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- Page 1 LEICA S3 Instruction manual...
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Page 2: Foreword
We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs with website for information on the extensive range of Leica replacement your new Leica S3. Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you parts/accessories: • Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-S/Technical-Equipment... -
Page 3: Regulatory Information
SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg. For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested and meets the FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Leica Camera AG accessories supplied or designated for this product that have no metallic component in the assembly. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines. -
Page 4: Important Notes Regarding The Use Of Gps
(e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer • Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising from the • The People's Republic of China and Cuba (exceptions: Hong Kong and screens, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcasting equipment). - Page 5 • Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory card and should therefore not be kept in contact with the camera for extended • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause keep them clean and dry.
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Page 6: General Information
• Please note that Leica Camera AG does accept liability for direct or • The date of manufacture can be found on the battery. • Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their consequential damage due to the manipulation or destruction of data The date format is week/year. -
Page 7: Warranty
Leica retailer. For more information Additional information installed on the camera at a later date. Leica releases what are known as regarding the warranty scope, warranty services and limitations, please firmware updates at irregular intervals. Cameras are always supplied from... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN ..............22 PHOTO ........................32 FOREWORD ....................2 COMPATIBLE LENSES....................22 FILE FORMAT ........................32 JPG COLOR SPACE ......................32 LEICA S LENSES ......................22 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ...................2 JPG RESOLUTION ......................32 ATTACHING/DETACHING LENSES .................23 REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES ............2 IMAGE PROPERTIES ......................32 DIOPTER SETTINGS ....................23 LEGAL INFORMATION .................2... - Page 9 INDEX ......................66 GRID LINES..........................43 PHOTO REVIEW .......................52 TECHNICAL DATA ..................68 CLIPPING ..........................44 PICTURE REVIEW ......................52 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ................70 HORIZON ..........................44 AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF THE LAST RECORDING ............52 MIRROR UP MODE ......................44 LEICA ACADEMY ..................70 VIDEO PLAYBACK ....................52 FRAME ..........................45 DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK MODE ................53...
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Page 10: Part Designations
PART DESIGNATIONS Front view Shutter button Self-timer LED/Sensor for white balance CAMERA Microphone Depth of field preview / Function button Bayonet Contact strip Alignment point for fitting the lens Release button Rear view Main switch Viewfinder Joystick Thumbwheel Speaker Cover for memory card slot (closed) Picture/Recording and Datasave LED LCD panel Playback/Menu control/Function button... -
Page 11: Lens
LENS* View from right Lens hood Memory card slot (CF) Alignment point Ejector pin Front mount Memory card slot (SD) Male bayonet for lens hood Alignment points for lens hood Internal thread for filters View from left Focus ring LEMO® audio jack Distance scale window HDMI jack Fixed ring... -
Page 12: Displays
DISPLAYS Light balance ISO sensitivity (Markings: 1⁄2 EV increment each, last markings/digits flash at ≤ – manual setting - 3 EV/≥ + 3 EV) to show – automatic setting VIEWFINDER – manual exposure balance – HI 1 HI 1 (ISO 3200)/HI 2 HI 2 (ISO 6400)/HI 3 HI 3 (ISO 12500)/HI 4 HI 4 –... -
Page 13: Top Display
TOP DISPLAY Time Display when setting exposure mode (appears briefly after pressing and holding the thumbwheel) Date Start screen Camera/memory card status (appears for approx. 5 s after camera is switched on) – READY: Ready to take picture – CARD SEARCH: Memory card check –... -
Page 14: Lcd Panel
LCD PANEL Standard view plus additional displays Additional picture data Histogram and clipping displays WHEN TAKING A PICTURE INFO DISPLAY Focus peaking Video In Live View mode Standard view Grid and level display... - Page 15 Drive Mode Profile memory slot in use – Single picture ISO sensitivity/setting – Picture series White balance setting – Interval shooting Function of the BL button – / Self-timer mode Button functions Bracketing (appear briefly – in all Live View views - after pressing one of the Focusing mode four buttons next to the LCD panel) Exposure metering method...
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Page 16: In Playback Mode
IN PLAYBACK MODE Focus peaking Standard view plus additional displays Histogram and clipping displays Photo Standard view Additional picture data Focus peaking Standard view plus additional displays Histogram and clipping displays 70mm Video Additional picture data Standard view... - Page 17 Button functions Video control icons (for the joystick) (appear when review/playback mode is activated in all photo – Playback (press forward) and video views, or after pressing one of the four buttons next to – Fast forward (press to the right or press and hold) the LCD panel;...
