R9

R9 with 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-R II lens

• Code numbers - 10 090-anthracite - 10 091-black - 10 093
• Production era 2002-2009
• Accessories - DMR - R8/R9 Winder - R8/R9 Drive - Brightscreen Eyepiece Magnifier
• Compared to M8
  • 100 g lighter due to the use of magnesium
  • HSS flash
  • 1/10 step EV correction rather than 1/3
  • Dedicated on/off button
  • External frame counter on top of camera
• Designers - Alfred Hengst and Manfred Meinzer (housing - July 29, 1996) - Uwe Reinstädtler and Heinz Fischer (film advance - Aug. 27, 1997)
• Manuals & brochures
  • R System Brochure.pdf
  • R9 Instructions.pdf

Comment

• Cost - Anthracite 650 Euros in 2011
• Reviews
  • Camerapedia Leica R9
  • Wikipedia Leica R9
• Forum discussion
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R9 Serial Numbers (2002-2003)

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Batch
2855051	2855100	Leica R9	2002	50
2881101	2882100	Leica R9 (anthracite)	2002	1000
2882101	2884100	Leica R9 (black+anthracite)	2002	2000
2924101	2929100	Leica R9 (black+anthracite)	2003	5000
Initial	assigned	serial	numbers	8050

Serial numbers compiled from Puts Pocket Pod - Note: List ends in 2006