Setting The Inclination Of The Main Body Of The Flash - Leica SF 26 Manuel

Setting the inclination of the main
body of the flash
(Also see the illustration on the inside of the back
cover)
It is possible to tilt the main body of the flash
unit by means of a hinge in the foot. There are
4 different stop positions.
- 0° / "lying" on the camera
First close-up range position, also for trans-
port
- 20°
Second close-up range position
- 40°
Normal position (unit flashes in the direction
of the optical axis)
- 90° / main body is vertical
Position for indirect flashes (diagonally
upwards)
Please note:
• The two close-up range positions result in
illuminated areas at different distances. In
the 0° position, a test photograph, for
example, should be taken to check whether
there is any shadowing caused by the lens.
• Indirect flashes with the 90° position illumi-
nate the subject more softly and reduce
dense shadows. This also reduces the light
loss from the foreground to background
that occurs for physical reasons.
• When tilting the main flash body, make sure
that it snaps into place in the 90° position
to prevent direct light from falling on the
subject from the reflector.
• To avoid colour casts in your shots, the
reflective surface should be colour-neutral
or white.
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