from 1/125sec at full power output to 1/33000sec at 1/256 power output
Flash Modes(TTL)
Yes (i-TTL) without preflash
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
Secondary Illumination
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Wireless P-TTL
Wireless Groups
Wireless Channels
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
No
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
Four 1.5-Volt "AA" batteries (alkaline, NiCad, NiMH & Lithium)
Optional Power Pack P76
External Power
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
5 Seconds (based on fresh alkaline batteries & full power)
2.5 Seconds with optional P76 Power Pack (at full power)
Battery Life
Number of flashes: 180-320 (flashes per set of batteries) depending on the battery type
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
3 x 5.8 x 3.9" (71 x 148 x 99mm) WxHxD
Weight
12.5 oz (355 g) [w/o batteries]
The Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 Flash Unit Flashgun for Nikon, launched in 2007, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 138' (42 m) at 50mm
192' (58 m) at 105mm, ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 84 to 23° (24-105mm lenses in 35mm format)
100° (18mm) with included wideangle diffuser. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of from 1/125sec at full power output to 1/33000sec at 1/256 power output. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 Flash Unit Flashgun for Nikon is powered by using Four 1.5-Volt "AA" batteries (alkaline, NiCad, NiMH & Lithium)
Optional Power Pack P76, with an estimated battery life of Number of flashes: 180-320 (flashes per set of batteries) depending on the battery type, ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, 5 Seconds (based on fresh alkaline batteries & full power)
2.5 Seconds with optional P76 Power Pack (at full power), emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 Flash Unit Flashgun for Nikon is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 3 x 5.8 x 3.9" (71 x 148 x 99mm) WxHxD and weighs 12.5 oz (355 g) [w/o 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.
