Leica M User manual

LEICA M
Anleitung |Instructions
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Leica Service Adressen
LEICA AKADEMIE
Neben anspruchsvollen Produkten der Höchstleistungsklasse für
Fotografie und Beobachtung bieten wir in der Leica Akademie seit
vielen Jahren als besonderen Service praxisgerechte Seminare und
Schulungen an, in denen das Wissen um die Welt der Fotografie
von der Aufnahme über die Bildbearbeitung bis zur Präsentation
sowohl Anfängern als auch fortgeschrittenen Foto-Enthusiasten
nahe-gebracht wird. Die Inhalte der Kurse variieren von allgemeiner
Fotografie bis zu interessanten Spezialgebieten und bieten eine
Fülle von Anregungen, Informationen und Ratschlägen für die
Praxis. Sie werden von einem ausgebildeten Team von Fachreferen-
ten in modern ausgestatteten Kursräumen durchgeführt. Nähere
Auskünfte und das aktuelle Seminarprogramm einschließlich der
Fotoreisen sind erhältlich bei:
Leica Camera AG
Leica Akademie
Am Leitz-Park 5
D-35578 Wetzlar
Telefon: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
[email protected]
LEICA PRODUCT SUPPORT
Anwendungstechnische Fragen zu den Leica Produkten einschließ-
lich der ggf. mitgelieferten Software beantwortet Ihnen schriftlich,
telefonisch oder per E-Mail die Product Support-Abteilung der
Leica Camera AG.
Auch für Kaufberatungen und die Bestellung von Anleitungen ist er
Ihr Ansprechpartner. Alternativ können Sie Ihre Fragen ebenso
über das Kontaktformular auf der Website der Leica Camera AG an
uns richten.
Leica Camera AG
Product Support/Software Support
Am Leitz-Park 5
D-35578 Wetzlar
Telefon: [phone] /-108
Telefax: [phone]
[email protected]/ [e-mail]
LEICA CUSTOMER CARE
Für die Wartung Ihrer Leica Ausrüstung sowie in Schadensfällen
stehen Ihnen die Customer Care-Abteilung der Leica Camera AG
oder der Reparaturdienst einer Leica Landesvertretung zur
Verfügung (Adressenliste siehe Garantiekarte).
Leica Camera AG
Customer Care
Am Leitz-Park 5
D-35578 Wetzlar
Telefon: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
customer[email protected]
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Leica M
Instructions
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Foreword
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the LeicaM and to
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. 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.
Leica publishes firmware updates for this purpose.
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 (see p.
128, 179).
• 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:
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 accor-
dance 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 offand 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 262)
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 262)
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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Table of contents
CONTENTS
Foreword .......................................................................................104
Warning messages .........................................................................108
Legal information ...........................................................................108
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment..............................109
Designation of parts.......................................................................110
Quick-start guide ...........................................................................112
Comprehensive instructions
Preparations
Attaching the carrying strap ........................................................114
Charging the battery ...................................................................115
Replacing the battery and memory card ......................................118
Leica M lenses ..............................................................................121
Attaching/detaching the lens......................................................123
The most important settings/Controls
Turning the camera ON and OFF ..............................................124
Shutter release button .............................................................125
Serial exposures ......................................................................126
Shutter speed dial ...................................................................127
Menu control ................................................................................128
Presets
Basic camera settings
Menu language ...........................................................................132
Date and time ............................................................................132
Auto power OFF .........................................................................134
Monitor ......................................................................................135
Setting the brightness .................................................................135
Basic picture settings
Lens type detection ....................................................................136
File format ..................................................................................137
JPEG resolution ..........................................................................137
White balance ............................................................................138
ISO sensitivity ............................................................................140
Image properties / Contrast, sharpness, color saturation.............142
Bright line view and range finder ....................................................143
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Distance metering .........................................................................144
Turning the exposure meter ON/OFF ............................................145
Exposure modes ...........................................................................146
Aperture priority ............................................................................146
Exposure lock .............................................................................147
Exposure compensation .............................................................148
Automatic bracketing .................................................................150
Manual exposure setting ...............................................................152
Bsetting / T function ....................................................................152
Values above and below the metering range ..................................153
Flash operation .............................................................................154
Additional functions
Taking photographs with the self-timer ..........................................160
User/application-specific profiles ..................................................162
Resetting all custom settings..........................................................163
Marking the picture files for copyright protection ...........................163
Review mode ..............................................................................164
Additional functions
Folder management ....................................................................174
Formatting of the memory card ...................................................176
Transferring data to a computer...................................................177
Working with DNG raw data ........................................................179
Installing firmware updates..........................................................179
Miscellaneous
System accessories ....................................................................180
Spare parts .................................................................................182
Precautions and care instructions
General precautions ....................................................................183
Care instructions.........................................................................184
Cleaning the sensor / Dust detection .........................................188
Storage.......................................................................................190
Malfunctions and their resolution.................................................190
Appendix
Displays ........................................................................................192
Menu items....................................................................................197
Index .............................................................................................198
Technical data ...............................................................................200
Leica service addresses .................................................................204
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Warnings / Legal notices
The CE identification of our products documents compliance
with the fundamental requirements of the valid EU directives.
