FAQ LEICA SF 58 Status April 2009

System compatibility – Is it possible to use the LEICA SF 58 flash unit with all Leica system ?

Compatible in TTL flash mode with:

• M-System: TTL, , , LEICA M8.2 • R-System: LEICA R8, LEICA R9 (analog) • S-System:

Compatible in automatic or manual flash mode with all Leica System Cameras with hot shoe and x- contact

Why using a secondary reflector?

The LEICA SF 58 is ideal for indirect lighting due to its high flash guide number (max. 58 at ISO100/21°). The secondary reflector retains a bright illumination, creates highlights, lightens up shadows, and delivers vivid colors.

White balance adjustment

The LEICA SF 58 has a color temperature of 5600K. Best photographic results are achieved by a white balance setting of “automatic” or “flash”.

What kinds of batteries are recommended?

Rechargeable batteries: • NiCd (1,2V), NiMH (1,2V) Batteries: • Lithium (1,5V), Alkaline-Manganese (1,5V)

Why the battery symbol is not displayed constanty?

The battery symbol is meant as a capacity warning and therefore only appears when the battery capacity will end soon.

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Focal length transfer with LEICA M8/M8.2

The focal length transfer takes place only with coded lenses provided the lens detection function is activated.

Table: M8/M8.2 – Focal Length Display SF 58

Lens focal length Flash display (in mm) 16-18-21 24 18 24 21 28 24 28 28 35 35 35 50 50 75 90 90 105 135 105

Is it possible to use TTL flash mode with DMR (R8/R9)?

When using LEICA R8 / R9 with a DMR, only manual or automatic flash mode is possible.

Why is the menu only accessible after pressing one of the buttons a second time?

Pressing any of the menu buttons once illuminates the display. Only pressing twice will enter the respective menu modes. This procedure prevents accidental missetting.

Why the zoom reflector is automatically adjusted, when the head is tilted/swivelled for indirect flash?

As soon as the reflector’s position is moved away from the frontal lighting position, the zoom adjusts automatically to 75mm to achieve an appropriate flash guide number which is sufficient for most photographic situations using bounce flash (maximum flash guide number at zoom setting 105mm!).

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