Canon EOS
SCA 3102 M5
Flash Adapter for Cameras (see rear)
Adattatore flash per camere (v. retro)
Adaptador de flash para cámaras (vea reverso)
® System SCA 3002
Made in Germany
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1. Mounting the adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. Switch on and shoot –
Problem-free flash photography with your
Canon EOS camera and a mecablitz . . . . . . . .7
2.1 Full auto flash mode/Program flash . . . . . . . .8
3. Flash photography for advanced amateur
and professional photographers . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.1 TTL flash control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.2 E-TTL flash control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.3 Synchronisation HSS short-term . . . . . . . . .14
3.4 Auto flash mode A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.5 Manual flash mode M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4. Motor-zoom control (auto-zoom) . . . . . . . . .18
5. AF measuring beam control . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6. Maximum flash range indication . . . . . . . . .19
7. Flash ready indication
in the camera's viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
8. Automatic flash synch speed control . . . . . .21
9. Correct-exposure confirmation
on the mecablitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
10. Second-curtain synchronisation (REAR) . . . .22
11. Flash exposure storage FE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
12. Manual flash exposure correction . . . . . . . .25
13. “Fb” or “FEB”flash bracketing . . . . . . . . . . .28
14. Cordless TTL flash control with several
mecablitz flash units (REMOTE mode) . . . . .29
15. Special hints relating to the individual
EOS models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
15.1 Digital cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
16. Troubleshooting hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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Supported dedicated functions
of the mecablitz models
Flash readiness indication in camera's viewfinder
Automatic flash synch speed control
TTL flash control
TTL fill-in flash control
E-TTL flash control
High-speed synchronisation FP: E-TTL-HSS / M-HSS
Manual TTL flash exposure correction
mecablitz-model
70 MZ-5
•••• •••••••• x
70 MZ-4
•••• • •••••• x
60 CT-4
•••• • •••x
with SCA 3000C
54 MZ-3/4
••••••••••••••••
54 MZ-4i
••••••••••••••••
50 MZ-5
•••• • •••••• x
45 CL-4
•••• • •••X
with SCA 3000C
44 MZ-2
•••• • ••••• •
45 CL-4 digi
••••••• •• • ••X
with SCA3045
76 MZ-5 digi
••••• ∆ ••∆ •••••x
• = The flash unit supports this dedicated function.
x = The flash unit does not automatically switch
over to stand-by mode (no auto-OFF function).
∆
= The mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital supports manual
flash corrections and synchronisation on the
2nd shutter curtain only if these can be set on
the camera!
Flash-Bracketing
Table 1
curtain synchronisation
nd
or 2
st
Cordless TTL flash control REMOTE
Motor zoom control
AF measuring beam control
Maximum flash range indication
Full auto flash mode/ Program flash
1
Flash exposure storage FE
Wake-up function for mecablitz
3
Table 2
curtain synchronisation
nd
or 2
Camera-model
700 / 750 / 850
1000 / 1000 N
1000F / 1000 FN
REBEL / REBEL S
620 / 650
600 / 630/RT
1 / 1N/ 100 /ELAN
10 / 10S
5 / 500 / 5000
A2 / A2E
IX/ IX7/ 300 / 300V
30V / 33V / 3000V
3000 / 3000 N
50 / 50E / 500N
ELAN 2 / ELAN 2E
1V/3/30/33/33V
Flash readiness indication in camera's viewfinder
Automatic flash synch speed control
TTL flash control
TTL fill-in flash control
E-TTL flash control
••• • •••• •
•••• •••••••• •
•••• •••••• •
•••• •••••••• •
•••• •••••••• •
•••• •••••X•• •
•••• •••••X•• •
•••• •••••X•• •
••••••••••••••••
••••• • •••••• •
••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••
st
High-speed synchronisation FP: E-TTL-HSS / M-HSS
Manual TTL flash exposure correction
Flash-Bracketing
Cordless TTL flash control REMOTE
Motor zoom control
AF measuring beam control
1
Maximum flash range indication
Full auto flash mode/ Program flash
• = The camera supports this dedicated function.
x =
Function must be set on the camera or is performed by the camera.
