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*[http://lcm.carsonwilson.com/manual/leica-cm-manual-lq-1024x768/index.html manufacturer's manual courtesy Carson Wilson]
*[http://lcm.carsonwilson.com/manual/leica-cm-manual-lq-1024x768/index.html manufacturer's manual courtesy Carson Wilson]
'''Type''' - Compact autofocus 35 mm viewfinder camera with fast, slightly wide angle normal lens
'''Production era''' - 2005-2007
'''Lens''' - Leica Summarit 40 mm f/2.4 (6 elements / 4 groups) with multicoating '''Distance setting range''' - 0.7 m 2.3 f < ∞ LED display of focus status in each mode '''Smallest object field''' - 566 x 377 mm (reproduction ratio 1:15.7)
'''Autofocus system''' - Passive phase detection autofocus. AF auxiliary light activates in poor lighting conditions.
'''Exposure system''' - Choice of of programmed automatic exposure control mode, i.e. fully automatic exposure control with manual shift option or aperture priority exposure control mode with manual aperture pre-selection, optionally with automatic flash activation. '''Exposure metering''' - Center weighted two-zone metering (center /edge) with automatic backlighting detection (for automatic fill-in flash). '''Metering memory lock''' - Gently pressing the shutter stores the distance and exposure measurement. '''Exposure meter range''' - see manufacturer's manual.
'''Film speed''' - DX-coded 25 - 5000, if outside range auto setting reverts to ISO 100.
'''Self timer''' - 2 or 10 s.
'''Continuous mode''' - 0.7 fps w/o flash. The picture series function is activated by pressing the shutter release button continuously.
'''Exposure compensation''' - +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV increments.
'''White compensation''' - n/a
'''Shutter speed''' - 1 > 1/1000s - B (T function) up to 99s
'''Viewfinder''' - Real image viewfinder with markings of the autofocus measuring field, parallax ; diopter compensation from –3 to +1 diopters ; suitable for eyeglass wearers. '''Display''' - Data indication inside the viewfinder of shutter speed, f-stop, flash condition and focus. '''Magification''' - 0.40 x, viewfinder field corresponds to approx. 90 % of the film format
'''Flash range''' - ISO 100/21° slide film 5.8 m /19 ft Guide no. : 14 m / 46 ft - [[SF 24D]] 8.5 m /28 ft Guide no. : 20 m /79 ft.
'''Flash modes''' - SCA flash units with SCA 3502M4 adapter and LEICA [[SF 24D]] can be controlled by the camera.
'''Data imprinting''' - Integrated dating device for imprinting the day and time or the date on the film.
'''Accessories''' - [[SF 24D]] flash unit, Wrist loop 18 528, Carrying strap 18 529, Electric cable release 18 540, Leather case 18 560.
'''Other features''' - Tripod socket, film cartridge window, automatic film advance ; manual start of rewinding possible ; connector for remote release.
'''Power supply''' - 3 V lithium battery CR 123A
'''Materials''' - Titanium with leather side covering.
'''Dimensions'''(W x H x D) - 116 x 64 x 43 mm / 4.57 x 2.52 x 1.69 in (lens retracted)
'''Weight''' - 300g / 10.6 oz (without battery)
*data from manufacturer's Technical Data

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Launched - 2005 LeicaWiki.de

Type - Compact autofocus 35 mm viewfinder camera with fast, slightly wide angle normal lens

Production era - 2005-2007

Lens - Leica Summarit 40 mm f/2.4 (6 elements / 4 groups) with multicoating Distance setting range - 0.7 m 2.3 f < ∞ LED display of focus status in each mode Smallest object field - 566 x 377 mm (reproduction ratio 1:15.7)

Autofocus system - Passive phase detection autofocus. AF auxiliary light activates in poor lighting conditions.

Exposure system - Choice of of programmed automatic exposure control mode, i.e. fully automatic exposure control with manual shift option or aperture priority exposure control mode with manual aperture pre-selection, optionally with automatic flash activation. Exposure metering - Center weighted two-zone metering (center /edge) with automatic backlighting detection (for automatic fill-in flash). Metering memory lock - Gently pressing the shutter stores the distance and exposure measurement. Exposure meter range - see manufacturer's manual.


Film speed - DX-coded 25 - 5000, if outside range auto setting reverts to ISO 100.

Self timer - 2 or 10 s.

Continuous mode - 0.7 fps w/o flash. The picture series function is activated by pressing the shutter release button continuously.

Exposure compensation - +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV increments.

White compensation - n/a

Shutter speed - 1 > 1/1000s - B (T function) up to 99s

Viewfinder - Real image viewfinder with markings of the autofocus measuring field, parallax ; diopter compensation from –3 to +1 diopters ; suitable for eyeglass wearers. Display - Data indication inside the viewfinder of shutter speed, f-stop, flash condition and focus. Magification - 0.40 x, viewfinder field corresponds to approx. 90 % of the film format

Flash range - ISO 100/21° slide film 5.8 m /19 ft Guide no. : 14 m / 46 ft - SF 24D 8.5 m /28 ft Guide no. : 20 m /79 ft.

Flash modes - SCA flash units with SCA 3502M4 adapter and LEICA SF 24D can be controlled by the camera.

Data imprinting - Integrated dating device for imprinting the day and time or the date on the film.

Accessories - SF 24D flash unit, Wrist loop 18 528, Carrying strap 18 529, Electric cable release 18 540, Leather case 18 560.

Other features - Tripod socket, film cartridge window, automatic film advance ; manual start of rewinding possible ; connector for remote release.

Power supply - 3 V lithium battery CR 123A

Materials - Titanium with leather side covering.

Dimensions(W x H x D) - 116 x 64 x 43 mm / 4.57 x 2.52 x 1.69 in (lens retracted)

Weight - 300g / 10.6 oz (without battery)

  • data from manufacturer's Technical Data