October 2013 Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KG Corporate Communication Ohmstraße 55 90513 Zirndorf, Germany Further information Thomas Hey Head of Corporate Communication Oliver Bezold Press and Media Consultant Tel.: +49 (0) 911 97 06 239 Fax: +49 (0) 911 97 06 233 Email: presse@metz.de Internet: www.metz.de Following Metz s presentation of its new mecastudio product range, Basic Line studio flash units are now officially available at retailers. Metz illumination is highly regarded throughout the world by amateur, ambitious and professional photographers alike. With its wide range of compact flash units, Metz possesses specialised experience, and this attracts numerous types of photography target groups. Metz has taken the next logical step, by expanding its range into studio photography for newcomers to studio photography. Now both BL-400 and BL-200 Basic Line models are available. The mecastudio Basic Line product range has been extended with the BL-400 SB-Kit II and BL-200 SB/UM-Kit II studio flash kits, as well as a wide range of accessories. Studio photography in its best light with the BL-400 and BL-200 Basic Line studio flash units from Metz.
The Basic Line BL-400 SB-Kit II and BL-200 SB/UM-Kit II studio flash kits provide all that is needed for perfect lighting. The Basic Line BL-200 SB / UM-Kit II studio flash kit pictured here contains 2 flash units and lighting tripods, 1 soft box and a practical carry bag. Every passionate amateur photographer dreams of having their own photo studio. Now this dream can come true with Metz studio flash units: the Metz mecastudio Basic Line BL-400 and BL-200 studio flash units, with flash outputs of 400 Ws/guide number 65 and 200 Ws/guide number 45 respectively, provide a basis for all newcomers to studio photography. They offer the photographer the necessary flash output and numerous setting options: excellent equipment for the production of creative lighting. There are two studio flash kits in the mecastudio Basic Line range. The BL- 400 SB-Kit II contains 2 mecastudio BL-400 studio flash units without standard reflector, incl. flex and sync cables, protective caps, 2 LS-200 aircushioned lighting tripods, each 200cm tall, 2 SB 50-70 soft boxes and 1 B- 80 carry bag for 2 studio flash units and accessories. The BL-200 SB / UM-Kit II contains 2 BL-200 mecastudio studio flash units incl. flex and sync cables, 1 standard reflector, protective caps, 2 LS-200 aircushioned lighting tripods, each 200 cm tall, 1 UM-80 BW black/white umbrella with a diameter of 84 cm, 1 SB 50-70 soft box and 1 B-80 carry bag for 2 studio flash units and accessories. Metz Basic Line studio flash kits ensure new studio photographers are perfectly equipped with everything they need to get going. Metz Basic Line kits provide the perfect introductory packet to the world of studio photography. With mecastudio Basic Kits and practical carry bag, the photographer has the basic equipment he/she needs, even if the shoot is not taking place in his/her own studio.
Metz provides more than just a practical selection of studio kits with these new studio flash units. A wide range of accessories for studio photography is also available in the mecastudio range. It includes accessories for perfect illumination, ranging from the soft box in various sizes to the Octagon soft box, right through to the Easy soft box in various sizes. In addition, a standard reflector and 2 folding reflector kits with different reflective surfaces (white, silver and gold, as well as a flag and a diffuser); umbrellas, light attachments and a beauty dish provide additional options. An air-cushioned lighting tripod and flash shoe adaptor to connect the components are of course also essential parts of the kit. Practical T-100 and T-75 mecastudio cases and the B-80 carry bag round off this varied range of accessories. We develop products that satisfy the standards of tomorrow, today. The use of advanced technology in conjunction with innovative functions ensures our products can always be relied upon. And our expertise and experience also guarantee technical perfection for the future. BL-400 Flash output: 400 Ws Guide number: 65 Performance: over 6 f-stops, adjustable in 1/10 f-stop increments Recycling time 110V: 0.5 2.5 sec Recycling time 230V: 0.5 2.7 sec Shortest flash time: t 0.5: 1/700 sec Modelling light: 0 75 W Colour temperature: 5,500 6,000 K Flash tube and modelling light: user-defined Synchronisation: test button, sync socket, phototube Low voltage synchronisation Practical bayonet connection: Bowens-compatible LED indicators and LED display Overheating protection Multi-voltage power supply 90 130V 60 Hz / 190 250V 50 Hz (automatic switching) Diameter: 12.5cm / Length: 22.5cm Weight: 1,170g Included as standard: standard reflector, flex, sync cable (3.5mm TRS connector on PC plug), protective cap, operating instructions
BL-200 Flash output: 200 Ws Guide number: 45 Performance: over 6 f-stops, adjustable in 1/10 f-stop increments Recycling time 110V: 0.4 1.6 sec Recycling time 230V: 0.4 2.0 sec Shortest flash time: t 0.5: 1/980 sec Modelling light: 0 75 W Colour temperature: 5,500 6,000 K Flash tube and modelling light: user-defined Synchronisation: test button, sync socket, phototube Low voltage synchronisation Practical bayonet connection: Bowens-compatible LED indicators and LED display Overheating protection Multi-voltage power supply 90 130V 60 Hz / 190 250V 50 Hz (automatic switching) Diameter: 12.5cm / Length: 22.5cm Weight: 1,020g Included as standard: standard reflector, flex, sync cable (3.5mm TRS connector on PC plug), protective cap, operating instructions BL-400 SB-Kit II Kit contains: 2 x mecastudio BL-400 studio flash units without standard reflector, incl. 2 flex, 2 sync cables 3.5 mm, 2 protective caps 2 x LS-200 air-cushioned lighting tripods, 200cm 2 x SB 50 70 soft boxes 1 x B-80 carry bag for up to 2 studio flash units and accessories BL-200 SB / UM-Kit II Kit contains: 2 x mecastudio BL-200 studio flash units incl. 2 flex, 2 sync cables 3.5 mm, 2 protective caps, 1 x standard reflector 2 x LS-200 air-cushioned lighting tripods, 200cm 1 x SB 50-70 soft box 1 x UM-80 BW umbrella, black-white, Ø 84 cm 1 x B-80 carry bag for up to 2 studio flash units and accessories
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