◊ =
Flash shots can be taken with all shutter speeds
of the camera. However, the shutter speed
should not be faster than 1/125s if the full guide
number or the maximum flash range of the
mecablitz are required for picture shooting!
Wake-up function for mecablitz
Flash exposure storage FE
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curtain synchronisation
nd
or 2
Camera-model
Pro1
1D / 1D Mark II /
1D Mark III /
1Ds Mark III /5D /
5D Mark II /7D
10D / 20D / 30D/
40D / 50D / D30
D60 / 300D /
300X / 350D /
400D / 450D /
500D / 1000D
Power Shot
Pro 70
Power Shot
Pro 90 IS
Power Shot
G1
Power Shot
G2
Power Shot G3 /
G5 / S5IS / SX1IS
Power Shot G6 /
G7 / G9
Power Shot G10 /
G11
SX 10 IS / SX20IS
Flash readiness indication in camera's viewfinder
Automatic flash synch speed control
TTL flash control
TTL fill-in flash control
E-TTL flash control
•• •••• • ••••
•• •••• •••• ••
•••• • • •
• ◊ •X •••
• ◊ •X •X •
◊ •X •X••
• ••X ••X• •
•• ••X ••X• •
•• ••• ••X••••
•• • • ••X••••
st
High-speed synchronisation FP: E-TTL-HSS / M-HSS
Manual TTL flash exposure correction
Flash-Bracketing
Cordless TTL flash control REMOTE
Motor zoom control
AF measuring beam control
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Maximum flash range indication
1. Mounting the adapter
All units involved must be switched off before
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mounting or dismounting the SCA adapter on
or from the mecablitz or the mecablitz on or
from the camera.
Wake-up function for mecablitz
Full auto flash mode/ Program flash
Flash exposure storage FE
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on the mecablitz 50 MZ-5, 70 MZ-.. and 76 MZ-5:
Press the retention catch against the casing,
simultaneously pushing the hitherto used standard
foot or SCA adapter out of the guide. Any cover
plate that may still be in place (required for the 301
standard foot or SCA 300 adapter) should be
gripped in the centre and withdrawn.
on the mecablitz 54 MZ-...:
Open the battery compartment cover, press the
retention catch at the lower end of the battery
compartment and simultaneously remove the
standard foot or SCA adapter.Any cover plate that
may still be in place (required for the 301 standard
foot or SCA 300 adapter) should be gripped in the
centre and withdrawn.
on the mecablitz 44 MZ-2:
• Use your fingernail to press up the locking lever
in the middle of the mecablitz side and hold it
depressed (when using an SCA 3002 adapter you
must first open the flap on the rear of the
adapter) and, ...
• at the same time, withdraw the SCA adapter or
standard foot backward.
on the camera:
Screw the knurled nut of the adapter as far as possible
towards the head of the adapter case. The locking pin
in the adapter shoe is now fully retracted into the case.
Slide the adapter into the camera's accessory shoe.
Screw the adapter's knurled nut as far as possible
towards the camera case to clamp the adapter in
position. 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.
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2. Switch on and shoot – Problem-free
flash photography with your Canon EOS
camera and a mecablitz
You no longer have to first study many pages of
lengthy operating instructions before taking flash
shots with your mecablitz in combination with the
SCA 3102 adapter and a Canon EOS camera. The
following brief introduction will quickly enable you
to shoot brilliant flash pictures with the utmost
convenience.
View of the SCA 3102 adapter:
The switches are concealed behind a cover that
can be opened with a fingernail. They are not
required for mecablitz units of the SCA 3002
system, such as 44 MZ-2, 45 CL-4 digital, 54 MZ..., 70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5.
Switch :1
Switch : Manual flash exposure correction in
Switch : Manual flash exposure correction in
Display : reserved for future applications.
st
or 2ndcurtain synchronisation.
whole stop increments.
1/3 stop increments.
SCA 3102-A
The figure shows the default setting of the
switches.
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2.1 Full auto flash mode/Program flash
In the full auto flash mode the camera controls the
aperture and shutter speed so that in most lighting
situations optimal results are achieved with
mecablitz flashes, also in the fill-in flash mode.
