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  • Page 1 LEICA X Anleitung | Instructions...
  • Page 5 LEICA X Instructions...
  • Page 6 LEICA harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no Model No.: LEICA X (Typ 113) guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If Responsible party/ this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television Support contact: Leica Camera Inc.
  • Page 7 FOR CANADA ONLY: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) You can find your camera’s production date on the stickers in the Guarantee Card and on the packaging. The digits stand for YYYY/ MM/DD...

  • Page 8: Foreword

    FOREWORD PACKAGE CONTENTS Dear Customer, Before using your Leica X for the first time, please check that the We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new accessories supplied are complete. Leica X. Thanks to its outstanding optical performance, the Leica a.

  • Page 9: Warning Messages

    LEGAL INFORMATION The CE identification of our products documents compliance with the fundamental requirements of the valid EU directives. • Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or other WARNING MESSAGES published or broadcast material may contravene copyright laws.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Basic picture settings File format / compression rate ..........124 Foreword ..................98 JPEG resolution ..............124 Package contents................. 98 White balance ................ 125 Warning messages ..............99 ISO sensitivity ................ 127 Legal information ................. 99 Picture properties ..............128 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment ......
  • Page 11 Displays .................. 176 Review mode Menu options ................184 Review modes ............... 154 Normal review................ 154 Technical data ................186 Video playback ..............155 Selecting pictures ..............156 Leica service addresses .............. 188 Enlarging pictures / viewing 16 pictures simultaneously ..156...

  • Page 12: Designation Of Parts

    DESIGNATION OF PARTS button for opening the white balance menu button DELETE/FOCUS Figures in the front and rear cover pages – For opening the delete menu – For opening the menu for the distance metering method Front view – For activating the AF metering range frame 1.
  • Page 13 View from right (cover opened) 23. Direction pad – For scrolling through menus and submenus 26. USB socket – For scrolling through the picture memory 27. HDMI socket – For moving the AF metering range frame Bottom view – For opening the menus for exposure compensation, automatic bracketing and flash exposure compensation ( 28.

  • Page 14: Quick Guide

    The settings recommended here allow you to take good photographs 9. Set the menu language (see p. 116/120) easily, quickly and reliably when you first start to try out the Leica X. 10. Set the date and time (see p. 116/120) For details of the various modes/functions, refer to the correspond- ing sections on the specified pages.
  • Page 15 Taking photographs Viewing photographs: 1. Set the adjusting dials for the shutter speed and aperture to Press the button PLAY 2. Set the exposure metering method to (see p. 116/134) 3. Set the distance setting ring to AF To view different pictures: 4.

  • Page 16: Preparations

    • Only the battery types specified and described in this manual and/ ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP or specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be used in this camera. • Using battery types not specified in these instructions can result in an explosion.
  • Page 17 • Only the charger specified and described in these instructions, or chargers specified and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used. The use of other chargers that are not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme cases, serious or life-threatening injuries.
  • Page 18 Notes: • Even with optimum conditions of use, every battery has a limited • The battery can only be charged outside the camera. service life. After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes • Batteries must be charged before starting up the camera. noticeable as the operating times get significantly shorter.
  • Page 19 PREPARING THE CHARGER ATTACHING THE BATTERY TO THE CHARGER The charger must be fitted with the appropriate plug for the local sockets. Plug Attaching Removing CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS Correct charging is indicated by the red status LED. When it turns green, the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 20: Changing The Battery / Memory Card

    CHANGING THE BATTERY / MEMORY CARD Inserting the battery Turn off the camera, i.e. set the main switch to Opening the battery compartment / memory card slot door „Klick“...
  • Page 21 Removing the battery Charge level displays The charge level of the battery is indicated on the monitor (see p. 176). Notes: • Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time. • The date and time must be reset within 2 days after the capacity of a battery in the camera has expired.
  • Page 22 Inserting the memory card Removing the memory card You can use SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards in the Leica X. „click“ „click“...
  • Page 23 • If the memory card cannot be inserted, check that it is aligned correctly. • The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards is too large for Leica Camera AG to be able to completely test all available types for compatibility and quality. Although using other card types is not likely to damage the camera or the card, some “no name”...

