[Leica] Flash for the M8

[tomschofield at comcast.net (Tom Schofield)]

Actually, I have a 54mz-3.  What is the -4 or -4i supposed to add for  
the R8, R9 or M7?  I can't see any difference on the Metz site.    
Nikon and Canon add some e-ttl and i- and d- and other letters of  
modes, but nothing I see for the Leica.   metz even added a software  
upgradeable USB model now!

Tom


On Apr 26, 2007, at 8:25 AM, Jeff Matsler wrote:

> Tom,
>
> If price is the issue, there's a way to get around the cost issue  
> with Metz.
>
> You can purchase a Metz 54MZ-3, used or NOS for $100 or less.
>
> Bogen USA in NJ will "upgrade" the circuit board for $50.  you then  
> have a MZ-4 in the body of an MZ-3.
>
> Then you've got a TTL, bounce / swivel POWERFUL (ASA 150?) flash  
> that sits comfortably on a CTOOM or similar bracket for under $200.
>
> The folks at Bogen, NJ are really helpful and will do this  
> conversion for many of the older Metz flashes.  You just have to  
> check and see which ones are upgradeable.  Along with being able to  
> swap out flash bulbs as they age so the flash is never obsolete,  
> it's one of the great bonuses of shooting Metz.  That and  
> ridiculously awesome light.
>
> If the 54 is too large for your needs, than this solution won't fit  
> the bill.  Bogen can change the circuitry, but not the size.   :-(
>
> Jeff M