Setting the camera:
Set the “P” program mode or “Full Auto Mode”
(green square or Auto) on your EOS camera.
Setting the flash unit:
Set the “TTL” or „ETTL“ mode on your flash unit.
Please observe the remarks under 3.1 and
☞
3.2 when using digital cameras !
Setting the SCA 3102 ada
The switch positions on the adapter and the display
are irrelevant when using the 3102 adapter
with the mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 45 CL-4 digital, 54
MZ-... , 70 MZ-...or 76 MZ-5.
If the adapter is used with other mecablitz flash
units, the switches must be adjusted as follows:
• To select the mode of synchronisation set switch
to the left-hand position (first-curtain
synchronisation).
• The two switches
correction must be set to the “0” middle position
(default setting).
In most cases, the
mode (green square) of the camera and use of your
mecablitz in conjunction with the SCA 3102
adapter automatically ensure optimal flash
exposure of the subject.
pter:
and for exposure
“P” program mode and full auto
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Once the above settings have been completed you
can instantly start shooting.
Advanced amateur and professional photo-
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graphers are advised to study the complete
instructions for the SCA 3102 adapter in order
to gain maximum benefit from the diverse
capabilities of the Metz mecablitz system and
the Canon EOS camera.
3.
Flash photography for advanced amateur
and professional photographers
3.1 TTL flash control
This is an auto mode in which the flash exposure is
measured by a sensor inside the camera. TTL flash
control is supported by all operating modes of the
camera, such as full auto mode (green square),
intelligent program P, Av, Tv and M, and the
programmed image control modes.
Various digital cameras do not support "normal"
☞
TTL flash control, but only the E-TTL flash
control mode (see Sections 3.2 and 15.1).
Full auto mode (green square),
intelligent program P, DEP
and programmed image control modes:
(if featured on the camera)
The camera preselects a shutter speed/aperture
combination in conformity with the adjusted
program. The shutter speed selected by the camera
lies between 1/60th sec. and 1/250th sec.
depending on the camera type and the prevailing
ambient light situation (for the synch speed range
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please refer to the camera's operating instructions).
Shutter speeds faster than the camera's fastest
synch speed are not set by the camera. TTL flash
exposure and TTL fill-in flash are automatically
controlled by the camera. The “DEP” camera mode
(depth-of-field program) is handled by the flash
control like the intelligent program P mode.
Depending upon the given camera model,
☞
flash exposure corrections, FE flash exposure
storage and second-curtain sychronisation
(REAR) are not possible, or cannot be set,
when in full auto mode and in programmed
image control modes; please refer to the operating instructions for the given camera !
“Tv” shutter speed priority mode
(if featured on the camera)
In the
“Tv” shutter speed priority mode any shutter
speed can be set on the camera. If the selected
shutter speed is faster than the camera's flash
synch speed, the camera will automatically change
over to the fastest possible flash synch speed
when the shutter release is touched (see Table 3 or
the camera's operating instructions). If the
selected shutter speed is slower than the camera's
flash synch speed, then this shutter speed will be
retained. Depending upon the given camera type, a
warning signal can light up in the viewfinder when
the camera's shutter speed/aperture focusing
range is exceeded; please refer to the camera's
operating instructions.
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“Av” aperture priority mode
(if featured on the camera)
In the
“Av” aperture priority mode an aperture can
be preselected on the camera. The camera will
then adjust a shutter speed that matches the
ambient light conditions. If the shutter speed is
faster than the camera's flash synch speed, then
the camera will automatically change over to the
fastest possible flash synch speed when the
shutter release is touched.
When selecting the aperture ensure that the
subject is within the operating range (distance) of
the flash unit (see aperture calculator or LC-display
of the mecablitz)!
Depending upon the given camera type, a warning
signal will light up in the viewfinder when the
camera's shutter speed/aperture focusing range is
exceeded; please refer to the camera's operating
instructions.
“M”
camera mode
(if featured on the camera)
An aperture and a shutter speed can be
preselected on the camera when in “M” camera
mode. If the adjusted shutter speed is faster than
the camera's flash synch speed, then the camera
will automatically change over to the fastest
possible flash synch speed when the shutter
release is touched.
