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  • Page 1 LEICA Q2 Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    We are confident that you will enjoy taking photographs with your accessories supplied are complete. new Leica Q2. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has to offer. – Leica Q2 with attached lens hood –...

  • Page 3: Replacement Parts/Accessories

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

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    LEGAL INFORMATION REGULATORY INFORMATION You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. LEGAL INFORMATION 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 ELECTRICAL AND ELEC- The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the fundamental requirements of applicable EU directives. 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.
  • Page 6 WLAN devices. • Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device.

  • Page 8: Safety Remarks

    SAFETY REMARKS • Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could GENERAL INFORMATION cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth (in system cameras).
  • Page 9 Leaked fluid can catch fire! • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can RECHARGEABLE BATTERY cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause serious or life-threatening injuries.
  • Page 10 MEMORY CARD FIRST AID • Never remove the memory card during a datasave or card • Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact reading process. The camera must not be switched off or be with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water subjected to impact or vibrations while working.
  • Page 11 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 strap only for its intended purpose on a camera or on binoculars.

  • Page 12: General Information

    LCD PANEL ture 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 LCD panel if the camera is Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.
  • Page 13 • The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is battery retains the date and time for up to 2 months. Once the too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and backup battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting a quality.
  • Page 14 Camera homepage. Visit the download section or the "Customer Area" for information about how to register or how to get firmware updates for your Leica Q2. Additionally, you can find information about changes or additions to the manual at: https://owners.leica-camera.com...

  • Page 15: Warranty

    In addition to your statutory warranty rights regarding your dealer, you will receive an additional Leica Camera AG product warranty valid from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica retailer. For more information regarding the warranty scope, services and limitations, please visit: warranty.leica-camera.com...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT FOREWORD ..................2 CAMERA OPERATION..............34 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ............... 2 OPERATING ELEMENTS ................34 MAIN SWITCH ....................34 REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES .......... 3 SHUTTER BUTTON .................... 35 LEGAL INFORMATION ..............4 SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL ............... 36 SAFETY REMARKS ................
  • Page 17 INFORMATION DISPLAYS ................. 52 OTHER FUNCTIONS ..................65 AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL SHUTDOWN .............. 52 ISO SENSITIVITY ..................66 ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ................... 53 WHITE BALANCE ..................67 ACOUSTIC SIGNALS..................53 MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING ..............68 ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND ............... 53 EXPOSURE....................
  • Page 18 CHANGING FILE NAMES ................. 125 CREATING A NEW FOLDER ................125 RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS (ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEICA FOTOS APP) .................. 126 FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD ..............126 DATA TRANSFER ..................127 USING RAW DATA (DNG) ................127 RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS ........
  • Page 19 Definition of the various categories of information found 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 Non-compliance may result in personal injury...

  • Page 20: Part Designations

    PART DESIGNATIONS...

  • Page 21: Camera

    CAMERA LENS "Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH." Strap lugs Alignment point for macro function Main switch Macro setting ring Shutter button Focus ring Thumbwheel Aperture setting ring Thumbwheel button Thread protection ring Shutter speed setting dial AF/MF lock release Accessory shoe Focus tab Microphone Self-timer LED/AF assist light...

  • Page 22: Displays

    DISPLAYS The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfi nder are identical. PHOTO IN PLAYBACK MODE WHEN TAKING A PICTURE All displays/values refer to the displayed image All displays/values refer to the actual settings...
  • Page 23 Battery capacity Leica FOTOS enabled (Bluetooth) Automatic storage of the recording location (Exif data) (Only while connection to Leica FOTOS is active) Remaining number of exposures incl. trend detection via bar chart = remaining capacity of the inserted memory INFO...
  • Page 24 VIDEO WHEN TAKING A PICTURE IN PLAYBACK MODE All displays/values refer to the actual settings All displays/values refer to the displayed image 29 30...

  • Page 25: Video

    Focus mode White balance mode Video resolution Color rendering ( Video Style Stabilization activated Light balance Exposure compensation scale Microphone recording level Battery capacity Histogram Video mode ISO Sensitivity Exposure value Shutter speed Total remaining memory capacity/recording time Length of recording File name Number of pictures on the memory card Video editing function...

  • Page 26: Preparation

    PREPARATION PREPARING THE CHARGER Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect the charger to mains electricity. ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP Note Attention The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage. 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 INDICATORS ON THE CHARGER 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 ▸...

