Leica 18115 - Manuals

Table of contents - 5 - Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] ..................................... 152 Enlarged viewing .......................................153 Viewing several pictures simultaneously ... 154 Viewing pictures by their recording date ... 155 Playing back pictures recorded a...

Preparations Before use - 6 - Preparations ■ Camera handling Protect the camera from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, the monitor, or the camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent ...

Preparations Before use - 7 - ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound are recorded correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots...

Preparations Scope of Delivery Accessories - 8 - Order No. Rechargeable batteryBP-DC10-E 18 719 BP-DC10-U 18 720 ChargerBC-DC10-E 423-092.001-010 BC-DC10-U 423-092.002-010 Mains cableEU 423-111.001-006 UK 423-111.001-007 AUS 423-068.801-023 TW 423-111.001-009 CN 423-111.001-010 KR 423-111.001-008(de...

Preparations Names of the components - 9 - 1 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when Autofocus is operated in dark locations. (→116, 143) 2 Mode dial Switches the recording mode. (→48) 3 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) The hot shoe cover is on the hot shoe at t...

Preparations Names of the components - 11 - 20 LCD monitor (→200) 21 [ND/FOCUS] lever To operate the lever, move it left or right or press it forwards. Use this lever for Manual Focus adjustment or for turning the built-in ND filter on/off, etc. (→104, 123) 22 Dial To operate the dial, rotate it lef...

Preparations Names of the components - 12 - 27 Playback button Switches between picture taking and playback mode. (→152) 28 [MENU/SET] Mainly used to display menu screens or to set menu items. (→25) 29 [WB] button / Right cursor button ( ) Displays the White Balance setting screen. This button is al...

Preparations Attaching lens cap and shoulder strap - 13 - Protect the lens with the lens cap when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the ca...

Preparations Charging the battery - 14 - Always charge before first use! (the battery is shipped uncharged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this camera It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the genuine product are available in some markets. Some of these bat...

Preparations Charging the battery - 15 - ■ Notes on the 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 a battery in hot/cold ...

Preparations Charging the battery - 16 - Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to the surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions...

Preparations Charging the battery - 17 - ■ Recording motion pictures [Rec Mode] [AVCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [PSH] [FSH] [FHD] Available recording time Approx. 90 min Approx. 100 min Approx. 110 min Actual available recording time Approx. 50 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 60 min ● Recording conditions •T...

Preparations Inserting and removing the card/the battery - 18 - •Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF]. Do not touch the terminals Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face monitor) Latch Push the release slider to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door ...

Preparations Inserting and removing the card/the battery - 19 - ■ To remove • To remove the battery: Pull the latch in the direction of the arrow. • To remove the card: Press it further down until it clicks, then pull it out upright. Latch ● Remove battery from the camera when you are not going to u...

Preparations Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory) - 20 - Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB) • Pictures can be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→181) •The access tim...

Preparations Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory) - 21 - Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card)...

Preparations Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory) - 22 - ■ Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.) When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used [Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB [PSH] – 8m00s 2h3...

Preparations Setting time and date - 23 - Turn on the power Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayedPress to select the language and then [MENU/SET] The [Please set the clock] message appears. Press [MENU/SET]Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time dis...

Preparations Setting time and date - 24 - Changing settings Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] or [Rec] menu to change the current time settings. •Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24...

Preparations Setting the menu - 25 - You can use the menu to set camera and picture taking functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Each item’s background color changes when it is selected Select the menu type (→26) Press to select th...

Preparations Setting the menu - 26 - ■ Menu type ● In recording mode ● In playback mode [Rec] menu For settings such as resolution and flash mode. [Motion Picture] menu For settings such as recording method and resolution. [Playback Mode] menu For settings for playback methods such as [Slide Show] a...

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 27 - [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) ● In [Snapshot Mode], only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep], [Language] and [O.I.S. Dem...

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 28 - ■ To set summer time Press in step . (Press again to release the setting) •When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. ■ When you come back from your travel...

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 29 - ● The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera’s clock. When the destination is set in [World Time], the elapsed days are calculated based on the local destination time. ● When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the ...

