Leica V-lux 4- Manuals

- 7 - Before Use Scope of Delivery / Accessories Notes: • Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the internal memory when you are not using a card. • Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera. • The items and their shape may dif...

- 8 - Before Use Names and Functions of the Components 1 Lens (P6 , 187) 2 Zoom lever (P68) 3 Shutter release button (P28 , 32) 4 Self-timer indicator (P80) / AF Assist Lamp (P137) 5 Mode dial (P27) 6 Flash (P72) 7 Flash release slider (P72) 8 Shoulder strap eyelet (P13) 9 Focus selector switch (P92...

- 9 - Before Use 31 Diopter adjustment dial (P11) 32 [MIC/REMOTE] socket33 Speaker (P54) • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 34 [HDMI] socket (P167) 35 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P167 , 174 , 177 , 178) 36 Tripod thread (P189) • Using trip...

- 10 - Before Use At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor faces the camera body. Fold out the monitor as shown below. 1 Fold out the monitor. (Maximum 180 o ) 2 It can be rotated 180 o forwards. 3 Return the monitor to its original position. • Only rotate the monitor after opening it ...

- 11 - Before Use Notes • Be careful as the camera may get scratched if you rotate the monitor without folding it out completely. • When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inwards to prevent dirt and scratches. • Note that operating noise may be recorded...

- 12 - Before Use Cursor button:For selection of items or setting of values etc. [MENU/SET] button:For confirmation of settings, etc. • This document mentions the top, bottom, left, and right sections of the cursor button as follows, or as 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 . There are 2 ways to operate the setting whee...

- 13 - Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/the Shoulder Strap ∫ Attaching the Lens Cap • When the camera is not being used, always attach the lens cap to protect the lens. 1 Pass the string through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2 Pass the same string through the eyelet on the lens cap. 3 Attach the...

- 14 - Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality and should therefore remain mounted for most photographing situations (exemptions: see below).• Che...

- 15 - Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this camera • Use only the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery indoors. • Charge the battery in areas with an ambien...

- 16 - Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: Charging has started. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: Charging has been completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When t...

- 17 - Preparation ∫ Recording still pictures (When using the monitor) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 o C (73.4 o F)/Humidity: 50% RH when the monitor is on. • Using a 32MB SD Memory Card. • Using the ...

- 18 - Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures (When using the monitor) • These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 o C (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50% RH. Please be aware that these are approximate times. • Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions su...

- 19 - Preparation Inserting and Removing Card and Battery • Turn the camera off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • Close the flash. 1 Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF, push the release slider in the direction of the arrow, and open the card/battery door. • Use only the Leica batter...

- 20 - Preparation About the Internal Memory/the Card • You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P166) • The access time for the internal memory may be longer than the access time for a card. The camera stores the image data as follows. When no card is inserted Pictures are recorded and played...

- 21 - Preparation The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with the camera . ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. Notes • Do not turn the camera off, remove its battery or card when the access indica...

- 22 - Preparation ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • Switching between the display of number of recordable pictures and available recording time can be performed in the [Remaining Disp.] (P58) in the [Setup] menu. • The number of recordable pictu...

- 23 - Preparation ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) • “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second. • [AVCHD] • [MP4] Notes • The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded. • With camera model 18 190: Maximu...

- 24 - Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • The power lamp 1 lights when you turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4 . 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3 / 4 to select the langu...

- 25 - Preparation Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press 1 . (P49) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 . • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in back-up battery even without the main battery inserted. (Leave the charged battery in the cam...

- 26 - Preparation Tips for taking good pictures ∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.]) Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (P64) is set) • When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictu...

- 27 - Basic Selecting the Recording Mode Change modes by rotating the mode dial. Align the desired mode with index A . • Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click-stop position of the desired mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o ) ∫ Basic ∫ Advanced Program Mode (P28) For taking pictures with au...

- 28 - Basic Program Mode Recording mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.You can also change various settings in the [Rec] menu. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Aim the AF frame at the subject you want to focus on. 3 Pr...

- 29 - Basic In Program Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed combinations without changing the exposure. This is called program shift.You can e.g. reduce the extent of the sharply rendered subject parts by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dyna...

- 30 - Basic Focusing Aim the AF frame at the subject, and then press the shutter release button halfway. • The AF frame is automatically enlarged for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places. Focus When the subject is focused When the subject is not focused Focus indication A On Flashes AF fr...

- 31 - Basic ∫ About focus range The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom. • The focus range is displayed in red when focusing was not successful after pressing the shutter release button halfway. The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position. e.g.: Focusing range d...

- 32 - Basic Snapshot Mode Recording mode: The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.• The following functions are activate...

- 33 - Basic When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. When taking pictures When recording motion pictures • [ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard setti...

- 34 - Basic When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.In Snapshot Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. [ ] is displayed on the screen when backlighting is detected. (Dependin...

- 35 - Basic Following menu items can be set. • For the setting method of the menu, refer to P49 . ¢ Available settings may be different from other recording modes. ∫ [Color Mode] [Color Mode] can set the color effects of [STANDARD], [Happy], [B&W] or [SEPIA]. When [Happy] is selected, it is pos...

- 36 - Basic • Open the flash when it is to be used. (P72) • When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ], [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled. • The shutter speeds will be slower during [ ] or [ ]. You can adjust the brightness and...

- 37 - Basic 1 Press the setting wheel to display the options. 2 Press 3 / 4 to select the item. 3 Press 2 / 1 or rotate the setting wheel to adjust. • Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state (AUTO). 4 Press [MENU/SET] or the setting wheel to set. Note • If you turn the camera off or swi...

- 38 - Basic Recording Motion Pictures Applicable modes: This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.Audio will be recorded in stereo. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording ti...

- 39 - Basic ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures This camera can record motion pictures in either the AVCHD or MP4 formats. AVCHD: You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc. AVCHD Progr...

- 40 - Basic Notes • The internal memory can only store [VGA] data as [MP4]. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfun...

- 41 - Basic Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter release button fully to record a still picture. Notes • You can record up to 20 pictures per motion picture recording. • During motion pictur...

- 42 - Basic Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Press [ ( ]. ∫ To finish playback Press [ ( ] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter release button halfway. Notes • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Ele...

- 43 - Basic Rotate the zoom lever towards [W]. 1 image > 12 images > 30 images > Calendar screen display • Rotate the zoom lever towards [T] to return to the former display. • Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back. ∫ To return to normal playback Press 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 to select a...

- 44 - Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures This camera was designed to play back motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 . ¢ The fast forward/rewind ...

- 45 - Basic You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. 1 Press 3 to pause motion picture playback. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. • A confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. Notes • The picture is saved with the fo...

- 46 - Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • The picture being played back is deleted, regardless of whether it is recorded on the internal memory or the card. • Pictures that do not comply with the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. Press [ (...

- 47 - Basic Notes • Picture series groups (pictures with the picture series icon [ ˜ ]) will be treated as a single picture. Deleting a picture series group will delete all pictures in the group. (P147) • Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a sufficiently charged battery. • Depending on ...

- 48 - Basic Setting the Menu The camera features menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like. There are also menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily.In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important se...

- 49 - Basic • If you set [Menu Resume] (P64) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [AF Mode] from [ Ø ] (1-area-focusing) to [ š ] (Face Detection) 1 Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Close the menu Press [MENU...

- 50 - Basic ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu 1 Press 2 . 2 Press 4 or rotate the setting wheel to select the [Setup] menu icon [ ]. 3 Press 1 or the setting wheel. • Select a menu item next and set it. Note • There are functions that cannot be set or us...

- 51 - Basic By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• The features that can be set using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. 1 Press [Q.MENU] when recording. 4 Press [Q.MENU] or the shutter release button halfway to close the men...

- 52 - Basic About the Setup Menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • Refer to P24 for details. • Press 3 if you are using Summer Time [ ]. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) Press 3 once more to return to the normal time. • If...

- 53 - Basic • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting. • The travel date setting is memor...

- 54 - Basic • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Also, when connected, no sound is output from the camera speakers. • Refer to P121 for details. • At the time of purchase, AF/AE Lock is selected. • Refer to P98 for details. • The focus cannot be slig...

