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New firmware Metz 58-AF1

golfdiesel
Posted 02/05/2011 - 12:32 Link
Metz has just released the updated version of their 58 flash, the 58-AF2. Besides some hardware changes they have introduced a "servo flash mode"
The servo mode and support for rear curtain sync with the K-5 and K-r have been introduced for the older 58-AF1 as well through a firmware update.

You can download the update here:http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/firmware-download-flash-units/mecablitz-58-af-1-digital/pentax.html
Camera:K20D|Ist*DS|Spotmatic II|MZ-10
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Anvh
Posted 02/05/2011 - 13:47 Link
16.02.2011 doesn't sound like just
I believe they also released an update for the 48 at that time.

here we go.
http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/firmware-download-flash-units/mecablitz-...
Stefan
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K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Edited by Anvh: 02/05/2011 - 13:48
golfdiesel
Posted 02/05/2011 - 16:30 Link
Anvh wrote:
16.02.2011 doesn't sound like just

You are right but I don't look at that website every month to see if something changed
Camera:K20D|Ist*DS|Spotmatic II|MZ-10
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Anvh
Posted 02/05/2011 - 16:39 Link
me neither but someone had posted it at the time on the Dutch forum, no idea if there was already a post in this forum...
Stefan
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K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
grumpyguts
Posted 06/06/2011 - 21:23 Link
[K10, Metz 58 AF-1, 48 AF-1]
So, does this mean we who labour with the ANCIENT K10 do not benefit from these updates?
golfdiesel
Posted 07/06/2011 - 20:37 Link
Yes you do. The difference is that with the older firmware the rear curtain sync did not work with the K5/Kr.
Camera:K20D|Ist*DS|Spotmatic II|MZ-10
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
08tiger
Posted 25/06/2011 - 02:27 Link
I just loaded the new firmware onto my 58-2 , biggest advantage for me is the AV settings now stay as set when you turn the unit on and off.
C&C welcome.
Don.
nass
Posted 28/10/2012 - 22:30 Link
Old thread, but this is doing my head in. I have k5 latest version, metz 58-II latest version and I just can't get rear sync working on a manual exposure. On K7, perfect, on K5, nil points.

Anyone else have the same kit and is in a position to verify plz? Try a 2s exposure with rear sync... no joy for me at all
... just another middle-aged guy with a hobby. I have an extreme macro learning site at extreme-macro.co.uk - Pentax-centric, your feedback and comments would be appreciated!

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