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Page 1 LEICA D-LUX 7 INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 2: Finding The Information You Need
Finding the information you need In these instructions, you can find the information you need on the following pages. “Contents” List of Function Names List of Buttons and Dials Search from the List of Screens and Icons “Message Displays” “Menu List” “Troubleshooting”...
Page 3: How To Use These Instructions
How to use these instructions About the indication of the applicable mode Applicable modes: The icons indicate the modes available for a function. • Black icons: Applicable modes • Gray icons: Unavailable modes About the symbols in the text ∫ Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET].
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Finding the information you need................2 How to use these instructions ...................3 Contents by Function ....................9 1. Before Use Care of the Camera....................12 Scope of Delivery ....................14 Accessories......................15 Names and Functions of the Main Parts ..............16 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ..............18 Charging the Battery ....................20 •...
Page 5 Contents 3. Exposure Control Modes The Snapshot Modes ....................56 • [Snapshot Mode] menu ..................59 • Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and brightness settings ..................60 Program Mode ......................61 Setting Aperture and/or Shutter Speed ..............63 • Confirming the effects of the aperture and shutter speed settings (Preview Mode) ....................69 Registering your preferred settings (Custom Set)...........70 •...
Page 6 Contents 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Changing the Aspect Ratio ...................121 Taking Pictures with Different Image Effects (Filter)..........122 • Types of image effects..................124 • Taking a picture with and without an image effect simultaneously ([Simultaneous Record w/o Filter]) ...............128 Taking Picture Series with Automatically Changing Settings (Bracket Recording) ....................129 •...
Page 7 Function ........222 Wi-Fi function/Bluetooth function ................223 Connecting to a smartphone .................225 • Installing the smartphone/tablet “Leica FOTOS” app ........225 • Connecting the camera to a smartphone compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy ..................226 • Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for Bluetooth Low Energy ..................228...
Page 8 • Transferring images to a computer...............258 Saving Pictures and Videos on a Recorder ............260 Printing Pictures ....................261 • Adding date and text to pictures ..............263 13. Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display...............264 Message Displays ....................270 Troubleshooting ....................272 Usage Cautions and Notes ...................281 Leica Service Addresses..................289...
Page 9: Contents By Function
Contents by Function Recording Recording Picture Quality and Color Tone Recording Mode ........ 37 [Sensitivity]......... 92 [Preview]..........69 [White Balance]........94 Macro recording ........ 86 [Filter Settings] ......... 122 Bracket Recording ......129 [Picture Size]........167 [Time Lapse Shot] ......133 [Quality]..........
Page 10 Contents by Function Motion Picture Motion Picture Screen settings [Rec Quality] ........154 [Sound Rec Level Disp.] ....157 Recording pictures while [Monochrome Live View] ....187 recording videos ......156 [Center Marker] ........ 189 [Zebra Pattern] ......... 190 Audio [Sound Rec Level Adj.] ....
Page 11 Contents by Function Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Smartphone/tablet app “Leica FOTOS” Remote recording ......234 “Leica FOTOS” app......225 [Auto Transfer] ........ 239 [Remote Wakeup]......233 Connections with other devices Recorder Copying the Recorded Image Data Dubbing ........... 260 to a Computer........257 Printer PictBridge ........
Page 12: Before Use
Before Use Care of the Camera Handling of the camera ∫ Do not subject it to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, the monitor, the viewfinder, or the external casing. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
Page 13 No compensation for missed shots ∫ Leica Camera AG cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or memory card prevent images and/or sound from being recorded. Carefully observe copyright laws ∫...
Page 14: Scope Of Delivery
1. Before Use Scope of Delivery Order No. Rechargeable battery pack BP-DC15-E 423-109.001-008 BP-DC15-U 423-109.002-008 BP-DC15-TK 423-109.003-008 Battery charger/AC adapter ACA-DC16-E 423-118.001-005 ACA-DC16-C 423-118.001-006 ACA-DC16-K 423-118.001-007 ACA-DC16-B 423-118.001-008 ACA-DC16-N 423-118.001-009 ACA-DC16-A 423-118.001-010 ACA-DC16-U 423-106.001-012 USB Cable Micro-B 423-118.001-014 Shoulder strap 423-109.001-020 Lens cap ¢...
Page 15: Accessories
1. Before Use Accessories Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the extensive range of Leica D-Lux 7 accessories: www.leica-camera.com Notes: • Memory cards are optional. • The battery charger/AC adapter is indicated as charger in the text.
Page 16: Names And Functions Of The Main Parts
1. Before Use Names and Functions of the Main Parts Hot shoe (The hot shoe cover is inserted at the Zoom lever (>35) time of purchase.) (>146) Shutter button (>36) Stereo microphones (>33, 157) [4K] button (>100)/[Fn1] button (>49) • Be careful not to cover the microphones with your fingers.
Page 17 1. Before Use 32 33 [QM] button (>47)/[Fn2] button (>49) [¥] (Video) button (>152) Cursor buttons (>39) [AE/AF] button (>89) 3: [ ] (ISO sensitivity) button (>92) Speaker (>33, 197) 1: [ ] (White Balance) button (>94) Monitor (>264)/ with touch control options 4: [ ] (Drive Mode) (>97) (>42)
Page 18: Getting Started/Basic Operations
Getting Started/Basic Operations Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap When the camera is not in use, always attach the lens cap to protect the lens. • We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap.
Page 19 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Attach the shoulder strap. B: Strap eyelet • In addition, attach the other side of the shoulder strap in the same manner. • Make sure the shoulder strap does not come loose. • Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. –...
Page 20: Charging The Battery
Using such batteries may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that Leica Camera AG is not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery. To ensure that safe products...
Page 21: Inserting The Battery
• Leica Camera AG cannot guarantee the quality of any other type of battery. • Turn the camera off and wait for the Leica logo on the monitor to disappear before removing the battery. (Otherwise, this camera may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recordings may be lost.)
Page 22: Charging
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Charging We recommend to charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10oC and 30oC (50oF and 86oF) (same as the battery temperature). Insert the battery into the camera. (>21) Check that the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF]. A Connect the USB cable to the [USB/ •...
Page 23 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Charging lamp ∫ Lit red: Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.) • When the charging lamp flashes – This occurs when charging is performed in an extremely hot or cold location. Reconnect the USB cable in a location where the ambient temperature (and the temperature of battery) is in a 10oC to 30oC (50oF to 86oF) range, and try charging again.
Page 24 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations • Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the power plug pins. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. • Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.
Page 25: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures • The numbers of recordable pictures listed here are based on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard. • When a SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used. Recording pictures (when using the Monitor) ∫...
Page 26: Inserting And Removing The Card
• Keep cards out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. • Turn the camera off and wait for the Leica logo on the monitor to disappear before removing the card. (Otherwise, the camera may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be...
Page 27: Card Information
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Card Information The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this camera. • This camera is compatible with UHS- UHS Speed Class 3 SD Memory Card standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. (512 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card...
Page 28: Formatting The Card (Initialization)
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Access to the card The access indication is displayed in red when image data is being written to the card. • Do not perform the operations below while the card is being accessed (while image data is being written or read or deletion or formatting is in progress, for example).
Page 29: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Number of recordable pictures ∫ • Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A] Card capacity [Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB L (17M) 1710 3430 6860 13580 M (8.5M)
Page 30 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations • Continuous motion picture recordable times Motion picture recording stops when the continuous recordable times below have elapsed. Continuous [Rec Quality] Size interval for dividing files recordable time [4K/100M/30p] When an SDHC card is used: Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for 15 minutes recording and playback.
Page 31: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed.
Page 32 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET]. Re-adjusting the clock ∫ > [Setup] > [Clock Set] MENU • The same screen as in step on (>31) is displayed. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
Page 33: Basic Operations
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Basic Operations How to hold the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • We recommend using the supplied shoulder strap D to avoid dropping the camera. •...
Page 34: Using The Viewfinder
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Using the Viewfinder Switching between viewfinder and monitor displays Press [EVF]. A [EVF] button B Eye sensor Automatic viewfinder/ monitor display Viewfinder display ¢ Monitor display switching ¢ ¢ If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically focuses as the eye sensor is activated.
Page 35: Zooming (Changing The Lens' Focal Length)
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Zooming (changing the lens' focal length) You can determine how much of a subject is to be captured / how large a subject is to be rendered by selecting the appropriate focal length, i.e. by zooming. •...
Page 36: Taking Pictures
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Taking pictures The shutter button works in two steps. Press the shutter button halfway to let the camera set exposure and focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus confirmation • Aperture value and shutter speed will turn red and flash if the exposure is not correct.
Page 37: Recording Videos
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Recording videos Start recording by pressing the video button. • Immediately release the video button. Stop the recording by pressing the video button again. Selecting the exposure control mode Turn the aperture ring (A) and/or the shutter speed dial (B).
