Leica 19121 - Manuals

5 Table of Content Recording mode ■ Taking pictures with automatic settings (Snapshot Modes) ............................. 57 [Snapshot Mode] menu..............................59 Taking pictures with custom color saturation, focus and brightness settings ................................................

6 Table of Content 4K Photo and Drive Settings ■ Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 113 ■ Burst function ................................. 114 ■ Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save .................................................. 116 Recording with the 4K Ph...

7 Table of Content Playing Back and Editing Pictures ■ Viewing your pictures ..................... 161 ■ Viewing video .................................. 162 Capturing stills from video .......................163 ■ Switching the playback method .... 164 Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”...........

8 Table of Content Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ■ The Wi-Fi ® /Bluetooth ® function...... 232 ■ Connecting the camera to a smartphone ..................................... 233 Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Leica FOTOS” ........................................233 Connection...................................

9 Table of Content by Function Recording [Zoom Compose Assist] ................................36 Recording mode ...........................................38 [Preview] .......................................................67 Panorama Shot Mode ...................................69 Macro recording ...

10 Table of Content by Function Playback Picture playback .........................................161 Viewing video .............................................162 Playback Zoom ...........................................164 Multi Playback ............................................165 Delete ......

11 General information General information ■ Camera handling Protect the camera against vibration, impact or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent rec...

12 General information General information ■ Always take test shots Take some test pictures/video recordings before an important event (e.g. wedding) to make sure all picture and sound settings function correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots Leica Camera AG shall not accept any liability for ...

13 General information Scope of delivery Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the accessories supplied are complete. Rechargeable battery pack Battery charger/AC adaptor USB cable Shoulder strap Lens cap Lens cap string Hot shoe cover Lens hood Short instructions Replacemen...

14 General information Names and functions of main parts 1 Zoom lever (→ 35, 143, 195) 2 Shutter button (→ 37) 3 Front dial (→ 39) 4 Video button (→ 38, 153) 5 [FN4] button (→ 52) / [ ] (Exposure Compensation) button (→106 ) 6 Battery charge indicator (→ 21) / WIRELESS connection lamp (→206 ) 7 Rear...

15 General information Names and functions of main parts 30 [AE/AF LOCK] button (→105 ) 31 Focus mode lever (→ 87, 88, 102 ) 32 [FN6] button (→ 52) / [Q MENU] button (→50 ) 33 Speaker (→ 33, 206 ) 34 [ ] (Playback) button (→ 161) 35 [DISP] button (→ 42) 36 [MENU/SET] button (→ 42, 48) 37 Cursor butt...

16 Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it 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. •Do not hang or swing around the c...

17 Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet Shoulder strap eyelet 2 Pass the shoulder strap through the stopp...

18 Preparation Charging the Battery Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. • Always charge before first use! (battery is shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Charge Off Yes On No Batteries to be u...

19 Preparation Charging the Battery Inserting the battery Insert the battery into the camera for charging. 1 Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery compartment Release lever [OPEN] [LOCK] 2 Inserting the battery • Insert the battery fully and lock it in place by clo...

20 Preparation Charging the Battery Charging the battery We recommend charging the battery in ambient temperatures between +10 °C and  +30 °C (+50 °F to +86 °F) and with the battery at the same temperature. Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off when inserting th...

21 Preparation Charging the Battery ● The charging process may be interrupted when the PC switches to Sleep mode. ● If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and note...

22 Preparation Charging the Battery Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 180 min. • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. Charging times may vary depending on the discharge stat...

23 Preparation Charging the Battery Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable stills is based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. When an SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used. ■ Recording stills (using the monitor) Nu...

24 Preparation Inserting and removing the memory card •Make sure that the camera is turned off. 1 Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery compartment Release lever 2 Insert the memory card fully Do not touch the terminal •Check the orientation of the card. •Insert th...

25 Preparation About the Memory Card The following SD standard cards can be used. Type of Card Capacity Notes SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB This camera is compatible with UHS- Ι UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB ■ About...

26 Preparation About the Memory Card Formatting the Memory Card (initialization) Please format memory cards before use in this camera. Data cannot be recovered after formatting. When reformatting a previously used card, make sure to create a backup of any information on the card you wish to keep. → ...

27 Preparation About the Memory Card Recording time capacity (Video) •Recordable time refers to the total video time recorded. ([h], [m] and [s] stands for “hour”, “minute” and “second”.) [Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB [4K/100M/30p] [4K/100M/24p] 20m00s 41m00s 1h25m 2h45m [FHD/28M/60p] 1h10m...

28 Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. Attaching the lens hood will reduce unwanted reflections and improve contrast. •Avoid mechanical pressure on the lens hood that might cause deformation. •Make sure that the ca...

30 Preparation Opening out the monitor 1 Place your finger in the cleft on the right side of the monitor and open the monitor toward the left (maximum 180°) 2 The monitor can be rotated 180° upward to a horizontal position 3 Return the monitor to its original position • Only rotate the monitor after...

31 Preparation Setting the Date and Time The clock is not set when the camera leaves the factory. 1 Set the main [ON/OFF] switch of the camera to [ON] 2 Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed 3 Press to select your language, and press [MENU/SET] to confirm your selection •The message [Pleas...

32 Preparation Setting the Date and Time 7 Press [MENU/SET] when the message [The clock setting has been completed.] appears on screen 8 Press [MENU/SET] when the message [Please set the home area] appears 9 Press to select your time zone and press [MENU/SET] Time zone by city or regionCurrent timeG...

33 Basics Handling the camera correctly Hold the camera gently with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart. • Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone or speaker with your fingers or other objects. •Keep the camera as steady as possible...