- 55 - Basic • This operation will adjust the monitor when it is in use, or the viewfinder when it is in use. • Some subjects may appear differently than in reality on the monitor/viewfinder. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the monit...

- 56 - Basic • Refer to P66 for details. • When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by determining the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. • In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mod...

- 57 - Basic • When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange. – When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [0] during exposure compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode – When the flash is activated –...

- 58 - Basic • Set to [ON] to display the [Expo.Meter] when correcting exposure, performing Program Shift, setting aperture, and setting shutter speed. • Unsuitable areas of the ranges are displayed in red. • When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display information for the screen by pressi...

- 61 - Basic • [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases. – When using Auto Bracketing – During Continuous Mode • The Auto Review function is fixed to [2 SEC.] in the following cases. – Snapshot Mode • [Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures. • Th...

- 62 - Basic • When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When the Recording Mode settings are reset, data regis...

- 64 - Basic • Refer to P42 for information about how to play back pictures. • When you play back pictures on a computer, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information, ...

- 65 - Basic • Use a battery with sufficient capacity. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card is inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the internal memory, remove the card. • If the card has been formatted on a computer or other equipment, format it on the camera again. ...

- 66 - Recording About the Monitor/the Viewfinder Press [DISP.] to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a Slide Show, you can only select E or G . • You can select between [ ] (monitor style) ...

- 67 - Recording ¢ 1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], the histogram will be displayed. ¢ 2 The name of the registered person in [Face Recog.] is displayed when [DISP.] is pressed. In Playback Mode E Normal display F Display with recording information ¢ 1 G No display ¢ 2 1/13 100-0...

- 68 - Recording Using the Zoom Applicable modes: 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.Extended Optical Zoom works except when the maximum resolution is set. This function allows y...

- 69 - Recording ∫ Controlling the zoom with the zoom/focus rocker Using the zoom/focus rocker to control the zoom when taking pictures with the viewfinder may facilitate holding the camera still and so reduce blurring due to camera shake.• When controlling the zoom with the zoom/focus rocker, set [...

- 70 - Recording ∫ Types of zooms ¢ 1 This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting. The zoom functions below can also be used to further increase the zoom magnification. ¢ 2 2 k when [i.Resolution] in the [Rec] menu is set to [i. Z...

- 72 - Recording Using the Built-In Flash Applicable modes: ∫ To open/close the flash unit A To open the flash unit Push the flash release slider in the direction indicated by the arrow. B To close the flash unit Push the flash unit down until it clicks into place. Notes • Be sure to close the flash...

- 73 - Recording Set the flash mode to match the recording situation.• Open the flash. 1 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P49) 2 Press 3 / 4 to select a mode and then [MENU/SET]. • Exit the menu after it is set. Switching flash modes Settings Description of the modes ‡ ([Auto]) The flash is automa...

- 74 - Recording ∫ Available flash modes in Recording Mode The available flash modes depend on the recording mode.( ± : Available, —: Not available, ¥ : Scene Mode initial setting) ¢ [ ] is displayed. • The flash mode may change if the recording mode is changed. Reset the flash mode again if necessa...

- 75 - Recording ∫ The available flash range • The available flash range is an approximation. ¢ 1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P131) is set to [AUTO]. ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting ¢ 2 When [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO]. The shutter speed may vary depending on the [ISO Limit Set] setting. • I...

- 76 - Recording Exposure Compensation Applicable modes: Use this function to adjust the exposure to the important part of the subject in case of large differences in brightness within the frame. Notes • Set the value to [0] when you do not wish to compensate the exposure. • The set compensation val...

- 77 - Recording Continuous Mode Applicable modes: With this mode, pictures are taken as long as the shutter release button is pressed.The frame rate/frequency can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects. 1 Press [ ˜ ]. 2 Press 2 / 1 to select the frame rate and then [MENU/ SET]. •...

- 78 - Recording ¢ 1 The number of serially taken pictures is limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/ or status of the card used. ¢ 2 If [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ], the maximum number of recordable pictures is 11. ¢ 3 This item cannot be set in the Snapshot Mode. ¢ 4 This...

