Camera Flash / Speedlight: Leica SF58 flash Unit for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica REVIEW
Model Name: Leica SF58 flash Unit for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica specifications.
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Release Date
February 18, 2009
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
Max. 58 (ISO 100 / 21°)
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
Yes: 1/1 - 1/256 power
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
Vertical (-7° / +90°)
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
Horizontal (-180° /+120°)
Focal Length Coverage
24-105mm
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
1/125 to 1/33000 Second
Flash Modes(TTL)
TTL, automatic
manual, strobe
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
Secondary Illumination
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Wireless Groups
Wireless Channels
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
USB (for firmware updates only)
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
4x AA, alkaline batteries (1.5V), lithium (1.5V), NiCad rechargeable (1.2V), NiMH rechargeable (1.2V) or external power pack
External Power
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
5 seconds at full power
Battery Life
Full power: Alkaline (1.5V) – 180, Lithium (1.5V ) – 320, NiCad rechargeable (1.2V/600 mAh) – 70, NiMH rechargeable (1.2V/1600 mAh) – 140 (flashes per set of batteries)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
2.8 x 5.8 x 3.9 [71 x 148 x 99 mm]
Weight
12.5 oz [355 g]
The Leica SF58 flash Unit for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica, launched in February 18, 2009, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of Max. 58 (ISO 100 / 21°), ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 24-105mm. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/125 to 1/33000 Second. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Leica SF58 flash Unit for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica is powered by using 4x AA, alkaline batteries (1.5V), lithium (1.5V), NiCad rechargeable (1.2V), NiMH rechargeable (1.2V) or external power pack, with an estimated battery life of Full power: Alkaline (1.5V) – 180, Lithium (1.5V ) – 320, NiCad rechargeable (1.2V/600 mAh) – 70, NiMH rechargeable (1.2V/1600 mAh) – 140 (flashes per set of batteries), ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, 5 seconds at full power, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Leica SF58 flash Unit for m4/3 Olympus/Panasonic/Leica is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 2.8 x 5.8 x 3.9 [71 x 148 x 99 mm] and weighs 12.5 oz [355 g]. This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs.
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Fivercam Wiki information:
There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.
