Attaching And Removing The Lens - Leica R9 Instructions Manual

1.1 1.13

Attaching and removing the lens

All lenses and accessories that have the control
cam for Leica R cameras can be used on the
LEICA R9, i.e. lenses from 15 mm to 800 mm
focal length are available (see "Use of existing
lenses and accessories, p. 128). Like most of the
current Leica R lenses, the LEICA R9 has a
contact strip on the bayonet side. This allows
electronic exposure control in addition to the
mechanical control, and also lens data, such as
the focal length, to be transmitted to the camera.
Regardless of the distance and aperture settings,
the Leica R lenses are attached as follows:
1. Hold the lens by the fixed ring (1.13).
2. Position the red point on the lens mount oppo-
site the bayonet release button (1.1) on the
camera housing.
3. In this position, insert the lens straight in.
4. Turn the lens slightly to the right, and you will
hear and feel it click into place.
To remove the lens
1. Press the release button
2. Unlock the lens by turning it slightly to the left
3. Pull it straight out.
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