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  • Page 1 LEICA M / M-P Instructions...
  • Page 5 Leica M / M-P Instructions...

  • Page 6: Foreword

    first read these camera yourself from our website. instructions. If you register as an owner on the Leica Camera website, you will receive a newsletter informing you when a new firmware update is available.
  • Page 7 LEICA Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits Model No.: LEICA M (Typ 240) are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence LEICA M-P (Typ 240) in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Charging the battery ..............141 Bright line view and range finder ..........172 Replacing the battery and memory card ........144 Image field selector ..............174 Leica M lenses ................ 147 Monitor ..................176 Attaching the lens ..............149 Live view mode ................176 Detaching the lens ..............
  • Page 9 Recording the location with GPS ..........201 Displays ..................240 User/application-specific profiles ..........203 Menu items ................248 Resetting all custom settings ........... 205 Index ..................... 250 Review mode ................206 Technical data ................252 Leica Service addresses ..............256...

  • Page 10: Warning Messages

    LEGAL INFORMATION The CE identification of our products documents complies with the fundamental requirements of the valid EU directives. • Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or WARNING MESSAGES other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright laws.

  • Page 11: Disposal Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND The production date of your camera can be found on the stickers in the warranty card or on the packaging. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The format is: Year/Month/Day (Applies within the EU, and for other European countries with segregated waste collection systems) This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and should therefore not be disposed of in general household waste.

  • Page 12: Designation Of Parts

    20. Flash unit shoe Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachment cover the brightness sensor. Information about functions with these and other lenses can be found under "Displays / In the viewfinder", p. 240, and "Leica M lenses", p. 147. Only Leica M-P...
  • Page 13 Rear view INFO button button – For displaying picture settings/data – For calling up the picture parameters menu – For displaying picture data during picture review – For calling up sub-menus in the menu system – For applying settings – For applying settings/functions selected in sub-menus 33.

  • Page 14: Quick Guide

    QUICK GUIDE YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: – Camera – Battery – Memory card (not supplied) – Charger and mains cable...
  • Page 15 PREPARATIONS VIEWING PICTURES 1. Charge the battery (see p. 141) The camera is preset to display the last picture automatically for a 2. Insert the battery (see p. 144) short time (see p. 206). 3. Insert the memory card (see p. 146) You can turn on review mode (for an unlimited period) at any time 4.

  • Page 16: Preparations

    DETAILED GUIDE ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP PREPARATIONS...

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY Note: LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging The camera is powered by a lithium ion battery. characteristics. The charger should be disconnected from the mains when charging is complete. There is therefore no risk of overcharging. •...
  • Page 18 • Only the charger specified and described in this manual (order no. 14 494) is to be used. The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme cases, can cause serious or life-...
  • Page 19 If the problem persists, please contact your dealer, the the camera to be turned on. Leica office in your country or Leica Camera AG. • A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged and – by use in the camera - discharged again 2 or 3 times.

  • Page 20: Replacing The Battery And Memory Card

    REPLACING THE BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD Inserting the battery Set the main switch (16) to Important: Do not open the bottom cover or remove the memory card or battery whilst the red LED (34) at the bottom right next to the monitor (35) is fl...
  • Page 21 Charge level displays Compatible memory cards In picture mode, the battery charge level is displayed in the monitor The camera saves the pictures on an SD (secure digital), SDHC (35) by pressing the button (32). (high capacity), or SDXC (eXtended capacity) card. INFO SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various Notes:...
  • Page 22 Inserting the memory card Notes: • The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards is too large for Leica Camera AG to be able to completely test all available types for compatibility and quality. Although using other card types is not likely to damage the camera or the card, some "no name"...

  • Page 23: Leica M Lenses

    1961-1995, Made in Canada) cannot be without identifi cation, the camera will deliver excellent pictures in fi tted to the camera or will not focus to infi nity. The Leica most situations. Customer Care department can modify these lenses so that To ensure optimum picture quality in these situations, we they can be used on the camera.
  • Page 24 M lenses with 6-bit coding (for address, see p. 256). cannot be guaranteed due to the very low depth of field. • In addition to Leica M lenses with and without coding, using the Leica M adapter R available as an accessory (see p. 226) Leica Therefore, stopping down by at least 2 stops is recommended.

  • Page 25: Attaching The Lens

    5. Remove the lens. click into place. Notes: • Generally: To protect the Leica T against ingress of dust etc. into the interior of the camera, it is important always to have a lens or a cover fi tted to the camera body.

  • Page 26: Turning The Camera On And Off

    THE MOST IMPORTANT SETTINGS / CONTROLS - Continuous series A series of pictures are taken for as long as the shutter release is held down and the capacity of the memory card used and TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF the internal buff...

  • Page 27: Shutter Release Button

    Note: Note: If the camera is out of use for an extended period or is stored in a The shutter button remains blocked case, always turn it off at the main switch. This prevents any power – if the internal buffer memory is (temporarily) full, e.g. after a consumption, including that which continues to occur in standby series of ≥16 pictures, or mode after the exposure meter is turned off...

  • Page 28: Serial Exposures

    Serial exposures Notes: • The specifi ed picture frequency and the maximum possible You can not only take single pictures - by setting the main switch number of pictures in a series relate to a default setting – (16) to ( (single) - but also series of pictures, by setting the main format.

  • Page 29: Shutter Speed Dial

    SHUTTER SPEED DIAL The Leica M shutter speed dial has no stop, i.e. it can be turned in either direction from any position. It detents at all marked positions and at the intermediate values. Values between the detent positions cannot be used. More details on setting the correct exposure can be found in the sections p.

  • Page 30: Menu Control

    MENU CONTROL PICTURE PARAMETERS MENU Many settings for the camera are controlled using either of two The picture parameters menu is made up of 8 options. In addition separate menus (see p. 248/249). to basic picture settings, it contains two options relating to The split into two menus and the grouping in the main menu allows exposure metering and control and one that can be used to create what experience has shown to be the most frequently used options...
  • Page 31 Setting the menu functions Note: The picture parameters menu is only accessible when the camera 1. The main menu is called up using the button (22), and MENU is in picture mode. the picture parameters menu using the button (21). •...
  • Page 32 Notes: 2. You can select the relevant option either using the setting dial • Using the setting dial is normally not only more convenient but (30; turn right = down in menu, turn left = up in menu) or the direction pad (31;...
  • Page 33 Note: 4. Select the relevant function option / value, either using the You can exit the menus and sub-menus at any time - without setting dial or by pressing the corresponding direction on the direction pad, i.e. applying the settings made - by pressing the following buttons: –...

  • Page 34: Presets

    PRESETS DATE AND TIME These entries can be made by selecting in the menu. Date / Time BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS Setting the functions 1. In the main camera menu, (see p. 154/248) select MENU LANGUAGE Date / Time (page 5, section), and SETUP The camera is set to English by default.
  • Page 35 For correct time display anywhere in the world: DATE 6. In the same sub-menu select , and There are 3 options available for the sequence of the date. Time zone 7. Select the relevant zone / your current location. • The current set difference from Greenwich Mean Time is 3.

  • Page 36: Automatic Power Off

    TIME AUTOMATIC POWER OFF The time can either be shown in 24-hour or 12-hour format. This function turns the camera off automatically after a preset Both the display format and the actual figures are set using the time. option, essentially in exactly the same way as described for Time Setting the function in the previous section.

  • Page 37: Signal Tones

    SIGNAL TONES You can decide whether you want warning messages that appear in the monitor and the self-timer countdown to be accompanied by an acoustic signal – two volumes are available - or whether operation of the camera should be largely silent. Note: The factory default setting for signal tones is Setting the functions...

  • Page 38: Lens Detection

    LENS DETECTION must be entered manually (see p. 163). The 6-bit coding in the bayonet fastening of current Leica M lenses allows the camera to identify the type of lens fitted using the sensor in the bayonet socket.
  • Page 39 June 2006). Lenses introduced more recently are only The same applies to Leica R lenses, which can be used on the available with coding and therefore cannot be selected manually. camera with a Leica R adapter M (for further details, refer to the •...

