Flash Operation - Leica M Operating Instructions Manual

EN FLASH MODE
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:
• 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.
• Other Leica system flash units.
• System-compatible flash units that allow guide number control
and are HSS-compatible
• Other commercially available flash attachments with standard
flash foot and positive center contact, and fired by the center
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contact (X contact,
When using system-compatible flash units, the white balance (see p. 138) can
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be set to for correct color reproduction.
Automatic
However, if flash units not specially designed for the camera are used and do
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not automatically adjust the white balance on the camera, the
be used (see p. 138).
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(see p. 158).
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) can also be used.
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ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT
Before attaching a flash unit to the accessory shoe
camera,
– the cover that protects the accessory shoe and the socket
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 accessory shoe
changes the necessary contacts can be broken, leading to
malfunctions.
Caution:
Do not touch the contacts in the accessory shoe.
Note:
Ensure that the accessory shoe cover is always fitted when no
accessories are in use.
setting should
on the
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