Metz 28 CS 2 User Manual

MECABLITZ 28 CS-2 digital  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Gebruiksaanwijzing  
Manuale istruzioni  
Mode d’emploi  
Operating instruction  
Manual de instrucciones  
8. Flash modes  
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11.3 Adapting the flash delay in slave mode  
with preflash suppression  
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8.1 Auto flash mode A  
8.2 Manual flash mode M  
8.3 Metz-Remote Flash Mode SL  
8.4 EASY Mode  
11.4 Re-establishing the flash unit settings  
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12. Troubleshooting, remedies and  
after-sales service  
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13. Technical data  
9. Flash parameters  
9.1 Automatic f-stop  
9.2 ISO speed  
9.3 Reflector status  
9.4 Flash exposure correction value EV  
9.5 Manual partial light output  
10. Displays  
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10.1 Flash readiness indication  
10.2 Correct exposure confirmation  
10.3 Maximum flash range indication  
11. Special functions  
11.1 Automatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF 106  
11.2 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft) 106  
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• NEVER attempt to recharge dry batteries!  
1. Safety instructions  
• The flash unit is intended and approved only for  
photographical use.  
• Do not expose the flash unit to dripping or  
splashing water.  
• Do not expose your flash unit to high tempera-  
tures and humidity. Do not keep it in the glove  
compartment of your car.  
• NEVER fire a flash from a very short distance  
directly into the eyes of persons or animals. This  
can cause damage to the retina and may even  
lead to blindness.  
• Do not touch the diffuser after firing several  
flashes at short intervals. Danger of burns!  
• NEVER trigger a flash in the vicinity of flamm-  
able gases or liquids (petrol, solvents, etc.),  
since this may cause EXPLOSIONS!  
• When taking flash shots at full light output and  
in rapid succession observe an interval of at  
least 3 minutes after 20 flashes.  
• NEVER shoot flash pictures of car or bus drivers,  
cyclists or motorcyclists, or train drivers while the  
vehicle is moving! This may dazzle the person  
concerned and result in an accident.  
• NEVER place material that is impervious to light  
in front of, or directly on the reflector. If this is  
not observed, the high energy of the flash light  
may cause burning or bleaching of the material  
or may damage the reflector.  
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• Only use the approved power sources specified  
in these operating instructions.  
• NEVER dismantle the flash unit! DANGER: HIGH  
VOLTAGE! Repairs must only be completed by  
an authorised repair service.  
• NEVER attempt to open or short-circuit batteries!  
• NEVER expose batteries to excessive tempera-  
tures such as intensive sunlight or a fire!  
• Do not touch the contacts of the flash unit.  
• Remove exhausted batteries immediately from  
the flash unit. Such batteries may leak, releasing  
chemicals which can damage the flash unit.  
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• The flash unit must not be used if the case has  
been so badly damaged that internal com-  
ponents are exposed. Remove the batteries!  
the flash unit if you are not going to use it for  
an extended period of time.  
2.2 Loading and replacing the batteries  
Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.  
• Do not use defective batteries!  
• Slide the battery compartment cover to the out-  
side of the flash unit.  
2. Preparations  
2.1 Power supply  
The flash unit can be operated with any of the fol-  
lowing batteries:  
• Insert the batteries as indicated by the symbols  
in the battery compartment.  
When loading the batteries ensure that their  
+ and - poles are aligned with the symbols.  
Transposed poles can destroy the flash unit.  
Always exchange both batteries, replacing  
• 2 alkaline-manganese dry-cell batteries, type  
IEC LR03 (size AAA). Maintenance-free power  
source for moderate power requirements.  
them with identical batteries of the same  
• 2 nickel-metal-hydride batteries, type IEC HR03  
(size AAA). They have a significantly higher ca-  
pacity than NiCad batteries and are less harm-  
ful to the environment (no cadmium). They per-  
mit very fast recycling and are economical in  
use because they are rechargeable.  
capacity from the same manufacturer! Do not ķ  
dispose of spent batteries in the domestic  
waste bin. Spent batteries should be handed  
in to an appropriate collecting point.  
• Close the battery compartment cover and slide it  
towards the units foot.  
• 2 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR03 (size AAA).  
The batteries are exhausted if the recycling  
time exceeds 60 seconds when firing flashes  
at full light output. Remove the batteries from  
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the LC display go out. After automatic switch-off  
the last used settings are retained and instantly  
available when the flash unit is switched on again.  
2.3 Mounting / Removing the flash unit  
Turn off the flash by their main switch!  
Fold down the flash units pivoted camera bracket.  
Secure the flash unit to the camera with the thread-  
ed tripod screw.  
The flash unit is reactivated merely by depression  
of any key (wake-up function).  
The flash unit should always be turned off by  
its main switch if it is not going to be used  
for an extended period of time.  
To dismantle release the threaded tripod screw  
and remove the flash unit from the camera. Push  
the camera bracket forwards at the hinge and si-  
multaneously fold upwards.  
The automatic switch-off function can be deacti-  
vated whenever required (see Chapter 11.1).  
2.4 Switching the flash unit on and off  
To switch on set the main switch to “ON”. To  
switch off push the main switch down.  
