Leica Rsystem

The analog-digital system

Made to measure for perfectionists In order to create outstanding images, photographersnot only need to sense theright moment, they also need to have theright tool that functions as accura- tely and creatively as they do. Leica single lens reflex(SLR) are precision instruments that earned their legendaryreputation with their uncompromisingly high quality standards. Each Leica camerais individually craftedbyexperienced hands, withgreat dedication and meticulous care, creating timeless masterpieces that have extraordinary value retention. The Leica Rsystemcombines superior,traditional optical and instrument-making experience withthe most modern manufacturing technology and exquisitefabrication know-howthat made theSolms companyworld-famous. In order to provide devoted photographerswithevengreater latitude and flexibility in thefuture, Leica CameraAGhas nowtaken another dramatic step forward by introducing theveryfirst modular digital component for a35mm . 2/3 Quality meets flexibility The newLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R enables youtomakethe decision spontaneously whether to create your withanalog or digital technology and thankstothe accustomed high performance of Leica optics, youcan be confident of achieving thebest possible results in everysituation. And regard- less of theanalog or digital approach, youhave that very special joy of working withacamerathat is unique through and through. With its mechanical precision, innovativeoptics and sophisticated electronics, theSLR system is predestined to implement your ideas at thehighest possible photographic level. Intelligent technology provides youwith absolutecontrol of your work.Byfocusing thelens manually,the photographer positions theplane of sharpness. Using theremarkably bright viewfinder,heorshe also coordinates thedepth of field and the cropping. The gratifying results are brilliant pictures, even under the most difficult light conditions –accurately controlled by automatic features or manually controlled by thephotographer.And nowthe digit- al capability of theLEICAR9isjust as unique and just as technically refined. Aperfect symbiosis of stable value retention and newflexibility in digital imagestorage and communication. Perfect interplay The fascination of thename Leica is rootedas much in thesuperb mechanisms of thecameraasitisinthe proverbial precision and quality of its legendarylenses. And withthe LEICAR9 too, theentire spectrum of Rlenses developed since 1965 comes into play, enhanced by our latest designs in thefields of wide-angle and zoom lenses. Asystemthat makes it easy for youtocreatefascinating photographs and whose quality nowbenefits youeminently in the digital realm. As is thecase in analog , high imaging per- formance is also required in . The great strengthof Leica lenses is evidenced by their extraordinaryquality reserves, which ensure theverybest results, even in enlargements of cropped portions of digital images. Because of various unique technical refinements, thestrengths of these high performance lenses also come intoplay advantageously in digital applications. The protectivefilter in front of thesensor,for example, wasdesigned to be as thin as possible, and theacceptance angle of thesensor,which is smaller than that of the conventional film frame, has been taken intoaccount by means of appropriateshifts of themicro-lenses in front of thepixels. Agreat omen for all those who are eager to explore classic as well newpossi- bilities in photography. 4/5

“The Leica Rsystemrepresents theverybest optical quality and great creativefreedom. The LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R provides entirely newperspectives for all thephoto-enthusiasts who liketo work withgreat flexibility,but also demand theassurance of the highest quality standards. ALeica Rcameraisanabsolutepreci- sion instrument that also satisfies these objectivedemands in the digital realm.” Ralf Coenen, Chief ExecutiveOfficer,Leica CameraAG Analog or digital ?Inthe future, there will be only one answer.

Film :Achoice foradvancing film TheLEICAR9isthe core of asuperbly refined camerasystem. When youwork withfilm, thecameracan be customized by selecting one of anumber of different film advance devices :the extremely com- pact and quietmanual film advance, or theinconspicuous LEICAMOTOR-WINDER R9, or theprofessional LEICAMOTOR- DRIVE R9 (shown on theleft). Youeven have achoice of colorsfor your camera: discreetblack or elegant anthracite.

The exposureisprecise Accurateexposure metering and control are prerequisites for successful photo- graphs. The LEICAR9features selective, integral as well as sophisticated multi- patternexposure metering whose level can be changed at anytime by tenths of a step. The result :optimal harmonization withthe various types of films. Metered value storagecan be used withselective and integral metering. The selected shut- terspeed and combination is automatically stored when theshutter release button is pressed to thesecond pressure point. The various modes enhance flexibility,quickness and notleast, your creativefreedom.

Lenses of the very bestkind Thanks to its Rbayonet, theLEICAR9is compatible withvirtually all Rlenses made since 1965. All current Leica Rlenses are equipped withanROM module, which establishes specific communication be- tween cameraand lens, leading to perfect exposures. 6/7

Seeing more With thehigh-eyepoint viewfinder you no longer need to press your eye against theeyecup in order to see theimage clearly all theway intoits corners. And all theimportant parameters are dis- playedoptimally in theviewfinder : speed, aperture, operating mode, exposure and theexposure counter. An important feature for time exposures : An integrated shutter prevents light from reaching thefilm through theeyepiece. Eyeglass wearerswill be especially pleased withthe dioptercompensation range from –2 to +2 in half steps, enabling the photographer to focus and expose withor without using theeyeglasses.

Digital :Simplyexcellent TheLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R can be at- tached to theLEICAR9withasimple hand motion, thus transforming it intoafull- function digitalSLR camera. During the development phase, special attention was paid to optimal imagequality.You simply decide whether analog or digital photo- graphyisbest for theapplication. No need for youtochangeyour wayofshooting : meaningthat theprovensimple and logical operating conceptthat is so typical of Leica, is retained in theLEICADIGITAL- MODUL-R cameraand digital back neatly mergeintoasingle unit.

Everything under control Flashtailored to the subject Alloperating elements of theLEICAR9 The LEICAR9provides youwiththree ex- are positioned very conveniently and can posure options for photography. In be operated intuitively,without moving the addition to thefully automatic Pmode and eye away from theviewfinder.The rugged theselectiveflash mode F, it also features metal body fits very nicely in your hands High Speed Synchronization (HSS). In and it has ideal weight.Small details – combination withanHSS flash unit, it important effects :The operating mode allows flash exposures withshutter speeds selector dial can nowbelocked in place as high as 1/8000 second !This enables to prevent unintended changes of your youtomakepleasing portraits even in selected settings that mayoccur,for in- daylight and at full aperture, without harsh stance,inthe carrying case. The eyecup contrasts. too, can be locked in place, so that it won’tget lost. The film advance –you setthe pace Flexibility,quickness and comforthave also been emphasized in conjunction withthe film advance. Whether fast and strong withthe Motor-Drive, gently motor- ized withthe Motor-Winder,orcarefully controlled manually,there is no rigidly prescribed pace withthe LEICAR9.

On theLEICAR9, theuncomplicated film advance starts withthe insertionofthe film cartridge without cumbersome threading. When aMotor-Winder or aMotor-Driveisbeing used, youcan also decide whether thefilm leader is to be rewound completely intothe cartridgeornot.With double exposures too, youhave everyoption :you can, of course, avoid double exposures al- together –oryou can implement them deliberately,because the LEICAR9has an extralever for this purpose that uncouples the film advance mechanism and accurately locksthe film in its position.

Motor-Drive Forimages of fast action events in picture sequences, thepowerful Motor-Drivewith batterycharger and capacity indicator is theright choice.3LEDs indicatethe chargelevel of thebat- tery.The Motor-Drivefunctions quietly,itexposes afast 4.5 pictures per second and thankstothe integral wrist loop and thepractical vertical release button, it is very easy to operate. Its combination switch permits thesetting of theexposure fre- quency as well as an automatic exposure series in steps of half an f-stop (bracketing). An electronic remote release or aRemote Control R8/R9 can be attached to theconnecting socket of theMotor- Drive.

Motor-Winder The lightweight, compact and quietMotor-Winder is an alternative to theMotor-Drive. It deliversacomfortable twoexposures per second ;itconforms harmoniously to theshape of thecamerabody without adding much weight. Like theMotor-Drive, theMotor-Winder too, is equipped withaconnector socket for remo- te control.

Manual film advance The camera’sbuilt-in film advance mechanism, withwhich youmanually advance thefilm frame by frame is, of course, even quieterand battery-conserving at thesame time. The obvious advantage:you can travelwithout an accessory. 8/9 LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R :You can makethe decision spontaneously With only afew motions of thehand, younow can switch to digital photographywithLeica quality.The Digital-Modul-R is simply attached in place of theregular cameraback and it integrates seamlessly intothe simple operating procedure of theLEICAR9. The handy dimensions of thedigital LEICAR9then correspond to those of aclassic Leica withanattached Motor-Drive.

Afterthe regular (film) back has been removed, theLEICADIGITAL- MODUL-R can be attached in its place. Aprotectivecovershields the CCD imagesensor during theattaching procedure, while it is being transported, and when theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R is in storagewhile thecameraisbeing used withfilm.

When theprotectivecoverhas been removed, theimagesensor is exposed and, if necessary, it can be cleaned. The sensor is spring-mounted, so that it positions itself accurately in theplane of sharpness.

The powersupply is the“powerplant” of thesystem:amotor cocksthe shutter,and alithium-ion batteryfurnishes powertothe cameraand to theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R. Creativechange, timeless values The LEICAR9constitutes theworld’sveryfirst 35 mm camerasystemthat can be used option- ally for analog or digital photography. With aresolution of 10 million , imagestorage on SD-cards, use of afirewire interface and a lowfocal lengthextension factor of 1.37,the LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R conforms to thelegendaryhigh quality standards of Leica cameras.

CCD-Sensor Today, CCD (ChargeCoupled Device) sensorsrepresent themost advanced technology for digital photography. The sensor with10million picture points that wasdeveloped especially for theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R by theKodak imagesensor division ( ImageSensor Solutions) in cooperation withLeica CameraAGfeatures aseries of additional technical refine- ments :The protective filter in frontofthe pixels of thesensor for theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R has been designed to be espe- cially thin. Advantage:The renowned performance of Leica Rlenses is notaffected by unwanted refraction in athick coverglass. The reflection-reducing coating of theprotectivefilter is particularly hard and scratchproof. Advantage:when its surface is soiled,itcan be cleaned without damaging thesensor.Inaddition, thesensor is considerably more accessible than those on conventional digital SLR cameras.

The decision wasmade intentionally nottoincorporatealow pass filter (which prevents imagedegradation, so-called Moiré patterns). Instead, theimageiscorrected within thecamerabymeans of a softwarefilter.Advantage:Moiré filtering takes placeonly where it is really needed. Advantage:considerably higher imagesharpness.

1 1Schematic rendition of apixel 2 2Centrally positioned micro-lens in thecenter of the imagesensor

3Laterally shiftedmicro-lens near theedgeofthe imagesensor 1 3

Micro-lenses are used in front of thepixels in order to increase thelight sensitivity of theCCD sensor.But light rays near the edgeofthe imagearea strikethe sensor at an angle, so that thegathering of light for those pixels is no longer effectivewitha conventional structure of micro-lenses. Forthat reason, thespecial sensor for theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R is equipped witha special micro-lens structure in which themicro-lenses are positioned increasingly awayfrom thecenter of thepixels towards the edgeofthe sensor in order to conformexactly to thecharacteristics of Leica Rlenses. Advantage:Uniformimagebrightness all theway to theedges of theimage, no inherent sensor . The micro-lenses used by Kodak for thespecial sensor of the LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R have alowerindexofrefraction than those on conventional sensors. This further increases theangle of acceptance for light rays impinging thepixels obliquely.Advantage:Existing Leica Rlenses also deliver their full performance capability in digital photographyapplications. 10 /11 The innovativehigh performance sensor wasdesigned especially for Leica by Kodak ImageSensor Solutions. The partner for electronics and software for thedigital back is theDanish firm Imacon A/S, which recently merged withthe Swedish firm . The result:ahighly refined technology that does justice to thesuperior quality of famous Leica lenses.

The very finestofdigital technologies The digitalelectronics for theLEICADIGITAL- MODUL-R were developed by theDanish firm Imacon A/S, aleading manufacturer of digital backsfor cameras and high-end film scanners. Thus thequality standards that govern professional (studio) digital photographyare implemented for thefirst time in a35mmcamerasystem.

The patented Imacon DDC technology operates the imagesensor withconsiderably less energy than conventional systems do. In addition, theheat generated by thesensor is dissipated particularly effectively intothe magnesium housing. Advantage:Above all, in addition to theextended batterycapacity,there is amarked reduction of imagenoise caused by heat, which normally manifests itself as disturbing spots in dark portions of theimage.

In addition to thetwo conventional TIFF and JPEG compres- sion steps, images can also be stored as rawdata in the standardized Adobe Digital NegativeFormat (DNG). The raw data files can be opened withconventional imagemanipu- lation programs. To this end, Leica supplies Adobe Photo- shop Elements 3for Macintosh and Windows withthe LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R. With that program, all theimageformats of theDMR can be managed, opened, manipulated and printed. There is also theadditional possibility of down- loading theverylatest version of theImacon FlexColor soft- ware for processing rawdata. Behind thecamera–abuilt-in future Leica already provi- ded an interface for thedigital world at averyearly stage:All LEICA R8 and R9 models since1996 are compatible withthe LEICADIGITAL- MODUL-R. It is amatter of course that thepractical and simple wayof operating thecameraispreserved.

Setting dial and data display All photographic parameters are selected by means of a setting dial and shown on thedata display.

Keys :Play/Delete/Protect/Info Youcan evaluateyour results quickly and directly after theexposure. The most important functions, such as displaying pictures, deleting, pro- tecting special results, as well as thetechnical evaluation via histogram, can be accessed directly by means of theoperating elements, without having to changetoamenu. The histogram provides detailed information about theexposure, thus making differentiated imageanalysis possible.

Cross Keys/Menu/OK/OFF Thesekeysserve for thequick navigation of theclear menus and for theselection and enlargement of exposed images. The menu functions on the monitor serve primarily for thebasic configuration of theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R (such as user profile, , monitor brightness and contrast).

Monitor Images stored afterthe exposures can be evaluated very effectively on the 1.8" color monitor withits 130,388 pixels. The zoom function provides enlarged views of cropped portions of theimage.

Battery Energy is supplied by ahigh performance 1800 mAh, 7.4Volt lithium-ion battery that wasdeveloped especially for theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R. Likethe charger,itis included withthe module and it can be fully recharged in approximately 110minutes. 12 /13 All therelevant settings, such as resolution, compression or white balance can be controlled by means of asetting dial on aclearly legible data display. Afterthe exposure, stored images can be evaluated on thecolor monitor.Ahistogram provides detailed information about the dynamics of thepictures. Aside from balanced exposures, an acoustic histogram also signals over- and under exposures. That enables the photographer to retain control of theexposure without having to take thecameraawayfrom theeye during exposure sequences. Aprofes- sional joyand ahigh-carat technology that will still have afuture tomorrow.

Storage card The fast Ultra II SD card with its capacity of 512 MB that is supplied with the LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R can either store up to approximately 70 images in the best JPEG quality, or 16 images in the TIFF format, or 24 images in the RAW format. At present, you can use cards with a storage capacity of up to 2 GB. As soon as cards with greater capacity become available on the market, you will be able to use them as well, after a firmware update.

FireWire interface The IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (FireWire 400) that is used in the LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R permits afast imagetransfer to your PC or Mac. The FireWire cable that is supplied withthe module, in combination withour FlexColor software, enables youtooperatethe cameraconveniently from your computer.Inthat mode, your hard disc takes overthe function of theSDstorage card.

Cameraviewfinder Afocusing screen developed especially for use in conjunction withthe LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R enables youtocontrol theexact cropping of your picture and, like theLeica , it allows youtoobserve thescene just outside thebordersof that cropping. Therefore, that focusing screen can remain in thecamerawhen thelatter is being used withfilm.

Selector dialfor exposuremodes and shutter speeds Allphotographic settings, such as aperture, shutter speeds,orthe choice of theexposure mode, are made by means of the classic operating elements of theLEICAR8orR9. With theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R in place, youcan makefull use of all thefunctions of theLEICAR8orR9inthe familiar manner.

