RobSkeoch Posted April 30, 2011 Share #1 Â Posted April 30, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Most of the photos I shoot with the M9 are existing light. I'm thinking of getting a small flash for fill light. Â Hopefully something I can dial down so I have some control. Â Open to suggestions. Â -Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davidrundell99 Posted April 30, 2011 Share #2 Â Posted April 30, 2011 I would suggest the SF24D - it is not that powerful but probably enough for most people. It can also be dialed-down and is very easy to use. Â It's also capable of exceptionally good, balanced results with the M9 when used with the slow-sync capability. I have been very impressed with it, but do not use it that often, as I too prefer available light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 30, 2011 Share #3 Â Posted April 30, 2011 Thank you for bringing up this subject. My dream tiny-flash would let me just barely fill in for available light work for dark indoor pictures taken at perhaps 4' @F/1.4 or F/.95. I'm thinking of the old Polaroid 'Wink' light but in a much smaller package. Fully manual would be just fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ricard Posted April 30, 2011 Share #4 Â Posted April 30, 2011 The flash that would be perfect for the M9 would be something like the Sony HVLF20AM. It is the right size and it has a really cool desgin for its bounce feature. Since the flash appears to be TTL only, I have a feeling it wouldn't work with the M9. If someone gave this flash manual control, it would be perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangee Posted April 30, 2011 Share #5 Â Posted April 30, 2011 I bought the Mecablitz 36 C-2, it is perfectly adequate for most situations that need a bit of flash, reasonably small, gives you three stops alternatives, but you can also kid it by setting the ISO to a higher/lower setting. And it is not expensive. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted May 1, 2011 Share #6 Â Posted May 1, 2011 I do often bounce my fill light. For that, I really need TTL metering. Ergo, the SF24D, and a system compatible cable. Â The old man from the Age of Flashpowder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shard Posted May 1, 2011 Share #7 Â Posted May 1, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I know I am dreaming but my idea of a small flash is the one that comes with the Sony NEX 5, tucks down neatly when not in use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_J Posted May 1, 2011 Share #8 Â Posted May 1, 2011 I would suggest the Sunpak PF-20XD http://www.sunpak.jp/english/products/pf20xd/ Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted May 1, 2011 Share #9  Posted May 1, 2011 I would suggest the Sunpak PF-20XD SUNPAK：サンパック C_J  What is the Sunpak like? I have been looking for a tiny flash like that of the A16 for my Olympus XA (which unfortunately does not fit a hot shoe). At 100g with guide number 20, the Sunpak seems to be a compact unit.  Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_J Posted May 1, 2011 Share #10  Posted May 1, 2011 I uploaded a picture (from my iPhone ) so you can see the size 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/150576-suggestions-for-small-flash/?do=findComment&comment=1660629'>More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted May 1, 2011 Share #11 Â Posted May 1, 2011 C_J Â Thanks. I am now trying to locate a dealer with one in stock that ships to Athens, Greece. Â Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSkeoch Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share #12 Â Posted May 1, 2011 The small Sony flash is the right idea, but they use a Sony hotshoe that doesn't work with the M9. The Leica flash seems rather costly for what it does. Â I like the look of the Sunpak..... I'm going to look for one of those. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted May 2, 2011 Share #13  Posted May 2, 2011 The small Sony flash is the right idea, but they use a Sony hotshoe that doesn't work with the M9. The Leica flash seems rather costly for what it does.  I like the look of the Sunpak..... I'm going to look for one of those. Even with the flash on the camera, the convenience of TTL metering and direct dialing down of the power is worth a lot – especially as you can use the same f-stop. I did three quick shots to demonstrate how completely controllable the effect is. SF24D, M9, Summilux-M 1:1.4/50mm ASPH at f:4, manual speed 1/180.  The first shot is the basic continuous light exposure, the second is TTL flash at straight auto, the last one is with flash power at –1 2/3 stops.  The old man from the Age of Flashpowder. 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/150576-suggestions-for-small-flash/?do=findComment&comment=1661432'>More sharing options...
tonyNZ Posted May 2, 2011 Share #14 Â Posted May 2, 2011 Is there a Metz equivalent to the sf24d, as that is likely to be cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted May 2, 2011 Share #15 Â Posted May 2, 2011 Thank you for bringing up this subject. My dream tiny-flash would let me just barely fill in for available light work for dark indoor pictures taken at perhaps 4' @F/1.4 or F/.95. I'm thinking of the old Polaroid 'Wink' light but in a much smaller package. Fully manual would be just fine. Â I did this many years ago. Just take any cheap little old manual flash, open it up, and replace the main capacitor with a smaller one. Â Pico, I'm sure I don't need to tell you about the lethal voltages that exist in electronic flashguns and the safety precautions, or that the replacement capacitor must be electrolytic and rated to at least as many volts as the original - but not everyone knows these things. Â If you want say five stops less light (1/32) try a new capacitor with about 1/8 the capacitance of the original. Then fine-tune and diffuse the light output with one or more layers of tissue paper or cigarette paper behind the flash window. Â (If you do this with a flash with an Auto setting, the flash will still try to give the same exposure, but with the smaller capacitor its range will be dramatically reduced.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted May 2, 2011 Share #16 Â Posted May 2, 2011 I like the look of the Sunpak..... I'm going to look for one of those. Â Park Cameras have them in stock, but they won't ship outside the UK Â Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted May 3, 2011 Share #17 Â Posted May 3, 2011 Or B&H in US: Â Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash PF20XD B&H Photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
syccsy Posted May 8, 2011 Share #18 Â Posted May 8, 2011 Has anyone ever tried Contax TLA100 or TLA200 on M9. Those were for Contax G series cameras. I have both of them but afraid to put them on M9. Any suggestions? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted May 8, 2011 Share #19 Â Posted May 8, 2011 If TTL flash is not essential, there is the tiny Leica CF auto-flash. I've seen one for sale at the Montreal Leica Boutique recently. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted May 9, 2011 Share #20 Â Posted May 9, 2011 ... I have both of them but afraid to put them on M9. Any suggestions? Â I doubt you'd damage the camera by trying them, but to be sure, you could use one of the Wein Safe-Sync units. Check out the first couple items at Safe Syncs. Â For more information, see the forum thread http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/111103-m8-flash-sync-voltage.html. Â And there's a specific answer from Solms at http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/111520-flashes-4.html#post1195021 with a higher maximum for M9 than cited by Allendale for the M8 in the above thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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