Table of Contents Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........58 • Displaying Multiple Images ....59 • Using the Playback Zoom ....60 Before Use • Enlarge the focus point (display focus point) ......61 • Switching the [PLAYBACK MODE] ...61 Quick Guide ..........5 Deleting Pictures ........62 Scope of Delivery ........7 •...
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• [BEACH]..........103 Entering Text .........153 • [SNOW] ...........103 • [AERIAL PHOTO] ......103 Advanced (Playback) Recording Motion Pictures ....104 • Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]......108 Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Recording Motion Pictures with (Slide Show) ..........154 Manual Settings ........111 Selecting Pictures and Using the Face Recognition Playing them Back.........156...
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Miscellaneous Using the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 .............195 Using an external flash unit....197 Screen Display ........199 Cautions for Use ........203 Message Display........209 Troubleshooting ........212 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time .....222 Leica Service Addresses.......230 - 4 -...
Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P16) •...
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Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P58) - 6 -...
Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P204, 205) Self-Timer indicator (P74) AF Assist Lamp (P147) Flash (P67) Shoulder strap eyelet (P14) Focus selector switch (P45, 73, LCD monitor (P64, 199) 7 13 8 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P51, 136, 139) Playback button (P58) Status indicator (P22, 35,...
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Before Use 14 Cursor buttons 3/[FOCUS] button (P51, 61, 137) 4/Function button (P32) Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often. [FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]/[FLASH]/ [AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET] 2/Self-Timer button (P74) (P75)
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Before Use 28 Tripod thread • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 29 Speaker (P159) • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 30 Card/Battery door (P21) •...
Preparation Preparation Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover in place. To use the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (P195) or an External Flash unit (P197) (both available as accessories, see P7), please remove the hot shoe cover. Press the hot shoe cover release button 1 and pull the shoe cover in the direction of the arrow 2.
Preparation Operating the Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. Example of operation during recording/playback screen “Rotating” “Pressing” Adjustments of Program Switching to Shift (P48), compensating the Manual Focus (P84), exposure (P77), ¢1 Aperture (P81), Shutter...
Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the lens cap eyelet. Pass the same string through one of the camera strap eyelets.
Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.
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Preparation Note • Be sure to follow the steps and attach the shoulder strap correctly. • Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. – Do not wrap the strap around your neck. –...
The only batteries suitable for use with this camera is the Leica battery BP-DC10 E/U (P7). (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used.) Leica cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of any other batteries.
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Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into 90 the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right.
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Preparation ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 155 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.
Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures [when using the LCD monitor/the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7)] Number of recordable Approx. 400 pictures pictures By CIPA standard in Program Mode Recording time Approx.
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Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures [when using the LCD monitor/the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7)] [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality (Recording with picture quality set to [SH] ([ set to [HD] ([ Continuous recordable time Approx.
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF, slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow, and open the card/battery door. • Use only the Leica battery BP-DC10 E/U (P7). • We cannot guarantee the quality of any other batteries. Insert battery and card.
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Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. •...
Preparation About the Internal Memory/the Card The camera can store image data as follows. • When no card is inserted: Pictures are recorded and played back in/from the internal memory. • When a card is inserted: Pictures are recorded and played back on/from the card.
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Preparation Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with the camera. Type of card which can be Remarks used with the camera • SD Memory Card (8 MB to SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card 2 GB) or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P122) • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.
Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings. The same setting can also be used for the [MOTION PICTURE], [PLAYBACK], and [SETUP] menus. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Program Mode Turn the camera on.
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Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it.
Preparation Using the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Press [Q.MENU] when recording. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Snapshot Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [O.I.S. DEMO.] (P40) can be set.
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Preparation Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings. (Recording Mode only) [CUST. SET MEM.] • Refer to for details. Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often. (Recording Mode only) [FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE [Fn BUTTON SET]...
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Preparation Set the pattern or position of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P64) [REC. INFO.]: [OFF] [ON] [GUIDE LINE] [PATTERN]: ]: Position of the guide line can be set. Refer to for how to set.
