Metz has announced a new touchscreen speedlight – the mecablitz 52 AF-1. The new hot shoe flash features a guide number of 52 and is capable of wireless TTL operation.
The touchscreen rotates when holding the camera in portait orientation for easier readability. Additionally, the mecablitz 52 AF-1 sports a USB port for future firmware upgrades.
The mecablitz 52 AF-1 will be available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony and Micro Four Thirds versions. No word yet on final release date and pricing. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
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The Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 Digital is a new TTL hotshoe flash that is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony TTL systems. A dedicated model is available for each system. The Metz 58 AF-2 features a metal hotshoe and a USB interface for future firmware updates. Additional features of the 58 AF-2 include a modeling light, 24-105mm zoom head, pre-flash suppression for Canon models, high speed sync and flash bracketing.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
The Metz Mecablitz 50 AF-1 Digital is a new mid-range TTL hotshoe flash that is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony TTL systems. A dedicated model is available for each system.
The 50 AF-1 features a USB interface for future firmware updates. The 50 AF-1 is capable of being used as a slave in TTL systems and features a guide number 50 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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