  • Page 40: Compression Rate/File Format

    COMPRESSION RATE / FILE FORMAT Selecting the DNG compression The picture data is recorded either 1. In the main camera menu, (see p. 154/248) select a. using one of two different JPEG compression rates: JPEG fine DNG Compression , or (page 2, section), and JPEG standard...

  • Page 41: Resolution

    RESOLUTION The picture data can be recorded in JPEG format at four different resolutions. This allows you to adjust the setting precisely to the intended use or to the available memory card capacity. At the highest resolution (which also means the largest data volume), which you should select for optimum quality for large prints, a card can hold significantly fewer pictures than at the lowest resolution.

  • Page 42: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE Note: Setting to Automatic allows the white balance to be adjusted for In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral rendition of correct color reproduction when using an electronic flash unit that color in any light. It is based on the camera being preset to satisfies the technical requirements of System 3000 System reproduce a particular light color as white.
  • Page 43 For direct setting of color temperature 3. Take the picture, making sure that the image field contains a white or neutral gray (reference) surface. You can directly set values between 2000 and 13100 (K ) (from • The monitor shows 2000 to 5000K in increments of 100, from 5000 to 8000K in –...

  • Page 44: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY Setting the function With the button The ISO setting covers a range of ISO 200 – 6400 in increments, and thus enables you to adapt the shutter speed/ 1. Press the button (23). aperture values to the relevant situation as required. The Pull 100 •...
  • Page 45 Note: Specifying AUTO ISO mode in manual exposure setting By factory default, the function is limited to 4. In this sub-menu select , and then Maximum ISO ISO 800 AUTO ISO in M mode Previous ISO To restrict the automatic setting range 5.

  • Page 46: Picture Properties / Contrast, Sharpness, Color Saturation

    The functions and settings described in the next two sections refer • Sharp reproduction – at least of the main subject – using the exclusively to pictures in one of the JPEG formats. If one of the two correct distance setting is a prerequisite for a successfully DNG formats is specified, these settings have no effect, as in this picture.

  • Page 47: Film Styles

    FILM STYLES WORKING COLOR SPACE Two of the three film style settings on this camera can be used to The requirements in terms of color reproduction differ considerably give your pictures the characteristics of particular earlier film for the various possible uses of digital picture files. Different color materials, e.g.

  • Page 48: Bright Line View And Range Finder

    THE BRIGHT-LINE VIEW AND RANGE FINDER The size of the bright-line frame corresponds to a sensor size of 23.9 x 35.8mm at a range setting of 2m. It is linked to the range This camera’s bright-line view and range finder is not only a very setting to ensure that the parallax - the offset between the lens and high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewfinder, it is also a highly the viewfinder axis - is automatically compensated.
  • Page 49 Bright-line frames on a viewfi nder camera must be matched to the image angle of the relevant lens focal lengths. However, the nominal image angles change slightly when focusing due to the changing extension, i.e. the distance between the optical system and the sensor plane.

  • Page 50: Image Field Selector

    IMAGE FIELD SELECTOR (Only Leica M-P) The image fi eld selector extends the possibilities of this built-in universal viewfi nder: This allows you at any time to activate bright lines which do not belong to the lens currently being used. You can then see immediately if, for image composition reasons, it would be better to photograph the relevant subject using a diff...
  • Page 51 50mm + 75mm 28mm + 90mm...

  • Page 52: Monitor

    THE MONITOR LIVE VIEW MODE The camera features a large 3" LCD color monitor (35). The Leica Live view mode on this camera enables you to view the subject in M-P monitor was protected by a glass cover made of exceptionally the monitor when taking a picture, with a precise indication of how hard and scratch-resistant sapphire glass.

  • Page 53: Horizon

    If this function is enabled, a fourth view featuring a spirit level is exposure setting. This allows you to assess the effect the exposure available. Based on integrated sensors and this view, the Leica M is setting will have on the image before shooting.

  • Page 54: Distance Metering

    RANGE MEASUREMENT With the optical range finder Various tools are available for setting the range, depending on Due to its large effective metering basis, the range finder on this whether you are using the camera's internal optical viewfinder (27) camera is very precise. The benefits of this are particularly and/or live view mode (see p.
  • Page 55 Superimposed image method (double image) Split image method In a portrait, for example, aim the metering field at the eye and turn When taking photographs of architecture, for example, aim the the distance setting ring on the lens until the contours in the range finder metering field at the vertical edge or another clearly metering field are brought into line.

