Metz MECABLITZ 36 AF-3 C User manual

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
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Contents
Indice
Contenido
1. Safety instructions 90
2. Supported dedicated functions 96
2.1 mecablitz 36 AF-3 C 96
2.2 mecablitz 36 AF-3 M 98
2.3 mecablitz 36 AF-3 N 100
3. Mounting the mecablitz 102
3.1 Mounting the mecablitz on the camera 102
3.2 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 112
5.1 Flash readiness indication 112
5.2 Automatic flash sync speed control 114
5.3 Correct exposure indication 116
5.4 Displays in the camera viewfinder 118
5.4.1 mecablitz 36 AF-3 C 120
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Contents
Indice
Contenido
5.4.2 mecablitz 36 AF-3 M 122
5.4.3 mecablitz 36 AF-3 N 124
5.5 Zoom reflector 124
5.6 AF measuring beam 126
5.7 TTL flash mode 130
5.7.1 Automatic TTL fill-in flash in daylight 132
5.7.2 Matrix-controlled fill-in 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 Bounce flash 146
7.2 Flash synchronisation 150
7.2.1 Normal synchronisation 150
7.2.2 REAR - Second-curtain synchronisation 150
7.2.3 Slow synchronisation / SLOW 152
8. Maintenance and care 154
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Indice
Contenido
9. Technical data 156
9.1 Guide number table for full light output,
metric system 160
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Foreword
Premessa
Introducción
Foreword
Welcome to the large family of Metz customers! We congra-
tulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you for
your confidence in our products.
It is only natural that you should want to use your flash unit
straight away. However, we recommend 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:
• mecablitz 36 AF-3 C only for Canon EOS cameras
• mecablitz 36 AF-3 M only for Minolta Dynax or. Minolta
Maxxum cameras
• mecablitz 36 AF-3 N only for Nikon cameras.
Please refer to section 2 of this manual for the suitable
camera types.
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Safety instructions
Per la vostra sicurezza
Instrucciones de seguridad
1. Safety instructions
• The flash unit is exclusively intended and approved for
photographic use!
• Never fire a flash in the vicinity of flammable gases or
liquids (petrol, solvents, etc.)! DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
• Never take flash shots of car, bus or train drivers, or of
motorcycle and 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 of a person or ani-
mal can damage the retina and lead to severe visual disor-
ders - even blindness!
•
Only use the approved power sources listed in the
Operating Instructions!
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, sunshine, fire
and the like!
• Never throw exhausted batteries on to a fire!
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Safety instructions
Per la vostra sicurezza
Instrucciones de seguridad
• Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from
the flash unit. Lye leaking out of spent batteries will dam-
age the unit.
•
Never recharge dry-cell batteries!
•
Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to dripping
or splashing water (such as rain)!
• Protect 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 reflector screen. The reflector screen
must be perfectly clean when a flash is fired. The high
energy of the flash light will burn the material or damage
the reflector screen if this is not observed.
• Do not touch the reflector screen after a series of flash
shots. Danger of burns!
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Safety instructions
Per la vostra sicurezza
Instrucciones de seguridad
• Never disassemble the flashgun! DANGER: HIGH VOLT-
AGE! There are no components inside the flashgun that
can be repaired by a layman.
•
When taking a series of flash shots at full light output and
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 only be used in combination with a
camera-integrated flash unit if the latter can completely be
folded out!
• Quick changes in temperature may cause condensation.
Therefore give the flashgun time to acclimatize!
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Canon camera type Camera Canon Tipo de cámara Canon EOS 1, 1N, 100, 100QD, 600, 620, 630, 650, 650QD, 1000, 1000N, 1000F, 1000FN, 3000, REBEL, REBEL S, REBEL SII,EOS ELAN, EOS RT, EOS 88
EOS 700, 750, 850 EOS 1V, 3, 30, 33, 50, 50E, EOS 300, 500N, EOS ELAN II, ELAN IIE, ELAN 7E, EOS REBEL 2000, REBEL G, EOS New Kiss, Kiss III, EOS 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
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2. Supported dedicated functions
2.1 mecablitz 36 AF-3 C
• = 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 flash control
Manual TTL-flash exposure correction
AF measuring beam control
Programmed auto flash mode
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Minolta camera type Camera Minolta Tipo de cámara Minolta Dynax / Maxxum 5, 7, 800si 700si, 650si, 600si 4, 505si super, 505si, XTsi, HTsi, 500si super, 500si, 400si, 404si,303si, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi, 5000i, 5700i, Vectis S-1
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2.2 mecablitz 36 AF-3 M
• = Dedicated 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 speed
TTL flash control
Automatic TTL flash exposure correction
Manual TTL-flash exposure correction
1st or 2nd curtain synchronisation
AF measuring beam control
Programmed auto flash mode
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