Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 digital Canon - Manual (Page 118)

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• The camera operates with shutter speeds that are slower than the flash sync-
speed. Depending on the camera mode, there is no switch to flash sync speed
(see the camera’s operating instructions).
The shots have shadows in the bottom of the image.
• Because of parallax error between lens and flash unit, close-up shots may not,
depending on the focal length at the bottom of the image, be fully illuminated.
Tilt the main reflector downwards or turn the wide-angle diffuser in front of the
reflector.
The shots are too dark.
• The subject is beyond the range of the flash unit. Note: Using bounce flash
reduces the range of the flash unit.
• The subject contains very bright or highly reflective areas. The metering system
of the camera or flash unit is deceived as a result. Set a positive manual flash
exposure correction, e.g., +1 EV.
The shots are too bright.
• For close-ups it is necessary to ensure that certain minimum lighting distances
are maintained to avoid overexposure. The minimum distance from the subject
should be at least 10% of the maximum flash range indicated on the display.
The flash parameters for ISO film speed and the aperture (f-stop) cannot be
adjusted on the flash unit.
• There is an exchange of digital data between flash unit and camera through
which the ISO and aperture (f) values are automatically adjusted on the flash
unit. ISO and aperture are adjustable only when no digital data exchange is
taking place.
23. Technical data
Max. guide numbers at ISO 100/21°, zoom 105 mm:
In the metric system: 58
In the imperial system: 192
12 auto apertures at ISO 100/21°:
f/1, f/1.4, f/2, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, f/16, f/22, f/32, f/45
Automatic aperture adjustment at ISO 100/21°:
f1.0 to f45, including intermediate values
Manual partial light output levels:
1/1 ... 1/256 light output, in one-third increments.
Flash durations see table 4, page 180:
Sensor measuring angle:
approx. 25°
Colour temperature:
approx. 5600 K
Film speed: ISO 6 to ISO 6400
Synchronisation:
low-voltage ignition
Number of flashes (at full light output):
* Approx. 180 with NiMH batteries 1600 mAh
* Approx. 180 with high-capacity alkaline manganese batteries
* Approx. 430 with Metz Power Pack P76 (special accessory)
(at full light output)
Recycling time (at full light output):
* Approx. 5 sec with NiMH batteries
* Approx. 5 sec with high-capacity alkaline manganese batteries
* Approx. 2,5 sec with Power Pack P76
(at full light output)