Leica M9 users instruction manual in English

Serial exposuresAs well as taking single pictures - main switch 1.18set to (S [single]), the LEICA M9 also allows you totake a series of pictures - main switch set to (C [continuous]),e.g. to capture sequences of movements inseveral stages.Apart from the operation of the shutter release button(1.19), a series of pictures are taken in the same wayas single pictures: As long as you hold down the shutterrelease button (provided that the memory cardhas sufficient capacity), a series of pictures is taken.However, if you only press the shutter release buttonbriefly, this will again result in a single picture.Pictures can be taken at a maximum of around 2 picturesa second and ≥8 in succession.Notes:• The above mentioned frame rate and number ofexposures is based on a standard setting of ISO160 and the compressed DNG format. With othersettings, the frame rates may be slower and thenumber of exposures smaller.• Regardless of how many pictures you have taken ina series, in both review modes (see p. 113) the lastpicture in the series will initially be displayed, or thelast picture in the series to be saved on the card, ifnot all pictures from the series have been transferredfrom the camera’s internal memory to thecard at the time of viewing.Discreet/low vibration shutter releaseIn situations that call for a maximum amount of discretion,it can be beneficial to suppress the noise ofcocking the shutter, at least temporarily. There arealso situation in which it is useful to keep the cameraas still as possible when releasing the shutter.The functioning of the shutter release can be changedusing the menu to achieve this.Setting the functions1. In the main menu (see p. 102/119), selectAdvance (4.1.3), and2. then the preferred option – Standard, Soft, Discreetor Discreet & Soft – in the subsequent submenu.In the Soft functions, the shutter is released at the 2 ndpressure point, i.e. without having to overcome theincreased resistance that is normally necessary. Thismakes it easier to hold the camera still at the momentthe shutter is released – a key factor for sharp pictureswith longer shutter speeds.In the Discreet functions, the shutter is only cockedwhen you let go of the shutter release button, ratherthan immediately after taking the picture as normal.The delay time – which can be of any length – can beused to move the camera to a place with sound insulationto cock the shutter (under clothing or similar) orto wait for a more appropriate time.While the Soft functions are available in both singleand continuous picture modes, the Discreet functionscan only be used in single picture mode (main switch1.18 set to S position).Serial exposures / 115