LEICA SF 60
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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PART DESIGNATIONS |
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1Reflector head, with a diffuser
b bounce card
c wide-angle diffuser
2Video light
3Sensor for cordless off-camera operation (behind infrared-per- meable panel)
4AF assist light
5Input jack for connecting external battery pack (behind cover)
6Mounting foot with a unlock button
b locking pin
7Power switch
8Mode dial and a index
9Ready LED / test flash button
10LCD panel
11Combination dial / rocker switch with settings for a channel selection
b audible signal c device pairing
d zoom mode / focal length e button lock
12Battery compartment cover
13Clip-on softbox
14Off-camera stand with ¼“ thread
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Leica SF 60 system flash unit, and congratulations on choosing the best system flash solution for your Leica camera. We wish you every enjoyment and success with your new flash unit.
To get the most out of your Leica SF 60, please read this manual before use.
Note:
You will find the manufacturing date of your Leica SF 60 on the
labels provided in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. The date format is L Y M DD XXXXXXX:
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ADVISORY CATEGORIES
Note:
Additional information
Important:
Failure to observe this information can result in damage to the camera, accessories, or the photos
Attention:
Failure to observe this information can result in personal injury
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Designation of parts..................................................................... |
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Foreword...................................................................................... |
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Safety precautions........................................................................ |
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Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment............................ |
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Compatible cameras..................................................................... |
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Functions dependent on the camera model................................... |
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Preparation |
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Power supply.............................................................................. |
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Changing the power source........................................................ |
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Battery disposal.......................................................................... |
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Mounting/unmounting the flash unit........................................... |
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Operation |
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Switching on and off................................................................... |
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Displays when the flash unit is switched on................................. |
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Auto power off............................................................................ |
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Zoom reflector............................................................................ |
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Manual adjustment..................................................................... |
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Wide-angle diffuser..................................................................... |
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Flash modes............................................................................... |
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Fully automatic – A..................................................................... |
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Fully automatic – TTL.............................................................. |
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Setting flash exposure compensation..................................... |
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Video light ........................................................................... |
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Setting the light intensity....................................................... |
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Manual flash mode – M............................................................ |
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Partial light output settings.................................................... |
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Cordless off-camera flash......................................................... |
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Remote firing - SD/SF........................................................... |
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Remote control - ABC ...................................................... |
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Flash groups....................................................................... |
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Channel selection............................................................... |
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Audible signal..................................................................... |
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Other settings/functions |
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Bounce flash............................................................................... |
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Bounce flash with bounce card................................................... |
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Clip-on softbox........................................................................... |
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Button lock................................................................................. |
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Aspect ratio................................................................................ |
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Synchronization.......................................................................... |
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AF assist light............................................................................. |
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External battery pack as power supply........................................ |
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Maintenance and care................................................................ |
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Conditioning the capacitor of the flash unit................................. |
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Troubleshooting.......................................................................... |
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Technical data............................................................................ |
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Leica service addresses.............................................................. |
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EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Attention:
Intended use
•This flash unit is designed and certified for lighting subjects for photography purposes only. This device must not be used for any other purpose.
•It must only be used with the accessories described in this manual, or with accessories otherwise approved for use with it by Leica Camera AG.
•The flash unit must never be fired in proximity to flammable gases or liquids (benzene, solvents, etc.). Failure to observe this can result in an EXPLOSION or FIRE!
•Avoid flash photography too close to the subject's eyes. The extreme light output can cause retinal damage in humans and animals, resulting in permanently impaired vision or even blindness.
•Never use flash photography in the direction of oncoming traffic of any kind, as drivers can be momentarily distracted, which can cause accidents. Before taking shots of moving traffic, switch the flash off or otherwise make sure that the flash will not be triggered.
•Do not touch the diffuser after repeated flash firing, as it can become very hot. Failure to observe this can result in burns!
•Never touch the contacts in the mounting foot of the flash unit.
•If the case of the device has been damaged and internal components are visible, take care not to touch them – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD!
