Metz 48 AF-1 Shoe Mount Flash for Pentax / Samsung Digital Cameras, Guide Number 158'
From Metz
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
- Amazon Sales Rank: #14271 in Camera & Photo
- Brand: Metz
- Model: MZ48312PS
- Dimensions: 1.10 pounds
Great little flash
I use this flash with my Pentax k200d, I puchased this flash after reviewing and trying out the Pentax 540fgz, and a Promaster model. The menu system is a little quirky to use but it did not take me long to figure everything out. I have used this flash on camera, on a Stroboframe, and wireless and it has preformed well in all areas. When I'm ready to buy a second flash it will be Metz thier fit and finish exceeds all others I looked at.
good flash but horid interface
I chose this over the Pentax 360 flash but now I am wondering if I should have spent a little more for the AF540 from pentax instead. It's not the flashes performance or features but the Metz interface. It it 2 buttons to change the settings and difficult to do so when needed, the Pentax interface I have used on the older AF 500 and 330 flashes are much better and easier to use. I like the exposures this flash gives but once again setting it is just a pain, Metz you need a 1 button or slider switch to choose modes it's not so hard to do. So good performance on my K20D but just hard to set or find it's features due to poor interface.
My first flash
I bought the Metz 48 AF-1 as my first flash for my first DSLR, a Pentax K-m/K2000. I originally planned to get a AF 360 FGZ from Pentax, but after doing a lot of research I found out that the Metz 48 AF-1 is better in quality and is a lot stronger at the same price-range. I also considered about the Sigma 530 DG ST, but from research I found out that the build is cheap and has a long recharge time. I am very happy with this flash and am glad in my decision to choose this over other flashes, it has a very fast recharge time and it is brighter than what I needed which is perfect.
