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Leica R9 User manual
User manual for Leica R9. 106 pages in German. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Leica
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- Leica R9
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- User manual
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- German
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- 106
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Foreword (.....154 Dear customer Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the ^fifi- (o55 LEICA R9 and congratulate you on your choice. With this unique SLR camera, you have made an Y excellent selection. We wish you a great deal of pleasure and suc- cess using your new LEICA R9. A range of automatic functions and the manual setting options offer you carefree photography, while still allowing you complete freedom in pic- ture composition. High quality precision mecha- nics and electronics ensure reliability and a long service life. The camera is complimented by a carefully selec- ted range of useful accessories, which provide you with the perfect equipment for all your photographic needs. The LEICA R9 is designed to be practical to operate and has a logical and easy to understand design. lt is nonetheless recommended that you read these instructions carefully, so that you can take full advantage of the photographic possibilities offered by your new LEICA R9.View original page 6
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- Working below the metering range...............141 Flash photography with the LEICA R9 ............154
- Full aperture metering .................14'l - General information on using flash units......154
- Stop-down metering ...................141 - Flash sync speed .......154
- Exposure metering diagram 142/ 143 - Selecting the sync moment.... ....'155
Exposure modes....... ...144 - Flash operation using the X contact.............157
-Variable, automatic program mode - P.........144 - Flash operation using the flash
- Characteristics and use of variable automatic connection socket ....157
SCA 3000/3002 program mode ..........146 - Flash operation using standard
and SCA 3501/3502M3 adapters...158- Standard setting....... ...................147 flash units
- To achieve a larger depth of field andl - Flash readiness and control disp1ays...........159
or slower shutter speed........ .......147 (only with SCA 3501 /3502M3 adapters)
-To achieve a faster shutter speed and/ - Flash exposure compensation...................... 160
or shallower deoth of field...... .....148 - Setting flash compensation on the
- Program behavior at different shutter speed SCA 3501 /3502M3 adapter ......162
settings and with different lenses ................149 - Setting flash compensation on standard
- Aperture priority mode - A ........................... 150 SCA 3002 flash units ..................163
- Shutter speed priority mode - I....................151 - Setting flash compensation on the camera in
- Manual aperture and exposure time setting exposure mode m .............. ........163
mode - m.............. ......153 - Flash control in the four exposure modes with
an SCA 3501 / 3502M3 adapter ................... 1 63
- Automatic program mode P and TTL flash
operation.. ................163
a) TTL full flash in poor lighting conditions ...164
b) Automatic fill-flash in normal
lighting conditions. ..................165
c) No flash in very bright conditions.............165View original page 8Page 11 · Read text
Designation of parts 1.'16 Shutterwww.butkus.ussoeed dial
1.17 Shutter release button
1.18 Cable release threadFront view
'1.19 Multiple exposure lever
1.1 Lens release button 1.20 Rewind release button
1.2 Battery compartment 1.21 Ouick wind lever
1.3 Stop-down slider 1.22 Frame counter
1.4 Carrying strap loops 1.23 Central and control contacts for flash
1.5 Self-timer LED operation
1.6 Mirror pre-release lever 1.24 Flash unit (hot-) shoe
1.7 Synchronisation selection lever (1st or 2nd
shutter curtain) Rear view
1.8 Flash connection socket
1.25 Film cartridge viewing window
1.26 a Setting lever for exposureTop view
comoensation with
1.9 Rewind crank b Release slider
1.10 Release button for exposure mode dial 1.27 Eyepiece setting dial
1.11 Exposure mode dial 1.28 Eyecup
1.12 Aperture setting ring
'1.13 1.29 Eyepiece Fixed ring with depth of field scale and 1.30 Eyecup release catch
index point for lens change 1.3'l Eyepiece closing lever
1.14 Distance setting ring 1.32 Film transport controlwindow
1.15 a Exposure metering mode selector with 1.33 Protective flap over rear panel buttons
b Release button 1.34 Rear panel displayView original page 11Page 12 · Read text
View with protective flap over rear panel Left view
buttons open 1.44 Rear panel release
1.35 +/- buttons for setting the film speed or '1.45 Release button for rear panel release
selecting the type of setting / setting expo-
sure compensation for adjusting the multi- View with rear panel open
ple field metering level 1.46 Film cartridge compartment
1.36 2 s / 12 s buttons for setting the self-timer j.47 DX contact strip
or the self-timer countdown / for turning 1.4g Film guide rails
on rear panel display illumination 1.49 contact strips for rear panerfunction
transfer
Bottom view '1.50 Film sprocket wheel
1.37 Battery compartment release latch 1.51 Film pressure roller
1.38 Holes for motor drive guide pins 1.52 Film take up and winding reel
1.39 Motorised film transport coupling 1-53 Drive spindle for film transport display
1.40 Tripod thread
1.41 Hole for rotation safety
1.42 Motorised film rewind coupling
1.43 Control contacts for attachable motor drivesView original page 12Page 13 · Read text
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2.5 Plus or minus = Indication of set flash expo- 2.1 Warning symbol if metering range is
sure compensation insuff icient
2.6 Exposure mode 2.2 lndication of ? m : Manual shutter speed and aperture a Exposure compensation and/or
settings b Manual film speed setting differing b n =Aperturepriority from DX value
c Fr = Variable automatic program mode 2.3 Metering method symbol d T : Shutter speed priority a [l = Multiple field metering
Flash metering mode b tl : Center-weighted metering e F =
flashing = Minimum aperture of c o =Selectivemetering Fr or T
lens not set Extinguishes at pressure point for selective 2.7 Aperture, manually set value for m and Fl , and integral metering = Metering memory- automatically controlled value for T and P ; lock
display in half steps 2.4 Flash symbol
a Flashing = Flash charging, flash is not
ready
b Lit up = Flash is readyView original page 13Page 14 · Read text
2.8 Light balance for display of 2.10 Frame counter for
a Manual exposure control setting (small a Displaying the frame number
markings: 1/2EV step each, large mar- b Both figures flashing = Multiple exposure.
kings: 1 EV step each) c Figures flashing in the following sequence:
b Exposure compensation setting for auto- left / right / both = first / second / third
matic modes frame in an automatic exposure series
c Automatic exposure series setting (bracketing, only possible with
(bracketing, only possible with Motor-Drive R8/R9)
Motor-Drive R8/R9) O Il-] flashing = Film not loaded correctly or
d Exposure control for flash metering mode not completely rewound (only when using
2.9 Shutter speed (= exposure time) Motor-Winder R8/R9 or Motor-Drive R8/R9)
a Manually set value for m and T , auto-
matically controlled value for Fl and P; Note:
display in half steps or The viewfinder LCD is always lit up when the
5 fl! (high) or L!_l (low) for over- or under- power is turned on (see "Turning the camera on
exposure in automatic modes and for / Activating the electronics / - the exposure
flash exposure metering system, p. 131). The brightness of this
c " h'.r! h" = I setting for long-time illumination is automatically adjusted to the
ex00sures external lighting conditions to give optimum
6 H55 : High speed sync flash mode readability. This ensures that the information can
(alternating with the time value) be read at the greatest external brightness and
e Ett for camera settings that cannot be prevents over-il I u m ination in low-l ight conditions.
maoeView original page 14Page 16 · Read text
3.7 Frame counter for tU 1s.21 und 0FF 1S.o.f) then appear briefty in a displaying the frame number the display - regardless of whether or not a self- b Both figures flashing = Multiple exposures timer countdown had already been entered. lf
c Figures flashing in the following sequence: you then want to use the self-timer, the desired
left / right / both= first / second / third countdown time must be entered again.
frame in an automatic exposure series The illumination is then turned on along with the
(bracketing, only possible with Motor- displays each time the camera is turned on by
Drive R8/R9)
d IIX flashing : Film not loaded correctly or lightly tapping the shutter release (1.17) and is extinguished along with the displays after expiry
not completely rewound (only when using of the idle time.
Motor-Winder R8/R9 or Motor-Drive RB/R9) To turn the illumination off, press the two but-
tons briefly a second time. Each time the camera
Turning on display illumination is turned off by turning the exposure mode dial
The LEICA R9's rear panel display can be backlit (1.11) to the OFF position, it is permanently tur-
in blue for optimum readability even in darkness. ned off. As a result, it must be turned on as
To turn on this backlighting, briefly press both described above when the camera is used again.
self-timer buttons simultaneously (1.36) when
the shutter is cocked and the camera is turned
on (see "Quick wind lever", p, 121 and "Turning the
camera on / Activating the electronics / - the
exposure metering system, p. 131).View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
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Power supply / Inserting and To attach the battery compartment, push it on
changing the batteries from below. lt must lock into place. The Motor-
The LEICA R9 takes 2 type "CR2" (O 15.6mm x Winder RB/R9 and Motor-Drive R8/R9 are both
27 mm\ lithium cells, which are housed in a equipped with their own battery compartment and
removable battery compartment (1.2), which are attached to the camera with these compart-
ments in place. The camera's battery compart-simultaneously serves as a handgrip. To remove
the battery compartment, slide the release latch ment must therefore be detached first.
(1.37) on the bottom in the direction of the
Note:arrow. The battery compartment can then be slid
The capacity of batteries differs greatly from one manu-off downwards.
facturer to another. For this reason, it is not possible to
lmportant: provide any information about the number of exposures
The exposure mode dial (1.11) should first of all that can be made with each set of batteries.
be set to OFF.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
Tips for use of the battery
. Batteries should be stored in a cool dry place.
. New and used batteries, or batteries made by
different manufacturers or of different types
should not be used together.
. lf the camera is not going to be used for a long
time. the batteries should be removed.
. Please do not throw used batteries in the nor-
mal waste (they often contain toxic, polluting
substances); instead make sure they are han-
ded in for proper disposal.
Automatic battery check
The camera automatically monitors the available
battery capacity and displays it via the split bat-
tery symbol (3.4) on the rear panel display
(1.34):
. Full battery symbol (qI) and the normal dis-
plays appear: batteries are fine.
. Half battery symbol (q-Z ) and the normal dis-
plays appear: Have new batteries at handl
. Half battery symbol (q-Z) appears, but not
the other displays: Batteries are dead, shutter
cannot be released.View original page 18Page 19 · Read text
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It is recommended that you make this setting
without a lens or with the lens set to its shortest
distance and while aiming the camera at an
evenly bright subject (e.g. the sky).
3. After setting, push the dial back in to lock the
selected eyepiece setting.
The markings allow you to repeat a setting once
you have found it.
Eyepiece adjustment lf the eyepiece adjustment range is not sufficient
to make an optimum setting, additional correc-In order to take full advantage of the LEICA R9's tion lenses are available (see "Eyepiece correc-potential and the high performance of the Leica tion lenses, p. 194).R-lenses, the viewfinder image must be sharp
when you view it. The eyepiece (1.29) can there-
fore by adjusted by t 2 diopters, so that it is
exactly set to match your eye. To do this, use the
dial (1.27\ to the left of the eyepiece
1. Pull it out slightly to release it
2. While looking at the viewfinder image, turn it
until the markings for the selective metering
field are sharp and in contrast.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
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Closing the eyepiece Changing the eyecup
The silicon photo diodes on the LEICA R9's expo- The standard eyecup (1.28) on the LEICA R9 can
sure meter are shielded from light. For this rea- be changed for a larger one, which provides wearers
son, light entering via the eyepiece can only influ- of spectacles with better protection against
ence the metered result in extreme cases, for interfering light from the side (see "Large
example if, when using a tripod, the user is not eyecup", p. 193).
looking through the viewfinder and direct sun- To remove an eyepiece cup
light or a strong spotlight are shining into the l. Press the release latch (.1.30) to the left
eyepiece from behind. For cases such as this, towards the eyepiece
the eyepiece lock lever (1.31) to the right of the 2. Slide the eyecup straight upwards to remove
viewfinder can be used to close the eyepiece. it. An eyecup is attached by pushing it into the
The cover that swings into place is red. eyepiece guide from above until you hear it
click into olace.View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
2. Aroundwww.butkus.usthe split-image, there is a ring with a
prism grid, which is used for focusing on sub-
jects with weak contours. Flickering indicates
,,ffi\ that the subject is out of focus.
FA,€X}*X\Xx 3. The surrounding surface is matte. lt can be *#\<ffi9 used to assess the sharpness of the entire
image field and is especially useful when using
longer focal lengths and in the close-up range.
I Further focusing screens are available as acces-
sories. They are easy to change and offer opti-
mum focusing conditions for any use (see
Focusing with the universal screen "Exchangeable focusing screens", p. 192).
