Metz MECABLITZ 28 CS-2 digital User manual

MECABLITZ 28 CS-2 digital
Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi
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Foreword
Congratulations on purchasing our
flash 28 CS-2 digital and thank you for the confi-
dence in our products.
The following pages give useful instructions for
proper operation of the flash unit and a survey of
all its sophisticated functions.
Please read these operating instructions carefully,
even if one or the other point may not appear to
be very insteresting at first sight. Although our de-
signers have attached great importance to making
the operation of the flash unit as simple as pos-
sible, the cameras with which it will eventually be
used often offer a great diversity of capabilities.
Please also fold open the illustrated page at the
end of these instructions.
We wish you great pleasure with this new flash
unit.
Contents:
1. Safety instructions 88
2. Preparations 89
2.1 Power supply 89
2.2 Loading and replacing the batteries 89
2.3 Mounting / Removing the flash unit 90
2.4 Switching the flash unit on and off 90
3. Flash coverage and reflector attachments 90
4. Slave mode 91
5. Switch on and shoot in EASY mode 91
6. Slave modes (SL) 93
6.1 Slave mode without preflash suppression 94
6.2 Slave mode with preflash suppression 95
6.3 Adapted slave mode 95
7. Settings for camera and flash unit 96
7.1 Cameras where operating mode, ISO
and aperture can be set 97
7.2 Cameras where operating mode, ISO
and aperture cannot be set 98
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8. Flash modes 99
8.1 Auto flash mode A 99
8.2 Manual flash mode M 100
8.3 Metz-Remote Flash Mode SL 100
8.4 EASY Mode 101
9. Flash parameters 102
9.1 Automatic f-stop 102
9.2 ISO speed 102
9.3 Reflector status 102
9.4 Flash exposure correction value EV 103
9.5 Manual partial light output 104
10. Displays 104
10.1 Flash readiness indication 104
10.2 Correct exposure confirmation 104
10.3 Maximum flash range indication 105
11. Special functions 106
11.1
Automatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF 106
11.2 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft) 106
11.3 Adapting the flash delay in slave mode
with preflash suppression 106
11.4 Re-establishing the flash unit settings 107
12. Troubleshooting, remedies and
after-sales service 108
13. Technical data 110
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1. Safety instructions
• The flash unit is intended and approved only for
photographical use.
• NEVER fire a flash from a very short distance
directly into the eyes of persons or animals. This
can cause damage to the retina and may even
lead to blindness.
• NEVER trigger a flash in the vicinity of flamm-
able gases or liquids (petrol, solvents, etc.),
since this may cause EXPLOSIONS!
• NEVER shoot flash pictures of car or bus drivers,
cyclists or motorcyclists, or train drivers while the
vehicle is moving! This may dazzle the person
concerned and result in an accident.
• Only use the approved power sources specified
in these operating instructions.
• NEVER attempt to open or short-circuit batteries!
• NEVER expose batteries to excessive tempera-
tures such as intensive sunlight or a fire!
• Remove exhausted batteries immediately from
the flash unit. Such batteries may leak, releasing
chemicals which can damage the flash unit.
• NEVER attempt to recharge dry batteries!
• Do not expose the flash unit to dripping or
splashing water.
• Do not expose your flash unit to high tempera-
tures and humidity. Do not keep it in the glove
compartment of your car.
• Do not touch the diffuser after firing several
flashes at short intervals. Danger of burns!
• When taking flash shots at full light output and
in rapid succession observe an interval of at
least 3 minutes after 20 flashes.
• NEVER place material that is impervious to light
in front of, or directly on the reflector. If this is
not observed, the high energy of the flash light
may cause burning or bleaching of the material
or may damage the reflector.
• NEVER dismantle the flash unit! DANGER: HIGH
VOLTAGE! Repairs must only be completed by
an authorised repair service.
• Do not touch the contacts of the flash unit.
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• The flash unit must not be used if the case has
been so badly damaged that internal com-
ponents are exposed. Remove the batteries!
• Do not use defective batteries!
2. Preparations
2.1 Power supply
The flash unit can be operated with any of the fol-
lowing batteries:
• 2 alkaline-manganese dry-cell batteries, type
IEC LR03 (size AAA). Maintenance-free power
source for moderate power requirements.
