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  • Page 1 LEICA M 10 Instructions...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    FOREWORD Meaning of the different categories of information in these instructions Dear Customer, Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica M10 and to Note: congratulate you on your choice. With this unique digital 35 mm Additional information system camera, you have made an excellent choice.
  • Page 3 With FCC Standards of 1.6 W/kg. For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested and meets the FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Leica FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Camera AG accessories supplied or designated for this product that have no metallic component in the assembly.

  • Page 4: Scope Of Delivery

    Camera bayonet cover www.leica-camera.com a. Lithium ion battery Leica BP-SCL5 a. Leica BC-SCL5 charger, incl. mains cable (EU, US) and car Important: charging cable Use only the accessories specified and described in these instruc- a. Cover for accessory shoe tions and/or by Leica Camera AG with the Leica M10.
  • Page 5 To do this, Leica releases what are known as firm- • You can find specific country-related approvals for this camera ware updates. Cameras are always supplied from the factory...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP ..........128 CHARGING THE BATTERY ..............128 SPARE PARTS ..................116 CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD ........132 WARNING MESSAGES................ 122 LEICA M LENSES ................135 LEGAL INFORMATION ................ 122 Attaching the lens .................137 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment ......123 Detaching the lens ................137 PART DESIGNATIONS .................
  • Page 7 EXPOSURE BASIC SETTINGS ............. 150 EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL ..........167 Exposure metering displays ............167 LENS TYPE DETECTION ..............150 Exposure Metering Methods ............168 Manual lens type/focal length entry ..........150 Selecting the Live View metering methods ........168 FILE FORMAT ...................152 Exposure modes ................169 JPG SETTINGS ..................152 Aperture priority ................169 Resolution ..................152...
  • Page 8 REVIEW MODE ................... 176 PRECAUTIONS AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS ......200 Viewing other pictures/Scrolling in the memory ......177 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ..............200 Enlarging/Selecting the trimming/ MONITOR ..................201 Simultaneously viewing several reduced pictures ......178 SENSOR ..................201 Create recordings .................180 CONDENSATION ................201 Deleting Images ................180 CARE INSTRUCTIONS ................
  • Page 9 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............208 APPENDIX ................210 VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS ..............210 MONITOR DISPLAYS ................212 WHEN TAKING A PICTURE ..............212 IN PLAYBACK MODE ................214 FOR MENU CONTROL ..............215 MENU OPTIONS ................216 INDEX ..................218 TECHNICAL DATA ..............220...

  • Page 10: Warning Messages

    WARNING MESSAGES LEGAL INFORMATION • Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic • Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The recording discharge. As people can easily pick up charges of tens of thou- and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or sands of volts, by walking on synthetic carpets for example, a other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright discharge can occur when you touch your camera, particularly if...

  • Page 11: Disposal Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Leica Camera AG” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: www.cert.leica-camera.com...

  • Page 12: Part Designations

    - Long-time exposure – - Flash sync speed (1⁄180s) Accessory shoe 1 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”, and "Leica M lenses".
  • Page 13 Rear view Center button LED for indicating picture mode/recording data – To call up the status display MENU button – For applying menu settings FAVORITES SETUP – To call up the menu or the menu if no – For displaying settings/data when taking a picture function is assigned to the former –...

  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE PREPARATIONS 1. Charge the battery (see p. 128) 2. Insert the battery (see p. 132) You will need the following items: 3. Insert the memory card (see p. 132) – Camera 4. Attach the lens (see p. 137) –...

  • Page 15: Viewing Pictures

    VIEWING PICTURES DELETING PICTURES PLAY The camera is preset to display the last picture automatically for a (only possible within MENU short time (see p. 176). Press the button to call up the delete menu. Switching on permanent view mode (possible at any time): Details of this process can be found on p.

