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mecablitz 76 MZ-5 digital  
mecablitz 76 MZ-5 digital:
Strong handhelds – now digital too!
Tough professional use calls for maximum flash power and devices you can rely on. With the new, ultra high performance handheld flash guns from Metz you now have reliable lighting support during all your digital photo shootings, too. Behind the tried and tested ergonomic design of Metz mecablitz 76 MZ-5 digital and 45 CL-4 digital you can find the latest flash technologies for digital cameras: for example, the E-TTL flash mode from Canon, i-TTL and D-TTL from Nikon or ADI flash control from Konica/Minolta. Moreover, many more special functions offer creative leeway! The new, high performance Power Pack P 76, which attaches practically to your belt, provides an additional power source. The 76 MZ-5 digital in particular was equipped with a large illuminated dot matrix LC display. On top of this, the reflector of the new zoom flash unit adjusts automatically according to camera type in the focal length area of 24-105 mm. The wide angle diffuser included enables an extension to 20 mm.
   
mecablitz 70 MZ-5  
mecablitz 70 MZ-5: SIMPLE YET VERSATILE. This professional flash unit stands out, with its simplified operating philosophy: only 2 function keys and 1 dial provide complete control.

A logically ordered menu offers, in addition to the standard functions, special features such as: TTL or Nikon 3D multi-sensor mode, TTL flash exposure correction, stroboscopic mode, integrated slave function, secondary reflector, modelling light, program memory for preferred adjustments, and rapid mode (for serial exposures). And, dependant on the camera model, access to further convenient additional features such as: An automatic flash bracketing function for optimal exposure security, especially when you have to work quickly. Equally as important: the lock function for all keys, that prevents accidental adjustment of fixed settings.
   
mecablitz 60 CT-4  
mecablitz 60 CT-4: CONCENTRATED ENERGY: This power package with SCA interface is often preferred by the most demanding flash professionals. Its strengths are its high light output and quick recycling time for winder and motor operation thanks to the external powerpack with dryfit rechargeable Dry battery (Nicad batteries are also available).

The Metz mecablitz 60 CT-4 is fully integrated in the SCA-300 adapter system or, with connector cable SCA-3000 C, integrated in the SCA-3000 or the SCA-3002 system and compatible with all leading camera brands. This enables a variety of special flash functions.

Made for professionals: for example, 8 tele-computer apertures, 25 manually adjustable lighting levels and up to 5 flashes/second by motor drive and much more. The very extensive accessory program lets you build an entire system out of a Metz mecablitz 60 CT-4 for all lighting situations.
   
mecablitz 60 CT-1  
mecablitz 60 CT-1: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY. The Metz mecablitz 60 CT-1 is just as powerful as its big brother, the Metz mecablitz 60 CT-4, but offers instead of 8 only 6 tele-computer apertures and dispenses with a secondary reflector.

Intended for cameras that don’t support any special flash functions.
mecablitz 54 MZ-4 / 54 MZ-4i  
mecablitz 54 MZ-4 / 54 MZ-4i: 54 MZ-4: HARD TO BEAT. The flagship model in the Metz shoe mount series, the 54 MZ-4 offers cutting edge technology with features such as Nikon's 3D multi sensor TTL metering, Canon's E-TTL flash control, and high-speed synchronization (HSS).

The 54 MZ-4 is available with a standard single pin shoe, or as a kit with your choice of SCA 3002 module for Canon, Konica/Minolta or Nikon. However, the 54 MZ-4 remains user-friendly with only two buttens and a single thumb wheel control the logically arranged menu system.

The 54 MZ-4 additionally provides the D-TTL mode as well as the 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash in D-TTL mode and TTL flash exposure correction (Nikon specific).
Special features of the 54 MZ-4 include the display of focal length for the lens in use in the LCD screen. This display can be adjusted from feet to meters, or to various film formats for standard 35mm, APS, 645, or 6x6. Other features are auto flash bracketing, auto shut-off, and lockable keypad eliminating accidental setting changes.

