User's Manual

Technical Data LEICA C2 / C3 / C1
Camera
Order No.
Camera type
Film format
Camera body
Lens
Autofocus system
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
magnification
Focusing range
Smallest object field
Exposure operating
modes
Exposure metering
Focusing modes
Measured value storage
Exposure times
Flash range with
ISO 100/21° slide film
Data imprinting
Film speed setting
Exposure series
Selftimer
Power supply
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (without battery)
Delivery scope
Other features
LEICA C3
18 120
35 mm film ; 24 x 36 mm format
28–80 mm f/3.6–7.9
LEICA VARIO-ELMAR ASPH.
(8 elements in 6 groups)
Active infrared autofocus system
0.33 x with 28 mm
to 0.83 x with 80 mm ; field of view is
approximately 80 % of film format
0.8 m (2 ft 7 in) to infinity
210 x 315 mm (8
1
/
4
x12
3
/
8
in)
Center-weighted metering
Autofocus, manual
infinity
1/370 s–99 s, automatic change to “B”
in the flash modes SLOW ON, SLOW
and OFF
Wide-angle : 3.9 m (10ft 10") ;
Telephoto : 2.5 m (8 ft 2") ;
Guide numbers : Wide-angle :
14 (46 ft), Telephoto : 20 (66 ft)
Integrated ; Imprinting of date or time
10-second exposure delay
Lithium battery CR 123A
129x67x46mm
(5 x 2
3
/
5
x1
4
/
5
in)
270 g (9.5 oz)
LEICA C1
silver : 18 080, black : 18 081
35 mm film ; 24 x 36 mm format
38–105 mm f/4–10.5
LEICA VARIO-ELMAR ASPH.
(7 elements in 7 groups)
Active infrared autofocus system
0.38 x with 38 mm
to 1.05 x with 105 mm ; field of view is
approximately 85 % of film format
0.8 m (2 ft 7 in) to infinity
160 x 240 mm (6
5
/
16
x9
1
/
2
in )
Center-weighted metering
Autofocus, manual
infinity
1/500 s–99 s, automatic change to “B”
in the flash modes SLOW ON, SLOW
and OFF
Wide-angle :3.25 m (10ft 8") ;
Telephoto : 1.24 m (4 ft) ;
Guide number : 13 (43 ft)
Integrated ; Imprinting of date or time
10-second exposure delay
Lithium battery CR 123A
129.5 x 67 x 46 mm
(5
1
/
10
x2
5
/
8
x1
13
/
16
in)
260 g (9.2 oz)
LEICA C2 / C3 / C1
LEICA C2
18 110
35 mm film ; 24 x 36 mm format
35–70 mm f/4.6–8.6
LEICA VARIO-ELMAR
(7 elements in 6 groups)
Passive phase-detection multi-zone
autofocus system
0.35 x with 35 mm
to 0.67 x with 70 mm ; field of view is
approximately 80 % of film format
0.6 m (2 ft) to infinity
190 x 285 mm (7
1
/
2
x11
1
/
4
in)
Programmed automatic exposure
control with automatic flash activation
(Auto), flash on, flash off, Auto with
stroboscopic pre-flash for red-eye
reduction, Auto Slow (with longer
exposure time)
Center-weighted two-zone metering
sensor with backlight recognition
Multi-AF, Spot-AF, manual
infinity
1/330 s–2 s
Wide-angle : 3 m (10ft) ;
Telephoto : 1.63 m (5 ft 4
") ;
Guide number : 14 (46 ft)
Integrated ; Imprinting of date or day
and time
10-second exposure delay
Lithium battery CR 123A
121 x 66 x 39.5 mm
(4
4
/
5
x2
5
/
8
x1
9
/
16
in)
240 g (8.5 oz)
Accessories for LEICA C2 / C3 / C1 and
LEICA minilux / LEICA minilux zoom
Leather case LEICA C3 / C1
with belt loop
Order No. 18 524
LEICA minilux / LEICA minilux zoom
Carrying strap approx. 50 cm
(20 in) long
Order No. 18 518
Mini-tripod
with ball- and socket head, fits in any pocket
Order No. 14 320
Wrist loop
Order No. 18 519
Soft leather pouch
LEICA C2
with belt loop
Order No. 18 555
Plastic box
LEICA C3 / C1
semi-transparent
Order No. 439-614.007-000
Plastic box
LEICA C2
semi-transparent
Order No. 439-614.017-000
Deep-drawn aluminum body, automatic lens cover
Real-image type zoom viewfinder with display of flash, autofocus and exposure metering symbols ; diopter compensa-
tion (not on the LEICA C1)
Storage of the metered exposure value and the autofocus distance is activated by gently pressing the release button
to the first pressure point
Automatic film speed setting for DX-coded films from ISO 50/18° to ISO 3200/36° ; Films without DX-coding and films
with speeds under ISO 50/18° are set at ISO 100/21° ; Films with speeds over ISO 3200/36° are set at ISO 3200/36°
The exposure series function is activated when the release button is pressed continuously
Camera with carrying strap, wrist loop, battery and semi-transparent plastic box
Tripod socket, film cartridge viewing window, automatic film advance, manual start of the rewind function is possible
Programmed automatic exposure control with automatic flash activation (Auto),
flash on, flash off, Auto with stroboscopic pre-flash for red-eye reduction, Auto
Slow (with longer exposure time) ; T (time exposures up to 99 s), manual back-
light correction ; storage of the selected program is possible (C3 only)
Compact 35 mm autofocus viewfinder camera with zoom lens
Mini-tripod with ball- and
socket head, fits in any pocket
Order No. 14 320
Panorama Adapter
Masks the film gate to a format
of 12 x 36 mm. The resulting prints have a format ratio of 1:3.
Adapter is inserted into the film gate before the film is loaded.
Supplied with a case.
Order No. 18 511
Accessory Databack
for optional imprinting of day with time or date on
the film. With film cartridge viewing window. Used in place of the normal
back cover. With light titanium finish.
Order No. 18 525
Viewfinder correction lenses
for adapting the
viewfinder to small seeing deficiencies.
+1 diopter
Order No. 18 530
- 1 diopter Order No. 18 531
LEICA CF accessory flash
unit for the LEICA minilux zoom : with ISO flash foot with central- and signal
contacts.
Guide Number 20 (with ISO 100/21° films). Angle of flash coverage corresponds to the
angle of view of a 35 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.
Color temperature approx. 5900°K. Flash dura-
tion
auto : 1/30000–1/200 s ; manual : 1/1200 s. Number of flashes per set of batteries approx.
280 (with alkali-manganese batteries).
Flash recharging time approx. 0.5–5 s (with alkali-manganese
batteries).
Operating modes OFF ; manual : full power ; auto 1 : automatic control, f/2.8 at
ISO 100/21° ; auto 2 : automatic control, f/5.6 at ISO 100/21° ;
Operating voltage 3V ; Power supply
Two AA batteries (IEC LR 063) ; Dimensions (W x H x D) 56 x 82 x 28 mm (2
3
⁄
16
x3
1
⁄
5
x1
3
⁄
32
in) ; Weight
(without batteries) approx. 70 g (2
1
⁄
2
oz). Order No. 18 541
Soft leather pouch
with belt loop and extra compartment for the Panorama Adapter.
For LEICA minilux
Order No. 18 509 For LEICA minilux zoom Order No. 18 513
Electric cable release
approx. 30 cm (11
1
⁄
4
in) long Order No. 18 540
Carrying strap
approx. 50 cm
(20 in) long
Order No. 18 518
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