Original Leica SF58 TTL flash for various Leica Rangefinders and SLR Leica cameras.

ORIGINAL LEICA SF 58 FLASH

The LEICA SF 58 is suitable for use with all Leica rangefinder and SLR cameras and can also be used with the new Leica S-system. The LEICA SF 58 is equipped with an integrated USB port to allow convenient uploading of firmware updates, ensuring absolute compatibility with future generations of Leica cameras

Its integrated, system-controlled secondary reflector maintains image brilliance and simultaneously lightens shadows and highlights. For photographers, this means more creative freedom in the use of light and more flexibility, even under difficult lighting conditions. A diffuser, particularly recommended for portrait photography and softer illumination, is available as an optional accessory.

The LEICA SF 58 flash unit features a wide zoom range of 24–105 mm and an integrated wide-angle diffuser to extend the field of view by 18 mm. Depending on the focal length of the lens in use and the sensor format, the flash reflector setting is automatically controlled yet also features a manual adjustment option.

Thanks to its numerous technical features, the LEICA SF 58 enables photographers to capture professionally exposed images independent of any existing lighting conditions. For instance, the unit features automatic functions such as TTL or automatic flash mode, as well as automatic fill-in flash. In addition, the new LEICA SF 58 offers a choice of two lighting profiles (Standard and Soft) that allow optimal adaptation to various lighting situations. High-performance energy management guarantees flash photography at the highest speed and constancy, and at the same time an overheating protection function regulates the flash frequency when necessary.

Intuitive controls and a user-friendly operating concept ensure simple handling of the LEICA SF 58, including easily set parameters with the four soft keys of the unit. The clearly structured, illuminated dot-matrix display allows photographers to concentrate on the essentials.

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)

Flash modes: TTL, automatic, manual, strobe

Swivelling reflector
Vertical (-7° / +90°)
Horizontal (-180° /+120°)

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

Display
Dot-matrix display

Automatic white-balance adjustment:
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

The flash comes with original LEICA case.

NOTE:
The additional retractable plastic diffuser has a small chip in the upper left corner (see picture). This chip has nothing to do with the flash process, as it is outside the flash reflector. This chip is just cosmetically noticeable, but does not change anything in the quality and functionality of the flash.

UPDATE: If this small crack is somehow important for you, here is the link to the brand new diffuser I accidentally found.
You can buy it here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-14489-Diffuser-for-the-SF-58-Flash/254438540078

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