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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals The LEICAFLEX® SL 2 is a modern single-lens-reflex camera with selective light metering through the lens. The large, bright LEICAFLEX viewfinder gives you all the necessary information. At the same time it functions as the control and composing centre for focusing, spot exposure measurement, assessment of the pictorial effect, and perspective. Both the shutter speed set on the dial and the lens stop can be read at the same time.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Brief Description for the Reader in a Hurry 1 Automatic film counter (p. 24) 2 Shutter speed dial (p. 18) 3 Release button with thread for cable release (p. 18) 4 Rapid transport lever for shutter wind and film transport (p. 18), at the same time on/off switch of the exposure meter (p. 12) 5 Self-timer (delayed-action mechanism) (p. 22) 6 Depth-of-field button (p. 20) 7 Bayonet lock for the lens (p.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals 14 Contact bushes for flash units (p. 23) 15 Button for testing the exposure meter battery (p. 17) 16 Locking button for DIN/ASA setting of the exposure meter (p. 13) 17 Clamp for pulling out the rewind crank to open the camera back (p. 25) 18 Swing-out rewind crank (p. 25) 19 Disc with film-type symbols (p. 13) 20 DIN scale (p. 13) 21 Cover of the battery for viewfinder illumination (p. 15) 22 Eyelets for the carrying strap (p.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Inserting the lens For insertion of the lens in the bayonet ring on the camera body the red dot (10) on the lens mount must face the bayonet lock (7) marked in red. After a slight turn to the right the lens clicks into position. Change lenses in the shadow of your body.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Holding the camera correctly For the steady 3-point support the right hand grips the camera. The index finger rests on the release button, the thumb against the rapid transport lever. The left hand supports the lens from below. When taking pictures in the upright format, simply turn the LEICAFLEX. The hands remain in the same position as for horizontal pictures, ready to wind on the film and to focus.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals The composing and control centre The viewfinder of the LEICAFLEX SL 2 is the centre both for pictorial composition and for control of all important data: sharpness, picture area and perspective, measuring field and exposure meter pointer, shutter speed set on the dial and lens stop. Spectacle wearers, too, can normally survey the viewfinder image without difficulty.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Focusing According to your predominant photographic work you will have chosen between 3 permanently built-in viewfinder screens. The image is focused by rotation of the distance setting ring (13) on the lens. a) Screen with split-image wedge This screen is particularly suitable for quick focusing with wide-angle and standard lenses.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals b) Screen without split-image wedge The entire central measuring field is occupied by a quadrangular micro-prism screen. Distinct flickering indicates that the object sighted is not critically focused on this screen. c) Groundglass screen The image can be focused within the entire viewfinder field. The central circle indicates the measuring field for the exposure meter.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Exposure meter The exposure meter of the LEICAFLEX SL 2 measures through the lens at full aperture. Additional and therefore timeconsuming operations are eliminated. 20% of the light coming from the lens is directed to the detector of the exposure meter via a cylindrical deflecting mirror arranged behind the hinged mirror.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals is outlined clearly and at the same size. The part of the subject representative of the exposure can be measured precisely. Unfavourable influences such as extremely bright or dark portions of the subject, open light sources, and other undesirable features can be eliminated by the measurement of an undisturbed area of the object representative of the total subject.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Setting the shutter speed The pointers of the exposure meter appear on the right of the viewfinder field. The follow-pointer is coupled with the diaphragm setting ring (11) of the lens and the shutter speed dial (2) of the camera. To set the correct exposure the diaphragm setting ring (11) of the lens and/or the shutter speed dial (2) are adjusted.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals coincide with the measuring pointer by rotation of the shutter speed dial (2) of the camera. The reading for the lens stop in the viewfinder will be opposite H in this case. Measuring in the limiting ranges The high sensitivity of the exposure meter of the LEICAFLEX SL 2 permits precise exposure measurements even in very poor lighting conditions.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Use of filters When light is measured through the lens the energy reduction owing to filters is generally allowed for automatically. But the various films have different sensitivities in the various spectral regions. Deviations from the measured exposure value can therefore occur with dense and extreme filters. Thus an orange filter, for instance, requires an increase by about 1 stop value, red filters on average about 2 stop values.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Testing the battery The exposure meter has a 1.35v mercuric oxide battery as current source. The Mallory PX 625 or equivalent brands such as Varta Pertrix 7002 can be used. These batteries have an average life of 1-2 years even when the exposure meter remains switched on for prolonged periods. The power of the battery can be tested as follows: hold the camera as for the horizontal format and look through the viewfinder.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals The rapid transport lever (4) transports the film through 1 frame with each full lever movement, winds the shutter and switches the film counter (1) to the next-higher number. It engages in a resting position (exposure meter switched off), in a measuring position, and in a readiness position. The shutter speed dial (2) can be set before or after film transport and engages with a click opposite the engraved speeds.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals The LEICAFLEX lenses All LEICAFLEX-R lenses are of the same external design, i.e. the rotatable diaphragm pre-setting ring (11), the fixed ring with depth-of-field indication (12), and the distance setting ring (13) are arranged identically. The left hand thus becomes very easily accustomed to rapid and reliable operation with all focal lengths. Automatic diaphragm All LEICAFLEX-R lenses are fitted with an automatic diaphragm.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Depth-of-field button The LEICAFLEX SL 2 measures the exposure at full lens aperture. The depth-offield button permits the assessment in the viewfinder of the depth of field to be expected with the pre-set stop-down. When the button (6) is pressed the lens diaphragm is closed to the preset value. Please note: During exposure measurement the button (6) must not be pressed.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Lens hoods All LEICAFLEX lenses have their functionally designed lens hood. It should always be used as a matter of course, because it effectively protects the lens against stray light and flare as well as against raindrops and fingermarks. On long-focal-length lenses the lens hood is permanently fixed and can be extended like a telescope.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Series filters With lenses of up to 50mm focal length inclusive the filters are inserted in the lens hood. The lenses with telescoping built-on lens hood include a screwed-in adapter ring accommodating series filters. To insert the filter the adapter ring is unscrewed, the filter inserted, and the adapter ring replaced to secure it. The ring can be readily released if it is gripped only on one side and therefore "strainfree".
