The Fascination of Flash Photography
Metz mecablitz Flash units for analog and digital cameras
Metz mecablitz Complete Photo Electronics Catalogue 2009/2010
Metz always first class. www.metz.de

Contents

Into the future with tradition Photo Gallery Product Families
System Flash Units Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4 digital
SCA Flash Units Metz mecablitz 76 MZ-5 digital Metz mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital Metz mecablitz 54 MZ-4i digital Metz mecablitz 44 MZ-2 digital
Automatic Flash Units Metz mecablitz 45 CL-1 Metz mecablitz 36 C-2 + Metz mecablitz 20 C-2
Slave Flash Units Metz mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital
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Into the future with tradition
For decades, Metz has played a leading role in professional flash photography. Its no wonder, because the companys 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. Metz thus successfully manufactures products that stand out due to their versatility, long service life, and quality.

Excellent quality

Metz flash units operated convincingly in many tests. This is the case for light performance as well as reliability and handling. In order to maintain this quality, the Metz plants in Zirndorf near Nuremberg consistently rely on development and production in its German location. Highly-qualified personnel and our own training system, as well as the know-how from decades of development work, combined with demanding quality management (ISO 9001) in all corporate divisions guarantee that the highest demands are met: Metz always first class.

Metz Ideas have a future

Through an entire series of technical pioneer work, the Metz plants have established an excellent reputation over many decades. This is the result of core competences in the areas of electronics and plastics engineering. An entire series of
innovations, such as the worlds

Technical perfection

Decades of development experience and production in Germany ensure the high technical standard of Metz devices. The use of highquality components in connection with the most modern high-tech SMD assembly machines ensure that you can rely on Metz products. Convincing evidence for this is the worldwide marketing of high-quality products, both in the flash sector as well as in ultramodern TV production.
first integrated USB port in the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital, mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital and mecablitz 15 MS-1digital, or the self-learning slave mode of the mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital, are typical examples of this.

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 isnt possible to obtain missing colors or brilliance from the picture: The methods: Using a flash doesnt 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. It starts with a direct flash of the subject with a flash unit fastened to the camera, and continues with a bounce flash, which is made possible by turning and tilting the reflector head. This way, the light can be redirected either with a special bounce diffuser or with an extendable, integrated reflector card. In addition, there are other flash methods that can be achieved through an off-camera use of the units. Adjusting the flash exposure plays a major role in the effect of a subject. In many Metz flash devices, the amount of light can be controlled variably, and thus balanced entirely according to need. In this way, a lighting mood is never lost. There is even considerable advantage in using a Metz flash in daylight. Shadowed areas or backlight can be brightened optimally in this way, and it enables pictures with undreamed-of sharpness and brilliance. In contrast to bygone eras, flashes and cameras themselves already contribute a great deal to successful exposure. These days, no flash photographer has to spend time on f-stop calculations or use various formulas. Intelligent units have now taken over most of the work. With the help of various special functions, one can concentrate on the essentials, i.e. the picture composition. That way, using a flash is really fun!

Sy s t e m f l a s h u n i t s
Using a flash is more fun than ever before. Its 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 childs play to use. There is also the guaranteed future factor for units with an integrated USB port. Its not for nothing that the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital was given the prize for the Best Flash Unit in Europe 2007/2008*. Mecablitz 48 AF-1 can proudly display the Tipa Award Best Accessory 2008.

F l a s h t ip

Spanning large distances:
The choice of flash mode decisively affects the mood in photography. The pictures compared on this page show an effectively brightened subject that was at a great distance. In this connection, it was wise to use a powerful flash unit such as the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital. It can also brighten parts of pictures distant from one another both effectively and extremely accurately. There are special camera-specific functions available for this purpose, depending on the version.
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.

Slave Flash Units

Automatic Flash Units

SCA Flash Units

System Flash Units
m e c a b l i t z AF - 1 d igi ta l

For the ambitious

Best flash unit in Europe 2007/2008* Experts from 50 different trade journals from 18 European countries awarded this coveted prize to the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital in the Photo Accessories category. The innovative high-performance unit was the first flash equipped with a USB port. It can be used to conveniently update the specific firmware of each variation of the model via the computer and Internet. It looks sleek, adjusts the flash exposure with every trick in the book, is intuitive to use and tremendously powerful. Equipped with innovative developments, the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital provides state-of-the-art secondary reflector technology, high-performance power management, multi-zone AF measuring flash, and a fully swiveling reflector system. The new top Metz model transmits all cameraspecific system flash modes from Canon, Nikon, Pentax/Samsung, Olympus/Panasonic or Sony Alpha cameras (as of 03/2008), including the respective wireless TTL mode. Due to its high guide number, the 58 AF-1 digital is not only especially powerful, but is also outstanding for bounce flash use. For its vertical as well as horizontal rotating and swiveling reflector, Metz integrated an extendible reflector card for the first time. Additional brilliance can be obtained for the close-up range via the integrated, system-controlled, secondary reflector for bounce flash.

