Leica Q2 User manual

LEICA Q2
Instruction manual
Q2/EN/2022/05/4.0/1

FOREWORD
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs with
your new Leica Q2. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize
yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has to offer.
You can find all information about the Leica Q2 whenever you need it
at https://Q2.leica-camera.com.
Your Leica Camera AG
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the
accessories supplied are complete.
– Leica Q2 with attached lens hood
– Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Leica BP-SCL4
– Charger Leica BC-SCL4, incl. mains cable (US, EU)
– Lens hood cap
– Thread protection ring
– Accessory shoe cover
– Carry strap
– Quick Start Guide
– Test certificate
– CE flyer
– Creative Cloud flyer
Subject to changes in design and model type.
FOREWORD / SCOPE OF DELIVERY

REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES 3
REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES
Please contact Leica Customer Care or visit the Leica Camera AG
website for information on the extensive range of Leica replacement
parts/accessories:
https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/accessories
Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or by
Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera (battery, charger,
mains plug, mains cable, etc.). These accessories must only be
used with this product. Third-party accessories may result in mal-
functions or damage to the product.
Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety remarks”,
and “General information” before using your camera for the first
time. Knowledge of the content will prevent inadvertent damage
to the product, possible injuries and other risks.

LEGAL INFORMATION
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LEGAL INFORMATION
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
• Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and
publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other pub-
lished or broadcast material may breach copyright laws. The same
applies for all software supplied in the scope of delivery.
• The following applies for all video material created with this cam-
era: This product is governed by the AVC Patent Portfolio license
and is meant for private use by a consumer only. The device
may furthermore be used for purposes for which the consumer
receives no remuneration, e.g. (i) encoding in accordance with
the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decoding of AVC
Video that was encoded by a consumer in accordance with the
AVC Standard within the scope of personal use and/or which the
consumer has received from the provider, who is in possession of
a license to offer AVC Video. No license is granted or implied for
any other use. Any other use, specifically the provision of AVC vid-
eo in exchange for remuneration, may require a separate license
agreement with MPEG LA, L.L.C. Please visit the MPEG LA, L.L.C.
website at: www.mpegla.com for more information.
• The designations SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSDHC and their associ-
ated logos are registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
LEGAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
COPYRIGHT
All rights reserved.
All text, images and graphics are subject to copyright and other laws
to protect intellectual property. They must not be copied, modified
or used for any purpose including trade purposes.
TECHNICAL DATA
Product changes with regards to the product or services may have
occurred after the editorial deadline. The manufacturer reserves
the right to effect structural or shape changes, color deviations and
changes to the scope of delivery or service, where these changes or
deviations are reasonably acceptable for the customer, while taking
into consideration the interests of Leica Camera AG. In that respect,
Leica Camera AG reserves the right to changes and errors. The im-
ages in this manual may depict accessory, special features or other
items that are not part of the standard scope of delivery or service.
Some pages may contain model types and services, which are not
offered in specific countries.

LEGAL INFORMATION 5
BRANDS AND LOGOS
The brand names and logos used in this documented are protected
trademarks. These brands or logos must not be used without prior
approval by Leica Camera AG.
LICENSE RIGHTS
Leica Camera AG intends to provide you with innovative and informa-
tive documentation. Due to the amount of creativity that has gone
into its design, we ask for your understanding that Leica Camera AG
must protect its intellectual property, including patents, trademarks
and copyrights, and that possession of the documentation does not
infer any licensing rights of the intellectual property of Leica Camera
AG.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers in
the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging.
The date format is year/month/day.
COUNTRY-SPECIFIC LICENSES
Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the camera
menu.
▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu
▸ Select Regulatory Information
LICENSE INFORMATION
The device-specific license information can be found in the camera
menu.
▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu
▸ Select License Information

LEGAL INFORMATION
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CE MARK
The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the funda-
mental requirements of applicable EU guidelines.
English
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Leica Camera AG” declares that this product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our Radio Equipment
products from our DoC server:
www.cert.leica-camera.com
Please contact Leica Camera AG, Am Leitz-Park 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Germany in
case of any further questions
Depending on product (see technical data)
Typ e Frequency band (center frequency) Maximum output
(dBm E.I.R.P.)
WLAN 2412–2462/5180–5240 MHz/
5260–5320/5500–5700 MHz
20
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
2402–2480 MHz 20
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EU and for other European countries
with active waste separation policies.)
This device contains electric and/or electronic components which
must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it
should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by your
local authority.
This service is free of charge. Any standard or rechargeable batteries
used in this device must be removed and disposed of separately in
accordance with local regulations.
Please contact your local authorities, waste disposal collection point
or the retailer, from whom you purchased the device for more infor-
mation on correct waste disposal.

