Working Color Space; Holding The Camera Correctly - Leica M9 Instructions Manual

Working color space

The requirements in terms of color reproduction differ
considerably for the various possible uses of digital
picture files. Different color spaces have therefore
been developed, such as the standard RGB (red/green/
blue) that is perfectly adequate for simple printing.
For more demanding image processing using appro-
priate programs, e.g. for color correction, Adobe
has become established as the standard in the rele-
vant sectors.
Setting the function
1. In the main menu (see p. 102/119), select Color
management (4.1.18), and
2. the desired function in the sub-menu.
Notes:
• If you want to have your prints produced by major
photographic laboratories, mini labs or Internet pic-
ture services, you should always select the sRGB
setting.
• The Adobe RGB setting is only recommended for
professional image processing in completely color-
calibrated working environments.
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Holding the camera correctly

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RGB
For sharp, blur-free pictures, the camera should be
held as steadily and comfortably as possible. To en -
sure suitably secure "three point support" for the
LEICA M9, hold the camera with the right hand, with
the index finger on the shutter release button and the
thumb behind the rear of the camera body for stabi-
lization. The left-hand either supports the lens from
below, ready for fast focusing adjustments, or is a -
round the whole camera. Holding the camera against
the forehead and cheek provides additional support.
For portrait format pictures, turn the LEICA M9 to the
left. The hands remain in the same position as for pic-
tures in landscape format.
However, you can also turn it to the right. In this case,
it may be advantageous to release the shutter with the
thumb.
Notes:
• As a practical accessory, we recommend the M9
grip, which allows you to hold the LEICA M9
extremely steadily and to carry it with one hand
(order no. 14 486 black, 14 490 steel gray).
• The LEICA M9 is fitted with an integral sensor which
detects the position of the camera – horizontal or
vertical (both directions) – for each picture. This
information automatically allows the pictures to be
displayed upright when subsequently displayed on a
computer running the appropriate programs.