3. Flash coverage and reflector  
attachments  
Automatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF  
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If there is no attachment in front of the reflector,  
the flash unit provides full lighting coverage for  
normal 24x36 mm shots with lenses as of 35 mm  
focal length. If a wide-angle diffuser (identified  
by W) is used the flash will cover the image angle  
of a 24 mm lens. When positioning the telephoto  
attachment (identified by T) in front of the reflector  
the flash unit will fully illuminate shots taken with a  
telephoto lens of 85 mm focal length and longer.  
To save battery power and prevent inadvertent  
battery discharge the flash unit is factory-set to  
switch over to standby mode (AUTO OFF) approx.  
8 minutes after:  
- switch-on,  
- a setting procedure,  
- firing a flash.  
The flash readiness signal and the indications on  
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ject so that it can be triggered. The working  
range of the assembly depends on the inten-  
sity of the light pulse from the camera-inte-  
grated flash, the reflective properties of the  
subject and the prevailing ambient light.  
Please note that the effective range of the  
flash light is diminished by using a wide-  
angle diffuser, and increased with a tele-  
photo attachment . For digital cameras take  
into account that the focal lengths are given  
for the 35 mm format (see operating instruc-  
tions of the individual camera).  
Please note that the working range is diminished  
outdoors and with bright ambient light. Avoid  
exposing the sensor to direct sunlight!  
4. Slave mode  
5. Switch on and shoot in EASY mode  
The slave mode is intended for cordless, delay-free  
triggering of one or more slave flash units. The  
slave is triggered by the light pulse from the flash  
unit built into the camera.  
The EASY mode permits easy use of the slave flash  
unit for flash photography. Auto aperture, ISO  
speed rating, etc. do not have to be set on the flash  
unit.  
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Some digital cameras fire one or more measuring  
preflashes a fraction of a second before flash ex-  
posure. Normally, these measuring preflashes can-  
not be deactivated on the camera because they do  
influence, for example, the flash exposure. More-  
over, a preflash function can be activated on many  
cameras to diminish the “red eye effect”.  
The EASY mode is a simplified automatic flash  
mode intended for digital cameras without setting  
capabilities, or the “Program P” and full auto  
modes.  
Prior to its first use, the slave has to be adapted to  
the technology of the flash unit built into the came-  
ra to find out if the camera-integrated flash unit  
works with or without preflashes.  
The internal photo cell sensor of the slave  
must be able to perfectly capture the light of  
the camera’s flash unit reflected by the sub-  
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Adapting the slave flash unit  
• The LC display indicates the symbol “SL  
for adapted slave mode, “EASY” flash mode  
and the maximum flash range (see Chapter  
10.3).  
• Activate the cameras internal flash unit. If ne-  
cessary, switch on the cameras red-eye re-  
ducing preflash function.  
• The slave flash unit is now ready for operation.  
Turn on the slave flash unit by the main switch  
and wait for the flash readiness indicator to  
light up.  
Flash unit adaptation only has to be completed  
once because the stored settings are retained,  
even when the flash mode is changed, the  
flash unit is switched off and the batteries are  
replaced. Adaptation must be renewed when  
the settings of the camera’s flash unit, the pre-  
flash mode (e.g. red-eye reducing preflash  
ON / OFF) or the camera are changed.  
• Keep the “Mode” key on the flash unit depress-  
ed for approx. 5 s until the symbols  
flash in an ascending sequence on the LC dis-  
play. All other indications on the LC display and  
the flash readiness signal go out.  
To terminate briefly depress the “Mode” key.  
ķ Take a picture of an appropriate subject (e.g.  
The flash mode of cameras working with an  
automatically changing number of preflashes  
(e.g. Nikon 3D and D-TTL), as well as the  
Metz Remote Flash Mode, is not supported!  
wall or ceiling of a room) at a distance of 2 m to  
3 m with the cameras internal flash. With the  
aid of this shot the 28 CS-2 establishes the num-  
ber of preflashes fired by the camera-integrated  
flash unit and automatically stores the data.  
Test shots  
Take some test shots with flash: The subject must  
be within the maximum flash range indicated on  
the LC display (see Chapter 10.3)! Assess the ex-  
posure results, e.g. on the camera monitor.  
• The flash readiness indicator on the flash unit  
briefly lights up again to confirm the completed  
adaptation.  
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Depress the “+” key on the flash unit for a positive  
correction value when the flash shots are too dark,  
and the “-” key for a negative correction value  
when the flash shots are too bright. The correction  
value can be adjusted from +10 to -10. The setting  
becomes immediately effective and is automatical-  
ly stored. The set correction value is taken over as  
the new zero value (“0”) for the next flash shot.  
Maximum flash range indication is adapted to the  
given correction value.  
the camera-integrated flash. The important point is  
to know whether the flash unit built into your came-  
ra works with or without measuring preflashes.  
Selection of the slave mode determines whether  
the slave is triggered immediately after the first  
flash pulse from the cameras flash unit, or whe-  
ther one or more preflashes have to be suppressed  
before the slave is triggered together with the ca-  
meras main flash.  
Select one of the three different slave modes by  
repeated combined depression of the “MODE”  
If the slave unit is not triggered repeat the  
flash unit adaptation procedure and take  
another test shot.  
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pre-select keys. The selected slave mode  
flashes on the LC display of the flash unit.  
Establishing the slave mode suitable for your  
camera  
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Tip:  
Carefully read the next chapters of these Operat-  
ing Instructions to be able to make full use of all  
the capabilities of this flash unit.  
It is not necessary to establish the suitable  
slave mode if you know whether or not your  
camera operates with preflash measuring  
technology!  
Often it is rather difficult to establish whether or not  
a digital camera operates with preflash measuring  
technology. Proceed in the following manner to se-  
lect the slave mode that is suitable for your camera:  
6. Slave modes (SL)  
Selection of the slave mode suitable for your ca-  
mera depends on the properties and technology of  
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• Activate the cameras internal flash unit.  
adapt the slave automatically to your cameras  
flash function (see Chapter 6.3).  
• Deactivate the red-eye reducing preflash func-  
tion on the camera.  
6.1 Slave mode without preflash  
suppression SL  
• Select on the slave unit the “M” flash mode with  
P 1/1 full light output (see Chapter 8.2).  
This slave mode is suitable for all cameras working  
without measuring preflash technology. The slave is  
triggered at the same time as the flash unit incor-  
porated in the camera. The light output of the slave  
is controlled by the selected flash mode (EASY, auto  
flash mode A or manual flash mode M).  
• Then select the slave mode without preflash sup-  
pression on the slave unit (see Chapter 6.1).  
Take a test shot in which the reflector of the slave  
unit can be seen, for example in a mirror.  
NEVER look directly into the flash unit’s reflector  
from a short distance as this could blind or inju-  
re your eyes!  
If your camera has a red-eye reducing preflash  
function, this function must be switched off!  
Otherwise it may be accidentally activated by  
flashes of other photographers working within  
the same action radius as the slave flash unit .  
ķ • Assess the test shot, e.g. on the camera monitor.  
• If the slave units reflector is brilliantly illuminated  
in the test shot, then you have set the right slave  
mode for your camera.  
Settings on the slave flash unit  
• If the slave units reflector is not bright or is dark  
on the test shot, then select on the slave unit a  
slave mode with preflash suppression (see Chap-  
ter 6.2) and take another test shot.  
Repeatedly depress the  
pre-select and “MODE”  
keys simultaneously until the symbol SL flashes on  
the LC display. The setting instantly becomes effective  
and is automatically stored after 5 s.  
• If this still proves to be unsuccessful, then select  
the adapted slave mode. This enables you to  
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6.2 Slave mode with  
If necessary, you can modify the suppression  
of the preflash and reset the time between  
preflash and main flash for manual adapta-  
tion to your camera; see also Chapter 11.3.  
preflash suppression SL  
This slave mode is specifically intended for digital  
cameras working with preflash technology. In this  
mode, the slave flash unit is not triggered by the  
measuring preflash but only by the main flash  
from the cameras internal flash unit at the moment  
of exposure. The light output of the slave is con-  
trolled by way of the set flash mode (EASY, auto-  
matic A or manual M mode).  
6.3 Adapted slave mode SL  
This slave mode permits individual adaptation of  
the slave to the technology of the cameras internal  
flash unit. It permits one or more red-eye reducing  
preflashes and one or more measuring preflashes  
of the integrated flash unit to be taken into ac-  
count. The slave is triggered at the same time as  
the camera-internal flash unit firing the main flash  
for exposure. The light output of the slave unit is  
controlled by the selected flash mode (EASY, auto-  
matic A or manual M mode).  
The red-eye reducing preflash function must  
not be activated on the camera! The slave  
flash unit will only react to light pulses from  
the controller within a specific time (fractions  
of a second) , thus making it almost insensitive  
to the flash light of other photographers that  
are not working with preflash technology.  
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Adapting the flash unit  
Activate the integrated flash unit. If necessary,  
switch on the cameras red-eye reducing pre-  
flash function.  
Settings on the slave flash unit  
Repeatedly depress the  
“MODE” keys simultaneously until the symbol  
SL flashes on the LC display. The setting instantly  
becomes effective and is automatically stored after  
5 s.  
pre-select and  
Turn on the flash unit by the main switch and wait  
for the flash readiness indicator to light up.  
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Set the required flash mode on the flash unit (A,  
M or EASY).  
The slave flash unit is now ready for operation.  
Flash unit adaptation only has to be com-  
pleted once because the stored settings are  
retained, even when the mode is changed,  
the flash unit is switched off and the batteries  
are replaced. If necessary, adaptation can be  
renewed when the settings of the camera’s  
flash unit, the preflash technology (e.g. red-  
eye reducing preflash ON/OFF) or the ca-  
mera are changed.  
Keep the “Mode” and  
flash unit simultaneously depressed for approx.  
5 s until the symbols start to flash in  
pre-select keys of the  
an ascending sequence on the LC display. All  
other data on the LC display, and the flash rea-  
diness indicator go out.  
Briefly depress the “Mode” key to terminate.  
Take a shot of an appropriate subject (e.g. wall  
or ceiling of a room) at a distance of 2 m to 3 m  
with the cameras internal flash unit. On the basis  
of this shot the 28 CS-2 establishes the number of  
preflashes fired by the cameras internal flash unit  
and automatically stores the data.  
The flash mode of cameras working with an  
automatically changing number of preflashes  
(e.g. Nikon 3D and D-TTL), as well as the  
Metz Remote Flash Mode, is not supported!  
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7. Settings for camera and flash unit  
The slave unit can be operated together with your  
cameras internal flash unit after the appropriate  
slave mode has been established or set.  
