Any non Leica HSS flash on the M11

[Photoworks]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

11 hours ago, Loplop said:

 

Of course, manual is always possible.  And as you say, often preferable. That said, HSS (and even some occasions TTL) can be nice for mobile/outdoor/non-stationary setups with strobes.  At least that would be my use for it. 

Just wanted to pass on the info in the event someone thought, as did I, that Godox would have added M11 support by now. 
 

EDIT: I am typing too fast this morning

they don't have the money to buy the camera for testing LOL

[Advertisement]

The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[RobW0]

2 hours ago, Photoworks said:

they don't have the money to buy the camera for testing LOL

Probably more like, they won't send us a camera for free to test, screw them.  

[Loplop]

8 hours ago, RobW0 said:

Probably more like, they won't send us a camera for free to test, screw them.  

…but let’s release a brand new flash trigger designed for Leica and we don’t even know if it’ll work. 

[RobW0]

40 minutes ago, Loplop said:

…but let’s release a brand new flash trigger designed for Leica and we don’t even know if it’ll work. 

I have not looked at this flash trigger. My question is, do they say it is compatible with the SL cameras? I would think the SL cameras would be the bigger leica camera market for them. I base this on no experience but, I would think an SL camera owner would be more likely to use a flash that an M camera owner. I am not saying an M camera owner would not use a flash. 

[Loplop]

On 10/19/2024 at 8:50 AM, RobW0 said:

I have not looked at this flash trigger. My question is, do they say it is compatible with the SL cameras? I would think the SL cameras would be the bigger leica camera market for them. I base this on no experience but, I would think an SL camera owner would be more likely to use a flash that an M camera owner. I am not saying an M camera owner would not use a flash. 

They list SL1, SL2, M10, Q2, Typ 601. 

Compatibility notes in the docs state: SL1 and Typ 601 “misfire flashes exist in continuous flash,” SL2 and M10 “Bright edges exist at high speed shooting.”

[Photoworks]

if anyone bothers to read the description of the Godox trigger, it is compatible with SL 1-2-3, the Q's, and M10

M11 was never listed and does not work in TTL. The M11 has a new sensor reading exposure and functions a bit differently.

[Loplop]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

35 minutes ago, Photoworks said:

if anyone bothers to read the description of the Godox trigger, it is compatible with SL 1-2-3, the Q's, and M10

M11 was never listed and does not work in TTL. The M11 has a new sensor reading exposure and functions a bit differently.

Not compatible with SL3 and Q3. See above. 

In any case, that’s exactly what we’re discussing here

The end result is you need Profoto if you want HSS. 

[Photoworks]

49 minutes ago, Loplop said:

Not compatible with SL3 and Q3. See above. 

why are you saying that, i am using these cameras right now and it works

[Loplop]

7 minutes ago, Photoworks said:

why are you saying that, i am using these cameras right now and it works

I’m relaying what Godox has documented.  That it is working for you is great to hear, although those cameras are not officially supported per Godox.  I suppose there could be limitations, such as those Godox documents even for supported cameras. 

If suppose I should refine my statement to: if you want a supported flash system for HSS and TTL with studio flash for a Leica M11 (or SL3 and Q3), you need Profoto. 

Keep on flash in’ on, folks. Happy shooting. 

[kiwidad]

23 hours ago, Photoworks said:

why are you saying that, i am using these cameras right now and it works

I shoot M11

because it doesn't!

All the 60MP leicas do not work in any of the "auto " modes with the trigger. I enjoyed it greatly only Q2 and M10 but when I upgraded to the 11 I was disappointed 

In a bizzarre way when I first got the godox it seemed to almost work correctly in someways. A week later I used my Sf26 on the M11 one day and the Godox never worked again (in TTL modes). I tried to reverse whatever might have changed but ended up selling the Godox. I would love it to work with those ad200 units but sadly the only (more) affordable option than profoto was the SF60 and SFC1 which i must say work splendidly within their capabilities.

[Photoworks]

3 hours ago, kiwidad said:

I shoot M11

because it doesn't!

All the 60MP leicas do not work in any of the "auto " modes with the trigger. I enjoyed it greatly only Q2 and M10 but when I upgraded to the 11 I was disappointed 

In a bizzarre way when I first got the godox it seemed to almost work correctly in someways. A week later I used my Sf26 on the M11 one day and the Godox never worked again (in TTL modes). I tried to reverse whatever might have changed but ended up selling the Godox. I would love it to work with those ad200 units but sadly the only (more) affordable option than profoto was the SF60 and SFC1 which i must say work splendidly within their capabilities.

that is how incorrect rumors start!  Sure it does not work on the M11's , but it works on all the other new Leica cameras

[kiwidad]

9 hours ago, Photoworks said:

that is how incorrect rumors start!  Sure it does not work on the M11's , but it works on all the other new Leica cameras

Why would you assume a newer camera than the M11 would work with the goods? I have no doubt Leica rolled back the flash technology on the new cameras to the M10 standard??? Why in the world would they? Leica want to sell you an Sf60? Have you attached the Godox to a Q3 or SL3? 

 

 

[Photoworks]

9 hours ago, kiwidad said:

Why would you assume a newer camera than the M11 would work with the goods?

M11 works with the SF-40 and SF-60, and the newer Pfofoto trigger.

 

9 hours ago, kiwidad said:

I have no doubt Leica rolled back the flash technology on the new cameras to the M10 standard???

the tech is the same, the SF-60 works, and all current flash

 

9 hours ago, kiwidad said:

Why in the world would they? Leica want to sell you an Sf60?

There is no other company that makes a dedicated flash for Leica.

 

9 hours ago, kiwidad said:

Have you attached the Godox to a Q3 or SL3? 

And yes, I use the Godox trigger for Leica and all my SL3 cameras and it works as intended.

[kiwidad]

On 10/24/2024 at 7:51 AM, Photoworks said:

M11 works with the SF-40 and SF-60, and the newer Pfofoto trigger.

 

the tech is the same, the SF-60 works, and all current flash

 

There is no other company that makes a dedicated flash for Leica.

 

And yes, I use the Godox trigger for Leica and all my SL3 cameras and it works as intended.

And it works fine in hss mode?

if it does I can only assume the m11 has some needs that defy the standard because it sure doesnt work on the m11 in anything but manual modes

i hope to also aquire an sl3 in the next month but unfortunately Godox are probably out of the question due to the m11 

[Photoworks]

54 minutes ago, kiwidad said:

And it works fine in hss mode?

LOL

[Photoworks]

if anyone is interested in the Godox X3 for Leica here is an update.

SL3 works great in TTL

M11  it does not work in TTL