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The Metz 58 AF-1 Digital hotshoe flash introduces a new feature to the flash category. Users can... (eisa-awards.org)
USB socket / firmware upgrade possibilities (whatdigitalcamera.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Metz 58 AF-1
We have collected and analyzed 7 expert reviews and 35 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 92/100 and users rate it 87/100. The average review date is September 14, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 7472 reviews from other Flashes. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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42 reviews
November, 2009
7 Experts
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35 Users
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from $369.95
Expert Reviews (7)
Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 Digital
The Metz 58 AF-1 Digital hotshoe flash introduces a new feature to the flash category. Users can update its firmware by connecting the flash gun, via USB, to a computer. This dedicated GN58m @ ISO 100 unit has a tilting zoom head that covers 18mm ...
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Metz 58 AF-1
A versatile third-party flashgun that works a treat for photographers who want a lot of power....
USB socket / firmware upgrade possibilities
Unintuitive digital interface
The Metz is a versatile third-party flashgun that works a treat for photographers who want a lot of power. Time will tell how useful the USB socket and firmware upgrades are, but this could well be the only flash you ever need to buy.
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Metz 58 AF-1
The Metz 58 AF-1 is an excellent independent flash that not only gives you a bounce and auto zoom head, it also fires out a powerful GN58 covering lenses up to 105mm. All this for £250 makes the 58 AF-1 really good value.
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User Reviews (35)
Mixed bag
build quality poor. But great light.
great light easy to use lots of features
poor build quality for the price
Manufacturer's Description
The innovative high-performance unit was the first flash equipped with a USB port. It can be used to conveniently update the specific firmware of each variation of the model via the computer and Internet. It looks sleek, adjusts the flash exposure with every trick in the book, is intuitive to use and tremendously powerful. Equipped with innovative developments, the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital provides state-of-the-art secondary reflector technology, high-performance power management...
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