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Page 18: Preparation
PREPARATION PREPARING THE CHARGER FOR USE IN THE US FOR USE OUTSIDE THE US ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ▸ Remove the default mains plug installed from the charger ▸ Pull the release button upward ▸ Slide the plug attachment downward from its stop position ▸... -
Page 19: Charging The Battery
CHARGING THE BATTERY INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY Removal The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 24) Insertion ▸ Turn the unlock lever clockwise as far as it will go • A spring in the battery compartment will then push the battery out by approx. -
Page 20: Charge Level Display On The Lcd Panel
CHARGE LEVEL DISPLAY ON THE LCD PANEL INSERTION/REMOVAL OF MEMORY CARDS CF CARDS You can use 2 card types simultaneously in the Leica S3 to store ▸ Make sure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 24) recorded data. It has one card slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC (secure digital) Insertion 1 and one for CF (compact flash up to UDMA 7) cards. -
Page 21: Sd/Sdhc/Sdxc Cards
Removal SD/SDHC/SDXC CARDS Removal ▸ Make sure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 24) Insertion click ▸ Push in the ejector pin ▸ Push the memory card deeper into the slot • The slider is pushed out slightly. ▸... -
Page 22: Changing The Focusing Screen
CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN COMPATIBLE LENSES The focusing screen on the Leica S3 can be replaced. The camera is All lenses and accessories with a Leica S bayonet can be attached to the supplied with a fully matte screen as standard. -
Page 23: Attaching/Detaching Lenses
ATTACHING/DETACHING LENSES DIOPTER SETTINGS Removal The viewfinder has a diopter setting function with a range between +1 Attaching and -3 diopter to allow glasses wearers the use of the camera without eyeglasses (diopter adjustment). ▸ Make sure that the camera is switched OFF ▸... -
Page 24: Camera Operation
CAMERA OPERATION SHUTTER BUTTON Notes • The camera will utilize the focal plane shutter if a lens without central shutter is attached and/or slower shutter speeds than 8 s or faster OPERATING ELEMENTS speeds than ⁄ s are set – even if is selected. -
Page 25: Depth-Of-Field Preview Button
DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON Notes • Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear the click of the shutter to prevent camera shake. • The shutter button remains locked – if the memory card inserted and the internal buffer memory are (temporarily) full. -
Page 26: Menu Control
Most modes and settings for the Leica S3 are selected via menu control. FUNCTION GROUPS The menu items are organized in function groups for quick navigation. The Leica S3 menu is split into 3 function groups (the list is available on CONTROL ELEMENTS p. 64): –... -
Page 27: Show Menu Pages
SHOW MENU PAGES MENU NAVIGATION CONFIRM SELECTION ▸ Press thumbwheel/joystick SHOW FUNCTION GROUP NAVIGATING WITHIN THE MENUS • The screen image changes back to the active menu item. The set (ACCESS TO MENU CONTROL) All menu item settings can be selected via the thumbwheel or the function variant is shown on the right in the relevant menu line. -
Page 28: Keypad Submenu Operation
KEYPAD SUBMENU OPERATION OPERATING THE NUMBER PAD SUBMENU QUICK ACCESS (SHORT CUT) For extra quick operation, you can press one of the four buttons – and the Preview button in regular Picture mode – to access up to 5 of your most frequently used menu functions directly. -
Page 29: Manage Quick Access
MANAGE QUICK ACCESS ACCESSING A QUICK ACCESS MENU ITEM – If the factory settings for the button assignments should be used The menu options assigned to the function button for quick access can ▸ Select ▸ Select Default Default SETUP SETUP be accessed at any time directly to make further settings and execute the ▸... -
Page 30: Basic Camera Settings
BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS AUTO POWER SAVING (STANDBY MODE) AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS ▸ Select The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a preset SETUP SETUP ▸ Select in the main menu time to extend battery life if this function is activated. MENU LANGUAGE ▸... -
Page 31: Acoustic Signals
LCD PANEL/TOP DISPLAY/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS INFORMATION DISPLAYS You can display picture data on screen for information purposes. The Leica S3 allows you to decide whether messages or Autofocus mode The Leica S3 comes equipped with two displays: (see p. 12 for more information) should be confirmed with acoustic signals or whether camera operation –... -
Page 32: Basic Picture Settings
BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS JPG COLOR SPACE IMAGE PROPERTIES The Leica S3 allows you to choose one of three color spaces: One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy sRGB sRGB to change key image properties. -
Page 33: Color Saturation
COLOR SATURATION The saturation factor in color images determines, whether colors in the Your Leica S3 allows you to choose if you want to store all picture data to picture appear "pale" and pastel-like or "bright" and colorful. While you one memory card until its capacity limit is reached and then start storing can’t do anything about weather conditions (clear/misty), you can... -
Page 34: Picture Mode (Foto)
FOCUS METERING METHODS LIVE VIEW MODE ▸ Select Your Leica S3 offers you the choice between manual or automatic CAMERA CAMERA In Live View mode, you can view the image object on the LCD panel while ▸... -
