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Of course you can bounce the SF 24D using a Nikon cable (forget the model number). But it is very underpowered for such work.The Leica 24D isn't too bad for a small flash to have "just in case." The big downside is that you can't bounce it. With a Leica Goodies "SFILL" however, you can diffuse it. Stoffen makes a diffuser as well, I believe.
Metz has a strong following and can be fitted with different camera adapters. Even some of the small ones can bounce. This might be the best way to go.
As long as it has manual control or a thyristor up front, it should work pretty well on anything. TTL would only work on a camera if it's "dedicated" (e.g. 24D on Leica or Metz with Leica adapter).
True, true. A flash bracket and/or an off-camera cable go a long way - but as you said, it's not the most powerful flash out there...Of course you can bounce the SF 24D using a Nikon cable (forget the model number). But it is very underpowered for such work.
I have the SF 58 which is the best flash I have ever owned. It is built by Metz and works superbly on both the M series and the new S2 system
I've used my Contax 280 and 360 on both M8 and M9. The 360 with Better Beamer I have used for shots up to 100 feet away.
anyway, the Auto works best but TTL is possible on M9 but I am not sure it will work on M8
Good, compact flashes, with bounce and WA correction. Meter well, and pretty cheap now.
regards
Victor
PS I think guide numbers are 28 and 36 resp if the model nos mean anything. That's in meters so 118 feet for 36
Hmm... Robert is probably glad as well!Robert:
"For Fathers day my wide...", "my wide"? I am glad she is not reading this.
make sure the contacts on the bottom are clean. I use TTL all the time on the M9 it was just the M8 that I had to use auto.Based on this I bought a Contax TL 280 for my M9. The TTL mode does not work...I get full flash output no matter what. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Paul