  • Page 24: Main Switch

    You can select the other pictures in the series by pressing right or left on the direction pad. The Leica X is turned on and off using the main switch. – = Off...

  • Page 25: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER BUTTON Notes: • The menu system can be used to select or set key acknowledge- The shutter button works in two stages. Pressing it gently (to the ment (response) tones and shutter sound and to adjust their pressure point) activates both the automatic distance setting / volume.

  • Page 26: Menu Control

    MENU CONTROL SCROLLING THROUGH THE MENUS: Press up / down on the direction pad or turn the thumb wheel You can navigate in the menu using the button and the MENU/SET direction pad. Alternatively, you can use the thumb wheel instead of the direction pad.
  • Page 27 Selecting a setting / value in a submenu: Exiting a submenu without confirming a setting: Press up / down on the direction pad or turn the thumb wheel Press left on the direction pad, or the shutter button • The currently active option changes. With the direction pad: •...
  • Page 28 Exiting the menu: Notes: • Depending on the other settings, or if the external electronic Press the button again MENU/SET viewfinder (available as accessory) is mounted, some functions • The monitor screen for picture mode appears. may not be available. In this case, the relevant option is displayed in dark gray in the menu and cannot be selected.
  • Page 29 • A range of additional functions are also controlled in the same basic way once they have been opened by pressing the corre- sponding buttons or the corresponding directions on the direction pad: – for sensitivity – for white balance –...

  • Page 30: Menu Language

    KEY TONES AND SHUTTER NOISE Time 4. Make the desired settings in the respective third level submenus With the Leica X, you can decide whether you want your settings and other functions to be acknowledged by an acoustic signal – two In the...

  • Page 31: Monitor / Viewfinder Settings

    MONITOR / VIEWFINDER SETTINGS Changing the displays Use the button to select between various displays (see also p. INFO Note: 176) The displays are identical regardless of whether they appear in the You scroll through the different options in an endless loop and select monitor or in an attached external electronic viewfinder (available as them by pressing the button once or several times: accessory) (see p.
  • Page 32 Brightness and color reproduction Color settings: 1. Select For optimum visibility and to adapt to different light conditions, the Monitor Color Adjustment EVF Color Adjustment the menu brightness and color reproduction of both the monitor and an external • An image with crosshairs appears. The ends of the cross have viewfinder can be changed.
  • Page 33 Automatic monitor shutdown If this function is active, the monitor is turned off after a selected time. As well as saving power, this ensures that the camera is ready to use more quickly when reactivated. Select in the menu, and the desired setting in the Auto LCD Off submenu...

  • Page 34: File Format / Compression Rate

    BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS JPEG RESOLUTION If one of the JPG formats is selected, pictures can be taken with 5 different resolutions (numbers of pixels). This allows you to adjust the FILE FORMAT / COMPRESSION RATE setting precisely to the intended use or to the available memory card Two different JPEG compression rates are available: JPG Fine capacity.

  • Page 35: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE The following settings are available Page 1: In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral, i.e. natural, reproduction of color in any light. It is based on the camera being Automatic preset to reproduce a particular color as white. (for incandescent lighting) Incandescent You can choose between several presets, automatic white balance,...
  • Page 36 Manual setting by metering: Precise adjustment of white balance settings 1. Press the button Manual precise adjustment is available for all settings: 2. Select 1. Press the button 3. Press right on the direction pad 2. Press right on the direction pad •...

  • Page 37: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY The ISO setting specifies the possible shutter speed and aperture combinations at a particular brightness. Higher sensitivities allow faster shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures (for "freezing" rapid movements or to increase the depth of field), although this can also result in greater noise.

  • Page 38: Picture Properties

    One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change critical properties of a picture, i.e. those that deter– mine its character. With the Leica X, you can influence three of the most important picture properties before you actually take the picture: –...
  • Page 39 Color reproduction In addition to the sharpness, saturation and contrast settings, you can also determine the basic color reproduction options: Select in the menu and then the desired setting in the Film Mode submenu You can choose between – for highly saturated Standard Vivid colors –...

