Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/02

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Subject: [Leica] SF 20 flash
From: "Dennis_Thong" <denthong@singnet.com.sg>
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 23:31:35 +0800
References: <200112020240.SAA18612@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>

Tina wrote:
I had a lot of doubts about the SF20 and had tried Vivitar and Metz flashes
with a variety of cords and attachments with my M6's and R's but the SF20
with the TTL is a no-brainer.  Just hook it up and shoot.  I use the
wide-angle attachment like Ken to diffuse the light and I'm sure not to
have any walls right behind the subjects.  I would be even happier if it
would tilt for reflected flash, but I just use an index card and rubber
band for that.
================================

I had gone through the same situations before, but still cannot find an idea
flash to go with my M6 TTL. As a result, i bought 2 flash for the M6, Metz
32 with the TTL delicated shoe & the Olympus S20. However, i still cannot
find satisfaction.

The Metz 32. Advantages: more powerful, tilt & pan, auto off mode, auto &
TTL mode. Disadvantages: big & heavy, feel imbalance!

Olympus S20. Advantages: very small & compact. Disadvantage: No TTL mode,
only have 2 auto modes which force me to use a small apertures.

*** Here is my question: How do u use an index card and rubber
band to achieve reflected or bounced flash with the SF 20.

maybe u can scan a drawing to illustrate.

Dennis Thong




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