34 Basics Basic operation [EVF] button (Taking pictures via the viewfinder) 1 Press the [EVF] button Eye Sensor[EVF] button You can toggle between viewfinder and monitor display. Automatic switchover from viewfinder to monitor display * Viewfinder display * Monitor display * When [Eye Sensor AF] in ...

35 Basics Basic operation Zoom Lever (Use Zoom) You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using the zoom or control ring. •The zoom function is also accessible via the touch panel. (→ 146) •For details about zoom types and use, see (→ 143). Zoom lever Control ring * 1 Move the zoom lever W si...

36 Basics Basic operation [Zoom Compose Assist] button (Using the Zoom Compose Assist function) If you lose the subject while zoomed in, you can make it easier to find the subject again by temporarily decreasing the zoom magnification. If you lose the subject while zoomed in: 1 Press and hold [ ] ([...

37 Basics Basic operation Shutter button (Taking pictures) 1 Press the shutter button halfway (first pressure point) to focus on the subject Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) Shutter speedAperture value • The aperture value and shutter speed are ...

38 Basics Basic operation Video button (recording video) 1 Press the video button to start recording • Immediately release the video button after pressing it. 2 Press the video button again to end recording Mode dial (recording mode selection) 1 Set to the desired recording mode • Turn the mode dial...

39 Basics Basic operation Front Dial/Rear Dial Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Front dialRear dial Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed and other settings when in [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] mode. Mode dial Front dial Rear dial Program S...

40 Basics Basic operation ■ Setting the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial → [Custom ] → [Operation ] → [ Dial Set.] [Assign Dial (F/SS)] Assigns the operations of the dials in Manual Exposure Mode. [ F SS]: Assigns the aperture value to the front dial and the shutter speed to the rea...

41 Basics Basic operation Control ring You can use the control ring to change the settings for recording. Mode dial Control ring * 1 Step Zoom Picture effects change Step Zoom Picture effects change * 1 Focus adjustment is assigned to the control ring when Manual Focus is selected. ■ Changing the fu...

42 Basics Basic operation Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items) Pressing the cursor button: Selects menu items/value settings, etc. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirms settings, etc. [DISP] button (Switching the display information) 1 Press [DISP] button to toggle between displays Du...

44 Basics Basic operation ■ Using the horizon line The yellow line indicates the current angle. Correct the camera angle until it matches the white line. Tilting up or down • In this case, it is facing upward. Tilting left or right • In this case, the right side has dropped. •The horizon line will b...

45 Basics Basic operation Touch screen (touch functions) Touch Brief touch of the desired screen area/menu icon. Drag Touching and holding the screen in a sideways motion across the touch screen. Pinch (spread/pinch) On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch...

46 Basics Basic operation Taking pictures using the touch function Focusing on the subject (Touch AF, Touch Shutter) Recording mode: 1 Touch [ ] 2 Touching an icon • The icon changes with every touch. [ ] (Touch AF) Focuses on the position you touch. * [ ] (Touch shutter) Focuses on the touched posi...

47 Basics Basic operation Matching the brightness to the touched position ([Touch AE]) Recording mode: When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face. 1 Touch [ ] 2 Touch [ ] 3 Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for •...

48 Basics Menu Settings Menu settings are configured via button or touch operation. 1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu 2 Switch the menu type Press Press to select a tab, e.g. [ ] • You can also select the tab by rotating the front dial. Press [MENU/SET] Using touch screen operations enabled To...

49 Basics Menu Settings 3 Press to select a menu item and press [MENU/SET] •The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear dial. •You can also switch to the next page by rotating the zoom lever. Using touch screen operations enabled Touch the menu item • You can switch pages by touching on ...

50 Basics Accessing frequently used menu items (Quick Menu) Some menu items can be made available in recording mode for quick access. 1 Press the [Q MENU] button 2 Turn the front dial to select the menu item 60 p 60 p 3 Turn the rear dial to select the setting 60 p 60 p 4 Press the [Q MENU] button t...

51 Basics Accessing frequently used menu items (Quick Menu) Configuring the Quick Menu Up to 15 items can be included in the Quick Menu. → [Custom ] → [Operation ] → [ Q.MENU ] → [ CUSTOM] 1 After pressing the [Q MENU] button, press to select [ ], and press [MENU/SET] 2 Press to select the menu item...

52 Basics You can assign frequently-used functions to specific function buttons ([FN1] - [FN8]) or icons displayed on the screen ([FN9] - [FN13]). 1 Set the menu → [Custom ] → [Operation ] → [ Fn Button Set] Settings: [Setting in REC mode] / [Setting in PLAY mode] 2 Press to select the function butt...

53 Basics Assigning frequently used button functions (Function buttons) Using the function buttons during recording Press the function button to use the assigned function. ■ Using function buttons with touch operations Touch [ ]Touch [FN9], [ FN10 ], [FN11], [FN12] or [FN13] ■ Available function ass...

55 Basics Assigning frequently used button functions (Function buttons) Using the function buttons during playback You can directly set an assigned function to an image by pressing the function button during playback. Example: When [FN6] is set to [Rating ★ 3] 1 Press to select the picture 2 Press t...

56 Basics Entering text Follow the steps below when the text entry screen is displayed. 1 Use to select characters 2 Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed •[ ]: Enter a space. ■ To change the character type •Press the [DISP] button •Use to select [ ] and press [MENU...

57 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Snapshot Modes) Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] •By default, the camera is set to Snapshot...

58 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Snapshot Modes) Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition [AF Mode] is set to [ ] by default. Touching the subject on the touch screen will switch the mode to [ ] and the AF Tracking function activates. •You can also switch to [ ]...

59 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Snapshot Modes) •When the camera identifies [ ] as the optimal scene and if the camera determines that jitter is reduced by the use of a tripod or by other means, a shutter speed that is slower than usual is selected. After pressing the shut...