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 31 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [LCD Display] / [Viewfinder] For adjusting the brightness and the color rendition of the monitor. When the display is switched to an attached external electronic viewfinder (available as accessory (→8) ), the b...

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 32 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [EVF Disp.Style] / [LCD Disp.Style] [EVF Disp.Style]: Set the display mode for an attached external electronic viewfinder (available as accessory (→8) ). [LCD Disp.Style]: Set the display mode for the monitor. ...

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 34 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Video Rec Area] This mode allows the identification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● The recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpre...

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 37 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Play on LCD] This mode automatically switches on the monitor during playback even if an external electronic viewfinder (available as accessory (→8) ) is attached. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [Auto Review] This mo...

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 42 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Version Disp.] For checking the camera firmware version or display software information. ● When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information such as the license is displayed. [Form...

Preparations Entering Text - 44 - Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] until the desired character is displayed Cursor positi...

Taking pictures Sequence of operations - 45 - Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Turn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode Align the desired mode with index. • Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click-stop ...

Taking pictures Sequence of operations - 46 - Take pictures ■ Taking still pictures (Shutter button) Press halfway (Press lightly to focus) Press fully (Press the button all the way to record) ■ Recording motion pictures (Motion picture button) Press (Start recording) Press (End recording) Camera sh...

Taking pictures Sequence of operations - 47 - ■ Holding the camera AF Assist Lamp Shoulder strap Microphone •To avoid camera shake, hold the camera with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart. •Do not touch the lens. •Do not cover the microphone ...

Taking pictures About recording modes - 48 - Rotate the mode dial to switch recording modes. Set to the desired recording mode Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click-stop position of the desired mode. → [Snapshot Mode] For taking pictures with extended automatic settings. (→49) [Program AE] ...

Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 49 - Optimum settings are made automatically based on information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that sharp and correctly exposed pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manu...

Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 50 - Determining the extent of the area rendered sharply You can also use [Snapshot Mode] to easily adjust the depth of field, i.e. which parts are rendered sharply and which are not, as with [Aperture-Priority] mode. Press the dial Press Rotate the dial to adjust the...

Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 51 - Shallow depth of field Extended depth of field The yellow range shown in the left figure is the depth of field, i.e. the range in which subject parts are rendered sharply. •This range changes based on the distance to the focused subject, the set focal length, etc...

Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 52 - Using the built-in flash Let the built-in flash pop up to use it. (→106) Open the built-in flash ■ Closing the built-in flash When you do not want to use the flash or after using it, press it back down until it clicks into place. ● Set to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] dep...

Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 53 - [Color Mode] By changing the [Color Mode] setting in the [Rec] menu, you can determine the color rendition of still and motion pictures. •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Setting Description [STANDARD] Records pictures with colors close to the actual...

Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 55 - AF Tracking In [Snapshot Mode], you can select [AF Tracking] in [AF Mode] in a single operation. When [AF Tracking] mode is used, the camera can continuously focus on a subject and adjust its exposure even when it is moving. ● The optimal scene mode for the AF lo...

Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 56 - [Snapshot Plus Mode] When [Snapshot Plus Mode] is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and coloring, in addition to the depth of field, without compromising the user-friendly operation of the [Snapshot Mode]. ■ Switching to [Snapshot Plus Mode] Use the ...

Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 57 - ● When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the appropriate exposure range, and the depth of field may not change for some subject brightness levels. About setting items Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Snapshot M...

Taking pictures Program mode - 58 - 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. •About recording modes (→48) ● Aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, if an appropriate exposur...

Taking pictures Program mode - 59 - ■ Example of Program Shift 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6 8.0 11 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (Aperture value) (Ev) (Shutter speed) Program Shift range Automatic camera setting Progra...

Taking pictures Aperture priority mode - 60 - 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. •About recording modes (→48) ● The aperture ring rotates only within the range of the...

Taking pictures Shutter speed priority mode - 61 - When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trailing effect, set to a slower shutter speed. •About recording modes (→48) ● When the resulting picture would be too bright ...

