METZ 58 AF-1 Digital - Olympus/Panasonic (58 AF-1 O/P)

[holidaydom]

I wonder if it has FP TTL mode... :dunno:

 

[selamatlzh]

Do they have the flash in Singapore now? In this case, what about the Olympus specific function? Or is it just something Metz "hopes to achieve soon"?

K13 selling the 3200 system one. Not OLY specific version.

 

[raymanfu]

I know... but try calling them about the new flash and hear what they say... LOL.

yeh lah. They said this model for Olympus is not available here. Only for Nikon and Canon.

 

[xlikman]

This is the official webby.
http://www.metz.de/en/photo_electronics/

It's listed as "The fully dedicated models". From my understanding, it's not like the SCA model where there is a hotshoe for any brand.

This website is more accurate than the UK one.

The UK webby is only a parallel importer, and the webby has the same structure as
their own webby. http://www.intro2020.co.uk/pages/products.htm and http://www.metzflash.co.uk/pages/metz27.htm
I doubt their source is accurate.:nono:
Sad news is Oly model is not listed on German webby.:cry:

 

[drakon09]

It doesn't take rocket science to make the flash 4/3 compatible.

We only need to hope that they do!

 

[bousozoku]

It doesn't take rocket science to make the flash 4/3 compatible.

We only need to hope that they do!

It doesn't take rocket science but it takes money and, for a limited market, they may not care.

I was surprised a few months ago when I learnt that Metz sold adapters for Olympus equipment at all. They don't advertise anything specific.

 

[microcosm]

It doesn't take rocket science but it takes money and, for a limited market, they may not care.

I was surprised a few months ago when I learnt that Metz sold adapters for Olympus equipment at all. They don't advertise anything specific.

It doesn't take rocket science to make the flash 4/3 compatible.

We only need to hope that they do!

(Pour ice... )

Let's just hope that the O/P version gets developed and released soon... I miss the fast recycling time of the Metz... and the build quality... this means I will pass on the FL-50R... or maybe not?? Wireless!! Sigh... that is so critical in my handheld fashion runway shoots... sigh... decisions... why can't I get more money!! ha ha ha...

 

[raymanfu]

yeh lah. They said this model for Olympus is not available here. Only for Nikon and Canon.

Bro and Sis, this is the email I got today after I made a query to Metz hq:

sales <sales@tithes.com> to me
show details 5:13 pm (3 hours ago)

Hi,

We will be ordering some 58 Af-1 for Olympus E300.

Wi inform you when the stock arrived.

 

[drakon09]

Ok people, it's OFFICIAL!


This is pulled from the Metz main website:

"mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital for Canon or Nikon or Olympus/Panasonic or Pentax/Samsung: NEW STAR IN THE COMPACT FLASH SKY. It looks sleek, meters the flash lighting every which way, is intuitive to use and tremendously powerful. Designed by one of the leading industrial designers for technical products in Germany – equipped with innovative developments - the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital provides state-of-the-art secondary reflector technology, high-performance power management, newest-generation multi-zone AF metering flash, full vertical tilt reflector system, the latest special functions, USB interface for software updates via Internet, and lots more. The new Metz premium model as system flash appartus for varius digital cameras of the marks Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic or Pentax/Samsung "


WOOHOOO!! :thumbsup:

http://www.metz.de/en/photo_electronics/mecablitz_58_AF-1_digital.647.html

 

[diCam]

Extracted from the data sheet:-

Olympus TTL-flash control with measuring pre-flash technique
Olympus/Panasonic/Leica FourThirds-System (TTL-compatible)
Olympus FourThirds-System TTL-remote-system as master/controller/slave
Tele-computer apertures
Stroboscopic Mode
Modelling light

One word: Wow!

When will it reach our shore??!

 

[Kid Shotter]

Look like this is the way to go instead of FL50R.

 

[microcosm]

Found my new purchase item for this year... ha ha ha... Metz has more reliable flash tubes as compared to the Oly. But Oly is dedicated... hmmm...

 

[drakon09]

Found my new purchase item for this year... ha ha ha... Metz has more reliable flash tubes as compared to the Oly. But Oly is dedicated... hmmm...

Bro, the AF-1 has a "3D Flash System", vis-a-vis a mini fill flash above the red light focus assist, which allows you to bounce with the main and direct with the mini for catchlights. (Actually I not very sure; analysed from the picture of the flash... :bsmilie.

Someone ratify this!

 

[microcosm]

Bro, the AF-1 has a "3D Flash System", vis-a-vis a mini fill flash above the red light focus assist, which allows you to bounce with the main and direct with the mini for catchlights. (Actually I not very sure; analysed from the picture of the flash... :bsmilie.

Someone ratify this!

Metz worked on this concept for decades. They first introduced this in the 80s with those huge tower looking flash units I used with my F3s. It worked very well. You get nice lighting fills. I think they have advanced this by working on some new tricks. Must check it out and see... heehee... Metz is pretty reliable...

 

[marky]

What is the likely price of this flash? might consider getting it.. ;p

 

[drakon09]

What is the likely price of this flash? might consider getting it.. ;p

I think the C and N versions are going around $580...

 

[microcosm]

What is the likely price of this flash? might consider getting it.. ;p

It should be in the region of S$600-650 pending GST and whatever the shop is selling...

 

[selamatlzh]

The 58 series is a replacement of their flagship model 54 series.

Is proven, you wont regret I believe.

 

[drakon09]

The 58 series is a replacement of their flagship model 54 series.

Is proven, you wont regret I believe.

Selamat, are you in contact with the local Metz people?

If you are, do you think you can convince them to let us preview the flash?

TIA!

 

[bousozoku]

I was in a camera store yesterday and got my hands on the 58 AF-1 and the build quality isn't any better than that of the FL-50, if you were wondering. Still, the extra power and twin flash ability is appealing.

OT: Also tried an E-510 and it felt nice but definitely not a replacement for my E-1.