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Metz mecablitz M400 compact wireless flash unit now available

06 Dec

German flash manufacturer Metz has launched a new compact sized flash unit that offers wireless TTL control and coverage to match 24-105mm lenses. First announced at Photokina, the Metz mecablitz M400 has a guide number of 40m/131ft at ISO 100 at the 105mm zoom setting, along with a tilt and swivel head for bouncing the light. The gun is compatible with Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax and Sony multi-interface cameras and offers TTL metering with each. All but the Fujifilm model will support wireless TTL flash as well, with the M400 being used either as a slave or commander in a group. A USB socket is provided for future firmware updates.

High speed sync mode is available, as is the choice of first and second curtain triggering, and 25 steps of manual control. The unit also has a 100 Lux/1m video light built-in that provides six stages of illumination.

The Metz mecablitz M400 is available now and costs $ 280/£122. For more information visit the Metz website.

Press Release

M400 launched by Metz

Compact and powerful flashgun

Metz has launched the mecablitz M400, a compact system flash suited to mirrorless system cameras and is ideal for any photographer or film-maker looking for a convenient, compact flash unit. It is available in Canon, Nikon, Micro FourThirds, Pentax, Sony and Fuji fittings.

Powered by four AAA sized NiMH, alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries, the Metz mecablitz M400 has a zoom-swivel head covering a FOV range matching that of a full-frame 24-105mm lens, with a guide number of 40 (in metres at ISO 100/21°) at the 105mm position. Depending on your camera, the mecablitz M400 with master and slave mode also offers wireless TTL flash functionality. The M400 comes with an adjustable LED video/modelling light, bounce card and integrated wide-angle diffuser. Other highlights include high-speed flash synchronisation, second-curtain sync and red-eye reduction plus it can always be kept up-to-date via the USB interface for receiving firmware updates.

Features / Tech Spec:
High max. guide number 40m (131feet) for ISO100 and 105mm
Vertical (+90°) and horizontal (360°) bounce/swivel head
Clear OLED display
Integrated high-performance LED video light (100 Lux @ 1m)
Motorised zoom for 24–105mm illumination
Integrated wide-angle diffuser (12mm) & flip-out reflector card
Flash readiness indicator, correct exposure display on unit and on camera (camera dependent)
Flash range shown in OLED display
Automatic unit shut-off
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 65 x 92 x 87mm
Fittings available: Canon / Nikon / Fuji / Sony / Pentax / Olympus – Panasonic

Prices & Availability
Metz M400 Flashgun – all fittings. £121.99 inc VAT
Available immediately

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Metz mecablitz M400 flash unveiled at Photokina

20 Sep

As promised earlier this month, Metz has launched a new flash at Photokina, the Metz mecablitz M400. This model is the flagship for the company’s new line of compact flash devices; it is more than 30-percent smaller than ‘traditional flash units,’ says Metz. Despite its compact size, the M400 is said to offer high-performance for all varieties of photographers and videographers.

The mecablitz M400 flash offers Auto TTL mode, an adjustable LED video light, a max guide number of 40 (ISO 100), a 24-105mm motor zoom function, a 12mm integrated wide-angle diffuser and a completely pivotable reflector including a removable reflector card. The flash also includes an integrated OLED display with what Metz says is a simplified user interface for viewing and adjusting settings.

The flash is available in variants for Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Pentax and Olympus/Panasonic/Leica cameras. Though the M400 is currently listed on Metz’s website, pricing and availability information hasn’t yet been provided.

Via: Metz

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Metz teases 30 percent smaller flash ahead of Photokina

07 Sep

German company Metz has teased a new generation of flash products ahead of Photokina, where it plans to launch the first flash model in this new product line. According to a post on the company’s Facebook page, the new flash will be 30% smaller than previous models thanks to ‘new developed technologies and construction.’ Metz says it will post more details about the flash on its Facebook in the days leading up to Photokina.