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 Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising
from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN
device.
• It is assumed that the WLAN function will be used in countries
where this camera is sold. There may be a risk of breaching stat-
utory wireless communication regulations when using the camera
in other countries. Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for
such breaches.
• Please note that there is a risk of unauthorized third party inter-
ception of wirelessly communicated data. We highly recommend
that you activate encryption in the wireless access point settings
to ensure data safety.
• Avoid using the camera in areas where it can be exposed to mag-
netic fields, static electricity or other interferences, e.g. near a
microwave oven. RF transmissions may otherwise not reach the
camera.
• Using the camera near devices like microwave ovens or wireless
phones that use the 2.4 GHz RF band may negatively affect the
performance of both devices.
• Do not attempt to connect to wireless networks you are not autho-
rized to use.
• The device will automatically search for wireless networks, once
the WLAN function is enabled. A list, including networks you are
not authorized to access, will be displayed (SSID: Network identi-
fier for a WLAN network). Do not attempt to connect to third party
network, as this could be construed as unauthorized access.
• We recommend disabling the WLAN function while on an aircraft.
• The use of the WLAN-RF band between 5150 MHz and 5350 MHz
is permitted only in enclosed spaces.
• Please read the important notes on specific functions of Leica
FOTOS on p. 202.

SAFETY REMARKS
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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, broadcast-
ing equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere with
image recordings.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors
can damage the stored data or disrupt shooting.
• Switch off the camera, remove the battery briefly, replace it and
switch the camera back on in case of a camera malfunction due
to the effects of electromagnetic fields.
• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio transmit-
ters or high-voltage power lines. Their electromagnetic fields may
also interfere with image recordings.
• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as follows:
– out of the reach of children
– in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen
• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static dis-
charge. You can easily pick up charges of several 10,000 volts by
simply walking on synthetic floor coverings. A static discharge can
occur when you touch the camera and especially if it is placed on
a conductive surface. A static discharge on the camera housing
poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in safety circuits,
you should avoid direct contact with external camera contacts like
those in the flash shoe.
• Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in the
bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the bayonet
with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could cause irrep-
arable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry
cloth (in system cameras).
• Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an
optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to
discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a
heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). Dirt depos-
its and oxidation on the contacts can be avoided by storing your
camera in a dry location with the lens cap and the flash shoe/
viewfinder cap (in system cameras) attached.
• Only use accessories specified for this model to prevent faults,
short circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself.
Repairs must be done at authorized service centers only.
• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other
aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol must
not be used for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can damage
the camera housing or the surface finish.
• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals
and should therefore not be kept in contact with the camera for
extended periods of time.
• Prevent any sand or dust or water penetration into the camera,
e.g. during snowfall or rain or on the beach. Be extra careful when
changing the lens (in system cameras) and when inserting or
removing the memory card and rechargeable battery. Sand and
dust can damage the camera, the lens, the memory card and the
battery. Moisture can cause malfunctions and irreparable damage
to the camera and memory card.
LENS
• A camera lens can have the effect of a magnifying glass when
exposed to direct frontal sunlight. The camera must therefore be
protected against extended exposure to direct sunlight.