• 2 nickel-metal-hydride batteries, type IEC HR03
(size AAA). They have a significantly higher ca-
pacity than NiCad batteries and are less harm-
ful to the environment (no cadmium). They per-
mit very fast recycling and are economical in
use because they are rechargeable.
• 2 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR03 (size AAA).
The batteries are exhausted if the recycling
time exceeds 60 seconds when firing flashes
at full light output. Remove the batteries from
the flash unit if you are not going to use it for
an extended period of time.
2.2 Loading and replacing the batteries
• Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.
• Slide the battery compartment cover to the out-
side of the flash unit.
• Insert the batteries as indicated by the symbols
in the battery compartment.
When loading the batteries ensure that their
+ and - poles are aligned with the symbols.
Transposed poles can destroy the flash unit.
Always exchange both batteries, replacing
them with identical batteries of the same
capacity from the same manufacturer! Do not
dispose of spent batteries in the domestic
waste bin. Spent batteries should be handed
in to an appropriate collecting point.
• Close the battery compartment cover and slide it
towards the unit’s foot.
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2.3 Mounting / Removing the flash unit
Turn off the flash by their main switch!
Fold down the flash unit’s pivoted camera bracket.
Secure the flash unit to the camera with the thread-
ed tripod screw.
To dismantle release the threaded tripod screw
and remove the flash unit from the camera. Push
the camera bracket forwards at the hinge and si-
multaneously fold upwards.
2.4 Switching the flash unit on and off
To switch on set the main switch to “ON”. To
switch off push the main switch down.
Automatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF
To save battery power and prevent inadvertent
battery discharge the flash unit is factory-set to
switch over to standby mode (AUTO OFF) approx.
8 minutes after:
- switch-on,
- a setting procedure,
- firing a flash.
The flash readiness signal and the indications on
the LC display go out. After automatic switch-off
the last used settings are retained and instantly
available when the flash unit is switched on again.
The flash unit is reactivated merely by depression
of any key (wake-up function).
The flash unit should always be turned off by
its main switch if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time.
The automatic switch-off function can be deacti-
vated whenever required (see Chapter 11.1).
3. Flash coverage and reflector
attachments
If there is no attachment in front of the reflector,
the flash unit provides full lighting coverage for
normal 24x36 mm shots with lenses as of 35 mm
focal length. If a wide-angle diffuser (identified
by W) is used the flash will cover the image angle
of a 24 mm lens. When positioning the telephoto
attachment (identified by T) in front of the reflector
the flash unit will fully illuminate shots taken with a
telephoto lens of 85 mm focal length and longer.
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Please note that the effective range of the
flash light is diminished by using a wide-
angle diffuser, and increased with a tele-
photo attachment . For digital cameras take
into account that the focal lengths are given
for the 35 mm format (see operating instruc-
tions of the individual camera).
4. Slave mode
The slave mode is intended for cordless, delay-free
triggering of one or more slave flash units. The
slave is triggered by the light pulse from the flash
unit built into the camera.
Some digital cameras fire one or more measuring
preflashes a fraction of a second before flash ex-
posure. Normally, these measuring preflashes can-
not be deactivated on the camera because they do
influence, for example, the flash exposure. More-
over, a preflash function can be activated on many
cameras to diminish the “red eye effect”.
The internal photo cell sensor of the slave
must be able to perfectly capture the light of
the camera’s flash unit reflected by the sub-
ject so that it can be triggered. The working
range of the assembly depends on the inten-
sity of the light pulse from the camera-inte-
grated flash, the reflective properties of the
subject and the prevailing ambient light.
Please note that the working range is diminished
outdoors and with bright ambient light. Avoid
exposing the sensor to direct sunlight!
5. Switch on and shoot in EASY mode
The EASY mode permits easy use of the slave flash
unit for flash photography. Auto aperture, ISO
speed rating, etc. do not have to be set on the flash
unit.
The EASY mode is a simplified automatic flash
mode intended for digital cameras without setting
capabilities, or the “Program P” and full auto
modes.
Prior to its first use, the slave has to be adapted to
the technology of the flash unit built into the came-
ra to find out if the camera-integrated flash unit
works with or without preflashes.
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Adapting the slave flash unit
• Activate the camera’s internal flash unit. If ne-
cessary, switch on the camera’s red-eye re-
ducing preflash function.
