Leica Q2 User manual

LEICA Q2
Instruction manual

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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We are confident that you will enjoy 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.
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 battery Leica BP-SCL4
– Leica BC-SCL4 charger, incl. mains cable (US, EU)
– Lens hood cap
– Thread protection ring
– Accessory shoe cover
– Carry strap
– Quick Start Guide
– CE flyer
– Creative Cloud flyer
– Test certificate
Subject to changes in design and production.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES
Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the
extensive range of Leica replacement parts/accessories:
us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-Q/Technical-Equipment
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
should only be used with this product. Third-party accessories
may result in malfunctions 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.
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LEGAL INFORMATION
LEGAL INFORMATION
• Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and
publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other
published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws.
• The following applies for all video material created with this
camera: 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, specifical-
ly the provision of AVC video 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.
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.
Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the
camera menu.
▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu
▸ Select Regulatory Information from the submenu
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The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the
fundamental requirements of applicable EU directives.
Produktabhängig (siehe Technische Daten)
Type Frequency band (central frequency) Maximum power (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
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20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Dépend du produit (voir les données techniques)
Type Bande de fréquence (fréquence centrale) Puissance maximale (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Prodotto dipendente (vedi dati tecnici)
Type Banda di frequenza (frequenza centrale) Potenza massima (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Termékfüggő (lásd a műszaki adatokat)
Típus Frekvenciasáv (központi frekvencia) Maximális teljesítmény (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Produsul este dependent (vezi datele tehnice)
Tip Banda de frecvență (frecvența centrală) Puterea maximă (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Produktavhengig (se tekniske data)
Type Frekvensbånd (sentral frekvens) Maksimal effekt (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Produkta atkarība (skat. Tehniskos datus)
Tips Frekvenču josla (centrālā frekvence) Maksimālā jauda (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Závislé na produktu (viz technické údaje)
Typ Frekvenční pásmo (centrální frekvence) Maximální výkon (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Εξαρτάται από το προϊόν (βλέπε τεχνικά στοιχεία)
Type Συχνότητα ζώνης (κεντρική συχνότητα) Μέγιστη ισχύς (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Product dependent (see technical data)
Type Frequency band (central frequency) Maximum power (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Produktafhængig (se tekniske data)
Type Frekvensbånd (centralfrekvens) Maksimal effekt (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Dependiente del producto (ver datos técnicos)
Type Banda de frecuencia (frecuencia central) Potencia máxima (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Dependente do produto (ver dados técnicos)
Type Banda de frequência (frequência central) Potência máxima (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Produkt zależny (patrz dane techniczne)
Type Pasmo częstotliwości (częstotliwość środkowa) Maksymalna moc (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Tuotteen riippuvainen (katso tekniset tiedot)
Type Taajuusalue (keskustaajuus) Suurin teho (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
Produktberoende (se tekniska data)
Type Frekvensband (centralfrekvens) Maximal effekt (dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412 – 2462 MHz/
5180 – 5240 MHz/
5260 – 5320 MHz/
5500 – 5700 MHz
20
20
Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 20
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELEC-
TRONIC 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.
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF
WLAN/BLUETOOTH®(LEICA FOTOS)
Please read the important notes on specific functions of Leica
FOTOS on p. 132.
• Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and
protect 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
statutory 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
interception 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
magnetic 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
authorized 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
identifier for a WLAN network). Do not attempt to connect to
such a network, as this could be construed as unauthorized
access.
• We recommend disabling the WLAN function while on an
aircraft.
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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, broad-
casting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere
with recordings.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric
motors can damage the stored picture data or disrupt recording.
• 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
transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their electromagnetic
fields may interfere with 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
discharge. 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 irreparable 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
deposits 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 irrepara-
ble damage to the camera and memory card.
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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.
• 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 container 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
damaged 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,
discoloration, 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.
• The in-car charging cable must never be connected while the
charger is connected to mains electricity.
• 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.
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FIRST AID
• Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact
with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water
immediately. 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
thoroughly 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 (3 ft)
between the charger and the receiver.
• When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – this 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.
• The in-car charging cable must only be operated in 12V in-car
grids and must never be connected while the charger is
connected to mains electricity.
MEMORY CARD
• Never remove the memory card during a datasave 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
while the status LED is lit, which indicates memory access. Data
on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunc-
tions 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.
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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).
Please read the section about “Care/Maintenance” for more
information about what to do in case of problems.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CAMERA/LENS
• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in
the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information
will be extremely important in case of loss.
• 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.
• 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 read the section “Installing
firmware” (p. 130) for more information.
