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  • Page 1 LEICA M10-P Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs accessories supplied are complete. with your new Leica M10-P. Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions – Leica M10-P your camera has to offer.

  • Page 3: Replacement Parts/Accessories

    Please make sure to read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety remarks”, and “General information” before using Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the your camera for the firs time. Knowledge of the content will extensive range of Leica replacement parts/accessories: prevent inadvertent damage to the product and possible us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/...

  • Page 4: Legal Notes

    LEGAL NOTES REGULATORY INFORMATION You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. LEGAL NOTES The date format is year/month/day. • Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws.

  • Page 5: Disposal Of Electric And Electronic Equipment

    DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND ELEC- TRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applies within the EU and for other European countries with active waste separation policies.) This device contains electric and/or electronic components which must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by your local authority.

  • Page 6: Important Notes Regarding The Use Of Gps

    IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF GPS We recommend recommissioning the GPS function in a location with good signal reception if the camera has not been used for an Legal restrictions on use extended period of time. • The use of GPS and associated technologies may be restricted in some countries or regions.

  • Page 7: Important Notes Regarding The Use Of Wlan

    WLAN devices. • We recommend disabling the WLAN function while on an • Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising aircraft. from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device.

  • Page 8: Safety Remarks

    SAFETY REMARKS cause irreparable damage. This camera component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth. • Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of an optical micro-fiber cloth GENERAL INFORMATION (synthetic). Before touching the contacts, you can make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a •...

  • Page 9: Lens

    Leaked fluid can catch fire! the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade (ideally in its • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can camera case) will help prevent damage to the interior of the cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme cases, may cause camera.

  • Page 10: Charger

    CHARGER MEMORY CARD • Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting receivers may • Never remove the memory card during a datasave or card interfere with the reception of the device. Ensure a distance of reading process. The camera must not be switched off or be at least 1 m (3 ft) between the charger and the receiver.

  • Page 11: Carry Strap

    CARRY STRAP • Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not a toy and poses a strangulation risk. • Use the carry straps only for their intended purpose on a camera or on binoculars.

  • Page 12: General Notes

    LCD PANEL conditions are met and then restart the charging process. Please contact your dealer, the Leica office in your country or • Condensation may form on the display if the camera is exposed Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.

  • Page 13: Memory Card

    • The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is retains the set date and time for up to 2 months. Once the too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test all types for compati- back-up battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting bility and quality.

  • Page 14: Sensor

    • Please note that Leica Camera AG will not accept liability for If you register as an owner on the Leica Camera home page, you direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or will receive a newsletter informing you when a new firmware destruction of data and personal information.
  • Page 15 Definition of remarks in this manual Note Additional information Important Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the camera, the accessories or the pictures. Attention Failure to observe this information can result in personal injury...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    MEMORY CARD ................... 10 LEICA M LENSES ....................31 SENSOR ....................... 10 COMPATIBLE LEICA LENSES WITH ADAPTER ..........31 LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY ..........32 CARRY STRAP ..................... 11 USABLE, BUT WITH RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA AND/OR LENS ..32 GENERAL NOTES ................
  • Page 17 USING A LEICA M LENS TOUCH SCREEN ....................38 WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING ................52 MENU CONTROL ..................39 USING A LEICA R LENS ..................53 CONTROL ELEMENTS ..................39 PICTURE MODE ................54 STRUCTURE OF THE MENU SCREEN ............... 40 IMAGE TYPES ....................
  • Page 18 OTHER FUNCTIONS ............... 92 MENU OVERVIEW ................110 USER PROFILES ..................92 SAVE CURRENT SETTING AS USER PROFILE ........... 92 TECHNICAL DATA .................112 APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILE ................93 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ..............116 EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD..... 93 DATA MANAGEMENT .................. 94...

  • Page 20: Part Designations

    6-bit encoding (sensor for lens detection) Image field selector Bottom cover locking point Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachment cover the brightness sensor. Please read the sections “Displays (viewfinder)” and “Leica M lenses” for more information about how to work with these and other lenses.
  • Page 21 Rear view Viewfinder Thumbwheel Directional pad Center button button button PLAY button MENU LCD panel Brightness sensor for LCD panel Picture / Recording / Datasave LED Bottom view (bottom cover fitted) Bottom cover Locking toggle for bottom cover Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼“) (Bottom cover removed) Memory card slot Battery compartment...

