Coming Soon: Fuji X-series compatible version of the Metz 44 AF-1 Flash with on camera TTL capability – New Source

Will the current Metz 44 AF-1 Flash get an update very soon?

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According to a New Source, Metz will very soon announce a Fuji X-series compatible version of its Metz 44 AF-1 Flash with on camera TTL capability (and maybe also slave function). The source says, that the guide number will remain the same (44), but there will be the addition of a multi-level LED.

Currently the Metz 44 AF-1 is available for the Nikon/Fuji hybrids, like the S series.

The first X-series compatible Metz flash is the Metz 26 AF-1 (specs & price), anncounced back in October 2014 and which, according to BHphoto here, should be available on December 22.