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Leica S2 Operating Instructions

1. 38 Progratmishift iet een 38 Shutter speed priority erento titer 38 Values above and below the metering range 36 gil e Firmware downloads Flash operation eontra treinta Attaching a flash Unit oerte ern Automatic computer mode uuussesssesssensnesnunsnnnsnnnnnnnnnennnnsnansnnnn Flash connection socket 2 eerte therein ettet tene Flash exposure compensation High speed sync HSS eet retenti tnter Manual flash with constant flash 45 Ready and control displays sees 45 Strobe flash mode rrr eterne ans 45 SYNCHOMIZALION s 43 Sync speed Sync speed 43 TUL flash mode 5 erret ttn theo tne essen 44 ncm 45 Flash Units e 43 File format Compression eere 28 Autofocus Manual setting 60 Index fk Changing Formatting the memory card HDMI 22 202322 FANN HSS flash m
2. 45 Flash using the X contact 45 Flash using the flash connection 45 Preview mode Selecting record and review 46 Review for unlimited time esee 46 Automatic review of the last picture Auto Review 46 Normal reVIewW4 s cecinere ein 47 review 4 2 47 E Picture data review 4 3 Viewing other pictures Scrolling in the memory 48 Image Review Zoom ain 48 Selecting the amount of zoom 48 Simultaneously viewing several smaller pictures 49 Selecting one of the smaller pictures 49 Switching to the other memory 49 Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection 50 Deleting pICEUEeS ee seele 51 Additional functions Transferring data to a 52 tese xe Pieter repone 52 Connecting and transferring data using the PTP protocol eere 52 Connecting and transferring data with the camera as an external drive
3. Gare Instr ctlons uses t rere pete ENS eR PER EYE ER PPS eire neri UR eren Color saturation see Picture properties Color GompressioImtate iuc eor t er E er EE a Contrast See U HERI ERR OR Data structure on the memory card DE Deleting pictures all pictures the memory cards 51 single pictures nennen 51 Depth of field preview button 41 Depth of field u a sn mals 41 Designation of palts srr eerte R cher 8 Displays mthe in the top panel display apio AA EEE 9 Distance setting Ae riprese eee 33 2 5 Y e re e esr 41 Metering field Range findet Setting NNE E A Enlarge see play mode and viewing pictures Exposure control Exposure metering Bracketing an sense Exposure compensation eese Metering methods u seen seen Center weighted metering Multiple field metering eee Spot metering e Metering memory lock innere tti n tete nnt tenen Modes Aperture priority Long time exposure setting M Programmed automatic exposure
4. 53 Mass storage sn een een 53 m HR 52 Ol Off uote reete 21 Automatic POWER i d certi bite cie 26 52 Viewfinder BI M 9 Setting the entente nenne nennen 21 Viewing pictures with the Auto Review function automatic review with the PLAY function eene Volume setting acknowledgement response tones Warning messages notet ecce citer teet eter 6 White balance nennen I S Fixed settings FREE ln devs Zoom Selection of see Review mode 48 Index 61 Technical Data Cameratype Digital SLR Lensconnection Leica S bayonet Lens system Leica S lenses Picture format 30x45 mm Image sensor Low Noise CCD sensor with 6 uim pixel spacing Resolution 7500 x 5000 37 5 MP Dynamic range 12 stops Color depth 16 bit per pixel Low pass filter None detection and suppression of moir by digital signal processing Data formats DNG raw data either uncompressed or slightly compressed by non linear reduction of color depth 2 JPEG compression levels File size DNG JPEG 37 5MP approx 2 16MB Bu
5. Re 39 Manual aperture and shutter speed setting 39 B Bulby settilg 3 ces cs etr teen Rennes 39 Taking photographs with the self times 40 Mirror prerelease un anne 40 Depth of field preview button and depth of field 41 Additional functions User application specific 41 Resetting all custom settings 41 Folder management einen 42 Formatting the memory 42 Flash photography General information on flash exposure metering and Control it 43 Compatible flash units esses 43 Flashisyhe speed ue teet tiere eee Se ER HERR ERUN 43 Selecting the sync speed the sync speed range 43 Selecting the firing 44 Attaching the flash Unit iier eerte retro 44 Settings for camera controlled automatic flash mode 44 TEL flashtmode eere een 44 High Speed 44 Strobe flash mode with system compatible flash units 45 Flash displays in the viewfinder with system compatible TASH e E E 45 Flash with flash unit automatic 45 Manual flash with constant flash output
6. the display for a bracketing series 3 95 Example first X stands for the graduation the second for the number of pictures Notes e Depending on the exposure mode see Exposure control section on p 37 the exposure graduations are produced by changing the shutter speeds and or apertures The sequence of the exposures is overexposure correct exposure underexposure When using automatic bracketing all AUTO ISO settings see p 30 are preset The sensitivity automatically determined by the camera for the uncorrected picture is also used for all other pictures in a series i e this ISO value is not changed during a series The settings in the AUTO ISO submenus have no effect i e the camera s full shutter speed range is available Depending on the initial exposure setting the working range for automatic bracketing may be limited Regardless of this the specified number of pictures is always taken which may mean that several pictures in a series have the same exposure at the end of the working range e The function remains active until it is deactivated in the menu orthe camera is turned off Values above and below the metering range If the camera s metering range is not reached accurate expo sure metering is not possible Any values that are then shown in the viewfinder can lead to incorrect exposure results For this reason if the metering range is not reached 2 8b always appears in th
7. LEICA 2 Instructions LEICA o o 1 5 1 2 5 gt pA 0 4 K Ay 2650604 1 7 1 6 1 9 1 5 1 5 1 12 1 12a 1 13c 1 13a 1 13b 1 13 1 15 1 16 1 16a 1 17 1 18 1 14 1 3 1 19 1 26a 1 26 1 27 1 36 1 38 1 38b 1 38 1 38 1 39 1 48 1 48b 1 49b 1 44a 1 49a 1 45 1 47 143 1 48a 1 44 1 46 1 43 LEICA 2 Instructions This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television recei ver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual 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 protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequen cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications 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 o
8. S OF S when using the central shutter in some Leica S lenses and between fully open and minimum aperture for the relevant lens Viewfinder and top panel display show e 2 5 3 8 for the selected exposure mode and e the automatically controlled aperture 2 6 3 11 and shutter speed values 2 8a 3 12 Notes f the automatic sensitivity setting see p 30 is activated at the same time even with a fully open aperture the shutter speed will only be extended over rocatiengn if the maximum set sensitivity is reached With very little light or extreme brightness the available speed aperture range may no longer be sufficient In this case 2 86 appears the viewfinder for underexposure possibly accompanied by a warning that the metering range has not been reached see Working below the metering range 36 2 8 appears for overexposure Program shift The program shift function on the LEICA 2 enables you to change the shutter speed aperture combination set by the automatic program while the overall exposure i e the brightn ess of the image remains unchanged Setting the function Turn the click wheel 1 18 tothe right for larger apertures lower values or faster shutter speeds to the left for smaller apertures higher values or slower shut ter speeds Viewfinder and top panel display show P 2 5 a 3 8 for the selected exposure mode S 3 10 in the top panel di
9. sRGB Contrast stand Sharpness stand Saturation stand ISO 160 37 5 MP DNG JPG fine WB Auto USER IMAGE 22 Menu control f you do this from play mode there is an intermediate stage in which the four fields 4 1 8 MENU 4 1 9 INFO 4 1 10 DELETE and 4 1 11 PROTECT first appear to represent the valid button functions in this situation Drive Mode Single Focus Mode AFs Exposure Metering Multi field Exp Compensation Off Exp Bracketing IMAGE Briefly pressing the MENU button again displays the picture described above 2 Briefly pressing one of the buttons 1 24 1 23 and 1 21 again selects the first screens for the relevant menu function group i e button 1 24 for CAMERA functions button 1 23 for IMAGE functions and button 1 21 for SETUP functions Inthe top center between the fields 4 4 1 and 4 4 2 the relevant menu function group 4 4 5 is always specified For further guidance as well as the color assignment the scrollbar 4 4 6 on the left of the monitor always indicates which of the total of seven menu screen pages you are cur rently in The currently active menu item when you select a screen this is initially always the last one you changed always has a black background and a red border Along the line to the right the option currently set for the function or the current set value is shown 3 Briefly pressing the buttons 1 24 1 23 and 1 21 again allo
10. When transferring data using the PTP standard all pictures on the memory card used are displayed on the computer provided storage of the image data is set to Sequential or Parallel see p 31 By contrast if External is set no data is transferred With Windows XP Vista 3 Usethe USB cable supplied D to connect the data output socket 1 32 on the LEICA 52 to a free USB port on the computer To do this first open the cover 1 29 over the socket on the camera to the front With Windows XP After connecting a message appears on the desktop to confirm that the LEICA S2 has been detected as new hardware 1st connection only 4 Double click on the message not required after the 1st connection A pull down menu entitled 52 Digital Camera opens for the data transfer wizard 5 Click on and follow the subsequent instructions in the wizard to copy the pictures to a folder of your choice and access them in the normal way With Windows Vista After connection a message about installation of the device driver software appears above the taskbar At the same time USB Connection appears on the camera display Successful installation is confirmed by another message The Automatic Review menu opens with various device options 4 You can use the Windows wizard to Import Images or Open Device to View Files in the normal way to 5 access the card directory structure using Windows Explor
11. AE L Autofocus AFs AFc and exposure value lock 8 Optimization of AF performance dynamic AF metering field width We have been able to further increase the metering accuracy of the autofocus function In particular very small image details can now be focused better The metering point is located at the center of the viewfinder cross Firmware Update 1 0 0 24 5 LEICA S2 Update Characteristics Improvements Firmware Update 1 0 1 8 Model designation Leica S2 Version FW S2 1 0 1 8 Update version 1 0 1 8 File name size FW S2 1 0 1 8 82 7 48 MB Description of Changes Update date 2011 28 07 1 Automatic Bracketing Function Download location https owners leica camera com 2 Custom Function additional button customizable See appendix for detailed descriptions Important When updating firmware you should never turn off the camera remove the battery remove the lens remove the memory card attach the Leica Multifunction Handgrip S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MAY LEAD TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA Should the functionality of your camera be impaired following a firmware update please contact your Leica dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Service partner Firmware Update 1 0 1 8 1 Detailed description of changes 2 Firmware Update 1 0 1 8 1 Automatic Bracketing Function now you can choose whether you make all bracketing expo sures by pressing the shutter release button only once o
12. Continuously lit if setting is correct In AF s Continuously lit if setting is correct flashes if correct setting is not possible In AF c Continuously lit if setting is correct goes out if focusing procedure is restarted c Only appears in manual mode or with manual over ride of AF Continuously lit if setting is too short Note The viewfinder LCD is always lit up when the power is turned on see Turning the camera on Activating the electronics exposure metering system p 21 The brightness of this illumi nation is automatically adjusted to the external lighting conditi ons to give optimum readability Displays Start screen Standard screen appearsfor 4s after turning on the camera can be switched to white displays manually set yellow displays set with click 3 In the top panel display the standard screen at any time by tapping the shutter release wheel green displays set automatically button 3 8 Exposure mode 3 1 Date 3 9 compensation set 3 2 Time b 0 Progression of automatic bracketing 3 3 Foldername Overexposed correctly exposed underexposed shot 3 4 ready pr duced 3 5 Picture number or warning message see 3 7 3 6 X Battery capacity left for camera battery right for hand du Aperture Ready grip battery if attached 3 12 Shutter speed 3 7 Memory card used or warning messages red 3 13 Long time exposure Nocard No memory card
13. Important Only use the USB cable D supplied While data is being transferred from the LEICA S2 to the com puter the connection may not under any circumstances be broken by removing the USB cable as otherwise the compu ter and orthe LEICA S2 can crash and may cause irreparable damage to the memory card While data is being transferred from the LEICA 2 to the com puter the camera may not be turned off orturn itself off due to a lack of battery capacity as otherwise the computer can crash the same reason the battery must never be removed from the camera whilst the connection is active If the battery capaci ty is about to run out during data transfer stop the data transfer turn off the LEICA S2 see p 21 and charge the battery see p 14 Connecting and transferring data using card readers The image files can also be transferred to other computers using a standard card reader for CF or SD SDHC memory cards Card readers with a USB interface are available for com puters with a USB interface If your computer is equipped with a PCMCIA slot common on portable models plug in cards with a PCMCIA connection are available as an alternative These devices and further information about them are available from a com puter accessory dealer Data structure on the memory card When the data stored on a card is transferred to a computer the following folder structure is used JF DCIM 100LEICA nl x Datei
14. No Image To Display Note Protected pictures are not deleted After deleting the last highest number of the remaining pictures appears Deleting pictures 51 Additional functions Transferring data to a computer The LEICA S2 is compatible with the following operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Vista Apple Macintosh Mac OS X 10 5 The LEICA S2 is equipped with a USB 2 0 interface for transfer ring data to a computer This allows fast data transfer to compu ters with the same kind of interface The computer used must either have a USB port for direct connection to the LEICA S2 or a card reader for CF or SD SDHC cards Note Connecting two or more devices to a computer or connecting using a USB hub or extension cables can result in malfunctions Via USB connection The LEICA S2 allows data to be transferred via a USB cable using two different standards It thus takes accounts of the fact that some programs for transferring picture data require a connection complying with the PTP protocol In addition it is always possible to operate the camera as an external drive bulk storage Setting the function 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select USB Mode 5 20 and 2 in the subsequent submenu select or Mass Storage Connecting and transferring data using the PTP proto col If the LEICA S2 is set to PTP and is detected by the connected computer proceed as follows Note
15. cce se 62 Leica eiie EIER ERO Ue 64 Leica on th Internet ooi 64 Leica information service 64 Leica customer 64 Warning messages Modern electronic components react sensitively to electro static discharge As people 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 LEICA S2 particularly if itis 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 the outer contacts such as those on the base of the camera 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 Be fore touching the contacts you can make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe conductive earthed material You can also avoid soiling and oxidization of the contacts by storing your LEICA 2 in a dry place with the lens or bayonet cover fitted You should exclusively use the recommended accessories to prevent faults short circuits or electric shock The LEICA S2 is protected against splashed water and dust Howeve
16. 0001 On reaching folder number 999 with an image number of 9999 a war ning is displayed on the monitor and numbering must be reset RESET resets the numbering memory and the sequence be gins again with 0001 Data Storaae lt Format USB Mode Sensor Cleaning Reset Click Wheel Exp Mode Sequential Leica Custom Long Push New folder Change filename Reset 2 Correction of an error when using memory cards not formatted in the camera Memory cards formatted with a computer or other devices must be reformatted in the camera before they can be used If this is not the case a new folder will be created 4 Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 3 Improvement of data transfer speed for computer 4 Simplified image review operation 5 Improved image review quality tethered photography A short press of button 1 20 upper right hand button next to The image review quality in the monitor has been improved The speed of the saving and transfer procedure for tethered monitor calls up normal review mode You can begin to scroll photography has been increased through the images with the click wheel as soon as an image is displayed on the monitor Press the click wheel to enter the zoom mode enlarged image segment Normal review mode Press the click wheel Zoom mode Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 5 6 Increased functional reliability when changing exposu 7 Correction of an error when using LEICA Image S
17. 1 21 1 23 or 1 24 e The image field shows for 5s the 4 fields 4 1 9 MENU 4 1 10 INFO 4 1 11 PROTECT and 4 1 12 DELETE for the button functions valid in this situation 2 Press the INFO button e The additional information 4 2 1 4 2 14 appears in the image field see p 11 The histogram The LEICA S2 allows you to choose between four histogram variations Based on either the overall brightness or separately forthe three primary colors red green blue optionally with or without identification of the areas in the picture where no image appears clipping because they are too bright red or too dark blue Setting the function 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Histogram 5 24 and 2 select the desired function in the submenu Standard with out clipping Standard with clipping RGB without clip ping or RGB with clipping Note The histogram display always refers to the section of the pic ture displayed at that time The histogram is not available when simultaneously viewing several smaller pictures see p 49 FIRMWARE UPDATE Image data review 4 3 This view lists the settings used to produce the image previously shown Calling up the function 1 In normal review mode 4 1 press any of the 4 buttons 1 20 1 21 1 23 or 1 24 The image field shows for 5s the 4 fields 4 1 9 MENU 4 1 10 INFO 4 1 11 PROTECT and 4 1 12 DELETE for the button functions
18. 16 001 has a split image and micro prism ring in addition to the ground glass surface The focusing screens are supplied separately in a container with tweezers and a dust brush Flash units With a maximum guide number of 190 ft in 105mm setting an automatically controlled zoom reflector an optional second reflector and many other functions the LEICA SF 58 system flash unitis both powerful and versatile Thanks to its perma nently attached flash foot with additional control and signal contacts which are used to automatically transfer a range of data and settings it is very easy to use Order no 14 488 The LEICA SF 24D system flash unit is exceptionally compact Like the LEICA SF 58 it has a permanently attached flash foot with all contacts and is also very easy to operate Order no 14 444 Hand grip S2 Thanks to its shape and conveniently positioned controls the S2 hand grip makes it much easier to take portrait format pic tures In addition it allows a supplementary battery to be used to extend the capacity i e the operating time number of pic tures It is quick and easy to attach using a tripod screw Order no 16 003 S Pro battery charger With the S Pro battery charger you can significantly increase and ensure the availability of your Leica S system particularly when used for long periods It can charge two batteries simulta neously Order no 16 011 Remote release cable S The electric remote release cab
19. 3 3 Update version 1 0 3 3 File name size FW S2 1 0 3 3 82 7 5 MB Description of Changes Update date 2012 10 5 Support of the new Hasselblad lens adapter Leica Download location https owners leica camera com S Adapter H full functionality order no 16030 Improvement of flash synchronization with s focal plane shutter Important When updating firmware you should never turn off the camera remove the battery remove the lens remove the memory card attach the Leica Multifunction Handgrip S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MAY LEAD TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA Should the functionality of your camera be impaired following a firmware update please contact your Leica dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Service partner Firmware Update 1 0 3 3 1
20. 53 Connecting and transferring data using card readers 53 Data structure on the memory 53 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 53 LEICA Image Shuttle ea nde rrr er 53 Installing firmware updates 54 SASE SNOW et 54 Miscellaneous System accessories Interchangeable letises onte tette Pe 55 dli 55 Auswechselbare Einstellscheiben 55 Flash 55 Handenp 52 entire 55 S Pro battery Charger ne 55 Remote release cable S 55 GonriectioriCOFdS init 55 Spare parts ose aan 55 Maintenance tips for your LEICA S2 and lenses Precautions and care instructions 56 General precautions ncnsssnensnenonenenonsrenonsnennnsnenanennnnnennann 56 SENSOP 56 57 Care Ihnstr cttolis 57 naeh 57 For lenses cR EE O a Ri 57 OF the nes 57 For the Charger a Reihen 57 For memory anne I tT e ip verte e 57 Cleaning the Sensor iiir rentrer rta En eie peo 56 58 SLO FAO eap E 59 cave 60 Technical
21. 8b Set a different aperture value if possible may also appear to warn you that you are below the metering range see p 36 It is then no longer pos sible to correctly meter the exposure 38 Automatic program Program shift Aperture priority A FIRMWARE UPDATE Shutter speed priority T Setting the mode 1 Setthe shutter speed dial 1 10 to the required value 2 If necessary press the click wheel 1 18 to set automatic aperture control i e in this case shutter speed priority mode The lens aperture is then controlled automatically based on the available light and continuously between a fully open and mini mum aperture for the relevant lens Viewfinder and top panel display show T speed priority for the selected exposure mode 2 5 c 3 8 the automatically set aperture value 2 6 3 11 and the manually set shutter speed value 2 8a 3 12 Notes e f automatic sensitivity setting is activated at the same time see p 30 the control range for shutter speed priority is extended Any maximum shutter speed set as part of the automatic sensitivity setting does not override this With very little light or extreme brightness the available aper ture range of the lens you are using may no longer be suffi cient for the selected shutter speed Set a different shutter speed if possible However a correct exposure is normally still used in such cases by automatic setting of the appropri ate shutter speed
22. ISO SensitlVILy arena PORK ERE 30 Image properties contrast sharpness color saturation 31 Working color 31 Storage of picture data memory management 31 Picture mode Shutter release Dutto isror 32 Serial SxPOSUMPES 32 Setting thE TOCUS rrt unse 33 Manual focus setting MF eese 33 Automatic focus setting S 33 33 Exposure metering Exposure metering 34 Spot else anne 34 Center weighted 34 Multiple field Metering eese 34 Metering memory lOCK cccsssccccessssteceesesseeeeeesssseeeees 34 Exposure compensation sees 35 Bracketing senari an 35 Values above and below the metering 36 Exposure control Manual shutter speed and aperture setting Selecting the exposure mode 37 Shitter Spe amp d dlal ec deren reete e eer Erde es 37 Click Wheel eicere trt eene eerte etui 37 Exposure modes Programmed automatic exposure mode 38 Programishikt ass nennen 38 Aperture Priority 38 Sh tter cocos cce terere ee y
23. The first of the five characters is marked as ready for editing Positions 4 8 can be changed Notes The next free number is always created as the folder number All numbers up to 999 are available If the number capacity has been used up a corresponding warning message appears FIRMWARE UPDATE 3 Turn the click wheel 1 18 to change the numbers and or letters and press to select the other positions e The characters available are upper case letters from A to 2 figures from to 9 and a space _ they are arran 5 4 this order an endless loop After confirming the settings by pressing button 1 21 labeled OK in this case or after setting last position by pressing the click wheel a further submenu appears with the query Reset File Numbering 4 Select YES or NO After you confirm your selection by pressing the click wheel the original menu list appears Changing file names 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Image Numbering 5 18 and 2 select Change Filename in the submenu The name appears The character at the first position initially always LXXXXXXX 1 is marked as ready for editing Positions 1 4 can be changed 3 Turn the click wheel 1 18 to change the numbers and or letters and press to select the other positions The characters available are upper case letters from to 2 figures from O to 9 and a
24. for data output USB 2 0 standard contact strip for portrait format grip Dimensions Width x Depth x Height Approx 160 x 80 x 120mm Weight Approx 1410 g with battery Scope of delivery Battery charger S with integrated US mains pins plus EU UK and AUS power plugs and car charging car charging cord lithium ion battery USB cord carrying strap bayonet cap eyepiece cover Subject to changes to design manufacture and range Technical Data 63 Leica Academy As well as outstanding high performance products for taking reproducing and viewing photographs for many years we have also been offering the special services of the Leica Akademie with practical seminars and training courses which are inten ded to share our knowledge about the world of photography projection and magnification with both beginners and advan ced photo graphic enthusiasts The contents of the courses which are run by a trained team of experts in the modern well equipped training suite at our Solms factory and in the nearby Gut Altenberg vary from gene ral photography to areas of special interest and offer a range of suggestions information and advice for your own work More detailed information and the current Leica Academy bro chure are available from Leica Camera AG Leica Akademie Oskar Barnack Str 11 D 35606 Solms Phone 49 0 6442 208 421 Fax 49 0 6442 208 425 la leica camera com Leica on the Internet Current infor
25. from the camera s buffer memory onto a card the LED 1 19 is still flashing can be viewed immediately By contrast the pic tures on the cards cannot be accessed while data transfer is still in progress The LEICA S2 stores pictures in line with the DCF standards Design Rule for Camera File System The LEICA S2 can only review image data taken with cameras of this type f you simultaneously save the image data in JPEG and DNG format see p 31 the image displayed is always based on the JPEG file f using the serial exposure function see p 32 or automatic bracketing see p 35 both record modes will display the last picture in the series first For details of how to select the other pictures in the series see p 48 Normal review 4 1 1 250 5 6 150160 1 999 e To ensure that the pictures be viewed properly in the monitor normal review only shows the information in the header 4 1 1 4 1 6 and the field for specifying the amount of zoom in the bottom right 4 17 which represents the approximate position and size ofthe section displayed INFO review 4 2 Instead of the full screen image in normal review the INFO review allows you to display a range of additional image data along with a histogram see below and a smaller picture Note You can use menu control to select different histogram variations see next section Calling up the function 1 Press any of the 4 buttons 1 20
26. from the hand e g s with the Summarit S 70mm f 2 5 ASPH However in the Auto Slow Synch menu it is limited to 1255 even if the focal length used is longer The setting field in the Manual Setting submenu initially con tains the default setting of 1 f Compatible flash units Flash sync speed Selecting the sync speed the sync speed range 43 Selecting the firing moment The LEICA S2 allows you to choose between the conventional flash firing moment at the beginning of the exposure and syn chronization with the end of the exposure i e immediately before the 279 shutter curtain begins to close the image apertu re again The function is available with all flash units including non system compatible units regardless of whether they are mounted in the flash shoe or connected by a cord and with all camera and flash unit settings The displays are identical in both cases Setting the function 1 In the CAMERA section of the menu see p 13 22 select Flash Synch Mode 5 7 and 2 select your preferred option in the submenu Attaching the flash unit When attaching a flash unit to the LEICA S2 flash shoe 1 20 you should ensure that the foot of the flash unit is fully inserted and the clamping nut if fitted is tightened to prevent it acci dentally falling out This is particularly important for flash units with additional control and signal contacts because any change toits position the flash shoe can b
27. in the macro range Other focusing screens are available as accessories see p 55 providing optimum settings for different applications These are easy to exchange Note If MF is set and the AE AF Lock function see 34 simulta neously set to AF L in the menu button 1 17 can be used to activate the AFc autofocus mode at any time Automatic focus setting Two autofocus modes are available In both of them the setting procedure is started by tapping 1 pressure point see p 32 the shutter release button 1 1 AFs single Sharpness priority The part of the subject you aim at is focused The procedure is then ended even if the shutter release but ton is held at the 1 pressure point The setting is stored for as long as the shutter release button is held at the 2 pressure point Before the focus is set the shutter cannot be released even by pressing the shutter release button all the way down AFc continuous Shutter release priority The parts of the subject you aim at are focused The procedure is continued for as long as the shutter release button is held at the 1 or 2 pressure point During this time the setting is corrected whenever the metering system detec ts other objects at other distances or the distance from the camera to the part of the subject you are aiming at changes 1015 not possible to store setting Even if none of the subject is in focus you can release the sh
28. of crucial importance You can find information about this in the instructions for your flash unit The flash lighting displays in the viewfinder with system compatible flash units A flash symbol 2 4a appears in the viewfinder display on the LEICA S2 as confirmation and to indicate different operating statuses e does not appear despite the flash unit being switched on and ready for use In such cases the LEICA S2 will not fire the flash unit even though it is switched on and ready for use e g because the incorrect mode is set on the flash unit e flashes before the picture is taken The flash unit is not yet ready for use e is litup before the picture is taken The flash unit is ready for use remains continuously lit after releasing the shutter The flash is ready to use again If a flash exposure compensa tion is set on the flash unit or 2 4b also appears in the viewfinder as an additional indication Flash with flash unit automatic mode When using system compatible flash units in automatic mode the quantity of light reflected by the subject is metered and eva luated by an integrated sensor in the flash unit rather than by the camera The exposure modes generally function in the same way as without flash If the flash sync speed is not reached in P or A or a shutter speed faster than the sync speed 15 set in T or M the flash is suppressed As P A and T modes deliver a normally exposed photograph using the ambien
29. the button functions valid in this situa tion the 2 fields 4 5 5 Remove and 4 5 6 Single for the cur rently active functions and if applicable the symbol 4 5 7 for a picture already se lected To select only one picture 6 Press the OK button The symbol 4 5 7 appears in the monitor To select all pictures 6 Press button 1 24 and The entries in fields 4 5 1 and 4 5 6 change 7 Confirm your selection with the OK button The LED 1 19 flashes during the processing time and the symbol 4 5 7 then appears in the monitor Notes The BACK button takes you back to step 4 To undo a selection 6 Press button 4 5 3 The entries in fields 4 5 5 and 4 5 3 change 7 The subsequent procedure is exactly the same as that described above for selecting pictures The symbol 4 5 7 disappears from the relevant pictures 8 In the first submenu select Duration and 9 selectthe required time or Manual if you want to change pictures yourself 10 Finally to start the slideshow select Start Show in the first submenu END appears in field 4 5 3 BACK in field 4 5 3 NEXT in field 4 5 4 along with an indication that the slideshow is running 11 Other pictures can be selected using the BACK and NEXT buttons orusing the click wheel 1 18 just as when viewing pictures on the monitor Note Even if the pictures are set to change automatically after a spe cified time you can call up the previous next pic
30. the shutter speed aperture value to be adjusted to meet the requirements of the relevant situation in six steps The Pull 80 setting has an equivalent brightness to an ISO sen sitivity of ISO 80 However pictures taken with this setting have a lower contrast range When using this sensitivity setting it is important to make sure that important parts of the image are not overexposed As well as the fixed settings the LEICA S2 also features the Auto function in which the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to the ambient brightness However it is still possible to specify priorities when using this function This enables you to limit the range of sensitivities used and also to set the shutter speed above which the auto matic increase in sensitivity is activated This function is not available when using flash units Setting the function 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select ISO 5 9 and 2 call up the submenu It contains the available ISO values and the Auto option To set the sensitivity manually 3 1 Selectthe desired value To set the sensitivity automatically 3 Select Auto Afurther submenu appears containing three options OK set Maximum ISO and Set Maximum Exposure Time use unrestricted automatic setting 4 Select OK in this submenu The automatic setting uses all sensitivities except PULL 80 and shutter speeds between s und 200 s Torestrict the automatic sett
31. the shutter window is clear i e that no object can obstruct the closing movement of the shutter otherwise damage may occur Important Leica Camera AG accepts no liability for damage caused by the user when cleaning the sensor Donot attempt to blow dust particles off the sensor cover glass using your mouth even tiny droplets of saliva can cause marks that are difficult to remove Compressed air cleaners with high gas pressure may not be used as they can also cause damage Take care to avoid touching the sensor surface with any hard objects during inspection and cleaning Storage f you will not be using the LEICA S2 for an extended period we recommend that you turn it off see 21 b remove the memory cards see p 17 and c remove the battery see p 17 after a maximum of 3 months the set time and date will be lost see p 26 A lens works like a magnifying glass if bright sunlight shines on the front of the camera The camera must therefore never be set aside in strong sunlight without protection Use the lens cap and keep the camera in the shade or immediately put it away in the case help to prevent damage to the interior of the camera You should preferably store the LEICA S2 in aclosed and pad ded container so that nothing can damage it and it is protect ed from dust Store the LEICA 2 in a dry adequately ventilated place where neither high temperatures nor high humidity wil
32. towards the center of the camera It automatically engages in this position MADE IN GERMANY 3900000 Removing the battery 1 Setthe main switch 1 15 to OFF 2 Turn the release lever 1 36 clockwise as far as it will go A spring in the battery compartment then pushes the battery out by approximately 1cm Note The locking mechanism has a catch to prevent the battery from accidentally falling out even if the camera is held upright 3 Press the battery back in by around 1mm to release the lock and 4 Remove it from the bay or if the camera is held upright allow itto fall out Charge level displays 3 2 The charge level of the battery is indicated in eight stages in the top panel display 1 11 mm approx 100 White f approx 90 White approx 75 White approx 50 White approx 25 White approx 10 White C approx 5 Red C approx 3 Flashing red replacement or rechar ging necessary Inserting and removing the memory cards The LEICA S2 enables you to use 2 card types simultaneously to store your picture data and has card slots for SD SDHC Secure Digital and CF Compact Flash cards SD SDHC cards have a write protection switch that can be used to prevent unintentional storage and deletion of pictures This switch takes the form of a slider on the non beveled side of the card in the lower position marked LOCK the data on the card is protected Note
33. valid in this situation 2 Press the MENU button The image field shows the additional information 4 3 5 4 3 25 see p 12 and the button functions valid in this situation in the 4 fields 4 3 1 CAMERA 4 3 2 BACK 4 3 3 SETUP and 4 3 4 PICTURE Normal review 4 1 INFO review4 2 The histogram Image data review 4 3 47 Viewing other pictures Scrolling in the memory 1 250 EE 150160 2 999 1 In normal review mode see above press the click wheel 1 18 The rectangle showing the zoom level and position 4 17 disappears 2 You can then turn the click wheel to select the other pictures Turning to the left takes you to the pictures with lower num bers turning to the right to those with higher numbers After the highest and lowest numbers the series of pictures be gins again in an endless loop which means you can reach all pictures in either direction The picture and file numbers in the monitor change accord ingly FIRMWARE UPDATE Image review zoom in In normal review mode see above turning the click wheel 1 18 to the right zooms in on a central section of the picture The more you turn the ring the greater the enlargement and the smaller the section area The maximum enlargement is 1 pixel on the monitor corresponding to 1 pixel in the picture e The rectangle inside the frame 4 1 7 in the bottom right cor ner of the monitor indicates approximately the enlargeme
34. 1 26 Menu language Date Time Signal tones On the LEICA 2 you can decide whether you want messages or autofocus mode see p 33 to be acknowledged by acoustic sig nals two volume levels are available or whether you prefer the camera to operate largely silently A beep is used as an acknowledgement and can be activated individually in autofocus mode to confirm that the setting has been made and to indicate a message Note By factory default the signal tones are deactivated Setting the functions 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Acoustic Signal 5 27 2 Call up the submenu It consists of the 3 items Volume AF Confirmation and Warnings 3 Select Volume Afurther submenu appears containing the 2 alternatives High and Low 4 Choose the desired function from this submenu After confirmation the initial monitor screen appears again 5 In the other two submenus choose whether or not you want to activate the tones for the respective functions Selecting On For AF Confirmation a signal sounds as soon as the focus is set correctly either automatically or manually i e in conjunction with the indicator 2 9b lighting up in the viewfinder see p 9 ForWarnings a signal sounds for all messages and warnings that appear in the monitor 1 22 and when the self timer func tion is used see p 40 Selecting Off for Warnings Even if you select Off an acoustic warning signal will s
35. 2 body tor is manufactured using a high precision process This orthe surface finish ensures that of the total of around 460 000 pixels more than As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemi 99 995 work correctly and only 0 005 remain dark or are cals they should not remain in contact with the LEICA S2 for always light However this is not a malfunction and it does extended periods not impair the reproduction of the picture Sensor Cosmic radiation e g on flights can cause pixel defects 56 Precautions and care instructions General precautions Condensation If condensation has formed on or in the LEICA S2 you should turn it off and leave itto stand at room temperature for around an hour Once the camera temperature has adjusted to room temperature the condensation will disappear by itself Care instructions As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorga nisms you should take care to keep the equipment clean For the camera e Only clean the LEICA S2 with a soft dry cloth Stubborn dirt should first of all be covered with a well thinned cleaning agent and then wiped off with a dry cloth To remove stains and fingerprints the camera and lens should be wiped with a clean lint free cloth Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the camera body can be removed with a small brush Be careful not to damage the shutter bla des and mirror surface for instance with the shaft of the brush All
36. 4 Download location https owners leica camera com Important When updating firmware you should never turn off the camera remove the battery remove the lens remove the memory card FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MAY LEAD TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA Should the functionality of your camera be impaired following a firmware update please contact your Leica dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Service partner Improvements Version 1 0 0 16 Description of Changes Consistent continuous image numbering 2 Correction of an error when using memory cards not for matted in the camera Improvement of data transfer speed for computer tethered photography Simplified image review operation Improved monitor image quality Increased functional reliability when changing exposure modes Correction of an error when using LEICA Image Shuttle software Optimization of JPEG image quality Additional functions 9 1 Additional white balance preset HMI 9 2 Additional viewfinder information exposure compensa tion 9 3 Custom settings for depth of field preview button 9 4 Selectable top panel standby time 9 5 keylock click wheel and shutter speed dial 9 6 Extended quick access options 10 Improved lens performance 11 Automatic detection of interchangeable focusing screen types N sa See appendix for detailed descriptions Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 1 Instructions for the installation of
37. 4 3 17 Sensitivity 4 3 18 Resolution 4 3 19 File format Compression 4 3 20 White balance 4 3 21 User profile Bottom right quadrant settings in IMAGE menu no displays if onlyDNG set see p 28 4 3 22 Color space 4 3 23 Contrast 4 3 24 Sharpness 4 3 25 Saturation 4 4 Menucontrol 4 4 1 Functions of buttons 1 20 21 23 24 4 4 4 4 4 5 Current menu sections displayed 4 4 6 Scroll bar indicating current menu screen displayed 4 4 7 Menufunctions 4 4 8 Current settings for menu functions 4 5 HDMI picture selection Protecting Deleting 4 5 1 Function of buttons 4 5 4 1 20 21 23 24 4 5 5 Selected function 4 5 6 Picture s to be selected 12 In the monitor Menu items CAMERA menu Page 1 5 1 Drive mode Single picture picture series self timer 5 2 Focus Mode AFs AFc MF 5 3 Exposure Metering 5 4 Exposure Compensation 5 5 Exposure Bracketing Automatic bracketing Page2 5 6 Auto Slow Synch Limits the shutter speeds used 5 7 Flash Synch Mode Start or end of exposure 5 8 Mirror up Mode IMAGE menu Page3 5 9 ISO sensitivity 5 10 File Format File format compression rate A 5 11 White Balance FIRMWARE 9 12 Colour Management Working color space UPDATE 5 13 User Profile User specific profile Page4 5 14 Contrast Picture contrast 5 15 Sharpness Picture sharpness 16 Saturation Picture saturation SETUP menu Page5 5 17 Data Storage Selection of how data is stored on the memory cards or on an external memo
38. 6 Repairs Leica Customer 64 Resetting all custom menu settings Al A EE RENEE 28 62 Single pictures Zoom in Scope of delivery Nd NI Series exposures Sharpness Image properties 31 Shutter see Shutter release and Technical 62 Focal plane sh tter n etre ie erento 21 21 Centrals 21 21 Shutter release button see Shutter and Technical data 32 Shutter speed setting u 37 Shutter speed priority ether 38 Shutter speed setting dial eee 37 Sounds acknowledge response 27 Spalte parts o etate o sees RE RR REPERI EU 55 Storing the LEICA S2 iiec eene eniti 58 Switch off entere 26 Technical Data Time and date etii etn rtr ter ent eee tenet tton bn to display russ 27 Setting the 27 Transferring data to a computer essen 52 E
39. Bearbeiten Ansicht Favoriten Extras Zur ck suchen ordner EZ Verlauf 25 G x A Adresse 1 1 1 x Ordner x Dateiname 1 Desktop 8 1000001 1 40KB JPG Datei IB Arbeitsplatz 8 1000002 1 6089KB JPG Datei FH ej 31 amp Diskette A H 6 Lokaler Datentr ger C H 6 Lokaler Datentr ger D 8 0 CD E 2 59 wechseldatentr ger F DC C 100LEICA Up to 9999 pictures can be stored in the folders 100LEICA 101LEICA etc Adobe Photoshop Lightroom If you have selected the standardized and future proof DNG Digital Negative format you require highly specialized soft ware to convert the saved raw data into optimum quality for example the professional Adobe Photoshop Lightroom It provides quality optimized algorithms for digital color process ing delivering exceptionally low noise photographs with incre dible resolution During editing you have the option of adjusting parameters such as white balance noise reduction gradation sharpness etc to achieve an optimum image quality Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is available as a free download when you register your LEICA S2 on the Leica Camera AG home page Further details can be found on the registration card in the camera packaging LEICA Image Shuttle The exclusive LEICA Image Shuttle software enables you to remotely control the camera from
40. CK button takes you back to step 2 You can use button 1 23 to switch directly to the menu for canceling protection or to return from that menu 1 60 2 5 150160 44 44 4 Press the OK button to execute the protection process orto cancel the protection Unpr ALL The symbol 4 5 7 for a protected picture appears in the monitor or disappears 3 Use button 1 24 to select whether you want to protect only the picture shown or all pictures or whether you want to can cel the existing protection for only the picture shown or for all pictures Theentries in field s 4 5 1 and 4 5 6 change 2 Pressthe Protect button The image field shows the 4 fields 4 5 1 All Single 4 5 2 BACK 4 5 3 OK and 4 5 4 Cancel ALL for the button functions valid in this situation the 2 fields 4 5 5 Protect and 4 5 6 Single AIl for the currently active functions and if applicable the symbol 4 5 7 for a protected picture In Such cases the entry in field 4 5 5 changes to Cancel protection and in field 4 5 4 to Protect ALL 50 Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection Deleting pictures 1 normal review mode 4 1 press any of the 4 buttons 1 20 1 21 1 23 or 1 24 e The image field shows for 5s the 4 fields 4 1 9 MENU 4 1 10 INFO 4 1 11 PROTECT and 4 1 12 DELETE for the button functions valid in this situation 2 Press the Delete button The image field shows the 4 fie
41. Do not touch the memory card contacts Inserting 1 Set the main switch 1 15 to OFF 2 Open the door 1 25 on the right hand side of the camera by sliding it slightly backwards in the direction of the arrow and then opening it to the right Inserting removing the battery to from the camera Inserting and removing the memory cards 17 3 Insert the memory card s you want to use as follows a Slide CF cards into the slot 1 26 with the contacts pointing towards the camera and the side with the label pointing forwards Important Do not exert force This could damage the contacts in the card slot b SD SDHC cards with the contacts pointing to the rear and the beveled corner pointing up in slot 1 27 Slide them all the way into the slot against the spring resistance until you hear them click into place 4 Close the door again by pressing it down and sliding it forward until it locks into place 18 Inserting and removing the memory cards Removing 1 Set the main switch 1 15 to OFF 2 Open the door 1 25 on the right hand side of the camera by sliding it slightly backwards in the direction of the arrow and then opening it to the right CF cards 3 Press the eject button 1 262 in to eject the card part of the way out of the slot allowing you to 4 completely remove it SD SDHC cards 3 Press the card slightly back into the slot to ejectit a little way out of the slot and al
42. SETUP function groups contain options or sub items that are set using further submenu levels This is also done as described under 5 and 6 listed above The corresponding explanations along with further details about these functions can be found in the relevant sections 24 Menu control Quick access to menu functions For quick operation you can use the buttons 1 24 1 23 and 1 21 to directly call upthree of the most important or frequently used menu functions To do this first specify which menu function you want to access using each individual button Setting the Custom functions Assigning the Soft buttons EXIT Custom Functions Standard Function 1 Function 2 Function 3 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Custom Functions 5 29 and FIRMWARE UPDATE Custom Function 1 Off inthe submenu select the relevant button FUNCTION 1 71 24 FUNCTION 2 71 23 or FUNCTION 3 1 21 A list containing the menu functions 5 1 5 13 then appears Custom Function 1 Drive Mode 3 Select the function you want to be able to call up directly using the button selected in the previous step The other two buttons are assigned in the same way Calling up the selected menu functions You can then call up the relevant menu functions directly at any time by pressing and holding 21s the buttons 1 24 1 23 and 1 21 and you can then make further settings Note As
43. Step 1 Check the version of the firmware currently installed firmware Leica recommends updating your camera firmware when the installed version is an earlier version than the current update Turn the camera on Press the menu control button marked SETUP 1 21 and select the menu item FIRMWARE 5 35 with the click wheel 1 18 3 Press the click wheel The current firmware versions for the camera and lens are displayed 4 After firmware installation the camera firmware version should be displayed as follows Camera S2 Version number 1 0 0 16 n Step 2 Downloading the latest firmware 1 Download and save the file FW S2 1 O0 O0 16 852 7 48 to your computer desktop 2 Check the file size Repeat the download if the size is diffe rent from the file size indicated above 2 Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 Step 3 Copy the firmware to a CF or SD memory card Preparing the card formatting 1 Format the memory card in the camera Information on formatting memory cards can be found on page 42 of the camera instructions Important data on memory cards including protected files are deleted when formatting and cannot be recovered without the use of special software 2 Insert the formatted memory card into the appropriate card slot of your PC Should your PC not have an appropriate slot please use an external card reader 3 Copy the file FW S2 1 O0 O0 16 52 into the root directory of yo
44. a computer and to directly store the image data on the computer s hard drive for tethered shooting All of the key camera functions can be controlled This convenient solution provides ideal support in the studio and on location LEICA Image Shuttle is available as a free download when you register your LEICA S2 on the Leica Camera AG homepage Furt her details can be found on the registration card in the camera packaging System requirements Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 Vista Mac OS X 10 5 6 or later On some Windows versions it is possible that the operating system will issue a warning about a missing Windows signature Ignore this message and continue with the installation Connecting and transferring data with the camera as an external drive Connecting transferring data using card readers LEICA Image Shuttle 53 Installing firmware updates Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its products As digital cameras have many functions that are con trolled electronically some of these improvements and en hancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at later date To do this Leica provides firmware updates at irregular inter vals which you can easily download from our homepage to your camera yourself 1 Format a memory card in your LEICA 2 2 Turn off the camera and insert the card into an SD SDHC card reader either integrated or c
45. actice and within which you can adapt the color reproduction very sensitively to the exi sting light color and or your personal preferences 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select White Balance 5 11 2 in the subsequent submenu select the Color Temperature option and A further submenu entitled White Balance Kelvin Setting appears containing the value to be set which is indicated by ared border 3 then the desired value For manual setting by metering 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select White Balance 5 11 and 2 in the subsequent submenu select the Manual Metering option 3 Press the click wheel 1 17 The message Attention Aim the camera at a white surface and press the shutter release button appears in the moni tor 4 The actual setting is made by subsequently taking a picture in which you must aim at a white or neutral gray surface in the center of the picture The picture you have just taken will appear in the monitor instead of the menu and will contain the message White balance set However if the exposure is found to be insufficient an error message appears In such cases repeat step 2 with the correct exposure setting A value set in this way remains stored and will be used for all pic tures until it is superseded either by a newly metered value or you use one of the other white balance settings ISO sensitivity ThelSO setting on the LEICA 2 allows
46. al Low lt I Clipping Definition 2 25 Monitor Display Auto Power Off 5 minutes Acoustic Signal Low 1 12 F35 150160 315 315 Lower limit Upper limit 200 Firmware Update 1 0 0 24 3 6 Shutter speed pre selection in BULB mode In BULB exposure mode B the extended menu can be called up by pressing the click wheel The difference exposure times can be directly preselected by turning the click wheel The click wheel has to be pressed again to confirm the selection The set exposure time then appears in the OLED display ISO 460 4 Firmware Update 1 0 0 24 7 Extension of setting options for AF AE lock button The functioning of the AF AE lock button 1 17 can now be changed First of all it differentiates between autofocus AF and manual focus MF Custom Functions Zoom Loc Key Lock Off Click Wheel Exp Mode Short Push For AF mode For MF mode MF mode In MF mode the AF AE lock button can be assigned the following functions AFs on Single autofocus AE L Single autofocus and exposure value lock AFc on Continuous autofocus AFc AE L _ Continuous autofocus and exposure value lock AE L Exposure value lock For AF mode For MF mode AFs on AE L AFcon AFc on AE L AE L AF mode In AF mode the AF AE lock button can be assigned the following functions AF L Autofocus lock AFs AFc AE L Exposure value lock
47. al correc tive lenses from to 1 dpt available Focusing screens Interchangeable 3 models available Gro und glass screen with cross hairs universal screen ground glass screen with micro prism ring and wedge standard equip ment ground glass screen with grid division Viewfinder field Approx 29 x 43 mm corresponding to 92 4 of image area 96 7 vertical x 95 5 horizontal Magnification 0 86 x with 70 mm lens to infinity and 0 dpt Displays Viewfinder LCD line below viewfinder image illuminated for displays see p 9 Top panel Colored self illuminating OLED Organic Light Emit ting Diode for displays see p 10 On rear panel 3 monitor color TFT LCD with 16x106 colors and 460 000 pixels for displays see p 11 Shutter and shutter release Shutter Selectable with main switch in camera Microproces sor controlled metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement in CS lenses with appropriate features Central shutter Shutter speeds Manual setting in T and m modes 8 sto 1 4000 S N half steps 8 soo s with central shutter B for long time exposures up to maximum 32 s flash synchronization up to 125 s Automatic setting in P and A modes continuous from 32s to go00 5 8 S with central shutter HSS flash possible with all faster shutter speeds than 125 with LEICA SF58 and HSS compatible SCA 3002 standard flash units and SCA 3502 M5 adapter Series exposures Approx 1 5
48. am Monitor Display Auto Power Off Off Acoustic Signal Low HDMI Std w o clipping 9 6 Extended custom functions For particularly fast handling the functions of the buttons 1 21 1 23 1 24 and 1 3 can be customized to provide im mediate access to your most important or frequently needed menu functions To do so the buttons are first customized by defining which of the menus functional groups should be called up with the quick access function Immediate access is activated by a long press on the respective button The following functions have been added to the user defined button programming options _ formatting formatting memory cards control element lock 10 Improved lens performance Lens performance has been improved further 11 Automatic detection of interchangeable focusing screen types Interchangeable focusing screen types e g ground glass with grid are detected automatically More information about interchangeable focusing screens can be found on page 19 of the camera instructions Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 9 LEICA S2 Update Characteristics Improvements Firmware Update 1 0 0 17 Model designation Leica S2 Version FW S2 1 0 0 17 Update version 1 0 0 17 File name size FW S2 1 0 0 1782 7 9 MB Description of Changes Update date 2010 16 9 Support of the new Leica lens Leica Apo Macro Summarit S Download location https owners leica camera com 1 2 5 120mm ASPH Important When u
49. anual or other chargers specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be used The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and in extreme cases to 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 mains outlet used is freely accessible The battery and charger may not be opened Repairs may only be carried out by authorized workshops Ensure that children cannot access the batteries Swallowing batteries can cause asphyxiation 14 Attaching the carrying strap Charging the battery First aid If battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes there is a risk of blinding Rinse outthe eyes thoroughly with clean water immediately No not rub the eyes Seek medical atten tion immediately If leaked fluid gets onto the skin or clothing there is a risk of injury Wash the affected areas with clean water There is no need to seek medical attention Notes The battery can only be charged outside the camera Batteries should be charged before the camera is used for the first time The battery must have a temperature of 0 35 C to be charged otherwise the charger will not turn on or will turn off again Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time regardless of their current charge level If a battery is only partly disch
50. are produced using only the focal plane shutter inside the camera even if the main switch 1 15 is set to CS see p 21 Shutter speed priority Manual mode The B setting 39 Taking photographs with the self timer You can use the LEICA S2 s self timer function to take pictures with a delay of either 2 or 12 s Setting using the function 1 In the CAMERA section of the menu see p 13 22 select Drive Mode 5 1 and 2 select the required delay time in the associated submenu 3 To start the process press the shutter release button all the way down see also Shutter release button p 32 Note During the countdown you can restart the delay time i e ex tend it by pressing the shutter release again Process With 2 s delay time Exposure metering is carried out first in autofocus mode the focus is set and the mirror flips up The delay time then begins With 12 s delay time The delay time begins immediately after the shutter release button is pressed and the mirror flips up 2 s before the picture is taken Displays The elapsed delay time is displayed the monitor 1 22 displays Releasing in 12s and the time remaining until the picture is taken counts down e the LED on the front of the camera 1 2 for the first 10 s with a 12 s delay time flashing otherwise continuously lit 40 Taking photographs with the self timer Mirror pre release Cancelling the function A self timer delay time i
51. arged when charging starts it is charged to full capacity more quickly Lithium ion batteries should only be stored when partially charged i e not when fully discharged or fully charged see p 17 For very long storage periods they should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total discharge The batteries and the charger heat 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 again 2 or 3 times This discharge procedure should be repeated around 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 ensure a maxi mum service life of the battery it should not be exposed to constant extremes high or low of temperature e g in a parked car in the summer or winter Even when used under optimum conditions every battery has a limited service life After several hundred charging cycles this becomes noticeable as the operating times get significantly shorter Defective batteries should be disposed of according to the respective instructions see p 6 57 ata collection point to ensure proper recycling The replaceable battery provides power to a back up battery that is permanently fitted in the camera This back up battery retains the set date an
52. as the shut ter release button remains pressed maximum 325 In conjunction with the self timer an additional T function is also available If you set B and activate the self timer by pres sing the shutter release button see also p 40 the shutter opens automatically after the selected delay time It then remains open until you press the shutter release button a second time you do not need to hold the button down This enables you to largely prevent any blurring even with long expo sures by pressing the shutter release button The exposure meter remains off in both cases The viewfinder shows FIRMWARE 2 8c instead of a shutter speed UPDATE The top panel display shows B 3 13 and after opening the shutter the elapsed exposure time in seconds 3 12 Notes Long exposure times can be associated with very heavy picture noise To reduce this annoying phenomenon after pictures with slow shutter speeds the LEICA 2 automatically takes second black picture taken with the shutter closed The noise present in this parallel picture is then digitally subtrac ted from the data set for the real picture This doubling of the exposure time can be significant in par ticular at longer exposures and must be considered During this time the camera should not be switched off For shutter speeds of gt s the message Noise Reduction appears in the monitor Long time exposures using the B setting
53. ate power through inter nal chemical reactions These reactions are also influenced by the external temperature and humidity Very high or low tempe ratures reduce the life of the battery Always remove the battery if you will not be using the LEICA S2 for a long period of time Otherwise after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged i e the voltage is significantly reduced as the LEICA S2 uses low no load cur rent to save the date and time even when it is turned off Lithium ion batteries should only be stored in a partially charged condition i e not completely discharged or fully charged indicated in the top panel display 1 11 For very long stor age periods they should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total discharge Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible 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 Ifa battery is dropped check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage Using a damaged battery can damage the LEICA 2 Batteries have only a limited service life Take damaged batteries to a collection point to ensure cor rect recycling Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to explode For the charger e If the
54. ated for Ahigh compression rate such as for JPEG standard can each picture result in very fine structures in the subject being lost or incor AND n c in the case of JPEG format which of two compression rates PAPY TEPO NGE ANTACT Beste p ped JPEG fine or JPEG standard you want to use Theremaining number of pictures shown in the monitor does not necessarily change after every picture This depends on Setting the function the subject with JPEG files very fine structures result in higher 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see 13 22 select quantities of data homogeneous surfaces in lower quantities File Format 5 10 and The details in the table are based on an average file size for the set resolution The file sizes are often smaller depending on the picture content and the compression rate which means that the remaining memory capacity is then greater than previously calculated and displayed FIRMWARE UPDATE 2 Selectthe required format s or combination and the com pression rate in the submenu 28 Basic picture settings Compression rate White balance Auto For automatic control which provides neutral results in most situations Seven fixed presets for the most frequent light sources e g foroutdoor pictures in sunshine e g for outdoor pictures in cloudy conditions e g for outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow 6 e g for indoor p
55. black while free memory slots are green 2 Select the required profile in the submenu either one of the saved profiles or Default Profile Note If you change one of the settings for the profile currently in use appears instead of the name of the profile you were previously using in the initial menu list Renaming profiles 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select User Profile 5 13 2 then select Administrate Profiles in the submenu and 3 select Rename Profiles in the submenu The profile name and number appear with the number mar ked as ready for editing 4 First selectthe profile to be renamed using the click wheel 1 18 then change the numbers or letters in the name by tur ning the wheel and select the other positions by pressing the wheel Thecharacters available for the four characters in the name are upper case letters from to Z figures from to 9 and a space _ they are arranged in this order in an endless loop Transferring profiles from to a card 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select User Profile 5 13 2 then select Administrate Profiles in the submenu and 3 select Import profiles From Card or Export Profiles To Card in the submenu Aconfirmation prompt appears in the monitor 4 Confirm that you really want to import or export the profile s using the click wheel 1 18 Note When exporting all profile slots a
56. cally cou pled to the optical construction from the outset In autofocus mode AFs AFc see p 13 22 33 it is ini tially uncoupled so that holding the lens with the ring does not prevent the motorized adjustment However you can override the automatic setting at any time i e set the distance manually in AF mode in which case turning the ring immediately couples it to the optical system To remove the lens 1 Press the release button 2 unlock the lens by turning it slightly to the left and Their distance scale is on the inside and the set distance can be read through a window 1 6 They do not have an aperture setting ring The aperture is set 3 pull it straight out using the click wheel 1 18 see 37 on the camera housing Leica S lenses are attached as follows 1 Position the red dot on the lens mount opposite the bayonet Hinweise release button 1 3b on the camera housing To protect against ingress of dust etc into the interior of the 2 In this position insert the lens camera and particularly to keep the sensor surface free of Turn the lens as far as possible to the right and you will hear dust as far as possible it is important always to have a lens or a and feel it click into place cover fitted to the camera body Forthe same reason when changing lenses work without delay and in an environment that is as dust free as possible 20 Leica lenses Attaching and remo
57. charger is used the vicinity of radio receivers it can in terfere with the reception make sure there is a distance of at least 1m between the devices When the charger is in use it can make a noise buzzing this is quite normal and is not a malfunction e When it is not in use disconnect the charger from the mains as otherwise it uses a certain very small amount of power even when no battery is inserted in it Always keep the charger contacts clean and never short cir cuit them For memory cards While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read it may not be removed nor may the LEICA S2 be turned off or exposed to vibrations For safety memory cards should only ever be stored in the antistatic cover supplied Donot store memory cards where they will be exposed to high temperatures direct sunlight magnetic fields or static discharge Donot drop or bend memory cards as this can damage it and result in loss of the stored data Always remove the memory cards if you will not be using the LEICA 2 for a long period of time 57 Precautions and care instructions General precautions 57 Donottouch the connections on the memory card and keep them free of dirt dust and moisture Itis recommended that memory cards be reformatted from time to time as fragmentation occurs when deleting which can block some of the memory capacity Cleaning the sensor If any dust or dirt partic
58. d time for up to 3 months If this back up battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by in serting 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 re quire the camera to be turned on However you will have to set date and time again in this situation Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time When doing so turn the camera off using the main switch first see p 21 Otherwise after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged i e the voltage is sharply reduced as the camera still consumes a small amount of current for saving your settings even when itis turned off 4 Charging the battery 15 Preparing the charger If using the charger in the USA Connecting the charger If using the charger outside the USA 1 Insert the appropriate plug for the local mains supply into the 1 Disconnect the factory fitted mains plug from the charger 1 Connectthe charger B i e plug its connector 1 44a into charger B This is done by simultaneously B This is done by simultaneously the socket on the battery 1 43 and connect the power cord pushing the release button 1 48a upwards and c pushing the release button 1 48a upwards and 1 48 1 48b to an outlet b sliding the plug 1 48 upwards from its normal position d sl
59. dy 2 s and the displays in the viewfinder 1 16 2 and in the top panel display 1 11 3 appear see p 9 10 Notes Even if the main switch is not set to DFF the camera is auto matically turned off if automatic power off has been set in the menu Auto Power Off 5 26 see p 22 26 and none of the functions are used during this time Turning off the camera not only cancels functions currently running i e bracketing see p 35 and self timer mode see p 40 it also deactivates them in the menu Eyepiece adjustment Turning the camera on and off 21 Menu control Settings Menu control Most of the modes and settings on the LEICA S2 are operated using menus Navigating and making settings throughout the menu is extremely quick and easy 1 The menu items are divided into logical functional groups that are accessed directly 2 Only a few controls are used 3 Only a few operations are required in each case 4 Each of three specified menu functions can also be called up directly Calling up the menu To call up the menu control and directly access the individual screens you use three 1 21 1 23 1 24 of the four buttons located to the left and right of the monitor 1 22 Note The four buttons 1 20 1 21 1 23 1 24 are so called soft keys which means they have additional functions outside of menu control e g when reviewing pictures in the monitor Settings in the menu All settings for the
60. e camera s exposure modes It is automatically activated by the camera if the selected or calculated shutter speed is shorter than the sync speed i e lt 5 for the focal plane shutter If the flash unit is set correctly this change does not require any further actions by the photographer 44 Selecting the firing moment Attaching the flash unit Settings for camera controlled automatic flash mode TTL flash mode High Speed Synchronization Strobe flash mode with system compatible flash units This flash method in which several flashes are emitted in suc cession during an exposure is possible in all of the camera s exposure modes In P and A modes the camera automatically sets the necessary shutter speed for the selected flash number and frequency If the required shutter speed results in overexposure due to the available light this is indicated by the light balance 2 7 In M and T an excessively fast shutter speed is indicated by the time display flashing 2 8 3 12 in the viewfinder and in the top panel display In such cases exposure compensation can be carried out by changing the number of flashes and or the flash frequency and or the aperture and or the shutter speed with M and T For a successful strobe photograph for example when several phases of one sequence of movement are recorded on one pic ture the operating range of the flash unit the number of flashes the distance and of course the aperture are
61. e values Note If an exposure compensation is set at the same time the zero exposure i e the starting point of the bracketing series corres ponds to the compensated exposure valuein exposure modes see p 38 39 FIRMWARE UPDATE 4 Metering memory lock compensation Bracketing 35 3 Confirm the setting by pressing the click wheel The setting for Interval is marked as ready for editing The corresponding number of red arrows appears above the scale They specify the relevant exposure values 4 Setthe desired graduation by turning the click wheel 20 Thearrows change their positions according to the set gra duation Notes If the bracketing exceeds the range of 3 EV due to the com bination of number of pictures and graduation the scale divi sion changes from 3 EV to 6 EV The arrows move accordingly Note that both settings have to be made and confirmed otherwise the function will not be active 5 Confirm the setting by pressing the click wheel bracketing series is indicated by in the initial menu list The viewfinder shows the corresponding warning symbol 2 2 the changing displays for shutter speed 2 8 and aperture 2 6 depending on the graduations The top panel display shows next to the exposure mode before over exposed pictures 3 8 before the uncorrected picture and before under exposed pictures
62. e viewfinder 36 Exposure compensation Entering and cancelling an exposure compensation Exposure control Setting the shutter speed and aperture Selecting the exposure mode On the LEICA 2 setting both shutter speed and aperture values using manual pre selection as well as the automatic exposure modes is done with only 2 controls the shutter speed setting dial 1 10 and the click wheel 1 18 Both the viewfinder 1 16 2 and the top panel display 1 11 3 show the relevant settings and the selected modes refer to the corresponding explanations and descriptions on p 9 and 10 Shutter speed dial This dial 1 10 is used to manually set the shutter speed in manual shutter speed and aperture setting and shutter speed priority modes The following speed ranges are available depending on the shut ter used With the focal plane shutter in the camera main switch 1 15 to FPS see p 21 from 8s to 4o99 S With the integrated central shutter in some Leica S lenses main switch 1 15 to CS see p 21 from 8 sto soq s If slower The click wheel Turning the click wheel 1 18 manually sets the aperture in and modes Half steps are also available Pressing the click wheel switches between manual aperture setting and automatic control by the and modes The table illustrates the functional relationships of the two con trols A A shutter speeds are set the camera au
63. ecording data to card 1 20 Menucontrol button 1 21 Menu control button 1 22 Monitor 1 23 Menucontrol button 1 24 Menu control button View from right 1 25 Door closed Door open detail 1 26 CF card slot with a Eject button 1 27 SDcard slot View from left 1 28 Covers closed 1 29 Covers open detail 1 30 Flash connector socket 1 31 HDMI socket 1 32 Remote control socket 1 33 Data output socket Bottom view 1 34 Hole for portrait format handle guide pin 1 35 Battery 1 36 Battery release lever Detail 1 37 Battery bay battery removed with a Contacts b Guide rail 1 38 Tripod mounting with thread 2 8 thread c d Holes for alignment 1 39 Cover closed Cover removed detail 1 40 Contact strip for Battery Grip S Battery 1 41 Guide groove 1 42 Contacts 1 43 Socket for charging plug Charger 1 44 Fixed battery connecting cord with a 3 pin connector 1 45 Green CHARGE LED indicating charging in progress 1 46 Orange 80 LED indicating charge level 1 47 2 socket for car charging cord 1 48 nterchangeable mains plugs EU UK AUS with a Release button b US mains pins interchangeable connectors removed US pins extended 1 49 Car charging cord with a 2 pin connector for charger and b Plug for cigarette lighter 8 Designation of parts Displays 2 In the viewfinder 2 2 24a 2 5 2 7 111 A A 9 Ti 8 8 8888 gt LIII 2 1 2 3 2 4b 2 6 2 8 Dis
64. emain displayed in the monitor and the top panel dis play However the exposure meter is turned off Prerequisites for stopping down 1 The exposure meter has been turned on with the shutter release button see p 32 and 2 the shutter release button is no longer pressed The shutter release button is blocked when the depth of field preview button is pressed FIRMWARE UPDATE Additional functions User application specific profiles On the LEICA S2 any combination of menu settings can be per manently stored e g so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily at any time for recurring situations subjects A total of four memory slots are available for these combinations as well as a factory default setting that can be retrieved at any time and cannot be changed You can change the names of the saved profiles Profiles set on the camera can be transferred onto one ofthe memory cards for example for use in other camera units while profiles stored on a card can be transferred onto the camera Saving settings Creating a profile 1 Setthe desired functions in the menu 2 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select User Profile 5 13 3 then select Save As Profile in the submenu and 4 in the associated sub menu select the desired memory slot Selecting a Profile 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select User Profile 5 13 e f user profiles are stored the profile name appears in
65. er With Mac OS X 10 5 Use the USB cable supplied D to connect the data output Socket 1 32 on the LEICA S2 to a free USB port on the com puter To do this first open the cover 1 29 over the socket on the camera to the front Once the camera has been suc cessfully connected to the computer USB Connexion appears on the camera display Now open the on the computer Co In the left window click on Programs in the Locations category 4 Now select the Digital Images program in the right window The program opens and the name 2 Digital Camera appears in the program title bar The pictures can now be saved on the computer using the Load button 52 Transferring data to a computer Via USB connection Connecting and transferring data with the camera as an external drive Mass Storage With Windows operating systems If the LEICA S2 is connected to the computer using the USB cable the operating system detects it as an external drive and assigns it a drive letter Use Windows Explorer to trans fer save the image data to your computer With Mac operating systems If the LEICA S2 is connected to the computer using the USB cable the memory card used appears as a storage medium on the desktop Use the Finder to transfer save the image data to your computer Note As long as this function is active all other camera functions are blocked
66. ff and 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 e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installati on instructions and use only shielded interface cables with fer rite 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 authori ty to operate this equipment LEICA LEICA 2 Trade Name Model No Responsible party Support contact Leica Camera Inc 1 Pearl Count Unit A Allendale New Jersey 07401 Tel 1201 995 0051 232 1201 995 1684 e mail olesin aol com 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 inter ference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 LEICA S2 C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Foreword Dear Customer Leica would li
67. ffer memory 1GB 8 pictures in series Color spaces Adobe RGB sRGB ECI RGB White balance Automatic manual 7 presets color temperature entry Storage medium CF cards up to 64 GB SD cards up to 2 GB SDHC cards up to 32 GB Menulanguages German English French Spanish Italian Japanese Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Russian Compatibility Windows XP Vista Mac OS X 10 5 Exposure control Exposure metering Open aperture metering through the lens TTL Metering methods Spot 3 5 center weighted multiple field metering 5 fields Metering memory lock Pressing shutter release to pressure point permanent storage with button 1 17 indicated by disap pearance of relevant metering method symbol in viewfinder Exposure compensation 3 EV exposure values adjusta ble in half steps Automatic bracketing Choice of 3 or 5 pictures choice of 17 EV 1 EV 2 EV EV variation between individual pictures different exposures achieved by adjustment of aperture and or shutter speed depending on selected mode Meteringrange atf 2 5 and ISO 160 Spot metering from 0 5 cd m to 125 000 cd m i e from EV 2 7 to EV 20 or from 1s atf 2 5 to 1 4000 5 atf 16 center weighted and multiple field metering from 0 18 cd m to 125 000 cd m i e from EV 1 7 to EV 20 or from 2 s at f 2 5 to 1 4000 atf 16 warning message in viewfinder if above or below metering range Measuring cell for available light continuous lig
68. g moment 25 for focal plane shutter 1 500 S for lenses with central shutter or it is set manually the camera will automatically switch a system compatible flash unit to linear flash mode HSS see next section In addition the LEICA S2 transfers the set sensitivity and aper ture to the flash unit Provided it has the right displays the flash unit can then automatically adjust its specified range accordingly Notes The following sections describe only those settings and func tions available on the LEICA 2 and system compatible flash units An exposure compensation set on the camera see p 35 only influences the measurement of available light If you want to simultaneously use compensation of the TTL flash exposure measurement in flash mode in parallel or in the opposite direction you must make this additional setting on the flash unit The HSS flash method means that flashes are emitted in rapid succession throughout the entire shutter movement As a result the available energy must be split resulting in a shorter range More details of flash use particularly for other flash units not specially designed for the LEICA S2 and for different flash unit operating modes can be found in the respective user guides High Speed Synchronization Fully automatic i e camera controlled flash operation is available with the LEICA 2 when using system compatible flash units see p 43 with all shutter speeds and in all of th
69. g see 35 3 Pressing further releases the shutter or starts any preselected self timer delay time see p 40 Serial exposures You can use the LEICA D LUX S2 to take single pictures and also to produce sequences of pictures Einstellen und Anwenden der Funktion 1 In the CAMERA section of the menu see p 13 22 select Drive Mode 5 1 And 2 then select Continuous in the submenu 3 The subsequent functioning is determined by how you operate the shutter release button series of pictures is taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release provided that the memory card has sufficient capacity If you press the shutter release button briefly the camera continues to take single pictures Note Regardless of how many pictures have been taken in a series both play modes see p 24 initially show the last picture in the series orthe last picture in the series saved on the currently active card see p 31 if not all of the pictures in the series have been transferred from the internal camera memory to the rele vant card yet Details of how to select other pictures in the series as well as further review options can be found in the sections under Review mode starting on p 46 32 Shutter release button Serial exposures Setting the focus With all S lenses the LEICA S2 allows you to choose between manual or automatic focusing The autofocus system deter mines the distance to the parts of the s
70. gram 4 2 2 Function of button 1 20 4 2 3 Symbolfor protected pictures only appears for delete or protection operations 4 2 4 Symbol for HDMI slideshow only appears for selected pictures 4 2 5 Date 4 2 6 Time 4 2 7 Exposure metering method 4 2 8 Exposure compensation 4 2 9 Focal length 4 2 10 Flash exposure compensation 4 2 11 White balance 4 2 12 Resolution 4 2 13 Compression file format 4 2 14 User profile number 4 2 15 Size and position of section PLAY only 4 2 16 Folder number filename Displays 4 In the monitor cont 4 3 7 4 3 8 4 3 13 CJ M E39 1 25 190s 4 1 4 3 15 EV 1 s 70mm p 4 3 16 150160 375 a 4 3 22 ontrast stand 4 3 23 iudi js Sharpness stand 4 3 24 WB Auto SERT saturation stand 4 3 25 Drive Mode i 4 4 8 Focus Mode Exposure Metering Multi field Exp Compensation Off Exp Bracketing 4 4 7 1 250 F5 6 150160 1 999 Select 4 5 5 4 3 Image data review 4 3 1 Functions of buttons 1 20 21 23 24 4 3 4 Top left quadrant settings in CAMERA menu 4 3 5 Picture sequence 4 3 6 Focus setting 4 3 7 Exposure metering method 4 3 8 Mirror pre release 4 3 9 Flash synchronization 4 3 10 Flash exposure compensation 4 3 11 Exposure compensation 4 3 12 Bracketing Top right quadrant picture settings 4 3 13 Aperture 4 3 14 Shutter speed 4 3 15 Focallength 4 3 16 Exposure mode Bottom left quadrant settings in IMAGE menu
71. h the flash sync speed 125 s or 1 500 S with central shutter see p 21 or to slower speeds there is no automatic adjustment The flash ready and control dis plays are inactive If the flash unit is suitable the light can be controlled using the automatic control i e the sensor on the flash unit or manually by selecting the appropriate partial light power level see flash unit instructions Flash using the flash connection socket Flash units and large studio flash systems can be connected to the flash connection socket with a standard flash connector Because the camera cannot recognize a flash unit connected in this way it behaves in the same way as if no flash unit were connected The shutter speed should be manually set to match the flash sync speed 125 s or 500 5 with central shutter see p 21 orto slower speeds there is no automatic adjustment The flash ready and control displays are inactive Strobe flash mode with system compatible flash units Manual flash with constant flash power 45 Review mode Selecting record and review modes After turning on the LEICA S2 is always in record mode i e the monitor 1 22 remains dark once it is ready to use see p 21 To review the pictures you can choose between two modes PLAY Review for an unlimited time Auto Review Brief review after taking the picture Review for unlimited time PLAY Setting the function Select normal review mode by briefl
72. he camera now has the following additional functions Hydrargym Medium Arc Length lodide The additional white sation balance preset HMI has been added Exposure compensation values are now indicated in the viewfinder s light balance Example Exposure compensation 1 5 EV Auto 3 Daylight c Cloudy Ch Shadow zx Tungsten Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 7 9 3 Custom settings for depth of field preview button For particularly fast handling the functions of the buttons 1 21 1 23 1 24 and 1 3 can be customized to provide im mediate access to your most important or frequently needed menu functions To do so the buttons are first customized by defining which of the menus functional groups should be called up with the quick access function From now on the function of the depth of field preview button 1 3 can also be customized as desired Upper left ISO Lower left Exp Metering Mode 8 Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 9 4 Selectable top panel standby time The standby time of the top panel display can now be selected inthe menu Brightness 10 seconds 20 seconds 40 seconds 9 5 Control element lock A new function has been implemented with which the control elements for exposure setting shutter speed dial and click wheel can be locked to prevent accidental changes The control element lock can be activated and deactivated in the menu or defined as a quick access option please refer to 9 6 Auto Review Histogr
73. he values are initially always stored using the shutter release button 1 1 see p 32 Depending on the setting in the menu you can use button 1 17 to either retain one of the stored settings even if you let go of the shut ter release button e g to store different exposure and or focus settings by pressing to the pressure point again or store the setting not stored with the shutter release button In contrast to the shutter release button button 1 17 stores the relevant settings not just for one picture but also for as long as itis held down i e possibly for several pictures The AE AF Lock Automatic Exposure AutoFocus option in the menu is used to select the assignment of the functions Storing with the shutter release button 1 Aim the circle in the viewfinder at the area to be metered 2 5 Inthe automatic exposure modes Press the shutter release button 1 1 to the 279 pressure point As long as the button remains depressed the value is stored and seep 38 39 the light balance appears 2 7b and shows the variation from the stored measured value If the aperture or shutter speed is changed during this time the other value adjusts accordingly and is displayed While keeping the shutter release button at the pressure point compose the final picture detail and Then release the shutter The storage is cancelled when the shutter release button is let go from the pressure point 34 Expos
74. hree stage shutter release button 1 1 1 A brief tap activates the distance and exposure metering systems as well as the displays in the viewfinder and the top panel If the shutter release button is held at this pressure point the metering systems and displays remain active When you let go of the shutter release button the metering system and the displays remain activated for around a further 12s Notes f play mode was previously set see p 46 when you tap the shutter release button the camera reverts to record mode if it was previously in standby mode see p 26 itis reactivated i e metering systems and displays are turned on The shutter release button remains blocked if the internal buffer memory is temporarily full e g aftera series of up to 10 pictures if the memory card s inserted is are full and the internal buffer memory is temporarily full or if no memory card is inserted and the internal buffer memory is full 2 Pressing the shutter release button to the first pressure point and holding it in this position stores the metered exposure valuein and modes see p 38 39 When using autofocus in AF s sharpness priority mode see p 33 this simultaneously stores the focus setting After the shutter release button has been let go new measure ments can be carried out Note You can also use the menu to set button 1 17 to store the metered exposure value and or the automatic focus settin
75. ht measure ment Multiple field photo diode Sensitivity range Choice of ISO 160 1SO 320 1SO 640 1SO 1250 automatic setting or Pull 80 ISO 80 limited contrast range Exposure modes Choice of automatic program with shift funtion aperture priority shutter speed priority manual setting Flash exposure control Flash unit connection Via accessory shoe with center and control contacts or standard flash connection socket Synchronization Flash sync speed X 425 S or soo s for lenses with central shutter slower shutter speeds available choice of 1 or 279 shutter curtain flash also possible with faster shutter speeds 180 S a000 S with appropriate flash units HSS mode and SCA 3502 M5 adapter Flash measurement cell Multiple field photo diode Flash exposure metering control with LEICA SF 58 or system compatible flash unit with SCA 3502 M5 adapter Control with TTL pre flash metering computer i e flash unit controlled with automatic transfer and incorporation of sensitivity and set controlled lens aperture all exposure modes available auto matic adjustment of flash light component to available light High speed mode with LEICA SF58 or system compatible flash unit with SCA 3502 M5 adapter Linear flash mode with TTL pre flash metering and automatic TTL HSS control For flash photography with shutter speeds faster than the sync speed e g 1255 with focal plane shutter emission of several flashes in rapid success
76. huttle 8 Optimization of JPEG image quality re modes software Internal JPEG image processing has been optimized with re The exposure modes program shutter priority aperture Exposure settings shutter speed or aperture set in LEICA gard to detail sharpness and noise characteristics priority and manual modes can be selected by a combination Image Shuttle software are no longer reset by pressing the of rotating the shutter speed dial and pressing the click wheel shutter release button If the shutter speed has been set in please refer to the camera instructions pages 38 39 LEICA Image Shuttle or is different from the speed on the The operational mode of the click wheel can be adjusted in the shutter dial it is displayed in blue on the top panel display camera menu to prevent accidental changing of the exposure mode As soon as the shutter speed aperture or other settings are altered with the camera control elements these new settings The following settings are available have priority _ Change exposure mode with a short press of the click wheel _ Change exposure mode with a long press of the click wheel Data Storage Sequential Image Numbering Format USB Mode Leica Custom Sensor Cleaning Click Wheel Exp Mode Long Pus 4 Short Push Long Push 6 Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 9 Additional functions 9 1 Additional white balance preset HMI 9 2 Additional viewfinder information exposure compen T
77. i e by overriding your manual selection may also appear to warn you that you are below the mete ring range see p 36 It is then no longer possible to correctly meter the exposure Manual aperture and shutter speed setting m FIRMWARE Setting the mode MERATE 1 Set the shutter speed dial 1 10 to the required value 2 Press the click wheel 1 18 to set the aperture to manual control 3 Turn the click wheel to set the required aperture Viewfinder and top panel display show e m for the selected exposure mode 2 5 d 3 8 e the manually set aperture 2 6 3 11 and shutter speed values 2 8a 3 12 and light balance 2 7 which assists in adjusting the exposure The light balance shows the deviation of the set shutter speed aperture combination from the metered exposure value The display clearly shows the range EV in EV steps Larg er deviations are shown with flashing of the outer markings on the light balance scale To achieve the correct exposure according to the result of the exposure metering the aperture and or shutter speed should be adjusted until the zero marking lights up on the light balance Note If automatic sensitivity setting is activated at the same time see p 30 the last manually set sensitivity is used Any maximum shutter speed set as part of the automatic sensitivity setting has no effect The B setting The B bulb setting keeps the shutter open as long
78. ictures with prevailing incandescent light e g for indoor pictures with prevailing light from fluorescent tubes with warm light color FIRMWARE UPDATE ki e g for indoor pictures with prevailing light from fluorescent tubes with cool light color amp e g for pictures with prevailing electronic flash illumination 0 Manual Metering For manual setting by metering and Color Temperature For a directly adjustable color tempera ture value Note When using the LEICA SF58 or electronic flash units that meet the technical requirements of System Camera Adaption SCA for the System 3000 and have an SCA 3502 adapter version 5 onwards the white balance can be set to Auto to achieve correct color reproduction However if other flash units are used which are not specially designed for the LEICA S2 the amp setting should be used White balance 29 All color temperatures are specified in Kelvin Setting the function For automatic or fixed settings 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select 5 11 and 2 inthe associated submenu the desired function For direct setting of color temperature You can directly set values between 2000 and 13100 K 1 from 2000 to 5000K in increments of 100 from 5000 to 8000K in increments of 200 and from 8000 to 13 100K in increments of 300 This provides you with a broad scope covering almost all color temperatures that can occur in pr
79. iding the plug 1 48 upwards from its normal position The green LED marked CHARGE 1 46 starts flashing to 2 It can then be completely detached upwards 2 Youcanthen extend the two pins for the US plug 1 49b confirm that charging is in progress As soon as the bat 3 The appropriate plug type is then pushed into the charger which are pushed down in the normal position tery has charged to at least 4 5 of its capacity the orange from above until it engages LED marked with 80 1 46 also lights up When the Note battery is fully charged i e 100 capacity reached after The charger automatically switches to the prevailing mains approx 3 hours the green CHARGE LED changes voltage from flashing to continuously lit Notes The 80 LED lights up after about 2 hours due to the charging characteristics Therefore if you do not need the full capaci ty the camera is always ready to use again in a relatively short time If the green CHARGE LED is continuously lit this indicates that the charger has automatically switched to trickle char ging 2 The charger should then be disconnected from the power cord However there is no risk of overcharging 16 Charging the battery Inserting removing the battery to from the camera Inserting the battery 1 Setthe main switch 1 15 to OFF 2 Slide the battery C as far as possible into the battery bay contacts first and with the positioning groove 1 40 pointing
80. images s approx 10 pictures in series Shutter release Three positions Exposure metering on Metering memory lock Shutter release Self timer Delay time either 2 or 12 s indicated by flashing LED on front of camera and corresponding display in monitor Pivoting mirror Translucent Mirror pre release Using the shutter release button without releasing the shutter the pivoting mirror can be flipped up and the aperture ofthe lens used closed to the set value shutter is released by pressing shutter release button again Turning camera on off With main switch on rear left of came ra top panel optional automatic switch off after around 2 5 10 minutes Power supply 1 lithium ion battery rated voltage 7 4 V capacity 2150 mAh capacity indicated in top panel display when shutter held open for sensor cleaning additional acoustic warning if capacity low Charger Inputs 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz automatic switch ing or 12 24 V DC Output 4 2 V DC 800 mA Camera housing Material Die cast magnesium all metal body non slip plastic finish top panel and base magnesium black lacquered Tripod thread A DIN and A 3 8 3 8 DIN steel in serts each with locking mechanism complying with DIN 4503 in tripod plate central under lens axis Operating conditions 0 to 45 C 15 80 humidity Interfaces Standard flash connection socket HDMI socket stable 4pin LEMO socket for remote control accessories stable 5 LEMO socket
81. ing range 4 Select Set Maximum ISO and or Set Maximum Exposure Time in this submenu Selecting Set Maximum ISO displays a list of available values while Set Maximum Exposure Time opens a further submenu containing the 1 f and Manual Setting options 5 Inthe Maximum ISO einstellen list select the maximum sensitivity to be used and thus the range within which you want the automatic setting to work or 5 inthe Set Maximum Exposure Time submenu select either 1 f if you want to leave it to the camera to ensure shutter Speeds that will prevent blurring or Manual Setting With 1 fthe camera only switches to a higher sensitivity if a lower brightness would cause the shutter speed to fall below the 1 f threshold e g at speeds of slower than s with a 70mm lens 6 In the Manual Setting list select the slowest shutter speed you want to set 1 2s 1 500s in whole steps 30 ISO sensitivity Image properties Contrast sharpness color saturation All three image properties can be adjusted independently to three different levels using the menu control so that you can setthe optimum values for any situation i e the prevailing light ing conditions In the case of Color Saturation Black White can also be selected as a fourth option Note If the file format DNG is specified these settings have no effect as in this case the image data is always saved in its original form changes must be made later on the computer Setting
82. inserted 3 14 Sensitivity FulF Selected memory card full 3 5 Picture number or warning message see 3 7 Error 3 6 Battery capacity left for camera battery right for hand grip battery if attached 3 7 Memory card used or warning messages red 31 250 ISO Es mr No card No memory card inserted Full Selected memory card full Error Card error 10 Displays In the top panel display Displays 4 1 Normal play mode pictures s fill the entire monitor area 4 In the monitor 4 1 1 Shutter speed 4 1 2 Aperture 4 1 3 Sensitivity 4 1 4 Number of picture s shown 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 4 1 5 4 1 6 1 250 F5 6 150160 1 999 4 1 5 Total number of pictures on selected memory card 4 1 6 Selected memory card 4 1 8 4 1 7 wlSize and position of section PLAY only does not appear if 4 18 4 1 11 are shown 4 1 8 Symbolfor protected pictures only appears for delete or protection operations 4 1 9 Indication of functions of buttons 1 20 21 23 24 4 1 7 4 1 12 only appear after pressing one of the 4 buttons go out 4 1 11 again after 5s 4 2 3 4 2 4 F5 6 150160 1 999 2 2009 10 02 66 28 38 pm e 227 426 CJ ae 4 2 8 70mm ee 4 2 10 WB Autos 37 5MPe 4 2 12 DNG JPEG fines ____ oa User L100 0001 LA 4 2 15 4 2 16 Displays In the monitor 11 4 2 Additional information for INFO review reduced picture 4 2 1 Histo
83. ion approximates the effect of a con stant light source thus uniformly illuminating the entire image field during the shutter movement automatic switching to TTL linear flash mode with TTL HSS flash mode on flash unit if sync speed not reached Strobe flash mode multiple flashes fired during a picture Auto matic adjustment of shutter speed in P and A exposure modes and with system compatible flash units with appropriate features Flash exposure compensation On LEICA SF 58 EV ad justable in EV steps Displays in flash mode Readiness status Flashing or con stant illumination of flash symbol in viewfinder Adjustment of flash reflector Automatic adjustment of flash output angle to focal length used with Leica SF58 or system compatible flash units with motorized zoom reflector and SCA 3502 M5 adapter 62 Technical Data Focusing Focus detection Using passive phase detection method Sensor Metering field Central cross sensor defined by cross hairs on ground glass screen Modes Choice of S ingle sharpness priority C ontinuous shutter release priority M anual manual override of automatic setting possible at any time Metering memory lock Pressing shutter release to pressure point permanent storage with button 1 17 Drive In lenses Displays see p 9 33 Viewfinder system Prism Built in penta prism Eyepiece High eyepoint viewfinder Diopter compensation of approx 2 dpt can be set the viewfinder Addition
84. it order no 14 488 With a maximum guide number of 190 ft in 105mm setting an automatically controlled zoom reflector an optional second reflector and many other functions it is both powerful and versatile Thanks to its permanently attached flash foot with associated additional control and signal contacts which are used to automatically transfer a range of data and settings it is very easy to use Flash units which satisfy the technical requirements for Sys tem Camera Adaption SCA System 3000 are fitted with the SCA 3502 M5 adaptor allow guide number control and HSS compatible see p 44 Other commercially available flash attachments with standard flash foot and positive center contact and which are fired by the center contact X contact 1 30a can also be used without TTL flash con trol We recommend the use of modern thyristor controlled electronic flash units When using the SCA 3502 adapter version 5 onwards the white balance see 29 can be set to Auto for correct color reproduction use of flash systems from other camera manufacturers and SCA adapters forother camera systems is not recommended as their differing contact positi ons and assignments can result in malfunctions or even damage to the camera If flash units not specially designed for the LEICA S2 are used the white balance on the camera should be manually setto if required The aperture specified on the lens and the sens
85. itivity may need to be entered manually on the flash unit Flash sync speed The flash sync speed of the LEICA S2 is 425 s for conventional flash equipment with focal plane shutter or soo s with central shutter With system compatible HSS compatible see p 44 flash units all faster shutter speeds can also be used Studio flash systems in particular often have luminosity times that are considerably longer than the specified sync speeds In order to take full advantage of the light quantity provided by these flash units slower shutter speeds are recommended Selecting the sync speed the sync speed range The LEICA S2 allows you to subtly adjust the shutter speed used for flash photography in conjunction with speed priority and automatic program exposure modes to the lighting conditions for the relevant subject or to suit your picture composition ideas You can choose between one automatic and several manual settings to do this Setting the function 1 In the CAMERA section of the menu see p 13 22 select Auto Slow Synch 5 6 and 2 select the automatic lens specific setting 1 f focal length or whether you want to specify a particular shutter speed yourself Manual Setting in the submenu 3 In the Manual Setting submenu set the range of shutter speeds permitted by specifying the fastest speed permitted Notes e 1 f results in the slowest shutter speeds based on the rule of thumb for blur free pictures taken
86. ke to thank you for purchasing the LEICA 2 and congratulate you on your choice With this unique digital SLR camera you have made an excellent selection We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new LEICA S2 In order to make best use of all the opportunities offered by this high performance camera we recommend that you first read these instructions This manual has been printed on 100 chlorine free bleached paper The com plex manufacturing process eases the burden on the water system and thus helps to protect our environment Foreword 3 Contents Notice Wherever you see this N sign it indicates improvements to the camera s functions In order to access the respective detailed descriptions just click on the sign FIRMWARE UPDATE POPE WOME une 3 P 6 e ERE 6 6 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment 6 SCOPE OF ete cec rte 7 Designation OF Parts teer teer sa 8 Displays In the viewfihider sios terr tee x bett 9 In the top panel display 10 e A 11 Menu einen ent ea 13 Preparations Attaching the carrying strap seen 14 Charging the battery u eenonerenansnsnonenenonennnnnenennonnennnennannnne 14 Inserting re
87. l 3 groups confirm and save by pressing the click wheel The list of menu items appears again 6 To change the display format select Date again 7 This time select Format in the submenu The three available sequences appear Day Month Year Month Day Year and Year Month Day 8 The preferred option is set and confirmed as described in points 3 and 4 Time The time can either be shown in 24 hour or 12 hour format Setting The settings for the two groups of figures and the display format are set in the Time menu item 5 33 using the Setting and For mat options as described for Date in the previous section Note Even when no battery is inserted or the battery is exhausted the date and time settings are maintained for approximately 3 months by a built in back up battery see also Charge level displays p 17 After that time the date and time must be set again as described above Automatic power off This function turns the LEICA S2 off automatically after a pre set time This is equivalent to setting the main switch to OFF 1 14a see p 21 Setting the function 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Auto Power Off 5 26 2 Setthe desired function and duration Note Even if the camera is in standby mode i e the displays have gone out after 12s or the active Auto Power Off function has turned it off it can be restarted at any time by pressing the shutter release button 1
88. l occur When used in humid conditions the LEICA S2 should be com pletely cleared of all moisture before being stored away Photo cases that became wet during use should be emptied to prevent damage to your equipment caused by moisture and any leather tanning residue released To prevent fungal growth during use in hot humid tropical cli mates the camera equipment should be exposed to the sun and air as much as possible Storage in airtight containers or cases is recommended only if a desiccant such as silica gel is placed in the container To prevent the formation of fungus do not store the LEICA S2 in a leather case for extended periods of time Note the serial numbers of your LEICA 2 and lenses as these are extremely important in case of loss Precautions and care instructions General precautions 59 Index e e Ta EEA AREER 55 Interchangeable 55 Remote release cord S S Pro battery charger unser Aperture etting sics ETTER Aperture Priority soreer eae anp NERE aa Nod Sharpness priority AFs ccce Shutter release priority AFC rrr ter perenni Battery E Charge level displays seen eene Charging Insertion removal
89. lations Your local authority or waste disposal authority or the store where you bought this device can provide you with further information on this issue Scope of delivery Before using your LEICA S2 for the first time please check that the accessories supplied are complete Battery Charger Power plug USB connecting cord Carrying strap Bayonet cap Eyepiece protective cover Scope of delivery 7 Designation of parts Front view 1 1 Shutter release button 1 2 Self timer LED Sensor for white balance 1 3 Depth of Field Preview button 1 4 Bayonet with a Contact strip b Index point for attaching the lens c Unlocking button Top view 1 5 Carrying strap clip 1 6 Window for distance scale 17 Distance setting ring 1 8 Bayonetfor lens hood 1 9 Redalignment button for changing lens 1 10 Shutter speed click wheel with additional indented positions for shutter priority B long time exposures 1 11 Top panel display 1 12 Diopter setting dial with a Scale 1 13 Flash unit shoe with a Center flash and b Control contacts c Hole for retaining pin Rear view 1 14 Brightness sensor 1 15 Main switch with indented positions a DFF Camera turned off b FPS Focal plane shutter in camera activated c CS Central shutter in lens activated 1 16 Viewfinder with a Setting ring b Eyecup 1 17 Autofocus and exposure metering memory button 1 18 Click wheel 1 19 LED indicating picture mode r
90. lds 4 5 1 All Single 4 5 2 BACK 4 5 3 Pro tect and 4 5 4 OK for the button functions valid in this situation the 2 fields 4 5 5 Delete and 4 5 6 Single AIl for the currently active functions and if applicable the symbol 4 5 7 for a protected picture In such cases the OK button is not available and the font color changes from white to gray to indicate this 3 Use button 1 24 to select whether you want to delete only the picture shown or all pictures e The entries in fields 4 5 1 and 4 5 6 change Notes If deletion of single pictures is active other pictures can be called up by turning the click wheel 1 18 You can use button 1 23 to switch directly to the menu for pro tecting pictures see previous section The BACK button takes you back to step 2 Protected pictures are not deleted After deleting the last highest number of the remaining pictures appears To delete only one picture 1 60 F2 5 44 44 150160 4 Press the OK button to execute the delete process The next picture not deleted appears in the monitor If this was the only picture you will see the message No Image To Display To delete all pictures 1 60 F25 150160 44 44 4 Press the OK button The following query appears in the monitor Delete ALL pictures Note The BACK button takes you back to step 2 5 Press the OK button to confirm and execute the delete process The monitor shows the message
91. le S is ideal if you require the maxi mum possible freedom from blurring Order no 16 012 HDMI cable The HDMI cable allows exceptionally fast transfer of picture data to playback or storage equipment with corresponding HDMI Sockets Length 1 5m Order no 14 491 14 492 JP TW Spare parts Order no Camera bayonet Cap nassen een 16 021 Carrying D 16 006 Standard focusing 16 000 VIGEWTINdEr COVEN e 16 015 erp vertere en 14429 Battery charger S with integrated US mains pins plus EU UK and AUS power plugs and car charging cord 16009 System accessories 55 Precautions and care instructions General precautions The LEICA S2 has a range of design features that provide a certain amount of protection against moisture and dust Do not use the LEICA 2 in the immediate vicinity of devices Nevertheless you should ensure that neither water nor sand with powerful magnetic electrostatic or electromagnetic and dust can get into the camera e g when itis snow fields e g induction ovens microwave ovens television sets ing or raining and on the beach or computer monitors video game consoles cell phones and and dust can damage the camera and the memory card radio equipment Take particular care when changing lenses and when inser f you place the LEICA S2 on or very close to a televisio
92. les should adhere to the sensor cover glass depending on the size of the particles this can be identi fied by dark spots or marks on the pictures The LEICA S2 can be sent to Leica AG s Customer Service department for the sen sor to be cleaned at a cost address see p 64 this cleaning is not included in the warranty You can also perform the cleaning yourself using the Sensor Cleaning function in the menu This allows access to the sensor by keeping the shutter open Notes Generally To protect against ingress of dust etc into the inte rior of the camera itis important always to have a lens or a cover fitted to the LEICA S2 Forthe same reason when changing lenses work without delay and in an environment that is as dust free as possible As plastic parts can easily pick up a static charge and then attract more dust individual lens caps and covers should only be stored for short periods in pockets in clothing 58 Precautions and care instructions General precautions Setting the function 1 the SETUP section of the menu see 13 22 select Sen sor Cleaning 5 21 The respective sub menu appears 2 Providing the battery has sufficient capacity i e at least 60 confirm the function in the submenu The message Please switch off camera after inspection appears Note However if the battery capacity is lower the warning message Attention Battery too low for sensor cleaning appears instead to indicate
93. lowing you to 4 completely remove it 5 Close the door again by pressing it down and sliding it for wards until it locks into place Displays In the event of errors involving memory cards the camera dis plays show various messages Notes Ifthe memory cards cannot be inserted check that they are aligned correctly Therange of memory cards available is constantly changing some cards may result in malfunctions when used in the LEICA S2 Do not remove a memory card or the battery while the red LED 1 19 atthe bottom right of the monitor 1 22 is flashing to indicate picture recording and or data being saved to the card s Otherwise the not yet completely saved picture data may be lost The LEICA 2 provides various options for saving picture data More information on this topic can be found under Saving picture data memory card management on p 31 As electromagnetic fields electrostatic charges and defects on the camera or the card s can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory card s we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save it there see p 52 Forthe same reason itis recommended that cards are always stored in an anti static case Changing the focusing screen Important The LEICA S2 allows you to change the focusing screen for opti Follow these instructions exactly when changing the focusing mum adaptation to the relevant subjects and situations
94. mation about products news events and the Leica company is available on our homepage on the Internet at http www leica camera us http www leica camera co uk Leica information service The Leica information service can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to the Leica range either in writing on the telephone or by e mail Leica Camera AG Informations Service Postfach 1180 D 35599 Solms Phone 49 0 6442 208 111 Fax 49 0 6442 208 339 info leica camera com Leica customer service Leica AG s Customer Service center orthe repair service ofthe Leica national offices see the Warranty Card for an address list is available to assist you in maintaining your Leica equip ment orin case of damage Please contact your nearest authorised Leica dealer Leica Camera AG Customer Service Solmser Gewerbepark 8 D 35606 Solms Phone 49 0 6442 208 189 Fax 49 0 6442 208 339 customer service leica camera com 64 Leica Service Adresses Trademark of the Leica Camera Group Registered Trademark 2009 Leica Camera AG Leica Camera AG Oskar Barnack Str 11 D 35606 Solms www leica camera com infoGleica camera com Telefon 49 0 64 42 208 0 Telefax 49 0 6442 208 333 93321 X 09 FLW D LEICA S2 Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 Update Characteristics Model designation Leica S2 Update version 1 0 0 16 File name size FW S2 1 0 0 16 82 7 48 MB Update date 2010 22 0
95. mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your LEICA 2 are lubricated Please remember this if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time To prevent the lubrication points becoming gummed up the camera shutter should be released a number of times every three months It is also recommended that you repeatedly move and use all other controls For lenses Normally a soft hairbrush is sufficient to remove dust from the outer lens elements However in case of more stubborn dirt they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean soft cloth that is completely free of foreign matter using circular mo tions from the inside to the outside We recommend micro fiber cloths available from photographic and optical special ists that are stored in a protective container and can be washed at temperatures of up to 40 without fabric softener never iron Cloths for cleaning glasses which are impreg nated with chemicals should not be used as they can damage the lens glass For optimum front lens protection in unfavorable photographic conditions e g sand salt water spray use transparent UVa filters However you should bear in mind that like all filters they can cause unwanted reflections in certain backlight sit uations and with high contrasts The generally recommended lens hood also protects the lens from unintentional finger prints and the rain For the battery Rechargeable lithium ion batteries gener
96. menu items are made using a single control the click wheel 1 18 Exiting the menu You can exit the menu in various ways To switch to picture mode Tap the shutter release button 1 1 To switch to image data review mode 4 3 see also p 12 Briefly press button 1 20 in the menu in this case it is labeled BACK To switch to play mode Briefly press button 1 20 while reviewing the picture data in this case itis labeled PLAY Menu function groups The single menu on the LEICA 2 is divided into 3 function groups marked in different colors see also p 13 CAMERA blue IMAGE yellow SETUP green The function groups are made up of 2 or 3 screens depending on their scope On each screen the menu items appear on the left on the individual lines with the corresponding settings alongside them on the right Navigating in the menu Setting the functions 1 Call up the menu by briefly pressing any of the three buttons 1 21 1 23 1 24 two orthree times f the monitor was previously inactive dark the first time you press the button the image data review screen appears and the functions of the adjacent buttons are spec ified in the 4 fields 4 3 1 4 3 4 1 24 CAMERA 1 20 PLAY 1 23 IMAGE 1 21 SETUP For clarity the three buttons 1 24 1 23 and 1 21 are marked in the same colors as the corresponding sections of the menu CAMERA OM 1 25 1 EV 1 cy ERA 1 90 5 70 mm 5s
97. moving the battery to from the camera 17 Charge level displays 17 Inserting and removing the memory cards 17 Changing the focusing 19 Leica Rr en retten teen 20 Attaching and removing the lens 20 Eyepiece adjustment uuunssssenssnneessnnnesnnnnensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnann 21 Turning the camera on and off Automatic power off eese 21 Menu control Settings Menu control nn 22 Navigating in the menu Setting the functions 22 Quick access to menu 25 Presets Basic settings for the camera Menu language 26 Date and time aeae 26 Automatic power 26 Button acknowledgement and signal tones 27 Monitor and top panel display 27 Basic picture settings File format Compression 28 White Bala ngeses 29 Automatic and fixed settings 29 Direct setting of color 29 Manual setting by metering 29
98. n progress can be cancelled by turning off the camera i e turning the main switch 1 15 to the OFFposition during the first 10 s of a 12 s self timer delay time by pressing button 1 20 in this case labeled CANCEL If you no longer want to use the self timer it must be deactivated in the menu Turning off the camera also deactivates the func tion Note If the self timer function is set and mirror pre release is activated atthe same time the shutter movement occurs after the selected delay time i e without the need to press the shutter release button again Mirror pre release To eliminate the remaining minimal effects of mirror movement and closing of the lens aperture the LEICA S2 includes the option of using mirror pre release Setting using the function 1 In the CAMERA section of the menu see p 13 22 select Mirror Up Mode 5 8 and 2 then select ON or OFF in the submenu 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down i e to the third pressure point see also Shutter release p 32 to flip up the mirror 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down again to take the picture Process The first time the shutter release button is pressed exposure metering and in autofocus mode focusing are first carried out then the mirror flips up and the aperture closes to the appro priate value The shutter does not move and thus the actual picture is not taken until the shutter release bu
99. n set ting and removing the cards its magnetic field could interfere with picture recordings If moisture does get in it can cause malfunctions and even The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell phones permanent damage to the LEICA 2 and the memory cards Strong magnetic fields e g from speakers or large electric f saltwater spray gets onto the LEICA 2 wet soft cloth motors can damage the stored data or the pictures with tap water wring it out thoroughly and wipe the camera f due to the effects of electromagnetic fields the LEICA 2 with it Then wipe down thoroughly with a dry cloth malfunctions remove the battery and then switch the camera on again after replacing the battery Do notuse the LEICA S2 in Monitor and top panel display the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high voltage fthe LEICA S2 is exposed to significant temperature fluctua power lines tions condensation can form on the displays Wipe them Their magnetic fields can also interfere with picture record carefully with a soft dry cloth ings Protect the LEICA S2 from contact with insect sprays e If the LEICA S2 is very cold when it is turned on the displays and other aggressive chemicals Petroleum spirit thinner and may at first appear darker than usual As soon as the camera alcohol may not be used for cleaning warms up they will regain their normal brightness The moni Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the LEICA S
100. ng confirmation prompt appears in the monitor 3 Press the click wheel 1 18 to confirm that you really want to format the memory card s 42 Folder management Formatting the memory card s Flash photography General information on flash exposure metering and control The LEICA 2 determines the required flash power by firing one or more ranging flashes in quick succession fractions of a sec ond before taking the actual picture Immediately after this at the start of exposure the main flash is fired All factors that influence the exposure such as picture filter and changes to the aperture setting distance reflective surfaces etc are automatically taken into account Compatible flash units All flash units and studio flash systems that comply with the cur rently valid ISO standard 10330 and the older DIN 190141 posi tive polarity at X contact can be connected to the LEICA S2 Studio flash systems and other flash units with flash cable and standard flash plug can be connected via the flash connection Socket 1 30 The following flash units allow all of the functions described in this manual to be used when attached to the LEICA S2 If for example you want to connect a studio flash system to the LEICA S2 that does not comply with the ISO standard contact Leica Camera AG s customer service department for address see p 64 orthe customer service depart ment of a Leica agent The LEICA SF 58 system flash un
101. nt of the section shown Selecting the amount of zoom in 1 When zoomed in see above press the click wheel 1 18 e The frame indicating the zoom amount and position 4 1 7 includes an additional red horizontal double arrow to indi cate the direction of movement of the zoomed section A vertical double arrow also appears in the field next to but ton 1 24 to indicate the button function Notes From an enlarged view you can only select other pictures if the Zoom Lock function is activated see below This function is also available in INFO review mode 4 2 see p 47 48 Viewing other pictures Scrolling the memory Image review zoom Selecting the amount of zoom Horizontal movement 2 You can turn the click wheel to move the zoomed area to the left orthe right Therectangle moves in the frame 4 1 7 in the direction you turn the wheel Vertical movement 2 Press and hold button 1 24 Thered double arrow in the frame 4 17 movesto the vertical position and the field with the white double arrow disappears 3 Turning the click wheel moves the zoomed area up or down Therectangle moves in the frame 4 1 7 according to the direction you turn the wheel left up right down Retaining the zoom when scrolling When the Zoom Lock function is activated the set zoom is retained when you view other pictures Setting the function 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22
102. ode see under Flash 44 Inc corre 32 Image properties contrast sharpness color 31 Info service Leica e t 64 Interchangeable lenses eene rennen 20 55 Internet Leica 64 ISO aC Q 30 Lenses o irr tre EE PO eI EE E Re 20 Attaching and removing ac nee 20 EIE EEE E 21 Memory Cards 17 31 Inserting arid remoVing sion oreet 17 Saving image data 52 Selecting the memory card ssseseeeee 31 49 Menu control RII T Ees T 26 nicer tora rote paisser eoe e aseo nahe 40 dulces EC 27 11 Setting the brightness 27 Noise FEDUCEION E 39 Parts 8 Programmed automatic exposure mode 38 Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection 50 Raw data DNG Eu 28 Record and review modes e rra e Ees seras raias 4
