Metz 28 CS-2 Camera Flash User Manual
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1. a ry MECABLITZ 28 CS 2 digital Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing Operating instruction Manuale istruzioni Manual de instrucciones 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 86 Contents 1 Safety instructions 2 Preparations 2 1 Power supply 2 2 Loading and replacing the batteries 2 3 Mounting Removing the flash unit 2 4 Switching the flash unit on and off 3 Flash coverage and reflector attachments 4 Slave mode 5 Switch on and shoot in EASY mode 6 Slave modes SL 6 1 Slave mode without preflash suppression 6 2 Slave mode with preflash suppression 6 3 Adapted slave mode 7 Settings for camera and flash unit 7 1 Cameras where operating mode ISO and aperture can be set 7 2 Cameras w2. ler and repeat the test e The slave flash unit is ready for use after the test has been successfully completed ES 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 5 101 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 depre
3. 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 4 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 55 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 e Activate the integrated flash unit If necessary switch on the camera s red eye reducing pre flash function e Turn on the flash unit by the main switch and wait for the flash readiness indicator to light up 95 e Set the required flash mode on the flash unit A M or EASY e 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 asc
4. 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 103 9 5 Manual partial light output ES Manual partial light output can only be set in manual flash mode M Continue depressing the 2 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 104 When flash readiness is establis
5. 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 ES 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
6. 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 93 e Activate the camera s internal flash unit e Deactivate the red eye reducing preflash func tion on the camera e Select on the slave unit the M flash mode with P 1 1 full light output see Chapter 8 2 e Then select the slave mode without preflash sup pression on the slave unit see Chapter 6 1 e Take a test shot in which the reflector of the slave unit can be seen for example in a mirror ES NEVER look directly into the flash unit s reflector from a short distance as this could blind or inju re your eyes e Assess the test shot e g on the camera monitor e If the slave unit s reflector is brilliantly illuminated in the test shot then you have set the right slave mode for your camera e 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 e If this still proves to be unsuccessful then select the adapted slave mode This enables you to 94 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 suita
7. 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 9 100 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 lig
8. ark 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 ES 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 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 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 int
9. auptschalter Interupteur general Hoofdschakelaar Main switch Interruttore principale Interruptor principal Betriebsartenwahl S lecteur de mode Functieschakelaar Mode selector Selettore del modo di funzionamento Selecci n de modos de funcionamiento Vorwahltaste und Belichtung o k Pr s lection des fonctions et Exposition o k Voorkeuzetoets Belichting o k aanduiding l Preselector and exposure ok indicator EINSEHEN Tasto di preselezione e indicazione di corretta esposizione Preselector del ajuste o indicaci n de exposici n o k 168 Tasten f r Wertverstellung Touches pour le r glage de la valeur Toetsen voor instellen van waarden Buttons for value adjustment Pulanti per la regolazione del valori Teclas para ajuste de valores Handausl setaste und Blitzbereitschaftsanzeige Bouton d essai et t moin de recyclage Ontspanknop voor handbediening en flitsaparaat aanduiding Manual firing button and flash ready indicator Pulsante test emissione manuale del lampo e indicazione di pronto lampo Tecla de disparo manual e indicaci n de disposici n de disparo 169 Standfu Pied standvoet Foot Base d appoggio Pie schwenkbare Kameraschiene Barrette pivotable zwenkbare camerabeugel Pivoted camera bracket Staffa della camera Regleta giratoria para la c mara Kamera und Stativschraube Vis pour appareil photo
10. be operated together with your camera s internal flash unit after the appropriate slave mode has been established or set 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 di
11. ble 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 ES 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 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 Ss 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
12. ds 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 91 Adapting the slave flash unit e Activate the camera s internal flash unit If ne cessary switch on the camera s red eye re ducing preflash function e Turn on the slave flash unit by the main switch and wait for the flash readiness indicator to light up e Keep the Mode key on the flash unit depress ed for approx 5 s until the symbols 44 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 e Take a picture of an appropriate subject e g wall or ceiling
