Powerful flash for M

[v3cron]

I have a 285HV, but the weight distribution makes the camera (M2 or M4-2) have too much rotational tendency when shooting vertical. I'm looking at the Metz flashes of the shorter variety - like the 40MZ-3i, and the equiv 32MZ. Has anyone used these on an M, and was it comfortable to shoot vertical with it? I need high power and fast recycle, which makes it difficult to find one in a compact size. I'm thinking the lowrider Metz style might be a good compromise. Thoughts?

 

[ferider]

Try the Olympus T-32. Cheers,

Roland.

 

[hans voralberg]

I have the Nikon SB-20 which is about the same style and size of the Metz, powerful enough that I only ever use it at 1/16. Cycle is ok-ish, not lightning fast, it still veer the camera to the side when shooting vertical but less so than normal tall flashes.

 

[RichardB]

I have the 40MZ3 which can be mounted on a handle unit and then to the base plate. Since I use this unit with a 21mm 2.8 ASPH, I need the aux finder on the hot shoe anyway but it does make for a balanced hold with my M's.-Dick

 

[v3cron]

Thanks everyone. I tried out a couple of used Metz flashes yesterday, and bought 2 of them - the 28 C-2, and 30BCT4. Both are fairly powerful, fast recycling, and balanced very well on the camera. I tried the 40mz, but it did not feel good on the hot shoe.