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 the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat, humidity
or moisture for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, the batteries
must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high-pressure con-
tainer as this would pose a fire or explosion hazard!
• Do not under any circumstances charge or insert a damp or wet
battery into the camera!
• A safety valve in the battery ensures that any excess pressure
caused by improper handling is discharged safely. It is neverthe-
less important to dispose of a bloated battery immediately. It may
pose an explosion hazard!
• Keep the battery contacts clean and easily accessible. Although
lithium-ion batteries are secured against short circuits, they
should still be protected against contact with metal objects like
paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot
and cause severe burns.
• When a battery is accidentally dropped, make sure to check the
housing and the contacts immediately for any damage. A dam-
aged battery can damage the camera.
• The battery must be removed from the camera or charger and
must be replaced immediately in case of a strange smell, discol-
oration, deformation, overheating or leakage. Continued use of
the battery may result in overheating, which can cause fire and/
or explosion!
• Never throw batteries into a fire as they may explode.
• Keep the battery away from sources of heat in case of leakage or
if you smell burning. Leaked fluid can catch fire!
• The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can
cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause
serious or life-threatening injuries.
• Make sure that the power socket is freely accessible at all times.
• Do not attempt to open the battery or the charger. Repairs must
only be carried out by authorized service centers.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause
suffocation when swallowed.
FIRST AID
• Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact with
the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water immedi-
ately. Avoid rubbing. Seek medical attention immediately.
• Leaked battery fluid poses an injury hazard when it comes in
contact with clothing or skin. Rinse the affected areas thor-
oughly with clean water.
CHARGER
• Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting receivers may
interfere with reception. Ensure a distance of at least 1 m between
the charger and the receiver.
• When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – that is
normal and not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, as it
consumes electricity (a very small amount), even if no battery is
inserted.
• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short-circuit
them.

SAFETY REMARKS
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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 lit, which indicates mem-
ory access. Data on the card may otherwise be destroyed and
camera malfunctions may occur.
• Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage and
result in the loss of stored data.
• Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory card
and keep them clean and dry.
• Keep memory cards out of the reach of children. Swallowing a
memory card may cause suffocation.
SENSOR
• Cosmic radiation (e.g. during flights) may cause pixel defects.
CARRY STRAP
• Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should
therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not a
toy and poses a strangulation risk.
• Use the carry strap only for its intended purpose on a camera
or on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may
possibly result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not
permitted.
• Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars
during sports activities that pose a risk of entanglement (e.g.
when mountain climbing and similar outdoor activities).
TRIPOD
• When using a tripod, make sure it is standing securely and turn the
camera only by turning the tripod, not the actual camera. Ensure
that the tripod screw is hand-tightened only. Avoid transporting
the camera while the tripod is attached. You might injure yourself
or others and the camera could get damaged.
FLASH
• The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica Q2 may result
in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.

SAFETY REMARKS 11

GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Please read the section about “Care/Storage” for more information
about what to do in case of problems.
CAMERA/LENS
(For system cameras)
• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera and lenses, as
this information will be extremely important in case of loss.
• Depending on model, you will find the serial number of your cam-
era on the flash shoe or engraved in the underside of the camera.
• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover
attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the
camera.
• That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a
dust-free environment.
• Never store the camera bayonet cover or the lens back cover in a
pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then
be accidentally introduced into the camera.
LCD PANEL
• Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is exposed
to great temperature fluctuations. Wipe the screen carefully with a
soft, dry cloth.
• The screen image will initially be slightly darker than normal if the
camera is very cold when it is switched on. The normal level of
brightness will be reached as soon as the LCD panel warms up.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• The rechargeable battery must only be charged within a specific
temperature range. See chapter “Technical Data” (p.226) for
details about operating conditions.
• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge
to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one.
• The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works
and should therefore be charged fully before their first use.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times.
This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25
cycles.
• Battery and charger heat up during the charging process. That is
normal and not a malfunction.
• Rapid flashing of the two LEDs (> 2Hz) when charging commences
indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging time exceed-
ed, voltages or temperatures outside permitted ranges or a short
circuit). Disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the
battery. Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met
and then restart the charging process. Please contact your dealer,
the Leica representative in your region or Leica Camera AG if the
problem persists.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of
internal chemical reactions. These reactions are influenced by
ambient temperature and humidity. Do not expose the battery to
extreme temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time
(e.g. in a parked car in the summer or winter) to ensure a maxi-
mum service life.
• However, every battery has its limits – even in optimal conditions!
After several hundred charging cycles, the operating times will get
significantly shorter.
• The replaceable battery supplies power to a backup battery,
which is permanently installed in the camera. This backup battery
retains the date and time for some weeks. Once the backup
battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting a charged

