I am pretty sure that is true. I tried to find it on the Metz site before I
wrote my first email, but couldn't find a good explanation.
I did see for instance on the 40MZ1i it has this option. I own the 40MZ-2
myself (and the 45CT1). If memory serves me right, you need to use the
SCA3080 on the remote flash. Perhaps it's build in with the latest models?
I browsed through my pile of manuals but couldn't find my Metz manual, I am
sure it will show up sometime, but not now, bummer.
Wait, now I find something on the Metz website, I am sure (I hope) Metz
won't mind copying it here:
-------- Start copy Metz web site -------------
You may well have been aware of all these facilities, but Metz has also
developed a system for wireless control of several off-camera flash units in
TTL mode. The Metz mecablitz 50 MZ-5 or Metz mecablitz 40 MZ master flash
(controller) that is mounted on the camera controls the additional flash
units (slaves) by a light pulse, thereby extending the automatic exposure
control of the TTL mode to all slaves.
The camera must be TTL-compatible to permit remote controlled TTL operation.
The master or controlling flash unit requires a TTL-compatible SCA-300 or
SCA-3000-Adapter and the off-camera 40 MZ flash units must be fitted with an
Slave-Adapter SCA 3080.
The mecablitz 50 MZ-5 is also available as a slave unit (without controller
and battery charger) and will function without an additional adapter.
If your camera does not feature a TTL metering system, then the 40 MZ-3 and
50 MZ-5 can be used as a master unit to handle the measuring and controlling
functions in automatic mode.
For close-ups with a small f-number and bright ambient light, it may well
happen that the controller's start pulse is sufficient for the correct
exposure of a film. In this instance the slaves are not triggered or there
is only a time-delayed flash. This will merely indicate flash readiness but
will not contribute to the exposure of the film. There are three ways to
activate the slave units in such a situation: Reduce the ambient light;
increase the f-number; use a film with a lower ISO value.
The Metz Remote TTL System is the first and only wireless TTL flash system
that is not dedicated to a specific camera system. With the Metz Remote
Automatic System it is possible to exploit the benefits of cordless flash
operation with several units in combination with any camera featuring a
flash connection. These two remote systems open up a great diversity of
applications for the user, e.g. flash shots against the light without a
tangle of connecting cables, or the creation of a small, portable outdoor
studio that is simple to manage and operate, etc.
-------- End copy Metz web site -------------
Frits
>
> Is that right? The off-camera Metz flash will quench in sync
> with the Metz 0on the camera?
>
> I've seen that done with some Ikelite flashes but I didn't know
> it could be done with Metz flashes. That could be a powerful
> system for shooting weddings, etc, because Metz is fabulously
> powerful and versatile. Are there any specific models of Metz
> that can do this? I have a 45CT4 that I use on the PZ-1p with
> the 3000 series adapters. It works very well for me and if I
> could get another Metz to work as a slave and maintain TTL it
> would be fantastic!
>
> Len
> ---
> >
> >
> > You mention you use a wireless slave for triggering
> > your Metz MZ40-2 with
> > your RTF flash, I assume you mean the slave is one
> > that picks up the flash
> > from your RTF purely optical.
> >
> > If you buy a second Metz and put that on your PZ1-p
> > you could really
> > wireless trigger your remote Metz and have TTL. The
> > Metz on your camera
> > triggers the other. Wireless TTL with your PZ1-p!
> >
> > Frits
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