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Preparation When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear flashing in black and white. [HIGHLIGHT] [OFF]/[ON] • If there are any white saturated areas, we [ON] [OFF] recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P77) referring to the histogram (P66)
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Preparation In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF] [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The center of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The center of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen.
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Preparation If you are using the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7), LCD monitor will automatically turn on when [PLAY ON LCD] Recording Mode is switched to Playback Mode. [OFF]/[ON] • Refer to for details. Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW]...
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Preparation The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial w [RESET] settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
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Preparation Set the format for HDMI output when playing back on a HDMI compatible TV connected with the camera using the optional HDMI mini cable. [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: [HDMI MODE] The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for...
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Preparation Set the screen that will appear when a Scene Mode has been selected. [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected Scene } [SCENE MENU] Mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is turned off.
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If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • It may take longer to format the internal memory than the card. • If formatting cannot be performed, contact your Leica dealer or the nearest Leica Customer Service Center. Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] •...
Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode to Record Still or Motion Pictures Turn the camera on. A Mode dial • The status indicator 2 lights up when you turn the camera on 1. (It turns off after about 1 second.) ...
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Basic ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority Mode (P81) The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled shutter speed, based on the manually set aperture value. Shutter-Priority Mode (P81) The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled aperture value, based on the manually set shutter speed. Manual Exposure Mode (P82) The exposure is determined by the manually set aperture value and shutter speed.
Basic Tips for taking good pictures A AF Assist Lamp • Hold the camera firmly with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
Basic A Shutter button B Motion picture button Taking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each Recording Mode. Recording a motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Basic ³ [REC] Mode: Program Mode The camera automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can change various settings in the [REC] menu. Set the mode dial to [ • Set the focus selector switch to [AF]. •...
Basic ∫ Setting the color tone of the picture by using the [REC] Mode menu (P124) ∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P67) ∫ When taking pictures using the Zoom (P54) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures when the image appears too dark (P77) ∫...
Basic Focusing off-center subjects Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. •...
Basic Program Shift In Program Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.
Basic [REC] Mode: Snapshot Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. •...
Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]...
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to have the focus set to the targeted subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Press 3 (FOCUS). • ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. •...
Basic Settings in Snapshot Mode ∫ [REC] Mode menu ¢1 [RESOLUTION] (P127)/[BURST] (P144)/[COLOR EFFECT]/[FACE RECOG.] (P113) • [COLOR EFFECT] can set the color effects of [STANDARD], [Happy] or [B/W]. When [Happy] is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.
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Basic [FLASH SYNCHRO] [1ST] (P148) [RED-EYE REMOVAL] [ON] (P149) [CONTINUOUS AF] (P152) [ON] [WIND CUT] (P152) [OFF] ¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. ¢2 Fix to [AUTO] during motion picture recording. ¢3 Fix to [ Ø...
Basic [REC] Mode: Using the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can increase the focal length to make people and objects appear closer or decrease it to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 6.7k larger than with the shortest focal length), do not set the resolution to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (1:1/4:3/3:2/16:9).
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Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum ¢ 3.8k 6.7k magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration quality [RESOLUTION] with (P127) Conditions None selected. Screen display ] is displayed. Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom 15.1k (including Optical Zoom 3.8k) 26.8k (including Extended Optical 5k (including Optical Zoom 3.8k)
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Basic ∫ Extended Optical Zoom mechanism As an example, if you set to [ ] (3 million pixels), pictures will be registered with a central section of the sensor, utilizing only 3 million of its total of 10.1 million pixels. This allows you to take more magnified pictures.
Basic Using the Step Zoom When the [STEP ZOOM] (P146) in [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], a focal length scale with the available positions appears, making it possible to set the desired focal length. Zooming will stop at the focal lengths of 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, and 90 mm (equivalent to a 35 mm film camera) every time the zoom lever is rotated.
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. A File number B Picture number 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status. •...
Basic Displaying Multiple Images Rotate the zoom lever towards [W]. 1 picture>12 pictures>30 pictures>Calendar screen display (P161) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [T] to return to the previous screen.
Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [T]. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
Basic Enlarge the focus point (display focus point) The camera can memorize the focus point during the recording, and the resulting picture can be enlarged with that point in the center. Press 3 (FOCUS) during image playback. • Focus point may not be the center of enlargement when it is at the edge of the image.
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • The picture being played back is deleted, regardless of whether it is recorded on the internal memory or the card. Deleting a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
Basic Deleting multiple or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) Switching the display on the Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen is displayed, the [DISPLAY] button is not functional activated. During Playback Zoom (P60), while playing back motion pictures (P159) and during a slide show (P154), you...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Monitor priority When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P36), the LCD monitor is turned on when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode. You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7) to record.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of Histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Underexposed...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash Press the flash open switch. B To close the flash Press the flash unit down until it clicks into place. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically fired when the recording conditions make it ‡: AUTO necessary. The flash is automatically fired when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is fired once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye ˆ: AUTO/Red-Eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele ¢ ¢ AUTO 80 cm to 7.2 m 30 cm to 4.4 m ISO80 80 cm to 2.0 m 30 cm to 1.2 m ISO100...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Adjust the flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low. Select [FLASH ADJUST.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P28) Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press [MENU/ SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ‹ ¢1 to 1/4000s ˆ ¢1 1/60 to 1/4000s ¢2 1 or 1/4 to 1/4000s ‰ Œ Š ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. (P143) ¢2 When [MIN.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm from the lens by utilizing the shortest focal length, i.e.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Using the Self-Timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Setting the Sensitivity The ISO setting determines the possible shutter speed/aperture combinations for a given subject brightness. Higher ISO settings allow faster shutter speeds and/or larger aperture values and vice versa. Press 1 ( • It can be set from the [REC] Mode menu (P130).
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Advanced (Recording pictures) • When [RESOLUTION] is set larger than [ ] (1:1), [ ] (4:3), [ ] (3:2), or [ ] (16:9) with [ISO6400]/[ISO12800] set ([ISO4000] to [ISO12800] when [ISO INCREMENTS] is set to [1/3 EV]), [RESOLUTION] will get lower as shown below: Aspect ratio setting Resolution >...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Exposure Compensation Use this function to adjust the exposure to the important part of the subject in case of large differences in brightness within the frame. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Using Auto Bracket/Aspect Bracket Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded with the selected exposure steps each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Aspect Bracket Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes four pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2], [16:9] and [1:1] (with a single shutter sound). Select [ASPECT BRACKET] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P28) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When setting Aspect Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Aperture- and Shutter-Priority Modes Aperture-Priority Mode Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in-focus area (in front of and behind the main subject), to a lower number for a smaller in-focus area. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [ ² • The Manual Exposure Assistance appears for about 10 seconds. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Manual Focusing Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. Set the focus selector switch to [MF]. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) MF ASSIST If you rotate the rear dial when [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject more easily. Select [MF ASSIST] on the [SETUP] menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or [MF2] and then press [MENU/SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Manual Focus 1 Focus by rotating the rear dial. 2 Press the cursor button a few more times in the same direction. 3 Finely focus on the subject by pressing the cursor button in reverse. ∫...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Using My Color Mode You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the screen and setting the desired effect. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select an item. Item Effect [EXPRESSIVE]...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] to set. ∫ Readjust the My Color settings Return to step on page by pressing [MENU/SET]. Note • During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used. • My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with color, brightness and saturation adjusted to desired levels. In step 2 on page 87, select [CUSTOM] and press 1. Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust. Item Adjustment contents This will adjust the color of the image from red light to blue...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 4 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. Select [CUST.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Using Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Program Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ A Display custom settings...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Using Scene Mode When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Use the longest possible focal length (tele).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The Self-Timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] Use this mode to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording. • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶. [PARTY] Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P164).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P164).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Setting the speed priority or image priority Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Take pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. • 2.5M (1:1), 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the resolution. Number of recordable max.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Pictures You can record high definition motion pictures compatible either with the AVCHD format or Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Select the desired mode with the Mode dial. ∫...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • Motion pictures will be recorded in the aspect ratio set in [REC QUALITY] regardless of the position of the aspect ratio selector switch. •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps A Still picture recording ¢1 screen B Motion Picture Mode ¢2 setting 10 10 10 R1m23s R1m23s R1m23s C Motion picture recording screen D Still Picture Mode ¢3...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) • [STABILIZER] (P146) is fixed to [MODE1] when recording motion pictures. • When recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used. – ] and [ ] in [AF MODE] (It will switch to [Ø].) – Direction Detection function –...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, and press 1. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording format Features • Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step Aspect ¢1 Item Quality (bit rate) ratio High 1280k720 pixels ([SH]) ¢2 Approx. 17 Mbps quality ¢3 ¢4 1280k720 pixels ([H]) (Sensor ¢2...
