Tiny flash..

[Stephen.s1]

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..that is compatible with M series.  I'm looking for something much smaller than my mf-60. 

Edited September 11, 2023 by Stephen.s1
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[sometimesmaybe]

do you need HSS or TTL? if not there are many 3rd party options

If you just need TTL, i think leica makes a few smaller models like SF20

If you need HSS, SF40 is prob your only choice

[RexGig0]

The SF-24D works nicely for a bit of fill flash, set manually, which is the only way I have used it, thus far. I do not know how it compares in size to the “mf-60.” Unfortunately, this is a high-demand item, so, asking prices are rather high.

This you-tube channel covers a number of small flashes, both Leica-brand and third party, being used on the M11. 

https://www.youtube.com/@kaskoPhoto/videos

I have seen you-tube videos showing the Leica SF-26 being used on pre-M11 cameras. I will see if I can find them.

[RexGig0]

Though available new, until relatively recently, finding pre-owned SF-26 flashes seems to be quite difficult. Perhaps its apparently excellent compatibility with the M11, and resultant you-tube attention, has caused a run on the available pre-owned SF-26 flashes.

Notably, the Metz-branded counterpart of the SF-26 was made for specific Panasonic Leica cameras, so will not be as fully compatible, and perhaps not compatible at all, with Leica M cameras. This is something I had researched, probably about five years ago.

[RexGig0]

Daniel Arnold, in this you-tube video, is using the SF-26, on the M-D Type 262.

While the 240/246/262-series cameras are older technology, and may not perform with the SF-26 in the same way as with an M10-series, at least this presentation provides a good sense of scale, to see the size of the SF-26.

[RexGig0]

OK, here is a presentation showing the use of an M10-series camera, with the older SF-20 flash, which is quite tiny, and not as rare, on the pre-owned market, as the SF-26.

 

[RexGig0]

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Here is information on the SF-26, by a M Type 240 shooter, starting at 10:09 minutes:

 

[kevinjoe]

LightPix Labs FlashQ Q20II is amazing as an absolutely minuscule on camera flash with the ability to detach it and use the built in trigger. . . the smallest trigger I've ever seen.  Use on camera for direct flash,  reverse it on the trigger or use the tilting front for bounce flash, pop it off and use it for off camera flash, etc.  I often detach it, put it off to the side in a room on like a dresser or table, and bounce off the wall at a slight upward angle so the light is softer and more natural, and then just snap away.  It's center pin only, so no HSS or TTL, but it works great with any Leica if you're comfortable controlling flash manually.  The part that stays on your camera can adjust the flash power.  It has a mounting screw hole in the bottom so you can mount it to light stands or things like clamps to put it in odd places.  It comes with gels that slide in the flash to change color temp.  And it is so tiny and light.  I don't understand why they're not more popular.

Edited September 14, 2023 by kevinjoe

[mediumformula]

I have the Godox Lux Junior and it is great with the Monochrom.  I like that you can adjust the output level on the flash and dial it in with the ISO you want to use. 

[RexGig0]

Actually, in spite of its small size, the SF-24D is quite powerful. I had not yet noticed this. I have not yet tried to use mine for more than just a bit of fill, but now i see that I should experiment with more-demanding levels of performance:

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

Edited September 17, 2023 by RexGig0