HSS with SFC1 and SF60

[Cowz]

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OK..... Leica flash newbie here and I apologise if this has been rehashed, but I could not find this problem/combination anywhere.  All literature indicates both units are HSS capable.

I have my SL setup,with a SFC1 controller triggering a SF60.  I am trying to overcome ambient light in areas where the background can blow out, such as outdoors using low fstops.

They work well together in TTL and M modes up to 1/250s.

When I venture into HSS country, my SFC1 indicates HSS is active but the SF60 does not operate at all..... It almost seems as there is a HSS mode on the flash that is not operating.  I wonder if the HSS capability of the SF60 only works when the flash is mounted above the camera????

HELP!!!!!!!

PS...... I want to use this combination on my M10 too.  

 

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[sillbeers15]

Check if your SF C1 Commander is set to 'M' on 'M/TTL' button for shutter speeds > 1/250 sec when 'HSS' is indicated on commander. The issue has been feedback to Leica but Leica has yet to offer a solution. Same issue on M10. It seems to be fine with Q. For HSS to work on M10 & SL through SF40 (directly hot shoe mounted only) and SF60 (hot shoe mounted & via SF C1), the flash must be in TTL mode only.

Edited December 8, 2018 by sillbeers15