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The automatically self-activating B function
In the modes S (No.3), S t (No.4), nS (No.5),
q
S
(No.8),
q
S
t
(No.9),
q
nS
(No.10) and
u
(No.15)
the camera automatically switches to long time exposure below
a particular brightness threshold. When the shutter release but-
ton is pressed halfway,
B
is then also displayed in the data panel
(19). At maximum aperture (2.4), the shutter then remains open
for as long as the shutter release button is held down, up to a max
-
imum of 99s. During the exposure, the frame counter times the
exposure in seconds.
Warning: When the camera switches to this function in the
various modes, the exposure metering active previously is deac-
tivated at the same time. Therefore, a number of shots with
various exposure lengths are recommended to allow a selection
to be made afterwards.
Note: The pocket-sized LEICA Mini Tripod (Order No.14320) and
the LEICA Electric Cable Release (Order No. 18 540) are highly
recommended as accessories when taking photographs with
long exposure times.
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