When selecting the aperture ensure that the
subject is within the maximum flash range (see
aperture calculator or LC-display of the mecablitz)!
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“X” camera mode
(if featured on the camera)
In the “X” camera mode the camera will change
over to the flash synch speed. Depending on the
camera model, this synch speed can be varied
within a specific range (e.g. 1/60th sec. to 1/200th
sec.). An aperture must be additionally preselected
on the camera.
When selecting the aperture ensure that the
subject is within the maximum flash range (see
aperture calculator or LC-display of the mecablitz)!
3.2 E-TTL flash control
Various analog and digital Canon cameras
support E-TTL flash control (see Table 2). With
E–TTL flash control the reflective properties of the
subject are determined by firing a measuring
preflash right before the instant of exposure.
In the camera operating modes full
☞
programme (green rectangle), programme P,
and motif programme, AV and TV, digital
cameras only support the E-TTL flash mode!
When set to E-TTL flash mode, no filter attach-
☞
ments (diffusers, bouncers, grey-scale or
colour filters) should be attached in front of the
reflector with the mecablitz 54 MZ! It is only
possible to use the E-TTL flash mode with a
second reflector with mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital
and 76 MZ-5 digital! Avoid high ISO values
when taking close-ups in order to avoid the risk
of over-exposure! Some makes of digital compact cameras do not support the E-TTL flash
mode in manual M mode (see camera opera-
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ting instructions). In that case choose automatic flash mode A or manual flash mode M!
Adjustment procedure
• Switch on flash and camera.
• Lightly touch the shutter release to trigger the
exchange of data between the flash and the
camera.
mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital
• Set the f-stop on the flash for selecting aperture
priority to TTL.
• Press the "mode" button until "ETTL" appears in
the display.
With some cameras, ETTL is also activated
☞
automatically if the f-stop for selecting aperture priority is set to TTL.
mecablitz 54 MZ-...:
• Press the "mode" button until "TTL" flashes in
the display. If TTL no longer flashes, press the
mode button once.
• While "TTL" is flashing, turn the dial until "ETTL"
appears in the display.
• To save the setting press the dial towards the
arrow; if the dial is not pressed, the setting will
be saved automatically after 5 seconds. After
saving, the "TTL" symbol stops flashing.
mecablitz 76 MZ-5:
• Press the "mode" button until "Mode" appears in
the display with the possible flash modes.
• Next set the flash mode ETTL using the UP
and DOWN buttons. The selected flash mode
is highlighted by a bar.
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If E-TTL is still not shown on the display: First
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set the flash mode TTL using the UP and
DOWN buttons. Having done this, "ETTL"
will also appear in the display. Next select
"ETTL" using the UP and DOWN buttons.
• Now press the "Return" button. The display
switches back to the normal setting. If the
"Return" button is not pressed, the display
switches back to the normal setting after about
5 seconds.
3.3 HSS short-term synchronisation
With HSS short-term synchronisation, it is also
possible to operate the flash using shorter flash
synchronisation time shutter speeds.
Certain makes of camera (see operating instruction), mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital and 54 MZ-... support short-term synchronisation in E-TTL and
manual flash modes.
In some systems, short-term synchronisation
☞
can in some cases reduce the flash factor and
as a result the range of the flash to a significant extent. In addition, the flash factor also
depends on the camera shutter speed! When
set to HSS short-term synchronisation mode,
no filter attachments (diffusers, bouncers,
grey-scale or colour filters) should be placed in
front of the reflector with the mecablitz 54 MZ!
In HSS short-term synchronisation, flash operation is not possible with a second reflector!
Adjustment procedure
• Switch on flash and camera.
• Lightly touch the shutter release to trigger the
exchange of data between the flash and the
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camera.
mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital
• Set the flash device to E-TTL or manual flash
mode (see operating instructions of the flash
device).
• Press the "mode" button until "HSS" appears in
the display.
mecablitz 54 MZ-...:
• Press the "mode" button until "TTL" or "M" flashes in the display. If TTL or "M" no longer flashes, press the mode button once.
