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  • Page 1 LEICA M11-P Instruction manual M11-P/EN/2023/10/1.4/1...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Leica M11-P. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has – Leica M11-P to offer. You can find all information about the Leica M11-P whenever – Camera bayonet cover you need it at https://leica-camera.com.

  • Page 3: Replacement Parts / Accessories

    All mentions of “EVF” or “Electronic Viewfinder” in this manual refer to the optional accessory Leica Visoflex 2. Using the older “Leica Visoflex” model with the Leica M11-P can – as a worst case scenario – result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the Visoflex.

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    Leica Camera AG. To that extent, tamper safety or misuse, and offers no warranty for the use of the Leica Camera AG reserves the right to changes and errors. The im- “Content credentials” for a specific purpose.
  • Page 5 Due to the amount of creativity that has gone the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. into its design, we ask for your understanding that Leica Camera AG The date format is year/month/day. must protect its intellectual property, including patents, trademarks...
  • Page 6 English Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Leica Camera AG” hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the This device contains electrical and/or electronic components which basic 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. 150.

  • 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 M11-P may result in the loss of stored data. result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.
  • Page 11 GENERAL INFORMATION...

  • Page 12: General Information

    Please contact your dealer, pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then the Leica representative in your region or Leica Camera AG if the be accidentally introduced into the camera.
  • Page 13 Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function. • Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for • We recommend formatting the memory card from time to time, as direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or de- fragmented residual data from deleted files may block some of the struction of data and personal information.
  • Page 14 Leica M11-P. As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date. Leica releases so-called firmware updates at irregular intervals. Cameras are always supplied ex works with the latest firmware installed or you can download the latest version from our website yourself and transfer it to your camera.

  • Page 15: Terms Of Guarantee Of Leica Camera Ag

    We require a copy of the proof of purchase of your Leica product from a purchase contract.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LENS DETECTION ....................38 USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING ............38 USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING ...........38 FOREWORD ....................2 USING A LEICA R LENS ....................39 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ................2 DISABLING LENS DETECTION ..................39 REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES ..........3...
  • Page 17 BRIGHTNESS ......................67 RECORDING THE SHOOTING LOCATION WITH GPS ...........83 RANGEFINDER ......................67 DATA TRANSFER ....................83 LCD PANEL ........................67 LEICA VISOFLEX 2 (EVF) ..................68 PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ............84 LCD PANEL/EVF USE ....................68 AUXILIARY DISPLAYS ..................84 EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY ....................69 INFO PROFILES ......................84 BRIGHTNESS .........................69...
  • Page 18 PHOTOGRAPHY .................. 90 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..................115 SHOOTING MODES ..................116 DRIVE MODE ....................90 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ................... 116 SHOOTING TYPES ....................91 INTERVAL SHOOTING ..................117 USING THE RANGEFINDER ................... 91 EXPOSURE BRACKETING ..................119 IMAGE FIELD (BRIGHT-LINE FRAME) ................91 SELF-TIMER ......................120 LIVE VIEW MODE ....................93 SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES ................121 AUXILIARY DISPLAYS IN LIVE VIEW MODE ..............93...
  • Page 19 PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE ................144 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................. 146 RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS ........146 FIRMWARE UPDATES ..................146 LEICA FOTOS ..................150 SELECTING A WI-FI BAND ................150 CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  ..............151 FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE ..........151 CONNECTING WITH PAIRED DEVICES ...............153...

  • Page 20: Part Designations

    PART DESIGNATIONS PART DESIGNATIONS...
  • Page 21 MENU LCD panel Status LED * Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachment cover the brightness sensor. Please read the sections “Displays (viewfinder)” and “Leica M lenses” for more informa- tion about how to work with these and other lenses. PART DESIGNATIONS...
  • Page 22 LENS* Lens hood Aperture ring with scale Index for aperture values Focus ring Focus tab Fixed ring Alignment point for focusing Depth of field scale Alignment button for lens replacement 6-bit encoding * Not included in the scope of delivery. Representative image. Technical designs may vary depending on included features.

  • 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 the outside of measuring or setting range in aperture-priority mode – Exposure compensation value (appears for a short time during setting, and for approx.

  • Page 25: Lcd Panel

    LCD PANEL IN REVIEW MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. STATUS SCREEN 19 14 IN SHOOTING MODE ACTIVATED 1/8000 Capture Assistants 12500 (Live View) 999-9000 All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 20 19 14 13 03 INFO 22:45 22.02.2012 12MP...
  • Page 26 Storage location used File name Remaining storage capacity File number of the image shown Flash sync point Geotagging Wi-Fi status Grid lines Battery capacity Clipping Light balance Level gauge Exposure compensation scale Focus peaking (identification of in sharp edges in the object) Exposure mode Display of cropped section size and position Shutter speed...

  • Page 27: Charge Status Indicator On The Lcd Panel

    CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL The battery charge status is displayed in the status screen and in the header line at the top right. Display Charge status Approx. 75 – 100% Approx. 50 – 75% Approx. 25 – 50% Approx.