13. ending sequence on the LC display All other data on the LC display and the flash rea diness indicator go out eS Briefly depress the Mode key to terminate e 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 e The flash readiness indicator on the flash unit lights up again and o k is indicated to con firm the completed adaptation e The LC display indicates the symbol SL 55 for the adapted slave mode together with the flash mode A M or EASY and the maxi mum flash range see Chapter 10 3 96 e The slave flash unit is now ready for operation ES 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
14. era settings when a wide angle diffuser or tele photo attachment is being used or when working without an attachment see Chapter 9 The maximum flash range indication can be either in meters m or feet ft see Chapter 11 2 Maximum flash range indication in the auto flash mode A and EASY MODE The LC display of the flash unit indicates the maxi mum flash range The indicated value relates to a factor of 25 of light reflection by the subject which applies to most photographic situations Pronounced deviations from this reflection factor e g highly reflective or poorly reflecting objects can influence the maximum flash range of the flash unit When shooting pictures be sure to observe the maximum flash range indicated on the flash unit s LC display The subject should be within approx 40 to 70 of the indicated value to give the elec tronic system sufficient leeway for compensation The minimum flash to subject distance should not be less than 10 of the indicated value to avoid overexposure Adaptation to the given photogra phic situation is possible by changing the aperture setting Maximum flash range indication in the manual flash mode M The LC display of the flash unit indicates the dis tance to be maintained for correct flash exposure of the subject Adaptation to the given photogra phic situation is achieved by changing the aper ture setting and selecting between full light output and partial l
15. eries 2 Preparations 2 1 Power supply The flash unit can be operated with any of the fol lowing batteries e 2 alkaline manganese dry cell batteries type IEC LRO3 size AAA Maintenance free power source for moderate power requirements e 2 nickel metal hydride batteries type IEC HRO3 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 e 2 NiCad batteries type IEC KRO3 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 e Turn off the flash unit by its main switch e Slide the battery compartment cover to the out side of the flash unit e 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 fo an appropriate collecting point e Close the battery compart
16. errupts 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 tS 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 I Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlight 99 8 2 Manual flash mode M In this mode the flash unit emits an uncontrolled flash at full light output P 1
17. et tr pied camera en statiefmoer Camera and tripod screw Vite camera e stativo Tornillo para c mara y tr pode Standfuf3 Pied standvoet Foot Base d appoggio Pie 170 Fotosensor Senseur Fotosensor Sensor Sensore Foto ANicht abdecken ANe pas masquer ANiet afdeken ADo not cover A Non coprire A No cubrir Sa Sensor f r drahtlosen Blitzbetrieb Cellule pour le mode flash sans fil Sensor voor draadloos flitsen Sensor for cordless flash control Sensore per il controlo flash distanza Sensor para el funcionamiento sin cable 171 172 Batteriefachdeckel Couvercle du compartiment des piles Deksel batterijvak Battery compartment lid Coperchio del vano batteria Tapa del compartimento de pilas Servicebuchse f r den Fachh ndler Connecteur S A V pour le revendeur Servicebus voorde vakman Service socket for service technician Presa di servizio per il revenditore specializzato Toma para servicio Para el distribuidor 173 mecablitz 28 CS 2 digital f r Digitalkameras mit eingebautem Blitzger t for digital cameras with internal flash unit III 028165 Art Nr 002822008 OO mM OO Metz Always first class 703 45 0165 A1
18. hanged 11 3 Adapting the flash delay in slave mode with preflash suppression 44 The flash unit is factory set to a delay period of 45 milliseconds ms between measuring preflash and main flash This means that the flash unit will only be triggered if the time between the first measuring pre flash and the main flash is longer than 45 ms This set ting applies to most digital cameras Digital cameras with different flash parameter settings usually offer the possibility to adapt the flash delay time This may re quire the testing of several different settings With some digital cameras the time between the measuring preflash and the main flash is shorter than 45 ms To ensure that the slave flash unit can also be used with such cameras the flash delay time has to be shortened Other digital cameras operate with two clearly differing preflashes The flash delay time of such cameras has to be lengthened Setting procedure to adapt flash delay e Turn off the flash unit by its main switch e Simultaneously keep the MODE and pre select key depressed e Turn on the flash unit by its main switch The symbol flashes on the LC display and the adjusted flash delay time is indicated in ms e The flash delay time can be reduced or leng thened with the and keys The setting range covers 5 ms to 255 ms e Depress the pre select key to terminate the setting Test the slave mode with the changed se
