Exposure Metering Mode Selector; Quick Wind Lever - Leica R9 Bedienungsanleitung

Exposure metering mode selector

Regardless of the selected mode, the LEICA R9
offers three different metering methods, which
cater for a diverse range of situations and wor-
king styles. The metering mode selector (1.15) is
situated below the shutter speed dial, so that it
can be operated easily with the index finger
while the camera is being held up to the eye.
To select one of the metering methods, press the
protruding release button (1.15 b) and move the
selector (1.15 a) to the left or to the right.
Center-weighted integral metering
(selector to the right)
Multiple field metering
(selector in the middle)
Selective metering
(selector to the left, towards the lens)

Quick wind lever

The quick wind lever (1.21) winds the film and
cocks the shutter. When swung out (in the ready
position) you can place your thumb behind the
quick wind lever to support the camera securely.
The film should be wound on to the next frame
immediately after taking a photograph, so that
the camera is ready to take another photograph
straightaway.
If one of the two motorised drives is being used –
Motor-Winder R8/R9 or Motor-Drive R8/R9 – the
quick wind lever also acts as their main switch.
As long as it is swung out, the motors are turned
off; if it is swung in, the motor winds the film on
after every exposure.
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