MachineGun Posted July 12, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Can anyone tell me if the Leica SF 24D flash can be used on a Leica M3 with a PC to hotshoe adapter? Thanks MachineGun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ho_co Posted July 13, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2011 There are two sockets on an M3, one for FP bulbs and one for electronic flash. They both have a non-standard, Leica-only fitting. If you get an M3 to PC adapter and plug it into the X socket, you can used the SF24D on the M3 with a PC-to-hotshoe adapter. There's a flash-synch arrow at 1/50 sec IIRC; that speed and any slower speed will work with the flash. You can use it in Auto mode or in Manual mode; the TTL/GNC mode won't be available since the M3 doesn't have the circuitry necessary to drive it in that mode. There are doubtless many other simple non-dedicated automatic/manual flashes on the market that would work as well on the M3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted July 13, 2011 Share #3 Posted July 13, 2011 My Vivitar 283 works just fine. Happily, it has a sync cord and I have adapters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted July 13, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 13, 2011 If you get an M3 to PC adapter and plug it into the X socket, you can used the SF24D on the M3 with a PC-to-hotshoe adapter. There's a flash-synch arrow at 1/50 sec IIRC; that speed and any slower speed will work with the flash.I got one of those things for my M2 (improved version of the M3 ) and the main disadvantage is that it pokes out my eye when trying to focus, which is a minor obstacle. Flash and Leica M is an unhappy marriage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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