Metz Mecablitz 36 AF-4C for Canon Analogue and Digital Cameras
Exceptionally Simple to Operate
The Metz Mecablitz 36 AF-4 looks smart and is also exceptionally simple to operate. This reliable TTL flash unit produces perfect flash shots without any troublesome setting procedure. The guide number of 118 (ft) gives the unit a relative wide range.
Furthermore, the integrated zoom reflector can be manually adjusted to the given focal length (between 28 and 85 mm). This is an ideal feature as light output can be optimized with only a single simple setting.
Canon E-TTL or Nikon iTTL Flash Control
The Metz Mecablitz 36 AF-4 is features Canon E-TTL and Nikon iTTL Flash Control .
The Metz Mecablitz 36 AF-4 has a number of other practical special functions, including fill-in flash in daylight (camera dependent) to effectively brighten up dense shadows, and integrated AF measuring beam for effective focusing even under poor light conditions, plus flash readiness indication in the camera's viewfinder.
Dedicated Canon Flash Functions Including E-TTL Flash Control
The compact and powerful Metz 36 AF-4C has been specifically designed for Canon cameras, in particular their EOS digital SLRs. The supported flash functions depend on the specific Canon camera model used. The following dedicated flash functions are among those supported by this flash unit:
- Flash Readiness Indication In Camera's Viewfinder
- Automatic Flash Sync Speed Control
- TTL Flash Control (Standard TTL Without Preflash)
- Manual TTL Flash Exposure Correction*
- Canon E-TTL Flash Control
- AF Measuring Beam Control
- Programmed Auto Flash Mode
* Dedicated function is performed by the camera or must be set on the camera
Cobra Design
The mecablitz 36 AF-4C utilizes Metz' modernistic upright Cobra design, which also reduces red eye effect.
Manually Adjustable Zoom Reflector
The zoom reflector of the mecablitz 36 AF-4C has four zoom positions for optimal light coverage and adaptation of the guide number to the focal length of the lens:
- 28 mm Wide-angle illumination
- 35 mm Wide-angle illumination
- 50 mm Normal illumination
- 85 mm Tele illumination
Pivoting Reflector For Indirect Flash Lighting
The zoom reflector can be swivelled upwards into four locking positions for bounce flashes: 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°.
Automatic Flash Mode
A photo-sensor measures the light reflected by the subject and ends the light output as soon as the subject has been correctly lit. In the programmed auto flash mode the camera automatically controls the aperture, the shutter speed, and the mecablitz for optimal results in most photographic situations, including fill-in flash.
Manual Flash Mode
Full light output.
Correct Exposure Indication
In auto flash mode the "o.k." correct exposure confirmation briefly lights up on the 36 AF-4C when the picture was correctly exposed.
Flash Ready Indication
The flash readiness symbol lights up on the mecablitz when the flash capacitor is charged, thereby indicating that flashes can be fired for the next shot. Flash readiness is transmitted to the camera and displayed in the viewfinder (see camera manual).