The flash readiness indicator on the flash unit  
lights up again and “o.k.” is indicated to con-  
firm the completed adaptation.  
The LC display indicates the symbol “SL  
for the adapted slave mode, together with the  
flash mode ( “A”, “M” or “EASY”) and the maxi-  
mum flash range (see Chapter 10.3).  
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and 9.2). Set the closest possible value where the  
exact value cannot be set.  
7.1 Cameras where operating mode, ISO  
and aperture can be set  
Shoot some test pictures.  
Camera setting  
Set a negative flash exposure correction value on  
the flash unit when the shots are too bright, and a  
positive one when the shots are too dark (see Chap-  
ter 9.4). Compare the exposure results to establish  
the optimal setting for your camera.  
Set on the camera the ISO speed rating. If possible  
avoid the AUTO-ISO setting!  
Set the cameras operating mode to aperture prio-  
rity A or Av or manual M (see the operating in-  
structions for the given camera). Select the appro-  
priate aperture manually in the aperture priority  
mode. The camera will then automatically set the  
corresponding shutter speed. Both the aperture  
and shutter speed are set manually on the camera  
when in manual mode.  
When shooting pictures take into account the  
maximum flash range indicated on the flash units  
LC display (see Chapter 10.3)!  
For cameras fitted with a zoom lens different  
flash exposure correction values may be neces-  
sary for the wide-angle and telephoto-range!  
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Activate the cameras internal flash unit (see the  
operating instructions for the given camera).  
Manual flash mode M of the flash unit  
Use a tripod for slower shutter speeds (e.g.  
Set the same values for aperture and ISO on the  
flash unit as set on the camera. Set the closest pos-  
sible value where the exact value cannot be set.  
slower than 1/30 s) to avoid camera shake blur.  
Flash unit setting  
Auto flash mode A of the slave  
By selecting the full light output P 1/1 or a partial  
light output (see Chapter 9.5), you can determine  
the necessary camera-to-subject distance with the  
Set the same values for auto aperture and ISO on  
the slave as set on the camera (see chapter 9.1  
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aid of the maximum flash range indicated on the  
LC display (see Chapter 10.3).  
Set a negative flash correction value on the flash  
unit when the shots are too bright, and a positive  
one when the shots are too dark (see Chapter 9.4).  
EASY MODE of the flash unit  
Compare the exposure results to establish the opti-  
mal setting for your camera.  
Select the operating mode Program P or full  
auto mode on the camera!  
When shooting pictures take into account the ma-  
ximum flash range indicated on the flash units LC  
display (see Chapter 10.3)!  
Please refer to Chapter 5 for the setting of the  
EASY MODE.  
7.2 Cameras where operating mode, ISO  
and aperture cannot be set  
Camera setting  
For cameras fitted with a zoom lens different  
flash exposure correction values may be  
necessary for the wide-angle and telephoto-  
range!  
Activate the cameras internal flash unit (see the  
operating instructions for the given camera).  
Manual flash mode M of the flash unit  
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Flash unit setting  
Set on the flash unit the value for the largest aper-  
ture opening (smallest f-number) of the camera  
lens and the cameras ISO value (see Technical  
Data for the given camera).  
Auto flash mode A of the flash unit  
Set on the flash unit the value for the largest aper-  
ture opening (smallest f-number) of the camera  
lens and the cameras ISO value (see Technical  
Data for the given camera).  
If this f-number and ISO value of the camera cannot  
be set on the flash unit, then set the next closest values.  
If this f-number and ISO value cannot be set on  
the flash unit, then set the next closest value.  
By selecting the full light output P 1/1 or a partial  
light output, the necessary camera-to-subject dis-  
tance can be established by referring to the maxi-  
Take some test shots.  
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mum flash range indicated on the LC display (see  
Chapter 10.3).  
The sensor has a measuring angle of 25° and only  
measures while the flash unit is emitting light. The  
measurement takes into account the light of the  
cameras internal flash emitted at the same time as  
the light from the slave flash.  
EASY-MODE operation of the flash unit  
Please refer to Chapter 5 for the setting of the  
EASY MODE.  
If the duration of the flash from the camera’s  
internal flash unit exceeds that of the slave  
(e.g. with close-ups), then this can result in  
system-induced overexposure. For flash pho-  
tography with digital cameras in slave mode it  
has proved to be useful to set a flash exposure  
correction value of approx -1 f-stop (-1 EV) for  
the camera-integrated flash unit.  
8. Flash modes  
Depress the “MODE” key repeatedly to select be-  
tween the different flash modes: Automatic “A”,  
Manual “M”, Metz Remote Flash Mode “SL”  
(SLave) and “EASY”. The selected flash mode will  
flash on the LC display of the flash unit.  
The correct exposure indicator will display “o.k.”  
for approx. 3 seconds when the shot was correctly  
exposed (see Chapter 10.2).  
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8.1 Auto flash mode A  
In automatic flash mode the photo cell sensor of the  
flash unit measures the light reflected by the sub-  
ject. The flash unit interrupts light emission as soon  
as the necessary amount of light for a correct ex-  
posure has been reached. This means that a new  
aperture does not have to be calculated and set  
when the distance is changed, provided that the  
subject remains within the automatic flash range.  
Setting procedure  
Continue depressing the “MODE” key on the slave  
until “A” flashes on the display. The setting instant-  
ly becomes effective and is automatically stored  
after 5 s. Then set auto aperture, ISO and reflector  
status as flash parameters (see Chapter 9).  
Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlight!  
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8.2 Manual flash mode M  
8.3 Metz-Remote Flash Mode SL  
In this mode the flash unit emits an uncontrolled  
flash at full light output (P 1/1) or partial light out-  
put (P 1/2, P 1/4, P 1/8 or P 1/16).  
The Metz-Remote Flash Mode permits cordless re-  
mote triggering of one or more off-camera slaves  
by a special on-camera master flash unit (control-  
ler). The slaves are controlled by the flash light from  
the master flash unit. The on-camera “master” (con-  
troller) must be able to support the cordless Metz  
Remote System (only with mecablitz 40 MZ-...,  
50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-...) and be switched to  
the corresponding operating mode (see the operat-  
ing instructions for the controller). The light output is  
controlled by the camera (Metz-TTL-Remote Flash  
Mode) or by a photo cell sensor in the master flash  
unit (Metz Automatic Remote Flash Mode).  
Adaptation to the photographic situation is achiev-  
ed by selecting the corresponding aperture and  
ISO setting on the camera and flash unit or by set-  
ting a partial light output (see Chapter 9.5). The  
LC display will then indicate the flash-to-subject  
distance to be maintained for a correct exposure  
(see Chapter 10.3).  
For system-induced reasons the light emitted  
simultaneously by the camera’s internal flash  
unit is not taken into account. This may result  
in overexposure if the camera’s flash light  
dominates (e.g. with close-ups or small par-  
tial light output levels)!  
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Setting procedure  
Continue depressing the “MODE” key on the slave  
until “SL” flashes on the display. Additionally, “Ad1”  
is displayed to indicate the remote channel. The set-  
ting becomes instantly effective and is automatically  
stored after 5 s. The flash parameters do not have to  
be set on the slave.  
Setting procedure  
Continue depressing the “MODE” key on the slave  
until “M” flashes on the display. The setting instantly  
becomes effective and is automatically stored after  
5 s. Then set aperture, ISO and reflector status as  
flash parameters (see Chapter 9).  
The slave flash unit only supports the Remote  
Channel 1 (the LC display indicates”Ad1”).  
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There is no maximum flash range indication  
nor correct exposure confirmation given in  
the Metz Remote Flash Mode.  
• The slave flash unit is ready for use after the test  
has been successfully completed.  
Bright ambient light and/or a large aperture  
opening can result in the slave’s sensor re-  
ceiving only an incomplete light pulse be-  
cause the electronic circuit of the controller  
interrupts light emission prematurely. In this  
case stop down the lens aperture or mount a  
neutral density filter on the lens.  
Testing the cordless Metz-Remote Flash Mode  
prior to exposure:  
• Position the slave and controller (master flash  
unit) as required for the intended shot.  
• Wait for flash readiness of controller and slave  
(flash ready indicator lights up).  
The slave will only react to a light pulse from the  
controller. Flash units from other photographers  
working within the same area will not trigger the  
slave unit.  
• Depress the manual firing button on the control-  
ler and fire a test flash.  
• The slave responds with a briefly delayed flash  
to indicate that it is ready for operation. When  
several slave units are being used then all slaves  
will acknowledge flash readiness simultaneously.  
The slave will not indicate flash readiness and ma-  
ximum flash range in the cordless Metz Remote  
Flash Mode. Only the controllers display is rele-  
vant for exposure indication.  
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• If a slave does not respond with a time-delayed  
flash, then this means that the units sensor did  
not receive the controllers light pulse. Change  
the slaves position in such a manner that its sen-  
sor can capture the light pulse from the control-  
ler and repeat the test.  
8.4 EASY Mode  
Please refer to EASY Mode flash in Chapter 5.  
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9.2 ISO speed  
9. Flash parameters  
Continue depressing the  
pre-select key on the  
For correct performance of the flash unit in the auto  
flash mode A and manual flash mode M it will be ne-  
cessary to adapt the different flash parameters (f-stop,  
ISO speed, diffuser) manually to the settings on the  
camera. The adjusted flash parameters are retained  
after the flash unit has been switched off and after the  
flash mode has been changed.  
flash unit until “ISO” and the ISO value flash on the  
display. While the display is flashing depress the  
“+” or “-” key to adapt the ISO value on the flash  
unit to the cameras ISO speed. ISO speeds from  
50 to 3200 can be set. The setting becomes instant-  
ly effective and is automatically stored after 5 s.  
The flash parameter settings can only be  
changed in automatic flash mode A and  
manual flash mode M. Maximum flash range  
indication is automatically adapted to the  
adjusted flash parameters.  
9.3 Reflector status  
The reflector status cannot be set when in  
EASY Mode and in “SL” Metz-Remote Mode.  
To obtain correct indication of the maximum flash  
range and distance on the LC display, it is necessa-  
ry to set the reflector status on the flash unit. This  
parameter indicates whether the flash unit is used  
without an attachment in front of the reflector, or  
with a wide-angle diffuser or telephoto attachment.  
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9.1 Automatic f-stop  
Continue depressing the  
pre-select key on the  
flash unit until “F” and the f-stop flash on the dis-  
play. While the display is flashing depress the “+”  
or “-” key to adapt the f-stop on the slave unit to  
the cameras aperture setting. F-stops of f/1.4 to  
f/16 can be set in whole aperture increments. The  
setting becomes instantly effective and is automati-  
cally stored after 5 s.  
