Just got Metz 48 flash

selar · 03-16-2011, 05:24 AM

Thanks to your thread myself and two other Samsung Pentax friends scored a $99 Sigma flash each last weekend.

NicoleAu · 03-16-2011, 01:20 PM

Well that's good

How are you liking them?

selar · 03-16-2011, 01:27 PM

They work great nice range and having both swivel and tilt is a functionality I missed in the af360

Vylen · 03-16-2011, 02:01 PM - **1 Like**

Psh... I posted a thread dedicated to the Sigma EF-530 ST for $99 a while ago but it got pushed down over time...

I'm not holding any grudge or anything

But, yes, it is a good flash. And I still suggest it. Even if it only has two manual modes and doesn't have HSS.... or wireless P-TTL .... (what else? heh) It's still good for a first flash or if you just need a back-up. I managed to use it this Tuesday for an indoor soccer game - I was right on the sides outside the nets taking pretty good photos. The limit of a 1/180 shutter speed was enough for the pretty fast pace of the game.

NicoleAu · 03-16-2011, 02:29 PM

I'm considering getting one, if my refund doesn't come through in time.

selar · 03-16-2011, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by Vylen

Psh... I posted a thread dedicated to the Sigma EF-530 ST for $99 a while ago but it got pushed down over time...

Vylen, if you're the person that brought the news of the $99 Sigma flash, 3 Pentaxians in Sydney thank you.

I also hit your rep for it.

NicoleAu · 03-18-2011, 06:20 PM

Good news! The seller refunded my money and as soon as BHphotos opens again, I'll be purchasing the Metz 50 off them, yay

geauxpez · 03-18-2011, 06:24 PM

Awesome! I'm glad that it will work out.

rawr · 03-19-2011, 01:06 AM

I couldn't help myself. I got one of those $99 Sigma 530 DG ST's too.
Gee, at a GN of 53 it's a VERY powerful flash. It works really well with my K200D and K-x.

I now have to integrate it with my 20 year old Metz 45CTI and 3 other manual flashes, and $20 eBay wireless flash triggers. Lots of fun strobist experimentation ahead.

NicoleAu · 03-25-2011, 03:00 AM

Sounds like fun Rawr

Got my new Metz 50 at 7pm tonight, yay

Love the metal foot, it doesn't feel like I'm going to break the flash when I put it in. The pTTL bit works on it too, so double yay!!

I'm stoked and looking forward to using it over the weekend!

Vylen · 03-25-2011, 03:10 AM

Congrats... the only thing I can suggest now is that, if you haven't already, make sure to have a good amount of batteries on hand if you plan on using it a lot

I have 12 Eneloop batteries for "just in case" - if I ever have to use my Sigma that much haha.

It's just charging them takes a while... oh well

twitch · 03-25-2011, 03:13 AM

Awesome, so glad it worked out well

NicoleAu · 03-25-2011, 03:44 AM

I have 8 eneloops and 8 of the Aldi rechargeables on hand. I do want to get more eneloops though. I'm looking forward to experimenting with it over the next week, as it's only a week until the wedding reception!

Me too Twitch and thank you for your advice

NicoleAu · 03-26-2011, 06:17 PM

I swear I'm doomed with flashes. I had this in my bag yesterday for the zombie walk. Anyway I went to get it out, it was turned off (had been all morning) but it was so hot I could barely touch it. I eventually got the batteries out at home and the plastic had melted and the red contacts at the bottom melted off as well. I haven't dared try it again.

I just can't figure out how it would do all that if it was off??

Vylen · 03-26-2011, 06:39 PM

Red contacts? The Aldi batteries? Maybe they shorted...

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03-16-2011, 05:24 AM	#76
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Thanks to your thread myself and two other Samsung Pentax friends scored a $99 Sigma flash each last weekend.

03-16-2011, 01:20 PM	#77
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539 Original Poster	Well that's good How are you liking them?

03-16-2011, 01:27 PM	#78
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	They work great nice range and having both swivel and tilt is a functionality I missed in the af360

03-16-2011, 02:01 PM - 1 Like	#79
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Psh... I posted a thread dedicated to the Sigma EF-530 ST for $99 a while ago but it got pushed down over time... I'm not holding any grudge or anything But, yes, it is a good flash. And I still suggest it. Even if it only has two manual modes and doesn't have HSS.... or wireless P-TTL .... (what else? heh) It's still good for a first flash or if you just need a back-up. I managed to use it this Tuesday for an indoor soccer game - I was right on the sides outside the nets taking pretty good photos. The limit of a 1/180 shutter speed was enough for the pretty fast pace of the game.

03-16-2011, 02:29 PM	#80
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539 Original Poster	I'm considering getting one, if my refund doesn't come through in time.

03-16-2011, 06:54 PM	#81
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by Vylen Psh... I posted a thread dedicated to the Sigma EF-530 ST for $99 a while ago but it got pushed down over time... Vylen, if you're the person that brought the news of the $99 Sigma flash, 3 Pentaxians in Sydney thank you. I also hit your rep for it.

03-18-2011, 06:20 PM	#82
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539 Original Poster	Good news! The seller refunded my money and as soon as BHphotos opens again, I'll be purchasing the Metz 50 off them, yay

03-18-2011, 06:24 PM	#83
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Awesome! I'm glad that it will work out.

03-19-2011, 01:06 AM	#84
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I couldn't help myself. I got one of those $99 Sigma 530 DG ST's too. Gee, at a GN of 53 it's a VERY powerful flash. It works really well with my K200D and K-x. I now have to integrate it with my 20 year old Metz 45CTI and 3 other manual flashes, and $20 eBay wireless flash triggers. Lots of fun strobist experimentation ahead.

03-25-2011, 03:00 AM	#85
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539 Original Poster	Sounds like fun Rawr Got my new Metz 50 at 7pm tonight, yay Love the metal foot, it doesn't feel like I'm going to break the flash when I put it in. The pTTL bit works on it too, so double yay!! I'm stoked and looking forward to using it over the weekend!

03-25-2011, 03:10 AM	#86
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Congrats... the only thing I can suggest now is that, if you haven't already, make sure to have a good amount of batteries on hand if you plan on using it a lot I have 12 Eneloop batteries for "just in case" - if I ever have to use my Sigma that much haha. It's just charging them takes a while... oh well

03-25-2011, 03:13 AM	#87
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Awesome, so glad it worked out well

03-25-2011, 03:44 AM	#88
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539 Original Poster	I have 8 eneloops and 8 of the Aldi rechargeables on hand. I do want to get more eneloops though. I'm looking forward to experimenting with it over the next week, as it's only a week until the wedding reception! Me too Twitch and thank you for your advice

03-26-2011, 06:17 PM	#89
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539 Original Poster	I swear I'm doomed with flashes. I had this in my bag yesterday for the zombie walk. Anyway I went to get it out, it was turned off (had been all morning) but it was so hot I could barely touch it. I eventually got the batteries out at home and the plastic had melted and the red contacts at the bottom melted off as well. I haven't dared try it again. I just can't figure out how it would do all that if it was off??

03-26-2011, 06:39 PM	#90
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Red contacts? The Aldi batteries? Maybe they shorted...