Metz Mecablitz 48 AF-1 Digital Flash Firmware 5.0 Pentax

Improvement:

- Improvement: HSS function with Pentax K-30 and K-5 II will be enabled.

Instructions for the firmware update Metz mecablitz with USB-Port:

Procedure:
1. Create an empty directory on the computer's hard disk (e.g., C:\Metz\) and Copy the self-extracting file, e.g. “MB_48_AF_1_Pentax_V1.1_GB_Win.exe”, to the directory and execute it.
1.1 A WinZip Self-Extractor window opens up. To unpack the file, select the newly created empty directory (e.g., C:\Metz\) and click "Unzip".
1.2 After the files are unpacked, close the WinZip Self-Extractor window.
2. Open the directory „C:\Metz\Firmware-Updater Software“.
2.1 Execute the file „Driverinstall.exe“. The inquiry whether you allow the execution of the program is displayed by several operating systems. In that case please confirm with “Yes”. After that a window opens in which the program is executed. After this procedure the window is automatically closed.
3. Switch off the flash unit and remove the batteries.
3.1 Use a standard mini-USB cable to connect the flash unit to the PC.
3.2 The computer realizes the flash unit and automatically starts the installation of the hardware. Upon successful completion of the installation, the operating system reports "The new hardware is installed and ready to use".
4. Run "FirmwareUpdateGB.exe" (red Metz icon in the directory containing the unpacked files) by double clicking it.
The inquiry whether you allow the execution of the program is displayed by several operating systems. In that case please confirm with “Yes”.
Accept the Terms of Use by clicking "yes".
5. The following window “Firmware update” appears. After approx. 5 seconds the firmware update can be started by clicking “Start”. If you start the firmware update earlier it might be that the flash unit isn’t realised by the PC.
After the update procedure, you must wait for the data to be checked.
After the data check, the following window appears:
Finish the update procedure by clicking "OK".
Before the flash unit will be disconnected from the computer the function „safe removal of hardware“ should be opened by the symbol at the taskbar. If this window includes an “USB Serial Converter” you should execute the “Removal of USB Serial Converter”. Otherwise an error message can be displayed.
If you want to re-program other flash units of the same type, you can leave the "Firmware Update" open. In this case, remove the first flash unit from the USB cable and connect another one. After waiting for approximately 5 seconds, you can start the update procedure by clicking "Start".

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.