•This also applies if there is a risk that water or other liquids could have penetrated the device case, or any kind of metallic or flammable object.
•In these cases, remove the batteries. Take great care when doing so.
•Even after battery removal, the high-voltage circuitry can still hold a sufficient charge to cause electric shock, burns or other injuries.
•The device must therefore continue to be kept safe from moisture (e.g. rain or splash water) and must not be handled with moist hands. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device! The device interior does not hold any components that could be repaired by a layman.
•Please only use the batteries specified and approved in this manual.
•Do not short-circuit batteries or expose them to excessive heat (e.g. direct sunshine or fire).
•Depleted batteries must never be thrown into a fire!
•Do not attempt to recharge single-use dry cell batteries (primary cells).
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Important:
•Protect your flash unit against excessive heat and humidity. Do not store the flash unit in the glove compartment of your vehicle.
•Rapid changes in ambient temperature can result in condensation. Allow the flash unit time to acclimatize before using!
•Make sure that no opaque objects are positioned directly in front of the diffuser or directly on it when the flash is triggered. The diffuser must be clean. Failure to observe this can result in burn damage to the objects or the diffuser due to the extremely high energy output of the flash.
•The flash unit must only be used together with a camera-inte- grated flash if this can be fully opened out or extended.
•Do not use batteries that are damaged in any way!
•Depleted batteries can leak battery acid, which could damage the contacts. Always remove batteries from the device when not in use.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND |
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(Applies within the EU and for other European countries with active waste separation policies.)
This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and must therefore not be disposed of with normal household waste! Make sure you bring this device to an approved electronic waste collection point for recycling. The service is free of charge.
If the device contains batteries, whether rechargeable or not, these must be removed first and disposed of separately in line with the applicable regulations. Please contact your local authority, waste disposal service, or the retailer from whom you purchased the device for more information on correct waste disposal.
Note:
Correct exposure values were assessed as part of EMC testing for CE marking.
Do not touch the SCA contacts!
In exceptional circumstances, touching the SCA contacts can result in damage to the device.
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EN COMPATIBLE CAMERAS
The LEICA SF 60 was designed for Leica cameras with autonomous flash exposure control by way of TTL (Through-The-Lens) metering, such as the Leica digital cameras of the S, SL, M, CL, and Q series. The Leica SF 60 can also be used with any other Leica camera model, but only in manual mode.
However, using the Leica SF 60 with camera models of other manufacturers can only be recommended with reservations. Similarly positioned contacts in the accessory shoes of other camera makes can use different electrical values, resulting in incompatible signals that can adversely affect either or both of the devices. Leica Camera AG therefore accepts no liability for any damage that might occur in these cases beyond that which might occur to the flash unit itself without outside influence.
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•The descriptions in this manual are generally limited to the use of the Leica SF 60 in conjunction with Leica camera models from the current product range.
•This manual only describes the functions and settings of the Leica SF 60 flash unit itself. With very few exceptions, this also applies to displays and indicators.
For this reason, it is important that you read the information on flash photography in the manual of the camera model you are using, paying particular attention to the flash features supported by your camera, the camera settings you might need to make, and the camera's flash photography displays and indicators.
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FUNCTIONS DEPENDENT ON THE CAMERA MODEL |
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The flash functions listed below are available (depending on the equipment of the camera model used).
––Flash ready indication in camera's viewfinder / LCD panel
––Automatic flash sync speed control
––TTL flash mode
––Automatic fill-in flash mode
––Manual flash exposure compensation
––Normal or end-of-exposure synchronization (camera setting)
––Automatic high speed synchronization, if supported by camera model
––Automatic zoom reflector control
––Pre-flash function to reduce red eye effect (camera setting)
––Cordless off-camera flash operation (remote settings and firing control)
––Constant video light
––Automatic power off functions
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If the camera model used does not supply the required data, or if the lens used does not have the required data contacts for the lens mount, functional restrictions can be expected.
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