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Type | 35mm rangefinder camera |
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Shutter Speeds | 1s to 1/1000s, Bulb |
Flash Sync | 1/50s |
Viewfinder | Bright-line frame viewfinder |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.72x |
Metering | None (external meter required) |
Frame Counter | Manual reset |
Lens Mount | Leica M bayonet |
Shutter | Focal plane shutter |
Film Advance | Manual lever |
Film Rewind | Manual crank |
Dimensions | 138 x 77 x 33.5 mm |
Production Years | 1958-1967 |
Learn the proper way to grip the Leica M2 for stable shooting and sharp pictures.
Operating the film transport lever and the shutter release button for exposure.
Understanding shutter speed settings and the function of the film counter.
How to adjust the lens aperture (f/numbers) to control light exposure.
Setting focus using the distance scale or the coupled rangefinder for sharp images.
Procedure for removing and attaching lenses to the Leica M2.
Proper procedures for loading film cartridges into the Leica M2.