54 MZ-4i: THE i-TALENT FOR NIKON CAMERAS. Perfect flash with Nikon digital cameras - that is the strength of the Metz mecablitz 54 MZ-4i. The integration of high-precision flash modes ensures perfect illumination combined with superb brilliance and differentiation between even the finest shades. D-TTL, 3D/D-TTL and 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash mode can be used, depending on the given camera type, plus a new feature i-TTL and i-TTL BL flash control is all that is necessary to match the flash unit with system cameras from other manufacturers.

mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital  
mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital:
Strong handhelds – now digital too!
Tough professional use calls for maximum flash power and devices you can rely on. With the new, ultra high performance handheld flash guns from Metz you now have reliable lighting support during all your digital photo shootings, too. Behind the tried and tested ergonomic design of Metz mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital you can find the latest flash technologies for digital cameras: for example, the E-TTL flash mode from Canon, i-TTL and D-TTL from Nikon or ADI flash control from Konica/Minolta. Moreover, many more special functions offer creative leeway! The new, high performance Power Pack P 76, which attaches practically to your belt, provides an additional power source.
mecablitz 45 CL-1  
mecablitz 45 CL-1: GREAT PERFORMANCE FOR NON TTL CAMERAS. This unit is the most basic of the Metz hand-held flashgun family for powerful flash lighting. The Metz mecablitz 45 CL-1 offers high light output and simple handling.
mecablitz 34 CS-2 digital  
mecablitz 34 CS-2 digital: THE MULTI-TALENT. With central hot shoe contact, sync cable connection and slave function, this small unit is suitable for use as a main flash for Non TTL cameras, and for wireless automatic ‘servo flash’ operation. It can also be used in conjunction with a Controller flash (through wireless TTL flash control) as a TTL slave flash.

Due to its photo-sensor and a special time-lag function the 34 CS-2 digital is ideally suited for many digital cameras, even models without a flash connecting facility or featuring a monitor pre-flash.

 
mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital
mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital - How often have you been disappointed about dark photos merely because the flash integrated in your camera was not powerful enough? And have you ever wanted a handy compact flash unit that can be used seperately from the camera!

Well Metz offers the perfect solution with the mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital - optimally adapted in performance and size to compact digital cameras! The fun factor is enhanced with the self-learning slave mode and the ingenious EASY-Mode. For the very first time the flash shot taken can be directly influenced with the instant correction keys (+/-)!

This means simply release the shutter, check the result on the camera's monitor, and correct with the keys should this prove to be necessary. With this slave model the flash power can be boosted without any undesirable side-effects. The power is generated by normal alkaline size-AAA batteries or the equally inexpensive rechargable AAA batteries.

   
mecablitz 28 AF-3 digital  
mecablitz 28 AF-3 digital - Be it a garden party or a luxury cruise - They are all those irretreivable moments in life that build up in the course of the years. Yet, in spite of the importance of the moment, the photographic results often turn out to be disappointing: Sometimes faces are too dark on account of the high contrasts between light and shadows. An then the colours are too flat because the camera's internal flash was not powerful enough.

The real answer is to be on the safe side with a Metz mecablitz 28 AF-3 digital. This small, clip-on flash unit is designed in technology and size to match optimally the compact digital cameras.

   
mecablitz 36 C-2  
mecablitz 36 C-2: THE COMPACT CLASS. With a guide number of 36 and designed in the popular ‘Cobra’ shape.

