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TEICA
R6
We hope that you will obtainagreat deal of
pleasure from your new LEICA and wish
you many years of successfulphotography
with it. May we also draw your attention to
the following facilities which are available
to you:
Technical sewice
Your authorized Leica agent's Technical
Service (see warranty card) is available for
servicing your camera and carrying out
repairsin caseof damage.
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Contents
Page
Brief description
4
Attaching the carrying strap
6
Shutter-speed
setting ring
7
Inserting and checking the batteries
8
Inserting the cameralens
10
Removing the cameralens
10
Adjusting the eyepiece
11
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Quick-wind lever
Inserting the film
13
Setting the film speed
15
Rewinding and removing the exposedfilm 15
Exposure-metermodes
16
Full-field integral mode
17
Selectivemode
17
Exposure meter
18
Full-aperture exposure control
20
Working-aperture exposure control
20
Effective working range of exposure meter 20
Range of exposuremeter
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Low-light warning
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Working diagram of exposure meter
23
Manual override control
(exposurecorrection)
24
The viewfinder as composition and
control centre
26
Ancillary light
28
Correction lenses
29
Eyecup
29
Eyepiece obturator
30
Focusing with the universal screen
31
Interchangeable
focusing screens
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Depth-of-field lever
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Depth-of-field scaleon lens
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Socketfor cable release
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Independent mirror release
34
Self-timer
35
Use of flash equipment
36
TTL exposure control
37
Holding the camera correctly
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Multiple exposures
42
Design of LEICA R lenses
42
Automatic diaphragm
43
Lens hoods
43
Filters and use of filters
44
Existing LEICA R and LEICAFLEX
lensesand accessories
46
Use of LEICA M lenseson the LEICA R 6 47
Hints on the care of your LEICA R6
and its lenses
47
Camera cases
48
Motor Winder R and Motor Drive R
49
RC LEICA R electronicremote-controlunit
50
DB2 LEICA R databack
51
Interchangeablelenses
52
Enlargers
53
Projectors
53
Binoculars
53
Spareparts for your LEICA R6
53
Focusing screens
53
Camera use in the tropics
53
Technical data
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Index
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Eyelet for carryingstrap
Depth-of-fieldlever
Bayonetlock
Electronic self-timer
CaUtesocketfor
independentmirror release
Ittuminating window for
shutter-speed
indicator
tttuminating window for
apertureindicator
Self-timerLED
Coaxial flash-contact
cable socket
Ancillary light
Locking button for
exposure-meter
override
ISO film-speed
indicator
Override setting lever
Override indicator
Focusingring
Depth-of-fieldscale
Red dot for alignment of
interchangeable
lenses
Aperture-settingring
Selectorswitch
(selective integralmode)
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Automatic frame counter
Film-speedsetting ring
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@ Uinged rewind crank
@ fim-speed lock (ISO)
and battery check (C)
LED
@ Battery-check
@ Accessoryshoe with central X
flash contactand contactsfor
system-compatible
flash unit
WinOow to indicate
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exposure-meter
mode
@ Pitm-planeindicator
with
@ StrutterreJease,
cable-release
socket
setting ring
@ Strutter-speed
@ Qulct-wind lever
(winds film and cocksshutter)
Eyepieceobturator
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@ Settingwheel for
eyepiece
adjustment
with
@ Viewfinder eyepiece,
provision for correctionlens
@ f'nm-cartridgewindow
@ Contactsfor cable-free
databack
(visiblewhen back is opened)
@ Contactsand linkage for motorized film transport
@ Cup to battery compartment
@ e-typ e r/4 " socketthread
for tripod
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@ Rewind-release
double-exp
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Attaching the carrying strap
Attach the carrying strap to the eyelets O.
O Slide back the safety loop at the end of
the strap (fig. a).
O Remove the metal hook from the strap
(fig. b, c).
O Insert the hookin eyeletO, with the bent
part of the hook parallel with the side of
tlre camera (fig. d, e).
O Insert the strap through the open end and
the narrowed part of hook, then turn
through 90o for a proper seating on the
D-shapedloop (fig. f, g, h).
O Slide the safety loop fully home over the
hook (fig. i, j).
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Shutter-speedsetting ring
The shutter-speed setting ring @ permits
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settings from l/rooo to 1s, B for time exposures of any length, and X : l/toos for flash
synchronization. B inactivates the exposure
meter. There is a click stop for each of the
engraved values. Do not attempt to set any
intermediate value.
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Inserting and checking the batteries
Exposure meter and ancillary light in the
viewfinder display are powered by two silver
oxide button cells or a lithium battery.
Insert a coin in the slot of the battery cap
@ to unscrew.Use a clean cloth to remove
any oxide on the surface of the batteries
and insert in the battery cap. Position the
batteriesas shown in the battery cap. Screw
the cap with the batteries back into the
baseplateof the camera.
Always check the state of the batteries
before attempting to take any photographs,
especially when the camera has not been
used for some time. To do so, switch on the
exposuremeter and pressthe test button @
for about 5 s. If the batteriesare in working
order, the LED @ in front of the test button
lights. If during these five secondsthe LED
dims noticeably,the batteriesare nearly flat
and should be replacedas soonas possible.
If the LED fails to light, the batteries may
have become coated with oxide. If so.
simply wipe them cleanby pressingthe battery-test button the camera is switched on
and the LED displaysin the viewfinder are
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Silver oxide button cells
suitable for the LEICA R6
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Note: When a MotorWinder or Motor Drive
is fitted, the camera is powered by the
batteries of the motorized film transport,
i. e. you cannot check the camera'sbatteries.
To check that the motor batteriesare in fact
supplyingpower to the exposuremeter and
the viewfinder displays,press the batterytest button @, at the sametime switchingon
the exposure meter, e.g. by pressingthe
locking button to the selecter switch (see:
Switchingon the exposuremeter, page 18.
Hdlvever, {his is n9t a battery check for the
motor funcfions.
Notes on battery care and use:
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Storebatteriesin a cool, dry place
Never useold and new batteries
together
Do not mix batteries of different makes
Thesebatteriesare not rechargeable
Batteries contain toxic and environmentally
damagingsubstances. not discard used
Do
batteries, but return them to your camera
shop for recycling.