- 80 - Recording Using the Self-Timer Applicable modes: 1 Press 4 [ ë ]. 2 Press 3 / 4 to select the item and then [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings [10sec.] The picture is taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. [10s / 3pictures] 10 seconds after the shutter release but...

- 82 - Recording Setting the Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Higher values allow using faster shutter speeds and/or higher aperture values or unblurred hand-held shots. 1 Press 3 [ ]. 2 Press 3 / 4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then...

- 83 - Recording ∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control) The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the blurred rendition of the subject.• T...

- 84 - Recording Setting the White Balance Applicable modes: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item allows adjusting the rendition to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in a...

- 85 - Recording ∫ Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, they may take on a reddish or bluish tint. Furthermore, when several different types of light sources are being used or there is nothing within the subject with a color close to white, Auto White Ba...

- 86 - Recording You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue with the setting options described above. 1 Select White Balance and then press 1 . • Press 1 again if [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected. 2 Press 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 to adjust the White Balance and then [MENU/ SET]....

- 87 - Recording Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different color rendition are automatically recorded when the shutter release button is pressed once. 1 Press [DISP.] in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White B...

- 88 - Recording Using Auto Focus Applicable modes: This mode allows selecting the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. 1 Set the focus selector switch to [AF]. 2 Press 2 ( ). 3 Press 3 / 4 to select the Auto Focus Mode and then [MENU/SET]. Notes • The ...

- 91 - Recording ∫ Changing position and size of the AF frame (Only when [ Ø ] is selected) If you perform any of the following operations, the screen will switch to the settings menu.• When [ Ø ] is selected, press [FOCUS]. • From the menu screen, select [ Ø ], and press 1 . 1 Press 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 t...

- 92 - Recording Close-up Pictures Applicable modes: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures, e.g. of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1cm / 3 / 8 q from the lens with the shortest focal length setting (1 k magnification; utmost W position). Set the focus selector switc...

- 93 - Recording Manual Focusing Applicable modes: Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is known and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. 1 Set the focus selector switch to [MF]. • When using Manual Focus, [MF] is displayed on the ...

- 94 - Recording ∫ Focus setting with the zoom/focus rocker • Set the focus selector switch to [MF]. 1 Set [Side Lever] in the [Setup] menu to [FOCUS]. (P54) 2 Slide the zoom/focus rocker to display the focus range on the screen. 3 Slide the zoom/focus rocker to focus on the subject. Zoom/focus rock...

- 95 - Recording 1 Focus by rotating the setting wheel. 2 Press the cursor button in the same direction (nearer or farther) a few times. 3 Finely focus on the subject by pressing the cursor button for the opposite direction. ∫ Prefocusing This is a technique for focusing in advance on the distance t...

- 96 - Recording Focus and Exposure Memory Lock (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This function is useful when you want to take a picture of an off-center subject or when you want to base the exposure on a specific part of the subject in situations with significant brightness differences. ¢ To use for ...

- 97 - Recording ∫ AF/AE Lock Which of the focus and exposure settings you wish to lock can be set in [AF/AE Lock] in the [Rec] menu. Notes • When AE lock is performed, the image brightness on the screen is fixed. • AF Lock only is only available in Manual Exposure Mode or Scene Mode. • AE Lock only...

- 98 - Recording Using the function button You can assign one of a number of functions. to the function buttons. Press the buttons to instantly access the assigned functions. ¢ To use as the function button, set [AF/AE LOCK /Fn2] in the [Setup] menu to [Fn2]. (P54) 1 Select [Fn Button Set] in the [S...

- 99 - Recording Aperture-Priority Mode Recording mode: Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in-focus area (in front of and behind the main subject), to a lower number for a smaller in-focus area. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Rotate the setting wheel to set the aperture ...

- 100 - Recording Shutter-Priority Mode Recording mode: When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trailing effect, set to a slower shutter speed. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Rotate the setting wheel to set the shutter s...

- 101 - Recording Manual Exposure Mode Recording mode: Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Rotate the setting wheel to set the aperture and the shutter speed. A Light balance B Shutter speed/aperture combination • The ope...

- 102 - Recording Using the Scene Modes Recording mode: When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 to select the Scene Mode and then [MENU/SET...