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Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] does not comply with the “DCF/Exif”, so some information will not display while playback. • Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) recorded by this camera cannot be played back by Leica digital cameras launched before July 2008. - 110 -...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Pictures with Manual Settings It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those when the mode dial is switched to [³], [±], [´] and [²]. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select the exposure mode and then press [MENU/SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Using the Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. [NAME] Enter the name.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (Except with [MULTI EXPO.], [BURST], [AUTO BRACKET], [ASPECT BRACKET], White Balance Bracket, [MULTI FILM] and [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode) •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28. If you set the departure date and the location of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling the travel date The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step , and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [FILM MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Just as each type of film for film cameras has its own color tone and contrast characteristics, Film Mode allows you to select up to 9 different “digital films”, color tones, in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 2/1 to select a film and then press [MENU/SET]. • When you press [DISPLAY] on the screen shown right, explanations about each Film Mode are displayed. (When you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the previous screen.) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Select the film you would like to use with [MULTI FILM] Press 2/1 to select [MULTI FILM] and then press 4. Select either [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2], or [MULTI FILM 3] with 3/4, select the film to be set for each with 2/1, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [RESOLUTION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Set the resolution. The higher the resolution, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ∫...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [16:9]. (9M) 3968k2232 pixels ¢ 3328k1872 pixels (4.5M 2784k1568 pixels (2.5M 2208k1248 pixels ¢ 1920k1080 pixels (0.2M 640k360 pixels Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.
You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them using the software available after registering on the Leica Camera AG homepage (see separate leaflet).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the white balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. Press [DISPLAY] in step of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance”...
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas) light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [Ø].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking Before locking Locked frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. A AF tracking frame (White) B AF tracking frame (Yellow) • AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and exposure and focus will automatically adjust...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About AF area selection You can select the AF area by pressing 3 (FOCUS) when [Ø] is selected. It is also possible to switch to AF area selection screen by pressing 1 when AF Mode is selected with 3/4.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: [OFF] ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ¢ ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked. This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MULTI EXPO.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Using this function, you can achieve the kind of effect that is obtained when an image is exposed two or three times. Applicable modes: Select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About Automatic Gain Control setting Select [AUTO GAIN] on the screen shown in step and set it. [ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the pictures are superimposed over each other. [OFF]: Compensate the exposure to match the subject so that all the superimposed exposure effects will be just right.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[˜] ¢ Frame rate/image frequency (pictures/second) max.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.RESOLUTION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note • This will be fixed to [LOW] for [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] in Scene Mode, to [OFF] for the [PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [SELF PORTRAIT], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [PARTY], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode, and to [STANDARD] in all other Scene Modes.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STEP ZOOM] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can zoom to a specified focal length. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to for details. [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Using one of these modes, camera shake is detected, and automatically compensated, resulting in sharper pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. [2ND] (2nd synchro) fires the flash just before the shutter closes. The result is often preferable when slow shutter speeds are used to take pictures of moving objects with their own light sources, such as cars.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [RED-EYE REMOVAL] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUTO BRACKET] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can take a set of 3 differently exposed images. Note • Refer to for details. [ASPECT BRACKET] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can take 4 pictures with different aspect ratios automatically by pressing the shutter button only once.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu • The [REC] Mode menus below will also be displayed in Creative Motion Picture Mode. – [FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[ISO INCREMENTS]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [AF MODE]/[AF/AE LOCK]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[i.ZOOM]/ [DIGITAL ZOOM]/[STABILIZER]/[AF ASSIST LAMP] [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [EXPOSURE MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. This changes the setup in Creative Motion Picture Mode. Applicable modes: [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] Note • Refer to P111 for details. [CONTINUOUS AF] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press to move to the character selection section.
