Leica 20211 - User Manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION 7 IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF WLAN/BLUETOOTH ® • Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and pro- tect against disruptions to the systems in place where devices or computer systems are in use that require more stringent security than WLAN devices. • Leica Cam...

SAFETY REMARKS 8 SAFETY REMARKS GENERAL INFORMATION • Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, br...

SAFETY REMARKS 9 • Attaching the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or ideally in its camera case, will help prevent damage to the interior of the camera. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery types may result in an explosion! • Do not expose...

SAFETY REMARKS 10 MEMORY CARD • Never remove the memory card during a data save or card reading process. The camera must not be switched off or be subjected to impact or vibrations while working. • Do not open the cover/remove the memory card or the battery from the camera while the status LED is li...

GENERAL INFORMATION 12 GENERAL INFORMATION Please read the section about “Care/Storage” for more information about what to do in case of problems. CAMERA/LENS • Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera and lenses, as this information will be extremely important in case of loss. • Depending o...

GENERAL INFORMATION 14 FIRMWARE UPDATE Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and op- timization of Leica M11-P. As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date....

TERMS OF GUARANTEE OF LEICA CAMERA AG 15 TERMS OF GUARANTEE OF LEICA CAMERA AG Dear Leica Customer, congratulations on the purchase of your new Leica product – you are now the proud owner of a world-class brand product. In addition to your statutory warranty claims against your seller, we, Leica Cam...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 LENS DETECTION .................................................................................................. 38 USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING ..........................................................38USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING ....................

PART DESIGNATIONS 20 13a PART DESIGNATIONS 20 19 18 15 21 16 25 29 23 24 22 28 30 17 27 26 1 2 3 4a 4 5 6 5 11 12 13 14 10 9 3a 7 8

DISPLAYS ▸ VIEWFINDER 24 DISPLAYS VIEWFINDER 1 2 3 1 Bright-line frame (e.g. 50 mm + 75 mm) 2 Focus frame 3 Digital display a. : – Displays the automatically calculated shutter speed in aperture-priority mode A or the countdown of longer shutter speeds in 1 s increments – Warning the outside of meas...

DISPLAYS ▸ LCD PANEL 25 LCD PANEL STATUS SCREEN 01 07 06 08 12 18 13 19 14 20 15 21 16 04 17 22 09 10 11 03 34 05 IN SHOOTING MODE (Live View) All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 23 09 07 06 10 08 20 19 14 13 03 05 17 IN REVIEW MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. 19 ...

DISPLAYS ▸ CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL 27 CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL The battery charge status is displayed in the status screen and in the header line at the top right. Display Charge status Approx. 75 – 100%Approx. 50 – 75%Approx. 25 – 50%Approx. 0 – 25%Approx. 0% The ba...

PREPARATION ▸ ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP / PREPARING THE CHARGER 28 PREPARATION ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP Attention • Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling. PREPARING THE CHARGER ▸ Connect the power adapter ( )...

PREPARATION ▸ CHARGING THE BATTERY 29 CHARGING THE BATTERY The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER ▸ Slide the battery into the charger with the grooves facing down until the contacts meet ▸ Press down on the battery until you can hear and feel it clickin...

PREPARATION ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY 30 CHARGING VIA USB The rechargeable battery in the camera can be automatically charged when the camera is connected to a computer or another suitable power source via USB cable.Factory setting: On ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select USB Ch...

PREPARATION ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD 31 REMOVAL ▸ Turn the battery release lever• Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Press down on the battery lightly• The battery unlocks and pushes out fully. ▸ Remove the battery Important • Data is still being written to the memory card as long as the...

PREPARATION ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD 32 The memory card slot is located inside the battery compartment and is covered by the battery. ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Remove the battery and replace it later (see p. 30) INSERTION ▸ Push the memory card into the slot ...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 33 LENS COMPATIBLE LENSES LEICA M LENSES Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also deliver great photographs when using Leica M lenses without encoding. We recommend entering the lens model type m...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 34 LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY COMPATIBLE, BUT MAY POSE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA AND/OR LENS – Lenses with retractable tube must only be used with the tube extended, i.e. never attempt to retract the tube while the lens is attached to the camera. This does not apply for ...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 35 CHANGING THE LENS LEICA M LENSES ATTACHING ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring ▸ Position the alignment button on the lens opposite the release button on the camera housing ▸ Attach the lens in this position ▸ Turn the lens clo...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 36 OTHER LENSES (e.g. Leica R lenses) Other lenses can be attached via an adapter for M bayonets (e.g. Leica R-Adapter M). ATTACHING THE ADAPTER ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Position the alignment point on the adapter opposite the alignment point on the c...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 37 ATTACHING THE LENS TO THE ADAPTER ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring ▸ Position the alignment point on the lens opposite the alignment point on the adapter ▸ Attach the lens in this position ▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and fe...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 38 LENS DETECTION The 6-bit encoding in the bayonet of current model Leica M lenses allows the camera to detect the lens type. – This information is used for e.g. image data optimization. Edge darkening, for example, which can become noticeable when wide-angle lenses and large ape...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 39 Notes • Many lenses have their item number engraved on the opposite side of the depth of field scale. • The list also includes lenses that were available without encoding in the past (pre-June 2006). Newer lenses are all provided with encoding and can therefore be automatically...