Page 38 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations To switch to the Snapshot modes Press [A]. • When the Snapshot modes are set, the exposure control mode icon changes to [ ] or [ • When you press [A] again, the exposure control mode is switched back to one that enables settings to be made using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial, i.e.
Page 39: Control Dial
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Control dial Rotate the dial to select items or set values etc. • The operation of rotating the control dial to the left or right is illustrated as below in these instructions. Cursor/[MENU/SET] buttons Press the cursor buttons to select items or values etc. •...
Page 40 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations In recording mode You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method. > [Custom] > [Monitor / Display] > [EVF/Monitor Disp. Set] > MENU [EVF Disp. Set]/[Monitor Disp. Set] Scales down images slightly so that you can better review the ] (viewfinder style) composition of the images.
Page 41 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations About the tilt indication display ∫ With the tilt indication displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.   A Horizontal direction: Correcting tilt to the left B Vertical direction: Correcting downward tilt •...
Page 42: Touch Screen Operations
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Touch screen operations Touch: ∫ Briefly touch the monitor screen at the desired place/ icon to switch a function on or off. Fn10 Fn10 Fn10 Drag: ∫ Touch the monitor screen at the desired place/icon and swipe to the desired level to set a function.
Page 43: Taking Pictures Using The Touch Function
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Taking pictures using the touch function Touch AF/Touch Shutter Available in the following modes: Touch [ Touch an icon. • The icon switches every time you touch it. (Touch AF) Focuses on the position you touch. ¢...
Page 44 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Touch AE Available in the following modes: You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. E.g., when the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the exposure to achieve a brighter rendering of the face.
Page 45: Setting Menu Items
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting menu items You can set menu items either by using the cursor buttons or with touch operations. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2. Press 3/4 to select a menu section icon, such as [ This menu section is for setting the functions available in [Snapshot Mode] (>59) the Snapshot modes.
Page 46 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then [MENU/SET].  Touch operation Touch the menu item. • You can switch the page by touching the bar (A) on the right side of the screen. Press 3/4 to select the setting and then [MENU/SET].
Page 47: Quick Menu
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Quick Menu Press [QM] to display the Quick Menu. Turn the control dial to select the item, and 60 p press 4 or 3. Rotate the control dial to select the setting. 60 p Press [QM] to exit the Quick Menu once the setting is complete.
Page 48: Customizing The Quick Menu Settings
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Customizing the Quick Menu settings You can add a maximum of 15 preferred settings to the Quick Menu. Select the menu item. > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Q.MENU] > [CUSTOM] MENU Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Press [QM] to display the Quick Menu.
Page 49: Assigning Frequently-Used Functions To Function Buttons
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to Function Buttons Select the menu item. > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Fn Button Set]> MENU [Setting in REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode] Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and then [MENU/ SET].
Page 50 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode] ∫ – [4K Photo Mode] (>100) – [Utilize Custom Set feature] – [Quality] (>168) – [Post Focus] (>110) – [AFS/AFF/AFC] (>74) (>70) – [Exposure Comp.] (>90) –...
Page 51 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations • With [Video Record], you can start/stop recording a motion picture in the same way as with the video button. • When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either AF area or MF Assist.
Page 52 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Using the function buttons during playback You can use an assigned function by pressing the appropriate function button. • Depending on the function, you can directly use it for the image being played back. Example: When [Fn2] is set to [Rating¿3] Press 2/1 to select the image.
Page 53: Changing Settings Using The Control Ring
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Changing Settings using the Control Ring You can use the control ring to change settings. The functions that can be set with the control ring vary depending on the exposure control mode. Listed below are the default ([Normal]) settings. Exposure control mode Setting Snapshot mode...
Page 54: Changing The Function Assigned To The Control Ring
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Changing the function assigned to the Control Ring Set the menu item. > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Control Ring] MENU Use 3/4 to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]. • You can assign the following functions: –...
Page 55: Entering Text
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Entering Text Follow the steps below when the text entry screen is displayed. Press 3/4/2/1 to select a character and then [MENU/SET] to set. • To enter the same character again, perform either of the following operations to move the cursor. –...
Page 56: Exposure Control Modes
Exposure Control Modes The Snapshot Modes Modes: These modes are recommended for those who prefer a point and shoot style, while relying on the camera to automatically select settings to match the subject and recording environment. Press [A]. • The camera switches to Snapshot modes. •...
Page 57 3. Exposure Control Modes The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) : When taking pictures, : When recording videos) [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢1 [i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Night ¢3 [i-Food] [i-Baby] [i-Sunset] [i-Low Light] Shot] ¢2 ¢1 Displayed when an external flash is used. ¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON].
Page 58 3. Exposure Control Modes Snapshot Plus mode allows you to adjust more settings yourself (see below) as opposed to Snapshot mode. Snapshot Plus mode Snapshot mode Setting the brightness — ± Setting the color tone — ± Defocus Control — ±...
Page 59: [Snapshot Mode] Menu
3. Exposure Control Modes [Snapshot Mode] menu Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) When [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high frame rate and composed into a single picture. >...
Page 60: Taking Pictures With Customized Color, Defocus Control, And Brightness Settings
3. Exposure Control Modes Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and brightness settings Mode: Setting color ∫ Press [ ] (1). Rotate the control dial to adjust color. • To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET]. • The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when the camera is turned off or the camera is B B B switched to another exposure control mode.
Page 61: Program Mode
3. Exposure Control Modes Program Mode Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can change various settings in the [Rec] menu. Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO). Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO).
Page 62 3. Exposure Control Modes Changing the aperture value and shutter speed combination Program Shift ∫ Even in Program mode, you can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination to achieve the desired effects while maintaining the same exposure. This function is called “Program Shift”. It enables you to, for example, reduce the area rendered sharply by decreasing the aperture value or capture a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.
Page 63: Setting Aperture And/Or Shutter Speed
3. Exposure Control Modes Setting Aperture and/or Shutter Speed Modes: You can set the exposure using the aperture ring and/or shutter speed dial. (Example: In Manual Exposure mode) Aperture value Smaller Larger The area rendered The area rendered sharply is reduced. sharply is expanded.
Page 64 3. Exposure Control Modes Aperture-Priority mode Set the aperture value to a higher number if you want a larger in-focus area (in front of and behind the focused subject), or to a lower number for the opposite. Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO). Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value.
Page 65 3. Exposure Control Modes Shutter-Priority mode Set a faster shutter speed if you want to take a sharp photo of a moving subject, or a slower speed if you want to create e.g. subject blur to emphasize a movement. Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO). Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter speed.
Page 66 3. Exposure Control Modes Manual Exposure mode This mode allows you to determine the exposure by manually setting both shutter speed and aperture value. The manual exposure assistance scale appears at the bottom of the screen to indicate the over-/under-/ correct exposure resulting from the respective settings.
Page 67 3. Exposure Control Modes Setting the shutter speed to values not available on the shutter speed dial Turn the control ring or control dial to set the following shutter speeds. Check the shutter speed on the screen. The available shutter speeds vary depending on the [Shutter Type] setting. Refer to (>176) for information on how to change the setting.
Page 68 3. Exposure Control Modes About [T] (Time) ∫ When you set the shutter speed to [T] (Time), the shutter stays open when the shutter button is pressed fully (up to approximately 29 minutes). The shutter will close when the shutter button is pressed again. Use this function when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night scene etc.
Page 69: Confirming The Effects Of The Aperture And Shutter Speed Settings (Preview Mode)
3. Exposure Control Modes Confirming the effects of the aperture and shutter speed settings (Preview Mode) Available in the following modes: • To confirm the effects of the aperture setting: You can preview the depth of field (how much of the fore- and background will be rendered sharply) before taking a picture by selecting different aperture values.
Page 70: Registering Your Preferred Settings (Custom Set)
3. Exposure Control Modes Registering your preferred settings (Custom Set) Available in the following modes: Registering personal menu settings (Registering custom settings) You can register up to 3 combinations of your preferred menu settings. Preparations: Change the settings of menus such as [Rec], [Motion Picture], and [Custom] to your preferred settings.
Page 71 3. Exposure Control Modes Changing registered settings ∫ Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily while any one of the custom settings is selected, the currently registered settings will remain unchanged. To change the currently registered settings, overwrite the registered data using [Cust.Set Mem.] in the [Setup] menu.
Page 72: Focus, Exposure Compensation And Color Tone Settings
Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Automatic Focusing Available in the following modes: Move the focus mode selector switch to [AF] or [AF#]. • The focus mode will be set. (>74) A: Align the setting with the index mark Press [ ] (2).