Those who are looking for a high-precision automatic flash unit will be well served with the mecablitz 36 C-2, it features three different telecomputer apertures (f/8, f/4 and f/2 at ISO 100/21°), as well as a manually adjustable zoom reflector to optimize the light out-put within a focal length range of 28-85 mm.

 
mecablitz 44 AF-4 / 44 AF-4i  
mecablitz 44 AF-4 / 44 AF-4i: SMART FLASH. The TTL function of the mecablitz 44 AF-4 is the easy way to produce perfect flash shots. The TTL-capable zoom compact flash unit minimizes the risk of red-eye effect, is powerful (with a GN of 44) and exceptionally simple to operate. Only two functional keys are now necessary on account of the logical menu control. The range of standard capabilities of the 44 AF-4 includes manual use, selectable partial light output level, plus a number of interesting special functions such as fill-in flash in daylight to brighten up shadows that are too dense. For more per-sonal, creative control it is possible to change over to manual mode and set a partial light output level when the need arises. Furthermore, the model also features second curtain synchronisation, which is important for natural looking slow sync effects.

This "fully dedicated" unit is avail-able for Canon, Minolta and Nikon autofocus cameras.

For Nikon digital cameras. Additionally provides D-TTL mode, 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash in D-TTL mode and TTL flash exposure correction.

For Canon digital cameras. Permits E-TTL flash mode, TTL flash exposure correction and "HSS" high-speed synchronisation.

For Minolta cameras, with 24-105 mm zoom reflector.

44 AF-4iN: Additionally offers i-TTL and i-TTL BL flash control.

44 AF-4 O for Olympus digital cameras: With TTL mode and "HSS" high-speed synchronisation

Accesories  
   
Power pack P50 Set (incl. charger) (No.: 0 0013950 A)
The Power pack P50 set is consisting of the P50 as well as a suitable charger enclosed in a box.
   
Coloured filter Set 50-32 (No.: 0 0005032 3)
Coloured filters and transparent filter holder in a case, for series 45
   
mecabounce 50-90 (No.: 0 0005090 4)
The mecabounce is a light diffusor which can be easily attached to the reflector head. So on this way the light is more soft and therefore most suitable for portrait range.
   
Spiral synchronous cable 36-52 (No.: 0 0003652 0)
Length: 20cm to 80cm (1 to 3 feet) for all flash units with standardfoot301 and 34 CS-2, 32 Z-1, 20 BC-6, 20 B-5, 36 M-1, 36 C-2.
   
Standard synchronous cable 36-50 (No.: 0 0003650 4)
Length: 25cm (1foot) for all flash units with standardfoot301 and 34 CS-2, 32 Z-1, 20 BC-6, 20 B-5, 36 M-1, 36 C-2.
   
Synchronous extension cable 60-54 (No.: 0 0006054 1)
Synchronous extension cable 60-54 (16ft.)
Mounting angle for control unit 50-35 (No.: 0 0005035 8)
The mounting angle 50-35 was made for fastening of control unit of 50 MZ-../ 70 MZ.. even when no accessory shoe is avalaible. It has to be mounted on the bracket holder.
   
Bounce diffuser 50-23 (No.: 0 0005023 7)
for Metz mecablitz 50 MZ-5, 70 MZ-5 and 70 MZ-4
   
Mecalux 11 (No.: 0 0000011 2)
Servo-flash release for the wireless remote triggering of additional flash units. Advantage: several flash units can be moved and placed as desired without long synchronous connections.
   
Carrying belt 60-80 (No.: 0 0006080 2)
For all hand held flash units and power pack P50. The strap was made from very strength material and it is easy to fasten on the units. Also, the belt is upholstered in the shoulder range.
   
TTL-Multiconnector SCA 305 A (No.: 0 0030501 3)
The TTL multiconnector SCA305A has to be mounted on an adapter of the SCA300 system. The SCA305A allows the connection of three SCA flash units maximum. One of them can be connected on the top and two other units can be connect by use of cables called SCA305S or SCA305K beside. Three pieces of SCA305A can be cascaded maximum.
   
SCA-3083 digital slave adapter (No.: 0 0033083 8)
The "SCA-3083 digital" slave adapter can even be used with cameras having no flash connecting facility irrespective of whether they are analog or digital models equiped with a built-in flash.