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MECABLITZ 54 AF-1 C

Bedienungsanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing Manuale istruzioni Mode demploi Operating instruction Manual de instrucciones
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1. Safety instructions. 59 2. Preparing the flash unit for use. 60 2.1 Mounting the flash unit. 60 2.1.1 Mounting the flash unit on the camera. 60 2.1.2 Removing the flash unit from the camera. 60 2.2 Power supply. 60 2.2.1 Suitable batteries. 60 2.2.2 Replacing batteries. 61 2.3 Switching the flash unit on and off. 61 2.4 Auto-OFF for the flash unit. 61 3. Programmed Auto Flash Mode. 61 4. Operating modes of the flash unit. 62 4.1 TTL flash mode. 62 4.1.1 E-TTL flash mode. 62 4.1.2 Automatic TTL / E-TTL fill-in flash in daylight. 63 4.2 Manual TTL / E-TTL flash exposure correction. 63 4.3 Correct exposure indication. 64 4.4 Manual flash mode. 64 4.4.1 Manual flash mode M with full light output. 65 4.4.2 MLo Manual flash mode with partial light output levels. 65 4.5 Flash techniques. 65 4.5.1 Bounce flash. 65 4.5.2 Close-ups / Macrophotography. 66 4.6 Flash synchronisation. 66 4.6.1 Normal synchronisation. 66 4.6.2 REAR - Second-curtain synchronisation. 66 4.6.3 Slow synchronisation / SLOW. 67 4.6.4 FP high-speed synchronisaton. 67 4.7 FE flash exposure storage. 68
5. Flash unit and camera functions. 68 5.1 Flash readiness indication. 68 5.2 Automatic flash sync speed control. 68 5.3 Displays in the cameras viewfinder. 69 5.4 Information in the LC display. 69 5.4.1 Maximum flash range indication in TTL flash mode. 69 5.4.2 Maximum flash range indication in the manual flash modes M and MLo. 69 5.4.3 Exceeding the display range. 69 5.4.4 Blanking out the maximum flash range display. 70 5.4.5 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft). 70 5.5 LC display illumination. 70 5.6 Motor zoom reflector. 70 5.6.1 Auto-Zoom. 70 5.6.2 Manual zoom mode M.Zoom. 70 5.6.3 Extended zoom mode. 71 5.7 AF measuring beam. 71 5.8 Modelling light. 72 5.9 Return to basic setting. 72 6. Special remarks concerning the cameras. 73 6.1 Special functions that are not supported in flash mode. 73 6.1.1 DEP mode. 73 6.1.2 Soft focusing (SF). 73 6.1.3 Program shift. 73 7. Optional extras. 73 8. Advice in the event of a fault. 73 9. Maintenance and care. 73 10. Technical data. 74 Guide number table for TTL and full light output M in the imperial system 112
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Foreword

We congratulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you for your confidence in Metz 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. The mecablitz 54 AF-1C is compatible with analog and digital Canon AF cameras with TTL flash control or E-TTL flash control. It cannot be used for cameras made by other manufacturers. Please also open the back cover page with the illustrations.
Lye leaking out of spent batteries will damage the unit. Never recharge dry-cell batteries! Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to dripping or splashing water! 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! Never disassemble the flashgun! DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! 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 operation, make sure to observe an interval of at least 10 minutes after 15 flashes, otherwise the flash unit will be overloaded. The flash unit may only be used in combination with a cameras flash unit if the latter can completely be folded out! Quick changes in temperature may cause condensation. Therefore give the flashgun time to acclimatize! Never use defective batteries!

