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MECABLITZ 28 CS-2 digital
Bedienungsanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing Manuale istruzioni Mode demploi Operating instruction Manual de instrucciones
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Foreword

Congratulations on purchasing our flash 28 CS-2 digital and thank you for the confidence 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 designers have attached great importance to making the operation of the flash unit as simple as possible, 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.

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 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 where operating mode, ISO and aperture cannot be set 98
3. Flash coverage and reflector attachments 90
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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
11.3 Adapting the flash delay in slave mode with preflash suppression 106 11.4 Re-establishing the flash unit settings 12. 13. Troubleshooting, remedies and after-sales service Technical data 110
11.1 Automatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF 106 11.2 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft)
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1. Safety instructions

The flash unit is intended and approved only for photographical use. 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. NEVER trigger a flash in the vicinity of flammable gases or liquids (petrol, solvents, etc.), since this may cause EXPLOSIONS! NEVER shoot flash pictures of car or bus drivers, cyclists or motorcyclists, or train drivers while the vehicle is moving! This may dazzle the person concerned and result in an accident. Only use the approved power sources specified in these operating instructions. NEVER attempt to open or short-circuit batteries! NEVER expose batteries to excessive temperatures such as intensive sunlight or a fire! Remove exhausted batteries immediately from the flash unit. Such batteries may leak, releasing chemicals which can damage the flash unit. 88
NEVER attempt to recharge dry batteries! Do not expose the flash unit to dripping or splashing water. Do not expose your flash unit to high temperatures and humidity. Do not keep it in the glove compartment of your car. Do not touch the diffuser after firing several flashes at short intervals. Danger of burns! When taking flash shots at full light output and in rapid succession observe an interval of at least 3 minutes after 20 flashes. 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. NEVER dismantle the flash unit! DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! Repairs must only be completed by an authorised repair service. Do not touch the contacts of the flash unit.

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The flash unit must not be used if the case has been so badly damaged that internal components are exposed. Remove the batteries! Do not use defective batteries!
the flash unit if you are not going to use it for an extended period of time.
2.2 Loading and replacing the batteries
Turn off the flash unit by its main switch. Slide the battery compartment cover to the outside of the flash unit. Insert the batteries as indicated by the symbols in the battery compartment.

2. Preparations

2.1 Power supply
The flash unit can be operated with any of the following batteries: 2 alkaline-manganese dry-cell batteries, type IEC LR03 (size AAA). Maintenance-free power source for moderate power requirements. 2 nickel-metal-hydride batteries, type IEC HR03 (size AAA). They have a significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and are less harmful to the environment (no cadmium). They permit very fast recycling and are economical in use because they are rechargeable. 2 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR03 (size AAA).
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 to an appropriate collecting point. Close the battery compartment cover and slide it towards the units foot.
The batteries are exhausted if the recycling
time exceeds 60 seconds when firing flashes at full light output. Remove the batteries from 89
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2.3 Mounting / Removing the flash unit Turn off the flash by their main switch!
Fold down the flash units pivoted camera bracket. Secure the flash unit to the camera with the threaded 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 simultaneously fold upwards.
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 deactivated whenever required (see Chapter 11.1).
2.4 Switching the flash unit on and off
Automatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF
To switch on set the main switch to ON. To switch off push the main switch down. 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
3. Flash coverage and reflector attachments
If there is no attachment in front of the reflector, the flash unit 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.
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Please note that the effective range of the
flash light is diminished by using a wideangle diffuser, and increased with a telephoto attachment. For digital cameras take into account that the focal lengths are given for the 35 mm format (see operating instructions of the individual camera).
ject so that it can be triggered. The working range of the assembly depends on the intensity of the light pulse from the camera-integrated 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!

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 exposure. Normally, these measuring preflashes cannot be deactivated on the camera because they do influence, for example, the flash exposure. Moreover, a preflash function can be activated on many cameras to diminish the red eye effect.
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 camera to find out if the camera-integrated flash unit works with or without preflashes. 91

The internal photo cell sensor of the slave
must be able to perfectly capture the light of the cameras flash unit reflected by the sub-
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Adapting the slave flash unit Activate the cameras internal flash unit. If necessary, switch on the cameras red-eye reducing preflash function. Turn on the slave flash unit by the main switch and wait for the flash readiness indicator to light up. Keep the Mode key on the flash unit depressed for approx. 5 s until the symbols flash in an ascending sequence on the LC display. All other indications on the LC display and the flash readiness signal go out. To briefly depress the Mode key. Take terminateof an appropriate subject (e.g. a picture wall or ceiling 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 number of preflashes fired by the camera-integrated flash unit and automatically stores the data. The flash readiness indicator on the flash unit briefly lights up again to confirm the completed adaptation. 92
The LC display indicates the symbol SL for adapted slave mode, EASY flash mode and the maximum flash range (see Chapter 10.3). The slave flash unit is now ready for operation.
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 cameras flash unit, the preflash 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 exposure results, e.g. on the camera monitor.
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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 flash shots are too bright. The correction value can be adjusted from +10 to -10. The setting becomes immediately effective and is automatically 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.

the camera-integrated flash. The important point is to know whether the flash unit built into your camera 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 cameras flash unit, or whether one or more preflashes have to be suppressed before the slave is triggered together with the cameras 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
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 Operating Instructions to be able to make full use of all the capabilities of this flash unit.
It is not necessary to establish the suitable
slave mode if you know whether or not 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 select the slave mode that is suitable for your camera: 93

