Specifications

Type
Rangefinder camera
Production
1973–1976
Film
35 mm
Frame size
24 × 36 mm
Lens mount
Leica M
Shutter
Focal-plane shutter, mechanical
Shutter speeds
1/2 s – 1/1000 s, B
Flash sync
1/60 s
Metering
TTL metering (CdS)
Focusing
rangefinder
Film speed
ISO 25–1600
Weight
365 g

Good to know

Without a battery, all shutter speeds including B still work mechanically, but the light meter is out of action. [1]

To change the battery, you have to take off the camera back. [1]

The light meter only works with the shutter cocked and the film advance lever swung out slightly. [1]

Matching parts from Ausgeknipst

Sources

  1. Leitz Minolta CL: Owner's Manual
  2. Wikipedia: Leica CL und Leitz Minolta CL
  3. Leica CL: Herstelleranleitung zum baugleichen Schwestermodell

Compiled from manufacturer documents and the sources listed. Found a mistake? Let us know