Metz mecablitz 50 AF-1 Digital Flash (Canon / Nikon)
Numerous application possibilities
With the new mecablitz 50 AF-1, the options for image composition are almost limitless. It allows precise light output tailored to each individual subject. Numerous manual fine tuning options extend creative photographic freedom. Virtually limitless possibilities are opened up for individualised lighting thanks to a fully swivelling reflector system which also contains a flip-out reflector card and a diffuser. The slave function and the new servo function allow the new premium flash unit to be used without constraints in two different operating modes, depending on the camera model. With the servo flash release, no camera master function is required to use the flash as an additional creative light source in the room. The camera-specific wireless TTL remote mode of the respective models comes into play with the slave function.
High performance compact flash with USB connection
Thanks to the Metz mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital USB interface, updates can be easily installed via the Internet. Due to its high guide number 50 for ISO 100/21 und 105 mm focal length, the 50 AF-1 digital is not just high performance but also lends itself perfectly to being used as an indirect flash. The real highlight - a flip-out reflector card, which is integrated into the both vertically and horizontally tilting and swivelling reflector.
Different versions for Canon, Nikon/Fujifilm, Olympus/Panasonic/Leica, Pentax and Sony
It goes without saying that the respective camera manufacturer's sophisticated flash lighting technology can also be employed with the appropriate version of the mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital, in addition to numerous special functions, such as high speed synchronisation. Therefore, the 50 AF-1 digital offers E-TTL and E-TTL II flash mode for Canon - iTTL/D-TTL/3D flash mode for Nikon/Fujifilm - P-TTL for Pentax and four thirds TTL mode for Olympus/Panasonic/Leica.
Technical specifications
Flash output
High max. guide number 50 for ISO 100/21 and 105 mm
High flash number [e.g. 330 full flashes with NiMH rechargeable batteries (2100 mAh)]
Flash delay 0.1 3.5 seconds (depending on energy source and flash output)
Basic configuration
Vertical (-7/+90) and horizontal (300) swivel reflector
Illuminated LC display
Motor zoom for 24 - 105 mm illumination
Integrated wide-angle diffuser for 12 mm illumination
Flip-out reflector card
Modelling light (permanent light to check the image illumination)
Integrated autofocus flash metering
Flash readiness indicator and correct exposure display on unit and camera
Flash range display in LCD
Automatic unit shut-off
Metal base with quick lock (not Sony)
Ready for the future
Firmware update via integrated USB socket
Camera-specific flash functions
E-TTL / E-TTL II flash mode (Canon)
i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode (Nikon)
P-TTL flash mode (Pentax)
Four thirds-TTL flash mode (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica)
ADI flash mode (Sony)
Camera-specific TTL remote mode (slave mode)
Servo flash mode
Basic flash functions
TTL flash mode
Manual flash mode with 8 partial lighting levels
HSS - high speed synchronisation
1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronisation
Manual flash exposure correction for TTL or automatic flash mode
Automatic fill-in flash
Flash bracketing
Power supply
4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries
4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries