Minox m2 User Manual
Setting the Shutter Speed (3)
The numbers on the shutter speed dial indicate
fractions of a second. For example, 1000 is
fractions of a second. For example, 1000 is
1
/
1000
second, 125 is
1
/
125
second, 4 is
1
/
4
second, and
1 is
1
/
1
, or one full second. The dial engages at
each speed; you read the setting next to the
small index line on the accessory shoe. When
set to B, the shutter remains open as long as
the release button is depressed. The red symbol
of a lightning flash indicates a shutter speed of
small index line on the accessory shoe. When
set to B, the shutter remains open as long as
the release button is depressed. The red symbol
of a lightning flash indicates a shutter speed of
1
/
50
second for synchronizing electronic flash.
Intermediate shutter speeds can also be set
within the range of 1 to
within the range of 1 to
1
/
8
second, between
1
/
15
and
1
/
30
second, and between
1
/
60
and
1
/
1000
sec.
The shutter release button will take a standard
locking cable-release for time exposures.
Use a tripod for these.
locking cable-release for time exposures.
Use a tripod for these.
The shutter speed dial can be coupled with the
LEICAMETER exposure meters.
(See separate meter instructions.)
LEICAMETER exposure meters.
(See separate meter instructions.)
The Film Counter (17)
automatically indicates the number of
frames exposed. When loading a new film
set the counter disc to No. 0 (see also
page 23).
frames exposed. When loading a new film
set the counter disc to No. 0 (see also
page 23).
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