  • Page 56: With The Monitor Image In Live View Mode

    The following two functions are also available with Leica R lenses, • The monitor image shows i.e. not only with Leica M lenses with 6-bit coding and Leica M – the enlarged detail – the setting dial symbol with the possible enlargement / lenses selected using the menu.

  • Page 57: With Indication Of In Focus Subject Details

    With indication of in focus subject details in the monitor Procedure image 1. In the main camera menu, (see p. 154/248) select Focus (page 3, section), and Peaking SETUP 2. in the sub-menu select , or if you do not Blue Green want to use the function.

  • Page 58: Turning The Exposure Meter On/Off

    TURNING THE EXPOSURE METER ON / OFF • If the camera is out of use for an extended period or is stored in a case, always turn it off at the main switch. This also prevents The exposure meter is turned on by tapping the shutter release pictures from being taken accidentally.
  • Page 59 Required preliminary setting if not using live view mode Notes: • For the metering methods based on the image sensor, the 1. In the main camera menu, (see p. 154/248) select Light shutter must be open and it is then closed and re-cocked when (page 1, section), and Metering Mode...

  • Page 60: Exposure Modes

    EXPOSURE MODES Notes: • As described in connection with the ISO setting on p. 168, a The camera provides two exposure modes: Aperture priority mode certain amount of noise becomes apparent when using higher and manual mode. Depending on the subject, situation and your sensitivities, and particularly with uniform dark surfaces.

  • Page 61: Exposure Lock

    EXPOSURE LOCK Using the function For compositional reasons, the most important part of the subject 1. Aim at the important subject detail (with the metering field for is often not in the center of the picture, and as a result such spot metering) or alternatively at another detail with average important parts of the subject may be excessively light or dark.

  • Page 62: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Entering and cancelling an exposure compensation Exposure meters are calibrated to an average gray scale value (18% Two options are available for setting an exposure compensation: reflection), which corresponds to the brightness of a normal, i.e. You can make the setting using the menu or - provided the function average photographic subject.
  • Page 63 A. Using the menu If you selected 4. Hold the focus button (3) pressed down and use the dial (30) 1. In the picture parameters menu (see p. 154/248) select to set the desired compensation value. Exposure Compensation • The compensation value in the viewfinder changes •...

  • Page 64: Automatic Bracketing

    Automatic priority mode on the Leica M/M-P enables you to produce several scale below. alternatives with graduated exposure, i.e. using different shutter If an exposure compensation is set at the same time, this is speeds.
  • Page 65 Notes: 5. Confirm the setting. • The following rule applies when using automatic bracketing: • The setting for is marked as ready for editing. Automatic 6. Select the desired setting: to start bracketing automatically The sensitivity automatically determined by the camera for the when the shutter is released once;...

  • Page 66: Manual Exposure Setting

    MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING B SETTING / T FUNCTION If the exposure setting is performed entirely manually, the shutter With the setting, the shutter remains open for as long as the speed dial (18) must be clicked to one of the engraved exposure shutter release button is held down (up to a maximum of 60s;...

  • Page 67: Values Above And Below The Metering Range

    LED ( ) does the same if there is too much light. In aperture on other menu settings) the Leica M/M-P automatically takes a priority mode, the shutter speed is still displayed. If the required second "black picture" (with the shutter closed). The noise shutter speed is more than the slowest possible 60s or less than present in this parallel picture is then digitally “subtracted”...

