Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/25

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Subject: [Leica] Mecablitz 54-MZ4
From: ccyau at iohk.com (CC Yau)
Date: Sat Sep 25 19:26:29 2004
References: <8c88490604090320166d33d9c2@mail.gmail.com>

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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