Use of the wide-angle diffuser (“WIDE”)  
When using the 24 mm wide-angle diffuser  
(2.5 mm height) in front of the reflector, continue  
depressing the  
pre-select key until “WIDE or  
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“TELE” flash on the LC display. Then press the “-”  
key to set “WIDE”.  
9.4 Flash exposure correction value EV  
In various exposure situations it may be necessary  
to specifically influence the flash intensity of the  
slave flash unit, i.e. increase or decrease the inten-  
sity. A corresponding flash exposure correction  
value can be set on the flash unit for this purpose.  
Use of the telephoto attachment (“TELE”)  
When using the 85 mm telephoto attachment  
(7 mm height) in front of the reflector, continue de-  
pressing the  
pre-select key until “TELE” and /  
or “WIDE” flash on the LC display. Then press the  
“+” key to set “TELE”.  
A flash exposure correction value can only  
be set in the auto flash mode A!  
Working without an attachment  
Continue depressing the  
pre-select key on the  
flash unit until “EV” and the correction value flash on  
the display. While the displays are flashing set the  
desired correction value between -3 and +3 EV- in  
one-third increments. The setting becomes instantly  
effective and is automatically stored after 5 s. After  
storage the LC display shows again the f-stop in place  
of the correction value and “EV” flashes to indicate  
that an exposure correction value has been set.  
When using the flash unit without an attachment  
continue depressing the  
pre-select key until  
“TELE” and / or “WIDE” flash on the LC display.  
Then press the “-” and “+” keys until “TELE” and  
“WIDE” are simultaneously displayed.  
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The setting becomes instantly effective and is auto-  
matically stored after 5 s. The display then indi-  
cates either “WIDE” or “TELE” depending on the  
setting. “WIDE” and “TELE” are no longer display-  
ed after storage if no reflector attachment is used.  
To delete the correction value, set the correction  
value “0.0” on the flash unit. “EV” ceases to be  
displayed after automatic storage.  
Please refer to the instructions in Chapter 3.  
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When flash readiness is established a test flash  
can be fired with the “TEST” button. In the auto  
flash mode A and the manual flash mode M, this  
test flash is based on the adjusted flash parame-  
ters. In the Metz-Remote Flash Mode, the test flash  
has a low light output level. In the “EASY” mode a  
controlled test flash is fired, in conformity with the  
settings made.  
9.5 Manual partial light output  
Manual partial light output can only be set in  
manual flash mode M.  
Continue depressing the  
pre-select key of the  
flash unit until “P 1/” and the partial light output  
value flash on the display. While these data are  
flashing use the “+” or “-” key to set the required  
partial light output on the flash unit. Partial light  
output values of P 1/1 (maximum light output) to  
P 1/16 (minimum manual partial light output) can  
be set. The setting becomes instantly effective and  
is automatically stored after 5 s.  
10.2 Correct exposure confirmation  
The “o.k.” correct exposure indicator lights up for  
approx. 3 s when the shot was correctly exposed  
in the auto flash mode A or EASY mode. When in  
auto flash mode A this depends on the set flash  
parameters (see Chapter 9), and in the EASY  
mode on the selected light control.  
After storage the LC display indicates again the f-stop  
instead of the partial light output.  
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This enables you, for example in the automatic  
flash mode, to establish a suitable aperture by  
manually triggering a test flash.  
10. Displays  
10.1 Flash readiness indication  
The flash readiness indicator on the slave flash  
unit lights up when the flash capacitor is fully  
charged to confirm that the slave is ready for  
firing. The slave will not be triggered if a shot is  
taken before the flash ready signal is lit.  
Fire a test flash with the manual firing button . If  
the “o.k.” correct exposure indicator does not light  
up then set the next smaller f- number, or reduce  
the distance to the subject, and repeat the test flash.  
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Pronounced deviations from this reflection factor,  
e.g. highly reflective or poorly reflecting objects,  
can influence the maximum flash range of the  
flash unit.  
For the test flash, set up the slave unit (with  
incorporated sensor) in the same manner as  
for the subsequent shot.  
10.3 Maximum flash range indication  
When shooting pictures, be sure to observe the  
maximum flash range indicated on the flash units  
LC display. The subject should be within approx.  
40% to 70% of the indicated value to give the elec-  
tronic system sufficient leeway for compensation.  
The minimum flash-to-subject distance should not  
be less than 10% of the indicated value to avoid  
overexposure. Adaptation to the given photogra-  
phic situation is possible by changing the aperture  
setting.  
The maximum flash range is indicated on the LC  
display of the flash unit when in automatic A, ma-  
nual M or EASY mode. For correct indication in  
automatic A and manual M mode it is necessary  
to manually adapt the flash parameters - aperture,  
ISO and reflector status - to the corresponding ca-  
mera settings when a wide-angle diffuser or tele-  
photo attachment is being used or when working  
without an attachment (see Chapter 9).  
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The maximum flash range indication can be  
either in meters (m) or feet (ft) (see Chapter  
11.2).  
Maximum flash range indication in the manual  
flash mode M  
The LC display of the flash unit indicates the dis-  
tance to be maintained for correct flash exposure  
of the subject. Adaptation to the given photogra-  
phic situation is achieved by changing the aper-  
ture setting and selecting between full light output  
and partial light output levels “P 1/1 to P 1/16”  
(see Chapter 9.5).  
