Leica M 240 User manual

LEICA M / M-P
Instructions
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Leica M / M-P
Instructions

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Foreword
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the LeicaM/M-P and
congratulate you on your choice. With this unique digital view and
range finder camera, you have made an excellent choice.
We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new
camera.
In order to make best use of all the opportunities offered by this
high performance camera, we recommend that you first read these
instructions.
Notes:
• Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing the
LeicaM/M-P. As many functions on digital cameras are
controlled by software, improvements and extensions to the
range of functions may need to be installed on the camera at a
later date. To do this, Leica releases what are known as firmware
updates at irregular intervals.
Cameras are always supplied from the factory with the latest
firmware, but you can easily download the updates to your
camera yourself from our website.
If you register as an owner on the Leica Camera website, you will
receive a newsletter informing you when a new firmware update
is available.
You will find more information on registration and firmware
updates for your camera, as well as changes and additions to
the operating instructions, in the "Customer" area at:
https://owners.leica-camera.com
To check whether your camera is running the latest firmware
version, select Firmware in the main camera menu (page 5,
SETUP section, see p. 154, 225).
• Before using your camera for the first time, please check that
the accessories supplied are complete.

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This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environ-
ment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment
according to the instruction manual.
FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordan-
ce with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifica-
tions not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Trade Name: LEICA
Model No.: LEICA M (Typ 240)
LEICA M-P (Typ 240)
Responsible party/
Support contact: Leica Camera Inc.
1 Pearl Count, Unit A
Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
LEICA M (Typ 240)
LEICA M-P (Typ 240)
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
For Canada only:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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Contents
CONTENTS
Foreword .......................................................................................130
Warning messages .........................................................................134
Legal information ...........................................................................134
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.............................. 135
Designation of parts.......................................................................136
Quick guide....................................................................................138
Comprehensive instructions
Preparations
Attaching the carrying strap .....................................................140
Charging the battery ................................................................ 141
Replacing the battery and memory card ...................................144
Leica M lenses ........................................................................147
Attaching the lens .................................................................149
Detaching the lens ................................................................149
The most important settings / Controls
Turning the camera on and off .................................................150
Shutter release button .............................................................151
Serial exposures ...................................................................152
Shutter speed dial ...................................................................153
Menu control ...........................................................................154
Presets
Basic camera settings
Menu language ........................................................................ 158
Date and time ..........................................................................158
Automatic power off ................................................................160
Signal tones ............................................................................161
Basic picture settings
Lens detection ......................................................................... 162
Compression rate/file format .................................................. 164
Resolution ...............................................................................165
White balance ..........................................................................166
ISO sensitivity .......................................................................... 168
Picture properties / Contrast, sharpness, color saturation .......170
Film styles ............................................................................... 171
Working color space ................................................................171
Bright line view and range finder .................................................172
Image field selector ..................................................................174
Monitor ......................................................................................176
Live view mode ...........................................................................176
Horizon ....................................................................................177

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Contents
Distance metering ...................................................................178
With the optical range finder .................................................178
With the monitor image in live view mode ...........................180
With indication of in focus subject details ..................................181
Turning the exposure meter on/off ..........................................182
Exposure metering methods ....................................................182
Exposure modes ......................................................................184
Aperture priority ................................................................... 184
Exposure lock .................................................................... 185
Exposure compensation ..................................................... 186
Automatic bracketing ............................................................ 188
Manual exposure setting .......................................................190
Bsetting / T function ........................................................... 190
Values above and below the metering range ............................ 191
Flash mode ..............................................................................192
Additional functions
Video recordings .....................................................................198
Sound recording ......................................................................199
Taking photographs with the self-timer ..................................... 200
Marking the picture files for copyright protection .....................201
Recording the location with GPS............................................... 201
User/application-specific profiles ............................................ 203
Resetting all custom settings ................................................... 205
Review mode ..............................................................................206
Additional functions
Folder management ................................................................. 218
Formatting the memory card .................................................... 220
Transferring data to a computer ...............................................221
Adobe®Photoshop®Lightroom®..............................................224
Leica Image Shuttle®...............................................................224
Working with DNG raw data ..................................................... 224
Installing firmware updates ...................................................... 225
Miscellaneous
System accessories ....................................................................226
Spare parts ................................................................................229
Precautions and care instructions
General precautions ................................................................... 230
Care instructions ........................................................................232
Cleaning the sensor / Dust detection .........................................236
Storage ......................................................................................238
Malfunctions and their resolution ................................................... 238
Appendix
Displays .....................................................................................240
Menu items ................................................................................248
Index .............................................................................................250
Technical data ............................................................................... 252
Leica Service addresses ................................................................ 256

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Warnings / Legal notices
The CE identification of our products documents complies
with the fundamental requirements of the valid EU directives.
WARNING MESSAGES
• Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic
discharge. As people can easily pick up charges of tens of
thousands of volts, by walking on synthetic carpets for example,
a discharge can occur when you touch your camera, particularly
if it is placed on a conductive surface. If only the camera
housing is affected, this discharge is harmless to the electronics.
However, despite built-in safety circuits, the outer contacts, such
as the battery or rear panel contacts, should not be touched if at
all possible for safety reasons.
• For any cleaning of the contacts, do not use an optical
micro-fiber cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth instead.
Before touching the contacts, you can make sure you discharge
any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or
water pipe (conductive, earthed material). You can also avoid
soiling and oxidization of the contacts by storing your camera in
a dry place with the lens or bayonet cover fitted.
• You should use exclusively the recommended accessories to
prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers);
specialist repairs can be carried out only at authorized service
centers.
LEGAL INFORMATION
• Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The recording
and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or
other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright
laws.
• This also applies to all of the software supplied.
• The SD, HDMI, and USB logos are registered trademarks.
• Other names, company or product names referred to in this
manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant
companies.