Caution:
Always remove the batteries if the cameia is
unlikely to be used for sometime.
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Inserting the cameralens
To avoid damageto your LEICA R6, do not
attempt to fit any lens that does not have a
control cam for a LEICA R camera (see
page 46).
To insert a LEICA R lens irrespective of
the focus and aperture settings,proceed as
follows:
Grip the lens by the fixed ring @. Position
the red dot @ on the lens mount opposite
the dot on the bayonetlock @ on the camera
body. Insert the lens in this position. A
slight clockwise turn clicks the lens into
position.
Removing the cameralens
Grip the lens by the fixed ring @. Pressin
the bayonet lock @ on the camera body.
Turn the lens anticlockwiseand remove.
Always change lenses in the shade or in
your body's shadow.
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Adjusting the eyepiece
A sharply defined viewfinder image is
essentialfor exploiting the full potential of
the LEICA R6 and the high performance
of LEICA R lenses.The eyepiecelens is
thereforeadjustableto your eyesight,with a
r a n g e f r o m* 2 t o - 2 d i o p t e r s .
To adjust the eyepiece,pull out the small
settingwheel @ on its left and turn until you
obtain the correctsetting.Setthe lens out of
focus,e.g. at the shortestfocusing distance,
point the camera at the sky, look through
the viewfinder, and turn the setting wheel
until the circle that indicatesthe edgeofthe
field for the selectiveexposure-meter
mode
is sharply defined and in good contrast.
Press the wheel back into its normal
position to retain the setting obtained.
In its normal position, the setting wheel
turns readily, but without altering the
eyepiece setting. When it is pulled out,
you feel distinct click stops as you turn it.
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Quick-wind lever
The quick-wind lever @ winds the film,
turns the frame counter @, and cocks the
shutter.
With the lever pivoted out in the stand-by
position, there is room to slide your thumb
behind it and firmly support the camera.
For use with a Motor Winder or Motor
Drive, see the manual supplied with the
motor unit.
The € symbol marks the f,rlm plane.
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Inserting the film
Pull up the rewind crank @ and knob past
the springresistance release
to
and openthe
camera backx. This also resets the frame
counter to S (start).
Pick up the film cartridge as shown above,
emulsion side face up. Slide the end of the
film obliquely from above into one of the
slots of the take-up spool, making sure that
the hlm is gripped by at least one of the
retaining clips and projectsunder the next
clip (see fig. A).
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You may occasionally wish to take out a
partly exposed film and later insert it again.
To ensure that the film is always inserted
under the same conditions, use the quickwind lever to cock the shutter, then release
the shutter before inserting the film.
Snap the camera back shut to close the
camera. Releasethe shutter. Wind the film
one frame forward, release the shutter
again, then wind on one more frame. The
^ camera is now ready for use. The frame
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marked in red.
Pull up the rewind crank as far as it will go
and insert the film cartridge in the empty
cartridgechamber,then push in the rewind
crank.The edgeof the film must be parallel
with the film guide. As you move the quickwind lever, the sprocketsof the transport
drum must engagein the edge perforations
of the film.
Use the quick-wind lever to wind the film
Important:
one frame forward. to ensure that it lies
Bright light may enter through the mouth of
tensioned in the film guide and that the
the cartridge and damage your film. Never
mouth of the cartridge does not Sttck out.
insert a film in bright light.
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Setting the film speed
To set the hlm speed (ISO), press the
locking button @, at the same time turn the
setting ring @ until the required speed
appearsin the window @. ttre display of
all ISO values is split, e.g. for ISO 100/21 " ,
100appearsin the lower window and 21oin
the upper.
The settingrangecoversall valuesfrom ISO
I2/I2 " to 3200/36 " inclusive.
Rewinding and removing the exposedfilm
Exposure ofthe last frame blocks the action
of the quick-wind lever. Rewind the film
into its cartridge before removal from the
camera. Pressthe rewind button @ in the
camera's baseplate,hinge out the rewind
crank and turn it clockwise (direction of
arrow) until you feel a slight resistance as
the film is pulled out of the take-up spool.
Pull up the rewind crank and knob to open
the cameraback, and remove the cartridge
with the exposedfilm.
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Selective mode
Full-field integral mode
The exposure meter measures the light
Exposure-meter
modes
The LEICA R6 has an exposure-meter through the lens (TTL exposure-meter
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in the base of the camerato protect it from
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straylight. When you use any LEICA R lens
E Full-field integral mode
with an automatic diaphragm,the exposure
meter works at full aperture. The symbol
displayed in the window @ next to the
selector switch and at the lower left of the
viewfinder indicatesthe mode selected.
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Full-field integral mode
Most photographicsubjectscontain details
of varied brightness.The light reflection of
this type of subject correspondsto a mean
grey value of 180/0.
This is the calibration
value for all exposuremeters.
The full-field integral mode is suitable for
all subjectsin normal light, when there are
no extremes of light or colour, and where
the light and dark areas are fairly evenly
distributed over the entire field.
Selectivemode
This is the method of choice if the brightness range of the subject is very large.
The large central circle in the viewfinder
indicates the field coveredin this mode, in
which the exposure meter measures only
the light reflected by the exact area of
the subject that should determine the
exposure. The field is the same size on
all focusing screens and for all lenses,
whatever their focal length, and is clearly
marked in the viewfinder.
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Switching on the exposuremeter and
choosingthe exposure-metermode
The selector switch @ has three positions:
OFF, selective,and integral, in that order.
To select the required mode, press the
locking button and at the same time move
the selector switch @ from OFF to integral.
To switch from integral to selectiveand vice
versa.move the switch fullv home from left
to rigirt or from right to left. Mode selection
also activates the exposure meter (see:
Activating the exposuremeter).
Switching off the exposuremeter
To switch off the exposure meter, set the
selectorswitch to selective,pressthe locking
button and at the same time move the
switch to OFF.