Page 73 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings • In the Snapshot modes, the camera performs the same operation as [AF] even if you set the focus mode selector switch to [AF#] (AF Macro). • If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus setting may no longer be correct for that subject.
Page 74: Setting The Focusing Mode (Afs/Aff/Afc)
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Setting the focusing mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) Available in the following modes: Three automatic focusing modes are available. Preparation: Set the focus mode selector switch to [AF] or [AF#]. > [Motion Picture] > [AFS/AFF/AFC] [Rec]/ MENU A:Align the setting with the index mark...
Page 75: Setting The Autofocus Mode
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Setting the Autofocus mode Available in the following modes: You can select the Autofocus metering method that suits the positions and number of the subjects in the picture. Press [ ] (2). The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects.
Page 76 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings About [ ] ([Face/Eye Detection]) When the camera detects faces, AF areas are displayed and the eye that will be focused on are indicated. A: Eye used for focusing Yellow: The color changes to green when the shutter button is pressed halfway and focusing is successful.
Page 77 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Locking the subject to be tracked ([ ] ([Tracking])) Button operation  Aim the AF Tracking area/frame B at the subject and then press the shutter button halfway. • The AF frame turns green when the subject is detected. •...
Page 78 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Setting the shape of an AF area group ([Custom Multi]) Press [ ] ( 2 ). Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3 . Press 2/1 to select a setting and then 4 . A The current shape of the AF area group This shape is convenient for taking...
Page 79 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings When selecting [ 1 Changing the shape of an AF area group. Button operation Press 3/4/2/1 to select the AF area, and then [MENU/SET] to set (repeat). • The setting is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again.
Page 80 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Restrictions concerning Autofocus mode • Autofocus mode cannot be set in the following case. – When recording with the Post Focus function • The AF metering method is fixed to [Ø] in the following cases. –...
Page 81: Changing The Position And Size Of The Af Area
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Changing the position and size of the AF area Available in the following modes: When [ ], [ ], [Ø] or [ ] in Autofocus mode are selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area.
Page 82 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings When selecting [ You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The total AF area, which is divided into 49 boxes, is divided into groups consisting of 9 boxes each (6 or 4 boxes for the groups located at the edges of the screen).
Page 83 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings When selecting [ You can set the focusing position precisely by enlarging the monitor image. Press [ ] (2). Select [ ] and press 4. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the focusing position and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 84: Moving The Af Area By Touch Control
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Moving the AF area by Touch Control Available in the following modes: When you use the viewfinder, you can move the AF area by touch operations on the monitor. > [Custom] > [Operation] >...
Page 85: Optimizing Brightness Using Touch Control
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Optimizing brightness using Touch Control Available in the following modes: > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Touch Settings] > [Touch AF] > MENU [AF+AE] Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for. •...
Page 86: Taking Close-Up Pictures
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Taking Close-up Pictures Available in the following modes: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. of flowers. Move the focus mode selector switch to [AF#]. • You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm q) from the lens by setting the lens' shortest focal length.
Page 87: Manual Focusing
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Manual Focusing Available in the following modes: Use this function when you want to determine the focus setting yourself or when the distance between the lens and the subject remains unchanged for several shots and you do not want to activate Auto focus.
Page 88 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings You can perform the following operations: Button operation Touch operation Description of operation Dragging Moves the enlarged area. 3/4/2/1 Enlarges/reduces the monitor image in small Pinching out/in steps. Enlarges/reduces the monitor image. Switches the enlarged display (windowed/full screen).
Page 89: Focus And Exposure Memory Lock (Af/Ae Lock)
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Focus and Exposure Memory Lock (AF/AE Lock) Available in the following modes: This function is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area (AF Lock) and/or for subjects whose brightness is above or below average (AE Lock). Aim the AF area at the subject.
Page 90: Exposure Compensation
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Exposure Compensation Available in the following modes: Use this function when you wish to modify the exposure settings the camera delivers, e.g. when your main subject would otherwise be rendered brighter/darker than you want. Turn the exposure compensation dial to select the compensation value.
Page 91 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings • In manual exposure mode, you can compensate the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. • Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. •...
Page 92: Setting The Iso Sensitivity
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Setting the ISO Sensitivity Available in the following modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Higher values allow using faster shutter speeds e.g. for unblurred hand-held shots and/or higher aperture values e.g. for more depth of field.
Page 93 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity 25000 Recording location When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark Shutter speed Slower Faster Noise Less Increased Shaking of the subject Increased Less • For details on the available flash range used when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], refer to (>147).
Page 94: Adjusting The White Balance
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance Available in the following modes: In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral, i.e. natural color reproduction in any light. White balance is based on the camera being preset to reproduce a particular color as white.
Page 95 4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings When you wish to manually meter the light and use the resulting setting, e.g. to achieve a white balance precisely matching the prevailing lighting situation. 1 Press 2 Place a white object such as a piece of paper within the frame at the center of the screen, and press [MENU/ SET].
Page 96: Finely Adjusting The White Balance
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue with the available fixed settings. Select the White Balance setting and then press 4. Press 3/4/2/1 to perform White Balance fine G G G G G G adjustments.
Page 97: K Photo And Shutter Release Settings
4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Selecting a Shutter Release Mode Available in the following modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. Press [ ] (4). Press 2/1 to select the shutter release mode, and then [MENU/SET].
Page 98: Using Continuous Mode
¢ ¢ When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Leica Camera AG. Pictures can be taken until the card is full. However, the frame rate will get slower halfway through the recording. The number of serial pictures is limited by the picture-taking...
Page 99 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings About the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously ∫ When you press the shutter button halfway, the maximum number of pictures you can take continuously will appear. 20 20 Example: When 20 pictures can be taken: [r20] •...
Page 100: Recording 4K Pictures
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Recording 4K Pictures Available in the following modes: The camera allows you to take serial pictures with a resolution of 8 million pixels (approx.) at 30 frames/second. After taking these pictures, you can save the desired moment extracted from their picture series file.
Page 101 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Press the shutter button halfway.  Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to perform recording.  A Press and hold B Recording is performed • Press the button fully slightly in advance. Recording starts [4K Burst] approximately 0.5 seconds after it has been pressed fully.
Page 102: Notes On The 4K Photo Function
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Canceling 4K Picture mode ∫ In step , select [ ] ([Single]) or [ ]. (>100) Battery drainage and camera temperature • If the ambient temperature is high or 4K photo recording is performed continuously, ] may be displayed and then recording may stop.
Page 103 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Unsuitable subjects ∫ Recording in extremely bright locations or indoors When subjects are photographed in an extremely bright place or under fluorescent/LED lighting, the color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizontal stripes may appear on the screen.
Page 104 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings • The following menu items are disabled: [Snapshot Mode] [iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR] [Picture Size]/[Quality]/[Color Space]/[Flash]/[Long Shtr NR]/[Shutter [Rec] Type]/[Bracket]/[HDR] [Custom] [Rec Area]/[Face Recog.]/[Profile Setup] [Economy] ([4K Pre-Burst] only)/[Monitor Display Speed]/[EVF Display [Setup] Speed] •...
Page 105: Selecting Pictures From 4K Picture Series Files And Saving Them
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Selecting Pictures from 4K Picture Series Files and Saving them Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3. • You can also perform the same operation by touching the icon [ •...
Page 106: Operations During Selecting Pictures
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Operations during selecting pictures Navigating the slide view screen ∫ Position of the displayed frame MODE AUTO Button Touch Description of operation operation operation Selects a frame. Dragging/ • To change the frames displayed in slide view, select the 2/1/ frame at the left/right end, and touch [ ] or [...
Page 107 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Navigating the 4K serial playback screen ∫ MODE AUTO During pause During continuous playback Button Touch Description of operation operation operation Continuous playback/Pause (during continuous playback). Continuous rewind/Pause (during continuous rewind). Fast forward/Picture-by-picture forward (during pause). Fast rewind/Picture-by-picture rewind (during pause).
Page 108 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen • Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to either [AUTO] or a setting with a resolution of [4K/30p]. When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K video, select [AUTO]. •...
Page 109 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Switching a marker to be displayed ∫ Touch [ ] on the slide view screen, 4K serial playback screen, or marker operation screen. Displays a marker in a picture in which a face or the movement of a [Auto] subject is detected.
Page 110: Selecting The Focusing Plane After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking)
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Selecting the Focusing Plane After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking) Available in the following modes: This mode allows you to shift the focus setting while taking 4K serial pictures. After taking these pictures, you can select the desired focused areas. This function is only suited for recording static objects.
Page 111 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings  Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • The focus setting changes automatically while recording. When the icon ( B ) disappears, recording automatically ends. • A video will be recorded in the [MP4] recording format. (Audio will not be recorded.) •...
