Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Flash for M6 TTL
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 22:12:30 -0800
References: <F59zepDI8NFr9oD6XML0002cafa@hotmail.com>

vic di sylvester wrote:
> 
> I would appreciate any suggestions for a flash for the M6 TTL.  I purchased
> the Leica SF 20 but it has been a disappointment.  Without going into all
> the SF 20 faults I need a flash with some power as I shoot mainly with
> velvia rated at 40.  When in low light situations it would be nice to have
> an adequate flash available and one that would also provide flash-fill.
> Because I don't use flash often, I can put up with a larger flash unit than
> the SF 20 if it does the job.

I use the Metz Mecablitz 32 Z-2.
It's not too top heavy and packs some pop!
Got the TTL shoe for the M6 for it after having it for years.
I think it's more accurate now with my M6TTL.
Especially with a 90 and if i put a yellow green filter over the lens.
and it's pretty cheap.

Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon
USA
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In reply to: Message from "vic di sylvester" <mb230@hotmail.com> ([Leica] Flash for M6 TTL)