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  • Page 1 LEICA M10 MONOCHROM Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs accessories supplied are complete. with your new Leica M10 Monochrom. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions – Leica M10 Monochrom 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 replace-...

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    LEGAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF GPS Legal restrictions on use LEGAL INFORMATION • The use of GPS and associated technologies may be restricted in some countries or regions. • Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and •...
  • Page 5 REGULATORY INFORMATION • Perfect signal reception from GPS satellites may be impossible in the following locations or under the circumstances listed below. You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers Geolocation may then be impossible or erratic at best. in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging.
  • Page 6 DoC server: www.cert.leica-camera.com This service is free of charge. Any standard or rechargeable In case of further questions, please contact: Leica Camera AG, Am Leitz- batteries used in this device must be removed and disposed of Park 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Germany Depending on product (see technical data) separately in accordance with local regulations.
  • Page 7 • Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and aircraft. protect against disruptions to the systems in place where • Please read the important notes on specific functions of Leica devices or computer systems are in use that require more FOTOS on p. 112.

  • Page 8: Safety Remarks

    SAFETY REMARKS • Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could GENERAL INFORMATION cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth (in system cameras).
  • Page 9 Leaked fluid can catch fire! • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can RECHARGEABLE BATTERY cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause serious or life-threatening injuries.
  • Page 10 • Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory card • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica M10 and keep them clean and dry. Monochrom can result in irreparable damage to the camera •...

  • Page 12: General Information

    • Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is Please contact your dealer, the Leica office in your country or exposed to great temperature fluctuations. Wipe the screen Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.
  • Page 13 • The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is system cameras). You can send your camera to the Leica too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and Customer Care department for sensor cleaning (see p. 138).
  • Page 14 • Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for ments and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or camera retroactively.

  • 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

    CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ............56 CHANGING THE LENS ..................35 MENU LANGUAGE ..................56 LENS DETECTION ....................38 USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING ............38 DATE/TIME ....................56 USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING ..........38 DATE ........................56...
  • Page 17 EXPOSURE....................72 TIME........................56 AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS ................56 EXPOSURE METERING METHODS ..............72 TIME ZONE ......................56 SPOT METERING ...................... 72 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ................... 56 CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING ................72 MULTI-FIELD METERING ................... 72 POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) ............ 57 EXPOSURE MODES ...................
  • Page 18 DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE ........96 TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS ............98 TECHNICAL DATA .................134 DELETING RECORDINGS ................99 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ..............138 DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS ............100 LEICA ACADEMY ................138 DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ................. 101 DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS ............... 102 PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING ............
  • Page 19 Definition of the various categories of information found in this manual Note Additional information Important Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the camera, the accessories or the pictures. Attention Non-compliance may result in personal injury...

  • Page 20: Part Designations

    PART DESIGNATIONS LEICA M10 MONOCHROM * Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachment cover the brightness sensor. Please read the sections “Displays (viewfinder)” and “Leica M lenses” for more information about how to work with these and other lenses.
  • Page 21 Battery compartment Strap lugs Accessory shoe Rangefinder window Brightness sensor Self-timer LED Viewfinder window Focus button Lens release button Leica M bayonet 6-bit encoding (sensor for lens detection) Image field selector Viewfinder eyepiece Thumbwheel Brightness sensor for LCD panel   button  ...
  • Page 22 LENS Lens hood Aperture setting ring with scale Index for exposure values Focus ring Focus tab Fixed ring Alignment point for focus setting Depth of field scale Alignment button for lens replacement 6-bit encoding * Not included in the delivery package. Representative image. Technical features may vary depending on model.

  • Page 24: Displays

    DISPLAYS Digital display VIEWFINDER – Displays the automatically calculated shutter speed in aperture priority mode or the countdown of longer shutter speeds in 1 s increments. – Warning that the metering or setting ranges are overshot or undershot using aperture priority mode –...