  • Page 40: Distance Setting

    – The 11-field metering display changes to a single red rectangle DISTANCE SETTING Important: On the Leica X, the distance can be set either automatically or The shutter button is not locked regardless of whether or not the manually. Both modes cover a distance range of 20cm to infinity.

  • Page 41: Autofocus Metering Methods

    1. Press the button for ≥1s DELETE/FOCUS four AF metering methods on the Leica X: • All displays apart from the AF frame disappear. Red triangles 1. Press the button and select the required setting...
  • Page 42 Face detection image by selecting groups from either the three upper or lower or the four left or right AF fields: In this mode, the Leica X automatically detects faces in the picture 1. Press the button for ≥1s and focuses on the one at the shortest distance. If no faces are DELETE/FOCUS •...

  • Page 43: Manual Distance Setting

    To make it easier to set the distance and to increase the accuracy of distance yourself, rather than using autofocus. For example, if you are the setting, the Leica X provides you with assistance by showing an using the same setting for several pictures and it would be more work enlarged view of a central detail of the picture.

  • Page 44: Exposure Metering Methods

    To adjust to the prevailing lighting conditions, the situation and your allows the exposure to be selectively adjusted to particular parts of working method and compositional ideas, the Leica X provides you the subject, while simultaneously taking account of the entire image with three exposure metering methods: field.

  • Page 45: Histogram

    Histogram For normal review mode ( PLAY Select in the menu, and the desired setting in the The histogram depicts the brightness distribution in the picture. The Play Histogram submenu horizontal axis shows the tone values from black (left) through gray to white (right).

  • Page 46: Exposure Control

    • To achieve the highest possible image quality, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed, aperture and ISO values The Leica X provides four exposure modes for optimum adjustment to set or calculated by the automatic functions. This is particularly the relevant subject or your preferred working methods.

  • Page 47: Automatic Program

    AUTOMATIC PROGRAM MODE - P CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED / APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) For fast, fully automatic photography. The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting. Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the security and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the freedom to adjust the speed/aperture combination selected by the Setting the mode...

  • Page 48: Aperture Priority

    APERTURE PRIORITY - A SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY - T Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to Shutter speed priority mode sets the exposure automatically the manually selected aperture. It is particularly suitable for pictures according to the manually selected shutter speed. Therefore, it is where the depth of field is the critical compositional element.

  • Page 49: Manual Settings

    MANUAL SETTING - M METERING MEMORY LOCK If, for example, you want to achieve a particular effect, which is only For composition reasons, it can be beneficial not to have the main possible with a quite specific exposure, or if you want to ensure that subject in the center of the picture.

  • Page 50: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 3. Press the button, button or the shutter button MENU/SET INFO to save the setting Some subjects are made up of predominantly of excessively light or • The exposure compensation symbol and the set value are dark surfaces, for example large areas of snow or a full-format black displayed.

  • Page 51: Automatic Bracketing

    AUTOMATIC BRACKETING Notes: • Depending on the exposure mode, the graduations are produced High contrast subjects that have both very bright and very dark areas by changing the shutter speed ( ) or the aperture ( can result in very different effects depending on the exposure. •...

  • Page 52: Using The Built-In Flash Unit

    USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH UNIT Notes: Die Leica X has a built-in flash unit. When not in use, it is retracted • To determine the flash exposure a metering flash is fired immedi- into the camera housing and turned off. To take pictures using the ately before taking the picture - and the main flash.

  • Page 53: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES The pre-flash, which is fired shortly before the main flash when you press the shutter button, narrows the pupils of people looking at the camera thereby reducing the effect. Selecting the mode: 1. Extend the flash unit Manual flash activation - 2.

  • Page 54: Flash Range

    Studio mode - Automatic flash activation with slower shutter speeds - This mode is intended exclusively for wireless firing of additional flash For simultaneous appropriate, i.e. brighter, reproduction of dark units, e.g. studio flash units equipped with a slave function. They are backgrounds and fill-in flash for the foreground.

  • Page 55: Synchronization Point

    2. Set the desired compensation value by pressing left / right on by the light trail from its own tail lights. the direction pad or using the direction pad The Leica X allows you to choose between this conventional flash Values from +3 to -3EV in EV increments are available.

