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Modes with automatic flash activation
In these modes, the flash is always activated automatically when, because of poor lighting conditions, long exposure times on free-
hand shots could lead to blurring, for example, in a dimly lit room and outdoors, at twilight or in poor weather.
The flash is also activated automatically when the metering system detects a situation in which the overall brightness is adequate for
exposure without the use of the flash, but is significantly lower in the center of the picture. A graduated fill-in flash used in such cas-
es ensures that the main subject (normally positioned in the center) is automatically reproduced correctly even with backlighting.
(1) Taking photographs with automatic flash activation
After switching on, the LEICA CM always goes into this universal mode (unless another mode has been stored, see the section “Storing
flash modes/the set exposure compensation“ on p. 108).
Note: This default mode, which is normally always activated, is only indicated by the corresponding symbols in the data panel when
setting the function.
Operating step
1. When setting the
function
2. After setting the
function/when
pressing the shutter
release button
(at least to the
pressure point)
In the data panel
q
and
a
flashing
–
In the viewfinder (only with flash activated)
–
a. Flash unit not (yet) charged/ready to use: Flash symbol flashes at 2Hz
(for maximum of approx. 6s with sufficient battery capacity)
b. Flash unit charged/ready to use: Flash symbol lit
c. Flash exposure at least 0.5EV too low: also lit
d. Flash exposure at least 0.5EV too high: also lit
e. When using an incorrectly set external flash units (see “Instructions for
using external flash units”, p. 90): also appears (shutter release is
blocked)
Setting/Displays