Shutter release Ergonomicallypositioned additional shutter releases makeiteasy to work very comfortably withvertical as well as horizontal formats. To prevent unintentional triggering of theshutter,the release for thevertical format can be blocked individually. The exposure :designed to master anysituation The LEICAR9makes it easy for youtoreact appropriately to themost diverse lighting situations. This is assured by an extremely sensitivemetering system withthree specific exposure-metering modes. Whether youopt for an intelligent, fully automatic determination of abalanced exposure or whether youwish to control this process yourself –the LEICAR9 provides youwithafree choice.

Multi-patternmetering Multiple patternmetering automatically analyzes theprevailing light conditions and derives an optimal exposure from theresults. The brightness values of six different sections are measured and stored separately.The values are then assigned to preprogrammed subject types that are coupled withprescribed control instructions. The individual sections are then weighted and coordinated withthe full subject area. The compelling result :exposures that are alwayswell balanced, even in extreme contrast situations, above and belowaverage brightness conditions or unusually positioned main subjects. And since different film types require tailored exposure settings (shortexposures for transparencies, ample exposures for negatives), theLEICAR9provides an innovativesolution :the exposure levelofthe multiple patternexposure metering mode can be adjusted in tenths of asteptosuit your individual wishes at anytime.

Selectivemetering Selective metering withthe LEICAR9islikely to be thefirst choice for all those photo- graphs that pose agenuine challenge:back-lighted situations or subjects withextreme contrasts. Selectivemetering covers anarrowly limited subject area. The determined by this precise metering method can be stored by gently pressing theshutter release button to thefirst pressure point and holding it there until youhave found your optimal composition. The or theaperture settings can, of course, still be changed, becausethe camerawill automatically compensatethe second setting to main- tain themetered exposure value.

Integralmetering Integral metering is suitable primarily for balanced light situations. In this mode, theentire subjectiscenter-weighted and metered –anoptimal solution for subjects that are centered anyway.Integral metering is of practically universal application, youretain control of the exposure. That is whyitisparticularly appropriatefor specific over-rides :over- or under ex- posures by means of plus or minus corrections. The over-ride switch can be activated safely even while theeye is at theviewfinder. 14 /15 The programs :ready for anysituation Versatile photo- graphersrequire acamerathat can master anysubject –after all, no twosubjects are alike. The exposure control of acameratoo, needs this flexibility.That is whythe LEICAR9offersfour different operating modes, all of whichcan readily be combined withthe three metering

P–Variable automatic programmode Manyattractivesubjects requi- re aquick reaction. Those are perfect situations for thevariable auto- matic program mode of theLEICAR9, because it spontaneously and instantly makes thecorrect exposure settings. Once youhave made the basic setting withthe shutter speed dial on theneutral position P, for instance, everysubject is immediately assigned an appropriatecombin- ation of shutter speed and aperture. But thevariable automatic program mode is much more than asnapshotprogram: by turning theshutter speed dial, youcan changethe shutter speed and aperture combin- ation established by thecameraatany time to suit thedesired pictorial effect. Thus thevariable automatic program mode very conveniently takes care of “freezing” afast-moving subject or deliberately reducing thedepth of field. It is particularly easy to use thevariable automatic program in conjunction withthe multi-patternmetering. And theP- mode also lets youuse automatic flash illumination –for aparticularly well-balanced combination of flash and ambient illumination.

T–Shutter speed priority automatic exposurecontrol Subjects in motion offer numerous creativepossibilities. One of thetechnical conveniences for this purpose is theshutter speed priority automatic exposure mode of theLEICAR9. Youcan use it to determine theeffect of your action shots. By pre-setting theshutter speed, for instance, youcan optfor asharp, frozen imageofthe subject, but youcan also use it to createadynamic movement effect. The camerawill automat- ically formthe right aperture for theshutter speed youselected. 16 /17 methods. Whether youemployone of theuser-friendly automatic modes or averypersonal setting is entirely up to you. The fact that theoperating mode selector dial can be locked ensures that your setting will be retained, so that youcan startmaking exposures in theselected mode at anytime.

A–Aperturepriority automatic exposurecontrol is one of themost important creativeelements in photography. While you concentrateonthe choice of just theright aperture for your , theaperture priority automatic exposure control of thecamerasetsthe correct shutterspeed. That enables youtochoose :small aperture and great depth of field, as youwould want it for , for instance. Or alargeaperture that makes thesubject stand out clearly from thebackground, for example in portraiture. On theLEICAR9, you can use thepreviewlever to evaluatethe depth of field directly through theviewfinder.And thankstoHSS (High Speed Synchronization) youcan nowuse flash withall shutter speeds.

m–Manual operation When youare working under unusual light conditions and youwish to capture averyspecial mood, themanual setting of theLEICAR9isthe ideal solution. With this mode, youcan setboththe shutter speed as well as theaperture yourself, and you can changethem in half steps. By using theselectivemetering mode, youcan control theexposure very precisely. Using flash :Light does notequal light The flash expos- ure control of theLEICAR9enables youtoachieve anydesired ligh- ting mood. It determines theparticular individual flash intensity and automatically and precisely balances theflash withthe surrounding ambient illumination. When film is being used, theapplications are especially versatile.

Metering during the exposure Flash illumina- tion is metered through thelens. With dedica- tedflash units (SCA-3000/3002 Standard withSCA-3501-3502 AdapterorLEICASF 24D), this takes place in thecenter-weighted integral mode. Youcan choose one of several modes in order to takeadvantageofdifferent creative possibilities :The variable automatic program mode measures theambient light and tailorsthe flash intensity to it in apleas- ing manner.Withthe shutter speed and aper- turepriority automatic exposure control modes or in manual operation, youcan preset theshutter speed or theaperture and enter thecorrections of theamount of flash for the desired pictorial effect at theSCA adapter or,inthe case of theMetz54MZ3 flash unit, directly at that flash unit. These operating modes only apply when film is being used.

High-speed flashes With its High-Speed-Synchronization (HSS) feature, theLEICAR9permits super-fast flash exposures withall shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second (in conjunction withanHSS flash unit likethe Metz Mecablitz 54 MZ-3 and AdapterSCA 3502 M3). By triggering numerous flashes in very fast succession, theeffect comes very close to that of a constant light source that uniformly illuminates theentire imagearea. This makes it possible, for instance, to achieve afill-flash effect in por- traits being taken in sunshine withawide-open aperture. The flash ex- posure is determined by means of apre-flash withselectivemetering of themain subject. Depending on thesubject brightness, theLEICAR9 determines whether normal or HSS flash is needed for perfect illumin- ation. As long as thecamera’selectronics are activated, theresult of the pre-exposure metering remains stored independently of theresult of the ambient light metering, so that thedesired cropping can be chosen freely afterthat measurement has been stored. In addition to theapplication withfilm, this operating mode also permits precise flash exposures with through-the-lens light metering in conjunction withthe LEICADIGITAL- MODUL-R. 18 /19

Metering beforethe exposure With theLEICAR9, flash exposure can also be metered before making theactual exposure. The metering in this case is selective, i.e. it is limited to thepartofthe subject outlined by thecircle in thecenter of theviewfinder image. This makes it possible to tailor theflash illumination specifically to aparticular detail of your subject. Flash brightness is metered by means of apre-flash directed at thesubject to be photographed. The result is shown in theover- and under exposure reading in theback coverdisplayand it can be corrected quickly by manually selecting theappropriateaperture. Brightness of the entire subject is subsequently measured in one of thethree metering modes, and then theactual exposure is made. The selectiveflash mode Fthus leads to perfectly balanced pictures in conjunction withanexter- nal flash unit. This operating mode functions well withthe classic appli- cation of film and also withthe LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R.

Firstorsecond shutter curtain Youcan alwaysset thetiming of yourself by using therespectivelever position. This determines whether theflash is triggered at thebeginning of theex- posure as usual, or whether it is fired at theend of theexposure. These twomodes can oftenrender theverysame subject quitedifferently. When theflash is triggered at theend of theexposure (i.e. synchronized withthe second shutter curtain), moving subjects are depicted more realistically.This effect becomes all themore dramatic withlong ex- posure times. The viewfinder :everything bright and under control The bright and contrasty viewfinder imageshowcases theimaging qual- ity of Leica Rlenses withfull brilliance. And theviewfinder displays of theLEICAR9provide youwithall therelevant information at aglance.

Finding rather than searching Asingle LCDline belowthe viewfinder imageofthe LEICAR9provides aclear,unobtrusiveover- viewof, among other things and depending on theoperating mode :exposure number,operating mode, metering method, light balance withmanual exposure setting, flash readiness as well as theaperture-and-shutter-speed combination, etc. With zoom lenses that have afocal-length-dependent aperture range, theactual aperture is shown in theviewfinder displayinsteps within therespectiveaperture range. The high-eyepoint viewfinder itself is very impressivebecause of its absolutely brilliant and con- trasty image. Even under unfavorable light conditions, it provides abright, dimensional imageofevery subject and all its nuances, exactly as yousee it. And it does so all theway intothe cornersofthe focusing screen –without your having to press your eyes to theeyecup. The latter can be locked in place, so that it cannotbecome lost. Another practical feature is thestray light prevention by means of an integrated blind that can be used during time exposures to prevent light from entering through theeyepiece. A compelling argument on behalf of eyeglass wearersisthe built-in dioptercompensation of ±2 diopters,which allows theeyepiece to be adjusted exactly to theuser’s eyesight in half steps. Thus thephotographer has theoption of using thecamerawhile wearing eyeglasses or not. The LEICAR9isnormally equipped withaninterchangeable universal focusing screen (ground glass screen withmicroprism ring and wedge). Four additional focusing screens are available as accessories :uniformground glass screen, microprism focusing screen, uniformground glass screen with grid divisions, clear glass screen withcross lines. These screens are also available withaspecial frame that delineates thearea covered by theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R.

The illustration shows theuniversal focusing screen withthe frame that delineates thearea covered by theLEICADIGITAL- MODUL-R (this screen is supplied withthe Digital-Modul-R). Advantage:The area surrounding theportion of thesubject that is being covered remains visible. This screen can remain in thecamerawhen thedigital back is being used withfilm. Maik Scharfscheer

Maik Scharfscheer,bornin1964, studied visual communication and photography. Afterspending twoyearsasafreelance photographer in Paris, his living- and working base is nowinGermany. His work for editors, advertising agencies and enterprises, particularly in thefield of music, has taken him all overthe globe. ForLeica CameraAGhepho- tographs thenoted imagecampaign entitled “Hands”. He is one of the firstphotographerstotest thenew LEICAR9withthe Digital-Modul-R.

“The world offersanenormous wealthofimages, impressions and ideas. Photographing means excerpting averypersonal partofthis reality and using it to makeaclear aesthetic statement. With the LEICAR9Ican decide spontaneously whether Iwish to do so with film or withdigital imaging without having to changecameras, i.e. nowIcan also use my Leica lenses for digital photography.” Maik Scharfscheer 24 /25 Simply sharp Leica lenses are legendarymasterpieces. The op- tical glasses used in Leica lenses are produced in accordance with special formulas, ground to clear perfection, meticulously polished, coatedwithextremely precise layers and repeatedly centered. In a synthesis of continually refined software and thelong-time experience of highly specialized designers, Leica optics have been computed with theaid of electronic data processing systems since thefifties. These superb lenses stand out because of their imaging quality,which always receives topratings in specialized tests and which are unequalled internationally.And Leica photographersbenefit from yetanother ex- clusiveadvantage, aspecial feature that only Leica offersworldwide : The specific parameters of everycurrent Rlens (notjust thegeneral parameters of agiven lens type) are measured individually and pro- grammed intothe ROMmodule of each lens, so that they can be communicated to thecamerabymeans of appropriatecontacts. This enablesthe LEICAR9toconformprecisely to true focal lengths and in order,for instance, to control flash exposures accurately. With theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R this unique quality nowalso benefits digital images. The high resolving poweroflenses and thespecial design of theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R also ensure perfect imaging results in thecritical edgeareas of thepictures.

Aspherical lens elements (ASPH.) have asurface that deviates Apochromats (APO) Leica appliesapochromatic correction from thestandard spherical shape. Leica employs such lens to telephoto lenses in order to convergethe color spectrum elements to raise theimaging performance. Theyare extremely to apoint, so as to achieve thehighest sharpness, even at costly to manufacture, but they do provide high imaging per- full aperture and across theentire imagearea. formanceand compact designs. Objectively fascinating …

Wide-angle focal lengths LEICASUPER--R LEICAELMARIT-R LEICAELMARIT-R LEICAELMARIT-R 15 mm f/2.8 ASPH. 19 mm f/2.8 24 mm f/2.8 28 mm f/2.8 Compact super-wide-angle Very high contrast, perfect Alens for photographs that are Aclassic wide-angle lens that lens witha111°diagonal reproduction of thefinest impressivefor unconventional features all thetypical Leica , ideal for photo- details and ample impervious- perspectives but that do not qualities. Sharpness and con- graphs of buildings and for ness to stray light even at necessarily givethe impression trast are exemplaryalready at full aperture, all theway to the pictures in tight rooms. Very full aperture emphasize the that asuper-wide-angle lens edges of theimage. Theycan lowdistortion, excellent detail versatility of this wide-angle wasused. Particularly suitable be enhanced only slightly by rendition across theentire lens.Reportage, fashion, for spontaneous close-ups with theaperture. A imagearea and high contrast architecture and dramatic adynamic relationship between floating element maintains this distinguish this top-flight lens. landscape perspectives are themain subject and its sur- plasticity all theway to the The integral minim- its strengths. Abuilt-in roundingsthat results from the near-focusing limit of 30 cm izes internal reflections and filter revolver comes with combination of alargeangle of (12 " ). Its compactness, speed thebuilt-in filter revolver con- four different filters. view, largeaperture, and very and wide-angle characteristics tainsfour different filters. good imaging performance, makethis lens acompanion even at full aperture. Equipped for universal applications. withalens hood and filter Integrated lens hood. holder.

Standard focal lengths Short tele focal lengths LEICASUMMILUX-R LEICASUMMICRON-R LEICAMACRO-ELMARIT-R LEICASUMMILUX-R 50 mm f/1.4 50 mm f/2 60 mm f/2.8 80 mm f/1.4 Ahigh-speed lens withvery Averyversatile standard lens Very good imagequality in Minimal vignetting, moderate rich contrast and high imaging withoutstanding imaging qual- theclose-up range, great contrast, uniformimaging per- performance across theentire ity.Inspiteofthe high speed, sharpness and excellent detail formance across theentire focusing range. With theaper- its sharpness, contrast and fidelity –the LEICAMACRO- picture area and very good ture setatf/1.4 theshallow detail resolution are already ELMARIT-R is impressive, not rendition of fine structures. depth of field can be used outstanding at full aperture. only in , It is impervious to unwanted creatively in thecomposition With its lowweight of only but also in all applications reflections, even withhigh of thepicture. Astandard 300 grams (10.6 ounces) and that require these strengths. lighting contrasts and at full focallengthwiththe best its lengthof41mm(15/8 in) Its practical focallength aperture. Delicatetonal rendi- working characteristics and it is remarkably handy and makes it aversatile alterna- tion and gentle unsharpness flexibility because of its high compact. Integrated lens tiveto50mmlenses. In com- transitions. Integrated lens speed and its compact dimen- hood. bination withthe LEICA hood. sions. MACRO-ADAPTER-R, it can be used for a1:1 reproduction ratio. 26 /27

LEICAPC-SUPER-ANGULON-R LEICASUMMILUX-R LEICASUMMICRON-R 28 mm f/2.8 35 mm f/1.4 35 mm f/2 This special lens allows per- This lens is destined for repor- Compact all-around lens with spectivecorrections (PC) by tageapplications in extremely lowvignetting, minimal dis- shifting theoptical system poor light conditions. It is im- tortion and very good stray by up to 11 mm from theaxis pressivefor its outstanding light prevention. Ideally suited in anydirection. This makes imaging performance with for vivacious snapshots and a it possible to eliminatecon- subjects that include strong dimensional, natural rendition verging lines, especially in contrasts, it yields averygood of largesubjects –inother interior-and in architectural sharpness impression and it words, wheneverthe use of photographs. Apreviewlever is also hardly affected by stray anormal focal lengthwould makes it easy to close the light. “Floating elements” pro- result in perspectives that are aperture to thepre-selected duce an outstanding image tootight. Integrated lens hood. value. Floating element for the reproduction, even in thenear- best imagequality all theway focusing range. Integrated to thenear-focusing limit of lens hood. 30 cm (12").