  • Page 16: Detailed Instructions

    CHARGING THE BATTERY DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Charger PREPARATIONS Socket for power cable Socket for car charging ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP cable CHARGE Contacts Latches...
  • Page 17 Battery Note: The camera is powered by a lithium ion battery. LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging characteristics. The charger should be disconnected from the mains when charging is complete. There is therefore no risk of overcharging. •...
  • Page 18 (BP-SCL5; Order No. 24003), or battery types specified and • The car charging cable supplied must never be connected while described by Leica Camera AG, may be used in this camera. the charger is connected to the mains. • These batteries may only be used in the units for which they are •...
  • 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: Changing The Battery/Memory Card

    CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD Inserting the battery Turn the camera off using the main switch Important: Do not open the bottom cover or remove the memory card or battery while the red LED at the bottom right next to the monitor is fl...
  • Page 21 Compatible memory cards Charge level displays In Live View mode (see p. 160) the battery charge level is The camera saves the pictures on an SD (secure digital), SDHC displayed in the monitor by pressing the Center button (high capacity), or SDXC (eXtended capacity) card. SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various suppli- Notes: ers and with diff...
  • Page 22 Inserting the memory card Notes: • The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards is too large for Leica Cam- era AG to be able to completely test all available types for com- patibility and quality. Although using other card types is not likely...

  • Page 23: Leica M Lenses

    LEICA M LENSES Important: • The following cannot be used: As a rule: most Leica M lenses can be used. Details on the small – Hologon 1:8/15mm, number of exceptions and restrictions can be found in the following – Summicron 1:2/50mm with close-up, notes.
  • Page 24 6-bit coding. (Address, s. p. 224). enable precise focusing of every camera/lens combination in • In addition to Leica M lenses with and without coding, Leica R photographic practice. lenses can also be used in combination with the Leica M adapter If wide-aperture lenses (≥...

  • Page 25: Attaching The Lens

    Attaching the lens Detaching the lens 1. Turn off the camera 1. Turn off the camera 2. Hold the lens at the fi xed ring 2. Hold the lens at the fi xed ring 3. Align the red index button on the lens with the release 3.

  • Page 26: The Most Important Settings/ Controls

    THE MOST IMPORTANT SETTINGS/ CONTROLS Switching on After switching on, the LED lights up briefl y and the displays in the viewfi nder appear. TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Note: After switching on, the camera is ready to use after approx. 1s. Off...

  • Page 27: Shutter Release Button

    SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON Note: The shutter button remains blocked The shutter release button has two pressure points: – if the internal buffer memory is (temporarily) full, e.g. after a 1. Pressing down (=to the 1st ressure point) series of ≥16 pictures. –...

  • Page 28: Serial Exposures

    Serial exposures Notes: • The specified picture frequency and the maximum possible num- In the factory settings, the camera has been set to single pictures, ISO 200 ber of pictures in a series relate to a default setting – but you can also take serial exposures, e.g. to shoot sequences of JPEG fine format.

  • Page 29: Shutter Speed Setting Dial

    SHUTTER SPEED SETTING 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 posi- tions cannot be used.

  • Page 30: Menu Control

    MENU CONTROL Calling up menu control FAVORITES menu Many settings on the camera are controlled using Menu control. MENU/SET Press the button Entry into Menu Control varies, depending on whether the menu FAVORITES • The menu appears. In addition to the variable items, FAVORITES items have been assigned to the menu or not:...
  • Page 31 SETUP -Menu Selecting a menu option FAVORITES If menu items have been assigned to the menu: 1. Selecting the desired menu option: MENU/SET – Turn the setting wheel (to the right = down, to the left = 1. Press the button 2.
  • Page 32 Setting the menu function 3. Select the desired function variant/value: 2. Calling up the relevant sub-menu: – Turn setting wheel in the appropriate direction – Press the Center button – Press the appropriate directions on the direction pad – Press right on the direction pad up/down to change lines or to select options, left/right for settings within a line or on a scale.
  • Page 33 Save the settings Managing the FAVORITES menü FAVORITES Press the Center button For the max. 7 menu options that you can assign to the SETUP • The monitor screen reverts to its initial condition. The new func- menu, almost all of the menu options of the menu are avail- tion option set is then shown on the right of the corresponding able (see p.

  • Page 34: Presets

    Date and time PRESETS Setting the functions Date & Time 1. Select menu option , and CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS Auto GPS 2. call up the sub-menu. It comprises the five options time Time zone Daylight saving time Setting date Set- , and Note: ting time...
  • Page 35 Entering the correct time in countries with seasonal time Automatic time display controlled by GPS changes: This menu option is available only if the electronic viewfinder with Date & time Daylight saving time 5. In the sub-menu, select , and an integrated GPS aerial is attached (available as an acessory), and 6.

  • Page 36: Auto Power Off

    Auto power off Monitor/viewfinder settings This function turns the camera off automatically after a preset Switching between monitor and viewfinder time. If you are using the viewfinder available as an accessory, you can specify both for the Live View and the Review mode, when the Setting the function monitor or the viewfinder should be used for the displays in ques- Automatic power off...

  • Page 38: Exposure Basic Settings

    Manual lens type/focal length entry – Flash exposure and reflector control also use the lens data (see Earlier Leica M lenses will not be recognized by the camera due to “Compatible flash units”, p. 182). a lack of coding. However, they can be entered via the menu.
  • Page 39 June 2006). Lenses introduced more recently are only available with coding and therefore cannot be selected manually. • When using the Leica Tri-Elmar-M 1:4/16-18-21mm ASPH., the set focal length is not transferred to the camera and thus is not included in the EXIF data for pictures.

  • Page 40: File Format

    FILE FORMAT JPG SETTINGS The picture data is recorded either Note: a. in the file format, or The functions and settings described in this section refer exclusive- b. in the file format, or ly to picture data in the format. If the file format is speci- c.

  • Page 41: Contrast, Focus, Color Saturation

    Contrast, focus, color saturation Setting the functions JPG SETTINGS 1. Selet menu option In digital photography, key picture properties, other than resolution, Contrast Sharpness Saturation 2. select , or , or in the sub-menu, can be changed very easily. While photographic software – after recording and transfer to a computer –...

  • Page 42: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE Note: Auto Setting to allows the white balance to be adjusted for correct In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral rendition of color reproduction when using an electronic flash unit that satisfies color in any light. It is based on the camera being preset to repro- the technical requirements of System 3000 System Camera Adap- duce a particular light color as white.
  • Page 43 For direct setting of color temperature 4. Press the relevant side of the direction pad to move the cross You can directly set values between 2000 and 13100 (K) (from hairs to the subject detail you want to use as the basis for the 2000 to 5000K in increments of 100, from 5000 to 8000K in incre- new white balance setting (e.g.

  • Page 44: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY Setting the function The ISO setting covers a range of ISO 100 - 50000, and thus en- Using the setting dial ables you to adapt to the relevant situation as required. As well as the fixed settings, the camera also features the A The values engraved on the wheel are available, as well as the func- positions...
  • Page 45 Note: To restrict the automatic setting range ISO Setup 4. Select menu option The following rule applies when using automatic bracketing (see p. Maximume Auto ISO Maximum shutter speed 5. Select , or in the 172): The sensitivity automatically determined by the camera for the uncorrected picture is also used for all other pictures in a se- sub-menu, and 6.

  • Page 46: Bright-Line View And Range Finder

    999-9000 high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewfi nder, it is also a highly accurate range fi nder coupled to the lens. All Leica M lenses with focal lengths from 16 to 135mm connect automatically when fi tted on the camera. The viewfi nder has a magnifi cation factor of 0.72x.

  • Page 47: Image Field Selector

    IMAGE FIELD SELECTOR 50mm + 75mm 1/8000 12500 The image fi eld selector extends the possibilities of this built-in universal viewfi nder: At any time, you can view frames that do not 999-9000 belong to the current lens. You can then see immediately if, for image composition reasons, it would be better to photograph the relevant subject using a diff...

  • Page 48: Monitor

    • The camera warms up, especially if Live View mode is being instructions in an attached electronic viewfinder (such as the used for an extended period. Power consumption also increases Leica Visoflex available as an accessory) at the same time. EVF brightness •...

  • Page 49: Exposure Simulation

    Exposure simulation Additional display options In the factory setting, the subject in Live View mode is shown at Various pieces of information can be displayed in the Live View the brightness corresponding to an optimum exposure setting monitor image. Most appear in a header or footer (aslo see p. 212). This is the case irrespective of the exposure mode used (aperture In the standard setting, only the picture appears initially, i.e.
  • Page 50 Histogram Clipping The histogram depicts the brightness distribution in the picture. The Clipping displays show the light (red flashing) and dark (blue The horizontal axis shows the tone values from black (left) through flashing) areas of a picture that are over or under exposed. To gray to white (right).
  • Page 51 Notes: Grid • The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed, i.e. Two grid line displays are available. They divide the image field into depending on the settings used it may not represent the final 3x3 or 6x4 fields. They facilitate things such as picture composi- exposure.

  • Page 52: Range Measurement

    RANGE MEASUREMENT Split image method When taking photographs of architecture, for example, aim the Various tools are available for setting the range, depending on range finder metering field at the vertical edge or another clearly whether you are using the camera's internal optical viewfinder defined vertical line and turn the distance setting ring on the lens or live view mode (see p.

  • Page 53: With The Monitor Image In Live View Mode

    With the Focus button: setting. Photo assistant 1. Select menu item This applies to all lenses used, i.e. also with Leica R lenses. Focusing aid MF 2. select in the sub-menu, and Manual 3.

  • Page 54: Marking Of Clearly Focused Subjects

    Further operation is identical in both cases: 5. (Optional) 4. Determine the trimming. – Change the enlargement factor with the setting wheel - in 5. Press the focus button , or turn the distance setting ring on two stages. the lens so that the desired subject parts are marked. –...

  • Page 55: Exposure Metering And Control

    EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL Notes: • In aperture priority mode, if correct exposure cannot be Exposure metering displays achieved using the available shutter speeds, the shutter speed The displays in the viewfinder or monitor light up continuously to display gives a warning by flashing (only in the viewfinder, for indicate that the exposure meter is ready: more details, refer to the "Aperture priority mode"...

  • Page 56: Exposure Metering Methods

    Exposure Metering Methods Selecting the Live View metering methods Depending on whether the Live View mode is being used or not, Setting the function Exposure metering various metering methods are available to you. 1. Select menu option , and – If you are using the exposure meter: 2.

  • Page 57: Exposure Modes

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

  • Page 58: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure lock Changing the aperture setting after using exposure lock has no For compositional reasons, the most important part of the subject effect on the shutter speed, and will lead to an incorrect exposure. is often not in the center of the picture, and as a result such im- Exposure lock is canceled when you remove your finger from the portant parts of the subject may be excessively light or dark.
  • Page 59 B. With setting wheel ‘programmed’ accordingly Displays Individual settings 1. Select menu option – In cases A and B, the compensation value is displayed in the Configure thumbwheel 1.0- 2. select in the sub-menu, viewfinder, for example (temporary display instead of Exposure compensation 3.

  • Page 60: Automatic Bracketing

    Automatic bracketing Setting the function Picture sequence 1. Select menu option , and Many attractive subjects are very rich in contrast, i.e. they have Exposure bracketing 2. select in the sub-menu. both very light and very dark areas. The effect can be quite differ- •...
  • Page 61 Number of pictures 3. In the line, select the desired value, in the Notes: Aperture stages line the desired exposure difference, and in • The following rule applies when using automatic bracketing: Exposure compensation with automatic control of the ISO sensitivity (see p. 156), the line the exposure compensation value (optional).

  • Page 62: Manual Exposure Setting

    Manual exposure setting The B setting/The T function 1. Press the shutter release button, and With the setting, the shutter remains open for as long as the 2. use the time thumbwheel and/or aperture setting ring shutter release button is held down (up to a maximum of 125s; on the lens to set the desired exposure.

  • Page 63: Values Above And Below The Metering Range

    Values above and below the metering range Notes: • Long exposure times can be associated with very heavy picture If the exposure meter reading is below its working range in very low noise. lighting conditions and in manual mode, the left hand triangular •...

  • Page 64: Review Mode

    REVIEW MODE Automatic review of last picture Auto Review mode, each picture is displayed immediately after it To review pictures, you can select: is taken. This allows you to quickly and easily check whether the PLAY –  Review for an unlimited time, or picture was successful or needs to be taken again.

  • Page 65: Viewing Other Pictures/Scrolling In The Memory

    Display for Review Notes: To allow uninterrupted viewing of the pictures, the pictures appear • The histogram and the clipping indicators are available when without the information in the headers and footers in review with viewing both the entire picture and a section of it, but not when factory settings.

  • Page 66: Simultaneously Viewing Several Reduced Pictures

    Enlarging/Selecting the trimming/Simultaneously viewing • In addition to the enlargement, the rectangle within the frame in several reduced pictures the top left-hand corner symbolizes the position of the section displayed. For closer study, you can open an enlarged section of a picture with a free choice of section.
  • Page 67 By turning the thumbwheel to the left (starting from normal size), When 20 pictures are displayed, turning the setting wheel further you can simultaneously view 12 – or by turning the dial further 20 to the left places the red frame around the entire group of pictures, –...

  • Page 68: Create Recordings

    Create recordings In principle, you can remove individual markings in the same way Remove evaluation Remove all with , several at the same time with You can mark every picture, e.g. to be able to fi nd it more quickly evaluations .
  • Page 69 Deleting more than one picture/all pictures Notes: Deleting multiple pictures PLAY 2. Select • Marking and deletion is possible onlt from review. But 3. Press Center button regardless of whether a picture is being displayed at normal size ALL unevalu- 4.

  • Page 70: Additional Functions

    (such as a fl ash unit). tions described in this manual. • Leica system fl ash units, such as models SF40, SF64, SF26. • Other Leica system fl ash units, except the Leica SF 20 • Other commercially available fl ash units with a standard fl ash foot and positive center contact (fi...
  • Page 71 In aperture priority mode and with manual setting, the camera tion: With the Leica SF26, correction must be set in the camera also allows the use of creative flash techniques such as synchroni- using menu control.) •...
  • Page 72 Flash exposure displays in the viewfinder with system-compat- Settings for camera-controlled automatic TTL flash mode On the flash unit: ible flash units 1. Switch on the flash unit used, and A flash-shaped LED appears in the viewfinder as confirmation and 2.
  • Page 73 The flash power was sufficient for standard exposure, the flash Leica flash units, with all shutter speeds and in aperture priority remains ready for use. and manual exposure modes. The camera activates it automatically •...
  • Page 74 “act upon” the sensor, and 2. how quickly these parts of the subject – or the camera itself – are moving during exposure. Only when using Leica M lenses with 6-bit coding, or with manual entry of the lens in the menu.
  • Page 75 flash technique gives a natural impression of - is available only if compensation cannot be set on the flash unit movement and dynamics. used, e.g. with the Leica SF26. The function is available • Brighter flash illumination selected using a positive compensa- –...

  • Page 76: Taking Photographs With The Self-Timer

    TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THE SELF-TIMER INTERVAL PICTURE SERIES You can use the self-timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 This camera makes it possible to automatically take pictures of or 12s. This can be particularly useful, for example in the first case motion sequences over a long period of time in the form of picture if you want to avoid the picture being out of focus due to camera series.

  • Page 77: Marking The Picture Files For Copyright Protection

    Interval Time interval 5. In the sub-menu, select , and MARKING THE PICTURE FILES FOR COPYRIGHT PROTECTION 6. select the desired time between the pictures in the relevant This camera enables you to mark your picture files by entering text sub-menu.

  • Page 78: Recording The Location With Gps

    RECORDING THE LOCATION WITH GPS Note: This option is only availalbe if the Leica Visoflex viewfinder is at- tached (available as an accessory). The Global Positioning System enables the current position of a receiver to be determined worldwide. The Leica Visoflex viewfinder is fitted with an appropriate receiver.
  • Page 79 Notes on the function: Information for safe use • The GPS aerial is located at the top of the viewfinder housing. The electromagnetic field generated by the GPS system can influ- • GPS positioning requires as clear a path as possible between ence instruments and measuring equipment.

  • Page 80: User/Application-Specific Profiles

    USER/APPLICATION-SPECIFIC PROFILES Note: If you change one of the settings for the profi le currently in use, On this camera, any combination of menu settings can be perma- appears instead of the name of the prodile you were previously nently stored, e.g. so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily using in the initial menu list.

  • Page 81: Resetting All Custom Settings

    • If the memory card has been formatted in another device, such as a computer, you should reformat it in the camera. • If the memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten, you should ask your dealer or the Leica Information Servive (for address, see p. 224) for advice.

  • Page 82: Folder Management

    CA", etc. The next available number is always used as the folder Copyright function. number, and a maximum of 999 folders are possible. If the number XXX LEICA • In the entry line, always appears initially. Posi- capacity is exhausted, a corresponding warning message appears tions 4-8 can be changed.
  • Page 83 Changing picture file names Image numbering 1. Select menu option , and Change file name 2. select in the sub-menu. • The keyboard sub-menu appears. It is the same as the one Copyright for the function (see p. 189). 3. Further operation is exactly as described for steps 5-7 of the Copyright function.

  • Page 84: Of The Camera

    Connect to Wifi WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND REMOTE CONTROL Connect to an available network ( OF THE CAMERA Access to the available Wifi networks is possible with this function. You can control the camera remotely using an iPhone/iPad or use Setting the function such devices as an external storage medium.
  • Page 85 • Leica Camera AG does not accept any liability for damages aris- ing from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a Wifi device.

  • Page 86: Transferring Data To A Computer

    TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER WORKING WITH DNG RAW DATA The picture data on a memory card can be transferred to a com- If you wish to use the standardized and future-proof DNG (Digital puter with a card reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. Negative) format, you will need specialized software to convert the saved raw data into optimum quality, for example a professional Data structure on the memory card...

  • Page 87: Installing Firmware Updates

    As many functions of the camera are entirely controlled by software, some of these improvements and extended functions can be installed at a later date. To do this, Leica releases what are known as firmware updates at irregular intervals, and these can be downloaded from our homepage.

  • Page 88: Precautions And Care Instructions

    PRECAUTIONS AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the camera, e.g. on the beach. Sand and dust can damage the camera and the memory card. Take particular care when changing lenses and GENERAL PRECAUTIONS when inserting and removing the card. •...

  • Page 89: Monitor

    MONITOR SENSOR The monitor is manufactured using a high-precision process. This • Cosmic radiation (e.g. during flights) can cause pixel defects. ensures that of the total of more than 1,036,800 pixels only a very small number will not work correctly, i.e. remain dark or always be CONDENSATION lit.

  • Page 90: 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 microorgan- outer lens elements. However, in case of more stubborn dirt, isms, you should take care to keep the equipment clean. they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth that is completely free of foreign matter, using circular motions from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 91: For The Battery

    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 92: For The Charger

    FOR THE CHARGER FOR MEMORY CARDS • If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers, it can • While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read, interfere with the reception; make sure there is a distance of at it may not be removed, nor may the camera be turned off...
  • Page 93 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 perma- nently deleted.

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Sensor/Dust Detection

    • The relevant sub-menu appears. whether cleaning is required. Select Open shutter The camera an be returned to Leica Camera AG Customer Service • A query sub-menu appears. (address: see p. 224) for chargeable cleaning of the sensor, this 3. Confirm the process. If there is sufficient battery capacity, i.e.
  • Page 95 Important: • As a rule: 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 96: Storage

    STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING • 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. 132), and – Has the battery been correctly inserted? b.
  • Page 97 The camera shutter refuses to trip. The monitor is too dark or too bright. – Picture data is currently being transferred to the memory card – When viewing the monitor image from wide angles it is always and the back-up memory is full. more difficult to see.

  • Page 98: Appendix

    APPENDIX VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS...
  • Page 99 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 con-...