Nikon/Fujifilm Version

i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode i-TTL remote mode (slave operation)
Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Version
Four Thirds TTL flash mode Four Thirds TTL remote mode (slave operation)

Pentax/Samsung Version

P-TTL flash mode P-TTL remote mode (slave operation)
ADI flash mode ADI remote mode (slave operation)
Guaranteed in the future Power sources
4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries
Firmware update via integrated USB port
m e c a b l i t z AF - 4 d igi ta l

For demanding beginners

The compact class 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. Even bounce flash becomes childs play, due to the vertically-tilting reflector. The manually-adjustable zoom reflector has other advantages. By adjusting the reflector to different focal lengths, the illumination angle of the 36 AF-4 digital can be optimally utilized.
max. GN of 36 for ISO 100/21 and 85 mm
vertically tilting reflector +90 LED displays manual zoom reflector for 28 - 85 mm illumination integrated autofocus measurement flash flash readiness and exposure control indicators on the unit and camera
TTL flash mode 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization manual flash exposure correction for TTL flash mode (if it can be set on the camera) automatic fill-in flash
Spotlight for AF measurement flash
Tilt reflector (only vertical)
Zoom reflector (28-85 mm)
GN of 36 at ISO 100/21 (85 mm) GN of 30 at ISO 100/21 (50 mm)

E-TTL flash mode

i-TTL flash mode
Four Thirds TTL flash mode

P-TTL flash mode

ADI flash mode firmware update possible via Metz Service
4 x AA alkaline-magnesium batteries 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries
The unique special feature of Metz SCA flash units is that one and the same flash unit can be used with different cameras it doesnt 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. All members of the SCA family meet this criterion, whether it is a handheld flash gun or a compact flash.

A second look

Many wedding photographs are exclusively standard poses. Anyone who comes up with additional ideas here can score bonus points. Why not photograph the bridal couple or wedding guests during small talk? With some flash, the subject is given additional sharpness and brilliance. For this purpose, there are different partial light output levels to choose from with Metz handheld flash guns.

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 M Z - 5 d igi ta l

Light power for pros

Powerful handheld flash guns Worldwide, professional photographers put their trust in the powerful 76 MZ-5 digital from Metz. Above all at weddings and fashion shows, its ability to take fast series of shots pays off. Its secondary reflector which makes it possible to set perfect highlights in the eye is worth its weight in gold. It goes without saying that the camera-specific system flash modes of the various manufacturers can also be used perfectly with this professional flash, through different SCA adapters.All menu navigation settings can be activated from the device itself, and a locking function means you wont accidentally change fixed values. Of course, the 76 MZ-5 digital keeps up with the times and provides outstanding flash convenience with a great deal of creative flexibility in setting up shots. Discriminating photographers will appreciate the lasting flash performance ensured by the NiMH rechargeable battery and the Metz charger. It offers considerably more power than the previous NiCad rechargeable battery. The control unit of the 76 MZ-5 digital is specially equipped with a large, illuminated dot matrix display. Plus, the reflector of the zoom flash unit automatically adapts to a focal length range of 24 - 105 mm depending on the type of camera. A wide-angle diffusing disk, included with the flash, enables expansion to 20 mm.
high max. GN of 76 for ISO 100/21 and 105 mm
SCA adapter system (universal flash unit useable with different cameras) secondary reflector with 3 light lighting levels vertical (+90) and horizontal (270) tilt reflector control unit with illuminated dot matrix display easy operating concept motor zoom for 24 - 105 mm illumination accompanying wide-angle diffuser for 20 mm illumination modeling light (permanent light for checking the illumination) integrated auto-focus measurement flash in the control section flash readiness and exposure control indicators on the unit and camera flash range indicator in LCD manual key lock

