Shutter Speed Dial - Leica M Instruction Manual

ShUTTER SpEED DIAL

The exposure modes are selected using the shutter speed dial (18) on
the Leica M,
– Aperture priority mode by selecting the
(see p. 182),
– Manual mode by selecting a shutter speed of
(intermediate values in ½ step positions are also available), and
– the shortest possible sync speed for fl ash mode - marked with the
symbol - of / s (see p. 191), and
1
180
– for long exposures (see p. 188).
B
position marked in red
A
/ s to 8s,
1
4000
153
The Leica M shutter speed dial has no stop, i.e. it can be turned in
either direction from any position. It detents at all marked positions
and at the intermediate values. Values between the detent positions
cannot be used. More details on setting the correct exposure can be
found in the sections under „Exposure metering" starting on p. 179.