Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] was Minority? now flash & RF's!!
From: Ruralmopics@aol.com
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 20:10:58 EST

In a message dated 1/15/00 2:40:20 PM, tedgrant@islandnet.com writes:

<< I just can't imagine using flash with an M6 or any other Leica range finder
camera of any model! >>

I confess to using a flash on a Leica rangefinder twice. Both times were at 
weddings. I look at it this way: One of the biggest advantages to a Leica 
rangefinder for me is that it's easier to focus with in low light. If I'm in 
a low light situation where I'm going to shoot flash anyway -- like these 
party prints on color print film -- I might as well use the Leica and get the 
pic in focus. Sure it looks and feels funny. Maybe this is the purpose for 
the Leica winder -- to add ballast to counter the weight of the flash.

Bob (just call me flash) McEowen