Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] SF-24D
From: "Richard F. Man" <richard-lists@imagecraft.com>
Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2003 21:55:45 -0800
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At 07:22 PM 12/8/2003 -0800, Jerry Lehrer wrote:
>Dad
>
>It was alleged that the head can swivel for bounce flash.  The SF-20
>cannot.
>
>Jerry

I guess I fubar'ed the name, it should have been SF-24D. Anyway, it would 
be great if it can swivel the head. I'd definitely want that. 
Unfortunately, the only info I can find is in the CM product PDF and it 
says nothing about it:
********************
LEICA SF 24D flash unit for LEICA CM.
With two diffusers (for focal lengths of
24–28 mm and 85 mm), velour pouch.
Connections Guide number automatic
exposure control with LEICA CM, TTL
flash exposure dosing with LEICA
R8/R9, LEICA M7 and M6 TTL, automatic
operation with all Leica R and M
cameras with center contacts. Guide
number 24 (m) or 79 (feet) with 85 mm focal length.
Functions Exposure over-ride can be set for up to ± 3
aperture stops ; Normal illumination covers the field of
35 mm focal length ; with WW diffuser, the field covered
by focal lengths up to 24 mm ; with the tele diffuser, fields
covered by focal lengths from 85 mm and up ; Six automatic
apertures in the A mode : f/2.0, f/2.8, f/4.0, f/5.6,
f/8, f/11 ; Displays All settings and corrections can be
read in the illuminated display ; Successful flash confirmation
in the viewfinder of LEICA M7 and LEICA M6 TTL ;
Film speeds M mode : from ISO 12/12° to 3,200/36°,
A/TTL/GNC mode : from ISO 25/15° to ISO 800/30°.
Power supply Two lithium batteries à 3 Volts, Type 123A
allow rapid flash sequences. Dimensions (WxHxD) :
66 x 109 x 40 mm (2 5/8x 4 5/16x 1 9/16 in). Weight (without
batteries) : approx. 180 g (6.3 oz).
titanium-colored Order No. 14 448
black/silver chrome Order No. 14 444


// richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please 
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