Press release photokina 2008
Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KG Corporate Communication Ohmstrae 55 D-90513 Zirndorf Further information: Company: Thomas Hey Products: Kristina Sder Tel.: +49 (0) 911 / 97 06-239 Fax: +49 (0) 911 / 97 06-233 E-mail: presse@metz.de Internet: www.metz.de
Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital:
for Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung or Sony Alpha
TIPA Award 2008 - best accessory
Metz walked away from this years TIPA Awards with the first prize in the Best Accessory section. The Technical Image Press Association awarded the top prize to the Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital in the best accessory section of its competition for the best photo and imaging products in Europe. The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) was established in 1991 as an independent, non-profit-making association of European photography and imaging magazines. With 31 member publications from 12 countries, TIPA is one of the largest and most influential organisations of its kind.
Metz mecablitz 48 AF 1 digital is available versions digital cameras from Canon, Nikon, Pentax/Samsung, Olympus/Panasonic and Sony Alpha with specific TTL flash modes for each system. Perfectly equipped with reflector head that can be fully swivelled and tilted, as well as integrated diffuser and reflector card.
Presenting the new Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital stylish and technically stateof-the-art. Equipped with a USB port for firmware updates via internet, it has proved to be every bit as innovative as its big brother, the 58 AF-1 digital. Perfectly adapted to digital cameras from all the leading manufacturers, it is available in five different versions each one is flash-primed by means of its fully TTL automatic flash modes. They enable precision light output that is customised for each individual subject. Numerous manual intervention options optimise the flexibility required for photographic creative flexibility. Supported by a fully swivelling reflector system, which also has an extensible reflector card and a diffuser, almost unlimited possibilities are opened up in creative lighting management. If that were not enough, the 48 AF-1 digital can thanks to its slave function be used in the respective camera-specific remote TTL systems. It is premium flash unit for committed amateur photographers with a distinctly attractive price-performance ratio.
High-performance compact flash with USB port
With the mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital, another Metz flash with USB port becomes available that corresponds to the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital in form and function. The mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital is the ideal, economical alternative to its big brother, the 58 AF-1 digital that received the Plus X Award Innovation and the EISA AWARD as the Best Product 2007- 2008 in the category Photography Accessories. Software updates can be conveniently performed via the internet with the Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digitals USB port. Due to its high GN of 48 at ISO 100/21 and 105 mm focal length, the 48 AF-1 digital is not only especially powerful but also can be used for indirect flash lighting to great effect. A particular highlight is a reflector card that can be flipped out and is integrated into the units vertically tilting and horizontally swivelling reflector. An integrated, flip-out wide-angle diffuser means that the 48 AF-1 digital is even suitable for wide-angle focal lengths from 18 mm.(35 mm format). In addition, the 58-23 bounce diffuser is available as an optional accessory for indirect flash lighting. Of course, in addition to a wealth of other special functions, such as high-speed synchronisation, the various versions of the mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital can make full use of the sophisticated flash technologies offered by the various camera makers. Thus 48 AF-1 digital offers for flash operation Canon E-TTL and E-TTL II for Nikon i-TTL and D-TTL for Pentax/Samsung P-TTL, flash operation for Olympus/Panasonic TTL and ADI and TTL pre-flash operation for Sony Alpha cameras.

The Metz press department looks forward to receiving your specimen copy: presse@metz.de Image and text download at www.metz.de/presse Thomas Hey, Head of Corporate Communication Kristina Sder, Press/Media Department
For technical specifications see overleaf
Technical specifications for Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital

Flash output

High max. GN of 48 for ISO 100/21 and 105 mm High number of flashes (e.g. 210 full flashes with alkaline-magnesium batteries) Flash recycle time 0.secs (depending on the energy source and flash output)

Basic configuration

Vertical (-7/+90) and horizontal (270) swivel reflector illuminable LCD display Motor zoom for 24 - 105 mm illumination Integrated wide-angle diffuser for 18 mm illumination Reflector card that can be flipped open for soft flash illumination Modelling light (permanent light for checking the photo) Integrated autofocus measurement flash Flash standby and exposure control indicators at flash unit and view finder Flash range indicator on LC Display Automatic unit switch-off and manual key lock

