Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Got my SF-20 flash...
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 13:50:21 -0800
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Charles Hehl wrote:
> 
> Bill,
> 
> I have the Metz 32Z2 flash with the 3502 module in addition to the SF-20.
> The Metz works great on TTL with both my M6's and R9.  It also has the
> advantage of a rotating head for bounce.  I also use the Metz with the 351
> module on my R6.2 in TTL mode.  I have had good success with that
> combination also.  I bought the Metz because I could use it with all my TTL
> Leica's, the SF-20 will not work on the R6.2 in TTL mode.
> 
> I really like the Metz 32Z2, but I still use the SF-20 quite a bit using a
> Contax TLA extension cord.  The SF-20 with the extension cord is a dynamite
> combination.
> 
> Regards,
> Charles


Charles, I also have the 32 Z2 for my Leica's by amazing coincidence. It
is the flash i use for my Leicas both a TTL and a Classic. With the
extension cord what you can do is amazing, I use a Nikon cord. Many of
the images you make can not look at all like flash images... just
because of the cord and your left arm and creative placing of where the
flash is and where its aimed at.

But on the camera the 32 Z2 is just a tad big for the camera. I found a
winder balances it better but it's still big even getting in the way of
certain controls on the camera.. I think they make a smaller one now but
I'm not sure if you can use the dedicated shoe with it it's very
frustrating. For awhile they were even calling this a "perfect for
Leica" flash and illustrating it on a Leica M6.

Come to think of it now we're at Leica M7 and they have a flash they
takes account of all the flash capabilities of the camera like syncing
at 1/1000th of a second. I hear that's a little on the big size in terms
of feel on the camera.

So the small size of the "Leica" SF-20" appeals to me. It fits nicely
better in the small bags I use than my 32-Z2 which takes the place of
another camera, not a lens.



Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
Photography

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