• While "TTL" or "M" is flashing, turn the dial until
"ETTL" is shown in the display. "M" and "HSS"
appears in the display.
• To save the setting press the dial towards the
arrow; if the dial is not pressed, the setting will
be saved automatically after 5 seconds. After
saving, the "TTL" or "M" stops flashing.
3.4 Auto flash mode A
A sensor inside the mecablitz controls the light
output in auto flash mode “A”: When the amount of
light required for correct exposure has been
reached, the mecablitz electronics automatically
cut off the flash. The correct exposure indication
“ok” appears on the mecablitz. For auto flash
mode, the mecablitz must be set to “A”.
mecablitz 60 CT
Set on the mecablitz an auto working aperture that
suits the prevailing shooting conditions: Take the
shooting distance into account and use the
aperture calculator on the mecablitz to determine
45 CL-4:
-4,
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the auto working aperture!
In the camera modes “Av” (aperture priority mode)
or “M”(manual mode) the aperture selected on the
mecablitz must be manually set on the camera.
mecablitz 44 MZ-2,
54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5
The flash unit automatically adjusts its auto working
aperture to the aperture set on the camera. Ensure
that the subject is within the flash range of the
mecablitz (indicated on the LC-display)!
Note:
The auto mode “A” of the flash unit is not
supported by the EOS 700 / 750 / 850 / 5000
cameras. Please refer to the operating instructions
for the given camera!
With some digital cameras, the operating mode
"A" of the mecablitz is only possible if the manual
mode "M" is selected on the camera.
3.5 Manual flash mode M
In the manual flash mode “M” the light is not
controlled by a sensor. Instead the mecablitz
operates with full light output. Partial light output
levels can be adjusted on some mecablitz models
(see operating instructions for the given mecablitz).
For manual flash mode, the mecablitz is set to “M”.
Select the aperture priority mode “Av” or the “M”
manual mode on the camera (“X” is also possible
on some EOS cameras; see operating instructions
for the given camera).
mecablitz 60 CT
Select “M” or a partial light output on the
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45 CL-4 digital, 50 MZ-5,
-4, 45 CL-4:
mecablitz. Find the required working aperture
using the aperture calculator on the mecablitz.
Then set on the camera this working aperture or
the aperture that comes closest to it.
In the “M” manual camera mode it is additionally
necessary to set a shutter speed that equals, or is
slower than the camera's fastest flash synch
speed. Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds to
prevent camera shake.
mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital,
70 MZ-.. and 76 MZ-5:
The camera automatically transmits the adjusted
aperture to the mecablitz. Set the appropriate
aperture/partial light output combination
(camera/mecablitz) to determine the required
flash-to-subject distance. The distance for a
correct exposure is indicated on the LC-display of
the mecablitz and is adapted to the aperture and
partial light output setting.
In the “M” manual camera mode it is additionally
necessary to set a shutter speed that equals, or is
slower than the camera's fastest flash synch
speed. Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds to
prevent camera shake.
Note:
The “M” mode of the flash unit is not supported by
the EOS 700 / 750 / 850 / 5000 cameras. Please
refer to the operating instructions for the given
camera!
With some digital cameras, the operating mode
"M" of the mecablitz is only possible if the manual
mode "M" is selected on the camera.
50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-...,
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4. Motor-zoom control (auto-zoom)
Only with flash units featuring built-in motor zoom:
mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-...
and 76 MZ-5.
Flash coverage is automatically adapted to the
focal length of the camera lens.
After the flash unit has been switched on, the
“auto-zoom” function is instantly set if the camera
is on and activated by touching the shutter release.
5. AF measuring beam control
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 9 m
(with a 50 mm f/1.7 standard lens).
Note:
To enable the camera to activate the AF measuring
beam, the lens must be set to AF and the camera
must be in the “Single-AF” or “ONE-SHOT-AF”
autofocus mode (see operating instructions for the
given camera).
Low-speed zoom lenses can significantly curtail
the range of the AF measuring beam!
The striped pattern of the AF measuring beam only
supports the central AF sensor of the camera. If
your camera has several AF metering areas, we
recommend to only activate the central one (please
refer to the camera’s operating instructions).
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If a decentral AF sensor is manually selected by the
photographer or autonomously by the camera, then
the AF measuring beam of the mecablitz will not be
activated. In this instance some cameras select the
AF illuminator integrated in the camera (please
refer to the operating instructions for the given
camera).
The following EOS camera models only activate the
camera-integrated AF illuminator: EOS 500, 5, 10,
10S, 5000, REBEL X,REBEL XS, A2, A2E,888, G.. .
6. Maximum flash range indication
Only possible with the mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 50 MZ5, 54 MZ-... , 70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5 (flash units
with LC-display).
The camera transmits to the flash unit the data
relating to the speed of the loaded film (ISO), the
aperture, the focal length of the lens and the
adjusted exposure correction. The flash unit
computes the corresponding maximum flash range
on the basis of the camera data and its own guide
number. The selected aperture and the
corresponding working range (minimum and
maximum flash-to-subject distance) are indicated
on the flash unit's LC-display.
Note:
The maximum flash range is not indicated on the
flash unit's LC-display when the reflector is
swivelled or tilted.
mecablitz 50 MZ-5:
When the “ISO” button is pressed, the film speed
transmitted by the camera is displayed. The
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displayed value can deviate from the film speed set
on the camera. This arises particularly with manual
flash exposure correction, but it is irrelevant.
In the event that values transmitted by the camera
are to be subsequently changed manually, then
please refer to the operating instructions of the
mecablitz for the correct procedure.
The f-stop cannot be changed in the TTL and
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M modes of the flash unit.
mecablitz 44 MZ-2,
MZ-5
Generally, the LC display of the mecablitz does not
indicate the ISO value.
P
owerShot G1
The PowerShot G1 does not transmit to the
mecablitz any aperture or ISO values. The
maximum flash range is therefore not indicated in
the mecablitz LC display. But this is of no
importance for correct E-TTL flash operation.
54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-... and 76
7. Flash ready indication in the camera's
viewfinder
An indicator lamp lights up when the flash unit is
ready for firing and a corresponding signal is
transmitted via the adapter to the camera. When
the camera's shutter release is touched the flashready symbol is displayed in the viewfinder,
thereby indicating that a flash will be fired for the
next picture.
The flash unit will not be triggered if a picture is
taken before the flash-ready symbol appears in the
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viewfinder so that underexposure may result.
8. Automatic flash synch speed control
Depending on the camera type and the operating
mode selected, the shutter speed switches to flash
synch speed when flash readiness is reached (see
camera manual).
Shutter speeds faster than the camera’s synch
speed cannot be set, or are automatically
converted to the camera’s synch speed. Various
cameras dispose of a synch speed range, e.g. 1/30
sec. to 1/125 sec. (see the given camera manual).
The camera then selects a synch speed that
matches the camera mode, the ambient light and
the lens focal length.
With the mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital and 54 MZ-
☞
..., shutter speeds faster than the camera’s
flash synch speed can be used in conjunction
with some camera models in the E-TTL HSS
and manual HSS flash modes (please refer to
the corresponding chapter of these operating
instructions).
Automatic flash synch speed control is not
provided by the digital cameras PowerShot Pro 90
IS, G .. .These cameras permit flash shots to be
taken at all shutter speeds. Shutter speeds faster
than 1/125 sec. should not be used if full light
output of the mecablitz is required for the existing
photographic situation.
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9. Correct-exposure confirmation on the
mecablitz
In the modes TTL, Easy-Mode EM (only on
50 MZ-5), E-TTL, E-TTL-HSS and auto mode A of
the mecablitz, an LED will light up for approx. 3
seconds as a visual “ok” signal to indicate correct
exposure.
Some flash units (mecablitz 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-..., 70
MZ-.. and 76 MZ-5) supplement the visual
indication by an acoustic signal (bleep). For further
details please refer to the operating instructions for
the mecablitz.
Note:
The viewfinder of the EOS does not indicate
whether the exposure was correct!