  • Page 28: Preparation

    PREPARATION PREPARING THE CHARGER ▸ Connect the power adapter ( ) to the mains via the plug ( ) ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP matching regional standards ▸ Connect the power adapter and charger ( ) via USB cable ( ) •...

  • 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* flashes green Battery is charging CHARGE Approx.

  • Page 30: Charging Via Usb

    CHARGING VIA USB INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY The rechargeable battery in the camera can be automatically ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) charged when the camera is connected to a computer or another suitable power source via USB cable. INSERTION Factory setting: ▸...

  • Page 31: Inserting/Removing The Memory Card

    REMOVAL INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card. Notes • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various sup- pliers in a range of sizes and with differing read/write speeds. Memory cards with high storage capacities and high read/write speeds offer quick storage and rendering.
  • Page 32 REMOVAL The memory card slot is located inside the battery compartment and is covered by the battery. ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Remove the battery and replace it later (see p. 30) INSERTION ▸...

  • Page 33: Lens

    LEICA M LENSES cannot be achieved for all pairings of cameras and lenses. Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or LEICA R LENSES (WITH ADAPTER) without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also deliver great photographs when using Leica M lenses without encoding.

  • Page 34: Lenses With Limited Compatibility

    – 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 sure that the tilt of the tripod head cannot move inadvertently when the camera is not held.

  • Page 35: Changing The Lens

    CHANGING THE LENS DETACHING LEICA M LENSES ATTACHING ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring ▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing ▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until the alignment button is op- ▸...
  • Page 36 OTHER LENSES DETACHING THE ADAPTER (e.g. Leica R lenses) Other lenses can be attached via an adapter for M bayonets (e.g. Leica R-Adapter M). ATTACHING THE ADAPTER ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Detach the lens ▸...
  • 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 by the fixed ring ▸ Hold the lens by 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

    Notes • Many lenses have their item number engraved on the opposite The lens type must also be entered manually when attaching a Leica side of the depth of field scale. R lens via the Leica R-Adapter M. The camera will automatically •...

  • 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 default viewfinder setting of the Leica M11-P is -0.5 diopter. If you wear eye glasses with 1 diopter, you will need a correction lens with +1.5 diopter.
  • Page 41 PREPARATION ▸ DIOPTER COMPENSATION...

  • 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. 65) deactivates the cam- Camera Standby era 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 43: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER BUTTON 2. Press down fully – Shutter release – Starting a preselected self-timer delay time – Starting a continuous shooting 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 Dial

    SHUTTER-SPEED DIAL ISO DIAL 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 “Expo- sure”...

  • Page 45: Thumbwheel

    THUMBWHEEL DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON – Menu navigation DIRECTIONAL PAD – Exposure compensation value selection – Menu navigation – Enlarging/reducing viewed images – Setting selected menu items/functions – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the gallery – Scrolling through the gallery (while pressing and holding the PLAY button) –...

  • Page 46: Play Button/Menu Button

    PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON LCD PANEL – Displaying most important current settings PLAY BUTTON – Quick access to some menus – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review mode – Touch control – Return to full-screen display MENU BUTTON – Accessing the menu (incl. status screen) –...

  • Page 47: Function Buttons

    FUNCTION BUTTONS FACTORY SETTINGS In shooting mode In review mode button Live View Function button Focus assist Marking/rating a image Function button (press thumbwheel) Changing the magnification Exposure Compensation Direct access to various menus and functions. All function buttons can be custom configured (see p. 60). CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS...

  • Page 48: Lcd Panel (Touch Screen)

    LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) TOUCH CONTROL* In shooting mode In review mode “tap” Shifting the focus frame Selecting images Hide/show info displays “double tap” Activating Focus Assist Enlarging/reducing viewed images “swipe” Shifts the enlarged image section Scrolling through the gallery (with Focus Assist activated) Shifts the enlarged image section “horizontal swipe”...

  • Page 49: 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. 59 for details on how to manage this list) •...
  • Page 50 SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS STATUS SCREEN The status screen will always be displayed as the first menu section. 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 51: 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. Light balance with exposure compensation scale Exposure settings (see p.
  • Page 52 SELECTING SETTINGS ACCESSING A STANDARD SUBMENU These menus behave as if they were accessed from within the main Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status menu (see p. 54). Touch control is therefore unavailable. From screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu. there, you return to the status screen and not to the next higher ▸...

  • Page 53: Main Menu

    FAVORITES MENU SUBMENU The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used There are various types of submenus available. The following pages menu items. It can contain up to 11 menu items. These can be as- describe their operation. signed individually (see p.

