mwalker649 Posted June 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted June 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is the Leica flash for the M8 worth the money? Are there alternitives? Most of my pictures are with no flash but sometimes I think I could use a fill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Hi mwalker649, Take a look here Leica flash useful?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
rwfreund Posted June 2, 2007 Share #2 Posted June 2, 2007 It is a little useful, and also pretty little itself. At Leica's stuff is concerned on a proce per gram basis, it is not too bad. I use it to occasionally add a bit of fill in contrasty light. -bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted June 2, 2007 Share #3 Posted June 2, 2007 I didn't love the SF24 I tested. It can't swivel or tilt for bounced flash and it doesn't take the widely available, and rechargeable, AA batteries. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 2, 2007 Share #4 Posted June 2, 2007 I used to have an SF20. Got rid of it when I realised I only used it once a year, if that. HOWEVER I always used it with a Nikon SC17 cord to take it off-camera - this gets around the lack of tilt/swivel. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted June 2, 2007 Share #5 Posted June 2, 2007 That's a good idea Bill. I'm still not crazy about the unit but that's good advice. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalker649 Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted June 3, 2007 Will the Metz 54 work? I have one of those somewhere around here,,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsjxyz Posted June 3, 2007 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have SF20 which I used, I put the flash compensation -2stops (learn from a journalist who used the same flash). or Have anyone using Sfill? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyspedden Posted June 3, 2007 Share #8 Posted June 3, 2007 I have SF20 which I used, I put the flash compensation -2stops (learn from a journalist who used the same flash). or Have anyone using Sfill? I agree with Sean. This is a neat little flash and with the Nikon cord, which I also use, able to do some nice things. But having to put $20 worth of batteries in it is just ridiculous. These batteries don't last all that long and at this price..........wow! I will use either the Metz 54 (it has its own set of problems) or the little Contax which I have left over from days gone by or the more modern Nikon SB800 in auto mode Woody Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted June 3, 2007 Share #9 Posted June 3, 2007 Mike i use the Metz 54 all the time , need the 3502 module for it. Also you can use a Nikon extension cord. I also have the SF 24 and that diffuser which you can get at leicagoodies. Nice little flash but needs a update like a head that will bounce and take AA batteries but it's a nice flash in a pinch. i use it a lot for fill when doing some shots outside. Here very very early in the morning at Yosemite, with a little flash on the logs 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/25730-leica-flash-useful/?do=findComment&comment=271787'>More sharing options...
mwalker649 Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted June 3, 2007 I like that shot..I have an adapter but I don't remember the number it was for my D2..I'll look for it today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenerrolrd Posted June 3, 2007 Share #11 Posted June 3, 2007 I used to have an SF20. Got rid of it when I realised I only used it once a year, if that. HOWEVER I always used it with a Nikon SC17 cord to take it off-camera - this gets around the lack of tilt/swivel. Regards, Bill I know I have seen this before ..but does the M8 function with TTL ..when using the SC17 cord? Also I thought Nikon replaced the SC17 with a newer version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsjxyz Posted June 3, 2007 Share #12 Posted June 3, 2007 When you use the SF-24D, do you set the flash to TTL? Is SF24D send pre flash before the shoot? Does the flash compensation works? (Metz with 3502 flash compensation in TTL mode does not work!). thanks, Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP3 Posted June 4, 2007 Share #13 Posted June 4, 2007 I have been using a SF24D/NikonSC28cable and 40MZ2/3502mod5 with my D2 years ago. Now I use them both on M8. From my experience on M8, I would sum up below: - 40MZ2/3502mod5: D2: Both GNC and A mode give very satisfactory results, esp with its tiltable head. GNC will do a preflash before the main flash. On D2, I generally use A mode, quicker and great color. Not sure whether Flash Comp can be set at 3502 adapter button. No real TTL. On M8, GNC does not work. A mode is great with great speed and highly satisfactory color. Set the necessary focal length & aperture values on flash unit in A mode. - SF24D/NikonSC28cable: On D2, can do GNC and A mode, No real TTL. No tilt head, relatively smaller flash power but a lighter unit. On M8, it can do GNC and A mode, No real TTL. I found the color, illuminance performance and consistency of GNC is better than A mode. I shoot M8 with right hand and hold SF24D by left hand with a 45% tilted angle (as suggested by Sean as well). It is a great setup for travel and occasional flexible fill flash. Of course, GNC will do a preflash and A does not require that. Hope my little sum up is useful for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent10D Posted June 4, 2007 Share #14 Posted June 4, 2007 This is really interesting. Basically, I would rather not use a flash with my M8 (mostly 'cause I'd rather not have to carry one around), but there are always those situations where a touch of fill can make he shot. I have tried one of my Pentax AF-360FGZ strobes with it, and it worked quite well, but that's a pretty chunky flash unit for a svelte machine like the M8. I guess what I'd really like is a small, lightweight, yet versatile utility flash unit that I can drop in the bag and forget about until it is needed. So, perhaps it's time for some research ... and I'll keep my eyes on this thread. Cheers, Kent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsjxyz Posted June 4, 2007 Share #15 Posted June 4, 2007 I have been using a SF24D/NikonSC28cable and 40MZ2/3502mod5 with my D2 years ago. Now I use them both on M8. From my experience on M8, I would sum up below: - 40MZ2/3502mod5: D2: Both GNC and A mode give very satisfactory results, esp with its tiltable head. GNC will do a preflash before the main flash. On D2, I generally use A mode, quicker and great color. Not sure whether Flash Comp can be set at 3502 adapter button. No real TTL. On M8, GNC does not work. A mode is great with great speed and highly satisfactory color. Set the necessary focal length & aperture values on flash unit in A mode. - SF24D/NikonSC28cable: On D2, can do GNC and A mode, No real TTL. No tilt head, relatively smaller flash power but a lighter unit. On M8, it can do GNC and A mode, No real TTL. I found the color, illuminance performance and consistency of GNC is better than A mode. I shoot M8 with right hand and hold SF24D by left hand with a 45% tilted angle (as suggested by Sean as well). It is a great setup for travel and occasional flexible fill flash. Of course, GNC will do a preflash and A does not require that. Hope my little sum up is useful for you. With SCA 3502, My M8 can do GnC. But you need to mod 3 and above the adapter. Just send it to Metz. I use SF-20, the problem with A set is only can be set to 2.8, 5.6 (and 11?) Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP3 Posted June 4, 2007 Share #16 Posted June 4, 2007 With SCA 3502, My M8 can do GnC. But you need to mod 3 and above the adapter. Just send it to Metz. I use SF-20, the problem with A set is only can be set to 2.8, 5.6 (and 11?) Jerry Hi Jerry Mine 3502 is mod 5, I'll give it a try again. Cheers Matthew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsjxyz Posted June 4, 2007 Share #17 Posted June 4, 2007 Hi Jerry Mine 3502 is mod 5, I'll give it a try again. Cheers Matthew Choose the Metz Flash to M, then turn the ring up until GnC appear, click the ring. Then you are set. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP3 Posted June 4, 2007 Share #18 Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks Jerry, mine is 40MZ2, doesn't has the ring but I'll give it a detail try =) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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