Pentax 40 MZ-3i - Manual (Page 17)

In the Metz A remote mode the master flashgun (controller) mounted on
the camera controls the slaves in such a manner that automatic operation
covers all slave units. The exposure is controlled by the sensor
ᕦ on the
controller. To implement this mode, all 40 MZ-.. slave units must first be
fitted with an SCA 3080 Slave Adapter (available as an optional extra).
50 MZ-5 slaves do not require a slave adapter.
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7.1 Metz cordless auto remote operation
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7.1 Metz cordless auto remote operation
The Metz A remote operation can be used with system, standard, old
mechanical and medium-format cameras.
The only precondition is that all cameras feature a synch
contact/socket, and are equipped with a 301 Standard Foot or SCA
adapter.
Setting procedure for Metz A remote operation:
• Adjust the camera to manual mode as explained in the manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
• Set a shutter synch speed of 1/60th sec. or slower on the camera.
• Switch on the master flashgun (controller) attached to the camera with the
main switch ቢ.
• Adjust the operating mode selector ቯ to A.
• Press the Remote button ብ on the mecablitz mounted on the camera. The
distance values on the LC display disappear.
• Select the controller address Co 1 or Co 2 with the + button
ቪ.
• Fit the 40 MZ-.. slave units with an SCA 3080 Slave Adapter; switch on with the
main switch and adjust to TTL. The 40 MZ-.. slaves are now in slave mode. Sepa-
rate the 50 MZ-5 slaves from the controller, and switch on with the main switch.
• Press the manual firing button ተ on the controller attached to the camera,
and fire a test flash.
• The slave will respond with a delayed flash, thereby indicating that it is ready for
operation. All slave units simultaneously acknowledge operating readiness when
several slaves are being jointly used. If you find that a slave unit does not res-
pond, this may indicate that the sensor
ᕦ on the slave did not receive a light pul-
se. Turn the flashgun in such a manner that the sensor
ᕦ can receive the light
pulse from the master flash (controller). Now fire another test flash. A
particularly short distance between master flash and slave can result in over-
modulation of the sensor. In this case widen the distance and repeat the test flash.
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50 MZ-5
Controller
adj. to A
Controller
adj. to A
A-Remote-Operation
50 MZ-5
SCA 3_ _ _
SCA 300 D
nur bei
SCA 312/2AF
SCA 332/2AF
SCA 333/2AF
SCA 346/2AF
SCA 356
SCA 374/2AF
SCA 381/2AF
SCA 3_ _
SCA 300 D
onlly with
SCA 312/2AF
SCA 332/2AF
SCA 333/2AF
SCA 346/2AF
SCA 356
SCA 374/2AF
SCA 381/2AF
SCA 3_ _
40 MZ-1(i)
40 MZ-3(i)
adj. to A
40 MZ-1(i)
40 MZ-3(i)
adj. to A
40 MZ-1(i)
40 MZ-2
40 MZ-3(i)
adj. to TTL
SCA 301
SCA 301
50 MZ-5
Slave
SCA 3080
SCA 3_ _ _
Controller
Slave