  • Page 54: Menu Navigation

    MENU NAVIGATION LINE BY LINE NAVIGATION (Function/function option selection) SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION ▸ Press the directional pad up/down Scrolling forward ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Press the button (repeatedly if needed) MENU (to the right = down, to the left = up) •...
  • Page 55 SHOW SUBMENU GO BACK ONE STEP (Return to the superordinate menu item) ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel ▸ Press the directional pad left • This option is only available for list-type submenus. ▸ Press the directional pad to the right GO BACK TO TOP MENU LEVEL CONFIRM SELECTION ▸...

  • Page 56: Submenu

    SUBMENU SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON) Using button control KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction • The currently active button will be highlighted. ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel • The currently active button will be highlighted. •...

  • Page 57: Menu Bar

    MENU BAR SCALE MENU Using button control Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad left/right ▸ Press the directional pad left/right ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control Using touch control ▸ Select the desired function directly or swipe ▸...

  • Page 58: Date/Time Menu

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

  • Page 59: 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 11 items) for quick and easy access. The available functions are shown in the list on p.

  • Page 60: Direct Access To Menu Functions

    DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION You can assign specific menu functions to the function buttons for ▸ Briefly press and release the desired function button extra quick direct access to menu items in shooting mode. The avail- •...

  • Page 61: Thumbwheel Assignment

    THUMBWHEEL ASSIGNMENT USER PROFILES Assign a menu function to the thumbwheel for extra quick direct This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu settings, to access: . The setting has no Exposure Compensation Focus Aid e.g. access them quickly and easily for recurring conditions/image impact on the function if focus assist tools are in use.
  • Page 62 CREATING PROFILES RENAMING PROFILES Saving settings/creating a profile. ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu control ▸ Select in the main menu User Profile ▸ Select Manage Profiles ▸ Select Save as Profile ▸ Select a memory slot ▸...
  • Page 63 APPLYING/ACTIVATING PROFILES EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD Factory setting: Default Profile ▸ 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 64: Camera Basic Settings

    • The settings will be re-synched each time the device is paired Available menu languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, again. The pairing process is described in the chapter “Leica Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chi- FOTOS” (see p. 150).

  • Page 65: Power Save Mode (Standby Mode)

    • The camera can be woken from standby mode at any time by pressing the shutter button or by switching the main switch off and on again. • This setting will also affect the EVF of an attached Leica Visoflex 2 (see p. 68) accessory. CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE)

  • Page 66: Status Led

    STATUS LED BOTTOM LED The status LED indicates a variety of camera processes when the The bottom LED will flash during the charging process via the USB-C device is in its factory settings (incl. saving, zooming in/out and de- port and during memory access. It indicates e.g. that data remains leting images).

  • Page 67: Lcd Panel/Viewfinder Settings

    Note displays the image captured by the sensor via the attached lens. In • This automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with review mode, the images saved on the memory card are displayed viewfinder attachments, as they cover the brightness sensor that on the screen.

  • Page 68: Leica Visoflex 2 (Evf)

    • Menu control * Visoflex was developed specifically for the M10 series, and is not compatible with Leica M11-P. The newly developed Visoflex 2, on the other hand, can also be used with older Leica M series models. CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS...

  • Page 69: Eye Sensor Sensitivity

    BRIGHTNESS ▸ Select in the main menu Display Settings ▸ Select EVF <> LCD The brightness in the EVF is set independently of the brightness selected fort the LCD panel. ▸ Select the desired setting Note • Select if you want to keep the LCD panel switched off (e.g. on dark environments).

  • Page 70: Still Image Settings

    STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ Select in the main menu File Format ▸ Select a format DNG + JPG FILE FORMAT Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format Notes (= digital negative). Both can be used individually or simultane- •...

  • Page 71: Resolution

    RESOLUTION JPG RESOLUTION format setting offers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) options. . This choice allows an alignment L-JPG M-JPG S-JPG DNG RESOLUTION with the intended use and available memory card capacity. Three different resolutions (number of pixels) are available for shoot- Factory setting: L-JPG (60 MP) ing in raw data format (DNG).

  • Page 72: Effect Of Other Settings On The Jpg Resolution

    EFFECT OF OTHER SETTINGS ON THE JPG RESOLUTION DIGITAL ZOOM Digital Zoom is always based on L-DNG or L-JPG. When using the DNG RESOLUTION Digital Zoom function (see p. 73) JPG files are therefore saved with the following actual resolutions (regardless of the setting for Max.

  • Page 73: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM JPG and DNG files appear cropped, i.e. magnified when rendered on the camera. There are two sizes for cropped sections available in addition to the Digital In shooting mode In review mode full image section of the attached lens. A frame appears around the Zoom image section on screen, indicating the final image size.
  • Page 74 EFFECT ON THE RESULTING IMAGES JPG IMAGES Only an enlarged cropped section will be displayed and stored for The Digital Zoom will have differing effects on the resulting files, JPG files. The image areas outside the frame are “cropped”. This depending on the selected file format.

  • Page 75: Film Style

    FILM STYLE EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE This function allows an optimization of darker image areas. Object IMAGE PROPERTIES details become much clearer. This function will only affect images in JPG format. One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very You can specify beforehand if and to what extent you want to opti- easy to change essential image properties.

