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This feature packed Metz flash has all that you need to
create professional looking flash photographs. The head tilts and swivels and comes with a built in pop up reflector (see picture below). The integrated power zoom covers a 24-105mm range, but a flip out
flash diffuser allows you to achieve an 18mm wide angle coverage if you need it. The rear LCD display lets you access all the settings and modes you need, including the wireless remote flash mode.
The Metz 48 AF-1 can be used as a slave flash and triggered remotely by your camera's pop-up flash, or by another flash in a multiple flash set-up. Nikon DLSRs with a built-in commander mode, (D90 models and up from the current range), can wirelessly adjust the power of this flash from the camera body by assigning the Metz 48
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one of the built-in flash channels. This functionality is the same as what you would get from using the Nikon SB-600, SB-800 or SB-900, but note that a flash stand is not included for table top or tripod use.
It even has a USB interface for firmware updates. This allows Metz to update the functionality of the flash and make sure that it syncs seamlessly with new models released by manufacturers. There has been several updates for each version of this flash, so make sure you check the Metz website to ensure you have the latest version.
A guide number of 48m/157ft for ISO 100 @ 105mm means that this camera flash is a capable mid range flash with power that compares well with the Nikon SB-600 or Canon Speedlite 430EX II. It is a flash with enough power to light all but the biggest rooms.
