Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 09:08 23/09/96 -0700, you wrote: > >The points thus far have been: > >* The Vivitar does the job, however recent units lack quality workmanship. >* The Metz system is well made, and can be depended upon in the long term. >* Either the Metz or the Vivitar will work, however the Metz can be configured for use with a >wide variety of camera systems. > >Glenn > >Glenn Thrall >gthrall@ix.netcom.com > For the bucks, look at the good old Vivitar 283. It seems to be a workhorse and can be bought used CHEAP. I got mine with an adaptor cable to fire it of the camera for less than $20. Though the shoe could be a weak point (assumed from ads for replacement shoes), I've had no trouble. Brian Levy, J.D. Toronto, Ont. dlevy@worldy.com