Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Jem, Vivitar, Sunpak and one or two other mamufacturers make ringflashes that typically mount on lenses having a 52 or 55 mm filter thread. Add a 60 mm - 52/55 mm step down ring and you should be in business. Actually this might be a good reason to get an RE or later body with TTL flash exposure capability. The Minolta PX 80 ringflash and the Leica adaptor will give you full autoexposure in the macro range. Features (auto or non auto) and prices may vary, so look around before you buy. Hope this helps. Regards, Akhil akhil.lal@bcc.cuny.edu Jem Kime wrote: > > Folks, > I've never been a big fan of flash, but recognise it does have a good part > to play when needing lots of light for close up exposures with stopped down > lenses. While I have a couple of small (really) flash units, they are far > from ideal for close up work down to 1:1. > I have an SL with obviously basic flash connection, I also have a 60mm > macro Elmarit lens, the early version with 60mm filter thread. > I'm looking for something which might fit that combo and offer some sort of > automation (as basic flash systems go) so that calculations can be largely > ignored. > Any suggestions? > > Jem