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**clackers** · 12-07-2016, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by larsbars

You should be aware of the fact that the K-1 does not use the Flash's AF beam for metz flashes (and i think any other third party flash). I ordered a Metz 52 af-1 thinking it's the best deal for the money but its pretty disappointing that the af beam is useless, especially since I want to use the k-1 for weddings where I need AF assistance in low light. I am considering returning it right now.

Good tip, if that's the case.

**TwoUptons** · 12-11-2016, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by larsbars

You should be aware of the fact that the K-1 does not use the Flash's AF beam for metz flashes (and i think any other third party flash). I ordered a Metz 52 af-1 thinking it's the best deal for the money but its pretty disappointing that the af beam is useless, especially since I want to use the k-1 for weddings where I need AF assistance in low light. I am considering returning it right now.

Yeah, it's the same on the 48 and 50. Even with the new flash firmware (1.6?)

Pretty frustrating, as they are really nice flashes otherwise...

-Eric

ukspeedtraps · 12-30-2016, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by larsbars

You should be aware of the fact that the K-1 does not use the Flash's AF beam for metz flashes (and i think any other third party flash). I ordered a Metz 52 af-1 thinking it's the best deal for the money but its pretty disappointing that the af beam is useless, especially since I want to use the k-1 for weddings where I need AF assistance in low light. I am considering returning it right now.

What did you do in the end of has there been another software update to deal with this, I was looking at the same flash option

Cheers

larsbars · 12-31-2016, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by ukspeedtraps

What did you do in the end of has there been another software update to deal with this, I was looking at the same flash option

Cheers

I ended up keeping the Metz. I've just accepted that I'll have slower focus speed and will adjust accordingly.

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12-07-2016, 04:07 PM	#31
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by larsbars You should be aware of the fact that the K-1 does not use the Flash's AF beam for metz flashes (and i think any other third party flash). I ordered a Metz 52 af-1 thinking it's the best deal for the money but its pretty disappointing that the af beam is useless, especially since I want to use the k-1 for weddings where I need AF assistance in low light. I am considering returning it right now. Good tip, if that's the case.

12-11-2016, 05:10 AM	#32
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by larsbars You should be aware of the fact that the K-1 does not use the Flash's AF beam for metz flashes (and i think any other third party flash). I ordered a Metz 52 af-1 thinking it's the best deal for the money but its pretty disappointing that the af beam is useless, especially since I want to use the k-1 for weddings where I need AF assistance in low light. I am considering returning it right now. Yeah, it's the same on the 48 and 50. Even with the new flash firmware (1.6?) Pretty frustrating, as they are really nice flashes otherwise... -Eric

12-30-2016, 09:12 AM	#33
ukspeedtraps Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Midlands Posts: 51	Originally posted by larsbars You should be aware of the fact that the K-1 does not use the Flash's AF beam for metz flashes (and i think any other third party flash). I ordered a Metz 52 af-1 thinking it's the best deal for the money but its pretty disappointing that the af beam is useless, especially since I want to use the k-1 for weddings where I need AF assistance in low light. I am considering returning it right now. What did you do in the end of has there been another software update to deal with this, I was looking at the same flash option Cheers

12-31-2016, 09:32 AM	#34
larsbars Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 31	Originally posted by ukspeedtraps What did you do in the end of has there been another software update to deal with this, I was looking at the same flash option Cheers I ended up keeping the Metz. I've just accepted that I'll have slower focus speed and will adjust accordingly.

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