HELP! TTL flash on R6.2, which one?

[fotografz]

Recently I purchased a new R6.2 with 21-35. Went to use my

SF20 and it won't work in TTL. The camera also won't use TTL

with my Metz 54 MZ-3 and 3502 module. I'm a died in the wool M

user and only went R to utilize the convience of zooms with Leica

optical qualities. I'm stunned that my existing TTL flashes for my

Ms won't operate in TTL on this camera. The R6 manual states

that a flash with a SCA 351 or 551 adapter is required. Anyone

know if a SCA 351 module is available for the 54 MZ-3? If I

change the Metz module to SCA 351 or 551, will it then work in

TTL on my M6TTLs and M7?

[andre_bosmans]

Marc,

 

Maybe you can look at <<http://www.metz.de/1_metz_2000/index.html>>

[bert_keuken]

You need an SCA 351 adapter (according to www.metz.de) for the R6.2. For the M6TTL you need an SCA 3502 adapter (also according to www.metz.de).

 

From the FAQ at www.metz.de:

What is the difference between the SCA 300 and the SCA 3000 systems?

 

The SCA 300 system processes analogue signals, whereas the SCA 3000 is a digital system. Furthermore, flash special functions are made possible through exchange of additional digital data (unless these functions can be adjusted on the camera itself). The flash units of the SCA 3000 system are backward compatible and can also be equipped with SCA 300 adapters. On the other hand, the SCA 3000 adapters are not suitable for SCA 300 flash units without further modifications. The only possibility to connect a SCA 3000 adapter is to the pole-mounted versions of the flash units of the SCA 300 system with help of the connection cable SCA 3000 C. However in this case it is no longer possible to use all of the functions of the given adapter.

[fotografz]

Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll have to get another adapter to

use the 54 MZ-3 on the R6.2. And use the SF20 set on Auto if I

want a smaller fill flash.

[john_collier2]

Unfortunately you will be only able to use a limited number of

functions on the R6.2. For instance, the 351 adapter will not let

you use the fill flash function on the flash. You can use the

exposure compensation dial on the camera to get the same

effect.

 

http://www.metz.de/1_metz_2000/m_pages_english/

4_mecablitz/m_mb_sca_adaptersuche/m_mb_e_3_7_sca-

treffer.php3?k_kamera=80&k_blitz=22&k_hersteller=Leica&

submitButtonName=Search+adapter

[john_collier2]

Unfortunately they clipped the posted url. Go to metz.de and click

on "welcome". On the next screen click on "SCA adapter

system". Now do a search for the R6.2 and the 54.

[Robin Smith]

Marc

 

The SF20 works very well on the R6.2 in auto, it is just that not all apertures are useable of course. As to TTL flash in general there is no need to panic as the others tell you.

 

Unfortunately, the SF20 was designed (as was the SCA 3000 system) after the R6 came out. The only thing the SF20 does is to illuminate the flash ready signal in the v/f when it is ready to go.

[fotografz]

Problem solved. You people are the BEST! Thank you all.