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  • Page 1 LEICA Q Anleitung | Instructions...
  • Page 2 Leica Q Instructions...
  • Page 5 DESIGNATION OF PARTS Rear view -button MENU Figures in the front and rear cover pages – For opening the menu – For saving menu settings and exiting sub-menus and menus Front view button for opening the sensitivity menu Carrying strap fastening ring -button Self-timer LED/AF auxiliary light –...
  • Page 6 Direction pad Bottom view – For scrolling through menus and sub-menus Cover for battery compartment and memory card slot with – For scrolling through the picture memory Lock/unlock lever – For moving the AF metering range frame Tripod thread A ⁄...

  • Page 8: Foreword

    FCC Note: (U. S. only) Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled Rules.

  • Page 9: Lens

    Trade Name: LEICA (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, Model No.: LEICA Q (Typ 116) (2) This device must accept any interference received, including Responsible party/ interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Support contact: Leica Camera Inc.

  • Page 10: Scope Of Delivery

    FOREWORD SCOPE OF DELIVERY Dear Customer, Before using your Leica Q for the first time, please check that the We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new accessories supplied are complete. Leica Q. Thanks to its outstanding optical performance, the Leica a.
  • Page 11 The production date of your camera can be found on the stickers in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. The date convention is: year/month/day. In the menu, under , you will find the specific Camera Information approvals for this device under the point Regulatory Information...

  • Page 12: Warning Messages

    WARNING MESSAGES LEGAL INFORMATION • Modern electronic elements react sensitively to electrostatic • Please ensure that you strictly observe copyright laws. The discharge. As you can easily pick up charges of tens of recording and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, thousands of volts, by walking on synthetic carpets for example, CDs, or other published or broadcast material may contravene a discharge can occur when you touch your camera, particularly...
  • Page 13 DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND MEANING OF DIFFERENT INSTRUCTION CATEGORIES ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS (Applies within the EU, and for other European countries with segregated waste collection systems.) Note: Additional information This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and should therefore not be disposed of in general household waste! Important: Instead it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point Failure to observe the instructions may cause damage to the...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PICTURE DEFAULT SETTINGS FILE FORMAT .................. 166 FOREWORD ..................132 JPEG RESOLUTION ................166 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ................132 WHITE BALANCE ................167 NOTICES ..................134/135 ISO SENSITIVITY ................169 JPEG SETTINGS IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ..............138 Contrast, focus, color saturation ..........170 GESTURE CONTROL ................
  • Page 15 TAKING PICTURES WHILE RECORDING VIDEO ......200 SELF-TIMER ..................201 DISPLAYS ..................244 FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD ..........202 MENU ITEMS ..................251 RESETING PICTURE NUMBERS ............203 TECHNICAL DATA................252 USER PROFILES ................203 LEICA SERVICE ADDRESSES .............. 255...

  • Page 16: Gesture Control

    GESTURE CONTROL Some of the functions of the Leica Q can also be controlled on the touch-sensitive monitor using the gestures shown on the right. Note: A light touch is enough, do not press. Tap twice Drag and release Swipe...

  • Page 17: Quick-Start Guide

    6. Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the graphs easily, quickly, and reliably when you first start to try out photo the Leica Q. For details of the various modes/functions, refer to the corresponding sections on the specified pages. Viewing photographs:...

  • Page 18: Detailed Instructions

    DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS CHARGING THE BATTERY The Leica Q is powered by a lithium ion battery. PREPARATIONS Caution: • Only the battery types specifi ed and described in this manual ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP and/or specifi ed and described by Leica Camera AG may be used in this camera.
  • Page 19 Leica Camera AG, may be used. The use of other chargers that are not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme cases, serious or life-threatening injuries. • The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this battery type.
  • Page 20 Notes: • Even with optimum conditions of use, every battery has a limited • The battery can only be charged outside the camera. service life. After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes • Batteries must be charged before starting up the camera. noticeable as the operating times become significantly shorter.
  • Page 21 PREPARING THE CHARGER PLACING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER Connect the charger to a power source using the appropriate power cable for the local power sockets. CHARGING STATUS DISPLAY Correct charging is indicated when the green status LED is lit up. Note: When it goes out, the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 22: Changing The Battery/Memory Card

    CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD Inserting the battery Turn off the camera, i.e. set the main switch to Open the battery compartment/memory card slot door "Click"...
  • Page 23 Removing the battery Important: Removing the battery with the camera turned on can delete the settings you have made in the menus and may damage the memory card. Charge level display The charge level of the battery is indicated on the monitor (see page 248).
  • Page 24 Inserting the memory card Removing the memory card SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards can be used in the Leica Q. "click" Notes: • Do not touch the memory card contacts. • If the memory card cannot be inserted, check that it is aligned correctly.

  • Page 25: Removing/Affixing The Lens Hood

    Close the battery compartment/memory card slot door • For the same reason, it is recommended that the card is always stored in an antistatic case. • It cannot be guaranteed that the camera will function properly when WLAN cards are used. •...

  • Page 26: Main Switch

    • In review mode, picture series are identified with The Leica Q is turned on and off using the main switch: – = off...

  • Page 27: Shutter Release Button

    SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON Notes: • The menu system can be used to select or set key acknowledg- The shutter release button works in two stages. Pressing it gently ment (response) tones and shutter sound, and to adjust their (to the pressure point) activates both the automatic focusing (if set) volume.

  • Page 28: Menu Control

    MENU CONTROL OPENING THE MENU Press the button MENU You can navigate in the menu using the button and the MENU • The menu list appears. The active menu option is underlined in direction pad. Alternatively, you can use the thumb wheel instead red, with its characters in white.
  • Page 29 SCROLLING THROUGH THE MENU LIST OPENING A SUB-MENU FOR AN OPTION Press up/down on the direction pad or turn the thumb wheel Press the right side of the direction pad or the set button • A sub-menu appears. It may consist of the following elements: –...
  • Page 30 Selecting a setting/value in a sub-menu: b. Setting scale Further procedure: This "Level 1" sub-menu can be composed of the following Select a list value, alternately elements: – With the thumb wheel a. List of setting options – By pressing left or right on the direction pad Further procedure: Select one of the settings –...
  • Page 31 CONFIRMING A SETTING Exiting a sub-menu without confi rming a setting Press the button Press left on the direction pad or press the shutter release button MENU • The menu list appears again, and the confi rmed (new) setting is shown on the right in the active menu option line.
  • Page 32 Exiting the menu with confi rmation of a setting With the shutter release button • The monitor image for picture mode appears. Press the button MENU • The monitor image for picture mode appears. PLAY Press the shutter release button •...

  • Page 33: Quick Access To Menu Functions

    QUICK ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS Use of the button button facilitates quick operation. While in picture mode Opening the established function/function group you can use it to directly access the menu function that you previously configured the button for, e.g. the function that you Press the button need most often.
  • Page 34 The following example describes the process involved for b. By dragging when opened using the button. The same White Balance principle works for all such menu options and sub-options in picture mode. Start: The corresponding sub-menu has already been opened. PLAY c.
  • Page 35 (in review mode) b. Using the direction pad or thumb wheel Protection Slideshow WLAN Start: The menu has already been opened using the button. PLAY PLAY DELETE DELETE MENU MENU The further operation of , however, can only be carried out in WLAN the normal menu using button control.

  • Page 36: Menu Language

    CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS DATE/TIME 1. Select in the menu Date/Time 2. Configure the desired settings in the sub-menu: MENU LANGUAGE – Change values/settings: with the thumb wheel or by Select in the menu and then select the desired setting in Language pressing up or down on the direction pad the sub-menu...

  • Page 37: Energy-Saving Settings

    ACOUSTIC SIGNALS In order to increase battery life, you can have the monitor and/or With the Leica Q you can decide whether you want your settings camera shut off automatically after a specified period of time has and some other functions to be acknowledged by an acoustic passed.

  • Page 38: Monitor/Viewfinder Settings

    MONITOR/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS Switching displays In addition to the indicators on the upper and lower edge of the Switching between monitor and viewfinder monitor image (see "The Displays", page 248) further information or auxiliary indicators are also available in the picture and review The displays are the same, regardless of whether they appear on modes.
  • Page 39 Histogram In picture mode The histogram depicts the brightness distribution in the picture. Shutter button pressed to the pressure point The horizontal axis shows the tone values from black (left) through Photo gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of –...
  • Page 40 Horizon The clipping indicator marks bright areas in a picture without detail, Integrated sensors make it possible for the Leica Q to show its meaning that they would be displayed this way (when taking the alignment. This indicator enables you to align the camera precisely picture) or were displayed this way (when reviewing).
  • Page 41 Grid The grid divides the image field into nine fields of the same size. It facilitates things such as picture composition and exact camera orientation. Note: The grid indicator cannot be used with video recordings.

  • Page 42: File Format

    PICTURE DEFAULT SETTINGS JPEG RESOLUTION If the JPG format is selected, pictures can be taken with four different resolutions (numbers of pixels). This allows you to adjust FILE FORMAT the setting precisely to the intended use or to the available Images can be recorded in formats (picture DNG + JPG...

  • Page 43: White Balance

    White balance Fixed presets Setting the function In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral, i.e. natural, reproduction of color in any light. It is based on the camera being This menu option can be opened in two ways, either directly with preset to reproduce a particular color as white.
  • Page 44 Manual setting by metering: Direct color temperature setting Using the or set button will close it, but the manual metering Start: has already been selected (see previous page) menu will only be saved if the shutter button is pushed (2nd pressure When confi...

  • Page 45: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY Within the option it is possible to limit the sensitivity range to AUTO be used (e.g. to control noise), and the slowest shutter speed to be The ISO setting specifies the possible shutter speed and aperture used can also be specified (e.g. to prevent blurred pictures of combinations at a particular brightness.

  • Page 46: Jpeg Settings

    Contrast Saturation Sharpness determine its character. With the Leica Q, you can influence three of the most important picture properties before you actually take 3. select the desired settings in the respective sub-menus the picture: – The contrast, i.e. the difference between light and dark sections...

  • Page 47: Working Color Range

    (red/green/blue) that is perfectly adequate for simple printing. For blurring is a real problem. The optical picture stabilization of Leica more demanding image processing using the corresponding Q can compensate for subjects that don't move or only move very programs, e.g. for color correction, Adobe RGB has become slowly.

  • Page 48: Changing The Trimming

    Arrange the CHANGING TRIMMING aspects of the subject that you want to capture within the In addition to the picture trimming of the Leica Summilux 28mm respective frame. f 1.7 ASPH.that is always shown, two other trimming sizes are also available to you.
  • Page 49 Notes: • DNG files captured as a trim section always contain the full 28mm image field regardless of the settings, additional information in the data set ensure that the selected trim section is depicted. JPEG files on the other hand, contain only the respective trim section.

  • Page 50: Focusing

    AFs (single) focus priority 1. Hold down the AF lock/unlock button and turn the focusing On the Leica Q, the focusing can be set either automatically or manually. Both modes cover a distance ranging from 30cm to dial to the position infinity, or 17cm to 30cm in the macro area.

  • Page 51: Afc (Continuous) = Shutter Release Priority

    AFc (continuous) = shutter release priority Important: The shutter release button is not locked, regardless of whether or 1. Hold down the AF lock/unlock button and turn the focusing not the focusing is correct for the relevant subject. dial to the position 2.

  • Page 52: Autofocus Metering Methods

    Thanks to the small metering range six AF metering methods on the Leica Q: for 1-field metering, you can concentrate on tiny details of the subject.

  • Page 53: Subject Tracking

    Subject tracking Touch-controlled autofocus This mode is a variation of 1-field metering that can help to capture In this AF mode you can initiate automatic focusing by tapping on a focused picture of a moving subject. In order to accomplish this, the desired subject on the monitor screen.

  • Page 54: Touch-Controlled Picture Taking

    Face detection In this AF mode you can take a picture by tapping on the desired In this mode, the Leica Q automatically detects faces in the picture subject on the monitor screen. Operation of the AF function before and focuses on the one at the shortest distance. If no faces are taking the picture and the indicator given before and after taking detected, multi-field metering is used.

  • Page 55: Auxiliary Functions For Manual Focusing

    To make it easier to achieve precise settings or to increase the 5. Turn the focusing dial of the lens so that the desired subject precision of a setting, the Leica Q offers two features: comes into focus and/or its edges are marked •...

  • Page 56: Exposure Metering Methods

    To adjust to the prevailing lighting conditions, the situation, or your position of the main subject and the corresponding best exposure. working method and compositional ideas, the Leica Q provides you As a result, this method is particularly suitable for spontaneous, with three exposure metering methods.

  • Page 57: Exposure Control

    (as long as it has been to your preferred way of working, the Leica Q provides you with the configured for this function, see page 157) or using menu control. four exposure control modes of automatic program, aperture...

  • Page 58: Exposure Modes P, A, S, M

    Exposure modes P, A, S, M Shutter speed fine adjustment These four modes can be selected using the shutter speed dial The set shutter speed is changed by ⁄ EV for each click of the and/or aperture dial. They both have manual thumb wheel, the adjustment range amounts to a maximum of ⁄...

  • Page 59: Automatic Program- P

    AUTOMATIC PROGRAM - P CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) For fast, fully automatic photography. The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting. Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the security and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the Taking a picture in this mode freedom to adjust the speed/aperture combination selected by the 1.

  • Page 60: Aperture Priority - A

    APERTURE PRIORITY - A SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY - S Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according Shutter speed priority mode sets the exposure automatically to the manually selected aperture. It is particularly suitable for according to the manually selected shutter speed. Therefore, it is pictures where the depth of field is the critical compositional particularly suitable for pictures of moving subjects, where the element.

  • Page 61: Manual Setting - M

    MANUAL SETTING - M If, for example, you want to achieve a particular effect that is only possible with a very specific exposure, or if you want to ensure that several pictures with different trimming have an absolutely identical exposure, then you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.

  • Page 62: Metering Memory Lock

    METERING MEMORY LOCK Taking a picture with this function: 1. Aim the AF frame at the part of your subject to which you want For composition reasons, it can be beneficial not to have the main to adjust the focus and exposure subject in the center of the picture.

  • Page 63: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Using menu control 1. Select in the menu Some subjects are made up predominantly of excessively light or Exposure Compensation dark surfaces, for example large areas of snow or a full-format The further operation is identical in both cases. black steam locomotive.

  • Page 64: Automatic Bracketing

    AUTOMATIC BRACKETING While your setting will become active immediately when made by opening the menu option with the button, extra confirmation is High contrast subjects that have both very bright and very dark needed when opening it using menu control. areas can have very different effects, depending on the exposure.

  • Page 65: Miniature Effect

    MINIATURE EFFECT Change the orientation of the strip Press up once on the direction pad while monitoring the indicator With this function you can select which parts of the image field are on the left (differs depending on starting position) shown in focus and, most importantly, which parts are out of focus.

  • Page 66: Panoramic Pictures

    Creating a panoramic picture 1. Orient the camera so that the planned left edge of the picture With this function, Leica Q makes the process of creating is not all the way to the left in the monitor image, panoramic pictures a snap. This can be done horizontally or also 2.
  • Page 67 Notes: • With the following subject types or under the following • Focus, white balance, and exposure are set to the optimal values picture-taking conditions, it is possible that panoramic pictures for the first picture. This means that in certain circumstances, will be unsuccessful or that individual pictures will be patched the finished panoramic picture may not show the optimal focus together incorrectly:...

  • Page 68: Time Lapse Pictures

    TIME LAPSE PICTURES Set the number of pictures (maximum 9999) The Leica Q makes it possible to automatically take pictures of 6. Set the desired amount in the motion sequences over a long period of time in the form of picture...
  • Page 69 Creating a time lapse picture series • The taking of time lapse pictures will be interrupted or stopped The exposure and focusing settings are no different from those of in the following situations: normal pictures, but it should be taken into account that the –...

  • Page 70: Flash Mode

    • With its compact dimensions and design that matches the below average brightness may not be optimally exposed. When set camera, the Leica SF 26 system flash unit is the perfect , the flash exposure must be adjusted to the aperture and solution.

  • Page 71: Attaching The Flash Unit

    FLASH MODES Manual flash activation - For backlit pictures where your main subject does not fill the entire Selecting the mode frame and is in shadow, or in situations where you want to mitigate high contrasts, e.g. due to direct sunlight (fill flash). 1.

  • Page 72: Synchronization Time Period

    (up to 30s) are allowed The Leica Q allows you to choose between this conventional flash here. firing point and the end of the exposure:...

  • Page 73: Flash Exposure Compensation

    FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Using menu control 1. Select in the menu, This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the Flash Settings 2. then in the sub-menu, and flash exposure regardless of the exposure of the available light, e.g. Flash Exp.

  • Page 74: Video Recordings

    All options described on pages 174-175, however, selection of the shutter release and focus priority must be done separately for VIDEO RECORDINGS video recordings in autofocus mode. You can also use the Leica Q to make video recordings. The following functions are available: Setting the function 1. Select...

  • Page 75: Sound Recording

    Contrast, color saturation/rendering, focus Sound recording All options described starting on page 170, however, these Video recordings are normally recorded with sound. Sound is options must be selected for video recordings separately from recorded in stereo using the built-in microphones. selection for photos.

  • Page 76: Starting/Ending The Recording

    Starting/ending the recording Taking pictures while recording video Starting With the Leica Q you can briefly interrupt ongoing video recording Press the video record button in order to take one or more photos. Photographs are taken using • A video recording in progress is indicated by a flashing red dot the settings in the corresponding menu options and exactly as on the monitor.

  • Page 77: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER While your setting will become active immediately when made by opening the menu option with the button, extra confirmation is You can use the self-timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 needed when opening it using menu control. or 12s.

  • Page 78: Formatting The Memory Card

    first time, it must be formatted. In such cases the • If the memory card cannot be formatted, you should ask your Format sub-menu appears automatically. dealer or the Leica Product Support (for address, see page 259) Nevertheless, it is recommended that the memory card be for advice.

  • Page 79: Reseting Picture Numbers

    RESETING PICTURE NUMBERS USER PROFILES The Leica Q saves the picture numbers in ascending order. Initially, With the Leica Q, any combination of menu settings can be the corresponding files are all stored in one folder. To structure the permanently stored, storage of pictures more clearly, you can create a new folder at e.g.

  • Page 80: Review Mode

    REVIEW MODE However, you can also review every picture automatically immediately after taking it. Most settings can be confi gured and you can switch between picture and review mode in two ways - either with touch control or Setting the function button control.

  • Page 81: Viewing Pictures In Portrait Format

    This could be the camera’s internal buffer memory. impractical with a camera held horizontally. The Leica Q offers a • It may not be possible to view files created on another device on function that allows you to view the picture with the correct this camera.

  • Page 82: Viewing Picture Series

    find other individual pictures. pictures are numbered from 1 to x. The Leica Q offers a function that allows such picture series to be displayed initially with a single "representative" picture. Regardless of the menu setting...
  • Page 83 Automatic review 1. Tap anywhere on the monitor or press the set button In some instances, the automatic review of picture series can show the recorded sequences much better and more clearly than they PLAY would otherwise appear if you scroll through manually. This can be done with an existing picture series as well as with a video made DELETE from these pictures using the camera.