19. hed 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 For the test flash set up the slave unit with incorporated sensor in the same manner as for the subsequent shot 10 3 Maximum flash range indication The maximum flash range is indicated on the LC display of the flash unit when in automatic A ma nual M or EASY mode For correct indication in automatic A and manual M mode it is necessary to manually adapt the flash parameters aperture ISO and reflector status to the corresponding ca m
20. here operating mode ISO and aperture cannot be set 88 89 89 89 90 90 90 91 91 93 94 95 95 96 97 98 8 Flash modes 8 1 Auto flash mode A 8 2 Manual flash mode M 8 3 Metz Remote Flash Mode SL 8 4 EASY Mode 9 Flash parameters 9 1 Automatic f stop 9 2 ISO speed 9 3 Reflector status 9 4 Flash exposure correction value EV 9 5 Manual partial light output 10 Displays 10 1 Flash readiness indication 10 2 Correct exposure confirmation 10 3 Maximum flash range indication 11 Special functions 11 1 Automatic switch off function AUTO OFF 11 2 Meter Feet changeover m ft 99 99 100 100 101 102 102 102 102 103 104 104 104 104 105 106 106 106 11 3 Adapting the flash delay in slave mode 11 4 Re establishing the flash unit settings 12 13 with preflash suppression Troubleshooting remedies and after sales service Technical data 106 107 108 110 87 1 Safety instructions e The flash unit is intended and approved only for photographical use e 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 e NEVER trigger a flash in the vicinity of flamm able gases or liquids petrol solvents etc since this may cause EXPLOSIONS e NEVER shoot flash pictures of car or bus drivers cyclists or motorcyclists or train drivers while the vehicle is moving This ma
21. ht 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 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 e Position the slave and controller master flash unit as required for the intended shot e Wait for flash readiness of controller and slave flash ready indicator lights up e Depress the manual firing button on the control ler and fire a test flash e 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 e 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
22. ight output levels P 1 1 to P 1 16 see Chapter 9 5 105 Exceeding the display range The LC display of the flash unit can indicate a ma ximum range of 199 m or 199 ft The display range of feet ft may be exceeded in the event of high ISO values and large aperture openings This is signalized by the flashing of 199H 11 Special functions 11 1 Automatic switch off function AUTO OFF The flash unit features a function to automatically switch off if not used for 8 minutes Deactivating AUTO OFF e Turn off the flash unit by its main switch e Keep the MODE key depressed e Turn on the flash unit by its main switch e Release the MODE key 8m OFF will briefly appear on the LC display Activating AUTO OFF e Turn off the flash unit by its main switch e Keep the MODE key depressed 106 e Turn on the flash unit by its main switch e Release the MODE key 8m ON will briefly appear on the LC display 11 2 Meter Feet changeover m ft Proceed in the following manner to change be tween m ft e Turn off the flash unit by its main switch e Keep the pre select key depressed e Turn on the flash unit by its main switch e Release the pre select key The display changes from m to ft or from ft to m The selected unit of measurement is re tained after the flash has been switched off or the batteries have been exc
23. ly switched itself ott 108 Are the batteries correctly poled Are the batteries fully charged e Yes Has the camera s internal flash been activated Does the flash unit s sensor receive the light pulse from the camero s internal flash unit controller Change the location or diminish the ambient light Reduce the flash to subject distance Has the slave mode suitable for your camera been selected Select the appropriate slave mode and adapt the flash unit automatically to your camera Have you selected the Metz Remote Mode SL Switch to EASY A or M flash mode Problem All shots are underexposed Question Is the slave flash unit triggered at the correct time main flash e No Deactivate the red eye reducing preflash function The slave mode set on the slave flash unit is not suitable for your camera Select a different slave mode e Yes Check the flash parameters set on the slave flash unit Adapt the unit s flash parameters to the camera settings Set a positive correction value Problem All shots are overexposed Check the flash parameters set on the slave flash unit Adapt the unit s flash parameters to the camera settings Set a negative correction value Unsuccessful troubleshooting Turn off the flash unit by the main switch wait for a brief moment and then switch the unit on again If in spite of all hints the flash unit still does n
24. ment cover and slide it towards the unit s foot 89 2 3 Mounting Removing the flash unit t 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 90 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 u
25. nit 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 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 ES 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 depen
