hlockwood
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Can anyone say definitively whether the flash that is part of the Hex RF kit, the HX-18W, is compatible with the Leica M7?
Harry
Harry
Issy
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The Hexar RF does not support TTL Flash metering, and as such the HX-18W is not a TTL flash -- auto and manual only.
The RF does support available light metering through the lens.
So, if by "compatible" you mean "supports Leica TTL", then "no".
Bill
The RF does support available light metering through the lens.
So, if by "compatible" you mean "supports Leica TTL", then "no".
Bill
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Issy
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hlockwood
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I can deal with auto and manual (as I do with the Hex RF), but by compatible I was referring to the electronics. Will the HX-!8W fry the M7 electronics?
Harry
tarasi
Tarasi
The HX-18W is compatible with my Leica M8.
It`s OK in both mode,Auto or Manual
It`s OK in both mode,Auto or Manual
hlockwood
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Good to know, Tarasi. Now, if someone would chime in with his/her experience on the M7.
Harry
Justin Low
J for Justin
My HX-18W works with my M6TTL as well. No TTL of course, just Auto or Manual modes.
hlockwood
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Thanks, Justin, that's the kind of answer I was looking for. Guess I'll give it a try on the M7.
Harry
Justin Low
J for Justin
No problem Harry. Actually, for the record, it works with my M4-2, M4-P, M6, M6TTL (as mentioned), and even my Bessa R2 and R-D1...
And if anyone wants to know, the Leica SF-20 works with all these as well. TTL mode on that flash only works with the M6TTL.
And if anyone wants to know, the Leica SF-20 works with all these as well. TTL mode on that flash only works with the M6TTL.