Leica SF 58 - Leica Camera AG

Automatic adjustment
If the lens used has the corresponding identification and the respective information
is transmitted to the LEICA SF 58 by the camera (see the corresponding
instructions), the position of the main reflector adjusts automatically to the
lens’ focal length. In general, the flash unit is set to automatic adjustment every
time it is switched on - and after the camera is activated by pressing the shutter
release button.
This is equally true in the case of the Leica M 8 / M 8.2 models with their smaller
image format compared to the 24 x 36 mm format. This is incorporated with the
automatic adjustment. Example: With a 21 mm lens, the main reflector is set to
its “28” position. „A-Zoom“ and the reflector position are displayed on the
monitor of the flash unit.
Manual adjustment
Irrespective of whether digital data transmission occurs between the camera
and the flash unit or not (e.g. with lens without identification), the main reflector
can also be set manually.
„MZoom“ and the reflector position set appear on the monitor of the flash unit.
Setting (see also “Menu navigation / setting the functions”, p. 46)
1. In the exposure parameter menu Set , select the menu item “Zoom” and
2. there the desired value. The setting will take effect immediately.
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Softer illumination
In „SOFT “ mode the focal length of the main reflector is reduced by one
step compared to the focal length of the camera lens. The resulting wider illumination
provides additional diffuse lighting (reflections) inside rooms and
thus results in a softer flash illumination.
Example:
The focal length of the camera lens is 50 mm. In „SOFT “ mode the flash
unit sets the main reflector to 35 mm.
50 mm continues to be displayed on the monitor of the flash unit.
Setting the function (see also “Menu navigation / setting the functions”, p. 46)
1. In the basic settings menu Menu
, select the function on „SOFT “ and
2. there whether you wish to switch on the function on “SOFT ON” or off
“SOFT OFF”.
When the „SOFT “ mode is activated, apart from the focal length (2.12),
“ASoft” or „MSoft“(2.11, depending on the set mode) is displayed on the
monitor.
For system requirements, the „SOFT “ mode is supported for lenses with
nominal focal lengths as of 28 mm.
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