Page 2 - C o n t e n t s
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 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 ...
Page 4 - Into the future with tradition
Into the future with tradition For decades, Metz has played a leading role in professional flash photography. it’s no wonder, because the company’s product range is very diverse. ranging from handy and compact up to powerful handheld flashguns, there is just the right light for any need. The highly-...
Page 6 - More fun – better pictures; P h o t o G a l l e r Y
More fun – better pictures 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 f...
Page 8 - With Metz mecablitz digital into the future; P r o d u C t f a M I l I e s
With System flash units, using a flash is a great deal of fun. Thanks to their 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 ...
Page 10 - s Y s t e M f l a s h u n I t s; f l a s h t I P; Spanning large distances:
using a flash is more fun than ever before. it’s no wonder, because with Metz system flash units, absolute operating comfort is available. Clearly-arranged displays, some of them even illuminated, give information, for example, about what values the respective flash pro-gram completely automatically...
Page 11 - Obtaining the lighting mood:
f l a s h t I P 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 control-led by the camera. if the existing lighting mood is to be retained, it is therefore important to use a shutte...
Page 12 - M e C a b l I t z 5 8 a f - 1 d I G I ta l; flash output; for the ambitious; In detaIl
M e C a b l I t z 5 8 a f - 1 d I G I ta l 58 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 (270°) swivel reflector • easy operating concept • illuminable dot-matrix display • moto...
Page 13 - Included in deliver y; accessorIes
CANON NIKON FUJIFIlm OlYmPUS PANASONIC PENTAX SAmSUNG SONY (DSlR) * Camera-specific system flash modes • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode • E-TTL remote mode (master and slave operation) • i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode • i-TTL remote mode (master and slave operation) • Four Thirds TTL flash mode • Four ...
Page 14 - M e C a b l I t z 4 8 a f - 1 d I G I ta l; for committed amateur photographers
M e C a b l I t z 4 8 a f - 1 d I G I ta l 48 flash output • high max. GN of 48 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm basic configuration • vertical (-7/+90°) and horizontal (270°) swivel reflector • illuminable LCD display • easy operating concept • motor zoom for 24 - 105 mm illumination • integrated wide-an...
Page 16 - M e C a b l I t z 3 6 a f - 4 d I G I ta l; standard flash modes; The compact class; for demanding beginners
M e C a b l I t z 3 6 a f - 4 d I G I ta l 36 In detaIl s p o t l i g h t f o r a f m e a s u r e m e n t f l a s h t i l t r e f l e c t o r ( o n l y v e r t i c a l ) z o o m r e f l e c t o r ( 2 8 - 8 5 m m ) flash output • max. GN of 36 for ISO 100/21° and 85 mm basic configuration • verticall...
Page 17 - Power sources
CANON NIKON FUJIFIlm OlYmPUS PANASONIC PENTAX SAmSUNG SONY (DSlR) Camera-specific system flash modes • E-TTL flash mode • i-TTL flash mode • Four Thirds TTL flash mode • P-TTL flash mode • ADI flash mode Guaranteed in the future • firmware update possible via Metz Ser vice Power sources • 4 x AA alk...
Page 18 - A second look; s C a f l a s h u n I t s
f l a s h t I P 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 wed-ding guests during small talk? With some flash, the subject is given additional sharpness and bril...
Page 20 - M e C a b l I t z 7 6 M z - 5 d I G I ta l; Powerful handheld flash guns; light power for pros
M e C a b l I t z 7 6 M z - 5 d I G I ta l 76 flash output • high max. GN of 76 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm basic configuration • SCA adapter system (universal flash unit useable with different cameras) • secondary reflector with 3 light lighting levels • vertical (+90°) and horizontal (270°) tilt re...
Page 21 - Included in delivery
CANON NIKON FUJIFIlm hASSElBlAD lEICA mAmIYA OlYmPUS PANASONIC PENTAX ROllEI SAmSUNG SONY Camera-specific system flash modes with sCa adapters • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode • i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode • Four Thirds TTL flash mode • P-TTL flash mode • ADI flash mode • ADI remote mode (slave oper...
Page 22 - M e C a b l I t z 4 5 C l - 4 d I G I ta l b a s I C / K I t; for pros
M e C a b l I t z 4 5 C l - 4 d I G I ta l b a s I C / K I t 45 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 id...
Page 23 - Camera-specific system flash
M e C a b l I t z 4 5 C l - 4 d I G I ta l b a s I C / K I t CANON NIKON FUJIFIlm hASSElBlAD lEICA mAmIYA OlYmPUS PANASONIC PENTAX ROllEI SAmSUNG SONY Camera-specific system flash modes with sCa adapters • E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode • i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode • Four Thirds TTL flash mode • P-...
Page 24 - M e C a b l I t z 5 4 M z - 4 i d I G I ta l; for semi-professionals; Especially versatile:
54 M e C a b l I t z 5 4 M z - 4 i d I G I ta l flash output • high max. GN of 54 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm basic configuration • SCA adapter system (flash unit useable with different cameras) • secondary reflector • vertical (-7/+90°) and horizontal (270°) tilt reflector • illuminable LCD display ...