61 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Snapshot Modes) Taking pictures with custom color saturation, focus and brightness settings Recording mode: ■ Color saturation settings Press [ ] button ( ) to display the setting screenTurn the rear dial to adjust the color • Press [MENU/SE...

62 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic aperture value and shutter speed settings (Program AE Mode) Recording mode: Take pictures with automatic aperture value and shutter speed settings to match the image subject brightness. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 Press the shutter button halfway to disp...

63 Recording mode Recording mode: ● The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied to the recording screen. Use Preview Mode to check the effect on the recording screen. (→ 67) ● The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded. Check the bright...

64 Recording mode Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures with only the shutter speed set manually (Shutter-Priority AE Mode) The camera automatically optimizes the aperture value for the brightness of the image subject if the shutter speed is set ma...

65 Recording mode Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 T...

67 Recording mode Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed (Preview Mode) Recording mode: • Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: You can check the depth of field (focus range) by physically n...

68 Recording mode Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed ● You can take a picture with Preview Mode enabled. ● The range in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8 seconds and 1/16000 seconds. ● This mode cannot be used with [ ] ([4K...

69 Recording mode Recording mode: Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are stitched together to form a single panorama picture. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus 3 Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion to the recor...

70 Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ■ Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of panorama pictures → [Panorama Shot ] → [ Direction] / [Picture Size] [Direction] Sets the recording direction. [Picture Size] Sets the angle of view (image size). [...

71 Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ■ About panorama picture playback Pressing will start scrolling playback automatically in the same direction as the recording. •The following operations can be performed during scrolling playback. Start panorama playback / Pause * St...

72 Recording mode Recording mode: If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ] 2 Press to select...

75 Recording mode Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording mode: You can select the effects to be applied from sample pictures and preview these effects on the screen. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] 1/8 2 Press to select the picture effect (filters) and press [MENU/SET] Previe...

76 Recording mode Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode) Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences 1 Press [ ] button ( ) to display the setting screen 2 Turn the rear dial to adjust the setting conditions of the picture effects • Press [MENU/SET] to return t...

77 Recording mode Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode) Picture effect Items that can be set [Expressive] Vividness Subdued coloring Gaudy coloring [Retro] Coloring Yellowish coloring Reddish coloring [Old Days] Contrast Low contrast High contrast [High Key] Coloring Pinkish ...

78 Recording mode Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode) Picture effect Items that can be set [Soft Focus] Degree of defocusing Slight defocusing Strong defocusing [Fantasy] Vividness Subdued coloring Gaudy coloring [Star Filter] Length of the rays of light Rays of light is sh...

79 Recording mode Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode) ● Video is recorded without audio. ● The length of a recorded video will be around 1/10th of the actual recording time. (A ten minute  recording will therefore be about 1 minute in length.) The recordable time displayed ...

80 Recording mode Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode) Taking pictures with different degrees of blurriness and brightness ■ Defocusing the background (Defocus control function) Press the [FN7] button to display the setting screen 8.0 5.6 2.8 4.0 250 125 60 30 15 Turn the re...

81 Recording mode Recording video by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) Recording mode: The operation for changing the aperture value, shutter speed or ISO sensitivity is the same as the operation for setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] (except Program...

82 Recording mode Recording video by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) ● The ISO sensitivity can be set within the following range. • [AUTO], [125] to [ 6400 ] ([ L.80 ] to [ 6400 ] when [Extended ISO] is set to [ON]) ■ Setting the upper limit value of ISO sens...

83 Recording mode Recording video by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position ([4K Live Cropping]) By cropping your video down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a video tha...

84 Recording mode Recording video by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) 4 Repeat step 3 , and then set the crop end frame Crop end frame • The setting of [AF Mode] switches to [ ] (Face Detection). (The Eye Detection cannot be used.) End End Size Size Reset Rese...

85 Recording mode Configuring custom recording settings (Custom Mode) Recording mode: Configuring custom recording settings ([Cust.Set Mem.]) Up to 3 sets of current camera settings can be stored using [Cust.Set Mem.]. ([ ], [ ], [ ]) •AE Mode is the default program setting. Preparation Set in advan...

86 Recording mode Configuring custom recording settings (Custom Mode) Recording with profiles 1 Set mode dial to [ ] • The most recently selected profile will be activated when the camera is turned on. ■ Switching profiles Set mode dial to [ ] Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Press to select th...

87 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC] •The Focus Mode will be set. (→ 88) 2 Press the [ ] button ( ) 3 Press to select AF Mode and then press [MENU/SET] •Switching [AF Mode] (→90 ) 4 Press the shutter butto...

88 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ● When the lighting is low making it difficult to focus with Auto Focus, set [Monitor Display Speed] or [EVF Display Speed] to [ 60fps ]. ● Starlight AF will not function properly via the monitor if [Monitor Display S...

89 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Recording in [AFF]/[AFC] mode ● For a moving image subject, the camera predicts the subject’s position at the time of recording to focus. (Movement prediction) ● Focusing may take time if the zoom is suddenly changed ...

90 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Switching [AF Mode] Recording mode: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. 1 Press the [ ] button ( ) 2 Press to select Auto Focus mode and press [MENU/SET]...

91 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Portrait photography (Face/Eye Detection) The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. The camera adjusts the focus on the eye that is closer to the camera and the exposure using the face (when [Me...

92 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Focusing on a moving subject (tracking) With button operation Align the AF Tracking area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway AF Tracking area When the subject is detected the AF tracking area turns g...

93 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Subject not centered in picture (49-area-focusing) Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 49-area- focusing) on the recording screen. Setting the shape of an AF area , etc. (Custom Multi) You can set the...

