Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 40 mz2 vs 40 mz3
From: Paul Franz <franzpa@sch.ge.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 1997 18:45:17 -0500 (EST)

 Harrison McClary  wrote -

> What is the key difference in the 40mz2 and mz3.  Does one lose some 
 > functions on the mz2.  I am mostly interested in the flash fill 
 > capabilities of the flashes, and do not care about auto zoom head esp 
 > since all of my lenses are non ROM.
 
Review Data on http://www.metz.de/mecablitz/eng/produkte/40/Welcome.html

The main difference between mecablitz 40 MZ-3 and 40 MZ-2
is that, together with the SCA 3401 adapter (from M2
onwards), mecablitz 40 MZ-3 now supports the full range of
enhanced Nikon AF functions: 1) 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash 2) Pre-flash for red-eye
reduction and 3) LC display indicates under-exposure in f-stop

The mecablitz 40 MZ-3 is thus the ideal flash for the following
Nikon cameras:  F-90 X, F-70 and the latest
top-of-the-range F-5 model (with SCA3401M4).  And of
course, in conjunction with an SCA adapter, mecablitz 40
MZ-3 is also compatible with all other cameras.

Besides the Nikon-specific functions listed above,
mecablitz 40 MZ-3 also offers numerous other features which
up to now were only available with Stabblitz 50 MZ-5:

Motor zoom reflector with a range of 105 mm TTL 
easy function Rapid mode (previously known as turbo mode) 
Remote in automatic mode 
Modeling light

In addition, a wide angle diffuser (range of 20 mm) is
integrated into the reflector casing.  This can be quickly
and easily opened out when required.

regards