Page 112: Selecting The Pictures With The Desired Focus Settings And Saving A Picture ([Post Focus])
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Selecting the pictures with the desired focus settings and saving a picture ([Post Focus]) Select a picture with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3. • You can also perform the same operation by touching the icon [ Touch the desired subject.
Page 113: Merging Multiple Pictures To Expand The Area Rendered Sharply (Focus Stacking)
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Merging multiple pictures to expand the area rendered sharply (Focus Stacking) A Focus setting: closer B Focus setting: farther away Touch [ ] in step of “Selecting the pictures with the desired focus settings and saving a picture ([Post Focus])”...
Page 114 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Touch [ ] to merge the pictures and save the resulting one. • The picture will be saved in JPEG format. Recording information (Exif information) of the original picture with the closest focus distance, including the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, will also be recorded to the new picture.
Page 115: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Available in the following modes: Press [ ] (4). Press 2/1 to select the self-timer icon ], etc.), and then 3. Press 2/1 to select the operation setting, and then [MENU/SET].
Page 116 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Canceling the self-timer ∫ Select [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the shutter release modes. (>97) • The self-timer can also be canceled by turning off the camera. (When [Self Timer Auto Off] (>191) is set to [ON]) •...
Page 117: Recording Panorama Pictures
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Recording panorama pictures Available in the following modes: Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama. Press [ ] (4). Press 2/1 to select the panorama icon ], etc.), and then 3.
Page 118 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Press the shutter button fully and move the camera in a small arc in the direction of the arrow on the screen. Recording from left to right Picture size: [STANDARD] Picture size: [WIDE] •...
Page 119 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings Changing panorama picture settings ∫ > [Rec] > [Panorama Settings] MENU [Direction] Sets the recording direction. Sets the angle of view (image size). [Picture Size] [STANDARD]/[WIDE] • The resolution in the horizontal and vertical directions of the panorama picture varies depending on the image size, the recording direction and the number of combined pictures.
Page 120 5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings About playback ∫ Pressing 3 will start scrolling playback automatically in the same direction as the recording. 1/98 1/98 1/98 1/98 • The following operations can be performed during scrolling playback. Start panorama playback/Pause ¢...
Page 121: Recording Images That Suit Your Subjects And Purposes
Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Changing the Aspect Ratio Available in the following modes: You can easily switch the aspect ratio of pictures using the aspect ratio selector switch. Switching the aspect ratio selector switch A Align the setting with the index mark [4:3] Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV [1:1]...
Page 122: Taking Pictures With Different Image Effects (Filter)
6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Taking Pictures with Different Image Effects (Filter) Available in the following modes: You can employ additional image effects even when you take panorama pictures. Select the menu item. > [Motion Picture] > [Filter Settings] > [Rec]/ MENU [Filter Effect] >...
Page 123 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes • The following items are fixed to the settings below when you set the image effect: – [White Balance]: [AWB] – [Photo Style]: [Standard] – [Color Space]: [sRGB] – [Highlight Shadow]: [Standard] –...
Page 124: Types Of Image Effects
6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Types of image effects [Expressive] [Retro] [Old Days] [High Key] [Low Key] [Sepia] [Monochrome] [Dynamic [Rough Monochrome] Monochrome] [Silky [Impressive Art] [High Dynamic] Monochrome] [Cross Process] [Toy Effect] [Toy Pop] [Bleach Bypass] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Fantasy]...
Page 125 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Setting the type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) ∫ Touch [ ] and then select [ Press 3/4 or 2/1 to move the in-focus section. • You can also move the in-focus section by touching the recording screen.
Page 126 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Setting the position and size of the light source ([Sunshine]) ∫ Touch [ ] and then select [ Press 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 to move the center position of the light source. •...
Page 127 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Image effect Items that can be set [Monochrome] Color Yellowish tinge Bluish tinge [Dynamic Contrast Low contrast High contrast Monochrome] [Rough Grittiness Less gritty Grittier Monochrome] [Silky Extent of defocus Weaker defocus Stronger defocus Monochrome] [Impressive Art]...
Page 128: Taking A Picture With And Without An Image Effect Simultaneously ([Simultaneous Record W/O Filter])
6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Changing the settings by using the monitor screen 1 Touch [ EXPS EXPS EXPS 2 Touch the item you want to set. EXPS EXPS EXPS ]: Image effect ON/OFF ]: Selects an image effect (filter) ]: Adjusts an image effect 3 Drag the slide bar to adjust the setting.
Page 129: Taking Picture Series With Automatically Changing Settings (Bracket Recording)
6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Taking Picture Series with Automatically Changing Settings (Bracket Recording) Available in the following modes: You can create a series of pictures in which a range of preset setting changes is applied automatically after pressing the shutter button.
Page 130 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Focus on the subject and take a picture. • When Exposure Bracket is selected, the bracket display flashes until all of the pictures you have set are taken. If you change the bracket settings or turn off the camera before all of the pictures you have set are taken, the camera restarts recording from the first picture.
Page 131: Exposure Bracketing
6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Exposure Bracketing About [More Settings] (step in (>129)) ∫ Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure bracket range. [Step] [3•1/3] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [7•1] (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV) [Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken.
Page 132: Focus Bracketing
6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Focus Bracketing About [More Settings] (step in (>129)) ∫ [Step] Sets the interval between focus settings. ¢ [Image Count] Sets the number of pictures to be taken. [0/s/r]: Alternately moves the focus setting closer and farther away within the range centered on the initial setting as you take pictures.
Page 133: Taking Pictures Automatically At Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])
6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) Available in the following modes: The camera can automatically take pictures of subjects such as animals or plants as time elapses and create a video. •...
Page 134 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully. • The recording starts automatically. • During recording standby, the camera will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for a certain period.
Page 135 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes • This function is not for use as a security camera. • When the lens' zoom function is used, the camera could tilt when the lens barrel extends. Make sure to secure the camera in place with a tripod or by other means. •...
Page 136: Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])
6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) Available in the following modes: A stop video is created by splicing pictures together. • Set the date and time settings in advance. (>31) •...
Page 137 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes Recording assistance • The recording screen displays up to two pictures taken previously. Use them as reference for the amount of movement. • To check the recorded pictures, press [(]. Unnecessary pictures can be deleted by pressing [ To return to the recording screen, press [(] again.
Page 138 6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes • Recording takes time under certain recording conditions, such as when flash is used. Automatic recording, as a result, may not take place at set intervals. • When creating videos with a [Rec Quality] setting of [4K], recording times are limited to 29 minutes.
Page 139: Stabilizer, Zoom And Flash
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Compensating Camera Shake Available in the following modes: This function automatically detects and compensates camera shake. > [Motion Picture] > [Stabilizer] [Rec]/ MENU Corrects vertical and horizontal camera shake. ([Normal]) Corrects vertical camera shake. This setting is ideal for panning (technique of recording a subject by matching the camera movement with the movement of a subject going in ([Panning])
Page 140 7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash • It is recommended to disable the Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases: Be careful of camera shake when you press the shutter button. –...
Page 141: Using The Lens' Zoom Function
7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using the Lens’ Zoom Function Available in the following modes: Zoom types and use Screen display ∫ The illustration is an example of when using Optical Zoom, [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom] in Program Mode.  ...
Page 142 7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Extra Optical Zoom This function works when any of the resolution settings (>167) indicated with selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. Maximum magnification: 6.2k (This includes the optical zoom magnification.
Page 143 7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash [Digital Zoom] Available in the following modes: Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification. > [Motion Picture] > [Digital Zoom] [Rec]/ MENU Settings: [ON]/[OFF]...
Page 144 7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash [Step Zoom] You can set that zooming operates in steps, stopping at (equivalent) focal lengths familiar from 35mm film cameras. Using [Step Zoom] is as easy as normal zoom operation. • By default you can use Step Zoom by rotating the control ring in the following exposure control modes: –...
Page 145: Zooming Using Touch Operations (Touch Zoom)
7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) Touch [ ]. Touch [ • The slide bar is displayed. Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar. • The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position. Zooms slowly Zooms quickly •...
Page 146: Using The Supplied Flash Unit
7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using the Supplied Flash Unit Available in the following modes: • This section uses the flash to provide instructions. • For details about how to attach other flash units than the supplied one, refer to their instructions.
Page 147 7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash In the following cases, the flash mode is fixed to [Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]). • When recording videos • When recording 4K pictures • When recording with the Post Focus function • When using [Panorama Shot] •...
Page 148: Setting The Flash Functions
7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions • [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is available only when a flash unit is attached. Changing the flash control mode Available in the following modes: You can select whether flash output is controlled automatically or manually. Select the menu item.
Page 149: Changing The Flash Modes
7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Changing the flash modes Available in the following modes: This function allows you to select the flash mode to match the situation. > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Mode] MENU The flash is fired every time regardless of the recording ([Forced Flash On]) conditions.
