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  • Page 1 LEICA TL2 Instructions...
  • Page 2 Camera AG. Auch für Kaufberatungen und die Bestellung von gung (Adressenliste siehe Garantiekarte). Anleitungen ist er Ihr Ansprechpartner. Alternativ können Sie Ihre Fragen ebenso über das Kontaktformular auf der Website der Leica Camera AG an uns richten. Leica Camera AG...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DESIGNATION OF PARTS View from right (Door opened) Memory card slot CAMERA HDMI socket USB socket Front view Dummy plugs Bottom view Lens release button Battery Contact strip Locking lever Self-timer LED/AF assist light Tripod thread Speaker Bayonet LENS Top view Microphones Lens hood Accessory shoe...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Please read these instructions in their entirety so that you can make the most of your Leica TL2. SPARE PARTS Use the Quick Start Guide for a fast introduction to your new Leica. Order no. Body bayonet cap 16 060...
  • Page 6 Trade Name: LEICA without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR). Type No. 5370 Responsible party/ Leica Camera Inc. For Singapore only Complies with Support contact: 1 Pearl Count, Unit A, Allendale, New Jersey 07401 IDA Standards Tel.: +1 201 995 0051/ Fax: +1 201 995 1684 DA104328 technicalinfo@leicacamerausa.com...
  • Page 7 Attention: the camera was in the first place, e.g. after being inside a vehicle • Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic or after being subjected to bright sunlight. discharge. As people can easily pick up charges of tens of Please take these circumstances into account when planning your thousands of volts by walking on synthetic carpets for example, shots.
  • Page 8 Disposal of electrical and Meaning of the different categories of information in electronic equipment this manual (Applies within the EU, and other European countries with segregated waste collection systems) Note: Additional information This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and must therefore not be disposed of in general household waste! Important: Instead, it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point...
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Customizing the menu ............136 MY CAMERA Setting dial menu ..................138 Designation of parts ................. 109 Locking the setting dial functions ............138 Foreword ....................110 Assigning the desired function to the left setting dial .......139 Scope of Delivery ..................110 Basic camera settings Accessories ....................
  • Page 10 Continuous review mode ................. 174 Automatic review ..................174 Technical data ....................210 Viewing Pictures in Portrait Format ............175 Selecting pictures ..................175 Leica service addresses ................212 Enlarging/reducing pictures..............176 Simultaneous display of 9 pictures ............176 Selecting a cropped section ...............177...

  • Page 11: Attaching The Carrying Strap

    ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP Fig. 1 a Fig. 1 b Fig. 1 c...

  • Page 12: Changing The Battery

    CHANGING THE BATTERY Turning off the camera Fig. 2 a Inserting the battery Fig. 2 b Removing the battery Fig. 2 c Fig. 2 a Notes: • The battery is supplied pre-charged, which means that you can start using the camera immediately. •...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    • A battery must be removed from the camera or charger immedi- ately and replaced if it develops noise, becomes discolored, Your Leica TL2 is powered by a Lithium-ion battery. It can be deformed, or overheated or if it shows any sign of leakage.
  • Page 14 First Aid: • Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power through • Battery fluid coming into contact with the eyes may cause internal chemical reactions. This reaction is influenced by ambi- blindness. Immediately rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean ent temperature and humidity. To maximize the life of the bat- water.
  • Page 15 CHARGING THE BATTERY (CONT.) WITH USB CABLE Fig. 3 Notes: • The camera should only be connected to a computer or a stan- dard USB charger (with a maximum charging current of 500 mA or 1 A) and not to a monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub. •...
  • Page 16 Inserting the battery in the charger Fig. 6 Removing the battery from the charger Fig. 7 Notes: • The charger must be fitted with the appropriate plug for the local "click" sockets. • The charger automatically adjusts to the relevant mains voltage. Charge status displays Fig.

  • Page 17: Changing The Memory Card

    CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards can be used in the Leica TL2. However, thanks to an internal 32 GB memory you can also take photos without a memory card. Turning off the camera Fig. 11a Fig. 11 a Fig.
  • Page 18 Notes: • The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards is too large for Leica • Do not open the compartment and do not remove the memory Camera AG to be able to completely test all available types for card or the battery while the LED is lit to indicate that the cam- compatibility and quality.

  • Page 19: Attaching/Detaching The Lens

    Leica TL zoom lenses also have an additional focal length setting ring with its own index. Apart from Leica TL lenses, Leica SL lenses can be attached with their L bayonet to the Leica TL2, making full use of all their func- tions.

  • Page 20: Bayonet

    Depth of field Lens hood As Leica TL lenses do not have an aperture ring, there is no depth of field scale. For the corresponding values, refer to the tables on the Leica Camera AG website. Exposure metering and control with zoom lenses for the...

  • Page 21: Main Switch

    CAMERA OPERATION MAIN SWITCH Fig. 14 The Leica TL2 is turned on and off with the main switch: – Red dot visible = Turned off – Red dot not visible = Turned on • The monitor image appears when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 22: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER BUTTON Fig. 16 The shutter button works in two stages. Lightly pressing activates both automatic distance setting and exposure metering and con- trol, and stores the relevant settings/values. If the camera was previously in standby mode, this reactivates it and the monitor image appears again.

  • Page 23: Gesture Control

    GESTURE CONTROL The Leica TL2 is predominantly operated using the gestures listed on the left on the touch-sensitive monitor. Note: A light touch is enough, do not press. Tap briefly Tap twice Long touch, drag and release Swipe Push together...

  • Page 24: Locking/Unlocking The Right Toolbar

    Fig. 18 a/b The symbols at the right edge of the monitor are the entry point for 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500 999-9000 operating the Leica TL2. To prevent unintentional operation, you can disable these symbols. INFO INFO 12MP 8234 22:45 22.02.2012...

  • Page 25: Info Displays

    INFO displays 1/8000 12500 1/60 Repeatedly touching allows you to select the monitor display INFO according to your desired information set. In picture mode INFO INFO Fig. 21 a-d 12MP 8234 16MP 8234 Fig. 21 a Fig. 21 b = Status displays in header and footer 1/60 1/60 = Grid...

  • Page 26: Opening The Exposure Mode/Scene Mode Menu

    Opening the exposure mode/scene mode menu Fig. 23 a/b 1/8000 12500 ► touch symbol in the toolbar on top menu Fig. 24 a/b Opening the MY CAMERA INFO ► Touch symbol 12MP 8234 Fig. 23 a Fig. 23 b This menu can be individually configured with functions from the main menu.

  • Page 27: Navigation In The Main And My Camera Menus

    Navigation in the main and menus MY CAMERA The camera provides two different options for navigating in the menus, the submenus, and the menu items. – With gesture control and setting dials Fig. 27 a/b – Using the setting dials (both have the same function in this case) and gesture control Fig.

  • Page 28: Menu Tiles

    Menu tiles The main menu function groups as well as menu items are dis- played in the form of tiles. Information in the menu item tiles Display for a tile without submenu; function options Fig. 29 a Fig. 29 a Fig.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Menu Item And Setting Function Options In Submenus

    Selecting a menu item and setting function options in submenus Menu items that only have the displays are set using sub- menus. Their structure differs depending on the function. With gesture control Fig. 31 a-f Fig. 31 a Swiping scrolls through the submenu list a line at a time. Notes: •...

  • Page 30: Settings In Submenus With Setting Dials And Gesture Control

    Settings in submenus with setting dials and gesture control Fig. 32 a-e Using the setting dials (both have the same function in this case) function - can be used to select individual options in submenus. If you continue turning beyond the first or last submenu option on a page, the submenu list 'jumps' by a page, i.e.

  • Page 31: Customizing The My Camera Menu

    Customizing the menu MY CAMERA A number of functions are preset as default in the MY CAMERA menu. Every menu item’s position in it can be changed, and MY CAMERA every menu item in the main menu function groups can be added or deleted.
  • Page 32 Changing the order of menu items Fig. 34 a-d The menu items are initially displayed in the order of selection. 1/8000 12500 However, this order can be changed at any time. 999-9000 Deleting menu items Fig. 35 a-c All menu items can be removed from the menu by Fig.

  • Page 33: Setting Dial Menu

    Setting dial menu 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500 In aperture priority, shutter speed priority and automatic program modes, the right setting dial is assigned the aperture, shutter speed and program shift functions respectively. In these modes, the functions represented by the six tiles shown in can be INFO Fig.

