Leica X1- Manuals

Table of contents FCC Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 CE Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Warning mess...

Designation of parts Front view (optional Hand Grip attached, flash retracted) 1.1 Eyelets for carrying strap 1.2 Self timer LED/AF assist light 1.3 Lens 1.4 Hand Grip (optional) witha. Fastening screw Top view 1.5 Flash 1.6 Attachment thread protection ring 1.7 Main switch with detent positions for...

1.20 Setting dial for – scrolling in menu and submenu item lists– setting an exposure compensation, exposure bracketing, flash ex- posure bracketing value – scrolling through picture memory– enlarging/reducing the pictures viewed 1.21 /Direction button for – calling up exposure compensation, exposur...

Displays in the monitor 2.1 In record mode 2.1.1 Exposure mode a. P : Programmed automatic exposure mode b. A : Aperture priority mode c. T : Speed priority mode d. M : Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture 2.1.2 Flash mode (for built-in and external flash units, flashes in red if flash is no...

2.1.6 Frame counter Number of pictures remaining (If memory capacity is low, the 0 flashes as a warning) 2.1.7 Indication that internal memory is used to store images (when no memory card is inserted) 2.1.8 Spot autofocus metering field (alternatively to 2.1.9) 2.1.9 Normal autofocus metering field ...

Displays in the monitor 2.1 In record mode 2.1.26 INFO screen with settings for – Resolution– File format/Compression rate (see 2.1.4) – White balance (Symbols with additional *– if white balance fine tuning is set) a. No display: automatic settingb. : For tungsten lighting c. : For daylight d. : Fo...

2.2 In review mode 2.2.1 Review mode indication 2.2.2 Resolution 2.2.3 File format/Compression rate (see 2.1.4) 2.2.4 Protected picture 2.2.5 Battery charge level (see 2.1.5) 2.2.6 Folder/picture number 2.2.7 Indication that internal memory is used to store images (when no memory card is inserted) 2...

3.1 Resolution File size 3.2 Compression File format/Compression rate 3.3 AUTO ISO Settings Auto ISO settings 3.4 Metering Mode Exposure metering 3.5 Continuous Series exposure frequency 3.6 AF Assist Lamp Low light AF function 3.7 MF Assist Monitor image enlargement 3.8 Image Stabilization Anti cam...

Using the LEICA X1 for the first time You will need the following items: • Camera • Battery (A) • Battery charger (B) with appropriate power plug (C) • Memory card (not included in scope of delivery) Presets 1. Attach the appropriate power plug to the charger (see p. 84). 2. Place the battery (A) in...

Preparation Attaching the carrying strap Charging the battery The LEICA X1 is supplied with the required power by a lithium ion battery (A). Attention: • Only the battery type specified and described in this manual, and/or battery types specified and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used in this...

Charging the battery 1. Connect the charger to a power outlet. 2. Insert the battery into the charger by a. positioning it with its contacts face down and pointing at the counter- parts (1.36a) in the battery bay, and b. pushing it down until it lies flat in the bay. Charge status indications Correc...

To remove the battery, follow these instructions in reverse order. The light grey sprung locking catch at the battery compartment must be pushed aside to unlock the battery. Note: Removing the battery while the camera is switched on (see p. 88) can re- sult in the settings you made in the menus bein...

The most important settings/controls Switching the camera on/off The LEICA X1 is turned on and off using the main switch (1.7). This is done by turning it to the appropriate position, marked with OFF , S (single shot), C (continuous shooting, see p. 112), and (self timer, see p. 112). • The monitor ...

Menu control Most settings on the LEICA X1 are performed in the menu. Navigating in the menu involves only the setting dial (1.20) and the 4 direction buttons (1.21/.22/.24/.25). To enter the menu press the MENU / SET button (1.23). • The menu list appears. The active menu item is boxed, i.e. outlin...

To call up a menu item’s submenu press the right direction button (1.22). • The submenu list appears, it is boxed, i.e. outlined in red. The active item is indicated by white characters on a black background. To select a setting/a value in a submenu rotate the setting dial (1.20) or press the upper ...

