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Leica M8.2 Instruction Manual

1. From Auto Review mode you can switch back at any time to normal i e unlimited PLAY review mode see above Note If you are taking photographs using the serial release function see p 109 the last picture in the series is shown first in either review mode Details of how to select the other pictures in the series and further options in the review modes are described in the sections under Review mode starting on p 140 Selecting picture taking and review modes Shutter release button G S lt Q w The shutter release button 1 20 has three pressure points 1 Briefly pressing to the first pressure point activates the exposure metering and viewfinder displays and starts a pre set self timer delay time if this has been programmed see p 147 If the shutter release button is let go the metering system and the displays remain activated for around a further 12s for more details refer to the sections under Exposure metering on p 127 If the shutter release button is kept at this pressure point the displays remain shown or if the camera had previously been set to review mode see p 140 it switches back into recording mode If the camera had previously been in stand by mode see p 106 it will be reactivated and the displays switched on While the shutter release is held in this position you can use the adjusting dial to quickly and easily set an exposure compensation
2. Image field limits By activating two bright line frames each For 24 and 35 mm or for 28 and 90 mm or for 50 and 75 mm Automatic activation when lens is attached Any desired pair of bright line frames can be activated using the image field selector Parallax compensation The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and the lens is automatically compensated according to the relevant distance setting i e the bright line frames automati cally align with the subject detail recorded by the lens Matching of viewfinder and actual picture The size of the bright line frame corresponds to the sensor size of 18 x 27mm at a setting distance of 2 meters At infinity setting depending on the focal length approx 7 3 24mm to 18 90 mm more of the view is recorded by the sensor than indicated by the corres ponding bright line frame and slightly less for shorter distance settings than 2 m Enlargement for all lenses 0 68x Large base range finder Split or superimposed image range finder shown as a bright field in the center of the viewfinder image Effective measurement base 47 1 mm mechanical measurement basis 69 25 mm x viewfinder enlarge ment 0 68x Displays Viewfinder lower edge LED symbol for flash status Four digit seven segment digital display with dots above and below display brightness adjusted for ambient brightness for Warning of exposure compen sation display for automatically generated s
3. 1 Call up the main menu using the MENU button e The picture parameters menu is turning the setting ring 1 30 or by pressing the 1 29 call up the picture parameters menu using only accessible in recording mode see p 106 up down direction key 1 31 the SET button 1 22 e The first 8 items then appear in the main menu or all 5 in snapshot mode S and all items in the and only available when using aperture priority see p 128 and manual see p 131 exposure modes In snapshot mode S the SET button has no func tion Lens Detection On picture parameters menu If the DELETE or PROTECT functions are activated Lens Detection see p 143 144 the main menu cannot be Save User Profile accessed 7 Selftimer 12s AUTO ISO Setup Lens dependent Sharpening standard Color Saturation standard Contrast standard Sharpening standard User Profile 114 Setting the menu functions open Profile 0 User Profile 3 To set the respective function first press the SET button in the picture parameters menu press it again e The associated multi line sub menu identified by a red outline appears to the right of the menu item The item selected is highlighted for identifi cation 4 You can then select the desired function option either by turning the setting ring or by pressing the up down direction buttons 5 Save your setting by pressing the SET button once again e The function variation se
4. Data formats DNG raw data 2 JPEG compression levels File size DNG 10 3131 MB JPEG 10 35 5 8 2 5 1 1 MB Color spaces Adobe RGB sRGB ECI RGB White balance Automatic manual 6 presets color temperature entry Storage medium SD cards up to 4GB SDHC cards up to 32GB larger SD cards with firmware update Menu languages German English French Spanish Italian Japanese Chinese Compatibility Windows XP Vista Mac OS X 10 5 Exposure metering Exposure metering through the lens TTL heavily center weighted with working aper ture Center weighted TTL metering for flash lighting with system compatible SCA 3000 2 standard flash units Measurement principle measured by light reflected by a bright blade in the first shutter curtain Metering range for ISO 160 23 At room tempera ture and normal humidity EV 0 to 20 or f 1 0 and 1 2s to f 32 and o00s Flashing of the left tri angular LED in the viewfinder indicates values below the metering range Measurement cell for available light continuous light measurement silicon photo diode with collect ing lens positioned at the center lower edge on the camera bottom Film speed range ISO 160 23 320 26 640 29 1250 32 or ISO 2500 35 In aperture priority A and manual exposure modes choice of automatic control or manual setting in snapshot mode automatic control Exposure mode Choice of automatic shutter speed contro
5. w Move the viewfinder back to your final trimming and 4 release the shutter Further details of metering memory lock can be found in the corresponding section on p 128 All in all the S mode represents a quick and carefree way of taking photographs exceptionally well suited for snapshots and delivering an excellent success rate with minimal effort Explanations 1 Shorter focal lengths in the wide angle range result in relatively large depth of field ranges and are therefore better suited for snapshots from the outset Longer focal lengths of above 50mm nor mal and telephoto lenses sometimes have signifi cantly narrower depth of field ranges which means that in practice taking photographs is rarely possi ble without precise focusing With the LEICA TRI ELMAR M 16 18 21mm f 4 ASPH when changing the focal length the values N displayed in the monitor must also be reset 3 To match the relevant aperture distance values are specified at which infinity is not set to the index in the center of the aperture scale as is normal but to the long range limit of the relevant depth of field range i e the right of the two indexes in the pair of values Particularly with shorter focal lengths the combination of these settings results in a significant enlargement of the usable depth of field into the close up range 4 As a rule of thumb There is a risk of blurring with shutter speeds below the foc
6. Note Even when no battery is inserted in the camera or the battery is flat the date and time settings are maintai ned by a built in back up battery for about 3 months see also Charge level displays p 100 However after that time the date and time must be set again as described above 116 Basic settings for the camera Time The time can either be shown in 24 hour or 12 hour format Setting Both the two groups of figures and the display format are set under the Time menu item 5 1 19 using the Setting and View sub items essentially as described for the Date Automatic power off This function switches the LEICA M8 2 off automatically after a pre set time This action is equivalent to setting the main switch to OFF 1 19 see p 106 You can select a whether to activate this function and if so b after what period of time the camera should be switched off In this way you can tailor this function to your own personal working methods and also significantly extend the life of your battery charge Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Auto Power Off 5 1 12 and 2 the desired function Note Even if the camera is in standby mode i e the dis plays 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 20 Button acknowledgement and signal tones With the LEICA M8 2
7. cted aperture The generated shutter speed is displayed digitally in the camera viewfinder for better clarity it is displayed in half steps For shutter speeds longer than 2s the remaining expo sure time is counted down and displayed in seconds after the shutter release The actually generated and continuously controlled shutter speed can however vary from the half step value displayed For example if 16 as the nearest available value is shown in the display before releasing the shutter but the generated shutter speed is in fact longer as is shown by the countdown after the shutter release starting at 19 Under extreme lighting conditions the exposure meter may even based on all the parameters generate a shutter speed that is outside its working range i e brightnesses that demand an exposure shorter than 1 40008 or longer than 32s In such cases the specified minimum or maximum shutter speed is nevertheless used and these values flash in the viewfinder as a warning Metering memory lock Often the principal subject for artistic reasons is not in the center of the picture and such important subject items may also be excessively bright or dark However the LEICA M8 2 metering is strongly center weighted as described in the Exposure metering section on p 127 essentially only an area in the center of the picture is calibrated for its average grey scale value Subjects and situations of this sort can be overcome
8. for more details refer to the Exposure compensation section on p 129 Note The shutter release is locked if the internal buffer memory is temporarily full e g after a series of up to 10 pictures if the memory card in use is full and the internal buf fer memory is temporarily full or if no memory card is inserted and the internal buffer memory is full 2 Pressing through to the second pressure point locks the exposure metering value in aperture priority mode i e the shutter speed determined by the camera for more details refer to the Metering memory lock section on p 128 After the shutter release button has been let go a new metered value can be determined If the shutter release is pushed fully down a picture is taken The data is then sent to the memory card Shutter release butt In situations that call for a maximum amount of dis cretion it can be beneficial to suppress the noise of cocking the shutter at least temporarily For this pur pose and exclusively in single release mode main switch 1 19 in S postion the Discreet option can be activated for the Advance item in the menu 5 1 24 see p 94 113 The shutter is then cocked when you release the shut ter release button rather than immediately after taking the picture The delay time which can be of any length can be used to move the camera to a place with sound insulation under clothing or similar or t
9. on the flash unit More details of flash use in particular for other flash units not specially adapted to the LEICA M8 2 and for different flash modes can be found in the respective user guides Settings for camera controlled automatic flash mode After the flash unit in use has been switched on and set to the mode for GNC Guide Number Control the following actions on the LEICA M8 2 are necessary 1 Before taking each flash picture the exposure meter ing is first performed by gently pressing the shutter release button so that the display in the viewfinder shows the shutter speed or switches over to the light balance If this stage is missed out by fully depressing the shutter release button in one quick movement the flash unit will not fire even if re quired N The shutter speed dial must be set to A S or to flash sync speed Fd 180 8 or for special effects with a long exposure time even to B In aperture priority mode the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed set in the menu or to the time range see Selecting the sync speed the sync speed range p 138 w The desired aperture or the aperture required for the respective distance of the subject must be set Note If the automatic see Flash mode p 135 or manual ly set shutter speed is shorter than go S the flash will not be fired The flash lighting displays in the viewfinder with system compatible flash
10. 1 EV 3 EV A compensation set can be reset in either of the two ways and is always displayed both in the menu and in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed to the 1 pressure point regardless of how it was initially set for further details on how the shutter release button works see the respective section as of p 108 gt Exposure compensation 129 Note An exposure compensation set on the camera only influences the measurement of available light If you want to simultaneously use compensation of the TTL flash exposure measurement in flash mode in paral lel or in the opposite direction you must make this additional setting on the flash unit See the sections on flash mode from p 134 for details xposure compensa Example of a positive compensation With very bright subjects such as snow or a beach the exposure meter selects a relatively short exposure time due to the extreme brightness As a result the snow shows up in an average grey and any people in the photograph are too dark this is under exposure To remedy this problem the exposure time needs to be extended or the aperture increased i e a setting of perhaps 1 EV needs to be made Example of a negative compensation For very dark subjects that reflect very little light the exposure meter selects an exposure time that is far too long A black car will appear grey this is over exposure The exposure time ne
