Metz SCA 3602 M4 User Manual

Sony

SCA 3602 M4

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. Supported dedicated functions of camera

and mecablitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 Rear view of the adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.2 Mounting the adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.3 Connecting the mecablitz to the camera . 8

3. Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1 Flash modes of the mecablitz . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1.1 Auto flash mode A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1.2 TTL flash control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.1.3 Manual flash mode M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.2 Operating modes of the camera . . . . . . . 12

3.2.1 Program AE mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2.2 Scene selection program SCN. . . . . . . . . 12

3.2.3 Aperture priority A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2.4 Shutter priority S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.2.5 Manual M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.3 Operating mode indicator (3) on the

SCA adapter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4. Program auto flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5. Functions of mecablitz and camera. . . . . 14

5.1 Flash readiness indication . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.2 Flash synch speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.3 Correct exposure confirmation on the

mecablitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.4 Manual flash exposure correction . . . . . . 15

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5.4.1 Manual exposure correction on the

camera (FLASH LEVEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5.4.2 Manual flash exposure correction on the

mecablitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5.5 Flash bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5.6 Red-eye reducing preflash function . . . . 17

5.7 Triggering control (Auto Flash) . . . . . . . . 18

5.8 Enforced Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5.9 AF illuminator control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5.10 Motor zoom control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5.11 Cordless Metz Auto Remote Mode. . . . . . 20

5.12 Wake-up function for the mecablitz . . . . 20

5.13 Auto-on function for the camera . . . . . . . 21

5.14 Other remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6. Troubleshooting hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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1. Supported dedicated functions of
camera and mecablitz

Camera

DSC-F505, -F707,
DSC-F717,
DSC-F75, -F85,
MV-CD200,
MVC-FD92
DSC-V1, -V3,
DSV-F828

mecablitz

70 MZ-5
70 MZ-4

60 CT-4
mit SCA 3000C

54 MZ-...
50 MZ-5

45 CL-4
mit SCA 3000C

44 MZ-2
40 MZ-1, 1i, 3, 3i
32 MZ-3
32 Z-2

Flash readiness indication on camera

TTL flash control / TTL fill-in flash control

Program auto flash mode

Manual correction

Flash Bracketing

Red-eye reducing preflash function

Enforced flash

Triggering control (Auto Flash)

Cordless Metz Auto Remote Mode

Wake-up function for the mecablitz

Auto-on function for the camera

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= Supported dedicated function

x = Dedicated function is only supported in the TTL flash control

of the mecablitz

Attention:

Dedicated functions can only be performed if both the
camera and the mecablitz support the function concerned.

2. General description

This SCA 3602 adapter permits Sony digital came­ras to be used in conjunction with an additional
external flash unit (mecablitz). The adapter is not
suitable for cameras made by other manufactu­rers.

Sony digital cameras transmit data, such as f-stop,
CCD sensitivity (ISO), etc. to the mecablitz. Depen­ding on the type of camera used, the selected ope­rating mode and the mecablitz model, the flash
light can be controlled in the TTL flash control, the
auto flash mode A or the manual flash mode M.

Simultaneous use of the camera’s built-in

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flash in combination with an external flash unit
is not possible for system induced reasons.
When taking flash shots make sure to observe
the instructions given in the camera manual.

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2.1 Rear view of the adapter

Switch  SELECT:

DSC-S75, -S85, -505, -F707, -F717, MVC­CD200, MVC-FD92: Switch  in P

DSC-V1, -V3, -F828: Schalter  in Pos. B

Switch  Operating mode selector:
NORM position for auto flash mode A, manual flash

mode M and stroboscopic flash mode of the meca­blitz. The indicator  is illuminated in green.

Position GN for TTL flash control of the mecablitz.
The indicator  is illuminated in red.

Indicator :
Indicates the operating mode (also see section 3.3).

The switches and the indicator are concealed

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behind a cover at the rear of the adapter. To
open use a fingernail.

2.2 Mounting the adapter

All units concerned must be switched off before
mounting or dismounting the SCA adapter on/from
the mecablitz or the mecablitz on/from the camera.

os. A

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Mounting on the mecablitz 32 Z-2, 32 MZ-3,
40 MZ-... , 50 MZ-5, 70 MZ-... :

Turn the flash unit’s foot by 90° (not on the
50 MZ-5 / 70 MZ-...).

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 be still in place (required
for the 301 standard foot or SCA 300 adapter)
should be gripped in the centre and withdrawn.

Mounting on the mecablitz 54 MZ -...
Open the battery compartment cover.
Press the coloured unlatching button in the battery

compartment, simultaneously pulling off the stan­dard foot or SCA adapter.

