TLA 360 or Metz 54 MZ-3 for Contax 645

[jim_bright2]

I'm going to add a shoe mounted flash to my gear and was wondering

if any of you readers has experience with either of these flashes on

the Contax 645. If anyone is currently using the Metz, what

advantage does it give you over the TLA 360?

Thanks in advance for any response.

Jim B

[nabil_esphahani]

I use the Metz 54 MZ-E3 with my Contax 645. The main advantage for me is that the Metz with the different adapters can be used with different camera systems. It seems to provide all the functions that the TLA 360 would have provided so I went with it (it was also a little cheaper than the TLA 360). Just make sure you get the latest SCA adapter for it (I think it is 3802?).

[william_carter1]

I have the 54 MZ-3, and got it rather than a TLA for the same reasons (slightly cheaper and can use it on different cameras just by buying a different module). The proper adapter is indeed the SCA 3802. I happen to have one to sell on a popular auction site (*Bay) if you're interested. My username on that site is chipcarterdc. (I'm selling it because I'm selling my Contax 645 system, not because there's anything wrong with the adapter. But, because I went with the SCA system, I'm keeping the 54 MZ-3 because I got a different module to use it on my 35mm camera as well).