Dedicated-Flash Functions; Preparing The Flash Unit For Use; Mounting The Flash Unit; Mounting The Flash Unit On The Camera - Metz MECABLITZ 44 AF-4 O Manual De Instrucciones

Dedicated-flash functions

Dedicated flash functions are functions that have been specifically adapted to
a given camera system. The supported flash functions depend on the type of
the camera used.
The following dedicated flash functions are supported by the flash unit:
• Flash-ready indication in camera's viewfinder or display panel
• Automatic flash sync speed control
• TTL flash control
• Automatic fill-in flash control
• Manual TTL flash exposure correction
• 1st or 2nd curtain synchronisation (2nd curtain / SLOW 2)
• FP high-speed synchronisation HSS
• Automatic motor zoom control
• Automatic AF measuring beam control
• Maximum flash range indication
• Programmed auto flash mode
• Preflash for red eye reduction
• Auto flash / triggering control
• Wake-up-function for the flash unit
It is impossible to describe in detail all camera types and their indivi-
dual dedicated flash functions within the framework of these instruc-
tions. Therefore, please refer to the flash mode description in your
camera's operating instructions to find out which functions are sup-
ported and which ones have to be set manually on the camera.
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2 Preparing the flash unit for use

2.1 Mounting the flash unit

Simultaneous operation of the 44 AF-4 O flash unit with a flash unit
built into the camera is permissible only when the camera's flash unit
can be completely folded out to its working position. Otherwise the
camera's flash unit may be damaged when shooting pictures.

2.1.1 Mounting the flash unit on the camera

Before mounting or removing, turn off the camera and the flash unit.
• Turn the knurled nut (Fig.2) against the flash unit's housing until the stop
point is reached. The locking pin in the shoe is now fully retracted into the
housing.
• Slide the flash unit's foot completely into the camera's accessory shoe.
• Turn the knurled nut (Fig.2) against the camera body as far as possible,
thereby clamping the flash unit. If the camera does not have a locking hole
the spring-loaded locking pin retracts into the flash unit's housing so that it
does not damage the surface.

2.1.2 Removing the flash unit from the camera

Before mounting or removing, turn off the camera and the flash unit.
• Turn the knurled nut (Fig.2) against the flash unit's housing until the stop
point is reached.
• Withdraw the flash unit from the camera's accessory shoe.

2.2 Power supply

2.2.1 Suitable batteries

The flash unit can be operated with any of the following batteries.:
• 4 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR6 (size AA). They permit very fast recycling
and are economical in use because they are rechargeable.