Metz MZ-1i - Manual (Page 27)

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14. Special functions
The Rapid function
Recycling times in the A and TTL modes depend on the amount of light required
for the shot. Recycling takes 11 seconds max. when full-power flashes are fired.
Should this be too long, the Rapid function comes to the rescue.
Use of the Rapid function is especially valuable when taking shots inside a room,
where fast recycling is more important than a maximum light output. However,
the guide number is reduced by 1 increment, e.g. from GN 40 (with ISO 100/21°
film - 50 mm zoom) to GN 28 (with ISO 100/21° - 50 mm zoom).
Partial light output levels are not possible with the Rapid function.
The ML function (Modelling Light)
The ML button
ባ on the flashgun triggers a modelling light for approx. 4
seconds to allow assessment of the shadows, particularly in remote control
modes. When the ML button is pressed on the controller (master flashgun), all
slaves of the type 40 MZ-1(i) and 3(i), and 50 MZ-5 will simultaneously emit such
modelling light. 40 MZ-.. slaves must be fitted with an SCA 3080 adapter for this
purpose. Hold down the ML button
ባ for at least 2 seconds to trigger the model-
ling light and release the ML button
ባ the moment the modelling light lights up.
Switch off the mecablitz if you wish the light to be cut off.
The modelling light can be triggered about 60 times with a fully
charged battery.
This mode is not suitable with battery operation.
Rapid - / ML-functions
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14. Special functions
Fig. 26: Locking the controls
Locking the controls (key function)
Switch
ቫ locks all buttons and switches to prevent inadvertent readjustment
during flash operation.
The buttons /ML
ባ and ተ as well as the main switch ᕃ will not be
locked.
Locking