  • Page 34: Assigning The Desired Function To The Left Setting Dial

    Assigning the desired function to the left setting dial 1/8000 1/8000 12500 12500 1/8000 12500 With gesture control Fig. 38 a/b With a setting dial and gesture control Fig. 39 a-f INFO INFO INFO 12MP 12MP 8234 8234 12MP 8234 Note: Fig.

  • Page 35: Menu Language

    BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS Selecting the time zone Fig. 41 a-c Each touch or drag advances the setting by one time zone. MENU LANGUAGE ► In the main menu, select Fig. 42a ► Select Fig. 41 a Fig. 41 b ► Select the desired language in the submenu DATE/TIME ►...

  • Page 36: Automatic Camera Shutdown

    Activating/deactivating daylight saving time Automatic Camera Shutdown Fig. 43 a/b If this function is activated, the camera switches to energy-saving standby mode after the selected time (1/2/5/10/20 min). ► In the main menu, select ► Fig. 43 a Fig. 43 b Select •...

  • Page 37: Acoustic Signals

    Acoustic signals Monitor/viewfinder settings On the Leica TL2 you can set whether you want particular opera- For optimum visibility and to adapt to different lighting conditions, tions or a full memory card to be indicated by tones, or whether the brightness and color reproduction can be adjusted.

  • Page 38: Automatic Monitor Shutdown

    Color settings Setting the function button to switch the viewfinder on Fig. 44 permanently ► In the main menu, select ► In the main menu, select ► Select ► , select Cursor for current setting Note: Color directions (Y = yellow, G = green, With this function active, pressing the function button results in the B = blue, M = magenta) monitor image never appearing, i.e.

  • Page 39: File Format/Compression Rate

    BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS JPEG resolution When the format is selected, pictures can be taken with 3 different resolutions (numbers of pixels). The settings available are File format/compression rate (M = megapixels). This allows you to adjust the The JPEG format and the standardized raw data format setting precisely to the intended use or to the available memory digital negative) are available.

  • Page 40: White Balance

    White balance Manual setting by metering In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral, i.e. natural, reproduction of color in any light. It is based on the camera being ► In the main menu, select preset to reproduce a particular color as white. You can choose between automatic white balance, various presets, ►...

  • Page 41: Iso Sensitivity

    (for "freezing" rapid On the Leica TL2, you can influence color reproduction, contrast, movements or to increase the depth of field), although this can sharpness and color saturation before taking the picture.
  • Page 42 Contrast, sharpness, saturation For each color reproduction setting, these 3 image properties can ► In the main menu, select also be changed. – The contrast, i.e. the difference between light and dark sections ► Select of the image, determines whether it has a more “flat” or “bril- ►...

  • Page 43: Image Stabilization

    Image stabilization ► Select the required setting in When using Leica SL lenses featuring OIS, your Leica TL2 lets you take advantage of these lenses’ built-in stabilization function. By If the function is assigned to the left setting dial, it can be doing so, you can often achieve sharp pictures at shutter speeds used to directly select the desired option (see p.

  • Page 44: Recording The Location With Gps

    • It may not be possible to receive good signals from GPS satel- lites at the following locations or in the following situations. In The external LEICA Visoflex (Typ 020) available as an accessory such cases, positioning may not be possible at all, or may be contains a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver.

  • Page 45: Picture Mode Serial Exposures

    - (single autofocus) or (continu- The Leica TL2 can be used to take single pictures and series of ous autofocus). In both, you can choose between options covering pictures. either the complete distance setting range, or only short distances, e.g.

  • Page 46: Af Auxiliary Light

    – With multi-zone metering the display changes to a single red rectangle • When using Leica M or R lenses with the Leica M or R Adapter L available as an accessory, only manual focusing is possible. • Depending on the Leica TL lens attached, the...

  • Page 47: Autofocus Metering Methods/Operating Modes

    For optimum adjustment of the AF system to different subjects, 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500 situations and your compositional ideas, you can choose between five AF metering methods on the Leica TL2. ► In the main menu, select 12MP 8234 12MP 8234 Fig.
  • Page 48 Note: 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500 In both cases, the metering zones remain at the last positions set even if the metering method is changed or the camera is turned off. 12MP 8234 12MP 8234 Taking photographs Fig. 47 a Fig. 47 b 1.

