Metz Flash on S5pro

archon75 · 25th January 2009

Dear all,

I have been considering either SB800 or a Metz Flash for my Fuji S5pro. Any kind soul to share the user experience? HK & Taiwan sites seems to offer very good review on Metx due to very good WB & accurate color, but it also highlighted some quality issue as well.

jacob · 25th January 2009

safest bet will be sb800. yes, metz is very good but you need to make sure it's fully compactible with i-TTL as in nikon systems because your S5pro supports i-TTL just like Nikond D200. unfortunately the support for metz in sg is very poor.

garagez · 25th January 2009

sb800 for me,,,maybe due to the ttl and fp ttl and also can used with my nikon body

cheers

photobum · 27th January 2009

Originally Posted by archon75

I have been considering either SB800 or a Metz Flash for my Fuji S5pro. Any kind soul to share the user experience?

I agree with Jacob.

Metz flashes no doubt good, but have compatibility issues with newer Nikon and Fujifilm DSLRs i-TTL system. I know a friend who bought the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1, and he sold it later for a Nikon SB900. He said he encountered several problems using the Metz with his D700.

archon75 · 29th January 2009

I am narrowing down to Nikon SB800 & SB900, as both flashes support Auto Aperture mode that SB600 does not. SB900 is physically bigger & heavier, but not really more poweful in term of GND. I have also came across user reviews that highlighted the possibilities of overheating issue on SB900. Please kindly share your view. Thanks.

archon75 · 29th January 2009

Just remember that SB900 seems to have some issue in identifying the S5pro as a full film format sensor in some of the older firm ware.

jacob · 29th January 2009

no money then get sb800. veli simple.

Fundee · 30th January 2009

sb800 for me. . fp ttl..
sb24 for my s2. .. still working fine . . hehehe

photobum · 31st January 2009

Originally Posted by archon75

Just remember that SB900 seems to have some issue in identifying the S5pro as a full film format sensor in some of the older firm ware.

That is what I heard also. This is why I still use the SB800 instead of upgrading.

sykestang · 5th March 2009

I've been using Metz 54 and 54i (with SCA M6) head flash on my Nikon D1h/D1x/D2h/D2x bodies. No issues. Also still using my trusted Metz 60-CT4 full manual. Performance and colour output is good.

KopiOkaya · 5th March 2009

Originally Posted by sykestang

Performance and colour output is good.

However, Metz's support locally is bad. Every repair has to be shipped back to Germany. By the way, I own a 60-CT4 too.

nik34 · 5th March 2009

I just bought a new 58 AF-1, so far i'm very happy with the performance.
just keep my finger cross nothing goes wrong with it.
SCHMIDT marketing (s) pte ltd is the authorise dealer now..warranty by then.

jacob · 5th March 2009

Originally Posted by KopiOkaya

However, Metz's support locally is bad. Every repair has to be shipped back to Germany. By the way, I own a 60-CT4 too.

same same here too. that 60CT4 is almost as powerful as a 400watt strobe.

jacob · 5th March 2009

Originally Posted by nik34

I just bought a new 58 AF-1, so far i'm very happy with the performance.
just keep my finger cross nothing goes wrong with it.
SCHMIDT marketing (s) pte ltd is the authorise dealer now..warranty by then.

back to them again? correct me if i'm wrong.

firefoxfirefly · 5th March 2009

Originally Posted by jacob

same same here too. that 60CT4 is almost as powerful as a 400watt strobe.

I also own a 60CT-1, but the battery already spoil.
May I know is it compatible to S5Pro?
because I am consider to buy a new battery.
Thanks.

jacob · 5th March 2009

Originally Posted by firefoxfirefly

I also own a 60CT-1, but the battery already spoil.
May I know is it compatible to S5Pro?
because I am consider to buy a new battery.
Thanks.

auto and manual compatible only for all old metz models. no ttl/ittl unfortunately on S5pro. it's a good flash when u need to POWER!

blazer_workz · 5th March 2009

Metz flashes in auto mode uses a auto sensor just like Nikon speedlites in AA mode..u oni need to dial in the ISO and aperture u r using..and viola as good as TTL..

a pity my auto sensor went nutty..can oni use manual mode..still using it to play occasionally.

nik34 · 5th March 2009

Originally Posted by jacob

back to them again? correct me if i'm wrong.

Them again!!! you mean their the previous dealer also?..

jacob · 5th March 2009

Originally Posted by nik34

Them again!!! you mean their the previous dealer also?..

i guess so. can anyone verify this?

jnet6 · 6th March 2009

Originally Posted by jacob

back to them again? correct me if i'm wrong.

before it was tites.

25th January 2009	#1
archon75 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 174	Metz Flash on S5pro Dear all, I have been considering either SB800 or a Metz Flash for my Fuji S5pro. Any kind soul to share the user experience? HK & Taiwan sites seems to offer very good review on Metx due to very good WB & accurate color, but it also highlighted some quality issue as well.

25th January 2009	#2
jacob Deregistered Join Date: May 2005 Location: Former CS Senior Member Posts: 3,067	Re: Metz Flash on S5pro safest bet will be sb800. yes, metz is very good but you need to make sure it's fully compactible with i-TTL as in nikon systems because your S5pro supports i-TTL just like Nikond D200. unfortunately the support for metz in sg is very poor.

25th January 2009	#3
garagez Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 513	Re: Metz Flash on S5pro sb800 for me,,,maybe due to the ttl and fp ttl and also can used with my nikon body cheers

29th January 2009	#5
archon75 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 174	Re: Metz Flash on S5pro I am narrowing down to Nikon SB800 & SB900, as both flashes support Auto Aperture mode that SB600 does not. SB900 is physically bigger & heavier, but not really more poweful in term of GND. I have also came across user reviews that highlighted the possibilities of overheating issue on SB900. Please kindly share your view. Thanks.

29th January 2009	#6
archon75 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 174	Re: Metz Flash on S5pro Just remember that SB900 seems to have some issue in identifying the S5pro as a full film format sensor in some of the older firm ware.

29th January 2009	#7
jacob Deregistered Join Date: May 2005 Location: Former CS Senior Member Posts: 3,067	Re: Metz Flash on S5pro no money then get sb800. veli simple.

30th January 2009	#8
Fundee Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UP NORTH Posts: 714	Re: Metz Flash on S5pro sb800 for me. . fp ttl.. sb24 for my s2. .. still working fine . . hehehe

5th March 2009	#10
sykestang Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: studiospace Posts: 5,751	Re: Metz Flash on S5pro I've been using Metz 54 and 54i (with SCA M6) head flash on my Nikon D1h/D1x/D2h/D2x bodies. No issues. Also still using my trusted Metz 60-CT4 full manual. Performance and colour output is good. __________________ Gallery: http://sykestang.clubsnap.org/gallery/Photography-Works http://www.studiospace.com.sg

5th March 2009	#12
nik34 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AMK Singapore Posts: 1,485	Re: Metz Flash on S5pro I just bought a new 58 AF-1, so far i'm very happy with the performance. just keep my finger cross nothing goes wrong with it. SCHMIDT marketing (s) pte ltd is the authorise dealer now..warranty by then.

5th March 2009	#17
blazer_workz Member/Tangshooter Join Date: May 2006 Location: ClubSNAP Community Posts: 3,097	Re: Metz Flash on S5pro Metz flashes in auto mode uses a auto sensor just like Nikon speedlites in AA mode..u oni need to dial in the ISO and aperture u r using..and viola as good as TTL.. a pity my auto sensor went nutty..can oni use manual mode..still using it to play occasionally. __________________ I'm not a photographer, I'm only a cameraman. \| TangShooters