Category Archives: Metz

Metz has a teaser for a new flash

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2016

The German manufacturer Metz released a teaser for “new generation of insertion flashes” on their Facebook page. The first model will be launched at Photokina. They claim that they could reduce the size of the flash by 30%:

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New Metz 26 AF-2 flash

By PR admin | Published: March 30, 2016

Metz will soon release a new 26 AF-2 flash with a built-in LED video light (replacement for the current 26 AF-1 model). Here are the details:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 22, 2015

→ New Rollei film available for sale in Japan: Superpan 200, Retro 80s and Retro 400s. → The new Aurora HDR software developed by Macphun and Trey Ratcliff is now available for download. → Canon commemorates production of 80 millionth EOS-series interchangeable-lens camera. → New Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-2 flash announced (replacement for the current AF-1 model).

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 5, 2015

→ Adorama now sells Kipon Adapters. → Jury orders Motorola to pay $10M for Fujifilm patent claims. → Metz: “future is assured” (the company filed for insolvency last year). → The new Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art lens is rumored to start shipping by the end of this month. → Leica now offers 12% off on […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2015

→ Adobe Lightroom mobile for Android phones is now available. Additional information is available here. → The new Metz Mecablitz 26 AF-1 flash that was introduced at Photokina is now available in the US. → Shenyang Zhongyi Optics released version II of their M42 -Fuji X lens turbo adapter that allows you to use M42 screw […]

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Metz files for insolvency

By PR admin | Published: November 19, 2014

The German TV and flash manufacturer Metz has filed for insolvency (insolvency is not the same as bankruptcy). Approximately 600 jobs would be affected. Just yesterday the company announced up to $90 mail-in rebates on their flashes in the US.

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Metz Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flash officially announced, Phottix Mitros+ for Sony now shipping

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2014

The previously rumored Metz Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flash is now officially announced. Here is the 64 AF-1 description from metz.com (detailed specifications can be found here): “This top model puts every subject in the perfect light: the mecablitz 64 AF-1 digital impresses with its high-performance guide number 64 at ISO 100/21° and 200mm focal length. […]

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New flashes from Metz

By PR admin | Published: July 7, 2014

Metz will soon announce a new Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flash (pictured above). The translated specifications can be found here. The company also announced that the Mecablitz 44 AF-1 and 52 AF-1 units (pictured below) are now available for the Sony Multi Interface.

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