11. Two triangular and one circular LED Displays E In the snapshot mode S Circular LED display 2 1 LEDS Light Emitting Diodes ing the correct exposure plus right triangular 211 with automatic brightness control which LED to indicate possible overexposure or left Pel UN responds to the ambient brightness for triangular LED to indicate possible camera 2 1 1 Four digit seven segment digital display with shake and or underexposure uar git dots above and below For manual adjustment Jointly used as light MAN Lt SL Digital display balance for exposure compensation Warning of values below the metering range Displays the automatically determined exposure 2 1 2 2 1 13 time for aperture priority A or for counting 2 1 3 Flash symbol down exposure times longer than 1s Flash readiness Warning that the metering or setting ranges Details of flash lighting before and after the us are overshot or undershot using aperture exposure y Sa priority A 2 2 Bright line frame for 24mm and 35mm Displays the exposure compensation value example 23 briefly during adjustment 2 3 Metering field for distance setting Information that the buffer memory is tempo arily full 3 In the top panel LCD Dot above ji Information when lit that saved metering 3 1 Number of pictures remaining eg values are being used 3 2 Battery status ld 14 Dot below Information flashing that expo
12. at room temperature normal humidity and ISO 160 23 is EV 0 to 20 or f 1 0 and 1 2stof 32 and 000 8 Working below the metering range If under very low lighting conditions and manual mode the exposure meter reading is out of range the left hand triangular LED gives a warning by flashing In aperture priority mode the shutter speed remains dis played If the required shutter speed exceeds the longest possible shutter speed of 32 s this display also flashes As the exposure is metered with the working aperture this situation can come about by stopping down the lens Even if you are below the metering range the exposure meter remains on for around 12 s after you let go the shutter release button If the lighting conditions im prove in this time e g through a change in the sub ject detail or opening of the aperture the LED display changes from flashing into being continuously lit indi cating that the meter is ready 132 Exposure meter mete Metering diagram The metering diagram see p 133 applies to all expo sure modes Information on the metering range of the exposure meter can be found on the right hand side of the dia gram while information on the working range of the focal plane shutter and the lenses are on the left Be tween them the exposure values EV can be read off The metering range of the exposure meter is given on the right of the diagram in cd m candela per square meter Above thi
13. color or black and white pictures are taken In aperture priority and manual exposure modes two independent menus are available In this case the main menu contains 24 items 5 1 1 24 and there is also a picture parameter menu Based on experience the menu items are grouped and separated according to which are used most frequently allowing them to be called up and set quickly and easily Note The setting operations for the individual menu items described in this manual normally relate to operation in aperture priority and manual exposure mode In snapshot mode S the options for most menu items are replaced with fixed settings e not editable by the user see the list in the Menu items section page 94 95 Main menu In aperture priority and manual exposure modes in addition to the basic camera settings the main menu also includes storing user profiles and additional func tions Picture parameters menu The picture parameters menu comprises 6 items 5 2 1 6 see p 95 i e the basic settings for taking pictures and selecting the saved user profiles When the camera is switched on an overview of the respective settings and step by step instructions for setting these functions can be viewed in the monitor Settings are made in the same way in both menus dif fering only in how they are accessed and exited Menu c 1 113 2 You can select the desired menu item either by Setting the menu functions Notes
14. 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 charger may not be opened Repairs may only be carried out by authorized workshops Notes The battery should be charged before the LEICA M8 2 is used fro the first time The battery must have a temperature of 0 35 C to be charged otherwise the charger will not switch on or will switch off again Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time regardless of their current charge level If a battery is only partly discharged when charging starts it is charged to full capacity faster The batteries warm up during the charging process This is normal and not a malfunction If the two LEDs 1 41 1 42 flash quickly once char ging has begun gt 2Hz this indicates a charging error In this case disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the battery Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging process If the problem persists please contact your dealer the Leica office in your country or Leica Camera AG 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 every 25 cycles To ensure a maximum service life of the battery it should not be exposed to
15. interfere with picture recordings e The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell phones e Strong magnetic fields e g from speakers or large electric motors can damage the stored data or the pictures e If due to the effects of electromagnetic fields the LEICA M8 2 malfunctions remove the battery and then switch the camera on again Do not use the LEICA M8 2 in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high voltage power lines e Their magnetic fields can also interfere with picture recordings Protect the LEICA M8 2 from contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chemicals Petroleum thinner and alcohol may not be used for cleaning e Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the LEICA M8 2 body or the surface finish e As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals they should not remain in contact with the LEICA M8 2 for extended periods Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the LEICA M8 2 e g on the beach e Sand and dust can damage the camera and the memory card Take particular care when changing lenses and when inserting and removing the card Ensure that water cannot get into the LEICA M8 2 e g when it is snowing or raining and on the beach Moisture can cause malfunctions and even permanent damage to the LEICA M8 2 and the memory card If salt water spray gets onto the LEICA M8 2 wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it out thoroughly and wipe the camera with it T
16. option of deleting single pictures or all pictures at the same time as required Notes e Deletion can be performed only in review mode albeit irrespective of whether a picture is shown in normal size or several reduced pictures are shown not however if the 9 block review is shown with a red frame round the entire block see p 141 e For protected pictures the protection must first be cancelled before they can be deleted see also next section Important Deletion of a pictures is permanent Pictures cannot subsequently be recovered Procedure Press the DELETE button 1 25 e The corresponding sub menu appears in the moni tor display 1 33 PLAY DELETE Notes e The delete process can be cancelled at any time by pressing the DELETE button again e The following controls and their functions are not available during the entire delete process the MENU 1 29 PROTECT 1 24 and INFO 1 23 buttons The first step is to decide e whether you want to protect individual pictures Delete sinale e all pictures simultaneously The subsequent procedure is controlled by the menu o i e essentially as described in the Menu control section on p 113 After specifying the relevant menu display this is done using the shutter speed setting dial 1 30 the direction buttons 1 31 and the SET button 1 22 Note If the picture shown is protected see p 144 the EGET option cannot be selected
17. sections under Exposure metering from p 127 Time quoted is an example only 110 Shutter speed dial The Monitor The LEICA M8 2 has a large 2 5 liquid crystal color monitor 1 33 This is used for viewing pictures that have been saved to the memory card lt reproduces the entire image plus the selected data and informa tion see Displays In the monitor p 93 and Dis playing the picture data on this page The monitor is protected by an exceptionally hard and scratch resistant sapphire glass cover ensuring that your pictures are reproduced perfectly and with no problems even after years of use Note Most digital system cameras as distinct from digital compact cameras employ sensors that cannot show a preview picture since the data can be read only picture by picture and not permanently Monitor pictures are therefore only available in review mode see p 140 and must be switched on using the PLAY button 1 27 or if the Auto Review function see p 107 is activated are displayed automatically Only diamonds and a few other materials are harder than sapphire and can thus cause scratches To allow undistracted viewing in the default setting only the following information is displayed i e if addi tional information has not been selected using the INFO button see p 93 1 in the header line only the picture number 4 1 2 and 2 for deletion protected pictures see p
18. than at the lowest resolution which is perfectly adequate for sending a picture by e mail or for a website Notes The digital negative memory DNG see the next section is always performed at the highest resolu tion The details in the table relate to the 1GB memory card supplied and retention of the same settings If on the other hand you change the resolution and or compression rate the resulting number of pictures will be different Setting the function 1 In the picture parameters menu see p 95 113 select Resolution 5 2 5 2 in the respective sub menu select the desired reso lution Possible resolutions and resulting numbers of pictures Compression rate DNG JPG fine JPG basic DNG DNG file format low normal JPG fine JPG basic compression compression Resolution E 10 MP 93 276 386 70 75 6 MP 491 687 78 82 E 2 5 MP gt 1000 gt 1000 86 88 1MP gt 1000 gt 1000 90 91 Average values can differ significantly depending on the subjects Compression rate file format The picture data can optionally be recorded a with one of two different compression rates JPG fine JPG basic or b using the DNG file format or c using combinations of one of these two compres sion rates and DNG i e two files are generated per picture In these cases the JPG file will always be saved with the selected resolution On the one hand this permits
19. the central circular LED is lit up Turning the exposure meter on off The exposure meter is activated by pressing down the shutter release 1 20 to its first pressure point provided that the camera is switched on at the main switch 1 19 and the shutter speed setting dial 1 18 is not set to B The metering readiness of the exposure meter is indi cated by one of the displays in the viewfinder lighting up continuously signaling in aperture priority mode by the digital LED display of the shutter speed and in manual mode by the lighting of either of the two triangular LEDs either individually or in con junction with the center circular LED If the shutter release button is let go without activat ing the shutter the exposure meter remains turned on for around 12 s more and the respective LED s remain lit for the same time If the shutter speed dial is set to B the exposure meter is disabled Notes e If the displays go out the camera is in standby mode e With very little ambient light i e at the limits of the exposure meter s range it can take around 0 2 s for the LEDs to light up In aperture priority mode if the correct exposure cannot be achieved using the available shutter speeds the respective display flashes as a warning for more details refer to the Aperture priority mode section on p 128 If under very low lighting conditions and manual mode the exposure meter reading i