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favorites.
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Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. A Play/Pause B Stop ¢ C Back to previous picture ¢ D Ahead to next picture ¢...
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 154. Press to select [MODE PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 154.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P171) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 154. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this and other Leica digital cameras can be played back with this camera as AVCHD Lite format. Press 2/1 to select a picture with a...
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Press 3 to pause Motion Picture playback. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the internal memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P164). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be d in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. divide It cannot be restored once divided. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a resolution larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
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Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [OFF] [W/OTIME]: [SHOOTING DATE] Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] Stamps names registered in name settings for [NAME] [FACE RECOG.].
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Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture was recorded with a resolution of [ ] or less. ¢ Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the resolution To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., the resolution (number of pixels) can be reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute leveling of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the leveling, and press [MENU/SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise •...
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/ SET]. •...
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. •...
Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
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Advanced (Playback) ∫ Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Only pictures recorded with a Leica digital camera (except DIGILUX, DIGILUX ZOOM, DIGILUX 4.3) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Leica digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...
Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P37) Turn off the camera and the TV. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the aspect ratio, the top and bottom or the left and right edges of the TV screen may remain black. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. •...
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Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P38) Turn off the camera and the TV. HDMI IN 1 HDMI socket 2 TV with HDMI socket 3 HDMI mini socket (C type) A Align the marks, and insert. B HDMI mini cable (available as accessory, see P7) •...
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Depending on the aspect ratio, the top and bottom or the left and right edges of the TV screen may remain black. • Always use the genuine Leica HDMI mini cable (available as accessory, see P7). • During HDMI output, no picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7).
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Connecting to other equipment Playback using HDTV Link (HDMI) What is the HDTV Link? • This function allows you to use the remote control of compatible TVs for easy operations when the camera is connected to a HDTV Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (available as accessory, see P7) for automatic linked operations.
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Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard. • Always use the genuine Leica HDMI mini cable (available as accessory, see P7). • HDTV Link will not work even if you connect the HDMI mini cable when the camera is connected to a PC or a printer.
Connecting to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD Lite, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copying the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with the camera to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD...
[MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using the software available as download after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage (see separate leaflet). Also, you can write images to DVD, combine multiple pictures to create a single panorama picture, or create a slide show by adding audio and/or music.
• You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported using the software available as download after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage (see separate leaflet). • Read the instructions for the software for more information and about how to install it.
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Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the internal memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
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[PC] again. Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LEICA”, “NO_NAME” or “Untitled” is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
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Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the software available as download after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage (see separate leaflet) when you write the image from PC to a card.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the instructions of your printer.
Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • When the camera is connected to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [å] appears. Do not disconnect the USB cable while [å] is displayed. Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then USB MODE press [MENU/SET].
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. Press 3/4 to select an item and then press PictBridge MULTI SELECT [MENU/SET]. SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print FAVORITE the pictures.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. NUM.
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Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
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Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with the camera) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Using the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 When using the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7), you can view the recording screen even when taking pictures with a low camera angle. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. •...
Miscellaneous ∫ Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the Viewfinder clearly. Look at the display on the Viewfinder and rotate the diopter adjustment dial to where the screen is clearest. A Diopter adjustment dial B [EVF/LCD] ∫...