  • Page 28: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY REMOVAL ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 34) INSERTION ▸ Turn the battery release lever • Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Press down on the battery lightly ▸ Push the battery into the slot with the groove pointing towards •...

  • Page 29: Charge Status Indicator On The Lcd Panel

    CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD You can see the charge level of the battery on the LCD panel if you The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC press the center button. (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card.
  • Page 30 INSERTION ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 34) OPENING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT ▸ Push the memory card into the slot with the contacts pointing towards the LCD panel until you hear and feel it clicking into place ▸...

  • Page 31: Attaching/Removing The Lens Hood

    ▸ Screw on the thread protection ring • A matching lens front cap E49 (Order No. 14001) is available as an optional accessory for use of the camera without a lens hood: https://store.leica-camera.com...

  • Page 32: Diopter Settings

    DIOPTER SETTINGS The viewfinder has a diopter setting function with a range between +3 and -4 diopter to allow glasses wearers the use of the camera without eyeglasses (Diopter adjustment). ▸ Push the diopter setting wheel into its groove until you hear an audible click •...

  • 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. 49) deactivates the camera Auto Shutdown automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time. Use the main switch to deactivate the camera if this function is 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 to prevent camera shake. • The shutter button remains locked – if the memory card inserted and the internal buff er memory are (temporarily) full.

  • Page 36: Shutter Speed Setting Dial

    SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL THUMBWHEEL The shutter speed setting dial 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: Directional Pad/Center Button

    DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON PLAY BUTTON/FN BUTTON/MENU BUTTON DIRECTIONAL PAD PLAY BUTTON – Menu navigation – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review/playback – Setting selected menu items/functions mode – Scrolling through the picture memory – Return to full-screen display – Moving the focal point (Field or Spot AF) FN BUTTON CENTER BUTTON –...

  • Page 38: Touch Screen

    TOUCH SCREEN In picture mode – Set the exposure metering field position (tap the desired location) TOUCH CONTROL – Changing to video mode (horizontal swipe) – Changing to review mode (vertical swipe) In Playback/Review mode – Changing to picture mode (vertical swipe) –...

  • Page 39: Menu Control

    MENU CONTROL CONTROL ELEMENTS The following elements are used for menu control. Menu sections: Main menu Favorites Main Menu – contains all menu items Favorites – your custom list (see p. 44 for details on how to manage this list) Note The favorites menu can only be displayed if it has at least one menu item assigned.

  • Page 40: Structure Of The Menu Screen

    STRUCTURE OF THE MENU SCREEN MAIN MENU SUBMENU Current menu item Menu section: Main Menu Favorites Submenu item Menu item name Reference to further submenus Setting of the menu item Note Reference to the submenu In some cases, an additional scale for value settings or selectable Scrollbar: current position in the menu list function options is displayed.

  • Page 41: Show Menu

    SHOW MENU PAGES SHOW 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 MENUS ▸ Press the thumbwheel button Screen by screen navigation • The screen image changes back to the active menu item. The To scroll forward set function variant is shown on the right in the relevant menu line.
  • Page 43 OPERATING THE KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD To change the character type (letters/numerals) ▸ Use the directional pad to select the ▸ Press the center button To enter the selected character ▸ Press the center button ▸ Press the thumbwheel button To save ▸...

  • Page 44: Favorites Menu

    FAVORITES MENU USING THE MENU BAR (DIRECT ACCESS) Assign you most frequently used menu items to a favorites menu (up to 15 items) for quick and easy access. The available functions are shown in the list on p. 148. Using button control ▸...
  • Page 45 MANAGE FAVORITES MENU Note The favorites menu will be deleted completely if all menu items are ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control set to ▸ Select Edit favorites in the submenu ▸ Select the desired menu item ▸ Select •...

  • Page 46: Direct Access To Menu Functions

    DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS The two following buttons additionally allow a quick assignment of You can assign specific menu functions to the following operating menu functions from a custom list of items. elements for extra quick direct access to menu items in recording mode.
  • Page 47 STATIC DIRECT ACCESS THUMBWHEEL The two following operating elements can only be assigned one of Factory setting: Automatic the preset functions via menu control. A custom list is not You can assign the exposure compensation function to the available. thumbwheel permanently. Select in the main menu Customize Control –...

  • Page 48: Camera Default Settings

    CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS TIME ▸ Select in the main menu For details on how to navigate in the menus and for inputs see Date & Time ▸ Select in the submenu chapter "Menu control" (p. 39). Time Setting ▸ Select the desired display format •...

