The Leica SF 58 is a new powerful flashgun for the M, R and S systems. The SF58 has a guide number of 58 and can cope with everything from subtle fill-in and indirect flash light using the tilt reflector, to decoupled flash operation in slave mode. It features a main reflector that is responsible for the indirect flash, and a secondary reflector that can be used to lighten up the dark areas. The Leica SF58 also has an integrated USB port for firmware updating.

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The LEICA SF 58 is a powerful and versatile flash unit that is perfectly adapted to the Leica M, R and S systems. Whether you employ its sensitive control options to carefully lighten up a subject, its innovative reflector technology to diversify the lighting and capture movement, or its full capacity to turn the dead of night into living day, is up to you and your creative incentives. Thanks to ample power reserves, extreme speed, comprehensive features and simple handling, the LEICA SF 58 is cut out for any challenge - and, thanks to its integrated USB port, the firmware always remains up to date.

Beyond darkness
When you realise that a flash unit can do more than just help you take pictures in the dark, you will discover in the LEICA SF 58 a creative light with vast potential - enabling you to achieve anything from subtle fill-in and indirect flash light using the tilt reflector, to decoupled flash operation in slave mode. It is designed specifically for the Leica system camera and, as such, enables you to concentrate fully on the subject whilst leaving the exposure up to the camera.

Brilliant combo
While the main reflector is responsible for the indirect flash, the secondary reflector can be used to lighten up the darks and generate brilliant results. The extra light can be adjusted in three steps and adapted to the subject.

Creative light distribution
The LEICA SF 58 boasts a tilt reflector with a broad adjustable range. It enables you to bounce the flash off a roof or wall and avoid harsh shadows and reflections. This form of indirect lighting is good news for portrait photographers, as the reflector will tilt up to 7 degrees vertically, facilitating fantastic close-up shots.

At a glance
Thanks to a spacious, back-lit LC-Display and a well-structured menu, the LEICA SF 58 is very easy to operate. All flash functions are effortlessly adjusted using all but four keys. Depending on the camera type and mode, the LEICA SF 58 will automatically register the focal length, aperture and ISO and display the information on its screen, simultaneously calculating the maximum range at maximum flash power. Successful exposures are optionally confirmed with a beep.

A flash with a bright future
The LEICA SF 58 sports an integrated USB port for firmware updating, making this flash an investment with a bright future.

Wide angle ready
The optionally available diffuser can be used to create an exceptionally soft lighting effect, covering focal lengths down to 16 mm - great for portrait photography. The integrated wideangle diffuser disc illuminates the angle of an 18 mm lens.

LEICA SF 58 Specifications
Compatibility: Full compatibility with: M System: M6 TTL, M7, M8, M8.2
R System: R8, R9
S-System: S2
Limited compatibility with all Leica system cameras featuring a hot shoe
(in automatic or manual flash mode)
Guide number: Max. 58 (ISO 100 / 21°)
Flash modes: TTL, automatic
manual, strobe
Remote flash operation: Slave
Further functions: Test flash function, AF assist light, automatic fill-in flash, manual flash exposure correction, (+/-3 EV in 1/3 EV steps), flash exposure bracketing, second shutter curtain synchronisation, HSS high shutter speed synchronisation
Light output ratios (main reflector): 25
Light output ratios (secondary reflector): 3
Lighting profiles: Standard, soft
Sensor format adjustment: Automatic adjustment
Swivelling reflector: Vertical (-7° / +90°)
Horizontal (-180° /+120°)
Colour temperature: 5600K
Sensor measuring angle (Automatic mode): 25°
Automatic / manual zoom reflector: 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm, 90 mm, 105 mm (35-mm format)
Integrated reflector card: Yes
Integrated wide-angle diffuser: Yes
Secondary reflector: Yes
Secondary reflector illumination (in mm): 35 mm (35-mm format)
Firmware update: Via USB port
Dot-matrix display: Illuminated
Flash distance indicator: Yes
Correct exposure indicator: Yes
Flash-readiness indicator: Yes
Acoustic status signal: Yes
Automatic unit cut-off: Yes
Manual key locking: Yes
Automatic white-balance adjustment: Yes (the white-balance function of the camera must be set to ‘automatic’ or ‘flash’)
Camera-controlled wake-up function: Yes
Power supply: 4x AA, alkaline batteries (1.5V), lithium (1.5V), NiCad rechargeable (1.2V), NiMH rechargeable (1.2V), external power pack
Number of flashes (full power): Alkaline (1.5V) – 180
Lithium (1.5V ) – 320
NiCad rechargeable (1.2V/600 mAh) – 70
NiMH rechargeable (1.2V/1600 mAh) – 140
(this data may vary depending on the charge level of the batteries/rechargeable cells and the ambient temperature)
Recycling time in sec. (min./max.): Alkaline (1.5V) – 0.1 / 5
Lithium (1.5V ) – 0.1 / 6
NiCad rechargeable (1.2V/600 mAh) – 0.1 / 5
NiMH rechargeable (1.2V/1600 mAh) – 0.1 / 5
(this data may vary depending on the charge level of the batteries/rechargeable cells and the ambient temperature)
Weight (without power sources): 12.5 oz [355 g]
Dimensions in inches (L x H x D): 2.8 x 5.8 x 3.9 [71 x 148 x 99 mm]
Package includes: Flash unit, user’s manual, warranty card, belt pocket, stand, 4x AA alkaline batteries
Optional accessories: Diffusor

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