Leica Q2 Instruction Manual page 118

Notes
• A flash unit that is not ready to flash may cause incorrect expo-
sures or error messages.
• Studio flash systems may have a very long flash firing duration. It
may therefore be advantageous to select a slower shutter speed
than 1⁄180 s when using such a system. The same applies for
RF-controlled flash firing for so-called "off-camera" flashes, as
the transmission time may cause a delay.
• Continuous shooting and automatic bracketing with flash are not
available.
• Use a tripod to prevent blurring at slow shutter speeds. Alterna-
tively, you can select a higher sensitivity.
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PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT
▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit
▸ Pull off the accessory shoe cover and store it in a safe place
▸ Slide the foot of the flash unit all the way into the accessory shoe
and use the clamping nut (where available) to secure it against
accidental movement
• Movement inside the accessory shoe can interrupt required
contacts and therefore cause malfunctions.
DETACHING THE FLASH UNIT
▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit
▸ Release the lock as needed
▸ Detach the flash unit
▸ Replace the accessory shoe cover
Note
• Make sure that the accessory shoe cover is always in place when
no accessory is attached (e.g. a flash unit).