  • Page 49: Power Save Mode (Standby Mode)

    POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) SUPER SAVE MODE The camera will switch to standby mode within a few seconds to The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a maximize battery capacity. preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated. The device has three power save levels.

  • Page 50: Lcd Panel/Viewfinder (Evf) Settings

    LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS LCD PANEL/EVF USE You can preset the situations in which EVF and LCD panel should The camera comes equipped with a 3” liquid crystal color panel, be used. which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and Factory setting: scratch-resistant Gorilla glass.

  • Page 51: Eye Sensor Sensitivity

    EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the eye sensor sensitivity to ensure that the You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various lighting changeover functions reliably if you wear eyeglasses. conditions. Brightness is set individually for the LCD panel and the Factory setting: viewfinder.

  • Page 52: Color Rendering

    COLOR RENDERING INFORMATION DISPLAYS Color rendering can also be adjusted. Brightness is set individually The picture data can be displayed in picture mode and in review for the LCD panel and the viewfinder. The setting can be selected mode. via key control or touch control. DISPLAY OPTIONS Select one of the three available display options.

  • Page 53: Acoustic Signals

    ACOUSTIC SIGNALS AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION A signal sound can be selected for successful AF settings. Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals. The following special functions can be configured separately: ▸ Select in the main menu Acoustic Signals – Electronic shutter sound ▸...

  • Page 54: Basic Picture Settings

    BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS JPG RESOLUTION format setting offers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) options. (47 MP), (24 MP) and (12 MP). You can L-JPG M-JPG S-JPG PHOTO therefore adjust your settings to the intended use and available memory card capacity. FILE FORMAT When the Digital Zoom function (see p.

  • Page 55: Image Properties

    IMAGE PROPERTIES COLOR SATURATION The saturation factor in color images determines, whether colors in One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very the picture appear “pale” and pastel-like or “bright” and colorful. easy to change key image properties. While you can’t do anything about weather conditions (clear/ You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and color saturation misty), you can change the way an image is rendered.

  • Page 56: Film Style

    FILM STYLE MONOCHROME IMAGES Three pre-configured color profiles are available: You can choose to save your images in color or monochrome, Factory setting: provided you take the pictures in JPG format. Standard Two pre-configured monochrome profiles are available: – Standard –...

  • Page 57: Working Color Space

    WORKING COLOR SPACE IMAGE STABILIZATION Various color spaces can be selected for JPG files depending on The less favorable the lighting conditions during recording, the the desired purpose. slower will be the required shutter speeds for correct exposure. Factory setting: Visual image stabilization is a great tool for preventing out-of-focus sRGB images due to blurring.

  • Page 58: Video

    VIDEO MICROPHONE The sensitivity of the integrated microphone can be set. FILE FORMAT Factory setting: Medium Videos are recorded in MP4 format. ▸ Select in the main menu Video Settings ▸ Select in the submenu Microphone Gain VIDEO RESOLUTION ▸ Select the desired level Video can be recorded in the formats C4K (Cinema4K) High...

  • Page 59: Image Properties

    IMAGE PROPERTIES EXPOSURE CONTROL The color space is set to sRGB for video recording. Other image Apertures, exposure and ISO sensitivity are controlled automatical- properties can be set for video recordings. ly in video recordings. VIDEO PROFILES Three pre-configured color profiles are available: –...

  • Page 60: Picture Mode

    AF mode is shown in the header line. FOCUSING AFs (single) Your Leica Q2 allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There are 2 operating modes and 3 metering methods available for AF Suitable for objects with little or no movement. Focusing is done photography.

  • Page 61: Autofocus Metering Methods

    AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD METERING Several metering fields are detected automatically. This function is The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A particularly useful for snapshots. successful focus setting is identified by a green metering field, an unsuccessful one is shown in red. SPOT/FIELD METERING Both methods detect only those parts of the object that are within the relevant AF metering fields.
  • Page 62 FACE DETECTION This fi eld metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. In this metering method, the Leica Q2 automatically detects faces The focus on the object in the metering fi eld is continuously in the image fi eld. The focus is set automatically on the faces adjusted, once it is detected.

  • Page 63: Mf Assist Functions

    MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS TOUCH AF Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF metering fi eld. AF ASSIST LIGHT ▸ Briefl y tap the LCD panel in the desired position The built-in AF assist light extends the operating range of the AF system in poor lighting conditions.

