LEICA Q3 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 131)

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 131
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
The camera determines the necessary flash intensity by firing one
or more pre-flashes before taking the actual photo. The main flash
fires immediately after, i.e. during exposure. All factors influencing
exposure (e.g. filters, aperture settings, distance to the main sub-
ject, reflective ceilings, etc.) are automatically considered.
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS
The full functional scope described in this instruction manual,
including TTL flash exposure is available only in conjunction with
Leica system flash units like the SF 40, or devices by Profoto. Other
flash units, which only have a positive center contact, can be safely
fired via the Leica Q3, but cannot be controlled via the camera. Cor-
rect function cannot be guaranteed when using any other flash unit.
Note
• When using flash units that are not specifically designed for the
camera and can therefore not automatically switch over the white
balance of the camera should be used in the flash setting.
Important
• The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica Q3 may result
in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.
Notes
• A flash unit that is not ready to flash may cause incorrect expo-
sures or error messages.
• Studio flash systems may have a very long flash firing duration. It
may therefore be advantageous to select a slower shutter speed
than 1⁄200 s when using such a system. The same applies for
RF-controlled flash firing for so-called “off-camera” flashes, as
the transmission time may cause a delay.
• Serial exposures and automatic bracketing with flash are not
available.
• Use a tripod to prevent blurring at slow shutter speeds. Alterna-
tively, you can select a higher sensitivity.