Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have also been looking at the Quantum ... specifically the T model with Quantums new power pack ... this also will power two units ... also offers TTL ... but the price is out of sight ... worth it ? ... we'll see ... ... dp Donal Philby wrote: > Bill Franson wrote: > > > > I'm following the flash threads with interest. Does anyone have experience > > with the Lumedyne system? And used in conjunction with an M6? I try > > whenever possible to use my M4 or M6 on editorial projects and would rather > > not have to pull out my Nikon when the going gets dark. I like to get the > > flash off the camera, especially when shooting verticals. I've used a Nikon > > SC-17 cord and attached an SB-24, Vivitar 283, or Vivitar 1900 on to it. I > > lose the hot shoe though, which rules out using my 21mm. A Lumedyne head > > looks light, easily cupable and hand held, and can be used bare bulb. Any > > thoughts, comments? I'd love to use an infrared transmitter so I could lose > > the sync attachment. Possible? > > Bill, > Two different philosophies. Lumidyne is primarily for fixed position > and constant output. The SBs and other are TTL. Consider the Q-flash > from Quantum. Up to 400 ws of TTL. I am considering this as relatively > lightweight but powerful system for travel and portraiture. They work > barebulb and also with thyristor, so could maybe do what you wish with > Ms, but will dwarf the camera. > > donal > -- > --- > Donal Philby > San Diego > http://www.donalphilby.com