Re: [Leica] what flash for M6 TTL

[Bill Satterfield <cwsat@cyberhighway.net>]

What does the "as of M1" stand for or mean?

Lucien wrote:

> John Coan wrote:
> >
> > I just spoke with Bogen tech support on the phone.  I have a Metz 40 Mz3 and
> > asked what SCA adapter was correct for the M6 TTL.  The correct answer is the
> > 3501.  The 351 will not give all features, because according to the Bogen
> > representative I spoke with (Justin), the M6 TTL uses some of the electronic
> > circuits from the R8 for flash control.  FYI.
>
> John,
>
> If you look at METZ official web site:
>
> <http://www.metz.de/mecablitz/eng/leica.html>,
>
> you will see about the SCA 3501 for M6TTL: "as of M1"
>
> I believe it's better to have "M1" engraved on the adapter
> when used with M6TTL.
>
> Like it's better to have "M5" engraved on the adapter for
> Nikon F100.
>
> Lucien