  • Page 68: Flash Mode

    TTL flash metering: • The Leica SF 58 system flash unit With a maximum guide number of 58 (in 105mm setting), an automatically controlled zoom reflector (with coded Leica M lenses, see p. 147), automatic short synchronization with shutter speeds faster than s for HSS flash (see p.
  • Page 69 ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT compatible flash unit will not be fired in aperture priority mode. In such cases the shutter speed is governed by the ambient Before attaching a flash unit to the flash shoe (20) on the camera, brightness and is shown in the viewfinder. –...
  • Page 70 Notes: Settings for camera-controlled automatic flash mode • Studio flash systems may have a very long burning time. After the flash unit in use has been turned on and set to guide Therefore, when using them it may be useful to select a slower number control mode (e.g.
  • Page 71 Note: • remains continuously lit after taking the picture, and the other If the automatically controlled or manually set shutter speed is displays go out: faster than s, the flash is not fired unless the flash unit is The flash exposure was successful, the flash unit remains ready HSS-compatible (see p.
  • Page 72 flash. • If the Leica SF 58 (see p. 192) is being used and faster shutter This camera allows you to combine flash operation with the shutter speeds than s are set on the camera,the flash unit speed generated in aperture priority mode to subtly change the automatically switches to HSS mode.
  • Page 73 SELECTING THE FIRING MOMENT The camera allows you to choose between this conventional firing moment and synchronization with the end of the exposure, i.e. Flash photographs are illuminated by two light sources, the immediately before the 2nd shutter curtain starts to close the available light and the light from the flash.

  • Page 74: Video Recordings

    ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Distance setting All options described on pages 175-181 VIDEO RECORDINGS Exposure metering methods You can also use this camera to produce video recordings. The All options described on page 182 following functions are available: Exposure modes Resolution / Disabling video recording –...

  • Page 75: Sound Recording

    Note: SOUND RECORDING To ensure a consistent exposure, you should use manual shutter Sound recordings using the built-in microphone (10) are made in speed settings, otherwise changes in the subject, e.g. movements, mono. An external microphone is available as an accessory for could cause troublesome brightness fluctuations.

  • Page 76: Taking Photographs With The Self-Timer

    Manual setting TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THE SELF-TIMER 3. Set the level using the setting dial (30) - left = lower / right = You can use the self-timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 higher - or by pressing up/down on the direction pad (31). This or 12s.

  • Page 77: Marking The Picture Files For Copyright Protection

    MARKING THE PICTURE FILES FOR COPYRIGHT PROTECTION RECORDING THE LOCATION WITH GPS This camera enables you to mark your picture files by entering text This option is only available if the multifunction M hand grip is or other characters. attached (available as accessory, see p. 228). The Global Position System enables the current position of the You can enter up to 17 characters of information under 2 headings for each picture.
  • Page 78 Notes on the function: Information for safe use The electromagnetic field generated by the GPS system can • The GPS aerial is located at the top of the multifunction M hand influence instruments and measuring equipment. Therefore, make grip. sure the GPS function is deactivated on board an aircraft before •...

  • Page 79: User/Application-Specific Profiles

    USER/APPLICATION-SPECIFIC PROFILES On this camera, any combination of menu settings can be permanently stored, e.g. so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily at any time for recurring situations / subjects. A total of four memory slots are available for these combinations, as well as a factory default setting that can be retrieved at any time and cannot be changed.
  • Page 80 Selecting a profile Renaming profiles 1. In the picture parameters menu (see p. 154/248) select 1. In the picture parameters menu (see p. 154/248) select User profile User profile • If user profiles are stored, the profile name appears in gray, 2.

  • Page 81: Resetting All Custom Settings

    Saving profiles to a card / transferring profiles from a card RESETTING ALL CUSTOM SETTINGS 1. In the picture parameters menu (see p. 154/248) select This function allows you to delete all previous custom settings in the main and picture parameters menus at once, and reset them to User profile 2.

