Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/27

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Subject: [Leica] Flash for Classical M's
From: Afterswift at aol.com (Afterswift@aol.com)
Date: Tue Sep 27 17:53:15 2005

In a message dated 9/27/05 2:32:01 PM, lug-request@leica-users.org writes:


> Vivitar 2800..? I don't know if it's still being made but it has a
> reasonable guide # (56 I think, in ft), tilting head for bounce flash and 2
> auto ranges + manual.? Tough as nails, easy on batteries and has a PC
> connection for firing by short cable.? Fairly small size also.
> --------------------------------------------
I use a Vivitar 2500. It has the cable that connects to the flash plug of my 
M3 and has a splendid bounce head. Oddly enough, the original compact Leitz 
flashbulb unit designed for the M3 never worked. I keep it as a memento. 

Bob R