Operating Instructions

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Aperture priority mode -

This mode is particularly suitable whenever

depth of field is an important element of your

composition.

To use it:

1. Set the exposure mode dial (1.11) to A

2. The shutter speed dial (1.16) can be set to any

value other than B or X.

3. The aperture, and therefore the depth of field

range, is determined using the aperture set-

ting ring (1.12).

The exposure time is then calculated automati-

cally based on the available light, and is contin-

uously adjusted between 1/8000s and 32s.

The following indications appear in the viewfinder:

• (aperture priority) for the selected expo-

sure mode (2.6b)

• The symbol for the selected metering method

(2.3),

• The manually set aperture value (2.7)

• The automatically set exposure time (2.9a,

nearest half or full value)

This mode can be used with all Leica R lenses

and accessories, including adapters, bellows

etc., i.e. regardless of whether these only allow

stop-down metering or full aperture metering

thanks to an automatic diaphragm.