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Shop by Resolution | Home » » Metz 48 AF-1 Shoe Mount Flash for Pentax / Samsung Digital Cameras, Guide Number 158' | | | | | | | Description: | | 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 | | | Features: | |
• 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
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 1.1 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Great little flashOct 06, 2008
By jlgrrt
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.
12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 good flash but horid interfaceJun 01, 2008
By Brendan Bhagan
"Brendan Bhagan"
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.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Best Buy for the MoneyMar 22, 2010
By PSP Enthusiast
I bought this flash after several months of reviewing other units Vivitar, Pentax, Sigma, and several others having lesser known names. I am not disappointed.
Somebody described the manual as being written in ginglish. I found it to be straight forward and helpful especially as soon as you realize that the circled numbers in the paragraphs reference the map in the back of the manual.
I don't find the layout difficult to work with. In fact I find it just the opposite. Press one button to arrive at the item you want adjusted and another to cycle through the options/settings for that item (if there are any available).
The flash supports TTL, PTTL, HSS, Red eye reduction, and manual mode. As stated in another review there are numerous levels of flash power. It comes with a built in diffuser and a bounce card for wide angle shots. The flash head swivels and can also be adjusted to bounce off of a ceiling. It can be mounted off the camera and triggered by remote or even the cameras onboard flash (as long as your camera supports it).
It is quite feature rich for the price and performs very well. You won't be disappointed it has to be one of the better flashes for the money.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
My first flashAug 13, 2009
By Dave Duy Le
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.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Flash Choice for Pentax/Samsung camerasJun 13, 2009
By J. S. White
I've had this flash for about two weeks, and I couldn't be more impressed. Coming from old-school flashes like the 283 and the 285, I really appreciate the very adjustable manual mode on this unit - it goes all the way down to 1/128th power in one-stop increments.
The K20D's onboard flash will control this unit wirelessly, and does so with aplomb; I've shot a few shots with the pair and they came out very well - the Metz on a bracket, the on-camera flash popped up and wireless enabled. Set the Metz to bounce and go - great shots with a good catchlight from the on-camera kicker.
The automatic zoom is nice, as well, although if you have a really wide lens, you'll probably want to bounce the light anyway for more even coverage.
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