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Metz Mecablitz 70 MZ-4 / 70 MZ-5 — part 1 User manual
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ry. VDEO. AUDIO. MECABLITZ
MECABLITZTO MZ-4
70 MZ-s
Operoting instructions
Instruzioni per l'uso
Instrucciones de monejoView original page 2Page 13 · Read text
::i : 3. TTL flash mode
Mode flash TTL The TTL flash mode is a very simple way to achieve
Funcionamiento TTL excellent flash shots,
The mecablitz must be fitted with a suitable SCA 6'
adapter tor TTL flash mode, TTL flash mode is
only possible with cameras supporting this
mode! The SCA 301 standard toot (only hot-shoe
contact or synch cord socket) does not permit
TTL flash mode! lf the necablitz is used in con-
junction with a camera or SCA adapter that does
not support the TTL tunction, then uncontrolled
full-power flashes will be tired when the shufter
release is pressed! The TTL function can only be
tested if a film has been loaded in the camera!
In TTL mode, the exposure readings are taken by a sen-
sor built into the camera. This sensor measures the light
reaching the film through the camera lens, An electronic
control circuit within the camera transmits a stop signal
to the SCA adapter (optional extra) as s00n as the film
has been exposed by the correct amount of light, thereby
instantly intenupting the flash,
The advantage of this flash mode is that all factors influ-
encing conect exposure of the film (filters, change of
apefture and focal length with zoom lenses, extensions
for close-ups, etc.) are automatically taken into account.
The ,,0k" display on the mecablitz lights up for approx. 2
sec. when flash exposure was correct.
tg Ir additional acoustic signal can be activated
on the mecablitz; see ,,12,1 Bleep function".
Setting procedure for the TTL flash mode:
. Equip the mecablitz with a suitable SCA adapter and
mount on the camera,
o Adjust the camera as described in its operating
manual,
o Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch.
o Depress the Mode button repeatedly until TTL flashes
on the display. Push the setting disk in the direction of
the anow to store this setting. The selected operating
mode will be automatically stored after approx 5
seconds if the setting disk is not pressed. The TTL icon
will stop flashing and will be continuously displayed
after storage.
. lt is possible that lS0 film speed, zoom and f-stop will
not be automatically transmitted from the camera to
the mecablitz, depending upon the camera type and
SCA adapter. In this case simply set the corresponding
values manually on the mecablitz. lS0 film speed and
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Automatic flash mode 4.1 Sub-modes of the automatic flash mode
Modo flash Auto Different sub-modes can be set when the mecablitz is in
auto flash mode A:Funcionamiento Automitico
o Auto-remote with address ,,Ad 1" (see Chapter Metz
Remote Mode)
o Auto-remote with address ,,Ad 2" (see Chapter Met
Remote Mode)
Setting a sub-mode of the automatic flash mode:
. Depress the Mode button repeatedly until A flashes on
the display.
o Turn the setting disk to set the desired sub-mode,
. Push the setting disk in the direction of the anow for
storage. The selected sub-mode will be automatically
stored after approx. 5 seconds if the setting disk is not
pressed. After storage, icon A will stop flashing.
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Manualflash mode Deleting the set partial light output:
Modo flash Manaule o Turn the setting disk until the anow symbol appears
Funcionamiento manual next to P on the display.
. Push the setting disk in the direction of the anow, The
anow symbol starts flashing.
. Turn the setting disk to select partial light output P 1/1.
Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow for
storage. Storage is automatic after 5 seconds if the
setting disk is not pressed. The anow symbol will stop
flashing after storage. The partial light output is set to
P 1/1 when changing to another flash mode.
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, , , :,; S0.unCe flas.h 6. Bounce flash
Lampo riflesso Photos shot with full frontal flash are easily recognized
Destellos indirectos by their harsh, dense shadows. This is often associated
with a sharp drop in light from the foreground to the
background.
This phenomenon can be avoided with bounce flash
because the diffused light will produce a soft and uni-
form 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.9. ceiling 0r walls of the room).
The reflector can be turned vertically and horizontally.
The reflector head is mechanically interlocked in its
basic position. Press the pushbutton to unlock and turn
the reflector head.
When turning the reflector vertically or horizon- 6'
tally, it is essential to ensure that it is moved by
a sufficiently wide angle so that direct light can
no longer fall on the subject, Consequently,
always turn the reflector at least to the 60" lock-
in position. The distance readings on the LC dis-
play will disappear, The flash-to-subject
distance via the ceiling or wall is an unknown
magnitude,
The light bounced off the reflecting surfaces produces a
soft and uniform illumination of the subject.
The reflecting surface must be white or have a neutral
colour, and it must not be structured, e.g.wooden beams
in a ceiling, as these might cast shadows. For colour
effects just select the reflective surface in the desired
Fig. 11 / Fig. 11 / Grabado 11
colour.
Use the secondary reflector'r to avoid disturbing dense
shadows that are formed by bounce flash, for instance
under the nose and in the eye sockets for portraiture.
a (not possible with 70 \n7-4)
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Remob mode 7. Remote mode
Gonhllo illetr a dhffinza General
Funcionamierrto*enoto In the remote mode, additionalflash units (slaves) are
fired under the cordless control of the master flash unit
(controllefl mounted on the camera. The controller
extends TTL automatic exposure control to all slaves.
The Metz TTL remote mode enables joint cordless TTL
flash control of several flash units of the types 54 MZ-..,
34 CS-2, 40 MZ-.., 50 MZ-5 and 70 MZ-4. For this mode
all additional 54 MZ-.., flash units (slaves) must be fitted
with an SCA 3082 slave adapter (optional extra), and all
40 MZ-.. slaves with the SCA 3080 or 3082 slave adap-
ter. The slave flash units can be mounted on the foot
supplied with the slave adapter or on a tripod.
The slave flash units 34 CS-2, 50 MZ-s Slave and 70
MZ-5 do not require a slave adapter.
sg' Ite LC display of ffie necabliE does not indica'
te the maximum flash range when in remote
mode, The secondary reflector of the mecablitz
must be switched otf!
To ensure that two TTL remote systems in neighbouring
rooms do not interfere with each other, two ditferent
addresses - Ad1 and Ad 2 - can be selected on the con-
troller (master) and the slave unit.
7.1 Metz cordless TTL remote mode
The MeETTL remote node is only possible with 6'
cameras featuring TfL flash control!
fiL remote mode
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Met A-Remote mode that it is ready for operation. When several slave units
are operated, then all slaves will acknowledge flash rea-Metz a distanza senza cavi in Modo Auto
diness simultaneously.
Funcionamiento Remoto A de Metr
lf a slave does not respond by firing a time-delayed
flash, then this means that the sensor in the slave adap-
ter has not received a light pulse from the master unit.
Direct the sensor towards the master flash so that it can
receive a light pulse and then repeat procedure 3.
sg' A particularly short distance between controller
and slave unit may cause the camera's electro-
nic system to cut otf the flash before the slave
has received its light pulse.ln such an event
widen the distance between the controller and
slave or select a higher f-number and repeat
procedure N0.3.
Deactivating the Metr TTL remote mode
. Press the Mode button on the controller and deactivate
the controller mode with the setting disk.
. 0n the slave:
Switch off the flash unit, remove the SCA 3082 slave
adapter, and finally switch on the flash unit again.
T.2Metzcordless auto remote mode
The introduction of Chapter 7 also applies here.
The MeE auto remote mode can be used with 6,
system, standard, old mechanical and medium'
format cameras. The only precondition is that all
cameras leature a synch contacUsocket and
that the flash unit is equipped with an SCA 301
standard foot or SCA adapter.
Setting procedure for the Metz auto remote control'
ler mode:
. Equip the mecablitz with an SCA adapter or the SCA
301 standard foot, and switch on.
o Switch the camera to manual mode as described in
the camera's operating instructions.
Automatic flash mode or auto remote flash 6'
mode are not supported by all cameras in con'
junction with an SCA adapter (see operating
instructions of the camera and the SCA adapteQ.
lf a camera, in combination with an SCA adapter,
does not support the automatic flash node, then
equip the mecablitz with the SCA 301 standard foot. In this event do not forget to manually I
transter the camera settings (150, f-stop and
zoom position) to the mecablitz!
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Fill-in flash in daylighl 8. Fill-in flash in daylight
Lampo di schiarita in luce diurna The mecablitz can also be used for fill-in flash in daylight
Destellos de aclaraci6n con luz diurna to soften harsh shadows and diminish the contrast, the-
reby producing a more balanced exposure when shoo-
ting against the light (contre-jour). Various possibilities
are open to the user for fill-in flash.
8.1 Fill-in flash in TTL mode
The mecablitz must be equipped with a suitable SCA
adapter. The camera must be able to suppott TTL fill-in
flash.
o Press the MODE button repeatedly until TTL appears
on the display,
Most cameras automatically activate fill-in flash when in
FullAuto Mode, Intelligent Program AE B and in Pro-
grammmed lmage Control Modes during daylight (see
also operating instructions of camera and SCA adapter).
The camera will then automatically ensure a well-balan-
ced illumination of subject and background,
Moreover, some cameras offer a special fill-in flash pro-
gram which permits pin-pointed use whenever required.
Depending upon the camera type, activation is either on
the camera or mecablitz (see operating instructions of
camera and SCA adapter).
Example: Matrix-controlled fill-in flash (only for cer-
tain Nikon cameras):
The mecablitz must be equipped with the SCA 3402
adapter (Nikon)!
Various Nikon cameras support the ,,Matrix-controlled
TTL fill-in flash mode" (see operating instructions of the
Fig. 14a / Fig. 14a / Grabado 14a given camera and the SCA adapter). This flash mode is a
sub-mode of TTL flash mode. Chapter 3.1 describes how
it is set.
Example: 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash (only for cer-
tain Nikon cameras):
The mecablitz must be equipped with the SCA 3402
adapter (Nikon)!
Various Nikon cameras support the ,,3D multi-sensor fill-
in flash mode" (see operating instructions of the given
camera and the SCA adapter). This flash mode is a sub-
mode of TTL flash mode. Chapter 3.1 describes how it is
set.
Fig. 14b / Fig. 14b / Grabado 14b
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