Metz 15 MS-1 Wireless Digital Macro Ringflash

* GN 15
* TTL flash exposure
* Wireless (requires commander unit, can be built-in flash)
* Left or right light ratios 1:1, 1:2, 1:4 or 1:8
* Angle flash tubes from 0 to 20 degrees



Our opinion:

Control the shallow depth of field of true macro photography with this versatile and award winning ring flash with a difference: you can model your subject with lighting ratios!

The Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 is incredibly good value, simple to set-up and light weight (190g) compared to other macro flash solutions.

It comes with attachment adapter rings 52 mm, 55 mm, 58 mm (larger adapter rings are available as an optional extra) and is powered by 2 rechargeable AAA batteries.

Recommended *****

As a wireless macro flash, the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital has two individually adjustable reflectors. As a result this new ring-shaped macro flash ensures even, precise lighting. On the other hand it also enriches creative lighting configuration in the macro range.

There are no limits to personal creativity thanks to the individually adjustable reflectors (0°- 20°) and the associated finely calibrated light-distribution. In this way it is particularly easy to create effective highlights with any subject. This is all achieved with maximum ease because the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital automatically adjusts its light output by means of wireless TTL*, making it particularly reliable and precise.

There is also a clear, dot-matrix display, which makes the mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital even easier to use. If you are looking for even greater scope for creativity, you can use the manual control facility of the new mecablitz 15 MS-1. This enables you to vary the amount of light given off, with six levels of light output. Spacesaving internal (rechargeable) batteries provide efficient power supply. The Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital is compatible with all camera manufacturers (Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax und Sony-Alpha) - and naturally, even if the camera has no built-in flash, manual flash mode is possible via sync cable.


* For TTL operation in the remote mode, you need a master flash unit. Depending on the camera manufacturer or camera model, the TTL specific master function has an integrated or external flash, as the Metz 58 AF-1 or the Metz 58 AF-2.

Flash output

High max. guide number of 15 with ISO 100/21° und 50 mm

Basic configuration

Two reflector system, individually adjustable (0 °, 10 °, 20 °) and separately accessible
Ratio (light distribution from left to right) 8:1, 4:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8
DOT matrix display
Second shutter curtain synchronisation (subject to camera)
Slow synchronisation (SLOW)
Autofocus auxiliary light

Standard flash modes

Wireless slave flash mode with / without pre-flash suppression
Servo mode with learning function
Manual flash mode (operated via sync socket / servo)

Camera-specific flash modes (Wireless TTL flash control, remote slave mode available for:)

Canon

E-TTL / E-TTL II flash mode

Nikon / Fujifilm

i-TTL flash mode

Olympus

RC system

Pentax

P-TTL flash mode

Sony Alpha

DSLR remote flash mode

Guaranteed in the future

Firmware update via integrated USB socket

Power supply

Integrated power supply via 2 x AAA (micro) alkaline magnesium batteries
(1.5V)
2xAAA (Micro) NiMH/NC rechargeable batteries (1.2V)
2xAAA (micro) lithium batteries (1.5V)

Included in delivery

Bounce diffuser
Adapter ring 52 mm, 55 mm, 58 mm
IR filter bracket
Belt pouch