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Hello I'm new to this forum and Leica camera having only changed to Leica in the last 6 months. I use a mixture of Broncolor and Profoto flash packs and I was wondering if anyone has had issues with getting remote triggers to fire with their SL cameras. I have an SL2 and just recently an SL3 but firing flashes using either a broncolor RFS trigger (its an older trigger with one pin on the bottom) and both Profoto Air remote (non TTL) and the Profoto Connect remote for Leica (which is brand new) flash triggering is unreliable and intermittent. Has anyone had experience with this? I thought originally it may be an issue with the hotshoe on my SL2 (as I bought it second hand) but I'm having the same issues with the SL3. I do wish it had a flash nipple (call me old school) as it would be nice to have backup flash firing option. Is there a menu setting that I'm missing or any adaptor anyone can suggest? Just for context I'm not a newby at photography, I have been a professional ad shooter for 25 years and most of my work has been using Phaseone equipment (which I still use) but have recently swapped out of Canons (R5/R3)for 35mm. Thanks in advance E
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Hey Cats! new mini speedlights from Godox that work with Leica ! I am delighted 😁 https://leicarumors.com/2025/01/02/three-new-godox-mini-flash-units-released-compatible-with-leica-cameras.aspx/ cheers 🥂
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Good morning Leica comrades! Does anyone know of a small off camera flash, non-Leica brand such as maybe LightPix or similar, with transmitter that will work with Leica Q2? Does not necessarily need to have TTL function. Thanks in advance! George McKim -
Hello there, I’ve got the Leica Q3 a couple months ago and have been on the hunt for a compact and compatible flash since then. I stumbled upon a picture of Greg Williams using his Q3 and a nice and compact flash light. As he is the master using the Q cameras I’ve wondered: what flash light is he using? I would appreciate anyone having a guess! I have attached an image of it I found on his Instagram. Thank you very much. Ben
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I'm looking for a small on-camera flash to use with my M10 for street shooting and snapshots by night. No need for TTL. I would use it in manual anyway, zone focus system, and voila. I have a few YongNuo and original Nikon speedlights, and all they work with the M10. But... First, some of them don't fit completely (until the end) in the hot shoe, and it looks like they are falling. And second, they are big. So I was looking for another more portable option, lighter. I saw that the TT350N (for Nikon) would also be a nice lighter add for my Nikon DSLR. Can you confirm it is compatible with Leica? Also, I found the new Light Pix Labs selling a tiny and intelligent flash (Q20II). I found small enough also the Nikon SB400, but it's TTL only. The Contax TLA 200 would be perfect, but I can't find it brand new. The Godox, I believe, can also be used for professional work. The Q20II is more kind of a pocket/travel flash. Not sure if they make vignettes w/ WA lenses. Any suggestions or recommendations for flashes? Ideally, two AA batteries or USB chargeable. Thank you!
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I am looking for an off camera flash solution for my M10 (which would possibly also work for my M240) Is there any chance that my Nikon Flashes or Fuji Flashes (Nissin) would work? Otherwise I am looking for a good solution with a controller that may also manage more than one flash lights. Is there a Godox Solution that fits? Thank you for your advice
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I own a m10 and a SL. The latter is used with both SL and M lenses. I picked up a SF 60 used and have enjoyed it. I would like to experience TTL with off-camera strobes, so I am considering the C1, but have questions: 1) will it provide TTL sync for both cameras, even the SL+M lenses? 2) Will the Nissin Air 10s controller do the job at half the price as the Leica C1? 3) Which Nissin strobes have you triggered successfully with the C1 (as fill or secondary strobes)? Thanks in advance!
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Can anyone please advise how to get rid of continuous screen flashes every time I attach a Profoto Flash Gun or Flash Trigger. Histogram and Clipping are both off. Thanks
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Hello, ladies and gents - here is a question for those who shoot with the Q2. I need to get a flash for my Q2, preferably a Metz unit as they are priced more favorably than the Leica flash units. Is there a Metz equivalent of Leica's SF60 or SF40 flash? The Metz mecablitz 52 AF-1 looks like it could be a good choice. The 52 AF-1 is supposed to be compatible with Panasonic/Leica Four Thirds TTL, according to the description on a well known camera retailer's website. It seems odd that this flash would be compatible with Leica 4/3rds cameras but there is no mention of it being compatible with Leica's full frame cameras such as the Q2, M240 or M10. Would that be due to the difference in sensor size between 4/3rds and full frame? I have used off camera flash (a Nikon unit) a fair amount in the past with my M-P 240 by using a wireless flash trigger set. This is ungainly though when you are holding the flash in one hand and the camera in the other and trying to shoot. I need fill flash for high contrast lighting situations so on camera flash would greatly streamline using flash with my Q2. So my question boils down to this: Is the Metz mecablitz 52 AF-1 compatible with the Q2? Or is there another flash unit that could be used on camera with the Q2?
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To the forum gurus: For my SL2, I am seeking a good on-camera flash with radio transmitter capability, plus a controller for it. I have the SF40, and it’s not making the cut really. TTL is decent tho, but I just read “The Flash Book” by Scott Kelby and his system is all about setting the flash/camera (move the flash off camera if possible) to Manual mode (1/4 flash power, iso 100, 1/125 sec, f/5.6)and just adjusting the camera from there. So what have y’all been using for a good hot shoe flash and a radio controller?? The SF58 and c1 remote are out of my budget unfortunately! I’m an amateur photographer who shoots just my toddler and wife, and some friends/family events. thanks in advance for the guidance!
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Recently i buyed a flash with synch cable for my LEICA M4.After made one shot with the flash, i exidently pressed again on the shuter release without advancing to the next frame.I payed attention that the flash fired again. I want to mention that the shutter speed dial is in the flash modeIs it normal? or i have a problem?Thanks in advance.Yaacov.
