Miscellaneous; Leica M System Accessories - Leica M Instruction Manual

MISCELLANEOUS

SYSTEM ACCESSORIES FOR ThE LEICA M
INTERChANgEABLE LENSES
The Leica M system provides a basis for optimum adaptation to fast
and unobtrusive photography. The range of lenses incorporates focal
lengths from 16 to 135mm and light intensities up to 1:0.95.
R ADApTER M
The Leica R adapter M allows almost all Leica R lenses to be used on
the Leica M, i.e. regardless of the focal length, fixed focal length or
zoom, close up limit, with which actuating cam they are equipped
(SL "ramps" / R "steps") and whether or not they have a ROM contact
strip.
It is also possible to use these lenses in conjunction with Leica
Extender R models, and with close-up accessories such as the Leica
Macro Adapter R, Leica R intermediate rings and the R BR2 automatic
bellows.
This enables the Leica M to be used for applications that are not
normally possible for a view and range finder camera, such as
pictures with extremely short or long focal lengths, and extreme close
up shots.
(Order no. 14 642)
FILTERS
UVa filters and a universal polarization filters are available for current
Leica M lenses fitted with standard filter threads.
Note:
Leica UV/IR filters specially developed for use on the Leica M8 and
M8.2 should not be used on the Leica M as they can cause color
shifts at the edges of pictures, particularly when using wide angle
lenses.
EVF2 ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER
The EVF2 delivers almost 100% TTL reproduction of the image field
with a resolution of 1.4 megapixels. This allows easy and precise
picture composition and, at the same time, comprehensive control of
all relevant data. It proves particularly useful if the lighting conditions
impair the visibility of the monitor image and - thanks to the tilting
eyepiece - for frog perspective pictures.
(Order no. 18 753)
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