Basic flash functions

TTL flash mode Manual flash mode with 8 partial lighting levels HSS high speed synchronization 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization Manual flash exposure correction for TTL flash mode Automatic fill-in flash Flash bracketing
Camera-specific flash functions
E-TTL / E-TTL II flash mode (Canon) i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode (Nikon / Fujifilm) P-TTL flash mode (Pentax / Samsung) Four-Thirds TTL flash mode (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica) ADI flash mode (Sony Alpha) Camera-specific TTL remote mode (slave operation)

Prepared for the future

Firmware update via integrated USB port

Power sources

4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries

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.

Flash output

high max. GN of 58 for ISO 100/21 and 105 mm

Basic configuration

secondary reflector with 3 light output ratios vertical (-7/+90) and horizontal (300) swivel reflector easy operating concept illuminable dot-matrix display motor zoom for 24 - 105 mm illumination integrated wide-angle diffuser for 18 mm illumination reflector card that can be flipped open for soft flash illumination modeling light (permanent light for checking the photo) integrated autofocus multi-zone measuring flash flash readiness and exposure control indicators on the unit and camera flash range indicator 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 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization manual flash exposure correction for TTL or automatic flash mode automatic fill-in flash flash bracketing

In detail

Extendible reflector card

Tilt reflector

Easy to operate

USB port

Secondar y reflector with 3 par tial lighting levels
GN of 58 at ISO 100/21 (105 mm) GN of 42 at ISO 100/21 (50 mm)
Camera-specific system flash modes

Canon Version

E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode E-TTL remote mode (master and slave operation)
CANON NIKON FUJIfilm OLYMPUS PANASONIC PENTAX SAMSUNG SONY (DSLR)

Nikon / Fujifilm Version

i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode i-TTL remote mode (master and 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 (master and slave operation)

Sony alpha Version

ADI flash mode ADI remote mode (master and slave operation)
Guaranteed in the future Power supply
Firmware update via integrated USB port 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 58-50 cable

Included in delivery

belt case slave mounting foot

Accessories

Power Pack P 76 Set (V58-50 cable required)
Mecabounce 58-90 for softer illumination
Bounce diffuser 58-23 for bounce flash
For committed amateur photographers
Best Accessory 2008 Having just been awarded the coveted Tipa Awards 2008 in the category Best Accessory, the Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital is stylish and technically advanced. Equipped with a USB port for firmware updates via Internet, it has shown itself to be just as innovative as its big brother the 58 AF-1 digital, which has been singled out as Europes Flash Unit of the Year 2007/2008*. Perfectly matched to digital cameras from leading manufacturers, it is available in five different versions (Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/ Samsung or Sony Alpha) - each is flash-ready, due to its fully automatic flash modes. They facilitate precision light output is tailor-made for each individual subject. A variety of manual intervention options complement the photographic creative flexibility. Supported by a fully swivelling reflector system, extendible reflector card and diffuser, it has almost unlimited options for creativity of directional lighting. Thanks to the slave function, the 48 AF-1 digital can even be used detached from the camera. In the respective camera-specific wireless TTL mode, it can thus be used as a slave unit - an outstanding flash unit for committed amateur photographers.

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.

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.

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. Thus, directed light can be adjusted in terms of contrast and brightness. In the slave mode, the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 can also be used to effectively lighten shadowed areas of pictures.
m e c a b l i t z C s - 2 d igi ta l

For the imaginative

Flash with a fun factor: Have you ever been upset due to photographs that are too dark, because the integrated flash in your camera was once again inadequate? Wouldnt you like to have a handy flash unit that can also be used separate from the camera once in a while? Then Metz has the perfect solution for you! Let the curtain rise for the Metz mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital, with technology and a size that have been optimally matched to compact digital cameras. The fun factor comes from the self-learning slave mode and the clever EASY mode. For the first time, flash results can be affected directly by means of the immediate correct buttons (+/-). This means you only have to take the shot check the results on the cameras monitor and readjust using the buttons if necessary. With this slave model, you increase the flash power absolutely without any undesired side effects. This is because it draws its energy either from alkaline micro batteries, which are available everywhere, or from equally economical rechargeable Micro batteries.
max. GN of 28 for ISO 100/21 and 85 mm
Slave mode: flash unit triggered by the integrated camera flash or by another external flash unit LCD display flash readiness and exposure control indicator on the unit flash range indicator in the LCD illumination from 24 mm (wide-angle diffuser) up to 85 mm (telephoto attachment) automatic unit switch-off
automatic flash mode with 8 automatic apertures manual flash mode with 4 partial lighting levels Easy Mode: manual exposure correction with +/- buttons

Easy control with the +/- buttons

Clearly laid out display

Perfect for mounting on the integrated, extendible telescopic bracket
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
firmware update possible via Metz Service 2 x AAA alkaline-magnesium batteries 2 x AAA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries
wide-angle diffuser (24 mm) telephoto attachment 85 mm extendible, integrated telescopic bracket to be fastened to the tripod socket of the camera
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

Regarding your type of camera, also take note the SCA packaging imprint and the M version of the adapter. For current versions of the flash units or alternatively the adapters, see www.metz.de.

45 CL-4 digital Basic

45 CL-4 digital kit inCl. SCA 3045

76 MZ-5 digital

58 AF-1C 58 AF-1C 58 AF-1C
SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102
48 AF-1C 48 AF-1C 48 AF-1C

SCA 3102

36 AF-4C 36 AF-4C 36 AF-4C
58 AF-1N 58 AF-1N 58 AF-1N 58 AF-1N 58 AF-1N
SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402
48 AF-1N 48 AF-1N 48 AF-1N 48 AF-1N 48 AF-1N
SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402
36 AF-4N 36 AF-4N 36 AF-4N

SCA 300A + SCA 301

58 AF-1N 58 AF-1N

301 SCA 3402 SCA 3402

48 AF-1N 48 AF-1N

301 SCA 3402

36 C-AF-4N

20 C-2

SCA 390 + 40-36 SCA 3902

SCA 300A + SCA 301

58 AF-1O

SCA 351 SCA SCA 3202

48 AF-1O

36 AF-4O

20 C-2
SCA 396 + SCA 300 E + 40-36 SCA 3952

58 AF-1O

SCA 3202

48 AF-1O

36 AF-4O

58 AF-1O

301 SCA 3502 SCA 3202

48 AF-1O

36 C-AF-4O

58 AF-1P

SCA 3702

48 AF-1P

36 AF-4P

58 AF-1P

SCA 356 + SCA 300 D SCA 3562 SCA 3702

48 AF-1P

SCA 356 + SCA 300 D SCA 3562

36 AF-4P

SCA 3302

48 AF-1S

36 AF-4S
28 CS-2 DIGITAL is suitable for compact cameras of all brands with an integrated flash
* The following operating modes are available, depending on camera configuration: - Remote TTL slave - Slave with or without pre-flash suppression - Manual mode via sync cable Please follow the operating instructions. Consult www.metz.de for more information

