Leica Q User manual

LEICA Q
Anleitung |Instructions
93 612 IV/15/LX/D
Leica Camera AG
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DEUTSCHLAND
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Leica Q
Instructions

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Designation of parts
DESIGNATION OF PARTS
Figures in the front and rear cover pages
Front view
01 Carrying strap fastening ring
02 Self-timer LED/AF auxiliary light
03 Lens
04 Filter thread
Top view
05 Macro-switch dial with
05a Index
06 Depth of field scale
07 Index for focusing
08 Focusing dial
09 Aperture setting dial with
09a Index
10 Lens hood thread
11 Protective dial thread
12 Lens hood
13 Microphones
14 Main switch
15 Shutter release button
16 Video record button
17 Thumb wheel
– For scrolling through menus and sub-menus
– For setting a value for exposure compensation, bracketing,
and flash bracketing
– For enlarging/reducing pictures viewed
– For setting slow shutter speeds
18 Shutter speed dial
19 Accessory shoe (covering in place)
Rear view
20 MENU-button
– For opening the menu
– For saving menu settings and exiting sub-menus and menus
21 ISO button for opening the sensitivity menu
22 FN-button
– In picture mode for opening the set menu function
– In review mode for opening the menu for
– Protection
– Slide show
– WLAN
23 DELETE button
– For opening the delete menu
24 PLAY button
– For activating review mode
– For returning to full 1:1 picture review
25 Eyepiece
26 Diopter setting dial
27 Thumb button
28 Status LED
28a Red: Read/write operation SD card
28b Green: WLAN connection
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Designation of parts
30 Direction pad
– For scrolling through menus and sub-menus
– For scrolling through the picture memory
– For moving the AF metering range frame
– For opening the menus for exposure compensation,
bracketing, and flash exposure compensation
– For opening/configuring settings in the flash mode menu/
opening sub-menus
– For opening/configuring settings in the self-timer menu/
exiting menus and sub-menus without saving the menu
settings
31 Set button
– For selecting monitor displays in picture and review mode
– Double tap the monitor at any location
32 Speaker
33 Monitor
View from right (cover opened)
34 HDMI socket
35 USB socket
36 Finger grip on the focusing dial, with
36a Autofocus lock/unlock button
Bottom view
37 Cover for battery compartment and memory card slot with
37a Lock/unlock lever
38 Tripod thread A1⁄4, DIN 4503 (1⁄4")
(cover opened)
39 Battery slide lock
40 Battery compartment
41 Memory card slot

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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 interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance 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.
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies
with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that
are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio
(SAR).

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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 modifications 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 Q (Typ 116)
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 interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
LEICA Q (Typ 116)
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FOR CANADA ONLY:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This
equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels
of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific
absorption ratio (SAR).

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FOREWORD
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new
Leica Q. Thanks to its outstanding optical performance, the Leica
Summilux 28mm f 1.7 ASPH. lens delivers exceptional picture
quality.
With fully automatic program control, the Leica Q provides an
uncomplicated photography experience. Alternatively, you can take
over picture composition yourself at any time using the manual
settings. You can select from numerous special functions to
improve the picture quality even in critical exposure conditions.
Please read these instructions so that you can make the most of
your Leica Q's capabilities.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Before using your Leica Q for the first time, please check that the
accessories supplied are complete.
a. Leica BP-DC12 battery
b. Battery charger BC-DC12 with exchangeable power cords
c. USB cable
d. Carrying strap
e. Lens hood
f. Lens cap
g. Accessory shoe cover
h. Camera registration booklet with TAN for downloading Adobe®
Photoshop®Lightroom®(after registering the camera on the
Leica Camera AG website)
i. Warranty card
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio license for
the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which the
consumer does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in
compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii)
decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider
licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be
implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained
from MPEG LA, L.L.C. at HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.
Any other use, including but not limited to providing AVC video in
exchange for remuneration may require a separate license
agreement with MPEG LA, L.L.C. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. at HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.

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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.
In the menu, under Camera Information, you will find the specific
approvals for this device under the point Regulatory Information .

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Warning messages
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 such as
those in the flash shoe 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). Please also avoid
soiling and oxidation of the contacts by storing your camera in a
dry location with the lens cap and flash shoe/viewfinder socket
cap on.
• 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.
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, HDMI, and USB 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 or rechargeable batteries, these must
be removed first and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with
the relevant regulations.
Further information on the subject is available from your local
administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store
where you purchased this device.
MEANING OF DIFFERENT INSTRUCTION CATEGORIES
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note:
Additional information
Important:
Failure to observe the instructions may cause damage to the
camera, accessories, or pictures.
Caution:
Failure to observe the instructions may cause personal injury.

