Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/17

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Macro Ring Flash for APO 100/2.8 Macro and R8
From: "Dr. Joseph Yao" <yaojkfdr@netvigator.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 18:53:46 +0800

John,

Many thanks for your advice.  May I ask how you attach the Sunpak DX-12R
to your APO 100/2.8?  The latter has a rather uncommon filter size of
60mm and I wonder if the Sunpak is supplied with an adaptor ring in that
size. 

Thanks again,

Joseph

> Joseph,
> 
> I use the DX-12R with the 100 apo.  You're right, there isn't a Leica module for Sunpak flashes.  However, you can
> take advantage of the flash meter in the R8.  Step one is to set the flash to either auto or manual, then trigger the flash
> with your depth of field lever;  second step is to look at the flash meter's reading and adjust your camera's settings; third
> step is to take the photograph with your corrected settings.
> 
> It's really not much of an effort to setup, especially if you intend to shoot multiple photographs from approximately the
> same distance.
> 
> 
> John