94 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus 5 Select the AF area Selected AF area When selecting [ ] / [ ] / [ ] Change the shape of an AF area Operation Touch operation Description Touch Moves position Pinch out / Pinch in Changes the size (3 stages) [DISP] [R...

95 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ■ Saving the set AF area in [ ], [ ] and [ ] (Custom) Press on the screen of step 3 Use to select the target icon and press [MENU/SET] ● During 4K Photo recording or while recording videos with [Continuous AF], the ca...

96 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Changing the position and size of the AF area Recording mode: When [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. With [ ], you can set the lock-on position....

97 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ■ When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The AF area, which is configured with 49 points, is divided into groups consisting of 9 points each (6 points or 4 points for the grou...

99 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Setting the AF area position with the touch pad Recording mode: You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. → [Custom ] → [Operation ] → [ Touch Settings ] → [ Touch Pad AF] [EXACT] M...

100 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position Recording mode: → [Custom ] → [Operation ] → [ Touch Settings ] → [ Touch AF] → [ AF+AE] 1 Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for • The AF...

101 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Recording mode: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. 1 Press the [ ] button ( ) 2 Press to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [ ] ([AF Macro]...

102 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking pictures with Manual Focus Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF] 2 Press the [ ] button ( ) 3 ...

103 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking pictures with Manual Focus 4 Turn the control ring to adjust focus Turn to side: Focuses on nearby subject Turn to side: Focuses on distant subject MF Assist (Enlarged screen) Peaking Color is added to the portions of the image that are in f...

104 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking pictures with Manual Focus 5 Press the shutter button halfway •The recording screen will be displayed. •The same operation can be performed by pressing [MENU/SET]. ● When [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shu...

105 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure (AF/AE Lock) Recording mode: You can use the AF/AE Lock function to fix the focus and exposure in advance and change the composition of the picture when recording. This function is convenient whe...

106 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. 1 Press the [ ] button 2 Turn the rear or front dial to compensate the exposure Exposure Compe...

107 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Setting the ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting). 1 Press the [ ] button ( ) 2 Select the ISO sensitivity by turning the rear or front dial ISO sensitivity •You can change the setting content on the ISO sens...

108 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting guide ISO sensitivity [125] [12500] Location (recommended) Bright (outdoors) Dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High Subject blur High Low ● For details on the available flash range used when the ISO s...

109 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Adjusting the White Balance Recording mode: This item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. 1 Press the [ ] button ( ) 2 Turn the rear or front dial to select the White Balanc...

110 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Adjusting the White Balance 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set •You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixtures, etc., the optimal White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB], ...

111 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Adjusting the White Balance Performing White Balance fine adjustments White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated. 1 In step 2 of “Adjusting the White Balance” (→109 ) , select the White Balanc...

112 Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings Adjusting the White Balance Bracketing with White Balance Bracket settings are performed based on the fine adjustment values for White Balance, and three pictures with different coloring are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed...

113 4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button. 1 Turn the drive mode dial [Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. [Burst] (→ 114) The pictures are recorded in su...

114 4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording mode: 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ] 2 Focus on the subject and take pictures •The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed. ■ Setting [Burst Rate] → [Rec ] → [ Burst Rate] [H] (High speed) [M] (Middle speed) [L] (Low speed) ...

115 4K Photo and Drive Settings Burst function Focusing in burst mode Focusing varies depending on focus settings and the setting of [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu. Focus settings [Focus/Release Priority] [H] [M], [L] [AFS] [FOCUS]/ [BALANCE]/ [RELEASE] At ...

116 4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Recording with the 4K Photo function Recording mode: You can take burst pictures of approximately 8 million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps.  You can select and save a frame from the burst file. •T...

118 4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save [4K Pre-Burst] Press the shutter button fully • The camera adjusts the focus continuously when using Auto Focus. Except when in Manual Exposure Mode, it also adjusts the exposure continuously. • Image...

119 4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving 1 Select a picture with the [ ] on the playback screen, and press • The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]. • In the case of recording wit...

122 4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save ■ Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen •Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO] or [ 4K/30p ]. When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K video, select [AUTO]. •Depending on the TV to be conn...

123 4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Auto Marking function The camera automatically sets markers on scenes in which a face or the movement of a subject is detected. (Example: At the scene when a vehicle passes by, a balloon bursts, or a ...

124 4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Notes on the 4K Photo function ■ Changing the aspect ratio Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change the aspect ratio for 4K photos. ■ Recording a the subject with reduced blur Y...

125 4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save ■ The camera’s setup for the 4K Photo function The camera’s setup is automatically optimized for 4K photo recording. •The following settings are fixed. [Picture Size] [4K] (8M) [4:3 ]: 3328×2496 [3:2 ...

127 4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) Recording mode: You can record 4K burst pictures while changing the focus point and then select a focus point after recording. This function is best for still subjects. 4K burst recording with automat...

128 4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) 3 Press the shutter button fully to start recording Recording progress bar • The focus point changes automatically while recording. When the recording progress bar disappears, recording automatically ...

129 4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus]) 1 On the playback screen, select the image with the [ ] icon and press • The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]. 2 Touch the foc...

130 4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture ([Focus Stacking]) Near Focus Distant 1 Touch [ ] on the screen in step 2 of “Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])” ...

131 4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) 4 Touch [ ] to combine and save the picture • The picture will be saved in JPEG format with recording information (Exif information) from the nearest position’s picture, including its shutter speed, a...

132 4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Recording mode: Take pictures with [Time Lapse Shot] or [Stop Motion Animation]. •The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures. • Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→ 31) Taking pictures ...

