Leica 18141 Film Camera User Manual


 
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Manual distance setting
For manual setting, the adjustment dial (9) is turned to the left
(i.e. anticlockwise) from the AF position to the desired distance.
In the data panel (19), the set distance is then displayed instead
of the date, e.g.
0.7
m
,
23.0
m
or
z
(for infinity).
Operating step
1. Turn on the focusing system and
the corresponding displays by
tapping the shutter release button
(8, to pressure point).
2. Point the frame in the center of the
viewfinder at the part of the subject
you want to be in focus, so that it
fills it as far as possible.
3. Use the adjustment dial (9) to set
the distance at which the viewfinder
display reports correct focus.
4. Press the shutter release button
down completely to take the picture
Viewfinder displays
1 or 2 elements of the focus display
appear
The elements displayed (possibly)
change
The focus displays in the viewfinder give
information on whether setting for the
part of the subject recorded in the frame
in the center of the viewfinder is correct
(see the following table)
As above
Lens
Takes on the position for the set distance
for as long as the shutter release is held
down.
Moves into the position for the set
distance for the duration of the exposu
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