Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/06/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Regarding the use of Leica M cameras and flash (both electronic and bulbs) the most complete reference is Guenter Spitzing. 1974. (and later editions) "The photoguide to flash" (Focal Press London & New York). It is also available in Dutch and German and written in a competent but very humourous style. Spitzing's book first introduced me to the Leica system and this book covers everything from fill-in flash, macro flash to illuminating huge cathedrals whith several flash heads or bulbs. The older editions (4th) give more room to the use of flash bulbs at faster than 1/50 shutter speed on Leica M's. One useful piece of equipment Spitzing mentions is a "mouth shutter release cable" supposedly available (in 1974) from Leitz. Has anyone on this list heard of this device? It frees one hand to hold a flash while the camera is fired by a springy cable release held between your teeth. Would love to get one of those. Jan ================================ Jan Decher 2283 Brewster St. #3 St. Paul, Minnesota 55108 - USA Tel. 612-646-4574 - fax: call first e-mail: dech0001@gold.tc.umn.edu ================================