PREPARATION ▸ DIOPTER COMPENSATION 40 DIOPTER COMPENSATION DIOPTER COMPENSATION ON THE RANGEFINDER A diopter compensation function for up to ±3 diopter is available for users of eye glasses.The rangefinder can be fitted with an optional Leica correction lens for that purpose.https://store.leica-came...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 42 CAMERA OPERATION CONTROL ELEMENTS MAIN SWITCH The main switch switches the camera on and off. SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON On Notes • Once switched on, the camera will be ready to use after approx. 1 s. • The LED lights up briefly and the displays in the viewfinder ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 43 SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button works in two stages.1.   Tapping (= Pressing the shutter button to the 1st pressure point) – Activating the camera electronics and displays – Exposure lock (metering & saving): – saves the metered exposure value in aperture...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 44 SHUTTER-SPEED DIAL The shutter-speed dial has no stop, which means it can be turned in either direction from any position. It will click at each engraved position and for intermediate values. Intermediate positions outside the click positions must not be used. ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 45 THUMBWHEEL – Menu navigation – Exposure compensation value selection – Enlarging/reducing viewed images – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the gallery (while pressing and holding the PLAY button) DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON DIRECTIONA...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 46 PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON PLAY BUTTON – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review mode – Return to full-screen display MENU BUTTON – Accessing the menu (incl. status screen) – Accessing the play menu – Exiting the currently displayed (sub) menu LCD P...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 47 FUNCTION BUTTONS 6 19 17 Direct access to various menus and functions. All function buttons can be custom configured (see p. 60). FACTORY SETTINGSIn shooting mode In review mode FN button 19 Live View Function button 6 Focus assist Marking/rating a image Functi...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 48 LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) TOUCH CONTROL* In shooting mode In review mode “tap” Shifting the focus frame Selecting imagesHide/show info displays “double tap” Activating Focus Assist Enlarging/reducing viewed images “swipe” Shifts the enlarged image section (with Focu...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 49 MENU CONTROL CONTROL ELEMENTS The following elements are used for menu control. 20 17 23 24 23 Directional pad 24 Center button 20 MENU button 17 Thumbwheel MENU SECTIONS The following menu sections are available: Status Screen, Main Menu and Favorites . Status scr...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 51 STATUS SCREEN The status screen offers an overview of the most important informa- tion regarding the current camera status and active settings.It furthermore allows direct access to important settings. The status screen is optimized for touch control. B C D A A Lig...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 52 SELECTING SETTINGS Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu. ▸ Tap the desired control panel• The relevant menu appears. DIRECT SETTINGS A version of the menu bar appears in the lower area of t...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 53 FAVORITES MENU The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used menu items. It can contain up to 11 menu items. These can be as- signed individually (see p. 59). MAIN MENU The main menu offers access to all settings. Most of these are orga- nized ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 54 MENU NAVIGATION SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION Scrolling forward ▸ Press the MENU button (repeatedly if needed) • The status screen will appear again after the last page of the main menu. Scrolling backward ▸ Press and hold the MENU button while pressing the direction...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 55 SHOW SUBMENU ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel or ▸ Press the directional pad to the right CONFIRM SELECTION ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel• The screen image changes back to the active menu item. The set function variant is shown on the right in the releva...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 56 SUBMENU KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD D C B E A FG D C B E A GG A E C B D A Entry line B Keyboard/Number pad C “Delete” button (deletes the last character entered) D “Confirm” button (to apply individual values and existing settings) E Return to previous menu level F Shift k...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 57 MENU BAR Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad left/right or ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control ▸ Select the desired function directly or swipe Notes • The currently active setting displayed in the center is highlighted in red. • The set value is ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 58 DATE/TIME MENU Moving to the next settings field ▸ Press the directional pad left/right or ▸ Press the center button or ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Setting values ▸ Press the directional pad up/down Saving and returning to superordinate menu item ▸ Press the center butto...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 59 USER-DEFINED OPERATION FAVORITES MENU Assign your most frequently used menu items to a favorites menu (up to 11 items) for quick and easy access. The available functions are shown in the list on p. 170.The favorites menu will be represented by an asterisk...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 60 DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS You can assign specific menu functions to the function buttons for extra quick direct access to menu items in shooting mode. The avail- able functions are shown in the list on p. 170. For factory settings see p. 47. CHANGIN...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 61 THUMBWHEEL ASSIGNMENT Assign a menu function to the thumbwheel for extra quick direct access: Exposure Compensation or Focus Aid . The setting has no impact on the function if focus assist tools are in use.Factory setting: No Function ▸ Select Customize C...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 62 CREATING PROFILES Saving settings/creating a profile. ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu control ▸ Select User Profile in the main menu ▸ Select Manage Profiles ▸ Select Save as Profile ▸ Select a memory slot ▸ Confirm the selecti...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 63 APPLYING/ACTIVATING PROFILES Factory setting: Default Profile ▸ Select User Profile in the main menu • A list of profile names is displayed. ▸ Select a profile• The selected profile is marked as Active . • Free memory slots appear in gray. Note • will app...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ MENU LANGUAGE / DATE/TIME 64 CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS For details on how to navigate in the menus and for inputs see chap- ter “Menu control” (see p. 48).The two menu items Language and Date & Time appear automati- cally when switching the camera on for the first time, after...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) 65 TIME ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Date & Time ▸ Select Time Setting ▸ Select the desired brightness ( 12 Hours , 24 Hours ) ▸ Set the time (Select am or pm for the 12-hour format) TIME ZONE ▸ Select Camera Settings i...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ STATUS LED 66 CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ STATUS LED / BOTTOM LED STATUS LED The status LED indicates a variety of camera processes when the device is in its factory settings (incl. saving, zooming in/out and de- leting images). This function can be deactivated for most processes...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS 67 LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS The camera comes equipped with a 2.95” liquid crystal color panel, which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and scratch-resistant Saphire glass.In shooting mode and with active Live View function...