- 103 - Recording When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode To make this mode more effective: 1...

- 104 - Recording Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. 1 Press 3 / 4 to select the recording direction and then [MENU/ SET]. 2 After confirming the recording direction, press [MENU/SET]. • The horiz...

- 105 - Recording Notes • The zoom position is fixed to the shortest focal length. • The focus, white balance, and exposure settings are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the distance to the different subjects and/or the brightness changes substantially during record...

- 106 - Recording This mode facilitates taking pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Notes • The shutter speed may slow down to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of approx. 5m / 16 p 4 q or more. When following a subject moving in one dir...

- 107 - Recording This mode allows you to take pictures of a person in which the background is rendered with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • Ask the subject not to move while taking the picture. Notes • We recommend using a trip...

- 108 - Recording With this mode, a high-frame rate series of pictures is automatically taken and combined to make a single picture. This reduces the effects of camera shake and noise from the picture even with hand-held shooting. Notes • Do not move the camera while recording the picture series. • ...

- 109 - Recording In the pictures taken with this mode, babies have a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual.It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have t...

- 110 - Recording Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.You can set your pet’s birthday and name. For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P109 . Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to t...

- 111 - Recording With this mode, pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. (This camera will play back in 2D)Refer to P171 ...

- 112 - Recording Using the different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording mode: This mode allows you to utilize different image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and check the resulting image on the screen. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press 3 / 4 to se...

- 113 - Recording ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. This effect gives a faded image. This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image. This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enha...

- 114 - Recording This effect creates a sepia image. This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look. This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright areas of the image. [Sepia] Items that...

- 115 - Recording This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look. This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera. This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. [Cross Process] Items that can be set Color Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone...

- 116 - Recording ∫ Setting the type of defocus With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by determining the defocused and in-focus areas. You can set the (defocus) orientation and the position and size of the in-focus area. 1 Press [Fn3] to display the setting screen. • A frame aro...

- 117 - Recording This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft impression. This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect. This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness. [Soft Focus] Items that can be set Defocus effect Weak Strong Note • The display of th...

- 118 - Recording Recording Motion Pictures with Manual Settings (Creative Video Mode) Recording mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed when recording motion pictures.Switching the [Creative Video] setting allows you to use settings such as those when the mode dial is...

- 119 - Recording Notes • The settings of the aperture value, shutter speed and exposure compensation can be changed during motion picture recording. In this case, care must be taken because the sounds of such operations may be recorded. • Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noi...

- 120 - Recording Using Custom Mode Recording modes: You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings.• The initial setting of the Program Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. ∫ Example of register...

- 121 - Recording If you want to repeatedly take pictures with the same settings, you can register up to four items of the current camera settings to [Cust.Set Mem.]. 1 Set the mode dial to select the mode you wish to save, and then set the menu on the camera. 2 Select [Cust.Set Mem.] in the [Setup]...

- 122 - Recording Using the Face Recognition Function Applicable modes: Face Recognition is a function which finds a registered face and automatically bases focus and exposure on it. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take an...

- 123 - Recording You can register information such as names and birthdays for faces of up to 6 people.Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) 1 Select [Face Recog.] in the [Rec] menu and then press 1 . (P49) 2 Press 3 / 4 to sel...

- 124 - Recording 5 Select the item to edit with 3 / 4 , and then press 1 . • You can register up to 3 face images. • Exit the menu after it is set. Item Description of settings [Name] Allows registering names. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to ...

- 126 - Recording Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) 1 Display the entry screen. • You can display the entry screen via the following operations. – [Name] of [Ba...

- 128 - Recording ∫ Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press 2 / 1 to select the type of Photo Style. 2 Press 3 / 4 to select the items, and then 2 / 1 to adjust. • Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If you adjust the picture quality, [ _ ] is displayed next to the Ph...

- 129 - Recording Applicable modes: This mode allows setting the number of pixels, i.e. the resolution. The higher the resolution, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Snapshot Mode. Notes • If you change the ...

- 131 - Recording Applicable modes: This mode allows setting a highest ISO value limit for the automatic ISO setting modes. Settings: [AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200] Notes • This mode is available when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. • Setting items below will be selectable in Creative...

