Flash for Leica

[Thardy]

I'm looking for examples of photos using flash with an M6ttl. Can anyone point me to a few?

Also which flashes have you used?

Any pointers will be appreciated.

 

[waileong]

If you have ttl version, get a ttl flash.

Flash pixs from leica do not look different from flash pix from other cameras.

I use metz with the 3502, it's very accurate even for slide film.

 

[pfoto]

I used a Leica SF-20 with my M6 TTL. It worked fine. Leica are considering making a small flash that will enable you to bounce.

 

[Andrew Sowerby]

I've got a SF-20 as well. It works well. They cost about $100, I think. If bouncing flash is your thing don't get it though.

 

[varjag]

I am considering buying one. Looking so far for "flat" type flashes that don't add much to camera profile.

 

[mr_phillip]

The SF-20 (and SF-24D) is a superb flash and suits M-series bodies really well. If you feel the need for bounce flash then you can always pick up an angle adaptor like this one.

Varjag, the problem with 'flat' flash units is that they're far too close to the front element of the lens so you tend to get more redeye and other nasties. Generally it's a better idea to get some distance between the flash and the lens.

 

[Tuolumne]

It's not ttl but the Nikon SB-27 is superb and takes great pix on Leica cameras. It also has a very slim profile which makes it easy to carry.

/T

 

[kevin m]

The lack of a tilting head spoils the SF-20 a bit, IMO. I got better results with the even smaller Sunpak 1600A. They're dirt cheap, too. 😀

 

[alexz]

Sunpak 383 Super is quite non-expensive yet robust and reliable, works great on my M6 (non-TTL). Provides very precise exposures in its Auto-aperture mode (Thyristor), boost bounce and swivel head.
I did several events with one on M6 indoors - yielded excellent results, probably on par with expensive Canon/Nikon flash metering technologies.

Having said that, what I would expect the edge to a contemporary flash metering technology over M6/thyristor combo - outdoor situations where a gentle fill-in would be necessary to open up shadows. Haven't yet tried my M6/Sunpak combo in such situations, so no personal experience to share with.