Metz 15 MS-1 Digital Macro Flash

Specification

Metz 15 MS-1 Digital Macro Flash technical information download

Flash output

Maximum GN of 15 for ISO 100/21? and 50 mm
High number of flashes (e.g. 200 full flashes with NiMH batteries, 1000 mAh)
Flash recycle time 0.3 ? 5 secs (depending on the energy source and flash output)

Basic configuration

Wireless TTL flash control
Two reflector system, individually pivoting (0?, 10?, 20?) and separately controlled
Ratio function (light distribution from left to right)
Horizontal (20?) pivoting reflector
Dot matrix display
Standard 50 mm illumination
Enclosed bouncer disc for softer illumination
Adjustable light (modelling light)
Integrated autofocus auxiliary light
Flash standby and exposure control indicator on flash unit

Basic flash functions

TTL remote flash operating mode (as slave unit)
Slave flash mode with pre-flash suppression
Slave flash mode with learn function
Manual flash mode with 6 partial lighting levels
1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronisation

Flash functions for specific camera models in remote TTL mode
Operates as slave flash unit in the following operating modes:

E-TTL ? remote flash mode (Canon)
i-TTL- remote flash mode (Nikon / Fujifilm)
P-TTL remote flash mode (Pentax / Samsung)
Four-Thirds TTL remote flash mode (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica)
ADI remote flash mode (Sony Alpha)

Prepared for the future

Firmware update via integrated USB port possible
Additional adapter rings available for 62, 67 and 72 mm

Power sources

AAA alkaline magnesium batteries
AAA lithium batteries
AAA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries

Standard accessories

52, 55 and 58 mm adapter rings
Bouncer disk
IR clip-ons
Belt pouch

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Reviews

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Reviewed by David Price

Date Added: Thursday 03 March, 2011

Like a previous reviewer I have found the instructions either confusing or over complicated. Haven't yet used this item in anger but have got it to work. Early observations are that you may have to play with exposure or flash intensity if working very close in. A big benefit is the universal nature of it (I'm just switching from Olympus E-600 to Nikon D7000 based outfits so bought with this in mind). Item is also materially cheaper than a dedicated unit from either Nikon or Olympus and generally feels robust and easy to fit. Adjustable direction and intensity for each of the two inbuilt flashbulbs is also well done. Fact that items can also be rotated makes this look well thought out. That said, one criticism on build quality so far is the rather "heath robinson" clothes peg arrangement re blocking light from the inbuilt flash on the camera body. Maybe there is another way to do this as I'm afraid I'll either lose or break this particular part. Good that some step-up rings are provided in the box and larger ones are available cheaply. Pricing at Bristol Cameras was very competitive at ?239.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Reviewed by Antony Moore

Date Added: Monday 26 January, 2009

For a beginner like me, I found the instruction book (of biblical proportions) contained much info which was irrelevant to my needs, but which proved to be very confusing. I had trouble getting idiot-proof instruction from anyone (one of the problems of being an idiot)! After 48 very frustrating hours, when the whole lot came close to the dustbin, it sorted itself out and now is all sweetness and very good light. A very good piece of kit.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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