133 4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation • The estimated recording ending time is displayed on the setting screen. (When [Shooting Interval Setting] is set to [OFF], the recording ending time is displayed only when the focus mode is set to [MF] in Sh...

135 4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] You can stitch stills to create stop motion animation. 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ] 2 Set the menu → [Rec ] → [ Time Lapse/Animation] [Mode] Switches ...

136 4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation 6 Touch [ ] to stop recording • You can also stop the recording by selecting [Time Lapse/ Animation] in the [Rec] menu, and then pressing [MENU/SET]. • When [Auto Shooting] is set to [ON], select [End] on the ...

137 4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ] 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take a picture •After the self-timer indicator flashes, recording will start. ■ Setting the self-timer operation → [...

138 4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures while adjusting a setting automatically (Bracket Recording) Recording mode: You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the shutter button. 1 Set the menu → [Rec ] → [ Bracket ] → [ Bracket Type] (Exposure Bracket...

139 4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures while adjusting a setting automatically (Bracket Recording) ● Bracket recording is disabled in the following cases. • [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld Night Shot], [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode) • [Rough Monochrome...

140 4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures while adjusting a setting automatically (Bracket Recording) Aperture Bracket Recording mode: ■ About [More Settings] (step 2 in (→ 138) ) [Image Count] [3], [5]: Takes a preset number of pictures with different aperture values within the range based on...

141 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter Recording mode: Automatically detects and prevents jitter. For video recording, the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer function is available. It uses both the optical stabilizer of the lens and the electronic stabilizer of the camera’s sensor. It corrects...

143 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom For details on zoom operations and the Zoom Compose Assist function, see (→ 35, 36). Zoom types and use Optical Zoom You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality. Maximum magnification: 16x ● This function is not available in the following case: • P...

146 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom) 1 Touch [ ] 2 Touch [ ] • The slide bar is displayed. 3 Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar • The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position. [ ] / [ ] Slow zooming[ ] / [ ] Fa...

147 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: ■ Open/Close the built-in flash To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. • Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out. To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be careful not to catch a fing...

148 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the flash functions Changing the firing mode (Manual flash) Recording mode: You can select whether the flash output is set automatically or manually. This item is available only when the built-in flash is being used. → [Rec ] → [ Flash ] → [ Firing Mode] [TTL] ...

149 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the flash functions Changing Flash Mode Recording mode: Set the flash to match the recording. → [Rec ] → [ Flash ] → [ Flash Mode] : [Forced Flash On] : [Forced On/Red-Eye] * 1 The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this...

150 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the flash functions ■ Shutter speeds for each flash mode Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) 1/60 * 2  - 1/4000 Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) 1 - 1/4000 * 2   The shutter speed is set to 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode. The shutter speed is set to B ...

151 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the flash functions ● The flash is fixed to [ ] (Forced Flash Off) in the following cases: • [Backlit Softness], [Relaxing Tone], [Distinct Scenery], [Bright Blue Sky], [Romantic Sunset Glow], [Vivid Sunset Glow], [Glistening Water], [Clear Nightscape], [Cool N...

152 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the flash functions Adjusting the flash output Recording mode: Adjust the flash output if a picture taken using the flash is too bright or too dark. → [Rec ] → [ Flash ] → [ Flash Adjust.] 1 Press to set the flash output and press [MENU/SET] Settings: –3 EV to ...

153 Recording video Recording Video/4K Video Recording mode: Video and 4K video are recorded in the MP4 format. (→ 155) Audio is recorded in stereo. 1 Press the video button to start recording Recording status indicatorElapsed recording timeRemaining recording time •Recording of video appropriate fo...

154 Recording video Recording Video/4K Video ● If the surrounding temperature is high, or a video is recorded continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down. ● Note that if you perform operations such as zoom, using buttons or dials, whi...

155 Recording video Recording Video/4K Video Setting the resolution and the frame rate → [Motion Picture ] → [ Rec Quality] [Rec Quality] Picture size Recording frame rate Sensor output Bit rate [4K/100M/30p] * 3840×2160 30p 30 fps 100 Mbps [4K/100M/24p] * 3840×2160 24p 24 fps 100 Mbps [FHD/28M/60p]...

156 Recording video Recording Video/4K Video Adjusting the focus while recording video ([Continuous AF]) Recording mode: Focusing varies depending on the setting of focus and the setting of [Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu. → [Motion Picture ] → [ Continuous AF] Focus setting [Continuous...

157 Recording video Taking stills while recording video Recording mode: 1 Press the shutter button fully while video is recording •Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while stills are taken. •Stills can also be taken via touch function. ■ Setting the video priority or stills priority mode ...

158 Recording video Recording Snap Movies Recording mode: You can specify the recording time in advance and record video casually like you take snapshots. The function also allows you to shift a focus at the start of recording and add fade in/out effects in advance. •Video will be recorded with [ FH...

159 Recording video Recording Snap Movies ■ Changing the settings → [Motion Picture ] → [ Snap Movie ] → [ SET] [Record time] Sets the recording time of video. [Pull Focus] Allows dramatic imaging expression by shifting focus gradually at the start of recording. (→160 ) [Fade] Adds a fade-in (gradua...

160 Recording video Recording Snap Movies Setting up [Pull Focus] Set the frames that specify the positions where the [Pull Focus] starts (first position) and stops (second position). Touch operation Touch a subject (first position), drag and drop to the desired location (second position), and relea...

161 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing your pictures 1 Press the [ ] (Playback) button 2 Press to select a picture to be displayed •When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. •Pictures can also be forwarded or rewound by rotating the rear/front dial or dragging th...

162 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing video This camera was designed to play video in an MP4 format. •Video is displayed with the video icon ([ ]). 1 Press to start playback Video recording time •Touch the [ ] in the middle of the screen to play back video. •Video recorded with [Snap Movie] ...