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS 69 ▸ Select Display Settings in the main menu ▸ Select EVF <> LCD ▸ Select the desired setting Note • Select EVF if you want to keep the LCD panel switched off (e.g. on dark environments). EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY You can adjust the eye senso...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ FILE FORMAT 70 STILL IMAGE SETTINGS FILE FORMAT Choose the JPG format JPG or the standardized raw data format DNG (= digital negative). Both can be used individually or simultane- ously.When creating JPGs, an initial processing occurs in the camera. Var- ious parameters, inclu...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ RESOLUTION 71 RESOLUTION DNG RESOLUTION Three different resolutions (number of pixels) are available for shoot- ing in raw data format (DNG).All the benefits of DNG capture (like extensive color depth and high dynamic range) can therefore be used even if the image size is redu...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ RESOLUTION 72 EFFECT OF OTHER SETTINGS ON THE JPG RESOLUTION DNG RESOLUTION If shooting in DNG format or in JPG format only, the relevantly se- lected resolution applies. If, however, the file format is set to DNG + JPG , the resolution used for JPG files will depend on the re...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DIGITAL ZOOM 73 DIGITAL ZOOM There are two sizes for cropped sections available in addition to the full image section of the attached lens. A frame appears around the image section on screen, indicating the final image size. PERMANENT SETTING ▸ Select Digital Zoom in the main ...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DIGITAL ZOOM 74 EFFECT ON THE RESULTING IMAGES The Digital Zoom will have differing effects on the resulting files, depending on the selected file format. DNG IMAGES DNG files are always saved unchanged (at full size). The relevant information is written to the meta data. The ...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ FILM STYLE 75 FILM STYLE IMAGE PROPERTIES One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change essential image properties. The image properties of individual frames can be changed easily using various parameters. These are summarized in pre-confi...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ FILM STYLE 76 COLOR PROFILE 3 pre-configured color profiles are available:Factory setting: Standard – Standard – Vivid – Natural ▸ Select Film Style in the main menu ▸ Select a profile MONOCHROME PROFILE Two pre-configured monochrome profiles are available: – Monochrome – Mono...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION 77 AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION NOISE REDUCTION NOISE REDUCTION FUNCTION FOR LONG-TERM EXPOSURE In digital photography, the appearance of flawed pixels that can be white, red, blue or green is referred to as "noise". Image noise be- comes more apparent...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 78 NOISE REDUCTION IN JPG IMAGES Except when high sensitivities are used, noise is luckily negligible. Nevertheless, noise reduction is a component of data processing when JPG files are generated. On the other hand, since it also has an effect on the focus revi...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 79 Display Storage options DNG+JPG first on SD Files will initially be saved to the inserted memory card until it runs out of space. After that, files will be saved to the internal memory. DNG+JPG first on IN Files will initially be saved to the internal memory...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 80 FORMATTING STORAGE LOCATIONS It is recommended to format storage locations from time to time, as some residual data (data accompanying shootings) may use up stor- age capacity. An inserted memory card and the internal memory can be formatted independently. P...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 81 DATA STRUCTURE FOLDER STRUCTURE The files (= photos) on the memory cards are saved in automatically generated folders. The first three characters signify the folder num- ber (numerals), the last five the folder name (letters). The first folder is assigned th...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 82 CREATING A NEW FOLDER ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Reset Image Numbering • A relevant prompt is displayed. ▸ Confirm the creation of a new folder ( Yes ) or cancel the new folder ( No ) Note • The name part (first letter) of a new folde...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 83 RECORDING THE SHOOTING LOCATION WITH GPS (ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEICA FOTOS APP) The GPS (global positioning system) allows the pinpointing of a re- ceiver anywhere in the world. The GPS function is activated automat- ically when a connection to the Le...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 84 PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS AUXILIARY DISPLAYS The Leica M11-P has 4 independent info profiles, which contain dif- fering combinations of the available auxiliary displays. The following functions are available: – Info Bars (see p. 86) – Grid (only sh...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 85 EXAMPLE Profile Configuration Only info bars (header and footer lines) Clipping , Histogram Focus Peaking Info Bars , Clipping , Focus Peaking , Histogram CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES All active info profiles, i.e. those marked as On , can be accessed...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 86 CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES ▸ Select Capture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select a profile ▸ Select the desired function ▸ Select On / Of f • The function is activated or deactivated. or ▸ Access to submenu ▸ Select the desired settings Function ...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 87 CLIPPING The Clipping display marks very bright image areas. This function is a very easy and exact tool for checking the correct exposure setting. Overexposed areas flash black. SETTING THE LIMIT VALUE You can set a threshold value for these displa...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 88 SENSITIVITY The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. This setting will apply for all info profiles.Factory setting: High ▸ Select Capture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select a profile ▸ Select Focus Peaking ▸ Select Sensitivity ▸ Select the de...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 89 Correct alignment Tilted laterally to the left Tilted downward in the direction of view Tilted laterally to the right Tilted upward in the direction of view HISTOGRAM Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the image. The horizontal axis...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ DRIVE MODE 90 PHOTOGRAPHY DRIVE MODE The functions and settings described in the following generally refer to the exposure of individual shots. In addition to single frame shooting, the Leica M11-P offers a number of other exposure modes. Please read the relevant sections for informati...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING TYPES 91 SHOOTING TYPES USING THE RANGEFINDER IMAGE FIELD (BRIGHT-LINE FRAME) The bright-line rangefinder of this camera is not just a very high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewfinder – it also doubles as a highly precise, lens-coupled metering device. All Leica M len...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING TYPES 92 The relevant bright-line frame will light up in the combinations 35 mm + 135 mm, 50 mm + 75 mm or 28 mm + 90 mm when lenses with a focal length of 28 (Elmarit as of serial number 2 411 001), 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135 mm are used. 35 mm + 135 mm 22:45 PM 22.02.2012 999-90...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING TYPES 93 LIVE VIEW MODE The Live View mode allows viewing the image object on the LCD panel during shooting. The image is show exactly as it is rendered by the attached lens. LIVE VIEW MODE ON/OFF ▸ Press the function button with the Live View assignment • In factory settings,...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING TYPES 94 Showing or hiding the auxiliary displays 22:45 PM 22.02.2012 999-9000 8234/9999 12 MP 2.8 F 1/8000 12500 ISO EV INFO 22:45 PM 22.02.2012 999-9000 8234/9999 12 MP 2.8 F 1/8000 12500 ISO EV INFO ▸ Press the center button• The display toggles between a visualization with...