  • Page 64: Manual Focusing (Mf)

    MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than The following assist functions are available in MF mode. autofocus. FOCUS PEAKING – the same setting is used for several exposures – it would take longer to use the metering memory lock function This assist function highlights in focus object sections in color.

  • Page 65: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT Turning the focus ring will automatically enlarge the image section MACRO FUNCTION in the center, which means the focus quality can be better assessed. The working range for the focus setting can be switched quickly and easily from the standard focus range (30 cm to infi nity) to the ▸...

  • Page 66: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY LIMITING SETTING RANGES A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 50 and 50000, setting range ( ). A max. exposure time can also Max. ISO value allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required.

  • Page 67: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral color rendering in any light. White balance is based on the camera being preset to render a particular light color as white. Four methods are available: – automatic control –...

  • Page 68: Manual Setting Via Metering

    MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE Values between 2000 and 11,500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. Gray Card That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color temperatures occurring in real life and within which you can adapt color rendering to any light color and your personal preferences with incredible detail.

  • Page 69: Exposure

    EXPOSURE SPOT METERING – Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the EXPOSURE METERING METHODS middle of the screen image, which is shown in a circle. Optional methods are spot metering, center-weighted metering and CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING – multi-field metering.

  • Page 70: Exposure Modes

    EXPOSURE MODES Prerequisite for the use of is the correct setting for the menu item There are four exposure modes available to adjust the rendering of Scene Modes the object or to create the desired picture composition: – Automatic program ( Note –...
  • Page 71 FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED/ APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the reliability and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the The automatic program mode facilitates fast and fully automatic opportunity to vary the speed/aperture combination selected by photography.
  • Page 72 SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING ▸ Turn the shutter speed setting dial to the position ▸ Set the exposure value setting via the aperture setting ring APERTURE PRIORITY MODE A ▸ Tap and hold the shutter button • The automatically set value pair for aperture setting and The camera electronics will calculate the correct shutter speed shutter speed are displayed.

  • Page 73: Scene Mode

    SCENE MODE SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S Shutter speed priority mode sets the exposure automatically 13 additional automatic program variants are available under the according to the manually selected shutter speed. It is therefore menu item . All 13 off er automatically controlled shutter Scene Modes particularly suitable for pictures of moving objects, where the speed and aperture for extra easy photography as with the...
  • Page 74 MINIATURE EFFECT – : Automatic snapshot function for general use Fully automatic – 9 scene modes to match the special requirements of common The effect will make the picture look similar to a closeup photo with scene types: its characteristically shallow depth of field. Normal sized objects –...
  • Page 75 PANORAMA IMAGES The Leica Q2 can capture classic horizontal, as well as vertical panorama images. to switch to a vertical frame ▸ Press the directional pad up/down to switch to a horizontal frame ▸ Press the directional pad left/right Changing the frame position ▸...
  • Page 76 ▸ Select in the main menu Notes Scene Mode ▸ Select in the submenu • The less steady the camera is held along the horizontal line, the Panorama smaller will be the overall height of the panorama picture. • Auxiliary displays appear on screen •...
  • Page 77 • Panorama pictures may not be possible for the following object types, under the following exposure conditions or the individual generates a picture in which the “overlay” of three different images may not be joined up correctly if: exposures (-2 EV/0 EV/+2 EV) reproduces an improved image of –...
  • Page 78 MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING The function of the thumbwheel depends in modes A and M on the setting of the shutter speed setting dial. The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a good choice: Shutter speed setting dial Thumbwheel –...

  • Page 79: Long-Term Exposure - T

    LONG-TERM EXPOSURE – T Notes • The thumbwheel must have the assignment (see Automatic In this setting, the shutter remains open after shutter release until p. 47) the shutter button is pressed again (ax. 2 min depending on ISO • Image noise becomes apparent when using higher sensitivities, setting).

  • Page 80: Exposure Control

    EXPOSURE CONTROL METERING MEMORY LOCK (FUNCTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE) We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the center of the picture for reasons of picture composition and these elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Cen- EXPOSURE SIMULATION ter-weighted metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture With factory settings in place, the brightness of the screen image...
  • Page 81 Notes Menu settings Shutter button Zoom/Lock button • A metering memory lock doesn’t make much sense in conjunc- no function Exposure and focus AEL/AFL tion with multi-field metering, because a targeted capture of an individual object element will not be possible. Exposure Sharpness •...
  • Page 82 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ▸ Select in the main menu Exposure Compensation • A scale appears as a submenu item. Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, which matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the ▸ Set the value on the scale measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then the a •...
  • Page 83 BRACKETING You can choose from 5 graduations ( ) and 0.3EV 0.7EV 3 or 5 pictures per series. Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they have very bright and very dark areas. The image effect can be ▸...