163 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing video Capturing stills from video 1 Display the picture that you want to capture as a still by pressing to pause a video being played back on the camera • If you press while paused, you can make finer adjustments to the positions in a video. 2 Press [MEN...

164 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the playback method Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” 1 Move the zoom lever toward T side Current zoom position • Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. Operat...

165 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the playback method Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” 1 Move the zoom lever toward W side • Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full- screen) → 12-picture scre...

166 Playing Back and Editing Pictures You can consecutively play back multiple pictures in a group or play back group pictures one by one. Group picture saved using [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] Group pictures recorded using Focus Bracket Group pictures recorded using [Time Lapse Shot] Group pictures recor...

167 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing group pictures Playing back group pictures one by one 1 Press • The same operation can be performed by touching [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ]. 15 pic. 15 pic. 2 Use to scroll through the pictures • Pressing again or touching [ ] will return you to the normal pla...

168 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. [Delete Single] 1 Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture • The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]. 2 Use to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET] To delete multiple (up to 100 * )/T...

169 Using Menu Functions Menu list Menus to be displayed in each recording mode [Snapshot Mode] •[Snapshot Mode] (→ 57) •[iHandheld Night Shot] (→ 59) •[iHDR] (→60 ) [Creative Video] •[Exposure Mode] (→ 81) •[High Speed Video] (→ 82) •[4K Live Cropping] (→ 83) [Custom Mode] You can select your prefe...

171 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Picture Size] Recording mode: The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. → [Rec ] → [ Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio] 4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1 [Picture Size] [L] 17.5M 4864×3648 [L] 20M 547...

172 Using Menu Functions Menu list About the RAW file format The camera saves data without any picture processing in a RAW format. RAW picture files can be viewed or edited on this camera or on a computer with relevant editing software installed. • You can develop the RAW file pictures using [RAW Pr...

174 Using Menu Functions Menu list ■ Adjusting the picture quality Standard Press to select the type of Photo Style Press to select an item and press to adjust [Contrast] [+] Increases the contrast in a picture. [–] Decreases the contrast in a picture. [Sharpness] [+] Enhances the outlines in a pict...

175 Using Menu Functions Menu list ■ Registering the setting for the adjusted picture quality to [Custom] Perform the picture quality adjustment in Step of “Adjusting the picture quality” and press the [DISP] button ● The [Grain Effect] setting is not applied to the recording screen. ● [Grain Effect...

176 Using Menu Functions Menu list ● [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter] and [Sunshine] are not available in the following cases. • Creative Video Mode • During video recording ● The following functions are not available in Panorama Shot Mode. – [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop...

177 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Color Space] Recording mode: You can set the method for reproducing the colors to correctly display the recorded pictures on the screens of a PC or printer, etc. → [Rec ] → [ Color Space] [sRGB] Sets the sRGB color space. This setting is widely used for devices su...

179 Using Menu Functions Menu list [i.Dynamic] Recording mode: Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. → [Rec] / [Motion Picture ] → [ i.Dynamic] Settings: [AUTO] / [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF]...

181 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Diffraction Compensation] Recording mode: The camera raises the resolution by correcting the blurriness caused by diffraction when the aperture is closed. → [Rec] / [Motion Picture ] → [ Diffraction Compensation] Settings: [AUTO] / [OFF] ● Noise in the periphery o...

184 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Multi Exp.] Recording mode: You can create an effect similar to the operation of up to four times of exposure on a single picture. → [Rec ] → [ Multi Exp.] 1 Press to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] 2 Decide on your composition and take the first picture • Aft...

186 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Level Shot] Recording mode: Level Shot function automatically detects the camera’s tilt while recording video, and horizontally corrects the recording video so it will not be tilted. → [Motion Picture ] → [ Level Shot] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● If you record while ...

187 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Sound Rec Level Limiter] Recording mode: The camera adjusts the sound input level automatically, minimizing the sound distortion (crackling noise) when the volume is too high. → [Motion Picture ] → [ Sound Rec Level Limiter] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [Wind Noise Canc...

196 Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom ] → [Monitor / Display] [Monochrome Live View] You can display the recording screen in black and white. ● When using the HDMI output during recording, the image is not displayed in black and white. ● This does not affect recorded pictures. [Constant Previ...

197 Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom ] → [Monitor / Display] [Histogram] You can display the histogram. When set to [ON], you can move the display position of the histogram by pressing . •Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen. Displays distribution of brightness i...

200 Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom ] → [Lens / Others] [Lens Position Resume] Remember the zoom position and focus position when the camera is turned off. [Lens Retraction] Sets whether or not to retract the lens barrel a little while after the playback screen appears. [Face Recog.] The Fa...

201 Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom ] → [Lens / Others] ■ Saving faces Up to 6 people’s faces can be saved along with such information as name and birthdate. Use to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET] 3 2 6 5 4 1 KEN New Use to select [New] and press [MENU/SET] Align the face with the guid...

202 Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom ] → [Lens / Others] Recording tips when saving faces •Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair. •Make sure there ...

203 Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom ] → [Lens / Others] [Profile Setup] You can set a name or birthday of a baby or pet before taking a picture to record the name or age in months/years in the picture. Settings: [ ] ([Baby1]) / [ ] ([Baby2]) / [ ] ([Pet]) / [OFF] / [SET] ■ Setting the name ...

205 Using Menu Functions Menu list ■ To set daylight savings Press in step 2 . (Press again to release the setting) • When daylight savings [ ] 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 yo...

211 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. ● If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language. [Version Disp.] Check the firmware version of the camera. ● When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is...

213 Using Menu Functions Menu list [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.) • To reset folder number to 100: First, format the card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen. ●...

