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  • Page 1 LEICA SOFORT 2 Instruction manual Sofort 2/EN/2023/11/1.1/1...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    – Leica Sofort 2 to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera – USB cable (BO38A34001) has to offer. You can find all information about the Leica Sofort 2 – Carry strap whenever you need it at https://leica-camera.com.

  • Page 3: Replacement Parts / Accessories

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

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    Leica Camera AG. To that extent, Leica Camera AG reserves the right to changes and errors. The im- ages in this manual may depict accessory, special features or other items that are not part of the standard scope of delivery or service.
  • Page 5 Due to the amount of creativity that (Applies within the EU and for other European countries has gone into its design, we ask for your understanding that Leica with active waste separation policies.) Camera AG must protect its intellectual property, including patents,...
  • Page 6 • 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. 72.
  • Page 7 LEGAL INFORMATION...

  • Page 8: Safety Remarks

    Leaked fluid can catch fire! placed on a conductive surface. A static discharge on the camera • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can housing poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in safety cause damage to the batteries –...

  • Page 9: Charger

    • Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory card FIRST AID and keep them clean and dry. • Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact with • Keep memory cards out of the reach of children. Swallowing a the eyes.

  • Page 10: Film Packs And Prints

    FILM PACKS AND PRINTS • Keep prints out of the reach of children. Please also note the information contained in the documentation accompanying each film pack. BLUETOOTH • Wirelessly transmitted data (images) may be intercepted by third parties. The safety of data transmitted via wireless networks can- not be guaranteed.
  • Page 11 SAFETY REMARKS ▸ BLUETOOTH...

  • Page 12: General Information

    • The range of available microSD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the mar- ket is too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility • The screen image will initially be slightly darker than normal if the and quality.
  • Page 13 SENSOR Visit the download section or the “Customer Area” for information about how to register or how to get firmware updates for your Leica • Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor Sofort 2. Additionally, you can find information about changes or may result in noticeable dark stains or specks on the images (in additions to the manual at: https://club.leica-camera.com...

  • Page 14: Warranty Terms Leica Camera Ag

    CLAIMS UNDER THE LEICA WARRANTY specialists during the various stages of production. We provide the We require a copy of the proof of purchase of your Leica product following Leica Warranty, valid as of April 1, 2023, for this Leica from a LEICA-authorized dealer (“Authorized Leica Dealer") before...
  • Page 15 Leica Product Image Warranty Term all products 2 years WARRANTY TERMS LEICA CAMERA AG ▸ RECHARGEABLE BATTERY...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    MENU NAVIGATION ....................37 CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ..............38 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............12 MENU LANGUAGE ..................... 38 WARRANTY TERMS LEICA CAMERA AG ..........14 TIME/DATE ......................38 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................16 POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) ............39 PART DESIGNATIONS ................18 ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ..................
  • Page 17 DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE ............. 59 FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD ................45 DELETING IMAGES .................... 60 DATA TRANSFER ...................... 46 DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES ................61 ABOUT LEICA FOTOS ...................... 46 DELETING ALL IMAGES ................... 62 PHOTOGRAPHY ..................48 ROTATING IMAGE ....................63 FOCUSING ......................48 MOVING IMAGE SECTION .................

  • Page 18: Part Designations

    PART DESIGNATIONS PART DESIGNATIONS...
  • Page 19 LEICA SOFORT 2 Film ejection slot Flash Self-timer LED/Charge status LED Shutter button Selfie mirror Lens: Leica Summar 2.4 f/2 Tripod thread Main switch Restart button USB-C port Memory card slot (MicroSD) “Optical effect” dial Strap lugs Rear cover lock...

  • Page 20: Displays

    • Additional display is shown. All displays/values refer to the • Additional display is shown. displayed image. Remaining capacity: film pack Remaining capacity: memory card Bluetooth (Leica FOTOS) Exposure compensation ® Battery capacity Self-timer File number of the image shown Flash mode Active "optical effect"...
  • Page 21 Firmware Update Language Volume Auto Power Off Reset Format PLAY MENU in review mode: ▸ Press the button MENU/OK Delete Leica FOTOS Volume Rotate Print Mode Auto Power Off Crop Print Brightness Reset Copy Date/Time Format Print History Date Stamp...
  • Page 22 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. 80 – 100% Approx. 50 – 79% Approx. 20 – 49% Approx.
  • Page 23 DISPLAYS...

  • Page 24: Preparation

    PREPARATION CHARGING THE BATTERY The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety remarks”, and “General information” before using your camera for the first time. CHARGING VIA USB Knowledge of the content will prevent inadvertent damage to the product, possible injuries and other risks.

