132 / Bright-line view- and rangefinder
If lenses with focal lengths of 28 (Elmarit from serial
number 2411001), 35, 50, 75 and 135 mm are used,
the associated bright-line frame automatically adjusts
to the combinations 28+ 90mm, 35+135mm,
50+75mm.
In the middle of the viewfinder image is the rectangu-
lar distance metering image, which is brighter than
the surrounding image field. All lenses with focal
lengths from 16 to 135mm are linked to the range
finder when used on the LEICA M9.
If the exposure meter is turned on, the exposure
meter LEDs and the flash symbol LED appear at the
lower edge of the viewfinder image.
For more information about distance and exposure
metering and on using flash, refer to the correspond -
ing sections on p. 134/135/143.
Image field selector
The image field selector (1.8) expands the possibilities
of the LEICA M9 viewfinder. This built in universal
viewfinder allows you to activate bright-lines at any
time, which do not belong to the lens currently being
used. You can then see immediately if, for composi-
tion reasons, it would be better to photograph the rel-
evant subject using a different focal length.
Moving the lever outwards, i.e. away from the lens,
shows the image field limits for 35 and 135 mm focal
lengths.
Moving the lever to its vertical central position dis-
plays the image field limits for 50 and 75 mm focal
lengths.
Moving the lever inwards, i.e. towards the lens, shows
the image field limits for 28 and 90mm focal lengths.
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