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Focusing
Focus detection Using passive phase detection method
Sensor / Metering field Central cross sensor, defined by
cross hairs on ground glass screen
Modes Choice of S(ingle) = sharpness priority, C(ontinuous) =
shutter release priority, M(anual), manual override of automatic
setting possible at any time
Metering memory lock Pressing shutter release to pressure
point, permanent storage with button 1.17
Drive In lenses
Displays see p. 9/33
Viewfinder system
Prism Built-in penta prism
Eyepiece High-eyepoint viewfinder. Diopter compensation of
approx. ± 2 dpt. can be set on the viewfinder. Additional correc-
tive lenses from – 3 to +1 dpt. available.
Focusing screens Interchangeable, 3 models available: Gro-
und glass screen with cross hairs, universal screen (ground
glass screen with micro-prism ring and wedge, standard equip-
ment), ground glass screen with grid division.
Viewfinder field Approx. 29 x 43 mm, corresponding to
92.4 % of image area (96.7 % vertical x 95.5 % horizontal).
Magnification 0.86 x with 70 mm lens set to infinity and 0 dpt.
Displays
Viewfinder LCD line below viewfinder image, illuminated, for
displays see p. 9.
Top panel Colored, self-illuminating OLED (Organic Light Emit-
ting Diode), for displays see p. 10.
On rear panel 3“ monitor (color TFT LCD) with 16x106 colors
and 460,000 pixels, for displays see p. 11.
Shutter and shutter release
Shutter Selectable with main switch, in camera: Microproces-
sor-controlled metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical
movement, in CS lenses with appropriate features: Central
shutter
Shutter speeds Manual setting (in T and m modes): 8 s to
1
/
4000
s in half steps (8-
1
/
500
s with central shutter), B for long-
time exposures up to maximum 32 s, flash synchronization up
to
1
/
125
s Automatic setting (in P and A modes): continuous
from 32s to
1
/
8000
s (8-
1
/
500
s with central shutter). HSS flash
possible with all faster shutter speeds than
1
/
125
s (with LEICA
SF58 and HSS compatible SCA 3002 standard flash units and
SCA 3502 M5 adapter)
Series exposures Approx. 1.5 images/s, approx. 10 pictures
in series
Shutter release Three positions: Exposure metering on –
Metering memory lock – Shutter release
Self-timer Delay time either 2 or 12 s, indicated by flashing
LED on front of camera and corresponding display in monitor
Pivoting mirror Translucent
Mirror pre-release Using the shutter release button, without
releasing the shutter the pivoting mirror can be flipped up and
the aperture of the lens used closed to the set value, shutter is
released by pressing shutter release button again
Turning camera on/off With main switch on rear left of came-
ra top panel, optional automatic switch-off after around 2/5/10
minutes
Power supply 1 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.4 V, capacity
2150 mAh, capacity indicated in top panel display, when shutter
held open (for sensor cleaning) additional acoustic warning if
capacity low.
Charger Inputs: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, automatic switch -
ing, or 12/24 V DC; Output: 4.2 V DC, 800 mA.
Camera housing
Material Die-cast magnesium all-metal body, non-slip plastic
finish, top panel and base magnesium, black lacquered.
Tripod thread A
1
/
4
(
1
/
4
“) DIN and A 3/8 (3/8“) DIN (steel in -
serts) each with locking mechanism complying with DIN 4503,
in tripod plate, central under lens axis
Operating conditions 0 to +45°C, 15 % – 80 % humidity
InterfacesStandard flash connection socket, HDMI socket,
stable 4pin LEMO socket for remote control accessories, stable
5pin LEMO socket for data output (USB 2.0 standard), contact
strip for portrait format grip
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) Approx. 160 x 80 x 120 mm
Weight Approx. 1410 g (with battery)
Scope of delivery: Battery charger S (with integrated US
mains pins plus EU, UK and AUS power plugs and car charging
cord), car charging cord, lithium ion battery, USB cord, carrying
strap, bayonet cap, eyepiece cover
Subject to changes to design, manufacture and range.
Technical Data / 63
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