Metz 44AF-1 Digital Flash for Four Thirds: Olympus & Panasonic
For price-conscious amateur photographers
Compact high performance
With its slim-line design and new quick lock system for the unit base, the mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital is the perfect solution for price-conscious amateur photographers. The clear control panel on the back of the unit impresses with its simple operation; offering a high level of functional reliability. The high performance design affords reserve power in any photo situation (max. guide number 44 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm). Depending on the camera, it has the appropriate application possibilities for any lighting conditions in TTL mode. The photographer can manually set up to 4 partial light levels enabling manipulation of lighting effects. With the appropriate camera model the mecablitz can also be synchronised to the first or second shutter curtain enabling variable options for creative lighting. Depending on the camera, the Metz 44 AF-1 also offers a slave mode, making wireless TTL flash child’s play – and opening up new dimensions in flash photography. Its motor zoom function (24 -105 mm), the fully swivelling reflector with flip-out reflector card and the integrated wide-angle diffuser (12 mm) afford the photographer additional creative scope.
Key Features
Flash output
- Max. guide number 44 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm
Basic configuration
- Vertical (+90°) and horizontal (300°) swivel reflector
- Simple operating concept
- Motor zoom for 24 – 105 mm illumination
- Integrated wide-angle diffuser for 12 mm illumination
- Flip-out reflector card
- Modelling light (permanent light for checking the image (subject to camera))
- Integrated auto focus flash metering
- Flash readiness indicator and correct exposure display on the unit and camera (subject to camera)
- Automatic unit shut-off
Standard flash modes
- TTL flash mode
- Manual flash mode with 4 partial lighting levels
- Slave mode: remote mode in camera-specific mode, exposure via built-in mastering camera flash or an additional external flash unit (master mode)
- First and second shutter curtain synchronisation (subject to camera)
- Manual flash exposure correction for TTL flash mode (subject to camera)
- Automatic fill-in flash
Camera-specific system flash modes - Olympus / Panasonic / Leica Version
- Four Thirds TTL flash mode
- Four thirds TTL remote mode (slave mode)
Ready for the future
- Firmware update via integrated USB socket
Power supply
- 4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries
- 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries
