Leica SF C1 Manuel utilisateur
LEICA SFC1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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PART DESIGNATIONS
1Button for toggling between manual and TTL flash exposure
control
2On/Off button for modeling light
3On/Off button for flash array
4Battery compartment cover
5Group keys
6LCD panel
7Ready LED/Test flash button
8Main switch
9Combination dial / rocker switch with settings for
aChannel selection
bAudible signal
cDevice pairing
dZoom mode/Focal length
eButton lock
10 Mounting foot with
aUnlock button
bLocking pin
11 Memory card slot
12 AF assist light
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Leica SFC1 remote control – you
have chosen an excellent product. We hope you will thoroughly
enjoy your purchase.
Please read this manual in its entirety so that you can enjoy the full
scope of functionality in this remote control.
Note:
You will find the manufacturing date of your Leica SFC1 on the
labels provided in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. The
date format is L Y M DD XXXXXXX:
L= Leica
Y= Year (1-0 (=2011-2020))
M= Month (1-9 = Jan.-Sep., A = Oct., B = Nov., C = Dec.)
DD = Day (0-31)
XXXXXXX = Firmware version
MEANING OF THE VARIOUS REMARK CATEGORIES
Note:
Additional information
Important:
Failure to observe this information can result in damage to the
camera, accessories, or the photos
Attention:
Failure to observe this information can result in personal injury
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Part designations .................................................................... 2/3
Foreword .....................................................................................4
Safety precautions .......................................................................6
Disposal of electric and electronic equipment ..............................7
Compatible flash units..................................................................8
Compatible cameras ....................................................................9
Camera type-dependent functions................................................9
Preparations
Power supply .............................................................................10
Changing the power source........................................................10
Battery disposal .........................................................................11
Operation
Attaching/detaching device .......................................................12
Switching on and off ..................................................................13
Tethering the remote control to the flash unit .............................14
Selecting the flash array.............................................................15
Channel selection ......................................................................16
Flash unit settings via the remote control
Flash modes ..............................................................................17
Flash exposure compensation and partial light power levels........17
Zoom reflector ...........................................................................18
Other settings/functions
Audible signal ............................................................................19
Modeling light ............................................................................19
Button lock ................................................................................20
AF assist light ............................................................................20
Appendix
Maintenance and care................................................................21
Troubleshooting .........................................................................21
Technical data............................................................................22
Leica service addresses .............................................................23
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Attention:
Intended use
• Flash units are designed and certified for the lighting of objects
for photography purposes only. These devices must not be used
for any other purpose.
• Flash units must never be fired in proximity of flammable gases
or liquids (benzene, solvents, etc.)! Non-compliance may pose
EXPLOSION or FIRE HAZARDS!
• Avoid flash photography too close to the subject's eyes. The
extreme light output can cause retinal damage in humans and
animals, resulting in permanently impaired vision or even
blindness.
• Never use flash photography in the direction of oncoming traffic,
as cyclists and other traffic users may be momentarily blinded,
which may cause accidents. Deactivate the flash unit and ensure
that no flash will be triggered before taking pictures of oncoming
traffic.
• Never touch the contacts in the mounting foot of the controller.
• Do not handle the remote control under any circumstances if the
housing has been damaged and internal components are visible
– HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD!
• This also applies if there is a risk that water or other liquids
could have penetrated the device case, or any kind of metallic or
flammable object.
• In these cases, remove the batteries. Take great care when
doing so.
• Even after battery removal, the high-voltage circuitry can still
hold a sufficient charge to cause electric shock, burns or other
injuries.
• The device must therefore continue to be kept safe from
moisture (e.g. rain or splash water) and must not be handled
with moist hands. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or
modify the device! The device interior does not hold any
components that could be repaired by a layman.
• Please only use the batteries specified and approved in this
manual.
• Do not short-circuit batteries or expose them to excessive heat
(e.g. direct sunshine or fire).
• Depleted batteries must never be thrown into a fire!
• Do not attempt to recharge single-use dry cell batteries (primary
cells).
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Important:
• Protect your flash unit against excessive heat and humidity. Do
not store the flash unit in the glove compartment of your vehicle.
• Rapid changes in ambient temperature can result in condensa-
tion. Allow the flash unit time to acclimatize before using!
• Make sure that no opaque objects are positioned directly in
front of the diffuser or directly on it when the flash is triggered.
The diffuser must be clean. Failure to observe this can result in
burn damage to the objects or the diffuser due to the extremely
high energy output of the flash.
• The flash unit must only be used together with a camera-inte-
grated flash if this can be fully opened out or extended.
• Do not use batteries that are damaged in any way!
• Depleted batteries can leak battery acid, which could damage
the contacts. Always remove depleted batteries from the device.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EU and for other European
countries with active waste separation policies.)
