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

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★★★★☆
4.3

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Pros

  • Fast recycling (14)
  • Consistent output (11)
  • Versatile (6)
  • Powerful (5)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Durable (3)
  • Bright (1)
  • Pricey (1)
  • Quiet (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (3)
  • Interface (2)
  • Difficult to plug-in (1)
  • Fonts on display could be (1)
  • Larger display fonts (1)
  • No inputs for radio trigg (1)
  • Poor instructions / manual (1)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (14)
  • 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 48 AF-1 Shoe Mount Flash for for Olympus & Panasonic TTL Digital Cameras, Guide Number 158'

Specification Description
Model MZ48316OP
UPC 719821281122
Dedication Olympus,Panasonic
Guide Number ISO 100 Above 150

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Last update: Nov 4, 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
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Dec 18 2008
Icy
Seattle, WA area
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
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Jun 24 2009
Hawaii-Geek
Honolulu, Hawaii
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  • Professional
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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
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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
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Sep 27 2009
ginsbu
NYC
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $200.00
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

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

Good flash at a good price.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Night Photography
 

"I purchased this product to use with a new Olympus E-520 and an older E-300 digital camera. I decided on the Metz flash as an alternative to an OEM model because of the price and Metz reputation. My older Olympus FL-40 floash works only in manual mode with these cameras. The Metz has full dedication …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 30 2009
DigiCarl
Harvest, AL
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.95
 
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