Exposure Modes; Variable Automatic Program Mode - P - Leica R9 Bedienungsanleitung

Exposure modes

The LEICA R9 offers you a choice of four expo-
sure modes, with which you can adjust the
camera perfectly to your preferred working
method or the relevant subject.

Variable automatic program mode - P

This is the right mode if you always want to be
ready to take photographs. It is perfect for
carefree photography, as the aperture and shut-
ter speed are set automatically.
As a snapshot setting, the following settings are
recommended:
1. Set exposure mode dial (1.11) to P position
2. Close the diaphragm completely, i.e. turn the
aperture setting ring (1.12) to its largest value
(e.g. 16 or 22)
3. Set the shutter speed dial (1.16) to 30 P
4. Set the exposure metering method selector
(1.15) to Multiple field metering
The shutter speed and lens aperture are then set
automatically based on the available light, and
are continuously adjusted between 1/8000 s
and 32 s or between a fully open and minimum
aperture for the relevant lens (or the set mini-
mum aperture, see below).
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