The Fascination of Flash Photography – Metz mecablitz – Flash units for analog and digital cameras Metz mecablitz Complete Photo Electronics Catalogue 2010/2011 Metz – always first class. www.metz.
Contents 4 Into the future with tradition 6 Photo Gallery 8 Product Families 10 System Flash Units 12 Metz mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital 14 Metz mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital 16 Metz mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital 18 Metz mecablitz 36 AF-5 digital 20 Metz mecablitz 24 AF-1 digital
22 SCA Flash Units 24 Metz mecablitz 76 MZ-5 digital 26 Metz mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital 28 Metz mecablitz 54 MZ-4i digital 30 Automatic Flash Units 32 Metz mecablitz 36 C-2 + Metz mecablitz 20 C-2 34 Slave/servo flash units 36 Metz mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital 38 Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital 40 Quick Search 42 Technical Data 44 Accessories 46 Technical Dictionary
Into the future with tradition For decades, Metz has played a leading role in professional flash photography. It’s no wonder, because the company’s product range is very diverse. Ranging from handy and compact up to powerful handheld flashguns, there is just the right light for any need. The highly-developed SCA adapter system is another Metz strength. It makes it possible for Metz SCA flash units to be used on many cameras.
Excellent quality Metz – Ideas have a future Metz flash units operated convincingly Through an entire series of pioneer- in many tests. This is the case for light ing technical work, the Metz plants performance as well as reliability have established an excellent reputa- and handling. In order to maintain tion over many decades.
Photo Gallery More fun – better pictures Using a flash pays off: Anyone using additional light when taking a photograph obtains better results, because in post-processing, it isn’t possible to obtain missing colors or brilliance from the picture: The methods: Using a flash doesn‘t only mean flooding a dark subject with light; it also means handling this light in a targeted manner as well as creatively. There are very different methods available to achieve this.
P r o d u c t Fa mi l i e s With Metz mecablitz digital into the future The flexibility of Metz mecablitz units can be seen within the different flash families. They have the respective functionality to meet varying requirements. In principle, there are the following groups: System flash units 8 SCA flash units With System flash units, using a flash is a great deal of Cameras can change, Metz can adapt! The unique spe- fun.
Automatic flash units Slave/servo flash units Automatic flash units are connected to the camera via The range of slave/servo flash units is designed to achieve a hot-shoe contact or a sync cord connection and have extremely varied, interesting lighting effects. This is their own automatic flash control. This means that it isn’t because they can be used as so-called “off-camera” flashes, the camera that controls the flash, rather the flash itself because they can be positioned anywhere in the room.
Sy s t e m f l a s h u n i t s Using a flash is more fun than ever before. It’s no wonder, because with Metz system flash units, operation simplicity is assured. Clearlyarranged displays, some of them even illuminated, give information, for example, about what values the respective flash program automatically sets. Sophisticated flash techniques are therefore child‘s play. There is also the guaranteed future factor for units with an integrated USB port.
F l a s h t ip Obtaining the lighting mood: Thanks to modern flash controllers such as, for example, E-TTL, i-TTL, P-TTL, and ADI, the light output of Metz system flash units can be controlled by the camera. If the existing lighting mood is to be retained, it is important to use a shutter time that is longer than the flash synch time. For portraits, however, an exposure time of 1/60 second should not be exceeded.
m e c a b l i t z 5 8 AF - 2 d igi ta l For the ambitious Top model with new fine tuning Even an award-winner can be made management, multiple zone AF flash better. The “best flash unit in Europe system. The Metz top model works 2007/2008*” has received a little with all camera-specific system flash more fine tuning.
Camera-specific system flash modes CANON NIKON Canon Version FUJIfilm • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode • E-TTL remote mode (Master, servo and slave mode) OLYMPUS PANASONIC Nikon/Fujifilm Version PENTAX • i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode • i-TTL remote mode (Master, servo and slave mode) SONY Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Version • Four Thirds TTL flash mode • Four Thirds TTL remote mode (Slave and servo mode) Pentax Version • P-TTL flash mode • P-TTL remote mode (master and slave operation) Sony alpha Ver
m e c a b l i t z 5 0 AF - 1 d igi ta l For committed amateur photographers High performance and future-proof or Sony ADI) – all of which are rapid The successor to the Best Accessory response due to their fully automatic “Tipa 2008” award-winning mecablitz flash modes. These permit precise 48 AF-1 digital has been launched light output tailored to each individual with a new high quality metal base subject.
