The flagship model in the Metz shoe mount series, the 54MZ-3 offers cutting edge technology with features such as Nikon's 3- D multi sensor TTL metering, Canon's E- TTL flash control, and high-speed synchronization. (HSS)

The 54MZ-3 is available with a standard single pin shoe, or as a kit with your choice of SCA 3002 module for Canon, Minolta, Nikon or Pentax. However, the 54MZ-3 remains user-friendly with only two buttons and a single thumb wheel control the logically arranged menu system. The illuminated LCD panel is large and easy-to-read and only displays the pertinent mode information.

Special features of the 54MZ-3 include the display of focal length for the lens in use in the LCD screen. This display can be adjusted from feet to meters, or to various film formats for standard 35mm, APS, 645, or 6x6. Other features are auto flash bracketing, auto shut-off, and lockable keypad eliminating accidental setting changes.