Metz MECABLITZ 44 AF-1 digital User Manual

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• Wait until all involved flash units are

ready. When flash readiness is achie-
ved for the slave units, the AF measu-
ring beam

ቯ will start flashing.

With Samsung cameras the AF measu-
ring beam is not blinking, because this
function is not supported.
• To release a test flash, press the manu-

al firing button

ቦ on the master or con-

troller flash unit. The slave flash units
will respond with a test flash. Should a
slave not respond, adjust the position
of the slave so that the slave sensor

ቧ

can receive light from the master or
controller flash unit.

8 Modelling light (ML)

Modelling light is only possible if the
function is integrated into the camera.
Modelling light (ML) uses a high frequen-
cy strobe light.

It gives the impression of quasi continu-
ous light for 3 seconds.

Modelling light allows you to evaluate light
distribution and shadow prior to the shot.

Modelling light is activated via the
camera.

9 Flash techniques

9.1 Bounce flash

Bounce flash illuminates the subject more
softly and reduces dense shadows. It also
reduces the drop in light from foreground to
background that occurs for physical rea-
sons.

The main reflector of the flash unit can be
swivelled horizontally and tilted vertically
for bounce flash.

To avoid colour cast in your shots, the
reflective surface should be colour-neu-
tral or white.

When tilting the main reflector vertical-
ly, make sure that it is turned through
an angle that is wide enough to prevent
direct light from falling on the subject.
For this reason the reflector should be
tilted at least as far as the 60° lock-in
position. When the reflector head is til-
ted, the main reflector is moved to a
position of greater/equal 70 mm in
order to prevent the subject from being
additionally illuminated by dispersed
light.