Page 150: Setting 2Nd Curtain Sync
7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Shutter speed for each flash mode ∫ Flash mode Shutter speed Flash mode Shutter speed ‰ 1/60s ¢ to 1/4000s 1s to 1/4000s ¢ This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority mode and [T] (Time) in the manual exposure mode.
Page 151: Flash Exposure Compensation
7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Flash exposure compensation Available in the following modes: You can adjust the flash exposure to compensate for pictures in which the parts mainly illuminated by the flash would otherwise appear too dark or bright. Select the menu item. >...
Page 152: Recording Videos
Recording Videos Recording Videos Available in the following modes: This camera can record videos in different resolutions, including 4K in the MP4-format. (>154). Audio will be recorded in stereo. • You can record videos by manually setting the aperture value and shutter speed. (>63) •...
Page 153 8. Recording Videos Recording videos with reduced operational sounds Available in the following modes: When you operate the zoom, buttons, etc. while recording videos, the sounds associated with such operations may be recorded. Using touch operations allows silent operation. Touch [ ] while recording a video.
Page 154: Setting The Resolution/Frame Rate Combination
8. Recording Videos Setting the resolution/frame rate combination > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Quality] MENU Item Size Recording frame rate Sensor output Bit rate [4K/100M/30p] ¢ 3840k2160 30 frames/second 100 Mbps [4K/100M/24p] ¢ 3840k2160 24 frames/second 100 Mbps [FHD/28M/60p] 1920k1080 60 frames/second 28 Mbps [FHD/20M/30p]...
Page 155: How To Set The Focusing Mode When Recording A Video ([Continuous Af])
8. Recording Videos How to set the focusing mode when recording a video ([Continuous AF]) Available in the following modes: The focusing procedure varies depending on the Focus mode setting and the [Continuous AF] setting in the [Motion Picture] menu. >...
Page 156: Recording Pictures While Recording Videos
8. Recording Videos Recording pictures while recording videos Available in the following modes: You can record pictures while recording a video. (Simultaneous recording) During video recording, press the shutter button fully to record a picture. • Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording pictures.
Page 157: Displaying/Setting The Sound Recording Level
8. Recording Videos Displaying/setting the sound recording level [Sound Rec Level Disp.] Available in the following modes: The sound recording level is displayed on the recording screen. > [Motion Picture] > [Sound Rec Level Disp.] MENU Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Not available in these cases: •...
Page 158: Playing Back And Editing Images
Playing Back and Editing Images Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. 1/98 1/98 1/98 1/98 2: Plays back the previous picture 1: Plays back the next picture • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.
Page 159: Playing Back Videos
Increase volume Reduce volume level level ¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press 1/2 again. • Videos can be viewed on your computer using the software available after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG home page (>257).
Page 160: Creating Pictures From A Video
9. Playing Back and Editing Images Creating pictures from a video Press 3 to pause video playback. • Press 2/1 to fine-adjust the pause position while the video is paused. Press [MENU/SET]. • The same operation can be performed by touching •...
Page 161: Switching The Playback Method
9. Playing Back and Editing Images Switching the Playback Method Using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards the [T] side. 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X 1k > 2k > 4k > 8k > 16k Button Touch Description of operation operation operation Enlarges/reduces the screen.
Page 162: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
9. Playing Back and Editing Images Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards the [W] side. 1 screen > 12 screens > 30 screens > Calendar display • Rotate the zoom lever to the [T] side to return to the previous display mode.
Page 163: Playing Back Group Pictures
9. Playing Back and Editing Images Playing Back Group Pictures A picture group consists of multiple pictures. You can play back pictures in a group either continuously or one by one. • You can edit or delete all pictures in a group at once. (For example, if you delete a picture group, all pictures in the group are deleted.) 1/98 1/98...
Page 164 9. Playing Back and Editing Images Continuously playing back group pictures ∫ Press 3. • The same operation can be performed by touching the group picture icon ([ ], [ • When playing back group pictures one at a time, options are displayed. After selecting [Burst Play] (or [Sequential Play]), select either of the following playback methods: [From the first picture]:...
Page 165: Deleting Pictures
9. Playing Back and Editing Images Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture ∫ In playback mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ • The same operation can be performed by touching [ Press 3/4 to select [Delete Single] and then [MENU/SET].
Page 166: Using Menu Functions
Using Menu Functions Menu List [Snapshot Mode] menu (>166) [Rec] menu (>166) [Motion Picture] menu (>179) [Custom] menu (>180) [Setup] menu (>195) [My Menu] menu (>204) [Playback] menu (>205) [Snapshot Mode] menu • [Snapshot Mode] (>57) • [iHDR] (>59) • [iHandheld Night Shot] (>59) [Rec] menu •...
Page 167 10. Using Menu Functions [Picture Size] Available in the following modes: The higher the resolution (number of pixels), the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed in large formats. > [Rec] > [Picture Size] MENU Aspect ratio [4:3]...
Page 168 JPEG, the compression rate. RAW is especially suited for the subsequent comprehensive editing of the image data using respective software, which is available after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage (>257).The JPEG setting [ ] delivers higher image quality than [ ] due to its lower compression rate, while ›...
Page 169 10. Using Menu Functions [Photo Style] Available in the following modes: You can select color rendition effects to match the type of image you wish to record. > [Motion Picture] > [Photo Style] [Rec]/ MENU [Standard] This is the standard setting. [Vivid] Brilliant effect with higher saturation and contrast.
Page 170 10. Using Menu Functions Adjusting the picture parameters ∫ • You cannot adjust the picture parameters in Snapshot Plus - 5 - 5 ±0 mode. ±0 Press 2/1 to select the type of Photo Style. ±0 ±0 Press 3/4 to select the items, and then 2/1 to adjust.
Page 171 10. Using Menu Functions • The effect of [Grain Effect] cannot be checked on the recording screen. • [Grain Effect] is not available in the following cases. – Panorama Shot mode – When recording videos – When recording 4K pictures –...
Page 172 10. Using Menu Functions [Highlight Shadow] Available in the following modes: You can adjust the highlights and shadows in a picture while checking the results on the screen. > [Motion Picture] > [Highlight Shadow] [Rec]/ MENU (Standard) No adjustments (Raise the contrast) Bright areas are brightened, and dark areas are darkened.
Page 173 10. Using Menu Functions [i.Dynamic] Available in the following modes: This function automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. > [Motion Picture] > [i.Dynamic] [Rec]/ MENU Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF] Not available in these cases: •...
Page 174 10. Using Menu Functions [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] Available in the following modes: You can set the upper limit of the ISO sensitivity when it is set to [AUTO] or [ > [Rec] > [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] MENU Settings: [AUTO]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12500]/[25000] [Min.
Page 175 10. Using Menu Functions [Diffraction Compensation] Available in the following modes: The camera raises the resolution by correcting the blurriness caused by diffraction when small apertures (high aperture values) are used. > [Motion Picture] > [Diffraction Compensation] [Rec]/ MENU Settings: [AUTO]/[OFF] •...
Page 176 10. Using Menu Functions [Shutter Type] Available in the following modes: You can use either of the two shutter types to take pictures: the mechanical and the electronic shutter function. > [Rec] > [Shutter Type] MENU Switches the shutter type automatically depending on the recording condition and shutter speed.
Page 177 10. Using Menu Functions [HDR] Available in the following modes: The camera can combine 3 pictures taken at different exposures into a single picture with a wide range of correctly rendered brightness levels. The individual pictures used to create the HDR picture are not saved. A combined HDR picture is saved in JPEG format.
Page 178 10. Using Menu Functions [Multi Exp.] Available in the following modes: You can create pictures in which several exposures (up to 4) are superimposed over each other. > [Rec] > [Multi Exp.] MENU Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then [MENU/SET]. Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
Page 179: [Motion Picture] Menu
10. Using Menu Functions [Motion Picture] menu • [Rec Quality] (>154) • [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Video)] (>179) • [AFS/AFF/AFC] (>74) • [Diffraction Compensation] (>175) • [Continuous AF] (>155) • [Stabilizer] (>139) • [Photo Style] (>169) • [i.Zoom] (>142) • [Filter Settings] (>122) •...
Page 180: [Custom] Menu
10. Using Menu Functions [Custom] menu [Exposure] [Monitor / Display] • [ISO Increments] (>181) • [Auto Review] (>186) • [Extended ISO] (>181) • [Monochrome Live View] (>187) • [Exposure Comp. Reset] (>181) • [Constant Preview] (>187) • [Live View Boost] (>187) [Focus / Release Shutter] •...