  • Page 100: Monitor Displays

    MONITOR DISPLAYS WHEN TAKING A PICTURE In Live View mode Picture histogram Clipping identification of under (blue), or over exposed subject sections (red) Identification of in focus edges in the subject (Focus Peaking) Spot expsoure metering field (only if the metering method is switched on) Grid form (2 versions can be selected) Exposure mode...
  • Page 101 In viewfinder mode (by pressing the Center button) Battery capacity, in comparison to Live View mode with additional trend detection by means of bar chart Memory card capacity, incl. trend detection by means of bar charts Profile storage slot used (only if switched on)

  • Page 102: In Playback Mode

    IN PLAYBACK MODE Clipping identification of under (blue), or over exposed subject sections (red) Display of trimming size and position (trimming only) Exposure mode ISO Sensitivity Light balance Scale for exposure compensation Shutter speed Total number of pictures on the memory card, incl. bar chart for display of the relative position in relation to the total num- ber of pictures Selected picture/selected group of pictures...

  • Page 103: For Menu Control

    FOR MENU CONTROL Deletion menu FAVORITES Deletion menu with menu options Indication of the menu area (only if at least one menu option is assigned to this menu) Menu option Menu option setting Reference to sub-menu Scroll bar with page indication (‘main’ menu only)

  • Page 104: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Factory setting FAVORITES menu Can be used for FAVORITES menu Page Lens type detection Picture sequence 28/60/76 Exposure metering Exposure compensation Flash settings 74/75 ISO Setup White balance File format JPG settings 40-41 JPG Resolution JPG Settings JPG (Subsection of Settings Automatic review...
  • Page 105 Page Auto power off Wifi 78/35 Date & Time 34-35 Language Reset camera Format SD card Image numbering 82-83 Sensor cleaning Camera information 5/77/87 This option is only availalbe if the Leica Visoflex viewfinder is attached (available as an accessory).

  • Page 106: Index

    INDEX Distance setting ...............164 Focusing aids ............... 165/166 Aperture priority ..............169 Metering field ............... 158/210 Aperture setting ring ..............124 On the monitor ..............165 Battery, inserting and removing ..........132 Range finder ................162 Bright-line view and range finder ........158/210 Setting dial ................124 Care instructions ..............202 Split image method..............164 Carrying strap ................128...
  • Page 107 Image frequency ..............140 Repairs/Leica Customer Care ..........224 Image properties (contrast, sharpness, color saturation) ...153 Resetting all custom menu settings ..........193 Resolution ................152 Info service, Leica Product Support ..........224 Interchangeable lenses ............135 Review mode ................176 Interval pictures ...............188 Scope of Delivery ..............116 Self-timer .................188...

  • Page 108: Technical Data

    1.0 EV-1 to EV20 at aperture 32. Flashing of the left triangular LED Lens system in the viewfinder indicates values below the metering range Leica M lenses, Leica R lenses can be used with an adapter (avail- Sensitivity range able as an accessory, see p. 116)
  • Page 109 By activating two bright lines each: For 35 and 135mm, or for 28 Flash exposure metering and 90mm, or for 50 and 75mm; automatic switching when lens is Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units attached. (SF40, SF64, SF26), or flash units compatible with the system with...
  • Page 110 Split or superimposed image range finder shown as a bright field in linear flash mode possible with all shutter speeds faster than the center of the viewfinder image 1⁄180s (with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units) Effective metering basis Picture series 50.6mm (mechanical measurement basis 69.31mm x viewfinder...
  • Page 111 ISO accessory shoe with additional contacts for Leica Visoflex Co., Ltd., Made in China, Operating conditions: 0°C - + 35°C viewfinder (available as an accessory) GPS (only with Leica Visoflex viewfinder attached, available as an Dimensions accessory) (width x depth x height) approx. 139 x 38.5 x 80mm Optional (not available everywhere due to country-specific legisla-...

  • Page 112: Leica Service Addresses

    Leica Product Support are available for service, maintenance and repairs of your Leica The Product Support Department at Leica AG can answer any tech- equipment (see the warranty card for a list of addresses). nical questions relating to Leica products, including support for the supplied software in writing, on the phone or by email.

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