WARNING MESSAGES
• Modern electronic elements react sensitively to electrostatic
discharge. As you 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 touched, this discharge is harmless to the electronics.
However, despite built-in safety circuits, outer 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.
• Use only the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short
circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers); qualified
repairs can be carried out only at authorized service centers.
• Always use the accessory shoe cover (included in the scope of
supply) when no accessories are in use.
LEGAL INFORMATION
• Please ensure that you strictly 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 and HDMI logos are registered trademarks.
• Other names, company and product names referred to in these
instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
relevant companies.
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Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EU, and for other European
countries with segregated waste collection systems.)
This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and
should therefore not be disposed of in general household waste.
Instead it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point
provided by the local authority. This costs you nothing. If the device
itself contains replaceable (rechargeable) batteries, these must be
removed first and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the
relevant regulations.
Further information on this issue is available from your local
administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store
where you purchased this device.
Camera production date
The production date of your camera can be found on the stickers in
the warranty card and/or on the packaging.
The date convention is: Year/Month/Day
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Designation of parts
DESIGNATION OF PARTS
Figures in the front and rear cover pages
Front view
1Lens release button
2Eyes for carrying strap
3Range finder viewing window
4Brightness sensor1
5Self-timer LED
6Viewfinder viewing window
7Bottom cover locking point
1Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachment cover the brightness sensor.
Information about functions with these and other lenses can be found under
"Displays / In the viewfinder", p. 192, and "Leica M lenses", p. 121.
Top view
8Fixed ring with
a. Index for distance setting
b. Depth of field scale
c. Red index button for changing lenses
9Aperture setting dial
10 Index point for aperture setting
11 Lens hood
12 Focusing ring with
a. recessed grip
13 Shutter release button with
a. thread for cable release
14 Main switch with detent positions for
– OFF (camera turned off)
– S(single pictures)
– C(serial exposures)
– (self-timer)
15 Shutter speed dial with detent positions for
– A Automatic shutter speed control
– Shutter speeds 1⁄4000 - 8s (incl. intermediate values)
– B(Long-time exposure)
– Flash sync speed (1⁄180s)
16 Accessory shoe
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Designation of parts
Rear view
17 SET button
– For calling up the picture parameters menu
– For calling up sub-menus in the menu system
– For applying settings/functions selected in sub-menus
18 MENU button for calling up and exiting the main menu and
sub-menus
19 ISO button for calling up the sensitivity setting
20 DELETE button for selecting the delete function
21 PLAY button
– For activating (continuous) review mode
– To return to full-screen display
22 WB button for calling up the white balance settings
23 Viewfinder window
24 Brightness sensor for monitor
25 Setting dial
– For navigating in the menus
– For setting the selected menu options / functions
– For setting an exposure compensation value
– For enlarging/reducing pictures viewed
– For scrolling through the picture memory
26 Direction pad
– For navigating in the menus
– For setting the selected menu options / functions
– For scrolling through the picture memory
27 INFO button
– For displaying picture settings/data
– For displaying picture data during picture review
– For applying settings
28 LED for indicating picture mode / recording data
29 Monitor
Bottom view
(with bottom cover fitted)
30 Locking toggle for bottom cover
31 Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼")
32 Bottom cover
(with bottom cover removed)
33 Memory card slot
34 Battery compartment
35 Battery locking slider
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Quick guide
QUICK-START GUIDE YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
– Camera
– Battery
– Memory card (not supplied)
– Charger and mains cable
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Quick guide
PREPARATIONS
1. Charge the battery (see p. 115)
2. Insert the battery (see p. 118)
3. Insert the memory card (see p. 118)
4. Turn on the camera (see p. 124)
5. Set the menu language (see p. 132)
6. Set the date and time (see p. 132)
7. Format the memory card, if necessary (see p. 176)
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
8. Attach the lens (see p. 123)
9. Set the shutter speed setting dial to A(see p. 127)
10. Set the subject focus (see p. 144)
11. Turn on the camera (see p. 124)
12. Turn on exposure metering (see p. 125)
13. Correct the exposure, if necessary (see p. 146)
14. Release the shutter (see p. 125)
VIEWING PICTURES
The camera is preset to display the last picture automatically for a
short time (see p. 165).
