Changing The Focusing Screen - Leica S2 Instructions Manual

Changing the focusing screen

The LEICA S2 allows you to change the focusing screen for opti-
mum adaptation to the relevant subjects and situations (see
also "System accessories / Exchangeable focusing screens", p.
55). The camera is supplied with a uniform ground glass screen
as standard.
The interchangeable focusing screens are supplied separately
in a container with tweezers and a dust brush. To change the
screens,
1. detach the lens (see p. 20), and
A
2. remove the screen mount A from its engaged position by
pressing the clip B with the tip of the tweezers. The mount
C then clicks downwards with the focusing screen.
B
3. Then pick up the focusing screen C by the small stud with the
tweezers, tilt slightly upwards and remove.
4. The screen is then temporarily placed in the side compart-
ment of the container.
5. Pick up the new screen to be inserted by its stud with the
tweezers,
6. insert it in the mount, and
7. push the mount up with the tip of the tweezers until it clicks
into place.
Important:
Follow these instructions exactly when changing the focusing
screen. Take the utmost care to protect the sensitive surfaces
of the focusing screens from scratches.
C
A
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