Page 35: Manual Focusing
• There will be no button display in magnification view; a frame • The Leica S3 comes equipped with a focusing screen as standard, with containing a rectangle will appear at the bottom left, which indicates allows setting a focus on subject elements anywhere in the image field. -
Page 36: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Auto ISO Auto using Leica system flash units or electronic flash units that satisfy the technical requirements of System 3002 System Camera Adaption (SCA) and have an SCA-3502 adapter (version 5 or higher). You should, however, use the setting in conjunction with a flash unit that is not specifically designed for use with the Leica S3. -
Page 37: Direct Setting Of The Color Temperature
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE MANUAL SETTING AFTER MEASUREMENT Greycard Greycard Values between 2000 and 13100 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. That gives ▸ Select IMAGE IMAGE you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color temperatures ▸... -
Page 38: Exposure
EXPOSURE SHIFTING THE AF/SPOT METERING FIELD IN LIVE VIEW EXPOSURE MODES MODE You can choose from four exposure modes for optimized adjustment to EXPOSURE METERING METHODS In Live View mode, the metering field can be shifted to any position within the relevant subject or to suit your preferred working method: automatic the image field using the joystick. -
Page 39: Automatic Program - P
125 s and ▸ Press and hold the thumbwheel (≥ 1 s) 1⁄4000 s, when using the central shutter on some Leica S lenses, and ▸ Turn the thumbwheel The program shift function allows the speed/aperture combinations between open and smallest aperture of the respective lens. -
Page 40: Shutter Speed Priority - T
MANUAL SETTING OF APERTURE AND EXPOSURE TIME - M EXPOSURE CONTROL/FUNCTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY - T EXPOSURE ▸ Press and hold the thumbwheel (≥ 1 s) ▸ Press and hold the thumbwheel (≥ 1 s) ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel EXPOSURE SIMULATION ▸... -
Page 41: Metering Memory Lock
Pressing the shutter button The joystick for in AF/MF mode METERING MEMORY LOCK setting is saved - and only in mode; the exposure setting can ▸ Select We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the center SETUP SETUP also be saved ▸... -
Page 42: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AUTOMATIC BRACKETING Notes • The function is not available if an interval picture series Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value (18% Exp. Bracketing Exp. Bracketing Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they have very has been set up. -
Page 43: Long-Term Exposure (B)
Live Mode. An additional T function is available in conjunction with the self-timer: The Leica S3 allows you to close the lens aperture in any exposure mode When is set and the self-timer is simultaneously activated by pressing Activating the auxiliary displays: at the set or automatically calculated exposure value. -
Page 44: Clipping
The Clipping display marks bright or dark areas in the image lacking The integrated sensors of the Leica S3 show the camera’s alignment in The Leica S3 offers a Mirror up mode to eliminate the minimal effects of definition (bright areas flash in red; dark areas flash in blue). To adjust relation to the image. -
Page 45: Frame
Decide whether to take single shots or serial exposures via menu control. after the camera is switched off and on again, i.e. the function must be Your Leica S3 can take picture series with a frame rate of approx. 3 fps. ▸... -
Page 46: Interval Shooting
INTERVAL SHOOTING SELF-TIMER Notes • The camera's buffer memory allows only a limited number of pictures This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over extended You can use the self-timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or in series. -
Page 47: Flash Photography
Leica subsidiary near you if you wish to automatically be switched to linear flash mode (HSS, see next section). connect a studio flash system to the Leica S3 that does not comply with COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS The Leica S3 additionally communicates the sensitivity and aperture the ISO standard. -
Page 48: Flash Modes
(≤ 1⁄125 s with a focal plane shutter, and ≤ 1⁄1000 s with a way as without flash: The flash will not fire if the flash sync speed drops Your Leica S3 allows you to choose the flash firing point at the start of the central shutter). -
Page 49: Stroboscope Flash Mode
This flash method, in which several flashes are fired during an exposure, the flash unit offers this setting option). The camera’s exposure modes The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica S3 reports and is available in all exposure modes of the camera. The camera will essentially function the same way as without flash. -
Page 50: Video Mode
• The screen image of video recordings with the Leica S3 appears with CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, SATURATION • Automatic exposure control takes into account any fluctuations in corresponding frame depending on the selected resolution and aspect brightness. -
Page 51: Taking Photographs During A Video Recording
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS DURING A VIDEO RECORDING AUDIO LEVEL WIND NOISE DAMPING Sound can be recorded using the integrated microphones or with A damping function is provided under “Audio Wind Elimination” to reduce Single shots (stills) can be taken while a video records. external microphones connected via the supplied LEMO®... -
