Leica M4-P User's Manual
Contents
1. ERNST LEITZ WETZLAR GMBH Information Service P O Box 2020 D 6330 Wetzlar Germany 31 The LEICA School The LEICA School is part of the service given by Leitz It was established to meet the wishes of many committed photo graphers to receive a thorough further grounding in the fields of photography projection and enlarging The courses offer the members a com prehensive photographic programme and many suggestions items of information and pieces of practical advice Further information and booking forms obtainable from ERNST LEITZ WETZLAR GMBH LEICA School P O Box 2020 D 6330 Wetzlar Germany Not For Resale Free Download at http homepage ntlworld com joechan manuals Read LEICA Fotografie the up to date journal on 35mm technique Leitz means Precision Worldwide Registered Trademark Design subject to alterations without notice ERNST LEITZ WETZLAR GMBH D 6330 Wetzlar Tel 06441 29 0 Telex 483 849 leizd Subsidiaries Ernst Leitz Canada Ltd Midland Ont Leitz Portugal S A R L Vila Nova de Famalic o Pri i cert anata P nda Germany2. Taking out the lens Inserting the lens 17 Flash synchronization cccsceceeeeeeeeeees 18 IASI CADIS coni O 19 Inserting the filIM ccccccccsssseeseeeseesseeeees 20 Removing the fill ccccseeeeeneeeeeeeeeeees 21 Looking after your LEICA and its Page The LEICA system The exposure METEL ccccseeeeeeeeeeeee eens 23 The interchangeable lenses 00 24 LEICA M 4 2 WINET cccccccceseeeeeee ee es 25 VISOFLEX Focusing bellows 00 26 Lens hoods Cases cccccceseeeeesneeeeeeaees 27 EMIARO GIS eaaa an sotiey dolea avon atnbvasaasraeds 28 FFOVCCIONS seats acer urticarial niente ea 29 EEZ SONIC aen ra Aa 30 LEICA Fotografie MagaZine cc088 30 LEITZ Information Service 00ccc 31 LEICA SCHOOM arna 31 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals 1 Automatic frame counter 2 Shutter release button 3 Rapid transport lever 4 Film rewind release 5 Shutter speed dial 6 Rangefinder window 7 Lens bayonet lock 8 Red locating knob for lens insertion 9 Accessory shoe with flash contact 10 Depth of field scale 11 Distance scale 12 Aperture scale Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals 13 Window illuminating the bright line 19 Baseplate lock frames 20 Contact bush for flashbulbs 14 Field of view selector 21 Contact bush for electron
3. nomepage 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 range finder 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 All the lenses of 21 135mm focal length are coupled with the rangefinder on insertion in the LEICA When lenses of 28 from serial No 2314921 35 50 75 90 and 135 mm focal length are inserted the appropriate bright line frames will automatically appear in the viewfinder image in the combinations 28 90mm 35 135mm and 50 75mm Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals Measuring field 135mm 35mm of the bright line bright line rangefinder frame frame 9 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals The field of view selector The field of view selector 14 functions as a universal viewfinder it enables the LEICA owner at any time to reflect into the viewfinder field the frames outlining the fields of view other than that of the lens that happens
4. 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 A colourless UVa filter can be left permanently on the lens where it will protect the front element from external influences e g of sand or sea water spray on the beach The lens hood too protects the lens from accidental finger marks and raindrops Protect your precious lenses with the appropriate lens caps Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals The LEICA system 23 x Ba A z l oo y hd LEICA M4 P WL p P Exposure meter The LEICAMETER exposure meter can be coupled with the LEICA M 4 P for aimed exposure measurement The clearly outlined measuring field of the LEICAMETER corresponds to the picture area of the 90mm LEICA lenses Independently of the lens in the camera it can be reflected into the field of view with the field of view selector 14 at anytime Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals Interchangeable lenses Besides the lenses of 28 to 135 mm focal The optical units of the 135 mm lenses can be lengths the LEICA owner has a whole range unscrewed and used for ground glass screen of interchangeable lenses of shorter and focusing with the VISOFLEX 3 and on the longer f
5. Not For Resale Free Download at http nhomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals INSTRUCTIONS LEICA M 4 P Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals You are the owner of a LEICA We hope that you will obtain as much enjoyment from it as all the many LEICA fans in every country of the globe As a LEICA owner you have the benefit of a universal photographic system which also covers the technical and scientific field In its widest sense it includes the well known LEITZ enlargers and LEITZ miniature projectors The projected image huge luminous and realistic reveals the full beauty of your colour photographs and never fails to fascinate you and your friends May your LEICA be a constant source of pleasure to you Yours sincerely ERNST LEITZ WETZLAR GMBH Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals Contents Page Description of the LEICA M 4 2 4 Fitting the carrying Strap ccccseeeeseeeeees 6 How to hold the LEICA cccccecceeeeeeees 6 The bright line measuring viewfinder 8 The field of view Selector ccccseceeee eens 10 The rangefinder ccccsseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 The rapid transport lever release button and shutter speed dial 14 The depth of field scale ccccccceeeeeeees 15 The distance scale The aperture scale 16
6. 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 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals Iso _ Contact or accessory shoe electronic flash Contact for flashbulbs 19 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage 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 20 n Take the camera in your left hand base plate facing you 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 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage 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 Hinge the baseplate on to the lug at the side of the camera close it and lock it by means of the toggle 19 The baseplate is designed so that after it is fixed on the camera it adj
