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Metz 48 AF-1 Flashgun
The Metz 48 AF-1 flashgun is the world’s second USB TTL Flashgun, which allows firmware updating via the internet. Following on from its big brother, the 58 AF-1, the Metz 48 AF-1 has a guide number of 48 and can be used with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung and Sony DSLRs. The 48 AF-1 is supported by a full swivel reflector system, including an extractable reflector card and a diffuser.
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for Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung or Sony Alpha
Stylishly designed, the new Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital is manufactured to the latest technical standards. Equipped with a USB interface enabling firmware updating via Internet, it is just as innovative as its big brother, the 58 AF-1 digital. Perfectly matched to the digital cameras of leading manufacturers, it is available in four different versions – each of them a smart flash, thanks to their fully-automatic flash systems. These ensure the right amount of light output for every single motif. Various manually operated functions increase the scope of photographic creativity. Supported by a full swivel reflector system, including an extractable reflector card and a diffuser, almost unlimited possibilities for creative exposure in your photography become possible. But it can do even more; due to its slave function the 48 AF-1 digital can even be used detached from the camera. A first-class flash unit for dedicated amateur photographers at a particularly attractive cost-effective price.
New high-power compact flash unit with USB-socket
Once again Metz excels with the mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital. This new versatile Metz flash unit, including USB interface, builds on the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital in terms of form and function. The new version thus has the potential to follow in the footsteps of its big brother, which has already been honoured with the “Plus X Award – Innovation” and the EISA AWARD as the “best product 2007-2008 – in the category photographic equipment”.
Thanks to the USB interface incorporated in the Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital, updates can be carried out easily via the internet. Due to its high GN of 48 at ISO 100/21° and 105 mm focal length, the 48 AF-1 digital is not only especially powerful, but also can be used for bounce flash to great effect. Its very special feature: a reflector card that can be flipped open, which has been integrated into its vertically-tilting and horizontally-swivelling reflector. With a similarly-integrated snap-out wide angle lens diffuser, the 48 AF-1 digital can even illuminate wide-angle lens focal lengths from 18 mm (35-mm format).
In addition, the “Bounce diffuser 54-23” is available as an optional accessory for bounce flash lighting.
Various versions are available, specially adapted for use with Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung or Sony Alpha
You can rest assured that the sophisticated flash exposure techniques from the particular camera manufacturer, as well as many other special functions, such as fast-shutter synchronisation, can be used with every version of the mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital. The 48 AF-1 digital is equipped for Canon E-TTL and E-TTL II flash mode – for Nikon iTTL and D-TTL – for Pentax/Samsung P-TTL and for Olympus/Panasonic TTL-flash mode. And as if this isn’t enough, you can even use the mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital for “wireless” flash (depending on model). This camera-specific wireless TTL-remote operation is available for each model.
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#1 photogreen
The Metz 48 is a decent flash. Good exposure performance. Cannot support heavy diffusers. Two-button selection can be a pain. More datails are here: http://photo.greenlightstreet.com/www/index.php?/publisher/articleview/frmArticleID/2/
8:12 pm - Monday, January 21, 2008
#2 GARY BIRCHALL
Hi all.
I have a Canon 450D and a Metz 48AF-1 flash unit. I have recently attempted photographing jewellery indoors on various coloured backgrounds. Not only were most of the pictures out of focus (some only in part), but also after each exposure the + button on the rear was illuminated red??? I feel I am doing something wrong regarding the setup. I tried shots using full automatic mode and Macro.
I am convinced I have something set up wrongly, can anyone help please>
GB
9:08 pm - Saturday, October 4, 2008
#3 Gordon Brown
The + button lights up red for a few seconds after a shot has been fired if the exposure is correct. If you are taking close-up shots of jewellery the depth of field will be very small, which is why part of your subject is out of focus.
2:59 pm - Friday, November 7, 2008
#4 Matthew Irasga
This flash or its bigger brother would be in my to consider list.
I have used Metz back in the film days with my Minolta system. It did not disappoint.
12:19 pm - Wednesday, January 28, 2009
#5 rat256
Does anyone know approx how many shots you get out of a set of, say duracell ultra batteries, or say 2000mah NiMH rechargeables?
Cheers
1:44 am - Saturday, February 21, 2009
#6 BILL mINSHALL
Hi every one, My Metz 48 AF-1 Flash did noot come with the usb cable for down loading firmware. Should that of come in the box or do you have to order it seperate?
Tanks Bill
1:18 pm - Monday, January 18, 2010
#7 rat256
any old mini usb cable will do, it doesn't come with one. you should be able to get one in your nearest maplin/tandy/radioshack/tesco etc for just a few £/$ or just borrow one!
and to answer my own question, about 1500 shots on a set of 2100mah nimh batts
6:48 pm - Monday, January 18, 2010
#8 lorenzo
It's a very good flash indeed!
Exposures are everytime well exposed, either using the metz 48 as fill-in or as only mean of lighting...
Color balance is excellent and so is the communication with the camera (especially after the firmware update!).
Nice touches are the Flash Bracketing and the Modelling light...
On the "bad" side are the two button feature that makes navigating the menu a little frustrating, the mechanism of the wideangle diffuser that jams frequently and the absence of a battery indicator (very severe in my opinion).
4:59 pm - Friday, February 12, 2010
#9 dosta
i just bought a 46af-1
now after taking a picture i get a red light on the back what does this mean also can you adjust the brightness of the flash--how
2:00 am - Monday, February 22, 2010
#10 n9ivo
The red light indicates acceptable exposure. A little misleading since red would be construed as a bad thing by most. The brightness is adjusted simply by toggling the + & - buttons to the desired stop adjustment. The reflector card on these is a joke. What ever happened to the old-time practice of masking tape and a simple (cheap) 3x5 notecard???
7:56 pm - Saturday, May 8, 2010
#11 frank
i have just bought a metz 48 flashgun for my sony a 200, what the question is, should i have aperture and iso etc etc on the screen of the flashgun, all i can get when i set the flash to TTL,and thats all whats on the screen,is this correct, or should it give me the above information, can anybody help.
4:38 pm - Friday, October 1, 2010
#12 Graham
Hi, I have the Metz 48AF-1 and I want to remove it from the Camera, which remote trigger should I buy?
I was told a Trigmaster MX1C, but when I got one it would not fire the Flash, and I do not want to spend anymore money until I know it is going to work, If anyone can help I would very much appreciate it. Regards G.
1:29 pm - Monday, November 21, 2011