  • Page 49: Touch Af/Touch Af + Shutter Release

    Touch AF/Touch AF + Shutter release Pictures In this case, the focusing process does not start when the shutter In this mode, the AF frame can be moved for every picture, without button is pressed to the 1st pressure point but immediately when additional settings in the menu.

  • Page 50: Multi-Zone Metering

    Face detection This metering method detects the subject using a total of 49 In this mode, your Leica TL2 automatically detects faces in the zones. Focusing is carried out automatically on the parts of the picture and focuses on the one at the shortest distance. If no faces subject at the shortest distance, thus providing maximum reliability are detected, multi-zone metering is used.

  • Page 51: Manual Focusing

    Fig. 50 a/b ► Determine your trimming Auxiliary function for manual distance setting To make it easier to make the setting and to increase accuracy, the 1/100 ISOAUTO Leica TL2 provides you with two useful tools. INFO 16MP 8234 Fig. 50 a...
  • Page 52 This happens according to the principle maximum contrast = between bright and dark. • If you are using the Leica M- or R-Adapter L, the left setting dial sharp. Alternatively or additionally (see previous page), the monitor image switches to a 3x magnification mode. Also, a...

  • Page 53: Exposure Metering Methods

    - picture. mode. • When using Leica M or R lenses with the Leica M Adapter L or the Leica R Adapter L (available as accessories), only aperture Center-weighted metering - priority and manual setting are available, i.e.

  • Page 54: Program Mode - P

    Program mode - P Changing the specified shutter speed/aperture combina- tions (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 reliability and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the opportunity to vary the speed/aperture combination selected by Setting the mode the camera at any time to fit in with your own ideas and intentions.

  • Page 55: Aperture Priority - A

    Aperture priority - A If the automatically calculated shutter speed appears appropriate for the intended composition: Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to the manually selected aperture. It is particularly suitable for ► Press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture pictures where the depth of field is a critical compositional ele- ment.

  • Page 56: Shutter Speed Priority - S

    Shutter speed priority - S If the automatically calculated aperture value appears to be appro- priate for the intended composition: Shutter speed priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to the manually selected shutter speed. It is therefore ► Press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture particularly suitable for pictures of moving subjects, where the sharpness of the movement depicted is a critical compositional element.

  • Page 57: Manual Setting - M

    Manual setting - M If the set values and/or the exposure appears to be appropriate for the intended composition: 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 ►...

  • Page 58: Histogram

    The histogram can also be moved to the bottom right corner of the monitor screen Fig.51 a/b The Leica TL2 provides you with two displays that make it easy to determine not only a correct exposure, but also to create a picture with the desired rendition. Together, they allow quick and easy...

  • Page 59: Clipping

    Clipping Notes on the histogram and clipping displays: • For a picture with flash, the picture histogram cannot represent In review mode, the flashing red clipping display indicates ‘blown the final exposure as the flash is fired after the display. out’, i.e.

  • Page 60: Scene Modes

    Ssene modes The Leica TL2 provides nine "advanced" automatic program options for exceptionally easy and reliable photography. The tenth option – is an automatic snapshot setting for general use. The other nine are designed for the specific requirements of fre- quently occurring subject types.

  • Page 61: Metering Memory Lock

    Metering memory lock For composition reasons, it can be beneficial not to have the main ► In the main menu, select subject in the center of the picture. In these cases, metering memory lock - in exposure modes ► Select , and single zone and spot metering AF modes and focusing ►...

  • Page 62: Automatic Exposure Bracketing

    Automatic exposure bracketing Notes: • Depending on the exposure mode, the graduations are produced High contrast subjects that have both very bright and very dark by changing the shutter speed ( ) or the aperture ( areas can have very different effects depending on exposure. •...

  • Page 63: Compatible Flash Units

    • The Leica system flash units SF 40, SF 64, and SF 58. • The display for the set flash mode appears in white (see next • Other Leica system flash units, except the Leica SF 20.

  • Page 64: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES Automatic flash and pre-flash activation To reduce the "red eye" effect in photographs of people with flash. Selecting the mode: If possible, the people should not look directly at the camera. As the effect is exacerbated when the pupils are wide open in low light ►...

  • Page 65: Flash Range

    Automatic flash and pre-flash activation with slower shutter Automatic flash activation with slower shutter speeds speeds For simultaneous and more appropriate, i.e. brighter, rendition of For a combination of the situations and functions described above. dark backgrounds and for fill-in flash for the foreground. Note: Explanation: To minimize the risk of blurring, the shutter speed is not extended beyond...

  • Page 66: Synchronization Time Point

    ► Select Your Leica TL2 allows you to choose between this conventional ► In the submenu, make the desired setting on the scale using flash firing point and the end of the exposure: or one of the setting dials ►...

  • Page 67: Video Recording

    Note: video recording, memory cards with fast read/write speeds You can also use the Leica TL2 to make video recordings. Switch- should be used, preferrably with at least Class U3 and/or V30 ing between picture and video preview modesis possible via ges- standard.

  • Page 68: Stabilization

    Film presets, contrast, sharpness, color saturation: Starting: All options described on pages 146 but in this case only the white ► Press the function/shutter button balance, contrast, saturation, and sharpness settings are changed. • A video recording in progress is indicated by a flashing red dot.

  • Page 69: Continuous Review Mode

    REVIEW MODE • If the memory card or internal memory does not contain any image files, appears. No valid image to play Continuous review mode • If you have used the picture series function or automatic brack- Switching between picture and continuous review modes can be eting, the last or last saved picture in the series is displayed first performed in two ways.

  • Page 70: Viewing Pictures In Portrait Format

    VIEWING PICTURES IN PORTRAIT FORMAT If the camera was held horizontally when taking the picture, the picture is also displayed this way. For portrait pictures, i.e. taken with the camera held vertically, this may not be practical when viewing with the camera held horizontally, if the monitor screen is not displayed as an upright picture.

  • Page 71: Enlarging/Reducing Pictures

    ENLARGING/REDUCING PICTURES Note: Touching the corresponding point on the monitor determines which Being able to enlarge a picture being reviewed makes it possible to part of the picture is enlarged. get a better idea of how in focus it is. Pictures can be enlarged and reduced using the gestures or the right setting...

  • Page 72: Selecting A Cropped Section

    Selecting a picture in the 9 picture view SELECTING THE TRIMMING Fig. 61 a/b Fig. 64 a/b In an enlarged picture, you can move the enlarged trimming away from the center, e.g. to check reproduction of subject details outside the center. Fig.

  • Page 73: Review Menu

    REVIEW MENU Slide show The review menu contains a range of functions, which can be set On the Leica TL2 you can make a setting so that pictures will using submenus. automatically be shown in a sequence. Within this function, you...

  • Page 74: Marking Pictures As Favorites/Canceling Markings

    Marking recordings as favorites/canceling markings Marking individually Fig. 69 a-c You can mark any recording as favorite, e.g. so you can find it more quickly. PLAY ALL PICTURES ONLY VIDEOS ONLY SINGLE MULTI DURATION FAVORITE ONLY REPEAT Protecting recordings/clearing delete protection Recordings that you want to protect from accidentally being Fig.

  • Page 75: Deleting Images

    Marking multiple Deleting Images Fig. 70 a-c Pictures on the memory card and in the internal memory can be deleted at any time, either individually, several at a time, or all at once. PLAY ALL PICTURES ONLY VIDEOS ONLY SINGLE MULTI Opening the delete menu Fig.
  • Page 76 Deleting multiple pictures Notes: Fig. 73 a-e • For only: SINGLE Delete After deleting, the next picture appears. If the picture is pro- Single tected, it continues to be displayed, and the message This image Multi appears briefly. is protected •...

  • Page 77: Selecting The Playback Source

    Note: If a card is inserted, the Leica TL2 saves the picture data to the This function is only available if a memory card is inserted. card, and if no card is inserted, the internal memory is used. You can copy the picture data at any time from its original location to the other - provided the destination has sufficient capacity avail-...
  • Page 78 Copying multiple pictures From onwards, you can select the desired pictures using Fig. 77 a-e Fig. 77 c the setting dials, as an alternative to gesture control. • The display is replaced with PLAY ALL PICTURES ONLY VIDEOS ONLY MULTI FAVORITES ONLY Approx.: 2 s after your last marking, the display returns and you can continue with...