  • Page 25: Lcd Panel

    LCD PANEL IN REVIEW MODE All displays/values refer to the actual settings WHEN TAKING A PICTURE All displays/values refer to the actual settings In Live View mode When using the rangefinder...
  • Page 26 Exposure metering method (only visible for enlarged sections) Picture mode ( File number of the picture shown Drive Mode Drive Mode WLAN/Leica FOTOS Flash sync point Lens information Battery capacity Histogram Clipping identification of underexposed (blue), or overexposed subject sections (red)
  • Page 27 CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL The battery charge status is displayed in the status pane and in the header line. Display Charge status approx. 88 - 100% approx. 63 - 87% approx. 47 - 62% approx. 36 - 46% approx.

  • Page 28: Preparation

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

  • Page 30: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY INSERTION ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Open the bottom cover and close it again afterwards (see p. Important • Removing the battery while the camera is switched on may result in the loss of custom settings or damage to the memory card.

  • Page 31: Inserting/Removing The Memory Card

    INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD The memory card slot is located directly next to the battery compartment. The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card. ▸...
  • Page 32 OPEN/CLOSE THE BOTTOM COVER CLOSE OPEN ▸ Insert the bottom cover ▸ Turn the locking toggle in clockwise direction ▸ Click down the locking toggle ▸ Click up the locking toggle ▸ Check that the bottom cover was inserted and closed correctly ▸...

  • Page 33: Lens

    It can therefore not be ruled out that a LEICA M LENSES specific camera/lens combination may result in systematic Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or deviations. without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also –...

  • Page 34: Lenses With Limited Compatibility

    LIVE VIEW MODE – When using Heavy lenses attached to a tripod-mounted camera, e.g. Noctilux 50 f/0.95 or Leica R lenses with an adapter: make – Super-Angulon-M 21 f/4 sure that the tilt of the tripod head cannot move inadvertently –...

  • Page 35: Changing The Lens

    CHANGING THE LENS REMOVAL LEICA M LENSES ATTACHING ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing ▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until the alignment button is ▸...
  • Page 36 OTHER LENSES DETACHING THE ADAPTER (e.g. Leica R lenses) Other lenses can be used by inserting an adapter for M bayonets (e.g. Leica R-Adapter M). ATTACHING THE ADAPTER ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Detaching the lens ▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing ▸...
  • Page 37 ATTACHING THE LENS TO THE ADAPTER DETACHING THE LENS FROM THE ADAPTER ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸...

  • Page 38: Lens Detection

    The camera will automatically set the correct lens type when a The 6-bit encoding in the bayonet of current model Leica M lenses Leica M lens with 6-bit encoding is used. No manual setting will be allows the camera to detect the lens type.

  • Page 39: Using A Leica R Lens

    The lens type must also be entered manually when attaching a side of the depth of field scale. Leica R lens via the Leica R adapter. The camera will automatically • The list also includes lenses that used to be available without...

  • Page 40: Diopter Compensation

    • Please note the information provided on the Leica homepage for the selection on an appropriate correction lens. • Please note that the viewfinder of the Leica M10 Monochrom is set to -0.5 diopter as standard. If you wear eye glasses with 1 diopter, you will therefore need a correction lens with...

  • Page 42: 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. 57) deactivates the Auto Power Saving Auto Power Saving camera automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time.

  • Page 43: 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 – 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 44: Shutter Speed Setting Dial

    SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL ISO SETTING WHEEL 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 45: Thumbwheel

    THUMBWHEEL DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON – Menu navigation DIRECTIONAL PAD – Exposure compensation value selection – Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures – Menu navigation – Setting selected menu items/functions – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the picture memory – Scrolling through the picture memory FOCUS BUTTON CENTER BUTTON –...

  • Page 46: Button/Play Button/Menu Button

    LV BUTTON/PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON LCD PANEL – Display of most important current settings LV BUTTON – Quick access to some menus – Activating/deactivating the Live View mode – Touch control PLAY BUTTON – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review mode –...
  • Page 47 TOUCH CONTROL* in Picture mode (LV mode) in Review mode tap briefly Shifting the metering field Select the recording Hide/show info displays double tap Focus aid activation Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures swipe Shifts the enlarged image section Scrolling through the picture memory Shifts the enlarged image section horizontal swipe (full length)

  • Page 48: Menu Control

    MENU CONTROL MENU SECTIONS Menu sections: MAIN MENU MAIN MENU FAVORITES FAVORITES FAVORITES MENU   MAIN MENU MAIN MENU The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used – contains all menu items menu items. It can contain up to 15 menu items. These can be assigned individually (see p. 54).

  • Page 49: Main Menu

    MAIN MENU SUBMENU The main menu offers access to all settings. Most of these are There are various types of submenus available. The following pages organized in submenus. describe their operation. Current menu item Menu sections: MAIN MENU MAIN MENU FAVORITES FAVORITES Submenu item...

  • Page 50: Menu Navigation

    MENU NAVIGATION SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION Scrolling forward DISPLAY “HOME” SCREEN ▸  Press the button (INITIAL MENU CONTROL SCREEN) MENU • Screen 1 of the main menu will be displayed again after if there are no menu items assigned to the favorites menu: Screen 4.

  • Page 51: Submenu

    SUBMENU CONFIRM SELECTION ▸ Press the center button KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD • The screen image changes back to the active menu item. The set function variant is shown on the right in the relevant menu line. Note • No confirmation is needed for the selection of .

  • Page 52: Scale Menu

    SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON) SCALE MENU 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 53: Date/Time Menu

    DATE/TIME MENU COMBI MENU The setting of the individual menu items is done via a setting bar in To move to the next settings field the lower display area. ▸ Press the directional pad left/right To access individual menu items ▸...

  • Page 54: Quick Access

    QUICK ACCESS MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control Customize Control FAVORITES MENU ▸  Select Edit Favorites 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.

  • Page 55: Via The Status Screen

    VIA THE STATUS SCREEN DIRECT ACCESS Assign a menu function to the thumbwheel for extra quick operation: . The setting has no impact on Exp. Compensation Exp. Compensation LV Zoom LV Zoom the function if focus assist tools are in use. ▸...

  • Page 56: Camera Basic Settings

    ▸  Select ▸  Select Date Setting Date Setting Notes ▸ Select the desired date format •   is available only with an attached Leica Visoflex Day/Month/Year Day/Month/Year Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year Year/Month/Day Year/Month/Day Auto GPS Time Auto GPS Time ▸ Set the date (optional accessory) withactivated GPS function.

  • Page 57: Power Save Mode (Standby Mode)

    POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a The camera comes equipped with a 3” liquid crystal color panel, preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated. which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and Factory setting: scratch-resistant Gorilla...

  • Page 58: Rangefinder

    12500 999-9000 999-9000 This automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachments, as they cover the brightness sensor that supplies the required information. The frames and displays will therefore be displayed at a constant brightness when Leica M lenses are used.
  • Page 59 You can select a number of other displays in addition to the standard information contained in the header and footer to adapt the image in picture and review mode to your needs. These include assist functions for exposure settings, picture composition and focusing (see p. 83).

  • Page 60: Basic Picture Settings

    BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS JPG SETTINGS The functions and settings described in this section apply for pictures taken in format only. FILE FORMAT RESOLUTION Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format (= digital negative). These can be used individually or simultaneous- format setting offers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) options.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Picture Mode

    In addition to single Continuous Low Speed Continuous Low Speed –   frame shots, the Leica M10 Monochrom offers a number of other Continuous High Speed Continuous High Speed picture modes. Please read the relevant sections for information...

  • Page 63: Image Types

    The bright-line rangefinder of this camera is not just a very high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewfinder – it also doubles as a highly precise, lens-coupled rangefinder. All Leica M lenses with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automati- cally when they are attached to a camera.
  • Page 64 28 mm + 90 mm The relevant bright-line frame will light up in the combinations 35 mm + 135 mm, 50 mm + 75 mm or 28 mm + 90 mm when 1/8000 12500 999-9000 lenses with a focal length of 28 (Elmarit as of serial number 2 411 001), 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135 mm are used. 35 mm + 135 mm 1/8000 12500...

  • Page 65: Live View Mode

    LIVE VIEW MODE SHOW ALTERNATIVE IMAGE RANGES/FOCAL LENGTHS Additional bright-line frames may be displayed depending on the The Live View mode of this camera allows viewing the image object attached lens. These allow a simulation of the relevant focal on the display while the picture is taken. The image is show exactly lengths.