  • Page 56: Using External Flash Units

    As soon as an external flash unit is attached, the preset flash modes with pre-flash function ( ) are reset to the other– The ISO flash / hot shoe on the Leica X enables you to use more wise identical modes without pre-flash ( ) and displayed powerful external flash units.

  • Page 57: Additional Functions

    – Shutter speed: Depending on the selected video format, VIDEO RECORDINGS s or You can also use the Leica X to make video recordings. – Aperture: Automatic If a correct exposure is not possible even with the maximum aperture, the ISO sensitivity is automatically in–...

  • Page 58: Sound Recording

    Starting / ending the recording Note: Both focusing and zooming cause noises which are also recorded. In Starting: order to prevent this, you should refrain from using these functions Press the video shutter button during an ongoing recording. • A video recording in progress is indicated by a flashing red dot. The remaining recording time is also displayed.

  • Page 59: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Notes: You can use the self-timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or • A delay time in progress can be restarted at any time by pressing 12s. This is particularly useful for group photographs, where you want the shutter button again.

  • Page 60: Formatting The Memory Card

    • If the memory card cannot be formatted, you should ask your submenu appears automatically. Format dealer or the Leica Information Service (address, see p. 188) for Nevertheless, it is recommended that the memory card be reformat- advice. ted occasionally, as a certain amount of residual data (information •...

  • Page 61: Selecting The Working Color Space

    CREATING NEW FOLDER NUMBERS The requirements in terms of color reproduction differ considerably The Leica X saves the picture numbers in ascending order. Initially, for the various possible uses of digital picture files. Different color the corresponding files are all stored in one folder. To structure the...

  • Page 62: User Profiles

    USER PROFILES PICTURE STABILIZATION Particularly in poor lighting conditions, even with the On the Leica X, any combination of menu settings can be perma- AUTO ISO function activated the selected shutter speed may be too slow to nently stored, e.g. so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily at produce sharp pictures.

  • Page 63: Recording The Location With Gps

    RECORDING THE LOCATION WITH GPS • It may not be possible to receive good signals from GPS satellites at the following locations or in the following situations. In such The external Visoflex viewfinder (Typ 020) available as an accessory cases, positioning may not be possible at all, or may be incorrect. contains a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver.

  • Page 64: Review Mode

    REVIEW MODE NORMAL REVIEW To allow straightforward viewing of the pictures, in normal review mode only the information in the header appears, along with REVIEW MODES indicate the enlarging function. You can use the button to switch from picture or menu mode to PLAY review mode at any time.

  • Page 65: Video Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK 2. Select the desired function by pressing left / right on the direction pad or using the thumb wheel If a video recording is selected, this is indicated by • The currently active function symbol is white and underlined in red and white 3.

  • Page 66: Selecting Pictures

    SELECTING PICTURES: ENLARGING PICTURES / VIEWING 16 PICTURES SIMULTANEOUSLY: Press left / right on the direction pad Turn the thumb wheel to the right to enlarge a detail of the picture, up Pressing left selects pictures with lower numbers, pressing right to max.

  • Page 67: Selecting The Detail

    Selecting different pictures in the 16-picture display SELECTING THE DETAIL Press left / right on the direction pad In an enlarged picture, you can move the enlarged detail from the Pressing and holding scrolls through quickly. center, e.g. to check the reproduction of off-center subject details: Press the appropriate directions on the direction pad •...

  • Page 68: Deleting Pictures

    DELETING PICTURES The subsequent steps depend on whether you want to delete a single picture or all pictures at once. Pictures on the memory card can be deleted at any time - individually as desired or all at the same time. However, they can also be pro– Deleting single pictures tected against accidentally being deleted.

  • Page 69: Protecting Pictures / Clearing Delete Protection

    PROTECTING PICTURES / CLEARING DELETE PROTECTION: 2. Select the desired option 3. Press the button to confirm the setting 1. Select in the menu MENU/SET INFO Protect • Protected pictures are indicated by . Depending on whether • The previously displayed picture appears again with the menu or not the picture is protected, it contains the options shown.

