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  • Page 1 LEICA Q2 MONOCHROM Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs accessories supplied are complete. with your new Leica Q2 Monochrom. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions – Leica Q2 Monochrom with attached lens hood your camera has to offer.

  • Page 3: Replacement Parts/Accessories

    Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety remarks”, and “General information” before using your camera Please contact Leica Customer Care or visit the Leica Camera AG for the first time. Knowledge of the content will prevent website for information on the extensive range of Leica replacement...

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer in taking into consideration the interests of Leica Camera AG. In that accordance with the AVC Standard within the scope of personal...
  • Page 5 Due to the amount of creativity that from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN has gone into its design, we ask for your understanding that Leica device. Camera AG must protect its intellectual property, including patents, •...
  • Page 6 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) FOTOS on p. 138. Hereby, “Leica Camera AG” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our Radio Equipment products from our DoC server: www.cert.leica-camera.com...
  • Page 7 DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applies within the EU and for other European countries with active waste separation policies.) This device contains electric and/or electronic components which must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by your local authority.

  • Page 8: Safety Remarks

    SAFETY REMARKS cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth (in system cameras). • Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an GENERAL INFORMATION optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a •...
  • Page 9 Leaked fluid can catch fire! interior of the camera. • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause RECHARGEABLE BATTERY serious or life-threatening injuries.
  • Page 10 • Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica Q2 Mono- and result in the loss of stored data. chrom may result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or •...

  • Page 12: General Information

    LCD PANEL ture conditions are met and then restart the charging process. Please contact your dealer, the Leica representative in your • Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is region or Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.
  • Page 13 • We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, as • Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for fragmented residual data from deleted files may block some of direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or the storage capacity.
  • Page 14 Camera homepage. Visit the download section or the “Customer Area” for information about how to register or how to get firmware updates for your Leica Q2 Monochrom. Additionally, you can find information about changes or additions to the manual at: club.leica-camera.com Leica releases firmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    In addition to your statutory warranty rights regarding your dealer, you will receive an additional Leica Camera AG product warranty valid from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica retailer. Previously, the product warranty was included with the product in the packaging.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON .............. 37 PLAY BUTTON/FN BUTTON/MENU BUTTON ..........38 ZOOM/LOCK BUTTON ..................38 FOREWORD ..................2 LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) ................39 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ............... 2 MENU CONTROL ..................40 REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES .......... 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS ..................
  • Page 17 PICTURE MODE ................68 EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY ................57 BRIGHTNESS ..................... 57 DRIVE MODE ....................68 LCD PANEL ......................57 FOCUSING ....................69 EVF .......................... 57 AF PHOTOGRAPHY .................... 69 COLOR RENDERING ..................58 AUTOFOCUS MODES ..................69 LCD PANEL ......................58 AFs (single) ......................
  • Page 18 FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P ........... 79 FLASH CONTROL .................... 101 AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P ..................79 SYNC POINT ......................101 FLASH RANGE ....................102 CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) 80 SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S ..........80 FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..............
  • Page 19 Note INDEX ....................154 Additional information TECHNICAL DATA .................160 Important LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ..............164 Failure to comply with instructions may result in damage to the LEICA ACADEMY ................164 camera, the accessories or the recordings Attention Non-compliance may result in personal injury...

  • Page 20: Part Designations

    PART DESIGNATIONS...
  • Page 21 LEICA Q2 MONOCHROM LENS “SUMMILUX 28 f/1.7 ASPH.” Main switch Alignment point for macro function Shutter button Macro setting ring Shutter speed setting dial Focus ring Thumbwheel Aperture setting ring Thumbwheel button Thread protection ring Strap lugs AF/MF lock release...

  • Page 22: Displays

    DISPLAYS IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder are identical. PHOTO STATUS SCREEN ACTIVATED Capture Assistants Capture Assistants WHEN TAKING A PICTURE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 1/8000 12500 999-9000...

  • Page 23: Video

    Exposure metering method Toning File format/compression level/resolution Leica FOTOS Favorites menu / Main menu Flash mode/flash exposure compensation Stabilization activated AF Field Bluetooth (Leica FOTOS) ® Automatic storage of the recording location (Exif data) (Only while connection to Leica FOTOS is active)
  • Page 24 VIDEO IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. STATUS SCREEN WHEN TAKING A PICTURE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 43 57 46 49...
  • Page 25 Autofocus metering method Microphone sensitivity ( Microphone Gain Microphone Gain Video stabilization User profile Exposure metering method Toning Resolution / Frame rate Leica FOTOS Favorites menu / Main menu Stabilization activated Indicates recording in progress Length of recording Icon for marked picture...
  • Page 26 CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL The battery charge status is displayed in the status screen and in the header line at the top right. Display Charge status approx. 75 - 100% approx. 50 - 75% approx. 25 - 50% approx.