GENERAL INFORMATION 13
main battery. The time and date will have to be set again after a
full depletion of both batteries.
• As the battery capacity deteriorates or if using an older battery,
warning messages may appear and some functions may be re-
stricted or blocked entirely.
• Always remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time. Make sure to switch the camera off via
the main switch before removing the battery. Leaving the battery
in the camera will result in a deep discharge after a few weeks.
Voltage levels will decrease significantly, as the camera uses a low
idle current to maintain settings.
• Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant
regulations at an approved collection point for proper recycling.
• The date of manufacture can be found on the battery. The date
format is week/year.
MEMORY CARD
• The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is too
extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and qual-
ity. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without any
damage to the camera or memory card. As some “no name” cards
may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards, Leica
Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.
• We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, as
fragmented residual data from deleted files may block some of the
storage capacity.
• Generally, it is not necessary to format (initialize) memory cards
that have been previously used. Formatting will, however, be
necessary if you insert an unformatted memory card or a card
that was formatted in another device (e.g. a computer) for the first
time.
• We recommend backing up your data on a PC, because electro-
magnetic fields, static electricity and any damage to the memory
card or camera defects may result in irretrievable damage or loss
of your data.
• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards come with a write protection
slider to prevent accidental overwriting. This slider is located on
the non-beveled side of the card. All data on the card is protected
when the slider is set to its lower position, marked LOCK.
• All data stored on the memory card will be lost during formatting.
Formatting will not be prevented by a deletion protection set for
individual pictures.
SENSOR
• Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor
may result in noticeable dark stains or specks on the pictures (in
system cameras). Alternatively, send your camera to the Leica
Customer Care department for sensor cleaning (see p. 232). This
service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore incur
charges.
DATA
• All data, including personal information, may be changed or de-
leted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static discharge,
accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures.
• Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for
direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or de-
struction of data and personal information.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and
optimization of Leica Q2. As digital cameras have many functions
that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements
to the functions can be installed on the camera retroactively. Leica
releases so-called firmware updates at irregular intervals. Cameras
are always supplied ex works with the latest firmware installed or
you can download the latest version from our website yourself and
transfer it to your camera.
You will receive a newsletter informing you of the availability of a
new firmware update if you register your camera on the Leica Cam-
era homepage.
Visit the download section or the “Customer Area” for information
about how to register or how to get firmware updates for your Leica
Q2. Additionally, you can find information about changes or addi-
tions to the manual at: https://club.leica-camera.com
Leica releases firmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals. You
can download any new firmware version from our homepage and
transfer it to your lens. Please see p. 198 for more information.
Select the menu item Camera Information (see p. 198) to check
whether your camera and lenses are running the latest firmware
version.