LEICAAPO--R LEICAAPO-MACRO-ELMARIT-R 90 mm f/2 ASPH. 100mmf/2.8 An aspherical lens surface Sharpness and contrast, rangecan be extended to a and optical glasses with vignetting and distortion are reproduction ratio of 1.1:1. anomalous partial dispersion exemplaryatall focusing dis- Integrated lens hood. lead to outstanding imaging tances,evenatfull aperture. performance. Brilliance and Applications of this lens go far high resolving power, even at beyond macro-photography. full aperture and across the Thus it also produces brilliant entire picture area. The extra- results in situations that are bright viewfinderimageallows typical for medium telephoto accuratefocusing. The Exten- lenses. When it is used in der-R 2x transforms it intoa combination withthe LEICA useful telephoto combination : ELPRO1:2–1:1that was de- 1:4/180mm. Integrated lens signed specifically for use hood. withthis lens, themacro ... getting very close

Medium to super telephotofocal lengths LEICAAPO-SUMMICRON-R LEICAAPO-ELMARIT-R LEICAAPO-TELYT-R 180mmf/2 180mmf/2.8 280 mm f/4 This extremely fast with The overall imaging performance of This apochromatically corrected lens apochromatic correction deliversflaw- this apochromatically corrected 180mm withinternal focusing is distortion-free less imagingquality all theway to the lens can readily be compared withthat and it deliversthe highest resolution and edges of the picture –and that from of thefaster LEICAAPO-SUMMICRON-R optimal contrast rendition overthe entire infinity to thenear-focusing limit of 1.5m 180mmf/2. Even at full aperture, it focusing range–evenatfull aperture. (59 in) !Atfull aperture, it already pro- distinguishes itself because of its out- The rubber-armored lens hood protects duces images withmaximal contrast, standing imagingperformance, which it from impact damage. When used on a highestresolution and well differentiated can be enhanced only very little by stop- , it is an ideal lens for nature photo- color rendition. Thankstoits rubber- ping down theaperture. Coma, vignet- graphy. But thankstoits compact di- armored lens hood, thelens is protected ting, astigmatism and curvature of field mensions, it is also easy to use for hand- effectively from impact damage. It is the are negligible. The rubber-armored lens held photography. It focuses down to ideal telephoto lens for situations with hood protects thelens effectively against 1.7m(67in) for areproduction ration predominantlypoor light conditions and damagefrom impacts. As alightweight of 1:5. When it is coupled to theLEICA when largedistances have to be bridged. and compact lens in this , MACRO-ADAPTER-R, it becomes an Selectivesharpness produces pictures it is very good for portraiture and for effectivemacro lens. The LEICAAPO- withaunique dimensional depth effect, sports and landscape photography– EXTENDERS-R 1.4x and 2x turnitinto and thecombination of awide focusing because it can also be used effectively high performance 400 mm f/5.6 and ring and internal focusing allows silky- without atripod. The combination with 560 mm f/8 telephoto lenses, respect- smooth,extremely accuratefocusing. theLEICAAPO-EXTENDER-R 1.4x pro- ively.Integrated lens hood, filter drawer Because of its robust rotating and lock- duces aparticularly effective250 mm and eyelets. able tripod mount, thelens can be used f/4 lens. very comfortably on atripod. Integrated lens hood, protectivefront lens filter, filter drawerand eyelets. 28 /29 Flexible combinations The LEICAAPO-TELYT-R Module Sys- temcovers therangeoffocal lengths from 280 to 800 mm, and the LEICAAPO-EXTENDER-R 2x even increases that rangeto1600 mm ! This system neatly replaces heavy individual lenses withfixed focal lengths. Twolens heads and three focusing modules can very quickly and neatly be combined intosix APO lenses with uniformly highest optical quality.Inthe telephoto rangeespecially,this system produces uncommonly clear pictures withhigh contrast and absolutely accurate detail and color rendition. And because even thesmallest mechanical weaknesses in this rangecan significantly degrade the optical per- formance, theLeica Module System is fabricated and assembled with extremely tight tolerances. Especially nature and animal photograph- ers, who use severalfocal lengths in this range, will appreciatethis unique system :perhaps because thecombination of one lens head and twoorthree focusing modules savesprecious space, or because thesilky-smooth and easy focusing withthese modules greatly en- hances the“pop-up sharpness” effect in focusing.

LEICAFOCUS MODULE LEICAFOCUS MODULE LEICAFOCUS MODULE 280/400 mm f/2.8 400/560 mm f/4 560/800 mm f/5.6

LEICAAPO-TELYT-R LEICAAPO-TELYT-R LEICAAPO-TELYT-R LEICAAPO-TELYT-R 280/400/560 mm 280 mm f/2.8 400 mm f/4 560 mm f/5.6

LEICAAPO-TELYT-R LEICAAPO-TELYT-R LEICAAPO-TELYT-R LEICAAPO-TELYT-R 400/560/800 mm 400 mm f/2.8 560 mm f/4 800 mm f/5.6 ... and extremely variable

Zoom focal lenghts LEICAVARIO--R LEICAVARIO-ELMAR-R NEW LEICAVARIO-ELMARIT-R 21–35 mm f/3.5–4 ASPH. 35–70 mm f/4 28–90 mm f/2.8–4.5 This wide-angle is very com- Because it incorporates an element with This compact zoom lens, withmore than pact because it employs twoaspherical an aspherical surface, this lens is at the three-fold spread of focal lengths, shines surfaces, one of which is, for thefirst very least as good as anylenses with withperformance results that are nor- time, produced by grinding and polishing equivalent fixedfocal lengths in termsof mally achievedonly by lenses withfixed aconcave surface. The imagequality contrast and imaging quality.Withits focal lengths. The most modernoptical corresponds to that of lenses withequiva- excellent gradation in shadowand high- technologies were employedand as a lent fixedfocal lengths: very high con- light areas, it is especially suitable for result,sharpness, resolving powerand trast, thefinest details, neutral and subjects withstrong lighting contrasts. contrast rendition are already outstanding saturated , very lowsensitivity to Its macro setting permits close-up photo- at full aperture. As agenuine universal stray light and uniformperformance graphs down to 26 cm (101/4 in), which lens, it offersversatile creativepossi- across nearly theentire picture area at corresponds to areproduction ratio bilities, ranging from typical wide-angle all distances. Idealfor tasksthat would of 1:2.8. It is averyconvenient universal characteristics all theway to portrait otherwise require theuse of up to four zoom lens that covers all theclassic capabilities. Those who likeuncompli- different focal lengths :from photo- focal lengths. All these features makeit cated photographyand lightweight graphing aperson to covering abroad an indispensable standard lens in the baggagewill find this high performance landscape. Leica Rsystem. lens to be an ideal travelcompanion. Integrated lens hood.

