From rps Wed Oct 29 14:52:31 1997
Subject: New Metz flash: 40 MZ-1
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According to the latest issue of Chasseur d'Images (November 1997 issue)
Metz has announced a new, downgraded version of the 40 MZ-3. Apparentely
there are only 2 differences:
 - it doesn't has the secondary flash
 - it also lacks the beeper
Of course it is cheaper (in france 600 FF, which is about $100).

The Metz webpage (see link in mine) doesn't yet list this flash.

I think the 40 MZ-2 is still on the catalogue, so now Metz has 3 flashs
on the same range (NG 40 @ 50mm), but with different features. The 40 MZ-3
is the most complete. Between the 40 MZ-2 and the 40 MZ-1 a decision might
be hard because:

 - the 40 MZ-1 has all (?) the improvements of the MZ-3, specifically,
 the compatibility with Nikon 3D metering, red-eye reduction, 24-105
 zoom head, built-in diffuser for 20mm, remote wireless auto mode, and
 a mode that always places the zoom head in a setting one step wider
 than the lens.

 - the 40 MZ-2 has the secondary flash (very useful for bounce flash),
 and the beeper (I have mine turned off since I bought it).

More info about Metzs in my homepage:
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