  • Page 66: Focusing

    FOCUSING SPLIT IMAGE METHOD For an architectural photograph, you might aim the metering field Various assist functions are provided for focusing, depending on of the rangefinder at e.g. the vertical edge or any other clearly whether you use the camera's rangefinder or Live View mode. defined vertical line and keep turning the focus ring on the lens until the edge contour or the line is visible at the outer edges of the VIA RANGEFINDER...

  • Page 67: In Live View Mode

    IN LIVE VIEW MODE ▸ Select in the main menu Capture Assistants Capture Assistants (WITH ASSIST FUNCTIONS) ▸  Select Focus Peaking Focus Peaking ▸ Select the desired setting You can set the image sharpness in Live View mode via the screen Blue Blue Green...

  • Page 68: Enlargement

    ENLARGEMENT ACCESSING ASSIST FUNCTIONS In the image at the bottom left, the position and zoom level of the 1/8000 12500 displayed cropped section is shown. The cropped section displayed can also be unenlarged. The most recently used zoom level is used each time assist functions are accessed.
  • Page 69 VIA THE FOCUS RING VIA THE THUMBWHEEL Assist functions can also be accessed automatically during The assist functions can additionally be accessed via the focusing. thumbwheel. ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu Capture Assistants Capture Assistants Customize Control Customize Control...

  • Page 70: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY FIXED ISO VALUES The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 160 and ISO 100000, VALUES ENGRAVED ON THE ISO SETTING WHEEL allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required. There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter speed and ▸...

  • Page 71: Automatic Setting

    AUTOMATIC SETTING LIMITING ISO VALUES All values from ISO 200 are available. The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient Factory setting: 3200 3200 brightness and/or to the configured shutter speed/aperture ▸ Select in the main menu settings combination. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, ISO Setup ISO Setup ▸...

  • Page 72: Exposure

    EXPOSURE WHEN USING THE RANGEFINDER Mostly center-weighted metering. The readiness of the exposure meter is signaled by continuously lit The light reflected by the light-colored shutter blades is captured displays in the viewfinder or on the screen: and measured by a photodiode. When the measuring range of the –...

  • Page 73: Exposure Modes

    EXPOSURE MODES APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according The camera offers two exposure modes: aperture priority mode or to the manually selected aperture. This mode is suitable for manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on pictures in which the depth of field is a critical compositional image subject, situation or individual preference.

  • Page 74: Manual Exposure Setting - M

    MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M Notes • The resulting shutter speed is displayed in half increments for The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a more transparency. good choice: • The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted –...
  • Page 75 DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ( Underexposure by at least one aperture stop B FUNCTION Underexposure by a 1/2 aperture stop In setting , the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button correct exposure is held down (up to max. 16 min depending on ISO setting). Overexposure by a 1⁄2 aperture stop T FUNCTION Overexposure by at least one aperture stop...
  • Page 76 FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS Notes This function can also be used to permanently set shutter speeds • In each of these cases, the exposure meter remains deactivated; longer than 8 s. after shutter release, however, the digital number display in the viewfinder counts the elapsed exposure time in seconds. •...

  • Page 77: Long-Term Exposure

    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- You can now assess the effect of the relevant exposure setting on ter-weighted metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture the image before taking the picture.

  • Page 78: 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 Customize Wheel Customize Wheel measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then the a ▸...

  • Page 79: Picture Recording Modes

    PICTURE RECORDING MODES Notes • We recommend deactivating the preview review mode ) when using this function. SERIAL EXPOSURES Auto Review Auto Review • The specified picture sequence stated in the technical informa- The camera is set to single shot exposures ( ) by default.

  • Page 80: Interval Shooting

    INTERVAL SHOOTING Notes • Interval shooting over an extended period of time in a cold This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over location or in a place with high temperature and humidity may extended periods of time automatically using the interval shooting result in malfunctions.

  • Page 81: 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 F-Stops F-Stops Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they 3 EV. have very bright and very dark areas. The image effect can be ▸...

  • Page 82: 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. delay. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod. • The picture sequence: underexposed/correct exposure/ ▸...

