Metz MZ58324N 58 AF-2 Digital Flash for Nikon

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Skip C : will this Metz flash work with my Nikon D7000??PETER H : Don't know. I own a D300 and it works perfectly with all the features this camera offers. Why don't you contact Metz directly? It's a German company and the usually have good customer support (unlike many US firms).DEKAI W : yes.goodSTEVEN S : Yes. Both the 7000 & the 7100.

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2013-09-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Full featured, flash for Sony Dslr A580

Key and fill flash remote fired and on camera

BRADFORD T.

2013-05-09T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Not so good

The flash consistently over exposes in ETTL mode, but unfortunately not the same amount (if it did I could use -1EV or so). The good news is in A mode (thyrister mode) the exposure is pretty good, but I was looking for and off camera ETTL automatic mode flash. I contacted Metz to allow them to create some new firmware, however they chose not to. I've attached some photos. each row is 2 shots of camera manual, 2 shots camera P mode, at ISO 400 & 1600 respectively. The first row is a Canon Flash in ETTL mode. The second row is the Metz 58AF2 in ETTL mode. The third row is Metz 58AF2 in A mode. The Canon flash is slightly under exposed but consistent. The Metz in ETTL is over exposed. The Metz in A mode is actually pretty good for all but the last picture. So since Metz woiuldn't work with me to update the firmware I returned the flash and bought another Canon flash, the 600ex-RT.

PATRICK G.

2013-05-06T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love It

This is a wonderful flash with great output. The recycle time is slower than I am used to but overall I love this flash and will use it as my primary.

JakSnap P.

2013-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good light

It out of the light, well apply to three-dimensional portrait of artistic creation.If you want a stable light, beautiful light, Metz MZ58324N 58 AF-2 Digital Flash, is your best choice.Yes, it is a bit slow.

Angel

2012-08-25T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Used once and broken down

Use once and broken down. The US distributor did not follow up . If you live abroad and not in US, do NOT purchase this as there's no repair service.

J Y.

2012-08-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What a great flash unit!

I have used this flash for portraits and some fill. I love it. Great product!It's everything I wanted it to be.

SCOT N.

2011-09-07T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Yes I use and have 4 now

We have 4 and always looking to buy more. Very long lasting. As I said before it is a little slow but the next item to add is the power pack

JAy

2011-07-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

For the price this is a great flash

I needed an extra speedlight to complete a wireless 3 light system. I already own the 580EX II and the Metz 58 AF-1, so I am pretty familiar with the differences between both units. The 580EX is definately more rugged and of course it's a Canon ! In my opinion however, both units work about the same performance wise and are very compatible, but what sold me on the Metz AF-2 is the price about 100-200 dollars cheaper than the 580EX II(depending where you shop), and also some minor features which became very important to me as time went on. I am a wedding photographer so I like the option of using ETTL, or using the tried and true Thyristor metering system. Thyristor comes in handy when you are not concerned about trying to balance the ambient light with the flash. It is more reliable than ETTL in a variety of situations especially where the subject is very dark or very light. Such as when the groom is wearing a black tuxedo and the bride is wearing a glaring white gown. This is where ETTL II struggles sometimes. Now you must be saying to yourself "but the Canon offers automatic thyristor metering" and you are right. However, it is much easier and much more accurate on the Metz and again I own both units. With the Canon you have to go to a custom function menu, choose function f05, then choose 1 of the 3 options, then you have to manually plug in the ISO and Aperture from the camera at least I have to on my camera(the 1D3 does it automatically however) ? If you are at a busy wedding or shoot, it is very easy to forget which function does what ! The ISO and Aperture are automatically transferred from camera to flash with the Metz. The camera retains communication with the flash in Automatic mode no matter what "compatible" camera you are using. Choosing Automatic mode with the Metz is done by simply pressing the "Mode" button a couple of times. The LCD then displays a big "A" so there is no guessing. To make it worse the Canon underexposes by 2 stops in Automatic mode at least mine does ! Some other features I like about the Metz are the Battery Guage indicator, nothing like a flash suddenly and unexpectedly running out of juice during an important shoot. The indicator displays on the LCD and tells you when your batteries are running low. Another is the Flash Ready Beep which comes in handy when you are working wirelessly and your off-camera flash is situated where you can't easily see the ready light, believe me this happens. The secondary reflector on the Metz also comes in handy when bouncing flash, but I knew that already. It took me a while to figure out the other features I just mentioned were really important until it was too late. Another plus is that with the P50/P76 powerpack you get about 800+ flashes in ETTl or Automatic mode, plenty of juice to cover an entire wedding. So once again, I had to go with the Metz 58 AF-2 just as I did 4 years ago when I purchased the 58 AF-1. Don't get me wrong the Canon 580EX is a great flash and some would rather spend the extra bucks to get a bonafide Canon speedlight, but for what I plan to use the flash for, the Metz seems like the better decision.

HARRY J.

2011-04-28T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Piece of junk

Screen keeps flashing "power Pack". I have no power pack for the flash unit. I use only batteries. While the error flashes on the screen the flash is not functional. Much of the time it is not working because of this. Metz does not offer any support. [$] in the trash. I cannot recommend this product or the metz company.

GREG M.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Not for strobists

This is a powerful unit that works fine in on-camera applications, but it is NOT fully compatible with Nikon wireless CLS applications. The light sensor for off-camera operation is badly located underneath the flash head, and requires absolute line-of-sight with the master flash. It will only work in Group A as part of a multi - group, multi-flash set-up. If I was still in NY I'd be returning it, because it doesn't do what the advertising claims.

Oz S.

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For the price this is a great flash

By HARRY J.

I needed an extra speedlight to complete a wireless 3 light system. I already own the 580EX II and the Metz 58 AF-1, so I am pretty familiar with the differences between both units. The 580EX is definately more rugged and of course it's a Canon ! In my opinion however, both units work about the same performance wise and are very compatible, but what sold me on the Metz AF-2 is the price about 100-200 dollars cheaper than the 580EX II(depending where you shop), and also some minor features wh...

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Good light

By Angel

It out of the light, well apply to three-dimensional portrait of artistic creation.If you want a stable light, beautiful light, Metz MZ58324N 58 AF-2 Digital Flash, is your best choice.Yes, it is a bit slow.

The Metz MZ58324N 58 AF-2 Digital Flash, "best flash unit in Europe 2007/2008" has received a little more fine tuning. In order to carry on meeting the highest standards in quality, a high quality metal base has been added which can be attached to the camera's flash shoe in one easy movement. Technically speaking, no wish is left unfulfilled. The innovative high performance unit boasts a USB interface through which specific firmware for each model variant can be conveniently updated via computer and Internet.

It looks sleek, artfully meters flash and is both intuitive and impressively powerful. Equipped with new innovations, the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital offers cutting-edge secondary reflector technology, high performance energy management, multiple zone AF flash metering and a fully pivoting reflector system.

If the camera has a built-in flash then the mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital can be employed wirelessly in the system, even in servo mode. Thanks to its high guide number, the 58 AF-2 digital is not only extremely powerful but can also be used effectively for bouncing flash. Metz has integrated a flip-out reflector card for its vertically tilting and horizontally swivelling reflector. Thanks to the integrated and system controlled secondary reflector, bouncing flash adds additional brilliance to close-ups.

What's in the box:

  • Metz MZ58324N 58 AF-2 Digital Flash for Nikon
  • Belt Case
  • Slave Mounting Foot
  • Metz Warranty