Any advise for a good flash for SL2-S ?

[robb]

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On 9/15/2023 at 10:31 AM, tangosix said:

I use the b10x and the A2 with the connect remote which is so discreet, small and incredibly useful.  I also use the new Pro Connect with full auto. 

So far I have tried to avoid an on-camera flash.  I either mount the strobes ahead of time at the event or recruit an assistant with the A2 handheld 

Yes, I probably need the a10 on camera set up for more discreet versatility at events and receptions, but I simply prefer the results from the a2 with small clic softbox more.  They carry well everywhere also. 

I really enjoy using the connect on the M11 as well.  That is a nifty trick. 

This image in a dark nightclub would not have been possible without the A2.

 

 

 

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I’m in the same boat with Tangosix.

 

profoto b10 and a2 off camera with a remote in the hot shoe.

couldn’t imagine better solutions but I don’t use flash for run and gun.

Robb

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[Simone_DF]

On 9/14/2023 at 9:52 PM, Camaro5 said:

Yes, very much so.  At 1/8 to 1/4 power (with the diffuser) it's enough for the automotive stuff I do without being too bright.  The diffuser seems to even out the brightness.  It also has a low profile and looks good on the camera.  The diffuser was cheap but hard to find.  Had to get mine from China but it was only about $6.  

Thank you. Just got the Godox Lux and the diffuser.

[Photoworks]

I just getting the 3rd SF 60 packed up for repair, it stopped powering up.

The SF 40-60 is the only flash I have found to work across all Leica systems.

The SF-60 soffer from old design. Newer flash have all better batteries, quicker recharge time, can hold diffuser without flapping down all the time, and don't overheat. SF-60 is based on Nissin design of the i60a ( already discontinued)

If you are using the SL2 you have other options if you need TTL and HSS. Profoto and Godox came to mind. 

 

Currently, I am using a godox V860II + Godox Leica trigger, a bracket and Gary Fong Diffuser ( after testing many of them it is the softest one out there, the V1 round head is cure, but not great for bounce)

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[PK Bhattacharyya]

Friends, can I use Godox V860IIN safely on my SL2-s?

I also have a Digitek DFL-088 for my other cameras. I have a DRM-009 trigger to work with it.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

[bpLeica]

It depends on the use case but I don't see any benefit for on camera flash. Going through a bunch of options, I landed with the Elinchrom One as the best solution for flash when I need it. Bulky but does the job.

[PeterBoyadjian]

profoto a10, my most important tool