LEICAVARIO-ELMARIT-R 28-90 mm f/2.8-4.5 setat28mm 30 /31

LEICAVARIO-APO-ELMARIT-R LEICAVARIO-ELMAR-R LEICAVARIO-ELMAR-R 70–180mmf/2.8 80–200 mm f/4 105–280 mm f/4.2 Aparticularly complexzoom lens with Very good imaging performance with High contrasts and thebest resolving 13 elements in 10 groups that include 12 highresolution and contrast already poweracross theentire rangeoffocal different types of optical glasses –fiveof at fully open aperture, across thefull lengths, outstanding field flatness and which have anomalous partial dispersion. picture area and overthe entire range lowcoma that can be eliminated com- This apochromatically corrected zoom of focal lengths –that is abrief descrip- pletely by reducing theaperture by one lens does notneed to shyawayfrom tion of this lens, which can also measure stop –these are thefeatures of this lens. comparisons withlenses withequivalent up to thebest fixedfocal lengthlenses. Thankstoits rangeoffocal lengths and fixedfocal lengths :veryhigh contrast Its compact dimensions, its light weight its shortest focusing distance of 1.7m and clear differentiation, even of fine and its smooth focusing makethis zoom (67in), it offersgreat flexibility for color gradations at all focal lengths and lens aversatile travelcompanion. In medium and longer focusing distances. across theentire imagearea, all theway combination withthe Leica 21-35 mm With Leica Extenders, this lens, which intothe close-up range. Its application and the35-70 mm zoom lenses, both compares well withlenses withfixed possibilities are virtually unlimited : of which render nearly identical, uniform focal lengths, withonly afew twists of stationaryaswell as moving subjects imagequality,apractically continuous thewrist becomes auniversally applic- that require quick or careful changes of 1:10rangeoffocal lengths is achieved. able optical telephoto system. Integrated cropping. Integrated lens hood, tripod lens hood. socket,eyelets for acarrying strap.

LEICAVARIO-ELMARIT-R 28-90 mm f/2.8-4.5 setat90mm Useful items for your Leica Routfit Practical accessories expand your latitude in picture composition, they open newfields of application, or they simply makepicture-taking more pleasurable and more convenient.

LEICASF24D flash unit forR8/R9. With twodiffusion attachments (for 24-28 mm and 85 mm focal lengths), and velvet pouch. Connection Automatic operation withLeica Rand Mcameras withcentral contacts (hotshoe). Guide no. 24 (metric), 79 (feet). Functions Exposure can be varied by ±3 aperture stops ;Angle of illumination covers up to 35 mm, with the wide-angle diffuser up to 24 mm, withthe telephoto diffuser from 85 mm and higher ;6automatic apertures in theAmode :2.0/2.8/4.0/5.6/ 8/11. Displays Settings and corrections can be read in theilluminated LCDdisplay;Successful flash indicator in theviewfinder of theR8/R9, M7 and M6 TTL ;Film speeds in themmode from ISO 12/12° to 3200/36°, in theA/TTL/GNC modes from ISO 25/15° to ISO 800/30°. Powersupply 2lithium batteries 3V,Type 123A. Dimensions (W xHxD):66x109x40mm(25/8 x41/4x21/8 in). Weight approx180 g(6.3 oz) (without batteries). Black and titanium color. Order No. 14 444

Right-anglefinder Forpictures taken Telescope ocular LEICATO-R With this ocular,Leica from anyposition –betheypictures taken standard, telephoto or zoom lenses can quickly be inconspicuously“around thecorner” or converted intotelescopes withdifferent focal lengths. pictures taken from aworm’seye perspec- In combination witha90mmlens, it produces a tive, looking intothe finder from above.The magnification of 7.2x;witha180mmlens it creates viewfinder imagecan be switched to a2x a14.4 xmagnification. Focusing is performed withthe magnification. Order No. 14 300 lens’focusing mount. Order No. 14 234

LEICAMOTOR-WINDER R8/R9 If youprefer to letyour LEICAR9advance thefilm, cock theshutter and rewind thefilm… The winder is attached to thebase of thecameraand it blends harmoniously withits style. Exposure series of up to 2frames per second are possible. The Motor-Winder functions extremely quietly. Order No. 14 209

LEICAPOWER PACK MW-R8/R9 for Chargerfor LEICAPOWER PACK Motor-Winder R8/R9. Alternative MW-R8/R9 Forany mains voltage: powersupply withbuilt-in NiCd bat- Order No. 14 416 teries, for prolonged use or for use in For230 Vonly : cold temperatures ;withtripod socket. Order No. 14 412 Order No. 14 250 *

LEICAMOTOR-DRIVE R8/R9 Ahigh performance drivethat creates an exceptionally well-balanced unit when coupled to aLEICAR9. Its perfect ergonomics, theintegrated wrist strap and its twoseparate release buttons for vertical and horizontal exposures lend theunit an incomparable handiness in any position. It features thechoice of single frame advance or exposure sequences of up to 2or41/2 frames per second. Automatic exposure series (bracketing) are possible with3exposures in 1/2EVor 1EVsteps. Available as aset that includes ahigh-powerbatterypack and auniversal fast battery charger. Order No. 14 430 (setwithanEuro cable) *

BatterypackMD-R8/R9 ForLEICAMOTOR-DRIVE R8/R9, NiMH BatteryPack Order No. 14 423

Table-top tripod Compact, practical Largeball-and-sockethead and stable.Anindispensable accessory withA1/4tripod thread, for long exposure times. With a1/4" DIN 4503(1/4"). tripod thread and three legs that fold Order No. 14110 together. Order No. 14 100 32 /33

Ever-ready cases Made of elegant supple black leather.Ever-ready case for aLEICAR9with attached lens up to thesize of theLEICAVARIO-ELMAR-R 35-70 mm f/4. Order No. 14 528 * Ever-ready case for aLEICAR9withattached lens and attached Leica Winder. Order No. 14 527 *

Focusing screens forLEICAR8/R9 With outline of the subject area coveredbythe LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R Universalfocusing screen (as an accessory) Order No. 14 343 *Order No. 14 392 Uniformground glass screen Order No. 14 344 *Order No. 14 393 Microprismscreen Order No. 14 345 *Order No. 14 394 Uniformground glass screen withgrid division Order No. 14 346 *Order No. 14 395 Clear glass screenwithcross-lines Order No. 14 347 *–

Correction lenses forLEICAR8/R9 +1,0 diopter Order No. 14 380,+2,0 diopters Order No. 14 381 ,+3,0 diopters Order No. 14 382, -1,0 diopter Order No. 14 383,-2,0 diopters Order No. 14 384,-3,0 diopters Order No. 14 385

Large eyecup forLEICAR8/R9 Neoprene (alsoservesasthe correction lens holder) carrying strap OrderNo. 14 217 Order No. 42 162

Cable release, 25 cm (10")long, with Remotecontrol LEICAR8/R9 Electronic locking screw. Order No. 14 067 control unit for remote shutter release. Cablerelease, 50 cm (20") long, with Only functions in conjunction withthe lockingscrew. Order No. 14 076 Motor-Winder,Motor-Driveand LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R. Order No. 14 202

Electric release switch LEICAR8/R9 Foractivating theLEICAR8/R9, withpressure point switch button, threaded connector plug, 30 cm (12") cable, for use withMotor-Winder R8/R9, Motor-DriveR8/R9 and LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R. Order No. 14 254

Electric cable release LEICAR8/R9 Extension cordfor electric release switch and Cable5m(16 1/2ft) cable, withthreaded electric cable release,withthreaded connector connectorplug, for use withMotor-Winder plugs, can be combined for lengths up to 100m R8/R9, Motor-DriveR8/R9 and LEICA (328 ft). Order No. 14 275 DIGITAL-MODUL-R. Order No. 14 255

*Not suitable for use withthe LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R Lens Accessories Special equipment enables youtomakefirst- class close-ups or extends thefocal lengths of your lenses in an eco- nomical manner.

