User Guide

so that it is supported as much as possible against the

face; the camera, head, and hands should act as one unit.

The purpose of it all is to ensure a really steady camera

position. This will prevent camera shake, and give you that

high standard of definition which has always been the hall-

mark of the highly corrected LEICA lenses.

Press the release button smoothly and gently, never jab it.

Move only the index finger, not the whole hand.

At first try exposing with shutter speeds of 1/60 second or

faster; after some practice you will eventually be able to

expose even slower shots without camera shake. If you

find it more convenient, the left eye is just as suitable for

viewing as the right one.

When you want to change from horizontal to vertical shots,

turn the LEICA upright about the optical axis of the range-

viewfinder. The camera hold does not change much. Grip

the LEICA in the same way as for horizontal views.

Alternatively, you can also bring the right hand down for

upright pictures, and release with the thumb. Grip the

camera so that the tip of the thumb rests against the

release button, and the fingers exert a counter-pressure on

the base plate. Focus the lens with the left hand, and

support the upper part of the camera against your fore-

head. This hold ensures particularly smooth releasing and

film advancing. Whether you take upright or horizontal

shots, you never have to take the eye from the camera, not

even for picture sequences.

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