  • Page 82: Review Mode

    REVIEW MODE Notes: • Depending on the function previously set, pressing the PLAY To review pictures in the monitor (35), you can select: button generates different responses: – Review for an unlimited time PLAY Initial situation After pressing the PLAY –...
  • Page 83 AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF LAST PICTURE Note: If you have been taking photographs using the picture series mode, each picture is displayed immediately after Auto Review function (see p. 152), in both review modes the last picture in the it is taken. series or the last picture in the series stored on the card - if not all This allows you to quickly and easily check whether the picture was pictures in the series have been transferred from the camera's...
  • Page 84 Normal review Video review To allow uninterrupted viewing of the pictures, only the information If a video recording is selected, this is indicated by in the header appears in normal review mode. If a detail is shown, the header disappears and a corresponding display appears...
  • Page 85 To play back a video, press the INFO button (32) to call up the next Select the desired function by pressing right/left on the direction view, which contains corresponding control symbols. pad (31) or using the setting dial (30). It is activated by pressing button (21), either by pressing it or, for fast forward/ rewind, holding it down.
  • Page 86 Review with histogram Notes: • The histogram is available both when reviewing the entire picture Press the button once (starting from normal review mode), to INFO and when showing a detail, but not when simultaneously display the histogram. It appears in the lower half of the picture. reviewing smaller pictures (see p.
  • Page 87 Review with clipping indicators Setting the function You can use the menu to set the clipping thresholds for displaying 1. In the main camera menu, (see p. 154/248) select Clipping both the light and dark areas. (page 3, section), and SETUP Press the INFO...
  • Page 88 Review with additional information VIEWING OTHER PICTURES / SCROLLING IN THE MEMORY Press the button three times (starting from normal review You can open other saved pictures by pressing left and right on the INFO mode) to display additional picture data and a reduced picture. direction pad (31).
  • Page 89 ENLARGING / SELECTING THE TRIMMING / • In addition to the enlargement, the rectangle within the frame in SIMULTANEOUSLY VIEWING SEVERAL REDUCED PICTURES the top right-hand corner of the monitor symbolizes the position of the section displayed. With this camera it is possible to open an enlarged section of an individual picture in the monitor to study it more closely, with a free choice of section.
  • Page 90 Note: DELETING PICTURES You can also switch from an enlarged picture directly to another When a picture is displayed in the monitor, you have an opportunity picture, which will then be shown at the same enlargement. This is to delete it if you wish to do so. This can be useful, for example if done by pressing left or right on the direction pad - but while the pictures have already been saved to other media, if you no holding down the...
  • Page 91 Displays after deleting After deleting, the subsequent picture appears. If there are no more pictures saved on the card, the following message appears: Attention No image to display Deleting all pictures on the memory card After deleting, the following message appears: Attention No image .
  • Page 92 PROTECTING PICTURES /CLEARING DELETE PROTECTION The pictures stored on the memory card can be protected against accidental deletion. This protection can then be cleared at any time. Notes: • Pictures can only be protected, or the protection can only be cleared, in review mode, irrespective of whether a picture is displayed at normal size or as one of several reduced pictures (but not when viewing 36 pictures with a red frame round the...
  • Page 93 Note: Displays after protection / clearing protection The following functions cannot be performed and the menu text After completing the process, the original monitor display appears appears in dark instead of light gray to indicate this: again, with the corresponding symbol ( ) for protected pictures. –...

  • Page 94: Folder Management

    ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Changing folder names 1. In the main camera menu, (see p. 154/248) select Image (page 4, section), and numbering SETUP FOLDER MANAGEMENT 2. select in the sub-menu. New folder The picture data on the memory card is stored in folders, which are •...
  • Page 95 Changing picture file names 4. Confirm your settings - only possible if the eighth position is active - by pressing the INFO button. 1. In the main camera menu, (see p. 154/248) select Image • A further sub-menu appears, showing Reset image (page 4, section), and...

  • Page 96: Formatting The Memory Card

    • If the memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten, you should ask your dealer or the Leica Information Service (for address, see p. 256) for advice. The X characters are placeholders.

  • Page 97: Transferring Data To A Computer

    TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER USB connection This camera is compatible with the following operating systems: The camera allows data to be transferred via a USB cable using – Microsoft : Windows XP / Vista two different standards. It thus takes account of the fact that some ®...
  • Page 98 With Windows With Mac OS X (10.5 or higher) ® ® • After connecting, a message appears to confirm that the camera • Once the camera has been successfully connected to the has been detected as new hardware (initial connection only). computer, appears in the monitor (35).
  • Page 99 Note: Data structure on the memory card As long as this function is active, all other camera functions are When the data stored on a card is transferred to a computer, the blocked. following folder structure is used: Important: In each of the folders 100LEICA, 101LEICA etc. up to 9999 •...