TTL flash mode automatic flash mode with 12 automatic apertures manual flash mode with 25 partial lighting levels stroboscope mode 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization manual flash exposure correction for TTL or automatic flash mode automatic fill-in flash flash bracketing

Swivel reflector

Secondar y reflector with 3 selectable light lighting levels
Illuminable dot matrix display
Control unit with LCD display and integrated AF measurement flash

Mounting bracket 50-25

SCA 3002 adapter
GN of 76 at ISO 100/21 (105 mm) GN of 54 at ISO 100/21 (50 mm)
Camera-specific system flash modes with SCA adapters

Canon

E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode
CANON NIKON FUJIfilm HASSELBLAD LEICA MAMIYA OLYMPUS PANASONIC PENTAX ROLLEI SAMSUNG SONY

Nikon/Fujifilm

i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode

Olympus/Panasonic/Leica

Pentax/Samsung

Sony alpha

Guaranteed in the future
firmware update possible via Metz Service

Power sources

Metz NiMH rechargeable battery 76-56 (included with flash) powerful Metz NiMH Power Pack P 76 with V 76 cable
standard foot camera bracket NiMH rechargeable batteries charger wide-angle diffuser (20 mm)
Power Pack P 76 Set (V76 cable required)

NiMH charger set B 47

Mecabounce 50-90 for softer illumination
Bounce diffuser 76-23 for bounce flash
m e c a b l i t z C L - 4 d igi ta l B a s ic / K I T

For pros

Great performance: The Metz mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital is a powerful handheld flashgun that is very convincing, due to its GN of 45 for ISO 100/21 and 35 mm focal length, as well as the most modern charging method available. It is an ideal flash unit for photographers who put higher priority on high light output and rapid recycling times, as well as extensive optional features. It is equipped with a secondary reflector in order to be able to create perfect highlights in portraits. It goes without saying that the camera-specific system flash modes of the various manufacturers can also be used perfectly with this professional flash, through various SCA adapters. The TTL mode and the automatic functions can be just as easily set as manual partial lighting, via the practical dial on the top of the 45 CL-4 digital. This flash unit, specially designed for digital cameras, also offers all the important special functions listed above for the 76 MZ-5 digital, including high-speed synchronization (HSS). The reflectors vertical and horizontal tilt and swivel abilities can also be used for indirect flash lighting, just like on the 76 MZ-5 digital. The Power Pack P 76 is available for particularly intensive professional use, which can increase the flash output and further reduce the flash recycle time.

high max. GN of 45 for ISO 100/21 and 35 mm
SCA adapter system (flash unit useable with different cameras) socket for SCA 3045 digital cable (to connect to SCA adapter on camera shoe) secondary reflector with 3 light lighting levels vertical (+90) and horizontal (360) tilt reflector LED displays standard 35 mm illumination accompanying wide-angle diffuser for 28 mm illumination integrated auto-focus measurement flash (only via connection cable SCA 3045) flash readiness and exposure control indicators on the unit and camera flash range indicator in LED (for manual settings)
TTL flash mode automatic flash mode with 12 automatic apertures manual flash mode with 5 partial lighting levels HSS high speed synchronization 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization manual flash exposure correction for TTL flash mode (if it can be set on the camera) automatic fill-in flash

IN DETAIL

Secondar y reflector
SCA 3002 adapter with SCA 3045 cable
GN of 45 at ISO 100/21 (35 mm)
45 CL-4 DiGITAL BASIC Digital
Wide-angle diffuser Sync cable Camera bracket Empty battery basket 45-39

45 CL-4 DIGITAL KIT

Wide-angle diffuser Connection cable SCA 3045 digital Camera bracket NiMH rechargeable battery and charger
Four Thirds TTL flash mode

P-TTL flash mode

ADI flash mode ADI remote mode (slave function) firmware update possible via Metz Service
Metz NiMH rechargeable battery 45-56 (included with kit version) powerful Metz NiMH Power Pack P 76 with V 76 cable alkaline-magnesium batteries (Battery basket 45-39 required separately; already included with BASIC version)

