tom, That and cost are the two current deterrents. I really would like the power that it has. It will work with my leaf lenses and P67II TTL and MZ-S TTL.
Bruce Tuesday, October 1, 2002, 10:58:36 AM, you wrote: >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> >> >> Yes Francis I have just learned myself that the 500ftz is >> not compatible with >> the LX but the 280T is compatible with both the PZs and >> LXs. Also I don't >> think the 500 has any more power than the 280T. In fact the >> older flash may >> even have a little more real power... t> How do you figure that? The 500 has a GN of 32 at 28mm, the 280 has a t> GN of 28. t> Of course how often do you shoot at 28mm? The zoom function isn't some t> gimmick, it actually works. Load up some 800 speed film and a t> telephoto lens and you can illuminate someone from a few hundred feet. t> If I'm at 28mm I'm right in someone's face, or at about 15 feet doing t> a group shot in a tight space. >> You might be wise to >> look at the >> hammerheads by Metz or the pentax 900 kit which is still >> available for a >> small fortune.... t> What's the 900 kit? t> The original poster said he found the 280 insufficient for his needs t> at ISO 100. I would be curious as to what exactly he's shooting. I t> almost never shoot below 400 at weddings unless I'm outside with the t> 645n and I need to deal with the 1/60th flash sync. t> Bump your film speed up to 400 and you've doubled the power of your t> flash. If you're worried about the resolution, 35mm NPH does fine up t> to 8x10...if you need bigger prints or more detail, you really need a t> bigger camera, not slower film. t> Bruce is right about the Q-Flash, though I'd be interested to see him t> lug it around on his 67 for 8 hours. ;) t> tv
