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  • Page 1 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals...
  • Page 2 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals We hope that your new LEICA® will give Leica Akademie: Apart from you a great deal of pleasure and wish you developing and manufacturing high-quality many years of successful photography with products for its chain of highest optical...
  • Page 3 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Brief description 1 Illuminating window for shutter-speed indicator 2 Illuminating window for aperture indicator 3 Self-timer LED 4 Coaxial flash-cable contact 5 Eyelet for carrying strap 6 Depth of field lever 7 Bayonet lock 8 Electronic self-timer 9 Cable socket for independent mirror release...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Selecting the correct shutter/aperture Motor-Winder, Motor-Drive combination Handgrip for motor winder and motor drive Using the exposure meter at full aperture RC LEICA R electronic Remove Control unit Using the exposure meter at DB-2 LEICA R Data Back working aperture Interchangeable lenses...

  • Page 5: Attaching The Carrying Strap

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  • Page 6: Pitting The Lens

    LEICA R-Cameras (see page 36) may be Press down the bayonet lock on the used on the LEICA R6.2 to avoid damage to 3camera body. Turn the lens anticlockwise the camera. To insert a LEICA R-Lens and remove. Always change lenses in the regardless of the focus and aperture settings, shade or in your body's shadow.

  • Page 7: Inserting And Checking The Batteries

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Inserting and checking the batteries Always check the state of the batteries The LEICA R6.2's exposure meter, electro- before attempting to take any photographs, nic self-timer, LED display and supplemen- especially when the camera has not been tary viewfinder light are powered by two used for some time.
  • Page 8 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Silver oxide button cells Important! When a Motor-Winder or suitable for the LEICA R6.2 Motor-Drive is fitted, the camera is powe- red by the batteries of the motorized film transport, i.e. you cannot check the camera's...

  • Page 9: Quick-Wind Lever

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Quick-wind lever The quick-wind lever winds the film, cocks the shutter, and turns the frame counter When you hinge out the lever in the stand- by position, there is room to slide your thumb behind it and firmly support the camera.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Film

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Correct Incorrect Inserting the film Pull up the rewind crank and knob past Pick up the film cartridge as shown above, he spring resistance to release and open the with the emulsion side facing up. Slide the camera back*.
  • Page 11 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Use the quick-wind lever to wind the film one frame forward, to ensure that it lies tensioned in the film guide and that the mouth of the cartridge does not project too far.

  • Page 12: Setting The Film-Speed

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Setting the film speed Rewinding and removing the exposed film To set the film speed in ISO units, press the Exposure of the last frame blocks the action locking button and turn the setting ring of the quick-wind lever.

  • Page 13: Exposure Metering Modes

    When you use any LEICA Full-field integral mode R-Lens with an automatic spring-back Selective mode diaphragm, the exposure meter works at full aperture.

  • Page 14: Full-Field Integral Mode

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Full-Held integral mode Selective mode Most photographic subjects contain details This is the method of choice when the sub- of varied brightness. The light reflected by ject has a very wide brightness range and this type of subject has a mean grey value of the correct exposure of a certain detail is 18%, i.e.

  • Page 15: Exposure Meter Ring Range

    2000 gives all necessary data for the exposure- speed of ISO 400/27°, follow the vertical metering system of the LEICA R6.2, such line to the point where it intersects with the as sensitivity and range. horizontal line for brightness, in the case 0.5 cd/m , typical for night-time photography.
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  • Page 17: Selecting The Exposure Metering Mode

    , following through from the "OFF"- button activates the LEICA R6.2's setting - displayed in the window - via its exposure metering system. The LED- selective exposure metering position to the symbol in the viewfinder lights up.

  • Page 18: Switching Off The Exposure Meter

    When using non- synchronized* electronic flash units, "X" = s is set. Note: After releasing the shutter of the LEICA R6.2 at a shutter speed of 1/250 s, a faint slow-speed mechanical sound is audible. *see chapter "flash units"...

  • Page 19: Combination

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Setting the correct shutter/aperture Metering at full aperture combination LEICA R-Lenses are equipped with an For correct exposure, check that the shutter automatic spring-back diaphragm. This is fully cocked and the shutter-speed setting means that, when you take an exposure- ring is set to the required click stop.

  • Page 20: The Exposure Meter's Operating Range

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Time exposures Low-light warning With the LEICA R6.2, the exposure meter's The camera's photodiode has a linear working range depends on the sensitivity of measuring range for correct exposures. the photodiode, the film-speed setting, the...