Window @ displaysthe stateofthe exposure
meter:
OFF : Switched off
: Switched on. selectivemode
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Activating the exposuremeter
Check that the exposuremeter is switched
on and set the mode required. There are
three means of activating the exposure
meter: press lightly on the shutter-release
button @ as far as the pressurepoint; press
the locking button to the selectorswitch @;
or pressthe battery-checkbutton @. When
the exposure meter is active, the LED
display in the viewfinder lights. If the
shutter is cocked when you release the
button you have used to a'cfivetethe system,
the LEDs continue'to light for about 12s.
If the shutter is not cocked, the LEDs go
out immediately.
To indicate that the exposure meter is
ready, one or two of the LEDs of the
shutter/aperture balance light. In very
poor light, in the threshold region of the
exposure meter's range, the system has to
settle down for two or three secondsbefore
it can give an accuratereading.
Setting the correct
shuttei/ aperture combination
For a correct exposure, check that the
shutter is fully cockedand the shutter-speed
setting ring is set to the required click stop.
Activate the exposure meter. Turn the
shutter-setting ring andlor the aperturesetting ring on the lens until the round
central LED of the shutter/aperture balance
lights. The two arrow-shaped triangular
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direction in which to turn the settingring(s)
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Underexposure by half a stop:
turn clockwise
Correct exposure
Overexposureby half a stop: turn
anticlockwise
stop: turn anticlockwise
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Full-aperture exposurecontrol
Practically every LEICA R lens has an
automatic diaphragm. A spring opens the
diaphragmto full aperturefor the exposuremeter reading and closesit to the required
aperture setting for the exposure.
Working-aperture exposurecontrol
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Somelensesand accessories not have an
automatic diaphragm or have no linkage
mechanismfor it. This applies,for example,
to lenseswith a focal lerfuth of 400 mm or
more and to the Focusing Bellows R. In
you
thesecases, have to obtain the exposuremeter reading at working aperture
Caution:
readings,
To avoidmisleading
exposure-meter
do not press the depth-of-field lever while
taking a reading.
Effective working range of exposuremeter
In the LEICA R6, the sensitivity of the
photodiode, the film-speed setting, the
nominal aperture of the lens in use,and the
range available on the camera's shutterspeed setting ring and on the aperturesetting ring of the lens determine the
effective working range of the exposure
meter (see: Working diagram of exposure
meter, page 23). Depending on the lens in
use, it extendsfrom f / I.4 to f / 32.
'Uf in pppf ligh,t-a small aperture does not
let you achievea balance,measurethe light
at full aperture and compute the time
exposure for the aperture you want to use
with the shutter set to B (see diagram).
Ifin poor light a slow film preventsyou from
obtaining a balance,measurethe light at a
faster film-speed setting and compute the
time exposurerequired with the shutter set
to B; do not forget to reset the film speed.
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In selectivemode, the exposure meter has
a rangefrom 0.25cdlm2 to 63 000 cdlm2 at
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for ISO 100 2I " film from EV - 1 to EV + 19.
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for the exposure-meter system of the
LEICA R6, such as sensitivity and range.
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correct exposures.When there is too little
light for this range,the exposuremeter can
no longer produce an accuratereading.The
low-light warning is given by flashingLED(s)
in the viewfinder'sshutter/aperture balance.
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This diagram uses the standard layout in
which cameraand lens dataare on the left,
film speed
and exposure-meter
rangeon the
right, and the exposure values (EV) lie
betweenthem. Time exposures indicated
are
diagrammatically the arrow on the left.
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Line A in this example showsthat in poor
light (1 cd/ m2), for a fast film with an ISO
rating of 400/27o, the exposurevalue is 5.
For this, anf / 1.4SUMMILUX R lensneeds
an exposure of rls s at full' ailerture. When
you have adjusted the shutter/ aperture
balance in the viewfinder, the shuttersetting ring on the camera, the aperture
ring on the lens,and the exposuredisplayin
the viewfinder show the samecombination
of shutter and aperture data. Line B shows
that if you stop down to f / 2.8 in the same
conditions (EV5), the required exposure
isr/qs.Thesevaluesareagaindisplayedafter
you have adjusted the shutter/ aperture
balance.
If you set the lens to its smallest stop of
f /16, the exposuremeter cannot give you
a direct reading and there is no shutterspeedsettingavailable.Further, you Oan
no
longer achievea balancedshutter/ aperture
combination: in the viewfinder's shutter/
aperture balance only the triangular LED
on the left lights. In such a case,you can
readily compute the correct exposure as
follows:
In this example, the last reading for which
you can obtain a balancedshutter/ aperture
combination 1 s at f / 5.6.This corresponds
is
to 2s at f /8, 4s at flll, and 8s at f /16
(dotted line C). Setthe shutter to B and take
an eight-second
time exposure.
Manual override control
(exposurecorrection)
Exposure meters are calibratedto a standard
grey value for an average photographic
subject. If the subject is not in accordance
with this standard,manual override correcreading becomes
tion of the exposure-meter
necessary.
Manual override is more often necessary
in the full-field integral mode. In selective
mode, the subject usually contains a
representative detail with an average
grey value that the more limiti:d field of
this mode makes suitable for an accurate
measurement.
Generally,you correctthe indicatedexposure
only after you have brought the shutter/
aperture combination into balance by
altering either the shutter speed or the
aperture. When you set the override
control, you obtain a direct adjustment.
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Positive override correction
In a very brightly lit subject, such as snow,
sand, or water, the high reflectivity causes
the exposuremeter to indicate too short an
exposure. preventunderexposure,
To
select
a slower shutter speed. For snow, for
example, you may have to reduce the
exposurefrom Uns to l/:os, i. e. in this case
set the override control to +2.
Negativeoverride correctioq
In a very dark subject thaf'reflects only a
small amount of light, the exposure meter
indicatestoo long'an exposure.To prevent
overexposure,
selecta faster shutter speed,
for example from llao Io rlrzss, i. e. in this
caseset the override control to -1.
To setthe overridecontrol,pressthe locking
button @ and turn the setting scale@ to ttre
required value by lever @. to lock the
button @, pressit in and turn it to the left.
When the override control is at 0. the lever
@ fits snugly into the camera body. The
override control can be set in steps of onethird of an exposurevalue, from EV + 2 to
EV- 2. AIthe extremesofthe ISO scale.the
override control works only within limits.