Page 26 - M e C a b l I t z 4 4 M z - 2 d I G I ta l
M e C a b l I t z 4 4 M z - 2 d I G I ta l 44 flash output • max. GN of 44 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm basic configuration • SCA adapter system (flash unit useable with different cameras) • vertical (-7/+90°) tilt reflector • illuminable LCD display • motor zoom for 28 - 105 mm illumination • integra...
Page 27 - Guaranteed in the future; Included with delivery
NIKON FUJIFIlm hASSElBlAD lEICA mAmIYA OlYmPUS PANASONIC ROllEI Camera-specific system flash modes with sCa adapters • i-TTL flash mode • Four Thirds TTL flash mode Guaranteed in the future • Firmware update possible via Metz Service (flash unit and SCa adapter) Power sources • 4 x AA alkaline-magne...
Page 28 - a u t o M at I C f l a s h u n I t s
The flash units in this family don’t have TTl flash mode; instead, they have the so-called automatic flash mode, in addition to manual flash mode. numerous photographers still make use of this simple but extremely effective form of flash measurement. With automatic flash mode, it isn’t the camera th...
Page 29 - Long exposure times
f l a s h t I P 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 fore-ground can be obtained in a range of approx. 1 second. By the way, the easiest way...
Page 30 - M e C a b l I t z 4 5 C l - 1; Simply a powerful light:; for purists
M e C a b l I t z 4 5 C l - 1 45 flash output • high max. GN of 45 for ISO 100/21° and 35 mm basic configuration • connection to camera via sync cable (included with delivery) • vertical (+90°) and horizontal (360°) swivel reflector • LED displays • standard 35 mm illumination • accompanying wide-an...
Page 32 - M e C a b l I t z 3 6 C - 2; for beginners
M e C a b l I t z 3 6 C - 2 36 CANON NIKON FUJIFIlm hASSElBlAD lEICA mAmIYA OlYmPUS PANASONIC PENTAX ROllEI SAmSUNG SONY flash output • max. GN of 36 for ISO 100/21° and 85 mm basic configuration • connection to camera via hot-shoe contact (x-synchronization) or via sync cable (included in delivery)...
Page 33 - M e C a b l I t z 2 0 C - 2; basic configuration; for price-conscious beginners
M e C a b l I t z 2 0 C - 2 20 CANON NIKON FUJIFIlm hASSElBlAD lEICA mAmIYA OlYmPUS PANASONIC PENTAX ROllEI SAmSUNG SONY flash output • 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 0.3 – 10 sec. (depen...
Page 34 - Side lighting; 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 fl...
Page 35 - Creative at close range:
f l a s h t I P sCa flash unIts sYsteM flash unIts autoMatIC flash unIts slave flash unIts 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 lig...
Page 36 - M e C a b l I t z 2 8 C s - 2 d I G I ta l; Flash with a fun factor:; for the imaginative
M e C a b l I t z 2 8 C s - 2 d I G I ta l In detaIl e a s y c o n t r o l w i t h t h e + / - b u t t o n s Per fect for mounting on the integrated, extendible telescopic bracket C l e a r l y l a i d o u t d i s p l a y flash output • max. GN of 28 for ISO 100/21° and 85 mm basic configuration • S...
Page 38 - M e C a b l I t z 1 5 M s - 1 d I G I ta l; Innovation in the macro world!
M e C a b l I t z 1 5 M s - 1 d I G I ta l * * * * * * * * In detaIl flash output • High max. guide number of 15 with ISO 100/21° und 50mm basic configuration • Wireless TTL flash control, slave remote operation available for Canon e-TTl and e-TTl ii, Sony DSlr remote flash systems, nikon i-TTl, Oly...
Page 40 - Q u I C K s e a r C h
Q u I C K s e a r C h 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. 76 MZ-5 Di G iTal 45 C l-4 Di G iTal Ki T in Kl. SC a 3045 45 C l-4 Di G iTal Ba Si ...
Page 42 - t e C h n I C a l d ata
t e C h n I C a l d ata Configuration features: 76 MZ-5 D iG iTal 45 C l-4 D iG iTa l Ba Si C / K iT 45 C l-1 58 a F-1 D iG iTal 54 MZ-4 i D iG iTal 48 a F-1 D iG iTal 44 MZ-2 D iG iTal 36 a F-4 D iG iTal 36 C-2 28 CS-2 D iG iTal 20 C-2 15 MS-1 Di G iTal Flash output Gn for iSO 100 and 35 mm or 50 m...
Page 44 - a C C e s s o r I e s
a C C e s s o r I e s 76 MZ-5 Di G iTal 45 C l-4 Di G iTal K iT 45 C l-4 Di G iTal B aS iC 45 C l-1 58 aF-1 Di G iTal 54 MZ-4i Di G iTal 48 aF-1 Di G iTal 44 MZ-2 36 aF-3/36 aF-4 36 C-2 28 CS-2 Di G iTal 20 C-2 15 MS-1 Di G iTal Rechargeable batteries and battery case niMh rechargeable batteries 45-...
Page 46 - t e C h n I C a l G l o s s a r Y
t e C h n I C a l G l o s s a r Y 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...
Page 48 - Metz – immer erstklassig; Metz – always first class.
Metz – immer erstklassig Your authorised Metz dealer Metz – Quality made in Germany Core competencies in the fields of consumer electronics, photo electronics, and plastics engineering form the basis of the excellent worldwide reputation of Metz-Werke. Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KGP. O. Box 1267D-9050...