[Leica] R8 flash

[Robert Rose <rjr@usip.com>]

Robert,

I have the 40MZ-3.  A good camera store should be able to tell you the difference to a MZ-2, but looking at the Metz home page the only difference I could tell was that the 3 zooms to 105mm and out to 21mm with the flip up lens.

The only difference I could tell in the 3i is of no consequence to R8 users.  The 3i has red-eye reduction which does not work with the R8.

The main features I really love about the 40MZ: bouncing the main light  with the fill-in secondary light, and the ability to do TTL while the R8 is in A mode set to any aperture.  I think the 40MZ-2 has both of those features.  (Using the P mode on the R8 sets the lens to f/5.6 @1/250, and there are times I want more depth of focus in the image.

BTW, the f/stop will be transmitted to the 40MZ even with a non-ROM lens.  As far as I can tell, the only difference between ROM and non-ROM is that you have to set the zoom head manually to the right focal length.  Since my non-ROM lens is a fixed focal length, the ROM seems a minor luxury.

Bob Rose
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I am thinking of purchasing a Metz 40MZ-2 with SCA 3501 adapter, but have a
few questions for anyone knowledgeable.

1.  What is the difference between a Metz 40MZ-2 and the newer MZ-3 or MZ-3i
models?

2.  Will a 40MZ-2 with SCA 3501 adapter take full advantage of the R8's TTL
flash capabilities?

3.  Is there any other unit to consider?  I am on a budget and cannot afford
to pay more than about $200.

4.  Does anyone have an MZ40-2 or 3 they want to sell cheap?

Thanks,


Robert E. (Bob) Woods
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