  • Page 83: Auxiliary Displays

    AUXILIARY DISPLAYS CLIPPING The Clipping display marks bright or dark areas in the image GRID lacking definition (bright areas flash in red; dark areas flash in blue). To adjust these displays to specific conditions or your The grids divide the image frame into multiple fields. They facilitate compositional ideas, you can specify limit values, i.e.

  • Page 84: Level Gauge

    SETTING LIMIT VALUES LEVEL GAUGE You can set a threshold value for these displays, i.e. define a value The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These at what degree of overexposure they will appear, so that you can indicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal adjust these displays to specific conditions or in line with your own and transverse axes of critical objects, e.g.

  • Page 85: Histogram

    HISTOGRAM On screen, the horizon is denoted by a long line across the center of the image on its transverse axis. Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The – in zero position = green horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left) –...

  • Page 86: Flash Photography

    SF 40. Other flash units, which only have a positive Note center contact, can be safely fired via the Leica M10 Monochrom, • Make sure that the accessory shoe cover is always in place but cannot be controlled via the camera. Correct function cannot when no accessory is attached (e.g.

  • Page 87: Flash Exposure Metering (Ttl Metering)

    FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT In conjunction with system-compatible flash units (see p. 86), Operating mode the camera offers a fully automated flash mode, which is also Automatic camera control   available in the auto modes aperture priority and manual setting. Aperture priority  ...

  • Page 88: Hss (High Speed Sync.)

    A fully automated, camera-controlled HSS flash mode for all apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in shutter speeds and all exposure modes is available in the Leica system-compatible flash units. M10 Monochrom for use with system-compatible flash units (see SYNC POINT p.

  • Page 89: Flash Range

    FLASH RANGE A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( ), right Start of Exp. Start of Exp. after the first shutter curtain has completely opened the image The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity window.

  • Page 90: Flash Exposure Compensation

    Flash Exp. Compensation Flash Exp. Compensation • The sub menu displays a scale with a red setting mark. The a Leica SF 60 and a compensation value is entered on that flash function is deactivated if the value is set to unit.

  • Page 91: Flash Exposure Displays In The Viewfinder

    ▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC = The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica M10 Mono- Guide Number Control) on the flash unit chrom gives feedback on and indicates various operating states.

  • Page 92: Review Mode

    REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE There are two completely independent Review functions available: – short-term rendering directly after exposure (Preview) 1/8000 12500 – normal Review mode, in which the stored recordings can be 999-9000 viewed and managed for any length of time Notes •...

  • Page 93: Initiate/Exit Review Mode

    INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS The recordings are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the ▸  Press the button PLAY end of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps • The last picture taken appears on the screen. back to the first image in the series.

  • Page 94: Info Displays In Review Mode

    INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE Using touch control 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 ▸ Briefly tap the LCD panel INFO 22:45 22.02.2012...

  • Page 95: Cropped Section Zoom

    CROPPED SECTION ZOOM You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. You have a four-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 96: 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 97 DISPLAYING RECORDINGS IN BLOCKS OF 20 Using button control In this view, you can browse through the blocks easily. ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left • 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on 936-954 the thumbwhell increases the number of pictures to 20. ▸...

  • Page 98: Tagging/Rating Of Recordings

    RETURNING TO FULL SCREEN VIEW TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS Using touch control Recordings can be tagged as favorites to find them quicker or to ▸ Two-finger spread simplify the later deletion of multiple recordings. Notes ▸ Briefly touch the image • Other recordings can be selected while the Review menu is active.

  • Page 99: Deleting Recordings

    REMOVING INDIVIDUAL TAGS DELETING RECORDINGS ▸ Press the directional pad down There are several methods available to delete recordings: • The tag disappears. – deleting individual recordings – deleting all recordings without a tag/ranking – deleting all recordings ▸  Press the button MENU Important...

  • Page 100: Deleting Individual Recordings

    DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS To cancel deletion and return to the normal Review mode ▸  Press the button ▸  Press the button PLAY MENU Note • The “Scroll” and “Magnify” functions continue to be available when the “Delete” screen is active. ▸...