  • Page 70: Viewing Pictures In Portrait Format

    VIEWING WITH HDMI DEVICES If the camera was held horizontally when taking the picture, the The Leica X enables you to view your pictures on a TV, projector or picture is also displayed in this way. For portrait format pictures, i.e.
  • Page 71 Notes: • An HDMI cable is required to connect to a TV, monitor or projector. Only use the model supplied by Leica for this camera (see p. 167). • If the connected TV, monitor or projector has a lower maximum resolution than that set on the camera, it automatically switches to the maximum resolution of the connected device.

  • Page 72: Transferring Data To A Computer

    Transfer the picture data to your computer using the Finder and save it. Note: The Leica X is equipped with an integral sensor, which detects the position of the camera – horizontal or vertical (both directions) – for each picture. This information allows the pictures to be presented upright automatically when subsequently displayed on a computer running the appropriate programs.

  • Page 73: Wireless Data Transmission

    WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION The Leica X allows the use of WiFi memory cards such as the FlashAir™ card from Toshiba. These cards can operate as a WLAN hotspot and enable wireless data transmission between the camera and all WLAN compatible devices, e.g. notebooks, tablets, smart phones and other cameras, but also with social networks and cloud memory services using WiFi and an Internet browser.

  • Page 74: Using Raw Data (Dng)

    USING RAW DATA (DNG) If you want to edit DNG format, you require appropriate software, such as the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom professional raw data ® ® ® converter. You can use this to convert saved raw data in optimum quality, and it also provides quality-optimized algorithms for digital color processing, which combines exceptionally low noise with incredible resolution.

  • Page 75: Installing Firmware Updates

    To do this, Leica provides firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can conveniently download from our homepage to your camera yourself: Once you have registered your camera, Leica will notify you of all new updates. To identify which firmware version is installed:...

  • Page 76: Accessories

    (Order no. 18 748) Important: Leica Wrist Strap X You should only use the accessories supplied by Leica Camera AG, Ergonomically cut which are listed and described here, with the camera. (Order no. 18 838 [Leather, black with protective clip] /...

  • Page 77: Spare Parts

    .......... 18 706 With its compact dimensions and design that matches the camera, Battery protection case ..........423-089.003-012 the LEICA SF 26 system flash unit is the perfect solution. It is also Leica BC-DC8 charger extremely easy to operate.

  • Page 78: Safety And Care Instructions

    You should only use the accessories specified and described in these magnetic field could interfere with picture recordings. instructions or by Leica Camera AG with the camera. • The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell phones. • Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors, can damage the stored data or the pictures.
  • Page 79 Monitor Sensor • If the camera is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations, • Cosmic radiation (e.g. on flights) can cause pixel defects. condensation can form on the monitor. Wipe it carefully with a soft dry cloth. • If the camera is very cold when turned on, the monitor image will Condensation initially be slightly darker than normal.
  • Page 80 CARE INSTRUCTIONS For the lens • As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms, • Normally, a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the you should take care to keep the equipment clean. outer lens elements. However, in case of more stubborn dirt, they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth that is com–...
  • Page 81 For the battery For the charger Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal • If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers, it can chemical reactions. These reactions are also influenced by the interfere with the reception; make sure there is a distance of at external temperature and humidity.
  • Page 82 For memory cards Storage • While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read, • If you are not using the camera for a longer period of time, we it may not be removed, the camera turned off or exposed to recommend that you: a.
  • Page 83 • To prevent the formation of fungus, do not store the camera in a leather case for extended periods of time. • Note down the serial number of your Leica X, as this is extremely important in case of loss.

  • Page 84: Index

    Compression rate................ 124 Programmed automatic exposure mode ........137 Contrast ..................128 Shutter speed priority ............... 138 Customer service / Leica Customer Care ........188 File format .................. 124 Deleting pictures ................. 158 Film styles .................. 129 Displays ..................176 Firmware updates ...............
  • Page 85 Protecting pictures / Clearing delete protection ......159 USB connection ................162 Raw data................124/164 Video recordings ................. 147 Repairs / Leica Customer Care ........... 188 Viewfinder................121/167 Resetting all custom menu settings ..........152 Viewing pictures, see Review mode Resolution ................... 124 Volume ..................

