Specifications

LEICA
R9
35mm Manual Focusing SLR Camera
A unique technological masterpiece, the R9 is the outstanding result of
years of development work. Embodying all of Leica's optical
and mechanical know how, the R9 meets the highest
demands down to the smallest detail in order to deliver the
very best—brilliant photographs, even under extremely
difficult light conditions. The R9 gives you the confidence
of being able to rely fully on precise automatic procedures
– as long as you so desire. But you can also exercise your
creative latitude as much as you wish with all camera
functions. With its many manual setting possibilities, the
R9 always leaves it up to you to what extent you wish to
control the exposure yourself.
Photography thrives on the creative freedom of photogra-
phers, and that freedom doesn’t like to be encumbered by
complicated technology. Leica recognized this a long time ago. Guided by this policy, the R9 isn’t crammed with every
possible feature into the camera – only those features that make good sense – and at Leica’s level of excellence. Special
attention was paid, for instance, to the photographer’s freedom to exercise complete control. Furthermore, the uniquely
brilliant viewfinder enables him or her to evaluate the depth of field and the cropping.
With mechanical precision down to the finest details, innovative optics and intelligently thought-out electronics, the
R9 is designed to implement your ideas with the highest possible quality. This opens all the possibilities for spontaneous,
individualized creativity. And with it, flexibility, freedom, and not least the great pleasure of working with a superb camera.
A skilled photographer can use any camera to take good pictures. However, for outstanding
photographs that fully satisfy their own standards of quality, a tool that functions at least as
accurately as he or she does is needed. Leica SLR cameras enable the execution of creative
ideas confidently in all situations, because every Leica is a precision instrument, manufactured
by with great dedication and scrupulous accuracy. The Leica R system embodies over a hun-
dred years of optical and mechanical experience, combined with the most modern manufac-
turing technology and special craftsmanship that make Leica cameras and lenses legendary.
◆ The R9’s distinctive styling stands out for
its unique clarity and timeless elegance. Its
sturdy metal construction makes it robust
and durable. With outstanding ergonomic
design, the R9 fits very well in the hands,
even with long focal length lenses.
◆ Flexibility and comfort are also emphasized
in conjunction with the film advance. Easy
film advance starts with the insertion of
the film cartridge, because you are spared
the usually cumbersome threading.
◆ When the optional winder or motor drive
is being used, you can also decide whether
the film tongue is to be rewound complete-
ly into the cartridge or not.
◆ With double exposures too, you have every
option: avoid double exposures altogether
– or implement them deliberately, because
the R9 has an extra lever that uncouples
the film advance mechanism and
accurately locks the film in its position.
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◆ All operating elements of the R9 are posi-
tioned very conveniently and can be oper-
ated intuitively, without moving the eye
away from the viewfinder. The rugged
metal body fits very nicely in your hands
and it weighs an ideal 27 oz.
◆ Thanks to its R bayonet, the R9 is compati-
ble with virtually all R lenses made since
1965. Nearly all current Leica R lenses are
equipped with ROM contacts, which estab-
lish specific communication between cam-
era and lens, leading to perfect exposures.
◆ Judiciously balanced in every detail, the
design of the R9 will quickly excite you. Its
compact external appearance is attractive
because of the clarity of its contours and
the harmony of all its proportions. The
prism housing that usually clearly pro-
trudes on other SLR cameras is integrated
into the shape of the R9 camera body with
elegant restraint, so that it is but a graceful
contour. The main operating elements also
don’t protrude, and are recessed into the
housing instead.