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  • Page 1 LEICA SF 60 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Designation Of Parts

    PART DESIGNATIONS Reflector head, with diffuser bounce card wide-angle diffuser Video light Sensor for cordless off-camera operation (behind infrared-per- meable panel) AF assist light Input jack for connecting external battery pack (behind cover) Mounting foot with unlock button locking pin Power switch Mode dial and index...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Leica camera. We wish you every enjoyment and success with your Important: new flash unit. Failure to observe this information can result in damage to the To get the most out of your Leica SF 60, please read this manual camera, accessories, or the photos before use. Attention:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting .................26 Wide-angle diffuser ..............15 Spare parts ................27 Flash modes ................16 Technical data ................28 Fully automatic – ..............16 Leica service addresses .............29 Fully automatic – ..............16 Guide number table ..............??? Setting flash exposure compensation ........17 Video light ................18 Setting the light intensity ............18 Manual flash mode –...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Leica Camera AG. • Please only use the batteries specified and approved in this • The flash unit must never be fired in proximity to flammable manual.

  • Page 7: Disposal Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    Important: DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT • Protect your flash unit against excessive heat and humidity. Do not store the flash unit in the glove compartment of your vehicle. (Applies within the EU and for other European • Rapid changes in ambient temperature can result in condensa- countries with active waste separation policies.) tion.

  • Page 8: Compatible Cameras

    TTL (Through-The-Lens) metering, from the current product range. such as the Leica digital cameras of the S, SL, M, CL, and Q series. • This manual only describes the functions and settings of the The Leica SF 60 can also be used with any other Leica camera...

  • Page 9: Functions Dependent On The Camera Model

    FUNCTIONS DEPENDENT ON THE CAMERA MODEL The flash functions listed below are available (depending on the equipment of the camera model used). – Flash ready indication in camera's viewfinder / LCD panel – Automatic flash sync speed control – TTL flash mode –...

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    PREPARATION CHANGING THE POWER SOURCE When the recycling time between flashes begins to take more than 30 s, this indicates that the batteries are depleted and should be POWER SUPPLY replaced. (Recycling time = time after flash is fired at full output level (e.g.

  • Page 11: Battery Disposal

    Attention: BATTERY DISPOSAL Incorrectly inserted batteries can destroy the flash unit! Improper Never dispose of depleted batteries in household waste! Do your battery use poses an EXPLOSION HAZARD! part for the environment and take your depleted batteries to a collection point. 4.

  • Page 12: Mounting/Unmounting The Flash Unit

    MOUNTING/UNMOUNTING THE FLASH UNIT Removal The description that follows also applies to mounting the flash unit on the off-camera stand, except that you do not need to switch off the camera in this case. Mounting 1. Make sure the camera and the flash unit are switched off (see next page) 2.

  • Page 13: Switching On And Off

    OPERATION Auto power off To save battery power, the illumination of the LCD panel will dim a few seconds after the last user action. In flash modes , and SWITCHING ON AND OFF (see pages 16/16/18), the flash unit will switch itself to standby Switching on mode to conserve battery power about 2 minutes after the last flash firing or the last user action.

  • Page 14: Zoom Reflector

    If you are using a zoom lens and know that you won't always be The Leica TL has an APS-C image sensor format (smaller than a needing the full range of the flash, it can be helpful to set the flash full frame sensor) so it has a conversion factor of 1.5.

  • Page 15: Wide-Angle Diffuser

    WIDE-ANGLE DIFFUSER Notes on the range • When shooting in close proximity to the subject, long lens The integrated wide-angle diff user ( ) enables you to use models and/or lens hoods can obscure the fl ash, resulting in wide-angle lenses with focal lengths as short as 16 mm. shadows in the lower part of your picture.

  • Page 16: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES FULLY AUTOMATIC FLASH MODE - A This fl ash mode is the easiest way to achieve excellent fl ash The following fl ash modes are available: photography results. Flash exposure metering is performed by your camera for this purpose. It measures the light refl ected by the subject through the lens (TTL).

