Leica Flash 24D

[rjgleason]

I may be missing something but is the 24D able to provide bounce flash? From its design I dont think so. Am considering this Flash with the Digilux 3 which I am assuming that the 24D is compatible.

Does anyone have this flash and use it with the D3 ? Appreciate help. Thanks.

Bob

[ron110n]

This was discussed back April 2004.
On a D2, I used a Stroboframe to bounce an SF-24D and a Nikon SC17 sync cord.
There are samples posted.

http://www.leica-camera-user.com/dis...s/3/60211.html

Hope this helps,
-Ron

[rjgleason]

Thanks Ron.....helps me quite a bit.......while there is no TTL with the D3 / SF24D combination I'll be ordering one immediately.

[chris_yu]

Originally Posted by rjgleason

Thanks Ron.....helps me quite a bit.......while there is no TTL with the D3 / SF24D combination I'll be ordering one immediately.

Bob,

Have you placed the order for the SF24D ???

There will be a new flash for the Digilux 3 very soon.The Digilux 3 is the Leica version of the Panasonic L1,so all the Panasonic accessories can be used on the Digilux 3 including the Panasonic TTL flash FL-36(GN 36) and the FL-50(GN 50).If you haven't placed an order for the SF 24D,the FL-50 will a good choice .You will be surpurised to see how good the FL-50 can perform.

Regards,

Chris Yu

[Daniel kk]

May I suggest a Metz flash with adapter SCA3202-M6 have TTL function both to Leica & Olympus DSLRs....

Regards,
Daniel kk

[chris_yu]

Originally Posted by Daniel kk

May I suggest a Metz flash with adapter SCA3202-M6 have TTL function both to Leica & Olympus DSLRs....

Regards,
Daniel kk

In fact the 24D flash was made by Metz.The SCA 3202-M6 will not come cheap.Yes,if you have a Metz flash with the detachable adapter ,this is a very good combination.By the way,both Leica,Panasonic and Olympus have the same flash contacts,so Olympus's FL-50 and FL36 are the same as the Panasonic FL-50 and FL-36.Here in Hong Kong Olympus flashes are more available and affordable than the Panasonic counterpart.

Regards,

Chris Yu

[marknorton]

I don't get excited about the SF-24D. Expensive for what it is, awful grungy LCD display, fixed head, cheap plastic body. Oh, and did I say it's expensive?

[cbretteville]

Note well: The Digilux 3 is compatible with neither the SF24D nor with the SCA3502 flash foot. It has an Olympus hot shoe and requires, acording to Metz' web site a 3202 MOD5 adapter for use with the Metz flash guns. I guess you can also use whatever works on the Oly E330. Here is a quote from DPreview's preview of the L1: "The L1 has a flash hot-shoe (or 'accessory shoe') which appears to be identical that used on Olympus 'E System' digital SLR's. The L1 is compatible with existing Olympus flash lights (FL-50, FL-36, FL-20 and macro flashes) as well as what appears to be a Panasonic branded FL-50 which was shown at the launch of the camera."

- Carl

[budrichard]

Originally Posted by marknorton

I don't get excited about the SF-24D. Expensive for what it is, awful grungy LCD display, fixed head, cheap plastic body. Oh, and did I say it's expensive?

You forgot to say that with the M7, it works flawlessly for direct flash. No thinking required. Now all you have to do is focus. Also works great with my M6 0.85! -Dick

[charlesphoto99]

I agree with Mark that this flash (I actually have the SF20) is spot on with the M7/M6TTL.
I use with the wide diffuser attachment with a piece of diffusion material inside of that. Doesn't have the longest throw but I rarely find telephoto shots with flash pleasing anyway. Perfect for closer in with wide to normal lenses. Esp great for travel because of its size. Always has given me a nice pleasing natural light mounted right on top of the camera. Of course, flash and digital is a whole 'nother beast compared to wide latititude neg film.

Charles

[charlesphoto99]

Whoops - that's agree with Richard and disagree with Mark. Sorry bout that....