mecablitz M360 for Canon / Nikon / Sony / Fujifilm / MFT (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica) English instruction manual 12/2018
Table of contents: Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4 Proper Use .......................................................................................................................... 4 1 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................... 5 2 Description of the mecablitz M360 ..............................................
8 Flash techniques ................................................................................................................15 8.1 Bounce flash................................................................................................................15 8.2 Bounce flash with a reflector card.................................................................................16 9 Program flash mode ........................................................................................................
Introduction Thank you for choosing a Metz mecatech product. We are delighted to welcome you as a customer. You will of course be impatient to start using the flash unit. However, it is worthwhile reading the operating instructions and learning how to use the unit correctly. Proper Use This flash unit is intended solely for taking pictures of motifs in the photo-graphic field. It may be operated only with the accessories described in this instruction manual or the accessories approved by Metz mecatech.
1 Safety instructions The flash unit may in no event be activated in the vicinity of inflammable gases or liquids (petroleum, solvents etc.). RISK OF EXPLOSIONS! Do not flash directly into eyes from a close distance! Direct flashing into the eyes of persons or animals can cause damage to the retina and severe disruption of the vision up to and including permanent blindness! Never use a flash unit to photograph car, bus, bicycle, motorbike or train drivers while they are driving.
When taking a series of flash shots at full light output and with rapid recycling times, and with zoom positions of 35 mm and less, the diffuser heats up, due to the high level of thermal energy. This flash unit may be used in combination with a camera-integrated flash only if the flash can be folded out completely.
2 Description of the mecablitz M360 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Reflector card (recessed) Wide angle diffuser (recessed) Swivel reflector (vertical -7°/+90°, horizontal 270°) AF auxiliary light (not available with Olympus/Panasonic version) Knurled nut Connection foot Battery compartment lid Battery compartment ON/OFF button USB socket (micro) Release button with multifunctional signal LED 7
2 Dedicated flash functions Dedicated flash functions are flash functions that have been specially adapted to a given camera system. Depending on the type of camera, different dedicated flash functions are M360 / Canon M360 / Fujifilm M360 / Nikon M360 / MFT M360 / Sony vide chapter supported. Canon E-TTL II 6.1 Fujifilm TTL 6.1 Nikon i-TTL 6.1 Olympus / Panasonic / Leica MFT-TTL 6.1 Sony pre-flash TTL 6.
It is impossible to describe all camera types and their individual dedicated flash functions within the scope of these instructions. Therefore, please refer to the flash mode description in your out which functions are supported and which ones have to be set manually on the camera. Using lenses not equipped with a CPU (i.e., lenses without auto focus mode), results in certain functional limitation. 4 Preparing the flash unit for use 4.
4.2 Mounting the flash unit Mounting the flash unit on the camera Turn off the camera and flash before mounting or removing. Turn the knurled nut towards the flash unit housing as far as it will go. The locking pin in the connection foot is now fully retracted into the case. Slide the flash unit connection foot completely into the camera accessory shoe. Turn the knurled nut towards the camera housing as far as it will go, clamping the flash unit in place.
4.4 Automatic unit shut-off / Auto OFF The flash unit is configured so that approx. 2 minutes after switching on, triggering the flash, lightly depressing the camera shutter release, switching off the camera flash metering system... ...it switches to standby mode (Auto OFF) in order to both save energy and avoid any unintentional draining of the power source. The test button / multifunctional display LED ⑪ flashes slowly red during standby mode. The flash unit shuts off completely approx.
5.1.2 Standby signal On a prolonged operation break for more than approximately 2 minutes the flash unit will enable the energy saving standby operation mode. While the standby operation mode the multifunctional LED ⑪ blinks slowly red. 5.2 Fire a testing flash As soon as the multifunctional LED ⑪ lights up constantly green and signals flash readiness. To fire a testing flash can be released by pressing the Test button ⑪ in order to check the basic function of flash unit. 6 TTL flash modes 6.
Ensure that the backlight source is not shining directly into the lens. This will interfer There is no adjustment or display for automatic TTL fill-in flash on the flash unit in this instance. 6.3 Manual flash exposure correction in TTL flash mode This function has to be configured on the camera, see camera operating instructions. The automatic flash in most cameras is set to 25% reflectance (average reflectance of flash subject).
Pressing the camera's AE-L/AF-L button (Nikon) or FE button (Canon - the description may vary from camera to camera; see camera operating manual) causes the flash unit to fire a test flash. The stored metering value, for example "EL" or "FEL", is then displayed in the camera viewfinder. The camera uses the reflected light of the test flash to determine the light output required for the subsequent exposure. The actual main subject can then be AF sensor/metering window.
