Metz MZ 76252 METZ 76 MZ-5 Digital Handle Mount Flash with NiMH Battery Review

It took a lot of searching and I wish Amazon had better desvriptions, so I'm adding this hoping it will help someone else understand.

This flash comes with a standard shoe that is the 301 standard foot. If you wish to use the digital capabilities of it, which seems to be the purpose someone would order it, then you remove the standard shoe that comes with and replace it with the optional SCA adapter for your camera model. I could not tell if it came with it or not from current descriptions, but it must be ordered. The standard shoe will connect and still allow you to use the flash if you enjoy using it as a non-TTL flash. I'm not sure why anyone would order this flash and want to do that, but I like the option.

With the optional SCA 3002 adapter, this flash will communicate with just about any camera on the market providing you purchase the correct one. The Canon uses the 3102 adapter and with it every function is available using TTL metering and the adapater is capable of upgrades via downloads if future versions of your camera body change functionality.

I ordered an extra battery which is overpriced in my mind, but when you pay this price for a flash I guess everything will be higher.

I have not tested it yet, but I'm a fan of the old patatoe masher and I still have my Canon flashes for use with the two bodies.

Rating is not from actual use, but I will update after testing.

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