Camera Flash / Speedlight: Metz Mecablitz 52-AF-1 digital Flash Unit Flashgun for Canon REVIEW
Model Name: Metz Mecablitz 52-AF-1 digital Flash Unit Flashgun for Canon specifications.
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Release Date
2012
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
170.6' / 52 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position)
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
1/1 to 1/128
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
Yes
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
300°
Focal Length Coverage
90°
300° (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
N/A (no information available)
Flash Modes(TTL)
Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
Secondary Illumination
Modeling Light
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual)
Unspecified Range (Master, Optical Slave)
Wireless Groups
3
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 batteries
External Power
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
Approx. 0.1 to 3.5 Seconds
Battery Life
Number of flashes: 240-3000 (flashes per set of batteries)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
2.9 x 5.3 x 3.5" / 7.4 x 13.5 x 8.9 cm
Weight
12.2 oz / 345.87 g (without Batteries)
The Metz Mecablitz 52-AF-1 digital Flash Unit Flashgun for Canon, launched in 2012, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 170.6' / 52 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position), ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 90°
300° (with Wide-Angle Adapter). Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of N/A (no information available). This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Metz Mecablitz 52-AF-1 digital Flash Unit Flashgun for Canon is powered by using 4 x AA batteries, with an estimated battery life of Number of flashes: 240-3000 (flashes per set of batteries), ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, Approx. 0.1 to 3.5 Seconds, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Metz Mecablitz 52-AF-1 digital Flash Unit Flashgun for Canon is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 2.9 x 5.3 x 3.5" / 7.4 x 13.5 x 8.9 cm and weighs 12.2 oz / 345.87 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.