Any cover plate that may be still in place (required
for the 301 standard foot or SCA 300 adapter)
should be gripped in the centre and withdrawn.

Mounting 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.

Mounting on the camera:
Screw the knurled nut of the adapter as far as pos-

sible towards the head of the adapter case. Slide
the adapter into the camera’s accessory shoe.

Screw the knurled nut of the adapter as far as pos-

:

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sible towards the camera body to clamp the adap­ter in position.

2.3 Connecting the mecablitz to the camera

The mecablitz and the camera must be swit-

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ched off before connecting or disconnecting
the mecablitz or SCA adapter to/from the
camera (e.g. when inserting or pulling out the
adapter plug).

The mecablitz is mounted on the camera’s acces­sory shoe together with the SCA adapter. Push the
plug of the adapter’s connecting cable completely
into the „ACC“ accessory socket provided on the
camera.

Supplement to safety notes for SCA 3602

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Sony DSC-F707, -F717, -F828:

If a heavy flash unit is mounted on the came­ra’s accessory shoe, the camera must be held
by the lens - risk of tilting !

3. Operating modes

3.1 Flash modes of the mecablitz

For operation of the mecablitz 45 CL-4 and 60

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CT-4, the SCA 3000C converter cable (available
as an optional extra) is additionally required.

When using the mecablitz 32 Z-2, 32 MZ-3, 45

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CL-4 and 60 CT-4, a fixed CCD sensitivity (ISO)
must be selected on the camera. Avoid using
the AUTO setting.

3.1.1 Auto flash mode A

The sensor integrated into the mecablitz controls
the output of light.

Switch the mecablitz to auto flash mode A. Set

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switch  on the SCA adapter to the left NORM
position. The indicator  on the SCA adapter is
illuminated in green.

The indicator  flashes in green to warn you

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if the operating mode „TTL“ is set on the
mecablitz. In such an instance an uncontrolled
full-output flash would be fired when the pic­ture is shot.

In the auto mode “A”, the RED-EYE REDUC-

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TION preflash function is supported by the

flash units 44 MZ-2, 54 MZ-... and 70 MZ-... .

mecablitz 40 MZ-...,
70 MZ-...

You can select „Program AE Mode“, „SCN“, „A“,
„S“ or „M“ on the camera. Auto aperture and ISO
sensitivity of the mecablitz are automatically adap­ted to the camera settings.

mecablitz 32 Z-2,
You can select the operating mode „A“ or „M“ on

the camera. On the mecablitz, the ISO value must
be adjusted by hand to the CCD sensitivity set on
the camera. Manually select an auto aperture on
the mecablitz to match the existing shooting situa­tion. This aperture must also be set on the camera
by hand.

Take into account the maximum flash range indica­ted on the aperture calculator of the mecablitz!

3.1.2 TTL flash control

The cameras DSC-V1, DSC-V3 and DSC-F828 sup­port the TTL flash control when used in conjunction
with the flash units mecablitz 32 Z-2, 32 MZ-3,
40 MZ..., 44 MZ-2, 45 CL-4, 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ...

:

44 MZ-2, 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-...,

32 MZ-3, 45 CL-4, 60 CT

-4:

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and 70 MZ-... TTL flash control is an automatic
flash mode where flash exposure is measured by a
sensor built into the camera. In principle, the TTL
flash mode with a Sony digital camera is a partial­light-output related GN mode with preflash mete­ring, where one or more pre-flashes are fired a
fraction of a second before the picture is shot. The
TTL flash control is supported by all camera modes
(e.g. P, A, S, M).

The TTL flash mode of Sony digital cameras

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must not be mistaken with the standard TTL
flash control of analog cameras! We therefore
recommend that the secondary reflector of
the flash unit (e.g. 45 CL-4, 50 MZ-5,
54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-5) is not activated. The
Metz Remote TTL Mode is not supported on
account of the pre-flash system.

Settings:

• Switch the flash unit to TTL mode (see operating
instructions for the given flash unit).

• Set the SELECT switch  of the adapter in the
“B” position.

• Set the switch  of the adapter in the “GN”
position.

The RED-EYE REDUCTION preflash function is

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supported by the above flash units.

3.1.3 Manual flash mode M

The mecablitz always emits the same defined
amount of light. Depending on the mecablitz
model, full light output or partial light output levels
can be chosen. The Winder („W“) or Stroboscopic
Mode are partial light output levels.

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Switch the mecablitz to manual mode M (choose a
partal light output level, if necessary). Set switch
 on the SCA adapter to the left NORM position.
The indicator  on the SCA adapter is illuminated
in green.

The indicator  flashes in green to warn you

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if the operating mode „TTL“ is set on the
mecablitz. In such an instance an uncontrolled
full-output flash would be fired when the pic­ture is shot.

Operating mode „A“ or „M“ can be selected on the
camera.

mecablitz 40 MZ-...,
and 70 MZ-... :

The CCD ISO sensitivity and aperture settings on
the mecablitz are automatically adjusted to the
settings made on the camera. Select a suitable
aperture on the camera and choose an adequate
partial light output on the mecablitz for the existing
photographic situation.

mecablitz 32 Z-2,
On the mecablitz, the CCD ISO sensitivity must be

adjusted by hand to the value set on the camera.
The aperture calculator of the mecablitz indicates
the flash-to-subject distance required for the aper­ture selected on the camera to obtain a correct
flash exposure. Select a suitable aperture on the
camera and choose an adequate partial light out­put on the mecablitz for the existing photographic
situation.

44 MZ-2, 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-...

32 MZ-3, 45 CL-3 / 4, 60 CT

-4:

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3.2 Operating modes of the camera

You have the choice of various flash modes

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depending on the operating mode of the
camera and the type of mecablitz used.

3.2.1 Program AE mode

mecablitz 40 MZ-...,
and 70 MZ-... :

The mecablitz can be operated in the TTL and Auto
A flash modes.

mecablitz 32 Z-2,
The mecablitz can be operated in the TTL flash

mode.
mecablitz 60 CT
For system-inherent reasons the mecablitz 60CT-4

cannot be used in the Program AE operating modes
of the camera.!

3.2.2 Scene selection program SCN

Various cameras feature a scene selection pro­gram „SCN“. Please refer to section 3.2.1 „Pro­gram AE mode“ for the possible flash modes with
the individual mecablitz models and observe the
instructions given in the camera manuals.

3.2.3 Aperture priority A

mecablitz 32 Z-2,
45 CL-4, 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-...,

The mecablitz can be operated in the flash modes
TTL, Auto A and Manual M.

mecablitz 60 CT
The mecablitz can be operated in the Auto A and

Manual M flash modes.

44 MZ-2. 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-...

32 MZ-3, 45 CL-3 / 4:

-4:

32 MZ-3, 40 MZ-...,

70 MZ-... :

-4:

44 MZ-3,

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3.2.4 Shutter priority S

mecablitz 40 MZ-...,
and 70 MZ-... :

The mecablitz can be operated in the flash modes
TTL and Auto A.

mecablitz 32 Z-2,
The mecablitz can be operated in the TTL flash

mode.

3.2.5 Manual M

mecablitz 32 Z-2,
45

CL-4, 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-...

The mecablitz can be operated in the flash modes
TTL, Auto A and Manual M.

mecablitz 60 CT
The mecablitz can be operated in the Auto A and

Manual M flash modes.

3.3 Operating mode indicator  on the SCA

adapter:

• Illuminates in green:
The mecablitz is in the A, M or Stroboscopic
mode. Switch  is set to NORM.

• Flashes in green:
Warning: Switch  is in position NORM. The
mecablitz is in TTL mode. Select the A, M or
Stroboscopic mode on the mecablitz.

• Illuminates in red:
The mecablitz is in the TTL flash mode. Switch
 is in position „GN“.

• Flashes in red:
Warning: The mecablitz is in the A, M or Strobos­copic mode. Switch  is in position „GN“.

44 MZ-2, 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-...

32 MZ-3, 45 CL-4:

32MZ-3,

-4:

40 MZ-..., 44 MZ-2,

:

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Switch the mecablitz to TTL mode. If necessary,
deactivate the controller function (only with Metz
TTL Remote Mode) and the secondary reflector.

4. Program auto flash mode
only DCS -V1, -V2, -F828

In the Program Auto Flash Mode the camera auto­matically controls the aperture, the shutter speed
and the mecablitz in such a manner that optimum
results are achieved with mecablitz flashes in most
shooting situations, also in the fill-in flash mode.

Settings
Camera:

mecablitz: Set the TTL Flash Mode on the meca-

SCA 3602: Move switch  to the position GN. The

Select the Program AE Mode (camera sym­bol) or SCN on your camera. Under SCN
you have the choice of TWILIGHT, LANDS­CAPE or PORTRAIT. Now choose either Auto
Flash or Enforced Flash (see operating
instructions for the given camera).

blitz.

position of switch  is B.

