Technical Data 5 - Leica R6 Instructions Manual

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Technical data
Camera type: 35 mm single-lens reflex camera with
mechanical shutter release and through-the-lens
exposure-meter system.
Lens attachment: LEICA R bavonet.
Lenses: Choice of more than thirty LEICA R lenses
with focal lengths from 15 mm to 800 mm.
Shutter: Manually controlled mdaf-blade focal-plane
shutter, vertical action, compact designi
Shutter speeds: Setting ,ing, iti.t-rtop
settings for B
and from I s to Vrooo s: X : Vroo s for electronic flash
synchronization.
Shutter-speed setting ring: Projects 6.5 mm for positive
grip, central release button.
Shutter release: Two-stage release button with standard
socket thread for cable release. Switches on exposure
meter at pressure point after 0.3 mm, releases shutter
after 1.6mm.
Swing-mirror system: Semi-transport swing mirror
coated 17 layers by vacuum deposition, reflects 70 0/o
and transmits 30 0/o light, backed by Fresnel reflectorfor
selective and integral modes; Fresnel re{Iector consists
of 1345 micro-reflectors that concentrate light on
exposure meter's photocell. Vibration-free mirror
action.
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Independent mirrorrelease: Special cable-release socket
for hinging up mirror without releasing shutter, also
sets diaphragm oflens used to selected stop. Shutter
controlled by main shutter-release button. with or
w i t h o u t c a b l e r e l e a s e .
Electromagnetic self-timer: About 9 s delay; flashing
red LED on front of camera indicates that self-timer
is set.
Film transport: Single-movement quick-wind lever
(130" movement), optional Motor Winder R (2 fps) or
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Film planei ilark at io'p or.u-"ru.
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Exposure counter at top ofcamera. Counts forward from
start at S (frame -2) to 36;film length for 20, 24, and36
exposures marked in red. Automatic reset when
camera back is opened.
Multiple exposures: Press rewind locking button. Auto-
matic reset when shutter is cocked; exposure counter
does not move on. Any number of exposures possible.
Multiple exposures also possible with motor winder/
drive.
Rewind lever: Hinged crank at top left of camera.
Exposure meter: Selective and integral through-the-lens
modes. Selector switch below shutter-setting ring.
Exposure meter works at full aperture with LEICA R
lenses with automatic diaphragm, at working aperture
with lenses and accessories without automatic dia-
phragm.
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