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 animal can damage the retina and lead to severe visual disorders - 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! Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from the flash unit!
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Dedicated flash functions
2. Preparing the flash unit for use
2.1 Mounting the flash unit 2.1.1 Mounting the flash unit on the camera
Dedicated flash functions are flash functions that have been specifically adapted to a given camera system. The supported flash functions depend on the type of the camera used. It is impossible to describe in detail all camera types and their individual dedicated flash functions within the framework of these instructions. Therefore, please refer to the flash mode description in your cameras operating instructions to find out which functions are supported and which ones have to be set manually on the camera.
Flash readiness indication in the cameras viewfinder or display panel Automatic flash sync speed control TTL flash control 2) E-TTL flash mode 2) Automatic fill-in flash in daylight with TTL/E-TTL Manual flash exposure correction with TTL/E-TTL 2) Flash exposure storage FE with E-TTL 1) 1st or 2nd curtain synchronisation (REAR) 2) FP high-speed synchronisation (HSS flash mode) 2) Motor-zoom control AF measuring beam control Maximum flash range indication Program flash mode / AUTO FLASH 1) Wake-up function Please note: Without asterisk: Automatic function activation. 1) = Setting has to be made on the camera 2) = Setting has to be made on the flash unit
Turn the knurled nut against the housing of the flash unit until the stop point is reached. The locking pin in the adapter shoe is now fully retracted into the case. Slide the foot of the flash unit completely into the cameras accessory shoe. Turn the knurled nut 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 adapter case so that it does not damage the surface.

2.3 Switching the flash unit on and off
The flash unit is switched on with the main switch on top of the battery compartment cover. In the upper ON position, the flash unit is on. To turn off the flash unit push the main switch down to its bottom position. If your flash unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, we recommend to switch it off with the main switch and to remove the power sources (batteries).
2.4 Auto-OFF for the flash unit (Fig. 2)
To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery discharge, the flash unit is factory-set to automatically switch-over to standby mode (Auto-OFF), while flash readiness and the LC display are simultaneously switched off, approx. 3 minutes after:
3. Programmed Auto Flash Mode (Full Auto Mode)
In Programmed Auto Flash Mode the camera controls the aperture and shutter speed, as well as the flash unit, automatically so that optimal results are always assured in most photographic situations, including fill-in flash. 61
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Settings on the camera Set the camera for Green Full Auto Mode, program P or Programmed Image Control Mode (landscape, portraiture, sport, etc.). Select the AF auto-focus mode on the lens. Please refer to the cameras operating instructions for the setting procedure. Use a tripod for the Night Shots Program to avoid the danger of camera shake in connection with slow shutter speeds! Settings on the flash unit Set the TTL or E-TTL mode on the flash unit (see 4.1). Some cameras automatically switch the flash unit to the TTL mode or E-TTL mode when the Green Full Auto Mode or Programmed Image Control Mode is set! Having completed the above settings, problem-free flash photography can commence as soon as the flash unit indicates flash readiness (see 5.1).
meras electronic system automatically determines the correct amount of flash light required. For the maximim flash range please observe the distance given in the LC display of the flash unit (see 5.4). If flash exposure was correct, the LC display of the flash unit indicates o.k. for about 3 sec. (see 4.3). The TTL flash mode is supported by analog Canon AF cameras in all camera modes (e.g. Green Full Auto Mode, Program P, Aperture Priority Mode Av, Shutter Priority Mode Tv, Programmed Image Control Modes, Manual Mode M, etc.). Most digital Canon cameras, however, do not support the standard TTL flash mode. On such cameras, the E-TTL flash mode must be selected (see 4.1.1). To test the TTL function a film must be loaded in the camera. When selecting the film please check whether limits regarding maximum film speed or ISO value (e.g. maximum ISO 1000) are applicable to the given camera when in TTL mode (refer to the cameras operating instructions)! Setting procedure for TTL mode With some cameras the TTL mode is automatically activated on the flash unit when in the Green Full Auto Mode or Programmed Image Control Mode! Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. Continue depressing the Mode key until TTL flashes on the LC display. The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display returns to its normal state after approx. 5 sec. Pronounced differences in contrast, e.g. a dark subject in snow, may make it necessary to correct the exposure settings (see 4.2).