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Contents
CONTENTS
FOREWORD......................................................................................... 132
SCOPE OF DELIVERY.......................................................................... 132
NOTICES......................................................................................134/135
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS................................................................ 138
GESTURE CONTROL ............................................................................ 140
QUICK-START GUIDE.......................................................................... 141
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATIONS
ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP ................................................. 142
CHARGING THE BATTERY................................................................ 142
CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD ..................................... 146
REMOVING/AFFIXING THE LENS HOOD ........................................ 149
THE MOST IMPORTANT SETTINGS/CONTROLS
MAIN SWITCH................................................................................. 150
SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON............................................................ 151
MENU CONTROL .............................................................................. 152
QUICK ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS .......................................... 157
CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS
MENU LANGUAGE .......................................................................... 160
DATE/TIME..................................................................................... 160
ENERGY-SAVING SETTINGS ............................................................ 161
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ....................................................................... 161
MONITOR/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS.................................................. 162
Switching displays ....................................................................... 162
PICTURE DEFAULT SETTINGS
FILE FORMAT .................................................................................. 166
JPEG RESOLUTION.......................................................................... 166
WHITE BALANCE............................................................................. 167
ISO SENSITIVITY ............................................................................. 169
JPEG SETTINGS
Contrast, focus, color saturation .................................................. 170
Working color range ..................................................................... 171
Image stabilization ....................................................................... 171
PICTURE MODE
CHANGING THE TRIMMING............................................................. 172
FOCUSING...................................................................................... 174
AUTOMATIC FOCUSING .............................................................. 174
AFs (single) focus priority ......................................................... 174
AFc (continuous) = shutter release priority ................................ 175
AF auxiliary light ....................................................................... 175
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS........................................... 176
Multi-field metering ............................................................... 176
1-field metering ..................................................................... 176
Subject tracking .................................................................... 177
Touch-controlled autofocus .................................................... 177
Touch-controlled picture taking .............................................. 178
Face detection ...................................................................... 178
MANUAL FOCUSING .................................................................... 178
Auxiliary functions for manual focusing...................................... 179
EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL
Exposure metering methods ........................................................... 180
Multi-field metering ........................................................................ 180
Center weighted metering .............................................................. 180
Spot metering ................................................................................ 180

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Contents
EXPOSURE CONTROL ..................................................................... 181
The scene programs .................................................................... 181
Exposure modes P, A, S, M .......................................................... 182
Shutter speed fine adjustment...................................................... 182
AUTOMATIC PROGRAM- P ........................................................... 183
Change the preset shutter speed-aperture combinations (shift) . 183
APERTURE PRIORITY - A .............................................................. 184
SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY - S ..................................................... 184
MANUAL SETTING - M ................................................................. 185
METERING MEMORY LOCK .......................................................... 186
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ........................................................ 187
AUTOMATIC BRACKETING ............................................................ 188
MINIATURE EFFECT ........................................................................ 189
PANORAMIC PICTURES................................................................... 190
TIME LAPSE PICTURES.................................................................... 192
FLASH MODE ................................................................................... 194
Compatible flash units .................................................................... 194
Attaching the flash unit .................................................................. 195
Flash modes ................................................................................... 195
Synchronization time period ............................................................ 196
Flash exposure compensation ........................................................ 197
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
VIDEO RECORDINGS....................................................................... 198
SOUND RECORDING.................................................................... 199
STARTING/ENDING THE RECORDING ......................................... 200
TAKING PICTURES WHILE RECORDING VIDEO ............................. 200
SELF-TIMER .................................................................................... 201
FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD.................................................. 202
RESETING PICTURE NUMBERS........................................................ 203
USER PROFILES.............................................................................. 203
REVIEW MODE.................................................................................. 204
SWITCHING BETWEEN PICTURE AND REVIEW MODE ...................... 204
VIEWING PICTURES IN PORTRAIT FORMAT...................................... 205
VIEWING PICTURE SERIES.............................................................. 206
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH PICTURES ............................... 208
ENLARGING/REDUCING PICTURES ............................................... 209
SELECTING THE DETAIL .................................................................. 211
DELETING PICTURES....................................................................... 212
PROTECTING PICTURES/CLEARING DELETE PROTECTION .............. 216
VIDEO REVIEW ............................................................................... 218
SLIDE SHOW................................................................................... 222
VIEWING WITH HDMI DEVICES........................................................ 223
MISCELLANEOUS
TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER .......................................... 224
WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND
REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CAMERA ............................................. 226
USING RAW DATA (DNG) ................................................................. 230
INSTALLING ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® LIGHTROOM® ..................... 230
INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES .................................................. 231
ACCESSORIES..................................................................................... 232
SPARE PARTS...................................................................................... 235
SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 236
INDEX.................................................................................................. 242
APPENDIX
DISPLAYS .......................................................................................... 244
MENU ITEMS .................................................................................... 251
TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................ 252
LEICA SERVICE ADDRESSES.............................................................. 255