  • Page 22: Lens

    LENS Lens hood Aperture setting ring with scale Index for aperture values Focus ring Focus tab Fixed ring Focusing Index Depth of field scale Index button for lens replacement 6-bit encoding (sensor for lens detection) *Representative image. Technical features may vary depending on model.

  • Page 23: Displays

    DISPLAYS Digital display – Displays the automatically calculated shutter speed VIEWFINDER in aperture priority mode or the countdown of longer shutter speeds in 1 s increments. – Warning that the metering or setting ranges are overshot or undershot using aperture priority mode –...

  • Page 24: Lcd Panel

    LCD PANEL WHEN TAKING A PICTURE (All displays/values refer to actual settings) In Live View mode When using the viewfinder...

  • Page 25: Review Mode

    White balance mode File format/compression level/resolution REVIEW MODE Exposure metering method Shutter button/ mode (All displays/values refer to the displayed image) Drive Light intensity/focal length or lens type Battery capacity Histogram Clipping identification of under exposed (blue), or over exposed subject sections (red) Identification of in focus edges in the subject (Focus peaking) Spot exposure metering field...

  • Page 26: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS PREPARING THE CHARGER Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect the charger to mains electricity. ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP Note The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage. Attention Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling.

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS ON THE CHARGER UNIT The camera is powered by a lithium ion battery. INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER The status LED indicates a correct charging process. Display Charge status Charge time* fl ashes green battery is charging CHARGE approx.

  • Page 28: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY CLOSING THE BOTTOM COVER Make sure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 34) OPENING THE BOTTOM COVER ▸ Insert the bottom cover (Fig. 1-3) ▸ Turn the locking toggle in clockwise direction ▸ Click down the locking toggle ▸...

  • Page 29: Charge Status Indicator On The Lcd Panel

    CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL INSERTION You can see the charge level of the battery on the display if you press the center button. REMOVAL Display Charge status approx. 88 - 100% approx. 63 - 87% approx. 47 - 62% approx.

  • Page 30: Memory Card Insertion/Removal

    MEMORY CARD INSERTION/REMOVAL The memory card slot is located directly next to the battery compartment. Open/Close the bottom cover (see p. 28 ) The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), an SDHC (High Capacity) or an SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card. INSERTION Notes •...

  • Page 31: Compatible Lenses

    LEICA M LENSES lead to setting errors resulting from the (added) overall toler- Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or ance of the camera and lens. It can therefore not be ruled without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also out in such cases that a specifi c camera/lens combination deliver great pictures with Leica M lenses without encoding.

  • Page 32: Lenses With Limited Compatibility

    – Heavy lenses attached to a tripod-mounted camera, e.g. – Super-Angulon-M 21 f/4 Noctilux 50 f/0.95 or Leica R lenses via adapter: Make sure that – Super-Angulon-M 21 f/3.4 the tilt of the tripod head cannot move inadvertently when the –...

  • Page 33: Attaching/Detaching The Lens

    ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS ATTACHING REMOVAL ▸ Make sure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Make sure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens on the fi xed ring ▸ Hold the lens on the fi xed ring ▸...

  • Page 34: Camera Operation

    CAMERA OPERATION SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF OPERATING ELEMENTS MAIN SWITCH The main switch switches the camera on and off . SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON Note The function (see p. 47) deactivates the Auto Power Saving camera automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time. Use the main switch to deactivate the camera if this function is to prevent inadvertent exposures and battery discharge when the camera is not in use.

  • Page 35: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER BUTTON Notes • Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear the click of the shutter. This will prevent camera shake. • The shutter button remains locked – if the internal buff er memory is (temporarily) full, e.g. after a series of ≥16 pictures.

  • Page 36: Shutter Speed Setting Wheel

    SHUTTER SPEED SETTING WHEEL ISO SETTING WHEEL The shutter speed setting wheel has no stop, which means it can be turned in either direction from any position. It will click at each engraved position and for intermediate values. Intermediate positions outside the click positions must not be used. Please read the section “Exposure”...

  • Page 37: Thumbwheel

    THUMBWHEEL DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON – for menu navigation DIRECTIONAL PAD – for menu item/function selection – for exposure compensation value selection – for menu navigation – for enlarging/reducing viewed pictures – for menu item/function selection – for scrolling through the picture memory –...

