Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]F?lix L?pez de Maturana wrote : > After reading all these comment about this matter I still am in > doubt about my Leica SF20. Will it be useful with my -coming soon- > Leica M8 or I need another flash?. I know a Leica M is an available > light camera but I just wish to fire, from time to time, with flash. > > Regards. > > Felix. Dear Felix, I think the answer is in the M8 instruction manual, downloadable here: http://www.leica-camera.us/photography/m_system/m8/ I quote: --- Compatible flash units The following flash units, when used on the LEICA M8, are capable of all the functions described in this manual: ? The LEICA SF 24D system flash unit (order no. 14 444). With its compact size and design that matches the camera, is particularly suitable. Thanks to its permanently attached flash foot with additional control and signal contacts, which in automatic mode transfer a range of data and settings, it is very easy to use. ? Flash units which satisfy the technical requirements for System Camera Adaption (SCA) System 3000, are fitted with the SCA-3502/35011 adaptor, and which allow guide number control. --- "and which allow guide number control" is what is important here. Only the SF24D allows guide number control, not the SF20, even if the M8 should have no use of the GN control because the focusing distance is not transmitted by the M lenses. AFAIK, the SF24D was designed with Digital camera in mind. Best, Lucien