Most digital cameras support the E-TTL flash mode only in the full auto
mode (or AUTO), program P, Av, Tv and the programmed image control modes. Other flash modes such as normal TTL or manual M or MLo are not possible in these camera modes. The manual M or MLo flash mode is supported by the digital cameras only in the cameras manual mode M. Please also refer to the cameras operating instructions.
4.2 Manual TTL / E-TTL flash exposure correction
The TTL auto flash mode of most cameras is matched to a 25% degree of light reflection by the subject (average amount of light reflected by subjects shot with flash). Consequently, a dark background that absorbs a great deal of light, or a bright background that reflects a great deal of light, can result in under or over exposure, respectively. To offset this effect a correction value can be set on some cameras to manually match the TTL or E-TTL flash exposure with the photographic situation. The extent of correction depends on the contrast prevailing between subject and background! A dark subject in front of a bright background: Positive correction value. Light subject in front of a dark background: Negative correction value. Correction value settings can change the maximum flash range indicated on the LC display and match it to the given correction value (depends upon the camera model)! Exposure correction by changing the lens diaphragm is not possible because the cameras automatic exposure system will automatically regard the changed diaphragm as the normal working aperture. 63
For system-inherent reasons no reflector attachments (such as diffusers,
bouncers, colour filters, a.s.o.) can be used when the flash unit is in E-TTL mode with digital cameras, as this will result in faulty exposures!
Setting procedure for the E-TTL mode With some cameras the E-TTL mode is automatically activated on the flash unit when the green full auto mode or a programmed image control mode is selected. Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. Continue depressing the Mode key until E-TTL flashes on the LC display. The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display returns to its normal state after approx. 5 sec. Pronounced differences in contrast such as a dark subject in snow make it necessary to correct the exposure setting (see 4.2).
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After the exposure do not forget to reset the TTL flash exposure correction back to the normal value on the camera! Setting the correction value Mount the flash unit on the camera. Switch on the flash unit and the camera. Touch the cameras shutter release lightly so that data can be exchanged between the flash unit and the camera. Continue depressing the Select key combination (= Mode key + Zoom key) until EV (exposure value = stop value) is indicated on the LC display. Alongside EV, the set correction value will flash on the display. While the displayed correction value is flashing a positive correction value can be set with the Zoom key, or a negative value with the Mode key. The setting range for the correction value covers -3 to +3 f-stops in one-third stop increments. The setting becomes immediately effective and after approx. 5 seconds the LC display is switched back to its normal state. EV flashes alongside the aperture symbol on the LC display of the flash unit when a correction value has been set. Various cameras offer the facility to set a manual correction value on the camera itself. With such cameras we recommend that the correction value be set either on the camera or the flash unit. Deleting manual TTL exposure correction on the flash unit Continue depressing the Select key combination (= Mode key + Zoom key) until EV is indicated on the LC display. Alongside EV the set correction value will flash on the display. While the correction value is flashing the Zoom or Mode keys permit to delete the correction value by setting it to 0.0. The setting becomes immediately effective and after approx. 5 seconds the LC display is switched back to its normal state. 64

Correction value setting on the camera With various cameras (e.g. PowerShot G1, G2, G3 and Pro 90IS) the manual correction value for flash exposure must always be set on the camera. This setting is not possible or ineffective on the flash unit. Please refer to the corresponding explanations in the cameras operating instructions.
4.3 Correct exposure indication (Fig. 4)
o.k. correct exposure confirmation only appears on the LC display of the flash unit if the shot was correctly exposed in TTL or E-TTL flash mode! Correct exposure is not indicated in M or MLo manual mode. If, in TTL or E-TTL mode, o.k. is not displayed after the exposure, then this means that the shot was underexposed. The shot will then have to be repeated with the next smaller fnumber (e.g. f/8 instead of f/11) or the flashto-subject distance or reflecting surface must be reduced (e.g. with bounce flash). Please note the maximum flash range indicated on the LC display of the flash unit (see 5.4.1). Correct exposure is not indicated in the cameras viewfinder!

