Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R8 and TTL Flash Advice Please
From: "Dan Post" <dwpost@email.msn.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:17:11 -0400

Paul- do you have the SCA3501 foot on the flash? If you moved from the R7 to
the R8, you need to change to the digital adapter.
Dan
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Paul T. Collura <pcollura@epix.net>
To: Leica <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 12:59 PM
Subject: [Leica] R8 and TTL Flash Advice Please


> I have finally gotten around to getting an R8.  In playing with it,  I
> noticed that my Metz 40MZ 2 does not operate the flash symbol in the
> viewfinder or the LCD window on the back cover (flash symbol does not
> illuminate to indicate flash readiness).  The Leica SF 20 flash does
> illuminate the flash symbols.  The Metz flash fires but I have no idea
> until I test a roll whether it is operating properly.  Am I doing
> something "wrong" with the Metz flash?  Any users know if this is normal
> or how I can use it and preserve flash readiness indicator in the
> viewfinder?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>