Deckstein12 Posted June 23, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 23, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Which non-Leica flash works with Leica Q? So far, I did not find any... Nissin i40 for Pana(Oly (MFT) does not work in TTL/auto (manual only) Metz 52 also does not work Metz AF-1 not available for testing anywhere (new model to come??) Leica SF58 way too bulky and expensive Leica SF26 not flexible to the side - not available (see Metz AF-1) I am looking for a not too bulky external flash for indirect exposure, the head should ideally be flexible horizontally and vertically. Any idea? Cheers, Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jlindstrom Posted June 23, 2015 Share #2 Posted June 23, 2015 I already have the SF58. Wonder if someone's tried it on the Q already? If so, what were your experiences? //Juha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmschuh Posted July 6, 2015 Share #3 Posted July 6, 2015 A flash that works needs the TTL/GNC-control-mode, like every flash for Leica (own developed) cameras. Only the relabeled Panaleicas want a Panasonic/Olympus TTL-Mode for real TTL-control. Old Metz flashes support GNC but no actual models. The Leica SF 26 (built by Metz Germany) is a little bit too small und too expensive, particularly in view of the fact that Metz sells their own versions of the SF26 (mecablitz 26 AF-1) for other TTL-systems from Sony, Pana, Oly etc. for 1/3 of the leica price. The SF58 is out of stock as far as I know und will get a successor soon, if the insolvency of Metz is terminated. If you own a V-Lux and a Q you have to buy two flashes, an overprized SF26 from Leica for the Q and a flash from Metz, Nissin, Panasonic, Olympus or so for the Panaleica. There is no option to solve the problem with one single flash for both cameras, if you want a TTL-control for the flash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledoov Posted September 1, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 1, 2015 I'm confused. So the mecablitz 26 AF-1 does not work on the Leica Q? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernie.lcf Posted September 2, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2015 There are different flash protocols for Leica cameras: (1) Leica compact camera including V-Lux, D-Lux (etc) but not including Q or X: this is often called Olympus/Panasonic/Leica protocol and available from various makers (2) Leica M cameras before and after M8: this includes the Q, the X and T cameras as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted September 2, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2015 I already have the SF58. Wonder if someone's tried it on the Q already? If so, what were your experiences? //Juha I have and have tried it. All I can say is that it works in TTL etc but is really far to big for the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msohio Posted September 3, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 3, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have and use the Leica SF 26. Small, light and plenty powerful for my needs. Yes it does not rotate left/right, but with a 28mm lens I think that need is lessened a fair bit. Not a cheap date, but Leica has never been known for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindstrom Posted September 4, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 4, 2015 I have and have tried it. All I can say is that it works in TTL etc but is really far to big for the camera. Thanks for this. I don't mind it being big, I use flash so rarely I can live with it. Main thing is I won't have to buy a second flash to provide for the Q. And I've used it already with X cameras, which are even smaller than Q. Talk about being huge compared to camera! :-) //Juha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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