Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the helpful information. I guess I was a bit snappish as I re-read my comment. I think it was in response to a comment made in another context that seemed rather scornful of flash in general that inspired the edge. My apologies. But I do have a collection of what must appear rather dumb questions as I try to get better acquainted with my prize. :^) - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marc James Small" <msmall@roanoke.infi.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] forbidden territory > At 01:38 PM 10/8/01 -0700, Barb Cutler wrote: > >The deafening silence that followed indicates that this is not a subject > >worthy of treatment. > >OK. Thanks anyway. > >If there is a closet flash-user out there feel free to reply off list. :^) > > I'm not certain that the sarcasm is appropriate, Bob. You asked a question > and not one of the List members felt like responding. So what? That > doesn't mean that the question was inappropriate nore does it mean that the > other folks on the List are being snobbish or dismissive in not responding > -- maybe we were all just busy on other projects. > > To get to your question, though -- any flash gear will work. I have strobe > flashes ranging from a Metz 45CL-4 down to a couple of minimalist pocket > flashes, and I use them as appropriate. I do carry a Vivitar 283 about > with me in my Leica bag, as this is probably the most versatile > reasonably-sized flash. Heck, I've even got a couple of Leitz bulb flashes > -- CEYOO and Chicos -- which I have used in fits of purist passion. (Of > course, a REAL Leica purist would only use Braun electronic flashes, as > Leitz and Braun spent 12 or 15 years coöperating closely on the development > of what we know now as the plain-Jane flash.) > > Just use whatever flash gear is at hand, and take pictures. > > Marc > > msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 > Cha robh bąs fir gun ghrąs fir! > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html