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The mecablitz Metz 58 AF-2 Digital is a replacement for mecablitz 58 AF-1, upgraded with new metal base is stable, optimized lock system, revised cylinder engine and high zoom mode flash performance improved. In addition, mecablitz Metz 58 AF-2 digital servo offers the functionality of flash release through an integrated camera flash is also compatible with a camera without a master function. slave / servo sensor has been integrated into the front of the flash to improve the quality of wireless transmissions to blink. Wide-angle diffuser has also been adapted for wide-angle lighting focus from 12mm (in 135 format). flash has a fold-out cards and reflectors integrated USB interface to install a firmware upgrade. Suggested retail price of Metz 58 AF-2 digital is € 399.
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Further improvements top model
Innovation Photokina 2010: mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital
The top model in the Metz compact flash unit range has been enhanced with many features of optical and functional. Successor to the 58 AF-1 mecablitz who won EISA Award for ‘best flash in Europe 2007/2008 “has been equipped with a stable base of new metal that can be attached to the camera flash shoe quickly and easily with one single movement thanks to the key system optimized. Improvements such as revised motor zoom and flash mode enhanced high performance tubes further improve product durability. Its multi-functionality has been extended with additional features. So mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital servo offers functionality through the release of an integrated flash camera flash is also very compatible with the camera without a master function. slave / servo sensor has been integrated into the front of the flash to improve the quality of wireless transmissions to blink. Wide-angle diffuser has also been adapted for wide-angle lighting focus from 12 mm (135 format). Like all units mecablitz flash system, flash the new units are available in different versions, a perfect fit for digital cameras made by leading manufacturers.
Special functions for every situation flash
The mecablitz 58 AF-2 Digital offers the perfect solution for every situation flash. Innovative secondary reflectors provide perfect lighting for portrait images. Many manual fine tuning option to pay mecablitz 58-2 AF digital freedom extraordinary creative photography. Almost infinite possibilities open to individual lighting thanks to the fully rotating reflector system that also contains a flip-out reflector card and a diffuser. Slave function and a new servo function allows new top model in the Metz compact flash unit range to be used without constraints in various operating modes, depending on camera model. With the release servo flash, no camera function of a master is required to use the flash as a creative source of additional light in the room. Special wireless camera TTL mode model of each remote play with slave function. In addition, the automatic mode gives the possibility to achieve a perfect image even in situations where the camera-specific TTL control disturbed.
High-performance compact flash with USB connection
Thanks mecablitz Metz 58 AF-2 USB digital interface, the update can be easily installed via the Internet. Because of very high guide number 58 for ISO 100/21 ° and 105 mm focal length, 58 AF-2 digital not only high performance but also lends itself perfectly to be used as an indirect flash. The real highlight – a flip-card reflector that is integrated into both vertically and horizontally, and rotates the reflector side.
Different versions for Canon, Nikon / Fujifilm, Olympus / Panasonic / Leica, Pentax and Sony
Needless to say that subtle flash of lighting technology, a camera manufacturer in question can also be used with the appropriate version of the AF-2 mecablitz 58 digital, in addition to various special functions, such as high-speed synchronization. So 58-2 AF E-TTL digital offering 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 .
Metz mecablitz – Technology “Made in Germany”
Metz flash unit is a high performance technology and reliable quality. We have produced exclusively in Germany for more than 50 years. Thus, we hold a unique position – Metz is the only one flash device manufacturers to develop and manufacture products in Europe.
Metz at Photokina
Metz 58 AF is present mecablitz-2 digital and other new products at Photokina in Cologne September 21 to 26, 2010. The Metz stand, number E-009, can be found in Hall 4.2.
Technical Specifications
Flash output
• Higher max. Guideline number 58 for ISO 100/21 ° and 105 mm
• High flash number (eg 230 full flashes with NiMH battery rechargeable (2100 mAh))
• Flash delay from 0.1 to 4.5 seconds (depending on energy source and flash output)
Basic Configuration
• Secondary reflector with 2 light levels
• Vertical (-7 / 90 °) and horizontal (300 °) swivel reflector
• Illuminated dot matrix LC display
• Motor zoom during 24-105 mm illumination
• Integrated wide-angle diffuser for 12 mm illumination
• Flip-out reflector card
• modeling light (permanent light for checking lighting pictures)
• Integrated autofocus multi-zone flash metering
• Flash readiness and exposure to an appropriate display indicator on the LCD and camera
• Flash range in LCD screen
• Automatic shut-off unit and manual key lock
• Metal base with quick keys (not Sony)
Ready for the future
• Firmware update via integrated USB connector
Camera-flash special functions
• E-TTL / E-TTL II flash mode (Canon)
• i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode (Nikon)
• P-TTL flash mode (Pentax)
• Four-thirds of the TTL flash mode (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica)
• ADI flash mode (Sony)
• Servo-specific camera flash mode (only for Canon, Nikon, Olympus)
• Servo flash mode with pre-flash suppression (Canon)
Basic flash functions
• TTL flash mode
• Automatic flash mode with 12 automatic apertures
• Manual flash mode with 25 partial lighting levels
• Strobe flash mode
• HSS – high speed synchronization
• 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization
• Manual flash exposure correction in TTL or automatic flash mode
• Automatic fill-in flash
• Flash bracketing
Power supply
• 4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries, NC or a rechargeable battery MiMH
• High Performance Metz NiMH Power Pack P76 with cable V58-50
Accessories included
• Bags, slaves stood up and operating instructions