- 132 - Recording Applicable modes: Select how the focus is adjusted when taking a still picture. • When recording using [AFF], [AFC] – Press the shutter release button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. – While the shutter release button is pressed halfway, shaking may be s...

- 134 - Recording Applicable modes: With this mode, contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness within the subject. Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF] Notes • Even when [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100...

- 136 - Recording Applicable modes: Using this mode, camera shake during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for it, enabling less blurred, or even blur-free images to be taken.When recording motion pictures, “Active Mode” (stabilizer for motion pictures) will automa...

- 137 - Recording Applicable modes: The AF Assist Lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter release button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (A larger AF frame is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) Settings: [O...

- 138 - Recording Applicable modes: This mode allows adjusting the flash output if the recorded pictures are too bright or too dark. Notes • You can adjust from [ j 2 EV] to [ i 2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [0 EV] to return to the standard flash output. • [ i ] or [ j ] is displayed on the f...

- 139 - Recording Applicable modes: In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded with the selected exposure steps each time the shutter release button is pressed. With Auto Bracketing d 1EV Press 2 / 1 to select the exposure interval and then [MENU/SET]. • When you do not want to use Auto Bra...

- 140 - Recording Applicable modes: This mode allows taking a picture with date and time of recording. Notes • Date information for pictures recorded with [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted. • When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be printed on top of th...

- 141 - Recording Using the [Motion Picture] menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P49 . In Creative Video Mode, the settable [Rec] menu will be displayed in the [Motion Picture] menu.• The [Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases. – [Panorama Shot]/[3D Ph...

- 144 - Recording Applicable modes: This mode prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically. Settings: [AUTO]/[OFF] Notes • The sound quality may be different than usual when [Wind Cut] is set. • It is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. – [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) – When th...

- 145 - Playback/Editing Having Fun with Recorded Pictures This mode allows balancing brightness and color of the pictures taken.• With [Auto Retouch], a new edited picture is created. Check that there is free space on the internal memory or the card.[Auto Retouch] cannot be used if the card’s Write...

- 146 - Playback/Editing This mode allows adding your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken. • With [Creative Retouch], a new edited picture is created. Check that there is free space on the internal memory or the card. [Creative Retouch] cannot be used if the card’s Write-Protect swit...

- 147 - Playback/Editing Playing Back Picture Series ∫ About the picture series group Pictures taken with the frame rate set to [ ] or [ ] are recorded as a single picture series group.The picture series icon [ ˜ ] will be displayed for the picture series group. • Deleting and editing within a group...

- 148 - Playback/Editing Editing Picture Series • The following editing menu can be used. – [Title Edit]/[Text Stamp]/[Resize]/[Cropping] ¢ /[Leveling] ¢ /[Favorite]/[Print Set]/[Protect]/[Copy] ¢ Cannot be used for the entire picture series group. 1 Press [MENU/SET] during playback to display the [...

- 149 - Playback/Editing Various playback methods This mode allows you to play back the recorded pictures in various methods. 1 Press [MENU/SET] during playback. 2 Press 1 . 3 Press 3 / 4 to select the item and then [MENU/SET]. • The following can be selected. ¢ The playback method for 3D pictures c...

- 150 - Playback/Editing ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 . ¢ Operable only in the following cases. – in the Pause Mode – during motion picture playback – during picture series group playback – during panorama picture playback...

- 151 - Playback/Editing [Setup] [Duration] or [Repeat] can be set. • [Duration] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [Effect] setting. • The [Duration] setting is not applicable to the following images during a slide show. – Motion pictures – Picture series group – Panorama pictures ...

- 152 - Playback/Editing This mode allows you to determine which kinds of recordings are to be played back, i.e. only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 3D pictures etc., and played back. ∫ About the categories to be sorted It will be sorted as following when [Category Selection] is set. ...

- 153 - Playback/Editing This mode allows you to display pictures by recording date. Notes • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed. • If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the fir...

- 155 - Playback/Editing You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, Travel Date or title onto the recorded pictures. 1 Select [Text Stamp] in the [Playback] menu. (P49) 2 Press 3 / 4 to select [Single] or [Multi] and then [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 3 / 4 to select text stamp items, and then 1 ....

