SMALL flash for Q3

[Simone_DF]

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15 hours ago, Anbaric said:

So what is Leica's flash range now, just the SF-40 and SF-60? 

Yes. And I wonder for how long Nissin will be around. Their last flash is from 2019, a solid but basic flash with many compromises sold at a higher price than the competition. 
In the meantime, Godox has eaten their market with more efficient flashes on the lower and upper side of the offering, at a lower price. And people who want a more professional experience go for Profoto, not Nissin. 

[Einzelganger]

I bought a used SF-24D and it does not support TTL with my Q3. I'm debating whether to sell it and get the SF-40 or keep it in the event I ever get a M11. The flash is in mint shape, so perhaps it will be worth keeping as these will be increasingly more difficult to find.

The form factor is perfect for the Q3, so it's dissapointing there are no smaller flash options that support the Q3 with TTL mode. 

 

 

[yann]

I also have a mint SF-24D and no plans on replacing it with an SF-40.

I don’t understand why TTL is not supported unless there is a HW limitation with the flash.

[Simone_DF]

13 hours ago, Einzelganger said:

I bought a used SF-24D and it does not support TTL with my Q3. I'm debating whether to sell it and get the SF-40 or keep it in the event I ever get a M11.

The SF24-D won’t work in TTL on the M11. 

[Cogito]

Has anyone tried the new Godox iM30 on a Q3? Wondering if it has same issue as the Lux Junior re: slow shutter speeds.

[djb]

Does anyone know if the mini flash that came with the DLux 8 is compatible with the Q3? That's the perfect size flash that I'm looking for. Anyone know anything similar to that size that works?

[OlivierG]

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For my part I use a Godox AD100 Pro (with X3-L) which can be handeled easyly. The main advantage for me is to be more creative with an unfix flash. This flash is like a soda can, it can be store in a pocket.

[PhotoCruiser]

As far i know there is no small TTF enabled flash for the Q series.
I use two Godox V1 strobes and the tiny X3-L trigger and it works great, same as OlivierG, to position them where i want.
Godox has the small and retro style flashes but the email Godox sent me they are not compatible with the X3-L

Chris

[Boz]

On 10/22/2024 at 8:07 PM, Cogito said:

Has anyone tried the new Godox iM30 on a Q3? Wondering if it has same issue as the Lux Junior re: slow shutter speeds.

Not sure about the slow shutter speed issue but be careful when tightening the iM30 onto the Q3 as the rotating collar used to tighten the foot of the gun onto the hot shoe makes contact with the shutter speed dial on the one I have. Works well for a quick manual blink of fill, good for putting catchlight into eyes on portraits.

[jaapv]

4 hours ago, PhotoCruiser said:

As far i know there is no small TTF enabled flash for the Q series.
I use two Godox V1 strobes and the tiny X3-L trigger and it works great, same as OlivierG, to position them where i want.
Godox has the small and retro style flashes but the email Godox sent me they are not compatible with the X3-L

Chris

https://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/sf-24d.htm

[PhotoCruiser]

Yes, i thought djb look for a very small and affordable flash, the SF24 is; not really small, very expensive and difficult to find, but will be the only option other than a Godox trigger and strobe.

Chris

[jmschuh]

As far as I know, the SF24D does not work with a Leica Q (TTL), but the SF26 works reliably.