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Feudal1 · 11-04-2010, 02:10 PM

Brand new flash, received today. It smells like something is burning/melting when the flash is fired just a few times. Is this normal? I never encountered this situation with my Canon 580 EX II.

RonHendriks1966 · 11-04-2010, 02:27 PM

yes, mine does that to.

glanglois · 11-07-2010, 05:36 PM

Both 54 and 58 do that for me after a handful of rapid shots. There's a reference in the manual to heat buildup.

Patience will be rewarded. In large friendly letters: Don't Panic.

**germar** · 11-07-2010, 07:12 PM

Hate be a worry wart, but I NEVER had that happen with my Metz, ever.

I wouldn't dismiss it, especially if you paid retail for it new and you've got a warranty. Contact Metz support and explain what you've experienced and let THEM tell you it's normal, not us on this forum. Hopefully in a written email that you can keep for later use should you ever have to document something.

Hope it all works out, the Metz 58 is a wonderful flash.

germar

Fl_Gulfer · 11-07-2010, 08:10 PM

My 58 dosen't do that either.

Rickster · 11-09-2010, 11:38 PM

My Mecablitz 60 CT-4 used to smell a bit after a few big pops.

11-04-2010, 02:10 PM	#1
Feudal1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 54	New METZ 58 AF-1 flash emits a burning smell when used - is this normal? Brand new flash, received today. It smells like something is burning/melting when the flash is fired just a few times. Is this normal? I never encountered this situation with my Canon 580 EX II.

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11-04-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	yes, mine does that to.

11-07-2010, 05:36 PM	#3
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Both 54 and 58 do that for me after a handful of rapid shots. There's a reference in the manual to heat buildup. Patience will be rewarded. In large friendly letters: Don't Panic.

11-07-2010, 07:12 PM	#4
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 728	Hate be a worry wart, but I NEVER had that happen with my Metz, ever. I wouldn't dismiss it, especially if you paid retail for it new and you've got a warranty. Contact Metz support and explain what you've experienced and let THEM tell you it's normal, not us on this forum. Hopefully in a written email that you can keep for later use should you ever have to document something. Hope it all works out, the Metz 58 is a wonderful flash. germar

11-07-2010, 08:10 PM	#5
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	My 58 dosen't do that either.

11-09-2010, 11:38 PM	#6
Rickster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE Idaho - Rocky Mtns Photos: Gallery Posts: 580	My Mecablitz 60 CT-4 used to smell a bit after a few big pops.

New METZ 58 AF-1 flash emits a burning smell when used - is this normal?

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