Metz 58 AF-1 wireless sucks

Class A · 09-17-2009, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

Anyone suggest a good wireless trigger to invest in?

I'll get the Cactus V4 trigger system. I don't know of any other system where the receivers can handle a trigger voltage range of 0-300V. Typically you have to choose between either 0-12V or 12-300V.

Last edited by Class A; 09-17-2009 at 06:11 PM.

mattdm · 09-18-2009, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

I own a Metz 48 AF-1, and this is one thing that dissapoints me also, the wireless sucks and fails most of the time I try to fire it wirelessly. I think it's either because the infrared location is just bad on the flash, or it can't handle being more than a few feet away from the camera.

Note that the infrared sensor isn't in the same sensor on the 48 as on the 58.

How far away are you using it? I use mine all the time with no complaints. I did notice that it's much worse at my parents' house than at mine when we were there for Christmas. They have very high ceilings and dark-painted walls, and I think the controller flash signal wasn't able to bounce as easily.

Fl_Gulfer · 09-19-2009, 10:45 AM

Thanks I just ordered a Cactus V4 Trigger System, It will take 2 weeks but 6 dollars is ok for shipping charge, they want 40 dollars for 3 day express.

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09-17-2009, 06:02 PM	#16
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer Anyone suggest a good wireless trigger to invest in? I'll get the Cactus V4 trigger system. I don't know of any other system where the receivers can handle a trigger voltage range of 0-300V. Typically you have to choose between either 0-12V or 12-300V. Last edited by Class A; 09-17-2009 at 06:11 PM.

09-18-2009, 01:56 PM	#17
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by LeDave I own a Metz 48 AF-1, and this is one thing that dissapoints me also, the wireless sucks and fails most of the time I try to fire it wirelessly. I think it's either because the infrared location is just bad on the flash, or it can't handle being more than a few feet away from the camera. Note that the infrared sensor isn't in the same sensor on the 48 as on the 58. How far away are you using it? I use mine all the time with no complaints. I did notice that it's much worse at my parents' house than at mine when we were there for Christmas. They have very high ceilings and dark-painted walls, and I think the controller flash signal wasn't able to bounce as easily.

09-19-2009, 10:45 AM	#18
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Thanks I just ordered a Cactus V4 Trigger System, It will take 2 weeks but 6 dollars is ok for shipping charge, they want 40 dollars for 3 day express.