Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> >I've been looking at a couple of flashguns. They (it) will be used with > >the M6 for general and fill flash. The two or three that look good (to > >me) are the Vivitar 285 HV, the Metz 32 CT7 (expensive), the 40MZ-2 > >The unit would primarily be used for fill flash with some indoor work. > >Additionally, if I buy an R 6.x the same unit will work. What happens if > >I slide down the automation path and purchase an R 7? Another flash unit? (bunch of my stuff cut for brevity) > Because of the sca system you only buy a Metz flashunit once in your life > indepent from what camera and always using all the capabilitys off this camera. > Why not buy the best there is? You are shooting with Leica cameras and leica > lenses because they are the best. Same thing goes for a flash unit. Michaei, You have made outstanding and logical points regarding the Metz system. Considering them, the Metz is not only the better flash system ... but probably in the long run the most cost effective! I appreciate your insight! Glenn Glenn Thrall gthrall@ix.netcom.com