10. Second-curtain synchronisation
(REAR)
Synchronization with the shutter's second curtain
(REAR) is particularly advantageous when shooting
moving objects that have their own source of light
with a slow shutter speed (longer than 1/30th
second). Second-curtain synchronisation gives a
more realistic 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 first curtain.
Mount the camera on a tripod for this mode to
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avoid camera shake with slow shutter
speeds.
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First-curtain synchronisation
Second-curtain synchronisation
Note:
Turn off this function after exposure, otherwise the
unwanted slow shutter speed could result in
camera shake with “normal” flash shots in the P
camera mode or in the programmed image control
modes of the camera.
mecablitz 44 MZ-2,
MZ-5:
Synchronisation with the second curtain (REAR) on
the mecablitz is always activated by menu control
(please refer to the operating instructions for the
mecablitz). The setting on the mecablitz has
priority over the synchronisation mode set on the
camera!
54 MZ-.., 70 MZ-.. and 76
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mecablitz 45CL-4, 50MZ-5, 60CT-4
SCA 3102-B
Synchronisation with the second curtain (REAR) on
the SCA 3102 is always activated with the switch
for REAR mode. This switch must be pushed
into the right-hand position (see fig. below). The
setting on the SCA 3102 has priority over the
synchronisation mode set on the camera!
The mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital supports
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manual flash corrections and synchronisation
on the 2nd shutter curtain only if these can be
set on the camera!
The digital cameras PowerShot Pro 90 IS and
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G1...G6 do not permit second-curtain synchronisation on account of their layout.
A corresponding setting on the mecablitz or SCA
adapter will not be possible or will have no effect.
11. Flash exposure storage FE in the
E-TTL mode
Some cameras (see table 2) offer the possibility of
FE flash exposure storage (FE = flash exposure).
Note:
FE flash exposure storage only works with
mecablitz flash units that support E-TTL flash
exposure control.
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FE flash exposure storage in the E-TTL mode
permits the light output required for the
subsequent shot to be determined and stored prior
to the actual exposure. This can be very useful for
the exposure of specific details that may not
necessarily be identical to the main subject.
Focus the camera's AF sensor metering area on the
zone whose flash exposure is to be predetermined.
When the FE button on the camera is actuated (the
designation may vary with individual camera
models – please refer to the operating instructions
for the given camera), the mecablitz emits an FE test
flash. 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 then 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.
Note:
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!
12. Manual TTL flash exposure correction
There are certain photographic situations where
the camera's internal sensor can be deceived. This
is particularly the case with a dark subject in front
of a bright background (the subject will be
underexposed) or a bright subject in front of a dark
background (the subject will be overexposed).
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To overcome this problem in such a photographic
situation and still achieve a correct exposure in the
TTL flash mode, some cameras permit the flash
intensity to be influenced in TTL and E-TTL mode
(please refer to the operating instructions for the
given camera).
Flash units with an LC-display adapt the indicated
maximum flash range in TTL or auto mode A to the
selected flash exposure correction.
If a flash exposure correction is made in
conjunction with the EOS 1, 1N, 1V, and 3, then +/–
marks appear additionally in the viewfinder.
Note:
Flash exposure correction is not possible in all
programmed image control modes (portraits,
landscape, close-ups,action, night program) and in
full auto mode (green square).
Some cameras permit flash exposure corrections
to be directly made on the camera. A flash
exposure correction set on the mecablitz has
priority over a flash exposure correction set on the
camera.
Any flash exposure correction can be combined
with a correction setting for ambient light (on the
camera).The flash exposure correction then
influences the illumination by flash, while the
correction setting on the camera controls the
exposure of the subject's background.
Flash exposure correction can also be adjusted on
the EOS 100, but this only influences the flash unit
incorporated in the camera.
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mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 54 MZ-.. , 70 MZ-.. and 76
MZ-5:
Manual flash exposure correction values can be set
on the mecablitz by way of menu control in the
operating modes TTL, E-TTL (only 54 MZ-.. and 76
MZ-5) and the auto mode "A". See operating
instrucions of the mecablitz.
mecablitz 45CL-4,
50MZ-5, 60CT-4
The SCA 3102 adapter permits the flash output to
be corrected by between –3 1/3 EV and +3 1/3 EV.
The adapter has two switches for this purpose.
Whole exposure values between –3 EV and +3 EV
can be adjusted with switch , 1/3 EV increments
with switch . The sum total of the two adjusted
values produces the effective correction value:
SCA 3102-C
Example:
A correction value of –1 2/3 EV is to be set:
Adjust switch to –2,
Adjust switch to +1/3.
The mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital supports manual
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flash corrections and synchronisation on the
2nd shutter curtain only if these can be set on
the camera!
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When using the digital cameras Powershot
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Pro 90 IS, G1...G6 flash exposure corrections
in the E-TTL flash mode must be directly made
on the camera. On account of the camera’s
layout, the setting of a correction value on the
SCA adapter or mecablitz is not possible or will
have no effect.
13. “Fb” or “FEB” flash bracketing
In the TTL, E-TTL (only 54 MZ-.. , 70 MZ-.. and 76
MZ-5) and auto A modes, flash bracketing can be
performed with the mecablitz 54 MZ-... and 70
MZ-5.
A flash bracketing series consists of three
successive flash shots with different flash
exposure correction values. No correction factor is
used for the first exposure. For the second shot a
minus correction factor, and for the third a plus
correction factor is set. The correction values only
concern the flash light! There is no correction for
the ambient light (background exposure). Flash
bracketing is automatically cancelled after the
third exposure.
For the flash bracketing setting procedure please
refer to the operating instructions for the given
mecablitz.
Note:
In the TTL and E-TTL modes flash bracketing with
different flash correction values is only possible if
the EOS camera permits corrections to be made on
the flash unit! Please refer to the operating
instructions for the given camera!
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Flash bracketing is not possible in the high-speed
synchronisation modes FP and HSS!
Flash bracketing in auto A mode of the flash unit is
possible with all EOS cameras!
14. Cordless TTL flash control with
several mecablitz flash units (REMOTE
mode)
Cordless TTL flash control (REMOTE-TTL) with
several flash units is possible with the mecablitz
flash units 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-... , 70 MZ-... and 76
MZ-5.
Light control of the off-camera mecablitz flash
units (SLAVES) is handled by the mecablitz master
flash unit (controller) on the camera. The offcamera SLAVE flash units additionally require for
the REMOTE mode the SCA 3083 adapter! The
mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital, 34 CS-2, 34 CS-2 digital
and the mecablitz 50 MZ-5, 70 MZ-5 and 76 MZ-5
handle-mount flash unit can also be used as SLAVE
units without an additional adapter; see the
operating instructions for the given mecablitz.
For the setting procedure for the REMOTE-TTL
mode on the mecablitz please refer to the
corresponding chapter in the operating instructions
for your mecablitz.
Note:
The following operating modes are not possible in
REMOTE flash mode:
• E-TTL flash mode; the E-TTL mode is deactivated
and the camera operates with “normal”TTL flash
control.
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• High-speed synchronisation (FP and HSS mode).
The LC-display on the mecablitz does not indicate
any distance ranges when in REMOTE flash mode.
Switching on the secondary reflector of the flash
unit automatically cancels the REMOTE mode.
The camera's shutter speed for cordless REMOTE
mode must not be faster than 1/60th sec.
Switching on the secondary reflector of the flash
unit automatically cancels the REMOTE mode.
The camera's shutter speed for cordless REMOTE
mode must not be faster than 1/60th sec.
Note:
The supported dedicated functions can only be
performed if the camera also supports these
functions (see Table 2 and refer to the operating
instructions for the camera)!
Note:
The supported dedicated functions can only be
performed if the mecablitz also supports these
functions (see Table 1)!
15. Special hints relating to the individual
camera models:
EOS 50 / 50E / 500N / 300 / 300V / IX / IX7 / 3 / 1V
30V / 33V / 3000V
Emission of a pre-flash to diminish the “red eye
effect” with the camera's own AF illuminator is
possible with the following cameras: EOS 500N / 3 /
300 / 300V / IX and IX7.
Manual flash exposure correction can be directly
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