4.4 Manual flash mode

Some cameras automatically change the flash unit to TTL or E-TTL flash
mode when in Green Full Auto Mode or in one of the programmed image control modes. Manual flash mode is then no longer possible. There is no correct exposure confirmation on the LC display of the flash unit when in manual flash mode!
Set Av aperture priority or the M or X manual modes on the camera. Select the aperture and shutter speed (with M) on the camera according to the given photographic situation (see the cameras operating instructions).
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4.4.1 Manual flash mode M with full light output
In this mode the flash unit always fires uncontrolled flashes at full light output. Adaptation to the given photographic situation is only by adjusting the aperture setting on the camera accordingly. The LC display of the flash unit will indicate the flash-to-subject distance that has to be maintained for a correct exposure (see also 5.4.2). Setting procedure for the manual flash mode M Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. Continue depressing the Mode key until M flashes on the LC display. The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display is returned to its normal state after approx. 5 sec.

The setting immediately becomes effective. After approx. 5 sec. the LC display returns to its normal state. When the partial light output level has been set , MLo is displayed on the LC panel but the set light output value is not indicated. The indicated distance is adapted to the partial light output level. Depress the Select key combination (= Mode key + Zoom key) to display the partial light output value. The set partial light output level is saved when the flash unit is switched off. Changing the flash mode, e.g. to TTL or E-TTL, resets the manual light output level to P 1/1 (maximum light output).
4.5 Flash techniques 4.5.1 Bounce flash
Photos shot with full frontal flash are easily recognized 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 uniform 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.g. ceiling or wall of the room). The reflector can be turned verticall up to 90. Press the pushbutton to unlock and turn the reflector head downward. When turning the reflector vertically, 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 display will disappear. The flash-tosubject 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 cause shadows. For colour effects just select the reflective surface in the desired colour. 65
4.4.2 MLo manual flash mode with partial light output levels
In this mode the flash unit always fires an uncontrolled flash at a manually set partial light output level (Low). Adaptation to the prevailing photographic situation is by selecting an appropriate partial output level or by setting a corresponding aperture on the camera. The LC display panel of the flash unit will indicate the distance required for correct flash exposure (also see 5.4.2). With MLo HSS high-speed synchronisation the flash unit always operates with the partial light output level P 1/8. Other manual partial light output levels cannot be set (see 4.6.4). Setting procedure for the manual flash mode MLo: Turn on the flash unit with the main switch. Continue depressing the Mode key until M flashes on the LC display. Continue depressing the Select key combination (= Mode key + Zoom key) until P appears on the LC display. Alongside P, the set partial light output value flashes. The partial light output level can be diminished with the Mode key, or increased with the Zoom key, while the manual partial light output value is flashing. In this manner, you can set partial light output values of P 1/8 , P 1/4, P 1/2 and P 1/1 (maximum output).

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Take into account that the maximum flash range is considerably dimiguide number Max. flash range= flash-to-subject distance x 2
nished when bouncing the flash. The following rule of thumb will help you determine the maximum flash range for a room of normal height:
4.5.2 Close-ups / Macrophotography
The flash reflector can be swivelled down by an angle of -7 to compensate for parallax error. For this purpose depress the unlocking button of the reflector and swivel down the reflector. For close-ups it is necessary to ensure that certain minimum lighting distances are maintained to avoid overexposure. The minimum lighting distance is approx. 10 per cent of the maximum flash range indicated on the LC display. Since the maximum flash range is not indicated on the LC display when the reflector is swivelled down, then be guided by the maximum flash range indicated by the flash unit when the reflector is in its normal position!
impression of movement because the light streaks behind the light source instead of building up in front of it, as is the case when the flash is synchronised with the 1st shutter curtain! Depending on its operating mode, the camera uses shutter speeds slower than its sync speed. The REAR function can only be used if the flash unit is mounted on a camera that supports this function. The camera must be switched on to select and set this function. The cameras shutter release must be briefly touched so that the corresponding data can be exchanged at least once between the camera and the flash unit. On some cameras the REAR function is not possible in certain operating modes (e.g. Green Full Auto Mode or Programmed Image Control Mode) so that it cannot be selected. It will then be automatically deleted. Please also refer to the cameras instruction manual.
The REAR function can neither be selected nor adjusted on the flash
unit if FP high-speed synchronisation (HSS) is activated. To be able to select the REAR function you must deactivate the high-speed synchronisation (see 4.6.4).
4.6 Flash synchronisation (Fig. 7) 4.6.1 Normal synchronisation
In normal synchronisation the flash unit is triggered at the beginning of the shutter time (1st curtain synchronisation). Normal synchronisation is the standard mode on all cameras, and is suitable for most flash shots. Depending upon the given mode, the camera is changed over to the cameras sync speed, the customary ones being between 1/30th sec. and 1/125th sec. (see the cameras operating instructions). No settings have to be made on the flash unit, nor is there any display for this mode.