As standard, the LEICA R9 is supplied with a uni-
versal screen, which can be used for most com-
mon photographic situations and offers three dif-
ferent focusing options:
1. lf the focus is not set precisely, the edges and
lines of the subject do not correspond with
each other in the split-image in the center of
the viewfinder.
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Exposure mode dial Shutter speed dial
The LEICA R9's exposure mode dial (1.11) is also In the modes m (manual setting of shutter
used as the main switch. lt has 6 positions, speed/exposure time and aperture) and T
which are also secure against accidental adjust- (shutter speed priority), the exposure time is set
ment. To adjust the dial, the release button (1.10) manually using the shutter speed dial (1.16).
must always be pressed. The positions in detail: Speeds of 16s to 1/8000s are available and
OFF In this position, all of the camera's functions half values can also be set. )
and displays are turned off (see p. 131).
m Manual setting of shutter speed and
aperture (see p. '153).
A Aperture priority mode (see p. 150)
P Variable automatic program mode
(see p. 144).
T Shutter speed priority mode (see p. 151)
F Flash metering mode before exposure (see p. 178).View original page 22Page 23 · Read text
In the mode P (automatic program), you can use Shutterwww.butkus.usrelease
the manually set exposure time to determine the The LEICA R9 has a three-step release (1.17):
nature of the resulting photographs by adjusting 1. A short tap activates the metering system and
the automatically controlled shutter speed/aper- starts the countdown if the self-timer has been
ture combination. oreselected.
When using A (aperture priority), the shutter 2. Pushing the shutter release down to the pres-
speed dial can be set to any value other than B sure point and holding it in this position stores
or X. the metered value for selective and center-
When using flash units that do not conform to weighted metering in the automatic modes.
the system, the setting X (shortest flash sync 3. Pressing it further releases the shutter.
time = 1/250 s) is recommended. lf the shutter speed dial is set to B, the shutterLong-time exposures of any length are made remains open for as long as the shutter release
using the setting B. button is held down. The display hul h (2.9 c)
appears in the viewfinder and the expired expo-
sure time (3.6) can be read on the rear panel dis-
play (1.35), This display works for up to 19 min.
59 sec. lf oosition B and an additional self-timer
countdown time are selected, the shutter only
opens after expiry of the self-timer delay and
remains open until the shutter release (or ano-
ther of the camera's electric controls) is tapped
again. As the shutter release button does not
have to be held down in this case, blur-free long-
time exposures are possible. The thread for
connecting a standard cable release (1.18) is
found in the center of the shutter release button.
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Exposure metering mode selector
Regardless of the selected mode, the LEICA R9
offers three different metering methods, which
cater for a diverse range of situations and wor-
king styles. The metering mode selector (.|.15) is
situated below the shutter speed dial, so that it
can be operated easily with the index finger
while the camera is being held up to the eye.
To select one of the metering methods, press the
protruding release button (1.15 b) and move the
selector (1.15 a) to the left or to the right.
Ll Center-weighted integral metering Q,uick wind lever
(selector to the right) The quick wind lever (1.21) winds the film and
El Muttiple field metering cocks the shutter. When swung out (in the ready
(selector in the middle) position) you can place your thumb behind the
' Selective metering quick wind lever to support the camera securely.
(selector to the left, towards the lens) The film should be wound on to the next frame
immediately after taking a photograph, so that
the camera is ready to take another photograph
straightaway.
lf one of the two motorised drives is being used -
Motor-Winder R8/R9 or Motor-Drive R8/R9 -
the quick wind lever also acts as their main
switch. As long as it is swung out, the motors are
turned off; if it is swung in, the motor winds the
film on after every exposure.View original page 24Page 25 · Read text
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1.44
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Changing the film Loading the film
Always check first whether a film is already 3. Insert the film cartridge into the empty film
inserted, by looking through the film transport compartment (1.46)
viewing window (1.32). lf so, proceed as described 4. Pull out the film leader until it reaches the red
under "Film rewind" on p. 123. markings on the winding reel on the other side
(1.52). The film must be flat on the guide rails
Opening the camera (1.48) and the gear teeth on the sprocket
To ooen the rear panel wheel (1.50) must grip the perforations in the
.1. film. Press the release button ( 1.45) and, while 5. Close the rear panel, i.e. press it until you hear
doing so, and feel it click into place.
