Flash Control; Sync Point - Leica M11 Instruction Manual

FLASH CONTROL

The settings and functions described in the following sections only
apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in sys-
tem-compatible flash units.

SYNC POINT

Flash exposures are lit by two light sources:
– Ambient light
– Flash
Any subject elements lit primarily by the flash will almost always be
rendered in perfect focus by the short burst of light, provided the
focus is set correctly. All other subject elements in the same frame
lit by ambient light or lit from within will be rendered with varying
degrees of sharpness. Whether or not these object elements will be
rendered in sharp focus or blurred, as well as the degree of "blurri-
ness" depends on two interdependent factors:
– the shutter speeds
– the speed of movement of the subject elements or camera during
shooting
The longer the shutter speed and the faster the motion, the greater
the difference between the two superimposed partial images.
A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure (
This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the picture of a ve-
hicle being overtaken by its own light trail. This camera alternatively
allows synching with the end of exposure (
sharp image will in this case be a rendering of the end of the cap-
tured motion. This flash technique creates a more natural impression
of movement and dynamics in the image.
This function is available with all camera and flash unit settings.
Factory setting:
Start of Exposure
▸ Select in the main menu
Flash Settings
▸ Select
Flash Sync
▸ Select the desired setting
( ,
Start of Exposure End of Exposure
• The set sync point is shown in the header line.
Notes
• Do not use sync cables that are longer than 3 m.
• When using the flash with faster shutter speeds, a difference be-
tween the two flash firing points will be barely discernible or only
noticeable for very fast movements.
PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
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Start of Exposure
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End of Exposure
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