215 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Playback] •[Slide Show] (→ 216) •[Playback Mode] (→ 217) •[Protect] (→ 218) •[Rating] (→ 218) •[Title Edit] (→ 219) •[Face Rec Edit] (→ 219) •[RAW Processing] (→220 ) •[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] (→ 222) •[Light Composition] (→ 223) •[Sequence Composition] (→ 224) •[Cl...

216 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Slide Show] Automatically plays back recorded pictures, one after another. You can organize slide shows composed of only stills or only video. Recommended when viewing on a TV screen. → [Playback ] → [ Slide Show] 1 Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] • If...

217 Using Menu Functions Menu list ■ To change settings Select [Effect] or [Setup] and press [MENU/SET]. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next. [Setup] [Duration] [Duration] can be set only when [Effect] is set to [OFF]. [Repeat] [ON] / [OF...

218 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. → [Playback ] → [ Protect] 1 Select picture (→ 215) ■ To clear all Select [Protect ] → [ Cancel ] → [ Yes], and then press [MENU/SET] Nothing can be deleted from the memo...

219 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Title Edit] You can enter characters (titles etc.) on a recorded picture. Once the text is saved, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (→ 226). → [Playback ] → [ Title Edit] 1 Select a still (→ 215) • [ ] is displayed for pictures with stamped text. 2 En...

220 Using Menu Functions Menu list [RAW Processing] You can use the camera to edit stills that were recorded in RAW format. The created stills are saved in JPEG format. → [Playback ] → [ RAW Processing] 1 Press to select RAW file and press [MENU/SET] 2 Press to select the item and then press [MENU/S...

221 Using Menu Functions Menu list 3 Press [MENU/SET] to finalize the setting • The screen in step 2 reappears. To set another item, repeat steps 2 to 3 . 4 Press to select [Begin Processing] and press [MENU/SET] ■ Setting each item When you select an item, the setting screen appears. Operation Touc...

222 Using Menu Functions Menu list The following operating methods are available to make adjustments on the comparison screen. Current setting Operation Touch operation Description Drag Used to make adjustments / [DISP] [DISP.] Used to return to the setting screen [MENU/SET] [Set] Used to finalize a...

223 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Light Composition] Select multiple frames from 4K burst files that you wish to merge. Parts of the image that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to merge the frames into one picture. → [Playback ] → [ Light Compositio...

224 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Sequence Composition] Select multiple frames from a 4K burst file to create a sequence composition of a moving subject into one picture. → [Playback ] → [ Sequence Composition] 1 Use to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET] 2 Select frames to merge Select...

225 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Clear Retouch] You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures taken. •The erasure operation can only be performed by touch. [Clear Retouch] automatically enables the touch operation. → [Playback ] → [ Clear Retouch] 1 Use to select a still and press [MEN...

227 Using Menu Functions Menu list ● Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for stills with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.) ● You can set up to 100 pictures at one time with [ Multi]. ● The picture quality may be coarser. ● If you stamp text on the pic...

228 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Cropping] Enlarge your stills and crop unwanted areas. → [Playback ] → [ Cropping] 1 Use to select a still and press [MENU/SET] 2 Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Operation Touch operation Description Enlarges the picture Reduces the picture Drag Moves the...

229 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Video Divide] A single video 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 create more storage space on your memory card while traveling. → [Playback ] → [ Video Divide...

230 Using Menu Functions Menu list [Stop Motion Video] You can create a video from the pictures in a group that was recorded using [Stop Motion Animation]. → [Playback ] → [ Stop Motion Video] 1 Use to select a stop motion animation group and press [MENU/SET] 2 Create a video after selecting a produ...

232 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth The Wi-Fi ® /Bluetooth ® function Camera operation via smartphone • Shutter button operation via smartphone (remote recording) • Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites Expanding the scope of applications by connecting the camer...

233 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone. The “Leica FOTOS” app must be installed on your smartphone. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Leica FOTOS” The “Leica FOTOS” app is an application provided by Leica Camera AG that al...

234 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone Connection First-time connection to a mobile device The connection is established via Bluetooth. A pairing of the camera and the mobile device is required for a first-time connection to a mobile device. In the camera 1 Set the menu → [Setup ]...

235 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone Connecting to known devices 1 Enable the Bluetooth function → [Setup ] → [ Bluetooth ] → [ Bluetooth ] → [ ON] 2 Follow the Leica FOTOS in-app instructions • The camera connects to the mobile device automatically. ● Should there be more than ...

236 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone Remote camera control You can take pictures and record video remotely via the mobile device, and can also change image settings or transfer data to the mobile device. A list of available functions and instructions for their use can be found i...

237 Connecting with other devices 4K video ■ Viewing on TV screen When you connect this unit to a 4K-compatible TV and play back a video recorded with [Rec Quality] of [4K], you can enjoy high-resolution 4K video. Although resolution output will be lower, you can also play back 4K video by connectin...

238 Connecting with other devices Viewing on a TV screen Preparation Turn off both camera and TV. 1 Connect camera to TV Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not inse...

239 Connecting with other devices Viewing on a TV screen Recording while monitoring camera images When using the HDMI output, you can take pictures while monitoring the camera image on a TV, etc. ■ Switching the information displayed You can change the display shown during HDMI output using [HDMI In...

240 Connecting with other devices Viewing on a TV screen HDTV Link (HDMI) What is HDTV Link (HDMI)? ● HDTV Link is a function that automatically links this camera to HDTV compatible devices via HDMI micro cables for easy operation with the HDTV remote control. (Some operations are not available.) ● ...

241 Connecting with other devices Copying the recorded image data to a computer Copying stills and video Preparation • Turn on the camera and computer. 1 Connect camera to computer • Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could ...

