Nov 01 2012

Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1 and Metz Mecablitz 50 AF-1 are the two mid-range flashguns from the world renowned German manufacturer. Although the new Mecablitz 52 AF-1 model is replacing Mecablitz 50 AF-1, both flashes...

Sep 23 2012

In 2006, Metz was the first company to put a USB port onto a hot-shoe flash. This year at Photokina 2012, Metz introduced Mecablitz 52 AF-1, the world's first speedlight with a touchscreen...

Feb 28 2011

According to Metz, its new Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital flash is getting a lot of pre-orders that exceed expectations. Mecablitz 44 AF-1 is an amateur level flash that delivers quite a few features including full TTL compatibility, manual mode, motor zoom head (12-105 mm), wireless slave function, catchlight card, etc.

Aug 23 2010

Metz, the German manufacturer of photo electronics, has introduced a successor to their popular consumer level flash gun, Metz Mecablitz 48 AF-1, which is being replaced by Metz Mecablitz 50 AF-1. As the model name suggests, the light output of the new flash is increased...

Aug 23 2010

Metz, the German manufacturer of photo electronics, has released a successor to the flagship flash gun, Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1, which is being replaced by Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2. While the power rating stays the same, the new model features a number of improvements. One of the most significant changes is the new servo sensor...

Feb 17 2010

This review contains test images taken with Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 showing direct flash frame coverage and built-in white card frame coverage. There is also and number of images to show how much light is "spilled" off to the sides of the Metz flash head...

Dec 15 2009

In this review, we compare Canon Speedlite 580EX II and Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 flash units that are direct competitors on the market. Both flashes are of the highest quality and loaded with many useful features...

Dec 02 2009

In this review, we demostrate several features of Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 flash, including the secondary reflector (wink light), built-in catchlight card, and the extended zoom mode...

Nov 18 2009

Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 is the best dedicated digital flash made by Metz so far. It has an impressive set of features that includes second curtain synchronization, high speed sync, wireless functions, multi-zone auto-focus assist, etc...

Jul 17 2009

Metz releases firmware updates for Mecablitz 48 AF-1 and Mecablitz 58 AF-1 flash units. The 48 AF-1 improvements include the support of on-camera flash menus that can be seen in the newer cameras on the market...

Dec 19 2007

The Metz 48 AF-1 flashgun has excellent build quality. It is a very nice looking piece of equipment and doesn't feel cheap at all despite the fair price (currently around $220). It is compact, which can be a plus. And it proudly wears "Made in Germany" sign right above LCD display...