Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Other TTL flash system with R8, was: Nikon SB28 forM6TTL
From: Lucien <director@ubi.edu>
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 15:00:57 +0200
References: <200104231219.f3NCJw320968@sushi.toad.net>

Steve LeHuray wrote:

> Just my .02 cents. I have no use for TTL flash, the recycle time is to slow.
> I always use Automatic setting and the reason is I shoot a lot of corporate
> events, receptions, etc, with Nikon F3HP (which has the TTL feature). It
> drives me nuts waiting for the recycle. I used to use the monster Metz (the
> one with 6AA's in handle) which was fine, but now the best flash I have ever
> used is the Nikon SB28. love the zoom feature from 20mm to 85mm. BUT the
> really BIG feature for me is with both flashes, set on Automatic, I can fire
> off 3 36 exp. rolls continously on motor drive with no interuption in flash.
> Using 'Automatic' instead of TTL for me is a no-brainer.

Steve,

I don't see why there is a difference for recycle time
between TTL and Automatic settings.

Normally it work the same way (don't use more power).

BTW, I'm using the SB26 on TTL setting with a Turbo Z and
almost never had an interuption.

Lucien

In reply to: Message from "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net> (Re: [Leica] Other TTL flash system with R8, was: Nikon SB28 for M6TTL)