  • Page 100: Adobe ® Photoshop ® Lightroom

    ® ® ® when you register your camera on the Leica Camera AG website. specialist software to convert the saved raw data into optimum Further details can be found in the "Customer Area" under: quality, for example the professional raw data converter Adobe ®...

  • Page 101: Installing Firmware Updates

    6. Hold down the INFO button (32) and turn on the camera. Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its The update process begins. This can take up to 15 minutes. products. As many functions of the camera are entirely controlled...

  • Page 102: System Accessories

    R ADAPTER M EVF2 ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER The Leica R adapter M allows almost all Leica R lenses to be used on the Leica M/M-P, i.e. regardless of the focal length, fixed focal The EVF2 delivers almost 100% TTL reproduction of the image field length or zoom, close up limit, with which actuating cam they are with a resolution of 1.4 megapixels.
  • Page 103 It can be used without restriction on all analog simplify picture composition when using focal lengths above and digital Leica M models and – just like the viewfinder in the 35mm. They can be used on all Leica M models and magnify the camera –...
  • Page 104 With its compact dimensions and design that matches the camera, As for the M hand grip. The multifunction M hand grip is also the LEICA SF 26 system flash unit is the perfect solution. It is also equipped with a GPS aerial, which enables the location coordinates extremely easy to operate.

  • Page 105: Spare Parts

    It has enough space for even large lenses and a fitted M The mains unit allows the camera to be continuously operated hand grip. A zipped compartment also provides space for a Leica (with the multifunction M hand grip attached) directly from the SF 26 flash and for other accessories.

  • Page 106: General Precautions

    SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Ensure that water cannot get into the camera, e.g. when it is snowing or raining and on the beach. Moisture can cause malfunctions and even permanent damage to the Leica M/M-P and the memory card. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS •...
  • Page 107 MONITOR The monitor is manufactured using a high-precision process. This ensures that of the total of more than 921,600 pixels only a very small number will not work correctly, i.e. remain dark or always be lit. However, this is not a malfunction and it does not impair the reproduction of the picture.

  • Page 108: Care Instructions

    CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LENSES • Normally, a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the As any soiling also represents a growth medium for outer lens elements. However, in case of more stubborn dirt, microorganisms, you should take care to keep the equipment they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth that is clean.
  • Page 109 FOR THE BATTERY • In case of noise, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leaking fluid, the battery must be removed from the camera or Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal charger immediately and replaced. Continued use of the battery chemical reactions.
  • Page 110 • Whilst a picture is being stored or the memory card is being interfere with the reception; make sure there is a distance of at read, it may not be removed, nor may the Leica M/M-P be least 1m between the devices.
  • Page 111 Notes: • Simple formatting does not cause the data on the card to be irretrievably lost. Only the directory is deleted, which means that the existing files are no longer directly accessible. The data can be accessed again using appropriate software. Only the data that is then overwritten by saving new data is actually permanently deleted.

  • Page 112: Cleaning The Sensor / Dust Detection

    SETUP whether cleaning is required. • The relevant sub-menu appears. The camera can be returned to Leica Camera AG Customer Service 2. Select Open shutter (address: see p. 256) for chargeable cleaning of the sensor; this 3. Select .
  • Page 113 Important: • Generally: To protect the camera against ingress of dust etc. into • Leica Camera AG accepts no liability for damage caused by the the interior of the camera, it is important always to have a lens user when cleaning the sensor.

  • Page 114: Storage

    TROUBLESHOOTING STORAGE • If you are not using the camera for a longer period of time, we recommend that you: THE CAMERA DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN I TURN IT ON. a. remove the memory card (see p. 146), and – Has the battery been correctly inserted? b.
  • Page 115 THE CAMERA SHUTTER REFUSES TO TRIP. I CANNOT DISPLAY THE PICTURE. – Picture data is currently being transferred to the memory card – Is a memory card inserted? and the back-up memory is full. – The memory card does not contain any data. –...