Via: Photo Rumors

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Metz announces UK availability of new mecablitz 44 AF-2 flash/video light

12 Jan

German flash manufacturer Metz has said that the mecablitz 44 AF-2 flash unit that it announced at the end of last year will be available immediately in the UK at a price of £179.99. The gun is an update of the 44 AF-1, and brings with it compatibility with Fuji’s X-system and a built-in LED for videographers. 

Originally announced in November last year, the 44 AF-2 is designed for full frame and APS-C DSLRs, as well as a collection of mirrorless cameras. It has a maximum guide number of 44m / 144 ft at ISO 100 when used with a 105mm lens, and offers an automatic zoom head that covers angles for lenses from 24-105mm. A wide diffuser extends that coverage to 12mm. 

Metz has included a video light in the form of an LED that has an output of 100 Lux at one meter, and which can be controlled via four brightness levels. The LED can also be used as a modeling light to accompany the flash head. 

The flash can be integrated into the wireless flash control systems of Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, Sony and Samsung cameras, and is additionally compatible with Fuji and Leica cameras when mounted in the hotshoe. Depending on the model in use, the 44 AF-2 can be used as a commander in a wireless set-up, or only as a slave. 

In manual mode the gun has four output levels, and in all modes it can be triggered at the beginning or the end of the exposure. High speed modes allow synchronization with shutter speeds beyond the usual maximum sync speeds of the host camera. 

The gun is designed to be easy to use and sits slightly above the middle of the company’s AF range of hotshoe mounted flash units. 

This will be the first Metz flash unit launched since the Metz-Werke GmbH & Co. company became insolvent and the flash business was saved by Germany’s Daum Group, which is better known for making fitness equipment. The flash side of the business is now called Metz mecatech GmbH. 

In Europe the flash unit will cost 190 Euro, but it doesn’t appear to have been launched in the USA yet. For more information on the Metz mecablitz 44 AF-2 see the Metz website.

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Metz mecablitz 26 AF-1 Quick Review

07 May

While plenty of DSLRs also have a built-in flash, the feature has been out of favor with mirrorless manufacturers, prioritizing miniaturization. This is where the Metz mecablitz 26 AF-1 digital steps in. Small compared to standard hotshoe flash units, it’s still a good deal larger than those that come in the box with most mirrorless cameras. Read review

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Metz launches Mecablitz 26 AF-1, a pocket-sized flash for hotshoe compacts and CSCs

14 Jan

Lighting manufacturer Metz is to introduce a new miniature flash unit designed for use with small cameras, such as premium hotshoe-equipped compacts and compact system bodies. With a maximum guide number of 26m/85 ft at ISO 100, the Mecablitz 26 AF-1 is many times more powerful than the flash units that come bundled with, or built-in to, this sort of camera – and indeed many don’t come equipped with a flash at all. Learn more

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Cactus V6 update adds Micro Four Thirds and Metz flashguns to wireless control list

02 Dec

Flash manufacturer Cactus has updated firmware for its V6 wireless flash transceiver to include profiles for top end guns from Olympus and Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds systems. Firmware 1.1.004 makes the V6 transmitter/receiver units compatible specifically with Olympus FL-50R, FL-36R and Panasonic FL-500R and FL-360R. Read more

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Lighting equipment manufacturer Metz files for insolvency

21 Nov

German television and photographic equipment maker Metz has filed for insolvency according to German media. Metz is known for producing high-end lighting equipment including flash units, studio flashes, and video lights. Approximately 600 jobs will be affected by the company’s financial situation. Read more

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Metz Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flagship flash unit gets US announcement and pricing

20 Aug

Previously introduced on its European website, Metz has announced its new flagship model the Mecablitz 64 AF-1 in the US market. It’s the most powerful flash in that manufacturer’s lineup with a guide number of 64 at ISO 100 and a zoom range covering 24-200mm focal lengths, and will be available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax cameras. Read more

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Metz flash units now available for Sony Multi Interface Shoe

01 Jul

Owners of Sony SLT, NEX and R-series cameras with Multi Interface Shoes now have a couple more flash options. Two flash units offered by Metz, the mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital and 52 AF-1 digital, are now available for the Sony Multi Interface shoe. Read more

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