jerome_ibanes

<p>Metz 54 MZ-3 Specs: https://www.metz.de/en/service-support/instruction-manuals/flash-units.html<br /> quick specs: http://www.cnet.com/products/metz-mecablitz-54-mz-3-hot-shoe-clip-on-flash-series/specs/<br /> They advertize a 20mm-105mm coverage.</p> <p>They have different hot shoes for this flash, Pentax, Nikon, Canon, Minolta; which one would be best suited?</p>

<p>Does a (used) Metz 54 MZ-3 sounds like a good choice?<br /></p>

<p>My concern was really around the angle of view (86 degrees); which is pretty wide; would most flashes accommodate this?</p>

<p>Which flash is advisable on a Linhof 612PCII with a Schneider f5.6 Super-Angulon 65mm; which has an angle of view of approximately 86 degrees if I'm not mistaken?<br /></p>

<p>I enjoy the sole idea of having only one lens, it makes things so much simpler (and perhaps cheaper?), I don't have to either carry too much equipment or worry about which lens to use. I also found something amazing when using my Rolleiflex for street photography or anniversaries, people love it, and they always look very carefully when I swap a roll, just as if I was performing a magic trick. I think it wouldn't surprise them if a bunny was coming out of the box when I open it to change the roll.</p>

<p>I have rented a hasselblad, a 503cw more precisely; as I was trying to figure out if such camera would be for me, as it's quite an investment (in lenses mostly).<br> Bottomline, I didn't like it outdoors (or street, anniversaries, indoors), although it's fine (and great) in the studio; with proper light, patience and (very) understanding subject.Yes I know this camera was used by Ansel at some point but... I'm not Ansel, never will be (sigh.) Try to see if you can rent one before you buy, it's really different, you will either love or hate it.</p>

<p>I never had any picture our of frame with my Rolleiflex; as it has parallax compensation (even for macro), I never use a tripod either; sometimes I even do long exposures, I just put it on the ground and use a cord.</p>

<p>TLR works perfectly with kids; or macro, or anything really.<br />I just carry the Rolleiflex with a strap, on one side, the kid on the other, the macro ring and 2 rolls in the pocket; no camera bag.<br /> <img src="http://www.eskimo.com/~jibanes/tmp/2.png" alt="" /><img src="http://www.eskimo.com/~jibanes/tmp/1.png" alt="" /></p> <p> </p>

<p>Without hesitation, go with the Rolleiflex.</p>