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The Fascination of Flash Photography
Metz mecablitz Flash units for analog and digital cameras
Metz mecablitz Complete Photo Electronics Catalogue 2010/2011
Metz always first class. www.metz.de

Contents

Into the future with tradition Photo Gallery Product Families
System Flash Units Metz mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital Metz mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital Metz mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital Metz mecablitz 36 AF-5 digital Metz mecablitz 24 AF-1 digital
SCA Flash Units Metz mecablitz 76 MZ-5 digital Metz mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital Metz mecablitz 54 MZ-4i digital
Automatic Flash Units Metz mecablitz 36 C-2 + Metz mecablitz 20 C-2
Slave/servo 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 pioneering technical 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 first
integrated USB port in the mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital, mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital, mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital

Technical perfection

Decades of development experience and production in Germany ensure the high technical standard of Metz devices. The use of high-quality 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.
and mecablitz 15 MS-1digital, or the self-learning servo 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; it also means handling this light in a targeted 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!

P r o d u c t Fa mi l i e s
With Metz mecablitz digital into the future
The flexibility of Metz mecablitz units can be seen within the different flash families. They have the respective functionality to meet varying requirements. In principle, there are the following groups:

System flash units

With System flash units, using a flash is a great deal of fun. Thanks to them being highly-developed and fully automatic, you only have to attach the flash, and away you go. System flash units are available in different versions. In this way, they provide a specific connection for a specific brand of camera, with which they work together perfectly. Set the appropriate TTL control and guarantee perfect illumination for any ambient lighting conditions. Since requirements differ, there are five different models for each level of experience.

SCA flash units

Cameras can change, Metz can adapt! 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 of different manufacturers can be used. Flash units with SCA adapters are particularly good for reflex cameras, because they offer the richest array of special functions. Of course, the SCA modules are also suitable for cameras from many other manufacturers, because of the adapters available.

Automatic flash units

Automatic flash units are connected to the camera via a hot-shoe contact or a sync cord connection and have their own automatic flash control. This means that it isnt the camera that controls the flash, rather the flash itself responds intelligently and meters the light as precisely as required by the subject. Automatic flash units are available in manageable compact flash format in guide number classes 36 and 20. Automatic flash units are particularly suitable for digital bridge cameras with simple hot shoe flash.

Slave/servo flash units

The range of slave/servo flash units is designed to achieve extremely varied, interesting lighting effects. This is because they can be used as so-called off-camera flashes, because they can be positioned anywhere in the room. Because they dont need a direct contact to the camera, they are especially interesting for owners of compact digital cameras that dont have a flash connection option. The macro-flash mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital is regarded as an innovation. Its wireless TTL* control makes it unique in its class. Even the mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital, 50 AF-1 digital or the 44 AF-1 digital can be used as a slave, even though they are not directly assigned to this category. In this mode of operation, they also support the flash modes of the respective camera manufacturer.

* subject to camera

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, operation simplicity is assured. Clearlyarranged displays, some of them even illuminated, give information, for example, about what values the respective flash program automatically sets. Sophisticated flash techniques are therefore childs play. There is also the guaranteed future factor for units with an integrated USB port. Its not without good reason 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. Both units have now gained worthy successors in the mecablitz 58 AF-2 and 50 AF-1.

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.

*EISA Award 2007/2008

Obtaining the lighting mood:
Thanks to modern flash controllers such as, for example, E-TTL, i-TTL, P-TTL, and ADI, the light output of Metz system flash units can be controlled by the camera. If the existing lighting mood is to be retained, it is important to use a shutter time that is longer than the flash synch time. For portraits, however, an exposure time of 1/60 second should not be exceeded.

Automatic Flash Units

SCA Flash Units

System Flash Units

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For the ambitious

Top model with new fine tuning Even an award-winner can be made better. The best flash unit in Europe 2007/2008* has received a little more fine tuning. In order to carry on meeting the highest standards in quality, a high quality metal base** has been added which can be attached to the cameras flash shoe in one easy movement. Technically speaking, no wish is left unfulfilled. The innovative high performance unit boasts a USB interface through which specific firmware for each model variant can be conveniently updated via computer and Internet. It looks sleek, artfully meters flash and is both intuitive and impressively powerful. Equipped with new innovations, the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital offers cutting-edge secondary reflector technology, high performance energy management, multiple zone AF flash metering and a fully pivoting reflector system. The Metz top model works with all camera-specific system flash modes from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus/Panasonic or Sony Alpha cameras including their respective wireless TTL modes. If the camera has a built-in flash then the mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital can be employed wirelessly in the system, even in servo mode. Thanks to its high guide number, the 58 AF-2 digital is not only extremely powerful but can also be used effectively for bouncing flash. Metz has integrated a flip-out reflector card for its vertically tilting and horizontally swivelling reflector. Thanks to the integrated and system controlled secondary reflector, bouncing flash adds additional brilliance to close-ups.

