Flashes

[jordi]

Hi guys,
I've just uploaded my firts shoots with my Bessa R.
I've a question about the flashes. Are the Metz 34 and Vivitar 200 usable with my Bessa R? And are a sensible choice?

 

[rover]

I believe the Metz I have is the 34 CS-2, it works well. It is very compact, but only operates in manual mode, not that big of a deal for the few times I use it.

 

[pvdhaar]

Usable? Probably yes. Fun to use? Perhaps not.

The presence of a flash hot shoe on a camera is no garantee that any flash sits there comfortably. It's a matter of balance. Big flashes that go well on SLRs are IMHO not well suited for small rangefinders (like the Bessa). It is no fun to have a small camera with a huge flash unit dangling upside down on a strap around your neck (I'm talking a Konica HexarRF with a Metz32 here).

So try before you buy.

 

[jordi]

Thanks guys.