Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The problem with the 20 BC 6 is that it is outrageously slow in reclycing. I emailed Metz a queery as to when they plan to update the internal workings, all I got was silence. I've used a Nikon SB 15 with it's two auto modes with great results in speed and handling. Slobodan Dimitrov Dave Fisher wrote: > > From: "Tim Spragens" <info@borderless-photos.com> > > Subject: Re: [Leica] Flash ! > > > On 23 Oct 00, at 10:46, Mark Rabiner wrote: > > > > > 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. > > > > Is this one about four years old? Metz was pushing a new small > > flash at Photokina four years ago that looked like a reasonable > > baby flash. Only flash that I've used on an M is my N**** SP-24 - > > made the camera topheavy, but did a good job in A mode. > > The flash I use is the one Mark recommended above -- the Metz 20 BC 6. Like > he says, it's very affordable and looks like it was designed with the M6 in > mind ('tho obviously with the low price -- not much more than a Leica lens > hood -- we could be deluding ourselves). I only use it for those moments > when I absolutely need it. The only drawback as far as I can tell is that > the flash obscures the lens aperture and focus ring. If you'd like to see > some shots I took with a combo of Pan F, M6, 35mm summicron and Metz 20 BC 6 > flash, go to: http://home.golden.net/~tekapo/stockwell/stockthumbs.html