4.7 FE flash exposure storage
Some Canon cameras offer the possibility of FE flash exposure storage (FE = flash exposure). This mode is supported in E-TTL flash mode. FE flash exposure storage in E-TTL mode permits the amount of light required for the subsequent shot to be determined and stored prior to exposure. This can be expedient when flash exposure has to be adapted to specific details that may not necessarily be identical with the main subject. Set the flash unit to E-TTL flash mode (see 4.1.1). Focus the cameras AF sensor metering area on the zone whose flash exposure is to be predetermined. When the FE button on the camera is actuated the flash unit will fire an FE test flash (the designation FE may vary with individual camera models please refer to the operating instructions for the given camera). The electronic measuring circuit inside the camera assesses the light reflected from the FE test flash to determine the light output required for the subsequent exposure. The main subject can thereafter be focused with the AF sensor metering area of the camera. When the shutter release is pressed the picture will be exposed with the previously determined light output. Due to system-inherent reasons any changes in the light situation after the FE test flash has been fired will not be taken into account when the picture is shot. Some cameras do not support FE flash exposure storage in the green full auto mode and programmed image control modes (see cameras operating instructions). 68
5.2 Automatic flash sync speed control
Depending upon the camera model and camera mode, the shutter speed is changed to camera sync speed when flash readiness is reached (see cameras operating instructions). Shutter speeds faster than the camera sync speed cannot be adjusted or they are automatically changed to the cameras sync speed. Various cameras have a sync speed range, e.g. 1/30th sec. to 1/125th sec. (see the cameras operating instructions). The actual sync speed set by the camera depends upon the camera mode, the ambient light and the focal length of the lens used. Shutter speeds slower than the flash sync speed can be set, depending upon the given camera model and the selected flash synchronisation (see also 4.6.2 and 4.6.3). Some digital cameras, e.g. PowerShot Pro 90 IS, G1 and G2, do not provide automatic flash sync speed control. These cameras permit the use of all shutter speeds. If the full light output of the flash unit is required, then do not set a shutter speed faster than 1/125 sec.

5.5 LC display illumination
Keep the Mode or Zoom key depressed for approx. 10 sec. to activate the LC display illumination of the flash unit. The LC display illumination is switched off when a flash is triggered. The settings on the flash unit are not changed when the above keys are pressed for the first time! If the shot was correctly exposed in TTL flash mode, then the LC display illumination will be activated during o.k. display (see 4.3).

5.6 Motor zoom reflector

The reflectors illumination angle equals the coverage of a lens of 24 mm focal length (35 mm format).

5.6.1 Auto-Zoom

If the flash unit is operated with a camera that transmits the focal length data to the flash unit, then the zoom reflector position will be automatically adapted to the focal length of the lens. When the flash unit is turned on, the LC display will indicate Auto Zoom and the current reflector position. 70
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Returning to Auto-Zoom There are various ways to return to Auto Zoom: Continue pressing the Zoom key on the flash unit until Auto Zoom appears on the display. The setting becomes instantly effective. The LC display is switched back to its normal state after approx. 5 sec. Or: Briefly turn off the flash unit by its main switch. When the flash unit is turned on again the display of the flash unit will indicate Auto Zoom.
After the setting procedure, the Ex symbol for extended zoom mode will continue to be indicated on the LC display of the flash unit! Please note that the wider illumination coverage in extended zoom mode results in a diminished maximum flash range! Turning off the extended zoom mode Continue depressing the Select key combination (= Mode key + Zoom key) until Ex appears on the LC display. Continue depressing the Zoom key until OFF flashes on the LC display. The setting becomes instantly effective. The LC display is switched back to its normal state after approx. 5 sec. After storage in the memory, the Ex symbol for extended zoom mode will no longer be indicated on the LC display of the flash unit.

