Page 1 LEICA Q2 Instruction manual Q2/EN/2022/05/4.0/1...
Page 2: Foreword
– Leica Q2 with attached lens hood You can find all information about the Leica Q2 whenever you need it – Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Leica BP-SCL4 at https://Q2.leica-camera.com.
Page 3: Replacement Parts / Accessories
Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety remarks”, and “General information” before using your camera for the first Please contact Leica Customer Care or visit the Leica Camera AG time. Knowledge of the content will prevent inadvertent damage website for information on the extensive range of Leica replacement to the product, possible injuries and other risks.
Page 4: Legal Information
Leica Camera AG. In that respect, AVC Standard within the scope of personal use and/or which the Leica Camera AG reserves the right to changes and errors. The im- consumer has received from the provider, who is in possession of ages in this manual may depict accessory, special features or other a license to offer AVC Video.
Page 5 Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the camera tive documentation. Due to the amount of creativity that has gone menu. into its design, we ask for your understanding that Leica Camera AG ▸ Select in the main menu...
Page 6 English Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Leica Camera AG” declares that this product is in compliance with the This device contains electric and/or electronic components which essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Page 7 • Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and pro- • Please read the important notes on specific functions of Leica tect against disruptions to the systems in place where devices or FOTOS on p. 202.
Page 8: Safety Remarks
SAFETY REMARKS arable 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! 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 and • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica Q2 may result result in the loss of stored data. in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.
Page 11 SAFETY REMARKS...
Page 12: General Information
Please contact your dealer, • Never store the camera bayonet cover or the lens back cover in a the Leica representative in your region or Leica Camera AG if the pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then problem persists.
Page 13 • Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for storage capacity. direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or de- •...
Page 14 Visit the download section or the “Customer Area” for information about how to register or how to get firmware updates for your Leica Q2. Additionally, you can find information about changes or addi- tions to the manual at: https://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. Pre- viously, the product warranty was included with the product in the packaging.
Page 16: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS THUMBWHEEL BUTTON ..................39 DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON...............39 PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON .................40 FOREWORD ..................2 ZOOM/LOCK BUTTON ..................40 SCOPE OF DELIVERY .................2 LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) ................41 REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES .........3 MENU CONTROL ...................42 LEGAL INFORMATION................4 CONTROL ELEMENTS ..................42 MENU SECTIONS ....................42 SAFETY REMARKS ................8 SETTINGS IN PHOTO AND VIDEO MODE ..............
Page 17 LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS ............62 DATA MANAGEMENT ..................71 LCD PANEL/EVF USE ..................62 FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD ............... 71 EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY .................63 DATA STRUCTURE ....................72 BRIGHTNESS .......................63 EDIT FILE NAMES ....................73 LCD PANEL ........................ 63 CREATING A NEW FOLDER ................74 EVF ..........................
Page 18 TRACKING ......................... 85 SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS ................101 FACE DETECTION ...................... 86 LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ...................102 AF QUICK SETTING .....................86 FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS ..................102 ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING ................86 T FUNCTION ......................102 ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE ..............86 EXPOSURE CONTROL..................103 MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ..................87 EXPOSURE PREVIEW....................
Page 19 REVIEW MODE ................126 < < < VIDEO MODE > > > CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE ..........126 VIDEO SETTINGS ................144 INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE ..............127 FILE FORMAT ....................144 SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES .........128 VIDEO FORMAT ...................144 INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE ............129 AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS ................145 AVAILABLE FRAME RATES ................145 DISPLAYING ASSIST FUNCTIONS ..............130...
Page 20 AUXILIARY DISPLAYS .................155 MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING ..............172 DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE..........173 SHOW AVAILABLE ....................156 INFO BARS ......................156 EXPOSURE ....................173 GRID ........................156 EXPOSURE METERING METHODS ..............173 LEVEL GAUGE ......................156 EXPOSURE MODES ...................175 HISTOGRAM ......................157 SELECTING A MODE....................
Page 21 OTHER FUNCTIONS ..............198 RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS ........198 FIRMWARE UPDATES .................198 EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE ..............199 LEICA FOTOS ................. 202 CONNECTING ....................202 REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL ..............204 CARE/STORAGE ................206 PIXEL MAPPING ....................207 FAQ ....................208 MENU OVERVIEW ................. 214 INDEX .....................
Page 22: Part Designations
PART DESIGNATIONS PART DESIGNATIONS...
Page 23 LEICA Q2 LENS “SUMMILUX 28 f/1.7 ASPH.” Main switch Alignment point for macro function Shutter button Macro ring Shutter-speed dial Focus ring Thumbwheel Aperture ring Thumbwheel button Thread protection ring Strap lugs AF/MF lock release Accessory shoe Focus tab Microphone...
Page 24: Displays
DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder are identical. 20 18 PHOTO STATUS SCREEN ACTIVATED Capture Assistants 1/8000 12500 999-9000 WHEN TAKING A PICTURE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 20 18 INFO 22:45...
Page 25 Focal length Bluetooth (Leica FOTOS) ® Remaining storage capacity Geotagging Automatic storage of the shooting location (Exif data) Battery capacity Icon for marked picture Menu section PHOTO File name Menu sections VIDEO File number of the image shown Light balance...
Page 26: Video
VIDEO IN PLAYBACK MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. STATUS SCREEN IN RECORDING MODE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 47 50 DISPLAYS ▸ VIDEO...
Page 27 Autofocus metering method Microphone sensitivity ( Microphone Gain Color rendering ( Video Style User profile Exposure metering method White balance mode Resolution / Frame rate Leica FOTOS Favorites menu / Main menu Stabilization activated Indicates for video recording in progress DISPLAYS ▸ VIDEO...
Page 28 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 30: Preparation
PREPARATION PREPARING THE CHARGER Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect the ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP charger to mains electricity. Note • The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage. Attention • Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling.
Page 31: 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 green CHARGE ▸...
Page 32: Inserting/Removing The Battery
INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY REMOVAL ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 36) 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 33: Inserting/Removing The Memory Card
INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 36) 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 34: 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 Fig.
Page 35: Diopter Settings
Push the diopter setting wheel back into its groove until it audibly • A matching lens front cap E49 (Order No. 14001) is available as an clicks into place optional accessory for use of the camera without the lens hood: store.leica-camera.com PREPARATION ▸ DIOPTER SETTINGS...
Page 36: 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. 61) deactivates the camera Auto Power Off automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time. Use the main switch to deactivate the camera if this function is prevent inadvertent exposures and battery discharge when the camera is not in use.
Page 37: Shutter Button
SHUTTER BUTTON 2. Press down fully – Shutter release • The data is then transferred to the memory card. – Starting a video shooting – Starting a preselected self-timer delay time – Starting a continuous shooting or interval shooting Notes •...
Page 38: Shutter-Speed Dial
SHUTTER-SPEED DIAL THUMBWHEEL The shutter-speed 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 “Ex- posure”...
Page 39: 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 gallery – Shifting the metering field (Field or Spot AF) CENTER BUTTON –...
Page 40: Play Button/Menu Button
PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON ZOOM/LOCK BUTTON – Direct access to menu functions PLAY BUTTON – Marking/rating a shot – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review mode – Return to full-screen display FN BUTTON – Direct access to menu functions – Direct access to delete function MENU BUTTON –...
Page 41: Lcd Panel (Touch Screen)
LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) TOUCH CONTROL* In shooting mode In review mode “tap” Shifting the AF metering field and focusing Selecting shots (while Touch AF is activated) “double tap” Resetting the AF metering field Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures “swipe” Scrolling through the gallery Shifts the enlarged image section “horizontal swipe”...
Page 42: Menu Control
MENU CONTROL MENU SECTIONS The following menu sections are available: Status Screen, Main Menu Favorites CONTROL ELEMENTS The following elements are used for menu control. Status screen: – quick access to the most important settings Favorites – your custom list (see p. 54 for details on how to manage this list) •...
Page 43: Switching Menu Sections
SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS STATUS SCREEN The status screen will always be displayed as the first menu section. Photo Video The top level of the menu is organized into “pages”, which are dis- played in the header line: Status screen, poss. Favorites menu (up to 2 pages), and several sections of the Main menu.
Page 44: Status Screen
STATUS SCREEN The status screen offers an overview of the most important informa- tion regarding the current camera status and active settings. It furthermore allows direct access to important settings. The status screen is optimized for touch control. Mode: photo/video (see p. 160) Exposure settings (see p.
Page 45 SELECTING SETTINGS Notes • Where touch control is not possible or not desirable (e.g. in EVF Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status mode), the status screen can alternatively be controlled via the screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu. directional pad, center button, thumbwheel and the thumbwheel ▸...
Page 46: Main Menu
FAVORITES MENU ACCESSING A STANDARD SUBMENU These menus behave as if they were accessed from within the main The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used menu (see p. 47). Touch control is therefore unavailable. From menu items. It can contain up to 15 menu items. These can be as- there, you return to the status screen and not to the next higher signed individually (see p.
Page 47: Menu Navigation
SUBMENU MENU NAVIGATION There are various types of submenus available. The following pages SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION describe their operation. Scrolling forward ▸ Press the button (repeatedly if needed) MENU • The status screen will appear again after the last page of the main menu.
Page 48 LINE BY LINE NAVIGATION SHOW SUBMENU (Function/function option selection) ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel button ▸ Press the directional pad up/down ▸ Press the directional pad to the right ▸ Turn the thumbwheel CONFIRM SELECTION (to the right = down, to the left = up) •...
Page 49: 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 50: Menu Bar
SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON) MENU BAR Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction • The currently active button will be highlighted. ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel button ▸ Turn the thumbwheel • The currently active button will be highlighted. •...
Page 51: Scale Menu
SCALE MENU DATE/TIME MENU Moving to the next settings field ▸ Press the directional pad left/right Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad left/right Setting values ▸ Press the directional pad up/down ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control Saving and returning to superordinate menu item ▸...
Page 52: Combi Menu (Image Properties)
COMBI MENU (IMAGE PROPERTIES) “Back” button (Exit without saving) “Parameter” button “Setting” button “Confirm” button (Save and exit) The operation is slightly different, depending on whether the settings are done via key control or touch control. The screen image will remains visible continuously while settings are being adjusted.
Page 53 Using button control Using touch control ▸ Tap the desired button Navigating between buttons • All available options are displayed for the buttons “Parameter” ▸ Press the directional pad left/right and “Setting”. • An active button is indicated by a red frame. •...
Page 54: User-Defined Operation
USER-DEFINED OPERATION MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control FAVORITES MENU ▸ Select Edit Favorites ▸ Select the desired menu item 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.
Page 55: 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 shooting mode.
Page 56: Static Direct Access
STATIC DIRECT ACCESS THUMBWHEEL The two following operating elements can only be assigned one of Factory setting: Auto the preset functions via menu control. A custom list is not available. You can assign the exposure compensation function to the thumb- –...
Page 57: User Profiles
USER PROFILES CREATING PROFILES Saving settings/creating a profile. This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu settings, to e.g. access them quickly and easily for recurring conditions/im- ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu control age objects. The camera will also save the currently selected mode ▸...
Page 58 RENAMING PROFILES APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES Factory setting: Default Profile ▸ Select in the main menu User Profile ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select User Profile Manage Profiles • A list of profile names is displayed. ▸ Select Rename Profiles ▸...
Page 59 DELETING PROFILES EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD ▸ Select in the main menu User Profile ▸ Select Manage Profiles ▸ Select Export Profiles Import Profiles ▸ Confirm the selection Notes • When importing and exporting, all profile slots are transferred to the card, i.e.
Page 60: Camera Basic Settings
CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS DATE/TIME The two menu items appear automatically Language Date & Time DATE when switching the camera on for the first time, after a reset to fac- tory settings (see p. 198), or after a firmware update. You can choose one of 3 options for the display sequence. ▸...
Page 61: Power Save Mode (Standby Mode)
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 preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated. ▸ Select Time Zone The device has three power save levels.
Page 62: Lcd Panel/Viewfinder Settings
LCD PANEL/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 are which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and identical.
Page 63: Eye Sensor Sensitivity
BRIGHTNESS ▸ Select in the main menu Display Settings ▸ Select EVF-LCD You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various lighting condi- tions. Brightness is set individually for the LCD panel and the view- ▸ Select the desired setting finder.
Page 64: Color Rendering
COLOR RENDERING AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL AND EVF SHUTDOWN Color rendering can also be adjusted. Brightness is set individually The LCD panel and EVF deactivate automatically to save power. for the LCD panel and the viewfinder. Selection occurs via key con- Factory setting: 1 min trol or touch control.
Page 65: Acoustic Signals
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND Factory setting: Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals. The following special functions can be configured separately: ▸ Select in the main menu Acoustic Signal – Electronic shutter sound ▸ Select Electronic Shutter Sound –...
Page 66: Photo Mode
PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ Select in the main menu Photo File Format ▸ Select a format FILE FORMAT DNG + JPG Notes Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format • The standardized DNG format is used for the storage of raw image (= digital negative).
Page 67: Resolution
RESOLUTION FILM STYLE format setting offers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) IMAGE PROPERTIES options. (47 MP), (24 MP) and (12 MP). This choice L-JPG M-JPG S-JPG allows an alignment with the intended use and available memory One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very card capacity.
Page 68: Color Profile
HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW COLOR PROFILE Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic scope of the 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: object, some details in brighter or darker areas may no longer be Factory setting: Standard clearly visible. The parameters allow differ- Highlight Shadow –...
Page 69: Customizing Photo Profiles
CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES WORKING COLOR SPACE These parameters can be adjusted for all available profiles ( Satura- Various color spaces can be selected for JPG files depending on the only for color profiles). See p. 52 for details on menu operation. tion desired purpose.
Page 70: Automatic Optimization
AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR) DYNAMIC RANGE IMAGE STABILIZATION The contrast range of an object comprises all levels of brightness The less favorable the lighting conditions during shooting, the slower from the brightest to the darkest point in the image. All levels of will be the required shutter speeds for correct exposure.
Page 71: Idr Function
DATA MANAGEMENT iDR FUNCTION (Intelligent Dynamic Range) function allows an optimization of the darker areas. Object details become much clearer. This func- FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD tion will only affect shots in JPG format. Memory cards that have already been in use with this camera will usually not require formatting.
Page 72: Data Structure
“L1000002.XXX”, etc. The first letter can be selected, the “L” from • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care for assistance if the the factory settings denotes the camera brand. The first three char- memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p.
Page 73: Edit File Names
EDIT FILE NAMES Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this ▸ Select in the main menu Edit File Name camera, the file numbering will begin with 0001 again. Should the • A keyboard submenu is displayed. memory card already contain a file with a higher number, then •...
Page 74: Creating A New Folder
Reset Image Numbering Location information can be sourced from a mobile device in con- • A relevant prompt is displayed. nection with the Leica FOTOS app. Current location information will ▸ Confirm the creation of a new folder ( ) or cancel the new folder then be written to the Exif data of the recordings (geotagging).
Page 75: Data Transfer
No icon Geotagging is deactivated. Location information will be continuously updated as long as the camera is connected to Leica FOTOS. The Bluetooth function of the camera and the mobile device must therefore remain enabled to ensure latest information. It is, however, not necessary for the app to be running in the foreground.
Page 76: Practical Default Settings
PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS Positioning the AF Metering Field ▸ Tap the LCD panel in the desired position TOUCH AF 1/8000 12500 Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF metering field. Factory setting: Touch AF ▸ Select in the main menu Focusing ▸...
Page 77: Touch Af + Shutter Button
TOUCH AF + SHUTTER BUTTON AUXILIARY DISPLAYS The combination allows a direct placement of Touch AF + Release You can select a number of other displays in addition to the standard the AF metering field for immediate recording. information contained in the header and footer to adapt the screen image to your needs.
Page 78: Info Displays In Shooting Mode
INFO DISPLAYS IN SHOOTING MODE SHOW AVAILABLE Select one of the three available display options. INFO BARS ▸ Press the center button The header and footer lines show the currently active settings and • The display cycles through the display options. exposure values.
Page 79: Clipping
CLIPPING LEVEL GAUGE The Clipping display marks very bright image areas. This function is The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These in- a very easy and exact tool for checking the correct exposure setting. dicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal and Overexposed areas flash black.
Page 80: Histogram
HISTOGRAM Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the image. The 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. This type of rendering allows an additional quick and easy assess- ment of the exposure setting.
Page 81: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION You can set an acoustic confirmation signal for successful focus AF ASSIST LAMP metering in AF mode. Factory setting: The integrated AF assist lamp allows operation of the AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This lamp comes on while metering ▸...
Page 82: Photography
In addition to single frame – Continuous - Medium Speed shooting, the Leica Q2 offers a number of other exposure modes. – Continuous - High Speed Please read the relevant sections for information about functional- –...
Page 83: Focusing
The following AF modes are available: . The currently Your Leica Q2 allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There selected AF mode is shown in the header line. are 2 operating modes and 5 metering methods available for AF Factory setting: photography.
Page 84: 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 85: Tracking
TRACKING START POSITION FOR TRACKING Factory setting: Center This field metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. You can specify the starting point for tracking. The focus on the object in the metering field is continuously adjusted, once it is detected. ...
Page 86: Face Detection
AF QUICK SETTING FACE DETECTION In this metering method, the Leica Q2 automatically detects faces in The AF Quick Setting allows quick changes to the metering field size the image field. The focus is set automatically on the faces closest to during field metering.
Page 87: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS AF ASSIST LAMP The integrated AF assist lamp allows operation of the AF system in ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE unfavorable lighting conditions. This lamp comes on while metering is performed, provided the function is activated. You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing See p.
Page 88: Shifting The Af Metering Field
SHIFTING THE AF METERING FIELD MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) All AF metering methods permit shifting the AF metering field before Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than focusing. autofocus. – the same setting is used for several shoots ▸...
Page 89: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can The following assist functions are available in MF mode. assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus. FOCUS PEAKING This function can be automatically activated during manual focusing or can be accessed independently.
Page 90 Adjusting the enlargement function ACCESS VIA THE FUNCTION BUTTON You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing ▸ Press the center button for a better assessment of the settings. • The image section toggles between magnification factors function must be assigned to the button or Magnification (3x/6x).
Page 91: Macro Function
MACRO FUNCTION ISO SENSITIVITY The working range for the focus setting can be switched quickly and The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 50 and ISO 50000, easily from the standard focus range (30 cm to infinity) to the macro allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required.
Page 92: Automatic Setting
AUTOMATIC SETTING LIMITING ISO VALUES All values from ISO 200 are available. The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient bright- Factory setting: 6400 ness and/or to the configured shutter-speed/aperture combination. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, this function extends the ▸...
Page 93: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS – : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most Auto In digital photography, White Balance ensures neutral color ren- situations dering in any light. White Balance relies on the setting made in the –...
Page 94: Manual Setting Via Metering
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING Performing measurement ▸ Shutter release Graycard • The measurement is taken. This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field and uses these to calculate a mean gray value. Cancelling measurements ▸ Select in the main menu White Balance ▸...
Page 95: Direct Setting Of The Color Temperature
SHUTTER TYPE peratures occurring in real life and within which you can adapt color The Leica Q2 comes equipped with a mechanical shutter and a rendering to any light color and your personal preferences with purely electronic shutter function. The electronic shutter expands incredible detail.
Page 96 EXPOSURE METERING METHODS APPLICATION The classic shutter sound of the mechanical shutter conveys an audi- The following exposure metering methods are selectable. tive feedback. It is well suited for long-term exposures, as well as for Factory setting: Multi-Field shots of moving objects. The electronic shutter function allows photography with an open ap- Spot erture in very bright due to very fast shutter speeds.
Page 97 SPOT HIGHLIGHT-WEIGHTED This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area in This method considers the entire image field. The exposure value the center of the image. The metering fields are joined together when will, however, be adjusted to very bright subject elements. That the exposure metering method is combined with the AF meter- prevents the overexposure of bright subject elements without having...
Page 98: Exposure Modes
EXPOSURE MODES SELECTING A MODE The four operating modes are activated automatically via the following There are four exposure modes available to adjust the rendering of setting combinations: the object or to create the desired pictorial composition: – Automatic program (P) Setting via the shutter-speed dial Setting via the aperture ring –...
Page 99: Fully Automatic Exposure Setting - P
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S APERTURE PRIORITY - A AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to The automatic program mode facilitates fast and fully automatic pho- the manually selected aperture. This mode is suitable for pictures in tography.
Page 100: Shutter Speed Priority - S
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S Shutter speed priority mode will set exposure automatically accord- The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a ing to the manually selected shutter speed. It is therefore particu- good choice: larly suitable for pictures of moving objects, where the sharpness of –...
Page 101: Setting Shutter Speeds
SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS Displays on the light balance: The shutter speed is set in two steps. Correct exposure – using the shutter-speed dial: in full increments – using the thumbwheel: fine tuning in 1⁄3 increments under/overexposure by the displayed value Shutter-speed dial Thumbwheel Under or overexposure by more than +3 EV...
Page 102: Long-Term Exposure
(ax. 2 min depending on ISO setting). Your Leica Q2 allows shutter speeds up to 2 minutes in modes S and M (depending on the selected ISO setting). The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than 1 s.
Page 103: Exposure Control
EXPOSURE CONTROL Notes • Image noise becomes more apparent when using higher sensitivi- ties, particularly on uniform dark areas. Long exposure times may EXPOSURE PREVIEW cause severe image noise. In order to reduce this annoying phe- The brightness of the screen image mirrors the effects of the selected nomenon, the camera will take a second “black picture”...
Page 104: Exposure Lock
EXPOSURE LOCK AE-L (AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK) The camera stores the exposure value. The focus can therefore be We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the set on another object, no matter which exposure value is selected. center of the picture for reasons of picture composition and these elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark.
Page 105 EXPOSURE LOCK IN AF MODE Via the Zoom/Lock button The metering functions are distributed as follows while the Zoom/ ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control Lock button is pressed and held: ▸ Select Zoom/Lock Button Menu settings Zoom/Lock button Shutter button ▸...
Page 106: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Using thumbwheel control ▸ Select in the main menu Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, which Customize Control matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the measured ▸ Select Customize Wheel image detail not fulfill that requirement, then the a relevant exposure ▸...
Page 107: Shooting Modes
SHOOTING MODES • Regardless of how many frames were taken in a series, the last picture in the series or the last image in the series or the last image saved on the memory card while the saving process is on- CONTINUOUS SHOOTING going will be displayed first in both review modes.
Page 108: Interval Shooting
INTERVAL SHOOTING Getting started ▸ Press the shutter button This camera allows you to automatically capture motion sequences over extended periods of time using the interval shooting function. • The LCD panel will switch off automatically between recordings. You specify the number of frames, the intervals between shots, and Tapping the shutter button reactivates the LCD panel.
Page 109 Notes • The camera may under some circumstances be unable to take • The use of autofocus in interval shooting may result in not all ex- good pictures. That may happen if, for example, focusing was posures having their focus on the same object. unsuccessful.
Page 110: Exposure Bracketing
EXPOSURE BRACKETING You can select the desired number of frames (3 or 5). The exposure difference, which can be set via , can be up to 3 EV. EV Steps Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they have very bright and very dark areas.
Page 111: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Notes • appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is activat- The self-timer function allows taking pictures with a preset time de- ed. You can watch the effect of the function on screen while the lay. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod. pictures are taken (brighter or darker).
Page 112: Special Shooting Modes
SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES DIRECT ZOOM CHANGE ▸ Press and hold the Zoom/Lock button DIGITAL ZOOM • A frame appears around the image section on screen, indicating the final image size. Three cropped section sizes are available in addition to the Summilux •...
Page 113: Scene Mode
SCENE MODE – : Automatic snapshot function for general use AUTO – 9 scene modes to match the special requirements of common 13 automatic program variants are available under the menu item scene types: . All 13 offer automatically controlled shutter speed and Scene Modes –...
Page 114: Miniature Effect
MINIATURE EFFECT The image effect will be similar to a close-up shot with the charac- teristically very low depth of field. Normal sized objects will appear like a model landscape in the image. The in-focus areas can be limited optionally to a horizontal or vertical stripe.
Page 115: Panorama Images
Scene Mode ▸ Select Panorama Leica Q2 can capture traditional horizontal, as well as vertical pan- orama shots. • Auxiliary displays appear on screen: – a white horizontal/vertical line – a progression display indicating the direction ▸...
Page 116 Notes • Panorama pictures may not be possible for the following object • When the auxiliary displays are deactivated, the auxiliary line will types, under the following exposure conditions or the individual only be visible as long as the shutter button is held at the first images may not be joined up correctly if: pressure point.
Page 117: Hdr
Select like the SF 40. Other flash units, which only have a positive center contact, can be safely fired via the Leica Q2, but cannot be con- trolled via the camera. Correct function cannot be guaranteed when using any other flash unit.
Page 118 ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT Notes • A flash unit that is not ready to flash may cause incorrect expo- ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit sures or error messages. ▸ Pull off the accessory shoe cover and store it in a safe place •...
Page 119: Flash Exposure Metering (Ttl Metering)
FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT In conjunction with system-compatible flash units (see p. 117), the Operating mode camera offers a fully automated flash mode, which is also available in the exposure modes Aperture Priority and Manual. Automatic control by the camera ...
Page 120: Hss (High Speed Sync.)
Select one of the three available operating modes. A fully automated, camera-controlled HSS flash mode for all shutter – Automatic speeds and all exposure modes is available in the Leica Q2 for use – Manual with system-compatible flash units (see p. 117). It is activated by –...
Page 121: Automatic Flash Activation At Slower Shutter Speeds (Long-Term Synchronization)
FLASH CONTROL AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION AT SLOWER SHUTTER SPEEDS (LONG-TERM SYNCHRONIZATION) The settings and functions described in the following sections only This mode ensures appropriately exposed, brighter dark back- apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in sys- grounds and bright foreground.
Page 122: Flash Range
FLASH RANGE A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( Start of Exposure This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the picture of a vehi- The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity val- cle being overtaken by its own light trail. This camera alternatively al- ues set manually or calculated by the camera.
Page 123: Flash Exposure Compensation
Flash Exp. Compensation • The submenu displays a scale with a red setting mark. The compensation function are used (e.g. Leica SF 58 or Leica SF 60). function is deactivated if the value is set to A compensation value set on the camera would in that case have no effect.
Page 124 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ Switch on the flash unit ▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC = Guide Number Control) on the flash unit ▸ Switch the camera on ▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture setting •...
Page 126: Review Mode
REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE There are two completely independent review functions available: CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE CAMERA – short-term rendering directly after shooting ( Auto Review – normal review mode, in which the stored mages can be viewed and managed for any length of time The switchover between shooting and review mode, as well as most other actions can be completed using gesture or key control.
Page 127: Initiate/Exit Review Mode
INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL 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 header ▸...
Page 128: Selecting/Scrolling Through Images
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES Using button control ▸ Press the button PLAY The shots are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. The sorting • The last picture taken appears on the screen. will be strictly chronological. When the end of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps back to the first image in •...
Page 129: Info Displays In Review Mode
INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE CONTINUOUS ▸ Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the edge of the With the factory settings in place, recorded pictures will be displayed screen without the information in the header and footer lines for an unob- •...
Page 130: Displaying Assist Functions
PICTURE SERIES REVIEW DISPLAYING ASSIST FUNCTIONS The display of histogram and clipping in review/playback mode can Serial and interval shootings often produce a large number of indi- be set separately from the relevant settings for the shooting mode. vidual images. It would be very difficult to find other pictures that are ▸...
Page 131: 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 with- ▸ Tap the Playback/Review status bar in the desired position out 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 132: 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. Switch The image series can additionally be saved as a video. to the manual scrolling function to do so. ▸...
Page 133: 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 ▸ Move the position of an enlarged cropped section by swiping •...
Page 134: Displaying Multiple Images At Once
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES 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 magni- images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find a fication) specific image.
Page 135 Navigating between images Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction • 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumbwheel increases the number of displayed thumbnails to ▸...
Page 136: Tagging/Rating Of Photos
TAGGING/RATING OF PHOTOS DELETING IMAGES Images can be marked as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify There are several methods available to delete images: the later deletion of multiple images. Tagging can be done in regular – deleting individual images view mode or in the overviews.
Page 137: Quick Access To Delete Functions
QUICK ACCESS TO DELETE FUNCTIONS DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES All functions of the “Play menu” can be assigned to the button. ▸ Press the button MENU That way, you can access the delete functions you use most fre- ▸ Select in the play menu Delete quently with a single button push.
Page 138: Deleting Multiple Images
DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES Cancelling a deletion and returning to normal review mode ▸ Select the “Go back” icon Several images can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve (tap the icon directly or press the button) thumbnails and can then be deleted all at once. This overview can PLAY be reached in two ways.
Page 139: Deleting All Images
DELETING ALL IMAGES Any number of images can be selected in this view. ▸ Press the button Selecting images for deletion MENU ▸ Select in the play menu Delete All ▸ Select a image ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel button ▸...
Page 140: Deleting Unrated Images
DELETING UNRATED IMAGES 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 play menu Delete Unrated ▸ Select in the main menu Play Mode Setup ▸...
Page 141: Preview Of Latest Image
PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE SLIDE SHOW Photo shootings can be displayed automatically directly after they A slide show function is available in Review mode, in which the saved are taken to e.g. check the success of the shots quickly and easily. A images are shown automatically in series.
Page 142 STARTING THE SLIDE SHOW ▸ Press the button MENU ▸ Select in the play menu Slideshow ▸ Select the desired setting Play All Pictures only Videos only • The slide show will start automatically with the selected images and runs in an endless loop until it is exited. ENDING THE SLIDE SHOW ▸...
Page 144: Video Mode
VIDEO SETTINGS VIDEO FORMAT The following combinations of resolution and frame rate are available: FILE FORMAT Frame rate Resolution (file format) Video can be recorded in the file formats MOV or MP4. Various combinations of resolution and frame rate can be configured 23.98 fps MOV + MP4 depending on the file format chosen.
Page 145: Available Resolutions
AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT Factory setting: file format MP4, resolution 4K, frame rate 29.97 fps You can choose resolutions with the associated aspect ratios. File Format Available resolutions 4096 x 2160 ▸ Select in the main menu Video Format / Resolution MOV + MP4 3840 x 2160 ▸...
Page 146: Video Style
VIDEO STYLE HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic scope of the object, some details in brighter or darker areas may no longer be IMAGE PROPERTIES clearly visible. The parameters allow differ- Highlight Shadow The image properties of video recordings can be changes slightly entiated control over very brightly or less brightly lit areas.
Page 147: Video Profiles
VIDEO PROFILES CUSTOMIZING VIDEO PROFILES These parameters can be adjusted for all available profiles ( Saturation COLOR PROFILE only for color profiles). See p. 52 for details on menu operation. 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: ▸ Select in the main menu Video Style –...
Page 148: Audio Settings
AUDIO SETTINGS WIND NOISE REDUCTION Wind noise reduction can be adjusted individually for the internal MICROPHONE and the external microphone. Factory setting: The sensitivity of the integrated microphone can be set. ▸ Select in the main menu Video Settings Factory setting: Medium ▸...
Page 149: Automatic Optimization
AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR) DYNAMIC RANGE VIDEO STABILIZATION The contrast range of an object comprises all levels of brightness The stabilization function helps to reduce blurring for handheld from the brightest to the darkest point in the image. All levels of recordings.
Page 150: Idr Function
DATA MANAGEMENT iDR FUNCTION (Intelligent Dynamic Range) function allows an optimization of the darker areas. Object details become much clearer. FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD Without iDR With iDR Memory cards that have already been in use with this camera will usually not require formatting.
Page 151: Data Structure
“L1000002.XXX”, etc. The first letter can be selected, the “L” from • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care for assistance if the the factory settings denotes the camera brand. The first three char- memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p.
Page 152: Edit File Names
EDIT FILE NAMES Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this ▸ Select in the main menu Edit File Name camera, the file numbering will begin with 0001 again. Should the • A keyboard submenu is displayed. memory card already contain a file with a higher number, then •...
Page 153: Creating A New Folder
CREATING A NEW FOLDER DATA TRANSFER Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica ▸ Select in the main menu Reset Image Numbering FOTOS. Alternatively, a card reader can be used for the transfer. • A relevant prompt is displayed.
Page 154: Practical Default Settings
PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS Positioning the AF Metering Field ▸ Tap the LCD panel in the desired position TOUCH AF 1/8000 12500 Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF metering field. Factory setting: Touch AF ▸ Select in the main menu Focusing ▸...
Page 155: Touch Af + Shutter Button
AUXILIARY DISPLAYS TOUCH AF + SHUTTER BUTTON The combination allows a direct placement of Touch AF + Release You can select a number of other displays in addition to the standard the AF metering field for immediate recording. information contained in the header and footer to adapt the screen image to your needs.
Page 156: Show Available
SHOW AVAILABLE LEVEL GAUGE The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These in- INFO BARS dicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal and transverse axes of critical objects, e.g. architecture. The header and footer lines show the currently active settings and Deviations in relation to the longitudinal axis (i.e.
Page 157: Histogram
HISTOGRAM Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the image. The 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. This type of rendering allows an additional quick and easy assess- ment of the exposure setting.
Page 158: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS AF ASSIST LAMP The AF assist lamp could be a visible disturbance in video recordings and is therefore always without function in video mode, no matter the setting for AF Assist Lamp ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION You can set an acoustic confirmation signal for successful focus metering in AF mode.
Page 160: Recording Video
▸ Tap the shutter button the size of the image sections. • The screen image of video recordings with the Leica Q2 appears with corresponding frame depending on the selected resolution and aspect ratio. • The clipping display is unavailable in video mode.
Page 161: Start/End Video Recording
START/END VIDEO RECORDING Using touch control Variant 1 Photo Video ▸ Press the shutter button • Video recording begins. Variant 2 • The dot flashes red. Photo Video • Recording time is running. • The Status LED flashes. ▸ Press the shutter button again •...
Page 162: Focusing
The following AF modes are available: . The currently Your Leica Q2 allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There selected AF mode is shown in the header line. are 2 operating modes and 5 metering methods available for auto- Factory setting: matic focusing.
Page 163: Controlling The Autofocus
CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A TOUCH AF successful focus setting is identified by a green metering field, an unsuccessful one is shown in red. During video recordings, Touch AF facilitates a more intuitive focus control, even if the main object moves outside the center of the Factory setting: Multi-Field...
Page 164: Tracking
MULTI-FIELD TRACKING Several metering fields are detected automatically. This field metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. The focus on the object in the metering field is continuously adjusted, SPOT/FIELD once it is detected. Both methods detect only those parts of the object that are within ▸...
Page 165: Face Detection
FACE DETECTION Factory setting: Center In this metering method, the Leica Q2 automatically detects faces in the image field. The focus is set automatically on the faces closest You can specify the starting point for tracking. to the camera. Field metering is used if no faces are detected.
Page 166: Af Quick Setting
AF QUICK SETTING MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS The AF Quick Setting allows quick changes to the metering field size ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE during field metering. The screen image will remains visible continuously while settings are Magnification is available before the start of a recording. In that being adjusted.
Page 167: Shifting The Af Metering Field
SHIFTING THE AF METERING FIELD MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) All AF metering methods permit shifting the AF metering field before Manual focusing offers more control and is less prone to incorrect focusing. Continuous focusing during recording (with ) tracks the settings than the AF modes. AF-metering field.
Page 168: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE Magnification is available before the start of a recording. In that The following assist functions are available in MF mode. case, the behavior is the same as in Photo mode (see p. 89). This FOCUS PEAKING function is unavailable while recording.
Page 169: Macro Function
MACRO FUNCTION ISO SENSITIVITY The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 50 and ISO 6400, allow- The working range for the focus setting can be switched quickly and ing you to adapt to the current situation. easily from the standard focus range (30 cm to infinity) to the macro range (17 cm to 30 cm) using the macro setting ring.
Page 170: Automatic Setting
AUTOMATIC SETTING LIMITING SETTING RANGES A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic set- The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient bright- ting range ( ). A max. exposure time can also optionally ness and/or to the configured shutter-speed/aperture combination. Maximum ISO be configured.
Page 171: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS – : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most Auto In white balance ensures neutral color rendering in any light. White situations Balance relies on the setting made in the camera, which light color is –...
Page 172: Manual Setting Via Metering
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING Performing measurement ▸ Shutter release Gray card • The measurement is taken. This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field and uses these to calculate a mean gray value. Cancelling measurements ▸ Select in the main menu White Balance...
Page 173: Direct Setting Of The Color Temperature
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE Values between 2000 and 11,500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color EXPOSURE METERING METHODS temperatures occurring in real life and within which you can adapt The following exposure metering methods are selectable.
Page 174 SPOT HIGHLIGHT-WEIGHTED This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area This method considers the entire image field. The exposure value in the center of the image. The metering fields are joined together will, however, be adjusted to very bright subject elements. That when the exposure metering method is combined with the AF prevents the overexposure of bright subject elements without having...
Page 175: Exposure Modes
EXPOSURE MODES SELECTING A MODE The four operating modes are activated automatically via the follow- You can choose one of four video shooting modes: ing setting combinations: – Automatic program (P) – Aperture priority mode (A) Setting via the shutter-speed dial Setting via the aperture ring –...
Page 176: Fully Automatic Exposure Setting - P
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S APERTURE PRIORITY - A AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aper- the manually selected aperture. It is therefore specifically suitable ture setting.
Page 177: Manual Exposure Setting - M
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S Shutter speed priority mode will set exposure automatically accord- The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a ing to the manually selected shutter speed. The selected shutter good choice: speed will be maintained for the duration of the recording.
Page 178: Setting Shutter Speeds
SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS EXPOSURE CONTROL The shutter speed is set in two steps. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION – usingthe shutter-speed dial: in full increments Exposure compensation values can be set in the range ±3 EV in – using the thumbwheel: fine tuning in 1⁄3 increments 1⁄3 EV increments (EV: Exposure Value).
Page 179: Special Shooting Modes
SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES Using thumbwheel control ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control DIGITAL ZOOM ▸ Select Customize Wheel ▸ Select Exp. Comp. Three cropped section sizes are available in addition to the Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. image section. They are similar to the focal lengths ▸...
Page 180 FULLY AUTOMATIC VIDEO RECORDING DIRECT ZOOM CHANGE In fully automated video mode, exposure is controlled by the camera ▸ Press and hold the Zoom/Lock button just like for recordings in automatic program mode (P). Additionally, • A frame appears around the image section on screen, indicating all other exposure-relevant factors like ISO values and exposure me- the final image size.
Page 182: Playback Mode
PLAYBACK MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK MODE Playback mode is used to display and manage the stored recordings. CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE CAMERA The switchover between shooting and playback mode, as well as most other actions can be completed using gesture or key control. Please see p.
Page 183: Initiate/Exit Playback Mode
CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK 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 header ▸...
Page 184: Selecting/Scrolling Through Images
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES CONTINUOUS The shots are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. The sorting ▸ Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the edge of the will be strictly chronological. When the end of an image series is screen reached, the display automatically jumps back to the first image in •...
Page 185: Info Displays In Playback Mode
INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAYING MULTIPLE SHOTS AT ONCE The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail Video recordings are always rendered with header and footer and images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find a with on screen.
Page 186 Navigating between images Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction • 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumbwheel increases the number of displayed thumbnails to ▸...
Page 187: Tagging/Rating Of Recordings
TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS DELETING RECORDINGS Images can be marked as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify There are several methods available to delete recordings: the later deletion of multiple images. Tagging can be done in regular – deleting individual recordings view mode or in the overviews.
Page 188: Quick Access To Delete Functions
QUICK ACCESS TO DELETE FUNCTIONS DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS All functions of the “Play menu” can be assigned to the button. ▸ Press the button MENU That way, you can access the delete functions you use most fre- ▸ Select in the play menu Delete quently with a single button push.
Page 189: Deleting Multiple Images
DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES Cancelling a deletion and return to the normal playback mode ▸ Select the “Go back” icon Several recordings can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve (tap the icon directly or press the button) thumbnails and can then be deleted all at once. This overview can PLAY be reached in two ways.
Page 190: Deleting All Recordings
DELETING ALL RECORDINGS Any number of recordings can be selected in this view. ▸ Press the button Selecting recordings for deletion MENU ▸ Select in the play menu Delete All ▸ Select a image ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel button ▸...
Page 191: Deleting Unrated Recordings
DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS SLIDE SHOW ▸ Press the button MENU A slide show function is available in playback mode, in which the saved images are shown automatically in series. Choose to see all ▸ Select in the play menu Delete Unrated images ( ), only photos ( ) or only videos (...
Page 192: Video Playback
VIDEO PLAYBACK STARTING THE SLIDE SHOW appears on screen if you have selected a video file in playback mode. ▸ Press the button MENU ▸ Select in the play menu Slideshow ▸ Select the desired setting START PLAYBACK Play All Pictures only Videos only ▸...
Page 193 ACCESSING THE CONTROL ELEMENTS PAUSE PLAYBACK The control elements are displayed when playback is stopped. ▸ Tap anywhere on the LCD panel Using touch control ▸ Press the center button ▸ Tap anywhere on the LCD panel RESUMING PLAYBACK 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500...
Page 194 NAVIGATE TO ANY POINT IN THE FILE END PLAYBACK While the control elements are visible: Using touch control ▸ Tap the Playback status bar at the desired position While the control elements are visible: ▸ Tap the “Go back” icon 1/8000 12500 1/8000...
Page 195: Video Editing
SETTING THE VOLUME VIDEO EDITING Using touch control Using touch control While the control elements are visible: ▸ Tap the volume icon 1/8000 12500 ▸ Tap the volume bar at the desired position 1/8000 12500 INFO 12MP 8234 INFO 12MP 8234 18:26 Using button control...
Page 196 CUTTING Using button control ▸ Press the button to confirm the cuts ACCESSING THE VIDEO EDITING FUNCTION • The menu appears. Video Trimming ▸ Press the button ▸ Select a function from the menu Video Trimming • The video editing screen appears, the left cutting mark is high- Save as new Overwrite Preview...
Page 198: Other Functions
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings, as well as the image numbering from from our website. the reset individually. Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered ▸ Select in the main menu your camera.
Page 199: Executing A Firmware Update
• You will find additional device and country-specific registration download them to your camera, as well as any amendments and marks and numbers in the submenu. Camera Information additions to this manual can be found in the customer area of our website at: https://club.leica-camera.com OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES...
Page 200 PREPARATION UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ▸ Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery ▸ Preparation ▸ Any stored firmware files on the memory card must be removed ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Information • We recommend saving any images on the memory card and ▸...
Page 201 OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES...
Page 202: 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 camera mobile device. Leica FOTOS furthermore offers a variety of other...
Page 203 FIND THE MAC ADDRESS • The camera connects to the mobile device automatically. You can find the MAC address of the Leica Q2 in the camera menu. Notes • Should there be more than one known device in the vicinity of ▸...
Page 204: Remote Camera Control
• Accidental remote camera activation may result in unwanted mobile device. A list of available functions and instructions for their use can be found in the Leica FOTOS app. pictures taken and excessive power consumption. • A third-party device can – provided is has been paired with REMOTE CAMERA ACTIVATION the camera –...
Page 205 LEICA FOTOS ▸ REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL...
Page 206: Care/Storage
CARE/STORAGE • Empty you camera bag completely if it ever gets wet during use. Your equipment might otherwise be subjected to moisture and We recommend the following if the camera will not be used for an tanning residue released by the moist leather. extended period of time: •...
Page 207: Pixel Mapping
SENSOR • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the PIXEL MAPPING aperture ring to prevent seizing if the lens will not be used for an extended period of time. Defective pixels may appear on the image sensor of digital cameras over time.
Page 208: 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 209 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 Language Electronic viewfinder is dark Switchover between EVF and LCD incorrectly set Select a suitable setting Viewfinder is out of focus Check the diopter setting and adjust as needed The LCD panel is to dark or too bright/not...
Page 210 The camera won’t take a picture/shutter Memory card is full Replace the memory card button is 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 211 Camera does not focus Desired object part is too close to the camera Select Macro mode Desired object part is very far away Exit Macro mode Object not suitable for AF Use Focus lock or select manual focus AF metering field is framed in red with Focusing was unsuccessful Try to focus again activated AF;...
Page 212 The most recent image is not displayed on the Preview is deactivated Activate Auto Review LCD panel Parts of my video scenes are not fully in the Difference of aspect ratios between camera and playback Set the correct aspect ratio on the camera picture medium Picture quality...
Page 213 Video quality Video recordings show flickering/stripes Light source interference in artificial lighting Select a different frame rate (suitable for the local alternating current (AC) grid frequency) under Video Format / Resolution Camera noise in video recording The setting wheels were used Avoid using the setting wheels during video shootings No sound on video recording Playback volume is set too low...
Page 214: Menu Overview
MENU OVERVIEW DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS Available settings Favorites menu FN button Thumbwheel button Page Factory settings Drive Mode Interval Shooting Exposure Bracketing Self-timer Focusing 76, 81, 83–90, 154, 162–168 Focus Mode 83, 162 ...
Page 215 FN button Thumbwheel button Page Favorites menu JPG Settings 67–69 JPG Resolution Film Style Scene Mode 98–100, 113–117, 175–177, 180 Digital Zoom 112, 179 Optical Image Stabilization Electronic Shutter Flash Settings 121–123 ...
Page 216 Customize Control 54–56 Edit Favorites Wheel Assignment 56, 106, 178 Zoom/Lock button 56, 105 Leica FOTOS Edit File Name 73, 152 Reset Image Numbering 74, 153 Power Saving 61, 64 Acoustic Signal ...
Page 217 146–147 User Profile 57–59 Exposure Metering 96, 173 White Balance 93, 171 Photo File Format* Video Format / Resolution** 144–145 Leica FOTOS * in mode only PHOTO ** in mode only VIDEO MENU OVERVIEW...
Page 218: Index
Camera information ..............198 AF Quick Setting ................86 Camera, reset ................198 AFs ..................83, 162 Care ................... 206 Akademie, Leica ................. 233 Carry strap ................10, 30 Aperture ................98, 175 Center button ................39 Aperture priority ..............99, 176 Center-weighted metering ............. 97, 174 App ....................
Page 219 Color space .................. 69 Drive mode..............82, 107, 108 Color temperature ..............95, 173 Dynamic range ..............70, 149 Connection, mobile devices ............202 Contact. Leica ................232 Editing, video................195 Continuous shooting ..............107 Electronic shutter ..............65, 95 Contrast, image properties (photo) ..........67 Electronic shutter sound ..............
Page 220 FAQ .................... 208 Focus peaking ...............89, 168 Favorites, menu .............. 46, 54, 214 Folder, creating new ..............74, 153 Favorites, photo ................136 Folders ..................72, 151 Favorites, recordings (video) ............187 Folder structure ..............72, 151 FHD .................... 145 Format ................. 66, 144 Field metering ..............84, 164 Formatting, memory card .............71, 150 File format ................
Page 221 MF ..................88, 167 Legal information ................4 Microphone ................148 Leica Academy ................233 Miniature effect ................114 Leica Customer Care ..............232 M (Manual exposure setting) ..........100, 177 Leica FOTOS................7, 202 Mode, switching ................. 160 Lens ..................8, 206 Monochrome recording, video ............147 Lens hood ..................
Page 222 Multi-field metering, exposure ..........97, 174 Power off, automatic ...............61, 64 Multi-field metering, focusing ..........84, 164 Power save ..................61 Power save mode ................61 Preview ..................141 Name, file ..............72, 73, 151, 152 Problems ..................208 Name, folder .................72, 151 Profile, user ..................
Page 223 Review, automatic (photo) ............141 Shutter, electronic ..............65, 95 Review mode ................126 Shutter release................37 Shutter speed ................ 56, 98 Shutter-speed/aperture combination ........98, 175 Safety remarks ................8 Shutter-speed dial ................ 38 Saturation, image properties (photo) ..........67 Shutter-speed priority mode ..........100, 177 Saturation, image (video)............
Page 224 Time ..................51, 60 Wind noise reduction ..............148 Time lapse ................108, 132 Time zone ..................61 Zebra .................... 79 Tones ................... 65 Zoom ................... 112, 179 Touch AF ................76, 154 Zoom/Lock button ..............40, 56 Touch control ..............41, 76, 154 Tracking ................
Page 225 INDEX...
Page 226: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA 12.4 mm 41.15 mm 51.1 mm 62.7 mm 130.0 mm 75.1 mm TECHNICAL DATA...
Page 227 JPG: 8 bit Interfaces Interfaces Color space Color space ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units Picture: sRGB, ECI-RGB v2.0, Adobe RGB Tripod thread Tripod thread Video: sRGB A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base...
Page 228 LENS Two-stage Designation Designation (1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH., 11 lenses in 9 segments, 3 aspherical exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture) lens areas Self-timer Self-timer Lens filter thread...
Page 229 Exposure metering Exposure metering : 1⁄2000 s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic changeover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture sync time is undercut TECHNICAL DATA...
Page 230 (5180–5240 MHz), channel 52–64 (5260–5320 MHz), channel 100–140 (5500–5700 MHz) (standard WLAN protocol), encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA™/WPA2™ Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the picture files. Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)), 2402 to 2480 MHz...
Page 232: 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 con- tact the Customer Care department or the repair service provided by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty claims.
Page 233: Leica Academy
LEICA ACADEMY Have a look at our full seminar program with many interesting work- shops on the topic of photography at: https://leica-camera.com/pl-PL/leica-akademie LEICA ACADEMY...

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