Leica M-A, Instructions Manual

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DISTANCE METERING
Due to its large effective metering basis, the range finder on the
Leica M-A is very precise. The benefits of this are particularly
noticeable when using wide-angle lenses with their relatively high
depth of field.
The range finder metering field is visible as a bright, sharply
defined rectangle in the center of the viewfinder. If you keep the
large viewfinder window closed, only the activated bright-line frame
and this metering field remain visible.
The focus can be set using either the superimposed image or split
image method:
SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE METHOD (DOUBLE IMAGE)
In a portrait, for example, aim the metering field at the eye and turn
the distance setting dial on the lens until the contours in the
metering field are brought into line. Then choose the subject detail.
Out of focus In focus