5.6.3 Extended zoom mode

The extended zoom mode (Ex) reduces the focal length setting of the flash unit by one step compared with the focal length of the cameras lens! The resulting wider light coverage inside rooms provides additional stray light (reflections) to achieve softer flash illumination. Example of extended zoom mode: The focal length set on the camera lens is 35mm. The extended zoom mode sets a 28mm reflector position on the flash unit even though 35mm continues to be indicated on the LC display! The extended zoom mode is only possible in the Auto Zoom mode with a focal length setting of 28 mm and longer. Since the start position of the zoom reflector is 24 mm, a focal length of less than 28 mm will cause 24 mm for to flash on the LC display, thereby warning the user that the required reflector position for extended zoom mode cannot be set. Shots with a 24 mm focal length of the lens will be correctly illuminated right out to the image corners by the flash unit also in extended zoom mode! Turning on the extended zoom mode Continue depressing the Select key combination (= Mode key + Zoom key) until Ex appears on the LC display. Continue depressing the Zoom key until ON flashes on the LC display. The setting becomes instantly effective. The LC display is switched back to its normal state after approx. 5 sec.

5.7 AF measuring beam

The AF measuring beam is activated by the camera electronics when the ambient lighting conditions are insufficient for automatic focusing. The AF beam projects a striped pattern on to the subject, and the camera uses this pattern to focus automatically. The AF beam has a range of approx. 6 m to 9 m (with a 50 mm/f/1.7 standard lens). Parallax error between lens and AF red light emitter limits the close-up range of the AF measuring beam to approx. 0.7 m - 1 m. The camera lens must be switched to AF so that the AF measuring beam can be activated by the camera. The AF mode Single AF or ONE-SHOT AF must be set on the camera (see the cameras operating instructions). Zoom lenses with a lower initial aperture can significantly reduce the range of the AF measuring beam! The striped pattern of the AF measuring beam only supports the cameras central AF sensor. Consequently, for the cameras EOS 1N, 1V, 3, 300, 50, 50E, 500N, IX and IX7, only the cameras middle AF metering area should be activated (see the cameras operating instructions). If a decentral AF sensor is manually selected by the photographer, or automatically by the camera, then the emitter of the AF measuring beam of the flash unit will not be activated. In such instances some cameras will use the AF illuminator integrated in the camera (see the cameras operating instructions). 71
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On some cameras only the AF illuminator integrated in the camera is activated when the need arises. These include EOS 500, 5, 10, 10S, 5000, REBEL X, REBEL XS, A2, A2E, 888, PowerShot Pro 70, 90IS, G1, G2, G3. In such instances the AF red-light emitter in the flash unit will not be activated. Please refer to the corresponding details in the cameras operating instructions.

5.8 Modelling light

The modelling light is a sequence of stroboscopic flashes at high frequency that creates the impression of quasi permanent light for the duration of approx. 2 seconds. This modelling light enables the user to assess light distribution and the formation of shadows before taking pictures. Activating the modelling light function Continue depressing the Select key combination (= Mode key + Zoom key) until the readiness indicator flashes rapidly on the flash unit (approx. 4 times per second). Press the Mode or Zoom key a number of times until ON flashes on the LC display. The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display is reset to its normal state after approx. 5 seconds. Thereafter, the flash units readiness indicator will flash approx. once a second to confirm that the modelling light function has been activated. The modelling light is triggered by pressing the manual firing button on the flash unit.