  • Page 84: Selecting/Scrolling Through Pictures

    SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH PICTURES Touch control PLAY DELETE MENU 3. In the sub-menu select the desired video format, in the Quality Button control sub-menu select how long each picture should be frame rate Press the direction pad right or left shown, and in the sub-menu select the sequence Sequence (normal = forwards or reverse)

  • Page 85: Enlarging/Reducing Pictures

    ENLARGING/REDUCING PICTURES Button control Turn the thumb wheel to the right (enlarge) or to the left (reduce) Being able to enlarge a picture being reviewed makes it possible to Enlargement occurs continuously, with the maximum being 1:1 (1 get a better idea of how in focus it is. picture pixel = 1 monitor pixel) Touch control You can view the picture back at its normal size any time by...
  • Page 86 Simultaneous display of 12/30 pictures Notes: • Enlarging cannot be performed on videos. Displaying 12 or 30 smaller pictures makes it possible to get an • When using an enlarged view or 12/30 display, the display with overall idea of what is there or to fi nd a specifi c picture more additional information cannot be opened.

  • Page 87: Selecting The Detail

    SELECTING THE DETAIL In an enlarged display, you can move the detail from the center, e.g. to check the reproduction of off -center subject details. Touch control Button control Press on the side of the direction pad that corresponds to the direction you want to move it in •...

  • Page 88: Deleting Pictures

    DELETING PICTURES Important: Deleting pictures is irreversible. Pictures cannot subsequently be Pictures on the memory card can be deleted at any time - as recovered. desired individually, several at a time, or all at the same time. Opening the Delete function: Press the button DELETE...
  • Page 89 Leaving the delete menu without deleting pictures Deleting single pictures Touch control Touch control Button control Button control Press the button 1. With the direction pad (press up or down) or select thumb PLAY wheel single 2. Press set button to confi rm •...
  • Page 90 Deleting more than one picture Notes: • Marks can be deleted with the same method used to place Touch control them. • It is possible to leave the sub-menu at any time without Multi accepting the markings by pressing the button.
  • Page 91 Deleting all pictures Touch control Button control 1. Select using the direction pad (press up or down) or thumb wheel, • A query screen will appear to confi rm you intention. 2. Select with the direction pad (press left or right) or the thumb wheel, and 3.

  • Page 92: Protecting Pictures/Clearing Delete Protection

    PROTECTING PICTURES/CLEARING DELETE PROTECTION Protecting single pictures/clearing delete protection for a single picture The pictures stored on the memory card can be protected against accidental deletion. This protection can then be cleared at any 3. Select Single time. Every step can be completed either with button or touch •...
  • Page 93 Protecting several pictures/clearing delete protection for Protect all pictures several pictures 3. Select Protect all 3. Select • The sub-menu disappears. Afterwards, a brief Multi Protection • The sub-menu disappears. The 12-picture view message may appear indicating that your request is being Protection appears, any protected pictures are marked with .

  • Page 94: Video Review

    VIDEO REVIEW Opening the video and audio control symbols (only during playback) If a video recording is selected, appears on the PLAY > Touch control monitor. Start playback Touch control PLAY DELETE Button control Press the direction pad or set button, or turn the thumb wheel Elapsed time MENU Slide bar with touch space...
  • Page 95 Pause playback End playback Touch control (Start: pause playback) Touch control Button control Press the set button Button control 1. Press the direction pad right or left until is marked in red Continue playback starting at any given point 2. Press the set button or press the Touch control button...
  • Page 96 Setting volume control Cutting of start and/or end sections (Start: pause playback) (Start: pause playback) Touch control Touch control Button control 1. Press up or down on the direction pad • The volume bar appears. 2. Press the direction pad up (louder) or down (more quiet) Note: The sound is muted at the lowest position of the bar and the volume symbol will switch to...
  • Page 97 Button control Further operation proceeds with the selection of one of three 1. Press the direction pad right or left until is marked in red options from the sub-menu, either through touch Video Trimming 2. Press the set button control or with the use of the direction pad for selection and the 3.

  • Page 98: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW Note: Pictures in a series that have been compiled as a photo group You can have pictures stored on the memory card displayed using the menu setting (see page 206) will each be shown, automatically one right after the other. For this feature, you can regardless of the set picture duration.

  • Page 99: Viewing With Hdmi Devices

    Notes: • An HDMI cable is required to connect to a TV, monitor, or The Leica Q enables you to view your pictures on a TV, projector, projector. or monitor with HDMI input and thus in an optimum picture quality.