  • Page 86: Appendix

    APPENDIX  Exposure mode : Programmed automatic exposure mode : Aperture priority : Shutter speed priority DISPLAYS : Manual shutter speed and exposure setting  Shutter speed (appears immediately for manual setting, i.e. in When taking a picture shutter speed priority and manual modes; for automatic setting, i.e. automatic program and aperture priority modes, only after tapping the shutter button;...
  • Page 87  Aperture value (appears immediately for manual setting, i.e. in aperture priority and manual modes; for automatic setting, i.e. automatic program and shutter speed priority modes, only after tapping the shutter button; after pressing the shutter button to the pressure point red if outside the setting range in automatic program, aperture priority or shutter speed priority modes, otherwise white)  Exposure compensation set, including compensation value...
  • Page 88  White balance (symbols with additional * if precise white balance setting is 13 14 15 selected) Automatic Incandescent Daylight Flash Cloudy Shade In addition to , after pressing the button: Greycard 1 INFO Greycard 2  Video recording in progress Color temperature Greycard 1  Automatic distance setting Greycard 2...
  • Page 89  Flash mode (for built-in and external flash units, flashing red if flash is not ready, otherwise white, does not appear if bracketing is set) Automatic flash activation : Automatic flash activation with pre-flash Manual flash activation Manual flash activation with pre-flash Automatic flash activation with slower shutter speeds : Automatic flash activation with pre-flash and slower shutter speeds...
  • Page 90 In review mode  Exposure mode (see (with/without clipping displays)  Shutter speed (see , not for video recordings) 25 26 27 28  Exposure metering method (see , not for video recordings)  Aperture value (see , not for video recordings)  Exposure compensation value (see , not for video recordings)  Battery charge level...
  • Page 91 In addition to for video recordings, after pressing the In addition to , only for enlarged details, after pressing the INFO INFO button: button:  Video control symbols  Indicates the use of the thumb wheel for enlarging / reducing a detail, including the zoom factor  Elapsed playback time / progress bar  Display of detail size and position...
  • Page 92 In addition to , only from 100% view, after pressing the  Folder / picture number INFO button:  Automatic bracketing  Date and time for picture shown  Memory card  Picture counter (picture number / total number) 42 43  Focusing mode (see 54 53  File format / Compression rate  JPEG resolution / video recording format  File size...
  • Page 93  Protected picture  Histogram (not for video recordings)  Flash exposure compensation, including compensation value  Flash mode (see , appears without flash exposure compensation) a. No display: Picture without flash : Picture without pre-flash : Picture with pre-flash...

  • Page 94: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Page 3 See p. 122 Monitor Brightness MAIN MENU See p. 122 EVF Brightness See p. 122 Monitor Color Adjustment See p. 122 Page 1 EVF Color Adjustment See p. 135 See p. 124 Rec. Histogram JPEG Resolution See p.
  • Page 95 Page 5 See p. 160 Auto Rotate Display See p. 160 HDMI See p. 163 FlashAir See p. 159 Protect See p. 150 Format See p. 165 Firmware Version See p. 152 User Profile...

  • Page 96: Technical Data

    Autofocus metering methods1-field, 11-field, spot, face detection Camera type Leica X (Typ 113) Exposure modes Automatic program, aperture priority, shutter Sensor CMOS sensor, size APS-C (23.6 x 15.7mm) with 16.5/16.2 speed priority and manual setting million pixels (total/effective), format aspect ratio 3:2 Exposure metering Multi-field, center-weighted, spot...
  • Page 97 Leica SF 26, or for attaching an electronic viewfinder Tripod thread A DIN 4503 ( “) Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 133 x 73 x 78mm / 515/64 x 27/8 x 347/64in Weight Approx. 451/486g (without/with battery) Subject to changes in design and production.

  • Page 98: Leica Service Addresses

    LEICA PRODUCT SUPPORT LEICA CUSTOMER SERVICE The Product Support department at Leica AG can provide you with an For servicing your Leica equipment or in the event of damage, the answer to any technical questions relating to Leica products, Leica Camera AG Customer Care department or the repair service...
  • Page 99 Leica Camera AG Am Leitz-Park 5 35578 WETZLAR DEUTSCHLAND Telefon +49 (0) 6441-2080-0 Telefax +49 (0) 6441-2080-333 www.leica-camera.com...

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