Metz 48 AF-1 Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon i-TTL 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: #40297 in Camera & Photo
- Brand: Metz
- Model: MZ48314N
- Dimensions: 1.30 pounds
Not a good value!
Personally I didn't like this flash that much. It seemed no matter how I set it up all the photos was over exp. (seemed to do best in manual mode)
I tried it on a D70 as well as a D1 with less then satisfactory results. I also didn't like the fact that the head didn't lock
unless it was at the normal position.. what's the point of having a lock button for that? It also felt a bit on the cheap side.. I have a Sunpak pf30x that I use for basically a fill flash outdoors and to have something around that's small and a bit better then the D70 popup.. The build quality seems to be about the same :(
On a side note: I ordered the Metz from Tristate Camera and the one I got back looked like it was used or a demo.
Tristate did have a lower price then most other stores but you get what you pay for sometimes.. I got it on the 4/7 sent it back on the 7th it's now the 20th and it's been a nightmare getting my money back.
