Digital Cameras Ratings: Metz 48 AF-1 Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus / Panasonic Digital Cameras, Guide Number 158' Review

Average Reviews:
4.5 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)This Olympus/Panasonic also does TTL and other nifty dedicated stuff on my little Leica D-lux 4. I have to hold the combo by the flash body rather than the camera which is smaller and lighter. This uses four AA and has a large instruction book undoubtedly worth reading, but right out of the box and loaded with fresh AA batteries it worked perfectly in default auto mode. Lit my backyard out to fifty feet or so. Gives well balanced indoor lighting with the tilt and swivel head. This can also be used as a slave flash with another Metz flash or two. Good for semi-pro use, for sure. High quality construction is evident. Cost no more than a Panasonic branded flash with inferior specs. Has an LCD for mode setting. Very happy to have this high quality Metz to use with my current favorite digital camera. Highly recommended.

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Product 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