Leica Flash sync extension cable?

[mdt2]

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All,

 

Does Leica make a flash sync extension cable? As a recent convert from Nikon, I'd like to use my M9 on a flash bracket.

 

Thanks!

[algrove]

All,

 

Does Leica make a flash sync extension cable? As a recent convert from Nikon, I'd like to use my M9 on a flash bracket.

 

Thanks!

 

Based on Sean Reid's article about this exact subject, the Nikon SC-28 flash sync extension cable was recommended and it works.

[kcnarf]

So does the cheaper Nikon SC-17.

[ayewing]

You may be in luck as you are a Nikon user. I have a Nikon SC-17 cable that works well and as noted above the SC-28 works well too. Although the flash systems are different the cable contacts are the same. You may find that Nikon flashguns work in Auto or manual mode. For full P-TTL you need a recent Leica flash such as the SF 24D or the large and expensive SF 58.

[ayewing]

Kcnarf just beat me to it!

[kcnarf]

But since the cable comes out from the front of the hot-shoe attachment, you have to hold the cable with the little finger of your right hand, the shooting hand!, to insure that it (the cable) does not drape itself across your lens. There is a Nikon SC-29, which has the cable coming from the left of its hot-shoe attachment. But that attachment impinges a bit upon the shutter-speed wheel. The SC-29 is also more expensive.

[kcnarf]

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Also Gordy's Camera Straps makes and sells a leather wrist strap that is screwable into the bottom of the subsidiary hot shoe, making it easier for your left hand to focus the lens or hold and direct the flash while your right hand holds and, finally, shoots the camera.

[kcnarf]

That is how you can use tiny non-awiveling, non-tiltable Leica SF-24d flash for bounce flash. Otherwise, purchase the large, swiveling, tillable SF-58 and use it for bounce flash straight from the hot shoe. Of course, you can also use a flash bracket.

 

A good DIY ancillary diffuser for the SF-24 can be made from a 2-layer Apple Store plastic bag. One layer is neutrally translucent; the other, translucent white. Cut out an appropriately sized section from near one edge of the bag, because that is the only place where the 2 layers are attached together. Use an appropriate rubber band to attach that cut-out over the SF-24's flash element.

[algrove]

That is how you can use tiny non-awiveling, non-tiltable Leica SF-24d flash for bounce flash. Otherwise, purchase the large, swiveling, tillable SF-58 and use it for bounce flash straight from the hot shoe. Of course, you can also use a flash bracket.

 

A good DIY ancillary diffuser for the SF-24 can be made from a 2-layer Apple Store plastic bag. One layer is neutrally translucent; the other, translucent white. Cut out an appropriately sized section from near one edge of the bag, because that is the only place where the 2 layers are attached together. Use an appropriate rubber band to attach that cut-out over the SF-24's flash element.

 

But that means you have to buy something from Apple and then look for a rubber band! Do they still make rubber bands?

[Bill Allsopp]

That is how you can use tiny non-awiveling, non-tiltable Leica SF-24d flash for bounce flash. Otherwise, purchase the large, swiveling, tillable SF-58 and use it for bounce flash straight from the hot shoe. Of course, you can also use a flash bracket.

 

A good DIY ancillary diffuser for the SF-24 can be made from a 2-layer Apple Store plastic bag. One layer is neutrally translucent; the other, translucent white. Cut out an appropriately sized section from near one edge of the bag, because that is the only place where the 2 layers are attached together. Use an appropriate rubber band to attach that cut-out over the SF-24's flash element.

I use a bit cut from a plastic milk bottle, works just about the same.

[mdt2]

Thanks All!

[ru2far2c]

I've used pocket wizards mini, flex and SB-900 with my M8 and M9 with great success during weddings. Set up one of the mini's to trigger only and the Flex receiver to say ch 17. Flash is on manual mode or auto. It takes a little experimenting to get the correct exposure. When I have my exposure down it is off to the races. Hand hold the flash range focus like 2 1/4 days.

[McMax]

The Nissin SC-01 works fine with my M9 and SF24D. Very easy to find in the stores also.

[stonearabiapix]

Mike,

I am using a Metz 54mz-4 flash with a small camera bracket. The bracket works well enough, but needs a little help to keep the camera from swiveling. I'm still working on that myself.

I am also a canon user and the canon extension cable works fine to fire the flash, but no info is transferred between the two. I set the flash on auto and it does a wonderful job on exposure. Zoom and aperture must be set manually, along with ISO. Not as daunting as it sounds!

The bracket sells on e-bay for $2.99!

 

 

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[mbarzegar]

But since the cable comes out from the front of the hot-shoe attachment, you have to hold the cable with the little finger of your right hand, the shooting hand!, to insure that it (the cable) does not drape itself across your lens. There is a Nikon SC-29, which has the cable coming from the left of its hot-shoe attachment. But that attachment impinges a bit upon the shutter-speed wheel. The SC-29 is also more expensive.

 

I just picked up an SC-29. Has anyone used this with the M9 successfully? Thanks

[lars_bergquist]

I have both a Nikon SC-17 and a Nissin SC-001. The Nissin cable has the advantage that the camera-side box has an accessory shoe on top, so that I can use my 21mm Super-Elmar with flash – bounce flash, to be sure – and still use the finder.

 

But all Nikon cables must work because they have their contacts in the same places. Remember, the cable is just a completely passive conductor.

 

The old man from the Age of Flashpowder