Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]><Snip> Here's why the use of the neutral density filter don't help get around the slower flash sync of the M when shooting in high ambient light situations. You are shooting say 5 feet away at f11 but you now want to move 8 feet away. F8 would be indicated but you notice both your led's come on because that's the reading without the flash at 1/50 anyway. Your flash is not powerful enough for the ambient light at hand. Is a neutral density filter over your lens going to help that? No. Why? a one stop neutral density filter has you at F5.6 with both led's on at 8 feet. Same prediciment. Less depth of field. And your flash has to use more power if it's got it and recycle less quick. A neural density filter is not an Omega 13 for the slow flash synch! But there is one. A more powerful flash. It's like flying to the sun. Best to go at night. Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/