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I have a problem to get the SF 40 flash working on the CL camera. All the settings are as per the manual and the flash setting is on TTL but the flash icon on the display is crossed out meaning the flash will not fire although the camera flash setting is on. I have tried it on manual and auto but it still does not work. The flash tests good when I press the test fire, I have also changed the batteries but have had no success. I was hoping to get information from someone who may have experienced the same problem as I have.
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I am using an SF40 flash on my Leica Q. What is the best way to use the flash for fill while shooting in automatic aperture and automatic speed mode? In automatic speed but a specific aperture?
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Hi there, Can anyone offer me some simplified advice for using a flash with my m4p, I have an old sunpak auto 140 flash that is non settable and is activated via the ports on the back, what I wanted to know is : how do I gauge my shutter speed and aperture for two situations 1) outdoor in good/fair light 2) indoor and is it better to use one of the ports over the other (M or X) Thanks in advance, Dan.
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Hey my name is mike and i've had my m4 since june and absolutely love the camera. I got it cla'd by yye camera and it works great. Only issue is I love to shoot with flash and when I try doing so with this camera it is extremely unreliable.. I have never used the leica brand pc sync cord's and was curious if that could be the issue, but have tested the cords I have on all of the other film cameras I own and they work no problem at all. I have the vivitar 285hv and that comes with a sync cable already attached to the flash then put the other end on the socket of the camera and it works about 10 percent of the time. My other method was buying a hot shoe adapter and then putting my metz flash atop / and or my small nikon this again only worked rarely and with intense fidgeting of the cable. If anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it. Thanks a lot. Best, Mike -
I love my Lux5 but my Paul C. Buff trigger for top of my Leica wont fire studio strobes. Anyone else know why or what setti9ng I need to do this? Thanks in advance. Major project coming up.
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(CL) Strange behaviour when a flash is mounted
wslam posted a topic in Leica CL / TL / TL2 / T Forum
When I mount either the SF60 or the Profoto AirTTL For Nikon transmitter on the CL, the screen does this. I should point out that the SF60 only does this if it is on Wireless Slave mode. In TTL mode, it is fine. When I half press, this 'flashing' of the screen stops and things resume to normal. I assume this is not normal behavior? -
Will the Leica the CF 22 flash work with the D-Lux 7? The CF 22 instructions state: "All flash operating modes are also available when the Leica CF 22 is used with the Leica D-Lux 4." Several weeks ago I sent my question to Leica New Jersey technical support, but haven't received a response. I haven't put the CF 22 on my D-Lux 7, not wanting to break the camera in case the flash and camera are incompatible. -
Hey , which flash/strobe do you use if you need hss ? any strobes that I can rent or buy? thanxs peter
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Hi all I've not used flash very much apart from as fill-in for portraits, but I have an upcoming project that may require a little more of it. I have a Leica SF40 flash which I know can work as a slave when combined with the right master unit. Any suggestions as to what the right master unit would be? Thanks.
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Hello, new to the forum, new to leica! I own my black m-a for a month now and I absolutely love it. Just finished my 10th roll. Looking forward to taking part in the forum, but I am starting with a problem sorry. There is one little thing I can´t get to work (Spent at least 15 Exposures on it: I own a Flash Q Q20 from my digital days and i cant get it to work with the M-A. The strange thing: The flash fires when the film is not cocked and the shutter doesn't fire. When I cock the film and take an exposure the flash just wont fire. 1. Went to the leica shop and tried it with several new leica flashes. It fires when cocked and when not. 2. Checked some youtube videos - There are people successfully using the Q20 with their M6 or M-P, they even recommend it. 3 Checked the Q20 settings in falsh mode it should just work. 4. Tried it with the flash sync 1/50 setting and faster times And now the strangest thing - Occasionally, like every 3rd time I try it, it works. Am I studip or is the fals just not working with the m-a and I have to get an old leica flash? Any recommedation? -
I am looking for a lightweight compact TTL flash for use with my Q2, but am trying to understand which are compatible. I understand that the SF24D may be one option, but will the SF20 also work? Does anyone have any experience of either in use? The flash needs to be very compact and will only be for occasional use, primarily for fill-in basis so it needs to be TTL.
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I am considering Leica SF24D as a replacement for the Olympus S20 (small auto flash). Took some shots of family Christmas gathering with the S20; a little under-exposed (subsequently adjusted in LR by increasing exposure). I hope to hear from those who had experience using the SF24D with an M9.
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Has anybody had intermittent TTL flash issues with the R8? I get random firing of the SF-58, particularly with movement of the camera, and sometimes no flash on shutter release. Inside, low light, and with program mode the viewfinder shows f/5.6 @ 1/250 as it should. Contacts are clean, wiggling the flash at the foot doesn't make it fire. Camera, flash or the coupling of the two? The phenomena does not seem to occur with a SF-24D, though i have no negatives to review yet. R8 serial # 243xxxx. I've had no other problems with this camera.
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I'm a hobby shooter and have gone through Nikon, Canon, and Sony gear, and then got into Leica M a couple of years ago. Love my M10P and M3 and am building up a nice collection of M lenses. I have been shooting with just natural light but would now like to experiment more with portraits and controlled lighting and external flashes. I've been looking at the getting a couple of Godox AD200 Pros and would like to control them with a flash trigger from my M10P. I can't find anything official about Godox/Leica compatibility on the internet, although some say that a Godox X1T or X2T Nikon version will work with Leica M and I've also read somewhere that the Olympus version is the one to go for. Does anyone have any first hand experience or advice on this?