6. Slave modes (SL)

Selection of the slave mode suitable for your camera depends on the properties and technology of
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Activate the cameras internal flash unit. Deactivate the red-eye reducing preflash function on the camera. Select on the slave unit the M flash mode with P 1/1 full light output (see Chapter 8.2). Then select the slave mode without preflash suppression on the slave unit (see Chapter 6.1). Take a test shot in which the reflector of the slave unit can be seen, for example in a mirror.
adapt the slave automatically to your cameras flash function (see Chapter 6.3).
6.1 Slave mode without preflash suppression SL
This slave mode is suitable for all cameras working without measuring preflash technology. The slave is triggered at the same time as the flash unit incorporated 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).
NEVER look directly into the flash units reflector
from a short distance as this could blind or injure your eyes! Assess the test shot, e.g. on the camera monitor. If the slave units reflector is brilliantly illuminated in the test shot, then you have set the right slave mode for your camera. If the slave units reflector is not bright or is dark on the test shot, then select on the slave unit a slave mode with preflash suppression (see Chapter 6.2) and take another test shot. If this still proves to be unsuccessful, then select the adapted slave mode. This enables you to 94

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.
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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 cameras internal flash unit at the moment of exposure. The light output of the slave is controlled by way of the set flash mode (EASY, automatic A or manual M mode).
If necessary, you can modify the suppression
of the preflash and reset the time between preflash and main flash for manual adaptation to your camera; see also Chapter 11.3.
6.3 Adapted slave mode SL
This slave mode permits individual adaptation of the slave to the technology of the cameras 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 account. 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, automatic A or manual M mode). Adapting the flash unit Activate the integrated flash unit. If necessary, switch on the cameras red-eye reducing preflash function. Turn on the flash unit by the main switch and wait for the flash readiness indicator to light up.
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 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 flashes on the LC display. The setting instantly becomes effective and is automatically stored after 5 s.
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Set the required flash mode on the flash unit (A, M or EASY). 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 ascending sequence on the LC display. All other data on the LC display, and the flash readiness indicator go out.

The slave flash unit is now ready for operation.
Flash unit adaptation only has to be completed 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 cameras flash unit, the preflash technology (e.g. redeye reducing preflash ON/OFF) or the camera are changed.
Briefly depress the Mode key to terminate.
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 cameras internal flash unit. On the basis of this shot the 28 CS-2 establishes the number of preflashes fired by the cameras internal flash unit and automatically stores the data. The flash readiness indicator on the flash unit lights up again and o.k. is indicated to confirm the completed adaptation. The LC display indicates the symbol SL for the adapted slave mode, together with the flash mode ( A, M or EASY) and the maximum flash range (see Chapter 10.3). 96
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 be operated together with your cameras internal flash unit after the appropriate slave mode has been established or set.
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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 cameras operating mode to aperture priority A or Av or manual M (see the operating instructions for the given camera). Select the appropriate 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 cameras internal flash unit (see the operating instructions for the given camera).
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 Chapter 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 units LC display (see Chapter 10.3)!

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 the same values for aperture and ISO on the flash unit as set on the camera. Set the closest possible 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
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
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aid of the maximum flash range indicated on the LC display (see Chapter 10.3). EASY MODE of the flash unit
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 dark (see Chapter 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 units LC display (see Chapter 10.3)!
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 cameras internal flash unit (see the operating instructions for the given camera). Auto flash mode A of the flash unit Set on the flash unit the value for the largest aperture opening (smallest f-number) of the camera lens and the cameras ISO value (see Technical Data for the given camera). If this f-number and ISO value cannot be set on the flash unit, then set the next closest value. Take some test shots. 98
flash exposure correction values may be necessary for the wide-angle and telephotorange! Manual flash mode M of the flash unit Set on the flash unit the value for the largest aperture opening (smallest f-number) of the camera lens and the cameras 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 distance can be established by referring to the maxi-

Flash unit setting

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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.
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 cameras internal flash emitted at the same time as the light from the slave flash.

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 + or - key to adapt the ISO value on the flash unit to the cameras ISO speed. ISO speeds from 50 to 3200 can be set. The setting becomes instantly effective and is automatically stored after 5 s.
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.

9.3 Reflector status

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 necessary 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 pre-select key until WIDE or

9.1 Automatic f-stop

Continue depressing the pre-select key on the flash unit until F and the f-stop flash on the display. While the display is flashing depress the + or - key to adapt the f-stop on the slave unit to the cameras 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 automatically stored after 5 s. 102
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TELE flash on the LC display. Then press the - 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 depressing 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 automatically stored after 5 s. The display then indicates either WIDE or TELE depending on the setting. WIDE and TELE are no longer displayed 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 intensity. A corresponding flash exposure correction value can be set on the flash unit for this purpose.
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 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.
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9.5 Manual partial light output

manual flash mode M.

Manual partial light output can only be set in
Continue depressing the 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.
When flash readiness is established 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 parameters. 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.
instead of the partial light output.

10. Displays

After storage the LC display indicates again the f-stop

Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. 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 between m / ft: Turn off the flash unit by its main switch. Keep the Release the pre-select key depressed. pre-select key. Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. The display changes from m to ft or from ft to m. The selected unit of measurement is retained after the flash has been switched off or the batteries have been exchanged.