LEICA ELPRO 1:2-1:1for APO-MACRO-ELMARIT-R 100mmf/2.8 Thisclose-up attachment, which was computed especially for this lens, enables youtoachieve areproduction ratio of up to 1.1:1. Order No. 16 545

LEICAELPRO Close-focusing attachments Thesetwo attachments significantly expand thefocusing rangeofyour lenses in theclose-up rangeand they increase theimaging quality even further.Theyare available for theLEICASUMMICRON-R 50 mm f/2 as well as for thenolonger available LEICAELMARIT-R 90 mm f/2.8 and the LEICAELMARIT-R 135mmf/2.8. LEICAELPRO1Order No. 16 541 , LEICAELPRO2Order No. 16 542

LEICAMACRO-ADAPTER-R This intermediatering increases theextension of Rlenses by 30 mm (1 3/16 " ). Exposure metering at full aperture and theautomatic iris diaphragm function are main- tained. Aperture-priority automatic exposure control as well as manual control of shutter speed and aperture on Leica Rmodels remain fully functional. OrderNo. 14 299

LEICAAPO-EXTENDER-R 2xSuitable for Leica Rlenses withfocal lengths of 50 mm and higher and maximum apertures of f/2 or smaller.When used in conjunction withLeica APO lenses, thehigh imaging performance of thelatter remains fully preserved. The LEICAAPO-EXTENDER-R 2xhas a fully automatic diaphragm coupling so that it can be used without restrictions in theaperture priority automatic exposure control mode as well as themanual control mode. Order No. 11 269

LEICAAPO-EXTENDER-R 1.4xThis handy lens attachment lets youincrease the focal lengthofalens by afactor of 1.4x.The respectiveclosest focusing distance remains unchanged and the apertureis reduced by only one f-stop. Fully automatic iris diaphragm coupling. We will be pleased to informyou of thelenses that can be used with in combination with the LEICAAPO-EXTENDER-R 1.4x. Order No. 11 249

LEICAPHOTARlenses and LEICAPHOTAR-ADAPTER-R Threespecial lenses for use withthe LEICA PHOTAR-ADAPTER-R on theFocusing Bellows RBR2.Corrected for magnified images. With their practically continuous magnification rangeofupto18x,you can explore thefascinating field of micro- photography. LEICAPHOTAR-ADAPTER-R Order No. 14 259

Focusing bellows RBR2Variable extension for stepless changes in thereproduction ratio. Integrated focusing carriage. The automatic iris diaphragm function of thelens is preserved, so that theaperture priority automatic exposure control mode as well as themanual control of shutter speed and aperture can be used. All Leica Rlenses from 50 mm to 180mmaswell as thespecial LEICAPHOTARlenses can be used on theFocusing Bellows. Order No. 16 880

Filters Especially designed high-grade filtersare available for nearly all Leica Rlenses. Theyeffectively protect thefront elements of thelenses against damage. Leica circular polarization filtersincrease color saturation and prevent unwanted reflections on all non-metallic surfaces. 34 /35 Leica REntrySet

It has neverbeen so easy to enter the world of Leica photography:The EntrySet consists of aLEICAR9inclassic black finish, equipped withthe high-grade LEICAVARIO-ELMAR-R 35-70 mm f/4 lens for averyattractiveset price. The universal zoom lens covers theclassic focal lengths and it stands out for its very high contrast and an outstanding imagereproduction quality.Withits excellent gradation in shadowand highlight areas, it is particularly well-suited for subjects withbroad lighting contrasts. Thankstoits macrosetting, it can be used forclose-up photographs as near as 26 cm (101/4 in). All these features makeitanindispensable stand-ardlens. The combination with the LEICAR9cameraisthe ideal basis for all who wish to explore theadvantages of theLeica Rsystem. Order No. 10 096

Technical Data

Camera LEICAR9 Order No. Anthracitefinish :10090, Black finish :10091 Camera type Microprocessor-controlled, manually focusing 35 mm single lens reflexcamerawithmultiple automatic exposure control modes. Accepts motorized accessories. Lenses Attaching the lenses LeicaRbayonetwithadded electrical contacts ;all Leica Rlenses as well as earlier SL/SL2 lenses that have subsequently been fitted withthe Rcontrol cam can be used. Lenssystem Leica Rlenses from 15 mm to 800 mm. Exposuremetering methods Selectivemetering 7mmdiametermetering field, outlined in theviewfinder. Multi-pattern metering 6fields ; theexposure levelinthe multi-patternmetering mode can be changed by ±0.7 EV in 1/10 EV steps. Center-weighted integralmetering. Center-weighted integralTTL metering forflash exposures withdedicated flash units. Selective TTL test flash exposure metering prior to theactual exposure withany flash unit. Metered value storage withselective- and integral metering. Exposurecorrection ±3 EV (Exposure values), in half steps. Automatic exposureseries withLEICAMOTOR-DRIVE R8/R9. Metering range Selectivemetering :from EV-4 to EV-20, or from 32 satf/1.4 to 1/8000 satf/11. Integral and multi-patternmetering : from EV-2 to EV- 20, or from 8satf/1.4 to 1/8000 satf/11; range:Manual setting from ISO 6/9° to ISO 12500/42°. Exposurecontrol modes Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture stop using thelight balance in theviewfinder ;A Aperture priority automatic exposure control ;P Variable program automatic exposure control ;T Shutter speed priority automatic exposure control ;F SelectiveTTL flash exposure metering prior to theactual exposure ;The operating mode selector dial can be locked in anysetting. Flash unit connection via theaccessoryshoe withcentral and control contacts (“hotshoe”), or via thestandard flash connector socket. Synchronization Flash synchronization speed :X=1/250 s;optional triggering at thefirst or thesecond shutter curtain ;Flash exposures can also be made at faster shutter speeds (1/350 –1/8000 s) with appropriately equipped flash units (HSS function) and aSCA-3502M3 adapter. Flash exposurecontrol With dedicated flash units (i.e. SCA-3000/3002 standard withSCA-3501/3502M3 adapterorLEICASF20/SF 24 D) TTL control withcenter-weighted integral metering. In thePfully automatic mode withoptimized control for balanced exposures through increased portions of ambient light and reduced amounts of flash illumination as required by the situation. In addition, manual flash exposure corrections (over-rides) are possible in ±31/3 EV steps. When regular flash units are used (likestudio flash units, for instance) :selectiveTTL metering by means of atest flash triggered prior to theactual exposure, withthe metering results displayedinthe viewfinder and on theback coverLCD display. Linear flash operation Permits flash photographywithveryfast shutter speeds (1/350 to 1/8000 s). Can be used withthe morAexposure control modes. With appropriateflash units (that feature High-Speed-Synchronization options) and SCA-3502M3 adapters. Stroboscopic flash operation (severalflashes during an exposure) withappropriateflash units. Film speed range for TTL Flash exposure metering withSCA-controlled metering :ISO 12/12° to ISO 3200/36° ;Withtest flash metering :ISO 25/15° to ISO 400/27°. Technical Data

