MARK JO Posted September 10, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) well here goes.....I´m new to Leica and new to forum posting, so bare with me please. I´ve just bought a M8.2 and cant discribe how much I like it. Its taking some getting used to as i shoot mainly sport on a couple of D3s... Anyway what I would like to know is, can anyone cast a light on using flash on the M8...I would like to use a flash hand held so I can move the flash source quickly depending on the situation. These days I realise that slave triggers are cableless but this is not a real necessity as the flash unit wont go any more than arms length. Can any of you Leica stalwarts give me a pointer which way to go......cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nicoleica Posted September 10, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 10, 2009 Hello and welcome, If you just want to use the flash at arms length, then the Nikon SC-17 or SC-28 cables will work with the M8 and provide all pin connections for a dedicated Leica compatible flash unit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl101 Posted September 10, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 10, 2009 I just got a cheap wireless flash trigger: 4 Channel PT-04 Wireless Flash Trigger Control Set with: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo it seems to work well with my cheap Dorr D320-C flash. Although I've not had time to go out and play yet. Karl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dretti78 Posted September 10, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 10, 2009 Hello there thanks to the starter of this thread. I also have the same question. But if i may ask is it possible to use the nikon sb400 on an m8? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted September 10, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 10, 2009 Hello there thanks to the starter of this thread. I also have the same question. But if i may ask is it possible to use the nikon sb400 on an m8? Thanks Hi, sadly the SB400 won't work on the M8, as it is TTL only, and has no manual/auto mode. Any flash that has an external sensor and auto mode, or manual mode only, will work OK though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted September 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 10, 2009 Nikon cables are the way to go. SC-17 can usually be found for a low price on eBay. Some time ago, Sean Reid (http://www.reidreviews.com) published a very interesting article on working with a handheld flash and Leica M. His site is subscription-based, but the price you pay for a wealth of information, reviews, etc. is well worth it IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted September 11, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 11, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) ......I would like to use a flash hand held so I can move the flash source quickly depending on the situation. These days I realise that slave triggers are cableless but this is not a real necessity as the flash unit wont go any more than arms length...... Welcome - From my perspective; you have rejected the answer. Cable connection to the camera will work of course [sean Reid was working this way with an inexpensive S/H Vivitar 283 with it's Remote Sensor mounted in the hot shoe], but for my taste dangling cables are really irritating and less conducive to smooth working. I've considered this question myself and I'm in no doubt that I would opt for a wireless 'radio' control of the flash, using the flash set on either manual, or at [say] one or two stops less exposure than the lens aperture. So if the lens is set to f4, the fill-in flash is set to f5.6 or f8 [for example]. Do a search on the subject in the Forum files, it's hardly a new subject and you might find revealing advice. .................. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iansky Posted September 11, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 11, 2009 I use the Nikon SC-17 with my SF24D and M8.2 and find it a great and flexible combination that produces very pleasing results, especially suitable for fill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK JO Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted September 11, 2009 Thanks to all who have taken the time to responde to my question. You have all given me food for thought...now all I have to do is make my mind up (which is easier said then done) cheers guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLC Posted September 12, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 12, 2009 the sc-17 / 24d mix is huge part of my work. to able to shoot ttl on the quick with a such a small kit is amazing. i carry it with me everywhere i go. side note: i was forced into this because of the m8's lack of high iso. after shooting with an m6 for years at night with high speed film and the occasional flash i was dumb struck by how bad the high iso on the m8 was but wanted to find a way around it, a way around it that ive not seen much of in recent years. a way to be happy with my new expensive tool. this led to to work off camera and its served me quite well over the last two years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_panko Posted September 12, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 12, 2009 If your flash can be pointed upwards a Gary Fong diffuser will work well and the flash can remain on the camera. I have tried hand holding but it is a nuisance and some shutter finger skill and holding the camera tight to the face for is required for stability. I'm assuming that you are not in a studio setting where the main and fill flash units can be mounted on stands. Just another option for your consideration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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