  • Page 28: Preparation

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

  • Page 29: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS INDICATORS ON THE CHARGER The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER The status LED indicates a correct charging process. Display Charge status Charge time* battery is charging   flashes CHARGE ▸...

  • Page 30: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY REMOVAL ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 34) INSERTION ▸ Turn the battery release lever • Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Press down on the battery lightly • The battery unlocks and pushes out fully. ▸...

  • Page 31: Inserting/Removing The Memory Card

    INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 34) The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC OPENING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card. Notes •...

  • Page 32: Attaching/Detaching The Lens Hood

    ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS HOOD INSERTION This camera comes with a matching lens hood. It is pre-mounted ex works. The use of the lens hood is recommended to reduce vignetting. DETACHING ▸ Push the memory card into the slot with the contacts pointing towards the LCD panel until you hear and feel it clicking into place REMOVAL...

  • Page 33: Diopter Adjustment

    • A matching lens front cap E49 (Order No. 14001) is available as ▸ Push the diopter setting wheel back into its groove until it an optional accessory for use of the camera without the lens audibly clicks into place hood: store.leica-camera.com...

  • Page 34: Camera Operation

    CAMERA OPERATION SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF CONTROL ELEMENTS MAIN SWITCH The main switch switches the camera on and off. SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON Note • The function (see p. 55) deactivates the Auto Power Off Auto Power Off camera automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time.

  • Page 35: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER BUTTON 2. Press down fully – Shutter release • The data is then transferred to the memory card. – Starting a preselected self-timer delay time – Starting a picture series or interval shooting Notes • Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear the click of the shutter to prevent camera shake.

  • Page 36: Shutter Speed Setting Dial

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

  • Page 37: Thumbwheel Button

    THUMBWHEEL BUTTON DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON – Applying menu settings DIRECTIONAL PAD – Direct access to menu functions – Accessing the submenu – Menu navigation – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the picture memory – Shifting the metering field (Field or Spot AF) CENTER BUTTON –...

  • Page 38: Play Button/Fn Button/Menu Button

    PLAY BUTTON/FN BUTTON/MENU BUTTON ZOOM/LOCK BUTTON – Direct access to menu functions PLAY BUTTON – Marking/rating a recording – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review/playback mode – Return to full-screen display FN BUTTON – Direct access to menu functions –...

  • Page 39: Lcd Panel (Touch Screen)

    LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) TOUCH CONTROL* in picture mode in playback/review mode tap briefly Shifting the AF metering field and focusing Select the recording (while Touch AF is activated) double tap Reseting the AF metering field Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures (while Touch AF is activated) swipe Scrolling through the picture memory Shifts the enlarged image section...

  • Page 40: Menu Control

    MENU CONTROL MENU SECTIONS The following menu sections are available: Status Screen, CONTROL ELEMENTS Main Menu Main Menu Favorites Favorites The following elements are used for menu control. Status screen: – quick access to the most important settings   Favorites Favorites –...
  • Page 41 STATUS SCREEN MAIN MENU Photo Video  FAVORITES...

  • Page 42: Switching Menu Sections

    SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS The status screen will always be displayed as the first menu section. The top menu level is organized into pages, which are displayed in the header line: Status Screen, Favorites Menu (up to 2 pages) and five subsections of the main menu. You can switch between menu sections by scrolling through the pages.

  • Page 43: Status Screen

    STATUS SCREEN Notes • Where touch control is not possible or not desirable (e.g. in EV The status screen offers an overview of the most important mode), the status screen can alternatively be controlled via the information regarding the current camera status and active directional pad, center button, thumbwheel and the thumbwheel settings.
  • Page 44 SELECTING SETTINGS ACCESSING A STANDARD SUBMENU These menus behave as if they were accessed from within the main Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status menu (see p. 45). Touch control is therefore unavailable. From screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu. there, you return to the status screen and not to the next higher ▸...

  • Page 45: Main Menu

    FAVORITES MENU SUBMENU The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used There are various types of submenus available. The following pages menu items. It can contain up to 15 menu items. These can be describe their operation. assigned individually (see p. 50).

  • Page 46: Menu Navigation

    MENU NAVIGATION SHOW SUBMENU ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel button SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION To scroll forward ▸ Press the directional pad to the right ▸ Press the button (repeatedly if needed) MENU CONFIRM SELECTION • The status screen will appear again after page 5 of the main ▸...