Page 181 10. Using Menu Functions > [Custom] > [Exposure] MENU [ISO Increments] This item allows adjusting the increments used to set the ISO sensitivity. Settings: [1/3 EV]/[1 EV] [Extended ISO] This item allows setting the ISO sensitivity to a minimum of [ISO100]. [Exposure Comp.
Page 182 10. Using Menu Functions [Eye Sensor AF] When this mode is activated, the camera automatically starts focusing when the eye sensor registers that the viewfinder is being used. • [Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions. [Pinpoint AF Setting] This item allows changing the setting for an enlarged display that appears when the Autofocus mode is set to [ Sets the time for which the enlarged screen is displayed when the...
Page 183 10. Using Menu Functions [Focus/Release Priority] This item allows selecting whether to give priority to focus or shutter release during Autofocus operation. • Different settings can be applied to different Focus Mode settings ([AFS/AFF], [AFC]). [FOCUS] Disables recording when a subject cannot be focused. Performs recording while controlling the balance between focusing and [BALANCE] shutter release timing.
Page 184 10. Using Menu Functions [AF+MF] With this mode active, you can fine-adjust the focus setting manually during AF lock (when the following conditions are met). – When [AFS/AFF/AFC] in the [Rec] menu is set to [AFS] and the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 185 10. Using Menu Functions > [Custom] > [Operation] MENU [Q.MENU] By selecting [CUSTOM] in this item, you can customize the Quick Menu settings. (>48) [A Button Switch] This mode allows changing the operation method of the [A] button. Switches the camera between the Snapshot and the other exposure [Single Press] control modes (P/A/S/M) when you press [A].
Page 186 10. Using Menu Functions [Dial Guide] This item allows enabling/disabling the operation guide display when switching recording modes. 98 98 98 [Zoom lever] This item allows selecting which type of zoom operation is performed with the zoom lever. Performs normal zooming. (Zoom) Stops zooming at the position for one of the preset focal lengths each time you operate...
Page 187 10. Using Menu Functions [Monochrome Live View] This item allows you to select a black and white recording screen. This is convenient for focusing manually. • Recorded images will not be affected. [Constant Preview] This mode allows you to check the effects of the chosen aperture and shutter speed on the recording screen in manual exposure mode.
Page 188 10. Using Menu Functions [Peaking] With this item, you can have the edges of in-focus sections highlighted with color during manual focusing. • When [Detect Level] in [SET] is set to [HIGH], sections to be highlighted are reduced, allowing you to achieve a more precise focus setting. •...
Page 189 10. Using Menu Functions [Guide Line] This item allows guide lines to be displayed in selectable patterns when taking a picture. When [ ] is set, guideline positions can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1. • You can also set the position directly by touching [ ] on the guideline of the recording screen.
Page 190 10. Using Menu Functions [Zebra Pattern] This item allows you to select that subject parts which may be totally overexposed (bright parts effectively all white) are indicated by a zebra pattern. [ZEBRA1] [ZEBRA2] Select [SET] to set the brightness level to be indicated by a zebra pattern. •...
Page 191 10. Using Menu Functions [Monitor Info. Disp.] This function is for displaying the recording information screen. (>40, 267) [Rec Area] With this item activated, the angle of view is changed during video and picture recording. Displays the recording area according to the angle of view for picture recording. Displays the recording area according to the angle of view for video recording.
Page 192 10. Using Menu Functions [Face Recog.] Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes the focus and exposure settings automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or at the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still deliver that face sharply focused.
Page 193 10. Using Menu Functions Tips for successfully registering face images (Good example for registering) • Have the person face forwards with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with hair. •...
Page 194 10. Using Menu Functions [Profile Setup] This function allows you to set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in advance, so you can record their name and age in months and years in the images. You can display these at playback or stamp the recorded images using [Text Stamp]. Settings: [ ] ([Baby1])/[ ] ([Baby2])/[...
Page 195: [Setup] Menu
10. Using Menu Functions [Setup] menu • [Utilize Custom Set feature] (>70) • [Monitor Luminance] (>199) • [Cust.Set Mem.] (>70) • [m/ft] (>199) • [Clock Set] (>31) • [Eye Sensor] (>200) • [World Time] (>195) • [USB Mode] (>200) • [Travel Date] (>196) •...
Page 196 10. Using Menu Functions [Travel Date] This item allows you to set your travel schedule and record images, so the [Travel Setup] elapsed days (how many days after) of the travel will be recorded. When [Travel Setup] is set, you can set your travel destination. [Location] •...
Page 197 10. Using Menu Functions [Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] (>226) ∫ [Remote Wakeup] (>233) ∫ [Returning from Sleep Mode] (>237) ∫ [Auto Transfer] (>239) ∫ [Location Logging] (>241) ∫ [Auto Clock Set] (>242) ∫ [Wi-Fi network settings] ∫ Registers a wireless access point. (>247) •...
Page 198 10. Using Menu Functions [Economy] The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been used for the time [Sleep Mode] selected on the setting. [Sleep The camera is automatically turned off if it is not connected to a Wi-Fi network and has not been used for 15 minutes (approx.).
Page 199 10. Using Menu Functions [Monitor Display]/[Viewfinder] This item allows adjusting the brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the monitor/viewfinder. Select the settings by pressing 3/4, and adjust with 2/1. Press [MENU/SET] to set. • When the monitor is in use, it is adjusted and the viewfinder when the viewfinder is in use. •...
Page 200 10. Using Menu Functions [Eye Sensor] [Sensitivity] This option is for setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor. This option is for setting the method for switching between the monitor and viewfinder. [EVF/MON AUTO] (automatic switching between the monitor and viewfinder) [EVF/Monitor Switch] [EVF] (viewfinder)
Page 201 10. Using Menu Functions [TV Connection] [HDMI Mode (Play)]: This item allows setting the video format to be used for output in Playback mode when the camera and a TV or monitor is connected with an HDMI micro cable. Outputs images at an output resolution suited to the [AUTO] connected TV.
Page 202 10. Using Menu Functions [Folder / File Settings] This item allows setting the folder and file name patterns in which images are to be saved. Folder name File name 100ABCDE LABC0001.JPG       1 Folder number (3-digits, 100–999) 1 Color space ([L]: sRGB, [ _ ]: AdobeRGB) 2 5-digit user-defined segment 2 3-digit user-defined segment...
Page 203 10. Using Menu Functions • Each folder can store up to 1000 files. • File numbers are assigned sequentially from 0001 to 9999 in the order of recording. If you change the storage folder, a continuing number from the last file number will be assigned. •...
Page 204: [My Menu] Menu
10. Using Menu Functions [Reset Network Settings] This item allows the following network settings to be reset to the default: – [Wi-Fi Setup] – Registered device information in [Bluetooth] and values in [Wi-Fi network settings] • When requesting a repair or transferring/disposing of the camera, refer to “About the personal information”...
Page 205: [Playback] Menu
10. Using Menu Functions [Playback] menu • [Slide Show] (>206) • [Text Stamp] (>216) • [Playback Mode] (>207) • [Resize] (>217) • [Protect] (>208) • [Cropping] (>218) • [Rating] (>208) • [Rotate] (>219) • [Title Edit] (>209) • [Video Divide] (>219) •...
Page 206 10. Using Menu Functions [Slide Show] This item allows you to play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only pictures, only videos, etc. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a >...
Page 207 10. Using Menu Functions Changing the slide show settings ∫ You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one [Effect] picture to the next.
Page 208 10. Using Menu Functions [Protect] This item allows you to set protection for pictures you do not want to delete by mistake. > [Playback] > [Protect] MENU Select the picture. (>205) • [999+] is displayed on the screen, if the total number of protects you set for group pictures is more than 1000.
Page 209 10. Using Menu Functions [Title Edit] This item allows you to text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp]. > [Playback] > [Title Edit] MENU Select the picture. (>205) • [’] is displayed for pictures with titles already registered. Enter the text.
Page 210 10. Using Menu Functions [RAW Processing] This item allows you to process the pictures taken in RAW format in the camera. The processed pictures will be saved in JPEG format. > [Playback] > [RAW Processing] MENU Select RAW images with 2/1, and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 211 10. Using Menu Functions Press [MENU/SET] and set. • Refer to “How to set each item” on (>211). Press [MENU/SET]. • This operation returns you to the screen in step . To set other items, repeat steps through Select [Begin Processing] with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. How to set each item ∫...
Page 212 10. Using Menu Functions • The [White Balance] setting of pictures taken with multiple exposures is fixed to the setting at the time of recording. • Edit group images one by one. The edited images will be saved as new images separate from the original group images.
Page 213 10. Using Menu Functions [Light Composition] This function allows you to select multiple frames from 4K picture series files that you wish to merge. Parts of the image that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to merge the frames into one picture. >...
