MP + SF 24D Flash Unit

[Guest Metroman]

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Need to consult the Brains Trust.....................

 

When I got an SF24D thrown in with my purchase of the MP and Cron 35/f/2 ASPH I was more than grateful but never thought I would actually use it!

 

Now I am thinking of giving it a whirl over Xmas but am having trouble deciphering the best way to use it.

 

In the SF24D manual it doesn't mention the MP just ".. other M cameras" The MP manual only mentions the SF20 - so the 24D came later - yes?.

 

My Digilux 2 manual mentions the 24D and to use TTL/GNC - easy enough.

 

So what is best with the MP? I think the manual is telling me to use 'A' and dial in the ISO and aperture but if anyone has better advice I would appreciate it

TIA

[enboe]

I have an MP, and use the SF24D on "A". That gives you 6 stops of auto exposure control, but you do have to manually input the ISO and the apeture value into the flash. Think of it as a trip back to the early 80's, when most cameras didn't offer TTL.

 

Eric

[Rona!d]

Andy, Eric is right ("A"-mode and aperture + ISO preset). Don´t forget 1/50 sec. as the fastest value on the MP. I´m working out the possibilities of the SF24 and it´s a big difference between the MP and M8/M7/M6TTL. The flash is quit good. Not too big.

 

Ron

[Guest Metroman]

Eric, Ron: Many thanks at least I got it right! The flash is a rather tight fit on the MP though.