• Turn on the slave flash unit by the main switch
and wait for the flash readiness indicator to
light up.
• Keep the “Mode” key on the flash unit depress-
ed for approx. 5 s until the symbols
flash in an ascending sequence on the LC dis-
play. All other indications on the LC display and
the flash readiness signal go out.
To terminate briefly depress the “Mode” key.
• Take a picture of an appropriate subject (e.g.
wall or ceiling of a room) at a distance of 2 m to
3 m with the camera’s internal flash. With the
aid of this shot the 28 CS-2 establishes the num-
ber of preflashes fired by the camera-integrated
flash unit and automatically stores the data.
• The flash readiness indicator on the flash unit
briefly lights up again to confirm the completed
adaptation.
• The LC display indicates the symbol “SL ”
for adapted slave mode, “EASY” flash mode
and the maximum flash range (see Chapter
10.3).
• The slave flash unit is now ready for operation.
Flash unit adaptation only has to be completed
once because the stored settings are retained,
even when the flash mode is changed, the
flash unit is switched off and the batteries are
replaced. Adaptation must be renewed when
the settings of the camera’s flash unit, the pre-
flash mode (e.g. red-eye reducing preflash
ON / OFF) or the camera are changed.
The flash mode of cameras working with an
automatically changing number of preflashes
(e.g. Nikon 3D and D-TTL), as well as the
Metz Remote Flash Mode, is not supported!
Test shots
Take some test shots with flash: The subject must
be within the maximum flash range indicated on
the LC display (see Chapter 10.3)! Assess the ex-
posure results, e.g. on the camera monitor.
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Depress the “+” key on the flash unit for a positive
correction value when the flash shots are too dark,
and the “-” key for a negative correction value
when the flash shots are too bright. The correction
value can be adjusted from +10 to -10. The setting
becomes immediately effective and is automatical-
ly stored. The set correction value is taken over as
the new zero value (“0”) for the next flash shot.
Maximum flash range indication is adapted to the
given correction value.
If the slave unit is not triggered repeat the
flash unit adaptation procedure and take
another test shot.
Tip:
Carefully read the next chapters of these Operat-
ing Instructions to be able to make full use of all
the capabilities of this flash unit.
6. Slave modes (SL)
Selection of the slave mode suitable for your ca-
mera depends on the properties and technology of
the camera-integrated flash. The important point is
to know whether the flash unit built into your came-
ra works with or without measuring preflashes.
Selection of the slave mode determines whether
the slave is triggered immediately after the first
flash pulse from the camera’s flash unit, or whe-
ther one or more preflashes have to be suppressed
before the slave is triggered together with the ca-
mera’s main flash.
Select one of the three different slave modes by
repeated combined depression of the “MODE”
and pre-select keys. The selected slave mode
flashes on the LC display of the flash unit.
Establishing the slave mode suitable for your
camera
It is not necessary to establish the suitable
slave mode if you know whether or not your
camera operates with preflash measuring
technology!
Often it is rather difficult to establish whether or not
a digital camera operates with preflash measuring
technology. Proceed in the following manner to se-
lect the slave mode that is suitable for your camera:
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• Activate the camera’s internal flash unit.
• Deactivate the red-eye reducing preflash func-
tion on the camera.
• Select on the slave unit the “M” flash mode with
P 1/1 full light output (see Chapter 8.2).
• Then select the slave mode without preflash sup-
pression on the slave unit (see Chapter 6.1).
• Take a test shot in which the reflector of the slave
unit can be seen, for example in a mirror.
NEVER look directly into the flash unit’s reflector
from a short distance as this could blind or inju-
re your eyes!
• Assess the test shot, e.g. on the camera monitor.
• If the slave unit’s reflector is brilliantly illuminated
in the test shot, then you have set the right slave
mode for your camera.
• If the slave unit’s reflector is not bright or is dark
on the test shot, then select on the slave unit a
slave mode with preflash suppression (see Chap-
ter 6.2) and take another test shot.
• If this still proves to be unsuccessful, then select
the adapted slave mode. This enables you to
adapt the slave automatically to your camera’s
flash function (see Chapter 6.3).
6.1 Slave mode without preflash
suppression SL
This slave mode is suitable for all cameras working
without measuring preflash technology. The slave is
triggered at the same time as the flash unit incor-
porated in the camera. The light output of the slave
is controlled by the selected flash mode (EASY, auto
flash mode A or manual flash mode M).
If your camera has a red-eye reducing preflash
function, this function must be switched off!
Otherwise it may be accidentally activated by
flashes of other photographers working within
the same action radius as the slave flash unit .
Settings on the slave flash unit
Repeatedly depress the pre-select and “MODE”
keys simultaneously until the symbol SL flashes on
the LC display. The setting instantly becomes effective
and is automatically stored after 5 s.
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6.2 Slave mode with
preflash suppression SL
This slave mode is specifically intended for digital
cameras working with preflash technology. In this
mode, the slave flash unit is not triggered by the
measuring preflash but only by the main flash
from the camera’s internal flash unit at the moment
of exposure. The light output of the slave is con-
trolled by way of the set flash mode (EASY, auto-
matic A or manual M mode).
The red-eye reducing preflash function must
not be activated on the camera! The slave
flash unit will only react to light pulses from
the controller within a specific time (fractions
of a second) , thus making it almost insensitive
to the flash light of other photographers that
are not working with preflash technology.
Settings on the slave flash unit
Repeatedly depress the pre-select and
“MODE” keys simultaneously until the symbol
SL flashes on the LC display. The setting instantly
becomes effective and is automatically stored after
5s.
If necessary, you can modify the suppression
of the preflash and reset the time between
preflash and main flash for manual adapta-
tion to your camera; see also Chapter 11.3.
6.3 Adapted slave mode SL
This slave mode permits individual adaptation of
the slave to the technology of the camera’s internal
flash unit. It permits one or more red-eye reducing
preflashes and one or more measuring preflashes
of the integrated flash unit to be taken into ac-
count. The slave is triggered at the same time as
the camera-internal flash unit firing the main flash
for exposure. The light output of the slave unit is
controlled by the selected flash mode (EASY, auto-
matic A or manual M mode).
Adapting the flash unit
• Activate the integrated flash unit. If necessary,
switch on the camera’s red-eye reducing pre-
flash function.
• Turn on the flash unit by the main switch and wait
for the flash readiness indicator to light up.
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• Set the required flash mode on the flash unit (A,
M or EASY).
• Keep the “Mode” and pre-select keys of the
flash unit simultaneously depressed for approx.
5 s until the symbols start to flash in
an ascending sequence on the LC display. All
other data on the LC display, and the flash rea-
diness indicator go out.
Briefly depress the “Mode” key to terminate.
• Take a shot of an appropriate subject (e.g. wall
or ceiling of a room) at a distance of 2 m to 3 m
with the camera’s internal flash unit. On the basis
of this shot the 28 CS-2 establishes the number of
preflashes fired by the camera’s internal flash unit
and automatically stores the data.
• The flash readiness indicator on the flash unit
lights up again and “o.k.” is indicated to con-
firm the completed adaptation.
• The LC display indicates the symbol “SL ”
for the adapted slave mode, together with the
flash mode ( “A”, “M” or “EASY”) and the maxi-
mum flash range (see Chapter 10.3).
• The slave flash unit is now ready for operation.
Flash unit adaptation only has to be com-
pleted once because the stored settings are
retained, even when the mode is changed,
the flash unit is switched off and the batteries
are replaced. If necessary, adaptation can be
renewed when the settings of the camera’s
flash unit, the preflash technology (e.g. red-
eye reducing preflash ON/OFF) or the ca-
mera are changed.
The flash mode of cameras working with an
automatically changing number of preflashes
(e.g. Nikon 3D and D-TTL), as well as the
Metz Remote Flash Mode, is not supported!
7. Settings for camera and flash unit
The slave unit can be operated together with your
camera’s internal flash unit after the appropriate
slave mode has been established or set.
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7.1 Cameras where operating mode, ISO
and aperture can be set
Camera setting
Set on the camera the ISO speed rating. If possible
avoid the AUTO-ISO setting!
Set the camera’s operating mode to aperture prio-
rity A or Av or manual M (see the operating in-
structions for the given camera). Select the appro-
priate aperture manually in the aperture priority
mode. The camera will then automatically set the
corresponding shutter speed. Both the aperture
and shutter speed are set manually on the camera
when in manual mode.
Activate the camera’s internal flash unit (see the
operating instructions for the given camera).