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 95 FOCUSING Various assist functions are provided for focusing, depending on whether you use the camera's rangefinder or Live View mode. VIA RANGEFINDER The rangefinder of this camera is very precise due to its wide and effective measurement base. Image sharpness can be set vi...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 96 IN LIVE VIEW MODE (WITH ASSIST FUNCTIONS) You can set the image sharpness in Live View mode via the screen image – it will show the image object at the exact sharpness as it is rendered by the lens based on the focusing and aperture setting.Your camera offers two useful ass...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 97 ENLARGEMENT The larger the details of the object are shown, the better you can assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus.In the image at the bottom left, the position and zoom level of the displayed cropped section is shown. The cropped section displayed ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 98 Via a function button ▸ Press the function button with the Focus Aid assignment • In factory settings, that will be function button 6 . • Magnification is activated. Using touch control ▸ Double-tap the LCD panel in the desired position• Magnification is activated. Via the ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ ISO SENSITIVITY 99 ISO SENSITIVITY The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 64 and ISO 50000, allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required.There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter-speed/aper- ture combinations when setting the exposure manually. You can se...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ ISO SENSITIVITY 100 AUTOMATIC SETTING The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient bright- ness and/or to the configured shutter-speed/aperture combination. In conjunction with aperture-priority mode, this function extends the range for automatic exposure control. ▸ Set ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ WHITE BALANCE 101 LIMITING ISO VALUES All values from ISO 64 are available.Factory setting: 3200 ▸ Select Auto ISO Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Maximum ISO ▸ Select the desired value LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES Factory setting: 1/(4f ) s ▸ Select Auto ISO Settings in the main m...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ WHITE BALANCE 102 AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS – Auto : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most situations – Various fixed presets for most frequently encountered light sourc- es: Daylight For outdoor shootings in sunlight Cloudy For outdoor shootings in cloud...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ WHITE BALANCE 103 Performing measurement ▸ Aim the metering field at a white or neutral gray area ▸ Shutter release or ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel• The measurement is taken.• The setting will now be saved. Cancelling measurements ▸ Press the FN button Note • A value configured...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 104 EXPOSURE The readiness of the exposure meter is signaled by continuously lit displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel: – the shutter speed is displayed in aperture-priority mode – one of the two triangular LEDs lights up in the viewfinder, possibly in conjunction wit...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 105 USE The classic shutter sound of the mechanical shutter conveys an audi- tive feedback. It is well suited for long-term exposures, as well as for shots of moving objects.The electronic shutter function allows photography with an open ap- erture in very bright due to very f...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 106 SPOT Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the middle of the screen image, which is shown in a circle. The focus point may shift. CENTER-WEIGHTED This method considers the entire image field. The subject elements captured in the center will, however, imp...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 107 EXPOSURE MODES The camera offers two exposure modes: aperture-priority mode or manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on image object, situation or individual preference. SELECTING A MODE ▸ Set the shutter-speed dial A (Aperture-priority) or select the de-...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 108 Notes • The resulting shutter speed is displayed in half increments for more transparency. • The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down in seconds in the viewfinder for shutter speeds greater than 2 s. The actual calculated and steplessly controlled ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 109 AUXILIARY EXPOSURE DISPLAYS DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER When the measuring range of the exposure meter is undercut in a manual setting and very low light density, then the triangular LED ( ) in the viewfinder on the left will flash as a warning; the LED on the right ( ) will...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 110 LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ( B ) Leica M11-P offers shutter speeds up to 60 min. These can be used in several variations. FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS This function can also be used to permanently set shutter speeds longer than 8 s. ▸ Set the shutter-speed dial to B ▸ Accessing the status...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 111 B FUNCTION In setting B , the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is held down (up to max. 60 min depending on ISO setting). ▸ Set the shutter-speed dial to B ▸ Accessing the status screen ▸ Tap the control panel for the shutter speed setting ▸ Set exposure ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 112 Taking a photo ▸ Shutter release• The shutter opens. ▸ Press the shutter button down fully• The shutter closes. or ▸ Select Self-timer 2 s / Self-timer 12 s ▸ Shutter release• The shutter opens once the selected delay time has elapsed. ▸ Tap the shutter button• The shutter...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 114 Notes • In each of these cases, the exposure meter remains deactivated; after shutter release, however, the digital number display in the viewfinder counts the elapsed exposure time in seconds. • Leica M cameras are very compact cameras that combine optical and electronic ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 115 EXPOSURE LOCK We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the center of the image for reasons of pictorial composition and these elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Center-weight- ed metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture an are...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 116 Using thumbwheel control ▸ Select Customize Control in the main menu ▸ Select Customize Wheel ▸ Select Exposure Compensation ▸ Set the desired value using the thumbwheel Using menu control ▸ Select Exposure Compensation in the main menu • A scale appears as a submenu...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 117 Notes • The specified framing speed stated in the technical informa- tion refers to a default setting ( ISO 200 , JPG format L-JPG ). The picture sequence may differ in conjunction with other settings or depending on the picture content, White Balance setting and the...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 118 Getting started ▸ Press the shutter button• The remaining time until the next shoot and its number is dis- played at the top right. Cancelling a running series of shots ▸ Press the PLAY button • A small menu appears. ▸ Select End Notes • Interval shooting over an ext...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 119 EXPOSURE BRACKETING Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they have very bright and very dark areas. The image effect can be dramatical- ly different, depending on which of these areas you choose to align your exposure with. The automatic bracketi...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES 121 SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES PERSPECTIVE CONTROL This assist function displays a frame showing the expected cropped section of the image after a correction of the perspective of ver- tical falling lines. Perspective Control helps to achieve a generally straighter v...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES 122 This function can only be used in Live View mode. ▸ You may have to activate Live View ▸ Select Perspective Control in the main menu ▸ Select On ACTIVE PERSPECTIVE CONTROL DETECTED PERSPECTIVE IN LIVE VIEW MODE CORRECTED PERSPECTIVE IN REVIEW MODE

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES 123 JPG FORMAT IMAGES For JPG format images, the correction occurs directly in the camera and only the corrected image is stored. Any image content outside the frame will be lost. DNG FORMAT IMAGES In DNG format, the entire sensor image is stored unchanged. The d...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 124 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The camera determines the necessary flash intensity by firing one or more pre-flashes before taking the actual photo. The main flash fires immediately after, i.e. during exposure. All factors influencing ex- posure (e.g. filters, aperture setting...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 125 ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit ▸ Slide the foot of the flash unit all the way into the accessory shoe and use the clamping nut (where available) to secure it against accidental movement• Movement inside the accessory shoe can inter...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 126 SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT Operating mode   TTL Automatic control by the camera   A SF 40, SF 60:Automatic camera control, no flash exposure compensationSF 58, SF 64:Control via the flash unit using a built-in exposure sensor   M The flash exposure must be set to ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 127 FLASH CONTROL The settings and functions described in the following sections only apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in sys- tem-compatible flash units. SYNC POINT Flash exposures are lit by two light sources: – existing light from the en...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 128 FLASH RANGE The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity val- ues set manually or calculated by the camera. It is important to en- sure that the subject is within the relevant flash range for sufficient illumination. A permanent setting to the sh...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 130 FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER (with system-compatible flash units) The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica M11-P gives feedback on and indicates various operating states.   does not appear (despite the flash unit being switched on and rea...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE 132 REVIEW MODE There are two completely independent review functions available: – short-term rendering directly after shooting (  Auto Review  ) – normal review mode, in which the stored mages can be viewed and managed for any length of time Notes • Rec...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE 133 DIRECT ACCESS IN REVIEW MODE The FN button can have various menu functions assigned in review mode.Factory setting:  Delete Single  ▸ Press and hold the FN button • A list of functions of the play menu will appear. ▸ Select the desired function• The ...

REVIEW MODE ▸ STARTING/EXITING REVIEW MODE / SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES 134 STARTING/EXITING REVIEW MODE ▸ Press the PLAY button • The last captured image appears on the screen.• The following message appears if the inserted memory card does not contain any image data:  No valid picture to p...

REVIEW MODE ▸ STORAGE LOCATIONS / INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE 135 STORAGE LOCATIONS Leica M11-P offers with two separate storage locations. When review mode is accessed, the last captured image will always be displayed first. That also applies on the storage location displayed first.When scrolling ...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CROPPED SECTION ZOOM 136 Using touch control ▸ Tap anywhere on the LCD panel Using button control ▸ Press the center button Note • The histogram and clipping displays always refer to the currently shown image section. CROPPED SECTION ZOOM You can zoom in to any section of an image for ...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CROPPED SECTION ZOOM 137 ▸ Move the position of an enlarged cropped section by swiping• The rectangle in the frame in the bottom left corner shows the current level of magnification, as well as the position of the displayed section within the image. ▸ Double tap• Toggles between max. z...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE 138 DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find a specific image. You can choose 12 or 30 images per overview. OVERVIEW Using to...

REVIEW MODE ▸ TAGGING/RATING OF IMAGES 139 Navigating between images ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction Returning to full screen Using touch control ▸ Two-finger spread or ▸ Tap the desired image Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the right or ▸ Press the PLAY button or...

REVIEW MODE ▸ TAGGING/RATING OF IMAGES 140 REMOVING INDIVIDUAL TAGS ▸ Press the function button 6 • The ★ marking disappears. or ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Remove ★  TAGGING ALL IMAGES AS FAVORITE ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Add ★ to all  • The prompt appears. ▸ Select  Yes  • The LED w...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DELETING IMAGES 141 REMOVING ALL TAGS ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Remove all ★  • The prompt appears. ▸ Select  Yes  • The LED will flash during this operation. DELETING IMAGES There are several methods available to delete images: – deleting individual images – deleting multiple ...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DELETING IMAGES 142 DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Delete Single  in the play menu • The Delete screen appears. ▸ Select the Delete icon (tap the icon directly or press the FN button) • The LED will flash during the delete process. The process may take a f...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DELETING IMAGES 143 Any number of images can be selected in this view. Selecting images for deletion ▸ Select an image ▸ Press the center button or ▸ Tap the desired image• The images selected for deletion are marked with a red Delete icon . Deleting the selected images ▸ Select the De...

REVIEW MODE ▸ PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE 144 DELETING UNRATED IMAGES ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Delete All without ★  in the play menu • The prompt appears. ▸ Select  Yes  • The LED will flash during the deletion process. The process may take a few seconds. The next marked image appears once del...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS / FIRMWARE UPDATES 146 OTHER FUNCTIONS RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS This function allows you to reset all your custom menu settings back to the factory settings. You can optionally exclude the user profiles and image numbering fr...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES 147 Finding the currently installed firmware version ▸ Select  Camera Information  in the main menu • The current firmware version is displayed next to the menu item  Camera Firmware Version  . More information about registering, firmware updates and how to downloa...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ SELECTING A WI-FI BAND 150 LEICA FOTOS The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the mobile device. Leica FOTOS offers additional useful functions like the quick transfer of recordings and uploads of ...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  151 CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE A pairing of the camera and the mobile device is required for a first- time connection to a mobile device. A connection is established via the connection wizard at initial setup of th...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  152 VIA WI-FI IN THE CAMERA ▸ Select  iOS  • The following screen appears. ▸ Select  I don't have a cable  ▸ Select  Next  ▸ Wait until the QR code appears on the LCD panel ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸ Select “Add Camera” ▸ Select the...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  / CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  153 USING THE MENU TO Where the connection wizard was not used or other mobile devices should be connected, the same settings are always accessible via the menu item  Leica FOTOS  . IN THE CAMERA ▸ Select  Leica FOTOS  in the ...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY (Android users)  155 USING THE MENU TO Where the connection wizard was not used or other mobile devices should be connected, the same settings are always accessible via the menu item Leica FOTOS . IN THE CAMERA ▸ Select Leica FOTOS in the main menu ▸ Select Pairing ▸ Wait ...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY MODES 156 CONNECTIVITY MODES Three connection options are available.Factory setting: Per formance Mode ▸ Select Leica FOTOS in the main menu ▸ Select Connectivity ▸ Select Per formance Mode / Eco Mode / Of f Faster connection (Factory setting) Extended battery life All RF ...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE 157 PERFORMANCE MODE Bluetooth is permanently activated, allowing anytime Geotagging (where enabled). Wi-Fi is similarly permanently activated. This option offers the fastest access to Leica FOTOS and therefore an excellent user experience. ▸ Select Leica FO...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL 158 REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL You can take pictures and record video remotely via the mobile device, and can also change image settings or transfer data to the mobile device. A list of available functions and instructions for their use can be found in the Leica FOTOS ...