7. ic flash units 15 Viewfinder field window 22 Film indicator takes ball pen writing 16 Folding rewind crank with DIN ASA comparison scale 17 Carrying strap eyelets 23 Tripod thread A 18 Measuring viewfinder eyepiece Not For Resale Free Download at http nhomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals 22 857 M R Fitting the carrying strap The eyelets 17 are provided for fitting the Thread the leather holders through the slots carrying strap Release the double d back in the metal parts and secure them with the length of leather from the round part of the round part of the shackle shackle push off both metal parts and hook them in the eyelets of the camera in opposite directions Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals a Ret Ne L 24780 110 How to hold the LEICA For steady three point support hold your camera with your right hand your index finger resting on the release button your thumb on the rapid transport lever The left hand either supports the lens from below ready for quick refocusing or it grasps the camera In addition press the camera against your forehead For upright views all you have to do is to rotate the camera through 90 The position of your hands is the same as for horizontal views You can also rotate the camera in the opposite direction then you must use your thumb to release the shutter Not For Resale Free Download at http
8. ld com joechan manuals Double image unsharp Offset line unsharp Oe O gt Coincident image sharp Continuous line sharp 13 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals g The rapid winding lever 3 at each full lever movement transports the film through one frame winds the shutter and advances the frame counter to the next number The film can also be transported by several short strokes of the transport lever film plane indication The release button 2 has a thread for a cable release Code No 14067 It should be pressed smoothly without a jerk until its soft click indicates that the shutter is released 14 The shutter speed dial 5 controls the shutter speed and can be set either before or after the shutter is wound It clicks home at every engraved speed value and except for the range between 8 and 15 any intermediate speeds can be set and are fully effective At the B setting the shutter remains open as long as the release button is pressed The dial must be set at the symbol 1 50 sec when electronic flash is used Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals The LEICA lenses have a fixed ring with depth of field scale 10 a rotatable ring for setting the focusing distance 11 and an iris diaphragm ring 12 The distance scale The distance scale 11 indicates the dis tance on which the
9. lens is set and in connection with the depth of field scale 10 the extent of the depth of field The distance is also important to the calculation of the guide number during the use of flash equipment The aperture scale The aperture scale is internationally laid 15 a ay pe s nalis 24 Ai down the values have been chosen so that the quantity of light reaching the film is halved every time the lens is stopped down one step One aperture step is equivalent to one step on the shutter speed dial 5 regarding the adjustment of the light quantity to which the film is exposed Like the shutter speed dial the lens diaphragm ring clicks into position opposite each number some diaphragm rings also at half values This will enable you after some practice to identify the setting of the diaphragm even in the dark Not For Resale Free Download at http nhomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals The depth of field scale The lens reproduces at maximum sharp ness the plane parallel to the film on which it is focused This maximum sharpness falls off gradually towards the front and rear within a certain depth then the subject will appear sharp This depth of field depends on the camera distance the focal length of the lens and the lens stop set Stopping down the lens increases Opening it up decreases the depth of field 16 The depth of field scale indicates the depth of field zone for the object dis
10. ocal lengths at his command Focusing Bellows 2 24 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals Ret Ne 24614 110 The LEICA Winder A winder for automatic shutter wind and film transport for single frames of up to 3 fps can be connected to the LEICA M 4 P It is attached to the bottom of the camera housing in place of the baseplate The winder is suitable for all shutter speeds from 25 1 to hooosec including B When the winder is disconnected or the batteries are exhausted the film and the shutter can also be wound manually Remote control via the cable release bush Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals VISOFLEX The long focal length telephoto lenses of 200mm focal length and more the 65mm ELMAR f 3 5 and the optical units of the 135 mm lenses are used in conjunction with the groundglass screen of the VISOFLEX attachment Here as in macro photography a groundglass screen offers genuine advantages Further details are contained in our list 160 3 26 The focusing bellows The Focusing Bellows Il permits the use of almost all the LEICA lenses High mag nifications are possible with the 35 and 50mm lenses with the 90mm lenses the reproduction range from 30 to 1 1 and with the 135 mm lenses the continuous focusing range from o to 1 1 5 is obtained Our list No 160 1 contains further infor mation Not For Re
11. sale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals o Lens hoods Various lens hoods of functional design are available for the range of LEICA lenses Some of them can be reversed on the lens To the long focal length lenses the lens hoods are permanently attached and can be extended like a telescope The lens should never be used without a lens hood which offers effective protection against stray light and flare as well as against rain drops and finger marks Camera cases For the LEICA with standard lens the ever ready case Code No 14546 is recom mended In addition combination cases are available for extensive photographic outfits Not For Resale Free Download at http nhomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals 28 Reproduction Enlargers A high quality camera such as the LEICA calls for an enlarger of matching perfor mance if this quality is not to be wasted LEITZ have offer two well tried top quality models with automatic focusing the 35mm only FOCOMAT V 35 enlarger for the 35mm format only and the FOCOMAT lie accommodating all film formats from 12x 17mm to 6 x 9cm For detailed information please consult our Lists No 170 019 and 170 015 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals PRADOVIT CA 2502 Projectors A large selection of projectors is available depending on the user s preference and purposes They are extremel