  • Page 79: Video Review

    Video review Calling up the video and audio control symbols Fig. 79 a/b If a video recording is selected, appears on the monitor. PLAY > Starting playback Fig. 78 16:12 16:12 Fig. 79 a Fig. 79 b Elapsed time Scroll bar with contact area INFO Break Fig.
  • Page 80 Continuing playback from a particular point Adjusting the volume Fig. 80 a/b Fig. 83 a/b 16:12 18:26 16:12 16:12 Fig. 80 a Fig. 80 b Fig. 83 a Fig. 83 b Pausing playback Fig. 81 a/b Note: The sound is muted at the lowest position of the bar and the volume symbol will switch to 16:12 16:12...

  • Page 81: Cutting And Combining Video Recordings

    Cutting and combining video clips Cutting out a particular scene Fig. 85 a-f The Leica TL2 provides two different options for cutting a video recording. SAVE Cutting starting and/or end sections Fig. 84 a-e SAVE 16:12 Fig. 85 a Fig. 85 b...
  • Page 82 Combining two video recordings When cutting and when combining videos, the operation continues Fig. 86 a-d by selecting one of the three options in the submenu Fig. 84 e, 85 f, 86 d and the process is the same. ► Select SAVE AS NEW The new video is also saved and the original is retained.

  • Page 83: User Profiles

    MISCELLANEOUS Applying profiles ► In the main menu, select USER PROFILES On the Leica TL2, any combination of menu settings can be perma- ► Select nently stored, e.g. so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily ► Select in the submenu Load Profile at any time for recurring situations/subjects.
  • Page 84 Renaming profiles Transferring profiles from/to a card You can either copy the profile slots to the memory card, or, vice- versa, from a memory card to the camera. Both procedures are ► In the main menu, select performed in principally the same way. ►...

  • Page 85: Resetting All Custom Settings

    RESETTING ALL CUSTOM SETTINGS Note: This reset also applies to the settings in This function allows you to reset all custom settings previously Date/Time Language The next time the camera is turned on, the welcome video is made in the menu at once and restore the factory default, if so played again.

  • Page 86: Resetting The Image File Numbering

    files are therefore made up of eight characters, " " for the higher number than the last number assigned by the camera, the (Leica) camera, three figures for the folder, and four figures for the numbers are incremented according to the numbering on the picture, e.g. „...

  • Page 87: Setting Up And Using The Wifi Function

    WiFi network is available DIRECT – or to incorporate the Leica TL2 in an available WiFi Router network. To be able to access the pictures on your Leica TL2, you can choose between the platform-independent connection – Web Gallery – APP Connection...
  • Page 88 Selecting a network Enter access data Fig. 88 a/c Select the network you want from the list displayed on the monitor Pressing the button takes you to the corresponding IP Settings by touching it. If the relevant network does not appear in the list submenu.
  • Page 89 SSID Password ► In the main menu, select the camera monitor. ► Select the desired Leica TL2 from the network list on your ► Select smartphone or tablet. ► in the submenu Select – For connection via an available WiFi network: ►...
  • Page 90 Notes: Fig. 92 a-d • With WiFi access, pictures are only transferred in 2 MP resolu- You can create a custom network name for your Leica TL2 (factory tion. To access the original data, you should connect the camera default setting: ).

  • Page 91: Transferring Data To A Computer

    SDHC/SDXC memory cards. Compatible external card readers are available for computers with a USB interface. Note: Your Leica TL2 is equipped with an integrated sensor to detect the camera directionality – horizontal or vertical (both directions) – used for each exposure. This information allows the pictures to always be automatically displayed upright when subsequently displayed on a computer running the appropriate programs.

  • Page 92: Formatting

    FORMATTING Notes: • When formating the memory card, the data on it is irretrievably On the Leica TL2, the picture data in the internal memory and on lost. an inserted memory card can be deleted separately. For memory • You should therefore get into the habit of transferring all your cards, it is not normally necessary to format cards that have pictures onto a secure bulk storage medium, e.g.

  • Page 93: Using Raw Data (Dng)

    USING RAW DATA (DNG) INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES You will need the right software if you want to edit data in DNG Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its prod- format, e.g. the professional raw data converter Adobe Photo- ucts.

