Namencolor listed a new Mecablitz 64 AF-1 for Nikon and they also unveiled that there will be a MFT version in September. Here are the google translated specs:
Guide number 64 for ISO 100
Motorized zoom lens 24-200 mm
Integrated wide-angle diffuser 12 mm
Large backlit touch display with automatic spin
Reflector folding vertically -9 / +90 º horizontal and 300 º
Reflector with additional ranks of the power light
Card integrated reflector
connector sync
All of them specific modes TTL them cameras
Automatic flash mode with 12 diaphragms
Manual flash mode with 25 partial ranks power light
Mode flash strobe
Wireless TTL remote mode master and slave
Cuatro memories of individual program
USB connector for software upgrade
Power with four AA batteries Power pack
Includes case and slave pie
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Includes “slave pie”?
Mmmm…Pie..
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And it’s got “all of them specific modes.” Slave pie a la mode?
German Stores already lists the flash unit. price for M43-Version: 429,- Euro
GN 64? It will be massive. I would use it only off-camera or with a bracket.
The flash has a motorized lens that concentrates the light as needed for 24-200mm lenses. It probably has the same power as current flashes but gets the higher guide number by focusing the light in a narrow beam.
I was thinking the same thing.
Some more Data:
Size: 78 x 148 x 112 mm
Weight: 0,422 Kilogramm
Compared to FL-600R which is 0.26kg.
That’s bloody heavy for use on a small m43 body. Forget it. I think even my three 54MZ-3 weigh less than that, and they make the rig way top-heavy. I’m keeping them for manual off-camera use, but Metz’ 36 AF-5 is the largest, heaviest flash I’d put on m43. It’s a nice, basic, lightweight flash with a 2-second (!) recycle, but it doesn’t swivel.
How would this compare with the Olympus FL-600R?
The FL-600R is GN 36 @ ISO100, GN 50 @ ISO200.
This flash is GN 64 @ ISO 100. So, between 1 and 2 stops more power.
The flash will have a guide number of 64 only at the 200mm setting. So instead of more power part or all of the higher guide number will be due to the narrower, more concentrated beam.
It would be nice if all flashes were rated at the 28mm setting to make comparisons easier.
Where does it say 200mm?
EDIT: I see what you are saying now, they have quoted max GN, i.e. when beam is at narrowest.
Yes where ?????? It’s a 64 guide at iso 100
The next line in the specs mentions the the 24-200 zoom lens. If they do not specify what position the lens is in I am going to assume it is the one that produces the highest guide number.
Metz may not always do that but they did with one of their other flashes I was looking at.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/895940-REG/Metz_me52af1o_52_AF_1_Digital_Flash.html
work like fl600r remote tll and other on omd em5 ? more powerful ?
Ok thank you I bought a metz 52 for olympus it’s coming next week, metz told me its a full control rc for olympus. I can’t wait to test this !!
FL-600 is not the most powerful Olympus flash, that is the FL50. And Metz already has more powerful flashes then the FL-50 like the Metz mecablitz 58.
FL-600 fits m43 gear better though because of it’s weight and size.
They really should quote 35mm power (for softbox) or 50mm power for bounced flash, which is what really matters. 64 at 200mm for photojournalists? With todays high isos you don´t need such high power for direct flash.
When will we have a square flash for people using square sensor? :p
A touch interface on a flash? They should take a look at the new nissin i40 – that’s a simple user interface.
Yeah, those i40 dials… Yummy… That’s how flashes used to come, not these video game madnesses.
Yes!
Probably big and expensive, but yes nonetheless.
I hope that the remote control will be more sensitive than the one of my Metz 58 AF-1. With the pop-up flash of my E-620, I can’t trigger it from a distance larger than 3-4 meters. A pity for cave photography 🙂
(E-620 doc indicates 10 m for max remote control distance).
For cave photography, you might want to consider the Aokatec AK-TTL transmitter and receiver: http://www.aokatec.com/AK-TTL.html.
Quoting from their web site:
The Aokatec AK-TTL is a multi-feature radio flash trigger system for wireless flash shooting. Most of the original wireless flash system controlled by optical signals (such as Nikon Sony Pentax). They are generally limited to line-of-sight operation and shorter ranges. The AK-TTL system convert optical signals to radio transmission, it retain all functions of the original system, achieves a transmission distance of up to 360ft./110 m, all at a 360 degree angle. With the extended, more reliable range afforded by radio transmission, ambitious photography is made easier.
The AK-TTL also can work as a simple manual flash trigger.
For caving or other off-camera flash uses, try the Godox V850’s. They have a Li removable, rechargable battery that’s good for 600 full power pops and a recharge time of around 1.5 seconds, about £80 in the UK. You can also get the FT-16S dedicated radio transmitter and plug-in receiver module (that is tiny) with output level control from the transmitter in 1/3 stop increments, 4 groups and 16 channels for around £35, extra receivers around £15 each. I have these and they are a joy to use (no, I don’t work for them). You could get four of these with a radio control system for around the same price as the Mecablitz! Which would you have more fun with? 🙂
It seems to be a bargain. The Li battery could be an issue for recharging when used in isolated places. AA batteries are more easily recharged or replaced. Indeed, 600 pops is quit large.
Does it support (remote) TTL?
You can get spare batteries for around £25. The V860 version (just released, around £120) supports Canon ETTL. Yet to see what other versions they release. Personally, I find once you get to using more than two flashes, manual control is better, YMMV. Build quality is very good btw, much nicer than Yongnuo for example.
Yes, most of serious cave photographers use radio transmitter.
Up to now, I used open flash method that needs a tripod and no other light sources (cavers head light, sun in cave entrance…).
A dream for mft users ? My fl600r have only guide of 36 at iso 100 here is 64 !!!!!!!! I can’t wait !!!!!!
It’s sure nice, but hope you do realize, that power is not linear?
I don’t understand linear power … ?!
it means that for example if we have 2 flashed that have gn 32 and 64, you won’t see twice as much power. Only 1/4
64 is marketing gibberish. It’s 64 only when you zoom the head all the way to 200mm. Remember that GN is not total light output, it’s brightness within a defined area. If you’re trying to light a broader area, the GN will be much lower. The same flash probably has a GN of around 50 at 100mm and 30 at 35mm. GN used to be calculated on the basis of covering the same angle of view as a 35mm lens on a 35mm film camera. Unless you’re routinely using flash to illuminate small objects at large distances, when comparing flash output, that’s the number you should be comparing – GN at wide to normal coverage.
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Nice that they are thinking of m43, but i think they kinda missed the point a bit.
This will be huge.
And I don’t see how a touch menu will help anything, on the contrary I see it being a mistake. Kinda like smartphones and driving…
Just release a small 2 battery swivel flash. That will be a great intro for m43 users into flash photography. Later those who need more power can buy these honkers.
I agree. This looks too big for m43. Nissin looks to have a great m43 solution with the i40, but that still lacks built-in radio triggers, and auto mode is brand-specific rather than universal.
I use a Metz58 on my GH3, and while it is large, It handles weddings and other high usage shoots where studio lights can’t be used quite well.
I have the Mecablitz 52 and it’s a beast on my GH4
. i imagine this one will be even better.
it’s more powerful than fl600r ?
Ok I have mine and it’s AWESOME !!! Combo with two fl600r perfect it’s my main light.