Camera-specific system flash modes CANON NIKON Canon Version FUJIfilm • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode • E-TTL remote mode (Slave and servo mode) OLYMPUS Nikon/Fujifilm Version PANASONIC • i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode • i-TTL remote mode (Slave and servo mode) PENTAX SONY Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Version • Four Thirds TTL flash mode • Four Thirds TTL remote mode (Slave and servo mode) Pentax Version • P-TTL flash mode • P-TTL remote mode (slave operation) Sony alpha Version • ADI flash mode • A
m e c a b l i t z 4 4 AF - 1 d igi ta l For price-conscious amateur photographers Compact high performance ly set up to 4 partial light levels With its slim-line design and new enabling manipulation of lighting quick lock system for the unit base, effects. With the appropriate camera the mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital is the model the mecablitz can also be perfect solution for price-conscious synchronised to the first or second amateur photographers.
Camera-specific system flash modes CANON NIKON Canon Version FUJIfilm (i-TTL) • E-TTL / E-TTL II flash mode • E-TTL remote mode (slave mode) OLYMPUS Nikon/Fujifilm Version PANASONIC • i-TTL / i-TTL BL • i-TTL remote mode (slave mode) PENTAX SONY Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Version • Four thirds TTL flash mode • Four thirds TTL remote mode (slave mode) Pentax Version • P-TTL flash mode • P-TTL remote mode (slave mode) Sony alpha Version • ADI flash mode / pre-flash TTL • ADI remote mode (slave mode)
m e c a b l i t z 3 6 AF - 5 d igi ta l For demanding beginners The compact class Flash output Presenting the Metz mecablitz 36 AF-5C digital for Canon, 36 AF-5N digital for Nikon, 36 AF-5O digital for Olympus and Panasonic, 36 AF-5P for Pentax and 36 AF-5S for Sony Alpha, in the smart Cobra design. With these sophisticated entry-level models Metz has just the right flash solution for these digital camera user groups. In addition, they are impressive because of their easy operation.
Camera-specific system flash modes CANON NIKON Canon Version FUJIfilm • E-TTL flash mode OLYMPUS Nikon/Fujifilm Version PANASONIC • i-TTL flash mode PENTAX Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Version • Four Thirds TTL flash mode SONY Pentax Version • P-TTL flash mode Sony alpha Version • ADI flash mode Guaranteed in the future • firmware update possible via Metz Service Power sources • 4 x AA alkaline-magnesium batteries • 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries Slave/servo flash units Automatic Fl
m e c a b l i t z 2 4 AF - 1 d igi ta l Perfect travel companion The new mecablitz 24 AF-1 digital is perfect when you’re on the go. Thanks to the compact, slim-line and lightweight design it can be stashed easily in a jacket pocket and is at hand just when you need it.
Camera-specific system flash modes CANON NIKON Canon Version FUJIfilm (i-TTL) • E-TTL flash mode OLYMPUS Nikon/Fujifilm Version PANASONIC • i-TTL flash mode PENTAX Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Version • Four thirds TTL flash mode SONY Pentax Version • P-TTL flash mode Sony alpha Version • ADI flash mode Ready for the future • Firmware update via Metz Service Power supply • 2 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries • 2 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries Slave/servo flash units Automati
SCA Flash Units The unique special feature of Metz SCA flash units is that one and the same flash unit can be used with different cameras – it doesn’t matter whether they are digital or analog. By simply replacing the adapter, system cameras from different manufacturers can be used, because they offer the richest array of special functions. Flash units with SCA adapters are just as suitable for system camera owners as for medium-format camera owners.
F l a s h t ip Perfectly-equipped Tough professional use requires the maximum flash power. The new, practical, high-power Power Pack P 76, which attaches to your belt, provides even more energy. This increases flash output, while simultaneously reducing the flash recycle time. This is a dramatic improvement, which makes it possible to fall back on maximum flash power when taking a battery-draining series of shots.
m e c a b l i t z 7 6 M Z - 5 d igi ta l Light power for pros Powerful handheld flash guns digital keeps up with the times and Worldwide, professional photogra- provides outstanding flash conven- phers put their trust in the powerful ience with a great deal of creative 76 MZ-5 digital from Metz. Above flexibility in setting up shots.
Camera-specific system flash modes with SCA adapters CANON NIKON Canon FUJIfilm • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode HASSELBLAD Nikon/Fujifilm LEICA • i-TTL / i-TTL-BL- / D-TTL / 3D flash mode MAMIYA Olympus/Panasonic/Leica • Four Thirds TTL flash mode OLYMPUS Pentax PANASONIC • P-TTL flash mode PENTAX Sony alpha ROLLEI • ADI flash mode • ADI remote mode (slave operation) SONY Guaranteed in the future • firmware update possible via Metz Service Power sources • Metz NiMH rechargeable battery
m e c a b l i t z 4 5 C L - 4 d igi ta l B a s ic / K I T For pros Great performance: The TTL mode and the automatic The Metz mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital is functions can be just as easily set as a powerful handheld flashgun that is manual partial lighting, via the practi- very convincing, due to its GN of 45 cal dial on the top of the 45 CL-4 for ISO 100/21° and 35 mm focal digital.