  • Page 47: Submenu

    SUBMENU GO BACK ONE STEP (Return to the superordinate menu item) KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD ▸ Press the directional pad left • This option is only available for list-type submenus. GO BACK TO TOP MENU LEVEL ▸ Press the button 1x MENU •...

  • Page 48: Menu Bar

    SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON) MENU BAR Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed • The currently active button will be highlighted. ▸ Turn the thumbwheel • The currently active button will be highlighted. •...

  • Page 49: Scale Menu

    SCALE MENU DATE/TIME MENU To move to the next settings field ▸ Press the directional pad left/right Using button control To set values ▸ Press the directional pad left/right ▸ Press the directional pad up/down ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control To save and return to superordinate menu item...

  • Page 50: User-Defined Operation

    USER-DEFINED OPERATION MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control Customize Control FAVORITES MENU ▸ Select Edit Favorites Edit Favorites Assign your most frequently used menu items to a favorites menu (up to 15 items) for quick and easy access. The available functions are shown in the list on p. 150.

  • Page 51: Direct Access To Menu Functions

    DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS The two following buttons additionally allow a quick assignment of You can assign specific menu functions to the following operating menu functions from a custom list of items. elements for extra quick direct access to menu items in recording mode.

  • Page 52: Static Direct Access

    STATIC DIRECT ACCESS THUMBWHEEL The two following operating elements can only be assigned one of Factory setting: Auto Auto the preset functions via menu control. A custom list is not You can assign the exposure compensation function to the available. thumbwheel permanently.

  • Page 54: Camera Basic Settings

    CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS DATE/TIME For details on how to navigate in the menus and for inputs see DATE chapter “Menu control” (see p. 40). You can choose one of 3 options. • The two menu items appear automati- Language Language Date & Time Date &...

  • Page 55: Time Zone

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

  • Page 56: Display/Viewfinder Settings

    DISPLAY/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS LCD PANEL/EVF USE You can preset the situations in which EVF and LCD panel should The camera comes equipped with a 3” liquid crystal color panel, be used. The displays appearing on screen and in the viewfinder which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and are identical.

  • Page 57: Eye Sensor Sensitivity

    BRIGHTNESS ▸ Select in the main menu Display Settings Display Settings ▸ Select You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various lighting EVF-LCD EVF-LCD conditions. Brightness is set individually for the LCD panel and the ▸ Select the desired setting viewfinder.

  • Page 58: Color Rendering

    COLOR RENDERING AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL SHUTDOWN Color rendering can also be adjusted. Brightness is set individually The LCD panel deactivates automatically to save power. for the LCD panel and the viewfinder. Selection occurs via key Factory setting: 1 min 1 min control or touch control.

  • Page 59: Acoustic Signals

    ACOUSTIC SIGNALS AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION A signal sound can be selected for successful AF settings. Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals. The following special functions can be configured separately: ▸ Select in the main menu Acoustic Signal Acoustic Signal –...
  • Page 60 ELECTRONIC SHUTTER The Leica Q2 Monochrom comes equipped with a mechanical shut- ter and a purely electronic shutter function. The electronic shutter expands the available shutter area and functions completely noiseless, which may be important in some work environments. ▸ Select...

  • Page 62: Basic Recording Settings (Picture)

    BASIC RECORDING SETTINGS (PICTURE) Notes • The standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format is used for the storage of raw picture data. FILE FORMAT • When picture data is saved in and in format simultane- ously, then the camera will use the resolution setting for the Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format format is used for the JPG file.

  • Page 63: Jpg Settings

    JPG SETTINGS RESOLUTION format setting offers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) The functions and settings described in this section apply for options. (47 MP), (24 MP) and (12 MP). You can pictures taken in format only. L-JPG L-JPG M-JPG M-JPG S-JPG S-JPG therefore adjust your settings to the intended use and available memory card capacity.

  • Page 64: Image Properties

    IMAGE PROPERTIES TONING A color tone can be added to recordings. The color and intensity of One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very this effect can be adjusted. easy to change key image properties. Factory setting: You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and toning before recording.

  • Page 65: Image Stabilization

    IMAGE STABILIZATION The less favorable the lighting conditions during recording, the slower will be the required shutter speeds for correct exposure. Visual image stabilization is a great tool for preventing out-of-focus images due to blurring. Factory setting: Auto Auto ▸ Select in the main menu Optical Image Stabilization...

  • Page 66: Basic Recording Settings (Video)

    BASIC RECORDING SETTINGS (VIDEO) MICROPHONE The sensitivity of the integrated microphone can be set. FILE FORMAT Factory setting: Medium Medium ▸ Select in the main menu Video Settings Video Settings Videos are recorded in MP4 format. ▸ Select Microphone Gain Microphone Gain ▸...