NiMH charger set B46

Batter y basket 45-39
m e c a b l i t z M Z - 4 i d igi ta l

For semi-professionals

Especially versatile: Presenting the simple and highly functional flagship of the Metz SCA compact flash units. It is convincing due to the: High light output: GN of 54 at ISO 100/21 and 105 mm focal length. Large light angle: illumination of a focal length range of 24-105 mm. switch-controlled secondary reflector, with light output that can be reduced by using a grey filter. Ease of use: a large display ensures you always have a good overview. Only two function keys and a control dial facilitate good handling. Great flexibility: To begin with, the Metz 54 MZ-4i digital is available with a standard foot. Furthermore, due to the SCA system, there are many adapters available for almost any camera. Diversity: Via various adapters, there are also a great deal of interesting special functions such as E-TTL and E-TTL II flash mode from Canon, i-TTL from Nikon, or ADI flash control from Sony Alpha, and many more, which increase the creative flexibility.

high max. GN of 54 for ISO 100/21 and 105 mm
SCA adapter system (flash unit useable with different cameras) secondary reflector vertical (-7/+90) and horizontal (270) tilt reflector illuminable LCD display easy operating concept motor zoom for 24 - 105 mm illumination integrated wide-angle diffuser for 20 mm illumination modeling light (permanent light for checking the photo) integrated autofocus measurement flash flash readiness and exposure control indicators on the unit and camera flash range indicator in LCD automatic unit switch-off and manual key lock

Standard Flash Modes

TTL flash mode automatic flash mode with 12 automatic apertures manual flash mode with 25 partial lighting levels stroboscope mode HSS high speed synchronization (Canon, Sony, Nikon analog, Leica) 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization manual flash exposure correction for TTL or automatic flash mode automatic fill-in flash flash bracketing
Secondar y reflector with attachable reduction filter
2 function keys, 1 control dial
GN of 54 at ISO 100/21 (105 mm) GN of 40 at ISO 100/21 (50 mm)
ADI flash mode ADI remote mode (slave function)
4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries powerful Metz NiMH Power Pack P 76 with V 54-50 cable
Light reduction filter Bag Standard foot
Power Pack P 76 (V 54-50 connection cable required)
Connecting cable SCA 3008A with SCA 3002 adapters and camera bracket 40-36
SCA 3083 digital slave adapter
Mecabounce 44-90 for softer illumination
m e c a b l i t z M Z - 2 d igi ta l
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). The powerful motor zoom compact flash model (GN 44) with the large light angle of 28-105 mm can be used either in TTL, automatic, or manual flash mode and is distinguished by the interesting special functions. For example, its strengths include the Nikon i-TTL flash mode, which makes fill-in flash possible in daylight to effectively brighten far too dark shadowy areas, second curtain synchronization (important to enable more natural blurring effects) and much more. In addition, the 44 MZ-2 digital supports the special flash functions for cameras from Hasselblad, Mamiya, Rollei, and Leica.

connection to camera via sync cable (included with delivery) vertical (+90) and horizontal (360) swivel reflector LED displays standard 35 mm illumination accompanying wide-angle diffuser for 28 mm illumination flash readiness and exposure control indicator on the unit flash range indicator in aperture calculator (for manual settings)
automatic flash mode with 5 automatic apertures manual flash mode
Metz NiMH rechargeable battery 45-56 (included with flash) powerful Metz NiMH Power Pack P 76 with V 45 cable alkaline-magnesium batteries (battery basket 45-39 required separately)
wide-angle diffuser sync cable camera bracket NiMH rechargeable battery and charger
Power Pack P 76 Set (V 45 cable required)
NiMH charger set B46 Batter y basket 45-39

mecablitz 36 C-2

For beginners
connection to camera via hot-shoe contact (x-synchronization) or via sync cable (included in delivery) vertically tilting reflector +90 LED displays manual zoom reflector for mm illumination flash readiness and exposure control indicator on the unit
automatic flash mode with 3 automatic apertures manual flash mode

standard sync cable

Reliable: Those who are looking for a precise automatic flash with a tilting reflector unit will be well-served by the mecablitz 36 C-2. It offers three different automatic apertures (8, 4, 2, at ISO 100/21) as well as a manually
adjustable zoom reflector, with which the light output can be optimized within the focal length of 28 - 85 mm. LED displays on the back of the unit give information about the flash readiness and correct exposure.