WARRANTY 15
WARRANTY
In addition to your statutory warranty rights regarding your dealer,
you will receive an additional Leica Camera AG product warranty
valid from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica retailer. Pre-
viously, the product warranty was included with the product in the
packaging. From now on, the product warranty will only be available
online as a new service. You will be able to review the warranty
conditions for your product at any time, without having to search
for the document. Please note that this new policy applies only for
products that are no longer delivered with a hardcopy product war-
ranty included in the packaging. Any products still delivered with the
warranty document in the packaging remain governed exclusively by
that document. For more information regarding the warranty scope,
warranty services and limitations, please visit: https://warranty.
leica-camera.com
Leica Q2 comes with splash water and dust protection.
The camera was tested under controlled laboratory conditions
and is classes as IP52 in accordance with DIN EN 60529. Please
note: The splash water and dust protection coating is not per-
manent and will diminish over time. Please read the section on
“Care/Storage” for detailed instructions on how to clean and
dry the camera. The warranty does not cover liquid damage. Any
attempt to open the camera casing by an unauthorized retailer or
service partner will cause an immediate expiration of the splash
water and dust warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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THUMBWHEEL BUTTON.....................................................................................39
DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON...............................................................39
PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON.........................................................................40
ZOOM/LOCK BUTTON........................................................................................40
LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN)........................................................................... 41
MENU CONTROL...........................................................................................42
CONTROL ELEMENTS.........................................................................................42
MENU SECTIONS ................................................................................................42
SETTINGS IN PHOTO AND VIDEO MODE .................................................................. 42
SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS .................................................................................. 43
STATUS SCREEN .................................................................................................44
MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................46
MENU NAVIGATION............................................................................................47
SUBMENU ...........................................................................................................49
KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD........................................................................................ 49
MENU BAR................................................................................................................. 50
SCALE MENU ............................................................................................................ 51
DATE/TIME MENU..................................................................................................... 51
COMBI MENU (IMAGE PROPERTIES)......................................................................... 52
USER-DEFINED OPERATION .......................................................................54
FAVORITES MENU...............................................................................................54
MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU .......................................................................... 54
DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS...........................................................55
DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS....................................................................................... 55
STATIC DIRECT ACCESS............................................................................................ 56
USER PROFILES ..................................................................................................57
CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS............................................................. 60
MENU LANGUAGE ........................................................................................60
DATE/TIME ....................................................................................................60
POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE)..................................................... 61
AFTER A FEW SECONDS ........................................................................................... 61
AFTER A FEW MINUTES............................................................................................. 61
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD.........................................................................................2
SCOPE OF DELIVERY .........................................................................2
REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES .........................................3
LEGAL INFORMATION........................................................................4
SAFETY REMARKS .............................................................................8
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................12
WARRANTY...................................................................................... 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................... 16
PART DESIGNATIONS ..................................................................... 22
DISPLAYS ......................................................................................... 24
PHOTO............................................................................................................24
VIDEO .............................................................................................................26
PREPARATION ................................................................................. 30
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP..................................................................30
PREPARING THE CHARGER .........................................................................30
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................................................................ 31
INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY......................................................32
INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD ..........................................33
ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS HOOD..............................................34
DIOPTER SETTINGS......................................................................................35
CAMERA OPERATION ..................................................................... 36
CONTROL ELEMENTS .................................................................................. 36
MAIN SWITCH .....................................................................................................36
SHUTTER BUTTON..............................................................................................37
SHUTTER-SPEED DIAL .......................................................................................38
THUMBWHEEL ....................................................................................................38

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LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS ........................................................ 62
LCD PANEL/EVF USE .........................................................................................62
EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY.................................................................................63
BRIGHTNESS.......................................................................................................63
LCD PANEL ................................................................................................................ 63
EVF............................................................................................................................ 63
COLOR RENDERING............................................................................................64
LCD PANEL ................................................................................................................ 64
EVF............................................................................................................................ 64
AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL AND EVF SHUTDOWN..............................................64
EVF FRAME RATE................................................................................................64
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS.....................................................................................65
VOLUME ..............................................................................................................65
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS...........................................................................................65
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND ........................................................................65
AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION ...........................................................................65
SILENT PHOTOGRAPHY .....................................................................................65
< < < PHOTO MODE > > > 66
PHOTO SETTINGS ........................................................................... 66
FILE FORMAT................................................................................................. 66
RESOLUTION................................................................................................. 67
FILM STYLE ................................................................................................... 67
IMAGE PROPERTIES............................................................................................ 67
COLOR PROFILE..................................................................................................68
MONOCHROME PROFILE...................................................................................68
CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES......................................................................69
WORKING COLOR SPACE ............................................................................69
AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION........................................................................70
IMAGE STABILIZATION .......................................................................................70
DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR)......................................................................70
DYNAMIC RANGE...................................................................................................... 70
iDR FUNCTION .......................................................................................................... 71
DATA MANAGEMENT.................................................................................... 71
FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD ....................................................................... 71
DATA STRUCTURE...............................................................................................72
EDIT FILE NAMES................................................................................................73
CREATING A NEW FOLDER ................................................................................ 74
LOGGING THE SHOOTING LOCATION............................................................... 74
DATA TRANSFER .................................................................................................75
PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ................................................... 76
TOUCH AF...................................................................................................... 76
TOUCH AF + SHUTTER BUTTON........................................................................77
TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE....................................................................................77
AUXILIARY DISPLAYS...................................................................................77
INFO DISPLAYS IN SHOOTING MODE...............................................................78
SHOW AVAILABLE ..............................................................................................78
INFO BARS ................................................................................................................ 78
GRID.......................................................................................................................... 78
CLIPPING................................................................................................................... 79
LEVEL GAUGE ........................................................................................................... 79
HISTOGRAM.............................................................................................................. 80
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS............................................................................... 81
AF ASSIST LAMP................................................................................................. 81
ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION.......................................................................... 81
PHOTOGRAPHY............................................................................... 82
DRIVE MODE ................................................................................................. 82
FOCUSING .....................................................................................................83
AF PHOTOGRAPHY .............................................................................................83
AUTOFOCUS MODES..........................................................................................83
AFs (single) ................................................................................................................ 83
AFc (continuous) ....................................................................................................... 83
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS..................................................................84
MULTI-FIELD METERING........................................................................................... 84
SPOT/FIELD METERING............................................................................................ 84