12. tance on which the lens is focused With the 50mm SUMMICRON f 2 focused on 5m 16ft Sin sharpness at f 4 extends from 4m to about 8m 13ft 4in to about 26ft Sin 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 Not For Resale Free Download at http nhomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals Ret Nr L 24790 110 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 Change lenses in the shade e g of your own body Remove the lens cap before you take pictures 17 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 Not For Resale Free Download at http nhomepage 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 18 Flash units and adapters without cable connection can be connected through the X flash contact in the accessory shoe 9 Flash
13. the take up spool Remove the baseplate of the camera in a completely dark room Hold the camera with the open bottom facing downwards Actuate the rapid transport lever slowly several times until the film protrudes from the camera far enough to be gripped by hand and taken out If necessary tap the camera against your hand slightly to assist this movement Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals Looking after your LEICA and its lenses LEICA lenses act like burning glasses if the LEICA lies with the lens face upwards in full sunlight 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 This can be very helpful indeed in case of loss or theft 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 colour transmitting properties irrespective of focal length The external anti reflection coatings are wipe resistant 22 Dust should be removed with a soft sable brush a piece of cotton cloth e g a hand kerchief washed several times or lens tissue Special cleaning cloths
14. to be in the camera Lever outward field of view frames for 35 and 135mm focal lengths Lever inward field of view frame for the 28 and 90 mm focal lengths Lever in the middle position field k foki y of view frame for the 50 and 75 mm focal 4 j lengths a Min f N 10 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals 11 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals The rangefinder The measuring field of the rangefinder appears in the centre of the viewfinder as a bright sharply outlined oblong If you block the large field window 15 of the viewfinder only the reflected bright line frame and the measuring field remain visible Focusing can be carried out according to the coincidence or to the split image method 12 Coincidence double image focusing in portraiture for instance focus on the highlight in the sitter s eye Observe the subject through the viewfinder and rotate the lens until the double contours in the measuring field coincide Split image focusing Sight an edge or any other clearcut line if you find that this line is offset sideways as it enters the measuring field rotate the lens until the line becomes continuous as it passes from the viewfinder into the measuring field and out again This method is to be preferred because of its superior accuracy Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlwor
15. usts the film in its correct position Transport the film through two frames and release the shutter Tension the film after the second shutter wind by rotating the rewind crank 16 The film is transported correctly if the rewind crank 16 turns against the direction of the arrow during film transport After the third shutter wind the automatic frame counter 1 points at 1 and the camera is ready for action Only at temperatures below freezing must the film be inserted in the LEICA according to the diagrammatic representation i e the film lead must be caught by only one slot of the take up spool any portion protruding through the second slot beyond the take up spool is liable to break off at low temperatures In normal conditions the film lead can be threaded through the take up spool until it touches the wall of the housing 21 Removing the film After the exposure of the last frame the rapid transport lever 3 can no longer be moved The film must now be rewound Move the lever 4 to R Unfold the rewind crank 16 and rotate it in the direction of the arrow until the film is wound back into the cassette Open baseplate and remove the film cassette a Dame gs Leica SEANN I ma P we Me v i mw Ret Nr L 24788 110 If the film is not securely attached to the cartridge spool e g when bulk film is used the film is liable to tear off when it will have to be removed from
16. y convenient to operate and can be adapted to a versatile range of uses The most outstanding common characteristic of all LEITZ pro jectors is their unsurpassed optical per formance coupled with traditional LEITZ precision Please ask for descriptive lit erature 29 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals LEITZ Service In cases of damage our After Sales Service is at your disposal Address Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH Technical Service Department P O B 2027 D 6330 Wetzlar Germany or your national LEITZ Agency Each LEICA camera is accompanied by a list of the LEITZ Agencies Cases of damage are settled according to the Inter national LEITZ Guarantee 30 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 Not For Resale Free Download at http nomepage ntlworld com joechan manuals The LEITZ Information Service The LEITZ Information Service is available from 8 to 12 a m and 1 to 4 p m from Monday to Friday telephone 06441 292436 and will answer all questions connected with 35mm photography pro jection enlarging techniques and bino culars Letters should be addressed to
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search