This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and
must therefore not be disposed of with normal household waste!
Make sure you bring this device to an approved electronic waste
collection point for recycling. The service is free of charge.
If the device contains batteries, whether rechargeable or not, these
must be removed first and disposed of separately in line with the
applicable regulations. Please contact your local authority, waste
disposal service, or the retailer from whom you purchased the
device for more information on correct waste disposal.
Note:
Correct exposure values were evaluated as part of EMC
testing within the scope of the CE certification.
Do not touch the SCA contacts!
Direct skin contact may in some instances result in damage to
the device.
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COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS
Leica SFC1 is a remote control device for the wireless operation of
system-compatible flash units arranged at a distance to the
camera. These include Leica SF60 and system-compatible flash
units by Nissin1.
Any number of SF60 units can be operated and triggered with this
remote control at distances up to 100m2. The flash units can be
operated simultaneously or can be grouped into max. three arrays3.
Settings can be configured for all flash units in an array simultane-
ously, but fully independent of the units in the other arrays4.
The following settings can be done remotely:
– Focal length and/or automatic operation of the zoom reflector
– manual flash control M, including power level selection, or
automatic flash control TTL including optional flash exposure
control
Please read the respective manual for configuring the LeicaSF60
settings.
1A firmware update for the flash unit may be required. Please contact your Nissin
dealer for more information.
2Range at optimal conditions. The “line of sight” of the remote control to all controlled
flash units must not be obstructed. Electric cables, metal parts, walls, as well as other
2.4GHz remote controls and other devices in the vicinity can impact on the range.
3This applies to Leica SF60. Other system-compatible and relevantly equipped flash
units allow a configuration of up to four groups.
4Depending on the setting for SFC1, see p. 15
Note:
The descriptions in this manual are generally limited to the use of
the LeicaSFC1 in conjunction with the Leica flash unit SF60. In
principle, they also apply to all other flash units that should be
controlled remotely by the LeicaSFC1. Please read their
respective manuals for details on the operation and settings of
other flash units.
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COMPATIBLE CAMERAS
The Leica SFC1 remote control is designed for use with Leica
digital cameras of the S, SL, M, CL and Q series, which control
flash exposure autonomously by way of internal TTL (Through the
Lens) calculations. LeicaSFC1 can, however, also be used with
other Leica camera models when the flash units used are set to
manual mode.
Using the LeicaSFC1 remote control with third-party cameras
may, however, be problematic. Similarly positioned contacts with
differing electric values in the accessory shoes of other camera
makes may result in incompatibility, which may negatively impact
the function of one – or both – devices. Leica Camera AG can
therefore not extend liability, and specifically not for damage
outside the actual remote control.
Note:
Please also note the information provided regarding flash operation
in the manual of your camera, and specifically details regarding the
flash functions supported, the possible/necessary flash-related
settings, and the information provided regarding flash-related
displays of the camera used.
CAMERA TYPE-DEPENDENT FUNCTIONS
The flash functions listed below are available (some may depend on
the equipment of the camera system used).
– Automatic flash sync speed control
– TTL flash mode
– Automatic fill-in flash mode
– Manual flash exposure compensation
– Normal or end-of-exposure synchronization (camera setting)
– Automatic high speed synchronization, if supported by camera
model
– Automatic zoom reflector control
– Pre-flash function to prevent “red eye” (camera setting)
– Wireless triggering and control of flash exposure in system-com-
patible, camera-external flash units
Note:
If the camera model used does not supply the required data, or if
the lens used does not have the required data contacts for the lens
mount, functional restrictions can be expected.
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PREPARATIONS
POWER SUPPLY
The remote control can be operated with the following power
sources:
– 2 alkaline manganese batteries 1.5V, type IEC LR03 (AAA/
Micro)
This type of battery is maintenance-free and suitable for
moderate power requirements.
– 2 lithium-ion batteries 1.5V, type IEC FR03 (AAA/Micro)
This type of battery is maintenance-free, suitable for high power
requirements and features low self-discharge.
– 2 nickel/metal-hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries 1.2V,
type IEC HR03 (AAA/Micro)
This type of rechargeable battery has a significantly higher
capacity than nickel cadmium ones and are more environmental-
ly friendly as they don’t contain cadmium.
Important:
• Please only use the power sources listed above. Non-compliance
may result in damage to the remote control.
• Always remove the batteries if the remote control will not be
used for an extended period of time.
CHANGING THE POWER SOURCE
Once the ready LED 7delays in lighting up or doesn’t light up at all
anymore, then the battery is depleted.
Procedure
1. Switch the remote control off (see also the next section)
2. Slide down and release the battery compartment cover
It will automatically spring open.
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3. Replace/insert the batteries as shown in the illustration
Make sure to get the polarity right!
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