Camera Flash / Speedlight: Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-1 Flash Unit Flashgun for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica REVIEW
Model Name: Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-1 Flash Unit Flashgun for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica specifications.
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Release Date
December 2010
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
144.36' / 44 m ISO 100 at 105 mm Position
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
+0 to +90°
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
300°
Focal Length Coverage
12 - 105 mm (Full Frame)
Auto Zoom Head
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
1/125 to 1/15000 Second
Flash Modes(TTL)
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
Secondary Illumination
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Wireless Groups
4
Wireless Channels
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
None
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
4 x AA Alkaline, Lithium, NiCad, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
External Power
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
Approximately 0.1 to 4 Seconds
Battery Life
Approx. battery life: 270 (flashes per set of batteries)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
2.9 x 5.1 x 4.2" / 73.0 x 130.0 x 106.0 mm
Weight
10.79 oz / 306 g without batteries
The Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-1 Flash Unit Flashgun for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica, launched in December 2010, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 144.36' / 44 m ISO 100 at 105 mm Position, ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 12 - 105 mm (Full Frame). Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/125 to 1/15000 Second. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-1 Flash Unit Flashgun for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica is powered by using 4 x AA Alkaline, Lithium, NiCad, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries, with an estimated battery life of Approx. battery life: 270 (flashes per set of batteries) , ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, Approximately 0.1 to 4 Seconds, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-1 Flash Unit Flashgun for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 2.9 x 5.1 x 4.2" / 73.0 x 130.0 x 106.0 mm and weighs 10.79 oz / 306 g without batteries. This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs.
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Fivercam Wiki information:
There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.