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TRACKING ................................................................................................................. 85
FACE DETECTION...................................................................................................... 86
AF QUICK SETTING.............................................................................................86
ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING............................................................................... 86
ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE.................................................................... 86
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................87
ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE .................................................................................... 87
AF ASSIST LAMP ....................................................................................................... 87
ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION................................................................................. 87
SHIFTING THE AF METERING FIELD .................................................................88
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF)..................................................................................88
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................89
FOCUS PEAKING....................................................................................................... 89
ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE.................................................................................... 89
MACRO FUNCTION............................................................................................. 91
ISO SENSITIVITY........................................................................................... 91
FIXED ISO VALUES.............................................................................................. 91
AUTOMATIC SETTING.........................................................................................92
LIMITING SETTING RANGES ..................................................................................... 92
WHITE BALANCE .......................................................................................... 93
AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS........................................................93
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING....................................................................94
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE............................................95
EXPOSURE..................................................................................................... 95
SHUTTER TYPE....................................................................................................95
EXPOSURE MODES.............................................................................................98
SELECTING A MODE.................................................................................................. 98
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P...................................................99
AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P....................................................................................... 99
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S................................................99
APERTURE PRIORITY - A............................................................................................ 99
SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S ............................................................................... 100
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M.................................................................100
SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS.............................................................................101
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE...................................................................................102
FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS ........................................................................................ 102
T FUNCTION............................................................................................................ 102
EXPOSURE CONTROL.......................................................................................103
EXPOSURE PREVIEW............................................................................................... 103
EXPOSURE LOCK .................................................................................................... 104
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .................................................................................. 106
SHOOTING MODES.....................................................................................107
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING................................................................................107
INTERVAL SHOOTING.......................................................................................108
EXPOSURE BRACKETING................................................................................. 110
SELF-TIMER....................................................................................................... 111
SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES..................................................................... 112
DIGITAL ZOOM .................................................................................................. 112
SCENE MODE .................................................................................................... 113
MINIATURE EFFECT..................................................................................................114
PANORAMA IMAGES................................................................................................115
HDR..........................................................................................................................117
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY.............................................................................. 117
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS............................................................................. 117
FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING)............................................ 119
SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT ...................................................................... 119
HSS (HIGH SPEED SYNC.)....................................................................................... 120
FLASH MODES ..................................................................................................120
AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION............................................................................ 120
MANUAL FLASH ACTIVATION ................................................................................. 120
AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION AT SLOWER SHUTTER SPEEDS (LONG-TERM
SYNCHRONIZATION)................................................................................................121
FLASH CONTROL .............................................................................................. 121
SYNC POINT.............................................................................................................121
FLASH RANGE...................................................................................................122
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..............................................................123

