Metz 48 AF-1 Shoe Mount Flash for for Sony Alpha Digital DSLR Cameras, Guide Number 158'

SKU: MZ48AF1S

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2008-12-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

update firmware to 4.0

I got the Metz 58 for my Fujifilm S5 and at first I had all kinds of problems with it. Dark interior shots- where the flash would fire but the images were very dark; failing to fire when the shutter was released; firing without shutter release- this happened while changing modes on the flash, and so on. After a few hours of this bad behavior I was convinced the unit was running on MS Windows and I was about to return the flash to Adorama, then I remembered that this flash can be updated via a USB port, like a DSLR. It was running 3.0 according to the power up display on the flash unit and Metz web site showed the latest firmware for a Nikon version was 4.0, so I updated the flash and it seems to be running fine. That was 24 hours ago, I have yet to run extensive tests on it, but so far the results are promising, no hick ups or other undocumented feature to report. Otherwise it is back to Adorama for an exchange or to Metz for repair. d2f

DONALD F.

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update firmware to 4.0

By DONALD F.

I got the Metz 58 for my Fujifilm S5 and at first I had all kinds of problems with it. Dark interior shots- where the flash would fire but the images were very dark; failing to fire when the shutter was released; firing without shutter release- this happened while changing modes on the flash, and so on. After a few hours of this bad behavior I was convinced the unit was running on MS Windows and I was about to return the flash to Adorama, then I remembered that this flash can be updated via...

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The Metz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash is one of Metz's shoe mount flashes that are designed to be compatible with all digital cameras, both current and future models. To better facilitate compatibility with current and future cameras, this flash now features a built-in USB port that allows for future firmware updates via the internet.

The 48 AF-1 is designed to fully support a digital or film SLR camera's TTL system. In addition, it can be operated as a TTL slave unit that can be controlled by the camera's own built-in commander mode, a manufacturer's flash with master capabilities, or from a Metz 58 AF1.

The flash also features an auto zoom head from 24-105mm that can be set to match the camera's sensor, a full bounce and swivel reflector head, a built-in wide angle diffuser for 18mm coverage and in addition, full manual control with 12 variable power output levels.