  • Page 100: Transferring Data To A Computer

    TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER With Windows operating systems: The operating system detects the camera as an external drive and The Leica Q is compatible with the following operating systems: assigns it a drive letter. Transfer the picture data to your computer Microsoft : Windows ®...
  • Page 101 Important: • Use only the USB cable supplied. • Do not interrupt the USB connection while data is being transferred as this can cause the computer and/or the camera to crash and may even cause irreparable damage to the memory card.

  • Page 102: Remote Control Of The Camera

    In name of the camera in the network. It is recommended that you order to do this, the " Leica Q" app must fi rst be installed on retain the preset encryption method . Under menu option WPA2 your smartphone.
  • Page 103 Using an Android device Establishing a connection with QR code: 1. Launch the Leica Q app on your Android device 2. select QR Code 3. Read the QR code shown on this device using the Leica Q 3.
  • Page 104 3. Establish a connection with a smartphone. Setup enter in the access password 4. Launch the Leica Q app on your smartphone. • If you touch pictures, they will be enlarged on the display. Note: Notes: Using...
  • Page 105 (SSID: indicates the name • Leica Camera AG does not accept any liability for damages used to identify a network over a WLAN connection) may be arising from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a displayed.

  • Page 106: Using Raw Data (Dng)

    Have the required software license code ready. You will receive this raw data converter Adobe Photoshop Lightroom . It provides in the reply mail from Leica once you have chosen to download the ® ® ® quality-optimized algorithms for digital color processing, delivering software.

  • Page 107: Installing Firmware Updates

    INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its products. To this end, Leica Camera AG offers firmware updates as needed and these can be downloaded from our homepage. Once you have registered your camera, Leica Camera AG will notify you of all new updates.

  • Page 108: Accessories

    Important: section of the case during use. A flap on the bottom provides Use only the accessories specified and described here or by Leica access to the battery compartment/memory card slot and also Camera AG with the camera.
  • Page 109 CARRYING STRAP SYSTEM BAGS There are five varieties to choose from. "ARTISAN & ARTIST EDITION FOR LEICA" (Order no. 18 776 [with protective flap, leather, black]/18 777 [with protective flap, leather, cognac]/18 836 [leather, dark A compact, especially fine system bag perfectly suited to carry brown]/18 837 [leather, brown]/14 884 [Artisan &...
  • Page 110 (Order no. 19 506) (Order no. 19 505) UVA FILTER FINGER LOOP FOR HANDHOLD Q This neutrally-colored filter can be used to protect the front lens. The little loops made of rubber are attached to the hand grip with At the same time, it also minimizes blurriness and blue streaks...

  • Page 111: Spare Parts

    Order no. With its compact dimensions and design that matches the camera, Power cable KOR..........423-114.001-003 the Leica SF 26 system flash unit is the perfect solution. It is also Power cable TW ..........423-114.001-004 extremely easy to operate. Power cable EU ..........423-114.001-005 (Order no.

  • Page 112: Safety And Care Instructions

    Use only the accessories specified and described in these camera malfunctions due to the effects of electromagnetic fields instructions or by Leica Camera AG with the camera. then turn the camera off, remove the battery, and then turn the camera on again. Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines.
  • Page 113 Monitor Sensor • If the camera is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations, • Cosmic radiation (e.g. on flights) can cause pixel defects. condensation can form on the monitor. Wipe it off carefully with a soft dry cloth. • If the camera is very cold when turned on, the monitor image will Condensation initially appear slightly darker than normal.
  • Page 114 CARE INSTRUCTIONS For the lens • As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorga- • Normally, a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the nisms, you should take care to keep the equipment clean. outer lens surfaces. However, in case of more stubborn dirt, they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth that is For the camera completely free of foreign matter, using circular motions from...
  • Page 115 For the battery For the charger Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal • If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers, it can chemical reactions. These reactions are also influenced by the interfere with the reception; make sure there is a distance of at ambient temperature and humidity.
  • Page 116 For memory cards Storage • While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read, • If you are not using the camera for a longer period of time, we it must not be removed, and the camera must not be turned off recommend that you: or exposed to vibrations.
  • Page 117 • To prevent the formation of fungus, do not store the camera in a leather case for extended periods of time. • Note down the serial number of your Leica Q, as this is extremely important in case of loss.

  • Page 118: Index

    Formatting of the memory card ..........202 Autofocus metering methods ...........176 HDMI viewing ................232 Battery, inserting and removing ..........146 Histogram ................163 Bracketing function, automatic ..........188 Info Service/Product Support, Leica ........253 Care instructions..............238 ISO sensitivity ................169 Carrying strap ................142 Main switch ................150 Cautions ..................236 Manual expsore setting ............185...
  • Page 119 Raw data ..............162/230/250 USB connection ...............224 Repair service/Customer Care, Leica ........253 Video recordings ..............198 Resetting all individual menu settings ........203 Viewfinder ................162 Resolution............... 166/198/250 Viewing the pictures, see Review mode Review mode ................204 Volume ..............161/199/220 Scope of delivery ..............132 Warning messages ..............134...

  • Page 120: Appendix

    APPENDIX  Flash exposure mode, if necessary with indication of flash exposure compensation  WLAN activated DISPLAYS  Stabilization activated WHEN TAKING A PICTURE  Battery charge level   Picture counter (pictures remaining)/elapsed video recording time (if there is not sufficient memory capacity, flashes as a warning)  Shutter speed  Light scale...
  • Page 121  Indication of in-focus edges (Peaking)  Auxiliary grid  Water level (long horizontal lines indicate camera tilt: red = tilted, green = horizontal; short horizontal line indicates vertical tilt: line is visible = vertical tilt, no line = no vertical tilt...
  • Page 122 IN REVIEW MODE (with/without clipping displays)  Time lapse pictures (grouped)  Selected picture  File number  Video recording  Indication of a picture protected from deletion  Picture series (grouped)  Indication for playback of videos, time-lapse pictures and continuous shooting pictures...
  • Page 123  Symbol for opening video editing function  Symbol for exiting video playback mode  Setting volume control   Display for audio review ( = audio review deactivated)  Playback slider  Elapsed playback time   Symbol for interrupting playback = continue playback)
  • Page 124 MENU OPTIONS Page 3 Page Acoustic signal Auto ISO settings Page 1 Page Auto review Digital zoom Power saving 175/176/179 Focus FN button in LiveView Exposure compensation 172/186 Zoom/lock button Exposure metering Date/time Exposure bracketing 162/205 Display settings Continuous shooting Self-timer Page 4 Page...
  • Page 125 Page 5 Page WLAN RESET...

  • Page 126: Technical Data

    Microphone Stereo Picture format/aspect ratio 24 x 36mm/2:3 Loudspeaker Mono Lens Leica Summilux 28mm f 1.7 ASPH., 11 lenses in 9 groups, Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC 3 aspherical lenses Digital zoom Optionally approx. 1.25x (corresponding to 35mm) ISO range Automatic, ISO 100 to ISO 50000, or approx.

  • Page 127: Menu Items

    8.4V DC; 0.65A manufacturer: Shin Tech Engineering Ltd. made in China Body In Leica design made of, extremely light magnesium and aluminum, two loops for the carrying strap, ISO accessory shoe with center and control contacts to connect flash units Lens filter thread E49...
  • Page 128 Scope of delivery camera, carrying strap, lens hood, lens cap, accessory shoe cover, battery (Leica BP-DC12), charger (Leica BC-DC12), power cable (EU, US, local power cable), USB cable Software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after ® ® ® registration of the camera), Leica App for iOS (free download ®...
  • Page 129 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE The Product Support Department at Leica AG can provide you with For servicing your Leica equipment or in the event of damage, the an answer to any technical questions relating to Leica products, Leica Camera AG Customer Care department or the repair service...
  • Page 130 Leica Camera AG Am Leitz-Park 5 35578 WETZLAR DEUTSCHLAND Telefon +49 (0) 6441-2080-0 Telefax +49 (0) 6441-2080-333 www.leica-camera.com...

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