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76 / Designation of parts

Designation of parts

Front view

1.1 Lens release button

1.2 Eyelets for carrying strap

1.3 Distance meter viewing window

1.4 Brightness sensor

1.5 Bright line illumination window

1.6 Viewfinder window with reflectors for better

visibility of the viewfinder displays in very bright

conditions

1.7 Self timer LED

1.8 Frame selector

1.9 Bottom cover retaining clip

Front view of camera bayonet /rear view

of lens bayonet

1.10 Sensor for lens identification code

1.11 6 bit lens identification code

Top view

1.12 LCD

1.13 Fixed ring with

a. Index for distance setting

b. Depth of focus scale and

c. Red index button for changing lenses

1.14 Distance setting ring with

a. Finger grip

1.15 Aperture setting ring

1.16 White index point for aperture setting

1.17 Lens hood

1.18 Shutter speed dial with

- A detent position for automatic control

1.19 Main switch with detent positions for

–

OFF

(camera switched off)

– S (single pictures)

– C (series exposures)

– (self timer)

1.20 Shutter release button with

a. Thread for cable release

1.21 Flash (hot) shoe with

a. Central (firing) and

b. Control contacts, and

c. Hole for locking pin

Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachments cover the brightness

sensor. Information about the use of these and other lenses can

be found in the sections “The displays/In the viewfinder”, p. 78,

and “Leica M lenses”, p. 86.

Illustrations inside front and rear covers

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