE Table 2 Auto working aperture ranges 2 4 5 7 8 12 13 30 Partial light output P Number of flashes N 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 Table 3 Maximum partial light output levels in stroboscopic mode 2 4 5 7 8 12 Partial light output P Number of fr...

Страница 47: ...ht output level is then automatically adjusted to 1 16 The partial light output level can also be manually adjusted to a smaller value The values specified in the tables only apply to newly charged Nicad batteries For batteries that have been used it is necessary to adjust the next lower main partial light output level e g adjust 1 16 instead of 1 8 to ensure that the number of flashes is achieved...

Страница 48: ... 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 8 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 15 8 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 4 1 4 15 8 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 4 1 4 15 8 8 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 30 15 8 8 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 30 15 15 8 8 8 4 4 4 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 30 15 15 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Flashes sec f Hz Number of flashes 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Страница 49: ... 16 P 1 P 16 P 32 P 16 P 32 P 2 yes Active alarm no yes yes yes no yes except exposure yes yes Number of flashes N 5 10 Frequency f Hz 1 5 100 ISO 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 400 50 Zoom 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 5 6 Aperture 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 Remarks 5 frames s Table 5 Factory assigned program places ...

Страница 50: ... 368 442 471 516 297 323 348 413 496 529 580 334 362 390 464 557 594 651 375 406 438 521 625 667 730 421 456 492 584 702 748 820 472 512 552 656 788 840 920 530 575 620 736 885 943 1033 595 645 695 827 993 1058 1159 668 724 781 928 1114 1188 1301 28 32 36 40 813 876 1041 1251 1333 1460 749 35 35 39 43 50 41 46 52 70 49 55 62 85 53 59 66 105 58 65 72 8 10 6 9 10 11 12 12 16 13 20 14 25 15 32 16 40 ...

Страница 51: ...40 mm 50 mm 85 mm shortest focal length of lens 20 45 mm 60 mm 100 mm 24 55 mm 70 mm 120 mm 28 65 mm 90 mm 150 mm 35 95 mm 125 mm 210 mm 50 135 mm 175 mm 300 mm 70 160 mm 215 mm 360 mm 85 200 mm 270 mm 450 mm 105 Table 7 Shortest focal length of medium format cameras for the diverse zoom reflector settings with wide angle diffuser ...

Страница 52: ...tal hydrid battery with charger An ecological hihg capacity alternative to the NiCad battery Power Pack P 50 Item No 0012950 for a higher number of flashes SCA Adapter System 300 For flash with system cameras see separate operating instructions SCA Adapter System 3000 For flash with system cameras with digital data transmission of the SCA function Extended functional features compared with the SCA...

Страница 53: ...h duration 44 Flash frequency 28 47 48 49 Flash programs 32 Flash readiness acoustic 36 Indirect flash 18 Locking function 38 Macrophotography 26 Manual flash mode 16 Metz remote TTL flash mode 22 Motion studies 28 Motor zoom 39 Mounting the flash components 7 Partial light output 26 Photo series 25 Picture sequences 25 Remote control 20 Secondary reflector 19 Segment display 38 Shadows brightenin...

Страница 54: ...pening for fan Control unit 2 AF measuring beam 3 Sensor 4 Standard base or SCA adapter 5 Knurled nut 6 Rapid ON OFF 15 Main switch 16 Operating light 17 Manual firing button and flash ready light 18 Modelling light 19 Preselection buttons for Partial light output 29 Film speed 30 Buzzer function 31 Manual zoom control 32 User programs 33 Aperture preselector 34 Manual firing button and flash read...

Страница 55: ...er programs Distance in meters or feet Aperture Alarm function switched on Zoom reflector setting Acoustic exposure control ON Film speed Battery warning Red eye reduction facility depends on camera model Flashes per second in stroboscope mode f Hz Number of flashes in stroboscope mode N Calling a user program RCL Storage of values indicated on LC display STO ...

Страница 56: ...mbol correct exposure was evaluated in the course of the electro magnetic compatibility test Do not touch the SCA contacts In exceptional cases the unit can be damaged if these contacts are touched ķ METZ Werke GmbH Co KG Ritterstraße 5 90763 Fürth Bay Telefon 0911 9706 0 Telefax 0911 9706 340 Internet http www metz de E Mail Metz Werke t online de ...

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