[Leica] SF-24

[rdcb37 at dodo.com.au (Rick Dykstra)]

Roger,

This comment is based on use of the SF20 with M6.

I find it convenient enough with the M6 Normal and MP, though, the 
flash will switch to standby (ie, go off) after 3 minutes and then not 
fire when you press the M6's shutter, as the M6 cannot wake it up like 
the M6TTL can.  This has been a problem for me and I lost a number of 
shots because of it.  Now I tend to remember to check if the flash is 
awake and press a  button if it isnt.

On A mode with the SF20, flash compensation is only available in full 
EV steps, ie, -1, -2 etc.  With TTL capability it is adjustable in 1/3 
steps.  Nevertheless, I've found the SF20 to be very useful with non 
TTL bodies.  It has A mode pre-set apertures of 2.8, 5.6 and 11, so 
getting to f2 while shooting at 5.6 is just a matter of setting the 
flash aperture at 2.8 and dialing in -1 EV adjustment.  Works a charm.

Hopefully some of the the above is relevant to the SF24!

Rick.

On 28/01/2005, at 9:15 PM, Roger Bunting wrote:

> Folks,
>
> I've been reading the SF-24 specs and it looks to me
> like it offers more f-stop settings in A-mode than the
> SF-20; also possibly a larger compensation range. (I
> would be using this flash with a M6 Classic).
>
> I've also found a statement that the f-stop settings
> are "independent" of ISO. I can read that multiple
> ways, but what I want is something that offers the
> f2.0 setting independent of film ISO rating. Any
> comments?
>
> I'm looking for a unit that will allow me some
> flexibility for those indoor shots that are just
> documentary (not art :-) ). e.g. light level is
> sufficient for "strobe not needed" photography but I
> want to soften some shadows. So in my mind what I want
> is match the f-stop on the flash to that of the lens,
> dial in a -0.7 to -1.5 setting and go. I'm trying to
> go mindeless here because I don't use that capability
> that often but when I do, don't want my usual "pilot"
> error.
>
> I've also looked at the Nikon sb-30 and it mates well
> with my SLR system but the f-stop settings are not
> independent of film speed (ISO setting).
>
> I'm really looking for that f2.0 pub fill flash where
> you need to erase some shadows of the overhead
> lighting, etc.
>
> Thanks and regards
> Roger
>
>
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