Can a Metz 52 AF control Nikon SB-R200 flashes in Nikon AWL/CLS master mode?
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I’m choosing between a dedicated Nikon commander (such as the SU-800) and a third-party flash that can also be used as a regular on-camera speedlight. Specifically, I want to know whether a Metz 52 AF in master/commander mode can trigger and control Nikon SB-R200 remote flashes. I currently have two SB-R200 units and may add more later. Does the Metz 52 AF support Nikon’s optical AWL/CLS system well enough to replace an SU-800 for this purpose?
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I don't have a Metz 52, but in the Manual for the Nikon version, on page 167 it begins with an English description of its use with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting mode (AWL is the wireless optical control component of the Nikon CLS).
Some Metz flashes with AWL (like AF-54) can only be a remote slave AWL flash, but the AF-52 also describes that it also has the Master controller feature (to also replace the SU-800, if on the camera hot shoe). Sure, its AWL mode should be SB-200 compatible. It will be greatly more powerful, with a 50mm lens, its 1/16 power roughly compares to SB-200 full power.
The user manual should answer all of your questions about what it will do.
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Yes—based on the Metz 52 AF Nikon manual, it supports Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL), which is the optical wireless part of Nikon CLS. The manual indicates that the 52 AF can operate as a Master controller, not just as a remote slave, so it should be able to control Nikon SB-R200 flashes in the same AWL/CLS system.
That means it can serve a similar role to an SU-800 when mounted on the camera hot shoe, while also giving you the benefit of being a conventional flash for other uses.
One caveat: not all Metz models have the same wireless features. Some Metz units can only work as AWL slaves, so you need to confirm the exact model’s manual before buying. But for the Metz 52 AF Nikon version, the available documentation points to master-mode AWL support, which should make it compatible with SB-R200 units.
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