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Gesture control
GESTURE CONTROL
Some of the functions of the Leica Q can also be controlled on the
touch-sensitive monitor using the gestures shown on the right.
Note:
A light touch is enough, do not press.
Tap Tap twice
Swipe
Pull apart
Push together
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QUICK-START GUIDE
QUICK-START GUIDE
Required parts:
– Camera
– Battery
– Charger with appropriate power cable
– Memory card (not supplied)
Note:
The settings recommended here allow you to take good photo-
graphs easily, quickly, and reliably when you first start to try out
the Leica Q. For details of the various modes/functions, refer to
the corresponding sections on the specified pages.
Preparations:
1.
Attach a suitable mains plug to the charger (see page 145)
2. Charge battery (see page 145)
3. Set the main switch to OFF (see page 150)
4. Insert the charged battery into the camera (see page 146)
5. Insert the memory card (see page 148)
6. Remove the lens cap
7. Set the main switch to S (see page 150)
8. Set the menu language (see page 152/160)
9. Set the date and time (see page 152/160)
Taking photographs:
1.
Set the shutter speed dial and aperture setting dial to A
2.
Set the exposure metering method to (see page
152/180)
3. Set the focusing dial to AF (see page 152)
4. Set the focus metering method to Multi Point (see page 172)
5. Press the shutter release button to the first pressure point to
activate focusing and exposure metering and save the values
(see page 151)
6. Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the
photo
Viewing photographs:
Press the PLAY button
To view different pictures:
Press left or right on the direction pad
Enlarging pictures:
Turn the thumb wheel or use the "pull apart" gesture (see page
202)
Deleting pictures:
Press the DELETE button and select the required function from
the menu that is opened (see page 212)

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Preparations
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATIONS
ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The Leica Q is powered by a lithium ion battery.
Caution:
• Only the battery types specified and described in this manual
and/or 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 the battery contrary to these instructions and using
battery types not specified in these instructions may result in an
explosion.
• The batteries must not be exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity, or
condensation for long periods. To prevent a risk of fire or
explosion, batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or
in a high-pressure vessel.
• Never throw batteries into a fire, as this can cause them to
explode!
• Damp or wet batteries must not be charged or used in the
camera under any circumstances.
• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely
accessible. Whilst lithium ion batteries are proofed against short
circuits, they should still be protected against contact with metal
objects such as paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery
can get very hot and cause severe burns.

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Preparations
• If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts
immediately for any damage. Using a damaged battery can
damage the camera.
• If the battery causes noise, becomes discolored, deformed, or
overheated, or if any fluid leaks out, it must be removed from the
camera or charger immediately and replaced. Continued use of
the battery can cause overheating and a risk of fire and/or
explosion.
• If liquid leaks out or you smell burning, keep the batteries away
from heat sources. Leaked fluid can catch fire.
• Only the charger specified and described in these instructions,
or chargers specified and described by Leica Camera AG, may
be used. The use of other chargers that are not approved by
Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in
extreme cases, serious or life-threatening injuries.
• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this
battery type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes.
• Ensure that the power socket used is freely accessible.
• Heat is generated during charging. Therefore batteries must not be
charged in small, sealed, i.e. unventilated, spaces.
• The battery and charger must not be opened. Repairs may only be
carried out by authorized service centers.
First aid:
• If battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk
of blinding. Immediately wash the eyes thoroughly with clean
water. Do not rub the eyes. Seek medical attention immediately.
• If leaked fluid gets onto the skin or clothing, there is a risk of
injury. Wash the affected areas with clean water. Medical
treatment is not required.
Caution:
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries can cause suffocation.

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Preparations
Notes:
• The battery can only be charged outside the camera.
• Batteries must be charged before starting up the camera.
• For the battery to charge, it must have a temperature of between
10°C and 30°C (otherwise the charger does not turn on or turns
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.
• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored partly charged, i.e.
not when fully discharged or fully charged. For very long storage
periods, batteries should be charged for around 15 minutes
twice a year to prevent total discharge.
• The batteries warm up during the charging process. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by use in the camera – discharged 2 or 3 times.
This discharge procedure should be repeated roughly every 25
cycles.
• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through
internal chemical reactions. These reactions are also influenced
by the ambient temperature and humidity. To maximize the life of
the battery, it should not be exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures (e. g. in a parked car in summer or winter) for long
periods.
• Even with optimum conditions of use, every battery has a limited
service life. After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes
noticeable as the operating times become significantly shorter.
• In line with the applicable regulations (see page 135), defective
batteries should be sent to an appropriate collection point for
proper recycling.
• The replaceable battery supplies another back-up battery that is
built into the camera. This back-up battery ensures that the date
and time data entered is retained for up to 2 days. If this back-up
battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting a
charged main battery. Once the replaceable battery has been
inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered
after about 60 hours. This process does not require the camera
to be turned on. However, in this case the date and time have to
be entered again.
• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long
period of time. When doing so, turn the camera offusing the
main switch first. Otherwise, after several weeks the battery
could become totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is significantly
reduced, as the camera uses a low no-load current (to save the
settings) even when it is turned off.