Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Does anyone know of a ring flash that the R8 could use for TTL metering? I am using a Vivitar auto ring flash that seems to work well, but only for 100mm lenses. I use the preflash metering of the R8 for other lenses, but TTL would be more convenient. Aram > Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:49:06 +0100 > From: Gerry Walden <gerrywalden@cwcom.net> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Flowers And Lighting > Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20020418154645.00b24e10@localhost> > References: > > In my experience the best way to do it is with a ring flash but if you > attach this to a 50mm lens you may find yourself working too close, and > therefore I would use a longer focal length lens. The next problem is that > this limits your depth of field, so you then go to a higher speed film to > give you a smaller aperture and then the film is too grainy. Nothing is > simple in life! > > Gerry - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html