1.11
1.10
Exposure mode dial
The LEICA R9's exposure mode dial (1.11) is also
used as the main switch. It has 6 positions,
which are also secure against accidental adjust-
ment. To adjust the dial, the release button (1.10)
must always be pressed. The positions in detail:
OFF In this position, all of the camera's functions
and displays are turned off (see p.131).
m
Manual setting of shutter speed and
aperture (see p.153).
A
Aperture priority mode (see p.150)
P
Variable automatic program mode
(see p.144).
T
Shutter speed priority mode (see p.151)
F
Flash metering mode before exposure (see p.178).
1.15 a 1.15 b
Shutter speed dial
In the modes m (manual setting of shutter
speed/exposure time and aperture) and T (shutter
speed priority), the exposure time is set manually
using the shutter speed dial (1.16). Speeds of
16 s to 1/8000 s are available and half values
can also be set.
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1.16
1.17
1.18