  • Page 67: Image Properties

    IMAGE PROPERTIES TONING Factory setting: The image properties for video recordings are easy to customize. You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and toning before ▸ Select in the main menu Video Style Settings Video Style Settings recording. ▸ Select Toning Toning ▸...

  • Page 68: Picture Mode

    In addition to single Continuous - High Speed Continuous - High Speed frame shots, the Leica Q2 Monochrom offers a number of other Self-timer Delay time: picture modes. Please read the relevant sections for information (see p. 92)

  • Page 69: Focusing

    AUTOFOCUS MODES The following AF modes are available: . The currently Your Leica Q2 Monochrom allows automatic as well as manual selected AF mode is shown in the header line. focusing. There are 2 operating modes and 3 metering methods available for AF photography.

  • Page 70: Autofocus Metering Methods

    AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD METERING Several metering fields are detected automatically. This function is The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A particularly useful for snapshots. successful focus setting is identified by a green metering field, an unsuccessful one is shown in red. SPOT/FIELD METERING Factory setting: Multi-Field...

  • Page 71: Face Detection

    FACE DETECTION TOUCH AF In this metering method, the Leica Q2 Monochrom automatically Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF metering field. detects faces in the image field. The focus is set automatically on ▸ Select in the main menu...

  • Page 72: Mf Assist Functions

    MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS TOUCH AF + SHUTTER BUTTON The combination allows a direct placement of the Touch AF + Release Touch AF + Release AF metering field for immediate recording. ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE ▸ Select in the main menu Focusing Focusing You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing...

  • Page 73: Af Assist Light

    AF QUICK SETTING AF ASSIST LIGHT The AF quick setting allows quick changes to the metering field size The integrated AF assist light allows operation of the AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This light comes on as soon as the during field metering.

  • Page 74: Manual Focusing (Mf)

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

  • Page 75: Enlargement In Mf Mode

    ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE Notes • The enlargement will automatically return to normal viewing size The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can about 5 s after the last turn of the focus ring. assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus. •...

  • Page 76: Macro Function

    MACRO FUNCTION ISO SENSITIVITY The working range for the focus setting can be switched quickly The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 100 and ISO 100 000, and easily from the standard focus range (30 cm to infinity) to the allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required.

  • Page 77: Automatic Setting

    AUTOMATIC SETTING LIMITING ISO VALUES All values from ISO 400 are available. The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient Factory setting: 6400 6400 brightness and/or to the configured shutter speed/aperture ▸ Select in the main menu settings combination. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, Auto ISO Settings Auto ISO Settings this function extends the range for automatic exposure control.

  • Page 78: Exposure

    EXPOSURE ▸ Select in the main menu Exposure Metering Exposure Metering ▸ Select a metering method EXPOSURE METERING METHODS Spot Spot Center-Weighted Center-Weighted Multi-Field Multi-Field • The selected metering method is displayed in the header line Optional methods are Spot metering, Center-Weighted and of the screen image.

  • Page 79: Exposure Modes

    EXPOSURE MODES FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P There are four exposure modes available to adjust the rendering of AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P the object or to create the desired picture composition: – Automatic program (P) The automatic program mode facilitates fast and fully automatic –...

  • Page 80: Changing The Preset Shutter Speed And Aperture Combinations (Shift)

    SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) APERTURE PRIORITY - A Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the reliability and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according opportunity to vary the speed/aperture combination selected by to the manually selected aperture.

  • Page 81: Shutter Speed Priority - S

    SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S Notes • The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted Shutter speed priority mode will set exposure automatically accord- down in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than ing to the manually selected shutter speed. It is therefore 2 s.

  • Page 82: Manual Exposure Setting - M

    MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a The shutter speed is set in two steps. good choice: 1. via the shutter speed setting dial: in full increments – to create a special image mood that can only be achieved with a 2.

  • Page 83: Long-Term Exposure - T

    LONG-TERM EXPOSURE – T Notes • The thumbwheel must have the assignment (see Auto Auto In this setting, the shutter remains open after shutter release until p.52). the shutter button is pressed again (ax. 2 min depending on ISO • Image noise becomes apparent when using higher sensitivities, setting).

  • Page 84: Exposure Control

    EXPOSURE CONTROL EXPOSURE LOCK We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the EXPOSURE PREVIEW center of the picture for reasons of picture composition and these elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Cen- The brightness of the screen image mirrors the effects of the ter-weighted metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture selected exposure settings when pressing and holding the shutter an area in the center of the image and are calibrated to an average...
  • Page 85 AE-L (AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK) Notes The camera stores the exposure value. The focus can therefore be • A metering memory lock doesn’t make much sense in conjunc- set on another object, no matter which exposure value is selected. tion with multi-field metering, because a targeted capture of an individual object element will not be possible.
  • Page 86 METERING MEMORY LOCK IN AF MODE Via the Zoom/Lock button ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control Customize Control  The metering functions are distributed as follows while the Zoom/ ▸ Select Zoom/Lock-Button Zoom/Lock-Button Lock button is pressed and held: ▸...