  • Page 21: Manual Override Control

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Generally, you correct the indicated exposure only after you have balanced the shutter-speed and aperture, by correcting either for shutter-speed or aperture. By employing the override, the exposure mete- ring value adapts to take account of the respective correction.
  • Page 22 Example of positive override „+“ When override is active, the exposure mete- For a very brightly lit subject, such as snow, ring mode symbol flashes in the LEICA sand or water, the high reflectivity causes R6.2's viewfinder. the exposure meter to indicate too short an exposure.

  • Page 23: The Viewfinder As Composition And Control Center

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals indicates "flash ready" and "flash exposure The viewfinder as composition and control successful" (see page 30). At its right are center The viewfinder of the LEICA R6.2 helps symbols indicating exposure you compose your photographs and is the metering mode activated, i.e.
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  • Page 25: Supplementary Viewfinder Light

    Supplementary viewfinder light For perfect control of the viewfinder shutter-speed and aperture display even in the dark, the LEICA R6.2 offers supple- mentary viewfinder light that can be added whenever necessary. The switch located on the mirror housing. The symbol indicates that the supplementary viewfin- der light is switched off.

  • Page 26: Eyepiece Diopter Adjustment

    In its normal position, the setting wheel the LEICA R6.2 and the high performance turns readily, but without altering the eye- of LEICA R-Lenses. The eyepiece lens is piece setting.

  • Page 27: Eyecup

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals can slide these over the eyepiece mount. A Eyepiece shutter The silicon photodiode of the exposure safety catch holds them in place immo- meter is located in the base of the camera, vably.

  • Page 28: Focusing With The Universal Screen

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Focusing with the universal screen When the image is out of focus, the edges Standard delivery of the LEICA R6.2 inclu- and lines of the subject are discontinuous in des a universal focusing screen. This produ-...

  • Page 29: Interchangeable Focusing Screens

    This is why four optional focusing screens are available for further focusing screens are available for the the LEICA R6.2. Each of these is supplied LEICA R6.2: the plain ground-glass screen in a case, complete with a pair of tweezers 2 for extreme close-range photography and and a lens brush.

  • Page 30: Depth Of Field Lever

    LEICA R6.2 works at full lens aperture. distance at the aperture you have set. Press the depth of field lever to close the For example, if you focus a 50mm f/1,4 ®...

  • Page 31: Socket For Cable Release

    By means of the mirror lock-up release R*, the swing mirror of the LEICA R6. and can be raised before exposure, and the spring diaphragm can be closed to the selected stop.

  • Page 32: Self-Timer

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Self-timer it by restarting, simply press the release To set the self-timer, cock the shutter and button again. turn the self-timer button through 30° clockwise in the direction indicated by the arrow. To start the self-timer, with the Multiple exposures selector switch in either position Take the first exposure, press the rewind-...

  • Page 33: Using Flash Equipment

    SCA 351 or SCA 551 adapter, the TTL flash-exposure control LEICA R6.2 permits TTL flash-exposure The accessory shoe of the LEICA R6.2 has control, i.e. the viewfinder indicates when a central hot-shoe contact and control con- the flash is ready for use and immediately...
  • Page 34 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals When the shutter is set to any speed from Shutter-speed setting ,,B” or 1 s to s to 1s, the symbol remains lit After exposure, the symbol in the view- constantly. finder display remains lit (see table). If the When using an SCA 351 or SCA 551 adap- setting was too fast for flash, i.e.
  • Page 35 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals LEICA R6.2 viewfinder display when SCA 300 or SCA 500 flash units are used Setting of Before exposure with After exposure with SCA 351 or SCA 551 shutter speed SCA 351, SCA 551,...
  • Page 36 35 mm film varies, their reflectivity is about standard coaxial plug is suitable for use the same regardless of type, and this ensures with a LEICA R6.2. Connect the plug to the that, as a rule, the exposure is correct. In X synchronized-flash cable socket (...

  • Page 37: Lens Hoods

    67 EW extra wide-angle filters. Lens hoods A functionally designed lens hood is an essential part of every LEICA R-Lens. Use the lens hood whenever you use the camera, because it protects the lens against stray light and glare, raindrops and fingerprints.

  • Page 38: Construction Of Leica R-Lenses

    Just before the exposure or when you press the depth of field lever, the lens diaphragm closes to the preset value. Some LEICA R-Lenses do not have an automatic diaphragm. These are the 28mm ® PC-SUPER-ANGULON -R f/2.8; 35 mm;...

