Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4 digital

The Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4 digital is now available in five versions. The Canon and Nikon versions that have been available for some time now have be supplemented with models for Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung and Sony Alpha digital cameras. Thus, depending on the camera manufacturer, the highly-specific E-TTL-flash mode, i-TTL, Four Thirds-TTL flash mode, P-TTL or ADI flash operating modes are available. With these two sophisticated entry-level models Metz offers the right flash solution for users of all these digital cameras.
In addition, the user is impressed by the 36 AF-4 digital’s likable, simple operation. Even bounce flashes become child’s play, due to the vertically-tilting reflector. The manually-adjustable zoom reflector has other advantages. By adjusting the reflector to different focal lengths, the illumination angle of the 36 AF-4 digital can be fully exploited.


It looks good and is child’s play to operate. The reliable TTL-compatible flash unit from Metz enables perfectly illuminated flash photography – thanks to a GN of 36 in a relatively large range. In addition, the integrated zoom reflector can be manually adjusted to the required focal length (range 28-85 mm). A fine thing… all it takes is one touch to optimise the light output.

Furthermore the 36 AF- 4 digital offers a range of practical special functions such as the fill-in flash for daylight shots (camera dependent) that makes it possible to effectively illuminate areas of dark shadow. And an integrated AF measuring beam that is a valuable focusing aid under poor light conditions. And the practical flash standby indicator in the camera viewfinder.


Technical specifications for Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4 digital


Flash output

* max. GN of 36 for ISO 100/21° and 85 mm
* high number of flashes (e.g. 450 full flashes with alkaline-magnesium batteries)
* Flash recycle time 0.1 – 6 secs (depending on the energy source and flash output)

Basic configuration

* Vertically-tilting reflector +90°
* LED displays
* Manual zoom reflector for 28 - 85 mm illumination
* Integrated autofocus measurement flash
* Flash standby and exposure control indicator on back of flash unit and in camera viewfinder

Basic flash functions

* TTL flash mode
* 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronisation (adjustable at camera)
* Manual flash exposure correction for TTL or automatic flash mode (only if adjustable on the camera)
* Automatic fill-in flash

Camera-specific flash functions

* E-TTL flash mode (Canon)
* i-TTL flash mode (Nikon / Fujifilm)
* P-TTL flash mode (Pentax / Samsung)
* Four-Thirds TTL flash mode (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica)
* ADI flash mode (Sony Alpha)

Prepared for the future

* Firmware update possible via Metz Service

Power sources

* 4 x AA alkaline-manganese batteries
* 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries