Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]True enough Slobodan, with fresh batteries my Metz 20 BC 6 takes about 2-3 seconds to recycle, but it's seldom been a problem for me since I don't use my Leica to shoot sports or action. In fact, even without flash, I rarely trip the shutter like a rapidwinder. So obviously, the Metz isn't a solution for everybody. I bought it to keep in a pocket (it's very compact) for those rare instances when I absolutely need a flash. If someone wants a dedicated flash for regular work, they should be prepared to pay lots more money and rethink using a rangefinder. > From: S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Flash ! > > 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 > > ------------------------------