Metz 44 AF 1 Pentax

The mecablitz 44 AF-1 Pentax digital impresses with its high performance (GN 44 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm), elegant design and individual fine tuning options for creative lighting. A straightforward control panel with illuminated keys on the reverse of the unit makes the device exceptionally easy to use. Numerous features such as fully automatic zoom, integrated wide-angle diffuser for 12 mm illumination, a flip-out reflector card and a USB interface for rapid software updates complete the system flash unit.

The mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital’s numerous functions afford precise light output tailored to each individual subject. The fully swivelling reflector system with flip-out reflector card is perfect for bouncing flash. Furthermore, the integrated wide-angle diffuser is ideally suited for illumination of wide-angle focal lengths from 12 mm (135 format). Thanks to the slave function, the system flash unit can even be used in TTL mode without constraints, depending on the camera model. The four partial lighting levels can be adjusted on the reverse of the unit allowing the photographer to alter the brightness in manual mode according to personal taste.

Flash output:

• High max. guide number 44 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm
• High flash number (e.g. 270 full flashes with NiMH rechargeable batteries 2100 mAh)
• Flash delay 0.1 – 3 seconds (depending on energy source and flash output)

Basic configuration:

• Vertical (+90°) and horizontal (300°) swivel reflector
• LED displays
• Motor zoom for 24 - 105 mm illumination
• Integrated wide-angle diffuser for 12 mm illumination
• Flip-out reflector card for soft flash illumination
• Modelling light (permanent light to check the image illumination, subject to camera)
• Integrated autofocus flash metering
• Flash readiness indicator and correct exposure display in camera viewfinder (subject to camera)
• Automatic unit shut-off

Basic Flash Functions:

• TTL flash mode
• Manual flash mode with 4 partial lighting levels
• 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronisation (subject to camera)
• Automatic fill-in flash (subject to camera)

Camera specific flash functions:

• Pentax: P-TTL flash mode

Power supply:

• 4 x AA alkaline-magnesium batteries
• 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries