Page 2 - Table of contents; Preparations; Attaching lens cap and; Inserting and removing the card/
Table of contents - 2 - Preparations Before use .............................................. 6 Scope of Delivery .................................. 8 Accessories ........................................... 8 Names of the components .................... 9 Attaching lens cap and shoulder strap.........
Page 3 - Taking pictures; Taking motion pictures with manual
Table of contents - 3 - Taking pictures Sequence of operations ...................... 45 About recording modes ...................... 48 Snapshot mode .................................... 49 Automatic Scene Detection .........................49 Determining the extent of the area rendered sharply ......
Page 4 - Locking the exposure and/or; Setting the exposure series
Table of contents - 4 - Using the zoom lens ............................ 92 Optical Zoom ...............................................93 Extended optical zoom ................................93 [i.Zoom] .......................................................94 [Digital Zoom] .........................
Page 5 - Playback; Viewing your pictures; Capturing still pictures from; Miscellaneous; Storing recorded still and motion; Using the external electronic
Table of contents - 5 - Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] ..................................... 152 Enlarged viewing .......................................153 Viewing several pictures simultaneously ... 154 Viewing pictures by their recording date ... 155 Playing back pictures recorded a...
Page 6 - Before use; Camera handling; Protect the camera from excessive vibration, force, or; Condensation (When the lens or the monitor is fogged up)
Preparations Before use - 6 - Preparations ■ Camera handling Protect the camera from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, the monitor, or the camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent ...
Page 7 - Always take a test shot first; be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.; Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes”; Recording mode icons
Preparations Before use - 7 - ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound are recorded correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots...
Page 8 - Scope of Delivery
Preparations Scope of Delivery Accessories - 8 - Order No. Rechargeable batteryBP-DC10-E 18 719 BP-DC10-U 18 720 ChargerBC-DC10-E 423-092.001-010 BC-DC10-U 423-092.002-010 Mains cableEU 423-111.001-006 UK 423-111.001-007 AUS 423-068.801-023 TW 423-111.001-009 CN 423-111.001-010 KR 423-111.001-008(de...
Page 9 - Names of the components; Mode dial; About the hot shoe cover; Removing the hot shoe cover
Preparations Names of the components - 9 - 1 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when Autofocus is operated in dark locations. (→116, 143) 2 Mode dial Switches the recording mode. (→48) 3 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) The hot shoe cover is on the hot shoe at t...
Page 11 - 0 LCD monitor
Preparations Names of the components - 11 - 20 LCD monitor (→200) 21 [ND/FOCUS] lever To operate the lever, move it left or right or press it forwards. Use this lever for Manual Focus adjustment or for turning the built-in ND filter on/off, etc. (→104, 123) 22 Dial To operate the dial, rotate it lef...
Page 12 - 7 Playback button
Preparations Names of the components - 12 - 27 Playback button Switches between picture taking and playback mode. (→152) 28 [MENU/SET] Mainly used to display menu screens or to set menu items. (→25) 29 [WB] button / Right cursor button ( ) Displays the White Balance setting screen. This button is al...
Page 13 - Attaching lens cap and shoulder strap; Use the supplied string to attach the lens cap to the camera
Preparations Attaching lens cap and shoulder strap - 13 - Protect the lens with the lens cap when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the ca...
Page 14 - Charging the battery; Always charge before first use!; About batteries that you can use with this camera; Leica battery BP-DC10; Insert the battery into the charger; Charging light; If light is flashing:; Detach the battery after charging is
Preparations Charging the battery - 14 - Always charge before first use! (the battery is shipped uncharged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this camera It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the genuine product are available in some markets. Some of these bat...
Page 15 - Notes on the charging time; used for a long time may be longer than normal.
Preparations Charging the battery - 15 - ■ Notes on the charging time Charging time Approx. 155 min •The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for a battery in hot/cold ...
Page 16 - or other functions are used frequently, or in colder conditions.; Recording still pictures; Recording conditions by CIPA standard; •Using a 32MB memory card.
Preparations Charging the battery - 16 - Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to the surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions...
Page 17 - Recording motion pictures; Recording conditions; starting and stopping recording and using the zoom.; Viewing pictures; the surrounding environment and usage conditions.
Preparations Charging the battery - 17 - ■ Recording motion pictures [Rec Mode] [AVCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [PSH] [FSH] [FHD] Available recording time Approx. 90 min Approx. 100 min Approx. 110 min Actual available recording time Approx. 50 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 60 min ● Recording conditions •T...
Page 18 - Inserting and removing the card/the battery; Release slider
Preparations Inserting and removing the card/the battery - 18 - •Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF]. Do not touch the terminals Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face monitor) Latch Push the release slider to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door ...
Page 19 - To remove; To remove the battery:
Preparations Inserting and removing the card/the battery - 19 - ■ To remove • To remove the battery: Pull the latch in the direction of the arrow. • To remove the card: Press it further down until it clicks, then pull it out upright. Latch ● Remove battery from the camera when you are not going to u...
Page 20 - Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory; Pictures can be copied between cards and the built-in memory.
Preparations Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory) - 20 - Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB) • Pictures can be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→181) •The access tim...
Page 21 - capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).; Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
Preparations Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory) - 21 - Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card)...
Page 22 - Recording time capacity (motion pictures); •The time displayed in the table is the total time.
Preparations Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory) - 22 - ■ Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.) When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used [Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB [PSH] – 8m00s 2h3...
Page 23 - Setting time and date; Turn on the power; •To return to the previous screen,
Preparations Setting time and date - 23 - Turn on the power Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayedPress to select the language and then [MENU/SET] The [Please set the clock] message appears. Press [MENU/SET]Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time dis...
Page 24 - Changing settings; •For details about how to set the menu; Set the date and time
Preparations Setting time and date - 24 - Changing settings Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] or [Rec] menu to change the current time settings. •Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24...
Page 25 - Setting the menu; •You can also close the menu by pressing
Preparations Setting the menu - 25 - You can use the menu to set camera and picture taking functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Each item’s background color changes when it is selected Select the menu type (→26) Press to select th...
Page 26 - menu; Switching menu type
Preparations Setting the menu - 26 - ■ Menu type ● In recording mode ● In playback mode [Rec] menu For settings such as resolution and flash mode. [Motion Picture] menu For settings such as recording method and resolution. [Playback Mode] menu For settings for playback methods such as [Slide Show] a...
Page 27 - battery life. Please check these before use.; •For the setting procedures of the menu.; Use cursor buttons to select [Destination] and then press
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 27 - [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) ● In [Snapshot Mode], only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep], [Language] and [O.I.S. Dem...
Page 28 - To set summer time; Use cursor buttons to select the return date and then press
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 28 - ■ To set summer time Press in step . (Press again to release the setting) •When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. ■ When you come back from your travel...
Page 29 - calculated based on the local destination time.; Settings
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 29 - ● The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera’s clock. When the destination is set in [World Time], the elapsed days are calculated based on the local destination time. ● When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the ...
Page 31 - Press to select the setting item, and then to make; picture will not be affected.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 31 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [LCD Display] / [Viewfinder] For adjusting the brightness and the color rendition of the monitor. When the display is switched to an attached external electronic viewfinder (available as accessory (→8) ), the b...
Page 32 - Setting the position of the guidelines
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 32 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [EVF Disp.Style] / [LCD Disp.Style] [EVF Disp.Style]: Set the display mode for an attached external electronic viewfinder (available as accessory (→8) ). [LCD Disp.Style]: Set the display mode for the monitor. ...
Page 34 - motion picture playback.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 34 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Video Rec Area] This mode allows the identification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● The recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpre...
Page 37 - pressed
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 37 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Play on LCD] This mode automatically switches on the monitor during playback even if an external electronic viewfinder (available as accessory (→8) ) is attached. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [Auto Review] This mo...
Page 42 - All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 42 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Version Disp.] For checking the camera firmware version or display software information. ● When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information such as the license is displayed. [Form...
Page 44 - Entering Text; Use cursor button to select characters; Text is inserted at the cursor position.; Editing text; cursor to the text to edit; When you are finished entering text, use cursor buttons to
Preparations Entering Text - 44 - Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] until the desired character is displayed Cursor positi...
Page 45 - Sequence of operations; Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.
Taking pictures Sequence of operations - 45 - Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Turn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode Align the desired mode with index. • Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click-stop ...
Page 46 - Take pictures; If a warning is displayed
Taking pictures Sequence of operations - 46 - Take pictures ■ Taking still pictures (Shutter button) Press halfway (Press lightly to focus) Press fully (Press the button all the way to record) ■ Recording motion pictures (Motion picture button) Press (Start recording) Press (End recording) Camera sh...
Page 47 - Holding the camera; About the direction detect function
Taking pictures Sequence of operations - 47 - ■ Holding the camera AF Assist Lamp Shoulder strap Microphone •To avoid camera shake, hold the camera with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart. •Do not touch the lens. •Do not cover the microphone ...
Page 48 - About recording modes; Set to the desired recording mode
Taking pictures About recording modes - 48 - Rotate the mode dial to switch recording modes. Set to the desired recording mode Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click-stop position of the desired mode. → [Snapshot Mode] For taking pictures with extended automatic settings. (→49) [Program AE] ...
Page 49 - Snapshot mode; make settings manually.; Automatic Scene Detection; appropriate Scene Mode.
Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 49 - Optimum settings are made automatically based on information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that sharp and correctly exposed pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manu...
Page 50 - Determining the extent of the area rendered sharply; Press the dial; Rotate the dial to adjust the; •You can also press to make; Press the dial to finalize the
Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 50 - Determining the extent of the area rendered sharply You can also use [Snapshot Mode] to easily adjust the depth of field, i.e. which parts are rendered sharply and which are not, as with [Aperture-Priority] mode. Press the dial Press Rotate the dial to adjust the...
Page 51 - The yellow range shown in the left figure
Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 51 - Shallow depth of field Extended depth of field The yellow range shown in the left figure is the depth of field, i.e. the range in which subject parts are rendered sharply. •This range changes based on the distance to the focused subject, the set focal length, etc...
Page 52 - Using the built-in flash; Let the built-in flash pop up to use it.; Open the built-in flash; Closing the built-in flash; When you do not want to use the flash or after
Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 52 - Using the built-in flash Let the built-in flash pop up to use it. (→106) Open the built-in flash ■ Closing the built-in flash When you do not want to use the flash or after using it, press it back down until it clicks into place. ● Set to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] dep...
Page 53 - rendition of still and motion pictures.
Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 53 - [Color Mode] By changing the [Color Mode] setting in the [Rec] menu, you can determine the color rendition of still and motion pictures. •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Setting Description [STANDARD] Records pictures with colors close to the actual...
Page 55 - AF Tracking; adjust its exposure even when it is moving.; Aim the AF Tracking frame at the; •To cancel AF Lock → Press .
Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 55 - AF Tracking In [Snapshot Mode], you can select [AF Tracking] in [AF Mode] in a single operation. When [AF Tracking] mode is used, the camera can continuously focus on a subject and adjust its exposure even when it is moving. ● The optimal scene mode for the AF lo...
Page 56 - Adjusting brightness, coloring, and depth of field; •[AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment.; Press to make adjustments; •You can also rotate the dial to make adjustments.
Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 56 - [Snapshot Plus Mode] When [Snapshot Plus Mode] is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and coloring, in addition to the depth of field, without compromising the user-friendly operation of the [Snapshot Mode]. ■ Switching to [Snapshot Plus Mode] Use the ...
Page 57 - About setting items; menu that are not displayed.
Taking pictures Snapshot mode - 57 - ● When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the appropriate exposure range, and the depth of field may not change for some subject brightness levels. About setting items Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Snapshot M...
Page 58 - Program mode; Program Shift; Press the shutter button halfway
Taking pictures Program mode - 58 - The camera automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can change various settings in the [Rec] menu. •About recording modes (→48) ● Aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, if an appropriate exposur...
Page 59 - Example of Program Shift; Program Shift range; Use cursor buttons to select the setting and then press; You cannot perform manual settings.
Taking pictures Program mode - 59 - ■ Example of Program Shift 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6 8.0 11 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (Aperture value) (Ev) (Shutter speed) Program Shift range Automatic camera setting Progra...
Page 60 - Aperture priority mode; Rotate the aperture ring to select
Taking pictures Aperture priority mode - 60 - Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in-focus area (in front of and behind the main subject), to a lower number for a smaller in-focus area. •About recording modes (→48) ● The aperture ring rotates only within the range of the...
Page 61 - Shutter speed priority mode; Rotate the dial to select the
Taking pictures Shutter speed priority mode - 61 - When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trailing effect, set to a slower shutter speed. •About recording modes (→48) ● When the resulting picture would be too bright ...
Page 62 - Manual exposure mode; Select shutter speed and aperture; Setting the aperture value
Taking pictures Manual exposure mode - 62 - Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. •About recording modes (→48) Select shutter speed and aperture value ■ Setting the aperture value You can set the aperture values between [1.4] and [8] in 1/3-stop increme...
Page 64 - Press to select the effect and
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 64 - You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the monitor. •About recording modes (→48) Press to select the effect and then [MENU/SET] Preview screen •When you press the [DISP] button, a ...
Page 66 - This effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished picture.; Items that can be set
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 66 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Expressive] This effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the color. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of field Shallower ...
Page 67 - This effect creates a darker somber appearance for the entire
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 67 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [High Key] This effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of fie...
Page 68 - This effect creates a picture with sepia tone.; This effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 68 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Sepia] This effect creates a picture with sepia tone. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of field Shallower Extended Contrast Low High ...
Page 69 - This effect creates a picture with a higher contrast and surreal
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 69 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Impressive Art] This effect creates a picture with a higher contrast and surreal appearance. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of fiel...
Page 70 - This effect allows you to play with color effects.; This effect creates a picture that resembles pictures taken by a
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 70 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Cross Process] This effect allows you to play with color effects. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of field Shallower Extended Colori...
Page 71 - Defocusing a picture
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 71 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Miniature Effect] This effect creates a diorama-like picture by intentionally defocusing all but one section of the picture. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overe...
Page 72 - signal processing and is not a defect.; Motion pictures cannot be recorded.
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 72 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Soft Focus] This effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Depth of f...
Page 73 - Selecting the color to be retained
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 73 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [One Point Color] This effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining only the amount of color you determine. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (br...
Page 74 - This effect defocuses the entire picture by retaining a sharper
Taking pictures Using [Creative Control] Mode - 74 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Radial Defocus] This effect defocuses the entire picture by retaining a sharper focus on the main subjects than with [Soft Focus] by operating focus when the shutter is open during the exp...
Page 75 - •About recording modes; Use cursor buttons to select; mode dial, the menu appears automatically.
Taking pictures Using [Scene Mode] - 75 - Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. •About recording modes (→48) Use cursor buttons to select the scene mode and then press [MENU/SET] •When you select [ ] by rotating the mode di...
Page 76 - •How to select a scene
Taking pictures Using [Scene Mode] - 76 - •How to select a scene (→75) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Tip • The longer the set focal length and the closer the camera is to the subject, the greater the effect will be. [Soft Skin...
Page 79 - To record age and name
Taking pictures Using [Scene Mode] - 79 - •How to select a scene (→75) [HDR] The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. Tip • After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the exp...
Page 81 - Recording procedure
Taking pictures Using [Scene Mode] - 81 - •How to select a scene (→75) [3D Photo Mode] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, two of which are automatically selected and combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is requ...
Page 82 - Taking motion pictures; Press the motion picture button to; Press the motion picture button; About zoom operation
Taking pictures Taking motion pictures - 82 - Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Mode] (→150) /[Rec Quality] (→150) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx.) ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. Press the motion picture button again ...
Page 83 - Use a sufficiently charged battery.
Taking pictures Taking motion pictures - 83 - ● You can record motion pictures to the built-in memory only in [VGA] mode. (→150) ● Use a sufficiently charged battery. ● The available recording time displayed on the monitor may not decrease regularly. ● [Sensitivity] is set automatically while a moti...
Page 84 - About the recording format for recording motion pictures; that complies with the AVCHD standard.; uploading videos to the Internet.; About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures; that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.
Taking pictures Taking motion pictures - 84 - ■ About the recording format for recording motion pictures This camera can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats. AVCHD: You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing motion pictures on a high-...
Page 86 - Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded; Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture; Motion picture recording continues unchanged.; Exposure series function; can be recorded during motion picture recording.
Taking pictures Taking motion pictures - 86 - Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures are recorded with an aspect rat...
Page 87 - You can set the desired shutter speed and aperture value.; Press to select the setting; ] by rotating the mode
Taking pictures Taking motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] - 87 - You can set the desired shutter speed and aperture value. •About recording modes (→48) Setting Description P [Program AE] Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value. A [Aperture-Priority] Records m...
Page 88 - About aperture value; About the shutter speed; Setting the shutter speed; sounds may be recorded in some cases.
Taking pictures Taking motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] - 88 - ● About aperture value To record motion pictures with a larger depth of field, set the aperture value to a higher number. To record motion pictures with a smaller depth of field, set a lower number. Setting the...
Page 89 - Resolution of high-speed motion pictures
Taking pictures Taking motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] - 89 - [High Speed Video] With this mode, you can capture subjects during sporting events or other active scenes at a high frame rate, i.e. with a rapid succession of exposures, which allows details to be revealed tha...
Page 90 - Registering your own settings and recording; Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the
Taking pictures Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode - 90 - Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to / allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Up to 4 current camera settings can ...
Page 91 - Set mode dial to /; •When set to; When changing the menu settings
Taking pictures Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode - 91 - [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to / . Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode) •When set to → The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registere...
Page 92 - Using the zoom lens; Adjust the focus after setting the focal length.
Taking pictures Using the zoom lens - 92 - You can determine how much of a subject is to be captured / how large a subject is to be rendered by selecting the appropriate focal length, i.e. by zooming. Zoom In/Out To widen the angle of view, use shorter focal lengths (hence wideangle, also makes subj...
Page 93 - Optical Zoom; Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:; Extended optical zoom; . EZ is short for “Extended optical zoom”.
Taking pictures Using the zoom lens - 93 - Optical Zoom With this mode, a zoom ratio up to 3.8x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] in the [Rec] menu. (→135) ● Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: •Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [3D Photo Mode]) Extended...
Page 95 - Select the focal length
Taking pictures Using the zoom lens - 95 - [Step Zoom] You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35mm film camera). When using the Step Zoom, you can operate the zoom ratio as e...
Page 96 - Using Autofocus; Switch the focus selector switch
Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 96 - When Autofocus is enabled, press the shutter button halfway to focus. The focusing methods differ depending on [Rec] mode and [AF Mode] setting. ● Subjects/environments which may make auto focusing difficult: •Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects...
Page 97 - Press to select Autofocus mode items and then; Face Detection
Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 97 - ■ Switching [AF Mode] Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Press to select Autofocus mode items and then [MENU/SET] (Face Detection) For taking front-on pictures of people (AF Tracking) For automatically locking th...
Page 98 - Align the subject with the AF Tracking frame and then press; Focusing on off-center subjects
Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 98 - AF Tracking Align the subject with the AF Tracking frame and then press the [AF/AE LOCK] button AF Tracking frame When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus. If AF Lock fail...
Page 99 - Spot focusing; •You can adjust the position of the AF area.; Locking the focus; use the following procedure.; Aim the AF area at the subject; Return to desired composition
Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 99 - Spot focusing Focusing is based on the subject registered in the center of the picture. (Recommended when focusing is difficult, or when it is supposed to be based on a specific off-center detail) •You can adjust the position of the AF area. (→100) ● Focus is f...
Page 100 - Changing the position and size of the AF area
Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 100 - ■ Changing the position and size of the AF area When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), you can move the position or change the size of the AF area. Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Use cursor buttons to s...
Page 101 - Using Manual Focus together with Autofocus; focus position using the Manual Focus.
Taking pictures Using Autofocus - 101 - Using Manual Focus together with Autofocus After setting the focus using Autofocus, you can make fine adjustments for the focus position using the Manual Focus. Press the [AF/AE LOCK] button to lock the focus Use the [ND/FOCUS] lever to adjust the focus Settin...
Page 102 - Shortest focusing distance
Taking pictures Close-up pictures - 102 - When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [ ] enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 1 cm ( 25 / 64 ”) for max. Wide). ■ Shortest focusing distance The shortest focusing distance is the distance from...
Page 103 - Locking the exposure and/or focus; Adjust the composition and then; •To cancel the focus or exposure
Taking pictures Locking the exposure and/or focus - 103 - It is convenient to use the [AF/AE LOCK] button when you want to change the composition after having set focus and exposure for the decisive and off-center part of the subject. Point the camera at the subjectPress the [AF/AE LOCK] button Focu...
Page 104 - Manual focusing; Autofocus proves difficult.; Align with the index
Taking pictures Manual focusing - 104 - Use this function when you want to determine the focus setting yourself or when using Autofocus proves difficult. Switch the focus selector switch to [ ] Align with the index Focus manually on a subject. Focus with the [ND/FOCUS] lever To focus on a nearby sub...
Page 105 - Shot AF
Taking pictures Manual focusing - 105 - ● You can focus using the [ND/FOCUS] lever even during motion picture recording. Note, however, that indications such as MF assist and depth of field range are not displayed. ● After changing the focal length, i.e. zooming, refocus. ● The depth of field range ...
Page 106 - Close the built-in flash
Taking pictures Using the built-in flash - 106 - You can use the built-in flash to take pictures in dark locations or light up a subject to reduce its contrast to a bright background. Open the built-in flash ■ Close the built-in flash When you do not want to use the flash or after using it, press it...
Page 107 - Changing the flash mode; subject and the brightness with the built-in flash.
Taking pictures Using the built-in flash - 107 - Changing the flash mode Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Press to select a mode and then [MENU/SET] Type, operations Uses [Auto] • The flash is automatically fired when the recording conditions make it ne...
Page 108 - Available flash modes in each exposure mode; The flash cannot be used in the following cases.; Shutter speeds for each flash mode
Taking pictures Using the built-in flash - 108 - ■ Available flash modes in each exposure mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) * 1 [Scene Mode] ○ * 2 ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ – ○ ○ – – – ○ – – ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ – ○ – ○ – – – ○ – – – * 1 [Smooth Defocus] and [Radial Defocus] on...
Page 109 - Setting the ISO Sensitivity; values and vice versa.; Press to select the ISO; The [Sensitivity] is automatically set in the following cases:
Taking pictures Setting the ISO Sensitivity - 109 - The ISO setting determines the possible shutter speed/aperture combinations for a given subject brightness. Higher ISO settings allow faster shutter speeds and/or larger aperture values and vice versa. Press the [ISO] button Press to select the ISO...
Page 110 - About extended ISO; ISO Sensitivity values.; You cannot record pictures using [
Taking pictures Setting the ISO Sensitivity - 110 - ■ About extended ISO When [Extended ISO] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], you can also set the following ISO Sensitivity values. H.8000 * / H.10000 * / H.12800 * When [ISO Increments] is [1/3EV] ● When you record a picture using [Extended ISO], th...
Page 111 - Setting White Balance; Press to select the white
Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 111 - ■ Settings: [AWB] ([Auto White Balance]) / ([Daylight]) / ([Cloudy]) / ([Shade]) / ([Flash]) / ([Incandescent]) / ([White Set 1] [White Set 2]) / ([Color Temperature]) ● When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the color rendition is adjusted in acco...
Page 112 - K=Color temperature in degrees Kelvin; Setting the White Balance manually; ensuring that it is inside the frame at the center of the screen,
Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 112 - ■ [AWB] operational range: 10000K 9000K8000K 7000K 6000K5000K4000K3000K2000K Cloudy sky (rain) Shade Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight Sunlight White fluorescent lighting Blue sky K=Color temperature in degrees Kelvin Setting the White Bal...
Page 113 - Setting the White Balance using a color temperature; value that expresses the color of light (unit: K; Press to select the color temperature value and then; Performing White Balance fine adjustments; Press to select the White Balance fine adjustment setting,
Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 113 - Setting the White Balance using a color temperature You can set the White Balance using a color temperature. Color temperature is a numeric value that expresses the color of light (unit: K * ). A picture becomes bluish when the color temperature value is...
Page 114 - Settings remain applied when using the flash.; White Balance bracketing; button is pressed once.; Using the White Balance Fine Adjustment screen, set the; •How to display the White Balance fine adjustment screen
Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 114 - ● When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the A (amber) or B (blue) side, the color of the White Balance icon displayed on the screen will change to the fine-tuned color. ● When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance towa...
Page 115 - The shutter sound will be emitted only once.
Taking pictures Setting White Balance - 115 - ● When [WB Bracket] is set, [BKT] appears with the White Balance icon. ● The position of the bracket cannot exceed the maximum ranges of the White Balance fine adjustments. ● When White Balance fine adjustments are performed after the bracket is set, the...
Page 116 - Using with self-timer; and then
Taking pictures Using with self-timer - 116 - We recommend using a tripod when using the Self-Timer. This, plus setting the Self-Timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button. Press the [ ] button Press to select [Self Timer] and then Press to...
Page 117 - Take the picture; Press the shutter button fully to release the; To cancel; shutter button is pressed fully.
Taking pictures Using with self-timer - 117 - Self-timer indicator (Flashes for the set delay time) Take the picture Press the shutter button fully to release the shutter after the preset time. •To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET] ■ To cancel Select [ ] ([Single]) in step . ● Focusing wi...
Page 118 - Setting the exposure series function; Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.; Press to select [Burst
Taking pictures Setting the exposure series function - 118 - Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Press the [ ] button Press to select [Burst Shooting] and then Press to select the frame rate and then [...
Page 119 - Note on the resolution setting
Taking pictures Setting the exposure series function - 119 - Setting Speed No. of pictures Focus, exposure, White Balance Approx. 2 pictures/s 100 * 1 Only the focus is fixed to the settings of the first picture taken. * 2 Approx. 2 pictures/s 100 * 1 Adjusted within the possible range. Approx. 5 pi...
Page 121 - Changing the aspect ratio for still pictures; Select the aspect ratio switch
Taking pictures Changing the aspect ratio for still pictures - 121 - This mode allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Select the aspect ratio switch ● The edges of pictures may be cut off when printing - be sure to check in advance.
Page 122 - •During motion picture recording
Taking pictures Changing the aspect ratio for still pictures - 122 - [Aspect Bracket] Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes four pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2], [16:9] and [1:1]. (The shutter sounds only once.) Select [Aspect Bracket] in the [Rec] menu •For the setting pr...
Page 123 - Using the built-in ND filter; activate the ND filter; •To deactivate the built-in ND filter
Taking pictures Using the built-in ND filter - 123 - When you want to take pictures using a larger aperture than with the normal exposure settings in a bright outdoor location or with a slow shutter speed, you can use the built-in ND filter to reduce the amount of light that passes through the lens....
Page 124 - Compensating the exposure; Press the dial to select the; Select the Exposure
Taking pictures Compensating the exposure - 124 - Use this function to adjust the exposure to the important part of the subject in case of large differences in brightness within the frame. Press the dial to select the Exposure Compensation display Press Selected (yellow) Select the Exposure Compensa...
Page 125 - exposures are based on the set Exposure Compensation value.; compensation and the third with plus compensation.
Taking pictures [Auto Bracket] - 125 - In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded with the selected exposure steps each time the shutter button is pressed. When an Exposure Compensation is set, the exposures are based on the set Exposure Compensation value. Press the [ ] button Press to sel...
Page 126 - •With flash
Taking pictures [Auto Bracket] - 126 - ● [Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases: •With flash •With [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] [Smooth Defocus] [Radial Defocus]) •With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [3D Photo Mode...
Page 127 - Switching the displays; various settings and the level gauge; the display; guidelines will be displayed.
Taking pictures Switching the displays - 127 - You can determine if and which information should be displayed on the monitor icons for various settings and the level gauge (→128) . Press the [DISP] button to switch the display Every time you press the button, the display will be switched. With infor...
Page 128 - Correct the camera angle; Using the level gauge; camera so that it matches the white line.; Tilting up or down; Tilting left or right; switched accordingly.
Taking pictures Using the level gauge - 128 - If you want to make sure that the camera is not tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference. Press the [DISP] button to switch the display Press the button until the level gauge is displayed ...
Page 129 - Using the Quick menu; display the Quick menu; Using cursor buttons; Using the dial; Using cursor buttons; close the Quick menu
Taking pictures Using the Quick menu - 129 - In picture taking mode, you can quickly change the main settings for a still or a motion picture. Press the [Q MENU] button to display the Quick menu Select a menu item ■ Using the dial Press ■ Using cursor buttons Change the setting ■ Using the dial Pres...
Page 130 - Using the Face Recognition function; How the Face Recognition function works; for previously recorded pictures is not changed.
Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 130 - The default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When a face is registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is set to (Face Detection)) •The camera ...
Page 131 - Registering faces; Record a picture with the face; Align the face within the frame and release the shutter
Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 131 - Registering faces Up to 6 person’s faces can be registered along with such information as name and birthday. You can improve the Face Recognition function by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple faces of ...
