Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Posted to the rec.photo newsgroups by B&H Photo: Leica System News: Leica USA has announced the following new product releases: M6 TTL body Full TTL-OTF flash exposure with SCA 3000 system flashes Uses SCA 3501 adapter Viewfinder indicator for flash readiness & flash exposure control Shutter speed dial direction reversed so user now turns dial in the same direction as the viewfinder arrow Shutter speed dial enlarged Additional round LEDs for exposure indicators Top plate height increased by 2mm Replaces current M6 body Available in black, silver, or 0.85 black versions SF-20 Flash Unit compact & lightweight TTL-OTF flash exposure with M6-TTL or R8 body Auto flash exposure with other M or R bodies equyipped with central X hot shoe Requires two (2) DL123 or CR123 lithium batteries In TTL mode, +/-3 EV correction available; in auto mode correction from 0 to -3 EV available GN = 20 @ ISO 100 three aperatures in auto mode: 2.8, 5.6, 11 power output options: full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 in manual mode angle of coverage = 35mm lens Film speeds: in auto or manual = ISO 25 - 800 in TTL mode = ISO 12 - 3200 recharges in Auto or TTL modes in 1/2s to 5s; in manual mode in 10s to 12s dimensions: 109 x 66 x 40mm (4.3 x 2.6 x 1.6") weight = 180g (6.3oz) New M lenses 90/2.0 APO-Summicron-M Aspheric 135/3.4 APO Telyt-M 21/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspheric in silver-chrome finish 24/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspheric in silver-chrome finish 90/2.8 Elmarit-M in titanium finish R-System 35~70/2.8 Aspheric Vario-Emlarit-R has 11 elements in 9 groups, closes focuses to 70 cm (27.5"), offers a macro setting, includes lens shade Remote Control R8 permits programmed and remote operation of an R8 body when equipped with motor or winder. Extension cable operates up to 100m Projectors Pradovit RT-s & Pradovit RT-m (multimedia) 5 microprocessors infrared remote control digital control through P-Bus interface RT-m offers built-in dissolve control unit for two projectors, auto zero return when using timer modes, slide changes with soft fades or cuts, autotimer function, and high-light position for 20% additional brightness. 120/2.8 and 150/2.8 Elmarit-Pro projection lenses Bright Light kit for Pradovit P2000/P2002 increases illumination by 20%. Universal 5x magnifier cemented achromat element, negative element, unique field element +/- 2 diopter rubber surfaced eyepiece slide attachment and removable strap included Data provided by Leica USA, and disseminated with their permission. B&H is not responsible for the accuracy of the data, nor for any inadvertent typos. Listing an item here does not indicate availability.