103. onnected to your com puter A reader is required for Firmware updates 3 Download the Firmware file from the Leica S2 site using the UPDATES link 4 Save the file s2 X_xxx upd at the top level of the card s folder structure X xxx stands for the relevant version 5 Remove the card properly from your card reader insert the card into the camera and close the door Turn on the camera using the main switch 6 Confirm the prompt that appears in the monitor as to wheth er you want to update the Firmware on the camera to version X XXX The update process takes around 180 s You will then be promp ted to restart the camera using the main switch 7 1 the camera off and back on again Note If the battery does not have sufficient charge you will see a corresponding warning message HDMI slide show With the LEICA S2 you can view the saved pictures at any size and in excellent quality via an HDMI cable connection using external playback equipment Setting the function 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select HDMI 5 28 2 first select Resolution in the submenu and 3 select the required format or the automatic setting Note For optimum playback quality you should select 1080p 4 In the first submenu select Slideshow 5 Then select Select Images in the next submenu that appears The image field shows the 4 fields 4 5 1 All 4 5 2 BACK 4 5 3 Select ALL and 4 5 4 OK for
104. ontact your Leica dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Service partner Firmware Update 1 0 0 24 1 S2 Firmware Update 1 0 0 24 1 Extending the memory card compatibility 2 Lossless DNG compression The memory card compatibility has been extended to 64GB DNG digital negative can now be compressed lossless in line Detailed description of changes UDMA6 with the DNG standard Compressed DNG has the following advantages Reduction in file size from approx 75MB gt approx 40MB depending on image content More images in a sequence around 14 images in a sequence depending on image content Faster storage and transfer process for tethered shooting lt White Balance Color Management 2 Firmware Update 1 0 0 24 3 Clipping Definition 4 Improvement in histogram for automatic picture review 5 Extension of exposure time to 125 The light and shade warning can now be defined This provides The histogram display for automatic picture review has been Long time exposure the maximum exposure time has been direct control in terms of the pre printing stage settings enlarged to improve legibility extended from 32s to 125s The longest available exposure time depends in the ISO setting ISO pull80 gt 125s ISO 160 gt 125s ISO 320 gt 605 ISO 640 gt 325 ISO 1250 gt 32s Histogram Std with clipping Clipping Definition 2 253 Monitor Display Auto Power Off 5 minutes Acoustic Sign
105. ound in two situations if the door 1 25 of the memory card slot is opened while transferring data see p 17 ifthe shutter will close again at the end of the sensor cleaning process see p 58 Monitor and top panel display The LEICA S2 has two displays colored OLED organic light emitting diode display 1 11 and A large 3 liquid crystal color monitor 1 22 The top panel displays shows see Displays In the top panel display p 10 the most important basic information about the status of the memory card s and the battery as well as for exposure control The monitor is primarily used for viewing pic tures recorded on the memory card s and reproduces the en tire field of the picture plus the selected data and information see Displays In the monitor p 9 It can also be used to either Display more image data in addition to the picture see Dis playing the picture data on this page und a histogram see Histogram p 47 or Acomprehensive list of the most important picture parameters currently set see Displays In the monitor 4 3 Picture data review p 12 On the LEICA S2 P version the monitor is protected by an ex ceptionally hard and therefore scratch resistant sapphire glass cover Note A monitor image is only available in play mode see p 46 If ther Auto review function is active see p 12 itis automatically turned on Both displays can be ada
106. pdating firmware you should never turn off the camera remove the battery remove the lens remove the memory card attach the Leica Multifunction Handgrip S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MAY LEAD TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA Should the functionality of your camera be impaired following a firmware update please contact your Leica dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Service partner Firmware Update 1 0 0 17 1 LEICA S2 Update Characteristics Improvements Firmware Update 1 0 0 24 Model designation Leica S2 Version FW S2 1 0 0 24 Update version 1 0 0 24 File name size FW S2 1 0 0 24 82 7 48 Description of Changes Update date 2010 17 12 Download location https owners leica camera com Extending the memory card compatibility 64GB UDMA6 Lossless DNG Compression Clipping Definition Improvement in histogram for automatic picture preview Extension of exposure time to 125s Shutter speed pre selection in BULB mode Extension of setting options for AF AE lock button Optimization of AF performance dynamic AF metering field width See appendix for detailed descriptions Important When updating firmware you should never turn off the camera remove the battery remove the lens remove the memory card FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MAY LEAD TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA Should the functionality of your camera be impaired following a firmware update please c
107. plays In the viewfinder 9 2 2 9 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 9 2 6 24 Indication of warning message on the monitor Exposure compensation indicator Metering method symbol not displayed for metering memory lock Multiple field metering b C1 Center weighted metering Spot metering Flash displays Flashing Flash charging flash not ready Lit Flash ready b Lit Flash exposure compensation set Exposure mode a P Automatic program mode b Aperture priority c T Shutter speed priority d Manual shutter speed and exposure setting Aperture manually set value for m A automatically controlled value for T and displayed in half steps Light balance small large markings 1 EV 1 EV step each for indicating a Manual exposure compensation b Variation between current metered and stored value with metering memory lock in automatic exposure modes FIRMWARE UPDATE 2 8 Shutter speed exposure time a Manually set value for m and T automatically con trolled value for A und displayed in half steps or b Hi high or LB low for over or under expo Isure modes P T and due to flash light ort G if below metering range C bui b B setting for long time exposures 2 9 Focus displays D Only appears in manual mode or with manual over ride of AF Continuously lit if setting is too long b In manual mode
108. pted to the relevant situation i e the prevailing lighting conditions The top panel display has adjust able brightness while the monitor also has backlighting The brightness of the monitor is automatically adjusted depending on the external brightness This is done by the sensor 1 14 Setting the functions 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Monitor Display 5 27 2 In the first submenu choose whether you want to set the monitor Back Plane or the top panel display Top Cover To set the monitor 3 In the second submenu choose whether you want to set the Brightness or Backlight and 4 finally set the desired level in the relevant submenu Three levels are available for the Brightness while for Backlight there are five plus an additional automatic setting To set the top panel display 3 In the second submenu select Top Cover and finally 4 set the desired level Signal tones Monitor and top panel display 27 Basic picture settings File format Compression rate Notes Two file formats are available for recording the picture data Theresolution is always 37 5 MP regardless of the for DNG and JPEG You can select whether your picture data mats compression rates used a isto be saved in only one of these formats The standardized DNG Digital Negative format is used for OR storage of completely unprocessed raw picture data b Simultaneously in both i e two files are always cre
109. r it should not be continuously exposed to rain and should never be submerged in water Do not attempt to remove parts of the body covers spe cialist repairs can be carried out only at authorized service centers The CE identification of our products documents ad herence to the fundamental requirements of the valid EU guidelines Legal notes 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 copy right laws This also applies to all of the software supplied e The SD HDMI CF and USB logos are registered trademarks Other names company or product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the rele vant companies 6 Warning messages Legal notes Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment equipment Applies within the EC and for other European coun tries with segregated waste collection systems Disposal of electrical and electronic 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 batte ries these must be removed first and if necessary also be dis posed of in line with the relevant regu
110. r changes back to green 4 Turning the click wheel to the right again allows you to re enlarge the framed picture see above Image review zoom in Switching to the other memory card 1 Turn the click wheel 1 18 to the left beyond the display of 9 pictures The selection menu with representations of the two cards appears in the monitor A green frame indicates the cur rently active card 2 To activate the selection function press the click wheel The frame color changes from green to red 3 You can switch from one card to the other by turning the click wheel again The red frame moves between the cards 4 To deactivate the selection function and activate the framed card press the click wheel again The frame color changes back to green Retaining the zoom when scrolling Simultaneously viewing several smaller pictures Selecting one of the smaller pictures Switching to the other memory card 49 Protecting pictures eon 41 60 F25 150460 44 44 en RN earing delete protection Single EXIT If protection or canceling protection for single pictures is 1 In normal review mode 4 1 press any of the 4 buttons 1 20 ERES active other pictures can be called up by turning the click 1 21 1 23 or 1 24 wheel 1 18 The image field shows for 5s the 4 fields 4 1 9 MENU 4 1 10 INFO 4 1 11 PROTECT and 4 1 12 DELETE for the button functions valid in this situation The BA
111. r the traditional way by taking picture by picture This feature is very helpful if you use the pictures for HDR processing afterwards Number of Frames Aperture Stops Automatic 2 Custom Functions Now an additional button upper right side is ready to custom function This features a quick access to settings and gives the photographers the opportunity to customize the Leica S2 to their needs and demands Upper left Lower left Exposure Metering Lower right Exp Compensation Upper right Off Stop Down Button Stop Down LEICA S2 Update Characteristics Improvements Firmware Update 1 0 2 0 Model designation Leica S2 Version FW S2 1 0 2 0 Update version 1 0 2 0 File name size FW S2 1 0 2 0 82 7 9 MB Description of Changes Update date 2011 20 12 Support of the new Leica lens LEICA ELMARIT S 2 8 30mm Download location https owners leica camera com ASPH Important When updating firmware you should never turn off the camera remove the battery remove the lens remove the memory card attach the Leica Multifunction Handgrip S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MAY LEAD TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA Should the functionality of your camera be impaired following a firmware update please contact your Leica dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Service partner Firmware Update 1 0 2 0 1 LEICA S2 Update Characteristics Improvements Firmware Update 1 0 3 3 Model designation Leica S2 Version FW 52 1 0
112. re transferred to the card i e including any empty profiles As a result when importing profiles any existing profiles in the camera will be overwritten i e deleted Resetting all custom settings This function allows you to reset all custom settings previously made in the menu at once and restore the factory default set tings Setting the function 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Reset 5 22 and 2 select No or YES in the submenu Note This reset also affects any individual profiles defined and saved using Save As Profile see previous section Depth of field preview button and depth of field User application specific profiles Resetting all custom settings 41 Folder management The image data on the memory cards is stored in folders which are created automatically The folder names always consist of eight characters three figures and five letters In the factory default setting the first folder is named I0OOLEICA the second lO1LEICA etc As a result the camera can create a maximum of 999 folders The LEICA S2 allows you to create new folders at any time and to specify their name yourself You can also change the file names Creating new folders Setting names Resetting picture numbers 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Image Numbering 5 18 and 2 select New Folder in the submenu e The folder name appears initially always XXX LEICA
113. reak the necessary contacts leading to malfunctions Note Before attaching the flash the camera and the flash unit must be turned off Settings for camera controlled automatic flash mode Once the flash unit used has been turned on and set to the appropriate mode for TTL operation e g TTL HSS on the LEICA SF 58 the following actions are necessary on the LEICA 2 1 Before taking each picture with flash first perform exposure metering by gently pressing the shutter release button so that display in the viewfinder changes to the shutter speed values or the light balance If this stage is missed out by fully depressing the shutter release button in one quick movement the flash unit may not fire 2 Set the preferred exposure mode the required shutter speed and or aperture The shortest firing moment must be taken into account as this determines whether a normal flash is fired or an HSS flash TTL flash mode Fully automatic i e camera controlled TTL flash operation is available with the LEICA S2 when using system compatible flash units see p 43 and in all of the camera s exposure modes Automatic fill flash is also provided This means that in order to ensure a balanced relationship between flash and available light at all times the flash power is reduced by up to 1 4 EV as ambient brightness increases fill in flash However if the available brightness requires a faster shutter speed than the set firin
114. ry 5 18 Image Numbering FIRMWARE ae 5 21 UPDATE 522 Format USB Mode Sensor Cleaning Reset Format the memory card s Identifies the camera as an ext drive or based on the protocol Open shutter for cleaning the sensor Simultaneously resets all settings to original factory settings Page6 5 23 5 24 5 25 5 26 5 27 FIRMWARE 5 28 UPDATE Auto review Histogram Monitor Display Auto Power Off Acoustic Signal HDMI Automatic review of the last picture taken Graphic indicating distribution of brightness Monitor andtop panel display Settings Acknowledgement tones Signal for memory card capacity limit Settings for playing the slide show Page7 5 29 5 30 5 31 5 32 5 33 5 34 5 35 Menu items 13 Custom Functions AE AF Lock Zoom Lock Date Time Language Firmware Assignment of functions for buttons 1 21 1 23 1 24 Assignment of memory functions to shutter release button and or button 1 17 Retain zoomed view when scrolling Language Firmware version info only cannot be adjusted Preparations Charging the battery The LEICA S2 is supplied with the required power by a lithium Attaching the carrying strap ion battery A Attention Onlythe battery type specified and described in this manual and or battery types specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be used in this camera This battery may only be used in the units for which it is de signed and may onl
115. see screen Take the utmost care to protect the sensitive surfaces also System accessories Exchangeable focusing screens p of the focusing screens from scratches 55 The camera is supplied with a uniform ground glass screen as standard The interchangeable focusing screens are supplied separately in a container with tweezers and a dust brush To change the Screens 1 detach the lens see p 20 and 2 remove the screen mount A from its engaged position by pressing the clip B with the tip of the tweezers The mount C then clicks downwards with the focusing screen 4 p 3 Then pick up the focusing screen C by the small stud with the tweezers tilt slightly upwards and remove 4 The screen is then temporarily placed in the side compart ment of the container 5 Pick up the new screen to be inserted by its stud with the tweezers insert it in the mount and 7 push the mount up with the tip of the tweezers until it clicks into place Changing the focusing screen 19 Leica S lenses Attaching and removing the lens Leica S lenses all have characteristic external features All lenses and accessories with a Leica S bayonet can be at Their distance setting ring 1 7 works differently depending tached to the LEICA 52 on which focus mode is set a s LI PR In manual mode MF see p 13 22 33 the distance is set as normal by turning the ring in this case it is mechani
116. select Zoom Lock 5 31 and 2 select the desired function in the submenu 3 In normal review mode 4 1 and with an enlarged picture press any of the 4 buttons 1 20 1 21 1 23 or 1 24 The image field shows for 5s the 4 fields 4 1 9 1 1 4 1 10 INFO 4 1 11 PROTECT and 4 1 12 DELETE for the button functions valid in this situation 4 Press and hold button 4 1 9 to select other pictures by tur ning the click wheel 1 18 while retaining the enlargement and the zoom Note This function is also available in INFO review mode 4 2 see p 47 Simultaneously viewing several smaller pictures Turning the click wheel 1 18 to the left reduces the size of enlarged pictures and turning beyond a 1 1 representation allows simultaneous viewing of 4 or 9 pictures The green frame indicates a single picture when viewing 4 or 9 the one previously shown at full size all 9 pictures if you continue turning to the left Selecting one of the smaller pictures 1 Press the click wheel 1 18 to activate the selection function The frame color changes from green to red 2 You can select the other pictures by turning the click wheel f the frame is around one picture the red frame moves from picture to picture a line at a time in an endless loop and if itis around 9 pictures it moves to the next group of 9 one block at a time 3 To deactivate the selection function press the click wheel again The frame colo
117. space _ they are arran ged in this order an endless loop 4 Confirm your settings by pressing the click wheel The original menu list appears X characters are placeholders Formatting the memory card s It is not normally necessary to format initialize memory cards that have already been used However if a card that has yet to be formatted is inserted for the first time it must be formatted Important Simple formatting does not cause the data on the card to be irretrievably lost Only the directory is deleted which means that the existing files are no longer directly accessible The data can be accessed again using appropriate software Only the data that is then overwritten by saving new data is actually per manently deleted Notes Do not turn the camera off while memory cards are being for matted If the memory card has been formatted in another device such as a computer you should reformat it in the LEICA S2 Ifa memory card cannot be formatted you should ask your dealer or the Leica Information Service address see p 64 for advice Even protected pictures see previous section are deleted when formatting the memory card Setting the function 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Format 5 19 and 2 in the subsequent submenu select which of the two cards you want to format or both To safeguard against unintentional settings a correspon di
118. splay to indicate the use of the shift function and the automatically controlled aperture 2 6 3 11 and shutter speed values 2 8a 3 12 which change inversely Note Shift settings are retained after taking a picture beyond the exposure metering system s 12 s retention time see p 32 but not when you switch to a different exposure mode A T m when you turn the camera off and back on including Auto Power Off This means that in these cases when you use the automatic program mode again the camera initially always specifies the default shutter speed and aperture setting Aperture priority A FIRMWARE Setting the mode UPDATE 1 Set the shutter speed dial 1 10 to A 2 Press the click wheel 1 18 to set manual aperture control 3 Turn the click wheel 1 18 to set the required aperture The shutter speed is then generated automatically based on the available light and continuously between 32 s and 4005 Or 1 500 when using the central shutter in some Leica S lenses Viewfinder and top panel display show A aperture priority for the selected exposure mode 2 5 b 3 8 the manually set aperture value 2 6 3 11 and the automatically set shutter speed 2 8a 3 12 Notes f automatic sensitivity setting is activated at the same time see p 30 the control range for aperture priority is extended With extreme brightness or in conditions of very poor light or appears in the viewfinder 2
119. supplied the buttons are assigned as follows for quick access Button 1 24 ISO 5 9 Button 1 23 White Balance 5 11 Button 1 21 Exposure Compensation 5 4 Menu control Settings 25 Presets Basic settings for the camera Menu language By factory default the language used for menu control is English i e all menu items initially appear with their English names German French Italian Spanish Russian Japanese Traditional and Simplified Chinese can all be selected as alter native menu languages Setting the function 1 In the SETUP section of the menu s S 13 22 select Language 5 34 2 Then choose the desired language in the relevant submenu e Apart from a few exceptions button names short designa tions all the linguistic information changes Date and time The date and time are each set using separate menu items Date There are 3 variations available for the sequence of the date Setting 1 the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Date 5 32 2 Call up the submenu It consists of the 2 items Setting and Format 3 Select Setting Afurther submenu entitled Date Settingappears containing groups of figures for the year and day as well as the names ofthe months The currently active group i e the one that can be set is identified by a red border 4 Turn the click wheel 1 16 to set the figures or the months and press to switch between the three groups 5 After setting al
120. t light the flash power should be reduced i e a flash exposure compensation of e g 1 EV to 2 EV should be set On system compatible flash units the aperture set on the lens is transmitted to the flash unit and automatically used as a basis for the automatic control Metering takes account of the sensitivity set on the camera and any exposure compensation for the ambient light camera and the flash flash unit Manual flash with constant flash power If the flash unit is used at full power or a fixed partial power if available on the flash unit in manual flash mode the amount of flash light emitted is not controlled The exposure modes on the camera essentially function in the same way as without flash If the flash sync speed is not reached in P or A modes or a shut ter speed faster than the sync speed is set in T or M modes the flash is suppressed The aperture to be set is derived from the flash power the sensi tivity and the distance to the subject or vice versa the partial flash power to be set is derived from the aperture the sensitivi ty the focal length and the distance to the subject see flash unit instructions Flash using the X contact When you connect a non system compatible flash unit using the accessory shoe no information is transferred Because the camera cannot recognize the flash unit it behaves in the same way as if no flash unit were connected The shutter speed should be manually set to matc
121. that the function is not available i e Yes cannot be selected 3 Press the shutter release button 1 19 The shutter opens and remains open 4 Perform the cleaning Make sure you follow the instructions under Notes 5 After cleaning turning the camera off closes the shutter again The message Attention Please stop sensor clean ing immediately appears Notes Asfar as possible both inspection and cleaning of the sensor should be performed in a dust free environment to prevent further soiling An 8xor 10x magnifying glass is very useful for the inspection and after cleaning Lightly adhering dust can be blown off the sensor cover glass using clean and if necessary ionized gases such as air or ni trogen It makes sense to use a rubber bellows with no brush for this purpose Special low pressure cleaning sprays such as Tetenal Antidust Professional can also be used in line with their specified usage f the particles cannot be removed from the sensor in this Way please refer the matter to your Leica Information Service address see p 64 f the battery capacity falls to less than 40 while the shutter is open a warning message Attention Battery low Please switch off camera will appear on the monitor At the same time a sustained beep tone will sound which continues until the camera is switched off Turning the camera off will cause the shutter to be closed again Be absolutely sure in this case that
122. the functions 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select Contrast 5 14 Sharpness 5 15 or Saturation 5 16 and 2 selectthe desired level Low Standard High in the relevant submenu FIRMWARE UPDATE Working color space The LEICA S2 permits allows you to set one of three color spaces SRGB Adobe RGB or ECI RGB Setting the function 1 In the IMAGE section of the menu see p 13 22 select Color Mangement 5 13 and 2 in the associated submenu select the desired function Storage of picture data memory card management If two memory cards are inserted see p 17 on the LEICA S2 you have the option of selecting whether the picture data is to be stored on one of the two cards first until its full capacity is reached and then on the other card Sequential or always to both cards simultaneously Parallel whether the picture data is to be transferred directly to a computer connected by a cable External Setting the function 1 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Data Storage 5 17 and 2 in the associated submenu select the desired function Note If you have set Parallel and both file formats see p 28 the data is generally written to the CF card and the JPEG data to the SD SDHC card Image properties Working color space Storage of picture data memory card management 31 Record mode Shutter release button The LEICA 2 has a t
123. tomatically switches to FIRMWARE FIRMWARE the focal plane shutter By contrast faster shutter speeds are UPDATE UPDATE not possible as long as the main switch is set to CS In both cases half steps can also be set For automatic and continuous control of the shutter speed by the camera in automatic program and aperture priority modes the position must be selected Long time exposures up to a maximum of 32 s are made using the B bulb setting When using flash units that do not conform to the system the setting for the shortest flash sync speed 125 S is recommended Shutter speed dial Click wheel Press Turn Set to a speed Switches between In mode from 8 s to 1 4000S and modes Changes the set aperture value In mode No function Set to A Switches between In mode and modes Changes the set aperture value In mode Shifts the specified shutter speed and aperture values see p 38 Setting the shutter speed and aperture Selecting the exposure mode 37 Exposure modes The LEICA S2 provides you with a choice of four exposure modes Programmed automatic exposure FIRMWARE UPDATE Setting the mode 1 Setthe shutter speed dial 1 10 to A 2 Press the click wheel 1 18 to set automatic exposure con trol i e in this case automatic program mode The shutter speed and aperture are then generated automatic ally according to the available light and continuously between 32 s and
124. tton is pressed again After the exposure the mirror moves back down into place and the aper ture opens again in the normal way Cancelling the function The mirror pre release process can be canceled without taking a picture after pressing the shutter releasebutton for the first time This is done by turning off the camera at the main switch i e turning the main switch 1 15 to the OFF position the mirror then flips back down again If mirror pre release is set the func tion remains active even after turning the camera off and back on i e if you want to take the next picture without mirror pre release the function must be set to OFF in the menu Notes The picture must be taken within 2 min of pressing the shut ter release for the first time If not the mirror flips back down automatically to preserve the battery capacity without the shutter opening first While the mirror is flipped up the 2 min dwell time can be restarted at any time by tapping the shutter release f mirror pre release and the self timer function are activated atthe same time the shutter movement occurs after the sel ected delay time i e without the need to press the shutter release again Depth of field preview button and depth of field You can use the depth of field preview button 1 4 on the LEICA 2 to close the open lens aperture for every exposure mode to the set or automatically determined aperture value The correct values r
125. ture manually at any time 12 The slideshow can be stopped at any time by pressing the END button Notes e f the Auto Power Off function is activated see p 26 a slideshow in progress is stopped after the set time During a slideshow you can take a new picture at any time by fully pressing the shutter release buttonto the 3 pressure point see p 32 54 Installing firmware updates HDMI slide show Miscellaneous System accessories Interchangeable lenses The range of interchangeable lenses in the Leica S system includes focallengths from wide angle to telephoto including a macro lens for close up pictures a zoom lens and a T ilt and S hift model for preventing falling lines orto precisely specify the depth of field progression Many models are available with or without an integral central shutter for flash pictures with sync speeds of up to 1 500 S All Leica S lenses offer high speeds relative to the picture format and always deliver outstanding imaging results Filters UVa filters and polarization filters are available for Leica S lenses fitted with standard filter threads Interchangeable focusing screens There are three focusing screens for the LEICA S2 Uniform ground glass screen standard included with camera order no 16 000 Uniform ground glass screen with grid divisions order no 16 002 also has markings for creating slides for TV reproduction The focusing screen with order no
126. ubject in the center of the image field which is marked by the cross hair mark on the focusing screen Regardless of the mode the display 2 9 in the viewfinder shows the relevant setting Thelefttriangle indicates that set distance is too long only appears in manual mode or with manual override of auto focus Thecenterdot indicates a correct setting or that the system cannot determine a distance Therighttriangle indicates that the set distance is too short only appears in manual mode or with manual override of auto focus Further details of the displays can be found on p 9 Note The metering system works passively based on contrasts i e diffe rences between light dark in the part ofthe subject you aim at Thus it depends on the subject having a certain minimum brightness Setting the mode 1 In the CAMERA section of the menu see p 13 22 select Focus Mode 5 2 and 2 the associated submenu select the desired option Manual focus setting MF Turn the distance setting ring 1 9 on the lens until your subject or the most important part of the subject is shown sharply in the viewfinder on the focusing screen The LEICA S2 is supplied with a uniform ground glass screen as standard which can be used to reliably focus on parts of the subject across the entire image field It is suitable for most pho tographic applications and subjects and is particularly effective when using longer focal lengths and
127. ur memory card 1 1 Root directory the top level of your card s file directory Firmware Update 1 0 0 16 3 Step 4 Installing your firmware update 1 Remove the card according to the instructions for your card reader insert the card into the camera and close the cover Press and hold the AF AE memory button 1 17 on the back of the camera and turn the camera on The update procedure will begin within a few seconds You may now release the AF AE memory button Update progress is displayed in graphic form on the monitor and takes about 60 seconds When installation has been successfully completed the ca mera may be turned off The new firmware is active and its version can be checked in the menu refer to Step 1 when you turn your camera on again Please note If the battery does not have sufficient charge you will see a corresponding warning message on the camera monitor Detailed description of the changes 1 Consistent continuous image numbering The camera automatically numbers new images sequentially The numbering sequence is continued when a new or format ted memory card is inserted into the camera following on from the highest previous image number If the memory card already contains an image with a higher number the numbe ring continues from this number on If the current folder on the card contains the image number 9999 a new folder is created and numbering begins again from
128. ure metering methods Spot metering Storing with button 1 17 Setting the function 4 5 In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select AE AF Lock 5 30 and then select one of the following options in the submenu AF L AF Lock The shutter release button stores the exposure and autofo cus setting Holding down button 1 17 maintains storage of the autofocus setting even if you let go of the shutter release button Special case If the camera is set to this function and manual focusing see p 33 autofocus works in release pri ority mode see p 33 aslong as the button is held down AE L AE Lock The shutter release button stores the exposure and autofo cus setting Holding down button 1 17 maintains storage of the exposure setting even if you let go of the shutter release AF L AE L The settings stored using the shutter release button for the relevant picture are retained for as long as the button is held down Special case If the camera is setto this function and manual focusing see p 33 autofocus works in release priority mode see p 33 as long as the button is held down Exposure compensation Entering and cancelling an exposure compensation 1 In the CAMERA section of the menu see p 13 22 select Exposure Compensation 5 4 Ascale with a red arrow above it appears in the monitor If this arrow is pointing to a value of O this means that the function is deactivated 2 Turn the click
129. utter at any time Note As well as the shutter release button you can also use button 1 17 to store an AF setting see p 35 Setting the focus 33 Exposure metering Exposure metering methods The LEICA S2 provides three different exposure metering methods Setting the function 1 In the CAMERA section of the menu see p 13 22 select Exposure Metering 5 3 and 2 inthe associated submenu select the desired option Spot metering For spot metering only the metered value from the center field is used Center weighted metering Center weighted metering uses all metered values but they are weighted differently than with multiple field metering This metering method takes account of the entire image field although the parts of the subject situated in the center have more influence on the exposure value calculation than the areas at the margins Multiple field metering This metering method is based on recording five metered values One value is determined a field in the center of the image the other four in the surrounding fields An algorithm is used to calculate these five measured values according to the situation Symbols only appear in the viewfinder see p 9 Metering memory lock The LEICA S2 records different parts of the subject during exposure metering depending on the metering method and weights them differ ently only part of the subject with autofocus metering see p 33 T
130. ving the lens Eyepiece adjustment The eyepiece 1 16 can therefore be adjusted by 2 diopters so that it is exactly set to match your eye While looking at the view finder image turn the knurled setting ring 1 16a until the markings forthe spot metering field are sharp Note If you are not looking through the viewfinder e g for pictures on atripod we recommend attaching the eyepiece cover This prevents any unwanted influences on the exposure metering The cover can be stored on the carrying strap for easy access Turning the camera on and off The LEICA S2 is turned on and off using the main switch 1 15 This takes the form of a lever with three indented positions a DFF Camera turned off b FPS Camera turned on focal plane shutter in body activated The shutter speed is controlled manually or automatically using the focal plane shutter in the camera All speeds are available see also Shutter speed dial p 37 c CS Camera turned on central shutter in lens is activated The shutter speed is controlled manually or automatically using the central shutter in the lens Speeds of between 8 are available see also Shutter speed dial p 37 Note If a lens with no central shutter is attached the camera oper ates with the focal plane shutter even when set to CS After turning on i e selecting either the FPS or CS function the LED 1 19 lights up until the camera is rea
131. wheel 1 18 to set the desired value in the sub menu Aset compensation is indicated by EV X in the initial menu list The viewfinder shows the corresponding warning symbol 2 2 The top panel display shows or 3 9 depending on the compensation direction Note Once set a compensation value is retained even if the camera is turned off Important An exposure compensation value set on the camera influences only metering of the available light i e not the flash light for more details on flash photography refer to the sections starting on p 43 FIRMWARE UPDATE Example either plus or minus X stands for the relevant value Bracketing The following are available 4 graduations 0 5EV and 2numbers of pictures 3 or 5 Setting the function 1 In the CAMERA section of the menu see p 13 22 select Exposure Bracketing 5 5 The submenu appears in the monitor and contains two opti ons Number of Frames and Aperture Stops with a scale below them The setting for Number of Frames is marked as ready for editing If exposure compensation is set at the same time this is indicated by a corresponding value below the scale 2 For Number of Frames turn the click wheel 1 18 to select whether you want to produce a bracketing series and the number of pictures The corresponding number of red arrows appears above the scale They specify the relevant exposur
132. ws you to call up each page for the relevant menu function group directly File Format DNG JPEG fine White Balance Auto Color Management sRGB User Profile Setup Data Storage Image Numbering Format USB Mode Sensor Cleaning Reset Sequential Leica Custom IMAGE 4 Menu control 23 4 Turning the click wheel 1 18 selects the individual menu items turning to the right moves down and to the left moves up All menu items form a continuous loop i e they can all be reached without the division into the three function groups and in either direction The actual settings are made exclusively by using the click wheel 5 Press the click wheel inward to call up a list of options for the relevant function Continuous Selftimer 2s Selftimer 12s The submenu appears containing a list of the options or values that can be set for the relevant function The currently active option value always has a black background and a red border In some submenus additional elements appear to ensure clari ty e g a scale with marking arrows Number of Frames Aperture Stops 6 Turn the click wheel to select the required option value and or press it inwards again to confirm the set option value Note When the button 1 20 is labeled BACK you can return to the menu at any time without applying the changes made in the submenu up to that point Many of the menu items in the IMAGE and
133. y be charged exactly as described below Using this battery contrary to the instructions and using non specified battery types can under certain circumstances result in an explosion The batteries may not be exposed to sunlight heat humidity or moisture for long periods Likewise the battery may not be placed in a microwave oven or a high pressure container to prevent a risk of fire or explosion Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to explode Humid or wet batteries may not be charged or used in the camera under any circumstances Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible Whilst lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits they should still be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry A short cir cuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns If a battery is dropped check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage Using a damaged battery can damage the camera Incase of noise discoloration deformation overheating of leaking fluid the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced Continued use of the battery carries a risk of overheating resulting in fire and or explosion Incase of leaking fluid or a smell of burning keep the battery away from sources of heat Leaked fluid can catch fire Only the charger specified and described in this m
134. y pressing button 1 20 regardless of whether this is done from record mode i e with the monitor turned off or from image data review 4 3 see p 47 or from mode The last picture taken appears in the monitor along with the corresponding displays 4 1 1 4 1 7 see p 11 However if the memory card inserted does not contain any image files the following message appears when you switch to play mode No Image To Display Automatic review of last picture In Auto Review mode each picture is shown in the monitor 1 22 immediately after it has been taken The function allows you to select the time for which the picture is displayed and review the image data with and without histogram see p 47 Setting the function In the SETUP section of the menu see p 13 22 select Auto Review 5 23 first select Duration in the submenu and N Select the required function or time in the next submenu Off 1 Second 3 Seconds 5 Seconds Hold 4 To choose whether you want the picture to appear with or without a histogram see also p 47 return to the first sub menu select Histogram Oo and setthe preferred option On Off 46 Selecting picture taking and play modes Review for unlimited time Automatic review of last picture Notes From Auto Review mode you can switch back to PLAY mode see above at any time Even pictures that have not yet been transferred

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