15 MS-1 Digital*

54 MZ-4i digital

58 AF-1 digital

48 AF-1 digital

36 AF-4/36C-2

44 MZ-2

45 CL-1

20 C-2

44 MZ-2 digital

36 C-2

Configuration features: Flash output GN for ISO 100 and 35 mm or 50 mm GN for ISO 100 and max. zoom Basic configuration Adapter system SCA 300 Adapter system SCA 3002 Illumination from. mm (KB format) Motor zoom main reflector Manual zoom main reflector Extended zoom mode for main reflector Main reflector can be tilted and rotated Vertical tilting range in Horizontal swiveling range in Integrated wide-angle diffuser for illumination in mm (KB format) Attachable wide-angle / telephoto / bounce diffuser lens cover Integrated reflector card for main reflector Secondary reflector / partial lighting levels (manually adjustable) Secondary reflector support for system flash functions Dot matrix display / illuminated LCD display / illuminated LED displays Range display Flash readiness indicator / exposure control indicator on the flash unit Acoustic status messages (beep) Modelling light function Manual key lock (KEYLOCK) Automatic unit switch-off (auto off) Wake-up function by the camera Automatic AF measurement flash / multi-zone AF measurement flash AF auxiliary light Metz remote flash mode (master/slave) Master flash mode (Metz remote) Slave flash mode (Metz remote) Standard flash modes TTL flash mode (without pre-flash) Automatic flash mode EASY Mode flash mode f-stops for automatic flash mode Manual flash mode Partial lighting levels Slave flash mode (pre-flash technique / learning function) Stroboscope flash mode System flash functions Automatic fill-in flash Flash-ready indication in camera viewfinder Exposure control indication in camera viewfinder 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization High-speed synchronization (HSS or FP) Manual flash exposure correction Manual flash bracketing Pre-flash function against the red eye effect

20 / +90 270

35 / +90 /

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20 / 270 20

18 / 300 18

28 / +90

/ / +90 / 20

/ +90 360

/ 300 18

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15 MS-1 Digital

28 CS-2 digital

36 AF-4 digital
45 CL-4 digital BASIC / KIT
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 Leica group number control (GNC) Nikon 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash mode Nikon D-TTL / 3D flash mode
Nikon FV flash exposure memory for i-TTL and i-TTL-BL flash mode

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Nikon i-TTL / i-TTL-BL flash mode Nikon matrix controlled fill-in flash mode Nikon underexposure warning in EV (f-stops) Nikon i-TTL remote flash system as master/controller/slave Olympus TTL flash mode with measurement pre-flash technique Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Four Thirds System (TTL compatible)
Olympus Four Thirds system TTL remote flash system as master/controller/slave
Pentax/Samsung contrast control Pentax/Samsung P-TTL flash mode Pentax Spot-beam mode Pentax/Samsung P-TTL remote flash system as master/controller/slave Sony DSLR-ADI flash control Sony DSLR multi-zone flash measurement (TTL pre-flash measurement) Sony DSLR remote flash system as master/controller/slave Guaranteed in the future Firmware update via Metz Service Firmware update via USB port Power supply Runs on alkaline-magnesium batteries (1.5 V)
Runs on NiCad rechargeable batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2 V)

430

0,1/6 0,1/5 0,1/10 0,1/4 0,1/4 0,1/4
Runs on lithium batteries (1.5 V) Runs on Metz NiMH rechargeable battery pack External energy supply with Metz Power Pack P 76 Number of flashes (at full light output) Running on alkaline-magnesium batteries (1.5 V) Running on NiCd rechargeable batteries (1.2 V/600 mAh) Running on NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2 V/1600 mAh) Running on lithium batteries (1.5 V) Running on Metz NiMH rechargeable battery pack (1600 mAh) External energy supply with Metz Power Pack P 76 Flash cycle time in sec. (min./max.) Running on alkaline-magnesium batteries (1.5 V)

Swivel reflector Can be tilted horizontally and vertically for indirect flash. Can be tilted vertically for indirect flash. T TTL flash control While taking the photograph, the flash light is measured through the lens (TTL = through the lens) by a sensor in the camera. The light output of the flash unit is terminated as soon as the subject is correctly exposed. TTL fill-in flash control Reduces too high subject contrast (e.g. to brighten dark shadowy areas in bright sunshine). U USB Interface for firmware updates via the Internet. W Wake-up The flash unit can be reactivated by actuating the shutter release if the flash is in energy-saving standby mode after an extended break from taking photographs. (>>> Automatic unit switch-off) Wide-angle attachment Increases the light angle of the flash unit. Depending on the type of flash unit, the wide-angle attachment is either integrated or attachable as an accessory. Z Zoom size Automatic adaptation of the display of the reflector position of the flash unit to the picture-taking chips for digital cameras.
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