Miscellaneous Using an external flash unit After attaching an external flash unit such as the LEICA CF 22 (available as accessory, see P7), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash.
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Miscellaneous Note • You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external flash. • Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally.
Miscellaneous Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Program Mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording Mode Flash Mode (P67) AF area (P46) Film Mode (P124) Resolution (P127) Quality (P129) Battery indication (P18) ¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures (P222) : Focus (P46) F2.0 F2.0...
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Miscellaneous ∫ In recording (after settings) 20 AF macro recording (P73) : AF tracking (P136) : MF (P84) : Wind cut (P152) 21 White Balance (P131) White balance fine adjustment (P132) 22 ISO sensitivity (P130) ISO Limit Set (P130) 23 Color Effect (P52) 1 1 1 24 Flash output adjustment...
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Miscellaneous ¢ 4 38 Name (P98) 39 Continuous AF (P138) : AF assist lamp (P147) : AF Lock (P139) 40 AF/AE LOCK (P139) : AE Lock (P139) 41 Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P119) 42 Continuous mode (P144) : Auto Bracket (P78)
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Miscellaneous ∫ In playback Playback Mode (P58) Protected picture (P174) 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 Favorites (P171) 0001 Stamped with text indication (P164) 1/10 1/10 1/10 1 1 1 Film Mode (P124) Resolution (P127) Quality (P129) Battery indication (P18) Folder/File number (P188) 10:00 1.DEC.2010...
Miscellaneous Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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Miscellaneous Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it.
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Miscellaneous Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. •...
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Miscellaneous Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Leica is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
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About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Leica Camera AG will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
Miscellaneous Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the LCD monitor/the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7) in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock (P24) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] >...
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Miscellaneous [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you format the internal memory on a PC. > Format the internal memory on the camera again. (P40) The data on the internal memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] •...
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• The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use only a Leica battery BP-DC10 (P7). If this message is displayed even when a Leica battery BP-DC10 battery is used, contact your Leica dealer or the nearest Leica Customer Service Center.
Miscellaneous Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P212–221). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P37) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
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Miscellaneous Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the internal memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P62) The recorded picture is whitish.
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Miscellaneous Taking pictures using [AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET]/White Balance Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped.
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Miscellaneous Zoom does not operate properly. • Is the [STEP ZOOM] (P146) set to [ON]? The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails) • Set the AF area to the distinctive color of the subject if there is a part that is different from the surrounding color.
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Miscellaneous The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. • Is the [MONITOR MODE] (P149) set to [ON]? > Press [DISPLAY] to switch to the LCD monitor. • Does the picture appear on the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7)? >...
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Miscellaneous Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P170) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures. • Did you press [(]? • Is there a picture on the internal memory or the card? >...
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Miscellaneous Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black. • ], [ ], [ When Digital Red-Eye Correction is in operation, if you take a picture of a subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function.
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Miscellaneous HDTV Link does not work. • Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory, see P7)? (P178) > Confirm that the HDMI mini-cable is attached correctly. > Press [(] on the camera. • Is the [HDTV Link] on the camera set to [ON]? (P38) >...
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Miscellaneous Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P40) Part of the picture is flashing in black and white. •...
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Miscellaneous The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P188) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. •...
Miscellaneous Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
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Miscellaneous ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Picture quality setting Internal Memory 1 min Cannot be used. 26 s (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 3 min 4 min 7 min 2 min 5 min 5 min 15 min...
As well as outstanding high-performance products for taking and viewing photographs, for many years we have also been offering the special services of the Leica Akademie, with practical seminars and training courses, which are intended to share our knowledge about the world of photography, projection and magnification with both beginners and advanced photographic enthusiasts.
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Leica Customer Service Leica AG’s Customer Service center, or the repair service of the Leica national offices (see the Warranty Card for an address list), is available to assist you in maintaining your Leica equipment or in case of damage.
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