LEICA SL 2 - Manual (Page 18)

The rapid transport lever (4) transports
the film through 1 frame with each full lever
movement, winds the shutter and switches
the film counter (1) to the next-higher
number. It engages in a resting position
(exposure meter switched off), in a mea-
suring position, and in a readiness position.
The shutter speed dial (2) can be set be-
fore or after film transport and engages with
a click opposite the engraved speeds.
Intermediate values can be set as required
and are fully operative except between
1 /
8
and 1 /
4
, 1 /
30
and 1 /
60
sec. At the "B" setting
the shutter remains open as long as the
release button is depressed. Electronic
flash units can be used at the speeds B, 1
to J =
1 /
100
sec (see p. 23).
The release button (3) has a thread for
cable releases. Pressure on the release
button triggers the following camera func-
tions in sequence:
1. The mirror is swung up.
2. The deflecting mirror for the exposure
meter folds against the viewfinder mirror.
3. The lens diaphragm closes to the pre-
set value.
4. The shutter operates.
5. The mirror returns into the optical path.
6. The deflecting mirror of the exposure
meter returns to the measuring position.
7. The lens diaphragm reopens.
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