JoshMerwin
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Has anyone found a fully functioning flash that works with the Leica Q besides the $425 Leica SF 26? I can't remember if the Metz mecablitz 26 AF-2 will work or not.
Thanks,
Josh
Thanks,
Josh
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Josh,Has anyone found a fully functioning flash that works with the Leica Q besides the $425 Leica SF 26? I can't remember if the Metz mecablitz 26 AF-2 will work or not.
Thanks,
Josh
Have a look at Fujifilm EF-X20.Has anyone found a fully functioning flash that works with the Leica Q besides the $425 Leica SF 26? I can't remember if the Metz mecablitz 26 AF-2 will work or not.
Thanks,
Josh
I don't think it has ever been a secret that the sf40 is a rebadged Nissin i40 the same way that the sf26 is a rebadged Metz 26 af1. The difference is that the Leica versions work TTL on Leicas and the other versions don't. If TTL isn't important to you then the Nissin or Metz versions will be fine (as would the Fuji mentioned below which is a great and tiny flash). However if TTL is important you need to pay the Leica premium although the $350 premium seems excessive as that is the full cost you can get them for at least in the UK.I ordered the Leica SF 40 flash and noticed something familiar in the design, especially in the cheap battery door compartment. It's a Nissan i40. This is the exact same flash unit with a Leica logo and a $350 premium.
I never used TTL, but thought it might be handy for quick set ups at weddings, etc. I ordered the Nissan i40 for another camera for its HSS, but right out of the box I noticed how cheap it felt, especially the battery door hinge. I was annoyed paying $199 for it, then the SF40 was delivered and it was the same cheap flash. Needless to say, i didn't keep either. Manual has more control for me , so perhaps I should've just looked for manual in the first place.I don't think it has ever been a secret that the sf40 is a rebadged Nissin i40 the same way that the sf26 is a rebadged Metz 26 af1. The difference is that the Leica versions work TTL on Leicas and the other versions don't. If TTL isn't important to you then the Nissin or Metz versions will be fine (as would the Fuji mentioned below which is a great and tiny flash). However if TTL is important you need to pay the Leica premium although the $350 premium seems excessive as that is the full cost you can get them for at least in the UK.