Compatible Flash Units; Attaching And Connecting The Flash Unit - Leica MP Manual

Compatible flash units

With its compact dimensions and design geared
towards this camera, the LEICA SF 24D is particu-
larly well suited. Thanks to its computer-con-
trolled automatic flash exposure, it is very easy to
operate and furthermore offers a range of inter-
esting additional functions.
However, all other standard flash units with stand-
ard flash plugs (concentral contacts) and those
with standard flash feet can also be used with
the LEICA MP and fired via the central/X-contact
(20a). We recommend the use of modern thyris-
tor-controlled electronic flash units.

Attaching and connecting the flash unit

The LEICA MP offers a choice of two flash connec-
tions:
A flash (hot) shoe (20) with central (firing)
Q
contact (20a) for all flash units with standard
flash foot.
Important: When attaching a flash unit to the
LEICA MP's flash shoe, you should ensure that the
foot of the flash unit is fully inserted and – if pres-
ent – prevented from accidentally falling out using
the tightening nut. This is important because
changes in position in the flash shoe can break
the required contact, which means that the at-
tached flash unit would not be fired.
On the rear of the camera, directly below the
Q
flash shoe, is a contact socket (22, = X contact)
for cable connections.
The two connections can be used simultaneously
to fire multiple flash units.
Notes:
Before attaching the flash, the camera and the
Q
flash unit must be turned off.
For more information about use of the flash
Q
and the various modes offered by the flash
units, please refer to the relevant instructions.
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