RE: [Leica] Do you like your M6 TTL?, was: which M for me?

["Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" <peterk@lucent.com>]

The new model is the Metz 40MZ-3i and 40MZ-1i.  Leica has made no attempt to
work with Metz ito ensure they are fully operational with the M6 TTL.
Perhaps the 40MZ-3 (older model) works.
A plain M6 is a few hundred less, then consider a less expensive flash like
a Vivitar 283 and save another hundred to two hundred over the 40MZ-3i and
voila.... you have saved hundreds and lose nothing.

Peter K

- -----Original Message-----
From: Dr. Joseph Yao [mailto:yaojkfdr@netvigator.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 11:33 AM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: [Leica] Do you like your M6 TTL?, was: which M for me?


I am.  The M6 TTL may look less pretty than the classic M6, but I find
the following beneficial:

- - larger shutter speed dial which is easier to grip and turn,
- - extra metering LED enables more precise and faster metering,
- - perfect flash exposure with TTL flash.

I have had no problems using my Metz 32 MZ-3 and 40 MZ-3 flashes with my
M6 TTL and M6 TTL HM.  The electronics are fine and the exposures
accurate.  However, the 40 MZ-3 could be a bit too heavy for the M6 TTL
top plate - it managed to knock the RF vertical alignment out of
adjustment temporarily.  My advice is stick to the Metz 32 MZ-3 for its
lighter weight and bounce zoom head.  The SF20 is over priced for what
it offers and its need for lithium batteries could be tricky in certian
parts of the world.

JY	 

> > As to the M6, I would avoid the TTL and go for the standard M6 if you
are
> > looking at an M6.
> > Leica is too proprietary with its TTL since only the Leica SF20 flash
really
> > appears to work while the Metz flashes DO NOT when equipped with the
proper
> > SCA mdoule.  You'll save hundreds of dollars and many headaches by
avoiding
> > the M6 TTL.
> 
> Is there a LUGger who is more pleased with his M6 TTL ?