Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Help needed on APO 2X extender and 70-180
From: SP <spaniel@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1998 10:19:18 -0800
 
Re #2, I enountered the same problem with my 40 MZ3 and Bogen solved it: you
must attach the SCA3000A adapter on top of the 3501. You will then find the
flash automatically adapting to focal length changes.

Terry

Ben Ho ^_^ wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have just got the 70-180 and tne APO 2x extender today.  Should be very
> happy, however, I am very puzzled about the following 2 "problems" :
>
> 2.    I also have a Metz 40 MZ3 flash (3501 adapter).  When I use it with
> the 70-180 (no extender), the auto zoom is always set at 70mm regardless of
> the focal length I am using.   This is normal?  (I also use this flash with
> my EOS 28-105 lens.  The flash will adust it's zoom automatically from the
> 28-105 range whenever I change the focal length.)
>
> Best regards.