User manual MINOX M4P

[. . . ] You can also rotate the camera in the opposite direction, then you must use your thumb to release the shutter. 7 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://homepage. ntlworld. com/joechan/manuals The bright-line measuring viewfinder The bright-line measuring viewfinder of the LEICA M4-P has been designed to combine the functions of a coupled rangefinder and of a viewfinder of outstanding quality. Whatever you see within the bright frame will appear on your exposed film. The bright-line frame is coupled with the rangefinder so that the parallax - the difference between the lens axis and the viewfinder axis - is automatically compensated. The measuring field, brighter than the surrounding field, is located in the centre of the viewfinder field. [. . . ] However, if you stop down to f/11 at the same focusing distance, sharpness will extend from 3m to about 20m (10ft. to about 67ft. ). 16 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://homepage. ntlworld. com/joechan/manuals Inserting the lens The red knob on the lens mount (8) must face the red dot on the camera body. After a short turn to the right the lens will engage in the bayonet mount with a click. Remove the lens cap before you take pictures. Taking out the lens Grip the rear, fixed ring (10) of the lens. Depress arresting button (7), rotate the lens to the left and take it out. 17 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://homepage. ntlworld. com/joechan/manuals Flash synchronization The LEICA M 4-P accepts all flash units on the market with standard flash plugs (coaxial plug) or with accessory-shoe contact. The bushes for the cable connection of flash units are arranged on the back of the camera. Flashbulbs are connected to the left-hand bush (20) marked "M", and electronic flash units on the right-hand bush marked "X" (21). Flash units and adapters without cable connection can be connected through the "X" flash contact in the accessory shoe (9). Flash cubes and certain types of flash-bulb are fired through the X contact bush. The table on the right offers information about the various possibilities. Three flash units may be used simultaneously through the 3 flash connections. 18 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://homepage. ntlworld. com/joechan/manuals Electronic flash AG 1 Flash Cubes X BB ( = /50) 1 AG 3 M Flashbulbs 2 X B B /30 1 XM 1 PF 1 M B B /60 1 Flash table XM 5 PF M 5 3 M M B B /125 B B /500 1 1 GE 5 25 X = Contact or accessory shoe electronic flash M = Contact for flashbulbs 19 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://homepage. ntlworld. com/joechan/manuals Inserting the film First make sure, by turning the rewind crank (16) in the direction of the arrow, that the camera is empty. If you feel any resistance, proceed as described on the following page. Pull out the toggle in the baseplate (19), turn it to the left, and re- move the baseplate. The film lead must be trimmed like that of all films sold in cartridges. 20 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://homepage. ntlworld. com/joechan/manuals Take the cartridge or cassette in your right hand and insert it about halfway into the space provided for it in the camera, grip the film lead, and pull it into the take-up spool*. Push film cartridge and lead into the camera with the palm of your hand. You must therefore protect the housing and the shutter by putting on the lens cap or keeping the camera in a case, or in the shade. Each lens has, in addition to its type, its "personal" serial number engraved on it. You should make a note of this number as well as of the serial number of the camera engraved on the top of the LEICA. The coating of LEICA lenses, together with the use of special UV-absorbing cement, achieves effective exclusion of ultraviolet light. This ensures consequently that all lenses possess the same colourtransmitting properties, irrespective of focal length. Dust should be removed with a soft sable brush, a piece of cotton cloth (e. g. Special cleaning cloths, such as are used for the cleaning of spectacles, are not recommended, as they are chemically impregnated and might attack the lens surface (glass used for spectacles has a composition different from that of optical glass for high-quality lenses). [. . . ] Cases of damage are settled according to the International LEITZ Guarantee. Read "LEICA FOTOGRAFIE" Enclosed with every LEICA is a free voucher for sample copies of "LEICA FOTOGRAFIE", the topical magazine of 35mm technique, available in German, English, and French. Please forward the completed voucher direct to: LEICA FOTOGRAFIE Umschau Verlag Stuttgarter Strasse 18--24 D-6000 Frankfurt/Main Germany 30 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://homepage. ntlworld. com/joechan/manuals The LEITZ Information Service The LEITZ Information Service is available from 8 to 12 a. from Monday to Friday, telephone (06441) 292436, and will answer all questions connected with 35mm photography, projection, enlarging techniques and binoculars. Letters should be addressed to: ERNST LEITZ WETZLAR GMBH Information Service P. O. [. . . ]