5. Functions of mecablitz and camera

5.1 Flash readiness indication

When flash readiness has been reached, the flash­ready indicator on the flash unit lights up and the
flash unit transmits a corresponding signal to the
adapter or camera.

The indicator lamp for flash recycling on the came­ra goes out. The flash unit will not be triggered if a
picture is shot before the indicator lamp goes out,
with the result that the shot may be underexposed.

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5.2 Flash synch speed

Sony digital cameras permit flash shots to be taken
at all shutter speeds. Synchronisation for flash
operation is therefore not necessary. Should,
however, the maximum output or guide number be
required for picture shooting, the camera’s shutter
speed must not be faster than 1/125 sec.

5.3 Correct exposure confirmation on the
mecablitz

When the mecablitz is operated in the TTL or Auto A
mode an LED on the mecablitz will light up for
approx. 3 seconds as a visual „OK“ signal to con­firm correct flash exposure.

Some flash units (mecablitz 40 MZ-3, 40 MZ-3i,
50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-5) transmit an acoustic
signal (beep) in addition to the visual one. Please
refer to the operating instructions for the given
mecablitz model.

The camera does not give a correct exposure

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confirmation.

5.4 Manual flash exposure correction

There are certain photographic situations where
the light sensor can be deceived. This is particular­ly the case with a dark subject in front of a bright
background (the subject will be underexposed; a
positive correction value is required) or a bright
subject in front of a dark background (the subject
will be overexposed; a negative correction value is
required). To overcome this problem in such a pho­tographic situation and still achieve a correct expo­sure, the flash intensity can be influenced during
flash operation.

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A flash exposure correction value should be

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set either on the camera OR on the mecablitz
(44 MZ-2, 54 MZ-... and 70 MZ-...). We do not
recommend the setting of a correction value
on both the camera and the mecablitz.

Do not forget to delete the setting of a manual flash
exposure correction after shooting!

5.4.1 Manual exposure correction on the
camera (FLASH LEVEL)

A manual flash exposure correction (FLASH LEVEL)
can be set in the camera’s menu. For the setting
procedure please refer to the operating instruc­tions for the given camera.

• Correction setting HIGH = positive correction

value; approx. +1/2 f-stop

• Correction setting LOW = negative correction

value; approx.. -1/2 f-stop

• NORMAL setting = no flash exposure correction

will be made.

mecablitz 70 MZ-...,
and 40

MZ-... :

Manual flash exposure correction is supported in
the TTL flash mode and the auto flash mode A of
the mecablitz.

mecablitz 45 CL-4,
Manual flash exposure correction is only supported

in the TTL flash mode of the mecablitz.
mecablitz 60 CT
Manual flash exposure correction is not supported.

54 MZ-..., 50 MZ-5,

32 MZ-3,

-4:

32 Z-2:

44 MZ-2

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5.4.2 Manual flash exposure correction on the
mecablitz

The mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 54 MZ-... and 70 MZ-...
permit flash exposure corrections to be made in
the TTL flash mode and the auto flash mode A.
Correction values can be set between -3 EV and +3
EV in 1/3 increments (for the setting procedure
please refer to the operating instructions for the
mecablitz.

5.5 Flash bracketing

A flash bracketing series consists of three succes­sive flash shots with different flash exposure cor­rection values. The mecablitz 54 MZ-... and 70 MZ­5 permit a flash bracketing series to be taken in the
TTL flash mode and in the auto flash mode A. The
desired correction value is set on the mecablitz
(see operating instructions for the given mecablitz).

No flash exposure correction should be set on

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the camera if a flash bracketing series is sel­ected on the mecablitz.

5.6 Red-eye reducing preflash function

Red eyes are always the result of a physical effect.
This problem arises whenever a person looks more
a less straight into the camera, the ambient light is
relatively dark, and the flash unit is mounted on or
directly next to the camera. The flash unit illumina­tes the back of the eyes, revealing the blood-filled
retina through the pupil. This is recorded by the
camera as a red spot in the eyes.

The red-eye reduction facility brings about a signi­ficant improvement. When this function is used the
mecablitz triggers some weakly visible preflashes
prior to shutter operation, followed by the main

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flash. These preflashes induce the pupils to close
down, thereby diminishing the red-eye effect.

The preflash function is activated on the camera
and indicated on the camera’s LC display by a cor­responding symbol (see camera manual). There is
no setting made on the mecablitz nor is the red­eye reducing function indicated on the mecablitz
display.

mecablitz 44 MZ-2,
The preflash function for red-eye reduction is sup-

ported in the TTL flash mode and in the auto flash
mode A.

mecablitz 32 Z-2; 32 MZ-3,
and 50 MZ-5:

The preflash function for red-eye reduction in only
supported in the TTL flash mode.

mecablitz 60 CT
The preflash function for red-eye reduction is not

supported.