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 Turn off the flash unit by its main switch. Keep the MODE key depressed. Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. Release the MODE key; 8m OFF will briefly appear on the LC display. Activating AUTO-OFF Turn off the flash unit by its main switch. Keep the MODE key depressed. 106
11.3 Adapting the flash delay in slave mode with preflash suppression
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-
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flash and the main flash is longer than 45 ms. This setting applies to most digital cameras. Digital cameras with different flash parameter settings usually offer the possibility to adapt the flash delay time. This may require 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 Turn off the flash unit by its main switch. Simultaneously keep the MODE and select key depressed. pre-

Depress the setting.

pre-select key to terminate the
Test the slave mode with the changed setting. 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
Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. Keep the prox. 10 s. pre-select key depressed for ap-
The following settings are made: AUTO-OFF is turned on. The slave operating modes are returned to the factory setting. The maximum flash range indication is adjusted to m for meters. The correction values and partial light output settings of the EASY, A and M flash modes are deleted. 107

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. The flash delay time can be reduced or lengthened with the - and + keys. The setting range covers 5 ms to 255 ms.
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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.
- Are the batteries correctly poled? - Are the batteries fully charged? Yes: - Has the cameras internal flash been activated? - Does the flash units sensor receive the light pulse from the cameras 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)? No: - Deactivate the red-eye reducing preflash function!

Problem:

Please observe the following before contacting the after-sales service: The slave flash unit does not fire a flash. Question: Is the flash readiness indicator illuminated? No: - Has the flash unit been switched on? - Has the flash unit automatically switched itself off? 108
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- The slave mode set on the slave flash unit is not suitable for your camera. Select a different slave mode! Yes: - Check the flash parameters set on the slave flash unit! Adapt the units 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 units 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 not work, then please consult your local authorized dealer.
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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

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Metz ash units operated convincingly in many tests. This is the case for light performance as well as reliability and handling. In order to maintain this quality, the Metz plants in Zirndorf near Nuremberg consistently rely on development and production in its German location. Highly-qualied personnel and our own training system, as well as the know-how from decades of development work, combined with demanding quality management (ISO 9001) in all corporate divisions guarantee that the highest demands are met: Metz always rst class.

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Through an entire series of technical pioneer work, the Metz plants have established an excellent reputation over many decades. This is the result of core competences in the areas of electronics and plastics engineering. An entire series of
innovations, such as the worlds

Technical perfection

Decades of development experience and production in Germany ensure the high technical standard of Metz devices. The use of highquality components in connection with the most modern high-tech SMD assembly machines ensure that you can rely on Metz products. Convincing evidence for this is the worldwide marketing of high-quality products, both in the ash sector as well as in ultramodern TV production.
rst integrated USB port in the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital, mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital and mecablitz 15 MS-1digital, or the self-learning slave mode of the mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital, are typical examples of this.

PHOTO GALLERY

More fun better pictures
Using a ash pays off: Anyone using additional light when taking a photograph obtains better results, because in post-processing, it isnt possible to obtain missing colors or brilliance from the picture: The methods: Using a ash doesnt only mean ooding a dark subject with light; rather it also means handling this light in a target manner as well as creatively. There are very different methods available to achieve this. It starts with a direct ash of the subject with a ash unit fastened to the camera, and continues with a bounce ash, which is made possible by turning and tilting the reector head. This way, the light can be redirected either with a special bounce diffuser or with an extendable, integrated reector card. In addition, there are other ash methods that can be achieved through an off-camera use of the units. Adjusting the ash exposure plays a major role in the effect of a subject. In many Metz ash devices, the amount of light can be controlled variably, and thus balanced entirely according to need. In this way, a lighting mood is never lost. There is even considerable advantage in using a Metz ash in daylight. Shadowed areas or backlight can be brightened optimally in this way, and it enables pictures with undreamed-of sharpness and brilliance. In contrast to bygone eras, ashes and cameras themselves already contribute a great deal to successful exposure. These days, no ash photographer has to spend time on f-stop calculations or use various formulas. Intelligent units have now taken over most of the work. With the help of various special functions, one can concentrate on the essentials, i.e. the picture composition. That way, using a ash is really fun!

P R O D U C T FA M I L I E S
With Metz mecablitz digital into the future
The exibility of Metz mecablitz units can be seen in the different ash families. They have the respective functional equipment to go along with the different requirements proles. In principle, there are the following groups:

SYSTEM FLASH UNITS

With System ash units, using a ash is a great deal of fun. Thanks to their being highly-developed and fully automatic, you only have to attach the ash, and away you go. System ash units are available in different versions. In this way, they provide a specic connection for a specic brand of camera, with which it works together perfectly. The best examples are the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital, which was awarded Best Flash Unit in Europe 2007/2008*, or the Metz mecablitz 48 AF01 digital, which received the coveted Tipa Award 2008 in the category Best Accessory.

SCA FLASH UNITS

Cameras can change, but not Metz! The unique special feature of Metz SCA ash units is that one and the same ash unit can be used with different cameras it doesnt matter whether they are digital or analog. By simply replacing the adapter, system cameras of different manufacturers can be used. Flash units with SCA adapters are particularly good for reex cameras, because they offer the richest array of special functions. Of course, the SCA modules are also suitable for cameras from many other manufacturers, because of the adapters available.