Notes: • Some functions are not available depending on other settings, in this case the menu item is displayed in grey and cannot be selected. • The menu usually opens at the position of the last item that was set be- fore. • Some menu items include settings in second level submenus. In these cases ...

The sequences: In record mode a. all displays (see p. 76, plus histogram if set, see p. 102) b. basic exposure settings (see p. 76) and AF and exposure metering areas only c. b. with gridlines (plus histogram if set, see p. 102) In review mode a. all displays (see p. 79, plus histogram if set, see p...

Direct color temperature setting Press the WB button (1.14), and in the menu appearing on the monitor, se- lect SET K . Use the setting dial (1.20) or the up and down direction buttons (1.21/1.24) to change the figure in the box appearing in the center of the monitor image. The setting is saved and ...

Image properties/contrast, sharpness, color saturation One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change critical properties of an image, i.e. those that determine its charac- ter. The LEICA X 1 allows you to influence three of the most important image properties ev...

Record mode Basic photography settings Focusing The LEICA X1 offers both automatic and manual focusing modes. The normal AF mode covers distances between 60 cm and ∞ and delivers faster operation than which covers an extended range of 30 cm to ∞. Manual focusing ( MF ) is available in the complete r...

Spot mode Focusing is based on the area indicated by a small AF frame in the center of the monitor screen. The size of this area allows concentrating the me- tering on even the smallest subject details. For portraits, e.g., it is normally recommended that the eyes are very well-defined. In addition,...

Manual focusing For certain subjects and situations, it can be beneficial to set the focus yourself, rather than using autofocus (see the previous sections). For ex- ample, if the same setting is needed for several pictures and using meter- ing memory-lock (see p. 106) would therefore involve more e...

Exposure metering and control Exposure metering modes The LEICA X1 offers you a choice of three exposure metering modes. They allow adjustment to the prevailing light conditions, the situation and your style of work and your creative ideas. In the menu, select Metering mode (3.4), and in the submenu...

The histogram The histogram (2.1.13/2.2.8) shows the distribution of brightness in the pho- tograph. In this connection, the horizontal axis corresponds to the tones from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels in each brightness. This form o...

To set this mode, turn the shutter speed dial (1.10) to the A position and set the desired aperture with the respective dial (1.9). • The mode is indicated by A (2.1.1). In addition, the manually set aperture appears in white (2.1.20). To take a picture with this mode 1. Press the shutter release bu...

Metering memory-lock For composition reasons, it can be beneficial not to have the main subject in the center of the picture. However, placing it off-center from the start would often lead to the metering being based on a part of the subject sig- nificantly closer or further away. This is equally va...

Notes: • An exposure compensation cannot be set when using manual exposure mode (see p. 105) • The EV /direction button is also used to call up the menus for exposure bracketing (see next section) and flash exposure compensation (see p. 111). They scroll through in an endless loop and can therefore ...

Flash photography Taking photographs with the built-in flash unit The LEICA X 1 is equipped with a built-in flash unit (1.5) that rests hidden in the camera body when not in use. For flash photography, it must be ex- tended. To do so, press the top of the spring-loaded flash unit down just so that i...

Studio mode – This mode is intended exclusively to trigger other flash units, e.g. studio flash units equipped with a slave function (triggered optically by the cam- era flash), i.e. it cannot be used for normal flash photography. Note: To prevent blurred pictures with the slower shutter speeds in t...

Additional Functions Selecting the exposure frequency When the main switch (1.7, see p. 88) is set to C , the LEICA X1 produces continuous picture sequences. Frequencies of either 2 fps ( Low ) or 3 fps ( High ) are available. In the menu, select Continuous (3.5), and in the submenu the desired set-...

Notes: • A running delay time can be restarted at any time by pressing the re- lease button again. • Cancelling a running delay time is possible only by either selecting an- other mode with the main switch, or by switching the camera off. • When the self-timer is activated, only single pictures are ...

Working color space The requirements in terms of color reproduction differ considerably for the various possible uses of digital picture files. Different color spaces have therefore been developed, such as the standard RGB (red/green/blue) that is perfectly adequate for simple printing. For more dem...

User Profile With the LEICA X1, any combination of all menu settings can be perma- nently stored, e.g. so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily at any time for recurring situations/subjects. A total of three memory slots are available for such combinations. You can also reset all the menu it...

Review mode Selecting review modes You can switch from record or menu setting mode to review at any time by pressing the PLAY button (1.16). In addition, you can choose to have every picture taken to be shown auto- matically immediately after the shot. 1. In the menu, select Auto Review (3.19), 2. i...

Enlarging the picture/Simultaneous review of 16 pictures The LEICA X1 allows you to enlarge a section of the picture by up to 16 x, e.g. in order to study it more closely. Conversely, it is also possible to si- multaneously view 16 pictures, e.g. to gain an overview or to find the pic- ture you want...

Deleting pictures Pictures on the memory card and the internal memory can be deleted at any time. This can be useful, e.g. if you have already saved the pictures to other media, if you no longer need them or if you need to free up more me- mory space on the card. The LEICA X1 also offers you the opt...

Protecting/Unprotecting pictures The pictures saved on the memory card and in the internal memory can be protected against being accidentally deleted. 1. In the menu, select Protect (3.30). • After a short moment the picture shown before reappears along with a menu. Depending on whether the picture ...

Additional Functions Review of Portrait-format pictures Normally, the pictures on the monitor are shown how they were taken, i.e. if the camera was held horizontally, the picture will be shown that way too. In the case of portrait format pictures though, i.e. if the camera was held vertically for th...

Playback with HDMI equipment The LEICA X1 allows you to view your pictures with a TV, projector, or mon- itor equipped with HDMI input, thus ensuring the best possible rendition. In addition, you can choose between three resolution levels: 1080i , 720p , and 480p . The camera automatically selects t...

Important: • Only use the USB cable (C) supplied. • While data is being transferred from the LEICA X1 to the computer, the connection may not under any circumstances be broken by removing the USB cable, as otherwise the computer and/or the LEICA X1 may “crash” and the memory card may even be irrepar...

Working with DNG raw data If you have selected the standardized and future-proof DNG (Digital Nega- tive) format, you require highly specialized software to convert the saved raw data into optimum quality, for example the professional Adobe® Photo- shop® Lightroom® raw data converter. It provides op...

Accessories LEICA X1 Transport case High-quality case made of real leather (brown). It comes with a neck strap. (Order no. 18 709) LEICA X1 Ever-ready case High-quality case made of real leather (grey) that takes the camera with the Handgrip (see below) attached. It includes a small leather case for...

LEICA X1 Handgrip The handgrip for the LEICA X 1 allows the camera to be held safely and comfortably. It is attached to the camera’s tripod thread by means of the knurled screw (1.5a, see p. 74) on the bottom of the handgrip. (Order no. 18 712) Notes: • This handgrip is designed exclusively for the ...

Precautions and care instructions General precautions Do not use the LEICA X1 in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, micro- wave ovens, television sets or computer monitors, video game consoles, cell phones, radio e...

Storage • If you are not using the LEICA X1 for an extended period of time, we re - commend that you: a. switch it off (see p. 88), b. remove the memory card (see p. 86), and c. remove the battery (see p. 85) (after a maximum of 3 days, the time and date will be lost, see p. 84). • A lens works like...

Technical data Sensor APS-C-size (23.6x15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor with 12.9 Megapixels, aspect ratio 3:2 Resolution Selectable for JPEG format: 4272 x 2856 pixels ( 12.2M ), 3264 x 2160 pixels ( 7M ), 2144 x 1424 pixels ( 3M ), 1632 x 1080 pixels ( 1.8M ), DNG : 4288 x 2862 pixels. Lens LEICA ELMARIT 1:2....

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