  • Page 38: Touch Screen

    LV BUTTON/PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON TOUCH SCREEN GESTURE CONTROL briefl y twice LV BUTTON – for Live View mode activation/deactivation PLAY BUTTON horizontal/vertical Two-fi nger – for (continuous) playback mode activation/deactivation Swipe pinch/spread – for return to full-screen display In Picture mode (Live View) MENU BUTTON –...

  • Page 39: Lv Button/Play Button/Menu Button

    MENU CONTROL CONTROL ELEMENTS The following elements are used for menu control. Menu sections: menu MAIN MENU FAVORITES MAIN MENU – contains all menu items menu: FAVORITES – your custom list (see p. 44 for details on how to manage this list) Note No favorites menu will be displayed if no menu item is assigned to...

  • Page 40: Structure Of The Menu Screen

    STRUCTURE OF THE MENU SCREEN SUBMENU MAIN MENU Current menu item Submenu item Reference to further submenus Menu section: MAIN MENU FAVORITES Name of the menu item Notes Setting of the menu item In some cases, an additional scale will be available, where values Reference to the submenu can be set or function options can be selected.

  • Page 41: Display Menu

    DISPLAY MENU PAGES Display submenu DISPLAY “HOME” SCREEN (INITIAL MENU CONTROL SCREEN) In picture mode if there are no menu items assigned to the favorites menu: ▸ Press the button 1x MENU • appears on screen. MAIN MENU if at least one menu item was assigned to the favorites menu: ▸...

  • Page 42: Menu Navigation

    MENU NAVIGATION CONFIRM SELECTION ▸ Press the center button NAVIGATING WITHIN THE MENU • The screen image changes back to the active menu item. The Page by page navigation set function variant is shown on the right in the relevant menu line.
  • Page 43 KEYPAD SUBMENU OPERATION To move left or right: ▸ Press the directional pad right/left To go up or down: ▸ Press the directional pad up/down To toggle between upper and lower case letters: ▸ Use the directional pad to select “Shift” ▸...

  • Page 44: Favorites Menu

    FAVORITES MENU DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTION Assign you most frequently used menu items to a favorites menu Assign a menu function to the thumbwheel for extra quick (up to 15 items) for quick and easy access. operation: Exp. Compensation LV Zoom MANAGE FAVORITES MENU ▸...

  • Page 46: Camera Default Settings

    CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS DATE/TIME • The two menu items appear automatical- Language Date & Time DATE ly when switching the camera is activated for the first time, You can choose one of 3 options. when activated after a factory reset (see p. 99) or after a firmware update.

  • Page 47: Time Zone

    TIME ZONE AUTO POWER SAVING (STANDBY MODE) The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a ▸ Select in the main menu Date & Time preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated. ▸ Select in the submenu Time Zone ▸...

  • Page 48: Display/Viewfinder Settings

    Note In picture mode and with active Live View function, the screen This automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with displays the image captured by the sensor via the attached lens. In viewfinder attachments, as they cover the brightness sensor that review mode, the images saved on the memory card are displayed supplies the required information.

  • Page 49: Information Displays

    INFORMATION DISPLAYS Various settings appear on the display in picture mode. When using the rangefinder ▸ Press the center button In Live View mode Various information is displayed in the header and/or footer line. The image is displayed without information displays in the default setting.

  • Page 50: Basic Picture Settings

    BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS IMAGE PROPERTIES JPG RESOLUTION FILE FORMAT format setting offers 3 resolution (number of pixels) Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format options: (24 MP), (12 MP) and (6 MP) (MP = L-JPG M-JPG S-JPG (= digital negative).
  • Page 51 CONTRAST MONOCHROME PHOTOGRAPHY The contrast setting, i.e. the difference between light and dark You can choose to save your images in color or monochrome, image sections, determines whether an image comes across as provided you take the pictures (also) in JPG format. “flat”...

  • Page 52: Lens Detection

    The camera will automatically set the correct lens type when a allows the camera to detect the lens type. Leica M lens with 6-bit encoding is used. No manual setting will be – This information is used for e.g. picture data optimization. Edge required.

  • Page 53: Using A Leica R Lens

    The lens type must also be entered manually when attaching a side of the depth of field scale. Leica R lens via the Leica R adapter. The camera will automatically • The list also includes lenses that used to be available without...

  • Page 54: Picture Mode

    The bright-line frame rangefi nder of this camera is not just a very high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewfi nder – it also doubles as a highly precise, lens-coupled rangefi nder. All Leica M lenses INFO with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automati- cally when they are attached to a camera.
  • Page 55 28 mm + 90 mm The relevant bright-line frame will light up in the combinations 35 mm + 135 mm, 50 mm + 75 mm or 28 mm + 90 mm when 1/8000 12500 lenses with a focal length of 28 (Elmarit as of serial number 999-9000 2 411 001), 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135 mm are used. 35 mm + 135 mm 1/8000 12500...

  • Page 56: Live View Mode

    LIVE VIEW MODE FOCUSING The Live View mode of this camera allows viewing the image object Various assist functions are provided for focusing, depending on on the display while the picture is taken. The image is show exactly whether you use the camera's rangefinder or Live View mode. as it is rendered by the attached lens.

  • Page 57: Distance Metering Methods

    DISTANCE METERING METHODS SPLIT IMAGE METHOD IN LIVE VIEW MODE For an architectural photograph, you might aim the metering field of the rangefinder at e.g. the vertical edge or any other clearly You can set the image sharpness in Live View mode via the screen defined vertical line and keep turning the focus ring on the lens image –...

  • Page 58: In Live View Mode

    ASSIST FUNCTIONS FOR MANUAL FOCUSING Via the thumbwheel IN LIVE VIEW MODE ▸ Select in the main menu Custom Settings Your camera offers two useful assist functions to facilitate settings ▸ Select in the submenu Customize Wheel and improve setting accuracy: ▸...
  • Page 59 FOCUS PEAKING The contours of objects shown in perfect focus on the LCD panel ▸ Select an image section can be rendered in color for easy recognition. The four colors (red, ▸ Turn the focus ring to mark the desired image subject compo- blue, green, white) that are available enable it to be adjusted to any nents background.

  • Page 60: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY Choose a click values engraved on the ISO setting wheel or the positions: The ISO setting covers a range of ISO 100 - 50000, and thus – : for automatic setting; values between ISO 200 and 50000 will enables you to adapt to the relevant situation as required.
  • Page 61 WHEN INTERMEDIATE VALUES OR HIGHER VALUES THAN You define the area within which the automatic setting should be ISO 6400 ARE TO BE SET applied in the submenu , where you select the Maximum Auto ISO highest sensitivity value. ▸ Select in the main menu ISO Settings You can allow the camera to ensure blur-safe exposure times in the...

  • Page 62: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE MANUAL SETTING AFTER MEASUREMENT Greycard In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral color ▸ Select in the main menu White Balance rendering in any light. White balance is based on the camera being ▸ Select in the submenu Greycard preset to render a particular light color as white.

  • Page 63: Direct Setting Of The Color Temperature

    DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE To apply the new white balance setting ▸ Press the center button again You can directly set values between 2000 and 13100 K (from 2000 • A message appears on the display: to 5000 K in increments of 100, from 5000 to 8000 K in incre- White balance is set ments of 200 and from 8000 to 13100 K in increments of 300).

  • Page 64: Exposure

    EXPOSURE Depending on whether Live View mode is used, various metering methods are available. EXPOSURE METERING METHODS When using the rangefinder Mostly center-weighted metering. SPOT METERING ( Spot The light reflected by the light-colored shutter blades is captured Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the and measured by a photodiode.
  • Page 65 In Live View mode ▸ Select in the main menu Exp. Metering Either spot, center-weighted and multi-field metering. The metering ▸ Select a metering method will then be done via the picture sensor. • The set metering method is displayed in the header of the The readiness of the exposure meter is signaled by continuously lit display image in Live Mode;...

  • Page 66: Exposure Setting

    EXPOSURE SETTING Notes • Image noise becomes apparent when using higher sensitivities, The camera offers two exposure modes: Aperture priority mode or particularly on uniform dark areas. In order to reduce this manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on annoying phenomenon, the camera will take a second “black image subject, situation or individual preference.

  • Page 67: Exposure Control/Functions With Automatic Exposure

    EXPOSURE CONTROL/FUNCTIONS WITH AUTOMATIC MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING EXPOSURE ▸ Tap the shutter button ▸ Set the desired exposure (using the shutter speed setting wheel EXPOSURE SIMULATION or the aperture setting wheel on the lens). You can now assess the eff ect of the relevant exposure setting on •...
  • Page 68 METERING MEMORY LOCK Aim at the important image component (using the metering field for spot metering) or alternatively at another detail with average We often want to arrange important image components outside the brightness. center of the picture for design reasons and these components may sometimes be very bright or very dark.
  • Page 69 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Notes • In case of , the compensation value is displayed in the Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value (18% viewfinder, for example (temporary display instead of 1.0- reflection), which matches a standard, i.e. average image subject. the shutter speed).
  • Page 70 AUTOMATIC BRACKETING ▸ Select in the main menu Drive Mode Many attractive image subjects are rich in contrast, which means ▸ Select in the submenu Exp. Bracketing they have very bright and very dark areas. The image effect can be ▸...
  • Page 71 Notes • The following rule applies when using automatic bracketing: With automatic ISO sensitivity control (see S. 60) enabled, the sensitivity calculated by the camera automatically for the raw picture will also be applied to all other pictures in a series, i.e. the ISO value will not change during bracketing.
  • Page 72 LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ( An additional T function is available in conjunction with the self-timer: The shutter will open after the preset delay automatical- In setting , the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button ly if is set and the self-timer is also activated by tapping the is held down (up to max.

  • Page 73: En Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Notes • The histogram will only appear when the shutter button is tapped if the function is set to AUXILIARY DISPLAYS Exposure Simulation Release button half (see p. 67). pressed • The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed, i.e. HISTOGRAM depending on the settings used, it may not represent the final Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture.
  • Page 74 GRID LINES CLIPPING The grid divides the image frame into nine equal fields. It helps with The Clipping display marks bright or dark areas in the image e.g. picture composition and camera orientation. You can choose lacking definition (bright areas flash in red; dark areas flash in one of two grid displays.

  • Page 75: Serial Exposures

    SERIAL EXPOSURES INTERVAL SHOOTING The camera is set to single shot exposures by default. You can also This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over take serial exposures to e.g. capture motion sequences at various extended periods of time automatically using the interval shooting stages.
  • Page 76 Notes • Regardless of how many pictures were taken in a series, the last • A running series of pictures can only be aborted by switching off picture in the series or the last picture in the series or the last the camera.

  • Page 77: Self-Timer

    • A fl ashing LED at the front of the camera counts down the in this manual: fi rst 10 s time delay if 12 s delay were selected. The same • Leica system fl ash units like the models SF 26, SF 40, SF 60, countdown is shown in the LCD panel. SF 64.

  • Page 78: Attaching The Flash Unit

    ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) The camera offers a fully automated, camera-controlled flash mode ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit in conjunction with the system-compatible flash units (see p. ▸ Slide the foot of the flash unit all the way into the accessory 77) for the two exposure modes aperture priority and manual shoe and use the clamping nut (where available) to secure it setting.

  • Page 79: Flash Modes

    TTL flash exposure metering in ▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture flash mode (parallel or opposed). (Exception: On the Leica SF 26, setting corrections must be set on the camera via menu control.) •...

  • Page 80: Flash Control

    Note The Leica M10-P allows you to fine tune the shutter speed used in The range for HSS flashes is significantly lower than for TTL flashes. flash mode in combination with Aperture Priority depending on the conditions of the subject or your own picture composition ideas.
  • Page 81 – the flash The Leica M10-P allows you to select the time of the flash: either Any subject elements lit primarily by the flash will almost always be at the start of the exposure time or synced with the end of the rendered in perfect focus by the short burst of light, provided the exposure phase, just before the second shutter curtain (i.e.

  • Page 82: Flash Exposure Compensation

    (e.g. Leica SF 26). The settings on the in a picture taken in the evening or to brighten the face of a person scale in the camera menu can therefore only be confirmed if a in the foreground while retaining the same lighting ambiance.

  • Page 83: Flash Exposure Displays In The Viewfinder

    FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER (SYSTEM-COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS) The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica M10-P reports and indicates various operating states. • The flash unit cannot fire does not appear • A correct operating mode must be...

  • Page 84: Playback/Review Mode

    PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT PICTURE TAKEN Picture review mode function allows you to view each picture right after Auto Review – There is no time limit for reviewing pictures it was taken. That allows you to check whether the shot was –...

