The Fascination of Flash Photography – Metz mecablitz – Flash units for analog and digital cameras Metz mecablitz Complete Photo Electronics Catalogue 2008/2009 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-1 digital 14 Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital 16 Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4 digital 18 SCA Flash Units 20 Metz mecablitz 76 MZ-5 digital 22 Metz mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital 24 Metz mecablitz 54 MZ-4i digital 26 Metz mecablitz 44 MZ-2 digital
28 Automatic Flash Units 30 Metz mecablitz 45 CL-1 32 Metz mecablitz 36 C-2 + Metz mecablitz 20 C-2 34 Slave 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 Through an entire series of technical pioneer work, the Metz plants have established Metz flash units operated convincingly an excellent reputation over in many tests. This is the case for light many decades. This is the result performance as well as reliability and of core competences in the handling. In order to maintain this areas of electronics and plastics quality, the Metz plants in Zirndorf engineering.
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; rather it also means handling this light in a target 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 in the different flash families. They have the respective functional equipment to go along with the different requirements profiles. In principle, there are the following groups: System flash units With System flash units, using a flash is a great deal of Cameras can change, but not Metz! The unique special fun.
Automatic flash units Slave flash units Automatic flash units are connected to the camera via The group of slave flash units is intended to be used for a hot-shoe contact or a sync cord connection and have particularly varied and interesting directed lighting. 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, absolute operating comfort is available. Clearly-arranged displays, some of them even illuminated, give information, for example, about what values the respective flash program completely automatically sets. Sophisticated flash techniques are therefore child‘s play to use. 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 therefore 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 - 1 d igi ta l For the ambitious Best flash unit in Europe 2007/2008* Experts from 50 different trade ance power management, multi-zone journals from 18 European countries top Metz model transmits all camera- awarded this coveted prize to the specific system flash modes from Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital in Canon, Nikon, Pentax/Samsung, the Photo Accessories category.
Camera-specific system flash modes CANON NIKON Canon Version FUJIfilm • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode • E-TTL remote mode (master and slave operation) OLYMPUS PANASONIC Nikon / Fujifilm Version PENTAX • i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode • i-TTL remote mode (master and slave operation) SAMSUNG Olympus / Panasonic / Leica Version SONY (DSLR) • Four Thirds TTL flash mode • Four Thirds TTL remote mode (master and slave operation) Pentax / Samsung Version • P-TTL flash mode • P-TTL remote mode (master a
m e c a b l i t z 4 8 AF - 1 d igi ta l For committed amateur photographers Best Accessory 2008 flash-ready, due to its fully automatic Having just been awarded the cove- flash modes. They facilitate precision ted “Tipa Awards 2008” in the cate- light output is tailor-made for each gory Best Accessory, the Metz meca- individual subject. A variety of manual blitz 48 AF-1 digital is stylish and tech- intervention options complement the nically advanced.
Camera-specific system flash modes CANON NIKON Canon Version FUJIfilm • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode • E-TTL remote mode (slave operation) OLYMPUS Nikon/Fujifilm Version PANASONIC • i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode • i-TTL remote mode (slave operation) PENTAX SAMSUNG Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Version • Four Thirds TTL flash mode • Four Thirds TTL remote mode (slave operation) SONY (DSLR) Pentax/Samsung Version • P-TTL flash mode • P-TTL remote mode (slave operation) Sony alpha Version • ADI flash
m e c a b l i t z 3 6 AF - 4 d igi ta l For demanding beginners The compact class Flash output Presenting the Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4C digital for Canon, 36 AF-4N digital for Nikon, 36 AF-4O digital for Olympus and Panasonic, 36 AF-4P for Pentax / Samsung and 36 AF-4S 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 likeably 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 SAMSUNG Pentax/Samsung Version SONY (DSLR) • 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 Flash
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 / D-TTL / 3D flash mode MAMIYA Olympus/Panasonic/Leica • Four Thirds TTL flash mode OLYMPUS Pentax/Samsung PANASONIC • P-TTL flash mode PENTAX Sony alpha ROLLEI • ADI flash mode • ADI remote mode (slave operation) SAMSUNG Guaranteed in the future • firmware update possible via Metz Service SONY Power sources • Metz NiMH rechargeable bat
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 / D-TTL / 3D flash mode • • • • Olympus/Panasonic/Leica • Four Thirds TTL flash mode Pentax/Samsung 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 batt
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 Flash output • high max. GN of 54 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm Basic configuration overview.
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 / D-TTL / 3D flash mode Olympus/Panasonic/Leica MAMIYA • Four Thirds TTL flash mode OLYMPUS Pentax/Samsung PANASONIC • P-TTL flash mode PENTAX Sony alpha • ADI flash mode • ADI remote mode (slave function) ROLLEI SAMSUNG Power sources • 4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries • 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries • powerfu
m e c a b l i t z 4 4 M Z - 2 d igi ta l For committed amateur photographers Variable entry-level model: In conjunction with the respective SCA adapter, the mecablitz 44 MZ-2 digital can be used with almost any analog SLR camera as well as with digital cameras from Nikon and Olympus/Panasonic (Four Thirds standard).