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 illuminated dot-matrix display motor zoom for 24 - 105 mm illumination integrated wide-angle diffuser for 12 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 indicator and correct exposure display on unit and camera (subject to camera model) flash range indicator automatic unit switch-off and manual key lock Metal base** with quick 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
* Mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital was awarded the EISA Best Product 2007-2008. **excluding Sony model

In detail

Detail metal base**
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, servo and slave mode)
CANON NIKON FUJIfilm OLYMPUS PANASONIC PENTAX SONY

Nikon/Fujifilm Version

i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode i-TTL remote mode (Master, servo and slave mode)
Olympus/Panasonic/Leica Version
Four Thirds TTL flash mode Four Thirds TTL remote mode (Slave and servo mode)

Pentax Version

P-TTL flash mode P-TTL remote mode (master and slave operation)

Sony alpha 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

* excludes Sony model

Detail metal base*

USB por t

GN of 50 at ISO 100/21 (105 mm) GN of 36 at ISO 100/21 (50 mm)
E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode E-TTL remote mode (Slave and servo mode)
i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode i-TTL remote mode (Slave and servo mode)
Four Thirds TTL flash mode Four Thirds TTL remote mode (Slave and servo mode)
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
For price-conscious amateur photographers
Compact high performance With its slim-line design and new quick lock system for the unit base, the mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital is the perfect solution for price-conscious amateur photographers. The clear control panel on the back of the unit impresses with its simple operation; offering a high level of functional reliability. The high performance design affords reserve power in any photo situation (max. guide number 44 for ISO 100/21 and 105 mm). Depending on the camera, it has the appropriate application possibilities for any lighting conditions in TTL mode. The photographer can manually set up to 4 partial light levels enabling manipulation of lighting effects. With the appropriate camera model the mecablitz can also be synchronised to the first or second shutter curtain enabling variable options for creative lighting. Depending on the camera, the Metz 44 AF-1 also offers a slave mode, making wireless TTL flash childs play and opening up new dimensions in flash photography. Its motor zoom function (24 -105 mm), the fully swivelling reflector with flip-out reflector card and the integrated wide-angle diffuser (12 mm) afford the photographer additional creative scope.
Max. guide number 44 for ISO 100/21 and 105 mm
Vertical (+90) and horizontal (300) swivel reflector Simple operating concept Motor zoom for mm illumination Integrated wide-angle diffuser for 12 mm illumination Flip-out reflector card Modelling light (permanent light for checking the image (subject to camera)) Integrated auto focus flash metering Flash readiness indicator and correct exposure display on the unit and camera (subject to camera) Automatic unit shut-off
TTL flash mode Manual flash mode with 4 partial lighting levels Slave mode: remote mode in camera-specific mode, exposure via built-in mastering camera flash or an additional external flash unit (master mode) First and second shutter curtain synchronisation (subject to camera) Manual flash exposure correction for TTL flash mode (subject to camera) Automatic fill-in flash

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

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 SONY

Nikon/Fujifilm

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

Olympus/Panasonic/Leica

Pentax

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)

Mounting bracket 50-25

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 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 (subject to camera) flash range indicator in LED (for manual settings)
TTL flash mode automatic flash mode with 6 automatic apertures manual flash mode with 5 partial lighting levels HSS high speed synchronization (subject to camera) 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization (subject to camera) manual flash exposure correction for TTL flash mode (subject to 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
Mecabounce 45-90 for softer illumination (Fig. similar)
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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 illuminated 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 (subject to 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 (Fig. similar)
A u t o m at ic f l a s h u n i t s
The flash units in this family dont 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 isnt the camera that controls the flash, but instead, the photocell integrated in the flash measures the light reflected from the object. It is a really nice thing!

Fill-in flash

Backlighting makes interesting light effects possible, if you know how to use it correctly. A flash should be used in any case. With the flash output reduced by 1 or 2 f-stops, it is possible to retain the character of the existing light. The higher the guide number, the greater the range of the flash unit. However, when comparing, it is important to make sure that the same focal length and the same ISO specification are used.

Long exposure times

It is worth experimenting with exposure times that are longer than the flash sync speed. For moving objects, interesting blurring effects and a corresponding brightening of the foreground can be obtained in a range of approx. 1 second. By the way, the easiest way to extend the range of a flash unit is to increase the ISO setting on the camera. To be set at 1600 ISO instead of 100 thus quadrupling the range of the flash unit.

mecablitz 36 C-2

For beginners
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 smallest compact flash unit currently available 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
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
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 / SERVO f l a s h u n i t s
Servo mode (light controlled): With the mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital, you have a pure slave flash unit at your disposal that only flashes when you want it to with any camera. This is made possible by its learning function, which recognizes the pre-flash of your camera and only responds to its main flash. With this model, the picture results can be controlled very easily via the plus/minus buttons. 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: The three system flash units mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital, mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital und 44 AF-1 digital open up another way to use slave mode. These models can be used as intelligent slave versions, supporting the flash modes of the respective camera manufacturers. In addition, the mecablitz 58 AF-2 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/servo mode at close range: The Metz macro flash is fixed directly on the subject and creates precise yet creative lighting for close-ups. 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 is increased by the self-learning servo mode and the smart EASY mode. For the very first time the flash result can be directly manipulated via the immediate correction buttons (+/-). Simply shoot, check the result on the camera screen and adjust straight away as required all at the touch of a button. Thanks to this servo model you can increase your flash power without any undesired side effects. The compact tool draws its power from either universally available alkaline micro batteries or equally competitive rechargeable micro batteries.

