Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras

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  • Powerful (3)
  • Versatile (3)
  • Consistent output (2)
  • Fast recycling (2)
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Durable (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (2)
  • Poor battery life (1)
  • Slight coverage problem (1)

Best Uses

  • Fill flash (3)
  • General purpose (3)
  • Photojournalism (3)
  • Night photography (2)
  • Portraits (2)
 
 
 

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Metz 58 AF-1 Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic Digital SLR's with TTL, Wireless function & USB Upgradable, Guide Number 190, ISO 100 ft.

Specification Description
Model MZ58312OP
Dedication Olympus,Panasonic
Guide Number ISO 100 Above 150

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Last update: Aug 24, 2009

Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Reviews

 

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Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Review

A genuine alternative flash

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Fast Recycling
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful Output
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Slight coverage problem

    Best Uses

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

"I bought this flash because the recharge time on my Olympus FL36 was so slow. The Metz has not disappointed in this respect. Recharge time is near instant in most cases and very quick even when used as fill-flash in bright light.



Build quality is good, no problems so far. One oddity though is …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 24 2009
deep
New Zealand
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  • Semi-Professional
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Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Review

Best on-camera flash for the E-system

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Fast Recycling
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful Output
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Photojournalism
 

"I bought this flash to replace my 30 year old Mecablitz 40 CT 4, and spent a lot of time considering whether to buy it or the Olympus FL-50R. I think I made the right choice: it has more features, is marginally cheaper, and has a better guide number over much of the focal length range. It's a pity …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 28 2009
Groogle
Dereel, Australia
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $369.95
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Olympus & Panasonic SLR Cameras Review

Great alternative to Olympus FL-50R

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Powerful Output
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Heavy
  • Short battery life

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
 

"This flash has all of the features of the Olympus FL-50R with added benefits. The secondary reflector works perfectly when using the main reflector in bounce mode. The ability to vary the secondary's output provides incredible one-flash, on-camera options.



I use this with an Olympus E-3 and shoot …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 14 2009
Todd Quinn
Pekin, IL
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  • Semi-Professional
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