Flash readiness signal in Readiness status :Blinking or constantly lit flash symbol in theviewfinder-and on theback coverLCD displays.Flash the Foperating mode success control :Over- and under exposure indication by means of HI- or LO signals in thecamera’sviewfinder for approximately 4s afterthe exposure. Flash exposurecorrection Can be setonthe dedicated flash units. Automatic adaptation of theflash on dedicated flash units with motorized zoom reflectors, SCA-3502M3 adapters and lenses equipped withelectrical contacts. Viewfinder system Prism Built-in, fixedpentaprism. Eyepiece High-eyepoint viewfinder.Dioptercompensation of approximately ±2 diopters can be setatthe viewfinder.Additional correction lenses are available. Built-in viewfinder blind. Interchangeable focusing screens 5versions are available: Universal screen (ground glass screen withmicroprism ring and wedge;supplied withthe camera) ;Uniformground glass screen ;Uniformground glass screen withgrid divisions ;Microprism screen ;Clear glass screen withcross-hairs. Viewfinder field 23 x25mm, corresponds to 93 %ofthe imagearea (96 %vertical x97% horizontal), in conformance withthe standardized 35 mm slide format. Viewfinder magnification 0.75 xwitha50mmlens setatinfinity and 0dioptercorrection. Displays In theviewfinder LCDline belowthe viewfinder imagewith:Warning symbol for exposure correction or for amanual film speed setting ;Symbols for metering modes and stored meterreadings ;Flash symbol ;Flash readiness and flash control symbols ;Flash exposure correction signal ;Operating mode indicator ;Indicator of theaperture in half stops ; Light balance for manual exposure setting, exposure corrections, automatic exposure series and metering flash function ;Shutter speed or over- and under exposure signals, signals for time exposures or for incompatible camera settings ;Frame counter withindicator of multiple exposures, automatic exposure series and improperly loaded film. Topcover Right side on top:LCD exposure counter. Front of prism cap LEDfor self timer. Backcover Illuminated LCDfield with:Batterycondition indicator ;Flash symbol ;Numerical film speed display, exposure corrections, expos- ure compensation in theflash metering mode, time remaining on theselftimer,over- and under exposure warnings and error signal; exposure counter withsignal for multiple exposures, automatic exposure series and improperly loaded or (only in conjunction withthe LEICAMOTOR-WINDER R8/R9/LEICAMOTOR-WINDER R8/R9) rewound film. Shutter and shutter release Shutter Microprocessor-controlled metal shutter that runs vertically. Shutter speeds Manual settings:16s to 1/8000 sinhalf steps, Bfor time exposures of anyduration, X=1/250 sfor flash synchronization. Automatic setting stepless from 32 sto1/8000 swithall automatic exposure control modes. Shutterrelease Threestages : Activation –metered value storage–release. Integrated standard thread for cable releases. Self-timer Twodelaytimes : 2sor12s,red LED signal glows while thetimer is running down. Hingedmirror Partially transmitting, with17coated layers (70 %reflection, 30 %transmission). Mirrorpre-release By meansofaseparateswitch, theshutter release button can be used to raise themirror and to setthe spring-back iris diaphragm of theattached lens to theworking aperture without releasing theshutter ;the shutter is only released when therelease button is pressed asecond time. Film advance Loadingthe film Easy andquick loading thankstoautomatic threading. Manualfilm advance by means of therapid film advance leverormotorized film advance withthe LEICAMOTOR-WINDER R8/R9 (2 frames per s) or theLEICA MOTOR-DRIVE R8/R9 (can be setfor 41/2 or 2frames per s, or single frame advance). Windowinthe back coverfor checking thefilm advance. Film rewinding manual with thefolding rewind crank or motorized film rewinding withthe LEICAMOTOR-WINDER R8/R9 or theLEICAMOTOR-DRIVE R8/R9. Exposure counter in theviewfinder display, in the back coverand topcoverdisplays,resets itself automatically when theback coverisopened. Multipleexposures Any number of multiple exposures can be made withthe film kept firmly in place and without theframe counter advancing. Camerabody Material The topcoverismagnesium die-cast, in black or in anthracitefinish. The inner housing is made of aluminum, rigidly attached to thealuminum tripod plate. The baseplateismade of fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate that incorporates an aluminum tripod plate. Underside withrubber layer. Stopping-down leverfor visual evaluation of thedepth of field and for triggering thetest flash. Tripod thread A1/4 (1/4"), in thetripod plate, secured against rotation by means of twosteel inserts, according to DIN standard 4503; centered under theoptical axis of thelens. Back cover Illuminated LCDfield for thedisplayofvarious functions or operating status (see above). Windowfor checking thespeed and number of exposures stated on thefilm cartridgethat has been inserted. Windowfor checking thefilm advance. Operatingvoltage 6V. Powersupply Two3Vlithium cells, type CR2 in thebatterycompartment. Batterystatus control on theback coverLCD. Dimensions (W xHxD) 158x101 x62mm(61/4 x4x27/16in) Weight 790 g(less than 28 oz); withthe LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R 1395 g(just over49oz) 36 /37 LEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R

Product LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R OrderNo. 14 439 Type Digital module (digital cameraback), fully compatible withLEICAR8and R9 cameras that can easily be attached by thephotographer him- or herself. Lenses Nearly all Leica Rlenses, as well as theearlier LEICAFLEX/SL/SL2 lenses withsubsequently installed Rcontrol cams can be used. Imagesensor 3872 x2576pixel (10Megapixel) CCD chip, activesurface 26.4 x17.6mm, focal lengthextension factor :1.37. Sensitivity ISO 100toISO 1600 Storagemedium SD storagecard up to 2GB;larger SD card withfirmware update. Data formats DNG (raw data), TIFF,2JPEG compression steps. Color domains Adobe RGB, sRGB. Resolution (pixels) 3872 x2576, 2576 x1712, 1936 x1280, 1280 x848. Whitebalance automatic, manual, 6pre-settings, input. Display Black-and-whitedisplayshows thefollowing settings :exposure counter,ISO, exposure correction, batterycondition, selftimer,compression, resolution, moiré on/off, whitebalance. Menu Sharpness, color saturation, contrast, picture numbering, color displaycontrast, color displaybrightness, autoreview duration, histogram on/off, energy conservation possibilities, card formatting, alarmsignals, audio histogram on/off, date, time, user profile, firmware update, reset. Menu languages German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Dutch. Interface IEEE 1394 FireWire. Powersupply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 7.4V,1800 mAh, universal charger 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz. Color monitor 1.8" color LCDwith130,338 pixels. Shutter winding motorized, assisted by thepowerunit. Color depth 16 bit Data size RAW:21Mbyte,TIFF :29/58 Mbyte. Software Adobe Photoshop Elements 3(Mac/Win). Maximal exposuretime 16 s Exposureseries 2pictures/s, maximum is 10 pictures per series. Items supplied with the Power unit for winding theshutter and for energy supply ;Universal focusing screen withoutline of subject area LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R covered in digital applications ;tool for removing thestandard cameraback ;lithium-ion battery7.4 V/1800 mAh ; universal batterycharger 100-240 Vwithmains adapterplugs (Euro, UK, USA) ;charger cable for connections to 12 Vand 24 Vautomobile outlets ;512 MB SanDisc UltraIISDCard ;case for storing theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R, FireWire cable withadapter(4poles or 6poles), Adobe Photoshop Elements 3(Mac/Win). Operating conditions 0°Cto+40 °C (+14° Fto+104° F) Dimensions (W xHxD) when attachedtoaLEICAR9:158x140 x89mm(61/4 x51/2 x31/2 in) Weight Digital Modul Rwithpowerunit and battery:725 g(25 1/2oz) ;attached to aLEICAR9:1395 g(just over49oz). Accessories Mains powersupply unit for battery-independent operation of theLEICADIGITAL-MODUL-R Order No. 14 452 Lithium-ion battery7.4 V/1800 mAh (as areplacement) Order No. 14 447 Uniform ground glass screen withframe for Digital-Modul-R Order No. 14 393 Microprism screen withframe for Digital-Modul-R Order No. 14 394 Uniformground glass screen withgrid division withframe for Digital-Modul-R Order No. 14 395 Universal focusing screen (as areplacement) withframe for Digital-Modul-R Order No. 14 392 Universal charger (as areplacement) Order No. 14 449 sado Ro W/B Puig Anna 2/05/GEL l.), t. /0 bo 19 203 3, 91 2- lian es ta ag /I (P el 202 Ag 91 rench Michael ), r. 1/F op 20 9t 91 ,1 r. op nglish 8t /E ,1 r. t. 200 bo 91 16 man es er ag (P :G ler Ad number lorian order s:F to d ve Pho rochure er eser th )/B er 31 /O ng ra 30, and es fscheer ag (P design Schar aik seiller uction, Bour y:M aph onstr gr ec to Philippe pho 0), chang e2 to hor's ag ut (P er rights /A ll Richt Göhr G/A er aA Oliv xander .), pl Ale Camer to ck, 17 Va ., Leica pl om to 005 yT 16 aph es gr ag s/©2 to (P au pho Vi ademark tr roduct :P ered egist Jean-Jacques .), .l ndication =®R ot ei 8b mag e1 names /I ag ct (P ain du pro mM ippen ta Tr and tin ankfur Mar Leica" Fr 5), a, /" e1 ag roup (P aG osing eine/Lenz/Zizk Camer tR :H eica Norber eL .), th Design .r of ot Leica CameraAG/Oskar-Barnack-Straße 11 /D-35606 Solms nd ta 7b

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