Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Yes, the purpose of HSS (High-Speed Sync) is for fill flash. As with >the new rear-curtain sync, it works only with the Metz 54 MZ3 (_not_ >the Leica SF 20). > >Gilbert (who has actually *used* both of the above functions!) > >On Friday, June 28, 2002, at 12:09 PM, Alan Weinschel wrote: > >>I am a new member of LUG, having converted from C****X (but staying >>with N***N SLR), and it is with some trepidation that I dare ask a >>question, risking either scorn or a backhand direction to the archives >>(I've looked)(this list is TOUGH). My question is whether outdoor >>fill-in flash can be accomplished with an M7 and if so, whether one is >>limited to the Leica flash unit or whether others can also be used. Is >>the reference to "high speed flash" some secret code word for fill-in >>flash, for which I need the secret handshake? The M7 manual, and the >>Metz website are unilluminating. Right now, the only flash I own is the >>Nikon SB25, which I presume (but don't know) will not work with the M7. >>Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks. Hi, Well you can use ordinary flashes, but you are limited to a camera speed of 1/50 or slower, which means using slow film, and a powerful flash unit -- or be close to your subject. The other disadvantage, is that you will be setting your flash manually or via its controlling functions. Cheers - -- Alastair Firkin http://www.afirkin.com http://www.familyofman2.com ()" "'() ( '0',) (,,)(")(") - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html