1 I have read somewhere that the V-Lux 4 is PAL compatible. Is this true for your stock? And 2 What external, on camera flashes synch?
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Yes, it is PAL compatible. I have only used integral camera flash; have not used external flash. I tried to attach the following file giving detailed instructions. See if you can download from LEICA website. /s/ Carl V-LUX 4_Instructions_English_L copy.pdf
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Hit or miss. I have a few Hikvisions and most support it if you have the latest firmware. Also its part of the ONVIF protocol so you have to have it enabled on the camera with schedule, etc then it will work with the NVR detection and schedule.
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it worked on my canon t4i, however using my old vivatar 283 flash, I also tried it on my Sunpack pro strobe NO WORKIE... it fired no sync, i talk to a pro at a camera store and he said its a crap shoot whether or not it'll sync --- problem it fired the flash and didn't blow up my t4 BUY i could NOT get the old flash to sync with the digital shutter speed, I tried two twice on different days changing all kinds of settings and never got the flash to sync, it fired the flash but not had NO affect. i put the bug in a drawer and my kid can throw it away in a few years..... ya want it.Phil. it worked on my canon t4i, however using my old vivatar 283 flash, I also tried it on my Sunpack pro strobe NO WORKIE... it fired no sync, i talk to a pro at a camera store and he said its a crap shoot whether or not it'll sync --- problem it fired the flash and didn't blow up my t4 BUY i could NOT get the old flash to sync with the digital shutter speed, I tried two twice on different days changing all kinds of settings and never got the flash to sync, it fired the flash but not had NO affect. i put the bug in a drawer and my kid can throw it away in a few years..... ya want it.Phil.
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There is a sync cor provided but it is a bit short. If you have a Speedlite you can trigger these strobes with that or consider buying one of the cheap CowboyStudio 4 Channel Wireless Triggers. I work with both methods often problem free.
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Yes fully compatible - the following are all the feature you get:i-TTL , AA, A, GN, M, RPT, AF-assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Information Communication, Advanced Wireless Lighting, Rear Curtain, Red-eye Reduction, Auto zoom, Auto ISO sensitivity control, Firmware update capable
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yea.. how do i get all stobes and fill flash to work at the same time? came with one trigger/reciever? how/what are the sync cords for??
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I have not found any yet. in fact I talked to Lorex yesterday and they said they are not compatible. Looks like I made a mistake purchasing the unit separately. I had cameras that I thought would be compatible. May just list this unit on eBay and start over
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Charles, I would suggest you investigate this starting with Sony's website. It's kind of a tricky question and I don't want to give you bad advice. A couple of other Amazon customers have asked me about compatibility. Unfortunately, neither the box the unit came in nor the instructions offer any insight into use with specific Sony products. The box simply suggests verifying compatibility before purchasing. I believe you can make this "work" with any camera, but you won't be able to use some features and capabilities. That's the situation I'm in using this with my camcorder. I suspect this was designed for use with Sony's digital cameras and some camcorders. The drawback would be that one pays for capabilities that you may not be able to use. However, I have been very happy with this light and found it to be a very good replacement for the Sony halogen light that died. As this has a shoe mount that my camcorder lacks, I had to find another way to mount it. I used a Stroboframe bracket that I already had. There may be other options. Hope this helps and good luck. Rick
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I have a K-5 and a Vivitar DF-383 flash. When placing the flash on the camera shoe and turning on the battery power the flash pulses. The ttl feature is useless. I must shoot in manual mode to utilize the flash. Yours may not suffer from this problem. For you sake, I hope not.
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My familiarity is with a Leica D-Lux-5. Sorry, but I have no knowledge about a V-Lux-1. Suggest you contact Leica.com and pose your question to them.
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I use mostly EVF and it works fine......Works better......I cannot compare. Overall, I have really been impressed with the zoom system. Since I have had and still do have lots of camera, this small Leica is very impressive with macro to long zooms. I put off getting the V-Lux 4 for about 2 years and after more study, I went for it. I have not been disappointed. I have let one of my daughters use it and without hardly any instruction, she has come up with some great shots.
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I don't know any about the SOny VX, but that LED fits into a typical shoe pan. It has a twist nob at the top to adjust to make sure it's secure. If you can attach other regular flashes then it should attach. You turn it on manually so it should work with any camera that can accept a flash.
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I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my computer and report the results. I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my... » Read More I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my computer and report the results. « Show Less
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Angel, I currently do not know about if the Stock flash will run it, I currently am running a Finnless rom on it and can say that it does support it.
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Jeffroar, have you had any luck in determining a solution? I just got my FZ100 last week and have been struggling with the same issue. Without the flash I'm amazed at how well it captures true color/light, but when I open the flash to "brighten up" my shot the resulting image is much darker. Any thought (Les or others) on if an external flash would help here by extending the range?Thanks - Rich
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I would think that just having a good hot shoe connection is the most relevant thing. I use a Vivitar 285HV sometimes, but it may be the lower trigger voltage version. It fires that unit just fine, as well as tripping the shutter on my camera, with a remote shutter cord that came with it.
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This is a joke. It's the same exact camera for more money. The 4 gig is more expensive than the old 8 gig, lol. I had a reg. vado and am thinking of getting the old 8 gig. The original Vado was terrible in low light situations. Tried to capture video of a tv when the room was only moderately lit and all you could see was light intense light from the tv. How is the HD vado in low light situations? Anyone?