Leica 18141 Film Camera User Manual


 
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Viewfinder Real image viewfinder with markings for distance metering field and
the range of the maximum metering sensitivity for exposure metering. Diopter cor-
rection +1 to –3 diopters.
Viewfinder displays Three-part LED chain as status indication for distance me-
tering, four-digit seven-segment digital LED display for automatically or manually
set speed, and aperture values and lighting spot for exposure compensation, LED
flash symbol for flash status display
Viewfinder magnification 0.4x, viewfinder image size corresponds to approx.
85% of film format.
Film loading and transport Film is automatically threaded and advanced to the
first frame by motor when film cartridge is inserted and back cover closed. Motor-
ized film advance after every exposure. Series exposures at 0.7 fps possible (with-
out flash). At the end of the film, the film is automatically rewound by the motor. The
film is rewound completely into the cartridge. It is possible to rewind the film pre-
maturely.
Displays in data panel Liquid crystal display (LCD = Liquid Crystal Display) with
frame counter (
88
, also acts as display for loading, advancing and rewinding film,
second counter for long time exposures, and self timer mode, and to display expo-
sure compensation values when setting), figures or placeholders for optional im-
printing of date or time or manually set distance (
.
88:.88
.
88
), symbols for battery
status ( ), currently set flash (
q
/
u
/t/S/n) and exposure modes (
B
/
T
/
A
/
P
)
,
exposure compensation
E)
and self timer
(
s
/
r
, inactive or set/activated).
Self timer Delay time either 2 or 10s; indicated by flashing or illumination of the
white light on the front of the camera and countdown in data panel.
Turning camera on/off With ON/OFF switch at bottom of front right hand side
of camera. Lens moves into ready or retracted position, lens cover opens or closes
and the displays in the data panel appear or are extinguished. The camera switches
itself off automatically after around 3 minutes without use.
Operating voltage 3V
Power supply Long-life lithium battery 3V (CR123A).
Housing External housing made of titanium with leather trim in Leica design. Back
with film cartridge viewing window. Eyelet on the side for carrying- or grip strap.
Tripod thread A
1
/
4
DIN 4503 (
1
/
4
"
).
Dating facility Camera is equipped with an integral dating facility to imprint the
day and time or date on the film or in the bottom right-hand corner of the picture
(as desired). Quartz-controlled clock and automatic calendar until 2060. Control of
the exposure brightness by the camera’s automatic film speed setting.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 116 x 64 x 43mm (lens retracted).
Weight approx. 300g (without battery)
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