The Metz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash is one of Metz's shoe mount flashes that are designed to be compatible with all digital cameras, both current and future models. To better facilitate compatibility with current and future cameras, this flash now features a built-in USB port that allows for future firmware updates via the internet.
The 48 AF-1 is designed to fully support a digital or film SLR camera's TTL system. In addition, it can be operated as a TTL slave unit that can be controlled by the camera's own built-in commander mode, a manufacturer's flash with master capabilities, or from a Metz 58 AF1.
The flash also features an auto zoom head from 24-105mm that can be set to match the camera's sensor, a full bounce and swivel reflector head, a built-in wide angle diffuser for 18mm coverage and in addition, full manual control with 12 variable power output levels.
Features
- GN 118F (48m) at ISO 100 and 105mm
- Tilt & Swivel Head
- Manual flash mode with output from 1/128 to 1/1 power
- Flash Compensation in 1/3 stop increments
- Auto zoom head and wide angle reflector from 18mm to 105mm (35mm format)
- Integrated bounce reflector card
- Wireless Flash slave sensor built in (Camera manufacture specific)
- Fast Shutter Synchronization Compatible with rear curtain synch
- USB Update facility for future camera compatibility enhancements
- Fully compatible with Canon E-TTL and E-TTL II
Specifications
| Type | Shoe mount |
| Guide Number | 118' (36 m) at 50mm 158' (48 m) at 105mm |
| Angle of Coverage | 84 to 23° (24-105mm lenses in 35mm format) 100° (18mm) with included wide-angle diffuser |
| Auto Distance Range | No |
| Variable Power | Yes, 1/1 to 1/128th |
| TTL Dedication | Yes (E-TTL II) |
| Bounce Head | Yes |
| Swivel Head | Yes |
| Zoom Head | 24-105mm (Auto zoom, flash senses focal length & adjusts; Manual zoom) |
| Off Camera Terminal | No |
| Recycle Time | 5 Seconds (based on fresh alkaline batteries & full power) |
| Power Source | 4 "AA" 1.5V batteries (alkaline, NiCad, NiMH & Lithium) |
| Flash recovery/recycle time (in seconds) | 0.1 -5 |
| Minimum # of Flashes with full batteries | 180 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.8 x 5.8 x 3.9" (71 x 148 x 99mm) |
| Weight | 15.5 oz (440 g) [w/o batteries] |