Leica X User manual

LEICA X
Anleitung |Instructions
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LEICA X
Instructions

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FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Trade Name: LEICA
Model No.: LEICA X (Typ 113)
Responsible party/
Support contact: Leica Camera Inc.
1 Pearl Count, Unit A
Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Tel.:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
[email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
LEICA X (Typ 113)
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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FOR CANADA ONLY:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
You can find your camera’s production date on the stickers in the
Guarantee Card and on the packaging. The digits stand for YYYY/
MM/DD

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Foreword / Package Contents
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new
Leica X. Thanks to its outstanding optical performance, the Leica
Summilux 23mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens delivers exceptional picture
quality.
With fully automatic program control, the Leica X provides an
uncomplicated photography experience. Alternatively, you can take
over picture composition yourself at any time using the manual
settings.
You can select from numerous special functions to improve the
picture quality even in very difficult exposure conditions.
Please read these instructions so that you can make the most of
your Leica X's capabilities.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before using your Leica X for the first time, please check that the
accessories supplied are complete.
a. Leica BP-DC8 battery
b. Battery protection case
c. BC-DC8 battery charger with interchangeable plugs
d. USB cable
e. Leather carrying strap
f. Lens cap
g. Flash shoe / viewfinder socket cover
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE
FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT
DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO
THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE
AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY
OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
ANY OTHER USE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING AVC VIDEO
AGAINST REMUNERATION MAY REQUIRE A SEPARTE LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH MPEG LA, L.L.C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

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Warning messages / Legal information
The CE identification of our products documents compliance
with the fundamental requirements of the valid EU directives.
WARNING MESSAGES
• Modern electronic elements react sensitively to electrostatic
discharge. As you can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands
of volts, by walking on synthetic carpets for example, a discharge
can occur when you touch your camera, particularly if it is placed
on a conductive surface. If only the camera housing is affected,
this discharge is harmless to the electronics. However, despite
built-in safety circuits, outer contacts should not be touched if at
all possible for safety reasons.
• For any cleaning of the contacts, do not use an optical micro-fiber
cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth instead. Before
touching the contacts, you can make sure you discharge any
electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water
pipe (conductive, earthed material). You can also avoid any soiling
and oxidation by storing your camera in a dry location with the lens
cap and flash shoe / viewfinder socket cap attached.
• You should use only the recommended accessories to prevent
faults, short circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the body (covers); specialist
repairs can be carried out only at authorized service centers.
LEGAL INFORMATION
• Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The recording and
publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or other
published or broadcast material may contravene copyright laws.
• This also applies to all of the software supplied.
• The SD, HDMI, and USB logos are registered trademarks.
• Other names, company or product names referred to in these
instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
relevant companies.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EU, and for other European countries
with segregated waste collection systems)
This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and
should therefore not be disposed of in general household waste.
Instead it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point
provided by the local authority. This costs you nothing. If the device
itself contains replaceable (rechargeable) batteries, these must be
removed first and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the
relevant regulations.
You local authority or waste disposal authority, or the shop where you
bought this device, can provide you with further information on this
issue.

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Contents
CONTENTS
Foreword ..................................................................................... 98
Package contents......................................................................... 98
Warning messages ...................................................................... 99
Legal information ......................................................................... 99
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment............................. 99
Designation of parts.................................................................... 102
Quick guide................................................................................ 104
Detailed instructions
Preparations
Attaching the carrying strap................................................... 106
Charging the battery .............................................................. 106
Changing the battery / memory card..................................... 110
The most important settings / controls
Main switch .......................................................................... 114
Frame rate .......................................................................... 114
Shutter button ....................................................................... 115
Menu control........................................................................ 116
Basic camera settings
Menu language ..................................................................... 120
Date / time ........................................................................... 120
Automatic camera shutdown.................................................. 120
Key tones and shutter noise................................................... 120
Monitor / viewfinder settings................................................. 121
Basic picture settings
File format / compression rate .............................................. 124
JPEG resolution...................................................................... 124
White balance........................................................................ 125
ISO sensitivity........................................................................ 127
Picture properties................................................................. 128
Picture mode
Distance setting.................................................................... 130
Automatic distance setting / autofocus............................... 130
AF auxiliary light ............................................................... 130
Autofocus metering methods ........................................... 131
Manual distance setting ..................................................... 133
Assistance function for manual focusing ........................... 133
Exposure metering and control
Exposure metering methods ............................................... 134
Histogram .......................................................................... 135
Exposure control ................................................................ 136
Automatic program........................................................... 137
Changing the preset shutter speed /
aperture combinations ................................................... 137
Aperture priority .............................................................. 138
Shutter speed priority ....................................................... 138
Manual settings ................................................................ 139
Metering memory lock...................................................... 139
Exposure compensation................................................... 140
Automatic bracketing........................................................ 141

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Contents
Flash photography
Using the built-in flash unit..................................................... 142
Flash modes .......................................................................... 143
Flash range........................................................................... 144
Synchronization point ............................................................ 145
Flash exposure compensation................................................ 145
Using external flash units ....................................................... 146
Additional functions
Video recording ..................................................................... 147
Sound recording ................................................................... 148
Self-timer.............................................................................. 149
Formatting the memory card.................................................. 150
Selecting the working color space.......................................... 151
Creating new folder numbers ................................................. 151
User profiles ......................................................................... 152
Image stabilization ................................................................. 152
Recording the location with GPS ............................................ 153
Review mode
Review modes....................................................................... 154
Normal review........................................................................ 154
Video playback ...................................................................... 155
Selecting pictures.................................................................. 156
Enlarging pictures / viewing 16 pictures simultaneously......... 156
Selecting the detail................................................................ 157
Deleting pictures.................................................................... 158
Protecting pictures / clearing delete protection ..................... 159
Viewing pictures in portrait format ......................................... 160
Viewing with HDMI devices .................................................... 160
Miscellaneous
Transferring data to a computer ............................................. 162
Wireless data transmission..................................................... 163
Using raw data (DNG) ............................................................ 164
Installing firmware updates .................................................... 165
Accessories.......................................................................... 166
Spare parts............................................................................ 167
Safety and care instructions................................................... 168
Index .......................................................................................... 174
Appendix
Displays .................................................................................. 176
Menu options .......................................................................... 184
Technical data............................................................................ 186
Leica service addresses .............................................................. 188

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Designation of parts
DESIGNATION OF PARTS
Figures in the front and rear cover pages
Front view
1. Eyes for carrying strap
2. Self-timer LED / AF auxiliary light
3. Lens
Top view
4. Flash
5. Distance setting / focusing ring
6. Main switch
7. Shutter button
8. Video shutter button
9. Aperture setting dial
10. Shutter speed dial
11. Speaker
12. Accessory shoe (cover removed)
13. Microphones
Rear view
14. MENU/SET button
– For opening the menu
– For saving menu settings and exiting submenus and menus
15. ISO button for opening the sensitivity menu
16. WB button for opening the white balance menu
17. DELETE/FOCUS button
– For opening the delete menu
– For opening the menu for the distance metering method
– For activating the AF metering range frame
18. PLAY button
– For activating (continuous) review mode
– For returning to full 1:1 picture review
19. Flash release slider
20. Status LED
a. Flashing: Distance setting not possible / writing or reading
picture data
b. Continuously lit: Distance and exposure setting completed
and saved
21. Thumb wheel
– For manual distance setting
– For setting slow shutter speeds
– For scrolling through menus and submenus
– For setting a value for exposure compensation, bracketing and
flash exposure compensation
– For enlarging/reducing pictures viewed
22. Door over USB and HDMI sockets

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Designation of parts
23. Direction pad
– For scrolling through menus and submenus
– For scrolling through the picture memory
– For moving the AF metering range frame
– For opening the menus for exposure compensation, automatic
bracketing and flash exposure compensation (EV+/-)
– For opening / making settings in the flash mode menu /
opening submenus ( )
– For opening / making settings in the self timer menu / exiting
menus and submenus without saving the menu settings ( )
24. INFO button
– For selecting monitor displays in picture and review mode
– For resetting the manually moved autofocus metering frame to
the center
– for saving menu settings and exiting menus and submenus
25. Monitor
View from right (cover opened)
26. USB socket
27. HDMI socket
Bottom view
28. Door for battery compartment / memory card slot with
a. Locking lever
29. Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼")
30. Hole for hand grip guide pin
(door opened)
31. Memory card slot
32. Battery compartment
33. Battery locking slider

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Quick guide
QUICK GUIDE
Required parts:
– Camera
– Battery
– Charger with appropriate mains plug
– Memory card (not supplied)
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Note:
The settings recommended here allow you to take good photographs
easily, quickly and reliably when you first start to try out the Leica X.
For details of the various modes/functions, refer to the correspond-
ing sections on the specified pages.
Preparations:
1.
Attach a suitable mains plug to the charger (see p. 109)
2. Insert the battery in the charger to charge it (see p. 109)
3. Connect the charger to a mains socket
4. Set the main switch to OFF (see p. 114)
5. Insert the charged battery in the camera (see p. 110)
6. Insert the memory card (see p. 112)
7. Remove the lens cap
8. Set the main switch to S (see p. 114)
9. Set the menu language (see p. 116/120)
10. Set the date and time (see p. 116/120)

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Quick guide
Taking photographs
1.
Set the adjusting dials for the shutter speed and aperture to A
2. Set the exposure metering method to (see p. 116/134)
3. Set the distance setting ring to AF
4. Set the distance metering method to 11 Point (Multi field) (see p.
132)
5. Select the required trimming
6. Press the shutter buttton to the first pressure point to
activate distance setting and exposure metering and save
the values (see p. 115)
7. Push the shutter button all the way down to take the photo
Viewing photographs:
Press the PLAY button
To view different pictures:
Press right or left on the direction pad
Enlarging pictures:
Turn the thumb wheel clockwise (see p. 156)
Deleting pictures:
Press the DELETE/FOCUS button, and select the required function in
the menu that opens (see p. 158).

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

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

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Preparations
Notes:
• The battery can only be charged outside the camera.
• Batteries must be charged before starting up the camera.
• For the battery to charge, it must have a temperature of between
0°C and 35°C /32° and 95°F (otherwise the charger does not
turn on or offagain).
• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged
when charging starts, it is charged to full capacity faster.
• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored partly charged, i.e. not
when fully discharged or fully charged. For very long storage
periods, batteries should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a
year to prevent total discharge.
• The batteries warm up during the charging process. This is normal
and not a malfunction.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by use in the camera – discharged 2 or 3 times. This
discharge procedure should be repeated every 25 cycles.
• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal
chemical reactions. These reactions are also influenced by the
external temperature and humidity. To maximize the life of the
battery, it should not be exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures (e. g. in a parked car in summer or winter) for long
periods.
• Even with optimum conditions of use, every battery has a limited
service life. After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes
noticeable as the operating times get significantly shorter.
• In line with the applicable regulations (see p. 99) defective
batteries should be sent to an appropriate collection point for
proper recycling .
• The replaceable battery supplies another back-up battery that is
built into the camera. This back-up battery ensures that the date
and time data entered is retained for up to 2 days. If this back-up
battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting a
charged main battery. Once the replaceable battery has been
inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered after
about 60 hours. This process does not require the camera to be
turned on. However, in this case the date and time have to be
entered again.
• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long
period of time. When doing so, turn the camera offusing the main
switch first. Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become
totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is significantly reduced, as the
camera uses a low no-load current (to save the settings) even when
it is turned off.

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Preparations
PREPARING THE CHARGER
The charger must be fitted with the appropriate plug for the local
sockets.
Plug
Attaching Removing
1
2
Note:
The charger automatically adjusts to the relevant mains voltage.
ATTACHING THE BATTERY TO THE CHARGER
1
2
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS
Correct charging is indicated by the red status LED. When it turns
green, the battery is fully charged.

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Preparations
CHANGING THE BATTERY / MEMORY CARD
Turn offthe camera, i.e. set the main switch to OFF
Opening the battery compartment / memory card slot door
Inserting the battery
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„Klick“