Maximum flash range indication in the auto flash  
mode A and EASY MODE  
The LC display of the flash unit indicates the maxi-  
mum flash range. The indicated value relates to a  
factor of 25% of light reflection by the subject,  
which applies to most photographic situations.  
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Exceeding the display range  
Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.  
The LC display of the flash unit can indicate a ma-  
ximum range of 199 m or 199 ft. The display  
range of feet (ft) may be exceeded in the event of  
high ISO values and large aperture openings. This  
is signalized by the flashing of “199ft”.  
• Release the “MODE” key; “8m ON” will briefly  
appear on the LC display.  
11.2 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft)  
Proceed in the following manner to change be-  
tween m / ft:  
Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.  
11. Special functions  
• Keep the  
Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.  
• Release the pre-select key.  
pre-select key depressed.  
11.1 Automatic switch-off function  
AUTO-OFF  
The flash unit features a function to automatically  
switch-off if not used for 8 minutes.  
ķ Deactivating AUTO-OFF  
The display changes from “m” to “ft” or from “ft”  
to “m”. The selected unit of measurement is re-  
tained after the flash has been switched off or the  
batteries have been exchanged.  
Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.  
• Keep the “MODE” key depressed.  
Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.  
11.3 Adapting the flash delay in slave  
mode with preflash suppression  
The flash unit is factory-set to a delay period of  
45 milliseconds (ms) between measuring preflash and  
main flash. This means that the flash unit will only be  
triggered if the time between the first measuring pre-  
• Release the “MODE” key; “8m OFF” will briefly  
appear on the LC display.  
Activating AUTO-OFF  
Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.  
• Keep the “MODE” key depressed.  
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flash and the main flash is longer than 45 ms. This set-  
ting applies to most digital cameras. Digital cameras  
with different flash parameter settings usually offer the  
possibility to adapt the flash delay time. This may re-  
quire the testing of several different settings.  
• Depress the  
setting.  
pre-select key to terminate the  
Test the slave mode with the changed setting. If the  
flash unit is not triggered at the desired time, then  
set a different flash delay time.  
With some digital cameras the time between the  
measuring preflash and the main flash is shorter  
than 45 ms. To ensure that the slave flash unit can  
also be used with such cameras, the flash delay time  
has to be shortened. Other digital cameras operate  
with two clearly differing preflashes. The flash delay  
time of such cameras has to be lengthened.  
Please consult the technical support service of  
the camera manufacturer if you have any  
questions concerning the flash technology of  
your camera.  
11.4 Re-establishing the flash unit settings  
Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.  
Setting procedure to adapt flash delay  
• Keep the  
prox. 10 s.  
pre-select key depressed for ap-  
Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.  
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The following settings are made:  
• Simultaneously keep the “MODE” and  
select key depressed.  
pre-  
• AUTO-OFF is turned on.  
Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. The  
• The slave operating modes are returned to the  
factory setting.  
symbol  
flashes on the LC display and the  
adjusted flash delay time is indicated in ms.  
• The maximum flash range indication is adjusted  
to “m” for meters.  
• The flash delay time can be reduced or leng-  
thened with the “-” and “+” keys. The setting  
range covers 5 ms to 255 ms.  
• The correction values and partial light output settings  
of the “EASY”, “A” and “M” flash modes are deleted.  
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- Are the batteries correctly poled?  
- Are the batteries fully charged?  
Yes:  
12. Troubleshooting, remedies and  
after-sales service  
Forming the flash capacitor  
For technical reasons it is necessary to switch on the  
flash unit for approx. 10 minutes every 3 months (the  
capacitor incorporated in the flash unit undergoes a  
physical change if the flash unit is not switched on for  
prolonged periods).  
- Has the cameras internal flash been activated?  
- Does the flash units sensor receive the light pulse  
from the cameras internal flash unit (controller)?  
Change the location or diminish the ambient  
light. Reduce the flash-to-subject distance.  
The batteries must supply sufficient power for flash  
readiness to be indicated within 1 minute after the  
unit was switched on.  
- Has the slave mode suitable for your camera  
been selected?  
Select the appropriate slave mode and adapt the  
flash unit automatically to your camera.  
Please observe the following before contacting the  
after-sales service:  
- Have you selected the Metz Remote Mode SL?  
Switch to “EASY”, “A” or “M” flash mode.  
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Problem:  
The slave flash unit does not fire a flash.  
Question:  
Problem:  
All shots are underexposed.  
Question:  
Is the flash readiness indicator illuminated?  
• No:  
Is the slave flash unit triggered at the correct time  
(main flash)?  
- Has the flash unit been switched on?  
• No:  
- Has the flash unit automatically switched itself  
off?  
- Deactivate the red-eye reducing preflash function!  
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- The slave mode set on the slave flash unit is not  
suitable for your camera. Select a different slave  
mode!  
Unsuccessful troubleshooting  
Turn off the flash unit by the main switch, wait for  
a brief moment and then switch the unit on again.  
Yes:  
If, in spite of all hints, the flash unit still does not  
work, then please consult your local authorized  
dealer.  
- Check the flash parameters set on the slave flash  
unit!  
Adapt the units flash parameters to the camera  
settings!  
Set a positive correction value.  
