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leicapfile · 09/05/06, 04:43 AM

Hong Toh,

I have the 54 MZ-3, with the SCA 3502 foot, that has been upgraded (firmware I understand, and they did it for free, including return shipping) by Metz to the M4 spec from the original M3. Metz tells me that, for all intents and purposes, the 54 MZ-3 becomes a 54 MZ-4 for use on Leica products.

The SF24D has a 3 position setting. M, A, and TTL/GNC. When using the TTL/GNC, I'm sure the camera (be it a M7 or a D2), communicates with the flash to tell it which capabilities the flash has to use. Also I'm sure both cameras tell the 24D what ISO is being used (D2), or what film speed you have either loaded ((DX or manual setting (M7)).

As I side point, I don't use auto focus on the D2. Simply too slow for my taste. The Grand kids move too fast! It could be that the D2 communicates the focus ring distance to the 24D when using manual focus. If so, that would be pretty slick.

As you indicated, Leica (and Metz) do adise to use the A setting with with non-Leica flashs on the D2, such as the Metz 54, and it works well. As does the TTL setting on the 54 when mounted on the M7.

All the discussion prompts the question as to what Leica has in mind for the M8. Will the SF24D work? Does Metz have yet another SCA3502 firmware upgrade, or perhaps a Metz branded M8 flash. The fun of the upcoming announcement from Solms will doubtless be in the details.

BTW-Sorry to hear about your D2. What was the problem? Mine has performed flawlessly so far over 18 months, at over 3,000 exposures. My serial # is 3,313,something so perhaps they had 'rolling' upgrades during production. I'd be surprised to hear that there may be no replacements readily available for such a recent (and expensive) camera. Good luck.

Best,

Jerry

09/05/06, 04:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
leicapfile Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 10/05/02 Posts: 188	Re: Leica D2 and Nikon SB-28 Hong Toh, I have the 54 MZ-3, with the SCA 3502 foot, that has been upgraded (firmware I understand, and they did it for free, including return shipping) by Metz to the M4 spec from the original M3. Metz tells me that, for all intents and purposes, the 54 MZ-3 becomes a 54 MZ-4 for use on Leica products. The SF24D has a 3 position setting. M, A, and TTL/GNC. When using the TTL/GNC, I'm sure the camera (be it a M7 or a D2), communicates with the flash to tell it which capabilities the flash has to use. Also I'm sure both cameras tell the 24D what ISO is being used (D2), or what film speed you have either loaded ((DX or manual setting (M7)). As I side point, I don't use auto focus on the D2. Simply too slow for my taste. The Grand kids move too fast! It could be that the D2 communicates the focus ring distance to the 24D when using manual focus. If so, that would be pretty slick. As you indicated, Leica (and Metz) do adise to use the A setting with with non-Leica flashs on the D2, such as the Metz 54, and it works well. As does the TTL setting on the 54 when mounted on the M7. All the discussion prompts the question as to what Leica has in mind for the M8. Will the SF24D work? Does Metz have yet another SCA3502 firmware upgrade, or perhaps a Metz branded M8 flash. The fun of the upcoming announcement from Solms will doubtless be in the details. BTW-Sorry to hear about your D2. What was the problem? Mine has performed flawlessly so far over 18 months, at over 3,000 exposures. My serial # is 3,313,something so perhaps they had 'rolling' upgrades during production. I'd be surprised to hear that there may be no replacements readily available for such a recent (and expensive) camera. Good luck. Best, Jerry