Camera-specific system flash modes with SCA adapters NIKON FUJIfilm Nikon/Fujifilm HASSELBLAD • i-TTL flash mode LEICA Olympus/Panasonic/Leica • Four Thirds TTL flash mode MAMIYA Guaranteed in the future OLYMPUS • Firmware update possible via Metz Service (flash unit and SCA adapter) PANASONIC Power sources ROLLEI • 4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries • 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries Included with delivery • Standard foot Accessories SCA 3083 digital slave adapter SCA
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. If you use ISO 1600 instead of ISO 100, then the sensitivity of the photo chip increases is quadrupled.
mecablitz 45 CL-1 For purists Simply a powerful light: The powerful Metz handheld flashgun family begins with the robust Metz mecablitz 45 CL-1. It offers a fully Flash output • high max.
CANON NIKON FUJIfilm HASSELBLAD LEICA MAMIYA OLYMPUS PANASONIC PENTAX ROLLEI SAMSUNG SONY Accessories Power Pack P 76 Set (V 45 cable required) NiMH charger set B46 Batter y basket 45-39 Slave Flash Units Bounce diffuser 76-23 for bounce flash Automatic Flash Units SCA Flash Units System Flash Units 31
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 currently smallest HASSELBLAD compact flash unit from Metz is LEICA clearly more effective than the flash MAMIYA integrated into the camera.
S l av e f l a s h u n i t s Slave 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: slave mode and the clever EASY Have you ever been upset due to mode. For the first time, flash results photographs that are too dark, can be affected directly by means of because the integrated flash in your the immediate correct 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 Flash output Innovation in the macro world! king it particularly reliable and pre- As a wireless macro flash, the Metz cise. There is also a clear, dot-matrix mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital has two display, which makes the mecablitz individually adjustable reflectors. As 15 MS-1 digital even easier to use.
Standard flash modes CANON • Wireless slave flash mode with or without preflash suppression • slave operation with learning function • Manual flash mode (operated via sync socket / slave) NIKON FUJIfilm OLYMPUS Guaranteed in the future • firmware update possible via Metz Service PANASONIC Power sources PENTAX • Integrated power supply via 2x AAA (Micro) alkaline batteries (1.5 V) or 2x AAA (Micro) NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2 V) or 2x AAA (Micro) lithium batteries (1.
45 CL-4 digital kit inkl.
58 AF-1C SCA 3102 58 AF-1C 15 MS-1 Digital* 48 AF-1 digital 48 AF-1C SCA 3102 36 AF-4C • 48 AF-1C 36 AF-4C • SCA 3102 48 AF-1C 36 AF-4C • 58 AF-1N SCA 3402 48 AF-1N SCA 3402 36 AF-4N • 58 AF-1N SCA 3402 48 AF-1N SCA 3402 • SCA 344 + SCA 300 E + 40-36 • SCA 344 + SCA 300 E + 40-36 58 AF-1N SCA 3402 48 AF-1N 58 AF-1N SCA 3402 48 AF-1N 58 AF-1N SCA 3402 48 AF-1N 301 58 AF-1N SCA 3402 48 AF-1N 58 AF-1N SCA 3402 48 AF-1N 58 AF-1O SCA 3402 36 AF-4N 301 36 C-2 SCA 34
76 MZ-5 digital 45 CL-4 digital BASIC / KIT 45 CL-1 58 AF-1 digital 54 MZ-4i digital 48 AF-1 digital 44 MZ-2 digital 36 AF-4 digital 36 C-2 28 CS-2 digital 20 C-2 15 MS-1 Digital GN for ISO 100 and 35 mm or 50 mm 54 45 45 42 40 35 34 30 30 22 20 15 GN for ISO 100 and max.
• 15 MS-1 Digital •/– • 20 C-2 •/• • 28 CS-2 digital 48 AF-1 digital •/• • 36 C-2 54 MZ-4i •/• • 36 AF-4 digital 58 AF-1 digital •/• • 44 MZ-2 45 CL-4 digital BASIC / KIT •/• 45 CL-1 76 MZ-5 digital Configuration features: System-Blitzbetriebsarten 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 •/•/• –/–/• • • Nikon 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash mode • • • • • •
• • • • 15 MS-1 Digital • 20 C-2 * 28 CS-2 digital • 36 C-2 • 36 AF-3/36 AF-4 * 44 MZ-2 • 48 AF-1 digital 45 CL-1 • 54 MZ-4i digital 45 CL-4 digital BASIC * 58 AF-1 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 packs and accessories Pow
15 MS-1 Digital 20 C-2 44 MZ-2 • 28 CS-2 digital 48 AF-1 digital • 36 C-2 54 MZ-4i digital • 36 AF-3/36 AF-4 58 AF-1 digital 45 CL-1 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 • • SCA 3008 A for SCA 3002 adapter • • SCA 307 A for SCA 300 adapter • • • • Camera straps Camera straps 50-31 Wrist strap Wrist strap 45-27 Connectin
TE C HN I C AL G LOSSAR Y A D ADI D-TTL Flash readiness indication The flash readiness indication Modern Modern further development of further development illuminates when there is enough energy in the flash capacitor of the flash unit. the TTL flash control for Sony of the TTL flash control with Alpha and Konica-Minolta cameras in measurement pre-flash technique for Nikon which, for example, the data for distance and Fujifilm cameras.
M Remote operation Manual flash mode Can be tilted horizontally and A remote system consists of a Flash mode with unregulated master or controller flash unit on light output. The flash unit delivers the camera and one or more slave flash the full light output, if no partial light output units. The slave flash unit is remotely con- is set. trolled wirelessly by the master or controller flash unit.
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