Metz SCA 3202-M7 User manual
Olympus • Leica • Panasonic
SCA 3202-M
Flash adapter for cameras (see rear)
Adattatore flash per camere (v. retro)
Adaptador de flash para cámaras (ver reverso)
® System SCA 3002
Made in Germany
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1. General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 View of the SCA adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Mounting the adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. Camera modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Program mode P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Shutter priority S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3 Aperture priority A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 Manual M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Flash modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 TTL flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Auto flash mode A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3 Manual flash mode M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Dedicated flash functions. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 Program flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 Flash readiness indication on the camera . 19
4.3 Automatic flash sync speed control . . . . . . 20
4.4 Correct exposure confirmation on the
flash unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5 Automatic motor zoom control. . . . . . . . . . 21
4.6 AF measuring beam control. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.7
Automatic maximum flash range indication
. 23
4.8 Preflash function for red-eye reduction . . . 24
4.9 Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Normal synchronisation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Second-curtain synchronisation . . . . . . . . 25
Slow synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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HSS short-term synchronisation . . . . . . . . 27
4.10 Wake-up function for the flash unit . . . . . 28
5. Cordless Metz Remote Flash Mode . . . . 28
6. Slave flash mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2 Setting the SCA adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.3 Setting the flash unit and the camera . . . . 32
7. Troubleshooting hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Dedicated functions of the
flash units Table 1
•= The dedicated flash function is supported by
the flash unit. The supported function can only
be performed if also supported by the camera.
It is impossible to describe in detail all camera
types and their individual flash functions within
the framework of these instructions. Therefore,
please refer to the flash mode description in
your camera manual to find out which func-
70 MZ-4/5
60 CT-4
with SCA 3000C
54 MZ-4i
50 MZ-5
40 MZ-3/3i
45 CL-4
with SCA 3000C
54 MZ-3/-4
mecablitz
Flash readiness indication on the camera
Automatic flash sync speed control
TTL flash mode
TTL fill-in flash
Manual TTL flash exposure correction
1
st
or 2
nd
curtain synchronisation
Motor zoom control
AF measuring beam control
Maximum flash range indication
Preflash function for red-eye reduction
Program flash mode
Slow synchronisation / SLOW 1 / SLOW 2
Wake-up function for the flash unit
High-speed synchronisation HSS
••••••••••••x
76 MZ-5 digi
••••••••••••x
•••••••••••••
•••••••••••••
••••••••••••x
•••••• •• x
45 CL-4 digi
with SCA 3045
•••••• •••x•
•••••••••••••
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
•• • • • x
44 MZ-2
40 MZ-1/1i
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Table 2
tions are supported by your type of camera.
Dedicated flash functions are not supported in
the cordless slave mode.
x = The flash unit does not automatically switch
to standby mode (no AUTO OFF function).
The mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital supports manual
flash corrections and synchronisation on the
2nd shutter curtain only if these can be set on
the camera!
Operating modes
Supported modes TTL, A and M in the camera
modes P, A, S and M
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40 MZ-3/3i
40 MZ-1/1i
44MZ-2
54 MZ-3/4
54 MZ-4i
50 MZ-5
70 MZ-4/5
76 MZ-5 digi
PASMPASMPASM
TTL A (Automatic) M (Manual)
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
••••
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
•••• • • • •
•••• • • • •
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
••••••••••••
60 CT-4
with SCA 3000C
45 CL-4
with SCA 3000C
45 CL-4 digi
with SCA 3045
• = The flash function is supported by the flash
unit. The camera must also support this flash
function to ensure that the function can be
carried out!
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Warning!
Please observe the instructions in Sections 2 and
3 for the combination of the different camera and
flash modes. For system induced reasons, TTL
flash mode with the mecablitz 60 CT-4 is not pos-
sible on account of the metering pre-flash techno-
logy of Olympus digital cameras!
Some cameras support the automatic flash
mode A and the manual flash mode M only in
the Manual M camera mode!
With some types of flash units there are limits
with regard to TTL flash mode in relation to
the given camera type (C-2500L, E-1, E-300,
E-330, E-500, E-10, E-20P and E-20N). Plea-
se refer to Table 3 and the corresponding
instructions in Section 3.1!
