The compact class

Presenting the Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4 digital in the advantageous Cobra design. With these sophisticated entry-level models Metz has the right flash answer ready for groups of users of Canon, Nikon, Pentax/Samsung, Olympus/Panasonic or Sony Alpha digital cameras. In addition, they are impressive because of their likeably easy operation. Even bounce flash becomes 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 optimally utilized.

Flash output

• max. GN of 36 for ISO 100/21° and 85 mm

Basic configuration

• vertically tilting reflector +90°
• LED displays
• manual zoom reflector for 28 - 85 mm illumination
• integrated autofocus measurement flash
• flash readiness and exposure control indicators on the unit and camera

Standard flash modes

• TTL flash mode
• 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization (if it can be set on the camera)
• manual flash exposure correction for TTL flash mode (if it can be set on the camera)
• automatic fill-in flash

Camera-specific system flash modes

Canon Version

• E-TTL flash mode

Nikon / Fujifilm Version

• i-TTL flash mode

Pentax / Samsung Version

• P-TTL flash mode

Olympus / Panasonic Version

• Four Thirds TTL flash mode

Sony Alpha Version

• ADI/TTL preflash mode

Guaranteed in the future

• firmware update possible via Metz Service

Power sources

• 4 x AA alkaline-magnesium batteries
• 4 x AA NC or NiMH rechargeable batteries