20. the message not required after the 1 connection A pull down menu entitled M8 2 Digital Camera opens for the data transfer wizard 3 Click on OK and follow the subsequent instru ctions in the wizard to copy the pictures to a folder of your choice and access them in the normal way With Windows Vista e After connection a message about installation of the device driver software appears above the task bar At the same time USB connected appears on the camera display Successful installation is confirmed by another message The Automatic Review menu opens with various device options N You can use the Windows wizard to Import Images or Open Device to View Files in the normal way to 3 access the card directory structure using Windows Explorer 148 Transferring data to a computer Connecting and transferring data with Mac OS X 10 5 1 Use the USB cable supplied C to connect the USB socket 1 34 on the LEICA M8 2 to a free USB port on the computer To do this first open the flap 1 26 over the socket on the camera downwards e Once the camera has been successfully connect ed to the computer USB Connected appears on the camera display 2 Now open the Finder on the computer 3 In the left window click on Programs in the Locations category 4 Now select the Digital Images program in the right window e The program opens and the name
21. units A flash shaped LED 2 1 3 appears in the LEICA M8 2 viewfinder as confirmation and display of the various operating conditions This LED appears together with the displays for exposure metering for the ambient light level described in the respective sections 136 Flash mode In automatic flash mode flash unit set to Guide Number Control does not appear despite the flash unit being switched on and ready for use The camera is manually set to a shorter speed than 7 198 In such cases the LEICA M8 2 will not fire the flash unit even though it is switched on and ready for use g flashes slowly at 2Hz before the picture is taken The flash unit is not yet ready for use is lit up before the picture is taken The flash unit is ready for use remains continuously lit after taking the picture and the other displays go out The flash exposure was successful the flash unit remains ready for use flashes rapidly after taking the picture at 4 Hz and the other displays go out The flash exposure was successful but the flash unit is not yet ready for further use g goes out after taking the picture together with the other displays Underexposure perhaps due to the choice of too small an aperture stop for the subject If the flash unit is set to a partial discharge power because of the lower power requirement it may be ready for use despite the flash LED not lighting up When the flash unit is set
22. you can decide whether you want your settings and other functions and warning messages to be acknowledged by an acoustic signal two volumes are available or whether operation of the camera should be largely silent A click or a beep tone is used as an acknowledge ment which can be activated individually to confirm presses of buttons and to indicate a full memory card Note By factory default the signal tones are deactivated Setting the functions 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Acoustic Signal 5 1 20 and 2 call up the sub menu There are three items Volume Key Click and SD card full 3 Select Volume and e A further sub menu appears containing the 3 alternatives Off no tones at all High loud and Low quiet 4 Choose the desired function from this sub menu After confirmation the initial monitor screen appears again 5 In the other two sub menus choose whether or not you want to activate the tones for the respective functions Basic settings for the ca a 117 Basic picture settings Resolution The picture data can be recorded at four different pixel settings i e resolutions This allows you to adjust the setting precisely to the intended use or to the available memory card capacity At the highest resolution which also means the larg est data volume which you should select for opti mum quality for larger prints it is of course possible to save considerably fewer pictures to a card
23. 1 38 until the white sprung locking catch 1 39 moves over the battery to hold it in place 4 Replace the bottom cover To do this a insert it into the retaining clip 1 9 on the side of the camera b swing it down c lock it by turning the toggle to the left as far as the stop and d push the toggle back down To remove the battery follow these instructions in reverse order The white sprung locking catch in the battery compartment must be pushed to the side to unlock the battery dm approx 75 100 Emm approx 50 75 Em approx 25 50 dE approx 5 25 dE approx 0 5 battery replacement or recharging necessary Notes e Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time When doing so turn the camera off first using the main switch e After 3 months out of use the back up battery in the camera will be exhausted see also the last note under Charging the battery p 98 and all indivi dual settings will need to be made again Inserting and removing the memory card The LEICA M8 2 saves the picture data on an extreme ly compact SD secure digital or SDHC high capaci ty card SD SDHC memory cards are small light and inter changeable external storage media SD SDHC memo ry cards particularly those with a high capacity allow significantly faster read write times and significantly faster recording and review of the data An SD card has a write prot
24. 145 the information symbol 4 1 1 De 3 for enlarged or displaced review in addition at the bottom right a symbol 4 1 3 Cag that shows roughly the position and size of the section Setting the brightness The brightness of the monitor picture can be adjusted to five different levels using the menu control so that you can select the optimum brightness for any situa tion i e the ambient lighting conditions Setting the functions 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Monitor Brightness 5 1 8 and in the sub menu select which of the five levels you want to use low medium low standard medium high high N Displaying the picture data The INFO button 1 23 allows you to select a whole range of additional picture data see p 11 together with a reduced picture size With menu control Histogram 5 1 9 see p 94 113 you can also select various histogram options see next section Note When using snapshot mode S the INFO button is used exclusively to display the suggested lens settings see p 96 The Monitor 111 The histogram The histogram 4 2 2 depicts the brightness distribu tion in the picture The horizontal axis shows the tone values from black left through grey to white right The vertical axis depicts the number of pixels of each brightness level This form of presentation together with the impressing of the picture itself permits an additional quick and easy assessmen
25. 2 3 and 2 in the respective sub menu select the o option 3 Press the SET button 1 22 e The message MAA ENEE appears in the monitor 4 The actual setting is made by subsequently taking a picture in which you should aim at a white or neu tral grey surface in the center of the picture e Instead of the menu list the picture just taken will appear in the monitor and within it the mes sage MESHE However if the exposure is not assessed as cor rect or the surface you aim at is not neutral this is indicated by Etica or MARE MG In such cases repeat step 2 with the correct exposure setting or with a more neu tral surface A value set in this way remains saved for and will be used for all pictures until it is superseded by a new metered value or you use one of the other white balance settings Note A white balance setting achieved by metering which has already been saved can also be recalled even after the white balance setting had been changed over to one of the other settings This is done by perform ing steps 1 3 and instead of step 4 pressing the SET button once again 120 Basic picture settings ISO sensitivity In traditional photography the choice of the ISO value reflects the light sensitivity of the film used Higher speed films allow faster shutter speeds and or smal ler apertures and vice versa at the same brightness The ISO setting on the LEICA M8 2 also allows the shutter speed aperture valu
26. 33 remains dark once it is ready to use see p 106 To review the pictures you can choose between two modes 1 PLAY Review for unlimited time 2 Auto Review Brief review after taking the picture Review for unlimited time PLAY By pressing the PLAY button 1 27 you can switch to review mode e The last picture taken appears in the monitor along with the corresponding displays see p 93 However if the memory card inserted does not contain any image files the following message appears when you switch to review mode No valid image to play Automatic review of the last picture Auto Review In Auto Review mode each picture is shown in the monitor 1 33 immediately after it has been taken This allows you to quickly and easily check whether the picture was successful or needs to be taken again This function permits 1 selection of the duration for which the picture is displayed and 2 review of the picture data with or without histo gram see p 112 Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Auto Review 5 1 11 2 in the respective sub menu first select Duration and 3 in the further sub menu that appears select the desired function or duration Off 1 Second 3 Seconds 5 Seconds Hold 4 To select whether the picture appears with or without a histogram see p 112 call up the first sub menu again 5 select Histogram 6 and select the desired option On Off
27. Accessories Correction lenses Exchangeable lenses Files Handgrip M8 Universal wide angle viewfinder M Viewfinder magnifier M 1 25x M 1 Ax ne 152 Aperture priority mode Aperture setting ring Battery nennen Charge level displays Charging Insertion removal acer Bright line view and range finder Care instructions Color saturation see image properties Compression rate Contrast see image properties Correction lenses Data structure on the memory card Deleting pictures iso all pictures on the memory card single pictures Designation Of Parts scccs ssssvseocevesccsesseveavecessceeseceonts Depth of field scale Displays IM THE top panel LED nennen 92 In the viewfinder On the monitor Distance seting rasos las Depth of field Metering field Range finder 126 SENSIEMIV a nee 121 133 132 Setting red 7 41 Setting ring Split image Methods ccceccsescesuesscsessieossseusasaceaee 126 Superimposed image method uuesssennee 126 Enlarge see review mode and viewing pictures Exchangeable lenses cscccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 101 152 Exposure Exposure meter 2 127 Aperture priority MandalSEtiNB siria usar asisto Metering range Metering diagram Working below the metering range 132 Sensitivity Snapshot mode S Switching off Switching on Exposure compensation Filters Fi
28. Anleitung Instructions LEICA CAMERA MADE IN GERMANY DELETE PROTECT 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 receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual FCC Note U S only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment gen erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e 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
29. M8 Digital Camera appears in the program title bar 5 The pictures can now be saved on the computer using the Load button Important e Only use the USB cable C supplied e While data is being transferred from the LEICA M8 2 to the computer the connection may not under any circumstances be broken by removing the USB cable as otherwise the computer and or the LEICA M8 2 may crash and the memory card may even be irreparably damaged The LEICA M8 2 cannot be turned off or automatic ally switch itself off due to a lack of battery power while data is being transferred from the camera to the computer as this may cause the computer to crash For the same reason the battery must never be removed from the camera while the connection is active If the battery capacity runs short during data transfer the corresponding symbol flashes es see p 92 100 In this case stop the data transfer switch off the LEICA M8 2 see p 106 and charge the battery see p 98 Connecting and transferring data using card readers The picture files can also be transferred to other com puters using a standard card reader for SD SDHC memory cards Card readers with a USB interface are available for computers 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 de vices and further information about them is availab
30. The Adobe RGB ECI RGB settings are only recom mended for professional image processing in com pletely color calibrated working environments Holding the camera correctly For sharp blur free pictures the camera should be held as steadily and comfortably as possible To en sure suitably secure three point support for the LEICA M8 2 hold the camera with the right hand with the index finger on the shutter release button and the thumb behind the rear of the camera body for stabiliz ation The left hand either supports the lens from below ready for fast focusing adjustments or is around the whole camera Holding the camera against the forehead and cheek provides additional support For portrait format pictures turn the LEICA M8 2 to the left The hands remain in the same position as for pictures in landscape format However you can also turn it to the right In this case it may be advantageous to release the shutter with the thumb Notes e As a practical accessory we recommend the Hand grip M8 which allows you to hold the LEICA M8 2 extremely steadily and to carry it with one hand order no 14 471 black 14 472 silver The LEICA M8 2 is fitted with an integral sensor which detects the position of the camera horizon tal or vertical both directions for each picture This information automatically allows the pictures to be presented upright when subsequently displayed on a computer runnin
31. The viewfinder is equipped with parallax compensa tion and a vial spirit level for exact leveling of the camera order no 12 011 Viewfinder magnifier M 1 25x and M 1 4x The LEICA M 1 25x and M 1 4x viewfinder magnifiers significantly simplify picture composition when using focal lengths above 35 mm They can be used on all Leica M models and magnify the central area of the viewfinder image The 1 25x viewfinder magnifier gives the 0 68x viewfinder on the LEICA M8 2 a mag nification of 0 85x while the 1 4x gives 0 95x magnifi cation A security chain with snap fasteners prevents loss and can be used to hang the magnifier on the carrying strap s fastening ring The magnifiers are supplied in a leather bag A loop on the bag allows the magnifier to be stored on the camera s carrying strap where it is protected and ready for use order no 12 004 for M 1 25x 12 006 M 1 4x Handgrip M8 As a practical accessory we recommend the Hand grip M8 which allows you to hold the LEICA M8 2 extremely steadily and to carry it with one hand It is attached in place of the standard bottom cover order no 14 486 black 14 487 silver Correction lenses For optimum adaptation of the eye to the camera s viewfinder we offer correction lenses with the follow ing positive or negative diopter values spherical 0 5 1 1 5 2 3 Cases There are two neoprene cases for the LEICA M8 2 with different front sections for lenses of differe
32. X ISO and Max Exp Time 5 In the MAX ISO sub menu select the range in which you want the automatic setting to work by specifying the maximum sensitivity to be used and or In the Max Exp Time sub menu specify whether you want to leave it to the camera to ensure shut ter speeds that will prevent blurring by selecting Lens dependent or whether you want to specify a particular maximum shutter speed in the range bet ween s008 and 1s in whole steps If you select Lens dependent the camera only swit ches to a higher sensitivity if the shutter speed would fall below the ocar length threshold due to poor brightness e g speeds slower than ps for a 28 mm lens The function is not available when setting the exposure manually and when using flash units always with 108 In snapshot mode see p 96 this function is always active These options are not available in snapshot mode S 3 This function requires the use of coded lenses see p 102 Basic picture settings 121 Image properties Contrast sharpness color saturation One of the many advantages of electronic photography over traditional photography is that it is very easy to change critical properties of a picture While photo graphic software after recording and transfer to a computer provides great scope for doing this the LEICA M8 2 itself allows you to influence three of the most important picture properties even before taking t
33. a precise match to the intended usage and the available memory card capa city and on the other hand provides security and flexi bility essential for subsequent decisions on usage Setting the function 1 In the picture parameters menu see p 95 113 select Compression 5 2 4 2 in the respective sub menu select the desired com pression combination 118 Basic picture settings Notes e The standardized DNG Digital Negative format is used for uncompressed storage of completely unprocessed raw picture data e If DNG is selected for raw data storage the resolu tion is set automatically and irrespective of the existing setting for the respective JPEG format to EE 10 MP see previous section e If simultaneous storage of picture data as DNG and JPG is selected the JPEG format for the existing resolution setting is used i e the resolutions of the two files can be quite different e A high compression rate such as for JPG basic can result in very fine structures in the subject being lost or incorrectly reproduced artifacts e g stepped diagonal edges e The remaining number of pictures shown in the monitor does not necessarily change after every picture This depends on the subject with JPEG files very fine structures result in higher quantities of data homogeneous surfaces in lower quantities The details in the table are based on an average file size for the set resolution The file sizes are often smal
34. able If you set B and activate the self timer see also p 147 by tapping the shutter release button 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 pre vent any blurring even with long exposures by pres sing the shutter release button In both cases the exposure meter is disabled after the shutter is released however the digital display in the viewfinder gives the elapsed exposure time in seconds for guidance Notes e Long exposures can be associated with very heavy picture noise e To reduce this annoying phenomenon following exposures with slower shutter speeds approx below 30 5 differing depending on menu settings he LEICA M8 2 automatically takes a second black picture taken with the shutter closed The noise present in this parallel picture is then digitally sub racted from the data set for the real picture e This doubling of the exposure time can be signifi cant in particular at longer shutter speeds and must be allowed for During this time the camera should not be switched off e For shutter speeds of 2 s or more the message Noise reduction in progress 12s appears in the monitor Time quoted is an example only Manual exposure setting B setting T function 131 Exposure meter metering range The metering range
35. al length threshold e g at slower speeds than 9s with a 28 mm lens Notes e Flash units can also be used in S mode For more details refer to the corresponding sections starting onp 134 e You can use the Picture Settings item in the menu 5 1 25 to specify whether you want to produce color pictures or classic black and white pictures For details of the exact procedure in the menu refer to the Menu control section on p 113 apshot mode S 97 Comprehensive instructions Preparations Attaching the carrying strap 98 Charging the battery Charging the battery The LEICA M8 2 is supplied with power by a Lithium ion battery A Attention Only the 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 itis designed and may only 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 Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to explode Only the charger specified and described in this manual or the Leica charger order no 14 463 is to 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
36. also lights up When the battery is fully charged i e 100 capacity reached after approx 3 hours the green LED changes from flashing to continuously lit w Note The 80 LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging characteristics This level of charge is enough to take around 400 pictures Therefore if you do not need the full capacity of around 500 pictures the camera is always ready to use again in a relatively short time The charger should then be disconnected from the mains However there is no risk of overcharging Remove the battery by pulling or sliding it back out of the bay there is a recess on the front of the bay for this purpose gt battery 99 Inserting removing the battery in from the camera 1 Set the main switch 1 19 to OFF 2 Remove the bottom cover 1 36 of the camera To do this a flip up toggle 1 37 in the bottom cover b turn it to the left and c lift off the bottom cover A Inserting the battery i Note Always switch the camera off before removing the battery A fully charged battery to the CIPA standards is suffi cient for approx 500 pictures each reviewed for 4s Charge level displays 3 2 The charge level of the battery is displayed in five sta ges by the top panel LCD 1 12 3 Insert the battery into the compartment with its contacts facing forwards Press it into the compart ment
37. altengthy 8 60 S using the Sum micron M 50 mm f 2 up to sync speed gos 2 Off 1808 Fixed setting to the shortest possible shutter speed of 1808 g for the sharpest possible reproduction of moving subjects and the illuminating flash Only when using Leica M lenses with 6 bit coding in the bay onet and lens identification enabled in the menu see p 94 103 113 gt Flash mode 137 3 Up to 39 4 Up to and 5 Up to 32s Automatic control of all shutter speeds from the specified value down to the sync speed of gos Notes e Manual exposure control also allows any shutter speed to be set down to the sync speed of 480S e When using snapshot mode S see p 96 with coded lenses see p 102 the lens specific control is fixed and with non coded lenses it is 1g08 Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Auto Slow Sync 5 1 14 and 2 in the respective sub menu select the desired option Selecting the firing moment Flash photographs are illuminated by two light sources the available light and the light from the flash Parts of the subject that are exclusively or primarily illu minated by the flash are almost always reproduced extremely sharply with correct focusing due to the extremely fast pulse of light By contrast all other parts of the subject those that are sufficiently illu minated by the available light or illuminate themselves are port
38. amera 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 blades for instance with the shaft of the brush e All mechanically operated bearings and sliding sur faces on your LEICA M8 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 such as the image field selector The distance and aperture setting rings on the lens should also be moved periodically Take care not to scratch the sensor for the 6 bit coding 1 10 in the bayonet or to get it dirty Take care also that no grains of sand or similar particles are lodged there because they could scratch the bayonet Never wet this component when cleaning it For lenses e Normally a soft hair brush 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 motions from the inside to the outside We recommend micro fiber cloths available from photographic and optical spe cialists that are stored in a protective container and can be washed at temp
39. ance camera we recommend that you first of all read these instructions This manual has been printed on 100 chlorine free bleached paper The complex manufacturing process eases the burden on the water system and thus helps to protect our environ ment Ta ble of Contents The most important settings controls Basic picture settings Leica MIENS Esseri 102 Resolution Using Leica UV IR filters to correct color shifts for Compression rate file format 118 Notes particular subjects and lighting situations 103 White balance Foreword Switching the lens type identification on off 103 For automatic or fixed settings Warning Messages 88 Extension factor 105 For direct setting of color temperature Legal MOLES OOOO anne 88 Attaching a lens 105 For manual setting by metering Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment 88 REMOVING a lens sss ssssrssssrsrssrossersrsecosserosssesssees 105 ISO sensitivity ee VA Scope of delivery cacon iia 89 Switching the camera on and off Image properties Designation of parts ooooonccciccncccnoncnononcnoncnorncnnncnnnnnns 90 the main switch 106 contrast sharpness color saturation Displays Selecting picture taking and review modes 107 Working color space In the viewfinder Review for unlimited time ooonccccnocccnncccnocncnnnnos 107 Holding the camera correctly 123 In the top panel LCD Automatic review of l
40. ast picture 107 Bright line view and range finder 124 A e urih 93 Shutter release button The frame selector ccseccssessesessesessesessesessesecsene 124 Menu items Serial exposures Distance Metering c ccccccccsssessssesessesessesessesecseseees 26 Inthe Main ment een 94 Shutter speed dl 110 Superimposed image method double image 126 In the picture parameters menu MONOT nennen 111 Splitimage method ses sense 26 Snapshot mode 8 wiscasssserseesisssesctsesecsseasonssesasecsevesonse 96 Setting the brightness u 111 Exposure Metering ccsceccsseceesesessesessesessesecseseeeeees 127 Displaying the picture data 127 The histogram Turning the exposure meter on off Exposure modes Comprehensive instructions Preparations Attaching the carrying Strap 98 Menu control erasanda i isseire Aperture priority Charging the battery c ccccccccsssesseseseseesessseseeeee 98 Maeda cian Metering memory lock ooociccccicccncnonncnnnnanininos Inserting the battery into the camera Picture parameters menu Exposure compensation Removing the battery from the camera 100 Setting the menu functions Manual exposure setting a Charge level displayS oocooccoooocononnancnrananrarnraraoo 100 Presets The B setting the T Function uneeeee 131 Inserting and removing the memory card 101 Basics settings for the camera Exposure meter metering range Working below the metering range Meter
41. at the start of exposure the main flash is fired All factors that influence the exposure such as filters and changes to the aperture setting are automatically taken into account Flash mode Compatible flash units The following flash units when used on the LEICA M8 2 are capable of all the functions described in this manual e The LEICA SF 24D system flash unit order no 14 444 With its compact size and design that matches the camera it is particularly suitable Thanks to its permanently attached flash foot with associated additional control and signal contacts which in automatic mode transfer a range of data and settings it is very easy to use e Flash units which satisfy the technical requirements for System Camera Adaption SCA System 3000 are fitted with the SCA 3502 3501 adapter and which allow guide number control a o 3 lt m EN m pa Other commercially available flash attachments with standard flash foot and positive central contact and which are triggered by the central contact X con tact 1 21a can also be used We recommend the use of modern thyristor controlled electronic flash units When using SCA 3502 adapter from version 4 the white balance see p 119 can be set to Auto for correct color reproduction this is done automatically in snapshot mode S 2 If flash units not specially adapted to the LEICA M8 2 are used the camera white balance will not be autom
42. ately somewhat underexposed or overexposed an exposure compensation is a very useful function Once set unlike metering memory lock it remains in effect until deliberately cancelled more details on metering memory lock can be found in the respective section on p 128 The LEICA M8 2 allows exposure compensation in a range of up to 3 EV in EV steps EV Exposure Value Setting the function The LEICA M8 2 provides two options for setting an exposure compensation Setting using the menu con trol is recommended if for example you know before taking a series of pictures that you want your subjects to be slightly under or overexposed The exceptionally fast option using the setting dial is ideal when unex pected situations occur and enables you to track your subject in the viewfinder without interruptions A Using menu control 1 In the picture parameters menu see p 95 113 select EV 5 2 2 and 2 in the associated sub menu select the compensa tion value B Using the setting dial As long as you keep the shutter release button pressed to the 1 pressure point you can enter an exposure compensation by turning the setting dial 1 30 clockwise for positive values and anticlockwise for negative values While you are doing this the digital display 2 1 1 in the viewfinder 1 28 shows the set values as follows 3 0 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 1 0 3 0 for 3 EV 1 EV 2 3 EV 3EV 3EV 2 EV
43. atically adjusted and the amp setting should be used see p 112 As a result to ensure correct color reproduction you should not use snapshot mode S in such cases The aperture specified on the lens must be manually set at the flash unit Attaching the flash unit When attaching a flash unit to the LEICA M8 2 flash shoe 1 21 you should ensure that the foot of the lash unit is fully inserted and the clamping nut if fit ted is tightened to prevent it accidentally falling out This is particularly important for flash units with addi tional control and signal contacts because if the flash shoe moves from its position in the flash shoe the necessary contacts can be broken leading to mal functions Note Before attaching the flash the camera and the flash unit must be turned off Flash mode Fully automatic camera controlled flash operation is available for the LEICA M8 2 when using system com patible flash units as described in the previous section in all three exposure modes snapshot mode S aper ture priority mode A and manual mode In addition automatic illumination regulation is per formed in all three exposure modes This means that in order to ensure a balanced relationship between flash and other lighting at all times the flash power is reduced by up to 1 EV as ambient brightness in creases However if the ambient brightness plus even the shortest possible flash sync speed of g
44. ca M lenses to be utilized to the full at the expense of a slightly lower IR blocking effect To eliminate possible color shifts without having to accept the associated disadvantages Leica supplies UV IR filters see Filters p 152 which are screwed on in front of the relevant lens In addition to the infor mation that coded Leica M lenses see next section transfer to the camera the camera then automatically corrects any remaining color shift for the specific lens fitted As a result you obtain pictures with the impres sive sharpness and contrast typical of Leica M lenses and totally realistic color reproduction Switching lens type identification on and off The 6 bit coding in the bayonet mount 1 11 of cur rent Leica M lenses allows the LEICA M8 2 to recog nize the type of lens fitted using the sensor in its bay onet 1 10 Among other things this information is used to opti mize the picture data Thus edge darkening which can be particularly noticeable with wide angle lenses and large apertures can be compensated in the re spective picture data With wide angle lenses from 16 to 35mm and when using Leica UV IR filters see previous section the camera automatically corrects the color gradient to the edge of the picture for the specific focal length The control of flash lighting and the flash reflector also uses the lens data see Compatible flash units p 134 In addition the informat
45. camera it is important always to have a lens or a cap attached to the camera body e For the same reason when changing lenses work without delay and in an environment that is as dust free as possible Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Sensor Cleaning 5 1 17 and e The respective sub menu appears 2 Providing the battery has sufficient capacity i e at least 60 confirm the function in the sub menu e A further sub menu will appear Note If however the battery has insufficient capacity the warning message NGG yn BERGISATIECITZUTIG appears instead indicating that the function is not available i e NES cannot be selected 3 Press the shutter release button 1 20 The shutter opens and remains open Perform the cleaning Scrupulously comply with the following instructions Notes e As far as possible both inspection and cleaning of the sensor should be performed in a dust free envi ronment to prevent further soiling e An 8x or 10x magnifying glass is very useful for the inspection and after cleaning e Lightly adhering dust can be blown off the sensor cover glass using clean and if necessary ionized gases such as air or nitrogen It makes sense to use a rubber bellows with no brush for this purpose Special low pressure cleaning sprays such as Tete nal Antidust Professional can also be used in line with their specified usage e If the particles cannot be remove
46. card full Insert another memory card see p 101 or delete pictures you no longer need see p 143 Memory card protected protected against deletion Reset the write protection for the memory card see p 101 No image data available No pictures are saved on the inserted card In order for review mode to be used pictures first of all need to be taken or another card with saved pic tures inserted see p 101 Data transmission Picture data is currently being transferred to the SD SDHC card All other picture processing functions are unavailable while this is in progress Error code XX Please ask you Leica dealer or Leica agent for your country regarding this information addresses are shown on the Warranty Card 158 The warning messages Malfunctions and their resolution 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 4 1 4 2 The LEICA M8 2 does not respond when I turn it on Has the battery been correctly inserted Does the battery have sufficient charge Use a charged battery Has the bottom cover been correctly fitted The LEICA M8 2 turns itself off again as soon as turn it on Does the battery have sufficient charge to oper ate the LEICA M8 2 Charge the battery or insert a charged battery Is there any condensation This can occurs if the LEICA M8 2 is moved from a cold place to a warm place Wait until the condensation clears The LEICA M8 2 shutter refuses to trip Picture data are curre
47. constant extremes of temperature e g in a parked car in the summer or winter Even with optimum conditions of use every battery has a limited service life After several hundred charging cycles this becomes noticeable as the operating times get significantly shorter Defective batteries should be disposed of in line with the applicable regulations see p 88 The replaceable battery provides power to a back up battery which is built into the camera This back up battery maintains the reference data such as the date for up to 3 months If this back up bat tery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting the replaceable main battery Once the replaceable battery has been inserted the full capa city of the back up battery is recovered after about 60 hours This process does not require that the camera be switched on 1 Connect the charger e plug the connector on the mains cable 1 46 into the corresponding socket on the charger 1 45 and connect the other end to a mains outlet Insert a battery with its contacts underneath and the end marked with an arrow facing forwards as far as it will go into the bay 1 43 on the charger The shape of the bay ensures that the battery is positioned correctly e The green LED marked CHARGE 1 41 starts flashing to confirm that charging is in progress As soon as the battery has charged to at least 4 5 of its capacity the yellow LED marked with 80 1 42
48. d is being read it may not be removed nor may the LEICA M8 2 be turned off or exposed to vibrations e For safety memory cards should only ever be stored in the antistatic cover supplied e Do not store memory cards where they will be expo sed to high temperatures direct sunlight magnetic ields or static discharge e Do not drop or bend a memory card as this can dam age it and result in loss of the stored data e Always remove the memory card if you will not be using the LEICA M8 2 for a long period of time e Do not touch the connections on the rear of the memory card and keep them free of dirt dust and moisture e It is recommended that the memory card be refor matted from time to time as fragmentation occurs when deleting which can block some of the memo ry capacity are instructions leaning the sensor Cleaning the sensor If any dust or dirt particles should adhere to the sen sor cover glass depending on the size of the particles this can be identified by dark spots or marks on the pictures The LEICA M8 2 can be sent to Leica Camera AG s Customer Service for the sensor to be cleaned at a cost address see p 165 this cleaning is not included in the warranty You can also perform the cleaning yourself using the menu function Sensor Cleaning This allows access to the sensor by keeping the shut ter open Notes e To protect the LEICA M8 2 against ingress of dust etc into the interior of the
49. d from the sensor in this way please refer the matter to your Leica Information Service address see p 165 e If the battery capacity falls to less than 40 while the shutter is open a warning message PUE EEEE will appear on the monitor At the same time a sustained beep tone will sound which continues until the camera is switched off Switching the camera off will cause the shutter to be closed again Be absolutely sure in this case that the shutter widow is clear i e that no object can obstruct the closing movement of the shutter otherwise damage may occur Important e Leica Camera AG accepts no liability for damage caused by the user when cleaning the sensor e Do not 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 e Compressed air cleaners with high gas pressure may not be used as they can also cause damage e Take care to avoid touching the sensor surface with any hard objects during inspection and cleaning Storage e If you are not using the LEICA M8 2 for an extended period of time we recommend that you a switch it off see p 106 b remove the memory card see p 101 and c remove the battery see p 100 after a maxi mum of 3 months the time and date will be lost see p 116 e A lens works like a magnifying glass if bright sun light shines on the front of the camera The camera must therefor