Taking pictures Manual exposure mode - 62 - Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. •About recording modes (→48) Select shutter speed and aperture value ■ Setting the aperture value You can set the aperture values between [1.4] and [8] in 1/3-stop increme...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 64 - You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the monitor. •About recording modes (→48) Press to select the effect and then [MENU/SET] Preview screen •When you press the [DISP] button, a ...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 66 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Expressive] This effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the color. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of field Shallower ...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 67 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [High Key] This effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of fie...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 68 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Sepia] This effect creates a picture with sepia tone. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of field Shallower Extended Contrast Low High ...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 69 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Impressive Art] This effect creates a picture with a higher contrast and surreal appearance. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of fiel...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 70 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Cross Process] This effect allows you to play with color effects. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of field Shallower Extended Colori...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 71 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Miniature Effect] This effect creates a diorama-like picture by intentionally defocusing all but one section of the picture. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overe...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 72 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Soft Focus] This effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of f...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 73 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [One Point Color] This effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining only the amount of color you determine. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (br...

Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 74 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Radial Defocus] This effect defocuses the entire picture by retaining a sharper focus on the main subjects than with [Soft Focus] by operating focus when the shutter is open during the exp...

Taking pictures Using [Scene Mode] - 75 - Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. •About recording modes (→48) Use cursor buttons to select the scene mode and then press [MENU/SET] •When you select [ ] by rotating the mode di...

Taking pictures Using [Scene Mode] - 76 - •How to select a scene (→75) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Tip • The longer the set focal length and the closer the camera is to the subject, the greater the effect will be. [Soft Skin...

Taking pictures Using [Scene Mode] - 79 - •How to select a scene (→75) [HDR] The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. Tip • After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the exp...

Taking pictures Using [Scene Mode] - 81 - •How to select a scene (→75) [3D Photo Mode] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, two of which are automatically selected and combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is requ...

Taking pictures Taking motion pictures - 82 - Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Mode] (→150) /[Rec Quality] (→150) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx.) ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. Press the motion picture button again ...

Taking pictures Taking motion pictures - 83 - ● You can record motion pictures to the built-in memory only in [VGA] mode. (→150) ● Use a sufficiently charged battery. ● The available recording time displayed on the monitor may not decrease regularly. ● [Sensitivity] is set automatically while a moti...

Taking pictures Taking motion pictures - 84 - ■ About the recording format for recording motion pictures This camera can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats. AVCHD: You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing motion pictures on a high-...

Taking pictures Taking motion pictures - 86 - Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures are recorded with an aspect rat...

Taking pictures Taking motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] - 87 - You can set the desired shutter speed and aperture value. •About recording modes (→48) Setting Description P [Program AE] Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value. A [Aperture-Priority] Records m...

Taking pictures Taking motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] - 88 - ● About aperture value To record motion pictures with a larger depth of field, set the aperture value to a higher number. To record motion pictures with a smaller depth of field, set a lower number. Setting the...

Taking pictures Taking motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] - 89 - [High Speed Video] With this mode, you can capture subjects during sporting events or other active scenes at a high frame rate, i.e. with a rapid succession of exposures, which allows details to be revealed tha...

Taking pictures Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode - 90 - Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to / allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Up to 4 current camera settings can ...

Taking pictures Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode - 91 - [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to / . Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode) •When set to → The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registere...

Taking pictures Using the zoom lens - 92 - You can determine how much of a subject is to be captured / how large a subject is to be rendered by selecting the appropriate focal length, i.e. by zooming. Zoom In/Out To widen the angle of view, use shorter focal lengths (hence wideangle, also makes subj...

Taking pictures Using the zoom lens - 93 - Optical Zoom With this mode, a zoom ratio up to 3.8x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] in the [Rec] menu. (→135) ● Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: •Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [3D Photo Mode]) Extended...

Taking pictures Using the zoom lens - 95 - [Step Zoom] You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35mm film camera). When using the Step Zoom, you can operate the zoom ratio as e...

Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 96 - When Autofocus is enabled, press the shutter button halfway to focus. The focusing methods differ depending on [Rec] mode and [AF Mode] setting. ● Subjects/environments which may make auto focusing difficult: •Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects...

Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 97 - ■ Switching [AF Mode] Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Press to select Autofocus mode items and then [MENU/SET] (Face Detection) For taking front-on pictures of people (AF Tracking) For automatically locking th...

Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 98 - AF Tracking Align the subject with the AF Tracking frame and then press the [AF/AE LOCK] button AF Tracking frame When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus. If AF Lock fail...

Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 99 - Spot focusing Focusing is based on the subject registered in the center of the picture. (Recommended when focusing is difficult, or when it is supposed to be based on a specific off-center detail) •You can adjust the position of the AF area. (→100) ● Focus is f...

Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 100 - ■ Changing the position and size of the AF area When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), you can move the position or change the size of the AF area. Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Use cursor buttons to s...

Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 101 - Using Manual Focus together with Autofocus After setting the focus using Autofocus, you can make fine adjustments for the focus position using the Manual Focus. Press the [AF/AE LOCK] button to lock the focus Use the [ND/FOCUS] lever to adjust the focus Settin...

Taking pictures Close-up pictures - 102 - When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [ ] enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 1 cm ( 25 / 64 ”) for max. Wide). ■ Shortest focusing distance The shortest focusing distance is the distance from...

Taking pictures Locking the exposure and/or focus - 103 - It is convenient to use the [AF/AE LOCK] button when you want to change the composition after having set focus and exposure for the decisive and off-center part of the subject. Point the camera at the subjectPress the [AF/AE LOCK] button Focu...

Taking pictures Manual focusing - 104 - Use this function when you want to determine the focus setting yourself or when using Autofocus proves difficult. Switch the focus selector switch to [ ] Align with the index Focus manually on a subject. Focus with the [ND/FOCUS] lever To focus on a nearby sub...

Taking pictures Manual focusing - 105 - ● You can focus using the [ND/FOCUS] lever even during motion picture recording. Note, however, that indications such as MF assist and depth of field range are not displayed. ● After changing the focal length, i.e. zooming, refocus. ● The depth of field range ...

Taking pictures Using the built-in flash - 106 - You can use the built-in flash to take pictures in dark locations or light up a subject to reduce its contrast to a bright background. Open the built-in flash ■ Close the built-in flash When you do not want to use the flash or after using it, press it...

Taking pictures Using the built-in flash - 107 - Changing the flash mode Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Press to select a mode and then [MENU/SET] Type, operations Uses [Auto] • The flash is automatically fired when the recording conditions make it ne...

Taking pictures Using the built-in flash - 108 - ■ Available flash modes in each exposure mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) * 1 [Scene Mode] ○ * 2 ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ – ○ ○ – – – ○ – – ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ – ○ – ○ – – – ○ – – – * 1 [Smooth Defocus] and [Radial Defocus] on...

Taking pictures Setting the ISO Sensitivity - 109 - 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 the [ISO] button Press to select the ISO...

Taking pictures Setting the ISO Sensitivity - 110 - ■ About extended ISO When [Extended ISO] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], you can also set the following ISO Sensitivity values. H.8000 * / H.10000 * / H.12800 * When [ISO Increments] is [1/3EV] ● When you record a picture using [Extended ISO], th...

Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 111 - ■ Settings: [AWB] ([Auto White Balance]) / ([Daylight]) / ([Cloudy]) / ([Shade]) / ([Flash]) / ([Incandescent]) / ([White Set 1] [White Set 2]) / ([Color Temperature]) ● When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the color rendition is adjusted in acco...

Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 112 - ■ [AWB] operational range: 10000K 9000K8000K 7000K 6000K5000K4000K3000K2000K Cloudy sky (rain) Shade Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight Sunlight White fluorescent lighting Blue sky K=Color temperature in degrees Kelvin Setting the White Bal...

Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 113 - Setting the White Balance using a color temperature You can set the White Balance using a color temperature. Color temperature is a numeric value that expresses the color of light (unit: K * ). A picture becomes bluish when the color temperature value is...

Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 114 - ● When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the A (amber) or B (blue) side, the color of the White Balance icon displayed on the screen will change to the fine-tuned color. ● When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance towa...

Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 115 - ● When [WB Bracket] is set, [BKT] appears with the White Balance icon. ● The position of the bracket cannot exceed the maximum ranges of the White Balance fine adjustments. ● When White Balance fine adjustments are performed after the bracket is set, the...

Taking pictures Using with self-timer - 116 - We recommend using a tripod when using the Self-Timer. This, plus setting the Self-Timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button. Press the [ ] button Press to select [Self Timer] and then Press to...

Taking pictures Using with self-timer - 117 - Self-timer indicator (Flashes for the set delay time) Take the picture Press the shutter button fully to release the shutter after the preset time. •To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET] ■ To cancel Select [ ] ([Single]) in step . ● Focusing wi...

Taking pictures Setting the exposure series function - 118 - Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Press the [ ] button Press to select [Burst Shooting] and then Press to select the frame rate and then [...

Taking pictures Setting the exposure series function - 119 - Setting Speed No. of pictures Focus, exposure, White Balance Approx. 2 pictures/s 100 * 1 Only the focus is fixed to the settings of the first picture taken. * 2 Approx. 2 pictures/s 100 * 1 Adjusted within the possible range. Approx. 5 pi...

Taking pictures Changing the aspect ratio for still pictures - 121 - This mode allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Select the aspect ratio switch ● The edges of pictures may be cut off when printing - be sure to check in advance.

Taking pictures Changing the aspect ratio for still pictures - 122 - [Aspect Bracket] Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes four pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2], [16:9] and [1:1]. (The shutter sounds only once.) Select [Aspect Bracket] in the [Rec] menu •For the setting pr...

Taking pictures Using the built-in ND filter - 123 - When you want to take pictures using a larger aperture than with the normal exposure settings in a bright outdoor location or with a slow shutter speed, you can use the built-in ND filter to reduce the amount of light that passes through the lens....

Taking pictures Compensating the exposure - 124 - Use this function to adjust the exposure to the important part of the subject in case of large differences in brightness within the frame. Press the dial to select the Exposure Compensation display Press Selected (yellow) Select the Exposure Compensa...

Taking pictures [Auto Bracket] - 125 - In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded with the selected exposure steps each time the shutter button is pressed. When an Exposure Compensation is set, the exposures are based on the set Exposure Compensation value. Press the [ ] button Press to sel...

Taking pictures [Auto Bracket] - 126 - ● [Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases: •With flash •With [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] [Smooth Defocus] [Radial Defocus]) •With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [3D Photo Mode...

Taking pictures Switching the displays - 127 - You can determine if and which information should be displayed on the monitor icons for various settings and the level gauge (→128) . Press the [DISP] button to switch the display Every time you press the button, the display will be switched. With infor...

Taking pictures Using the level gauge - 128 - If you want to make sure that the camera is not tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference. Press the [DISP] button to switch the display Press the button until the level gauge is displayed ...

Taking pictures Using the Quick menu - 129 - In picture taking mode, you can quickly change the main settings for a still or a motion picture. Press the [Q MENU] button to display the Quick menu Select a menu item ■ Using the dial Press ■ Using cursor buttons Change the setting ■ Using the dial Pres...

Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 130 - The default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When a face is registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is set to (Face Detection)) •The camera ...

Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 131 - Registering faces Up to 6 person’s faces can be registered along with such information as name and birthday. You can improve the Face Recognition function by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple faces of ...

Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 132 - Press to select the item for editing and then [Name] Select [SET] with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (Entering text (→44) ) [Age] Setting a birthday. Select [SET] with cursor buttons, and then press ...

Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 133 - Editing or deleting information about registered faces Information about registered faces can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] in the [Rec] menu •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Select [MEMORY] with cur...

Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 134 - You can change settings such as resolution and flash mode. •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Photo Style] This mode allows you to adjust the colors and picture quality according to kind of picture you want to create. ■ Settings [Standard] St...

Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 135 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Picture Size] This mode allows you to set the resolution (number of pixels) for still pictures. The number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality]. ■ Settings Aspect ratio ...

Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 136 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Quality] This mode allows you to set the compression rate for still picture data. ■ Settings [Fine] Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format. [Standard] Saves pictures in JPEG...

Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 139 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Metering Mode] This function allows adapting the metering mode to different subjects and situations. ■ Settings [Metering Mode] Metering characteristics Conditions [Multi Metering] The brightness is detected...

Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 140 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Multi Expo.] This mode allows you to combine two or three still pictures into a single one. ■ Settings [Start] Start taking pictures. Decide on your composition and take the first picture Press to select [Ne...

Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 143 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [AF Assist Lamp] This mode allows you to set the camera to automatically turn on the AF Assist Lamp in dark locations to make automatic focusing easier. ■ Settings [ON]: Lamp illuminated when the shutter butt...

Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 144 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Flash Synchro] This mode allows you to set the timing for firing the flash to achieve different effects. ■ Settings: [1ST] / [2ND] Flash firing timing chart [1ST] is set Elapsed time [2ND] is set The picture...

Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 147 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Time Lapse Shot] This mode allows you to program the camera to produce still pictures at a predetermined time and at predetermined intervals automatically. This allows capturing gradual changes at constant i...

Taking pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu - 150 - Items in the [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus with the same names have the same functions. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in the other menu will also be changed automatically. •See the corresponding [Rec] me...

Taking pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu - 151 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Continuous AF] This mode allows the focus setting either to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or to lock the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Settings [ON] [OFF]: ...

Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 152 - When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. File number Picture number/Total pictures ● If [Start Mode] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ ], the camera is a...

Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 153 - Enlarged viewing “Playback zoom” [ND/FOCUS] lever Dial Turn the zoom lever toward the T side to enlarge the picture Current position of the enlarged section (Appears for 1 second) Each time you turn the zoom lever toward the T side, the camera inc...

Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 154 - Viewing several pictures simultaneously “Multi Playback” [MENU/SET] Turn the zoom lever toward the W side to display several pictures Picture no./Total no. Motion pictures Panorama pictures (→76) •Move the zoom lever further toward the W side and ...

Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 155 - Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” [MENU/SET] Turn the zoom lever toward the W side while displaying a 30-picture screen to display the calendar screen Selected date •When you select a recording date using cursor buttons ...

Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 156 - Playing back pictures recorded as exposure series and with interval recording Still pictures taken in a sequence using the [ ] or [ ] exposure series settings or the time lapse function are grouped together when they are displayed. (Group display)...

Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 157 - ● When pictures set to [Favorite] are played back using [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play], the pictures cannot be displayed in a group. ● The following modes are not available while a representative first exposure series picture is being displayed....

Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 158 - Panorama playback Still pictures recorded with the [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode are displayed with a reduced height on a normal playback screen in order to show their complete width. ■ Enlarged display You can use the Playback zoom function to enlar...

Playback Viewing motion pictures - 159 - This camera was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ], [ ] etc.), and then press Playback starts. Recording time During playback, the elapsed time is display...

Playback Capturing still pictures from motion pictures - 160 - This function allows you to save a single still picture from a motion picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playbackPress [MENU/SET] •A confirmation screen is displaye...

Playback Splitting motion picture takes - 161 - A single motion picture take can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when traveling. Select [Video Divide] i...

Playback Deleting pictures - 163 - Press the [ ] button to delete displayed picture •A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET]. Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if not. (Deleted pictures ...

Playback Deleting pictures - 164 - To delete multiple (up to 100)/all pictures When you select a representative picture of a still picture group of an exposure or time lapse series, the group is deleted as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected group are deleted.) Press the [ ] button t...

Playback Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 165 - Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [2D/3D Settings] Switches the output format between 2D and 3D pictures. (Only available during HDMI output.) [Normal Play] Plays back ...

