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Any experience with Metz 28 AF-3 digital?

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c6gowin

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I have a Metz 28 AF-3 C (for Canon) that I bought for a small travel flash for my 5D. It is very small and works well for what it is (no tilt/swivel). I have no problem getting my Canon 550EX flash to work in manual mode on my M8, but for some reason I can't get the Metz 28 AF-3 to work with the M8. It simply will not fire - I even tried it with a Canon off-shoe cord. It is pretty disappointing because for most cases the Metz 28 AF would be all the flash I would ever need for the M8 and the size is great. I have wondered if the Nikon version would work, but haven't seen any discussion about that combination.

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Hi Mark,

 

thanks for the information. Somebody told me that the Leica SF24D is built by Metz, Leica just puts the label on it. So I´m woundering why Metz isn´t coming out with their own flash for the M8?

 

I have a problem with the batteries for the Leica flash. It´s insane, it´s pollution. If you change the batteries ten times you´ll get a new flash for that. I want to use rechareable ones. They belong to my stuff anyway.

 

So I´m looking for a different solution here, and a small one.

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AlanJW

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Hi Mark,

 

thanks for the information. Somebody told me that the Leica SF24D is built by Metz, Leica just puts the label on it. So I´m woundering why Metz isn´t coming out with their own flash for the M8?

 

I have a problem with the batteries for the Leica flash. It´s insane, it´s pollution. If you change the batteries ten times you´ll get a new flash for that. I want to use rechareable ones. They belong to my stuff anyway.

 

So I´m looking for a different solution here, and a small one.

 

There are rechargeable CR123A's. Haven't tried them but am thnking about it. On ebay they are pretty inexpensive and it seems worth taking a shot at it. Last time I bought batteries at Radio Shack it cost $20 for two. I was stuck for time, so no choice, but you're right that a few battery replacements and you have spent as much as a new flash.

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I suspect the internal resistance of the rechargeable batteries may be too low, causing a high current flow, which in turn trips a safety sensor. In other Metz flashguns, which have both alkaline and rechargeable battery packs (e.g. 45CL-4), you are warned not to put rechargeable batteries (NiCad or NimH) in the alkaline packs. The rechargeable battery holder has a current limiting device.

 

To answer another query, the SF24-D is made by Metz for Leica, as have been most other Leica flashes. Given that the SF24-D works well within its limitations of no bounce or secondary fill-in flash, I agree that it is surprising that Metz seem to making such a bog of getting their other SCA system flashes to work properly with the M8. I bought a new 54MZ-4i and SCA3502M5. Eventually I got my money back, as the functionality was so poor and limited on GNC mode. Metz people agreed they probably should not be recommending this combination for the M8 but I see they still are.

 

Wilson

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I suspect the internal resistance of the rechargeable batteries may be too low, causing a high current flow, which in turn trips a safety sensor. In other Metz flashguns, which have both alkaline and rechargeable battery packs (e.g. 45CL-4), you are warned not to put rechargeable batteries (NiCad or NimH) in the alkaline packs. The rechargeable battery holder has a current limiting device.

 

To answer another query, the SF24-D is made by Metz for Leica, as have been most other Leica flashes. Given that the SF24-D works well within its limitations of no bounce or secondary fill-in flash, I agree that it is surprising that Metz seem to making such a bog of getting their other SCA system flashes to work properly with the M8. I bought a new 54MZ-4i and SCA3502M5. Eventually I got my money back, as the functionality was so poor and limited on GNC mode. Metz people agreed they probably should not be recommending this combination for the M8 but I see they still are.

 

Wilson

 

Thanks. Saved me the cost of the rechargeables -- but of course I am stuck with the CR123's for my flash, which is an SF20, which works fine on auto (no ttl, but not a big bother). I was about to say how great the forum is to have saved me the money for the batteries when I remembered how much money I have spent since January for the M8 and a bunch of lenses. Not complaining. I love this stuff. Just observing.

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wlaidlaw

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CR123a batteries are available here for a good price.

 

Premium CR123a Batteries Great Prices Free Shipping CR123a Battery EL123a DL123a

 

rdb.

 

Battery prices seem to have a huge mark up a certain outlets. I bought a new system battery for my Powermac at an official Apple outlet for GBP23.50. I found the exact same battery, by the same maker at a reputable UK Apple parts dealer for GBP5.25. Did I feel ripped off - you bet!

 

Wilson

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bradhusick

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Surefire sells CR123 batteries for $1.75 each. These are top quality batteries, the best I have encountered. The military uses them in their flashlights.

 

High-performance Surefire Rechargeable 123A Lithium Flashlight Batteries

 

(I don't work for Surefire, but I own several of their excellent products.)

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