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Jared Posted February 8, 2017 Share #42 Posted February 8, 2017 I don't think anything has changed or is going to change. HSS works fine on-camera with the Leica flashes that support HSS. That includes the SF58, SF40, and SF64. Off camera, nobody has developed a PocketWizard or equivalent that uses the Leica protocols, so there is no supported solution. If you want to use Nikon SC-17 cord would probably work fine since the pin-out is the same for Leica flashes and Nikon even if the software is very different. I haven't tried my SC-17 with a Leica flash in HSS mode, though, so can't say for certain. - Jared Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted February 8, 2017 Share #43 Posted February 8, 2017 I don't think anything has changed or is going to change. HSS works fine on-camera with the Leica flashes that support HSS. That includes the SF58, SF40, and SF64. Off camera, nobody has developed a PocketWizard or equivalent that uses the Leica protocols, so there is no supported solution. If you want to use Nikon SC-17 cord would probably work fine since the pin-out is the same for Leica flashes and Nikon even if the software is very different. I haven't tried my SC-17 with a Leica flash in HSS mode, though, so can't say for certain. - Jared The longest cord I tried was a 5 meter one off ebay. No name Nikon type. HSS works just fine with that combination. I didn't think it would (the slight trigger delay introduced by a longer cable) but I've done a few tests now. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 8, 2017 Share #44 Posted February 8, 2017 I bought a no name clone of a Nikon SC18 flash extension cord. It was poorly made and only worked intermittently. As I had had to grind a notch in the connector that goes into the shoe to enable it to enter far enough, I could not return it. I then bought a used SC18 from a dealer. Totally different kettle of fish. Beautifully made and works perfectly. Leica could learn something by looking at the way Nikon make the contacts on the cord and copy this on their flashes, rather than the cheap flimsy contacts Metz use. Usual aphorism applies for the cable: "Buy cheap - buy twice." PS What a pain it was on my new Touchbar MacBook Pro (the old one is dying with a failing GPU) trying to import the photo below, with the idiotic deletion of the SD card slot. I tried plugging an old SD card reader into an Apple USB-C to USB3-A dongle but although it lit up, no data was reading, as I suspect the card reader is old enough to be USB1 and is not compatible with USB3. I could not use my SL and wifi as I would have needed the flash I was trying to photograph. I had to import the photo to my iPad (with yet another different dongle), then save it to Dropbox and then import it back to my MBP. Apple really have not thought this through properly. I hate dongles! Wilson 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/254898-sl-and-hss-flash/?do=findComment&comment=3207439'>More sharing options...
jto555 Posted January 5, 2018 Share #45 Posted January 5, 2018 I've just experimented with the PW plus IIIs High Speed Sync on my SF58 + my M240 @ 1/2000 shutter speed, it worked! So same set up should work on my SL. It will be a great fill-in-light tool when using the Noctilux on SL taking portraits. Can just set the camera on 'A' and move the off-camera-light source back & forward to adjust the fill in light intensity. Hi Sillbeers, sorry to dig up an old thread but I just came across it. You got the this to work with the SF58 flash off camera? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted January 6, 2018 Share #46 Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) Hi Sillbeers, sorry to dig up an old thread but I just came across it. You got the this to work with the SF58 flash off camera? I got that to work once but somehow it is not conclusive on getting HSS to work through wireless trigger on my SL. For my SL with FW3.0, I only managed to get my Pocket Wizard Plus IIIs (set at HSR mode) to fire any flash at manual setting up to shutter speed of 1/320sec. Any higher and the partially exposure (black band) happens even I use slave mode and PC cord to fire the off camera flash (as claimed by some internet sites to work on HSS of up to 1/1250 sec). I can conclude that the simplest and reliable method to fire Off Camera Leica Flash (SF58 for my case) is to set the Leica flash at TTL-HSS mode ( I take 1.5 stops lower on flash setting as my prefered exposure on subject) is to use a SC-28 Nikon compatable off camera hotshoe extention cord (I use the Phottix 3rd party hotshoe extention cord SC-28) mounted onto a selfy stick to further extend 0.7m held on my left hand. Below is a an example of my off camera fill in flash pic taken with SL + 24-90mm @67mm, F4, 1/800sec and SF58 mounted on off camera hotshoeextention cord from my left hand which I've shared earlier in other thread. Until there is a hotshoe mounted wireless controller that either Leica or any third party can offer to cotrol off camera flash (not bulky strobes such as Prolite), I find using the hotshoe extention cord method provides me the fastest set up and least to carry while I travel on holiday. L1050136 by sillbeers15 Edited January 6, 2018 by sillbeers15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenningsmca Posted March 24, 2019 Share #47 Posted March 24, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I tried today to get the PWIII set to HSR and could not get HSS to work. So far the only time HSS works is a directly connected Leica branded flash. I was hoping that the new S1R would work with my M glass, this would also provide HSS for Panasonic. Good and Profoto both have Panasonic triggers a/v. Chances are the new SL2 will not be any better in this department. If someone has successfully got HSS off camera (wireless) flash to work can you provide the mfg and trigger / flash used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaP75 Posted March 24, 2019 Share #48 Posted March 24, 2019 HSS with SL (also valid for M and Q) is possible with Priolite system. I use two MBX 500 HS Ultra with the dedicated Leica trigger. No problem for syncing up to 1/4000s. Above that, it's necessary to crop approximately 5% of the frame (especially at 1/8000s), to get rid of the shading which appears at one very edge of frame. I have no problem in doing that, and I avoid to place the main subject close to the "cropping area". This is of course valid in case of light background and outdoor shooting. For dark background no cropping is actually needed. "Disadvantage" of the system is the lack of TTL. Beside that, the system is extremely well designed, robust, and very consistent in output / color balance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenningsmca Posted March 24, 2019 Share #49 Posted March 24, 2019 5 hours ago, AndreaP75 said: HSS with SL (also valid for M and Q) is possible with Priolite system. I use two MBX 500 HS Ultra with the dedicated Leica trigger. No problem for syncing up to 1/4000s. Above that, it's necessary to crop approximately 5% of the frame (especially at 1/8000s), to get rid of the shading which appears at one very edge of frame. I have no problem in doing that, and I avoid to place the main subject close to the "cropping area". This is of course valid in case of light background and outdoor shooting. For dark background no cropping is actually needed. "Disadvantage" of the system is the lack of TTL. Beside that, the system is extremely well designed, robust, and very consistent in output / color balance. So it sounds like you have HSS up to 1/4000s ? Better than what I was getting with flash sync of 1/320s. I have sent an email to the mfg for inquiry on the lights. It maybe hard to get their lights here in Canada. Will let you know what they say, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted March 24, 2019 Share #50 Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) On 1/2/2016 at 10:17 PM, profus said: ........SNIP........I still find it incredible, that Leica doesn't offer some kind of dedicated sync cord and / or wireless trigger to make off-camera flash photography possible "...............SNIP Leica has the SF60 and SFC1 available. EDIT I just realised I was responding to an old post, sorry. The thread had popped up again. Edited March 24, 2019 by hoppyman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenningsmca Posted March 24, 2019 Share #51 Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, hoppyman said: Leica has the SF60 and SFC1 available. EDIT I just realised I was responding to an old post, sorry. The thread had popped up again. Yes that is a/v but I am looking for HSS but with a 600w monolight like the good 600AD or the profoto B1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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