Leica R6.2 User Manual download pdf (Page 33)

Using flash equipment

The LEICA R6.2 is designed for through-

the-lens flash-exposure control. This uses a

separate silicon photodiode, well protected

from stray light, in the base of the camera

next to the photocell for the selective/

integral exposure-metering modes (see page

10).

Used with an SCA 300 or SCA 500 system-

compatible electronic flash unit fitted with

an SCA 351 or SCA 551 adapter, the

LEICA R6.2 permits TTL flash-exposure

control, i.e. the viewfinder indicates when

the flash is ready for use and immediately

after exposure it shows whether the flash

output was adequate for correct exposure.

Used with an SCA 350 or SCA 550 adapter,

the LEICA R6.2 also switches automati-

cally to X, but in this case the amount of

light is controlled by the flash unit's own

photocell; flash-exposure control is indica-

ted on the flash unit itself.

You may use any commercially available

flash unit with a standard coaxial or central

hot-shoe flash contact. Connecting two flash

units with different voltages (e.g. without

thyristor light control) simultaneously is not

recommended, as malfunctioning may

result.

The shortest exposure for X is

1

/

100

s, while

the shutter-speed can also be set manually

to any speed from

1

/

60

to 1s, and to B. With

flash units that do not offer TTL-exposure

control (non-compatible units), lens aper-

ture is set to the correct position manually

(refer to the instruction manual supplied

with your flash unit).

TTL flash-exposure control

The accessory shoe of the LEICA R6.2 has

a central hot-shoe contact and control con-

tacts for any electronic flash fitted with an

SCA 351 or SCA 551 adapter. If you have

switched the flash unit to TTL, the flash is

measured and synchronized through the

lens. You may use any aperture available on

the lens, provided it is within the flash unit's

range; for details, see the instruction manual

supplied with your flash unit. With the

exposure meter switched on (see page 14)

and an SCA 300 or SCA 500 flash unit used

in conjunction with an SCA 350, SCA 351,

SCA 550 or SCA 551 adapter, 'flash' ready

is indicated as follows:

When the shutter is set to X

, the symbol

at lower left in the viewfinder flashes twice

a second.

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