Camera-specific system flash modes with SCA adapters Included in delivery CANON DiGITAL BASIC 45 CL-4 Digital NIKON • • • • Canon • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode Nikon/Fujifilm • i-TTL / i-TTL-BL- / D-TTL / 3D flash mode • • • • Olympus/Panasonic/Leica • Four Thirds TTL flash mode Pentax Wide-angle diffuser Sync cable Camera bracket Empty battery basket 45-39 FUJIfilm HASSELBLAD 45 CL-4 DIGITAL KIT LEICA Wide-angle diffuser Connection cable SCA 3045 digital Camera bracket NiMH rechargeable b
m e c a b l i t z 5 4 M Z - 4 i d igi ta l For semi-professionals Especially versatile: • Great flexibility: To begin with, the Presenting the simple and highly Metz 54 MZ-4i digital is available functional flagship of the Metz SCA with a standard foot. Furthermore, compact flash units. due to the SCA system, there are It is convincing due to the: many adapters available for almost • High light output: GN of 54 at ISO 100/21° and 105 mm any camera.
Camera-specific system flash modes with SCA adapters CANON NIKON Canon FUJIfilm • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode HASSELBLAD Nikon/Fujifilm LEICA • i-TTL / i-TTL-BL- / D-TTL / 3D flash mode Olympus/Panasonic/Leica MAMIYA • Four Thirds TTL flash mode OLYMPUS Pentax PANASONIC • P-TTL flash mode PENTAX Sony alpha • ADI flash mode • ADI remote mode (slave function) ROLLEI SONY Power sources • 4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries • 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries • powerfu
A u t o m at ic f l a s h u n i t s The flash units in this family don’t have TTL flash mode; instead, they have the so-called automatic flash mode, in addition to manual flash mode. Numerous photographers still make use of this simple but extremely effective form of flash measurement. With automatic flash mode, it isn’t the camera that controls the flash, but instead, the photocell integrated in the flash measures the light reflected from the object.
F l a s h t ip Long exposure times It is worth experimenting with exposure times that are longer than the flash sync speed. For moving objects, interesting blurring effects and a corresponding brightening of the foreground can be obtained in a range of approx. 1 second. By the way, the easiest way to extend the range of a flash unit is to increase the ISO setting on the camera. To be set at 1600 ISO instead of 100 thus quadrupling the range of the flash unit.
mecablitz 36 C-2 For beginners Flash output CANON • max.
mecablitz 20 C-2 For price-conscious beginners Small, but look out: CANON This is an ideal complement for every- NIKON one who loves compactness and FUJIfilm doesn’t want to go without good flash photos. The smallest compact HASSELBLAD flash unit currently available from LEICA Metz is clearly more effective than the MAMIYA flash integrated into the camera.
S l av e / SERVO f l a s h u n i t s Servo mode (light controlled): With the mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital, you have a pure slave flash unit at your disposal that only flashes when you want it to – with any camera. This is made possible by its learning function, which recognizes the pre-flash of your camera and only responds to its main flash. With this model, the picture results can be controlled very easily via the plus/minus buttons.
F l a s h t ip Creative at close range: Correct lighting is of particular importance in the macro range. The Metz macro flash 15 MS-1 digital is especially suited for this. Due to its positioning directly on the lens the light cannot fail to reach its destination. With its ring form and completely wireless functionality, the new Metz flash unit is excitingly attractive. Special light accents and a variety of lighting options are also possible thanks to adjustable reflectors.
m e c a b l i t z 2 8 C s - 2 d igi ta l For the imaginative Flash output Flash with a fun factor: servo mode and the smart EASY Have you ever been upset due to mode. For the very first time the flash photographs that are too dark, result can be directly manipulated via because the integrated flash in your the immediate correction buttons (+/-).
SUITABLE FOR ALL CAMERAS WITH BUILT-IN FLASH Special feature • Learning mode: optimum adaptation of the flash unit to the camera-specific pre-flash only once at the beginning • Metz-specific TTL remote mode (slave mode) with other Metz flash units as the master Guaranteed in the future • firmware update possible via Metz Service Power sources • 2 x AAA alkaline-magnesium batteries • 2 x AAA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries Included in delivery • wide-angle diffuser (24 mm) • telephoto attachment 85
m e c a b l i t z 1 5 M S - 1 Digi ta l For those who love attention to detail Innovation in the macro world! making it particularly reliable and As a wireless macro flash, the Metz precise. There is also a clear, dot-ma- mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital has two trix display, which makes the mecab- individually adjustable reflectors. As litz 15 MS-1 digital even easier to a result this new ring-shaped macro use.