* EISA Award 2007/2008

AUTOMATIC FLASH UNITS
Automatic ash units are connected to the camera via a hot-shoe contact or a sync cord connection and have their own automatic ash control. This means that it isnt the camera that controls the ash, rather the ash itself responds intelligently and meters the light as precisely as required by the subject. There are automatic ash units ranging from professional handheld ash guns to small, handy compact ashes. For compact digital cameras (with ash connectors), there is the particularly handy mecablitz 20 C-2 in this category, which offers a vertically-tilting reector, despite its minimal size.

SLAVE FLASH UNITS

The group of slave ash units is intended to be used for particularly varied and interesting directed lighting. This is because they can be used as so-called off-camera ashes, because they can be positioned anywhere in the room. Because they dont need a direct contact to the camera, they are especially interesting for owners of compact digital cameras that dont have a ash connection option. The macro-ash mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital is regarded as an innovation. Its wireless TTL control makes it unique in its class. Even the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital or the 48 AF-1 digital can be used as a slave, even though they are not directly assigned to this category. In this mode of operation, they also support the ash modes of the respective camera manufacturer.

Using a ash is more fun than ever before. Its no wonder, because with Metz system ash units, absolute operating comfort is available. Clearly-arranged displays, some of them even illuminated, give information, for example, about what values the respective ash program completely automatically sets. Sophisticated ash techniques are therefore childs play to use. There is also the guaranteed future factor for units with an integrated USB port. Its not for nothing that the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital was given the prize for the Best Flash Unit in Europe 2007/2008*. Mecablitz 48 AF-1 can proudly display the Tipa Award Best Accessory 2008.

FLASH TIP

Spanning large distances:
The choice of ash mode decisively affects the mood in photography. The pictures compared on this page show an effectively brightened subject that was at a great distance. In this connection, it was wise to use a powerful ash unit such as the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital. It can also brighten parts of pictures distant from one another both effectively and extremely accurately. There are special camera-specic functions available for this purpose, depending on the version.
Obtaining the lighting mood:
Thanks to modern ash controllers such as, for example, E-TTL, i-TTL, P-TTL, and ADI, the light output of Metz system ash units can be controlled by the camera. If the existing lighting mood is to be retained, it is therefore important to use a shutter time that is longer than the ash synch time. For portraits, however, an exposure time of 1/60 second should not be exceeded.
M E C A B L I T Z A F - 1 D I G I TA L

For the ambitious

Best ash unit in Europe 2007/2008* Experts from 50 different trade journals from 18 European countries awarded this coveted prize to the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital in the Photo Accessories category. The innovative high-performance unit was the rst ash equipped with a USB port. It can be used to conveniently update the specic rmware of each variation of the model via the computer and Internet. It looks sleek, adjusts the ash exposure with every trick in the book, is intuitive to use and tremendously powerful. Equipped with innovative developments, the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital provides state-of-the-art secondary reector technology, high-performance power management, multi-zone AF measuring ash, and a fully swiveling reector system. The new top Metz model transmits all cameraspecic system ash modes from Canon, Nikon, Pentax/Samsung, Olympus/Panasonic or Sony Alpha cameras (as of 03/2008), including the respective wireless TTL mode. Due to its high guide number, the 58 AF-1 digital is not only especially powerful, but is also outstanding for bounce ash use. For its vertical as well as horizontal rotating and swiveling reector, Metz integrated an extendible reector card for the rst time. Additional brilliance can be obtained for the close-up range via the integrated, system-controlled, secondary reector for bounce ash.

18 mm illumination soft ash illumination checking the photo) indicators on the unit and camera manual key lock

swivel reector

lighting levels

for TTL ash mode

USB por t
CANON NIKON FUJIFILM OLYMPUS

NIKON/FUJIFILM VERSION

PANASONIC PENTAX
OLYMPUS/PANASONIC/LEICA VERSION

(slave operation)

PENTAX/SAMSUNG VERSION
Guaranteed in the future Power sources
lithium batteries rechargeable batteries
M E C A B L I T Z A F - 4 D I G I TA L

For demanding beginners

The compact class Presenting the Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4C digital for Canon, 36 AF-4N digital for Nikon, 36 AF-4O digital for Olympus and Panasonic, 36 AF-4P for Pentax / Samsung and 36 AF-4S for Sony Alpha, in the smart Cobra design. With these sophisticated entry-level models Metz has just the right ash solution for these digital camera user groups. In addition, they are impressive because of their likeably easy operation. Even bounce ash becomes childs play, due to the vertically-tilting reector. The manually-adjustable zoom reector has other advantages. By adjusting the reector to different focal lengths, the illumination angle of the 36 AF-4 digital can be optimally utilized.
ash mode (if it can be set on the camera) illumination indicators on the unit and camera

and 85 mm

Spotlight for AF measurement flash
Tilt reflector (only vertical)
Zoom reflector (28-85 mm)
CANON VERSION NIKON/FUJIFILM VERSION OLYMPUS/PANASONIC/LEICA VERSION PENTAX/SAMSUNG VERSION SONY ALPHA VERSION
CANON NIKON FUJIFILM OLYMPUS PANASONIC PENTAX SAMSUNG SONY (DSLR)

Guaranteed in the future

Metz Service

Power sources

rechargeable batteries
The unique special feature of Metz SCA ash units is that one and the same ash unit can be used with different cameras it doesnt matter whether they are digital or analog. By simply replacing the adapter, system cameras from different manufacturers can be used, because they offer the richest array of special functions. Flash units with SCA adapters are just as suitable for system camera owners as for medium-format camera owners. All members of the SCA family meet this criterion, whether it is a handheld ash gun or a compact ash.

