[Leica] Help with Leica CL

["Richard V. Le" <rvle@earthlink.net>]

William,

I quote from the manual: NE = negative color film, lightbulb =  artificial
light color reversal film, sun = daylight color reversal film, and the half
white/half black rectangle = black and white film. The chrome button on the
front is the battery check. You have to turn the shutter speed to 125 (I
think--my CL is being repaired by Sherry Krauter, so I can't check first
hand) and then you push the battery check button. The meter should move to
the center of the rectangle in the viewfinder.

B&H sells a little pamphlet that reprints the originals manuals for the CL,
M5, Leicaflex, and Leicaflex SL. It's by Hove Books. Call their used
department and they'll be able to help you out. I highly recommend it.

I think too often people disparage the CL. Personally I think it's a great
little camera. I usually carry it with me every where. Sherry's doing a CLA
on mine and replacing the photo cell. Can't wait to get it back. Sigh, guess
I'll have to settle with using my M6 until then...

Richard Le


> William Speights wrote:
> 
> After using a IIIg for a number of years, I just bought a CL in great shape.
> Perfect size for by briefcase and perfect for my wallet at this point in my
> life.  Of course...no manual.  I have figured everything out except the "dial"
> on the base plate with the icons (sun, lightbulb, NE, and some strange other
> symbol).  What the heck is it?  It doesn't seem to be connected, except to the
> top of the battery.  Also, what is the chrome button on the front of the
> camera, lower right as you look at the lens?  HELP.  Thanks in advance.