Specifications
| Camera type | 35 mm single-lens reflex |
|---|---|
| Lens mount | Leica R bayonet with additional electrical contacts ("ROM contacts"). |
| Operating modes | Manual, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Program, and Flash. |
| Metering methods | Selective (7mm central area), 6-element matrix, center-weighted, and flash TTL center-weighted |
| Exposure lock | By light press on shutter release |
| Exposure compensation | Plus or minus three stops in half-stop increments, using lever on left side of the eyepiece |
| Film speed range | Automatic DX coding ISO 25 through 5000; manual ISO 6 through 12,800 |
| Metering range | 0.007–125,000 cd/m³ (EV −4 through EV 20) |
| Electrical power | 6 volts (2 × CR2 lithium battery) |
| Flash synchronisation | Hotshoe center contact or external synch socket; first or second curtain sync, as well as strobe (multiple flashes)View |
| Flash X-sync | 1/250 second or slower |
| TTL flash metering compatibility | Leica dedicated units and Metz units with Metz SCA 3501 adapter |
| Viewfinder coverage | 93% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75× with 50 mm lens |
| Self timer | 2 sec or 12 sec |
| Mirror pre-release | Selectable via switch; first shutter release press activates mirror, second activates shutter |
| Frame counter | In viewfinder and on rear cover LCD |
| Multiple exposures | Unlimited, with multiple exposure switch on body |
| Construction | Cast zinc top plate, aluminum frame, synthetic base, rubber bottom |
| Dimensions | Width: 158 mm; Height: 101 mm; Depth: 62 mm |
| Weight | 890 g |
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