Wireless servo flash mode with/without pre-flash suppression Servo mode with learning function Manual flash mode (operation via sync socket/servo)
*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 or the Metz 58 AF-2. More details at www.metz.de

Dot-matrix display

Wireless TTL flashes

3-stage swivel reflector

Bouncer disk included makes for softer lighting.
GN of 15 at ISO 100/21 (50 mm)
Camera-specific flash modes
Wireless TTL flash control, remote slave mode available for:
E-TTL / E-TTL II flash mode

Olympus

RC system

DSLR remote flash mode

Firmware update via integrated USB socket Integrated power supply via 2 x AAA (micro) alkaline magnesium batteries (1.5V) 2xAAA (Micro) NiMH/NC rechargeable batteries (1.2V) 2xAAA (micro) lithium batteries (1.5V)

Accessories included

Bounce diffuser Adapter ring 52 mm, 55 mm, 58 mm IR filter bracket Belt pouch
Bouncer dif fuser (included)
Adapter rings (52, 55, 58mm) and IR brackets (included)

Belt pouch (included)

Adapter rings (62, 67, 72mm) (optional extra)
* With respective remote slave operation

Q u ick s e a r c h

CANON Analog EOS cameras (except EOS 300X) Digital cameras NIKON Analog AF-SLR cameras Digital cameras FUJIFILM S7000, S9500, S9600, S100FS, S200EXR, HS10 HASSELBLAD 6x6 LEICA R4, R4s, R5, R6, R6.2, R7, RE MAMIYA 645 Pro TL OLYMPUS C-770, C-8080, SP-350, SP-570 UZ, E-Serie, Pen E-P1, Pen E-P2, Pen E-PL1 PANASONIC DMC-FZ20, DMC-FZ30 PENTAX DSLR ROLLEI 2,8GX, 6008 SAMSUNG GX-10, GX-1L, GX-1S, GX-20 SONY Alpha SCA 3302 SCA 3302 SCA 3302 + SCA 3045 SCA 3702 SCA 3702 SCA 3702 + SCA AF, Hy6 SCA 356 + SCA 300 D SCA 3562 SCA 356 SCA 3562 SCA 356 + SCA 300 A SCA 3562 + SCA 3045 SCA 3702 SCA 3702 SCA 3702 + SCA 3045 DMC-LC 1 DMC-FZ50, DMC-L1, DMC-L10, DMC-LX3, DMC-G1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G10, DMC-GSCA 3502 SCA 3202 SCA 300A + SCA 301 SCA 3502 M5 SCA 3202 SCA 300A + SCA 301 SCA 3502 M5 + SCA 3045 SCA 3202 + SCA 3045 SCA 3202 SCA 3202 SCA 3202 + SCA AF, ZD SCA 396 + SCA 300 E + 50-35 SCA 3952 SCA 396 SCA 3952 SCA 396 SCA 3952 + SCA 3045 R8, R9, M6 TTL, M7, M8, Digilux 2, CM, M8.2, M9 Digilux 1 Digilux 3, V-Lux 1, D-Lux 4 SCA 351 SCA SCA 3202 SCA 351 SCA 3502 SCA 300A + SCA 301 SCA 3202 SCA 351 + SCA 300 A SCA 3502 + SCA 3045 SCA 300A + SCA 301 SCA 3202 + SCA 3045 H1, H2, H3, H4 SCA 390 SCA 3902 SCA 390 SCA 3902 SCA 390 + SCA 300 A SCA 3902 + SCA 3045 S1 Pro, S2 Pro, S5 Pro S3 Pro 301 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 300A + SCA 301 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 300A + SCA 301 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 (except F6) F6 DSLR (except D100, D1x, D2x, D2h) D100, D1x, D2x, D2h Coolpix 8400, 8800, P5000, P5100 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045 DSLR Power Shot G6, G7, G9, S5 IS, G10, G11, SX1 IS, SX10 IS, SX20 IS SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 + SCA 3045 SCA 3102 + SCA 3045 SCA 3102 + SCA 3045

P-TTL Modern further development of the TTL flash control with measurement pre-flash technique for Pentax cameras.
close-up ranges which appear when using an indirect flash. Servo mode
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.
The servo mode allows you to operate the Metz flash unit of the corresponding camera system wirelessly with the built-in flash unit on the digital camera. Allows light output to be calibrated as partial lighting. Slave mode An integrated sensor makes this wireless slave flash mode possible in combination with a master or controller flash unit. (>>> Remote operation) Z Sony / 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. 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.
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.
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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