{hen override is active, the viewfinder
sytnbol lhat indieatesthe active exposure.;
meter mode flashes.
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The viewfinderas compositionand
control centre
The viewfinder of the LEICA R6 helps
you compose your photographsand is the
control centre for all important items of
information:
focus,picture excerpt,and
It lets you assess
perspective.The larger of the two central
circlesclearly definesthe field for selective
mode. The viewfinder area
exposure-meter
is920/o the frame size.)Vith the eyepiece
of
at 0 diopters and a st6ridard 50 mm lens
fitted and focusedto infinitv. it has an 0.8x
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magnification.
The viewfinder displays all essentialdata.
When the shutter is cocked,the LEDs light
for about 12s when the locking button to the
button, or
selectorswitch,the battery-check
the shutter release pressed
is
and released.
To avoid confusion, only essentialdata are
displayed.
Whenflashunitsofthe SCA300and SCA500
systemsare used, the I at the lower left of
the viewfinder frame indicates'flash ready'
and'flash exposurefinished'(seepage36).
At its right are the symbols indicating the
mode, i. e. selective
active exposure-meter
(O) or integral (E). Further to the right are
the three symbols of the shutter/aperture
balance. The preset aperture is projected
into the centre of the viewfinder frame
shutterspeed.
-and next to it is the selected
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poqr.light,bolh displayscanbe illuminated
(s e ep a g e28).
itr " iuig. ciicle in the centre of fhe viewfinder indicates the field for the selective
exposure-meter mode. The illustration
showsthe universalfocusingscreensupplied
as the standardfocusing screenwith every
LEICA R6.
The illustration on page 27 shows all the
displaysat the same time.
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Ancillary light
To allow you to see the viewfinder display
of the selectedshutter speed and aperture
in the dark. the LEICA R6 has ancillarv
lighting. The switch @ is at the lower teft of
the mirror housing.The symbol O indicates
that the ancillary light is switched off. To
switch it on, push the switch up to position
Q . To activate the ancillary light, check that
the exposure meter is switched on and
touch the shutter release or press either
the locking button to the selectorswitch or
the battery-check button. The " light is
visible from the outside on the lens @1nd in
the illuminating window for the shutterspeed indicator @. After you release the
button, the ancillary light remains lit for
about 12s and then switches off automatically.
The ancillary light can also be switched on
with the shutter set to B.
To avoid inadvertent battery drain, do
not leave the ancillary light switched on
unnecessarily.
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If the standard eyepiece adjustment from
+2 to -2 diopters is inadequate for your
eyesight,the following positive and negative supplementary correction lenses are
a vail a b l e0 .5,1. 0,1. 5, 2. 0, d 3 .0 d i o p te rs .
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The correction lensesare held by a special
holder or by the eyecup.You can slide these
over the eyepiece mount. A safety catch
holds them in place so that they cannot
be lost.
Eyecup
A flexible eyecup (code 142L5)is available
to shield the eye from stray light. This makes
the viewfinder image still more brilliant
and lets you focus more accuratelv.
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The silicon photodiode of the exposure
meter is located in the base of the camera,
where it is protected from stray light.
Normally, therefore, there is little likelihood
of light entering the viewfinder eyepiece
and affecting exposure-meter readings,
except when you are not using the viewfrnder for taking photographsfrom a tripod
and direct sunlight or bright artificial light
enters the eyepiece.To prevent this, turn
the knob of the obturator @ at the left of the
inthe direction ofthe arrow.When
eyepiece
the obturator is in place, a white triangle
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swung back, it may cover up the display in
the lower margin of the viewfinder frame.
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Standarddelivery of the LEICA R6 includes
a universalfocusingscreen.This producesa
bright, high-contrastimage and is suitable
for photography in most of the situations
that are normally encountered.
To focus, turn the focusing ring @ on the
lens.
When the image is out of focus, the edges
and lines of the subject are discontinuous
in the upper and lower semicircles of the
split-imagerangefrnder.
A ring formed by a screen of rectangular
microprisms surrounds the central split
wedge.When the image is out of focus,this
screen seemsto flicker. The outer circumference of the ring also marks the outline of
the field in the selective exposure-meter
mode.
The remainder of the screen looks like a
ground-glass
screenand is ideal for focusing
photolong-focuslensesand in close-range
graphy.
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Interchangeable
In addition to the universal screen. four
optional focusing screens arc available for
the LEICA R6. Each of these is supplied in
a case,completewith a pair of tweezersand
a dust brush.
Caution:
To changethe focusingscreen,alwaysusethe
tweezers supplied (see instructions for
interchangeablefocusing screens). Do not
touch the focusing screenwith your fingers.
Special tasks require tailor-made systems
for fast, accurate work. This is why four
further focusing screens are available for
the LEICA R6: the full-field ground-glass
screen (No. 2) for extreme close-range
photography and very long focal lengths;
the microprism screen(No. 3) for undisturbed composition;the full-field ground-glass
screen with a grid for architectural photography and the reproduction of documents,
including marks for making slides for TV
projection; and the clear-glass focusing
screen with cross-hairs for scientific
photography, such as photomicrography
and astrophotography.
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When you use a lens with an automatic
diaphragm, the exposure meter of the
LEICA R6 works at full lens aperture.Press
the depth-of-field lever to close the lens
diaphragmto the presetvalue; when it is in
this position, you can visually assessthe
depth of field. This is particularly useful for
close-ups.
Do not press the depth-of-field lever while
taking an exposure-meterreading or when
the mirror is hinged up by the inddirendent
mirror release(seepages20 and 34).
Depth-of-field scaleon lens
The depth-of-field scaleon the lens indicates
the depth of field for the focusing distance
set.
For example, if you focus a 50 mm f /2
SUMMICRONTM-RIensat 5 m, at stopf/ 11
the depth offield extendsfrom 3 m to about
20m. At stop f / 4,the field from about 4 m
to 8 m is in focus.
Our depth-of-field table No. 920003 gives
full details of the depth of field availableat
all focal lengths.
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button @ has a socket
The shutter-release
for a standard cable releasewith a conical
screw thread.
