Leica M9
The world's first full-frame digital rangefinder
Key Features
Camera Capabilities
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The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica M9
| Control / Button / Dial | Status | Note |
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| Shutter-release Button | ✓ Present | |
| Mode Dial | ✗ Not Present | Manual exposure control via dials |
| +/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button | ~ Limited | Via menu/button combination |
| Dedicated ISO Button | ✓ Present | |
| Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring | ✓ Present | On lens |
| Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial | ✓ Present | Top plate dial |
| AF-ON Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Main Command Dial | ✗ Not Present | |
| Sub-Command Dial | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (Fn) Buttons | ✗ Not Present | |
| Joystick / Multi-selector | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp | ✗ Not Present | |
| Monitor Mode Button | ✓ Present | |
| Video Record Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Drive Mode Control | ~ Limited | Via menu |
How-to Use Leica M9
Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Leica M9 Exposure Indicators
| Optimal exposure | Underexposed by 1/3 EV | Overexposed by over 2 EV |
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.
Learn & Master Photography with Leica M9
For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.
Technical Specification
| Sensor | Full-frame CCD |
| Resolution | 18 MP |
| ISO Range | 80-2500 |
| Autofocus | Manual Rangefinder |
| Shutter Speed | 32s to 1/4000s |
| Burst Rate | 2 fps |
| Video | None |
| Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | Optical Rangefinder |
| LCD | 2.5-inch 230k-dot |
| Memory Card | SD/SDHC |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Battery Life | 400 shots |
| Weight | 585g |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37 mm |