  • Page 76: Color Profile

    COLOR PROFILE CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES These parameters can be adjusted for all available profiles ( Saturation 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: only for color profiles). See p. 58 for details on menu operation. Factory setting: Standard – ▸ Select in the main menu JPG Settings Standard...

  • Page 77: Automatic Optimization

    AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION Noise Reduction is used if the following conditions apply: ISO range Shutter speed longer than NOISE REDUCTION ISO 64 – ISO 125 160 s ISO 160 – ISO 250 80 s NOISE REDUCTION FUNCTION FOR LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ISO 320 – ISO 500 In digital photography, the appearance of flawed pixels that can be 40 s white, red, blue or green is referred to as "noise".

  • Page 78: Noise Reduction In Jpg Images

    STORAGE OPTIONS when JPG files are generated. On the other hand, since it also has an Leica M11-P comes with a 256 GB internal memory. In combina- effect on the focus review, you can optionally weaken or strengthen tion with an inserted memory card, there will be various options for this noise reduction in comparison to the standard setting.

  • Page 79: File Backup

    FILE BACKUP Display Storage options You can choose to transfer all files in the internal memory to the DNG+JPG first on SD inserted memory card, or only those images rated as ★. This may be Files will initially be saved to the inserted memory card useful if e.g.

  • Page 80: Formatting Storage Locations

    • The lower status LED will flash during that process. • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care for assistance if the memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p. 186). STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT...

  • Page 81: Data Structure

    DATA STRUCTURE EDIT FILE NAMES ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings FOLDER STRUCTURE ▸ Select Edit File Name The files (= photos) on the memory cards are saved in automatically • A keyboard submenu is displayed. generated folders. The first three characters signify the folder num- •...

  • Page 82: Creating A New Folder

    Disclaimer “Content credentials” allow the tracing of image content and changes thereto. Leica Camera AG assumes no liability with regard to tamper safety or misuse, and offers no warranty for the use of the “Content credentials” for a specific purpose.

  • Page 83: Recording The Shooting Location With Gps

    The GPS function is activated automat- ically when a connection to the Leica FOTOS app is active and if the ABOUT LEICA FOTOS GPS function is active on the mobile device. The camera will then ▸...

  • Page 84: Practical Default Settings

    It allows quick switches between The Leica M11-P has 4 independent info profiles, which contain dif- various views. fering combinations of the available auxiliary displays. The following...

  • Page 85: Changing The Info Profiles

    EXAMPLE CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES All active info profiles, i.e. those marked as , can be accessed in Profile Configuration Live View mode. Only info bars (header and footer lines) ▸ Press the center button Clipping Histogram • The view switches from full screen without auxiliary displays to Focus Peaking the first active profile.

  • Page 86: Customizing The Info Profiles

    SHOW AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES ▸ Select in the main menu Capture Assistants INFO BARS ▸ Select a profile The header and footer lines show the currently active settings and ▸ Select the desired function exposure values. See chapter “Displays” for a full list of the various ▸...

  • Page 87: Clipping

    CLIPPING FOCUS PEAKING The Clipping display marks very bright image areas. This function is This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject elements a very easy and exact tool for checking the correct exposure setting. in color. Overexposed areas flash black. When Focus Peaking is activated, will appear to the right of the frame with a display of the color used.

  • Page 88: Level Gauge

    LEVEL GAUGE SENSITIVITY The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. This setting will apply for The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These in- all info profiles. dicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal and Factory setting: High transverse axes of critical objects, e.g.

  • Page 89: 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 assessment of the exposure setting.

  • Page 90: Photography

    In addition to single frame – Continuous - High Speed shooting, the Leica M11-P offers a number of other exposure modes. Interval shooting Number of Frames Please read the relevant sections for information about functional- (see p.

  • Page 91: Shooting 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 metering device. All Leica M lenses with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automatical- ly when they are attached to a camera.
  • Page 92 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 lenses 1/8000 12500 with a focal length of 28 (Elmarit as of serial number 2 411 001), 35, 999-9000 50, 75, 90 and 135 mm are used.

  • Page 93: Live View Mode

    LIVE VIEW MODE AUXILIARY DISPLAYS IN LIVE VIEW MODE In Live View mode, the LCD panel can be used for displaying a range The Live View mode allows viewing the image object on the LCD of settings. You can select a number of other displays in addition panel during shooting.
  • Page 94 Showing or hiding the auxiliary displays Notes • Live View mode is based on the image captured by the sensor. The camera must control the shutter. Shutter control is audible 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500 and may result in a slight delay in shutter release. 999-9000 999-9000 •...

  • Page 95: Focusing

    FOCUSING SPLIT-IMAGE METHOD For an architectural photograph, you might aim the focus frame of Various assist functions are provided for focusing, depending on the rangefinder at e.g. the vertical edge or any other clearly defined whether you use the camera's rangefinder or Live View mode. 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 focus VIA RANGEFINDER...

