Leica 18141 manual When setting Function Flashing After setting S also B

(5)Taking photographs with automatic flash activation, flash synchronization with the end of the exposure, and slower shutter speeds n S

(can only be selected using “2nd setting level”, see “Selectable modes”, p. 89)

The LEICA CM allows you to synchronize firing of the flash either with the beginning or the end of the exposure time. This makes it possible for the very short flash exposure to be either at the beginning or at the end of the – relatively much longer – exposure of the ambient light. Particularly for moving subjects in dark surroundings, which shine themselves or reflect light – e.g. vehicles – syn- chronization with the end of the exposure time often results in a more natural effect.

Otherwise, this mode corresponds to S.

Setting/Displays

Operating step	In the data panel	In the viewfinder
1. When setting the	q, n, S and	–
function	a flashing
2. After setting the	n and S; also B	As for default mode (No. 1); for automatic switching to long time expo-
function/when	for automatically con-	sures, for 2 s the following appear alternately:	(with P, for the largest
pressing the shutter	trolled long time expo-	aperture) or the set aperture (with A) and	(representing the expo-
release button	sures	sure times >30 s)
(at least to the
pressure point)

3.During the exposure (only for automatic switching to long time exposures)

n, S, B; at the	The relevant focus status display and
same time the counter
switches to display the
expired exposure time

4. After the exposure n and S As for default mode (No. 1)

Note: With low light, i.e. slower shutter speeds than 1/60 s, the camera should be held steady, supported, or a tripod used. Even after the flash, the camera should only be moved when the film has been advanced.

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