Metz Mecablitz 34 AF-3 C Operating Instructions Manual

2, 2 Foreword Dear Customer, We thank you for your confidence in our meca- blitz MB 34 AF-3C. The MB 34 AF-3C flashgun has been especially designed for Canon EOS system cameras. IMPORTANT: Never mount the flashgun in the accessory shoe of any other system camera, otherwise the flashgun’s f…

5, 5 2. Preparing the mecablitz for use 2.1 Power supply The flashgun can only be operated with 2 CR2- type lithium batteries. This type of battery can be stored for many years with practically no loss of energy, thus making it ideal for occasional ama- teur flash photography. Batteries…

17, Metz Mecablitz 34 AF-3 C 17 11. Care and maintenance - Troubleshooting Remove grime and dust with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as these could damage the plastic parts. Forming the flash capacitor The flash capacitor incorporated in the flashgun undergoes a physical change when the flashgun is not switch…

3, 3 Contents 1. Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 2. Preparing the mecablitz for use . . . . . . .24 2.1 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 2.2 Loading and replacing the batteries . . . . . .24 2.3 Automatic flashgun cut-out circuit . . . …

19, 19 400 [m] W – 20% T +20% 5710142028 200 3,557101420 100 2,53,5571014 50 1,82,53,55710 ISO 118 5,6 4 2,8 2 This table indicates a section of the most im- portant maximum lighting distances in different ISO/aperture combinations. The sticker can be applied to the back of the flashgun. L…

10, 10 5. TTL flash control The mecablitz receives its information exclusively from the connected TTL-controlled camera. Exposure measurement in TTL mode (TTL = through-the-lens) is completed by the camera’s sensor. This sensor measures the light reaching the film through the camera …