Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-2 digital Nikon - Manual (Page 135)

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8 Motor Zoom Reflector
The zoom position of the main reflector can be adjusted for focal lengths of at
least 24 mm (35 mm format). For lenses with focal lengths of 12 mm or more,
the integrated wide-angle diffuser ባ can be positioned over the main reflector
ቨ.
The following zoom positions are available:
24 mm - 28 mm - 35 mm - 50 mm - 70 mm - 85 mm - 105 mm (corresponding
to 35 mm format)
When using the wide-angle diffuser ባ the main reflector ቨ is automati-
cally moved to the 24 mm position! Because of the wide-angle diffuser,
12 mm appears on the display (see 9).
Automatic zoom adjustment
The main reflector’s automatic zoom adjustment is supported by cameras from
Groups B, C, D and E when these are equipped with a CPU lens. The zoom
position automatically adjusts to the focal length of the lens. AZoom and the
position of the reflector (mm) are indicated on the flash unit’s display.
Manual zoom adjustment
When the flash unit is used with a camera from Group A or a lens without a
CPU, the zoom position of the main reflector ቨ must be set manually. MZoom is
indicated on the display. Adjusting the setting - see 6.3
If you use a zoom-lens and do not necessarily need the full guide num-
ber and maximum flash range of the flash unit you can leave the zoom
reflector at the position for the shortest focal length of the zoom lens.
This will provide full light coverage of the picture and eliminate the need
to continually adjust it to the focal length of the lens.
Example:
You use a zoom lens with a focal length range of 35 mm to 105 mm. In this
case, set the position of the main reflector ቨ to 35 mm!
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Manual adjustment of the zoom position with AZoom
The zoom position of the main reflector ቨ can also be changed when the flash
unit is used with a camera capable of data transmission, in order to achieve
special lighting effects (such as hot-spot, etc.). See also 6.3.
Once saved, „MZoom“ will be indicated on the display.
Resetting to AZoom mode
• Touch the shutter release to begin a data transfer between the flash unit and
the camera.
• Continue changing the zoom position until AZoom appears on the display.
9 Wide-angle diffuser
With the wide angle diffuser ባ, focal lengths of
12 mm or more can be illuminated (35 mm format).
Pull the wide-angle diffuser ባ out from the main
reflector ቨ as far as it will go, and then release it.
The wide-angle diffuser automatically folds down-
wards.
The main reflector automatically moves to the required position. The distance
readings and the zoom value are corrected to 12 mm on the display panel.
To insert the wide-angle diffuser ባ, turn it upwards 90° and push it all the way in.
Mecabounce 58-90
If the Mecabounce 58-90 (optional accessories, see 25) is fitted to the main
reflector
ቨ of the flash unit, the main reflector is automatically guided to the
position required. The distance data and zoom factor are corrected to 16 mm.
The simultaneous use of the wide-angle diffuser and the Mecabounce is
not possible. ☞
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