Nikon D200 with Metz 54MZ-3

[david_benko]

Help!,

 

I just got the Nikon D200 and have a Metz 54MZ-3, but it will not fire

or work on the camera shoe. What needs to be done or is there an adjustment I am

not aware of or I am overlooking? It worked fine on my Nikon F100.

 

Thank you for your input and help,

 

David

[steve_yeatts]

I doubt the MZ-3 is compatible with iTTL cameras such as the D200. I had an MZ-4 that worked fine on my F100 but did not work on my F6. I had to get an MZ-4i flash. Unfortunately, even a module upgrade won't work. Check on the Metz website for sure and to see model is compatible. Good luck.

[frank_skomial]

Isolate all other pins except the central sync pin, in the camera shoe when the flash is inserted. Use a piece of paper or thin plastic.

 

This way you could use your flash in manual mode, or thyristor automatic. I guess it is better to have something than nothing, but this is not the way to use it in a long run. Most of the great features of Metz 54MZ cannot be used on D200.

[christopher_engeler]

You need to update your adapter to SCA 3402 M6. You'll get everything except i-TTL with that.