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Metz MZ 58311C 58 AF-1C Flash for Canon Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Metz
Category: Photography
Buy New: See price in cart
New (5) Used (1) from $355.00
Rating:  6 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 3.8
MPN: MZ 58311C
Model: MZ 58311C
UPC: 719821270393
EAN: 0719821270393
ASIN: B000M2O8B8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Auto-thyristor mode | | • | Remote System Master or Slave | | • | Secondary flash with adjustable light output | | • | Auto Zoom head (24-105 mm) & built-in wide angle adapter | | • | Built-in Bounce Card |
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| Accessories:
| • | Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Achiever 260AF/T, Contax TLA280, 360, Metz 40MZ-2, 54MZ-3, Minolta 5200I, 5400HS, 5400XI, Nikon SB-24, 25 & 26, Olympus FL40, G40, Pentax AF500FTZ and Sunpak 2000DZ, 266D & MZ440AF Flashes. | | • | Sto-Fen Two-Way Bounce with a Universal Flash Mount. | | • | Sto-Fen Gold Colored Omni-Bounce for the Nikon SB-24, 25, 26, Canon 380EX, 420EZ, 430EZ and Many Other Flashes | | • | Sto-Fen Five Color Omni's | | • | Metz MZ 53129 Power Pack P76 with Charger |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Sell your Canon 580EXII June 10, 2008
P. Mcpherson
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This flash is so much easier to navigate than the canon.
It also really works well in Auto for fill flash outdoors. All you do is hit two buttons for Auto, with the canon you have to go into custom functions and scroll thru menus. TTL just does not work with fill flash so Auto is the way to go even though it is old school.
If you use an external battery pack, then you don't need to put batteries in it as you do with Canon.
The Metz has a battery level indicator, wow why didn't Canon think of that!
 Ok, but not better than 580 April 5, 2008
R. Livingood (Cupertino, CA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Makes a nice second flash. Was expecting better ETTL as per some reviews on this product. Doesn't feel as solid as 580. Still have ETTL exposure challenges. Shooting on Canon 1ds mkII. Nice cheaper addition to 580s for remote flash. Seems to pick up the remote better than being the master. Docs could use smaller factor to include in camera bag. English is 3 lang from the front which makes the manual a little big.
 Great flash, but a little flimsy December 24, 2007
Harry M. Joseph (Virginia)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this flash a few weeks ago, so I haven't had the
chance to test it under every single situation. I purchased this
flash to replace my Canon 550Ex, which under-exposed many
of my pictures by about 1 stop or more occasionally.
My first impression of this flash, was that it
was allot smaller, allot lighter and allot flimsier than my
550EX. I am a great fan of 'light' equipment, but for $359 I
expected a much more robust flash.
One of the main reasons I bought this flash was
the 'Automatic' mode that is missing from the Canon 580EX.
Automatic mode uses Thyristor technology that doesn't get
fooled as easily as ETTL. I also like the secondary reflector that comes in handy in bounce light situations, but you have to know how to use it.
The camera has an additional fold away reflector that is very
flimsy to say the least. I found the push button system a little
cumbersome, but compared to my 550EX, allot faster and more convenient.
Every time you need to change a mode, the first push of one
of the large buttons, lights up the LCD(very important in dim
light situations), the second push of the button lets you
navigate through the system.
With my 550EX I had to press this little tiny hard to access
button with a pen, or a paper-clip to light up the LCD. By the
way, Automatic mode only works when the camera is set to
'Manual' or 'AV' mode. In 'P', or 'TV' mode, the camera and flash
default to an aperture of F22 and a shutter speed of 1/250. In
Basic Picture Style functions the camera and flash default to
f2.8 & 1/60 of a second.
I had to call Metz about this, because I thought the flash was
faulty. In ETTL/ETTL II mode the flash works flawlessly just
like the 580EX, no problems. Same thing for fully Manual mode.
As far as exposure is concerned, I would say the 58 AF-1 is
more accurate than the 550EX/580EX, since I didn't have to constantly increase the flash exposure compensation by 1 or 2 stops.
The company boast about the USB port that allows you to
upgrade the flash via the Internet, but to me that is one of the
least important features.
Another feature is the wireless slave/master dedication with
other Canon or Metz flash unit. Again, not very important for
my uses. Some people gripe that you cannot use this flash
with a Pocket Wizard, but why would I want to use very
expensive Pocket Wizards with this flash when I can go
wireless ?
OK this is what I like about the flash besides the other
features mentioned: Auto f/Stops f/1, 1.4, 2, , 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8,
11, 16, 22, 32 & 45. Variable Power 25 Levels ranging from
1/1 to 1/256th ! A 'Cobra Design' flash head that reduces the red eye
effect. Also, the stroboscopic flash feature on this flash is very flexible if not exceptional. I also appreciate a (GN) of 191 and the quieteness of the unit.
I plan to use this flash as an on camera flash 90% of the
time, so for my purposes I think the features are just what I
need. Overall I'm very happy with this flash, but would have
been much happier if the flash was a little sturdier.
Another thing that I should mention, is that this flash does not
display the range of feet or meters given the chosen
aperture/shutter speed like the Canons, instead it displays the Maximum
distance the flash light will reach. You have to figure out
yourself where to place the subject given the Maximum flash-
light distance ? I think Metz could have done better than that.
Another issue I had is when tilting the flash, head towards the ceiling, or at an angle, the resistance to counter gravity seemed a little weak. Unlike my 550EX, I dont think this flash head could stay up in a vertical position with a Gary Fong deflector on it. No way !
Still, if you want the features this Professional and 'sophisticated' flash has to offer and you plan to use it mainly as a hot-shoe flash not a studio flash, I highly recommend it. It is definitely an alternative to the 580EX.
Great flash November 8, 2007
Alessandro Campailla
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like the flash that much. The only issue I have is that when you use the second flash my rebel Xti tend to under expose the image especially when a wide angle is used.
 Important oversights May 25, 2007
C. Mcvey (SLO, CA)
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
Let me be brief- the menu system is not very good (5 taps of the buttons just to get to the point where you can set exposure compensation) and it does not work with radio slaves. If it isn't actively communicating with a camera the flash will not fire, so if you use pocket wizards you need to get something else.
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