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Metz Mecablitz 54 MZ-3 - User Manual

Metz Mecablitz 54 MZ-3
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MECABLITZ 54 MZ-3
Operating instructions
Instruzioni per l’uso
Instrucciones de manejo
TV. VIDEO. AUDIO. MECABLITZ
700 47 0078-A4 PDF GB-I-E 30.09.2008 14:12 Uhr Seite 1

Table of Contents

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Summary

Foreword

Safety Instructions

Preparing the flash unit for use

Mounting the flash unit on the camera

Attaching the flash unit to the camera securely.

Power supply

Information on suitable batteries and power sources for the flash unit.

Switching the flash unit on and off

Procedures for turning the flash unit on and off.

Operating concept

Explains the general approach to operating the flash unit and its controls.

TTL flash mode

Sub-modes of TTL flash mode

Details various sub-modes available within the TTL flash mode.

Automatic flash mode

Sub-modes of the automatic flash mode

Lists and explains the sub-modes available in the automatic flash mode.

Manual flash mode

Sub-mode of the manual flash mode

Details the M-HSS sub-mode for high-speed synchronization.

Bounce flash

Bounce flash with secondary reflector

Using the secondary reflector for bounce flash photography.

Bounce flash in automatic and TTL flash mode

Applying bounce flash techniques in Auto and TTL modes.

Bounce flash in manual flash mode

Applying bounce flash techniques in manual mode.

Remote mode

Metz cordless TTL remote mode

Using TTL remote control wirelessly with Metz flashes.

Metz cordless auto remote mode

Using Auto remote control wirelessly with Metz flashes.

Assessing the overall lighting conditions in remote mode

Using modeling light to assess lighting in remote modes.

Fill-in flash in daylight

Fill-in flash in TTL mode

Applying fill-in flash in TTL mode, including camera-specific features.

Fill-in flash in automatic mode

Applying fill-in flash in automatic mode.

Stroboscopic mode

Correct exposure indication

AF measuring beam

Special functions

Bleep function (acoustic alarm)

Using audible signals for flash status and exposure confirmation.

Locking and unlocking the controls (key function)

How to lock/unlock buttons and settings to prevent accidental changes.

Automatic shut-off (Fig. 15)

Setting the flash to turn off automatically after a period of inactivity.

REAR - Second curtain synchronisation

Using second curtain sync for capturing motion blur effects.

Modelling light ML

Using modeling light to preview flash output and shadows.

Adapting the focal length to the camera format

Adjusting the flash's zoom reflector to match camera lens focal length.

Flash bracketing (Fb) (Fig. 18)

Taking a series of shots with varying flash exposure compensation.

Re-establishing the basic setting

Resetting the flash to its default factory settings.

Power-zoom reflector

Automatic adjustment of the zoom reflector based on camera focal length.

m-ft changeover

Switching distance units between meters and feet.

Wide-angle diffuser

Manual flash exposure correction

Maintenance and care

Technical data

Glossary

Optional extras

Troubleshooting hints

Metz Mecablitz 54 MZ-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Source4 x AA batteries
TTLYes
Guide Number54
Zoom Range24-105mm
TiltUp to 90 degrees
CompatibilityVarious camera systems
Flash ModesTTL, Manual, Multi, Stroboscopic

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