Synchronisation: Low-voltage ignition Number of flashes: approx. 60 with NiCad batteries (600 mAh) approx. 100 with NiMH batteries (1200 mAh) approx. 180 with high-capacity alkaline manganese batteries approx. 240 with lithium batteries (at full light output) Recycling time: approx. 6s with NiCad batteries approx. 7s with NiMH batteries approx. 7s with high-capacity alkaline manganese batteries approx. 7s with lithium batteries (at full light output) 74

Disposal of batteries

Do not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rubbish. Please return spent batteries to collecting points should they exist in your country! Please return only fully discharged batteries. Normally, batteries are fully discharged if: - The device they powered switches itself off and indicates "Spent Batteries". - They no longer function properly after prolonged use. To ensure short-circuit safety please cover the battery poles with adhesive tape.
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ISO 6/9 8/10 10/11 12/12 16/13 20/14 25/15 32/16 40/17 50/18 64/19 80/20 100/21 125/22 160/23 200/24 250/25 320/26 400/27 500/28 650/29 800/30 1000/31 1250/32 1600/33 2000/34 2500/35 3200/36 4000/37 5000/38 6400/7,9,5 10,220 248

Zoom 35 8,5 9,242 272

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Leitzahlentabelle fr TTL und volle Lichtleistung M im Meter-System Leitzahl (ft) = Leitzahl (m) x 3,3 (gilt nicht fr FP-Kurzzeitsynchronisation bzw. HSS mit mecablitz 54 AF-1C) Tableau des nombres-guides pour TTL et pleine puissance M en mtres nombre-guide (ft) = nombre-guide (m) x 3,3 (ne sapplique pas la synchronisation haute vitesse ou HSS avec le 54 AF-1C) Richtgetallentabel voor TTL en vol vermogen M in het metersysteem Richtgetal (ft) = Richtgetal (m) x 3,3 (geldt niet voor FP-synchron. bij korte belichtingstijden, c.q. HSS met de 54 AF-1C) Guide number table for TTL and full light output M in the imperial system Guide number (ft) = Guide number (m) x 3.3 (does not apply to FP high-speed synchron. or HSS synchron. with 54 AF-1C) Tabella numeri guida per TTL e potenza piena M in metri Numeri guida (ft) = Numeri guida (m) x 3,3 (non vale per la sincronizzazione ad alta velocit FP o HSS con 54 AF-1C) Tabla de nmeros gua para TTL y plena potencia de luz M en el sistema de pies Nmeros gua (ft) = Nmeros gua (m) x 3,3 (no vlido para sincronizacin de velocidad rp. FP o HSS con mecablitz 54 AF-1C)

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Betriebsartenwahl Slecteur de mode Functieschakelaar Mode selector Selettore del modo di funzionamento Seleccin de modos de funcionamiento

A M LoPDE TTL HSS

ISO P EV M. Zoom Auto Zoom
Handauslsetaste und Blitzbereitschaftsanzeige Bouton dessai et tmoin 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 indicacin de disposicin de disparo

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Zoom Displaybeleuchtung Eclairage de lcran Diaplayverlichting Display lighting Tasto di illuminazione del display Iluminacin de display
Entriegelungsknopf Hauptreflektor Bouton de dverrouillage pour rflecteur Ontgrendelingsknop Hoofdreflector Unlocking button for the main reflector Pulsante di sblocco della parabola principale Botn de desbloqueo del reflector principal Hauptschalter Interrupteur gnral Hoofdschakelaar Main switch Interruttore principale Interruptor principal Batteriefachdeckel Couvercle du compartiment des piles Deksel batterijvak Battery compartment lid Coperchio del vano batteria Tapa del compartimento de pilas

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Hinweis:

Im Rahmen des CE-Zeichens wurde bei der EMV-Prfung die korrekte Belichtung ausgewertet. Kontakte nicht berhren ! In Ausnahmefllen kann eine Berhrung zur Beschdigung des Gertes fhren.
Opmerking: In het kader de CE-markering werd bij de EMV-test de correcte be-lichting bepaald. Contacten niet aanraken ! In uitzonderlijke gevallen kan aanraken leiden.
Avvertenza: Nellambito delle prove EMV per il segno CE stata valutata la corretta esposizione. Non toccate mai i contatti !
In casi eccezionali il toccare pu causare danni allapparecchio.