[Leica] flash sf20

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Jim:

I have been using the Leica SF20 Flash with my M6 TTL and 35 Summicron ASPH 
for the past couple of months, with slide and negative film, both indoors and 
outdoors, in TTL mode in a variety of situations with great results.  The TTL 
mode exposures have always been correct.  I was a little skeptical at first 
about the power of the flash, but as long as you use it within the 
recommended maximum distance, you will be happy with the photos.  I did buy a 
Metz 40MZ3 with the Leica module at first, but returned it immediately as it 
was larger than the M6 body and created an odd shaped combination!  There is 
a smaller and newer Metz flash on the market (referred to in your posting) 
that may be better for the M6, but you cannot fit a Leica SCA module to it (I 
think).  You may be better off with the Leica SF20 for personal use and for 
TTL flash.  For professional use in large rooms, I would recommend one of the 
more powerful Metz flashes.

Sincerely,

Muhammad R.K. Chishty, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Finance
Graham School of Management
Saint Xavier University
3700 West 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655, USA


Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 08:01:29 -0400
From: "Jim Olson" <jim862@hotmail.com>
Subject: [Leica] flash sf20
Message-ID: <20000617115923.83485.qmail@hotmail.com>
References: 

I have just purchased an m6 with a 35mm f2.0 lens and am interested in the
leica flash.  I am interested in hearing how others like this flash. I
noticed that Metz has a small flash they reccomend for the m camera system.
Anyone have any experience with the metz flash?