Questions on Contax T3..

XXX Boy · 25th February 2004

I owned a Contax T3 with a flash adaptor SA-2. Can I use it with the Leica SF20 flash?
Anyone had tried it before?

ical · 1st March 2004

The Contax T3 can only use with the Contax TLA200.

morganoh · 1st March 2004

Originally Posted by ical

The Contax T3 can only use with the Contax TLA200.

Maybe you can try a Nikon SB22 and set the SB22 on Auto.

I have try using Nikon SB22 on my Voigtlander and also my Canon 10D and it work like a Mert flash on Auto mode.

XXX Boy · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by ical

The Contax T3 can only use with the Contax TLA200.

It is not true! I had just got a email from Kyocera. They told me that I can use any single-pole flash on the Contax T3 (with SA-2 of course!).

morganoh · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by XXX Boy

It is not true! I had just got a email from Kyocera. They told me that I can use any single-pole flash on the Contax T3 (with SA-2 of course!).

Get the Nikon SB22s cheap good and powerful enough

XXX Boy · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by morganoh

Get the Nikon SB22s cheap good and powerful enough

Thanks! BTW, how much is the SB22s?

morganoh · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by XXX Boy

Thanks! BTW, how much is the SB22s?

Onces in a while you can find members selling it at $100-120.

Its very good.
Once its set to Auto Mode, It can be use on my Voigtlander Rangefinder and also on my EOS 5, EOS 1 and EOS 10D too.

morganoh · 7th March 2004

Forgot.....
One more Flash to recommend, The Nikon SB30. Smaller, but size is great for your Contax.

Cameraworkshop is seller $150-160(forgot the actual price) for a new one.

http://www.nikon.com.sg/PRODUCT/FLASH/SB30.htm

I had this too, in Auto Mode, it can be use for all my EOS film and digital cameras and Voigtlander too (as good as the SB22s but less powerful, and w/o bouce flash)

XXX Boy · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by morganoh

Forgot.....
One more Flash to recommend, The Nikon SB30. Smaller, but size is great for your Contax.

Cameraworkshop is seller $150-160(forgot the actual price) for a new one.

http://www.nikon.com.sg/PRODUCT/FLASH/SB30.htm

I had this too, in Auto Mode, it can be use for all my EOS film and digital cameras and Voigtlander too (as good as the SB22s but less powerful, and w/o bouce flash)

Thanks, Morganoh! I will certain to look out for SB30!

mpenza · 7th March 2004

The Metz 32Z1 is a more powerful auto flash than either the Sb22 or SB30. And it's cheaper too ~$100-120 second hand but maybe a bit big on the T3.

Alternatively, a compact auto flash like Achiever 115A/S can be had for less than $30. I used to have one and the trigger voltage is ~2V, definitely safe for any camera. SB30 is a costly overkill, though it looks nice.

XXX Boy · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by mpenza

The Metz 32Z1 is a more powerful auto flash than either the Sb22 or SB30. And it's cheaper too ~$100-120 second hand but maybe a bit big on the T3.

Alternatively, a compact auto flash like Achiever 115A/S can be had for less than $30. I used to have one and the trigger voltage is ~2V, definitely safe for any camera. SB30 is a costly overkill, though it looks nice.

Hi,
Where can I get the Achiever flash?
Thanks all for enlighten me!

Cheers!

mpenza · 7th March 2004

can try Cathay Photo or Achiever. remember seeing there. do note that Achiever makes many models. The 115 A/S is the last second one on the following page. 115A would do as well. Do note that these are not dedicated flash and you need to set the flash/camera manually to the same aperture/ISO for proper exposure.

http://www.achiever.com.hk/flash/auto.html

The Metz 32Z1 could tilt and swivel and is more powerful.

morganoh · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by mpenza

can try Cathay Photo or Achiever. remember seeing there. do note that Achiever makes many models. The 115 A/S is the last second one on the following page. 115A would do as well. Do note that these are not dedicated flash and you need to set the flash/camera manually to the same aperture/ISO for proper exposure.

http://www.achiever.com.hk/flash/auto.html

The Metz 32Z1 could tilt and swivel and is more powerful.

