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Depth-of-FieId Table 

111-57 

Close-up devices for the 
LEICAFLEX 160-12 
60mm MACRO-ELMARIT-R f/2.8  111-100 
800mm TELYT

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S f/6.3 120-48 

Combination cases 

120-42 

FOCOMAT

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Ic 170-2 

FOCOMAT IIc 

170-15 

PRADOVIT RC 

310-74 

PRADOVIT

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-COLOR 310-49 

 

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Design subject to alterations without notice. 

 

Symbol of Optical Precision 

 

ERNST LEITZ GMBH D-6330WETZLAR 

Subsidiary: Ernst Leitz (Canada) Ltd., Midland, Ont 

Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals 

Printed in Germany X/74/FDX/SD

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11-94

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Summary of Contents for Leicaflex SL 2

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Page 2: ...ure 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 All controls are arranged conveniently so that...

Page 3: ...filters 22 Self timer 22 Flash synchronization flash table 23 Inserting the film 24 Taking out the film 26 Tips for the care and maintenance of the LEICAFLEX and its lenses 26 Accessories for the LEIC...

Page 4: ...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 6 8 Button for switching on the viewfinder illumination in poor lighting c...

Page 5: ...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 7 23 ASA scale p 13 24...

Page 6: ...turn to the right the lens clicks into position Change lenses in the shadow of your body Taking out the lens Irrespective of the distance and diaphragm settings the LEICAFLEX lenses are changed as fo...

Page 7: ...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...

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Page 9: ...ly sur vey the viewfinder image without difficulty In special cases correction lenses in a mount can be pushed onto the eyelens mount The viewfinder of the LEICAFLEX SL 2 has been adjusted with micro...

Page 10: ...s and lines of the object are mu tually displaced in the horizontal split image A ring shaped quadrangular micro prism screen surrounds the central split image This serves for the focusing of objects...

Page 11: ...field The central circle indicates the measuring field for the ex posure meter This screen is suitable for close up and macro photography as well as for extreme telephoto work In these cases the work...

Page 12: ...ndicated by the two semicircular markings top and bottom right on the edge of the viewfinder image The exposure meter is switched on and off with the rapid transport lever 4 In the LEICAFLEX SL 2 the...

Page 13: ...water Our special leaflet Selective Light Mea surement No 111 77 contains further details Setting the film speed and type Correct setting of the film speed is essen tial to correct exposure measureme...

Page 14: ...o avoid camera shake or undesired movement blur The shutter speed set on the shutter speed dial left and the pre set lens stop right are dis played on the scale below the viewfinder image When the exp...

Page 15: ...ibility the adjustment display on the right hand margin of the viewfinder image is illuminated with the push button 8 The lamp is supplied with current by a 1 35v mercuric oxide battery This is a Mall...

Page 16: ...crease by about 1 stop value red filters on average about 2 stop values A completely accurate value cannot be given since the red sensitivity of black and white films varies a great deal With circular...

Page 17: ...tested as follows hold the camera as for the hori zontal format and look through the view finder Depress the test button 15 the pointer of the exposure meter must be de flected at least as far as the...

Page 18: ...d 1 60 sec At the B setting the shutter remains open as long as the release button is depressed Electronic flash units can be used at the speeds B 1 to J 1 100 sec see p 23 The release button 3 has a...

Page 19: ...ed to rapid and reliable operation with all focal lengths Automatic diaphragm All LEICAFLEX R lenses are fitted with an automatic diaphragm This means that the viewfinder image is viewed always i e be...

Page 20: ...essed Depth of field scale The depth of field scale indicates the range of the depth of field for the object distance set on the distance setting ring If for instance you have focused the 50mm SUMMICR...

Page 21: ...e wide angle and standard lenses the lens hood is attached with the white dot facing white dot and locked by a clockwise turn To unlock it slightly raise the lens hood and turn it anti clockwise to re...

Page 22: ...peeds First the shutter is wound with the rapid transport lever 4 The self timer is wound by a 180 turn of the lever 5 and started by means of the release button 3 Delayed action up to the exposure is...

Page 23: ...X and expendable flash units to the lower bush marked M Cordless flash units and adapters can be connected via the flash contact X in the accessory shoe 9 Both types of flash can be used simul taneou...

Page 24: ...ase the shutter Insert the film leader in one of the slots of the take up spool as shown in the illustration Please ensure that the film leader is gripped by at least one holder Insert the film cartri...

Page 25: ...ow 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 a...

Page 26: ...e out the film cartridge During rewinding the frame counter 1 moves backwards Hints for the care of the LEICAFLEX and its lenses Dust and fluff on the mirror is best re moved carefully with a soft dry...

Page 27: ...l surfaces of your lenses with a soft sable brush or with a clean dry soft piece of linen Special cloths used for the cleaning of spectacles are not recommended they are chemically impregnated and may...

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Page 29: ...R f 2 8 24mm ELMARIT R f 2 8 and 80 200mm 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 The 60mm MACRO ELMARIT R...

Page 30: ...An outstanding feature of these lenses in addition to their simple operation is their light weight They are supplied with an adjustable shoulder stock LEICA lenses on the LEICAFLEX All the LEICA lense...

Page 31: ...R for the close up range Motor for the LEICAFLEX SL 2 MOT The electric LEICAFLEX motor is used in conjunction with the LEICAFLEX SL 2 MOT special version It makes exposure se quences of about 3 to 4...

Page 32: ...e lens dia phragm can be closed semi automatically ELPRO close up attachments The ELPRO close up attachments are achromatic supplementary front lenses which increase the focusing range and because of...

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Page 34: ...ccessories Further details see List No 120 42 Reproduction Enlargers A top quality camera such as the LEICA FLEX SL 2 requires reproduction equip ment of comparable quality For enlarging we supply two...

Page 35: ...maximum operating con venience and versatile possibilities of ex tension The most outstanding common feature of all LEITZ projectors is optimum optical performance combined with traditional LEITZ prec...

Page 36: ...A Warranty Card showing the camera No is enclosed with every LEICAFLEX SL 2 After Sales Service In cases of damage our After Sales Service is at your disposal Address Ernst Leitz GmbH After Sales Ser...

Page 37: ...ories and send you other important information Please use the appended coupon and send it to your national agency or directly to ERNST LEITZ GMBH After Sales Service D 6330 WETZLAR POB 2020 Germany af...

Page 38: ...ield s Favourite non professional subjects Reason for purchase Journal LEICA FOTOGRAFIE Each LEICAFLEX SL 2 includes a coupon for sample copies of LEICA FOTOGRAFIE the topical journal of 35mm techniqu...

Page 39: ...865 45 90mm ANGENIEUX ZOOM f 2 8 On request 80 200mm VARIO ELMAR R f 4 5 11 224 800mm TELYT S f 6 3 On request 800mm ROKKOR f 8 Minolta reflecting lens with LEICAFLEX connection Available through Mino...

Page 40: ...s 120 42 FOCOMAT Ic 170 2 FOCOMAT IIc 170 15 PRADOVIT RC 310 74 PRADOVIT COLOR 310 49 Registered Trademark Design subject to alterations without notice Symbol of Optical Precision ERNST LEITZ GMBH D 6...

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