Page 52: Playback/Review Mode
(see p. 45). faster the longer the button is pressed in that direction. • Only picture data captured with Leica S3 cameras can be displayed with the Leica S3. To jump directly to the start or end of the video: •... -
Page 53: Displays In Playback Mode
DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK MODE Histogram and clipping displays To increase volume ( (For settings see p. 43) ▸ Move the joystick up The following are the only displays appearing in playback mode so as to – the histogram is displayed in the top left not infringe on your viewing pleasure: To decrease volume ( –... -
Page 54: Selecting/Scrolling Through Recordings
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS CROPPED SECTION ZOOM Focus Peaking display (For settings see p. 43, 35) You can enlarge a cropped section of a picture anywhere in the frame for closer inspection. Magnifications up to 1:1 are available, i.e. 1 pixel of the picture renders up to 1 pixel on the display. -
Page 55: Moving The Cropped Section
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE MARKING/UNMARKING A RECORDING MOVING THE CROPPED SECTION You can view up to 9 pictures at once to e.g. get an overview or to find a Any picture can be marked to e.g. find it again quicker or to facilitate a specific picture. -
Page 56: Deleting A Recording
DELETING A RECORDING When reviewing a picture you have the option to delete it immediately. This can be useful, e.g. if the picture was already saved to other media, if you no longer want it or if you need to free up space on the memory card. You can optionally delete one, several or all recordings simultaneously (marked recordings cannot be deleted). -
Page 58: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS DATA MANAGEMENT APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES ▸ Select SETUP SETUP DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD ▸ Select in the main menu USER PROFILES User Profiles User Profiles • The names of saved, active user profiles appear in white. This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu settings, to e.g. FOLDER STRUCTURE ▸... -
Page 59: Edit File Names
• When all user-affected changes are reset, then the folder name will • A keyboard submenu is displayed with the full file title in the title anywhere in the world. When the function is activated the Leica S3 once again be “XXXLEICA”. -
Page 60: Formatting A Memory Card
During editing, you can adjust parameters like gradation, sharpness etc. directly connect the Leica S3) or be equipped with a card reader for CF or in retrospect to achieve the best possible image quality. SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. An up-to-date USB 3.0 driver must also be ▸... -
Page 61: Firmware Updates
▸ Insert the memory card into an integrated card reader, or one Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your connected to your computer (a reader is required for firmware camera. -
Page 62: Care/Storage
CARE/STORAGE LENS MEMORY CARDS • A soft-bristle brush will usually suffice to remove dust from the outer • Make sure to store memory cards in their anti-static container when lenses. Remove more severe soiling with a clean, soft cloth that is not in use. -
Page 63: Sensor
Clean the sensor and after cleaning. • Make sure you follow the instructions below. • Please contact Leica Customer Care if you are unable to remove the particles with the methods described above. ▸ Switch off the camera after you finish cleaning •... -
Page 64: Menu Overview
MENU OVERVIEW Page Page Storage Backup (CF+SD) Storage Backup (CF+SD) 28/38 Format Cards Format Cards Drive Mode Drive Mode 34/35 Image Numbering Image Numbering Focus Mode Focus Mode 28/38 Auto Review Screen Target Auto Review Screen Target Exp. Metering Exp. Metering 35/36/44/45 Capture Assistants Capture Assistants... -
Page 66: Index
Control, flash ............48 Flash, linear ............48 Leica Academy............70 Control, menu ............26 Flash, modes ............48 Leica Customer Care..........70 Control, white balance .......... 36 Flash, range ............48 Lemo jack ............. 47 Copyright information ........... 59 Flash, stroboscope .......... - Page 67 Settings, custom ........... 58 Settings, video ..........50–51 Operating elements ..........24 Warning signal ............31 Sharpness............. 32 Operating modes, exposure ........50 Warranty ..............7 Short cut .............. 29 White balance ............36 Shutter button............24 Wind noise damping ..........51 Shutter release .............
- Page 68 Exposure compensation Exposure compensation With exposure modes including automatic adjustment of the Leica S bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and ± 3 EV (exposure values), adjustable in half increments exposure time with system-compatible, relevantly equipped Leica flash camera Automatic bracketing...
- Page 69 EXIF header in picture files. Shutter Shutter WLAN WLAN Focal plane shutter in housing, in relevantly equipped Leica lenses a 802.11n standard, integrated in camera, camera and picture control via central shutter. smartphone or tablet app...
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Page 70: Leica Customer Care
Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and advice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can also contact the Customer Care department or the repair service provided by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty claims.