  • Page 87: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Using thumbwheel control ▸ Select in the main menu Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, Customize Control Customize Control which matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the ▸ Select Wheel Assignment Wheel Assignment measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then the a ▸...

  • Page 88: Picture Recording Modes

    PICTURE RECORDING MODES • Serial exposures with set are taken at a Continuous - High Speed Continuous - High Speed frequency of max. 10 fps, provided shutter speeds of 1⁄60 s or faster are used. SERIAL EXPOSURES • Serial exposures are not possible if a flash is used. Only a single The camera is set to single shot exposures by default ( ).

  • Page 89: Interval Shooting

    INTERVAL SHOOTING To get started This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over ▸ Press the shutter button extended periods of time automatically using the interval shooting • The remaining time until the next exposure and its number is function.
  • Page 90 Notes • The camera may under some circumstances be unable to take • The use of autofocus in interval shooting may result in not all good pictures. That may happen if, for example, focusing was exposures having their focus on the same object. unsuccessful.

  • Page 91: Exposure Bracketing

    EXPOSURE BRACKETING You can select the desired number of exposures (3 or 5). The exposure difference, which can be set via , can be up to EV Steps EV Steps Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they 3 EV.

  • Page 92: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Notes • Appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is The self-timer function allows taking pictures with a preset time activated. You can watch the effect of the function on screen delay. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod. while the pictures are taken (brighter or darker).

  • Page 93: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM DIRECT ZOOM CHANGE Three cropped section sizes are available in addition to the ▸ Press and hold the Zoom/Lock button Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. image section. They are similar to the • A frame appears around the image section on screen, focal lengths 35 mm, 50 mm and 75 mm.

  • Page 94: Info Displays

    INFO DISPLAYS Showing/hiding information temporarily ▸ Tap and hold the shutter button INFO DISPLAYS IN PICTURE MODE • (Only) the exposure information and currently active auxiliary functions will be visible. Various information is displayed in the header and/or footer line. The exposure information (ISO value, aperture, shutter speed and Note light balance with exposure compensation scale) will help to...

  • Page 95: Auxiliary Displays

    AUXILIARY DISPLAYS CLIPPING The Clipping display marks very bright image areas. This function is You can select a number of other displays in addition to the a very easy and exact tool for checking the correct exposure standard information contained in the header and footer to adapt setting.

  • Page 96: Level Gauge

    LEVEL GAUGE Two long lines to the left and right of the image center indicate the transverse axis on screen. The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These – in zero position = green indicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal –...

  • Page 97: Grid

    GRID HISTOGRAM The grids divide the image frame into multiple fields. They facilitate Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The picture composition and an exact camera orientation. horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level.

  • Page 98: Flash Photography

    SF 40. Other flash units, which only have a positive ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit middle contact, can be safely fired via the Leica Q2 Monochrom, ▸ Detaching the flash unit but cannot be controlled via the camera. Correct function cannot be guaranteed when using any other flash unit.

  • Page 99: Flash Exposure Metering ( Ttl Metering)

    A fully automated, camera-controlled HSS flash mode for all may not be exposed correctly. shutter speeds and all exposure modes is available in the Leica Q2 • Please read the relevant manual provided with third party flash Monochrom for use with system-compatible flash units (see units regarding their various operating modes.

  • Page 100: Flash Modes

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

  • Page 101: Flash Control

    FLASH CONTROL A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( ). This Start of Exp. Start of Exp. may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the picture of a vehicle The settings and functions described in the following sections only being overtaken by its own light trail.

  • Page 102: Flash Range

    FLASH RANGE FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity This function can be used to selectively reduce or enhance flash values set manually or calculated by the camera. It is important to exposure regardless of ambient light, e.g. to brighten the face of a ensure that the subject is within the relevant flash range for person in the foreground when taking a picture outdoors in the sufficient illumination.
  • Page 103 ▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture a Leica SF 60 and a compensation value is entered on that flash setting unit. • It is imperative to take note of the shortest flash sync speed, as •...

  • Page 104: Flash Exposure Displays In The Viewfinder

    FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER (with system-compatible flash units) The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica Q2 Monochrom gives feedback on and indicates various operating states. • The flash unit cannot fire   does not appear (despite the flash unit •...

  • Page 106: Video Mode

    12500 • The max. length for an uninterrupted video recording depends on the selected resolution. • The screen image of video recordings with the Leica Q2 Monochrom appears with corresponding frame depending on the selected resolution and aspect ratio. 12MP...

  • Page 107: Start/End Video Recording

    START/END VIDEO RECORDING EXPOSURE CONTROL The exposure mode and exposure settings are selected exactly like in picture mode. Please note the following: – The max. available shutter speed is limited by the set frame rate 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500 Video Resolution Video Resolution –...

  • Page 108: Playback/Review Mode

    PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE There are two completely independent playback/review functions CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE CAMERA available: – short-term rendering directly after exposure ( Preview Preview – normal Review mode, in which the stored recordings can be viewed and managed for any length of time Notes •...

  • Page 109: Initiate/Exit Playback/Review Mode

    CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE On-screen control elements generally function by intuitively by touch. Many can also be selected by pressing one of the three Using touch control buttons to the left of the LCD panel. A control element in the ▸...

  • Page 110: Selecting/Scrolling Through Recordings

    SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS CONTINUOUS The recordings are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the ▸ Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the edge of the end of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps screen back to the first image in the series.

  • Page 111: Info Displays In Playback/Review Mode

    INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE Video recordings are always rendered with header and footer and with on screen. With the factory settings in place, recorded pictures will be displayed without the information in the header and footer lines for an unobstructed view of the image. 1/8000 12500 999-9000...

  • Page 112: Displaying Assist Functions

    PICTURE SERIES REVIEW DISPLAYING ASSIST FUNCTIONS The display of histogram and clipping in playback/review mode can Serial and interval shootings often produce a large number of be set separately from the relevant settings for the recording individual images. It would be very difficult to find other pictures mode.

  • Page 113: Jumping To A Specific Picture In The Group

    UNINTERRUPTED PLAYBACK OF THE PICTURE SERIES JUMPING TO A SPECIFIC PICTURE IN THE GROUP The images in a group can be played back from start to finish ▸ Touch the playback status bar briefly at the desired position without interruption. This may be very helpful to get a better idea of the processes or conditions rendered than if the images were scrolled manually.

  • Page 114: Save As A Video

    SAVE AS A VIDEO SCROLLING THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL PICTURES OF A SERIES The images in a picture series can also be viewed individually. The image series can additionally be saved as a video. Switch to the manual scrolling function to do so. ▸...

  • Page 115: Cropped Section Zoom

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

  • Page 116: Displaying Multiple Recordings At Once

    DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail (to the right: increase magnification, to the left: decrease images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find magnification) a specific image.
  • Page 117 To navigate between recordings Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left ▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed • 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumbwheel increases the number of displayed recordings ▸...

  • Page 118: Tagging/Rating Of Recordings

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

  • Page 119: Quick Access To Delete Functions

    QUICK ACCESS TO DELETE FUNCTIONS DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS All functions of the playback/review menu can be assigned to the ▸ Press the button MENU button. That way, you can access the delete functions you use ▸ Select in the Playback/Review menu Delete Delete most frequently with a single button push.

  • Page 120: Deleting Multiple Recordings

    DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS To cancel deletion and return to the normal Playback/ Review mode Several recordings can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve thumbnails and can then be deleted all at once. This overview can ▸ Select the “Go back” icon be reached in two ways.

  • Page 121: Deleting All Recordings

    DELETING ALL RECORDINGS Any number of recordings can be selected in this view. ▸ Select a recording ▸ Press the button MENU ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel button ▸ Select in the Review menu Delete All Delete All ▸ Briefly touch the recording •...

  • Page 122: Deleting Unrated Recordings

    DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS DELETING PICTURE SERIES Picture series can be displayed in groups for quick deletion. The ▸ Press the button MENU pictures will have to be displayed in groups. ▸ Select in the main menu Play Mode Setup Play Mode Setup ▸...

  • Page 123: Preview Of Latest Recording

    PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING SLIDE SHOW Photo and video recordings can be displayed automatically directly A slide show function is available in Review mode, in which the after they are taken to e.g. check the success of the recording saved images are shown automatically in series. Choose to see all quickly and easily.

  • Page 124: Video Playback

    STARTING THE SLIDE SHOW VIDEO PLAYBACK appears on screen if you have selected a video file in playback mode. ▸ Press the button MENU ▸ Select in the Review menu Slideshow Slideshow ▸ Select the desired setting Play All Play All Pictures only Pictures only Videos only...
  • Page 125 ACCESSING THE CONTROL ELEMENTS PAUSE PLAYBACK The control elements are displayed when playback is stopped. ▸ Briefly tap the LCD panel Using touch control ▸ Press the center button ▸ Briefly tap the LCD panel RESUMING PLAYBACK/REVIEW While the control elements are visible: 1/8000 12500 1/8000...
  • Page 126 CONTINUE PLAYBACK FROM ANY POINT IN THE FILE END PLAYBACK While the control elements are visible: Using touch control ▸ Touch the playback status bar briefly at the desired position While the control elements are visible: ▸ Tap the “Go back” icon briefly 1/8000 12500...