Problem:  
All shots are overexposed.  
Check the flash parameters set on the slave flash  
unit!  
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Adapt the units flash parameters to the camera  
settings!  
Set a negative correction value.  
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Recycling times with full-power flash:  
With alkaline manganese batteries approx. 8s  
With NiCad batteries approx. 6s  
13. Technical data  
Guide number at ISO 100 / 21°:  
28 (with telephoto attachment , 7 mm height)  
22 (without attachment)  
16 (with wide-angle diffuser , 2.5 mm height)  
With NiMH batteries approx. 6s  
Number of flashes with full light output:  
With alkali-manganese batteries > 100  
With NiCad batteries (250 mAh) > 35  
With NiMH batteries (700 mAh) > 100  
Flash modes:  
EASY, Automatic A, Manual M, Metz-Remote SL  
Slave modes:  
Light coverage: rectangular  
Without preflash suppression  
With preflash suppression  
Adapted slave mode  
Focal length in keeping with 35 mm format  
As of 24 mm with wide-angle diffuser  
(horizontal 75°, vertical ca. 55°).  
Automatic apertures:  
ķ f1.4 / f2 / f2.8 / f4 / f5.6 / f8 / f11 / f16  
As of 35 mm without attachment  
(horizontal approx. 56°, vertical approx. 40°).  
As of 85 mm with telephoto attachment  
(horizontal apporx. 25°, vertical approx. 18°).  
Manual light output settings:  
P 1/1, P 1/2, P 1/4, P 1/8, P 1/16  
Light sensitivity:  
ISO 50 ... ISO 3200  
Weight: approx. 140g (without batteries)  
Dimenions (w x h x d): 75.5 mm x 83 mm x 32.5 mm  
Colour temperature: approx. 5600 K  
Flash duration: 1/300s ... 1/45000s  
Included:  
Flash with telescopic bracket, attachments,  
Operating Instructions  
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Hauptschalter  
Interupteur général  
Hoofdschakelaar  
Main switch  
Interruttore principale  
Interruptor principal  
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Betriebsartenwahl  
Sélecteur de mode  
Functieschakelaar  
Mode selector  
Selettore del modo di funzionamento  
Selección de modos de funcionamiento  
ƴ Vorwahltaste und Belichtung o.k.  
Présélection des fonctions et Exposition o.k.  
Voorkeuzetoets Belichting o.k.-aanduiding  
Preselector and exposure ok indicator  
į Tasto di preselezione e indicazione di corretta esposizione  
Preselector del ajuste o indicación de exposición o.k.  
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Tasten für Wertverstellung  
Touches pour le réglage de la valeur  
Toetsen voor instellen van waarden  
Buttons for value adjustment  
Pulanti per la regolazione del valori  
Teclas para ajuste de valores  
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Handauslösetaste und  
Blitzbereitschaftsanzeige  
Bouton d’essai et témoin de recyclage  
Ontspanknop voor handbediening en  
flitsaparaat-aanduiding  
Manual firing button and flash-ready  
indicator  
Pulsante test (emissione manuale del  
lampo) e indicazione di “pronto lampo”  
Tecla de disparo manual e indicación  
de disposición de disparo  
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Standfuß, Pied, standvoet,  
Foot, Base d‘appoggio, Pie  
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schwenkbare Kameraschiene  
Barrette pivotable  
zwenkbare camerabeugel  
Pivoted camera bracket  
Staffa della camera  
Regleta giratoria para la cámara  
Kamera- und Stativschraube  
Vis pour appareil photo et trépied  
camera- en statiefmoer  
Camera and tripod screw  
Vite camera e stativo  
Tornillo para cámara y trípode  
Standfuß, Pied, standvoet,  
Foot, Base d‘appoggio, Pie  
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Fotosensor  
Senseur  
Fotosensor  
Sensor  
Sensore Foto  
Nicht abdecken!  
Ne pas masquer !  
Niet afdeken  
Do not cover!  
Non coprire!  
No cubrir!  
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Sensor für drahtlosen Blitzbetrieb  
Cellule pour le mode flash sans fil  
Sensor voor draadloos flitsen  
Sensor for cordless flash control  
Sensore per il controlo flash distanza  
Sensor para el funcionamiento sin cable  
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Batteriefachdeckel  
Couvercle du compartiment des piles  
Deksel batterijvak  
Battery compartment lid  
Coperchio del vano batteria  
Tapa del compartimento de pilas  
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Servicebuchse - für den Fachhändler  
Connecteur S:A:V: - pour le revendeur  
Servicebus - voorde vakman  
Service socket - for service-technician  
Presa di servizio - per il revenditore specializzato  
Toma para servicio - Para el distribuidor  
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mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital  
für Digitalkameras mit eingebautem Blitzgerät  
for digital cameras with internal flash unit  
Art.-Nr. 002822008  
Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KG  
Postfach 1267 D-90506 Zirndorf  
Telefon (0911) 9706-0 • Telefax (0911) 9706-340  
Änderungen und Irrtümer vorbehalten !  
Sous réserve de modifications et d’erreus !  
Onder voorbehoudvan wijzigingen  
en vergissingen !  
Errors excepted. Subject to changes!  
Riserva di modifiche e disponibilità  
di fornitura.  
Con reserva de modificaciones y posibili-  
dades de entrega.  
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Metz. Always first class.  
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