242 Connecting with other devices Copying the recorded image data to a computer ■ Copying to your computer without using software You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. • The card of this unit contains the foll...

243 Connecting with other devices Storing recorded stills and video in the recorder You can connect the camera to a Blu-ray recorder or DVD recorder that is compatible and store pictures from the camera to the device. Preparation • Turn on the camera and recorder. 1 Connect camera to recorder •Check...

244 Connecting with other devices Printing You can connect a camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Preparation • Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. • Turn on the camera and printer. 1 Connect camera to printer •Check the plug direction a...

245 Connecting with other devices Printing Printing multiple pictures Multiple pictures are printed at one time. 1 Press to select [Multi Print] in step 3 of “Printing” (→ 244) 2 Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [Multi Select] Scroll between pictures with , select pictures to print with [...

246 Connecting with other devices Printing ■ Print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Sets number of pictures (up to 999 pictures). [Paper Size] Set...

247 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays The screen display of the monitor/viewfinder indicates the camera’s operating state. •The following images are examples of when [Monitor Disp. Set] is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. •The information displayed, such as histograms, magnificati...

250 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ■ On-screen recording information Recording mode (→ 38) 1/60 Shutter speed (→ 37) F2.8 Aperture value (→ 37) Remaining battery (→ 22) ISO sensitivity (→107 ) Exposure Compensation (→106 ) Exposure Bracket (→ 139) Brightness (exposure) (→ 61, 80 ) Manual...

251 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays In playback Playback Mode (→ 217) Protected picture (→ 218) With location information[Rating] (→ 218) Cable disconnect prohibit icon (→ 244) Video playback (→ 162) Panorama picture playback (→ 71) Continuous playback of picture group (→ 166) Save pictur...

253 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays 100-0001 1/5 5500 10:00 1.DEC.2019 Recording information (Basic) Recording date/time World time (→204 ) 100-0001 Folder/File number (→ 242) Recording information (Advanced) 5500 White Balance (color temperature) (→109 ) [i.Dynamic] (→ 179) [HDR] (→ 183)...

254 Others Message displays The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the screen, and how to respond to them. ■ Memory cards [Memory Card Error] / [Format this card?] • Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→ 26) • Try with a di...

256 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→ 256 - 263) first. If the problem persists, Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→ 213). ■ Battery, power The battery charge indicator is flashing. • Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or l...

257 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Recording Striping or flicker may appear in fluorescent lighting and LED lighting. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. • If you are taking stills using the electronic shutter, the striping...

258 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. • We recommend trying the following methods. → Lower ISO sensitivity (→107 ). → Either adjust [Noise Reduction] of [Photo Style] to a higher setting or set each item other than [Noise Reduction] to a lower ...

259 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Video Cannot record video. • When a large capacity card is used, you may not be able to take a picture for a while after you turn on the camera. Video recording stops midway. • When the ambient temperature is high or video is recorded continuously, the camera may...

260 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Monitor/viewfinder The monitor/viewfinder is off although the camera is turned on. • If no operations are performed during the set time period [Auto EVF/Monitor Off]  (→207 ) is activated, and the monitor/viewfinder turns off. • When a hand or an object is close ...

261 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Wi-Fi function A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection • Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. • Is any device, such as a m...

262 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. • Not connected correctly (→ 238). • The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. HDTV Link (HDMI) is not working. • Is the camera’s [HDTV Link] setting set to [ON]? (→210 ) →...

263 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Others The lens makes a clicking noise. • When the camera is turned on or off, the lens is moved, or an aperture operation is performed, such a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction. • When the brightness changes after a zooming operation or moving the ca...

264 Others Restrictions on use and additional notes When in use ● Keep this camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). •If you use this camera on top of or near a TV, its pictures and/or sound may be disrupted by electromagnetic wa...

265 Others Restrictions on use and additional notes Caring for your camera To clean your camera, remove the battery, and/or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ● Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth. ● Do not use benzine, ...

266 Others Restrictions on use and additional notes Lens ● Avoid excessive pressure on the lens. ● Images may appear slightly white if the lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the camera on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth....

267 Others Restrictions on use and additional notes AC adaptor (supplied) ● Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ● The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when in use. This is not a malfunction. ● After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adapt...

268 Others Restrictions on use and additional notes Personal Information We recommend setting up a Wi-Fi password or a Wi-Fi function lock to protect your private information. If names or birthdays are set in [Profile Setup] or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in mind that the camera and recorded...

269 Others Restrictions on use and additional notes Wi-Fi function ■ Use the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the s...

272 Others Leica service addresses LEICA CUSTOMER CARE Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and advice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can also contact the Customer Care department or the repair se...

Leica FOTOS EN LEICA FOTOS The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the mobile device. ▸ Scan the following QR code with the mobile device or ▸ The app is available from Apple App Store™/Google Play Store™ CONNECT...

Leica FOTOS EN USING THE MENU TO ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Activate Bluetooth ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸ Select the camera model IN THE CAMERA ▸ Select Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS in the main menu ▸ Select Bluetooth Bluetooth • Bluetooth is activated. ▸ Follow the Leica FOTOS instructions• The relevant...

Leica FOTOS EN CONNECTING TO KNOWN DEVICES ▸ Select Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS in the main menu ▸ Select Bluetooth Bluetooth ▸ Select On On • Activate the Bluetooth function. • The camera connects to the mobile device automatically. Notes • Should there be more than one known device in the vicinity of ...

Leica FOTOS EN REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL You can take pictures and record video remotely via the mobile device, and can also change image settings or transfer data to the mobile device. A list of available functions and instructions for their use can be found in the Leica FOTOS app. REMOTE CAMERA ACTIVA...