SF-58

Production era - 2009-2014

Leica order number - 14488 black; 14489 diffuser

Compatibility - Fully compatible with: Leica M, M-E, M Monochrom, M9, M6 TTL, M7, M8, M8.2; R8, R9; Leica S, S2, X1 and X2. Built for all Leica system cameras with center contact (in auto or manual flash mode).

Guide number - max. 58 (ISO100/21°)

Flash modes - TTL flash, auto flash, manual flash, stroboscopic flash

Remote flash operation - slave

Additional functions - Test light function, AF assist light, automatic fill-in flash, manual flash exposure correction (+/-3 EV in 1/3 EV-steps), flash exposure on second shutter curtain, HSS high speed synchronisation

Partial light output levels (main reflector) - 25

Partial light output levels (secondary reflector) - 3

Illumination profiles - standard, soft

Sensor-format-adaptation - auto recognition

Tilt reflector - vertical (-7°/+90°), horizontal (-180°/+120°)

Color temperature - 5600K

Photo sensor: measurement angle (A flash mode) - 25°

Automatic/manual zoom reflector - 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm, 90 mm, 105 mm (film format)

Integrated reflector card - yes

Integrated wide angle dispersion disc - 18 mm

Secondary reflector - yes

Secondary reflector: illumination angle - 35 mm (film format)

Firmware update - via USB

Dot matrix display - illuminated

Flash range display - yes

Flash control display - yes

Flash standby display - yes

Acoustic status signal - yes

Automatic standby - yes

Manual key lock - yes

Automatic white balance - yes (the camera’s white balance has to be set to automatic or flash)

Wake-up function through camera - yes

Power supply - 4 x AA, alkali manganese (1.5V), lithium (1.5V), NiCd battery (1.2V), NiMH battery (1.2V), external energy supply

Flash number (full power) - Alkali manganese (1.5V) – 180, lithium (1.5V ) – 320, NiCd battery (1.2V/600mAh) – 70, NiMH battery (1.2V/1600mAh) – 140 (these figures may vary depending on the battery condition and temperature)

Flash sequence in sec (min./max.) - Alkali manganese (1.5V) – 0.1/5, lithium (1.5V ) – 0.1/6, NiCd battery (1.2V/600mAh) – 0.1/5, NiMH battery (1.2V/1600mAh) – 0.1/5 (these figures may vary depending on battery condition and temperature)

Weight (without power supply unit) - 355 g / 12.5 oz

Dimensions (W x H x D) - 71 x 148 x 99 mm / 2.8 x 5.8 x 3.9 in

Included in delivery - Flash unit, manual, guarantee card, belt bag, pedestal, 4 x AA alkali manganese batteries

Accessories - Diffuser 14 489 - SCA Adapter Set for Leica M (Type 240)

• Specifications from February 2009 manufacturer's data

Manuals & brochures

• SF 58 Tech Data.pdf
• SF 58 Brochure.pdf
• SF 58 Instructions.pdf

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On the street - £BP 520 in 2009

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