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Table 3
TTL flash mode
TTL compatible
Limited TTL
compatibility
Group
E-1, E-3, E–300, E–330,
E–400,E–420, E-450,
E–500, E–510, E–520,
E-620, DMC-FZ50,
DMC-L1, DMC-L10,
DMC-6F1, DMC-6H1,
Digilux 3, D-Lux 4,
V-Lux 1, SP-350,
SP-570, Pen E-PL1/P2
45 CL-4 digi
44 MZ-2*
(*ab V2.0)
54 MZ-4i
76 MZ-5 digi
54 MZ-3
54 MZ-4
44 MZ-2
70 MZ-..
E-10, E-20P,
E-20N, C-2500L
44 MZ-2
45 CL-4 digi
54 MZ-..
70 MZ-..
76 MZ-5 digi
40 MZ-..
45 CL-4
50 MZ-5
A
B
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1. General description
The SCA 3202 adapter makes it possible to op-
erate Olympus digital cameras with an external
flash unit (see Tables 1 and 2). The flash unit can
be operated by one of two modes:
Dedicated flash mode
The flash unit with SCA adapter and an Olympus
digital camera is operated by way of digital data
exchange. Digital data exchange between camera
and flash unit is either via the system flash shoe
with special contacts (e.g. with E-1, E-10, E-20,
E–300, E-330, E-500,
C–5060WZ, C-8080Z etc.) or
a 5-pin system flash socket on the camera (e.g.
with C–4040Z, C-3040Z, C-3030Z etc.).
Note for cameras with built-in flash unit:
When using an external flash unit the came-
ra’s built-in flash should be deactivated to
avoid cross shadows (camera menu setting;
refer to the operating instructions of the given
camera).
On some camera types it is possible to set the
“SLAVE” mode in the camera menu. There is no
data exchange with the flash unit in this mode.
The camera’s “SLAVE” mode must NOT be acti-
vated for dedicated flash!
Cordless slave flash mode
The flashgun is fired as a cordless slave unit by the
light pulse from the camera’s flash (see Section 5).
With some cameras the “SLAVE” mode can be
set in the camera menu. This deactivates the
metering pre-flash of the camera’s built-in flash
unit. Flash exposure is then uncontrolled with a
selectable manual partial light output. Since the
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slave mode of the SCA adapter (switch in SL
position) always operates with metering pre-
flash suppression, the camera’s “SLAVE” mode
must NOT be activated!
To work in the “SLAVE” camera setting the slave
flash unit must be equipped with the SCA 301
standard foot. Additionally use the mecalux 11
(optional accessory) as a slave triggering unit for
the flashgun.
1.1 View of the SCA adapter
The switches and the display are located
behind a flap on the back of the adapter. This
flap can be opened with the fingernail.
Switch :
A B: Reserved for future applications. The switch
position is irrelevant!
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Rear view Front view
Sensor
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Switch :
Operating mode selector:
NORM position: Dedicated flash mode
SL position: Slave flash mode
Display in dedicated flash mode:
• In dedicated flash mode the display lights in
green if the flash mode TTL, Automatic A or
Manual M set on the flash unit is supported.
With some camera/flash unit combinations there
are limitations regarding TTL flash mode. The
display flashes in green as a warning (see
Section 3.1).
If the master flash function (controller) is activa-
ted on the flash unit in TTL mode, then the dis-
play of the SCA adapter will start to flash as
a warning (see Section 5).
•
With some flash units (45 CL–4 and 60 CT4) auto
working aperture setting on the flash unit by the
camera is not possible for technical reasons. This
means that the camera modes program P and
shutter priority S are not supported in the auto
flash mode A and the manual flash mode M (see
Table 2). The display flashes in green as a
warning in the camera modes P and S.
Display in slave flash mode:
• The display lights in red when in slave mode
if the flash modes Auto A or Manual M are set on
the flash unit.
• The display flashes in red in slave mode as a
warning when the TTL flash mode has been set
on the flash unit (see Section 6).
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1.2 Mounting the adapter
All units involved must be switched off before
mounting or dismounting the SCA adapter
on / from the mecablitz or on / from the ca-
mera.
on the mecablitz 40 MZ-..., 45 CL-4 digi,
50–MZ-5, 70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5 digi:
•
Turn the flash unit’s foot by 90° (40 MZ-... only).
•
Press the retention catch against the casing,
simultaneously pushing the hitherto used stand-
ard foot or SCA adapter out of the guide.
Any cover plate that may still be in place (requi-
red for the 301 standard foot or SCA 300 adapter)
should be gripped in the centre and withdrawn.
on the mecablitz 44 MZ-2:
• Use your fingernail to press up the locking lever
in the middle of the rear side of the mecablitz
and hold it depressed.
• At the same time withdraw the SCA adapter or
standard foot backward.
Any cover plate that may still be in place (required
for the 301 standard foot or SCA 300 adapter)
should be gripped in the centre and withdrawn.
on the mecablitz 54 MZ-...:
• Open the battery compartment cover.
• Press the coloured locking knob in the battery
compartment and simultaneously remove the
standard foot or SCA adapter.
Any cover plate that may still be in place (requi-
red for the 301 standard foot or SCA 300 adap-
ter) should be gripped in the centre and with-
drawn.
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