Re: [Leica] Oxymoronic request

["Bryan Willman" <bryanwi@seanet.com>]

Actually, the Nikon SB26 (and I'll bet the SB28) work great with an M6.
(I actually use an SB26)

The Nikon and Canon flashes actually have a better density or power,
function, and control per unit size than the Metz units (at least IMHO).
However, the EOS flashes won't work on an M6.

The SB26 works great with an M6.  It's of a reasonable size, powerful,
bounces, rotates, has *great* control, a catch-light bouncer, etc.
If you don't need the auto-slave built-in, the SB28 is supposed to be
a good flash in less size.

(This is a little weird, I own 4 Canons 2 Leicas, and 0 Nikons.)

bmw

- -----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Pastorello <tmp@mailbox.syr.edu>
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 1998 6:19 AM
Subject: [Leica] Oxymoronic request


>
>  Can anyone recommend the ideal flash unit for the M6?
>A flash unit for the M6 may seem oxymoronic to some.  For years it did to
>me, since one uses an M camera for its arsenal of fast lenses.  Yet, there
>are situations which challenge even the Noctilux!
>  The ideal flash unit for M would be small, yet powerful and with swivel
>and bounce capabilities.  I associate the Metz line with Leica-M.  Can
>anyone suggest one of those model numbers, the best place to buy and the
>price range?  Does Leica recommend a specific model?  I'd appreciate any
>advice.  Thank you.       Tom P.
>
>