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METZ MECABLITZ 64 AF-1 £419/$450

his up-market flashgun from the German manufacturer, Metz, matches the top-flight Canon and Hahnel models in many areas, including a 24-200mm zoom range and -9 to 90-degree bounce facility. On paper, at least, it has an even greater max power rating but, while it

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