Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]thanks for the info guys - but posts conflict on whether or not the 32 system uses only 300 or both 300/3000 SCA adapters. I ask as I found a great deal on a Metz 32 CT7. thanks, Eric -------------------------------------------------- www.faneuil.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "eric" <leica_korenman@hotmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] older Metz shoe flash info? > So a 32 CT 7 will not work with the newer SCA adapters? > > Eric > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bill O'Connell" <woc2@earthlink.net> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 2:39 PM > Subject: RE: [Leica] older Metz shoe flash info? > > >> Thanks for the input. >> Seems like a neat little flash, it's the low profile with a single tube >> that >> rotates. That and the fact that it has a TTL position along with 3 A >> selections started my quest. Had not used it in a while, in fact since >> moving from the M6 and thought it would be a good flash for the M7. Oh >> well, guess I'll just have to stick to using the Noctilux :-> >> Bill >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: lug-bounces+woc2=earthlink.net@leica-users.org >> [mailto:lug-bounces+woc2=earthlink.net@leica-users.org]On Behalf Of A. >> Lal >> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 1:08 PM >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: Re: [Leica] older Metz shoe flash info? >> >> >> Forgot to mention: the model number was the nominal guide number, in >> metres, >> for ISO 100 film. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "A. Lal" <alal@duke.poly.edu> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: 17 April, 2005 12:51 >> Subject: Re: [Leica] older Metz shoe flash info? >> >> >>> There were several models in the Metz 32 family; some with one, others >> with >>> two flash tubes. TTBOMK, they were all SCA compatible, but there may >>> well >>> have been non-SCA versions too. >>> >>> The standard foot on the SCA versions was a hot shoe. You can exchange >>> the >>> shoe for a dedicated 300 series SCA adapter to fit your camera's TTL >>> flash >>> system. Note that the Leica R8/9 & M7 need the SCA 3000 system, as do >> many >>> of the more modern AF cameras from other manufacturers, and are not >>> compatible with these older flashes. >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Bill O'Connell" <woc2@earthlink.net> >>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >>> Sent: 17 April, 2005 12:13 >>> Subject: RE: [Leica] older Metz shoe flash info? >>> >>> >>> > Eric, >>> > I looked around for some info on my 32CT3 looking to see what foot >>> > fit >>> it >>> > but did not find anything. It has the generic single contact foot on >>> > it >>> > now. Was thinking of using it on the M7. Currently it's collecting a >>> fine >>> > patina of dust :-> >>> > Bill >>> > >>> > -----Original Message----- >>> > From: lug-bounces+woc2=earthlink.net@leica-users.org >>> > [mailto:lug-bounces+woc2=earthlink.net@leica-users.org]On Behalf Of >>> > eric >>> > Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 11:31 AM >>> > To: LUG >>> > Subject: [Leica] older Metz shoe flash info? >>> > >>> > >>> > Any info on the older Metz flashes? Particularly the Mecablitz 32 >> series. >>> > There seem to have been many versions CT 3 - 7? The Metz web site >> doesn't >>> > refer to these discontinued models at all. >>> > >>> > thanks, >>> > Eric >> >> -- >> No virus found in this outgoing message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 4/16/2005 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >