Yet another Metz 48 question

Arpe · 11-06-2009, 12:37 AM

My distance scale on the flash LCD is flashing at me, no matter what mode my camea is in, even green mode, and no matter what mode the flash is in!! Help!

The manual has been searched to no avail.

Arpe · 11-06-2009, 01:39 AM

Just reset the flash - same thing happening. So it's me!

*mtansley* · 11-06-2009, 12:07 PM

Is the flash head at it's neutral position? i.e. Not set for bounce flash or not depressed to the -10degree mode for closeup?

Just a thought.

Michael

Arpe · 11-08-2009, 02:55 PM

Yep that was it Michael - I had the flash pointing "down". When it's in bounce the distance display just turns off, but when down it flashes, I couldn't find that in the manual!

*mtansley* · 11-08-2009, 03:15 PM

Glad that helped.

I don't have a Metz but my brand-new Pentax AF-540FGZ does the same thing for the -10 bounce. Luckily it does mention that in the manual.

Hmmm, two different flashes but they do the same thing. Probably one company in the world that makes flashes for everyone.

Michael