  • Page 101: Deleting All Recordings

    DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ▸  Press the button MENU ▸  Select Note • The LED will flash during the delete process. The process may ▸ Select in the Review menu Delete Multi Delete Multi take a few seconds. The message appears No media file to display.

  • Page 102: Deleting Unrated Recordings

    DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS ▸  Press the button MENU ▸  Select • The LED will flash during the delete process. The process may take a few seconds. ▸ Select in the Review menu Delete Multi Delete Multi • The next marked recording appears once deletion is complete.

  • Page 103: Preview Of Latest Recording

    PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING Recordings can be displayed automatically directly after they are taken to e.g. check the success of the recording quickly and easily. A duration for the automatic display can be configured. ▸ Select in the main menu Auto Review Auto Review ▸...

  • Page 104: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS SAVING CURRENT SETTINGS AS A USER PROFILE CREATING PROFILES USER PROFILES Saving settings/Creating a profile This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu settings, to ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu e.g. access them quickly and easily for recurring conditions/image control objects.
  • Page 105 APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD Factory setting: Standard Profile Standard Profile ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu User Profiles User Profiles User Profiles User Profiles ▸ Select in the submenu ▸  Select Export to Card Export to Card...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Edit File Names

    EDIT FILE NAMES CREATING A NEW FOLDER ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu Image Numbering Image Numbering Image Numbering Image Numbering ▸  Select ▸  Select Change Filename Change Filename New Folder New Folder • A keyboard submenu is displayed. •...

  • Page 108: Adding Copyright Information

    This function is available only with You can enter up to 20 characters of information under 2 headings Leica Visoflex attached. The camera will then continuously receive per picture. the current GPS data (latitude and longitude, elevation above sea ▸...

  • Page 109: Formatting A Memory Card

    • 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. 138).

  • Page 110: Data Transfer

    DATA TRANSFER RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica This function allows you to reset all your custom menu settings FOTOS (see p. 112). Alternatively, a card reader can be used for back to the factory settings.

  • Page 111: Firmware Updates

    Camera Firmware Camera Firmware • This menu item is available only if a current firmware file is Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered stored on the inserted memory card. your camera. ▸...

  • Page 112: 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 WLAN. A pairing of the camera mobile device.

  • Page 113: Shutting Own The Connection

    ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸ Select the camera model ▸ Select the camera model ▸ Scan the QR code ▸ Confirm the prompt • The process adds the camera to the list of known devices.

  • Page 114: 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 115 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the • Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries should only be stored aperture setting ring to prevent seizing if the lens will not be partially charged, i.e.

  • Page 116: Sensor

    SENSOR SENSOR CLEANING You can send your camera to the Leica Customer Care department DUST DETECTION for sensor cleaning (see p. 138). This service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore incur charges. Use the Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor...
  • Page 117 ▸ Select in the main menu. Important Sensor Cleaning Sensor Cleaning ▸  Select • Any inspection or cleaning of the sensor should be done in an Open Shutter Open Shutter environment that is as much as possible dust-free to prevent •...

  • Page 118: Faq

    Charge or replace the battery is switched on The camera doesn't respond The camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app Deactivate when not in use Camera does not recognize the memory card The memory card is not compatible or defective...
  • Page 119 Battery is depleted Charge or replace the battery Camera is processing a picture Wait Image numbering has reached its limit. See section "Data Management" No picture is taken The camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app End connection and reconnect...
  • Page 120 The time and date stamp on images are unwanted Setting was ignored Cannot be removed in retrospect Deactivate the function as needed Lens information is not displayed   is deactivated Change the setting Lens Detection Lens Detection The attached lens is not encoded Contact Leica Customer Service...
  • Page 121 The memory card formatting is faulty or the card is Reformat the memory card damaged (Caution: Loss of data!) Review unavailable The camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app Terminate the connection The most recent recording is not displayed Preview is deactivated Change the setting...
  • Page 122 Smartphones/WLAN WLAN connection gets interrupted Camera deactivates when it overheats (safety feature) Allow camera to cool down Cannot pair with a mobile device The camera was already paired with the mobile device Delete the camera registration from the Bluetooth settings in the mobile device and repeat pairing process Mobile device connection/image transfer not The mobile device is too far away...