  • Page 96: In Live View Mode

    IN LIVE VIEW MODE FOCUS PEAKING (WITH ASSIST FUNCTIONS) This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject elements in color. The color can be user-specified. You can set the image sharpness in Live View mode via the screen image –...

  • Page 97: Enlargement

    ENLARGEMENT The magnification function can be accessed or hidden at any time regardless of the focus setting. Accessing the enlargement function There are various options for accessing the magnification function. – Via the focus ring (automatic) – Via a function button –...
  • Page 98 Exiting the assist functions Via a function button The manually activated magnification remains active until it is explic- ▸ Press the function button with the assignment Focus Aid itly exited. That applies regardless of which operating element was • In factory settings, that will be function button used for its activation.

  • Page 99: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY FIXED ISO VALUES The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 64 and ISO 50000, VALUES ENGRAVED ON THE ISO DIAL allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required. There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter-speed/aper- ▸...

  • Page 100: Automatic Setting

    AUTOMATIC SETTING LIMITING SETTING RANGES A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient bright- setting ( ). A max. exposure time can also optionally be ness and/or to the configured shutter-speed/aperture combination. Maximum ISO configured.

  • Page 101: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE LIMITING ISO VALUES All values from ISO 64 are available. In digital photography, White Balance ensures neutral color ren- Factory setting: 3200 dering in any light. White Balance relies on the setting made in the ▸ Select in the main menu Auto ISO Settings camera, which light color is to be rendered as 'white'.

  • Page 102: Automatic Control/Fixed Settings

    AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING – : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most Auto Gray card situations This metering variant captures only the color hue metered within the – Various fixed presets for most frequently encountered light sourc- metering field and calculates the mean gray value from it.

  • Page 103: Direct Setting Of The Color Temperature

    DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE Performing measurement ▸ Aim the metering field at a white or neutral gray area Values between 2000 and 11500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color tem- ▸...

  • Page 104: Exposure

    EXPOSURE SHUTTER TYPE The Leica M11-P comes equipped with a mechanical shutter and a The readiness of the exposure meter is signaled by continuously lit purely electronic shutter function. The electronic shutter expands displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel: the available shutter area and functions completely noiseless, which –...
  • Page 105 EXPOSURE METERING METHODS 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 106 SPOT HIGHLIGHT-WEIGHTED Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the middle This method considers the entire image field. The exposure value of the screen image, which is shown in a circle. The focus point may will, however, be adjusted to very bright subject elements. That shift.

  • Page 107: Exposure Modes

    EXPOSURE MODES APERTURE-PRIORITY MODE- 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 shots in manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on image which the depth of field is a critical compositional element.

  • Page 108: 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 109: Auxiliary Exposure Displays

    AUXILIARY EXPOSURE DISPLAYS DISPLAY ON THE LCD PANEL Die exposure information (ISO value, shutter speed and light balance DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER with exposure compensation scale) assists in determining the set- When the measuring range of the exposure meter is undercut in a tings required for correct exposure.
  • Page 110 Tap the setting band briefly in the desired position, or drag the dot LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ( to the desired position Leica M11-P offers shutter speeds up to 60 min. These can be used in several variations. FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS This function can also be used to permanently set shutter speeds longer than 8 s.
  • Page 111 B FUNCTION T FUNCTION In setting , the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button In this setting, the shutter remains open after shutter release until is held down (up to max. 60 min depending on ISO setting). the shutter button is pressed again (up to max.

  • Page 112: Long-Term Exposure

    Taking a photo SELECTABLE SHUTTER SPEEDS Max. selectable shutter speeds depend on the current ISO setting. ▸ Shutter release • The shutter opens. ISO range Max. Shutter Speed ▸ Press the shutter button down fully ISO 64 – ISO 125 60 min •...

  • Page 113: Noise Reduction

    NOISE REDUCTION Noise Reduction is used if the following conditions apply: Image noise becomes more apparent when using higher sensitivities, ISO range Shutter speed longer than particularly on uniform dark areas. Long exposure times may cause ISO 64 – ISO 125 160 s severe image noise.

  • Page 114: Exposure Control

    You can now assess the effect of the relevant exposure setting on • Leica M cameras are very compact cameras that combine optical the image before taking the photo. This will apply as long as the sub- and electronic functions in a tiny installation space.

  • Page 115: Exposure Lock

    EXPOSURE LOCK EXPOSURE COMPENSATION We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, which center of the image for reasons of pictorial composition and these matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the measured elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark.

  • Page 116: Shooting Modes

    SHOOTING MODES Using thumbwheel control ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ▸ Select Customize Wheel ▸ Select Exposure Compensation The camera is set to single shots by default ( ). Series of shots Single can also be created to e.g. capture motion sequences at various stages.