Use a tripod for slower shutter speeds (e.g.
slower than 1/30 s) to avoid camera shake blur.
Flash unit setting
Auto flash mode A of the slave
Set the same values for auto aperture and ISO on
the slave as set on the camera (see chapter 9.1
and 9.2). Set the closest possible value where the
exact value cannot be set.
Shoot some test pictures.
Set a negative flash exposure correction value on
the flash unit when the shots are too bright, and a
positive one when the shots are too dark (see Chap-
ter 9.4). Compare the exposure results to establish
the optimal setting for your camera.
When shooting pictures take into account the
maximum flash range indicated on the flash unit’s
LC display (see Chapter 10.3)!
For cameras fitted with a zoom lens different
flash exposure correction values may be neces-
sary for the wide-angle and telephoto-range!
Manual flash mode M of the flash unit
Set the same values for aperture and ISO on the
flash unit as set on the camera. Set the closest pos-
sible value where the exact value cannot be set.
By selecting the full light output P 1/1 or a partial
light output (see Chapter 9.5), you can determine
the necessary camera-to-subject distance with the
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aid of the maximum flash range indicated on the
LC display (see Chapter 10.3).
EASY MODE of the flash unit
Select the operating mode Program P or full
auto mode on the camera!
Please refer to Chapter 5 for the setting of the
EASY MODE.
7.2 Cameras where operating mode, ISO
and aperture cannot be set
Camera setting
Activate the camera’s internal flash unit (see the
operating instructions for the given camera).
Flash unit setting
Auto flash mode A of the flash unit
Set on the flash unit the value for the largest aper-
ture opening (smallest f-number) of the camera
lens and the camera’s ISO value (see Technical
Data for the given camera).
If this f-number and ISO value cannot be set on
the flash unit, then set the next closest value.
Take some test shots.
Set a negative flash correction value on the flash
unit when the shots are too bright, and a positive
one when the shots are too dark (see Chapter 9.4).
Compare the exposure results to establish the opti-
mal setting for your camera.
When shooting pictures take into account the ma-
ximum flash range indicated on the flash unit’s LC
display (see Chapter 10.3)!
For cameras fitted with a zoom lens different
flash exposure correction values may be
necessary for the wide-angle and telephoto-
range!
Manual flash mode M of the flash unit
Set on the flash unit the value for the largest aper-
ture opening (smallest f-number) of the camera
lens and the camera’s ISO value (see Technical
Data for the given camera).
If this f-number and ISO value of the camera cannot
be set on the flash unit, then set the next closest values.
By selecting the full light output P 1/1 or a partial
light output, the necessary camera-to-subject dis-
tance can be established by referring to the maxi-
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mum flash range indicated on the LC display (see
Chapter 10.3).
EASY-MODE operation of the flash unit
Please refer to Chapter 5 for the setting of the
EASY MODE.
8. Flash modes
Depress the “MODE” key repeatedly to select be-
tween the different flash modes: Automatic “A”,
Manual “M”, Metz Remote Flash Mode “SL”
(SLave) and “EASY”. The selected flash mode will
flash on the LC display of the flash unit.
8.1 Auto flash mode A
In automatic flash mode the photo cell sensor of the
flash unit measures the light reflected by the sub-
ject. The flash unit interrupts light emission as soon
as the necessary amount of light for a correct ex-
posure has been reached. This means that a new
aperture does not have to be calculated and set
when the distance is changed, provided that the
subject remains within the automatic flash range.
The sensor has a measuring angle of 25° and only
measures while the flash unit is emitting light. The
measurement takes into account the light of the
camera’s internal flash emitted at the same time as
the light from the slave flash.
If the duration of the flash from the camera’s
internal flash unit exceeds that of the slave
(e.g. with close-ups), then this can result in
system-induced overexposure. For flash pho-
tography with digital cameras in slave mode it
has proved to be useful to set a flash exposure
correction value of approx -1 f-stop (-1 EV) for
the camera-integrated flash unit.
The correct exposure indicator will display “o.k.”
for approx. 3 seconds when the shot was correctly
exposed (see Chapter 10.2).
Setting procedure
Continue depressing the “MODE” key on the slave
until “A” flashes on the display. The setting instant-
ly becomes effective and is automatically stored
after 5 s. Then set auto aperture, ISO and reflector
status as flash parameters (see Chapter 9).
Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlight!
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8.2 Manual flash mode M
In this mode the flash unit emits an uncontrolled
flash at full light output (P 1/1) or partial light out-
put (P 1/2, P 1/4, P 1/8 or P 1/16).
Adaptation to the photographic situation is achiev-
ed by selecting the corresponding aperture and
ISO setting on the camera and flash unit or by set-
ting a partial light output (see Chapter 9.5). The
LC display will then indicate the flash-to-subject
distance to be maintained for a correct exposure
(see Chapter 10.3).
For system-induced reasons the light emitted
simultaneously by the camera’s internal flash
unit is not taken into account. This may result
in overexposure if the camera’s flash light
dominates (e.g. with close-ups or small par-
tial light output levels)!
Setting procedure
Continue depressing the “MODE” key on the slave
until “M” flashes on the display. The setting instantly
becomes effective and is automatically stored after
5 s. Then set aperture, ISO and reflector status as
flash parameters (see Chapter 9).
8.3 Metz-Remote Flash Mode SL
The Metz-Remote Flash Mode permits cordless re-
mote triggering of one or more off-camera slaves
by a special on-camera master flash unit (control-
ler). The slaves are controlled by the flash light from
the master flash unit. The on-camera “master” (con-
troller) must be able to support the cordless Metz
Remote System (only with mecablitz 40 MZ-...,
50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-...) and be switched to
the corresponding operating mode (see the operat-
ing instructions for the controller). The light output is
controlled by the camera (Metz-TTL-Remote Flash
Mode) or by a photo cell sensor in the master flash
unit (Metz Automatic Remote Flash Mode).
Setting procedure
Continue depressing the “MODE” key on the slave
until “SL” flashes on the display. Additionally, “Ad1”
is displayed to indicate the remote channel. The set-
ting becomes instantly effective and is automatically
stored after 5 s. The flash parameters do not have to
be set on the slave.
The slave flash unit only supports the Remote
Channel 1 (the LC display indicates”Ad1”).
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There is no maximum flash range indication
nor correct exposure confirmation given in
the Metz Remote Flash Mode.
Testing the cordless Metz-Remote Flash Mode
prior to exposure:
• Position the slave and controller (master flash
unit) as required for the intended shot.
• Wait for flash readiness of controller and slave
(flash ready indicator lights up).
• Depress the manual firing button on the control-
ler and fire a test flash.
• The slave responds with a briefly delayed flash
to indicate that it is ready for operation. When
several slave units are being used then all slaves
will acknowledge flash readiness simultaneously.
• If a slave does not respond with a time-delayed
flash, then this means that the unit’s sensor did
not receive the controller’s light pulse. Change
the slave’s position in such a manner that its sen-
sor can capture the light pulse from the control-
ler and repeat the test.
• The slave flash unit is ready for use after the test
has been successfully completed.
Bright ambient light and/or a large aperture
opening can result in the slave’s sensor re-
ceiving only an incomplete light pulse be-
cause the electronic circuit of the controller
interrupts light emission prematurely. In this
case stop down the lens aperture or mount a
neutral density filter on the lens.
The slave will only react to a light pulse from the
controller. Flash units from other photographers
working within the same area will not trigger the
slave unit.
The slave will not indicate flash readiness and ma-
ximum flash range in the cordless Metz Remote
Flash Mode. Only the controller’s display is rele-
vant for exposure indication.
8.4 EASY Mode
Please refer to EASY Mode flash in Chapter 5.
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9. Flash parameters
For correct performance of the flash unit in the auto
flash mode A and manual flash mode M it will be ne-
cessary to adapt the different flash parameters (f-stop,
ISO speed, diffuser) manually to the settings on the
camera. The adjusted flash parameters are retained
after the flash unit has been switched off and after the
flash mode has been changed.
The flash parameter settings can only be
changed in automatic flash mode A and
manual flash mode M. Maximum flash range
indication is automatically adapted to the
adjusted flash parameters.
9.1 Automatic f-stop
Continue depressing the pre-select key on the
flash unit until “F” and the f-stop flash on the dis-
play. While the display is flashing depress the “+”
or “-” key to adapt the f-stop on the slave unit to
the camera’s aperture setting. F-stops of f/1.4 to
f/16 can be set in whole aperture increments. The
setting becomes instantly effective and is automati-
cally stored after 5 s.