  • Page 25: Inserting/Removing The Memory Card

    INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD OPENING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT The camera can save images to an microSD (Secure Digital), SDHC (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card. Notes • MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various suppliers in a range of sizes and with differing read/write speeds.

  • Page 26: Changing The Film Pack

    INSERTION CHANGING THE FILM PACK ▸ Push the memory card into the slot with the contacts pointing towards the lens until you hear and feel it clicking into place INSERTION ▸ Unlock and open the rear cover REMOVAL ▸ Grab the film pack on both sides ▸...

  • Page 27: Removing

    • Do not press down on the two rectangular recesses on the back of the film pack when inserting the film pack. • Use Leica Sofort color film only. These are available in 2 versions: Sofort color film pack (mini) Warm White: 19677 and Sofort color film pack (mini) Neo Gold: 19678 PREPARATION ▸ CHANGING THE FILM PACK...

  • Page 28: 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 deactivates the camera automati- Auto Power Off cally if no operation occurs within a preset time. Use the main switch to deactivate the camera if this function is to prevent inadvertent exposures and battery discharge when the camera is...

  • Page 29: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button works in two stages. 1. Tapping (= Pressing the shutter button to the 1st pressure point) – Activating the camera electronics and displays – Exposure lock (metering & saving): – AF mode: range measurement – (semi) automatic exposure mode: exposure metering –...

  • Page 30: Film Effekt" Dial

    “FILM EFFEKT” DIAL “OPTICAL EFFECT” DIAL The “Film effect” dial has no stop, which means it can be turned in The “Optical effect” dial also has no stop, which means it can be either direction from any position. It will click at each function. It turned in either direction from any position.

  • Page 31: Effects Reset Button

    EFFECTS RESET BUTTON DIRECTIONAL PAD / MENU/OK BUTTON – Resetting the selected effects DIRECTIONAL PAD – Menu navigation – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the gallery MENU/OK BUTTON – Accessing the submenu – Applying menu settings – Confirming the prompts –...

  • Page 32: Play Button / Back Button / Fn Button

    PLAY BUTTON / BACK BUTTON / FN BUTTON LCD PANEL – Displaying most important current settings FN BUTTON – Quick access to some menus – Save selected "Optical effect" and "Film effect" PRINT LEVER – Call up saved combination of "Optical effect" and "Film effect" PLAY BUTTON –...

  • Page 33: Menu Control

    MENU CONTROL MENU SECTIONS The following menu sections are available: Icon meu and List menu CONTROL ELEMENTS CAPTURE MENU PLAYBACK MENU The following elements are used for menu control. Icon menu: – quick access to the most important settings List menu: –...

  • Page 34: Icon Menu

    ICON MENU Menu item: exposure compensation The status screen offers an overview of the most important infor- Exposure compensation scale mation regarding the current camera status and active settings. It furthermore allows direct access to important settings. Menu item: flash settings Auto Menu item: macro setting Menu item: self-timer...
  • Page 35 SELECTING SETTINGS Menu item: white balance Accessing the icon menu Auto Daylight ▸ Press the directional pad left/right Cloudy Selecting a menu item Tungsten ▸ Press the directional pad left/right Fluorescent 1 Applying the desired setting Fluorescent 2 ▸ Press the directional pad up/down Fluorescent 3 Note •...

  • Page 36: List Menu

    LIST MENU The list menu offers access to all settings. Most of these are orga- cAPTURE MENU nized in submenus. Date stamp Language Volume Auto Power Off Reset Format cAPTURE MENU Firmware Update Menu item name Directly adjustable menu item Submenu reference CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS...

  • Page 37: Menu Navigation

    AF Assist Lamp Bright (x1,5) ▸ Press the button MENU/OK Leica FOTOS Bright4r (x3) • The screen image changes back to the active menu item. Print Mode Note • No confirmation is needed for the selection of . An auto- Print CriA@tness matic save is done.

  • Page 38: Camera Basic Settings

    CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS TIME/DATE You can choose one of 6 options for the display sequence. The two menu items appear automatical- Language Date / Time ly when switching the camera on for the first time, after a reset to ▸ Select in the capture menu Date / Time...

  • Page 39: Power Save Mode (Standby Mode)

    POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) ACOUSTIC SIGNALS The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals. The preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated. following special functions can be configured separately: The device has two power save levels.

  • Page 40: Silent Photography

    SILENT PHOTOGRAPHY When pictures should be taken as quietly as possible. ▸ Select in the capture menu Volume ▸ Select Operation Sound Shutter Sound Start Up Sound ▸ Select for each of these menu items CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ ACOUSTIC SIGNALS...
  • Page 41 CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ ACOUSTIC SIGNALS...

  • Page 42: Still Image Settings

    STILL IMAGE SETTINGS FILM EFFECT One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change essential image properties. The Leica Sofort 2 offers several functions to customize your shots to your own pref- erences.

