Leica M-A, Instructions Manual

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FITTING AND REMOVING THE LENS
FITTING
1. Hold the lens by the fi xed ring.
2. Align the red index button on the lens with the release button
on the camera body.
3. Then push the lens straight on in this position.
4. Turn the lens slightly to the right, and you will hear and feel it
click into place.
REMOVING
1. Hold the lens by the fi xed ring.
2. Press down the release button on the camera body.
3. Turn the lens to the left until its red index button is aligned
with the release button.
4. Then pull the lens straight off .
Important:
With a fi lm loaded, you should change the lens in the shadow of
your own body, as direct sunlight can result in light getting in
through the shutter.