Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Eric, Take off the blinders. You forgot the E-TTL system from Canon? It was trialed in the Elan II and is now in the EOS-3 SLR (and also the low end Rebel G since it was cost effective to manufacture) It is basically a variation on the Nikon system without the D (distance) information? It basically pre-flashes and reads the light off the subject at the focusing point, adjusts the level of flash based on this then flashes to take a picture (this happens within milliseconds so you don;t really see 2 flashes easily). Very capable, accurate, and much more advanced than the simple and somewhat old TTL system of the R and M6 TTl Cameras. While I have to say Nikon's system is like pure magic, Canon's would be #2. Peter K - -----Original Message----- From: Eric Welch [mailto:ewelch@ponyexpress.net] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 1999 7:04 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Buying R8, TTL flash ? > Not that matrix 3-D >needs to be controlled: it works better than I do. Alan is right. I think that is the key. If you want automatic flash control, Nikon can't be beat. Not 'til someone comes up with the equivalent of D series lenses in their lenses. Other than that, Leica has more flexibility to control any flash. Eric Welch St. Joseph, MO http://www.ponyexpress.net/~ewelch The Devil whispered behind the leaves, It's pretty, but is it Art? - Rudyard Kipling