50. e Histogram p 112 Only with the latest M lenses with 6 bit coding or suitably converted lenses see p 102 Displays e monitor Menu items Notes In aperture priority and manual exposure control modes both menus are available with all items except 5 1 25 In snapshot mode S there is only a single menu It includes only the items highlighted in grey the others do not appear in S mode and are either fixed or not available 5 1 In the main menu Menu item Explanation Fixed setting in snapshot mode S 5 1 1 Lens Detection Lens type identification On UV IR 5 1 2 Save User Profile User specific profile save Not available 5 1 3 Self Timer Self timer delay time 12s 5 1 4 Auto ISO Setup Automatic sensitivity control AUTO ISO Lens dependent 5 15 Sharpening Picture sharpening Standard 5 1 6 Color Saturation Picture color saturation Standard 51 7 Contrast Picture contrast Standard 5 1 8 Monitor Brightness Standard 5 1 9 Histogram Graphic to indicate distribution of brightness Off 5 1 10 Picture Numbering Continuously 5 1 11 Auto Review Picture 5 seconds 5 1 12 Auto Power Off Automatic power off 2 minutes 5 1 13 Flash Sync 1 Curtain 5 1 14 Auto Slow Sync Flash shutter speed Lens specific 5 1 15 Color Management Working color space sRGB 5 1 16 Reset To original factory settings Not available 5 1 17 Sensor Cleaning Shutter open
51. e never be set aside in strong sunlight without protection Use the lens cover 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 e You should preferably store the LEICA M8 2 in a closed and padded container so that nothing can damage it and it is protected from dust Store the LEICA M8 2 in a dry adequately ventilat ed place where neither high temperatures nor high humidity will occur When used in humid conditions the LEICA M8 2 should be completely cleared of all moisture before being stored away e 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 climates the camera equipment should be exposed to the sun and air as much as possible Storage in airtight containers or cases is recom mended only if a desiccant such as silica gel is placed in the container To prevent the formation of fungus do not store the LEICA M8 2 in a leather case for extended peri ods of time e Note the serial numbers of your LEICA M8 2 en graved on the accessory shoe and lenses as these are extremely important in case of loss Cleaning the sensor Storage 1 The warning messages Bottom cover removed Close the bottom cover see p 100 No memory card Insert a memory card see p 101 SD
52. e next picture Reset Now Notes e The change of numbering relates exclusively to the file names e g L100 0001 which are only shown in the INFO display see p 93 e After the memory card has been formatted the Reset folder no now sub menu can be used to reset the folder number also Formatting the memory card It is not normally necessary to format initialize a memory card that has already been used If however a card that has yet to be formatted is inserted for the first time it muss bee formatted In such cases the Format SD Card sub menu appears automatically Nevertheless it is recommended that the memory card be reformatted occasionally as a certain amount of residual data info accompanying pictures can take up memory capacity Important When formatting all information present on the card including picture files and all other data e g music files is irretrievably lost You should therefore get into the habit of transferring all your pictures onto a secure bulk storage medium e g the hard drive on your computer as soon as possible Notes e Do not turn the LEICA M8 2 off while the memory card is being formatted e If the memory card has been formatted in another device such as a computer you should reformat it in the LEICA M8 2 e If the memory card cannot be formatted you should ask your dealer or Leica Information Service address see p 165 for advice e Even protected pictures see pre
53. e settings for the profile cur rently in use the corresponding figure is cleared Resetting all custom settings This function allows you in one operation to delete all previous user settings in the main and picture para meters menus and reset them to the factory default settings Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Reset 5 1 16 and 2 use the SET button 1 22 to call up the associated sub menu 3 Then use the left right direction button 1 31 to select the desired function and 4 confirm your selection by pressing the SET button once again Note This reset also affects any individual profiles specified and saved using Save User Profile function 5 1 2 see above Additional functions Profiles 139 Review mode As described in the Selecting picture and review modes and Automatic review of last picture p 107 sections you can view the pictures you have taken in the monitor 1 33 on the LEICA M8 2 Pictures can ei ther be reviewed automatically for a short time imme diately after you have taken them in Auto Review mode or at any time for an unlimited period in PLAY mode In both cases several additional options are available while viewing the pictures Notes e If no pictures are stored on the card on pressing he PLAY button the following message appears on he monitor WM ETRE Depending on the function previously set pressing he PLAY button generates different
54. e to be adjusted to meet the requirements of the relevant situation in five steps Optimum reproduction quality is achieved by using the lowest setting ISO 160 The higher film speeds ISO 320 640 1250 and 2500 result in increased picture noise This effect can be compared to the graining that occurs with highly sensitive films As well as the five fixed settings the LEICA M8 2 also features an AUTO ISO function in which the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to the ambient brightness When used with aperture priority mode see p 128 this considerably extends the range of the automatic exposure control specifically by up to 4 aperture stops However when using the function it is also possible to specify priorities for example for compositional rea sons This enables you to limit the range of sensitivi ties used e g because of the noise mentioned above and also to set the exposure time above which the automatic increase in sensitivity is activated e g to reliably prevent blurred pictures Setting the function 1 In the picture parameters menu see p 95 113 select ISO 5 2 1 and 2 and in the respective sub menu select the desired film speed or the automatic setting If AUTO ISO is set you can adjust the function to your style of photography or to your composition preferences 3 In the main menu see p 94 113 select AUTO ISO Setup 5 1 4 and 4 in the respective sub menu select MA
55. ection switch can be used to block 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 SD SDHC memory cards are available from different suppliers and with different capacities and read write speeds Note Do not touch the memory card contacts 1 Set the main switch 1 19 to OFF sr 2 Remove the bottom cover 1 36 of the camera To do this a flip up toggle 1 37 in the bottom cover b turn it to the left as far as the stop and c lift off the bottom cover 3 Insert the memory card into the slot 1 40 with the contacts at the back and with the beveled corner pointing downwards Slide it completely into the slot against the spring resistance until you hear it click into place 4 Replace the bottom cover To do this a insert it into the retaining clip 1 9 on the side of the camera b swing it down c lock it by turning the toggle to the left as far as the stop and d push the toggle back down To remove the memory card switch off the camera and follow this procedure in reverse order To release the card must first be pressed slightly further in as indicated on the camera bottom Notes e The range of SD SDHC cards available is constantly changing some cards may malfunction when used in the LEICA M8 2 Information on compatible cards can be
56. eds to be shortened i e a setting of e g 1 EV is required Manual exposure setting If the exposure setting is performed entirely manually the shutter speed dial 1 18 must be clicked to one of the engraved speeds or to one of the intermediate values Then 1 switch the exposure meter on and 2 turn the shutter speed dial and or the aperture setting ring on the lens in each case in the direc tion indicated by the triangular LED that is lit up until only the circular LED is lit up As well as the direction of rotation of the shutter speed dial and aperture setting ring necessary for cor rect exposure the three LEDs in the light balance also indicate underexposure overexposure and correct exposure in the following way gt underexposure by at least one aperture stop turning to the right is required be underexposure by an aperture stop turning to the right is required Correct exposure e4 gt overexposure by an aperture stop turning to the left is required 4 overexposure by at least one aperture stop turning to the left is required Note For shutter speeds longer than 2s the remaining expo sure time is counted down and displayed in seconds after the shutter release B setting T function The B setting keeps the shutter open as long as the shutter release button remains pressed This allows exposures of any length up to maximum 1000 s In conjunction with the self timer a T function is also avail
57. eduction grada tion sharpness etc to achieve an optimum image quality alling Capture One 4 Installing Capture One 4 To start the installation you must register your copy of the software on the Phase One homepage Notes e Have the required license code to hand this is printed on the paper sleeve containing the DVD ROM e You also require a valid e mail address to activate the software e The software can only be used for the 30 day trial period without the license code 1 The first time you start Capture One select Activa tion and 2 enter the license code in the relevant field 3 Follow the subsequent instructions During activation a profile is created for the user on the Phase One license server This allows you to re activate a license after previously deactivating it for example if you want to install the software on a different computer Notes e If you need help click on the Help button to open up a window containing the Capture One 4 manual where you can find a description of the activation and deactivation process The first time you start Capture One 4 it opens in English You can change the language setting to the language of your choice by selecting Edit Preferences in the menu e If you require support when using Capture One 4 call up the following page http www phaseone com Support and log in with your Phase One Profile that was created when activating
58. ens until the contours of the edge or line can be seen at the limits of the metering field with no misalignment Then choose the subject detail Exposure metering On the LEICA M8 2 exposure metering for the availa ble ambient light is done through the lens with the working aperture The light reflected by a bright blade in the first shutter curtain is captured by a photo diode and measured This silicon photo diode with forward facing convex lens is positioned at the center lower edge on the camera bottom The appropriate shutter speed aperture combina tions for a correct exposure are indicated by the view inder or monitor displays or are determined with their assistance 0 5EV 1EV 2EV 3EV 4EV When using snapshot mode S the aperture and the distance are manually preset based on the values indicated by the camera which then calculates the corresponding shutter speed automatically The red circular LED lights up as confirmation Everything else about snapshot mode S is described in the relevant section on pages 96 95 When in aperture priority mode the aperture is selected manually and the camera then determines the appro priate shutter speed automatically In this mode a digital LED display indicates the resulting exposure time e g 1000 If both values are set manually a light balance made up of three red LEDs gt 4 is used to correct the exposure When the setting is correct only
59. eptions button names short designations all 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 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Date 5 1 18 and call up the sub menu It consists of the 2 items Setting and Sequence N w Select Setting e A further sub menu appears containing groups of figures for the year month and day in which the currently active group i e the one that can be set is identified by a black background and red border 4 The figures are set using the central setting ring 1 30 or the up and down direction buttons 1 31 while the left and right direction buttons are used to switch between the groups of figures Notes Using the setting ring is normally not only more convenient but also significantly faster By pressing the MENU button 1 29 you can return to the main menu at any time without applying any changes you may have selected in the sub menu a After setting all 3 values confirm and save by pressing the SET button 1 22 e The list of menu items appears again o To change the way in which the figures are displayed select Sequence in the sub menu e The three available sequences Day Month Year Month Day Year and Year Month Day appear 7 The preferred option is set and confirmed as de scribed in points 3 and 4
