Re: [Leica] SF-20 Flash

[Jeffcoat Photography <jeffcoatphoto@sumter.net>]

Joseph: Thank you for the tip on the range finder alignment with the heavier
light. We use a flip bracket the the R camera and this allows vertical and
horizontal framing with the light up over the lens. For the extension I use the
Nikon SF-17 cord and give the R-8 all the correct reading that it needs. I guess
it would also be the best thing for the M. I don't yet have the 6 (have used one
and did like it) but use the M-3 ss (W/ 50-f1.4 Summilux) and am very please with
it. I do more available  light with the M camera really didn't buy it for flash,
but I guess there are always times when that could be needed.
Cheers Wilber

"Dr. Joseph Yao" wrote:

> Jeffcoat Photography wrote:
> >
> > Dr. J. Yao: I use the Metz 40MZ 3i with the R-8. Although a larger unit it
> > will give you as little or as much (up to a guide # of about 135 w/ asa 100
> > film) light as you need. The SF20 is a  metz unit but only with 3-stops of
> > power and a very low guide # (some where around 40 or 50). I think the idea
> > was for a small unit to work with the M-system and the R-8 usage is just a
> > bonus.
> > Cheers Wilber
>
> Wilber,
>
> I absolutely agree with you.  The standard flash for my R8 is also the
> Metz 40MZ3i.  When there are times I need a touch of fill flash I use my
> SF-20 for the sake of convenience.  For my M6 TTL, I use a Metz 32MZ3
> (w/ SCA 3501) - it is more powerful and flexible than the SF-20 but not
> as heavy as the 40MZ3i, which has the tendency to knock the rangefinder
> out of alignment vertically.
>
> Cheers,
> Joseph