Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]rnkramer@mindspring.com wrote: > > -----Original Message----- > > > >From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com> > >Subject: Re: [Leica] Noctilux and natural light > > > >Bob and Tina and Sal and others talking about flash... > >I've seen Sals shots and his flash is "justified > >A flash on a short coiled cord with TTL or the sensor on the Hotshoe and > I'm > >king of the woild! > > That's what I need, a very small flash with a separate sensor to mount on a > non-hot shoe. Anyone know of one? By small, I mean small enough to fit in > my shirt pocket, similar to the Nikon (why _do_ people do that silly N**** > thing?) SB-16 which is what I have been using. If you're not familiar with > this flash unit, here's a picture of one up on ebay: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=340039044 > > It would be very helpful to be able to bounce the flash but still have a > sensor aimed at the subject without having to worry about tilting the flash > head just so. Plus, I like holding the flash unit in my hand as opposed to > mounting it on the camera. I would appreciate any input. > > Bob Kramer > Atlanta, GA A Flash that small would not be powerful enough to bounce. I love my Metz 20 bc06 which is 3.5x3x2 inches and weighs 5.5 oz but it would only be good for popping straight on. A 32 of 40 series with a Coiled cord and remote sensor which sits on the hot shoe and you don't have to be real careful as to where exactly you aim the flash. You can also have the set up for TTL if you have a TTL. I am using a Vivitar 283 with sensor on Hotshoe and it works like they have worked for decades. I had saved all my old cords and stuff but just got a new flash for 75 bucks. Mark Rabiner