A second look

Many wedding photographs are exclusively standard poses. Anyone who comes up with additional ideas here can score bonus points. Why not photograph the bridal couple or wedding guests during small talk? With some ash, the subject is given additional sharpness and brilliance. For this purpose, there are different partial light output levels to choose from with Metz handheld ash guns.

Perfectly-equipped

Tough professional use requires the maximum ash power. The new, practical, high-power Power Pack P 76, which attaches to your belt, provides even more energy. This increases ash output, while simultaneously reducing the ash recycle time. This is a dramatic improvement, which makes it possible to fall back on maximum ash power when taking a battery-draining series of shots.
M E C A B L I T Z M Z - 5 D I G I TA L

Light power for pros

Powerful handheld ash guns Worldwide, professional photographers put their trust in the powerful 76 MZ-5 digital from Metz. Above all at weddings and fashion shows, its ability to take fast series of shots pays off. Its secondary reector which makes it possible to set perfect highlights in the eye is worth its weight in gold. It goes without saying that the camera-specic system ash modes of the various manufacturers can also be used perfectly with this professional ash, through different SCA adapters.All menu navigation settings can be activated from the device itself, and a locking function means you wont accidentally change xed values. Of course, the 76 MZ-5 digital keeps up with the times and provides outstanding ash convenience with a great deal of creative exibility in setting up shots. Discriminating photographers will appreciate the lasting ash performance ensured by the NiMH rechargeable battery and the Metz charger. It offers considerably more power than the previous NiCad rechargeable battery. The control unit of the 76 MZ-5 digital is specially equipped with a large, illuminated dot matrix display. Plus, the reector of the zoom ash unit automatically adapts to a focal length range of 24 - 105 mm depending on the type of camera. A wide-angle diffusing disk, included with the ash, enables expansion to 20 mm.
20 mm illumination checking the illumination) in the control section indicators on the unit and camera
useable with different cameras) lighting levels tilt reector matrix display
12 automatic apertures lighting levels

Swivel reflector

Secondar y reflector with 3 selectable light lighting levels
Illuminable dot matrix display
Control unit with LCD display and integrated AF measurement flash

Mounting bracket 50-25

SCA 3002 adapter
Camera-specic system ash modes with SCA adapters
CANON NIKON/FUJIFILM OLYMPUS/PANASONIC/LEICA PENTAX/SAMSUNG SONY ALPHA
CANON NIKON FUJIFILM HASSELBLAD LEICA MAMIYA OLYMPUS PANASONIC PENTAX ROLLEI

via Metz Service

SAMSUNG SONY
(included with ash) with V 76 cable
Power Pack P 76 Set (V76 cable required)

NiMH charger set B 47

Included with delivery

Standard foot

SCA 300 or 3002 adapter
SCA 3008A connecting cable with SCA 3002 adapters and camera bracket 40-36
A U T O M AT I C F L A S H U N I T S
The ash units in this family dont have TTL ash mode; instead, they have the so-called automatic ash mode, in addition to manual ash mode. Numerous photographers still make use of this simple but extremely effective form of ash measurement. With automatic ash mode, it isnt the camera that controls the ash, but instead, the photocell integrated in the ash measures the light reected from the object. It is a really nice thing!

Fill-in ash

Backlighting makes interesting light effects possible, if you know how to use it correctly. A ash should be used in any case. With the ash output reduced by 1 or 2 f-stops, it is possible to retain the character of the existing light. The higher the guide number, the greater the range of the ash unit. However, when comparing, it is important to make sure that the same focal length and the same ISO specication are used.

Long exposure times

It is worth experimenting with exposure times that are longer than the ash sync speed. For moving objects, interesting blurring effects and a corresponding brightening of the foreground can be obtained in a range of approx. 1 second. By the way, the easiest way to extend the range of a ash unit is to increase the ISO setting on the camera. If you use ISO 1600 instead of ISO 100, then the sensitivity of the photo chip increases is quadrupled.

MECABLITZ 45 CL-1

For purists
Simply a powerful light: The powerful Metz handheld ashgun family begins with the robust Metz mecablitz 45 CL-1. It offers a fully swiveling and tilting reector, high light output with easy handling and is reduced down to the essentials. There is a choice of 5 automatic apertures. Mainly intended for the owners of analog cameras, even professional photographers with modern DSLR cameras swear by the automatic ash mode of the 45 CL-1. Thanks to the included modern NiMH rechargeable battery, it is possible to have a high number of ashes with low recycling times. In order to be able to fall back on maximum ash power when taking a series of shots, the practical, highpower Power Pack P 76, which attaches to your belt, can be used in connection with the optionally available V 45 cable.