60. eratures of up to 40 C without fabric softener never iron Cloths for cleaning glasses which are impregnated with chem icals should not be used as they can damage the lens glass e Take care not to scratch the 6 bit coding 1 11 in the bayonet fastening or to get it dirty Take care also that no grains of sand or similar particles enter the fastening where they could scratch the bayo net Never wet this component when cleaning it e 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 situations and with high contrasts The generally recommended lens hood also protects the lens from unintentional fingerprints and the rain Care instructions 155 For the battery Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical reactions These reactions are also influenced by the external temperature and humidity Very high or low temperatures reduce the life of the battery e Always remove the battery if you will not be using the LEICA M8 2 for a long period of time Other wise after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged i e the voltage is significantly reduced as the LEICA M8 2 uses a low no load cur rent to save the date even when it is turned off e Lithium ion batteries should be stored o
61. et for quick data transfer Dimensions width x depth x height 138 6mm x 36 9mm x 80 2mm Weight 600g incl battery Scope of delivery Charger 100 240V with 2 mains cables Euro USA different in some export markets and 1 in car charging cable lithium ion battery USB cable carrying strap DVD ROM with Capture One 4 from Phase One Subject to changes to design manufacture and range 164 Technical d 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 intended to share our knowledge about the world of photography projection and magnification with both beginners and advanced photographic 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 general photography to areas of special interest and offer a range of sug gestions information and advice for your own work ore detailed information and the current Leica Academy brochure are available from Leica Camera AG Leica Akademie Oskar Barnack Str 11 D 35606 Solms Phone 49 0 64 42 208 421 Fax 49 0 6442 208 425 la leica camera com Leica on the Internet Current information about products news events and the Leica co
62. ever if the 9 block review is shown with a red frame round the entire block see p 141 For details of the different procedures responses when you attempt to delete protected pictures refer to the previous section If you decide you want to delete them clear the protection as described below Protection is only effective for the LEICA M8 2 Even protected pictures are deleted if the memory card is reformatted see next section for details On SD SDHC memory cards you can prevent accidental deletion by sliding the write protection switch on the card see p 101 to the position marked LOCK Procedure Press the PROTECT button 1 24 e The corresponding sub menu appears in the moni tor display 1 33 Notes e The setting process can be cancelled at any time by pressing the PROTECT button again e The following controls and their functions are not available during the entire setting process the MENU 1 29 DELETE 1 25 and INFO 1 23 buttons The subsequent procedure is controlled by the menu i e essentially as described in the Menu control section on p 113 After specifying the relevant menu display this is done using the shutter speed setting dial 1 30 direction buttons 1 31 and the SET but ton 1 22 144 Review mode The first step is to decide e whether you want to protect individual pictures l e all pictures simultaneously e whether you want to clear the existing protecti
63. flash mode this displays are the same in all cases Note When using snapshot mode S see p 96 synchroni zation with the 1st shutter curtain is a fixed setting Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Flash Sync 5 1 13 and 2 in the respective sub menu select the desired option 1 Curtain or 2 Curtain Additional functions User application specific profiles On the LEICA M8 2 any combination of all main and picture parameters menu settings can be permanently stored e g so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily for recurring situations subjects A total of three memory slots are available for these combina tions 1 2 3 Applying settings Creating a profile 1 Set the desired functions in the main and picture parameters menus 2 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Save User Profile 5 1 2 and 3 in the associated sub menu select the desired memory slot Selecting a saved profile 1 In the picture parameters menu see p 95 113 select User Profile 5 2 6 and 2 in the associated sub menu select the desired profile Notes e In addition to the three memory slots there is also the 0 setting which you can use to restore the factory default settings at any time User Profile 0 is thus similar to the Reset function see next section except that it does not delete all settings specifically retaining those in the other three profiles e If you change one of th
64. for long exposures see p 131 The LEICA M8 2 shutter speed setting dial has no stop i e it can be turned in either direction from any position It detents at all marked positions and at the intermediate values Values between the detent posi tions cannot be used Notes e As described in connection with the ISO settings on p 123 when using higher sensitivities and in partic ular with dark even surfaces a certain amount of noise will become apparent To reduce this annoy ing phenomenon following exposures with slower shutter speeds approx below 30 s differing depending on menu settings the LEICA M8 2 auto matically takes a second black picture taken with the shutter closed The noise present in this paral lel picture is then digitally subtracted from the data set for the real spicture e This doubling of the exposure time can be signifi cant in particular at longer shutter speeds and must be allowed for During this time the camera should not be switched off e For shutter speeds of 2s or more the message Noise reduction in progress 12s appears in the monitor e If the B function is selected in conjunction with the self timer see p 147 the shutter release button does not need to be kept pressed the shutter will remain open until the shutter release button is pressed a second time this is then equivalent to a T function More details on setting the correct exposure can be found in the
65. found on our homepage at http en leica camera com service downloads rangefinder_cameras m8 2 e If the memory card cannot be inserted check that it is aligned correctly e If you remove the bottom cover or take out the memory card the monitor displays the respective warning messages instead of the normal display Bottom cover removed No memory card Do not open the bottom cover nor remove the memory card while the red LED 1 32 at the bot tom right of the monitor 1 33 is flashing indicating picture recording and or data saving to the card Otherwise the not yet completely saved picture data may be lost As electromagnetic fields electrostatic charges and defects on the camera or the card can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory card we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save it there see p 148 For the same reason it is recommended that the card is always stored in its antistatic cover Inserting and removing memory card The most important settings controls Leica M lenses Essentially most Leica M lenses can be used with the LEICA M8 2 Details on the small number of excep tions and restrictions can be found in the following notes Usage is independent of the initial format of the res pective camera whether 18x27 mm sensor size for the digital Leica M8 2 or 24x36 mm for the 35mm models up to the LEICA M7 and also independent of the lens fit
66. g the appropriate programs Basic picture settings Holding the camera correctly 123 Bright line view and range finder The LEICA M8 2 s bright line view and range finder is not only a very high quality large brilliant and bright viewfinder it is also a highly accurate range finder coupled to the lens It has an enlargement factor of 0 72x If lenses with nominal focal lengths 24 28 Elmarit 28 mm from serial number 2 411 001 35 50 75 and 90 mm are used the associated bright line frame automatically adjusts to the combinations 24 35 mm 28 90 mm 50 75 mm The size of the bright line frame is matched to the initial format of the LEICA M8 2 and corresponds to a sensor size of around 18x27 mm at a setting distance of 2 m At longer distances the camera records more of the subject than can be seen in the bright lines at shorter distances slightly less The bright lines are linked to the distance setting in such a way that parallax the misalignment between the lens and the viewfinder axes is automatically compensated and the bright line image and the picture are identical over the entire distance setting range 0 7 m to co nge finder In the middle of the viewfinder image is the rectangu lar distance metering image which is brighter than the surrounding image field All Leica M lenses from 16 to 135mm focal length connect with the range finder when used on the LEICA M8 2 If the exposure meter is turned on the ex
67. he picture e The contrast i e the difference between light and dark sections of the image determines whether an image has a more flat or brilliant effect As a consequence the contrast can be influenced by increasing or reducing this difference i e by lighter reproduction of light sections of the image and darker reproduction of dark sections e Sharp reproduction at least of the main subject using the correct distance setting is a prerequisite for a successfully picture In turn the impression of sharpness of a picture is to a great extent determined by the sharpness of the edges e by how small the transition area between light and dark is at the edges in the picture The impression of sharpness can thus be changed by expanding or reducing these areas e The color saturation determines whether the colors in the picture tend to appear as pale and pastel like or bright and colorful While the lighting and weather conditions hazy clear are given as condi tions for the picture there is definite scope for influencing the reproduction here All three picture properties can be adjusted inde pendently to five different levels using the menu con trol so that you can set the optimum values for any situation i e the prevailing lighting conditions In the case of Color Saturation Black White can also be selected as a sixth option Note If the file format DNG is specified these settings have no effect as
68. hen wipe down thoroughly with a dry cloth Spare parts Precautions and care instructions 153 LCDs e If the LEICA M8 2 is exposed to significant tempera ture fluctuations condensation can form on the monitor Wipe it carefully with a soft dry cloth e If the LEICA M8 2 is very cold when it is switched on the LCDs may at first appear darker than usual As soon as the camera warms up the LCDs will regain their normal brightness The monitor is manufactured using a high precision process This ensures that of the total of around 230 000 pixels more than 99 995 work correctly and only 0 005 remain dark or are always light However this is not a malfunction and it does not im pair the reproduction of the picture Sensor Cosmic radiation e g on flights can cause pixel defects Condensation If condensation has formed on or in the LEICA M8 2 you should turn it off and leave it to stand at room temperature for around an hour Once the camera temperature has adjusted to room temperature the condensation will disappear by itself and care instructions Care instructions e As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms you should take care to keep the equipment clean For the camera e Only clean the LEICA M8 2 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 e To remove stains and fingerprints the c
69. hutter speeds in aperture priority mode indication of use of metered value storage Warning that the metering or setting ranges are overshot or undershot using aper ture priority and counting down exposure times longer than 2s LED light balance with two triangular and one central circular LED for manual setting of exposures The tri angular LEDs give the direction of rotation of the aper ture setting ring and shutter speed setting dial to adjust the exposure Also for warning of when the metering range is overshot or undershot On the top panel monochrome LCD for frame coun ter number of pictures remaining and battery status 5 step On the rear panel 2 5 monitor color TFT LCD with 230 000 pixels exceptionally scratch resistant sap phire glass cover displays see p 93 Technical data 163 Shutter and release Shutter Microprocessor controlled exceptionally low noise metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement Shutter speeds In snapshot S and aperture priority mode A continuously from 32s to 40008 Using manual setting 6s to 40008 in half steps B for long exposures of any duration together with self timer T function i e first release shutter opens second release shutter closes go S shortest shutter speed for flash synchronization Shutter cocking Using low noise integral motor optionally after releasing the shutter release button Series exposures Approx 2 pictures s appr
