FLASH REVIEW
Camera Flash / Speedlight: Metz M400 Flash Unit Flashgun for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica REVIEW
| Release Date | September 2016 |
| Strenght / Power | |
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)  | 131.23' / 40 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position) |
| Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range) | 1/1 to 1/256 |
| Head & Coverage | |
| Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement | -9 to +90° |
| Swivel (Rotation) Head movement | 360° |
| Focal Length Coverage | Full-Frame 24 to 105 mm 12 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter) |
| Auto Zoom Head | Yes |
| Flash Related Functions | |
| Flash Durations | 1/900 to 1/25000 Second |
| Flash Modes(TTL) | Four Thirds TTL, Manual Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync |
| Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Secondary Illumination | Video Light |
| Wireles Flash | |
| Wireless Operation | Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Unspecified Range (Master, Optical Slave) |
| Wireless Groups | 3 |
| Wireless Channels | 4 |
| Remote Timing Modes | |
| Other Features | |
| Mount | Hot-shoe mount flash |
| Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors | None |
| Included Accessories | |
| Other Functions | |
| Power Source & Recycle Time | |
| Power Source - Batterry | 4 x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH) batteries |
| External Power | No |
| Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting) | Approx. 0.1 to 3.2 Seconds |
| Battery Life | Number of flashes: 100 (flashes per set of batteries) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Dimensions | 2.6 x 3.7 x 3.4" / 65 x 94.1 x 86.8 mm |
| Weight | 7.76 oz / 220 g (without Batteries) |
| The Metz M400 Flash Unit Flashgun for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica, launched in September 2016, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 131.23' / 40 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position), ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of Full-Frame 24 to 105 mm 12 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter). Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting. | |
| A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/900 to 1/25000 Second. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography. | |
| The Metz M400 Flash Unit Flashgun for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica is powered by using 4 x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH) batteries, with an estimated battery life of Number of flashes: 100 (flashes per set of batteries), ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions. | |
| The Minimum Recycle Time, Approx. 0.1 to 3.2 Seconds, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios. | |
| In addition, the Metz M400 Flash Unit Flashgun for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 2.6 x 3.7 x 3.4" / 65 x 94.1 x 86.8 mm and weighs 7.76 oz / 220 g (without Batteries). This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs. | |
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Fivercam Wiki information:
There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.
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