  • Page 127: Video Editing

    SETTING THE VOLUME VIDEO EDITING Using touch control Using touch control While the control elements are visible: ▸ Tap the volume icon briefly 1/8000 12500 ▸ Touch the volume status bar briefly at the desired position 1/8000 12500 INFO 12MP 8234 INFO 12MP...
  • Page 128 CUTTING Using button control ▸ Press the button to confirm the cuts ACCESSING THE VIDEO EDITING FUNCTION • The menu appears. Video Trimming Video Trimming ▸ Press the button ▸ Select a function from the menu Video Trimming Video Trimming •...

  • Page 130: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS SAVING CURRENT SETTINGS AS A USER PROFILE Saving settings/creating a profile. ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu USER PROFILES control This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu settings, to ▸ Select in the main menu User Profile User Profile e.g.
  • Page 131 RENAMING PROFILES EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD ▸ Select in the main menu User Profile User Profile ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select User Profile User Profile Manage Profiles Manage Profiles ▸ Select ▸ Select Manage Profiles Manage Profiles Rename Profiles Rename Profiles...

  • Page 132: Data Management

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

  • Page 133: Edit File Names

    EDIT FILE NAMES CREATING A NEW FOLDER ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu Edit File Name Edit File Name Reset Image Numbering Reset Image Numbering • A keyboard submenu is displayed. • A relevant prompt is displayed. •...

  • Page 134: Recording The Image Location With Gps

    • A memory card should be formatted again in the camera if it was formatted in another device, e.g. a computer. • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care if the memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p. 164).

  • Page 135: Data Transfer

    DATA TRANSFER USING RAW DATA (DNG) Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica You will need specific software for editing data in DNG format, e.g. FOTOS (see p. 138). Alternatively, a card reader can be used for...

  • Page 136: Resetting The Camera To Factory Settings

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

  • Page 137: Updating The Camera Firmware

    UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ▸ Select • The update will start automatically. ▸ Download the latest firmware version • Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant ▸ Save the download to the memory card on-screen message and prompt to restart the device will ▸...

  • Page 138: Leica Fotos

    The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the The connection is established via Bluetooth. A pairing of the mobile device.
  • Page 139 Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS Pairing Pairing ▸ Select ▸ Follow the Leica FOTOS instructions Bluetooth Bluetooth ▸ Select • The process adds the camera to the list of known devices. • The icons “Bluetooth” and “GPS” appear on the LCD panel once a connection is established.

  • Page 140: Remote Camera Control

    ▸ Select in the main menu mobile device. A list of available functions and instructions for their Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS use can be found in the Leica FOTOS app. ▸ Select Delete Delete ▸ Select the relevant device REMOTE CAMERA ACTIVATION •...
  • Page 141 Important information • Remote activation will activate the camera even if it was switched off via the main switch. • Accidental remote camera activation may result in unwanted pictures taken and excessive power consumption. • A third-party device can – provided is has been paired with the camera –...

  • Page 142: Care/Storage

    CARE/STORAGE • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your camera are lubricated. Remember to press the shutter button several times We recommend the following if the camera will not be used for an every three months to prevent the lubrication points hardening if extended period of time: the camera will not be used for an extended period of time.
  • Page 143 VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL • Switch off your camera and leave it to stand at room tempera- ture for around 1 hour if condensation has formed on or in the camera. The condensation will disappear, once the camera temperature has reached room temperature. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY •...

