Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Flash !
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:46:24 -0700
References: <Pine.NEB.4.05.10010231256220.6522-100000@bronze.lcs.mit.edu>

Andrew Moore wrote:
> 
> > I'm shooting with a early M2, and I have the sync adapter. Now I just need a
> > flash I can throw in my bag - something small - similar in size to the SF20,
> > but cheaper.
> 
> Olympus S20:
> 
> - smaller than the SF20
> - cheaper than the SF20 (mine was USD $75 at a local dealer
>   and that was probably expensive)
> - uses common AA batteries
> - two auto F-stops, plus manual mode
> - covers as wide as 35 mm (or 28, cannot remember)
> - comes with low-profile diffuser to cover 24 mm
> - light weight and compact
> 
> It doesn't have a PC socket, but I bought a cheap ($10 or so) adapter
> (sync cord to hotshoe) made by Kaiser, and it solves that problem.
> The same cord also lets me use the flash off-camera (tilt, swivel, bounce
> too if you can get enough power out of it).
> 
> It seems very durable.  I love it so much I bought two.

Metz Mecablitz 20 BC 6 40 bucks USD
lean and clean like a mean machine, not TTL
not a stickup but low slung. ONe A setting. 2 aa batteries.
Was made with the Leica in mind.
Looks especially good on a black camera.
mark rabiner

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