7.2 Wide-angle diffuser With the integrated wide-angle diffuser, focal lengths from 14 mm can be exposed (135 format). Flip the wide-angle diffuser out of the swivel reflector as far as it goes and let go. It will fold down automatically. The main reflector will be guided to the required wide-angle position automatically. Automatic adjustment of the motor zoom main reflector does not occur when the wide-angle diffuser is in use.
8.2 Bounce flash with a reflector card The use of bounce flash with the integrated reflector card can bring out highlights in the eyes of human subjects: Tilt the reflector head upwards by 90°. Pull the reflector card together with the wide-angle diffuser from above out of the reflector head and forwards. Hold the reflector card and push the wide-angle diffuser back into the reflector head.
11 Flash synchronisation 11.1 Automatic flash sync-speed control Depending on the camera model and camera mode, the shutter speed is switched to flash syncShutter speeds cannot be set faster than the flash sync-speed, or they are switched automatically to the flash sync-speed. Various cameras have a sync-speed range, for example manual). The sync-speed set by the camera depends on the camera mode, the ambient light, and the focal length of the lens used.
certain vari- or subject programs, or with red eye reduction). In these cases, the REAR mode cannot be selected and/or is automatically cancelled or ignored (see camera’s manual). The REAR mode is set on the camera (see camera’s manual). 11.4 Slow synchronisation (SLOW) A slow exposure (SLOW) gives added prominence to the image background at lower ambient light levels. This is achieved by adjusting the shutter speed to the ambient light.
14 Care and maintenance Remove dust and grime with a soft dry cloth or silicon-treated cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as these may damage the plastic parts. 14.1 Firmware updates Flash unit firmware can be updated via the USB port and, within the technical framework, adapted to the functionality of future cameras. Further information can be found on the Metz website: www.metz-mecatech.de 14.
Activate camera's central AF sensor, please. The reflector position is not automatically adjusted to the current zoom position of the lens. The camera is not transmitting any digital data to the flash unit. There is no exchange of data between the flash unit and the camera! Automatic switching to the flash sync-speed fails to occur. The camera has a between-the-lens shutter (as do most compact cameras). Switching to flash sync-speed is therefore unnecessary.
16 Technical data Max. guide numbers at ISO 100/21°, zoom 105 mm: In the metric system: 36 In the imperial / feet system: 118 Flash modes: - Canon: E-TTL II - Fujifilm: Fujifilm TTL - Nikon: i-TTL, - Olympus / Panasonic / Leica: Micro FourThirds TTL - Sony: Pre-flash TTL Colour temperature: Ca. 5.600 K Synchronisation: Low-voltage IGBT ignition Flash numbers: approx. 130 with high-performance alkali-manganese batteries approx.
- Horizontal clockwise: 60° 90° 120° Dimensions W x H x D: approx. 64 x 100 x 80 mm Weight: approx. 190 g without power supply. Scope of delivery / what you will find in the box: Flash unit with integrated wide-angle diffuser and reflector card, mecabounce diffuser, soft bag, quick reference guide (Quick Guide), safety sheet. Battery disposal Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste! Please dispose of used batteries through a battery return system. Only return dead batteries.
17 Appendix ISO / DIN 14* 24 Reflector Zoom Position 28 35 50 70 6/9° 3.3 4.3 4.6 5.2 6.2 7.3 7.9 9.0 8/10° 3.7 4.9 5.3 5.9 7.0 8.3 8.9 10 10/11° 4.2 5.4 5.9 6.6 7.9 9.3 9.9 11 12/12° 4.6 6.1 6.6 7.3 8.8 10 11 13 16/13° 5.3 6.9 7.4 8.3 9.9 12 13 14 20/14° 5.9 7.7 8.3 9.3 11 13 14 16 25/15° 6.6 8.6 9.3 10 12 15 16 18 32/16° 7.4 9.7 10 12 14 17 18 20 40/17° 8.3 11 12 13 16 16 20 23 50/18° 9.
Aperture /F-stop ISO 1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 100 21 15 10 7.5 5.3 3.8 2.6 1.9 1.3 1.0 200 30 21 15 11 7.4 5.3 3.7 2.7 1.9 1.3 400 42 30 21 15 10 7.5 5.3 3.8 2.6 1.9 800 59 42 30 21 15 11 7.4 5.4 3.7 2.7 1600 84 60 42 30 21 15 10 7.6 5.3 3.8 3200 120 85 59 42 30 21 15 11 7.4 5.
Warranty conditions Federal Republic of Germany 1 The warranty conditions solely apply to purchases made in the Federal Republic of Germany. 2 In other countries, the warranty regulations of the respective country or warranty regulations of the seller shall apply. 3 The following conditions are only valid for private use. 4 The warranty period 24 months begins upon the conclusion of the purchase contract or the day on which the device is delivered to the buyer (end customer).
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