Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Andrew Moore wrote: > > > I'm shooting with a early M2, and I have the sync adapter. Now I just need a > > flash I can throw in my bag - something small - similar in size to the SF20, > > but cheaper. > > Olympus S20: > > - smaller than the SF20 > - cheaper than the SF20 (mine was USD $75 at a local dealer > and that was probably expensive) > - uses common AA batteries > - two auto F-stops, plus manual mode > - covers as wide as 35 mm (or 28, cannot remember) > - comes with low-profile diffuser to cover 24 mm > - light weight and compact > > It doesn't have a PC socket, but I bought a cheap ($10 or so) adapter > (sync cord to hotshoe) made by Kaiser, and it solves that problem. > The same cord also lets me use the flash off-camera (tilt, swivel, bounce > too if you can get enough power out of it). > > It seems very durable. I love it so much I bought two. Metz Mecablitz 20 BC 6 40 bucks USD lean and clean like a mean machine, not TTL not a stickup but low slung. ONe A setting. 2 aa batteries. Was made with the Leica in mind. Looks especially good on a black camera. mark rabiner