Page 132 - Press to select the item for editing and then; Tips for registering face pictures; different expressions or angles.
Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 132 - Press to select the item for editing and then [Name] Select [SET] with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (Entering text (→44) ) [Age] Setting a birthday. Select [SET] with cursor buttons, and then press ...
Page 133 - Editing or deleting information about registered faces; Information about registered faces can be edited or deleted.
Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 133 - Editing or deleting information about registered faces Information about registered faces can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] in the [Rec] menu •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Select [MEMORY] with cur...
Page 134 - Adjusting the picture quality and registering a custom setting
Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 134 - You can change settings such as resolution and flash mode. •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Photo Style] This mode allows you to adjust the colors and picture quality according to kind of picture you want to create. ■ Settings [Standard] St...
Page 135 - This setting is not available in; Setting guide
Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 135 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Picture Size] This mode allows you to set the resolution (number of pixels) for still pictures. The number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality]. ■ Settings Aspect ratio ...
Page 136 - About RAW files
Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 136 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Quality] This mode allows you to set the compression rate for still picture data. ■ Settings [Fine] Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format. [Standard] Saves pictures in JPEG...
Page 139 - parts of the picture.
Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 139 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Metering Mode] This function allows adapting the metering mode to different subjects and situations. ■ Settings [Metering Mode] Metering characteristics Conditions [Multi Metering] The brightness is detected...
Page 140 - taken using Multi Exposure.
Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 140 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Multi Expo.] This mode allows you to combine two or three still pictures into a single one. ■ Settings [Start] Start taking pictures. Decide on your composition and take the first picture Press to select [Ne...
Page 143 - Lamp illuminated when the shutter button is pressed; For details
Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 143 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [AF Assist Lamp] This mode allows you to set the camera to automatically turn on the AF Assist Lamp in dark locations to make automatic focusing easier. ■ Settings [ON]: Lamp illuminated when the shutter butt...
Page 144 - taillight streaks “overtaking” the car.
Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 144 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Flash Synchro] This mode allows you to set the timing for firing the flash to achieve different effects. ■ Settings: [1ST] / [2ND] Flash firing timing chart [1ST] is set Elapsed time [2ND] is set The picture...
Page 147 - About interval recording; perform the flash settings in advance.
Taking pictures Using the [Rec] menu - 147 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Time Lapse Shot] This mode allows you to program the camera to produce still pictures at a predetermined time and at predetermined intervals automatically. This allows capturing gradual changes at constant i...
Page 150 - other menu will also be changed automatically.
Taking pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu - 150 - Items in the [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus with the same names have the same functions. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in the other menu will also be changed automatically. •See the corresponding [Rec] me...
Page 151 - Locks the focus position at the start of motion picture recording.
Taking pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu - 151 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Continuous AF] This mode allows the focus setting either to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or to lock the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Settings [ON] [OFF]: ...
Page 152 - Press the playback button; Press to select a picture to be; To end playback
Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 152 - When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. File number Picture number/Total pictures ● If [Start Mode] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ ], the camera is a...
Page 153 - Enlarged viewing; Turn the zoom lever toward the T; the position of the enlarged section
Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 153 - Enlarged viewing “Playback zoom” [ND/FOCUS] lever Dial Turn the zoom lever toward the T side to enlarge the picture Current position of the enlarged section (Appears for 1 second) Each time you turn the zoom lever toward the T side, the camera inc...
Page 154 - Viewing several pictures simultaneously; Turn the zoom lever toward the W
Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 154 - Viewing several pictures simultaneously “Multi Playback” [MENU/SET] Turn the zoom lever toward the W side to display several pictures Picture no./Total no. Motion pictures Panorama pictures (→76) •Move the zoom lever further toward the W side and ...
Page 155 - Viewing pictures by their recording date; the display changes to the 12-picture screen.
Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 155 - Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” [MENU/SET] Turn the zoom lever toward the W side while displaying a 30-picture screen to display the calendar screen Selected date •When you select a recording date using cursor buttons ...
Page 156 - Representative picture display; Displaying pictures in a group
Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 156 - Playing back pictures recorded as exposure series and with interval recording Still pictures taken in a sequence using the [ ] or [ ] exposure series settings or the time lapse function are grouped together when they are displayed. (Group display)...
Page 157 - the pictures cannot be displayed in a group.
Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 157 - ● When pictures set to [Favorite] are played back using [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play], the pictures cannot be displayed in a group. ● The following modes are not available while a representative first exposure series picture is being displayed....
Page 158 - Panorama playback; Enlarged display; You can use the Playback zoom function to enlarge a picture.; Automatic scrolling display of panorama pictures; •Operations during panorama picture scrolling playback
Playback Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 158 - Panorama playback Still pictures recorded with the [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode are displayed with a reduced height on a normal playback screen in order to show their complete width. ■ Enlarged display You can use the Playback zoom function to enlar...
Page 159 - Viewing motion pictures; QuickTime Motion JPEG formats.; Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([; Operations during motion picture playback; The volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever.
Playback Viewing motion pictures - 159 - This camera was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ], [ ] etc.), and then press Playback starts. Recording time During playback, the elapsed time is display...
Page 160 - Capturing still pictures from motion pictures; Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture; •A confirmation screen is displayed.; original motion picture.
Playback Capturing still pictures from motion pictures - 160 - This function allows you to save a single still picture from a motion picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playbackPress [MENU/SET] •A confirmation screen is displaye...
Page 161 - Splitting motion picture takes; free space on your card, such as when traveling.; Select the motion picture take to split with cursor buttons and; The original motion picture take that was split is not; the motion picture may be deleted.
Playback Splitting motion picture takes - 161 - A single motion picture take can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when traveling. Select [Video Divide] i...
Page 163 - Deleting pictures; displayed picture
Playback Deleting pictures - 163 - Press the [ ] button to delete displayed picture •A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET]. Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if not. (Deleted pictures ...
Page 164 - the displayed picture
Playback Deleting pictures - 164 - To delete multiple (up to 100)/all pictures When you select a representative picture of a still picture group of an exposure or time lapse series, the group is deleted as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected group are deleted.) Press the [ ] button t...
Page 165 - Different playback methods; Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.; HDMI output. For the procedure of playing back a 3D still picture
Playback Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 165 - Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [2D/3D Settings] Switches the output format between 2D and 3D pictures. (Only available during HDMI output.) [Normal Play] Plays back ...
Page 166 - Use cursor buttons to select the playback method and then
Playback Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 166 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Slide Show] This mode automatically plays pictures in order and to music. It can prove to be helpful, e.g. when viewing on TV screen. Use cursor buttons to select the playback method and then ...
Page 167 - Use cursor buttons to select [Start] and then press; Operations during a Slide Show; The operation guide appears at the bottom right of the monitor.
Playback Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 167 - Use cursor buttons to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET] ■ Operations during a Slide Show The operation guide appears at the bottom right of the monitor. Pause/play Previous * Next * Stop Volume down Volume up * Only while the camera ...
Page 168 - Press to select the playback method and then
Playback Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 168 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Filtering Play] This mode allows you to select and display pictures that you want to play back, for example, pictures in any category or your favorite pictures. Press to select the playback me...
Page 169 - Retouching pictures; •Example picture; Select a still picture to retouch during playback and then; The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures.
Playback Retouching pictures - 169 - [Auto Retouch] You can adjust the color and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. •New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory o...
Page 171 - Enter the desired characters
Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 171 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Title Edit] You can give titles, etc. to your favorite still pictures. Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press [MENU/SET]Select a still picture ● [Single] Use cursor buttons to select a...
Page 172 - Use cursor buttons to select items and then press
Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 172 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Text Stamp] With this mode, the recording date and time and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] can be stamped on the still picture. Use cursor buttons to selec...
Page 173 - Items that can be stamped
Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 173 - ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamps the recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamps recording date and time [Name] : Stamps the name registered in Face Recognition : Stamps the name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamps the locat...
Page 175 - Use cursor buttons to select the picture and then press
Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 175 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Cropping] This mode allows you to crop your still pictures, e.g. to improve the composition or to delete undesired parts of the subject. Use cursor buttons to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]Use th...
Page 177 - To clear all
Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 177 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Favorite] By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Mult...
Page 178 - To clear all settings; Print setting cannot be performed for motion pictures.
Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 178 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Print Set] This function allows you to add picture/picture no./date printing settings for when printing with DPOF print-compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility.) Use cursor bu...
Page 179 - This function may not be effective when using other devices.
Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 179 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Protect] This function allows you to mark important pictures so they cannot be deleted accidentally. Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press [MENU/SET]Use cursor buttons to select the p...
Page 180 - Use cursor buttons to select the person to replace for another; Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures.
Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 180 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Face Rec Edit] With this function, you can edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor buttons to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]Us...
Page 181 - Copying all pictures from the built-in memory to the card; Copying 1 picture at a time from the card to the built-in memory; Use cursor buttons to select [; other operations during copying.
Playback Using the [Playback] menu - 181 - •For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Copy] With this function, you can copy pictures from and to the built-in memory and the memory card. ■ Copying all pictures from the built-in memory to the card Use cursor buttons to select [ ] and then press ...
Page 182 - Viewing on a TV screen; Connect the camera to the TV; To connect with the HDMI mini cable; Turn on the TV
Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 182 - You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8) ) or the supplied AV cable. ● Also consult the TV’s instructions. Preparation: •Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV ...
Page 184 - the instructions for the TV.
Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 184 - HDTV Link (HDMI) What is HDTV Link (HDMI)? ● HDTV Link is a function that automatically links this camera to HDTV Link- compatible devices by connecting the HDMI mini cables (available as accessory (→8) ) for enabling easy operation with a HDTV compatible...
Page 185 - television set with the HDMI mini cable; Other related operations
Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 185 - Preparation: Set [HDTV Link] to [ON] (→40) . Connect the camera to a HDTV Link (HDMI)-compatible television set with the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8) ) (→182) Turn on the camera Press the playback buttonProceed with the operation while ref...
Page 186 - Viewing 3D still pictures; Connect the camera to a 3D-capable TV with the HDMI mini; (available as accessory; to display the playback screen; To select and play back only the still pictures recorded in 3D; Select the picture recorded in 3D
Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 186 - Viewing 3D still pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV, and play back still pictures that you recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV. If a 3D-capable TV has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still picture...
Page 187 - •During Slide Show playback: The image is displayed in 2D.
Miscellaneous Viewing on a TV screen - 187 - ● When an image is not suitable for 3D viewing (due to excessive parallax, etc.) •During Slide Show playback: The image is displayed in 2D. •During [Filtering Play]: A message appears confirming whether to display the image in 3D or not. ● When a 3D image...
Page 188 - Storing recorded still and motion pictures; Copying by inserting the SD card into a recorder; Connect the camera to the
Miscellaneous Storing recorded still and motion pictures - 188 - The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, MP4). Follow the correct method for your device. Copying by inserting the SD card in...
Page 189 - Using the software
Miscellaneous Storing recorded still and motion pictures - 189 - Copying the recorded image data to a computer with the available software Using the Adobe ® Photoshop ® Lightroom ® software (available for download, see below), you can import the image data recorded with this camera in all file forma...
Page 190 - Using with your computer; •Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.; Computer specifications
Miscellaneous Using with your computer - 190 - Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two. •Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the your computer’s instructions. •If your computer does not support SDXC Memor...
Page 191 - Connect the camera to the computer; To cancel connection
Miscellaneous Using with your computer - 191 - Connect the camera to the computer •Do not use cables other than the supplied genuine Leica USB cable. Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor buttons on the camera to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET] •A message may b...
Page 192 - Folder and file names on computer; Windows
Miscellaneous Using with your computer - 192 - ■ Folder and file names on computer DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100LEICA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) L1000001.JPG : L1000999.JPG 101LEICA : 999LEICA MISC (DPOF files, Favorite) PRIVATE * 2 AVCHD (Motion pictures in AVCHD) * 1 ● Windows Drives are displ...
Page 193 - Printing; Connect the camera to the printer; other than the above may cause a malfunction.; To cancel print; •Charge the battery sufficiently.
Miscellaneous Printing - 193 - You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Connect the camera to the printer •Do not use cables other than the supplied genuine Leica USB cable. Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor buttons on the camera t...
Page 195 - Printing multiple pictures; Press to select [Multi Print] in step; Printing with date and text
Miscellaneous Printing - 195 - Printing multiple pictures Press to select [Multi Print] in step (→193) Use cursor buttons to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select] : Scroll between pictures with cursor buttons and, select the pictures to print with the [DISP] button. (Press the [...
Page 196 - Making print settings on the camera; Use cursor buttons to select the item and then press; Use cursor buttons to select setting and then press
Miscellaneous Printing - 196 - Making print settings on the camera The setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make the settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor buttons to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF]...
Page 197 - Using the external electronic viewfinder; Firmly insert the viewfinder into the hot shoe, as far as it will; To automatically display the playback screen on the monitor
Miscellaneous Using the external electronic viewfinder - 197 - The external electronic viewfinder Leica EVF3 (available as accessory (→8) ) allows controlling the image even if the camera is held below eye level or if the monitor image visibility is difficult, e.g. due to bright light from behind. P...
Page 198 - Using an external flash unit; •Remove the hot shoe cover.; Use cursor buttons to select the flash mode setting and then; : Forced flash on; offer direct communication with this camera; value and ISO Sensitivity to match the same settings on the camera.
Miscellaneous Using an external flash unit - 198 - When you use an external flash unit such as the Leica CF22 (available as accessory (→8) ), it can provide a longer effective flash range than the built-in flash. Preparation: •Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF] and close the built-in flash. •Remo...
Page 199 - when an external flash unit is attached.
Miscellaneous Using an external flash unit - 199 - ● An external flash cannot be attached simultaneously with an external viewfinder. ● You can set the aperture value, shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity on the camera even when an external flash unit is attached. ● Some commercially available external...
Page 200 - List of monitor displays; During picture taking mode
Miscellaneous List of monitor displays - 200 - The screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. •Press the [DISP] button to change the display. ■ During picture taking mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 1 Recording Mode (→48) Custom Set (→91) 2 Color Mode (→53) Photo style (→1...
Page 202 - When Step Zoom has been set
Miscellaneous List of monitor displays - 202 - ■ During picture taking mode (During zooming, for example) When Extended optical zoom is set Optical Zoom range Zoom ratio Focus range Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range ● When Step Zoom has been set (→95) Current zoom position (Focal lengths are the 35mm ...
Page 203 - During playback mode
Miscellaneous List of monitor displays - 203 - The screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. •Press the [DISP] button to change the display. ■ During playback mode 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 13 12 3 8 1 Playback Mode (→165) 2 Protected picture (→179) 3 Favorites (→177) 4 Date/text ...
Page 205 - Message displays
Miscellaneous Message displays - 205 - Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on the monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be ...
Page 207 - Before asking for repairs, check and try the following procedures.
Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 207 - Before asking for repairs, check and try the following procedures. A message is displayed on the camera (→205) Battery- and power supply-related problems (→208) Recording-related problems (→208) Monitor-related problems (→211) Playback-related problems (...
Page 208 - Recording
Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 208 - Battery, power The camera does not work even if the power is turned on. ● The battery is not inserted correctly (→18) , or needs recharging. The monitor switches itself off even if the power is turned on. The camera switches itself off as soon as the pow...
Page 209 - The recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is noise.
Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 209 - Recording (continued) I cannot use [WB Bracket]. ● The built-in memory/the card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→163) . The recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is noise. ● The ISO Sensitivity is high, or the shutter speed is sl...
Page 210 - The subject appears distorted.; Flash; Multiple flashes are fired.
Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 210 - Recording (continued) The subject appears distorted. ● An MOS sensor is used as the imaging device in this camera, so if the subject passes quickly in front of the lens, it will appear slightly distorted. Note, however, that this does not indicate a malf...
Page 211 - Monitor
Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 211 - Monitor No picture is displayed on the monitor. ● [Opt. Viewfinder] is set to [ON]. → Press the [DISP] button to switch to monitor display. ● The display of an attached external viewfinder is selected. → Press the [EVF/LCD] button of the viewfinder to sw...
Page 212 - Pictures are rotated.; Part of a picture flashes in black and white.
Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 212 - Playback Pictures are rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is activated (→40) I cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ● There are no pictures in the built-in memory or on the card (pictures are played from the card if inserted, from the built-in mem...
Page 213 - No image appears on the TV. The image is blurred or not colored.
Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 213 - TV, computer, printer No image appears on the TV. The image is blurred or not colored. ● The connection is incorrect (→182) . ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (→39) (With...
Page 214 - The camera does not communicate with the computer.
Miscellaneous Q&A Troubleshooting - 214 - TV, computer, printer (continued) The camera does not communicate with the computer. ● The connection is incorrect (→190) . ● Check whether computer has recognized the camera. → Set [USB Mode] to [PC] (→39) . → Turn the camera off and then on again. The ...
Page 216 - Usage cautions and notes; When in use
Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes - 216 - When in use ● The camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). •If you use the camera on top ...
Page 217 - When not using the camera for a while
Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes - 217 - When not using the camera for a while ● Turn off the camera before removing the battery and the card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage due to over-discharge). ● Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ● Store the ...
Page 219 - D viewing
Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes - 219 - 3D viewing ● Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures. •Viewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect to the individual. ● If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise st...
Page 220 - Leica Service Addresses; LEICA INFORMATION SERVICE; LEICA CUSTOMER SERVICE; Leica Camera AG
Miscellaneous Leica Service Addresses - 220 - LEICA INFORMATION SERVICE The Leica Information Service can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to Leica products, including software supplied, either in writing, on the telephone or by e-mail. They are also the contact point f...