Independentmirror release
Insert a cable releasein the special socket
@ and press briefly to hinge up the mirror
before the exposure and to close the
automatic diaphragm to the preset value.
To release the shutter, press the shutter
releaseeither manually or by cable release.
The mirror and automatic diaphragm are
reset automatically when the shutter is
released. but cannot be reset manually'
The independent mirror release must be
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actuated each time you wish to hinge up
the mirror.
When the independent mirror release is
used, an electromagnetic shutter release
becomes inoperativo, o.g. of the self-timer
or the releaseof a motorizedfilm transport,
or a electric cable release.
To avoid inadvertently releasingthe shutter,
do not press the depth-of-field lever at the
mirrorrelease.
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To set the self-timer. cock the shutter and
turn knob @ 30oclockwisein the direction
of the arrow. To cancel, turn back the selftimer knob anticlockwiseto its initial position. To start the self-timer.with the selector
switch in either position O or E, gently
touch the shutter release or press the
locking lever to the selector switch; the
camera remains switched on until the
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shutteris released. indicate that the selftimer is activated,the LED @ flashes;about
2 s before the self-timer releasethe Shutter,
the flashing changesto continuous light.
While the LED continues to flash, you may
stop the self-timer at any time by turning
back the self-timer knob @. to restart and
thus extend the delay, press the release
button again.
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The LEICA R6 provides for through-thelens flash-exposure control. This uses a
separate
silicon photodiode, well protected
from stray light, in the base of the camera
next to the photocell for the selective/
modes(seepage16).
integral exposure-meter
When used with an SCA 300 or SCA 500
system-compatible electronic flash unit
fitted with an SCA 351 or SCA 551 adapter,
the LEICA R6 permits TTL flash-exposure
control, i. e. the viewfinddi indicatei when
the flash is ready for uqe.andimrnediately
after exposure ii showi whether the flasir
was adequate.
With an SCA 350 or SCA 550
flashadapter,the viewfinderindicateswhen
the flash is ready for use, but in this case
the flash unit's sensor measuresthe flash
exposure and indicates whether the flash
was adequate.
You may use any commercially available
flash unit with a standard coaxial or central
hot-shoe flash contact. To avoid malfunctions, do not connectyour flash unit to both
contacts at the same time.
Set the exposureon the shutter-sfleed
ring.
For synchronized electronic flash, the
shortest exposure for X is l/roo You can
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also set the shutter manually to any shutter
speed from 1/oo to ls, and to B. Set the
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The accessory
shoe of the LEICA R6 has a
central hot-shoe contact and the control
contactsfor any electronic flash fitted with
an SCA 351or SCA 551adapter.Within the
range available for flash, you may use any
apertureavailableon the lens fitted (seethe
manual supplied with your flash unit).
\Vith the exposuremeter switched on (see
page18) and an SCA300 or SCA500 flash
unit used in conjunction with an SCA 350,
SCA351, SCA 550, or SCA,551 adapter,
'flash ready' is indicated
as fol.lows:
When the shutteris set t6 X, the t symbol
at lower left in the viewfinder flashestwice a
second.
When the shutter is set to any speed from
r/oo to 1s,the f symbol remainsconstantly
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If the shutter speed set is too fast for flash
photography, i. e. Utzs to l/rooo the I
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symbol does not light.
When the shutter is set to B, none of the
displaysin the viewfinder lights, but TTL
exposurecontrol is possible.The flash unit
indicates'flash ready'.
When you use an SCA 351 or -SCA 551
adapter, leave the finger on the shutter
release after exposure to check that the
flash was adequate.
X setting
Slow fla-shing(twice a second): Flash was
adequate. Only slight discharge of condenser, flash immediately ready for use
again.
Fast flashing at eight times a second,then
slow flashing (2Hz): Flash was adequate.
Moderate discharge of condenser, flash
ready for use in 2 s. Slow flashing indicates
'flash ready'.
ftrst flashing (8 Hz) for 2 s, break (no light),.
(2Hz): Flash was adthlen slgw...flashing
equate.- Flbavy discharge of condenser.
Resumption of flashing indicates 'flash
ready'.
No light, followed by slow flashing (2Hz):
Flash wasinadequateand the condenserwas
fully discharged. Resumption of flashing
indicates 'flash ready' (also see table).
Shutter-speed
setting 1s to Vros
After exposure, the t symbol in the viewfinder display remains lit (seetable). If the
setting was too fast for flash, i. e. l/rzss to
Vrooo the t symbol does not light.
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None o? the displays in the viewfinder
lights.
Caution: The film speed set on the camera
(see page 14) alqo governs TTL flash-
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Exposure control is always integral. The
light reachesa silicon photodiode next to
the photocell for the integral/selective
exposure-metermode (see page 16). A1thoughthe appearanceof the film emulsion
usedin all standard 35 mm film varies, its
reflectivity is about the same irrespective of
type,hencethe correct exposureis generally
achieved. In exceptional circumstances,
you can correct exposure by manual override. Polaroid instant film, for.example,
requiresnegative correction bf four to five
click-stops. Overiide cdrrection is also
when the flash subject consists
necessary
mainly oflight or dark details (seepage24).
Caution: Some flash units indicate 'flash
fully
ready' when they are only about 70 0/o
charged. If you use this type of unit for a
flash exposure as soon as the 'flash ready'
sign appearsand the photograph requires
the full power of the flash unit, under
exposure results. To avoid this when you
use this type of equipment, always wait a
few secondslonger to allow it to recharge
fully before the next exposure.
Ctnventiq4al fl ash units
Connecf vih coaxidl flash socket or central
hot-shoe contact of LEICA R6.
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Any commercially available electronic
flash unit and studio flash equipmentwith a
standardcoaxialplug is suitableforuse with
a LEICA R6. Connect the plug to the X
flash-cable
socket@ on the left of the prism
dome. If you use a commercially available
multiple plug adapter, you can connect
severalflash units to the X socket.
To avoid malfunctions, do not connect flash
units to both contactsat,tl4esametime.
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Connect conventional electronic flash units
to the X hot-shoe contact in the accessorv
shoe.
Flashbulbs
As in the caseofelectronic flash equipment,
vou can connect flashbulbs either to the
toaxial socket @ or the central contact in
the accessory
shoe. The table below gives
details of the shutter speedsfor use with
svnchronizedflash:
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Holding the camera correctly
To give the camera steady three-point
support,and for fast focusing and f,rlmtransport, grip the camera with the right hand,
rest the index finger on the releasebutton,
and insert the thumb behind the hingedout quick-wind lever, while the left hand
supportsthe lens from below.
For upright (portrait) exposures, simply
turn the camera,with the handsin the same
position as before.
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Take the first exposure, press the rewind
button @, and move the quick-wind lever.
The same frame is now ready for a further
exposure.
At the end of its movement, the quick-wind
lever automatically resetsthe rewind button.
If you want to expose the same frame yet
again, press the rewind each time before
moving the quick-wind lever.
The Motor Winder and Motor Drive also
permit multiple exposures. For details,
see the manuals supplied with these
accessories.
Design of LEICA R lenses
The layout of the controls is standard for
all LEICA R lenses. This ensuresthat no
matter what focal length you use, the left
hand can work fast and reliably. These
controls are the aperture-setting ring @,
the fixed depth-of-field scale @, and the
focusing ring @.
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Automatic diaphragm
Most LEICA R lenseshave automatic diaphragms,i. e. you alwaysseethe viewfinder
imageatfull apertureand henceatmaximum
viewfinder brightnessboth before and after
exposure.
Just before the exposureor when
you press the depth-of-field lever, the lens
diaphragmclosesto the preset value.
Certain LEICA R lenses do not have an
automaticdiaphragm.Theseare the 28 mm
f /2.8 PC-SUPER-ANGULON-R, the 35 mm
f /4 PA-CURTAGON-R. the 400mm f /6.8
TELYTTM-R,the 5OO
mm f/8 MR.TELYT-R,
the 560mm f/6.8 MR-TELYT-R. and the
800mm f / 6.3 MR-TELYT-S. For these, see
'Working-apertureexposure control', page20.
Lens hoods
A functionally designed lens hood is an
essentialpart of every LEICA R lens. Use
the lens hood wheneveryou usethe camera,
because it protects the lens against stray
light and glare, rain drops and fingerprints.
Most LEICA R lensesare supplied with a
fixed telescopiclens hood.
The lens hood also servesasa standardfilter
holder.
The screw-inlens hood for the 28 mm f / 2.8
PC-SUPER-ANGULON-R also'serves a
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holder for size 67 EW extra-wide-angle
filters.
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LEICA R lenseswith fixed telescopiclens
hood are suitable for screw-inand standard
filters. For standardfilters,filter holdersmust
be used. These are available as optional
accessorles.
Generally, screw-in filters are preferable,
becausethey are easyto use,particularly in
the caseof the circular polarizing ltlters. For
removable lens hoods, standard filters are
as
suitable;here the lens hood alsoserves a
filter holder. First insert the filter in the lens
hood, then attach the hood and filter to the
lens (this doesnot apply to the 19mm f /2.8
ELMARITTM-R lens). For turning circular
polarizing filters, t}le 24 mm and 28 mm
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PA-CURTAGON-R have a turning mechani sm. On t he 28m m f / 2 .8 P C -S U P ER ANGULON-R. fit the 67 EW circular
polarizing filter instead of a lens hood.
Screw-in filters and filter holders are easyto
remove.To preventstrain on the filter, hold it
on one side only and unscrew.
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In TTL systems,the exposure meter automatically takes into account the reduced
amount oflight that passes
through the lens.
However, the sensitivity of various types of
film differs for some parts of the spectrum.
Extreme and dense filters may therefore
cause deviant readings.For example, as a
rule an orangefilter needs about one extra
stop and a red filter an average of about
{yo stops mpre than the exposure-meter
readi,ng
htaiiied:, However, the red sensitivity of black-and-white film can vary
widely, and no generally applicable value
can be given.
In the case of circular polarizing filters,
measure as you would do with any other
filter. Becausethe high-efliciency multiple
coating on the semi-transparent swing
mirror of the LEICA R6 acts as a powerful polarizing surface, do not use linear
polarizing filters; such filters seriously
affect the accuracyof the exposure meter.
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Existing LEICA R and LEICAFLEX lenses
and accessories
All lenses and accessoriesfor LEICA R
camerascan be used without modification
with the LEICA R6.
To avoid damagingthe camerabody ofyour
LEICA R6, do not attempt to use it with
lenses and accessories LEICAFLEXTM
for
models without a control cam. You can have
your LEICAFLEX lenseshtted with such a
control cam (seeillustration) at any time for
use with the LEICA R exposure-meter
system.You can continue the unrestricted
use of such modified lensesand accessories
on all LEICAFLEX models.
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You can use the LEICA R6 with any lens
of the LEICA M range suitable for the
VISOFLEXTM adapter. The operating conditions, such asfocusing distanceand object
field obtainable, are the sameasapply to the
use of these LEICA M lenses with the
VISOFLEX. A specialadapter(code 14167)
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ensures
compatibility of these two
LEICA 35 mm camera systems. Because
theselenseshave no automatic diaphragm,
the exposuremeter has to use the'working
aperture (see page 20).
Hints on the care of your LEIQA R6
and its lenses
Carefully remove dust and fluff on the
mirror by means of a soft, dry sable brush
from which you repeatedly remove any
greasewith ether before and during cleaning.
Avoid mechanical damage to the focusing
screen: do not allow the metal mount ofthe
brush to touch the screen.
To avoid forcing dust into the camera's
jnterior, do not blow into the mirror
bhamb.er., :
Whenb6inted atthe sun, a cameralens acts
as a burning glass.To protect your camera,
always use a lens cap, keep the camerain its
bag, and place it in the shade.
In addition to its designation by type and
model, each lens has a serial number. Make
a note of the serial numbers of all your
lensesand ofyour camera (on camera baseplate); this may be important in caseofloss.
To remove dust on external lens surfaces,
carefully use a soft sable brush or a clean,
dry, soft cotton cloth. Do not use spectaclecleaning tissue or cloth impregnated with
chemicalsthat may attack the glassof your
cameralens; the composition of glassused
is
for spectacles different from that of highperformancecamera lenses.
In unfavourable conditions such as the
seaside, a colourless ultraviolet filter
protects the front lens flom damage by
seawaterspray, sand, etc. Al't]rough such a
additional
filter is optically flat, it f,ormslan
pair of surfaces which at a ceftain angle
of incidence may cause unwanted light
reflection in the image, particularly in
photography against the light and with
high-contrastsubjects.Do not use a filter in
suchconditions;the lens hood alsoprovides
some protection against fingerprints and
raindrops.
Camera cases
TWo ever-readycasesare available for the
LEICA R6, one with a standardfront flap
and one with an extra-long flap. To detach
the front flap, slide up the pressstud at the
back of the caseto unlock. The two types of
caseare suitable for use with the following
lenses:
Ever-ready case with
long front flap
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Standard everready case
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28mm f / 2.8
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35mm f/2.8
35 mm PA f/4
50mm f/ 1.4
60mmf/2.8
80 mm f/ 1.4
90mmfl2
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In addition. there is a wide choiceof combination bags for camera outfits that include
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MOTOR WINDER R
MOTOR DRIVE R
A MOTOR WINDER or MOTOR DRIVE
fitted to the LEICA R6 automatically
transport the film and cocks the shutter
The MOTORWINDER
after eachexposure.
transports the film at up to 2 frames per
second.The MOTOR DRIVE can be set for
single exposures, fps, or 4 fps. Either unit
2
is suitable for all shutter speedsavailable
on the camera.The winder is powered by
six standard rechargeable NiCd or nonrechargeablealkaline batteries; the drive
requiresten such batteries.
If you want to use the shutter releaseof the
motorized film transport, make sure that
the exposure meter of the LEICA R6 is
switched on. If the exposure meter is
switchedoff, the motor functions only when
you use the camera'sshutter release.
MOTOR V/INDER R (code 14208)
MOT OR D R IV E R (code14310)
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The handgrip with its adjustable leather
loop lets you hold the LEICA R6 with
motor winder or drive more securelv and
more comfortably.
Handgrip (code 14308)
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This handy electronicremote-controlshutter
release the LEICA R6 hasa digital frame
for
counter. that indicates each exposure by
feedbackfrom the camera.The RC LEICA R
also works as a timer for series of photographs at preset time intervals, from about
two exposures a second to one exposure
about every ten minutes. You can fit the
RC LEICA R to a Motor Winder R or the
Motor Drive R.
RC LEICA R remote control (code 14277')
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The DB 2LEICA R databackis quartz-and
microprocessor-controlled for projecting
data on the film during exposure. It can
be fitted to the LEICA R6 instead of the
standardcameraback.No cableis necessary
between camera and databack.
The following datacan be projectedinto the
lower right of the landscapeformat:
O Day, hour, minute
O Automatic calendar to 31 December
2099, with day, month, and year in any
required order
O Any six-digit figure
O Automatic numbering of exposures,in
ascendingor reverseorder
DB2LEICARdataback
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Interchangeable
The LEICA R systemis the meansof achieving the perfect solution to any photographic
problem, whatever the task or situation.
from fisheye
There is a large choiceof lenses,
to zoom and from distortion-free 15mm
ultra-wide-angleto 800 mm telephoto.
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When you use a superb camera like the
LEICA R6, the reproduction equipment
should match the camera's quality and
performance. The LEICA FOCOMATTM
V35 autofocus enlarger is the perfect
complementto your LEICA R6.
Projectors
For your LEICA R6 slides there is a
comprehensiverange of versatile, easy-touse projectors, with a' large. choice of
options. Common to all,LEICA projectors
is their traditional LEICA precision and
outstandingoptical performance.
Binoculars
Superb optics are the most outstanding
singlefeatureofall TRINOVIDTM binoculars.
They are made of the same high-grade
optical glass as the world-famous LEICA
cameralenses.Their brilliant optical performance and exceptionalresolution ensure
that you obtain a vivid three-dimensional
image even in poor light.
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Spare parts for your LEICA R6
Protective cap to bayonet fitting
of camera
Carrying strap
Flash-contactcap
Universal focusing screen
Focusingscreens
Full-size ground-glassscreen
Microprism screen
screenwith
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grid
Clear-glaisscreenwith
central cross-hairs
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r4306
14307
Camera use in the tropics
Ifyou are planning to spendseveralmonths
in hot, humid, tropical conditions, our
Technical Service Department can treat
your cameraand lenseswith fungicide. The
treatment will give your equipment substantial protection againstfungus attack.
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Camera type: 35 mm single-lens reflex camera with
mechanical shutter release and through-the-lens
exposure-meter system.
Lens attachment:LEICA R bavonet.
Lenses: Choice of more than thirty LEICA R lenses
with focal lengths from 15mm to 800 mm.
Shutter: Manually controlled mdaf-blade focal-plane
shutter, vertical action, compact designi
Shutter speeds: Setting ,ing, iti.t-rtop settings for B
and from I s to Vrooo X : Vroo for electronic flash
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synchronization.
Shutter-speed
settingring: Projects 6.5 mm for positive
grip, central releasebutton.
Shutter release:Two-stagereleasebutton with standard
socket thread for cable release. Switches on exposure
meter at pressure point after 0.3 mm, releasesshutter
after 1.6mm.
Independentmirrorrelease: Specialcable-release
socket
for hinging up mirror without releasing shutter, also
sets diaphragm oflens used to selectedstop. Shutter
controlled by main shutter-release button. with or
w i t h o u t c a b l er e l e a s e .
Electromagnetic self-timer: About 9 s delay; flashing
red LED on front of camera indicates that self-timer
is set.
Film transport: Single-movement quick-wind lever
(130 " movement), optional Motor Winder R (2 fps) or
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Exposurecounterat top ofcamera. Counts forward from
start at S (frame -2) to 36;film length for 20, 24, and36
exposures marked in red. Automatic reset when
cameraback is opened.
Multiple exposures:
Pressrewind locking button. Automatic reset when shutter is cocked; exposurecounter
doesnot move on. Any number of exposurespossible.
Multiple exposuresalso possible with motor winder/
drive.
Rewind lever: Hinged crank at top left of camera.
Swing-mirror system: Semi-transport swing mirror
coated 17 layers by vacuum deposition, reflects 70 0/o
and transmits 30 0/o
light, backed by Fresnel reflectorfor
selectiveand integral modes; Fresnel re{Iector consists
of 1345 micro-reflectors that concentrate light on
exposure meter's photocell. Vibration-free mirror
action.
Exposuremeter: Selectiveand integral through-the-lens
modes. Selector switch below shutter-setting ring.
Exposure meter works at full aperture with LEICA R
lenses with automatic diaphragm, at working aperture
with lenses and accessories without automatic diaphragm.
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Photocell:Silicon photodiode, pi#ected from straylight
in lower part ofcamera.For selective
mode, the selector
switch automaticallyplacesa condenserlens in front of
photodiode.
Selectivemode:Measuring field 7 mm diameter,marked
in viewfinder.
Integral mode: Centre-weighted mean of full-field
measurement.
Measuring range of exposure meter: Selective mode
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Film-speed rrnge: ISO 12/ l2o to ISO 3200/ 360.
Powersupply:Two silver oxide button cells or lithium
battery. Presstest button to check battery voltage.
Battery life: About 2500 exposures at 12s for each
exposure-meter reading, i.e. about 70 films of 36
exposureseach.
Switching on exposuremeter: First select mode by light
touch on shutter release;by pressing stop button on
selector switch; by light touch on release button of
Motor Winder R or Motor Drive R; or by pressingtest
button for battery check fully home. With shutter cocked,viewfinder displayremainslit for
about 12s after release of button or switch used to
activate it.
Display of exposure-meter
mode selected:By symbol in
window next to shutter-setting
ring, and in viewfinder.
Display of shutter/aperture balancein viewfinder.
Balancing shutter and aperture: Set manually by selecting aperture and turning shutter-setting ring or by
selecting shutter and turning aperture-setting ring
until central, circular LED or shutter/aperture
balance in the viewfinder shows them balanced.The
two triangular LEDs, either alone or together with
the central LED, indicate over- or underexposure
and
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Switching off exposure meter (selective mode): Press
locking button againand move selectorswitch to OFF.
Viewfinder system: Built-in pentaprism. Five interchangeable
focusing screens.
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Viewfinder eyepiece:Setting ring for adjustment from
+2 to -2 diopters. Built-in eyepieceobturator. Eyepiece mount with retaining ring for holder of supplementary correction lenses,eyecup,and 90oviewfinder
attachment.
Viewfinder field: 34.6 mm x 23 mm. i.e. 92 0/o frame
of
size.
Viewfinder magnification: 0.8 x at 0 diopter with 50 mm
lens.
Viewfinder displayin lower margin ofviewfinder image.
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Data projected
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Film-speed range for TTL flash-exposurecontrol: ISO
12/ l2o to ISO 3200/ 36.
LED displayswhen exposure
meter is activated:Symbols
indicate exposure-meter
mode selected,shutter/aperture balance;flashing I symbol indicates'flashready,
and exposurecheck.
Camerabody: Die-cast aluminium, camera top 1mm
die-castzinc, bottom panel 0.8 mm brass.Cameraback
with right-hand thumbhold and film-cartridgewindow
(showstype and speedof film in use), interchangeable
with databack. Electric contacts for LEICA R DB2
databack. Lever at right of lens attachment for visual
check ofdepth offield. StandardV+ " A threadfor tripod
screw. Eyelets at sides for carrying strap. Mechanical
contactfor Motor Winder R or Motor Drive R. Black or
silver chromium finish.
LED warning indicators: Low-light warning, over- and
underexposureoverride.
A n c i l l a r y t i g hm a y b e s w i r c h e d n i n p o o r a m b i e n tl i g h t
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Electronic flash synchronizatidn: Standard X coaxial
contact socket for bulb and electronic flash units
adjacent to prism housing. Central X hot-shoe
contact.
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Dimemf6nshnd weight (excl. lens): 89.1mm (Jt/z')
high, 138.5
mm (5 1/2 " ) long, 32.2mrn (l Y+ " ) deep
63.5mm (2r/2 " ); weight 625g (IIb 6 oz).
TTL flash-exposurecontrol: Flash exposure measured
through cameralens for electronicflash units designed
for system camera fittings 300 or 500, i.e. dedicated
flash units SCA 300 or SCA 500 using SCA 351 or
S C A 5 5 1a d a p t e r s .
Shutter settingsfor flash: Automatic: X : Vroo (autos
m a t i c ) .M a n u a l : B , 1 s t o V o o .
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Override for TTL flash-exposure
control: -l- two stops in
stepsof one-third, simple one-handcontrol " .
Photocellfor TTL flash-exposure
control: Silicon photodiode, next to photocell of exposuremeter, protected
from stray light in lower part of camera.
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Batteries
Cable release
Care of your LEICA R6
Carrying strap. attaching
Correction lenses
Depth-of-field scale
Electronic flash unit
Exposure-meter
Effective working range
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Working diagram ;
Exposure-metei modds
Eyecup
Eyepiece
Adjustment
Obturator
Film, insertion, removal
Film-speed setting
Filters
Flashbulbs
Flash equipment
Focusing
Focusing screens
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Frame counter, automatic
20
Full aperture
40
8 Hot-shoe contact
17
3 4 Integral mode
43
47 Lens hood
6 Lens
10
Insertion removal
29
46
Existing
33
24
3 6 Manual override control
34
1 8 Mirror release,independent
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2 0 Motor Drive
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2 l l Mo to r W i nder
42
22 M u l ti p l e exposOres
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I 6 Override
36
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1 1 Self-timer
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3 0 Socket thread fbr tripod
36
electronicflash
1 3 ,1 5 System-compatible
36
1 5 TTL exposure control
26
44 Viewfinder
26
Display
40
28
3 6 Ancillary light
2r,25,38
3 1 Warnings
20
3 1 , 3 2 Working aperture
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