Scola77 Posted August 23, 2010 Share #1 Â Posted August 23, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I imagine it looks ridiculous on the compact size of an X1, but anybody using this with good results? Care to share some pics? Â Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jmteno76 Posted August 23, 2010 Share #2 Â Posted August 23, 2010 Hi, Â I have not used the SF 24D flash unit. Â However, I have found out when you put the flash in studio mode that you can fire a Nikon SB 800 set up in remote mode as a slave. Works great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scola77 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share #3  Posted August 23, 2010 Hi, I have not used the SF 24D flash unit.  However, I have found out when you put the flash in studio mode that you can fire a Nikon SB 800 set up in remote mode as a slave. Works great!    Great pic! I have an old sb 600 so I will have to give that a shot. Hoping to use something a little more portable, like the SF 24D, for other situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted August 24, 2010 Share #4 Â Posted August 24, 2010 Great pic! I have an old sb 600 so I will have to give that a shot. Hoping to use something a little more portable, like the SF 24D, for other situations. Â The SB 600 doesn't have built-in wireless remote capability like the SB 800. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scola77 Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share #5  Posted August 24, 2010 The SB 600 doesn't have built-in wireless remote capability like the SB 800.  I must have a special model because my SB 600 remote fires.  Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Reviews, Samples and References | Digital Photography Notes  ...but I digress; we will try to steer back on topic. Anyone using a Leica SF 24 D with the X1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosecpf Posted August 25, 2010 Share #6 Â Posted August 25, 2010 I have both the SF24D and an X1. However, I did not test the flash unit with X1 yet, simply because I bought the camera 1 week ago and did not have the opportunity to use them combined yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scola77 Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share #7 Â Posted August 25, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have both the SF24D and an X1. However, I did not test the flash unit with X1 yet, simply because I bought the camera 1 week ago and did not have the opportunity to use them combined yet. Â Please post some shots of the sf 24d mounted on the x1. Also, if you get around to it I would love to see some comparison shots between the pop up and the sb 24d. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgeobc Posted August 25, 2010 Share #8 Â Posted August 25, 2010 I would be interested in a flash extenwion cord. Anybody know of one that is compatible? A simple one will trigger the flash, but a better one would transfer all of the functions. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted August 25, 2010 Share #9 Â Posted August 25, 2010 I would be interested in a flash extenwion cord. Anybody know of one that is compatible? A simple one will trigger the flash, but a better one would transfer all of the functions. Thanks. Â The Nikon SC-17 or SC-28 cables work fine with Leica cameras and flashes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosecpf Posted August 25, 2010 Share #10  Posted August 25, 2010 Here are some pictures my X1 dressed in leather and naked, both with the SF24D on top of her! I don't want to convert this thread into a camera porn one though! There are ladies in the room!!  I use the Nikon SC-17 cable when I am using the SF24D with my Digilux 2 and CM, and it works pretty well. In the last LFI issue there was article about flash photography and they used a X1 with a SF24d and the Nikon cable. Quite interesting article!  I am already owing some tests for the Digilux 2 followers comparing macro adapters, but I will try to do something with the SF24D for you! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/129317-anybody-using-an-x1-with-a-sf-24-d-flash-unit/?do=findComment&comment=1416902'>More sharing options...
Scola77 Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share #11 Â Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks Carlos! That doesn't look half as ridiculous as I thought it would. I appreciate you taking the time and uploading some camera porn! Â No rush, but once you finish with the digilux 2 folks it would be most awesome if you could do the same here. In return I will award you with copious amounts of thanks and gratitude!! Â Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgeobc Posted August 25, 2010 Share #12 Â Posted August 25, 2010 The Nikon SC-17 or SC-28 cables work fine with Leica cameras and flashes. Â Thank you, Nicole. I have one of those already, so I won't even have to spend any more money! Â Geo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted August 26, 2010 Share #13 Â Posted August 26, 2010 looks ok, but think the flash looks excessive compared to the tiny X1:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted August 26, 2010 Share #14 Â Posted August 26, 2010 So aside from not being able to tilt the flash up for a bounce effect indoors, what would the pros/cons of going with the SF-24D over an SF-58 be? Â Also, does the older SF-20D model that predates the 24D still allow TTL on the X1? Those are much cheaper used on eBay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scola77 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share #15 Â Posted January 5, 2011 For what it is worth, Santa brought me a SF 58 to use with my M9 for those tough lighting situations. For the hell of it, I mounted it on my X1. A couple things: Â X1 is AMAZING using the bounce flash indoors It is almost twice as heavy as the X1 and very unbalanced It looks absolutely ridiculous on the X1 Â Can it be done? Yes. Does it work? Yes. Is it practical outside of using it with a tripod? Not really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronx Posted January 5, 2011 Share #16  Posted January 5, 2011 I must have a special model because my SB 600 remote fires.  Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Reviews, Samples and References | Digital Photography Notes  ...but I digress; we will try to steer back on topic. Anyone using a Leica SF 24 D with the X1?  Sorry it's off topic, but may I know what channel and group you use on Nikon SB600 to let X1 fire it in studio mode? Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwF Posted January 5, 2011 Share #17  Posted January 5, 2011 All that is needed is a black dog who has had his dinner!  The first is an indulgence, I couldn't resist sharing this one taken the old fashioned way......no flash but the Nokton 40 f1.4 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  The one below is the X1 with SF20 in M mode bounced with the SC17. I have to mention that the Nikon SC17 mounted on the X1 extends forward of the camera awkwardly, so that you really have to wrestle the cord away from the lens while shooting. Once you get the hang of that, it works well. Here I only cropped and almost no level tweaking.  Happy Flashing! David Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  The one below is the X1 with SF20 in M mode bounced with the SC17. I have to mention that the Nikon SC17 mounted on the X1 extends forward of the camera awkwardly, so that you really have to wrestle the cord away from the lens while shooting. Once you get the hang of that, it works well. Here I only cropped and almost no level tweaking.  Happy Flashing! David ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/129317-anybody-using-an-x1-with-a-sf-24-d-flash-unit/?do=findComment&comment=1548521'>More sharing options...
Gensu Posted January 14, 2011 Share #18  Posted January 14, 2011 -- hi,  left: with external flash sf 24d and nikon cable flashed to the ceiling.  center: without flash - then i need iso 3200.  right: with internal flash.   view for larger image click on it. many thanks.  Best regards, gensu  . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwF Posted January 14, 2011 Share #19  Posted January 14, 2011 --hi,  left: with external flash sf 24d and nikon cable flashed to the ceiling.  center: without flash - then i need iso 3200.  right: with internal flash.   view for larger image click on it. many thanks.  Best regards, gensu  .  Gensu: Thanks for posting this for us!  I like the richness of the last one on the wood of the guitar best save for the reflection of the flash. So if it were me, I would do the bounce again (as in #1) but try for more intensity at the same time avoiding any reflection of the flash on the wood (as seen in #3).  David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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