- 157 - Playback/Editing Recorded motion pictures can be split. It is recommended, e.g. for when you want to separate a part you need from one part you do not need. A motion picture cannot be restored once it has been split. Notes • It may not be possible to perform [Video Divide] for motion picture...

- 159 - Playback/Editing This mode allows you to enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select [Cropping] in the [Playback] menu. (P49) 4 Press [MENU/SET]. • A confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. No...

- 160 - Playback/Editing This mode allows minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. 1 Select [Leveling] in the [Playback] menu. (P49) 2 Press 2 / 1 to select the picture, and then [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 2 / 1 to adjust the tilting, and [MENU/SET]. 1 : clockwise 2 : counter-clockwise • Adjustments of...

- 161 - Playback/Editing This mode allows you to do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. – Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([Favorite] in [Filtering Play]) – Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. – Delete all th...

- 162 - Playback/Editing DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. F...

- 163 - Playback/Editing ∫ Canceling all the [Print Set] settings 1 Select [Print Set] in the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3 / 4 to select [Cancel] and then [MENU/SET]. • A confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. ∫ To print the date Af...

- 164 - Playback/Editing This mode allows you to set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [Protect] in the [Playback] menu. (P49) ∫ Canceling all the [Protect] settings 1 Select [Protect] in the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3 / 4 to select [Cancel] and then [MENU/SE...

- 166 - Playback/Editing This mode allows you to copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the internal memory to a card or from a card to the internal memory. 1 Select [Copy] in the [Playback] menu. (P49) 2 Press 3 / 4 to select the copy destination and then [MENU/SET]. 3 (When [ ] is selec...

- 167 - Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Pictures recorded with this camera can be played back on a TV. Check the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with these terminals. Image quality may vary with the different terminal types. 1 High quality 2 HDMI socket 3 ...

- 168 - Connecting to other equipment 2 Turn on the TV and select the input to match the terminal in use. 3 Turn the camera on and then press [ ( ]. • The input of the TV will switch automatically and playback screen is displayed when connected to a HDTV Link compatible TV using the HDMI mini cable ...

- 169 - Connecting to other equipment 1 Connect the camera to a HDTV Link compatible TV with the HDMI mini cable (P167) . 2 Turn the camera on and then press [ ( ]. 3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. • Operate with reference to the operation icons displayed on the screen. Notes • To play ...

- 170 - Connecting to other equipment ∫ Other linked operations Turning the camera off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn the TV off, the camera is also turned off. Automatic input switching: • If you connect with the HDMI mini cable and then turn the camera on, and then press [ ( ], ...

- 171 - Connecting to other equipment Playing back 3D pictures Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact.It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 3D comp...

- 172 - Connecting to other equipment Notes • When the picture is not appropriate to view in 3D (disparity is too large, etc.) – [Slide Show]: The picture will be played back in 2D. – [Filtering Play]: A confirmation screen is displayed. Select whether or not to play back the picture in 3D. • 2 pict...

- 173 - Connecting to other equipment Saving still and motion pictures on your computer You can copy recorded pictures to a computer by connecting it to the camera.• Some computers can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the instructions of your computer . • If...

- 174 - Connecting to other equipment 1 Connect the camera to a computer via the supplied USB cable A . 2 Press 3 / 4 to select [PC], and then [MENU/SET]. • If [USB Mode] (P62) is set to [PC] in the [Setup] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the computer without displayin...

- 175 - Connecting to other equipment Notes • Use a battery with sufficient capacity. If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the computer are communicating, the status indicator flashes and the alarm beeps.Refer to “ Disconnecting the USB cable safely ” (P176) before disconn...

- 176 - Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB cable safely Select the [ ] icon in the tray displayed on the computer, and then click [Eject V-LUX 4]. • Depending on your computer’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. • If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not di...

- 177 - Connecting to other equipment Saving still and motion pictures on a Recorder ∫ Dubbing with non-compatible equipment You can dub the content played back using the camera to non-compatible equipment such as recorders and video players by connecting the camera to the non-compatible equipment u...

- 178 - Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s monitor.• Picture series will be displayed as a list, and not as a group. • So...

