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Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1 TTL Touchscreen Shoe Mount Flash for Canon DSLRs

  • Price: $299.99
  • B&H # ME52AF1C
  • Mfr# MZ 52311C

Product Highlights

  • Guide No: 52m at ISO 100/21° & 105mm
  • Illuminated, Auto-Rotating Touchscreen
  • Update Firmware via USB Port
  • Wireless TTL: 3 Groups, 4 Channels
  • High-Speed Flash Synchronization
  • Autozoom Head: 24 to 105mm
  • Horizontal/Vertical Swivel: 300/90°
  • 3.0 Sec Modeling Light Duration
 

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The Mecablitz 52 AF-1 TTL Touchscreen Shoe Mount Flash for Canon DSLRs from Metz is a shoe mount flash, with an illuminated rear touchscreen, designed to be compatible with both current and future models of digital Canon SLR cameras. To better facilitate this compatibility with current and future cameras, this flash features a built-in USB port that allows for future firmware updates via the internet. A high quality metal base allows quick and easy attachment to the camera.

The 52 AF-1 is designed to fully support a Canon digital SLR camera's TTL system. It can be operated as a TTL slave unit that can be controlled by the camera's own built-in commander mode or as a manufacturer's flash with master capabilities.

The flash also features an auto zoom head from 24-105mm that can be set to match the camera's sensor, a full bounce and swivel head (with a fully swiveling reflector system which also contains a flip-out reflector card and a diffuser), a built-in wide angle diffuser for 12mm coverage, and in addition, full manual control with 12 variable power output levels.

Fully compatible with current and future digital Canon cameras, updatable via USB port
High-speed flash synchronization allows flash to be used with any shutter speed (only with appropriate camera bodies)
It is very easy to operate the 52 AF-1 via its illuminated graphic display by directly touching the display indicators. For portrait shots, the display thinks with you and rotates the touchscreen display by 90°
Wireless full TTL triggering via a camera or flash with commander/master mode
Autozooming head can cover from 24 to 105mm, and 12mm when used with the included wide-angle diffuser
Mount Shoe
Guide No. 170.60' (52 m) ISO100 at 105 mm position
Exposure Control Manual/TTL
Angle of Coverage 90°
Wide-Angle Adapter: 300°
Vari-Power 1/1 - 1/128
TTL Dedication Yes
Bounce Head Yes
Swivel Head Yes, 300°
Zoom Head Full frame: 24 mm - 105 mm
Off Camera Terminal None
Recycle Time Approximately 0.1 - 3.5 seconds
Flash-ready Indicator Yes
Wireless Communication Channels 4 Channels
Wireless Groups 3 Groups
Power Source 4x AA Batteries
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.9 x 5.3 x 3.5" / 7.3 x 13.4 x 9.0 cm
Weight 12.20 oz / 346  g Without batteries
Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1 TTL Touchscreen Shoe Mount Flash for Canon DSLRs
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  • Limited 1-Year Warranty
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    MetzMecablitz 52 AF-1 TTL Touchscreen Shoe Mount Flash for Canon DSLRs
     
    5.0

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    5.0

    Better than Canon 430EXII

    By Rafa

    from New York, NY

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

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

    Comments about Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1 TTL Touchscreen Shoe Mount Flash for Canon DSLRs:

    For the same price as the Canon 430 EXII, you can get a flash with more power and an integrated reflector card. Plus, the touch screen is great. All settings work seamlessly as if it were a Canon product. You can also use it as a master (you can't do that with 430 EXII).

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    5.0

    great product for the job

    By RaulG

    from Toronto Canada

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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        Best Uses

        • Fill Flash

        Comments about Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1 TTL Touchscreen Shoe Mount Flash for Canon DSLRs:

        very useful and friendly application

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