Playback Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 166 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Slide Show] This mode automatically plays pictures in order and to music. It can prove to be helpful, e.g. when viewing on TV screen. Use cursor buttons to select the playback method and then ...

Playback Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 167 - Use cursor buttons to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET] ■ Operations during a Slide Show The operation guide appears at the bottom right of the monitor. Pause/play Previous * Next * Stop Volume down Volume up * Only while the camera ...

Playback Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 168 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Filtering Play] This mode allows you to select and display pictures that you want to play back, for example, pictures in any category or your favorite pictures. Press to select the playback me...

Playback Retouching pictures - 169 - [Auto Retouch] You can adjust the color and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. •New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory o...

Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 171 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Title Edit] You can give titles, etc. to your favorite still pictures. Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press [MENU/SET]Select a still picture ● [Single] Use cursor buttons to select a...

Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 172 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Text Stamp] With this mode, the recording date and time and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] can be stamped on the still picture. Use cursor buttons to selec...

Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 173 - ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamps the recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamps recording date and time [Name] : Stamps the name registered in Face Recognition : Stamps the name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamps the locat...

Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 175 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Cropping] This mode allows you to crop your still pictures, e.g. to improve the composition or to delete undesired parts of the subject. Use cursor buttons to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]Use th...

Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 177 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Favorite] By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Mult...

Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 178 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Print Set] This function allows you to add picture/picture no./date printing settings for when printing with DPOF print-compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility.) Use cursor bu...

Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 179 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Protect] This function allows you to mark important pictures so they cannot be deleted accidentally. Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press [MENU/SET]Use cursor buttons to select the p...

Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 180 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Face Rec Edit] With this function, you can edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor buttons to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]Us...

Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 181 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Copy] With this function, you can copy pictures from and to the built-in memory and the memory card. ■ Copying all pictures from the built-in memory to the card Use cursor buttons to select [ ] and then press ...

Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 182 - You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8) ) or the supplied AV cable. ● Also consult the TV’s instructions. Preparation: •Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV ...

Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 184 - HDTV Link (HDMI) What is HDTV Link (HDMI)? ● HDTV Link is a function that automatically links this camera to HDTV Link- compatible devices by connecting the HDMI mini cables (available as accessory (→8) ) for enabling easy operation with a HDTV compatible...

Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 185 - Preparation: Set [HDTV Link] to [ON] (→40) . Connect the camera to a HDTV Link (HDMI)-compatible television set with the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8) ) (→182) Turn on the camera Press the playback buttonProceed with the operation while ref...

Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 186 - Viewing 3D still pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV, and play back still pictures that you recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV. If a 3D-capable TV has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still picture...

Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 187 - ● When an image is not suitable for 3D viewing (due to excessive parallax, etc.) •During Slide Show playback: The image is displayed in 2D. •During [Filtering Play]: A message appears confirming whether to display the image in 3D or not. ● When a 3D image...

Miscellaneous Storing recorded still and motion pictures - 188 - The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, MP4). Follow the correct method for your device. Copying by inserting the SD card in...

Miscellaneous Storing recorded still and motion pictures - 189 - Copying the recorded image data to a computer with the available software Using the Adobe ® Photoshop ® Lightroom ® software (available for download, see below), you can import the image data recorded with this camera in all file forma...

Miscellaneous Using with your computer - 190 - Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two. •Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the your computer’s instructions. •If your computer does not support SDXC Memor...

Miscellaneous Using with your computer - 191 - Connect the camera to the computer •Do not use cables other than the supplied genuine Leica USB cable. Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor buttons on the camera to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET] •A message may b...

Miscellaneous Using with your computer - 192 - ■ Folder and file names on computer DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100LEICA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) L1000001.JPG : L1000999.JPG 101LEICA : 999LEICA MISC (DPOF files, Favorite) PRIVATE * 2 AVCHD (Motion pictures in AVCHD) * 1 ● Windows Drives are displ...

Miscellaneous Printing - 193 - You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Connect the camera to the printer •Do not use cables other than the supplied genuine Leica USB cable. Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor buttons on the camera t...

