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Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras

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★★★★★
4.7

based on 15 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

$199.95 - $200.00

from 2 stores

Pros

  • Fast recycling (13)
  • Consistent output (11)
  • Versatile (5)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Powerful (4)
  • Durable (3)
  • Bright (1)
  • Pricey (1)
  • Quiet (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy (2)
  • Interface (2)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Difficult to plug-in (1)
  • Fonts on display could be (1)
  • Larger display fonts (1)
  • Manual (1)
  • No inputs for radio trigg (1)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (13)
  • Portraits (10)
  • Fill flash (7)
  • Night photography (6)
  • Photojournalism (4)
  • Back-up (1)
  • Sports photography (1)
  • Strobist (1)
  • Wedding/event photography (1)
 
 
 

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Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$199.95

No Tax Outside NY
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$200.00

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 14, 2009

Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Reviews

 

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Review

High value flash unit

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Fast Recycling
  • Powerful Output

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Portraits
  • Wedding/Event Photography
 

"I've owned this flash a few days, and I like it very much. On my E-520 with my 12-60 lens, the on-camera flash is useless due to the shadow cast by the lens. This flash completely overcomes that obstacle for indoor photography at all focal lengths, and is powerful enough to give very nice results …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Dec 18 2008
Icy
Seattle, WA area
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.95
 

Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Review

Very happy with flash.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast Recycling
  • Powerful Output

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • General Use
 

"I bought this flash to use with Panasonic G1 and GH1 as well as Olympus E-P1. It has met my expectations fully. I am using Eneloop batteries and the recycle times are very good. The power/price ratio is great compared to the Olympus and Panasonic units. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 14 2009
Sean-u43
Alpharetta, GA
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.95
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Review

Love it, great Value!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Fast Recycling
  • Powerful Output

    Cons

  • NO inputs for Radio Trigg

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
 

"* Use the 48 AF-1 for Portraits, Weddings, on location shoots. Multi Flash set ups.

* 1/2 the price of the OLY FL50R flash (basically 2 for the price of 1)

* for the price, very well built imho

* Using OLY TTL WiFi flash system is a no brainer, when you need to take the shot Fast, or you only hav …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 24 2009
Hawaii-Geek
Honolulu, Hawaii
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.95
 

Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Review

best value full-featured flash for Oly

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Fast Recycling
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Interface

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Portraits
 

"Received as a gift to use with my Olympus E-620 and am very impressed so far using it indoors and as an outdoor fill flash: recycles are very quick and silent, output is consistent. Built-in bounce reflector is handy; USB upgradeable firmware is reassuring. Doesn't include a stand though. Build qual …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 27 2009
ginsbu
NYC
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.95
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Review

best value full-featured flash for Oly

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Fast Recycling
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Interface

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Portraits
 

"Received as a gift to use with my Olympus E-620 and am very impressed so far using it indoors and as an outdoor fill flash: recycles are very quick and silent, output is consistent. Built-in bounce reflector is handy; USB upgradeable firmware is reassuring. Doesn't include a stand though. Build qual …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 27 2009
ginsbu
NYC
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $200.00
 
 
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Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$199.95

No Tax Outside NY
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$200.00

 

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