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Comments about Metz Metz 76 Series MZ-5, Digital Handlemount TTL Flash with NiMH Battery and Charger, Guide Number 250, ISO 100 ft.:
I am an outdoor photographer and bought this flash because of it's potential power. Like another reviewer, I too received a lemon. This has been my nemesis since I have received it. I have sent the flash back to Metz/Manfrotto 3 times and still my problems continue.The flash had trouble synching with my Nikon D300s. With a full battery, the flash would not fire. Or the indicator lights would blink constantly and the flash would not respond. The handbook that accompanies this flash is worthless. Don't try to rely on it for any help. [...]If you plan to gamble on this flash, pray that you aren't sent a lemon like I was.
[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from The Outer Banks of North Carolina on 9/11/2009
Comments about Metz Metz 76 Series MZ-5, Digital Handlemount TTL Flash with NiMH Battery and Charger, Guide Number 250, ISO 100 ft.:
My old 54Mz-3 and my four 60CT-4's are offended by this bad joke. Unlike the 60CT's and those that came before them, the 76MZ only mounts to the left of the camera, throwing the whole thing off balance. The light output, whether TTL or Auto, is infuriatingly inconsistent; plus it periodically decides to shoot full-power when close to the subject. Now the zoom function has locked up for no apparent reason other than an expired warranty!
[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Kansas City on 6/15/2009
Comments about Metz Metz 76 Series MZ-5, Digital Handlemount TTL Flash with NiMH Battery and Charger, Guide Number 250, ISO 100 ft.:
I had high hopes for this flash but I may have got a lemon, this flash has performed very poorly for me. On ETTL mode the flash would randomly thow out full power flashes blinding my clients (its powerful) and in dark rooms the flash exposures were all over the place. Most of my problems occur indoors, during wedding receptions and indoor family sessions: outside it performed pretty consistently. On one particular shoot my flash unit started smoking after the 5th shot into the family session. The flash was sent back for repairs but still does not perform with the kind of consistency that is needed for professional shoots.
[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Perth Aust. on 5/11/2009
Comments about Metz Metz 76 Series MZ-5, Digital Handlemount TTL Flash with NiMH Battery and Charger, Guide Number 250, ISO 100 ft.:
I still use a 25 year old CT60 but things at Metz aint what they used to be. This unit would not function straight out of the box, zoom head jammed, packaging showed no damage. Was repaired but is still unreliable. Now collects dust.
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
from Bronx, NY on 8/10/2008
Comments about Metz Metz 76 Series MZ-5, Digital Handlemount TTL Flash with NiMH Battery and Charger, Guide Number 250, ISO 100 ft.:
Portable and powerful the light quality is worlds apart from the Nikon flashes I use. I took a picture using 2 Nikons (600 & 800) and then I used my Metz, no comparison. If you want to impress a client and need to use a portable flash, this is it. I do recommend a monopod for extended use.
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from Chicago,Il on 6/13/2008
Comments about Metz Metz 76 Series MZ-5, Digital Handlemount TTL Flash with NiMH Battery and Charger, Guide Number 250, ISO 100 ft.:
When you are shooting at extreme range the Mighty Metz has the power to get the job done. It can easily be used with an Umbrella or Softbox when you don't want to carry/use studio lights. A very powerful and robust unit. The 76-MZ5 has power with control providing the user with more options than less powerful units.