Miscellaneous Printing - 195 - Printing multiple pictures Press to select [Multi Print] in step (→193) Use cursor buttons to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select] : Scroll between pictures with cursor buttons and, select the pictures to print with the [DISP] button. (Press the [...

Miscellaneous Printing - 196 - Making print settings on the camera The setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make the settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor buttons to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF]...

Miscellaneous Using the external electronic viewfinder - 197 - The external electronic viewfinder Leica EVF3 (available as accessory (→8) ) allows controlling the image even if the camera is held below eye level or if the monitor image visibility is difficult, e.g. due to bright light from behind. P...

Miscellaneous Using an external flash unit - 198 - When you use an external flash unit such as the Leica CF22 (available as accessory (→8) ), it can provide a longer effective flash range than the built-in flash. Preparation: •Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF] and close the built-in flash. •Remo...

Miscellaneous Using an external flash unit - 199 - ● An external flash cannot be attached simultaneously with an external viewfinder. ● You can set the aperture value, shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity on the camera even when an external flash unit is attached. ● Some commercially available external...

Miscellaneous List of monitor displays - 200 - The screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. •Press the [DISP] button to change the display. ■ During picture taking mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 1 Recording Mode (→48) Custom Set (→91) 2 Color Mode (→53) Photo style (→1...

Miscellaneous List of monitor displays - 202 - ■ During picture taking mode (During zooming, for example) When Extended optical zoom is set Optical Zoom range Zoom ratio Focus range Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range ● When Step Zoom has been set (→95) Current zoom position (Focal lengths are the 35mm ...

Miscellaneous List of monitor displays - 203 - The screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. •Press the [DISP] button to change the display. ■ During playback mode 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 13 12 3 8 1 Playback Mode (→165) 2 Protected picture (→179) 3 Favorites (→177) 4 Date/text ...

Miscellaneous Message displays - 205 - Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on the monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be ...

Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 207 - Before asking for repairs, check and try the following procedures. A message is displayed on the camera (→205) Battery- and power supply-related problems (→208) Recording-related problems (→208) Monitor-related problems (→211) Playback-related problems (...

Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 208 - Battery, power The camera does not work even if the power is turned on. ● The battery is not inserted correctly (→18) , or needs recharging. The monitor switches itself off even if the power is turned on. The camera switches itself off as soon as the pow...

Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 209 - Recording (continued) I cannot use [WB Bracket]. ● The built-in memory/the card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→163) . The recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is noise. ● The ISO Sensitivity is high, or the shutter speed is sl...

Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 210 - Recording (continued) The subject appears distorted. ● An MOS sensor is used as the imaging device in this camera, so if the subject passes quickly in front of the lens, it will appear slightly distorted. Note, however, that this does not indicate a malf...

Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 211 - Monitor No picture is displayed on the monitor. ● [Opt. Viewfinder] is set to [ON]. → Press the [DISP] button to switch to monitor display. ● The display of an attached external viewfinder is selected. → Press the [EVF/LCD] button of the viewfinder to sw...

Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 212 - Playback Pictures are rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is activated (→40) I cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ● There are no pictures in the built-in memory or on the card (pictures are played from the card if inserted, from the built-in mem...

Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 213 - TV, computer, printer No image appears on the TV. The image is blurred or not colored. ● The connection is incorrect (→182) . ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (→39) (With...

Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 214 - TV, computer, printer (continued) The camera does not communicate with the computer. ● The connection is incorrect (→190) . ● Check whether computer has recognized the camera. → Set [USB Mode] to [PC] (→39) . → Turn the camera off and then on again. The ...

Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes - 216 - When in use ● The camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● 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 ...

Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes - 217 - When not using the camera for a while ● Turn off the camera before removing the battery and the card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage due to over-discharge). ● Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ● Store the ...

Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes - 219 - 3D viewing ● Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures. •Viewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect to the individual. ● If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise st...

Miscellaneous Leica Service Addresses - 220 - LEICA INFORMATION SERVICE The Leica Information Service can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to Leica products, including software supplied, either in writing, on the telephone or by e-mail. They are also the contact point f...