Metz is good but way too big for my rangerfinder (goes the same for the T3)

Achiever (a slightly bigger model than 115, saw it at cathay) is cheaper and smaller ( I think around $50-65+++ ??) but it look cheap. Have not try it, maybe it cheap but may get very good results?

I had thought of buying the Metz flash and Achiever also, but in the end bought 2 nikon. (SB22 and SB30)

mpenza · 7th March 2004

The Metz 32Z1 weighs similar to the SB22.... but with batteries, it'll reach ~300g. Buildwise, it's very good.

There are many other bigger Metz flashes around (e.g. 54MZ3 which is as powerful but bigger than the SB28/SB80DX/SB800).

kex · 8th March 2004

ehh XXXboy,
how much did u pay for the flash adaptor SA-2 ?
where issit available ?

thanks~!

XXX Boy · 8th March 2004

Originally Posted by kex

ehh XXXboy,
how much did u pay for the flash adaptor SA-2 ?
where issit available ?

thanks~!

I forgot the actual amount but it is something like $150 plus (if I am not wrong). I bought it together with Contax T3 filter adaptor, UV filter and mental lens hood.
Contax T3 is too small for my big hands! With a SA-2 on all the time, I find that I have a better grip!

I bought it on Cathay Photo. But now I don't think they have any more Contax metal lens cap anymore (the last pcs was purchased by me).

XXX Boy · 8th March 2004

For your info, you can find out more about Contax T3 on:-

http://www.contaxcameras.com/tseries/t3body.html

Parchiao · 9th March 2004

The Camera Workshop sells the SA-2 flash adapter for about $160. The K-31 snap on cover is not available unless you request for Tithes to bring it in. The 30.5mm UV filter is still available at Cathay for $40. Metal hood should be available at Alan Photo. The filter adapter should be readily available at Cathay.

kex · 9th March 2004

wah..$160 ar..

i stick to my SLR for flash photography then.

thanks~!

Parchiao · 9th March 2004

You can say that again. I had one off eBay in the past, but ended up using it only a few times with a TLA200 set at 28mm, and sold it off. The one accessory that I love most is the semi hard case CC-82 with a Aria W-25 strap. Slinged it around my chest every I went during my holidays, and found it very convenient when I wanted to use it. That one comes up to another hundred over bucks, but I guess that it is worth it as I now only carry PnS during my holidays.

25th February 2004	#1
XXX Boy Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: GEYLAND LOR 15 LO Posts: 1,104	Questions on Contax T3.. I owned a Contax T3 with a flash adaptor SA-2. Can I use it with the Leica SF20 flash? Anyone had tried it before?

1st March 2004	#2
ical Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 103	The Contax T3 can only use with the Contax TLA200.

7th March 2004	#8
morganoh Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bishan Posts: 723	Forgot..... One more Flash to recommend, The Nikon SB30. Smaller, but size is great for your Contax. Cameraworkshop is seller $150-160(forgot the actual price) for a new one. http://www.nikon.com.sg/PRODUCT/FLASH/SB30.htm I had this too, in Auto Mode, it can be use for all my EOS film and digital cameras and Voigtlander too (as good as the SB22s but less powerful, and w/o bouce flash)

7th March 2004	#10
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	The Metz 32Z1 is a more powerful auto flash than either the Sb22 or SB30. And it's cheaper too ~$100-120 second hand but maybe a bit big on the T3. Alternatively, a compact auto flash like Achiever 115A/S can be had for less than $30. I used to have one and the trigger voltage is ~2V, definitely safe for any camera. SB30 is a costly overkill, though it looks nice.

8th March 2004	#15
kex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: beebox Posts: 2,101	ehh XXXboy, how much did u pay for the flash adaptor SA-2 ? where issit available ? thanks~!

9th March 2004	#18
Parchiao Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,937	The Camera Workshop sells the SA-2 flash adapter for about $160. The K-31 snap on cover is not available unless you request for Tithes to bring it in. The 30.5mm UV filter is still available at Cathay for $40. Metal hood should be available at Alan Photo. The filter adapter should be readily available at Cathay.