  • Page 117: Interval Shooting

    INTERVAL SHOOTING Notes • The specified framing speed stated in the technical informa- This camera allows you to automatically capture motion sequences tion refers to a default setting ( , JPG format ). The ISO 200 L-JPG over extended periods of time using the interval shooting function. picture sequence may differ in conjunction with other settings or You specify the number of frames, the intervals between shots, and depending on the picture content,...
  • Page 118 Getting started Notes • Interval shooting over an extended period of time in a cold loca- ▸ Press the shutter button tion or in a place with high temperature and humidity may result in • The remaining time until the next shoot and its number is dis- malfunctions.

  • Page 119: 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 120: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Notes • appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is acti- The self-timer function allows shoot with a preset time delay. We vated. You can watch the effect of the function on screen during recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod. shooting (brighter or darker).

  • Page 121: Special Shooting Modes

    SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES Notes • In case of large panning angles, the distortion correction needed for a complete perspective control would be too extreme. That is PERSPECTIVE CONTROL why this function is automatically skipped or only partially used This assist function displays a frame showing the expected cropped where angles are too large.

  • Page 122: Active Perspective Control

    ACTIVE PERSPECTIVE CONTROL This function can only be used in Live View mode. ▸ You may have to activate Live View ▸ Select in the main menu Perspective Control ▸ Select DETECTED PERSPECTIVE IN LIVE VIEW MODE CORRECTED PERSPECTIVE IN REVIEW MODE PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES...

  • Page 123: Jpg Format Images

    JPG FORMAT IMAGES PERSPECTIVE CONTROL IN ADOBE LIGHTROOM ® ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ® For JPG format images, the correction occurs directly in the camera and only the corrected image is stored. Any image content outside Perspective Control can be done as part of the post-editing process the frame will be lost.

  • Page 124: Flash Photography

    SF 40. Other flash units, which only have a positive center tively, you can select a higher sensitivity. contact, can be safely fired via the Leica M11-P, but cannot be con- trolled via the camera. Correct function cannot be guaranteed when using any other flash unit.

  • Page 125: Flash Exposure Metering (Ttl Metering)

    ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) In conjunction with system-compatible flash units (see p. 124), the ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit camera offers a fully automated flash mode, which is also available ▸ Slide the foot of the flash unit all the way into the accessory shoe in the exposure modes Aperture-Priority and Manual.

  • Page 126: Settings On The Flash Unit

    Operating mode A fully automated, camera-controlled HSS flash mode for all shutter Automatic control by the camera speeds and all exposure modes is available in the Leica M11-P for   use with system-compatible flash units (see p. 124). It is activated SF 40, SF 60:  ...

  • Page 127: Flash Control

    FLASH CONTROL A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( Start of Exposure This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the image of a vehi- The settings and functions described in the following sections only cle being overtaken by its own light trail. This camera alternatively apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in sys- allows synching with the end of exposure ( ).

  • Page 128: Flash Range

    FLASH RANGE FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity val- This function can be used to selectively reduce or enhance flash ues set manually or calculated by the camera. It is important to en- exposure regardless of ambient light, e.g.

  • Page 129: Exposure Metering

    Flash Exp. Compensation • It is imperative to take note of the shortest flash sync speed, as compensation function are used (e.g. Leica SF 58 or Leica SF 60). it determines whether a “normal” flash or an HSS flash is fired.
  • Page 130 FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER (with system-compatible flash units) The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica M11-P gives feedback on and indicates various operating states. • The flash unit cannot fire   does not appear • A correct operating mode must...

  • Page 132: 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 Notes •...
  • Page 133 DIRECT ACCESS IN REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL button can have various menu functions assigned in review On-screen control elements generally function by intuitively by mode. touch. Many can also be selected by pressing one of the three buttons to the left of the LCD panel.

  • Page 134: Starting/Exiting Review Mode

    STARTING/EXITING REVIEW MODE SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES The images are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the end ▸ Press the button PLAY of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps back • The last captured image appears on the screen. to the first image in the series.

  • Page 135: Storage Locations

    STORAGE LOCATIONS INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE Leica M11-P offers with two separate storage locations. For undisturbed viewing, images appears without the information in header and footer in the factory default setting. When review mode is accessed, the last captured image will always be displayed first.

  • Page 136: Cropped Section Zoom

    CROPPED SECTION ZOOM Using touch control You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. You have a four-level zoom factor available via the thumbwheel, while magnification is stepless if you use touch control. Using touch control ▸...
  • Page 137 Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel (to the right: increase magnification, to the left: decrease magni- fication) ▸ Press the thumbwheel • Toggles between max. zoom at the tap position and full screen view. ▸ Press the directional pad to move the enlarged section anywhere ▸...

  • Page 138: Displaying Multiple Images At Once

    DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail • 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on the images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find a thumbwheel increases the number of displayed thumbnails to specific image.

