Operation Manual

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Setting the correct shutter speed/ Page
aperture combination ........................................... 25
Meter sensitivity................................................... 26
Low light levels .................................................... 26
General information on exposure metering .......... 26
Switching off the exposure meter......................... 26
Metering diagram.............................................27/29
Metering field ....................................................... 30
Tips for exposure metering .................................. 32
Use of flash.............................................................. 38
Compatible flashguns .......................................... 39
Fitting and connecting the flash unit..................... 39
TTL flash mode.................................................... 40
Settings for TTL flash mode................................. 40
Flash exposure displays in the viewfinder in
TTL and automatic mode ..................................... 40
Flash exposure displays in the viewfinder in
manual flash mode .............................................. 41
Flash exposure displays in the viewfinder in
strobe mode......................................................... 41
System accessories for the LEICA M6 TTL ............. 42
Interchangeable lenses........................................ 42
Filters................................................................... 42
Eyesight correction lenses ................................... 42
LEICA WINDER M............................................... 43
Bags and cases ................................................... 43
Tips on maintenance of M6 camera and lenses . .44
Alphabetical index ................................................... 45
Technical data ......................................................... 46
Other LEICA products.............................................. 48
Projectors ............................................................ 48
Binoculars............................................................ 48
LEICA Services ....................................................... 49
Information Service.............................................. 49
Customer Service ................................................ 49
LeicaCard ............................................................ 49
19. Base plate
20. Base plate catch
21. Viewfinder eyepiece
22. Synchronisation socket for flash units with cable
23. Camera back
24. ISO (ASA/DIN) film speed dial
25. Base plate holding pin
26. Tripod bushing A/, DIN 4503 1/4")
Viewfinder displays
LEDs-(Light Emitting Diode) for:
A Shutter/aperture balance
B Flash operation
C Bright-line frame for
50 mm and 75 mm (Example)
D Metering field for focusing
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