Re: [Leica] Flash info. and more

[Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>]

Deborah Dion wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the metz post. I actually found a bounce diffuserpart # for the
> Metz 32 on the poorly designed web site. The LUG is helpful. I am using my
> newly acquired FM2T body with the nikkor 85mm f1.4 lens. I have gotten two
> memorable photos with it. (Only have shot 3-4 rolls so far and am still in
> R7 withdrawal). I think that I really need a light meter for the Fm2; the
> meter isn't as good as the M6 meter. Also logic would say to me to add to
> the M6 bag and forget the SLRs since I do mostly street and travel
> photography, some still-life, some events. I have  28mm f2.8, 50mm f2 and
> 90mm f2.6 M lenses and an M6 body (non TTL). Can't decide if I should add
> the 35mm f2 lens or a second body (TTL with same viewfinder as my current
> one). Any suggestions? I miss a 35 when shooting building facades from
> sidewalk distance.
> Debby Dion

Thanks if that was me. That MF2T is nothing to sneer at as far as I go but why
not get the 105 macro for it and just leave it at home until it's time to shoot
those little bugs on the flowers in spring?! I'll admit I use mine for macro
period but I am a long gone viewfinder/rangefinder convert. How can one get a
good shot when the mirror blacks out?! There is no way to etch it in with your
eyeball! 

I have the same flash and love watching it go off in the Viewfinder. But its way
too big they have two smaller ones which I'll grab one of soon. 

My 35mm f2 ASPH is as good as it gets I feel and I get to get a second body in
November. The viewfinder of the M6 seems to be optimized for the 35 it's usally
the most obvious choice although I love a 50 anyway. And the 24 looms big in the
near future.
Mark Rabiner