DisplaysShutter and shutter releaseFilm advanceCamera bodyDimensions (W x H x D)Weight In the viewfinder LCD line below the viewfinder image with : Warning symbol for exposure correction or for a manual film speed setting ; Symbols for metering modes and stored meter readings ; Flash symbol ; Flash readinessand flash control symbols ; Flash exposure correction signal ; Operating mode indicator ; Indicator of the aperture inhalf stops ; Light balance for manual exposure setting, exposure corrections, automatic exposure series and meteringflash function ; Shutter speed or over- and under exposure signals, signals for time exposures or for incompatiblecamera settings ; Frame counter with indicator of multiple exposures, automatic exposure series and improperly loaded film. Top coverRight side on top : LCD exposure counter. Front of prism cap LED for self timer. Back coverIlluminated LCD field with : Battery condition indicator ; Flash symbol ; Numerical film speed display, exposure corrections, exposure compensation in the flash metering mode, time remaining on the selftimer, over- and under exposure warnings and error signal; exposure counter with signal for multiple exposures, automatic exposure seriesand improperly loaded or (only in conjunction with the LEICA MOTOR-WINDER R8/R9/LEICA MOTOR-WINDER R8/R9)rewound film. ShutterMicroprocessor-controlled metal leaf shutter that runs vertically. Shutter speedsManual settings: 16 s to 1/8000 s in half steps, B for time exposures of any duration, X = 1/250 s for flash synchronization. Automatic settingstepless from 32 s to 1/8000 s with all automatic exposure control modes. Shutter releaseThree stages :Activation – metered value storage – release. Integrated standard thread for cable releases. Self-timerTwo delay times : 2 s or 12 s, red LED signal glows while the timer is running down. Hinged mirrorPartially transmitting, with 17 coated layers (70 % reflection, 30 % transmission). Mirror pre-release By means of a separate switch, the shutterrelease button can be used to raise the mirror and to set the spring-back iris diaphragm of the attached lens to theworking aperture without releasing the shutter ; the shutter is only released when the release button is pressed asecond time. Loading the film Easy and quick loading thanks to automatic threading. Manual film advance by means of the rapid film advance lever or motorized film advance with the LEICA MOTOR-WINDER R8/R9 (2 frames per s) or theLEICA MOTOR-DRIVE R8/R9 (can be set for 4 1/2 or 2 frames per s, or single frame advance). Window in the backcover for checking the film advance. Film rewindingmanual with the folding rewind crank or motorized film rewin-ding with the LEICA MOTOR-WINDER R8/R9 or the LEICA MOTOR-DRIVE R8/R9. Exposure counter in the viewfinderdisplay, in the back cover and top cover displays, resets itself automatically when the back cover is opened. Multipleexposures Any number of multiple exposures can be made with the film kept firmly in place and without the framecounter advancing.MaterialThe top cover is magnesium die-cast, in black or in anthracite finish. The inner housing is made of alumi-num, rigidly attached to the aluminum tripod plate. The baseplate is made of fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate that incorporates an aluminum tripod plate. Underside with rubber layer. Stopping-down lever for visual evaluation of the depth of field and for triggering the test flash. Tripod threadA 1/4 (1/4"), in the tripod plate, secured against rotation by means of two steel inserts, according to DIN standard 4503; centered under the optical axis of the lens.Back coverIlluminated LCD field for the display of various functions or operating status (see above). Window for checking the speed and number of exposures stated on the film cartridge that has been inserted. Window forchecking the film advance. Operating voltage 6V. Power supplyTwo 3 V lithium cells, type CR2 in the battery compartment. Battery status control on the back cover LCD.158 x 101 x 62 mm (61/4x4x27/16in)790 g (less than 28 oz); with the LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R 1395 g (just over 49 oz)Page 2 of 2 / As at June 2006 / Specifications are subject to change without noticeLeica Camera AG / Oskar-Barnack-Straße 11 / D-35606 Solms / Telephone +49 (0) 6442-208-0 / Telefax +49 (0) 6442-208-333 / info@ leica-camera.com / www.leica-camera.com