- 179 - Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Press 2 / 1 to select the picture and then [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [Print start] and then [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P180 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures. • Disconnect the USB ...

- 180 - Connecting to other equipment Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not ...

- 181 - Connecting to other equipment • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. [Paper Size] Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5 qk 5 q ] 89mm k 127mm [2L/5 qk 7 q ] 127mm k 178mm [POSTCARD] 100mm k 148mm [16:9] 101.6mm k 180.6mm [A4...

- 182 - Connecting to other equipment • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout. ∫ Layout printing When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [Page Layout] to [ ä ] a...

- 183 - Others Screen Displays ∫ In recording 1 Custom Settings (P121) 2 Photo Style (P127) Color Mode (P35) : Creative control adjustment display (P112) 3 Zoom Microphone (P144) 4 Flash Mode (P72) Flash Exposure Compensation (P138) 5 Recording mode (for recording motion pictures) (P141) Recording q...

- 184 - Others 28 AE lock (P96) 29 Current date and time/ “ : World Time (P52) Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P53) Location (P53) Name (P109) Age (P109) Shutter speed/aperture combination (P58) 30 Date Stamp (P140) 31 Elapsed Recording Time (P38) : ¢ 32 Internal memory (P2...

- 185 - Others ∫ In playback 1 Playback Mode (P149) 2 Protected Picture (P164) 3 Favorites (P161) 4 Date/Text stamped display (P140 , 155) 5 Photo Style (P127) Color Mode (P35) 6 After Auto Retouch (P145) After Creative Retouch (P146) 7 Resolution (P129) 8 Quality (P130) 9 Battery Indication (P16) 1...

- 186 - Others Cautions for Use Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound in the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic fields. • Do not use th...

- 187 - Others • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on it and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness...

- 188 - Others • The [CHARGE] indicator may blink under the influence of static electricity or electromagnetic fields. This phenomenon has no effects on charging. • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger approx 1m / 3 p 3 q or more away ...

- 189 - Others If a name or birthday is set for [Baby1]/[Baby2]/Face Recognition function, this personal information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image. Disclaimer • Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electric...

- 190 - Others Message Displays Confirmation or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P164) [This picture cannot be deleted]/[Some pict...

- 192 - Others [A folder cannot be created] • A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. > Format the card after saving necessary data on a computer etc. (P65) If you execute [No.Reset] in the [Setup] menu after formatting, the folder number is rese...

- 193 - Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P193 to 202) . • The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. • If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. > Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] mode etc. (P60) • If you connect to a TV comp...

- 194 - Others > Cancel the settings of White Balance Bracketing (P87) . > Set Auto Bracketing (P139) or the Continuous Mode (P77) to [OFF]. • Is the Self-Timer (P80) set to [10s / 3pictures]? • The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. > Set to the proper mode for the distanc...

- 195 - Others • When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting etc., increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction. • When recording subjects in extremely bright lo...

- 196 - Others • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter release button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved. This is because of operati...

- 197 - Others • Is the flash closed? > Open the flash. (P72) • The flash cannot be used in the following cases: – When using Auto Bracketing (P139) – When recording in [Burst] (except for [ ]) (P77) – [Scenery]/[Panorama Shot]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[Sunset]/[Glass Through]/...

- 198 - Others • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a computer or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? >...

- 199 - Others • Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. • Is the camera conne...

- 200 - Others • Is the camera connected to the computer correctly? • Is the camera recognized by the computer correctly? > Set to [PC] in [USB Mode]. (P62 , 174) > Turn the camera off and on. > Disconnect the USB cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. > If the...

- 201 - Others In the following cases, there is no problem with the camera, so do not worry.• There is a rattling sound when the camera is shaken while the camera is turned off or during Playback Mode. (Sound of lens moving) • The camera makes a rattling sound etc., when the camera is turned on or o...

- 202 - Others • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may visibly change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. • If you do not use...

- 203 - Others Leica Service Addresses Leica information service Should you have any technical questions regarding the use of Leica products or the software included in some cases, Leica information service will be happy to answer in writing or by phone, fax, or e-mail.They are also your contact if ...

- 204 - Others • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratori...