Metz 48 AF-1 Shoe Mount Flash for Canon E-TTL II Digital Cameras, Guide Number 158

State-of-the-art, the 48 AF-1 allows photographers to stay current and effortlessly make firmware updates via the internet and the flash s unique USB connection. The flash features a powerful guide number of 158 and for added versatility, is powered by four, readily available AA batteries. The 48 AF-1 C is designed to support Canons E-TTL and E-TTL II technology. The 48 AF-1 is fully compatible with TTL digital remote systems and can also be operated as a TTL slave unit that can be controlled by the camera s built-in commander mode, a manufacturers flash with master capabilities, or from a Metz 58 AF-1. The 48 AF-1 also features an auto zoom head from 24-105mm that can be set to match the cameras sensor, a full bounce and swivel reflector head, a built-in wide angle diffuser for 18mm coverage, and of course, full manual control with 12 partial light output level.



Technical Details:
GN 118F (48m) at ISO 100 and 50mm, GN 158F at 105MM
Upgradeable via USB
Tilt & Swivel Head
Auto zoom head and wide angle reflector from 18mm to 105mm (35mm format)
Manual flash mode with output from 1/128 to 1/1 power

Customer feedback:

1. Now this is a flash! I tried to go cheap with a Bower but wasted my money. This Metz flash does everything. The manual is easy to understand and apply. The flash is well made. Is very stable on the Hot Shoe attachment. I'm really pleased.

2. This one is well built and performs well. There are two things not quite up to par.
- Like others has posted, the tilt is very weak.
- The menu selection you have to push two buttons at the same time to tuggle is a little bit inconvenient. I would prefer a one hand operation with joy stick. All it needs is a lock function to prevent mistakes.