Camera-specific flash modes CANON Wireless TTL flash control, remote slave mode available for: NIKON FUJIfilm Canon • E-TTL / E-TTL II flash mode OLYMPUS Nikon/Fujifilm PANASONIC • i-TTL flash mode PENTAX Olympus • RC system SONY Pentax • P-TTL flash mode Sony alpha • DSLR remote flash mode Ready for the future • Firmware update via integrated USB socket Power supply • Integrated power supply via 2 x AAA (micro) alkaline magnesium batteries (1.
76 MZ-5 digital 45 CL-4 digital kit inCl.
58 AF-2 digital 54 MZ-4i digital 50 AF-1 digital 44 AF-1 36 AF-5/36C-2 24 AF-1/20 C-2 15 MS-1 Digital* 58 AF-2C SCA 3102 50 AF-1C 44 AF-1C 36 AF-5C 24 AF-1C • 58 AF-2C SCA 3102 50 AF-1C 44 AF-1C 36 AF-5C 24 AF-1C • 58 AF-2C SCA 3102 50 AF-1C 44 AF-1C 36 AF-5C 24 AF-1C • 58 AF-2N SCA 3402 50 AF-1N 44 AF-1N 36 AF-5N 24 AF-1N • 58 AF-2N SCA 3402 50 AF-1N 44 AF-1N 58 AF-2N SCA 3402 50 AF-1N 44 AF-1N 36 AF-5N 24 AF-1N 58 AF-2N SCA 3402 50 AF-1N 58 AF-2N SCA 3402
76 MZ-5 digital 45 CL-4 digital BASIC / KIT 58 AF-2 digital 54 MZ-4i digital 50 AF-1 digital 44 AF-1 digital 36 AF-5 digital 36 C-2 28 CS-2 digital 24 AF-1 digital 20 C-2 15 MS-1 Digital GN for ISO 100 and 35 mm or 50 mm 54 45 42 40 36 32 30 30 22 24 20 15 GN for ISO 100 and max.
44 AF-1 digital 36 AF-5 digital •/• •/• •/– •/– • • • • • 15 MS-1 Digital 50 AF-1 digital •/• • 20 C-2 54 MZ-4i •/• • 24 AF-1 digital 58 AF-2 digital •/• • 28 CS-2 digital 45 CL-4 digital BASIC / KIT •/• 36 C-2 76 MZ-5 digital Configuration features: System flash modes Cannon E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode Canon FE flash exposure memory for E-TTL and E-TTL-II flash mode Canon E-TTL remote flash system as master/controller/slave •/•/• –/–/• –/–/• Leica group number control (GNC)
15 MS-1 Digital 20 C-2 • 24 AF-1 digitaL • 28 CS-2 digital • 36 C-2 • 36 AF-4/36 AF-5 • 44 AF-1 digital • 50 AF-1 digital/ 48 AF-1 DIGITAL • 54 MZ-4i digital 45 CL-4 digital BASIC • 58 AF-1/-2 digital 45 CL-4 digital KIT 76 MZ-5 digital Acc e s s o r i e s Rechargeable batteries and battery case NiMH rechargeable batteries 45-56 NiMH rechargeable batteries 76-56 • Battery basket without batteries 45-39 Charging sets and chargers NiMH charger set B 46 NiMH charger set B 47 • Power p
15 MS-1 Digital 20 C-2 24 AF-1 digitaL 44 AF-1 digital • 28 CS-2 digital 50 AF-1 digital/ 48 AF-1 DIGITAL • 36 C-2 54 MZ-4i digital • 36 AF-4/36 AF-5 58 AF-1/-2 digital 45 CL-4 digital BASIC 45 CL-4 digital KIT 76 MZ-5 digital • Bounce diffusers Bounce diffuser 54-23 (or 58-23) Bounce diffuser 76-23 • • • • • • • • • mecalux mecalux 11 • Camera straps Camera straps 50-31 Connecting cable SCA 3008 A for SCA 3002 adapter • SCA 307 A for SCA 300 adapter • SCA 3045 for SCA 3
TE C HN I C AL G LOSSAR Y A H Dot matrix display with soft keys AF measurement flash Individual adaptation of the HSS – high speed synchronization An autofocus auxiliary light (AF display on the camera system In high speed synchronization measurement flash) integrated in and the operating state for optimum and (HSS), you can flash with expo- the flash unit automatically supports the cen- self-explanatory operation of the flash unit sure times that are shorter than the flash sync tral autofoc
Modeling light Modeling light is a stroboscope S Swivel reflector SCA 3002 adapter system Can be tilted horizontally and light with a high flash frequency For system cameras with digital vertically for indirect flash. lasting a few seconds. With this “quasi per- or analog data transmission be- Can be tilted vertically for indi- manent light”, the light dispersion and tween the camera and flash unit.
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