Flash Issues

[mvonditter]

:( I own a Metz 70 MZ5 with a 3102M2 adaptor. It works just fine with my ‘old’ Elan 7e, however, it doesn’t like my 10D or 1Ds one bit. Now I know I can switch to manual or AE mode and get it work (since it will always fire in full output mode), however this takes way to much time as most shots I take are of people in action and you don’t get a second chance. I also have a 540EZ which can I use some of the time, but having close to 1K into the Metz and adaptor, I don’t just want to toss it. Any calories of wisdom and/ or workarounds would be greatly appreciated. Metz’s response so far has been pretty much of the TS variety. HELP :idea:

[Headcase650]

You need a canon EX series flash, the new ex flashes use E-TTL metering and the old ones use TTL, The new digitals are not compatable with older flashes. For fully manual flash you would need the 550EX or the 580EX.

[mvonditter]

:oops: Sorry, my bad. It's a 550EX not the other one. That however doesn't answer my question. :D

[nosquare2003]

Have you checked with Metz?

My wild guess (because I don't have your equipments) -- will an M foot work better than an M2 foot for your cameras?