atvrider Posted November 23, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I see there is a Leica brand SF26 for the Q but it is relatively expensive for a small flash. Anyone aware of other options that work with the Q? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ricky1981 Posted November 23, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 23, 2015 As far as I am aware, you'll be looking at full manual if you don't use the SF26. At that point there are actually quite a few options, if you want something small and inexpensive then maybe the Olympus T32. If you want something more modern then perhaps the Fuji EF-X20? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvrider Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted November 23, 2015 As far as I am aware, you'll be looking at full manual if you don't use the SF26. At that point there are actually quite a few options, if you want something small and inexpensive then maybe the Olympus T32. If you want something more modern then perhaps the Fuji EF-X20? I don't believe I want to go manual with a flash. The reason I asked is because Ming Thein (I greatly respect his opinion's) in his review of the Q stated "There is no flash, but a TTL hotshoe compatible with Leica’s own flashes – and third party ones." That got me wondering if there are other options. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 23, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 23, 2015 And apart from the SF 26 there is a SF 54, SF 44 and sooner or later the SF 64... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted November 23, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) I've been using my Metz 45Cl 4 digital with the appropriate Leica SCA adapter quite successfully as a TTL flash. I grant that being bigger than the Q it seems a little like overkill, but with the Q on autofocus, left hand holding the flash and right hand operating the camera it is not too awkward. It is a very versatile flashgun. I don't see why any Metz SCA flash with the the correct adapter wouldn't work. But they might also be more expensive than you prefer. Tim Edited November 23, 2015 by Tim B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky1981 Posted November 24, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 24, 2015 Based on the OP's question I thought he wanted something small and with native TTL support, as far as I know that means only the SF26? I'm planning on just getting an EF-X20 and going manual as the price of the SF26 is pretty crazy when it's just a rebranded flash hacked to be compatible with the Q Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernie.lcf Posted November 24, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 24, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) For more power, you might consider the Olympus/Panasonic version of the Nissin i40. It won't TTL with the Q, but it will with the D-Lux series. It has two large dials at the back, allowing for easy manual use. It is small and has a tiltable head etc. Takes AA Size batteries. http://www.nissindigital.com/i40.html I had the Fuji EF-X20 in the past. It looks cool and it is of course smaller. However, it has half the power and uses AAA batteries. I bought the Nissin because I bought a Panasonic GX8 camera to use with the Q. The GX8 is an MFT system camera and uses the same batteries as the Q. Makes a convenient travel kit. The GX8 despite having a much smaller sensor will cover "all other focal length". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
@McLeica Posted November 24, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 24, 2015 I have an older SF24D. I can't get TTL to work but auto and manual are fine. I've paired this with a FlashQ wireless trigger / reciever and have the flash mounted, off camera, on a polaroid pistol grip/table tripod. It works great one handed and the FlashQ syncs perfectly. It's also a small, compact and portable setup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERICSSON Posted November 26, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 26, 2015 Annoying with the price difference, x3, between Metz and Leica brand of same flash: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100047-REG/metz_mz_2631995f_mecablitz_26af_1_digital_flash.html/prm/alsVwDtl http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1064901-REG/leica_14622_sf_26_flash_black.html/prm/alsVwDtl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERICSSON Posted November 26, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 26, 2015 I see now that they have a Metz where they state Leica, will it work with Q?http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100043-REG/metz_mz_2631293opl_mecablitz_26af_1_digital_flash.html/prm/alsVwDtl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 26, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 26, 2015 I see now that they have a Metz where they state Leica, will it work with Q? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100043-REG/metz_mz_2631293opl_mecablitz_26af_1_digital_flash.html/prm/alsVwDtl No, it will just provide the TTL function with the panaleicas. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehtasunil Posted December 11, 2015 Share #12 Posted December 11, 2015 No, it will just provide the TTL function with the panaleicas. I see now that they have a Metz where they state Leica, will it work with Q? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100043-REG/metz_mz_2631293opl_mecablitz_26af_1_digital_flash.html/prm/alsVwDtl On my asking directly to Metz, received following replay. "Please be informed that there are 2 completely different Leica flash control systems which are absolutely not compatible to each other. For Leica digital cameras of M series, T series, X series and also the new Q series only the Leica branded flash unit 'Leica SF-26' is compatible. The Metz branded version of mecablitz 26 AF-1 digital (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica version) is NOT compatible with the new digital camera Leica Q." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonomaBear Posted June 30, 2016 Share #13 Posted June 30, 2016 I rarely use flash. I have used my Canon flash in manual mode at 1/16th power... Finding an inexpensive flash for the Q is very frustrating -- Will older Leica flash units work? I see several on ebay: SF20 TTL SF 24D Anyone using these? Thank you! Merci! Danke! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmak817 Posted July 1, 2016 Share #14 Posted July 1, 2016 Did you read this discussion? http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/248382-best-flash-for-leica-q/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hektor6644 Posted July 2, 2016 Share #15 Posted July 2, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 22, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 22, 2018 I see now that they have a Metz where they state Leica, will it work with Q? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100043-REG/metz_mz_2631293opl_mecablitz_26af_1_digital_flash.html/prm/alsVwDtl No, it won't! Leica manipulates the connection pins to hotshoe and sells the flash 3 times more!.... I ordered the Metz version for CL that has the same hotshoe as Q, and it didn't work! When the Metz flashes mention Leica, they mean the Panasonic cameras with the red dot!... Nothing to do with the "real" Leica! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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