28 mm illumination indicator on the unit (for manual settings)
(included with delivery) swivel reector

apertures

(included with ash) with V 45 cable basket 45-39 required separately)
CANON NIKON FUJIFILM HASSELBLAD LEICA MAMIYA OLYMPUS PANASONIC PENTAX ROLLEI SAMSUNG SONY
Power Pack P 76 Set (V 45 cable required)
NiMH charger set B46 Batter y basket 45-39

MECABLITZ 36 C-2

For beginners
(x-synchronization) or via sync cable (included in delivery)
illumination indicator on the unit
Reliable: Those who are looking for a precise automatic ash with a tilting reector unit will be well-served by the mecablitz 36 C-2. It offers three different automatic apertures (8, 4, 2, at
adjustable zoom reector, with which the light output can be optimized within the focal length of 28 - 85 mm. LED displays on the back of the unit give information about the ash readiness and correct exposure.

Zoom reflector (28-85mm)

Standard sync cable 36-50
Sync extension cable 60-54
Camera bracket 40-36 Spiral sync cable 36-52

MECABLITZ 20 C-2

For price-conscious beginners
Small, but look out: This is an ideal complement for everyone who loves compactness and doesnt want to go without good ash photos. The currently smallest compact ash unit from Metz is clearly more effective than the ash integrated into the camera. The mecablitz 20 C-2 with GN 20 at length is intended for all those who prefer a ash which will also t into your jacket pocket. This small, chic model offers two automatic apertures. And the special key feature is the swivel reector! LED displays on the back of the unit provide information about the ash readiness and also the correct exposure.
and 35 mm ashes with alkaline-magnesium batteries) (depending on the energy source and ash output)

indicator on the unit

2 automatic apertures

IN DETAIL ACCESSORIES

Practical tilt reflector

Camera bracket 40-36

S L AV E F L A S H U N I T S
Slave mode (light controlled): With the mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital, you have a pure slave ash unit at your disposal that only ashes when you want it to with any camera. This is made possible by its learning function, which recognizes the pre-ash of your camera and only responds to its main ash. With this model, the picture results can be controlled very easily via the plus/minus buttons. Metz slave mode (wireless Metz remote system): This clever Metz system facilitates targeted light control for two Metz ash units. Here, one is attached directly to the camera as a so-called master ash. In contrast, the other slave ash unit can be positioned anywhere in the room. For this type of slave mode, a current Metz SCA ash unit is equipped with an SCA slave adapter (SCA-3083) instead of the SCA camera adapter, which is used for a conventional ash. This slave adapter makes additional slave qualities possible. By using a mecalux 11 as a server ash trigger, a ash unit can also be activated. However, all settings must be made on the ash unit itself here. Slave mode for the respective camera manufacture: Another way of using slave mode is opened up by the two system ash units mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital and mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital. Both models are not directly assigned to the slave category, but they still can be used as intelligent slave variants as well. Here, they support the ash modes of the respective camera manufacturer. In addition, the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital has a master function that you can always use if the integrated ash of the camera doesnt provide a master mode.

Side lighting

The slave ash mode is interesting in order to obtain especially varied directed lighting. Completely without a cable (wireless), this method can be used to place and trigger an external ash at any place in the room. In this way, interesting additional lighting can be set, whether in the form of a light accent or a side light, for example. Naturally, multiple slaves can be used at the same time. It is particularly exciting to use this to obtain separate lighting for the subject and the background of the picture.
Slave mode at close range: The Metz macro ash is attached directly onto the lens, thus enabling precise and creative lighting in the macro range. In addition to which the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital can also be used in its slave function for effectively brightening up dark areas of the picture.

Creative at close range:

Correct lighting is of particular importance in the macro range. The Metz macro ash 15 MS-1 digital is especially suited for this. Due to its positioning directly on the lens the light cannot fail to reach its destination. With its ring form and completely wireless functionality, the new Metz ash unit is excitingly attractive. Special light accents and a variety of lighting options are also possible thanks to adjustable reectors. Thus, directed light can be adjusted in terms of contrast and brightness. In the slave mode, the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 can also be used to effectively lighten shadowed areas of pictures.
M E C A B L I T Z C S - 2 D I G I TA L

For the imaginative

Flash with a fun factor: Have you ever been upset due to photographs that are too dark, because the integrated ash in your camera was once again inadequate? Wouldnt you like to have a handy ash unit that can also be used separate from the camera once in a while? Then Metz has the perfect solution for you! Let the curtain rise for the Metz mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital, with technology and a size that have been optimally matched to compact digital cameras. The fun factor comes from the self-learning slave mode and the clever EASY mode. For the rst time, ash results can be affected directly by means of the immediate correct buttons (+/-). This means you only have to take the shot check the results on the cameras monitor and readjust using the buttons if necessary. With this slave model, you increase the ash power absolutely without any undesired side effects. This is because it draws its energy either from alkaline micro batteries, which are available everywhere, or from equally economical rechargeable Micro batteries.

