iv_n_l_pez

Thanks for that, Jim. I found the explanation of the Nikon's matrix system very intesting.

You are right, there is not enough information about my question in www.metz.de, but I've downloaded a manual of the 54 MZ-3, and found information about the SCA 3082 there and in other web sites.

And that is the answer.

SCA 3082: You put it on the flash unit (54 MZ-3, not the 44 MZ-2), and that's all. The SCA 3082 tells the flash when to start and when to end, in TTL slave mode and using the camera's onboard flash as the master unit. Other Metz units have this adapter built in, but not the 54 MZ-3 (still a nice one, for me).

Just one doubt: The SCA 3082 is able to deal with the preflash of the Nikon's matrix system? I think the answer is 'yes': Nothing is said in the manual about a problem with this...

Iván.

Thanks Ross.

I think I don't explain my self...

I have a F65, and maybe, I'll buy a F80 (I'm not sure yet).

Now I know the adapter to use a Mecablitz with both Nikon SLRs: SCA 3402 (thanks for the url).

So, this is the adapter to use the flash ON the camera. Now, suppose what I want is to use the flash OFF the camera... let's say a few meters between the flash and the camera:

- If I buy a 54 MZ-3, does I need any adapter or cord to connect the camera and the flash, or the wireless TTL automatic operation does the work?

- If I buy a 44 MZ-2 (cheaper than the other)?

Iván,

Thanks Olivier.

I think I don't explain my self...

I have a F65, and maybe, I'll buy a F80 (I'm not sure yet).

Now I know the adapter to use a Mecablitz with both Nikon SLRs: SCA 3402 (thanks for the url).

So, this is the adapter to use the flash ON the camera. Now, suppose what I want is to use the flash OFF the camera... let's say a few meters between the flash and the camera:

- If I buy a 54 MZ-3, does I need any adapter or cord to connect the camera and the flash, or the wireless TTL automatic operation does the work?

- If I buy a 44 MZ-2 (cheaper than the other)?

Iván,

I'd like to buy a Metz 54 MZ-3. This flash has the wireless TTL

automatic operation. The question is: Does I need the SCA 307a or SCA

3007a module extension cord if I want to use the flash off the camera?

I'm also looking for opinions about this flash...

Thanks in advance,

Iván

I'd like to buy a Metz 54 MZ-3. This flash has the wireless TTL

automatic operation. The question is: Does I need the SCA 307a or SCA

3007a module extension cord if I want to use the flash off the camera?

I'm also looking for opinions about this flash...

Thanks in advance,

Iván