  • Page 39: Using Existing Leica R- And Leicaflex- Lenses And Accessories

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Using existing LEICA R- and LEICAFLEX- LEICA M-Lenses on the LEICA R6.2 You can use the LEICA R6.2 with any lens Lenses and accessories All lenses and accessories for LEICA R- of the LEICA M-Range which is compatible ®...

  • Page 40: Filters And Their Use

    To prevent strain on the filter, hold it on one side only and unscrew. Filters Any LEICA R-Lens with a fixed telescopic lens hood is suitable for screw-in and standard filters. For standard filters, a filter holder must be used. These are available as optional accessories.
  • Page 41 Filters and their use In the case of the circular polarization filters In TTL systems, the exposure meter auto- we supply for LEICA lenses, determine the matically takes into account the reduced exposure as you would do with any other amount of light absorbed by the filter in use filter, in either integral or selective mode.

  • Page 42: Holding The Camera

    Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Holding the camera correctly For upright format (portrait) exposures, To give the camera steady three-point simply turn the camera through 90°, with support, and for fast focusing and film your hands in the same position as before, transport, hold the camera with the right ready to transport the film and focus the hand, the index finger resting on the release...
  • Page 43 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Tips on the care of your LEICA R6.2 jects. Do not use a filter in such conditions; and its lenses the lens hood also provides some protection Carefully remove dust and fluff on the mir- against fingerprints and raindrops.

  • Page 44: Camera Cases

    Two ever-ready cases are available for the Standard Ever-ready Ever-ready ever-ready case with case for LEICA R6.2, one with a standard front flap case long front VARIO-ELMAR and one with an extra long front flap. To flap 28-70 mm (Order...

  • Page 45: Motor-Winder, Motor-Drive

    MOTOR DRIVE R shutter release, ensure that the exposure A Motor-Winder R or Motor-Drive R fitted meter of the LEICA R6.2 is switched on. If to the LEICA R6.2 automatically transports the exposure meter is switched off, the the film and cocks the shutter after each motor functions only when you use the exposure.

  • Page 46: Handgrip For Motor Winder And Motor Drive

    The RC LEICA R also acts as a timer for sequences of exposures at preset time intervals, from about two exposures a second to an exposure about every ten minutes. You can...

  • Page 47: Leica R Data Back

    15mm ultra-wide-angle to 800mm telephoto. DB 2 LEICA R Data Back The DB 2 LEICA R is a quartz- and micro- Spare parts for the LEICA R6.2 Order No processor-controlled camera back for pro- Protective cap to bayonet jecting data on the film during exposure.

  • Page 48: Enlarger

    Projectors in poor light. For your LEICA R6.2 slides there is a com- prehensive range of versatile, easy-to-use Customer Service projectors, with a large choice of options. For the maintenance and, in the unlikely...

  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Exposure metering works at full aperture on LEICA R-Lenses with automatic Shutter speeds: click-stop settings for B and from 1s to spring-back diaphragm, at working aperture with lenses s: X= s for electronic flash synchronization.
  • Page 50 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Integral exposure metering: center-weighted mean of Data displays in viewfinder: the aperture set on the lens; full-field measurement. the shutter-speed selected. Measuring range of exposure meter: Selective mode from Supplementary viewfinder light may be switched on in 0.25 cd/m to 125 000 cd/m at f/1.4, i.e.
  • Page 51 Data Back. Electric contacts for DB2 LEICA R Data Back. Film transport: Single-movement quick-wind lever (130° Lever at right of lens mount for visual check of depth of movement), optional Motor Winder R (2 fps) or Motor field.
  • Page 52 Not For Resale – Free Download at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/manuals Accessory shoe with central hot-shoe and control contacts Display window for exposure metering mode selected Film plane mark Shutter release, with threaded socket for cable release Shutter-speed setting ring Quick-wind lever to wind film and cock shutter Automatic frame counter Selector switch with locking button...
  • Page 53 Attaching the carrying strap Handgrip for Motor Winder and Motor Drive Automatic spring-back diaphragm Holding the camera Balancing shutter-speed and aperture Independent mirror release Batteries LEICA M-Lenses on the LEICA R6.2 Binoculars Lens hoods Brief description III/VI Low-light warning Cable release socket...
  • Page 54 Trademark of The Leica Camera Group Leica Camera AG, Oskar-Barnack-Strasse 11, D-35606 Solms, Germany Telephone +49 6442/208-0, Fax +49 6442/208-333 http://www.leica-camera.com cpr@leica.camera.com germ. 930 422 / engl. 930 423 /french 930 424 Printed in Germany VIII/99/FX/L...

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