  • Page 43: Optical Effect

    OPTICAL EFFECT Normal Vignette Soft Focus Blur Fisheye Color Shift Light Leak Mirror Double Exposure Half-Frame ▸ Turn the “optical effect” dial in shooting mode • The relevant menu appears. STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ OPTICAL EFFECT...

  • Page 44: Save Effects Combination

    SAVE EFFECTS COMBINATION DATE STAMP A combination of preferred effects can be saved in up to three fa- This function can be used to save the date a photo was taken. vorites This allows the effect combinations to be called up directly. ▸...

  • Page 45: Data Management

    • 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 for assistance if the memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p. 86).

  • Page 46: Data Transfer

    DATA TRANSFER Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica FOTOS. Alternatively, a card reader or USB cable can be used for the transfer. ABOUT LEICA FOTOS ▸ See chapter “Leica FOTOS” (p. 72) Notes • We recommend using a card reader for the transfer of large files.
  • Page 47 STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT...

  • Page 48: Photography

    Several other cropped section sizes are available in addition to the Leica Summar 2.4 f/2 image sections. FOCUSING The image section that will be visible in the print appears on the Your Leica Sofort 2 allows automatic focusing. Various tools are monitor. available for AF photography. AF PHOTOGRAPHY ▸...

  • Page 49: Face Detection

    FACE DETECTION AF ASSIST LAMP In this metering method, the Leica Sofort 2 automatically detects The integrated AF assist lamp allows operation of the AF system in faces in the image field. The focus is set automatically on the faces unfavorable lighting conditions.

  • Page 50: Macro Function

    MACRO FUNCTION WHITE BALANCE The working range for the focus setting can be switched quickly and In digital photography, White Balance ensures neutral color ren- easily from the standard focus range (30 cm to infinity) to the macro dering in any light. White Balance relies on the setting made in the range (17 cm to 30 cm) using the macro function.

  • Page 51: Automatic Control/Fixed Settings

    AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS EXPOSURE –   : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in Auto most situations EXPOSURE COMPENSATION – Various fixed presets for most frequently encountered light Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, sources: which matches a standard, i.e.

  • Page 52: Shooting Modes

    SHOOTING MODES ▸ Select in the icon menu Exposure Compensation ▸ Set the value on the scale • The set value is displayed above the scale. SELF-TIMER Notes The self-timer function allows shoot with a preset time delay. We • While setting the value, you can see the effect on the screen recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod.

  • Page 53: Flash Photography

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY WITHOUT FLASH (FLASH SUPPRESSION) The flash function can be suppressed if flash photography is forbid- den or unnecessary. ▸ Select in the icon menu Flash ▸ Select To deactivate flash suppression ▸ Select in the icon menu Flash ▸...

  • Page 54: Printing

    Note • Make sure that you don't accidentally cover the flash, flash sen- Your Leica Sofort 2 makes it possible to print out the most beautiful sor, exposure sensor, the lens or the film ejection slot with your images as instant photos.

  • Page 55: Print Mode

    MENU cAPTURE MENU Face Detection Face Detection AF Assist Lamp AF Assist Lamp Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS Print Mode Print Mode Print CriA@tness Print CriA@tness Date / Time Date / Time ▸...

  • Page 56: 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 exposure – normal review mode, in which the stored mages can be viewed and managed for any length of time Notes •...

  • Page 57: Direct Access In Review Mode

    STARTING/EXITING REVIEW MODE DIRECT ACCESS IN REVIEW MODE The function buttons can have individual assignments in review mode as well. In factory settings, the function buttons have the following assign- ments: Button Function “Film effekt” dial Magnification button Delete MENU/OK button Toggle Info Levels BACK...

  • Page 58: Selecting/Scrolling Through Images

    SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE The images are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. The sorting In factory settings, images are displayed without the information for will be strictly chronological. When the end of an image series is unimpeded viewing.

  • Page 59: Cropped Section Zoom

    CROPPED SECTION ZOOM DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find Magnification in eight steps using the “film effect”...

  • Page 60: Deleting Images

    DELETING IMAGES Navigating between images There are several methods available to delete images: – deleting individual images – deleting all images playback menu D Delete Delete Single Rotate Delete Éll Crop Copy Print History ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction Transfer Printed Images Displaying the image in full size ▸...

  • Page 61: Deleting Individual Images

    DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES Confirming the deletion ▸ Press the button MENU/OK ▸ Press the button PLAY • The picture will be deleted without additional confirmation ▸ Press the button MENU/OK prompt. ▸ Press the directional pad to the right • The next image will be displayed once deletion is complete. ▸...