  • Page 124: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW Factory settings Available for Main menu 1. Submenu   FAVORITES FAVORITES FAVORITES FAVORITES Menu page 1   Lens Detection Lens Detection   Drive Mode Drive Mode   Interval Interval   Exposure Bracketing Exposure Bracketing   Exposure Metering Exposure Metering  ...
  • Page 125 Factory settings Available for   FAVORITES FAVORITES FAVORITES FAVORITES Menu page 2   Auto Review Auto Review   Capture Assistants Capture Assistants   Focus Peaking Focus Peaking   Histogram Histogram   Exposure Clipping Exposure Clipping   Grids Grids   Exposure Simulation Exposure Simulation  ...
  • Page 126 Display Brightness Display Brightness   EVF Brightness EVF Brightness Menu page 3   Auto Power Saving Auto Power Saving   Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS     Date & Time Date & Time   Auto GPS Time Auto GPS Time  ...
  • Page 127 Dust Detection Dust Detection   Camera Information Camera Information   Camera Firmware Camera Firmware   Regulatory Information Regulatory Information   Copyright Information Copyright Information This menu item is only available if the Leica Visoflex viewfinder is attached (available as an accessory).

  • Page 128: Index

    Charge status, LCD panel ............29 Charging the battery ..............31 Clipping ................85, 96 Connection, mobile devices ............. 114 A (Aperture priority) ..............75 Contact. Leica ................. 140 Accessory ..................3 Contrast, image properties ............63 Adapter ..................38 Copyright ................. 110 AE-L ...................
  • Page 129 Exposure, modes ............... 75 Exposure preview ............... 79 General information ..............12 Exposure simulation ..............79 GPS ..................4, 58 Exposure time, max..............77 Grid ................... 85 Factory settings ............... 112 HDR ................... 83 FAQ ..................120 Histogram .................. 87 Favorites ..............
  • Page 130 Legal information ................. 4 Notes, legal .................. 4 Leica Academy................. 140 Number pad ................53 Leica Customer Care..............140 Leica FOTOS ................ 7, 114 Lens ................9, 35, 116 Operating mode, exposure ............75 Level Gauge ................86 Light balance ................76 Live View ...............
  • Page 131 Recording, delete ..............101 Spot metering, exposure ............74 Recording, marking ..............100 Standby mode ................59 Recording, rating ..............100 Status screen ................57 Regulatory information ..............5 Storage ..................116 Remote control ................ 115 Submenu ................... 51 Repair ..................140 Superimposed image method .............
  • Page 132 Warranty ..................15 Wi-Fi/WLAN ................7 WLAN ..................7...

  • Page 134: Technical Data

    Operating conditions Foto: sRGB 0 to +40 °C Interfaces Interfaces ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and Leica Visoflex viewfinder (optional accessory) Tripod thread Tripod thread A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base...
  • Page 135 (1⁄180 s): shortest shutter time for flash synchronization, HSS linear flash mode with all shutter speeds below 1⁄180s available (with Parallax compensation Parallax compensation HSS-compatible Leica system flash units) The horizontal and vertical difference between viewfinder and lens is Shutter button Shutter button compensated automatically in line with the relevant focus setting Congruence of viewfinder and actual image.
  • Page 136 Flashing of the left triangular LED in the viewfinder indicates values WLAN WLAN below the metering range WLAN function for connection to the Leica FOTOS app. The Leica app Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™.
  • Page 137 POWER SUPPLY   Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL5) Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL5) 1 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage 7.4 V; capacity 1100 mAh, max. charging voltage/current: 1000 mADC, 7.4 V; operating conditions (in the camera): +0 to +40°C; manufacturer: PT. VARTA Microbattery, Made in Indonesia  ...