  • Page 139: Tagging/Rating Of Images

    TAGGING/RATING OF IMAGES Navigating between images ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction Images can be marked as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify the later deletion of multiple images. Returning to full screen Notes Using touch control •...
  • Page 140 REMOVING INDIVIDUAL TAGS TAGGING ALL IMAGES AS FAVORITE ▸ Press the button ▸ Press the function button MENU • The ★ marking disappears. ▸ Select  Add ★ to all  ▸ Press the button MENU ▸ Select  Remove ★  • The prompt appears. ▸...

  • Page 141: Deleting Images

    REMOVING ALL TAGS DELETING IMAGES ▸ Press the button There are several methods available to delete images: MENU ▸ Select – deleting individual images  Remove all ★  – deleting multiple images – deleting all images without a icon/ranking – deleting all images •...

  • Page 142: Deleting Multiple Images

    DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES Several images can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve ▸ Press the button MENU thumbnails and can then be deleted all at once. This overview can ▸ Select in the play menu  Delete Single ...
  • Page 143 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 an image ▸ Press the center button ▸ Tap the desired image •...

  • Page 144: Preview Of Latest Image

    DELETING UNRATED IMAGES PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE ▸ Press the button Photos can be displayed automatically directly after they are taken MENU to e.g. check the success of the shots quickly and easily. A duration ▸ Select in the play menu  Delete All without ★ ...

  • Page 146: Other Functions

    ▸ Select in the main menu Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered  Reset Camera  your camera. Users of Leica FOTOS will also be automatically noti- • The prompt appears.
  • Page 147 • 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 148 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 150: Leica Fotos

    LEICA FOTOS SELECTING A WI-FI BAND Leica M11-P supports the use of various Wi-Fi frequencies in a num- The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet ber of regions. PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the mobile device.

  • Page 151: Connectivity (Iphone Users)

    Leica FOTOS The following screen appears after you have selected the language. ▸ Connect the camera and mobile device via the Leica FOTOS cable ▸ Follow the instructions provided by the Leica FOTOS app Starting the connection wizard ▸...
  • Page 152 VIA WI-FI ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app IN THE CAMERA ▸ Select “Add Camera” ▸ Select the camera model ▸ Select “Scan the QR code” ▸ Scan the QR code • Connection is being established. The process may take a few seconds.

  • Page 153: Connecting With Paired Devices

     Leica FOTOS  The Leica FOTOS Cable makes connectivity particularly easy and quick. IN THE CAMERA ▸ Connect the camera and mobile device via the Leica FOTOS cable ▸ Select in the main menu  Leica FOTOS  • The connection is established automatically.

  • Page 154: Connectivity (Android Users)

    Connect to app Exiting the connection wizard ▸ Tap the icon in the top right corner of the screen Going back one step ▸ Tap the icon in the top left corner of the screen LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY (Android users)  / CONNECTIVITY (Android users) ...

  • Page 155: Connecting With Paired Devices

    ▸ Select Pairing ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Wait until the QR code appears on the LCD panel ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Select the camera model ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸...

  • Page 156: Connectivity Modes

    Performance Mode Eco Mode Bluetooth (Geotagging) Automatic On/Off Wi-Fi Always On The connection to the Leica (Data transfer) The connection to the Leica FOTOS app is established automat- (Remote control) FOTOS app is permanently active ically as needed, and disconnected after ≥...

  • Page 157: Performance Mode

    Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious (where enabled). Wi-Fi is similarly permanently activated. This option and irreparable damage to your equipment! offers the fastest access to Leica FOTOS and therefore an excellent user experience. You will therefore have to take particular note of the following, when carrying out a firmware update: ▸...

  • Page 158: 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 159 LEICA FOTOS ▸ REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL...

  • Page 160: 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 161 • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are • We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, as lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the fragmented residual data from deleted files may block some of aperture ring to prevent seizing if the lens will not be used for an the storage capacity.

  • Page 162: Sensor

    Note currently not available and cannot be selected. • Leica Camera AG will not accept any responsibility for damage ▸ Clean the sensor caused by the user when cleaning the sensor.
  • Page 163 Important • Any inspection or cleaning of the sensor should be done in an en- vironment that is as much as possible dust-free to prevent further contamination. • A message will appear on the LCD panel, once the capacity of the rechargeable battery falls below 40% with the shutter fully open: Please stop sensor cleaning immediately.