Zoom reflector (28-85mm)

Standard sync cable 36-50
Camera bracket 40-36 Spiral sync cable 36-52

mecablitz 20 C-2

For price-conscious beginners
Small, but look out: This is an ideal complement for everyone who loves compactness and doesnt want to go without good flash photos. The currently smallest compact flash unit from Metz is clearly more effective than the flash integrated into the camera. The mecablitz 20 C-2 with GN 20 at ISO 100/21 and 35 mm focal length is intended for all those who prefer a flash which will also fit into your jacket pocket. This small, chic model offers two automatic apertures. And the special key feature is the swivel reflector! LED displays on the back of the unit provide information about the flash readiness and also the correct exposure.
max. GN of 20 for ISO 100/21 and 35 mm high number of flashes (e.g. 150 full flashes with alkaline-magnesium batteries) flash recycle time 0.sec. (depending on the energy source and flash output)
connection to camera via hot-shoe contact (x-synchronization) or via sync cable (included in delivery) vertically tilting reflector +90 LED displays flash readiness and exposure control indicator on the unit

automatic flash mode with 2 automatic apertures manual flash mode

IN DETAIL Accessories

2 x AA alkaline-magnesium batteries 2 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries

standard sync cable

Practical tilt reflector

Camera bracket 40-36

GN of 20 at ISO 100/21 (35 mm)
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. Metz slave mode (wireless Metz remote system): This clever Metz system facilitates targeted light control for two Metz flash units. Here, one is attached directly to the camera as a so-called master flash. In contrast, the other slave flash unit can be positioned anywhere in the room. For this type of slave mode, a current Metz SCA flash unit is equipped with an SCA slave adapter (SCA-3083) instead of the SCA camera adapter, which is used for a conventional flash. This slave adapter makes additional slave qualities possible. By using a mecalux 11 as a server flash trigger, a flash unit can also be activated. However, all settings must be made on the flash unit itself here. Slave mode for the respective camera manufacture: Another way of using slave mode is opened up by the two system flash units mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital and mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital. Both models are not directly assigned to the slave category, but they still can be used as intelligent slave variants as well. Here, they support the flash modes of the respective camera manufacturer. In addition, the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital has a master function that you can always use if the integrated flash of the camera doesnt provide a master mode.

Side lighting

The slave flash mode is interesting in order to obtain especially varied directed lighting. Completely without a cable (wireless), this method can be used to place and trigger an external flash at any place in the room. In this way, interesting additional lighting can be set, whether in the form of a light accent or a side light, for example. Naturally, multiple slaves can be used at the same time. It is particularly exciting to use this to obtain separate lighting for the subject and the background of the picture.
Slave mode at close range: The Metz macro flash is attached directly onto the lens, thus enabling precise and creative lighting in the macro range. In addition to which the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital can also be used in its slave function for effectively brightening up dark areas of the picture.

GN of 28 at ISO 100/21 (85 mm) GN of 22 at ISO 100/21 (35 mm)
SUITABLE FOR ALL CAMERAS WITH BUILT-IN FLASH

Special feature

m e c a b l i t z M S - 1 Digi ta l
Innovation in the macro world! As a wireless macro flash, the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital has two individually adjustable reflectors. As a result this new ring-shaped macro flash ensures even, precise lighting On the other hand it also enriches creative lighting configuration in the macro range. There are no limits to personal creativity thanks to the individually adjustable reflectors (0- 20) and the associated finely calibrated light-distribution. In this way it is particularly easy to create effective highlights with any subject. This is all achieved with maximum ease because the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital automatically adjusts its light output by means of wireless TTL*, making it particularly reliable and precise. There is also a clear, dot-matrix display, which makes the mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital even easier to use. If you are looking for even greater scope for creativity, you can use the manual control facility of the new mecablitz 15 MS-1. This enables you to vary the amount of light given off, with six levels of light output. Spacesaving, built-in batteries / rechargeables provide an efficient source of power. The Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital is suitable for all camera manufacturers (Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung and Sony-Alpha) even if the camera does not have a built-in flash, because the manual flash mode can also be used by means of the sync cable.
High max. guide number of 15 with ISO 100/21 und 50 mm
Wireless TTL flash control, slave remote operation available for Canon E-TTL and E-TTL II, Sony DSLR remote flash systems, Nikon i-TTL, Olympus and Panasonic Four-Third system, Pentax and Samsung P-TTL Two reflector system, individually adjustable (0 , 10 , 20 ) and separately accessible. Ratio (light distribution from left to right) 8:1, 4:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8 DOT matrix display 2nd shutter curtain synchronisation Slow synchronisation (SLOW) Autofocus auxiliary light
*For TTL operation in the remote mode, you need a master flash unit. Depending on the camera manufacturer or camera model, the TTL specific master function has an integrated or external flash, as the Metz 58 AF-1. More details at www.metz.de

