Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>What is your choice of electronic flash for use with an M6 or R8? Richard, I have been using the Metz 40MZ-3 with the SCA 3501 adapter for the past few months, and I have found it to work very well. The SCA 3501 does an excellent job of matching the flash capabilities to the R8 camera body. The exposures were very accurate and the fill-flash functions worked as expected to produce reasonably natural looking results. The Metz "MZ" flashes have a motorized zoom head which automatically moves appropriately if you have a ROM lens attached to the R8. You can also use the SCA 351 adapter with the 40MZ-3 for use with the R7, if you have the need. I would like to get the handle attachment for the flash, since it's a bit big and heavy sitting on top of the R8. I don't use my M6 with a flash, so I have no particular opinions there. The 40MZ-3 would work fine with the M6, but many of it's features would not be exploited by the M6. Vahan