  • Page 164: Faq

    All mentions of “EVF” or “Electronic Viewfinder” in this manual refer to the optional accessory Leica Visoflex 2. Using the older “Leica Visoflex” model with the Leica M11-P can – as a worst case scenario – result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the Visoflex.
  • Page 165 Camera problems The camera suddenly switches itself off Battery is depleted Charge or replace the battery The camera won’t switch on Battery is depleted Charge or replace the battery Battery too cold Warming the battery (e.g. in pants pocket) Battery was inserted incorrectly Check its polarization Bottom cover was inserted incorrectly Check the directionality and lock...
  • Page 166 Shooting The camera won’t release/shutter button is Memory card is full Replace the memory card deactivated/shooting not passible The memory card is not formatted 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 167 Change the setting disabled Lens Detection The attached lens is not encoded Contact Leica Customer Care Images are damaged or missing The memory card was removed while the readiness Never remove the memory card while the readiness indicator was flashing indicator is flashing.
  • Page 168 Round white stains, similar to soap bubbles Flash photography in a very dark environment: reflections Deactivate the flash of dust particles Images are out of focus Lens is dirty Clean the lens Camera moved during shooting Use flash Mount the camera on a tripod Use faster shutter speeds The desired subject elements were not congruent in the Ensure perfect congruence of the object in the...

  • Page 170: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW DIRECT ACCESS Function Status screen  Favorites Function buttons Page Live View (rear left) 61, 96–98 Focus Aid (top right) 38–39 Lens Detection Drive Mode 90, 116–120 Interval Shooting Exposure Bracketing Self-timer Exposure Metering 47, 61, 115, 119 Exposure Compensation (Press the thumb- wheel) M-ISO...
  • Page 171 Auto Review 77, 113 Noise Reduction Shutter Type 127–129 Flash Settings Flash Exp. Compensation Digital Zoom Perspective Control 121–123 59–61, 66, 98, 116 Customize Control Capture Assistants 84–89 User Profile Display Settings 67–69 150–157 Leica FOTOS EVF <> LCD MENU OVERVIEW...
  • Page 172 Function Status screen  Favorites Function buttons Page 79–80 Storage Management Storage Options Format Storage Camera Settings 30, 64–65, 81–82 Power Saving Mode Date & Time 64–65 Edit File Name Camera Information 5, 82, 146–148, Reset Camera Language MENU OVERVIEW...

  • Page 174: Index

    Color temperature ..............103 Automatic review ............... 144 Connection, mobile devices ............150 Auxiliary displays ................84 Connectivity ................156 Contact, Leica ................185 Content credentials ..............82 Basic image settings .............. 70, 84 Continuous shooting ..............116 Basic settings, camera ..............64 Contrast, image properties ............
  • Page 175 Deletion, user profiles ..............62 Digital zoom ................. 73 Factory settings ................. 146 Direct access ..............60, 61, 169 FAQ .....................163 Directional pad ................45 Favorites, images ................139 Displays ..................84 Favorites, menu ...............53, 59, 169 Display, settings ................67 File format ..................70 Disposal ..................
  • Page 176 Horizon ..................88 LED ....................66 HSS .....................126 Legal information ................4 Leica Akademie ................186 Leica Customer Care ..............185 Image field ................... 91 Leica FOTOS..............7, 83, 150 Image numbering ................. 81 Leica FOTOS Cable................. 7 Image properties ................75 Lens .................
  • Page 177 Main switch .................. 42 Manual exposure setting ............108 Part Designations ................. 20 Maximum Exposure Time ............110 Perspective Control..............121 Memory card ..........10, 13, 31, 78, 80, 160 Photo, delete ................141 Menu bar ..................57 photos, marking ................139 MENU button ................46 PLAY button .................
  • Page 178 Review mode ................132 Spot metering, exposure ............106 Standby mode ................65 Status LED ................... 66 Safety remarks ................8 Status screen ................25, 51 Saturation, Image Properties ............75 Storage ..................159 Saving, energy ................65 Storage options ................78 Scale .................... 57 Submenu ..................
  • Page 179 Viewfinder ..................24 White balance ................101 Wi-Fi/WLAN................7, 156 INDEX...

  • Page 180: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA 59.9 mm 32.55 mm 35.9 mm 38.45 mm 23.3 mm 78.9 mm 59.9 mm 138.8 mm 33.4 mm 72.0 mm 147.2 mm TECHNICAL DATA...
  • Page 181 Camera type Interfaces Interfaces Digital system camera with rangefinder Type No. Type No. ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and Leica Visoflex 2 viewfinder (optional accessory) 2416 USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Order No. Order No.
  • Page 182 File size File size Viewfinder magnification Viewfinder magnification 0.73x (all lenses) DNG™ L-DNG approx. 70–120 MB Large-base rangefinder Large-base rangefinder M-DNG approx. 40–70 MB S-DNG approx. 20–40 MB Split or superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright field at the L-JPG approx.
  • Page 183 : 1⁄180 s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic switchover to Exposure modes Exposure modes TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if sync time is undercut Aperture-priority mode (A): automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection...
  • Page 184 Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL7) Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL7) The Leica FOTOS app is required to use the WLAN function. The Leica Li-Ion (Lithium-Polymer) rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.4 V / app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™.
  • Page 185 TECHNICAL DATA...

  • Page 186: 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 187: Leica Akademie

    LEICA AKADEMIE Have a look at our full seminar program with many interesting work- shops on the topic of photography at: https://leica-camera.com/en-US/leica-akademie LEICA AKADEMIE...

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