  • Page 84: Auxiliary Displays

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Notes • The following rule applies when using automatic bracketing: With AUXILIARY DISPLAYS automatic ISO sensitivity control enabled, the sensitivity calculated by the camera automatically for the raw picture will Four functions are available. also be applied to all other pictures in a series, i.e. the ISO value will not change during bracketing.
  • Page 85 HISTOGRAM GRID LINES Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The The grid divides the image field into 3 x 3 equal fields. horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level.
  • Page 86 HORIZON DISPLAY Two long lines to the left and right of the image center indicate the longitudinal axis on screen. The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These – in zero position = green indicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal –...

  • Page 87: Serial Exposures

    SERIAL EXPOSURES CLIPPING The Clipping display marks very bright or very dark image areas. The camera is set to single shot exposures by default ( ). Serial Single This function is a very easy and exact tool for checking the correct exposures can also be created to e.g.

  • Page 88: Interval Shooting

    INTERVAL SHOOTING Notes • A running series of pictures can only be aborted by switching off This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over the camera. The relevant settings remain unchanged, which extended periods of time automatically using the interval shooting means that tapping the shutter button again after switching the function.

  • Page 89: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER • The interval function remains active after a picture series is completed, and also after the camera is switched off and on The self-timer function allows taking pictures with a preconfigured again, until another exposure mode (picture series) is set. time delay.

  • Page 90: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM PERMANENT SETTING Three cropped section sizes are available in addition to the ▸ Select in the main menu Digital Zoom Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. image section. They are similar to the ▸ Select a setting focal lengths 35 mm, 50 mm and 75 mm. DIRECT ZOOM CHANGE 35 mm ▸...
  • Page 91 Notes • The relevant setting must be selected via the menu if the Zoom/ The Leica Q2 comes equipped with a mechanical shutter and a Lock button has a different function assigned (direct access, see purely electronic shutter function. The electronic shutter expands p.

  • Page 92: Flash Photography

    DETACHING THE FLASH UNIT – Leica system fl ash units like the SF 40 and SF 60 – Other commercially available fl ash units with a standard fl ash ▸ Switch off the camera and fl ash unit...

  • Page 93: Flash Exposure Metering (Ttl Metering)

    FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT The camera offers a fully automated, camera-controlled flash mode Operating mode in conjunction with system-compatible flash units (see p. 92) Automatic camera control and for the auto modes aperture priority and manual setting. In aperture priority mode and with manual setting, the camera also Aperture priority allows the use of additional flash techniques like flash synchroniza-...

  • Page 94: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION AT SLOWER SHUTTER SPEEDS (LONG-TERM SYNCHRONIZATION) Select one of the three available operating modes. – Automatic This mode ensures appropriately exposed, brighter dark back- – Manual grounds and bright foreground. – Long-term exposure The shutter speed is not extended beyond 1⁄30 s in the other flash modes to minimize the risk of blurring.

  • Page 95: Flash Control

    FLASH CONTROL A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( ), right Start of Exp. after the first shutter curtain has completely opened the image The settings and functions described in the following sections only window. This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the picture apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in of a vehicle being overtaken by its own light trail.

  • Page 96: Flash Range

    FLASH RANGE FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity This function can be used to selectively reduce or enhance flash values set manually or calculated by the camera. It is important to exposure regardless of ambient light, e.g. to brighten the face of a ensure that the subject is within the relevant flash range for person in the foreground when taking a picture outdoors in the sufficient illumination.
  • Page 97 • A compensation value configured on the camera will be overruled when a relevantly equipped flash unit is attached, e.g. a Leica SF 60 and a compensation value is entered on that flash unit. • The menu item...

  • Page 98: Flash Photography

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Notes • A flash unit that is not ready to flash may cause incorrect ▸ Switch on the flash unit exposures or error messages. ▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC = • Studio flash systems may have a very long flash firing duration. It Guide Number Control) on the flash unit may therefore be advantageous to select a slower shutter speed ▸...