5.7 Triggering control (Auto Flash)

Some cameras offer an „Auto Flash“ facility when,
for example, in the Program AE Mode. The meca­blitz will then only be triggered when considered
necessary by the camera’s electronics. This opera­ting mode is set on the camera. For more details
please refer to the individual camera manual.

5.8 Enforced Flash

Enforced Flash can be selected in various opera­ting modes of the camera. The mecablitz will then
be triggered each time a picture is shot.

54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-... :

40 MZ-..., 45 CL-4

-4:

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If the auto flash mode A is set on the meca-

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blitz, this feature will produce the effect of a
fill-in flash in daylight.

5.9 AF illuminator control

The AF illuminator built into the camera is activated
by the camera electronics when the ambient
lighting conditions are insufficient for automatic
focusing. Not support an AF illuminator or AF mea­suring beam of an external flash unit (e.g. meca­blitz).

5.10 Motor zoom control

Sony digital cameras do not transmit any data for
adjustment of the mecablitz reflector to the zoom
position of the camera lens.

mecablitz 40 MZ-...,
and 70 MZ-... :

Switching on the flash unit automatically activates
the „Auto Zoom“ mode and causes the reflector to
be set to its 28 mm position (shortest focal length
of zoom lens). This 28 mm reflector position can be
maintained for the complete zoom range of the
camera lens.

mecablitz 32 MZ-3:
The setting slide  for the zoom reflector on the

mecablitz must be adjusted to position „CZ“ or
„28 mm“. The 28 mm reflector position can be
maintained for the complete zoom range of the
camera lens.

mecablitz 45 CL-4 / 60 CT
The mecablitz reflector provides flash coverage for

focal lengths from 35 mm onward (35 mm format).

44 MZ-2, 50 MZ-5,

-4:

54 MZ-...

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5.11 Cordless Metz Auto Remote Mode

The mecablitz flash units 40 MZ-..., 50 MZ-5,
54 MZ-... and 70 MZ-... permit cordless automatic
flash control of several flash units in the Metz Auto
Remote Mode.

Light output control of the off-camera mecablitz
flash units (slaves) is handled by the mecablitz
mounted on the camera which has a built-in sen­sor and functions as the controller in the auto flash
mode. Slave flash units additionally require the
SCA 3083 digital adapter. The mecablitz 28 CS-2
digital, 34 CS-2 / 34 CS-2 digital or the 50 MZ-5 /
70 MZ-5 flashguns (without controller) can also be
operated as slave flash units without an additonal
SCA adapter.

Please refer to the operating instructions of your
mecablitz for the setting procedure of the Metz
Auto Remote Mode.

The camera’s shutter speed must not be faster

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than 1/60th second for the Metz Auto Remote
Mode. The red-eye-reduction function is not
possible. The Metz TTL Remote Mode is not
supported for system-induced reasons.

5.12 Wake-up function for the mecablitz

The mecablitz 54 MZ-... features an auto-off func­tion that automatically turns the unit off the came­ra has switched to standby mode. When automati­cally switched off the mecablitz is in a power
saving standby state. The SCA adapter switches
the mecablitz on again (wake-up function) when
the camera is reset to normal operation.

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Switch off the mecablitz by its main switch if

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you are not likely to use it for an extended
period of time !

5.13 Auto-on function for the camera

Switching on the mecablitz by its main switch will
automatically switch on the camera.

5.14 Other remarks

• Depending on the type of camera and flash unit

used, the aperture and ISO values given on the
flash unit may deviate from the camera settings.
This is due to camera-inherent reasons. Additio­nal manual corrections on the flash unit need
not be made.

• Depending on the flash unit, the LC display may

not indicate the aperture, the ISO value and the
maximum flash range !

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6. Troubleshooting hints

Verify if the adapter plug is properly inserted in the
„ACC“ accessory socket on the camera.

Should the LC display of your mecablitz indicate
meaningless information or should the flash unit
not function properly in the individual modes, try to
remedy the problem as follows:

1a) Switch off the flash unit by its main switch.
1b) Remove the batteries.
1c) Switch on the flash unit for about 1 second and

then off again.
1d) Re-insert the batteries.
or / and:
2a) Switch off the camera and the mecablitz.
2b) Remove the SCA adapter from the mecablitz

and then re-mount it.
The flash unit should operate properly when it is

switched on again. Contact your local dealer
should this not be the case.

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