  • Page 94: Safety And Care Instructions

    Use only the accessories specified and described in these instruc- fields, remove the battery and then turn the camera on again. tions or by Leica Camera AG with the camera. Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio trans- mitters or high-voltage power lines.
  • Page 95 Picture sensor For lenses • Cosmic radiation (e.g. during flights) can cause pixel defects. • Normally, a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the outer lens elements. However, in case of more stubborn dirt, Condensation they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth that is completely free of foreign matter, using circular motions from If condensation has formed on or in the camera, you should turn it the inside to the outside.
  • Page 96 For memory cards • Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible. Whilst lithium ion batteries are secured against short • While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read, circuits, they should still be protected against contact with metal it must not be removed, and the camera must not be turned off...
  • Page 97 • 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 TL2, as this is extremely important in case of loss.

  • Page 98: Appendix

    APPENDIX CHARGER ADAPTER PLUGS Plug Country US/Japan Canada Japan Singapore Thailand Taiwan Turkey Russia Qatar Hong Kong Malaysia South Africa Malta China China Australia Australia New Zealand Korea Korea...

  • Page 99: Main Menu

    ISO Sensitivity JPG Compression rate JPEG Resolution Automatic ISO settings Picture sequence DNG compression White balance Color Rendering Self-Timer Image stabilization X = Menu items in menu in the default settings MY CAMERA Only available with appropriately equipped Leica SL lenses...
  • Page 100 Manuak focusing aid Video settings Video resolution Image stabilization Wind noise damping Wireless connection settings WiFi connection GPS connection Monitor/viewfinder settings Monitor brightness Monitor color reproduction Viewfinder brightness Viewfinder color reproduction Only available with attached viewfinder Leica Visoflex (Typ 020)
  • Page 101 Review settings Page Automatic review Histogram display Automatic image alignment Basic camera settings Menu languages Date/time Managing user profiles Automatic Monitor Shutdown Automatic Camera Shutdown Acoustic feedback signals Formatting Resetting picture numbering Resetting camera settings Technical camera information 113/199 Function button 127/143/173 Flash Settings Flash mode...

  • Page 102: Exposure Mode Menu

    EXPOSURE MODES Exposure control modes Page Automatic program Aperture priority mode Shutter speed priority Manual setting Scene modes Scene modes Advanced automatic program mode Sport program Portrait program Landscape program Portrait program for dark surroundings Program for exceptionally bright subjects Fireworks program Program for low ambient light Sunrise/sunset program...

  • Page 103: Index

    Detail, selection of the, see Review mode GPS ..................149 DNG ................144/198 Histogram ..............130/163 Electronic viewfinder ............142/149 Information service, Leica Product Support ......212 Enlargement of pictures during review ........174 ISO Sensitivity .................146 Exposure control Leica Customer Care ..............212 Aperture priority mode ............160...
  • Page 104 USB connection ............. 120/196 Protecting pictures/clearing delete protection ......179 Video recording ..............172 Raw data ............... 144/198 Viewfinder ................142 Repairs/Leica Customer Care ..........212 Viewing the pictures, see Review mode Resetting all individual menu settings ........190 Volume ...................142 White balance .................145 Resolution................144 Review ..................174...

  • Page 105: Technical Data

    Autofocus metering methods  Single point, multi-zone, spot, face detection, touch AF Lens mount  Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communica- tion between lens and camera Exposure modes  Automatic program, aperture priority, shutter speed priority, and manual setting, Fully automatic, sport, portrait, Compatible lenses  Lenses with Leica L-Mount, Leica M/R lenses...

  • Page 106: Tripod Thread

     3.7” TFT LCD, 1.3 million pixels, 854 x 480 per color Body  Leica unibody aluminum design, attachment system for channel carrying straps and other accessories, ISO accessory shoe with center and control contacts for flash units or Leica Visoflex elec- Self-Timer  Selectable delay time 2 or 12 s tronic viewfinders WLAN  Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard (standard...

  • Page 107: Leica Service Addresses

    LEICA PRODUCT SUPPORT LEICA CUSTOMER CARE The Product Support Department at Leica AG can answer any The Leica Camera AG Customer Care department or the repair technical questions relating to Leica products, including support for service provided by authorized Leica agents in your country are the supplied software in writing, on the phone or by email.

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