  • Page 100: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Notes • As only part of the sensor area is used in video recordings, the relevantly eff ective focal length is increased, which slightly START/EXIT VIDEO MODE reduces the size of the image sections. • You can record up to 29 minutes of uninterrupted video. This camera is equipped to take pictures and record video.

  • Page 101: Start / End Video Recording

    START END VIDEO RECORDING ▸ Press the shutter button • Video recording begins. • The dot fl ashes red. • Recording time is running. ▸ Press the shutter button again • Video recording ends. • The dot lights in gray. Note Basic video settings (see p.

  • Page 102: Playback/Review Mode

    PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE Using button control ▸ Press the button PLAY There are two completely independent playback/review functions • The picture taken last is displayed first with its relevant available: settings. – short-term rendering directly after exposure (Preview) • The following message appears if the inserted memory card –...

  • Page 103: Selecting/Scrolling Through Recordings

    SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE The recordings are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the With the factory settings in place, recorded pictures will be end of an image series is reached, it automatically jumps back to displayed without the information in the header and footer lines for the fi rst image in the series.

  • Page 104: Displaying Assist Functions

    PICTURE SERIES REVIEW Notes • Recorded pictures are not automatically rotated in Review mode Serial and interval shootings often produce a large number of to utilize the full screen area. individual images. It would be very diffi cult to fi nd other pictures •...
  • Page 105 UNINTERRUPTED PLAYBACK OF THE PICTURE SERIES JUMPING TO A SPECIFIC PICTURE IN THE GROUP Touch the playback status bar briefl y at the desired position The images in a group can be played back from start to fi nish without interruption. This may be very helpful to get a better idea of the processes or conditions rendered than if the images were scrolled manually.
  • Page 106 SAVE AS A VIDEO SCROLLING THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL PICTURES OF A SERIES The image series can additionally be saved as a video. The images in a picture series can also be viewed individually. Switch to the manual scrolling function to do so. ▸...

  • Page 107: Cropped Section Zoom

    CROPPED SECTION ZOOM You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. You have a fi ve-step zoom factor available via the thumbwheel, while zooming is stepless if you use touch control. Using touch control ▸ Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged cropped section •...

  • Page 108: Displaying Multiple Recordings At Once

    DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel The camera off ers an overview function in which several thumbnail (to the right: increase magnifi cation, to the left: decrease images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to fi nd magnifi cation) a specifi c image.
  • Page 109 To navigate between recordings Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left ▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed • 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumbwheel increases the number of displayed recordings ▸...

  • Page 110: Tagging/Rating Of Recordings

    TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS DELETING RECORDINGS Recordings can be tagged as favorites to fi nd them quicker or to There are several methods available to delete recordings: simplify the later deletion of multiple recordings. Tagging can be – Deleting individual recordings done in regular view mode or in the overviews.

  • Page 111: Deleting Individual Recordings

    DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS To cancel deletion and return to the normal Playback/Review mode ▸ Press the button MENU ▸ Press the button PLAY ▸ Select in the Playback/Review menu Delete ▸ Tap the "Go back" icon briefly ▸ Press the button •...

  • Page 112: Deleting Multiple Recordings

    DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS Any number of recordings can be selected in this view. ▸ Select a recording using the directional pad. Several recordings can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve ▸ Press the center button thumbnails and can then be deleted all at once. This overview can be reached in two ways.

  • Page 113: Deleting All Recordings

    DELETING ALL RECORDINGS DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS ▸ Press the button ▸ Press the button MENU MENU ▸ Select in the Review menu ▸ Select in the Review menu Delete all Delete unrated • The prompt appears. • The prompt appears. Delete all files? Delete all files? ▸...

  • Page 114: Preview Of Latest Recording

    PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING Notes • All buttons except the button, the menu button and the Photo and video recordings can be displayed automatically directly thumbwheel button change to the regular Review mode and after they are taken to e.g. check the success of the recording execute their normal functions there for the duration of the quickly and easily.

  • Page 115: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW STARTING THE SLIDE SHOW A slide show function is available in Review mode, in which the saved images are shown automatically in series. The user can choose to see all recordings ( ), only photos ( ) or Play all Pictures only only videos (...

