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Subject: [Leica] Mecablitz 54-MZ4
From: jsjgroups at gmail.com (Jerry Justianto)
Date: Sat Sep 4 06:40:02 2004
References: <8c88490604090320166d33d9c2@mail.gmail.com> <35E51C06-FE39-11D8-BEDA-000A95B05248@iohk.com>

Thanks for the info CC,  Now I think Metz is one of the best.

I still confuse of how many adapters that I should buy.

JSJ


On Sat, 4 Sep 2004 14:11:07 +0800, CC Yau <ccyau@iohk.com> wrote:
> I use it (with M2 adapter) on my Nikon SLR including a number of MF
> bodies, FA, FM3A, N2020(501) FG, etc.  I also have some Nikon flashes,
> SB800 and a few of the older generation.  the SB 800 is for the D70.
> 
> The best thing with Metz flashes is the color.  The pictures comes out
> very natural and even (I uses a lot with Portra 160NC).  I feel the
> same with the smaller Metz I use for RF.  It recycles fast and the menu
> is easy to use but the buttons tends to be clumsy to operate, you need
> quite a few presses before you get to your point.  The SB800 menu is
> less friendly and the colors are not as good.
> 
> Of course the best selling point is allow it to use on other systems
> with adaptors.  The sub-flash on the front also comes in handy to
> create the twinkle in the eyes for bounce.
> 
> On the negative side is relatively bulky, and heavy.
> 
> CC Yau
> Hong Kong
> 
> 
> 
> On Sep 4, 2004, at 11:16, Jerry Justianto wrote:
> 
> > Does anyone here have Mecablitz 54 MZ-4?
> >
> > What's your opinion?
> >
> > I plan to buy it for my D2 (LC-1). (with  SCA 3502 M4 adapter)
> >
> > What is the fair price for the unit?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jerry
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