OLYMPUS PANASONIC PENTAX SAMSUNG SONY (DSLR)
Bouncer dif fuser (included)
Adapter rings (52, 55, 58mm) and IR brackets (included)
Adapter rings (62, 67, 72mm) (optional extra)

Belt pouch (included)

CANON Analog EOS cameras (except EOS 300X) Digital cameras DSLR Power Shot G6, G7, G9, S5 IS NIKON Analog AF-SLR cameras Analog Non AF-SLR Digital cameras (except F6) F6 F3 DSLR (exceptD100, D1x, D2x, D2h) D100, D1x, D2x, D2h Coolpix 8400, 8800, P5000, P5100 FUJIFILM S7000, S9500, S9600, S100FS S1 Pro, S2 Pro, S5 Pro S3 Pro HASSELBLAD 6x6 H1, H2, H3 LEICA R4, R4s, R5, R6, R6.2, R7, RE R8, R9, M6 TTL, M7, M8, Digilux 2, CM Digilux 1 Digilux 3, V-Lux 1 MAMIYA 645 Pro TL 645 AF, ZD OLYMPUS C-770, C-8080, SP-350, SP-570 UZ, E-Series PANASONIC DMC-FZ20, DMC-FZ30 DMC-LC 1 DMC-FZ50, DMC-L1, DMC-L10 PENTAX DSLR ROLLEI 2,8GX, AF, Hy6 SAMSUNG DSLR SONY Alpha SCA 3302 SCA 3302 SCA 3302 + SCA 3045 SCA 3702 SCA 3702 SCA 3702 + SCA 3045 SCA 356 + SCA 300 D SCA 3562 SCA 356 SCA 3562 SCA 356 + SCA 300 A SCA 3562 + SCA 3045 SCA 3702 SCA 3702 SCA 3702 + SCA SCA 3502 SCA 3202 45-54 SCA 3502 M5 SCA 3202 45-54 SCA 3502 M5 + SCA 3045 SCA 3202 + SCA 3045 45-54 SCA 3202 SCA 3202 SCA 3202 + SCA 3045 SCA 396 + SCA 300 E + 50-35 SCA 3952 SCA 396 SCA 3952 SCA 396 SCA 3952 + SCA 3045 SCA 351 SCA SCA 3202 SCA 351 SCA 3502 45-54 SCA 3202 SCA 351 + SCA 300 A SCA 3502 + SCA 3045 45-54 SCA 3202 + SCA 3045 45-54 SCA 390 SCA 3902 SCA 390 SCA 3902 SCA 390 + SCA 300 A SCA 3902 + SCA SCA 3402 SCA 3402 45-54 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 45-54 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 45-54 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 344 + SCA 300 E + 50-35 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 344 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 344 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 + SCA 3045 SCA 3102 + SCA 3045 SCA 3102 + SCA 3045
Regarding your type of camera, also take note the SCA packaging imprint and the M version of the adapter. For current versions of the ash units or alternatively the adapters, see www.metz.de.

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Conguration features: System-Blitzbetriebsarten Cannon E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode Canon FE flash exposure memory for E-TTL and E-TTL-II flash mode Canon E-TTL remote flash system as master/controller/slave Leica group number control (GNC) Nikon 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash mode Nikon D-TTL / 3D flash mode
Nikon FV flash exposure memory for i-TTL and i-TTL-BL flash mode
Nikon i-TTL / i-TTL-BL flash mode Nikon matrix controlled fill-in flash mode Nikon underexposure warning in EV (f-stops) Nikon i-TTL remote flash system as master/controller/slave Olympus TTL flash mode with measurement pre-flash technique Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Four Thirds System (TTL compatible)
Olympus Four Thirds system TTL remote flash system as master/controller/slave
Pentax/Samsung contrast control Pentax/Samsung P-TTL flash mode Pentax Spot-beam mode Pentax/Samsung P-TTL remote flash system as master/controller/slave Sony DSLR-ADI flash control Sony DSLR multi-zone flash measurement (TTL pre-flash measurement) Sony DSLR remote flash system as master/controller/slave Guaranteed in the future Firmware update via Metz Service Firmware update via USB port Power supply Runs on alkaline-magnesium batteries (1.5 V)
Runs on NiCad rechargeable batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2 V)
Runs on lithium batteries (1.5 V) Runs on Metz NiMH rechargeable battery pack External energy supply with Metz Power Pack P 76 Number of flashes (at full light output) Running on alkaline-magnesium batteries (1.5 V) Running on NiCd rechargeable batteries (1.2 V/600 mAh) Running on NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2 V/1600 mAh) Running on lithium batteries (1.5 V) Running on Metz NiMH rechargeable battery pack (1600 mAh) External energy supply with Metz Power Pack P 76 Flash cycle time in sec. (min./max.) Running on alkaline-magnesium batteries (1.5 V)
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Rechargeable batteries and battery case NiMH rechargeable batteries 45-56 NiMH rechargeable batteries 76-56 Battery basket without batteries 45-39 Charging sets and chargers NiMH charger set B 46 NiMH charger set B 47 Power packs and accessories Power Pack P 76 Set (incl. charger) Connecting cable V 76 (for P 50 / P 76) Connecting cable V 58-50 (for P 50 / P 76) Connecting cable V 54-50 (for P 50 / P 76) Connecting cable V 50 (for P 50 / P 76) Connecting cable V 45 (for P 50 / P 76) mecabounce mecabounce 44-90 mecabounce 50-90 mecabounce 45-90 mecabounce 58-90 Sync cables Spiral sync cable 15-52 Spiral sync cable 36-52 Spiral sync cable 45-49 Spiral sync cable 45-54 for hot-shoe contact Standard sync cable 36-50 (25 cm) Standard sync cable 45-47 (40cm) Standard sync cable 45-48 (100cm) Sync extension cable 60-54 (500 cm) Camera brackets and accessories Camera bracket 40-36 Camera bracket 32-38 Bracket adapter 60-28 Mounting bracket for control unit 50-35 Bracket plate for medium format 70-35 1) 1) 1) 1) 1) 1)