  • Page 116: Video Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK ACCESSING THE CONTROL ELEMENTS The control elements are displayed when playback is stopped. Will appear on screen if you have selected a video fi le for playback. Using touch control ▸ Briefl y tap the LCD panel 1/8000 12500 INFO 12MP...
  • Page 117 PAUSE PLAYBACK Using button control ▸ Press the center button ▸ Touch the LCD panel briefl y (anywhere) Note The control elements disappear after about 3 s. Touching the LCD ▸ Press the center button panel or pressing the center button will cause them to be displayed RESUMING PLAYBACK/REVIEW again.
  • Page 118 CONTINUE PLAYBACK FROM ANY POINT END PLAYBACK IN THE FILE Using touch control While the control elements are visible: When control elements are visible: ▸ Touch the playback status bar briefl y at the desired position ▸ Tap the "Go back" icon briefl y 1/8000 12500...
  • Page 119 SETTING THE VOLUME Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad up/down Using touch control • The volume status bar appears. When control elements are visible: ▸ Press the directional pad up (louder) or down (quieter) ▸ Tap the volume icon briefl y Note ▸...

  • Page 120: Video Editing

    VIDEO EDITING Using button control Accessing the video editing function Using touch control ▸ Press the button • The video editing screen appears, the left cutting mark is highlighted in red (= active). Changing the current cutting point ▸ Press the directional pad left/right •...
  • Page 121 ▸ Select a function from the menu Video editing Save as new Overwrite Preview The edited video is additionally saved, the original Save as new video remains unchanged. The newly edited video is saved and the original Overwrite one is deleted. The new video is played.

  • Page 122: Other Functions

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

  • Page 123: Apply/Activate Profiles

    APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD Factory setting: Default Profile ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu User Profile User Profile ▸ Select in the submenu Manage Profiles • A list of profile names will appear if user profiles are saved ▸...

  • Page 124: 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 higher number, then numbering will be continued from that number.

  • Page 125: Changing File Names

    CHANGING FILE NAMES CREATING A NEW FOLDER ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu Edit File Name Reset Image Numbering • A keyboard submenu is displayed. • A relevant prompt is displayed. • The input line contains the factory setting "L" as the first letter ▸...

  • Page 126: Recording The Image Location With Gps (Only In Connection With The Leica Fotos App)

    • A memory card should be formatted again in the camera if it was formatted in another device, e.g. a computer. • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care if the memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p. 152).

  • Page 127: Data Transfer

    You will need specific software for editing data in DNG format, e.g. computer via a card reader for memory cards. Alternatively, the the professional raw data converter Adobe® Photoshop® data can be transferred to a mobile device via the Leica FOTOS Lightroom®. app (see p. 129).

  • Page 128: Resetting The Camera To Factory Settings

    ▸ Select in the main menu Reset Camera Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered • The prompt "Reset Camera Settings?" appears. your camera. ▸ Confirm or reject the reset to factory settings ( ) / ( •...

  • Page 129: Updating The Firmware

    UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ▸ Download the latest firmware version ▸ Save the download to the memory card ▸ Insert the memory card into the camera ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Information ▸ Select in the submenu Firmware ▸ Select in the submenu Start Update...

  • Page 130: Leica Fotos

    The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the The connection is established via Bluetooth. A pairing of the mobile device.
  • Page 131 CONNECTING TO KNOWN DEVICES REMOVING DEVICES FROM THE LIST OF KNOWN DEVICES ▸ Select in the main menu Leica FOTOS ▸ Select in the submenu ▸ Select in the main menu Bluetooth Leica FOTOS ▸ Select ▸ Select in the submenu Delete ▸...

  • Page 132: Remote Camera Control

    A list of available functions and instructions for their pictures taken and high power consumption. use can be found in the Leica FOTOS app. • A third-party device can – provided is has been paired with REMOTE CAMERA ACTIVATION the camera –...

  • Page 134: 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 135: Viewfinder/Lcd Panel

    VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL MEMORY CARDS • Switch off your camera and leave it to stand at room tempera- • Make sure to store memory cards in their anti-static container ture for around 1 hour if condensation has formed on or in the when not in use.