Page 214 10. Using Menu Functions [Sequence Composition] This item allows you to select multiple frames from a 4K picture series file to create a sequence composition of a moving subject into one picture. > [Playback] > [Sequence Composition] MENU Press 2/1 to select the 4K picture series files and then [MENU/SET]. Select frames to merge.
Page 215 10. Using Menu Functions [Clear Retouch] • [Clear Retouch] is a setting to be used through touch operations and automatically enables touch operation. > [Playback] > MENU [Clear Retouch] Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then [MENU/SET]. Drag your finger over the part you want to delete. •...
Page 216 10. Using Menu Functions [Text Stamp] This item allows you to stamp recording information on recorded images. LISA LISA LISA > [Playback] > [Text Stamp] MENU Select the picture. (>205) • [‘] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. Press 3/4 to select [Set], and then [MENU/SET].
Page 217 10. Using Menu Functions [Resize] This item allows you to reduce the resolution of pictures facilitating easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc. > [Playback] > [Resize] MENU Select the picture and resolution. [Single] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then [MENU/ SET].
Page 218 10. Using Menu Functions [Cropping] This item allows you to enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. > [Playback] > [Cropping] MENU Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then [MENU/SET]. Select the parts to be cropped. Touch Button operation Description of operation...
Page 219 10. Using Menu Functions [Rotate] (The picture is rotated manually.) This item allows you to rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. • The [Rotate] function is disabled when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [OFF]. > [Playback] > [Rotate] MENU Press 2/1 to select the picture and then [MENU/SET]. Select the rotation direction.
Page 220 10. Using Menu Functions [Time Lapse Video] This function allows you to create a video from a picture group recorded with [Time Lapse Shot]. > [Playback] > [Time Lapse Video] MENU Select the [Time Lapse Shot] picture group with 2/1, and then press [MENU/ SET].
Page 221 10. Using Menu Functions [Picture Sort] This item allows you to set the order in which the camera displays images during playback. > [Playback] > [Picture Sort] MENU Displays images by folder name/file name. This display format allows you [FILE NAME] to locate images in the card easily.
Page 222: Using The Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Function
Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function ® ® What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi /Bluetooth Function Operating the camera by connecting it to a Smartphone (>233) • Recording with a smartphone (>234) • Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites (>238) Connect to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth low energy to expand the...
Page 223: Wi-Fi Function/Bluetooth Function
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Wi-Fi function/Bluetooth function Before Use ∫ • Set the clock. (>31) • To use the Wi-Fi function on the camera, a wireless access point or a destination device equipped with the wireless LAN function is required. About the WIRELESS connection lamp ∫...
Page 224 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Operations that can be performed by pressing [Wi-Fi] ∫ When the camera is not connected to Wi-Fi, press [Wi-Fi]. The camera will then be ready to be connected to the smartphone. You can connect the camera directly to the smartphone.
Page 225: Connecting To A Smartphone
The “Leica FOTOS” app must be installed on your smartphone. Installing the smartphone/tablet “Leica FOTOS” app The “Leica FOTOS” app is an application provided by Leica Camera AG that allows your smartphone to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible Leica compact digital camera.
Page 226: Connecting The Camera To A Smartphone Compatible With Bluetooth Low Energy
[SET] > [Pairing] • The camera enters pairing standby mode and displays its device name. (On your smartphone) Start the “Leica FOTOS” app. • If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message. Select [Bluetooth].
Page 227 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Start the “Leica FOTOS” app. • The paired smartphone will be registered as a paired device after connected via Wi-Fi. Connecting to the paired smartphone (connecting for the second and subsequent ∫ times) (On the camera) >...
Page 228: Connecting The Camera To A Smartphone That Does Not Support For Bluetooth Low Energy
• (For iOS devices) A confirmation screen will be displayed. Select [OK] to proceed. 3 Use the “Leica FOTOS” app to scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera. • To enlarge the QR code, press [MENU/SET] on the camera.
Page 229 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s setting menu. 2 On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on the camera. Wi-Fi 3 Enter the password displayed on the camera into the smartphone. (For first time connection only) 0123456789ABC 4 Start the “Leica FOTOS” app.
Page 230 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setup menu. On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on the camera. Wi-Fi Start the “Leica FOTOS” app. • When the connection confirmation screen is displayed on the 0123456789ABC camera, select [Yes] to connect. (For first time connection only) When [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [OFF].
Page 231: Changing The Wi-Fi Connection Method
2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s setting menu. 3 Connect the smartphone to the wireless access point to which the camera is connected. 4 Start the “Leica FOTOS” app. When directly connecting the camera and smartphone ([Direct]): ∫...
Page 232: Terminating The Wi-Fi Connection
• You can also terminate the connection by pressing [Wi-Fi] on the camera. On the smartphone, close the “Leica FOTOS” app. • When recording with [4K Pre-Burst] with the smartphone, terminate the connection only after switching to 4K serial recording by pressing [...
Page 233: Operating The Camera With A Smartphone
[Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Remote Wakeup] > [ON] MENU Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. On the smartphone, start up the “Leica FOTOS” app, and set the Bluetooth function to a state in which a connection can be made (standby state). Operate the smartphone.
Page 234: Taking Images Via A Smartphone (Remote Recording)
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Turning off the camera with the smartphone ∫ 1 Select [ 2 Select [ OFF]. • When [Remote Wakeup] is set to [ON], the Bluetooth function continues to operate even after the camera is turned off, thus causing the battery to drain. Taking images via a smartphone (remote recording) Wireless connectivity required: Wi-Fi...
Page 235 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Setting the higher priority between the camera and smartphone to perform ∫ operations > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Priority of Remote Device] MENU Allows you to perform operations with both the camera and the smartphone.
Page 236: Operating The Shutter Button With A Smartphone Via A Bluetooth Connection Alone
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Operating the shutter button with a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection alone Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone. (>226) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Select [Shutter Remote Control]. 3 Take pictures.
Page 237 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Reducing the time to recover from [Sleep Mode] ∫ Select the smartphone function to be used as a priority function when waking the camera from [Sleep Mode] with a smartphone. Preparation: Set [Bluetooth] and [Remote Wakeup] to [ON]. (>233) >...
Page 238: Playing Back/Saving Images Stored On The Camera, Or Uploading Them On Social Media Sites
 • You can switch the images to be displayed by selecting the icon (A) on the top left of the screen. To display images stored in the camera, select [Leica].  (To play back the image)  2 Touch the image to enlarge it.
Page 239: Transferring Recorded Images To A Smartphone Automatically
If you set [Auto Transfer] to [ON], the camera and the smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and automatic transfer will be enabled the next time you turn on the camera and start the “Leica FOTOS” app on the smartphone. To stop the automatic transfer of images ∫...
Page 240 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function • When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Function] in [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu cannot be used. • If the camera turns off during image transfer and the file transfer is canceled, it will resend the files as soon as it is turned on again.
Page 241: Writing Location Information Of A Smartphone On A Recorded Image
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Writing location information of a smartphone on a recorded image Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth The smartphone sends its location information to the camera via Bluetooth, and the camera performs recording while writing the acquired location information. A The smartphone acquires Bluetooth location information.
Page 242: Synchronizing The Camera's Clock With A Smartphone
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Synchronizing the camera’s clock with a smartphone Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth Synchronize the [Clock Set] setting and the [Home] or [Destination] setting in [World Time], which are all located in the [Setup] menu of the camera, with the corresponding settings of a smartphone.
Page 243: Sending Images
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Sending Images When sending pictures, first select [New Connection], then select the method of sending pictures. > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > MENU [New Connection] > [Send Images While Recording] or [Send Images Stored in the Camera] Images that can be sent ∫...
Page 244 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Preparations: • Install the “Leica FOTOS” app in advance. (>225) Select the menu item. > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > [New Connection] > MENU [Send Images While Recording] or [Send Images Stored in the Camera] Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.
Page 245 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Sending pictures while recording ∫ A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take one. • While sending a file, [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. • Set the menu to terminate the connection. >...
Page 246 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Changing the settings for sending images ∫ After the connection is established, you can change the send settings by pressing [DISP]. Resize the image to send. [Original]/[Auto]/[Change] ([M], [S] or [VGA]) [Size] • You can set this to [Auto] if the destination is [Web service]. It changes the resolution according to the status of the destination.
Page 247: About Wi-Fi Connections
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function About Wi-Fi Connections The following types of connections are available. > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] MENU This makes a connection after a Wi-Fi function and sending destination is selected. When a screen similar to the one below is displayed, select the connection method.
Page 248: Connecting Via A Wireless Access Point ([Via Network])
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Connecting via a wireless access point ([Via Network]) Select a connection method to the wireless access point. For saving a push button type wireless access point that is compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ with a WPS mark. Press the wireless access point e.g.: WPS button until it switches to WPS...
Page 249 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility ([From List]) Search for available wireless access points. • Confirm the encryption key of the wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. Select the wireless access point. •...
Page 250: Connecting The Camera And Another Device Directly ([Direct])
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Connecting the camera and another device directly ([Direct]) [WPS (Push-Button)] On the camera, select [WPS (Push-Button)]. Set the device to WPS mode. • You can wait longer for a connection by pressing [DISP] on this [WPS Connection] camera.
Page 251: Connecting Quickly With The Same Settings As The Previous Ones ([Select A Destination From History]/[Select A Destination From Favorite])
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) Wi-Fi connection history is saved in History when the Wi-Fi function is used. Connecting from History allows you to easily connect with the same Wi-Fi settings as used previously. •...
Page 252 11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function Editing items registered in Favorites ∫ 1 Select the menu item. > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > MENU [Select a destination from Favorite] 2 Select the Favorites item you wish to edit and press 1. [Remove from Favorite] —...
Page 253: [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu The items in this menu section serve to configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. The settings cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] MENU [Priority of Remote Device] This item allows setting the higher priority between the camera and smartphone to perform...
Page 254: Connecting To Other Equipment
Storing 4K videos on your computer ∫ You can use the software available for downloading after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage to import 4K videos to a computer. (>257) • For details, refer to the software instructions.
Page 255: Playing Back On A Tv
12. Connecting to other equipment Playing Back on a TV Preparations: Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the camera and the TV with an HDMI micro cable. • Check the plugs orientations and insert them straight. (If they are inserted in the wrong direction, the plug and socket pins could be bent and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket.
Page 256: Using Hdtv Link (Hdmi)
12. Connecting to other equipment Using HDTV Link (HDMI) What is the HDTV Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)? • HDTV Link is a function that automatically links this camera to HDTV compatible devices via HDMI micro cables for enabling easy operation with the HDTV remote control. (Some operations are not available.) •...
Page 257: Copying The Recorded Image Data To A Computer
• Mac support: OS X v10.5 to macOS 10.13 Using the software available for downloading after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage, you can import the image data for pictures and videos recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer.
Page 258: Transferring Images To A Computer
Copy the images to the computer using the software available for downloading after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage. • Before removing or inserting the card, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. Otherwise, damage may be caused to the recorded data.
Page 259 • The content (folder structure) on the card of this camera is as follows. For Windows: A drive ([LEICA]) is displayed in [Computer] For Mac: A drive ([LEICA]) is displayed on the desktop • Card DCIM: Pictures/Videos 1 Folder number...
Page 260: Saving Pictures And Videos On A Recorder
12. Connecting to other equipment Saving Pictures and Videos on a Recorder You can connect the camera to an accordingly equipped Blu-ray disc or DVD recorder and store pictures and videos on it. Connect the recorder and camera with the USB cable. •...
Page 261: Printing Pictures
12. Connecting to other equipment Printing Pictures You can directly connect the camera to a PictBridge-supported printer for printing. Preparations: • Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures. • Turn on the camera and the printer. Connect the printer and camera with the USB cable.
Page 262 12. Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3 to select the multiple printing setting in step of “Printing Pictures” (>261). Press 3/4 to select an item and then [MENU/SET]. Multiple pictures are printed at one time. •...
Page 263: Adding Date And Text To Pictures
12. Connecting to other equipment Making print settings on the camera ∫ Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. [Print with Date] [ON]/[OFF] [Num.of prints] Sets number of pictures (up to 999 pictures). [Paper Size] Sets the print size.
Page 264: Others
Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display Display example: When [ ] (monitor style) is set and the monitor display is in use • The information displayed, such as histograms, magnifications, and numeric values, are only for the purpose of reference. In recording ...
Page 265 13. Others File format/compression rate Name (>194) ¢2 A › (>168) Number of days that have passed since the departure date ¢3 (>196) AFS AFF AFC MF Focusing mode (>74, 87) ¢2 (>194) Focus Bracketing (>132) Location ¢3 (>196) AF metering mode (>75) Current date and time/Travel destination setting ¢3 Ø...
Page 266 13. Others Touch tab (>185) Dial guide (>186) Touch zoom (>145) White Balance Bracketing (>132) Touch Shutter (>43) White Balance Fine Adjustment Touch AF (>43) (>96) AWBc Touch AE (>44) White Balance (>94) Peaking (>188) Function button (>49) Color (>60) Color (>60) Number of recordable pictures Defocus control function...
Page 267 13. Others On-monitor recording information F1.7 1/60  Single (>97) Serial exposures (>98)  AUTO 4K Photo (>100)  Post Focus (>110) Self-timer (>115)  Panorama direction (>117) AFS AFF AFC MF Focusing mode (>74, 87) Exposure control mode (>37) AF metering mode (>75) Ø...
Page 268 13. Others In playback A › Quality (>168)   1/98 1/98 1/98 Battery status (>23) 1/98 Picture number/Total pictures Connected to Wi-Fi   Number of group pictures 8m30s Video recording time ¢1 (>159) F1.7 F1.7 F1.7 60 60 60 ...
Page 269 13. Others In playback Detailed information display Histogram display 5500 STD.   F1.7 F1.7  10:00 1.DEC.2018 10:00 1.DEC.2018 100-0001 100-0001  Photo style, Highlight shadow display White balance display 5500K F1.7 F1.7 10:00 1.DEC.2018 10:00 1.DEC.2018 100-0001 100-0001 Lens information display F1.7 10:00 1.DEC.2018...
Page 270: Message Displays
• Use a card compatible with this camera. (>27) Battery ∫ [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Leica battery. Consult your dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Care center if the display still remains. • Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminals.
Page 271 13. Others Wi-Fi function ∫ [Failed to connect wireless access point]/[Connection failed]/[No destination found] • The wireless access point information set on the camera is wrong. Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key. (>249) • It may not be possible to connect to a wireless access point depending on the transmission condition of other devices.
Page 272: Troubleshooting
13. Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (>272 to 280). If the problem cannot be resolved, it may help to select [Reset] (>203) on the [Setup] menu. Recording stops before finishing. Recording is not possible. Some functions are not available.
Page 273 13. Others Recording Flicker or horizontal stripes may appear under lighting such as a fluorescent or LED lighting fixtures. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors like the one in this camera. This is not a malfunction. • When using the electronic shutter (>176), lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
Page 274 13. Others The recorded picture is blurred. The Image Stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the Image Stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed.
Page 275 13. Others Videos Recording videos is not possible. • You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the camera on when using a large capacity card. Video recording stops in the middle. • Video recording requires cards with speed class ratings that support particular types of recording.
Page 276 If it is, it cannot be played back by this camera. > It is recommended to use the software available for downloading after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage (>257) to write pictures from computer to card.
Page 277 13. Others Wi-Fi function A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Transmission is interrupted. The wireless access point is not displayed. General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection ∫ • Use within the communication range of the device to be connected. •...
Page 278 13. Others Transmission of the image fails midway. Some images cannot be transmitted. • Is the file size of the image too large? > Transmit after dividing the video with [Video Divide] (>219). > Reduce the resolution at [Size] (>246), and then send. •...
Page 279 13. Others TV, computer and printer No image on the TV. The TV screen is blurred or not colored. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? (>255) > Set the input selector of the TV to HDMI. HDTV Link does not work. •...
Page 280 13. Others Others The lens makes a clicking noise. • It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when the camera is turned on or off. This is not a malfunction. • This is the sound of automatic aperture adjustment, which occurs when a zoom operation, etc, causes the brightness to change.
Page 281: Usage Cautions And Notes
13. Others Usage Cautions and Notes When in use Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound may be disrupted by electromagnetic fields.
Page 282 13. Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery, and/or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
Page 283 13. Others About the Lens • Do not exert excessive force on the lens. • Images may appear slightly white if the front lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the camera on, hold the extended lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the front lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
Page 284 • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Leica Camera AG will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of recorded data.
Page 285 Please note in advance that Leica Camera AG is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or deletion of information or personal information.
Page 286 LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Leica Camera AG will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
Page 287 • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Leica Camera AG is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 288 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently for Leica Camera AG, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Leica Camera AG, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),...
Page 289: Leica Service Addresses
Leica products, including software supplied, either in writing, on the telephone or by e-mail. It is also the contact point for purchasing advice and to order instructions. Alternatively, you can send us your questions using the contact form on the Leica Camera AG homepage. Leica Camera AG...
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Leica D-LUX 7 Instructions Manual

1 Before Use

2 Getting Started/Basic Operations

3 Exposure Control Modes

4 Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color Tone Settings

5 K Photo and Shutter Release Settings

6 Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes

7 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

8 Recording Videos

9 Playing Back and Editing Images

10 Using Menu Functions

11 Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Function

12 Connecting to Other Equipment

13 Others

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