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Compatible flash units
Thanks
to its compact dimensions and its
dedicated design, the
LEICA
SF20 is particu-
larly
suitable for use with the
LEICA
M6
TIL.
It
is very simple to use, as
it is
equipped
with an integrated adapter foot with additio-
nal control and signal contacts for automatic
transfer
of a range of data and settings. In
addition
,
it
features
a number of additional
functions of interest.
However, the photographer can also fit any
other proprietary
flash
unit. provided
they
are equipped with standard sockets, and
also on-camera flash units with standardised
adapter foot.
These flash
units are fired via
the centre contact (x, 11). We recommend
39
the
use
of modern thyristor-controlled elec-
tronic flash
units.
Fitting and connecting the flash unit
When mounting a
flash unit
on the
hots hoe
of the
LEICA
M6
TIL,
ensure
that
the adap-
ter
foot of the
flash
unit
is
fully
inserted
and
firmly
secured by means of the
tightening
nut.
if
available.
This is
especially important
in the case of flash units with additional con-
trol
and signal contacts, as movements of
the
flash
unit within
the
adapter
foot
may
lead
to
the
contact being broken and conse-
quently
to
malfunctions.
The
coaxial contact (x, 22)
for
connecting
flash units with cable
connection
is
located
below the accessory shoe at the back of the
camera.
Note: the
camera and flash
unit
must both
be switched off before the flash
is fitted.
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