9.2 ISO speed
Continue depressing the pre-select key on the
flash unit until “ISO” and the ISO value flash on the
display. While the display is flashing depress the
“+” or “-” key to adapt the ISO value on the flash
unit to the camera’s ISO speed. ISO speeds from
50 to 3200 can be set. The setting becomes instant-
ly effective and is automatically stored after 5 s.
9.3 Reflector status
The reflector status cannot be set when in
EASY Mode and in “SL” Metz-Remote Mode.
To obtain correct indication of the maximum flash
range and distance on the LC display, it is necessa-
ry to set the reflector status on the flash unit. This
parameter indicates whether the flash unit is used
without an attachment in front of the reflector, or
with a wide-angle diffuser or telephoto attachment.
Use of the wide-angle diffuser (“WIDE”)
When using the 24 mm wide-angle diffuser
(2.5 mm height) in front of the reflector, continue
depressing the pre-select key until “WIDE or
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“TELE” flash on the LC display. Then press the “-”
key to set “WIDE”.
Use of the telephoto attachment (“TELE”)
When using the 85 mm telephoto attachment
(7 mm height) in front of the reflector, continue de-
pressing the pre-select key until “TELE” and /
or “WIDE” flash on the LC display. Then press the
“+” key to set “TELE”.
Working without an attachment
When using the flash unit without an attachment
continue depressing the pre-select key until
“TELE” and / or “WIDE” flash on the LC display.
Then press the “-” and “+” keys until “TELE” and
“WIDE” are simultaneously displayed.
The setting becomes instantly effective and is auto-
matically stored after 5 s. The display then indi-
cates either “WIDE” or “TELE” depending on the
setting. “WIDE” and “TELE” are no longer display-
ed after storage if no reflector attachment is used.
Please refer to the instructions in Chapter 3.
9.4 Flash exposure correction value EV
In various exposure situations it may be necessary
to specifically influence the flash intensity of the
slave flash unit, i.e. increase or decrease the inten-
sity. A corresponding flash exposure correction
value can be set on the flash unit for this purpose.
A flash exposure correction value can only
be set in the auto flash mode A!
Continue depressing the pre-select key on the
flash unit until “EV” and the correction value flash on
the display. While the displays are flashing set the
desired correction value between -3 and +3 EV- in
one-third increments. The setting becomes instantly
effective and is automatically stored after 5 s. After
storage the LC display shows again the f-stop in place
of the correction value and “EV” flashes to indicate
that an exposure correction value has been set.
To delete the correction value, set the correction
value “0.0” on the flash unit. “EV” ceases to be
displayed after automatic storage.
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9.5 Manual partial light output
Manual partial light output can only be set in
manual flash mode M.
Continue depressing the pre-select key of the
flash unit until “P 1/” and the partial light output
value flash on the display. While these data are
flashing use the “+” or “-” key to set the required
partial light output on the flash unit. Partial light
output values of P 1/1 (maximum light output) to
P 1/16 (minimum manual partial light output) can
be set. The setting becomes instantly effective and
is automatically stored after 5 s.
After storage the LC display indicates again the f-stop
instead of the partial light output.
10. Displays
10.1 Flash readiness indication
The flash readiness indicator on the slave flash
unit lights up when the flash capacitor is fully
charged to confirm that the slave is ready for
firing. The slave will not be triggered if a shot is
taken before the flash ready signal is lit.
When flash readiness is established a test flash
can be fired with the “TEST” button. In the auto
flash mode A and the manual flash mode M, this
test flash is based on the adjusted flash parame-
ters. In the Metz-Remote Flash Mode, the test flash
has a low light output level. In the “EASY” mode a
controlled test flash is fired, in conformity with the
settings made.
10.2 Correct exposure confirmation
The “o.k.” correct exposure indicator lights up for
approx. 3 s when the shot was correctly exposed
in the auto flash mode A or EASY mode. When in
auto flash mode A this depends on the set flash
parameters (see Chapter 9), and in the EASY
mode on the selected light control.
This enables you, for example in the automatic
flash mode, to establish a suitable aperture by
manually triggering a test flash.
Fire a test flash with the manual firing button . If
the “o.k.” correct exposure indicator does not light
up then set the next smaller f- number, or reduce
the distance to the subject, and repeat the test flash.
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