Running on NiCd rechargeable batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2 V) 0,1/4 0,3/11

250 460

205 370
100 5) 35 5) 140 5) 175 5)
140 5) 150 5) 200 5) 250 5)

160 350

200 400

130 430

0,1/5 0,1/5 0,1/6

0,2/5 0,2/4 0,2/6

0,3/5 0,3/5 0,3/5

0,3/8 0,3/6 0,3/6

0,3/10 0,3/8 0,3/8

0,3/4 0,3/4 0,3/5

Running on lithium batteries (1.5 V) Running on Metz NiMH rechargeable battery pack External energy supply with Metz Power Pack P 76 Size and weight Weight without power source in g (approx.) W Approx. dimensions in mm (W x H x D) H D Lamp pole Control section Lamp pole Control section Lamp pole Control section Lamp pole Control section 147 102
0,1/4 0,1/4 0,3/7 0,3/2,5 0,1/3

0,1/2,5 0,1/2,5

148 99

125 108

137 99

115 95

110 87

140 75,32,5

144 38
1) With connecting cable SCA 3045 2) With slave adapter SCA 3083 digital and connecting cable SCA 3045 3) With battery case 45-39 4) With slave adapter SCA 3083 digital 5) Running on micro-cells (AAA): NiCd (250 mAh), NiMH (1000 mAh)

54 MZ-4i

45 CL-4 digital BASIC

45 CL-4 digital KIT

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 Power Pack P 76 Set (incl. charger) Connecting cable V 76 (for P 50 / P 76) Connecting cable V 58-50 (for P 50 / P 76) Connecting cable V 54-50 (for P 50 / P 76) Connecting cable V 50 (for P 50 / P 76) mecabounce mecabounce 44-90 mecabounce 50-90 mecabounce 45-90 mecabounce 58-90 Sync cables Standard sync cable 15-50 Spiral sync cable 36-52 Spiral sync cable 45-49 Standard sync cable 36-50 (25 cm) Standard sync cable 45-47 (40cm) Standard sync cable 45-48 (100cm) Camera brackets and accessories Camera bracket 40-36 Camera bracket 32-38 Bracket adapter 60-28 Mounting bracket for control unit 50-35 Bracket plate for medium format 70-35

1) 1)

1) 1)

36 AF-3/36 AF-4

Bounce diffusers Bounce diffuser 54-23 (or 58-23) Bounce diffuser 76-23 mecalux mecalux 11 Camera straps Camera straps 50-31 Wrist strap Wrist strap 45-27 Connecting cable SCA 3008 A for SCA 3002 adapter SCA 307 A for SCA 300 adapter SCA 3045 for SCA 300/3002 adapter SCA 300 A for SCA 300 adapter Adapters SCA 356 for Rollei 4) SCA 390 for Hasselblad 4) SCA 3102 for Canon SCA 3202 for Olympus / Panasonic / Leica SCA 3302 for Konica Minolta / Sony SCA 3402 for Nikon SCA 3502 for Leica SCA 3562 for Rollei 4) SCA 3702 for Pentax / Samsung SCA 3902 for Hasselblad 4) SCA 3952 for Mamiya 4) SCA 3083 digital slave adapter SCA 300 E Standard foot 301 Lens adapter rings 62mm adapter ring 67mm adapter ring 72mm adapter ring

5) 5) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2)
5) 5) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) 5)

