Leica M Edition 60, Instruction Manual

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
The camera determines the necessary flash power by firing one or more
ranging flashes, fractions of a second before taking the actual picture.
Immediately after this, at the start of exposure, the main flash is fired. All
factors that influence the exposure (such as picture filter and changes to
the aperture setting) are automatically taken into account.
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS
The following flash units, when used on the camera, are capable of all the
functions described in this manual, including TTL flash metering:
• The Leica SF 58 system flash unit. With a maximum guide number of 58
(in 105mm setting), an automatically controlled zoom reflector (with
coded Leica M lenses, see p. 81), automatic synchronization with
shutter speeds faster than
1
/
180
s for HSS flash (see p. 99), an optional
second reflector, and many other functions, it is both powerful and
versatile, yet highly user-friendly.
• With its compact dimensions and design that matches the camera, the
Leica SF 26 system flash unit is the perfect solution. It is also extremely
easy to operate.
• Flash units which meet the technical requirements for System Camera
Adaption (SCA) System 3000 and fitted with the SCA-3502-M5 adapter.
Other commercially available flash attachments with standard flash foot and
positive center contact, and fired by the center contact (X contact) can also
be used.
ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT
Before attaching a flash unit to the accessory shoe on the camera,
– the cover that protects the accessory shoe when not in use, must be
detached to the rear, and
– the camera and flash unit must be turned off.
When attaching a flash unit, you should ensure that the foot of the flash unit
is fully inserted into the accessory shoe and the clamping nut is tightened to
prevent it accidentally falling out. This is particularly important for flash
units with additional control and signal contacts, because if the position in
the flash shoe changes the necessary contacts can be broken, leading to
malfunctions.