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals The table below contains information about the various possibilities. Flash Table Electronic flash BNJ (1/100) Expendable-flash units Flash synchronization All the commercially available flash units with standardized flash plugs (co-axial plugs) or with accessory-shoe contact can be used on the LEICAFLEX SL 2. The two contact bushes (10) are located in the front panel of the camera.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Inserting the film Open the camera back: push the clamp (17) in the direction of the arrow, hold it in position, and at the same time pull out the rewind crank (18). When the rewind crank is pulled out further the camera back will open automatically after overcoming a safety lock. The film counter (1) returns to "-2". Wind and release the shutter. Insert the film leader in one of the slots of the take-up spool as shown in the illustration.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Close the camera by simply snapping the back shut; it engages automatically. Transport the film through one frame, release the shutter, and wind the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to pull the film tight until you feel resistance. Transport the film again and release the shutter. The film is correctly inserted and wound if the rewind crank rotates against the direction of the arrow during film transport.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals dust into the interior of the camera. A lens acts as a burning glass if it is pointed directly at the sun. Protect the interior of your camera by covering the lens with the lens cap, or keeping the camera in a case or in the shade. Each lens, in addition to its type, has its own Serial No. engraved on the front lens mount. Make a note of this as well as of the Serial No.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Accessories Interchangeable lenses In addition to the 50mm standard lenses you will have the choice of a large number of interchangeable lenses from 16 to 800mm focal length. The lenses from 16 to 250mm are equipped with automatic diaphragm. The 16mm fisheye-ELMARIT-R f/2.8, 24mm ELMARIT-R f/2.8 and 80200mm VARIO-ELMAR-R f/4.5 lenses can be used on the LEICAFLEX SL 2 only, but not on earlier models because of their short intercept distance.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Follow-focus lenses The 400mm and 560mm TELYT-R f/6.8 very long-focal-length lenses have a precision parallel guide for rapid yet critical focusing, in which the front part of the lens mount is adjusted. The focusing mechanism can be released for focusing by means of a push-button and clamped at the desired setting. An outstanding feature of these lenses, in addition to their simple operation, is their light weight.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Focusing Bellows-R In conjunction with the 100mm MACROELMAR f/4 special lens (Code No. 11 230) the Focusing Bellows-R (Code No. 16860) for the LEICAFLEX offers a continuous focusing range from infinity to 1:1. The 50, 60, 90, 135, 180, and 250mm lenses, too, can be used on the Focusing Bellows-R for the close-up range.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Ring combination for the close-up range A three-part ring combination (Code No. 14159), which is used mainly in conjunction with the 50mm SUMMICRON-R f/2 standard lens, makes photography possible down to 1:1 reproduction scale. The combination can be expanded at will through the insertion of several middle rings. It can also be used in combination with 90, 135, and 180mm lenses.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Reproduction Cases For the LEICAFLEX SL 2 with standard lens the ever-ready case (Code No. 14504) is recommended. You can detach the front part by pushing up the press stud in the back of the case for unlocking. In addition, combination holdalls are available for extensive camera outfits including several lenses and various accessories. Further details: see List No. 120-42.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Projection An extensive range of projectors is available according to requirements and purpose. They offer maximum operating convenience and versatile possibilities of extension. The most outstanding common feature of all LEITZ projectors is optimum optical performance combined with traditional LEITZ precision. Please ask for descriptive literature.
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Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Journal "LEICA FOTOGRAFIE" Name and Surname Address Occupation I am the owner of LEICAFLEX No. and the following lenses: I am the owner of the following LEITZ cameras: Each LEICAFLEX SL 2 includes a coupon for sample copies of "LEICA FOTOGRAFIE", the topical journal of 35mm technique. It is published in German, English, and French.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals Accessories a) Interchangeable lenses Code No. *16mm FISHEYE-ELMARIT-R f/2.8 11 222 21mm SUPER-ANGULON®-R f/4 11 813 *24mm ELMARIT®-R f/2.8 11 221 28mm ELMARIT-R f/2.8 11 204 35mm SUMMICRON®-R f/2 11 227 35mm ELMARIT-R f/2.8 11 201 35mm PA-CURTAGON®-R f/4 11 202 50mm SUMMILUX®-R f/1.4 11 875 50mm SUMMICRON-R f/2 11 228 60mm MACRO-ELMARIT-R f/2.8 11 203 90mm SUMMICRON-R f/2 11 219 90mm ELMARIT-R f/2.8 11 239 135mm ELMARIT-R f/2.
Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals List of brochures Depth-of-FieId Table Close-up devices for the LEICAFLEX 60mm MACRO-ELMARIT-R f/2.8 800mm TELYT® S f/6.3 Combination cases FOCOMAT® Ic FOCOMAT IIc PRADOVIT RC PRADOVIT® -COLOR ® 111-57 160-12 111-100 120-48 120-42 170-2 170-15 310-74 310-49 = Registered Trademark Design subject to alterations without notice. List 11-94/Engl.
