Unit description and
technical data
Digital-Modul-R
Type
Digital module that can be changed by photographer;
fully compatible with LEICA R8 and R9, all Leica R lenses
and all Leica lenses with “R control cams”, two parts: digital
back and power unit.
Picture format/image sensor
3872 x 2576 pixels
(10 MPixel) CCD chip, active area 26.4 x 17.6 mm, exten-
sion factor 1,37.
Resolution
Adjustable: 3872 x 2576, 2576 x 1712,
1936 x 1280, 1280 x 848 pixels.
Data formats
DNG (raw data), TIFF, 2 JPEG compression
levels.
File size
DNG: 21 MB, TIFF: 29 MB.
Color depth
16 bit
Color space
Adobe® RGB, sRGB.
Sensitivity
ISO 100 to ISO 1600.
White balance
Automatic, manual, 6 presets, color tem-
perature entry.
Storage medium
SD card up to 2 GB, larger SD cards
with firmware update.
Monitor
1.8” color display, 130,338 pixels.
Data panel
Black/white display for settings: frame counter,
ISO, exposure compensation, battery level, self timer,
compression, resolution, Moiré on/off, white balance.
Menu
Sharpness, color saturation, contrast, picture
numbering, monitor contrast and brightness,
Auto review
duration, histogram on/off, audio histogram on/off,
power saving options, format card, alarm signals, date,
time, user profile, firmware update, reset.
Menu languages
German, English, French, Spanish,
Italian, Japanese, Dutch.
Interface
IEEE 1394 FireWire.
Switch on/off
With master switch on rear of Digital-
Modul-R, optional automatic switch off of Digital-Modul-R
after approx. 2/5/10 minutes (Standby mode), reactivation
by tapping one of shutter releases or switching Digital-
Modul-R off and back on.
Shutter cocking
Motorized using power unit.
Max. exposure time
16 seconds
Series exposures
2 fps, max. 9 pictures in series.
Automatic exposure bracketing
Optional: 3 pictures
with
1
/
2
or 1 EV graduations.
Compatibility
Mac® OS X, Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP.
Software
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 3 (Mac/Win)
Self timer
Delay time either 2 or 12 s (indicated by flash-
ing LED on front of camera and corresponding symbol in
data panel).
Operating conditions
0 to +40 °C
Power supply
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, 7.4 V,
1800 mAh.
Charger
Input: 100–240 V AC, 50/60Hz, automatic
switching; Output: 8.4 V DC, 1.2A.
Tripod thread
A
1
/
4
DIN 4503 (
1
/
4
”).
Dimensions
(W x H x D) with LEICA R9: 158 x 140 x
89 mm
Weight
Digital back with power unit and battery: 725 g,
complete with LEICA R9: 1.395 g
Mains adapter
Inlet
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, automatic switching
Outlet
DC 8 V, max. 3.2 A
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 45 x 28 x 95 mm (housing only)
Weight
approx. 195 g (unit complete with camera con-
necting cable and 1 mains cable)
Items supplied
LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R , power unit for
shutter cocking and power supply, universal matt focusing
screen with image field frame for digital application, tool
for removing camera back, Lithium ion battery 7.4 V/
1800 mAh, battery charger 100–240 V with mains adapters
(Euro, UK, USA), charging cable for 12 V and 24 V vehicle
connection, 512 MB SanDisc Ultra II SD card, sensor pro-
tective cover, storage case for LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R,
FireWire cable with adapter (4-/6-pin), Adobe® Photoshop®
Elements® 3 (Mac/Win).
Subject to changes to design, manufacture and range.
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