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'''Type''' - Compact film camera.
'''Launched''' - September 1, 2002  24,999+ Cameras. [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Serial_Numbers_Leica_Cameras]
 
'''Leica order no.''' - 18 120.
 
'''Type''' - Compact 35 mm autofocus viewfinder camera with zoom lens.
 
'''Film format''' - 35 mm film ; 24 x 36 mm format
 
'''Lens''' - 28–80 mm f/3.6–7.9 LEICA VARIO-ELMAR ASPH. (8 elements in 6 groups).
 
'''Focus range''' - 0.6 m /2 ft < infinity. '''Smallest object field''' - 190 x 285 mm.
 
'''Autofocus system''' - Active infrared autofocus.
 
'''Exposure control''' - Programmed automatic exposure control with automatic flash activation (Auto), flash on, flash off, Auto with stroboscopic pre-flash for red-eye reduction, Auto Slow (with longer exposure time) ; T (time exposures up to 99 s), manual backlight correction ; storage of the selected program is possible.
 
'''Exposure metering''' - Center-weighted metering.
 
'''Focusing modes''' - Autofocus, manual infinity.


'''Film size''' - 135mm.
'''Memory''' - Focus is locked and metered value saved with light pressure on shutter release button.


'''Launched''' - September 1, 2002  24,999+ Cameras. [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Serial_Numbers_Leica_Cameras]
'''Shutter speed range''' - 1/370 s–99 s, automatic change to “B” in the flash modes SLOW ON, SLOW and OFF
 
'''Film speed setting''' - Automatic film speed setting for DX-coded films from ISO 50/18° to ISO 3200/36° ; Films without DX-coding and films with speeds under ISO 50/18° are set at ISO 100/21° ; Films with speeds over ISO 3200/36° are set at ISO 3200/36°.
 
'''Flash range with ISO 100 slide film''' - Wide-angle : 3.9m (10ft 10") ; Telephoto : 2.5 m (8 ft 2") ; Guide numbers : Wide-angle : 14 (46 ft), Telephoto : 20 (66 ft)
 
'''Viewfinder''' - Real-image type zoom viewfinder with display of flash, autofocus and exposure metering symbols. 0.35 x with 35 mm to 0.67 x with 70 mm ; field of view is approximately 80 % of film format
 
'''Film transport''' - Automatic film threading and advance to first frame. Automatic rewind after last exposure. Midroll rewind possible.
 
'''Data imprinting''' - Integrated ; Imprinting of date or time.
 
'''Exposure series''' - The exposure series function is activated when the release button is pressed continuously.
 
'''Self-timer''' 10 sec. exposure delay.
 
'''Power supply''' - 3V lithium battery (CR 123A).
 
'''Body''' - Silver aluminum. Side attachment for carrying strap or wrist strap. Tripod thread A1/4 DIN 403 (1/4").
 
'''Weight''' - 270 g /9.5 oz without batteries.
 
'''Dimensions''' (W x H x D) - 129 x 67 x 46 mm / 5 x 2 3/5x 1 4/5 in.
 
'''Accessories''' - Leather case with belt loop, cable release.


*[http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/MANUAL000013586.pdf Manufacturer's manual]
*[http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/MANUAL000013586.pdf Manufacturer's manual]

Revision as of 00:46, 22 February 2009

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Launched - September 1, 2002 24,999+ Cameras. [1]

Leica order no. - 18 120.

Type - Compact 35 mm autofocus viewfinder camera with zoom lens.

Film format - 35 mm film ; 24 x 36 mm format

Lens - 28–80 mm f/3.6–7.9 LEICA VARIO-ELMAR ASPH. (8 elements in 6 groups).

Focus range - 0.6 m /2 ft < infinity. Smallest object field - 190 x 285 mm.

Autofocus system - Active infrared autofocus.

Exposure control - Programmed automatic exposure control with automatic flash activation (Auto), flash on, flash off, Auto with stroboscopic pre-flash for red-eye reduction, Auto Slow (with longer exposure time) ; T (time exposures up to 99 s), manual backlight correction ; storage of the selected program is possible.

Exposure metering - Center-weighted metering.

Focusing modes - Autofocus, manual infinity.

Memory - Focus is locked and metered value saved with light pressure on shutter release button.

Shutter speed range - 1/370 s–99 s, automatic change to “B” in the flash modes SLOW ON, SLOW and OFF

Film speed setting - Automatic film speed setting for DX-coded films from ISO 50/18° to ISO 3200/36° ; Films without DX-coding and films with speeds under ISO 50/18° are set at ISO 100/21° ; Films with speeds over ISO 3200/36° are set at ISO 3200/36°.

Flash range with ISO 100 slide film - Wide-angle : 3.9m (10ft 10") ; Telephoto : 2.5 m (8 ft 2") ; Guide numbers : Wide-angle : 14 (46 ft), Telephoto : 20 (66 ft)

Viewfinder - Real-image type zoom viewfinder with display of flash, autofocus and exposure metering symbols. 0.35 x with 35 mm to 0.67 x with 70 mm ; field of view is approximately 80 % of film format

Film transport - Automatic film threading and advance to first frame. Automatic rewind after last exposure. Midroll rewind possible.

Data imprinting - Integrated ; Imprinting of date or time.

Exposure series - The exposure series function is activated when the release button is pressed continuously.

Self-timer 10 sec. exposure delay.

Power supply - 3V lithium battery (CR 123A).

Body - Silver aluminum. Side attachment for carrying strap or wrist strap. Tripod thread A1/4 DIN 403 (1/4").

Weight - 270 g /9.5 oz without batteries.

Dimensions (W x H x D) - 129 x 67 x 46 mm / 5 x 2 3/5x 1 4/5 in.

Accessories - Leather case with belt loop, cable release.