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Accessories
SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES
The Leica M system provides a basis for optimum adaptation to
fast and unobtrusive photography. The range of lenses incorpo-
rates focal lengths from 16 to 135mm and light intensities up to
1:0.95.
FILTERS
Various filter types and sizes are available for the current Leica M
lenses.
Note:
Leica UV/IR filters specially developed for use on the Leica M8
and M8.2 should not be used on the LeicaM as they can cause
color shifts at the edges of pictures, particularly when using wide
angle lenses.
MIRROR VIEWFINDER M
Mirror viewfinders are available for 18, 21, and 24mm lenses. They
feature an exceptionally compact design and a bright viewfinder
image. Bright line frames like those in the camera viewfinder are
used to select the trimming (order no. 18mm: 12 022 black,
12 023 silver/21mm: 12 024 black, 12 025 silver/24mm: 12 026
black, 12 027 silver).
UNIVERSAL WIDE ANGLE VIEWFINDER M
The Leica universal wide-angle viewfinder M is a thoroughly practi-
cal accessory. It can be used without restriction on all analog and
digital Leica M models and – just like the viewfinder in the camera
– uses a reflected bright-line frame to outline the picture area for
wide angle focal lengths 16, 18, 21, 24 and 28mm. The viewfinder
is equipped with parallax compensation and a vial (spirit level) for
exact leveling of the camera.
(Order No. 12 011)
VIEWFINDER MAGNIFIERS M 1.25x AND M 1.4x
The Leica M 1.25x and M 1.4x viewfinder magnifiers significantly
simplify picture composition when using focal lengths above
35mm. They can be used on all Leica M models and magnify the
central area of the viewfinder image. The 1.25x viewfinder magni-
fier gives the 0.68 x viewfinder on this camera a magnification of
0.85 x, while the 1.4 x gives 0.95 x magnification.
A security chain with snap fasteners prevents loss and can be used
to hang the viewfinder on the carrying strap’s fastening ring.
The viewfinder magnifiers are supplied in a leather bag. A loop on
the case allows the viewfinder magnifier to be stored on the cam-
era’s carrying strap, where it is protected and ready for use.
(Order no. 12 004 M 1.25x, 12 006 M 1.4x)
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