Flash for Mamiya 7II

The camera has no fancy flash controls at all, so no TTL etc. Any flash will be as good as any other for straight flash, subject of course to distance (more distance requires more power).

You will probably want to use the A setting. You need to read the manual (available on Mecablitz web site) very carefully, because different flashes offer different degrees of flexibility when choosing the aperture in A mode.

If you have other cameras with some flash automation, you might be interested in an SCA module which works with this flash.

Bounce flash is useful, so get a flash that tilts to the ceiling. If you want portrait orientation (vertical) using bounce flash, swivel is needed.

I have a Metz 44MZ-2 (which tilts but does not swivel) that I use with a Mamiya 6 and a Rolleiflex. Both are square, so I don't need swivel for those cameras, but the 54MZ-4 does swivel. Had I bought that instead, I would have gotten SCA modules for a couple of non-square TTL cameras that I have. I regret not investigating more thoroughly before purchasing.
 
i own a metz 40mz2 i usually use it with my contax g2,rollei TLR, 903swc and sometimes also with my bronica rf645 with sadisfaction.But I suggest you to buy the metz 40mz3i that goes wider (for your 43mm lens).you can find it ò good price!!!
 
I just use a Nikon SB28 with my Mamiya 7II - just need to remember to turn off the sleep function as the Mamiya cant wake the flash up
 
Can't comment on the best flash for a Mamiya 7, but here's a big thank you for linking to that recent photo of MEM with her Mamiya, still out and about. Love her.


- Barrett
 
It is nice to Mary Ellen Mark still working. Such a pity that our creative people cannot find work.

I just use a small cheap auto/manual flash unit with my Mamiya 6 as a fill. Easy to slip into a bag or pocket and uses two AA batteries.
 
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Can't comment on the best flash for a Mamiya 7, but here's a big thank you for linking to that recent photo of MEM with her Mamiya, still out and about. Love her.


- Barrett
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Notice that look in her eye; it's the eye of the tiger. She's not going anywhere anytime soon.


Photogs never die. They just blend into their scenery and become fodder for the new photogs.

Always keep an eye out for lenses pointing back at you in the crowd. :)
 
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I use an old Vivitar 285HV. They are cheap, have lots of light modifiers available and you can hook up an external battery if needed. You can also use more than one with an optical trigger. These are dirt cheap and 100% reliable. When I need more power I use (rarely) a QFlash. When hooked up to studio strobes I use a radio trigger.
 
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Always keep an eye out for lenses pointing back at you in the crowd. ;)
 
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