mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital
Flash features
| Product name | mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital |
| Type of adapter | |
| Colour temperature approx. | 5600 K |
Guide numbers
| GN with ISO 100 and 35 mm res. 50 mm | 15 |
| GN with ISO 100 and max. zoom | 15 |
Standard flash features
| Partial light output increments | 6 |
| Manual flash mode | • |
Remote flash features
| Metz remote flash mode (master/slave) | – |
| Master flash mode (Metz remote) | – |
| Slave flash mode (Metz remote) hint | slave remote operation available for Canon E-TTL and E-TTL II, Sony DSLR remote flash systems, Nikon i-TTL, Olympus and Panasonic Four-Third system, Pentax and Samsung P-TTL |
| Sony DSLR remote mode as master/controller/slave | –/–/• |
| Nikon i-TTL remote mode as master/controller/slave | –/–/• |
| Olympus FourThirds-System TTL remote mode as master/controller/slave | –/–/• |
| Pentax / Samsung P-TTL remote mode as master/controller/slave | –/–/• |
Slave modi
| Slave function without preflash | – |
| Slave function with preflash | • |
| Slave mode with learning function | • |
Reflector data
| Illumination onwards ... mm (35mm format) | 50 |
| Main reflector tilt / swivel | •/– |
| Horizontal range in ° | 20 |
| Motor zoom main reflector with automatic / manual focus length | –/– |
| Zoom positions of main reflector in mm (35mm format) | |
| Attachable wide angle diffuser / tele / bounce diffuser attachment | –/–//• |
| Secondary reflector / partial light output level (manual adjustable) | –/– |
Indications
| LC display / illuminated | •/– |
| Indication of flash readiness / corect exposure indication on flash unit | •/• |
| Dot matrix display / illuminated | • |
Settings
| Modelling light | • |
Dedicated flash modes
Dedicated flash functions
| 2nd curtain sync | • |
| Automatic AF assist beam / multi zone A assist beam | – /– |
| AF auxiliary light | • |
Service functions
| Firmware update by Metz service | • |
| Firmware update via USB socket | • |
Energy management
| Automatic cut off (auto off) | – |
| Wake up function by camera | – |
Power supply
| Use with alkaline batteries (1,5 V) | • |
| Use with nicad batteries res. hydride batteries (1,2 V) | • |
| Use with lithium batteries (1,5 V) | • |
Number of flashes (with full power)
| Use with alkaline batteries (1,5 V) | 140 |
| Use with nicad batteries (1,2 V/600 mAh) | 150 |
| Use with NiMh batteries (1,2 V/1600 mAh) | 200 |
| Use with Metz NiMH battery pack | |
| Use with lithium batteries (AA, 1,5 V) | 250 |
Recycling time in secs. (min./max.)
| Use with alkaline batteries (1,5 V) | 0,3/4 |
| Use with nicad batteries res. hydride batteries (1,2 V) | 0,3/4 |
| Use with lithium batteries (1,5 V) | 0,3/5 |
Weights and measurements
| Weight without power sources in g (approx.) | 190 |
| Measurements in mm approx. (L x H x D) | 133 x 144 x 38 |
Included
• bouncer diffuser | |