  • Page 144: Faq

    Problem possible cause to be verified Troubleshooting suggestions Battery issues Battery is depleted too quickly Battery too cold Warm the battery (e.g. in pants pocket) and only insert directly before use Battery too hot Allow battery to cool down LCD panel or EVF set too bright Reduce brightness Power save mode deactivated  Activate...
  • Page 145 Menus and displays Electronic viewfinder is dark EVF brightness is set too low Set the EVF brightness Display language is not English Select in the menu English English Language Language The LCD panel is to dark or too bright/not clear The brightness setting is incorrect Adjust the display brightness Viewing angle is too small...
  • Page 146 The camera won’t take a picture/shutter button is Memory card is full Replace the memory card deactivated The memory card is not formated Reformat the memory card (Caution: Loss of data!) The memory card is write protected Deactivate the write protection on the memory card (small lever on the side of the memory card) Dirt on the memory card contacts Clean the contacts with a soft cotton or linen cloth...
  • Page 147 Viewfinder is out of focus Check the diopter setting and adjust as needed AF metering field is framed in red with activated Focusing was unsuccessful Try to focus again AF; images out of focus No AF metering field selectable Focus ring not in AF position Turn the focus ring to the AF position Automatic Metering Field Control, Portrait Mode in the Select other control mode...
  • Page 148 The most recent recording is not displayed on the Preview is deactivated  Activate Preview Preview LCD panel Picture quality The picture is too bright Light sensor was covered while picture was taken Make sure that the light sensor is not obstructed Image noise Long exposure times (>1 s) Activate the noise suppression function for long...
  • Page 149 No sound on video recording Playback volume is set too low Increase playback volume Microphone was covered during recording Make sure the microphone is not obstructed while recording video Speakers are covered Make sure that speakers are unobstructed during playback Microphone was deactivated while recording Activate the microphone Flickering or horizontal stripes in the video...

  • Page 150: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS Available settings FN button Thumbwheel button Page   menu Favorites Favorites Factory settings   Drive Mode Drive Mode   Interval Shooting Interval Shooting   Exposure Bracketing Exposure Bracketing   Self Timer Self Timer   69 — 75 Focusing Focusing  ...
  • Page 151 Edit Favorites Edit Favorites   52, 87 Wheel Assignment Wheel Assignment   52, 86 Zoom/Lock-Button Zoom/Lock-Button   Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS   Edit File Names Edit File Names   Reset Image Numbering Reset Image Numbering   Power Saving Power Saving  ...
  • Page 152   Drive Mode Drive Mode   Self Timer Self Timer   130 — 131 User Profile User Profile   Exposure Metering Exposure Metering   64, 67 Toning Toning   62, 66 File Format File Format   Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS...

  • Page 154: Index

    Charge status, charger ............... 29 AF mode ..................69 Charge status, LCD panel ............26 AFs .................... 69 Charging the battery ..............29 Akademie, Leica ............... 164 Clipping ................95, 111 Aperture ..................79 Color rendering, EVF ..............58 Aperture priority ................ 80 Color rendering, LCD panel ............
  • Page 155 Date ..................49, 54 Exposure preview ............... 84 Deactivation, LCD panel ............. 58 Exposure simulation ..............84 Deletion, recordings ..............118 Exposure time, max..............83 Deletion, user profiles .............. 131 Eye sensor ................. 57 Digital zoom ................. 52, 93 Diopter adjustment ..............
  • Page 156 General information ..............12 Legal information ................. 4 Grid ................... 97 Leica Academy................. 164 Leica Customer Care..............164 Leica FOTOS ................ 5, 138 HDR ................... 91 Lens ..................8, 142 Histogram .................. 97 Lens hood .................. 32 Horizon ..................96 Level gauge ................
  • Page 157 Manual exposure setting ............82 Operation, customized ............... 50 Manual focusing ................. 74 Optical image stabilization ............65 Maximum exposure time ............83 Memory card ..........10, 13, 31, 134, 143 Part Designations ............... 20 Menu bar ................... 48 Parts, overview ................20 MENU button ................
  • Page 158 Remote control ................ 140 Shutter speed priority mode ............81 Repair ..................164 Shutter speed setting dial ............36 Replacement parts ............... 3 Signals, acoustic ................ 59 Reset, camera ................136 Silent ..................59 Reset, image numbering ............133 Silent operation ................. 59 Resolution ..................
  • Page 159 Transfer, data ................135 Troubleshooting ............... 144 TTL metering ................ 98, 99 Update, firmware ............... 14, 136 User-defined operation ............... 50 User profiles ................130 Video ..................124 Video mode ................106 Video stabilization ..............66 Volume ..................59 Volume, video ................127 Warning signal ................

  • Page 160: Technical Data

    LENS Tripod thread Tripod thread Designation Designation A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH., 11 lenses in 9 segments, 3 aspherical Dimensions (W x H x D) Dimensions (W x H x D) lens areas 130 x 80 x 87 mm Lens filter thread...
  • Page 161 Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Drive Mode Drive Mode Optionally approx. 1.25x (equivalent to 35 mm), approx. 1.8x Single Single (equivalent to 50 mm) or approx. 2.7x (equivalent to 75 mm)   approx. 2 fps Continuous - Low Speed Continuous - Low Speed Image stabilization Image stabilization  ...
  • Page 162 Flash unit connector Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be Via accessory shoe with central and control contacts added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the Flash sync time Flash sync time picture files.

  • Page 164: Leica Customer Care

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

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