Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital Flashgun

The Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital Flashgun was recently unveiled and as in the case of the Metz 58 AF-1, one can update the firmware directly via the Internet. Compatible with almost all popular brands (Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung, Sony), the 48 AF-1 has a 105 mm focal length and can be purchased with an optional "Bounce diffuser 54-23".

The 48 AF-1 digital is equipped for Canon E-TTL and E-TTL II flash mode – for Nikon iTTL and D-TTL – for Pentax/Samsung P-TTL and for Olympus/Panasonic TTL-flash mode and also includes an USB interface.

Specifications:

    * GN 48 at ISO 100 and 105mm

    * Tilt & Swivel Head

    * Manual flash mode with output from 1/128 to 1/1 power

    * Flash Compensation in 1/3 stop increments

    * Auto zoom head and wide angle reflector from 18mm to 105mm (35mm format)

    * Integrated bounce reflector card

    * Wireless Flash slave sensor built in (Camera manufacture specific)

    * Fast Shutter Synchronisation

      Compatible with rear curtain synch

    * USB Update facility for future camera compatibility enhancements

    * Fully compatible with Camera manufacturers TTL systems Canon E-TTL and E-TTL II – Nikon iTTL and D-TTL

      (Pentax/Samsung P-TTL and for Olympus/Panasonic TTL-flash mode available in 2008)

[Via Photography Blog]