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REVIEW MODE............................................................................... 126
CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE ................................................126
INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE ..................................................................127
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES.........................................128
INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE...........................................................129
DISPLAYING ASSIST FUNCTIONS ...................................................................130
PICTURE SERIES REVIEW..........................................................................130
JUMPING TO A SPECIFIC PICTURE IN THE GROUP ................................................. 131
RESUMING PLAYBACK/REVIEW............................................................................. 131
SAVE AS A VIDEO .................................................................................................... 132
SCROLLING THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL PICTURES OF A SERIES......................... 132
CROPPED SECTION ZOOM ........................................................................133
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE ..............................................134
TAGGING/RATING OF PHOTOS.................................................................136
DELETING IMAGES .....................................................................................136
QUICK ACCESS TO DELETE FUNCTIONS........................................................137
DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES......................................................................137
DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES .........................................................................138
DELETING ALL IMAGES....................................................................................139
DELETING UNRATED IMAGES..........................................................................140
DELETING PICTURE SERIES.............................................................................140
PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE ..................................................................... 141
SLIDE SHOW ............................................................................................... 141
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VIDEO SETTINGS........................................................................... 144
FILE FORMAT...............................................................................................144
VIDEO FORMAT ...........................................................................................144
AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS ..............................................................................145
AVAILABLE FRAME RATES ...............................................................................145
SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT .........................................................................145
VIDEO STYLE...............................................................................................146
IMAGE PROPERTIES..........................................................................................146
VIDEO PROFILES...............................................................................................147
COLOR PROFILE.......................................................................................................147
MONOCHROME PROFILE.........................................................................................147
CUSTOMIZING VIDEO PROFILES.....................................................................147
AUDIO SETTINGS........................................................................................148
MICROPHONE ...................................................................................................148
WIND NOISE REDUCTION................................................................................148
AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION......................................................................149
VIDEO STABILIZATION......................................................................................149
DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR)....................................................................149
DYNAMIC RANGE.................................................................................................... 149
iDR FUNCTION ........................................................................................................ 150
DATA MANAGEMENT..................................................................................150
FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD .....................................................................150
DATA STRUCTURE............................................................................................. 151
EDIT FILE NAMES..............................................................................................152
CREATING A NEW FOLDER ..............................................................................153
DATA TRANSFER ...............................................................................................153
PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ................................................. 154
TOUCH AF....................................................................................................154
TOUCH AF + SHUTTER BUTTON......................................................................155
TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE..................................................................................155

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AUXILIARY DISPLAYS.................................................................................155
SHOW AVAILABLE ............................................................................................156
INFO BARS .............................................................................................................. 156
GRID........................................................................................................................ 156
LEVEL GAUGE ........................................................................................................ 156
HISTOGRAM............................................................................................................ 157
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS.............................................................................158
AF ASSIST LAMP...............................................................................................158
ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION........................................................................158
RECORDING VIDEO....................................................................... 160
START/EXIT VIDEO MODE .........................................................................160
START/END VIDEO RECORDING............................................................... 161
FOCUSING ...................................................................................................162
AUTOFOCUS MODES........................................................................................162
CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS ...................................................................163
TOUCH AF ............................................................................................................... 163
SUPPRESSING CONTINUOUS FOCUSING.............................................................. 163
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS................................................................163
TRACKING .........................................................................................................164
FACE DETECTION.................................................................................................... 165
AF QUICK SETTING...........................................................................................166
ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING............................................................................. 166
ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE.................................................................. 166
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................166
SHIFTING THE AF METERING FIELD ...............................................................167
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF)................................................................................167
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................168
MACRO FUNCTION...........................................................................................169
ISO SENSITIVITY.........................................................................................169
FIXED ISO VALUES............................................................................................169
AUTOMATIC SETTING.......................................................................................170
WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................................ 171
AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS...................................................... 171
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING..................................................................172
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE..........................................173
EXPOSURE...................................................................................................173
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS ..................................................................173
EXPOSURE MODES...........................................................................................175
SELECTING A MODE................................................................................................ 17 5
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P................................................. 176
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S.............................................. 176
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M.................................................................177
SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS.............................................................................178
EXPOSURE CONTROL.......................................................................................178
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .................................................................................. 178
SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES.....................................................................179
DIGITAL ZOOM ..................................................................................................179
PLAYBACK MODE.......................................................................... 182
CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK MODE............................................182
INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK MODE .............................................................183
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES.........................................184
INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK MODE ......................................................185
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE SHOTS AT ONCE................................................185
TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS........................................................187
DELETING RECORDINGS ...........................................................................187
QUICK ACCESS TO DELETE FUNCTIONS........................................................188
DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS............................................................188
DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES .........................................................................189
DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ..........................................................................190
DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS................................................................ 191
SLIDE SHOW ...............................................................................................191
VIDEO PLAYBACK.......................................................................................192
VIDEO EDITING .................................................................................................195
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