1) = Standard foot 301 required 2) = SCA 3045 required 3) = SCA 300 D required 4) Can be obtained from the reseller partners of the camera manufacturer 5) = SCA 300 A or SCA 3045 required
TE C HN I C AL G LOSSAR Y
A ADI Modern further development of the TTL flash control for Sony Alpha and Konica-Minolta cameras in which, for example, the data for distance to the subject must be put into the flash exposure in addition. AF measurement flash An autofocus auxiliary light (AF measurement flash) integrated in the flash unit automatically supports the central autofocus sensor of the camera in the event of low ambient light. For a multi-zone the process. Automatic unit switch-off During extended breaks from photographing, the flash unit is switched automatically to an energysaving standby state to prevent the power source from discharging (Auto-Off). Through the wake-up function, the flash unit is reactivated, for example when the shutter release is actuated. AF measurement flash, the decentralized AF sensors are supported in
D D-TTL Modern further development of the TTL flash control with measurement pre-flash technique for Nikon and Fujifilm cameras. 3D and D-TTL-3D For the 3D-TTL (Nikon) and D-TTL-3D flash control, additional data such as the distance to the subject, for example, is taken into consideration in the flash exposure. Dot matrix display with soft keys Individual adaptation of the display on the camera system and the operating state for optimum and self-explanatory operation of the flash unit via soft keys. E E-TTL Modern measurement further development technique for of the TTL flash control with pre-flash Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras. E-TTL II
Flash readiness indication The flash readiness indication illuminates when there is enough energy in the flash capacitor of the flash unit. G Guide number (GN) The guide number is the code number for the light output of a flash unit. It is dependent on the set light sensitivity ISO and (for zoom reflectors) on the reflector position, as well as on any reflector attachments that may be in use (e.g. wideangle or telephoto lens cover). For high speed synchronization (HSS), the guide number is dependent on the shutter speed as well. H HSS high speed synchronization In high speed synchronization (HSS), you can flash with exposure times that are shorter than the flash sync time of the camera. As a result, flash photos with wide aperture openings are possible for high ambient light levels, for example to limit the depth of field in portrait shots. I For E-TTL-II, additional data is taken into consideration during i-TTL Modern further development of the TTL flash control with measurement pre-flash technique for Nikon and Fujifilm cameras. i-TTL-BL For the i-TTL BL flash control, additional data such as the distance to the subject, for example, is taken into consideration in the flash exposure. K

Automatic flash mode A photo sensor integrated in the flash unit measures the subject during photographing, and automatically terminates the light output as soon as the subject is correctly exposed.
flash exposure such as the distance to the subject and the guide number of the flash unit, for example. Extended zoom
B Buzzer Additional acoustic status messages can be activated for flash readiness, flash exposure control as well as warning tones. F C Correct exposure indication The correct exposure indication OK is shown on the flash unit after the photograph if the subject in automatic or TTL flash mode was correctly exposed.
With Motor Zoom mode, the main reflector illuminates the subject more than necessary by one reflector position. As a result, the additional dispersed light provides softer illumination of the subject.
Key function Locking of the operating elebracketing series with ments. Protects against unintentional changes. L LCD / LED display Provides information on the flash modes and settings being used. (>>> Dot matrix display) Flash
Flash bracketing three photos of different flash exposure: minus correction value, no correction value, and plus correction value.
M Manual flash mode Flash mode with unregulated light output. The flash unit delivers the full light output, if no partial light output is set. Manual zoom The zoom position of the main reflector and thus the illumination of the flash unit can be adjusted manually to the lens focal length. Modeling light Modeling light is a stroboscope light with a high flash frequency lasting a few seconds. With this quasi permanent light, the light dispersion and shadow formation at the subject can be checked before taking the photograph. Motor zoom The zoom position of the main reflector and hence the illumination of the flash unit can be adjusted automatically to the lens focal length. P Partial light mode Manual flash mode with unregulated light output. By setting partial light mode on the flash unit, the light output or illumination duration of the flash unit can be adapted specifically to the photographic situation. P-TTL Modern measurement further development of the TTL flash control with pre-flash technique for Pentax and Samsung cameras. R REAR Synchronisation to the 2nd shutter curtain for more natural blurring effects for longer exposure times.
Remote operation A remote system consists of a master or controller flash unit on the camera and one or more slave flash units. The slave flash unit is remotely controlled wirelessly by the master or controller flash unit. With a master flash unit, the flash light contributes to the exposure, in contrast to a controller flash unit. S SCA 3002 adapter system For system cameras with digital or analog data transmission between the camera and flash unit. By using an SCA adapter from the SCA 3002 system, there are numerous additional system flash functions available with flash units from the SCA 3002 system, depending on the type of camera. The firmware of an SCA adapter from the SCA 3002 system is updateable via Metz service for future cameras. The SCA 3002 adapters are an updated version of the SCA 3000 system. SCA 300 adapter system For system cameras for adaptation to flash units of the SCA 3002 or SCA 300 system. Depending on the type of camera, not all system flash functions are supported by the SCA 300 system. Secondary reflectorr To brighten shadows cast in the close-up ranges which appear when using an indirect flash. Slave mode An integrated sensor makes this wireless slave flash mode possible in combination with a master or controller flash unit. (>>> Remote operation) Stroboscope mode Manual flash mode for flash sequences with a selectable intensity, frequency, and number of flashes, e.g. for special effect photos and motion studies.