  • Page 138: 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.
  • Page 139 LEICA M10 MONOCHROM QUICK START GUIDE Download the full scope instruction manual here: https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads Please register via the following link if you would like to receive a printed copy of the full scope instruction manual: www.order-instructions.leica-camera.com...
  • Page 141 Main switch Viewfi nder window Switching the camera ON/OFF Focus button Shutter button Tap: – Activating exposure metering and exposure control Press down fully: – Shutter release in standby mode: – The camera is reactivated Lens release button Shutter speed setting dial with stop positions –...
  • Page 142 Battery locking latch button MENU in the menu: – Accessing the FAVORITES FAVORITES MAIN MENU MAIN MENU – Exiting the currently displayed (sub) menu Status LED LCD panel Directional pad Memory card slot in the menu: – Menu navigation – Setting selected menu items/functions in review mode: –...
  • Page 143 DISPLAYS ON THE LCD PANEL The bright-line rangefi nder in this camera is more than just a very bright viewfi nder – it also is a lens-coupled rangefi nder. All Leica M lenses with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automatically.
  • Page 144 GESTURE CONTROL 1/8000 12500 Tap briefl y horizontal/vertical swipe Two-fi nger Two-fi nger 999-9000 twice pinch spread RECORDING SHIFT FOCUS POINT FOR FOCUS AID FOCUS ASSIST IN LIVE VIEW EXPOSURE METERING Focus Aid is activated by turning the lens In combination with spot metering. REVIEW/PLAYBACK INFO SWITCHING BETWEEN PICTURE MODE/...
  • Page 145 Date & Time  Language Language  Reset Camera Reset Camera  Format SD Format SD  Image Numbering Image Numbering  Sensor Cleaning Sensor Cleaning  Camera Information Camera Information This menu item is only available if the Leica Visoflex viewfinder is attached (available as an accessory).
  • Page 146 Type no. Type no. WLAN WLAN   6376 The Leica FOTOS app is required to use of the Order No. Order No.   WLAN function. The Leica app is available from the 20 050 Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™.
  • Page 147 SAFETY REMARKS GENERAL INFORMATION • Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere with recordings. •...
  • Page 148 • Keep the battery away from sources of heat in case of leakage or if you smell burning. Leaked fluid can catch fire! • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases –...
  • Page 149 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.
  • Page 150 This device complies with FCC/IC SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg. For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested and meets the FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Leica Camera AG accessories supplied or desig- nated for this product that have no metallic component in the assembly. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 151 HSS-compatible Leica system fl ash units Flash exposure metering Using centre-weighted TTL pre-fl ash metering with Leica fl ash units (SF40, SF64, SF26), or fl ash units compatible with the system with SCA3502 M5 adapter Flash measurement cell...
  • Page 152 A ¼ (¼") DIN stainless steel in bottom Operating conditions 0–40 °C Interfaces ISO accessory shoe with additional contacts for Leica Visoflex viewfinder (available as an accessory) Dimensions (width x depth x height) approx. 139 x 38.5 x 80mm Weight approx.
  • Page 153 LEICA M10 / LEICA M10-R / LEICA M10-P LEICA M10-D / LEICA M10 MONOCHROM LEICA M10-P ASC Firmware updates...
  • Page 154 FIRMWARE LEICA M10: 3.22.23.38 LEICA M10-R: 30.22.23.34 LEICA M MONOCHROM: 4.22.23.34 LEICA M10-D: 3.22.23.52 LEICA M10-P: 4.22.23.34 LEICA M10-P ASC: 3.22.23.52  _NEW: Lens profiles...
  • Page 155 Camera Firmware Camera Firmware • This menu item is available only if a current firmware file is Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered stored on the inserted memory card. your camera. • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
  • Page 156 UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE M10-D ▸ Preparation ▸ Press and hold the function button and switch on the camera • The update will start automatically. • will appear in the viewfinder during the update process. • In case of an error, will be displayed •...
  • Page 157 Leica Camera USA Leica Camera AG Memo 2023-38 Leica M10 Cameras Firmware Updates Information No. 01 I 2020 – strictly confidential End of Embargo Date: January 17, 2020 – 3:00 P.M. (CET)
  • Page 158 Version 4.22.23.34 for Leica M10-P Version 3.22.23.52 for Leica M10-P ASC Version 3.22.23.52 for Leica M10-D New Feature: Lens profile support for the Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 lens. The firmware updates are available worldwide on Leica Camera AG’s Website: Leica Support Section à...
  • Page 159 Das Wesentliche.

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