CARE/STORAGE ▸ SENSOR 162 SENSOR SENSOR CLEANING Alternatively, send your camera to the Leica Customer Care depart- ment for sensor cleaning (see p. 186). This service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore incur charges. Note • Leica Camera AG will not accept any responsibility for...

FAQ 164 FAQ Important All mentions of “EVF” or “Electronic Viewfinder” in this manual refer to the optional accessory Leica Visoflex 2 . Using the older “Leica Visoflex” model with the Leica M11-P can – as a worst case scenario – result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the Visoflex. Please...

MENU OVERVIEW 170 MENU OVERVIEW DIRECT ACCESS Function Status screen  Favorites Function buttons Page Live View u l l (rear left) 93 Focus Aid H l l (top right) 61, 96–98 Lens Detection u H l 38–39 Drive Mode u H l 90, 116–120 Inter val Shooting H l 117 Exposure Bracketing H l 119 Self-timer l 120 E...

MENU OVERVIEW 171 Function Status screen  Favorites Function buttons Page DNG Resolution u H l 71 JPG Settings H 71, 75–77 Max. JPG Resolution u l 71 Extended Dynamic Range H l 75 Film Style H l 75–76 Auto Review H 144 Noise Reduction H 77, 113 Shutter Type H l 104 Flash Settings H l 127–129 Flash E...

INDEX 174 INDEX A A (aperture-priority mode) ..........................................................107Academy, Leica ...........................................................................186Accessories.................................................................................... 3Adap...

TECHNICAL DATA 180 TECHNICAL DATA 32.55 mm 35.9 mm 38.45 mm 19.62 mm 59.9 mm 67.7 mm 5.92 mm 23.3 mm 33.4 mm 59.9 mm 72.0 mm 51.5 mm 78.9 mm 80.3 mm 74.9 mm 49.1 mm 33.7 mm 138.8 mm147.2 mm

TECHNICAL DATA 181 CAMERADesignation Designation Leica M11-P Camera type Camera type Digital system camera with rangefinder Type No. Type No. 2416 Order No. Order No. Regional variant EU/US/CN JP ROW Order No.(Color) 20211(black) 20212(black) 20213(black) Order No.(Color) 20214(silver) 20215(silver)...

TECHNICAL DATA 182 File size File size DNG™ L-DNG approx. 70–120 MB M-DNG approx. 40–70 MB S-DNG approx. 20–40 MB JPG L-JPG approx. 15–30 MB M-JPG approx. 9–18 MB S-JPG approx. 5–9 MB JPG: depending on resolution and image content Color depth Color depth DNG™: 14 bitJPG: 8 bit Color space Color spac...

TECHNICAL DATA 184 EQUIPMENTWLAN WLAN The Leica FOTOS app is required to use the WLAN function. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™. 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual band IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2 WLAN (stan- dard WLAN protocol), encryption method: WLAN-kompatible WPA™...

LEICA CUSTOMER CARE 186 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and advice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can also con- tact the Customer Care department or the repair service pro...

LEICA AKADEMIE 187 LEICA AKADEMIE Have a look at our full seminar program with many interesting work- shops on the topic of photography at:https://leica-camera.com/en-US/leica-akademie