You can turn on review mode (for an unlimited period) at any time
using the PLAY button (see p. 164).
To view different pictures, press left or right on the direction pad
(see p. 168).
To enlarge the pictures, turn the setting dial to the right (see p.
169).
DELETING PICTURES
Press the DELETE button and follow the instructions in the monitor
(see p. 170).
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Preparations
DETAILED GUIDE
PREPARATIONS
ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP
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Preparations
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The camera is powered by a lithium ion battery.
• The green LED marked CHARGE starts flashing to confirm that
charging is in progress. As soon as the battery has charged to at
least 4⁄5of its capacity, the yellow LED marked 80% also lights
up. When the battery is fully charged, the green LED also
changes from flashing to continuously lit.
Note:
The 80% LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging
characteristics.
The charger should be disconnected from the mains when charging
is complete. There is therefore no risk of overcharging.
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Preparations
Caution:
• Only the battery type specified and described in this manual
(order no. 14 499), or battery types specified and described by
Leica Camera AG, may be used in this camera.
• These batteries may only be used in the units for which they are
designed and may only be charged exactly as described below.
• Using this battery contrary to the instructions and using
non-specified battery types can result in an explosion under
certain circumstances!
• The batteries must not be exposed to heat or sunlight for
prolonged periods, or to humidity or moisture. Likewise, the
batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high
pressure container as this results in a risk of fire or explosion.
• A safety valve in the battery guarantees that any excess
pressure caused by improper handling is discharged safely.
• Only the charger specified and described in this manual (order
no. 14 494) is to be used. The use of other chargers not
approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the
batteries and, in extreme cases, can cause serious or life-threat-
ening injuries.
• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this
battery type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes.
• The car charging cable supplied must never be connected while
the charger is connected to the mains.
• Ensure that the mains outlet used for charging is freely
accessible.
• The battery and charger must not be opened. Repairs may only
be carried out by authorized workshops.
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Preparations
Notes:
• The battery should be charged before the camera is used for the
first time.
• The battery must have a temperature of 10°-30°C to be charged
(otherwise the charger will not turn on, or will turn offagain).
• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged
when charging starts, it is charged to full capacity faster.
• The batteries warm up during the charging process. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
• If the two LEDs on the charger flash rapidly (> 2Hz) after starting
charging, this indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging
time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside the permitted
ranges, or short circuit). In this case, disconnect the charger
from the mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above
temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging
process. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer, the
Leica office in your country or Leica Camera AG.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by use in the camera - discharged again 2 or 3
times. This discharge procedure should be repeated every 25
cycles. To ensure a maximum service life of the battery, it should
not be exposed to constant extremes of temperature (e.g. in a
parked car in the summer or winter).
• Even when used under optimum conditions, every battery has a
limited service life! After several hundred charging cycles, this
becomes noticeable as the operating times become significantly
shorter.
• The battery should be replaced after a maximum of four years,
as its performance deteriorates and reliable operation can no
longer be guaranteed, particularly in cold conditions.
• Defective batteries should be disposed of according to the
respective instructions (see p. 185).
• The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery
which is permanently fitted in the camera. This back-up battery
retains the set date and time for up to 2 months. If this back-up
battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting
the replaceable main battery. Once the replaceable battery has
been inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is
recovered after about a few days. This process does not require
the camera to be turned on.
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