METZ 58 AF-1 Digital - Olympus/Panasonic (58 AF-1 O/P)
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should we open a mass-order?
microcosm
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Let's see how many are interested and I will go out and source for them.
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richardlee
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The Metz 58 comes with an integrated Reflector Card. Could somebody advise me which is the correct way to use this. Do I aim the flash straight up (90%), angle (75%), or do I continue to aim straight.
Thanks !
Thanks !
Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but the way I use it depends very much on the height of the ceiling (bounce angle) and how much light I need to project forward. But, aiming straight is out if you are using the reflector card.
Only time when I aim straight is when I am shooting with the 7-14, I use the wide angle diffuser instead of bounce+reflector because there is usually insufficient flash coverage on the wider end unless the ceiling is low enough.
Also, if you are going to use the secondary flash in front, you need to compensate with exposure settings or flash power because the power of the flash is divided between the two flashes and your shots on the regular settings would probably turn out underexposed. Honestly, I have not found the perfect settings to use with the secondary flash and I find it easier to simply use the reflector card.
richardlee
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I have similar experience when using the secondary flash, the main subject and surrounding are consistently under-exposed. Don't think I'll use this.
But I'm pleased to find the TTL worked very well, and allowed me to make all my exposure adjustments with the camera (without needing to fiddle with the flash unit itself. For examples, I can use the E-510 to adjust +1EV on the overall exposure while setting -1EV for the Flash output. The camera will keep the main subject correctly exposed while letting more ambient light to be captured.
The built-in reflector card worked better than I expected, but I feel the Sto-fen gives a nicer image.
But I'm pleased to find the TTL worked very well, and allowed me to make all my exposure adjustments with the camera (without needing to fiddle with the flash unit itself. For examples, I can use the E-510 to adjust +1EV on the overall exposure while setting -1EV for the Flash output. The camera will keep the main subject correctly exposed while letting more ambient light to be captured.
The built-in reflector card worked better than I expected, but I feel the Sto-fen gives a nicer image.
Cool, will try out your settings. I always resort to using manual settings instead of TTL. I have not tried the stofen yet but the results are good with the flip-it pro too. The on-board reflector is a quick and less bulky alternative though.
There must be a way to use the secondary flash or its really a waste!
There must be a way to use the secondary flash or its really a waste!
microcosm
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Interestingly, just UNO!!???!! :dunno:
Ok folks, the RC support for the 58 AF-1 is up.
http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/firmware-download-flash-units/mecablitz-58-af-1-digital.html
http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/firmware-download-flash-units/mecablitz-58-af-1-digital.html
Alphonse
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microcosm are you still taking the bulk order?
after see this topic i kana poison liao lah
This is good news. Finally they did it. Bought it since Dec2007. Maybe it's time for me to change to E-3 and try out the wireless flash system.
Benares
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I'm interested to know of the latest pricing you can get. Might consider getting it if it's within manageable damages :sweat: :sweatsm:.
Thanks for making the poison a little more potent! :bsmilie:
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