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(5) Taking photographs with automatic flash activation, flash synchronization with the end of the exposure,
and slower shutter speeds
nS
(can only be selected using “2nd setting level”, see “Selectable modes”, p. 89)
The LEICA CM allows you to synchronize firing of the flash either with the beginning or the end of the exposure time. This makes it
possible for the very short flash exposure to be either at the beginning or at the end of the – relatively much longer – exposure of the
ambient light. Particularly for moving subjects in dark surroundings, which shine themselves or reflect light – e.g. vehicles – syn-
chronization with the end of the exposure time often results in a more natural effect.
Otherwise, this mode corresponds to
S
.
Note: With low light, i.e. slower shutter speeds than
1
/
60
s, the camera should be held steady, supported, or a tripod used. Even after
the flash, the camera should only be moved when the film has been advanced.
Setting/Displays
Operating step
1. When setting the
function
2. After setting the
function/when
pressing the shutter
release button
(at least to the
pressure point)
3.
During the exposure
(only for automatic
switching to long
time exposures)
4. After the exposure
In the data panel
q
,
n
,
S
and
a
flashing
n
and
S
; also
B
for automatically con-
trolled long time expo-
sures
n
,
S
,
B
; at the
same time the counter
switches to display the
expired exposure time
n
and
S
In the viewfinder
–
As for default mode (No. 1); for automatic switching to long time expo-
sures, for 2s the following appear alternately: (with P, for the largest
aperture) or the set aperture (with A) and (representing the expo-
sure times >30s)
The relevant focus status display and
As for default mode (No. 1)