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The Metz 58 AF-1 digital is one of the most state-of-the-art compact flash units available today, the 58 AF-1 digital gives photographers the ability to effortlessly make software updates via the Internet. Previously, flash units needed to be packaged and sent away for servicing in order to be updated with the latest software from camera manufacturers. With the new Metz USB interface, shooters can now make such updates from their own PCs, ensuring that they will have the most up to date and highest performing flash for each shot and that they will never have to be without a flash.
The 58 AF-1 digital also packs quite a punch, offering photographers a max guide number of 190 feet at ISO 100/21° and a focal length of 105mm. With an array of intuitive features, including an integrated fold-away reflector card for the vertical and horizontal swivel-and-tilt reflector, a built in wide-angle diffuser for illuminating focal lengths of 18mm, a large, easy-to-read LCD and the newest generation multi-zone AF metering technology, the 58 AF-1 is the ideal solution for any lighting scenario.
With wireless infrared, photographers will be able to utilize the 58 AF-1's full range of functions, including Nikon's i-TTL remote systems. As a commander or a slave unit, the 58 AF-1 is a fully functional and dedicated digital flash. The 58 AF-1 N is designed to support Nikon's i-TTL technology.
Features
- Automatic Mode - A photo sensor acuurately and consistently measures the light reflected by the subject and ends the light output as soon as the subject has been correctly lit.
- AF Flash Measurement - Auto focus assist beam integrated in the flash unit makes automatic focus adjustment with AF-SLR cameras possible.
- Tilt reflector - Can be adjusted vertically from -7 to 90 degrees allowing for indirect flash lighting.
- Rear Sync - Synchronization on the 2nd shutter curtain for natural blur effects.
- Partial Light Mode - For reduced light output or for particular flash durations.
- Secondary Reflector - To fill-in the shadows created when using indirect flash
- Power Zoom - Automatic adjustment of the flash reflector to the corresponding lens focal length.
- Modeling Light - To judge the illumination prior to exposure.
- Swivel Reflector - Can be adjusted horizontally allowing for indirect flash lighting.
- Wireless TTL - Can be used as a wireless slave or Master flash within the Canon wireless digital TTL system.
- USB Connection - Firmware updates can be made by users to keep flashes current with the latest camera metering systems.
- Digital Compatibility - Compatible with the most current digital metering systems from the top camera manufacturers, including iTTL from Nikon and e-TTL 1 & 2 from Canon.
- LC Display - Easy to read, backlit display.
