Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Scott i use the SF-24D with my M6TTL with very nice results. Gene Scott McLoughlin <scott@adrenaline.com> Sent by: lug-bounces+grduprey=rockwellcollins.com@leica-users.org 10/24/2004 12:39 AM Please respond to Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> To Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> cc Subject [Leica] Manual flash or SF20 or SF24 for M6TTT Kind folk, I'm shopping for a capable flash unit for my M6 TTT. By way of background, I use a Nikon SB800 with my D70, FM3a and g'friends N80. It works really well. Powerful, tilt, built-in bounce card and diffuser, TTL support of various flavors, powerful enough to leave a diffuser on her and shoot away. It's kinda big, but I love the wya she just works. For my M6, I have the little Oly S20. It's small and simple. I got the Kaiser PC to hotshoe adapter for a little flexibility. But she only has a few auto modes, isn't all that powerful. I don't see how to figure out the settings to accomplish bounce, although I've heard kleenex can make a good diffuser. Anyway, it's a keeper because its so darn small. I get mixed results out of her. So now my queston. What can I get for my M6 that's more like my nicely cabable and well appointed SB800. Ease of bounce, plenty of power, some way to setup for outdoor fill flash. Does this have to be a Leica flash unit (no bounce without the SC-17, right? But I already have one of those). Or will a Vivtar do the trick? I don't have alot of experience with non-dedicated flash units. What about Metz? Some of their units look pricey. Any help appreciated. Scott _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information