Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The TTL flash is very useful for working with fill flash in fast moving situations. Set the flash exposure compensation and forget about it even if you have to change your f-stop due to changing light. Unlike an automatic flash where you have to be careful about changing your f-stop which is a real limitation with the M cameras as you do not have much room to play with on the shutter speed dial. John Collier Keep the TTL flash and introduce a leaf shutter lens! > From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net> > > I agree with you about over-engineering of cameras. I love the Minolta 9 > that I've had a little over a year, but I still find that I have to refer > to the owner's manual to recall how to do certain things. > > On the other hand, TTL in the M6 is strictly an internal thing. If you > don't have a flash attached to the hotshoe, you won't even know that you > have TTL! Like the lightmeter, if you don't like it, just take the > batteries out. Instant M4-P! > > Dan C. > > At 09:18 AM 21-10-00 -0700, Douglas Herr wrote: >> On Sat, 21 October 2000, Dan Cardish wrote: >> >>> >> <big SNIP> >>> Does the workingman >>> care a whit if the camera has TTL capabilities? Is he forced to use them? >>> But they are there just in case he does need them! >>> >> >> Dan, >> >> I agree almost entirely with your post, but my personal experience with > extra (& unused) features is that they get in the way more often than the > "just in case" situation occurs. For this reason the over-sized, > over-featured cameras from the major manufacturers are less productive (for > me) than a very basic camera like the M6 or SL.