  • Page 85: Displays In Playback/Review Mode

    DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE Using gesture control With the factory settings in place, the shot will be displayed in review mode without the information in the header and footer lines to allow an unobstructed view of the entire image. 1/8000 12500 999-9000 Using button control...

  • Page 86: Selecting/Scrolling Through Pictures

    SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH PICTURES ENLARGED CROPPED SECTION Press the directional pad to the left or right to access other saved You can enlarge a cropped section of a picture anywhere in the pictures. Once the fi rst/last picture is viewed, the image series frame for closer inspection.
  • Page 87 Using button control Note You can move directly from one picture to the next in magnifi cation ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the right mode, with the next image shown at the same magnifi cation. • The central section of the picture is magnifi ed. Simply press the direction pad to the left or right –...

  • Page 88: Displaying Several Pictures At Once

    DISPLAYING SEVERAL PICTURES AT ONCE Using thumbwheel control You can view up to 20 pictures at once to e.g. get an overview or to ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left fi nd a specifi c picture. • 12 pictures are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumwhell increases the number of pictures to 20.

  • Page 89: Picture Marking/Unmarking

    PICTURE MARKING/UNMARKING – To navigate between pictures: ▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed Any picture can be marked to e.g. fi nd it again quicker or to • the currently viewed picture is framed in red and can be facilitate a simultaneous deletion of multiple pictures (see next selected for a closer look.

  • Page 90: Picture Unmarking

    PICTURE UNMARKING DELETING A PICTURE When reviewing a picture you have the option to delete it Using button control immediately. This can be useful, e.g. if the picture was already saved to other media, if you no longer want it or if you need to free ▸...

  • Page 91: Deleting Individual Pictures

    DELETING INDIVIDUAL PICTURES Notes • Marking and deletion is only possible in review mode. The PLAY ▸ Select Delete Single processes are, however, not affected by whether a picture is ▸ Press the center button displayed in standard size or if several pictures are shown as •...

  • Page 92: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS SAVE CURRENT SETTING AS USER PROFILE CREATING PROFILES USER PROFILES Saving settings/Creating a profile This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu setting ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu combinations, to e.g. access them quickly and easily for recurring control conditions/image subjects.

  • Page 93: Apply/Activate Profile

    APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILE EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD ▸ Select in the main menu User Profiles • The names of saved, active user profi les appear in white. ▸ Select in the main menu User Profiles ▸ Select in the submenu ▸...

  • Page 94: Data Management

    DATA MANAGEMENT Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this camera, the file numbering will begin with 0001 again. Should DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD the memory card already contain a file with a number higher than the last number assigned by the camera, then numbering FOLDER STRUCTURE will be continued from the relevantly highest number on that...

  • Page 95: Changing File Names

    CHANGING FILE NAMES CREATING A NEW FOLDER ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu Image Numbering Image Numbering ▸ Select in the submenu ▸ Select in the assocoated submenu. Change Filename New Folder • A keyboard submenu is displayed. •...

  • Page 96: Reseting Image Numbering

    RESETING IMAGE NUMBERING COPYRIGHT MARK This camera allows you to enter letters and other characters as a ▸ Select in the main menu Image Numbering copyright mark for your picture files. ▸ Select in the submenu Reset Image Numbering You can enter up to 20 characters of information under 2 headings •...

  • Page 97: Recording The Picture Location With Gps

    When the function is activated the usually not require formatting. An unformatted memory card that is Leica M10-P continuously receives the corresponding signals and inserted into the camera for the first time will have to be formatted.

  • Page 98: Data Transfer

    During editing, you can adjust parameters like gradation, sharpness originally formatted in another device, e.g. a computer. etc. in retrospect to achieve the best possible image quality. • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care if the memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten. –...

  • Page 99: Resetting The Camera To Factory Settings

    Reset Camera download from our website. ▸ Confirm deletion of profile settings ( )/ decline ( Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered and/or your camera. ▸ Confirm reset of the image numbers ( )/decline ( Find out which firmware version is currently installed: ▸...

  • Page 100: Remote Camera Control (Wlan)

    You can control your camera remotely using a smartphone/tablet When using this method, the camera and the smartphone/tablet PC. You will need to install the Leica app on your smartphone. This PC will be registered on the same WLAN network.

  • Page 101: Create Personal Password

    This function allows access to the camera without an available For security reasons, you should change the predefined password WLAN network. for the connection to your Leica M10-P. The data is encrypted with In this method, the camera generates an access point for the WPA2 standard during the data exchange.

  • Page 102: Care/Storage

    CARE/STORAGE • When using your camera in tropical climates, make sure to expose the equipment to sunlight and fresh air as much as possible to prevent fungal growth. Storage in airtight containers CAMERA HOUSING or cases is recommended only in conjunction with a desiccant like silica gel.

  • Page 103: Lcd Panel

    RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • Make sure not to apply too much lubricant to the bayonet and take particular care not to apply grease to the 6-bit encoding. • Remove the rechargeable battery if the camera will not be used Too much lubricant will result in grease residue lodging in the for an extended period of time, as the date and time setting will gap, where dirt will accumulate.

  • Page 104: Sensor

    Sensor Cleaning product). ▸ Select in the submenu • Please contact Leica Customer Care if you are unable to remove Dust detection • The following message appears: the particles with the methods described above. Please close the aperture to the •...
  • Page 105 Important department for sensor cleaning. This service is not part of the • Leica Camera AG will not accept any responsibility for damages warranty offering and will therefore incur charges. Use the caused by the user when cleaning the sensor.

  • Page 106: Faq

    CAMERA – Does the battery have a sufficient charge? Messages: Use a charged battery. Battery too low for sensor cleaning – The battery is flat. Please stop sensor cleaning immediately Replace the battery. The camera won’t switch on. – Is the battery inserted correctly? –...
  • Page 107 The display is to dark or too bright. – The screen image will be more difficult to see when viewing it at a wide angle. The screen image is too light or too dark although you are viewing it at a perpendicular angle: Change the brightness setting.

  • Page 108: Keyword Index

    KEYWORD INDEX Depth of field scale ........22 Inserting/Removing the battery ....28 Displays on the LCD panel/in the viewfinder ..23 Internal battery ........... 12 6-bit encoding ..........52 Distance ............56 Interval shooting .......... 75 Accessory ............3 Distance metering methods....
  • Page 109 Multi-field metering (exposure) ..... 64 Shutter button..........35 Notes, legal ............ 4 Shutter release ..........35 Notes, safety ..........8 Shutter speed ..........36 Open/Close the bottom cover ...... 28 Shutter speed setting ........36 Parts (camera) ..........20 Shutter speed setting wheel ......36 Parts (lens) ..........

  • Page 110: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW Factory settings Available for FAVORITES FAVORITES Lens Detection Drive Mode Exp. Metering Exp. Compensation Flash Settings ISO Setup M-ISO also available White Balance File Format JPG Settings JPG resolution also available Auto Review Capture Assistants EVF/Display Control User Profiles Load Profile also available Customize Control...
  • Page 111 Factory settings Available for FAVORITES FAVORITES Date & Time Language Reset Camera Format SD card Image Numbering Sensor Cleaning Camera Information This menu item is only available if the Leica Visoflex viewfinder is attached (optional accessory)

  • Page 112: Technical Data

    Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit encoding Type No. Compatible lenses 3656 Leica M lenses, Leica R lenses via adapter (see p. Sensor Menu languages CMOS sensor, active surface approx. 24 x 36 mm English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified...
  • Page 113 Rangefinder Shutter Design principle Shutter type Large, bright rangefinder with bright-line frame and automatic parallax Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement Shutter speeds compensation Eyepiece Aperture priority mode ( ): stepless from 4 min to 1/4000 s (max. Suitable for -0,.5 dptr.; optional corrective lenses available: -3 to exposure only for ISO 100/200).
  • Page 114 Self-timer Flash sync time Delay time: 2 s or 12 s : 1⁄180 s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic changeover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if Exposure sync time is undercut Flash exposure metering ISO sensitivity range...
  • Page 115 Top cover and bottom cover: Brass, black or silver chrome-plated finish Interfaces ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and Leica Visoflex viewfinder (optional accessory) Tripod thread A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4") made of stainless steel in the base Operating conditions 0 - +40°C...

  • Page 116: Leica Customer Care

    LEICA CUSTOMER CARE Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and advice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can also contact the Customer Care department or the repair service provided by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty claims.

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