  • Page 62: Deleting All Images

    DELETING ALL IMAGES Note • The message appears after success- No valid picture to play. ▸ Press the button PLAY ful deletion. The same image is displayed again if deletion was ▸ Press the button MENU/OK unsuccessful. When deleting several or all images, a notification ▸...

  • Page 63: Rotating Image

    ROTATING IMAGE ▸ Select Rotate ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction ▸ Press the button PLAY ▸ Press the button MENU/OK ▸ Select in the play menu Rotate ▸ Select Rotate Selected Image Choose Other Image playback menu Delete Rotate Crop...

  • Page 64: Moving Image Section

    MOVING IMAGE SECTION CROPPING IMAGE SECTION ▸ Press the button ▸ Press the button PLAY PLAY ▸ Press the button ▸ Press the button MENU/OK MENU/OK ▸ Select in the play menu ▸ Select in the play menu Rotate Crop ▸...

  • Page 65: Copying Images

    COPYING IMAGES Zooming the cropped section ▸ Turn the “film effect” dial to the left ▸ Press the button PLAY ▸ Press the button MENU/OK ▸ Select in the play menu Copy ▸ Select the desired menu item C playback menu Camera >...

  • Page 66: Deleting Printed Images

    PLAY mobile device via Leica FOTOS app. This will require an installation ▸ Press the button MENU/OK of the Leica FOTOS app on the mobile device. See chapter “Leica ▸ Select in the play menu Print History FOTOS”. ▸...
  • Page 67 Selecting the image ▸ Press the button MENU/OK Selecting a other images ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction Starting the transfer ▸ Press the button • The corresponding message appears. Transfering images . REVIEW MODE ▸ TRANSFERING PRINTED IMAGES...

  • Page 68: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS This function allows you to reset all your custom menu settings The settings described in this chapter apply for photo and video back to the factory settings. You can optionally exclude the user mode alike.

  • Page 69: Firmware Updates

    Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your camera. Users of Leica FOTOS will also be automatically noti- fied about firmware updates for their Leica cameras.

  • Page 70: Executing A Firmware Update

    EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE PREPARATION ▸ Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious ▸ Any stored firmware files on the memory card must be removed and irreparable damage to your equipment! •...
  • Page 71 • Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen. • These settings will be applied automatically if the update is load- ed via Leica FOTOS. OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES...

  • Page 72: 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 A pairing of the camera and the mobile device is required for a first- mobile device.

  • Page 73: Skip First Pairing

    Leica FOTOS ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Select Pair Device ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app • The camera connects to the mobile device automatically. ▸ Select “Add Camera” ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Select the camera model ▸...

  • Page 74: Executing A Firmware Update

    • Do not remove the memory card! • Do not remove the rechargeable battery! • Do not detach the lens! Leica FOTOS will notify you when firmware updates are available for your Leica cameras. ▸ Follow the instructions provided by the Leica FOTOS app Notes •...

  • Page 76: 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 77 • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the aperture ring to prevent seizing if the lens will not be used for an extended period of time. LCD PANEL •...

  • Page 78: Faq

    Problem Possible causes to check Troubleshooting suggestions Battery issues Battery is depleted too quickly Battery too cold Warm the battery (e.g. in pants pocket) and only insert directly before use Battery too hot Allow battery to cool down LCD panel or EVF set too bright Reduce brightness Permanent WLAN connection Deactivate WLAN when not in use...
  • Page 79 Flash won't fire The flash cannot be used with the current settings Refer to the list of flash function-compatible settings Battery is depleted Charge or replace the battery Pressing the shutter button while flash is still loading Wait until the flash is loaded Image effect active Change the setting The flash does not fully illuminate the object...
  • Page 80 The time and date stamp on images are Time settings are incorrect Set the time correctly incorrect Caution: Time settings will be lost if the camera is not used/remains in storage with a depleted battery over an extended period of time The time and date stamp on images are Setting was ignored Cannot be removed in retrospect...
  • Page 81 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 82 TECHNICAL DATA 51.0 mm 36.1 mm 43.8 mm 60.8 mm 62.1 mm 122.9 mm 61.0 mm TECHNICAL DATA...
  • Page 83 A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) in the base Printing resolution Printing resolution Weight Weight 1600 x 600 pixels (800 x 600 pixels for printing via the Leica FOTOS app) Approx. 320 g (with lens cap, without film pack) Compatible film packs Compatible film packs SENSOR...

  • Page 84: Technical Data

    Printing time Printing time White balance White balance approx. 16 seconds AutoAutomatic ( ), presets ( Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 Fluorescent 3 Developing time Developing time approx. 90 seconds FLASH Film pack size Film pack size Range Range 86 x 54 mm...
  • Page 85 TECHNICAL DATA...

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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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