Metz Expands User-upgradable flash with new Series new models. Metz has introduced the new 48 AF-1 shoe mount flash to compliment the award-winning Metz 58 AF-1 series of user-upgradeable full-featured flashes that can easily adapt to new camera modes via USB.

The 48 AF-I series has many of the features found in its more-powerful brother with savings well over $100 when compared to a comparable 58 series flash. This makes the 48 AF-1 ideal for the casual shooter.

Additionally, the 48 AF-1 can be commanded as a wireless slave flash by the 58 AF-1 or flashes from camera makers that feature master/commander modes.

Currently, the 48 AF-1 is available with either a Canon or Nikon hot shoe mount.

48 AF-I series Features:

• 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
• Wireless TTL - Can be used as a wireless slave within the Canon & Nikon wireless digital TTL system
• USB Connection - Firmware updates can be made by users to keep flashes current with the latest camera metering systems
• AF Flash Measurement - Auto focus assist beam integrated in the flash unit makes automatic focus adjustment with AF-SLR cameras possible.
• Tilt/Swivel reflector - Can be adjusted vertically from -7 to 90 degrees allowing for indirect (bounce) 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.
• Power Zoom - Automatic adjustment of the flash reflector to the corresponding lens focal length.
• Modeling Light - To judge the illumination prior to exposure.
• LC Display - Easy to read, backlit display