  • Page 17: Setting Flash Exposure Compensation

    Setting flash exposure compensation Notes: • The above description only applies if your camera does not Turn the combination dial until the EV you wish to set by way of already have an exposure compensation feature itself. If it does, compensation appears in the LCD panel you must use the exposure compensation feature of your camera instead of the flash exposure compensation feature of...

  • Page 18: Video Light

    VIDEO LIGHT - MANUAL FLASH MODE – M More and more cameras nowadays have video recording functions. In manual flash mode, the flash unit will always use the maximum For this reason, this flash unit offers a video light mode as well as flash output level unless separately adjusted.

  • Page 19: Cordless Off-Camera Flash

    Setting up and positioning the Leica SF 60 for off-camera operation The Leica SF 60 can be used off-camera as well as in the camera's accessory shoe, without requiring a connecting cord. This also 1. Make sure the flash unit is safely set up where you want it,...

  • Page 20: Remote Control - Abc

    Remote firing - SD/SF Remote control - In these two flash modes, the Leica SF 60 can be fired by the flash This flash mode requires a Leica SF C1 controller (optional of a so-called "master" flash unit, i.e., another Leica SF 60 that is accessory) in the camera's accessory shoe, for controlling and mounted on the camera or otherwise physically connected to it.

  • Page 21: Flash Groups

    Preparation transmitter with which it is paired. The SF 60 offers automatic Before a Leica SF 60 can be used in this flash mode (as a receiver), channel selection (A) or manual channel selection (1 - 8) for this it must first be "paired" with the Leica SF C1 controller it is to purpose: recognize.

  • Page 22: Audible Signal

    LCD panel. Note: The mute option can be set on the Leica SF 60 flash unit or on the Leica SF C1 controller. Muting the audible tone on one device has no effect if this has already been done on the other.

  • Page 23: Other Settings/Functions Bounce Flash

    OTHER SETTINGS/FUNCTIONS Bounce flash with bounce card Using the integrated bounce card can achieve a subtle lighting BOUNCE FLASH effect with very soft shadows The card can be used to bounce a "Bouncing" the flash off a ceiling, wall, or other surface lights the very small portion of the flash output towards the subject, which subject more gently and helps to avoid pronounced shadows.

  • Page 24: Clip-On Softbox

    CLIP-ON SOFTBOX ASPECT RATIO The clip-on softbox included in the delivery package provides a With some digital cameras, the flash unit can adapt the zoom much wider and softer light distribution option. You can use this to reflector focal length information displayed on the LCD panel to the your advantage when working in close proximity to your subjects image sensor format (aspect ratio) of the camera.

  • Page 25: Af Assist Light

    AF ASSIST LIGHT EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK AS POWER SUPPLY Autofocus metering systems in cameras rely on the contrast in the The SF 60 has a port for connecting an external battery pack (e.g. image subject. These cameras will activate an AF assist light if by Nissin), for an increased maximum number of flashes and there is insufficient contrast due to low light.

  • Page 26: Appendix

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING If the flash unit does not function as expected, press the power switch to switch it off and wait for about 10 s. Check that the MAINTENANCE AND CARE mounting foot of the flash unit has been properly inserted into the accessory shoe of the camera and check the camera settings.

  • Page 27: Spare Parts

    The focal length value of the zoom reflector is not automati- The picture is too dark cally adjusted to the focal length of the lens – The main subject is beyond the flash range. Please note: Using – The camera is not transmitting any focal length information to bounce flash reduces the flash range.

  • Page 28: Technical Data

    Automatic activation, working range approx. 0.7 - 5 m constant light, (requires Leica SF C1 controller, optional Other functions accessory) for remote firing and controlling a.) the flash mode High speed synchronization (HSS) if supported by camera model, (either ) and b.) the partial light output settings (in...

  • Page 29: Leica Service Addresses

    They are also the available for service, maintenance and repairs of your Leica contact point for purchasing advice and to order instruction equipment (visit the Leica Camera AG website for a list of manuals. addresses).
  • Page 30 Leica Camera AG Am Leitz-Park 5 35578 WETZLAR DEUTSCHLAND Telefon +49 (0) 6441-2080-0 Telefax +49 (0) 6441-2080-333 www.leica-camera.com...

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