  • Page 116: Appendix

    APPENDIX DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER...
  • Page 117 With automatic brightness control adjusted to the ambient brightness. This automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachments, since they cover the brightness sensor 5 which supplies the information required for their operation. In such cases the frame and displays always maintain a...
  • Page 118 DISPLAYS IN THE MONITOR In live view mode WHEN TAKING A PICTURE Exposure mode Shutter speed Exposure metering method ISO sensitivity Exposure lock Exposure compensation (additional for spot metering) Metering field (in addition to 1-7, for video recordings) Elapsed recording time Recording in progress indicator (flashing)
  • Page 119 (in addition to 1-9, by focusing the lens or pressing the focus (in addition to 1-10, by pressing the button (32); 13-15 INFO button (3); alternative to 13-17; not for video recordings) alternatively to 10-12) Symbol for setting dial / available enlargement/reduction Battery capacity factors Exposure series...
  • Page 120 In viewfinder mode, by pressing the button INFO (in addition to 1-7/13-21) Battery capacity Memory card capacity...
  • Page 121 IN REVIEW MODE (in addition to 24-33, by pressing the button (32) for a video INFO recording) Exposure mode Symbol for video playback Shutter speed Video control symbols Exposure metering method Elapsed playback time / progress bar Number of picture displayed / total number of pictures on memory card ISO sensitivity Symbol for scroll / zoom function (only one)
  • Page 122 With histogram With clipping displays (as for 24-36, picture areas without marking flash red/blue, (as for 24-36, additional) additional) Histogram (Standard or RGB, selectable using menu control) Clipping symbol...
  • Page 123 With additional information For menu control (in addition to 28-37, by pressing the button (32), reduced INFO Specification of menu, MENU = main menu / picture) = picture parameters menu User profile number / name Specification of menu section (main menu only) Color space Scroll bar with page indication (main menu only) Date...

  • Page 124: Menu Items

    MENU OPTIONS (page 3) SETUP Monitor Brightness see p. 176 MAIN MENU ( button) MENU EVF Brightness see p. 176 Frameline Color see p. 172 (page 1) CAMERA Focus Peaking see p. 181 Lens Detection see p. 162 Focus Aid see p.
  • Page 125 PICTURE PARAMETERS MENU ( button) (page 5) SETUP Auto Power Off see p. 160 see p. 168 Date / Time see p. 158 White Balance see p. 166 Acoustic Signal see p. 161 File Format see p. 164 Language see p. 158 JPEG Resolution see p.

  • Page 126: Index

    Range finder ................178 Image field selector ..............174 Setting ring ................136 Image frequency ..............152 Split image method..............179 Image properties (contrast, sharpness, color saturation) ...170 Superimposed image method ..........179 Info service, Leica Product Support ..........256 Interchangeable lenses ........... 147/226 ISO sensitivity ................168...
  • Page 127 Protecting pictures / Clearing delete protection .......216 Detachable viewfinder ..........226/227 R adapter M ................226 Displays ................240 Raw data................. 164/224 Viewing pictures ..............206 Repairs / Leica Customer Care ..........256 with the function..........207 Auto Review Resetting all custom menu settings ..........205 with the PLAY function ............206...

  • Page 128: Technical Data

    32. Flashing of the left triangular LED in the viewfinder indicates Video frame rates values below the metering range 24B/s, 25B/s, 30B/s (with VGA resolution only) Buffer memory Leica M [M-P]: 1GB [2GB] / 8 [16] pictures in series Color spaces Adobe RGB, sRGB ®...
  • Page 129 (with SCA-3502-M5 adapter or SCA-3000 standard flash unit, e.g. attached; frame color (red/white) selectable in menu. Parallax compensation Leica SF 26/Leica SF 58) Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and Flash measurement cell...
  • Page 130 For single pictures: Two-stage, 1. Activation of exposure metering 3" color TFT LCD monitor with 16m colors and 921,600 pixels, and exposure lock (in aperture priority mode), 2. Shutter release; approx. 100% image field, max. 170° viewing angle, Leica M-P: standard thread for cable release integrated. Self-timer...
  • Page 131 Brass top panel and base, black or steel gray lacquered finish Power supply Image field selector (Only Leica M-P) Power supply 1 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.4V, capacity Allows the bright-line pairs to be manually activated at any time 1800mAh, capacity indicated in top panel display, when shutter (e.g.

  • Page 132: Leica Service Addresses

    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 133 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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