Leica R6.2 User Manual

Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals

Inserting the film Pull up the rewind crank 20 and knob past he spring resistance to release and open the camera back*. This also resets the frame c

Pull up the rewind crank as far as it will go and insert the film cartridge in the empty cartridge chamber, then push in the rewind crank. The edge of

Setting the film speed To set the film speed in ISO units, press the locking button 21 and turn the setting ring 19 at the same time until the window

Full-field integral metering The two exposure metering modes: The LEICA R6.2 has an exposure metering system that provides two alternative modes: Fu

Full-Held integral mode Most photographic subjects contain details of varied brightness. The light reflected by this type of subject has a mean grey v

Range of exposure meter In integral mode the exposure meter has a range from 0.063 cd/m2 at f/stop 1.4 to 125000 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) at f

Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals 13

Switching on the exposure metering system and selecting the exposure metering mode The exposure metering system is switched on by pressing the locking

To indicate that the exposure meter is ready, one or two of the LED's in the shut- ter/aperture balance light. With very poor light, on the thres

Setting the correct shutter/aperture combination For correct exposure, check that the shutter is fully cocked and the shutter-speed setting ring is s

We hope that your new LEICA® will give you a great deal of pleasure and wish you many years of successful photography with it. To enable you to fully

Time exposures With the LEICA R6.2, the exposure meter's working range depends on the sensitivity of the photodiode, the film-speed setting, the

Manual override control (exposure correction) Exposure meters are calibrated to a standard grey value for an average photographic subject. If the subj

Example of positive override „+“ For a very brightly lit subject, such as snow, sand or water, the high reflectivity causes the exposure meter to indi

The viewfinder as composition and control center The viewfinder of the LEICA R6.2 helps you compose your photographs and is the control center for all

Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals 21

Supplementary viewfinder light For perfect control of the viewfinder shutter-speed and aperture display even in the dark, the LEICA R6.2 offers supple

Eyepiece diopter adjustment A sharply defined viewfinder image is essential for exploiting the full potential of the LEICA R6.2 and the high performan

can slide these over the eyepiece mount. A safety catch holds them in place immo- vably. Eyecup A flexible eyecup is available to shield the eye from

Focusing with the universal screen Standard delivery of the LEICA R6.2 inclu- des a universal focusing screen. This produ- ces a bright, high-contrast

Interchangeable focusing screens In addition to the universal screen, four optional focusing screens are available for the LEICA R6.2. Each of these i

Brief description 1Illuminating window for shutter-speed indicator 2Illuminating window for aperture indicator 3 Self-timer LED 4Coaxial flash-cab

Depth of field lever When you use a lens with an automatic diaphragm, the exposure meter of the LEICA R6.2 works at full lens aperture. Press the dept

Socket for cable release The shutter release button 26 has a socket for a standard cable release with a conical screw thread. By means of the mirror

Self-timer To set the self-timer, cock the shutter and turn the self-timer button 8through 30° clockwise in the direction indicated by the arrow. To s

Using flash equipment The LEICA R6.2 is designed for through- the-lens flash-exposure control. This uses a separate silicon photodiode, well protected

When the shutter is set to any speed from l/60 s to 1s, the symbol remains lit constantly. When using an SCA 351 or SCA 551 adap- ter, leave the fi

LEICA R6.2 viewfinder display when SCA 300 or SCA 500 flash units are used Setting of shutter speed Before exposure with SCA 351, SCA 551, SCA 35

Override with TTL flash-exposure control Exposure control is always integral. The light reflected by the film is transmitted to a silicon photodiode n

Lens hoods A functionally designed lens hood is an essential part of every LEICA R-Lens. Use the lens hood whenever you use the camera, because it pro

Design of LEICA R-Lenses The layout of the controls is standard for all LEICA R-Lenses fitted with an automatic diaphragm. This ensures that no matter

Using existing LEICA R- and LEICAFLEX-Lenses and accessories All lenses and accessories for LEICA R- Cameras can be used without modification on the L

Contents Page Brief description III, VI Attaching the carrying strap 2 Pitting the lens 3 Removing the lens 3 Inserting and checking the bat

Filters Any LEICA R-Lens with a fixed telescopic lens hood is suitable for screw-in and standard filters. For standard filters, a filter holder must b

Filters and their use In TTL systems, the exposure meter auto- matically takes into account the reduced amount of light absorbed by the filter in use

Holding the camera correctly To give the camera steady three-point support, and for fast focusing and film transport, hold the camera with the right h

Tips on the care of your LEICA R6.2 and its lenses Carefully remove dust and fluff on the mir- ror by means of a soft, dry sable brush from which you

Camera cases Two ever-ready cases are available for the LEICA R6.2, one with a standard front flap and one with an extra long front flap. To detach th

MOTOR WINDER R MOTOR DRIVE R A Motor-Winder R or Motor-Drive R fitted to the LEICA R6.2 automatically transports the film and cocks the shutter after

Handgrip for motorized film transport units The handgrip with its adjustable leather loop lets you hold the LEICA R6.2 with motor winder or drive more

DB 2 LEICA R Data Back The DB 2 LEICA R is a quartz- and micro- processor-controlled camera back for pro- jecting data on the film during exposure. It

Enlargers When you use a superb camera like the LEICA R6.2, the reproduction equipment should match the camera's quality and per- formance. The L

Technical data Camera type: compact 35mm single-lens reflex camera with mechanically controlled shutter release and through-the-lens exposure metering

Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals 2

Integral exposure metering: center-weighted mean of full-field measurement. Measuring range of exposure meter: Selective mode from 0.25 cd/m2to 125 00

Film-speed range for TTL flash exposure control: ISO 12/12° to ISO 3200/36°. Swing-mirror system: Semi-transparent swing mirror coated with 17 layers

23 Accessory shoe with central hot-shoe and control contacts 24 Display window for exposure metering mode selected 25 Film plane mark 26 Shut

Alphabetical Index of Terms Page Activating the exposure metering system 14 Attaching the carrying strap 2 Automatic spring-back diaphragm 35 Ba

® = Registered trademark Illustrations, specifications, descriptions and technical data are not binding and may be changed without notice. Trademark

Fitting the lens Only lenses equipped with a control cam for LEICA R-Cameras (see page 36) may be used on the LEICA R6.2 to avoid damage to the camer

Inserting and checking the batteries The LEICA R6.2's exposure meter, electro-nic self-timer, LED display and supplemen- tary viewfinder light a

Silver oxide button cells suitable for the LEICA R6.2 Duracell D 357 Duracell 10 L 14 Ever Ready EPX 76 Kodak KS 76 Maxell SR 44 National S

Quick-wind lever The quick-wind lever 28 winds the film, cocks the shutter, and turns the frame counter 29.When you hinge out the lever in the stand-b