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Leica R-E User Manual

Leica R-E
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Leica R-E Specifications

General IconGeneral
Type35mm SLR
Lens MountLeica R bayonet
ASA/ISO Range12 to 3200
Weight620g
ShutterFocal-plane shutter
Flash Sync1/100 sec
Battery2x 1.5V
Shutter Speed1/2000 to 4 seconds + B

Summary

Leica Academy

Attaching the Carrying Strap

Fitting the Lens

Removing the Lens

Inserting and Checking Batteries

Quick-wind Lever

Inserting the Film

Setting the Film Speed

Full-field Integral Exposure Metering

Selective Exposure Metering

Range of Exposure Meter

Working Diagram of the Exposure Meter

Switching on the Exposure Meter

Low-Light Warning

Manual Override Control (Exposure Correction)

Program Selection

Aperture Priority, Full-Field Integral Mode

Using aperture priority with full-field integral metering.

Aperture Priority, Selective Mode

Using aperture priority with selective metering.

Manual Setting with Selective Mode

The Viewfinder as Composition and Control Centre

Eyepiece Features and Adjustment

Eyepiece Adjustment

How to adjust the viewfinder eyepiece for clear vision.

Eyepiece Shutter

How to use the eyepiece shutter to block stray light.

Focusing Screens

Focusing with the Universal Screen

How to focus using the camera's standard focusing screen.

Interchangeable Focusing Screens

Overview of optional focusing screens available for the camera.

Using Flash Equipment

TTL Flash-Exposure Control

Explanation of through-the-lens flash metering.

Automatic Switching to X

How the camera automatically sets to X-sync with flash.

Depth of Field Features

Depth-of-Field Lever

Function of the depth-of-field preview lever.

Depth-of-Field Scale on Lens

How to read the depth-of-field scale on the lens.

Camera Functions: Self-Timer and Multiple Exposures

Self-Timer

Instructions for setting and using the camera's self-timer.

Multiple Exposures

How to take multiple exposures on a single frame.

Lens Hoods

Holding the Camera

LEICA R-Lens Construction and Features

Construction of LEICA R-Lenses

Details on LEICA R-lens design, controls, and auto-diaphragm function.

Automatic Spring-back Diaphragm

Explanation of how automatic diaphragms work on LEICA R-lenses.

Lens Compatibility and Use

Using LEICA R and LEICAFLEX Lenses

Compatibility of older LEICA R and LEICAFLEX lenses.

LEICA M Lenses on the LEICA R-E

Using LEICA M-mount lenses with the LEICA R-E camera.

Filters and Their Use

Hints on the Care of Your LEICA R-E

Camera Accessories

Motor-Winder and Motor-Drive

Description of motor drives for film transport and auto-winding.

Handgrip

Information on the optional handgrip for better handling.

RC LEICA R Electronic Remote-Control Unit

Details on the remote control unit for triggering the shutter.

DB-2 LEICA R Databack

Information on the databack for imprinting exposure data.

Camera Cases

Interchangeable Lenses

Technical Data

Viewfinder Displays and Indicators

Viewfinder Field and Magnification

Details on viewfinder field size and magnification.

Viewfinder Data and LED Indicators

Information on data displayed and LED warnings in the viewfinder.

TTL Flash-Exposure Control and Auto-Switching

Electronic Flash Synchronization

How the camera synchronizes with electronic flash units.

Override of Automatic Exposure Control

Details on manual override options for exposure control.

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