Leica SF 58 - Leica Camera AG

Manual flash mode
In the manual flash mode the LEICA SF 58 is not controlled and therefore emits
its total energy, or the reduced amount determined by a partial light output setting
(see p. 66). Therefore, manual flash exposures can always only be correct
at a particular distance to the main subject. Consequently, the adjustment of
the exposure must occur for every shot: Through the selection of the aperture
and/or changing the distance to the subject and/or setting a suitable partial
light output.
Setting the function on the flash unit (see also “Menu navigation / setting
the functions”, p. 46)
1. Choose the Mode menu and
2. select M from the list.
Settings on the camera
– The automatic flash mode requires the aperture on the lens to be set manually.
Consequently, it can only be used with the aperture priority A and
manual exposure modes.
– The sync speed (shutter speed for flash mode) is set automatically depending
on the exposure mode and camera type, or it must be manually preset, for
this, see the respective camera instr. (see also „Flash synchronization“, p. 52).
– The flash parameters for ISO and lens focal length or reflector position are
set automatically depending on camera type or they must be entered manually
on the flash unit (see “Automatic / manual setting of flash exposure parameters”,
p. 54).
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Displays on the monitor of the flash unit/ in the viewfinder of the
camera (see also “Displays on the monitor”, p. 45)
– The range (2.5) on the monitor of the flash unit is indicated according to the
flash parameters transmitted by the camera or manually entered on the flash
unit (see “Automatic / manual setting of flash exposure parameters”, p. 54).
– Flash readiness and the results of a flash exposure are indicated in the viewfinders
of all Leica cameras listed excluding the LEICA MP.