Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] SB-30 flash links
From: Slobodan Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 20:21:22 -0700
References: <LNBBLBNFHNEHGFKFMALGGEHHFOAB.tim@KairosPhoto.com> <p05111003bafee5dfe97f@[192.168.123.164]>

I tripped on it accidentally. A couple weeks back, I rented a half table
at a local camera show to rid myself of my extras. It's also a good way to
get a dose of equipment talk, in friendly territory. Anyway, the fellow
next to me had one, so I had a chance to play with it. Like I say, it
seems made for the CP5000, which I have.
While its output might seem a problem with film, for digital it's
plenty. Today I took a group shot of cement workers from a good distance
with nary a problem. 
The ISO setting is somewhat irrelevant, as it is linked to the camera's
settings. On the CP5000, it will go from ISO 100 to 800.
Frankly, I like so much I'm thinking of using it on my Rollei 6003 Pro
tomorrow, with the 90 degree adapter, as a very light fill. 
I've yet to give it a run through on the Leicas, but that's coming soon.
When it comes to the weight of individual pieces of gear, low weight
factors heavily on my decision. 
Slobodan Dimitrov


Karen Nakamura wrote:
> 
> I've been doing some googling on the SB-30 flash:
> 
> http://www.bythom.com/sb30.htm
> 
> http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/news_release/2002/sb-30_main.htm
> 
> http://www.dpreview.com/news/0202/02022102nikonspeedlights.asp
> 
> The one problem is the GN is a pitiful 16 meters / 52 feet. :-(  But
> I guess it's OK for a tiny flash. What's nice is that it does have
> auto-thyristor flash capabilities. So it should work fine with the M
> at < sync speeds.
> 
> The other problem is that the chart on the back of the camera (see
> the DP review page) has only guides for ISO 100 and 400. So you have
> to calculate the rest in your head (ok, I know it's not tough, but
> some of us are lazy). Oddly it allows for exposure compensation for
> auto flash. Hmm.
> 
> Negatives:
> 
> * Takes a CR-123 lithium (like the Leica SF-20)
> 
> Our friends at B&H have it for $85.
> 
> Karen
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In reply to: Message from Tim Atherton <tim@KairosPhoto.com> (RE: [Leica] Use film, or block the panel!)
Message from Karen Nakamura <mail@gpsy.com> ([Leica] SB-30 flash links)