Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rick: Since you asked. I once used Nikons (several) with the matrix flash. When I switched to Canon I didn't realize how well the Nikon system worked. Turns out the Nikon flash system is nearly perfect. The Canon A-TTL (A2-EOS5) is a matrix/center-weighted hybrid, basic and pretty good and the E-TTL (ElanII) is a matrix flash with preflash and OTF flash combined, a great system if their aren't people. The pre-flash is just enough to asure that most people will close their eyes. I have and use both. I would be quite happy with a Leica-M TTL that worked as well as the simple, sort-of-matrix flash of the A2. I would be happier to skip the TTL altogether if they'd just give me a 1/200th flash sync. For both I'd wet my pants with glee. Tom At 07:11 PM 9/2/98 PDT, you wrote: >Tom: > >What system are you using that has true matrix ttl flash metering? In >the Canon line, I think only the Elan II and (possibly) the Rebel G use >matrix flash metering. The A2(e) and 1n use a simplier 3 zone metering >which is like a center weighted system that biases the exposure to the >left, right or center of the frame. > >In this area, I think Nikon has a more sophisticated system. > >Once again, I don't think ttl flash is all that important for what I use >the M6. However, if it has it, a simple center weighted system would be >fine. > >Rick > >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > ================================== Thomas Kachadurian WEB PAGE: http://members.aol.com/kachaduria