54 MZ-4I DIGITAL

36 AF-3/36 AF-4
Bounce diffusers Bounce diffuser 54-23 (or 58-23) Bounce diffuser 76-23 mecalux mecalux 11 Camera straps Camera straps 50-31 Wrist strap Wrist strap 45-27 Connecting cable SCA 3008 A for SCA 3002 adapter SCA 307 A for SCA 300 adapter SCA 3045 for SCA 300/3002 adapter SCA 300 A for SCA 300 adapter Adapters SCA 344 for Nikon F3 SCA 351 for Leica SCA 356 for Rollei 4) SCA 390 for Hasselblad 4) SCA 3102 for Canon SCA 3202 for Olympus / Panasonic / Leica SCA 3302 for Konica Minolta / Sony SCA 3402 for Nikon SCA 3502 for Leica SCA 3562 for Rollei 4) SCA 3702 for Pentax / Samsung SCA 3902 for Hasselblad 4) SCA 3952 for Mamiya 4) SCA 3083 digital slave adapter SCA 300 E Standard foot 301 Lens adapter rings 62mm adapter ring 67mm adapter ring 72mm adapter ring

Automatic flash mode A photo sensor integrated in the flash unit measures the subject during photographing, and automatically terminates the light output as soon as the subject is correctly exposed.
flash exposure such as the distance to the subject and the guide number of the flash unit, for example. Extended zoom
B Buzzer Additional acoustic status messages can be activated for flash readiness, flash exposure control as well as warning tones. F C Correct exposure indication The correct exposure indication OK is shown on the ash unit after the photograph if the subject in automatic or TTL ash mode was correctly exposed.
With Motor Zoom mode, the main reector illuminates the subject more than necessary by one reector position. As a result, the additional dispersed light provides softer illumination of the subject.
Key function Locking of the operating elebracketing series with ments. Protects against unintentional changes. L LCD / LED display Provides information on the flash modes and settings being used. (>>> Dot matrix display) Flash
Flash bracketing three photos of different ash exposure: minus correction value, no correction value, and plus correction value.
M Manual flash mode Flash mode with unregulated light output. The ash unit delivers the full light output, if no partial light output is set. Manual zoom The zoom position of the main reflector and thus the illumination of the flash unit can be adjusted manually to the lens focal length. Modeling light Modeling light is a stroboscope light with a high ash frequency lasting a few seconds. With this quasi permanent light, the light dispersion and shadow formation at the subject can be checked before taking the photograph. Motor zoom The zoom position of the main reflector and hence the illumination of the flash unit can be adjusted automatically to the lens focal length. P Partial light mode Manual ash mode with unregulated light output. By setting partial light mode on the ash unit, the light output or illumination duration of the ash unit can be adapted specically to the photographic situation. P-TTL Modern measurement further development of the TTL flash control with pre-flash technique for Pentax and Samsung cameras. R REAR Synchronisation to the 2nd shutter curtain for more natural blurring effects for longer exposure times.
Remote operation A remote system consists of a master or controller ash unit on the camera and one or more slave ash units. The slave ash unit is remotely controlled wirelessly by the master or controller ash unit. With a master ash unit, the ash light contributes to the exposure, in contrast to a controller ash unit. S SCA 3002 adapter system For system cameras with digital or analog data transmission between the camera and flash unit. By using an SCA adapter from the SCA 3002 system, there are numerous additional system flash functions available with flash units from the SCA 3002 system, depending on the type of camera. The firmware of an SCA adapter from the SCA 3002 system is updateable via Metz service for future cameras. The SCA 3002 adapters are an updated version of the SCA 3000 system. SCA 300 adapter system For system cameras for adaptation to flash units of the SCA 3002 or SCA 300 system. Depending on the type of camera, not all system flash functions are supported by the SCA 300 system. Secondary reflectorr To brighten shadows cast in the close-up ranges which appear when using an indirect flash. Slave mode An integrated sensor makes this wireless slave flash mode possible in combination with a master or controller flash unit. (>>> Remote operation) Stroboscope mode Manual ash mode for ash sequences with a selectable intensity, frequency, and number of ashes, e.g. for special effect photos and motion studies.

Swivel reflector Can be tilted horizontally and vertically for indirect flash. Can be tilted vertically for indirect flash. T TTL flash control While taking the photograph, the flash light is measured through the lens (TTL = through the lens) by a sensor in the camera. The light output of the flash unit is terminated as soon as the subject is correctly exposed. TTL fill-in flash control Reduces too high subject contrast (e.g. to brighten dark shadowy areas in bright sunshine). U USB Interface for firmware updates via the Internet. W Wake-up The flash unit can be reactivated by actuating the shutter release if the flash is in energy-saving standby mode after an extended break from taking photographs. (>>> Automatic unit switch-off) Wide-angle attachment Increases the light angle of the flash unit. Depending on the type of flash unit, the wide-angle attachment is either integrated or attachable as an accessory. Z Zoom size Automatic adaptation of the display of the reflector position of the flash unit to the picture-taking chips for digital cameras.
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