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 battery must have a temperature between +10°C and+
30°C for charging, as the charger will otherwise not switch on or
will switch off again.
• 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 (>2Hz) when charging
commences indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging
time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside permitted
ranges or a short circuit). Disconnect the charger from the
mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above tempera-
ture conditions are met and then restart the charging process.
Please contact your dealer, the Leica office in your country 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. To ensure a maximum
service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to extreme
temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time (e.g. in a
parked car in the summer or winter).
• However, every battery has a limited service life! After several
hundred charging cycles, this limitation will become evident as
the operating times get significantly shorter.
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• 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 up to 2 months. Once the
backup battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting a
charged main battery. The backup battery will recover its full
capacity after approx. 60 hours with the rechargeable battery in
place. The camera does not have to be switched on for the
process. The time and date will have to be set again after a full
depletion of the backup battery.
• As the battery capacity deteriorates or if using an older battery,
warning messages may appear and some functions may be
restricted or blocked entirely.
• 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
quality. 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,
because 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
electromagnetic fields, static electricity and any memory card or
camera defects could result in permanent 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.
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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.
DATA
• All data, including personal information, may be changed or
deleted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static
discharge, accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures.
• Please note that Leica Camera AG does accept liability for direct
or consequential damage due to the manipulation or destruction
of data and personal information.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing the
LeicaQ2. As many functions on digital cameras are controlled
purely electronically, improvements and extensions to the range of
functions may need to be installed on the camera at a later date.
Leica releases what are known as firmware updates at irregular
intervals. Cameras are always supplied from the factory with the
latest firmware. Otherwise you can download it 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
Camera 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
additions to the manual at:
https://owners.leica-camera.com
Select menu item "Firmware" (see p. 14) to check whether your
camera and lenses are running the latest firmware version.
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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. For
more information regarding the warranty scope, services and
limitations, please visit: 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 permanent and will diminish over time. The user manual
contains 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
FOREWORD ...................................................................................... 2
SCOPE OF DELIVERY ....................................................................... 2
REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES .......................................... 3
LEGAL INFORMATION ..................................................................... 4
SAFETY REMARKS ........................................................................... 8
GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................. 12
WARRANTY..................................................................................... 15
TABLE OF CONTENT ...................................................................... 16
PART DESIGNATIONS .................................................................... 20
CAMERA ...................................................................................................... 21
LENS "Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH."........................................................... 21
DISPLAYS........................................................................................ 22
PHOTO ......................................................................................................... 22
VIDEO .......................................................................................................... 24
PREPARATION ................................................................................ 26
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP................................................................. 26
PREPARING THE CHARGER........................................................................ 26
CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................................................... 27
INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER.................................................... 27
REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CHARGER ............................................. 27
CHARGE STATUS INDICATORS ON THE CHARGER .......................................... 27
INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY ..................................................... 28
CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL .......................................... 29
INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD.......................................... 29
ATTACHING/REMOVING THE LENS HOOD............................................... 31
DIOPTER SETTINGS .................................................................................... 32
CAMERA OPERATION..................................................................... 34
OPERATING ELEMENTS.............................................................................. 34
MAIN SWITCH ................................................................................................... 34
SHUTTER BUTTON ............................................................................................ 35
SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL ....................................................................... 36
THUMBWHEEL .................................................................................................. 36
THUMBWHEEL BUTTON ................................................................................... 36
DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON.............................................................. 37
PLAY BUTTON/FN BUTTON/MENU BUTTON .................................................. 37
TOUCH SCREEN ................................................................................................ 38
MENU CONTROL......................................................................................... 39
CONTROL ELEMENTS ....................................................................................... 39
STRUCTURE OF THE MENU SCREEN ............................................................... 40
SHOW MENU PAGES......................................................................................... 41
MENU NAVIGATION .......................................................................................... 42
FAVORITES MENU ............................................................................................. 44
DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 46
CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................................................... 48
MENU LANGUAGE ...................................................................................... 48
DATE/TIME.................................................................................................. 48
DATE .................................................................................................................. 48
TIME................................................................................................................... 48
TIME ZONE ........................................................................................................ 48
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME................................................................................... 48
POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE).................................................... 49
LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS ............................................. 50
LCD PANEL/EVF USE........................................................................................ 50
EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY................................................................................ 51
BRIGHTNESS..................................................................................................... 51
COLOR RENDERING.......................................................................................... 52
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INFORMATION DISPLAYS ................................................................................. 52
AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL SHUTDOWN.............................................................. 52
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ................................................................................... 53
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS.......................................................................................... 53
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND ....................................................................... 53
AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION .......................................................................... 53
SILENT PHOTOGRAPHY .................................................................................... 53
BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS............................................................ 54
PHOTO ......................................................................................................... 54
FILE FORMAT..................................................................................................... 54
JPG RESOLUTION.............................................................................................. 54
IMAGE PROPERTIES.......................................................................................... 55
FILM STYLE ....................................................................................................... 56
MONOCHROME IMAGES................................................................................... 56
WORKING COLOR SPACE ................................................................................. 57
IMAGE STABILIZATION...................................................................................... 57
VIDEO .......................................................................................................... 58
FILE FORMAT..................................................................................................... 58
VIDEO RESOLUTION ......................................................................................... 58
MICROPHONE ................................................................................................... 58
WIND NOISE REDUCTION................................................................................. 58
VIDEO STABILIZATION ...................................................................................... 58
IMAGE PROPERTIES.......................................................................................... 59
EXPOSURE CONTROL ....................................................................................... 59
PICTURE MODE.............................................................................. 60
FOCUSING................................................................................................... 60
AF PHOTOGRAPHY............................................................................................ 60
AUTOFOCUS MODES ........................................................................................ 60
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS ................................................................. 61
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS.................................................................................... 63
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) ................................................................................ 64
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS.................................................................................... 64
OTHER FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................... 65
ISO SENSITIVITY......................................................................................... 66
WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................................ 67
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING ................................................................... 68
EXPOSURE................................................................................................... 69
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS.................................................................... 69
EXPOSURE MODES........................................................................................... 70
SCENE MODE .................................................................................................... 73
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE – T.............................................................................. 79
EXPOSURE CONTROL ....................................................................................... 80
AUXILIARY DISPLAYS........................................................................................ 84
SERIAL EXPOSURES ......................................................................................... 87
INTERVAL SHOOTING ....................................................................................... 88
SELF-TIMER....................................................................................................... 89
DIGITAL ZOOM .................................................................................................. 90
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY.............................................................................. 92
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS.............................................................................. 92
FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) .............................................. 93
FLASH MODES .................................................................................................. 94
FLASH CONTROL .............................................................................................. 95
FLASH RANGE................................................................................................... 96
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ................................................................ 96
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY..................................................................................... 98
VIDEO MODE................................................................................100
START/EXIT VIDEO MODE ....................................................................... 100
START/END VIDEO RECORDING ............................................................ 101
PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE.........................................................102
INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE ............................................ 102
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS............................... 103
DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE............................................... 103
DISPLAYING ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................. 104
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PICTURE SERIES REVIEW ........................................................................ 104
CROPPED SECTION ZOOM....................................................................... 107
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE.................................... 108
TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS....................................................... 110
DELETING RECORDINGS.......................................................................... 110
DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS............................................................ 111
DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS............................................................... 112
DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ......................................................................... 113
DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS ............................................................... 113
PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING .......................................................... 114
SLIDE SHOW ............................................................................................. 115
VIDEO PLAYBACK ..................................................................................... 116
VIDEO EDITING ............................................................................................... 120
OTHER FUNCTIONS.....................................................................122
USER PROFILES........................................................................................ 122
SAVING CURRENT SETTINGS AS A USER PROFILE ....................................... 122
APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES ........................................................................... 123
EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD...........123
DATA MANAGEMENT ................................................................................ 124
DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD................................................... 124
CHANGING FILE NAMES................................................................................. 125
CREATING A NEW FOLDER ............................................................................. 125
RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS (ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH
THE LEICA FOTOS APP) .................................................................................. 126
FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD..................................................................... 126
DATA TRANSFER ....................................................................................... 127
USING RAW DATA (DNG).......................................................................... 127
RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS................................ 128
FIRMWARE UPDATES ............................................................................... 128
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE.............................................................................129
LEICA FOTOS................................................................................130
CONNECTION............................................................................................ 130
REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL ................................................................... 132
CARE/STORAGE...........................................................................134
CAMERA HOUSING................................................................................... 134
LENS .......................................................................................................... 134
VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL........................................................................ 135
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ....................................................................... 135
MEMORY CARDS....................................................................................... 135
FAQ................................................................................................136
KEYWORD INDEX.........................................................................142
MENU OVERVIEW ........................................................................146
TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................150
LEICA CUSTOMER CARE..............................................................153
LEICA ACADEMY ..........................................................................153
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Definition of the various categories of information found in
this manual
Note
Additional information
Important
Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the
camera, the accessories or the pictures.
Attention
Non-compliance may result in personal injury

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PART DESIGNATIONS
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3
68
71
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29
921
10
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12
13
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25
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Part Designations