2. Slide the rear panel release catch (1.44) 6. Wind the film to frame number 1, either
upwards. This causes the rear panel to spring manually with the quick wind lever or with an
open and it can then be completely opened. attached motor by pressing the shutter release.
This automatically threads the film. )View original page 25Page 26 · Read text
You can see whether the film is being wound cor-
rectly in the film transport viewing window
(1.32). The lines move from top to bottom.
I lf this is not the case or, when using a motor, the
[][] flashes in the frame counters (1.22,2.10, 3.7\,
the film has not been loaded properly. Open the
rear panel again and correct the loading of the film.
Note:
For automatic film threading, it is important that
the winding reel is not dirty. lf necessary, you
should clean it with a moist cloth. Film rewind
When the film has been exposed up to the last
frame, the quick wind lever can no longer be
operated or a motor being used turns itself off.
Before removing the film, it must be rewound
into the film cartridge. To do this:
1. Press the rewind release button (1.20)
2. Flip out the rewind crank (1.9)
3. Turn it in the direction of the arrow (clockwise)
to rewind the film
As soon as the lines in the film transport viewing
window come to a standstill, the film has been
rewound apart from the leader. lf you want to
rewind the film completely into the cartridge
(e.g. to clearly identify it as exposed), you should >View original page 26Page 27 · Read text
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For rewinding, only the rewind release button
should be pressed and not the multiple exposure
lever (1.19, film brake!).
Attention:
lf the end of the film is still protruding from the
cartridge after rewinding, the shutter release
should not be pressed as the end of the film may
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turn the crank a few more revolutions, until you
feel a distinct reduction of the resistance, indi-
cating that the film leader has been completely
rewound into the cartridge.
When using the Motor-Winder R8/R9 or Motor-
Drive R8/R9, the film can be rewound using the
motor. Even when using a motor, you can decide
whether or not the leader is to be rewound into
the cartridge. After a motorised rewind, the 0[]
in the frame counter flashes; the camera can
then be opened and the film removed. Please
refer to the relevant manuals for more details of
using the motors.View original page 27Page 28 · Read text
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Setting the film speed 1. First of all, turn on the camera using the expo-
The LEICA R9 allows you to set the film speed sure mode dial (1.11) (see also "Exposure
both automatically and manually. The automatic mode dial", p. 119).
setting for DX-coded films can be made in the 2. Power it up by tapping the shutter release
range from ISO 25/ 15" to 5 000/38" (lSO is the (1.17) (see also "Turning the camera on /
international identification for film speeds). Film Activating the electronics / - the exposure
speeds can be manually set between ISO 6,29' metering system, p. 131).
and 12500/42".
lf the display 0X 1S.S b) appears in the rear panel
Note: display (1.34) after powering up the camera, the
Setting an additional exposure compensation (up camera is set for DX scanning. To confirm the
to t 3 EV) provides a total setting range of ISO correct function, in this case the ISO value read
0.8/0" to 100 000/51'). (3.6 a) is always displayed.
lf, on the other hand, ,S0 (3.3 a) appears, the
To select the desired type of setting or to make film speed has previously been set manually.
the actual setting With the camera turned on, briefly pressing one
of the two setting buttons (1.35) allows you to
view the currently set value. )View original page 28Page 29 · Read text
Then: lf you wantwww.butkus.usto manually set an ISO value different 3. Open the flap over the rear panel buttons from the DX coded film speed, in order to (1.33) downwards - it is held in place by a deliberately over- or underexpose an entire film, magnet. lS0 appears in the rear panel display, along with 4. The plus and minus buttons (1.35) are used as the warning displays A 1S.t, 2.2) there and in described below both to select the setting the viewfinder display. The manually set value is type and also to manually set the film speed: the one that is valid in this case. Pressing the left-hand minus button reduces A manually set ISO value is retained after the ISO values, pressing the right-hand plus changing the film even if the new DX coded film button increases it or, with the highest ISO has a different soeed. value (12500), sets the camera to automatic For safety reasons and to prevent the values DX mode. Pressing the buttons briefly changes from being changed accidentally, the cover flap the values by one step, while holding it down on the rear panel should always be closed when scrolls through the values up to the respective taking photographs. final values or the 0X setting lf a film without DX coding or with damaged and therefore unreadable DX coding is used in the DX setting, or if no film is inside, the camera uses ISO 100/21". lf you then load a film with DX coding, the automatic scanning is active again.View original page 29
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