Lens Changing - LEITZ LEICA M5 Instructions Manual

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Inserting the lens
The
raised red
point (15) on the lens
barrel must first be aligned with the red
dot
(14) on
the lens mount lock. The
lens can now move into the mount, and
a short turn to the right locks the lens
with an audible click
.
Always be sure
that
lenses
are firmly locked home, and
try to change lenses
in
the shadow of
'
your
body.
The use of older LEICA len-
ses is explained
in
the information sheet
No. 120
-
47 supplied with this manual.
Beespecially careful to read the instruc-
tions regarding collapsible
lenses,
which
will damage the meter if permitted to
retract inside the LEICA M 5 housing
.
Removing the lens
Grasp the lens by the back ring (16),
press the lensmount release lock (14)
,
turn slightly to the left and pull free
.
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