26. of a room at a distance of 2 m to 3 m with the cameras 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 e The flash readiness indicator on the flash unit briefly lights up again to confirm the completed adaptation 92 e The LC display indicates the symbol SL 55 for adapted slave mode EASY flash mode and the maximum flash range see Chapter 10 3 e The slave flash unit is now ready for operation ES 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 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 fla
27. ot work then please consult your local authorized dealer 109 13 Technical data Guide number at ISO 100 21 28 with telephoto attachment 7 mm height 22 without attachment 16 with wide angle diffuser 2 5 mm height Flash modes EASY Automatic A Manual M Metz Remote SL Slave modes Without preflash suppression With preflash suppression Adapted slave mode Automatic apertures f1 4 f2 f2 8 f4 f5 6 f8 MN1 f6 Manual light output settings P1 1 P1 2 P1 4 P1 8 P 1 16 Light sensitivity ISO 50 ISO 3200 Colour temperature approx 5600 K Flash duration 1 300s 1 45000s 110 Recycling times with full power flash With alkaline manganese batteries approx 8s With NiCad batteries approx 6s With NiMH batteries approx 6s Number of flashes with full light output With alkali manganese batteries gt 100 With NiCad batteries 250 mAh gt 35 With NiMH batteries 700 mAh gt 100 Light coverage Focal length in keeping with 35 mm format As of 24 mm with wide angle diffuser horizontal 75 vertical ca 55 As of 35 mm without attachment horizontal approx 56 vertical approx 40 As of 85 mm with telephoto attachment horizontal apporx 25 vertical approx 18 rectangular Weight approx 140g without batteries Dimenions w x h x d 75 5 mm x 83 mm x 32 5 mm Included Flash with telescopic bracket attachments Operating Instructions H
28. sh 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 ES It is not necessary to establish the suitable slave mode if you know whether or not
29. splay see Chapter 10 3 ES 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 97 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 fnumber and ISO value cannot be set on the flash unit then set the next closest value Take some test shots 98 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 d
30. ssing the 2 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 102 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 4 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 US 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 2 pre select key until WIDE or TELE flash on the LC display Then press the
31. tting If the flash unit is not triggered at the desired time then set a different flash delay time Please consult the technical support service of the camera manufacturer if you have any questions concerning the flash technology of your camera 11 4 Re establishing the flash unit settings e Turn on the flash unit by its main switch e Keep the pre select key depressed for ap prox 10s The following settings are made e AUTO OFF is turned on e The slave operating modes are returned to the factory setting e The maximum flash range indication is adjusted to m for meters e The correction values and partial light output settings of the EASY A and M flash modes are deleted 107 12 Troubleshooting remedies and after sales service Forming the flash capacitor For technical reasons it is necessary to switch on the flash unit for approx 10 minutes every 3 months the capacitor incorporated in the flash unit undergoes a physical change if the flash unit is not switched on for prolonged periods The batteries must supply sufficient power for flash readiness to be indicated within 1 minute after the unit was switched on Please observe the following before contacting the after sales service Problem The slave flash unit does not fire a flash Question Is the flash readiness indicator illuminated e No Has the flash unit been switched on a go the flash unit automatical
32. y dazzle the person concerned and result in an accident e Only use the approved power sources specified in these operating instructions e NEVER attempt to open or short circuit batteries e NEVER expose batteries to excessive tempera tures such as intensive sunlight or a fire e Remove exhausted batteries immediately from the flash unit Such batteries may leak releasing chemicals which can damage the flash unit 88 e NEVER attempt to recharge dry batteries e Do not expose the flash unit to dripping or splashing water e Do not expose your flash unit to high tempera tures and humidity Do not keep it in the glove compartment of your car e Do not touch the diffuser after firing several flashes at short intervals Danger of burns e When taking flash shots at full light output and in rapid succession observe an interval of at least 3 minutes after 20 flashes e 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 e NEVER dismantle the flash unit DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE Repairs must only be completed by an authorised repair service e Do not touch the contacts of the flash unit e The flash unit must not be used if the case has been so badly damaged that internal com ponents are exposed Remove the batteries e Do not use defective batt
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