  • Page 136: Faq

    Charge or replace the battery Battery is too cold Warm the battery (e.g. in pants pocket) The camera doesn't respond The camera is connected to Leica FOTOS app Terminate the connection Camera is heating up Heat development due to high-res video recording (4K) Not a fault;...
  • Page 137 Camera is processing a picture Wait No picture is taken The camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app End connection and reconnect Image noise appears on the LCD panel/in the The gain is increased to aid image composition if the Not a fault –...
  • Page 138 The display switches off after the picture is taken/ Flash loads after picture is taken, LCD panel Wait until the flash is loaded the LCD panel goes dark after the picture is taken deactivates during load time Camera does not focus Desired object part is too close to the camera Select Macro mode Desired object part is very far away...
  • Page 139 No AF metering field selectable Lock lever for AF in locked position Move lock lever (on the lens) to unlocked position Automatic Metering Field Control, Portrait Mode in the Select other control mode Scene Modes menu or Face Detection in AF mode is selected Image Review is activated Deactivate Image Review...
  • Page 140 Images cannot be displayed File name of the image was changed on a PC use appropriate software for image transfers from a PC to the camera; available from the Leica AG website Video quality Video recordings show flickering/stripes Light source interference in artificial lighting...
  • Page 141 No sound on video recording Playback volume is set too low Increase playback volume Microphone was covered during recording Make sure the microphone is not obstructed while recording video Speakers are covered Make sure that speakers are unobstructed during playback Microphone was deactivated while recording Activate the microphone Flickering or horizontal stripes in the video...

  • Page 142: Keyword Index

    Inserting/removing the battery ... 28 Direct access ........46 AFs ............60 Picture, assistant ......... 84 Display, standby ........52 Akademie, Leica ........17 Image properties ........55 Display, settings ......... 128 Aperture ..........71 Picture, interval ........88 DNG ............ 73 Aperture, setting ........
  • Page 143 Menu screen ........22, 40 Sensitivity, eye sensor ......23 Contrast, image properties ....55 Metering field ........61 Noise ........... 42 Customer service, Leica ..... 152 Metering methods (AF) ......60 Face detection ........22 Deletion, recording......110 Metering memory lock ......80 Grid lines ..........
  • Page 144 Storage, file ........127 Zoom/Lock button ....47 21, 47, 80 Raw data..........142 Switching off ........34 Leica FOTOS ........129 S (Shutter speed priority mode) .... 73 Shutter speed, automatic ..... 71 Playback/Review displays ....144 Saturation (image properties) ....55 Sync point ...........

  • Page 146: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS menu FN button Thumbwheel button Favorites Factory setting Picture series Self-timer Focusing Exposure Metering Exposure Compensation Auto ISO Settings White Balance Photo File Format JPG Resolution Color Management Film Style Scene Modes Digital Zoom Optical Image Stabilization Electronic Shutter Flash Settings Exposure Preview...
  • Page 147 FN button Thumbwheel button Favorites Display Settings Auto Playback/Review Customize Control Leica FOTOS Edit File Names Reset Image Numbering Power Saving Acoustic Signals Play Mode Setup Format Card Camera Information Date & Time Language Reset Camera STATIC DIRECT ACCESS...
  • Page 148 DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS menu FN button Thumbwheel button Favorites Available settings Picture series Interval Bracketing Self-timer Focusing Focus mode AF mode Focus assist Auto Enlargement Focus Peaking Exposure Metering Exposure Compensation Auto ISO Settings White Balance Gray Card Color Temperature Photo File Format JPG Resolution Color Management...
  • Page 149 LCD Brightness EVF Brightness Capture Assistants Display Settings Auto Playback/Review Customize Control Edit Favorites Wheel Assignment Zoom/Lock button Leica FOTOS Edit File Names Reset Image Numbering Power Saving Acoustic Signals Play Mode Setup Format Card STATIC DIRECT ACCESS Zoom/Lock button...

  • Page 150: Technical Data

    Storage medium UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card LENS Material Designation Full metal housing: Magnesium die-cast, leather covering Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH., 11 lenses in 9 segments, 3 aspherical Operating conditions lens areas 0/+40°C Lens filter thread Tripod thread A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4") made of stainless steel in the base...
  • Page 151 VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL With manual setting: optional magnifying glass function Viewfinder (EVF) ) and edge marking ( ) available as focus Auto Magnification Focus Peaking aids Resolution: 3.68 MP, 120 fps, magnification: 0.76x, aspect ratio: 4:3, Autofocus system exit pupil position: 20 mm, setting range +3/-4 diopters, with eye Based on contrast metering sensor for automatic switchover between viewfinder and LCD panel LCD panel...
  • Page 152 Speaker Mono WLAN The Leica FOTOS app is required to use of the WLAN function. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™. Complies with WiFi standard IEEE802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, channel 1-11 (2412-2462 MHz) and Wi-Fi IEEE802.11ac, 2.4 GHz & 5...

  • Page 153: 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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