Leica CL
Specifications, film and matching parts.
- Type
- Rangefinder camera
- Production
- 1973–1976
- Film
- 35 mm
- Battery
- PX625 · meter only
All batteries for Leica - Weight
- 365 g
Camera
- Type
- Rangefinder camera
- Production
- 1973–1976
- Weight
- 365 g
Film
- Film
- 35 mm
- Film speed
- ISO 25–1600
Lens
- Lens mount
- Leica M
- Focusing
- rangefinder
Shutter
- Shutter
- Focal-plane shutter, mechanical
- Shutter speeds
- 1/2 s – 1/1000 s, B
- Flash sync
- 1/60 s
Exposure
- Metering
- TTL metering (CdS)
Battery
- Battery
- PX625 · meter only
All batteries for Leica
Without a battery, the mechanical shutter still works at every speed including B; you just lose the light meter. [1]
To take a meter reading, the shutter must be cocked and the film advance lever pulled out slightly from its rest position. [1]
The battery compartment sits under the take-up spool, behind the removable back; the manual recommends checking the battery before you change film. [1]
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Film Spool for Leica CL & Minolta CLE
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Hand Grip for Leica CL
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Advance Lever Cover for Leica CL
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6-bit encoder kit for Leica M lensesAlso as a bundle
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PX625 Rechargeable Battery with USB-C ChargerAlso as a bundle
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PX625 Battery Adapter Set, UniversalAlso as a bundle
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Sources
- Leitz: Leica CL, Instructions
- Leitz: Introducing the Leica CL, Prospekt 112-92/Engl., August 1973
- Wikipedia: Leica CL, analoges Modell
- Wikipedia: Leica M, Abschnitt Leica CL (1973 bis 1976)
Compiled from manufacturer documents and the sources listed. Found a mistake? Let us know
Similar cameras
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Minolta CLfrom 1973 · 375 g · Leica Mvs. CL: very similar
- Leitz Minolta CL1973–1976 · 365 g · Leica Mvs. CL: very similar
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Leica M4-21977–1980 · 525 g · Leica Mvs. CL: no light meter
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Minolta CLEfrom 1981 · 375 g · Leica Mvs. CL: newer, from 1981
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Canon P1959–1961 · Leica M39vs. CL: older, from 1959
- Rollei 35 RFfrom 2003 · 440 g · Leica Mvs. CL: 1/2000 s instead of 1/1000 s
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FED 5C599 g · M39×1vs. CL: no TTL metering
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FED 2dM39×1vs. CL: 1/500 s instead of 1/1000 s