70. in the sub menu When deleting all pictures to prevent accidental deletion there is an intermediate step in which you must reconfirm that you definitely want to delete all pictures on the memory card gt Review mode 143 Displays after deleting Deleting individual pictures After deleting the preceding picture appears If there are no more pictures saved on the card the following message appears No image data available Deleting all pictures on the memory card After deleting the following message appears However if one or more pictures were protected that picture or the first of those pictures then appears Note When a picture is deleted the subsequent pictures in the frame counter 4 1 2 4 2 5 are re numbered as follows For example if you delete picture no 3 what was previously picture no 4 then becomes no 3 the previous no 5 becomes no 4 etc However this does not apply to the file numbering on the memory card in the INFO display see p 93 for the remaining image files in the folder 4 2 6j which remains unchanged D Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection The pictures stored on the memory card can be pro tected against accidental deletion This protection can then be cleared at any time Notes e Applying or removing picture protection can be per formed only in review mode irrespective of whether a picture is shown in normal size or as one of several reduced pictures not how
71. in this case the image data is always saved in its original form changes must be made later on the computer Setting the functions 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Sharpen ing 5 1 5 Color Saturation 5 1 6 or Contrast 5 1 7 and 2 in the sub menu select the desired level low medium low standard medium high high 122 Basic picture settings Working color space The requirements in terms of color reproduction differ considerably for the various possible uses of digital picture files Different color spaces have therefore been developed such as the standard RGB red green blue that is perfectly adequate for simple print ing For more demanding image processing using appropriate programs e g for color correction Adobe RGB has become established as the standard in the relevant sectors In the professional pre printing stage ECl is used extensively The LEICA M8 2 allows setting to one of these three color spaces sRGB Adobe RGB or ECI RGB Note When using ECI RGB the depiction of the colors in the monitor is paler than when reproduced in reality i e in a print Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Color Management 5 1 15 and 2 in the associated sub menu select the desired function Notes e If you want to have your prints produced by major photographic laboratories mini labs or Internet picture services you should always select the sRGB setting
72. ing diagram Menu language Date and time s Automatic power Off coconericconcanaricacanirnaricncrnns 117 Button acknowledgement and signal tones 117 86 Table of Conte General information on flash exposure metering and Controlere 134 Compatible flash units Attaching the flash unit Flash mode Settings for camera controlled automatic ash Mods nenne 136 The flash lighting displays in the viewfinder with system compatible flash units 136 In automatic flash mode uurserneeneeeeenn 137 When the flash unit is set to camera control A or manual mode M 137 Selecting the sync speed the sync speed range 137 Selecting the firing MoMeNt oooooccnnocccccoccnancccnnne 138 Additional functions User application specific profiles x Resetting all custom settings oooocccccoconinancccnnos Review Mode 140 Viewing other pictures Scrolling in the memory 141 Enlarging selecting the section simultaneous viewing of several reducedipietures eneeesieseeite een 141 Deleting pictures 4 en 143 Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection ooooncccnncccnnnccnnnos 144 Table of Contents Additional functions Precautions and care instructions Changing the picture numbering Formatting the memory card Taking photographs with the self timer 147 General precautions ci sescveseecesn
73. ing for cleaning the sensor Not available 5 1 18 Date 5 1 19 Time 5 1 20 Acoustic Signal Button acknowledgement tone Off 5 1 21 Language 5 1 22 Format SD Card Formatting the memory card 5 1 23 Firmware Firmware version Not available 5 1 24 Advance Delay for cocking the shutter Standard 5 1 25 Picture Settings Color or B W 94 Displays Menu items 5 2 In the picture parameters menu Menu item Explanation Fixed setting in snapshot mode S 5 2 1 ISO Sensitivity AUTO ISO 5 2 2 EV Exposure compensation 0 Off 5 2 3 White Balance Automatic 5 2 4 Compression Compression rate file format JPG fine 5 2 5 Resolution 10 MP 5 2 6 User Profile User specific profile recall Not available Displa enu items 95 Snapshot mode 5 The LEICA M8 2 provides you with a mode that makes photography much easier and at the same time more reliable and faster The only prerequisite is coded Leica M lenses see page 102 particularly useful for short focal lengths up to 35 mm see Explanations section 1 below Setting the LEICA M8 2 to S mode with the shutter speed dial 1 18 and fitting a lens of this type reduces your work except for the picture composition e g choosing the trimming you only have to make two settings just once per lens or focal length see Explanations section 2 below The camera even helps you do this Pressing the INFO button 1 23 displays a graphical representation of the lens fit
74. ion carried by this 6 bit coding is written to the respective EXIF file for the picture The picture data shown in the INFO display see The monitor p 111 also shows the lens focal length 4 2 6 b see p 93 Not available in snapshot mode S Leica M lenses 1 Note When using aperture priority and manual exposure setting in conjunction with a lens without 6 bit coding the camera s identification function must always be turned off to prevent malfunctions Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Lens Detection 5 1 1 and With all Leica M lenses except the LEICA TRI ELMAR M 16 18 21 mm f 4 ASPH 2 in the respective sub menu select the desired option Additional menu settings required for the LEICA TRI ELMAR M 16 18 21 mm f 4 ASPH With this lens the set focal length is not transferred to the camera meaning that it must be set using the menu 2 In the sub menu select On UV IR A new monitor screen appears with the title Lens Identification Tri Elmar UV IR Note Provided On UV IR has previously been set this monitor screen appears automatically as soon as the camera is turned on and or the LEICA TRI ELMAR M 16 18 21 mm f 4 ASPH is attached regardless of whether or not the monitor was previously active w In the box with a red outline the three focal lengths 16 18 and 21 mm can be selected using the direc tion buttons and or the central adjusting dial a
75. ithin the frame 4 1 3 4 2 6k in the lower right hand cor ner of the monitor symbolizes the position of the section displayed Note You can also switch from an enlarged picture directly to another picture which will then be shown at the same enlargement To do this press the left or right direction button again keeping the PLAY button pressed 1 27 By turning the setting ring to the left anticlockwise starting from normal size you can simultaneously view 4 or by turning the ring further 9 pictures in the monitor e Up to 9 reduced images are shown in the monitor 1 33 including the picture previously being viewed at normal size which is marked with a red border You can use the four direction buttons to navigate freely among the reduced images and the relevant image is marked accordingly You can then view this image at normal size by turning the setting ring to the right Note When showing 9 pictures turning the setting dial fur ther to the right places the red frame around the entire group of pictures which then allows you to scroll more quickly a block at a time C Deleting pictures While a picture is displayed in the monitor you have an opportunity to delete it if you wish to do so This can be useful for example if the pictures have already been saved to other media if you no longer require them or if you need to free up more space on the memory card The LEICA M8 2 also offers you the
76. l with manual aperture selection with display of correct exposure or tendency towards overexposure blurring in snapshot mode S or corresponding digital display for aperture priority A or manual shutter speed and aperture setting and compensation using LED light balance 162 Technical d Flash exposure control Flash unit connection via accessory shoe with cen tral and control contacts Synchronization Optionally triggered at the first or second shutter curtain Flash synchronization speed shutter speeds possible Flash exposure metering with SCA 3501 3502 adapter or SCA 3000 standard flash unit such as LEICA SF 24D Control with center weighted TTL pre flash metering 1 190 S slower Flash measurement cell 2 silicon photo diodes with collecting lens on the camera bottom Flash exposure compensation 3 EV in EV steps settable on the SCA 3501 3502 adaptor On the LEICA SF 24D 3EV in EV steps or O to 3EV in 1EV steps can be set using computer control Displays in flash mode Readiness by the flash sym bol LED in the viewfinder being constantly lit confir mation of success By the LED remaining lit or flash ing rapidly for a while after taking the picture under exposure display by the LED going out for a while Viewfinder Viewfinder principle Large bright line frame view finder with automatic parallax compensation Eyepiece Adjusted to 0 5 dptr Correction lenses from 3 to 3 dpt available
77. le from a computer accessory dealer Note The LEICA M8 2 is fitted with a built in sensor which detects the position of the camera horizontal or ver tical both directions for each picture This informa tion automatically allows the pictures to be presented upright when subsequently displayed on a computer running the appropriate programs Transferring data to a computer 149 Data structure on the memory card When the data stored on a card is transferred to a computer the following folder structure is used Arwen Om EA sioj xi Pik G Geter oer Fit A D O Adresse FADCIMOREKA al rare x Ester I tp ET PUDO Dos 100000 E Aebetscite osos LURD GOMA D ccm Cy aea Up to 9999 pictures can be stored in each of the fold ers 100LEICA 101LEICA etc Working with DNG raw data If you have selected the standardized and future proof DNG Digital Negative format you require highly spe cialized software to convert the saved raw data into optimum quality for example the professional Capture One 4 raw data converter from Phase One This soft ware can be found on the DVD ROM F that is supp lied with the LEICA M8 2 Capture One 4 provides quality optimized algorithms for digital color proces sing simultaneously allowing you to produce low noise pictures with outstanding resolution During editing you have the option of adjusting para meters such as white balance noise r
78. lease button see below takes only one picture irrespective of how long it is kept pressed To ensure discreet operation you can activate the Discreet function see p 109 in the menu see p 94 113 c C Continuous release Pressing the shutter release button see below takes up to 10 pictures in succession as long as the capacity of the memory card being used and the camera s internal buffer memory are sufficient see Inserting and removing the memory card p 101 d Y Self timer Pressing the shutter release button see below starts the pre set delay time see p 147 after which a picture is taken Switching on After switching on i e selecting one of the three func tions S Cor the LED 1 32 lights up briefly and the displays in the viewfinder 2 1 1 and in the top panel LCD 1 12 appear see p 92 Note After switching on the camera is ready to use after approx 2s Switching off Even if the main switch is not set to OFF the camera is automatically switched off if automatic power off has been set in the menu Auto Power Off 5 1 12 see p 113 117 and none of the functions are used during this time Note When transporting the camera e g in a case and if the camera will not be used for a long time if should be turned off at the main switch Selecting picture taking and review modes After switching on the LEICA M8 2 is always in recording mode i e the monitor 1
79. ler depending on the picture content and the compression rate which means that the remaining memory capacity is then greater than previously calculated and displayed e For the possible compression rates and the resulting numbers of pictures refer to the table in the previous section White balance In digital photography white balance ensures neutral reproduction of color in any light It is based on the LEICA M8 2 being preset to reproduce a particular color as white With the LEICA M8 2 you can choose from nine different settings Auto For automatic control which provides neu tral results in most situations Six fixed presets for the most frequent light sources de or indoor pictures with prevailing incandes cent lamp light T E e g for indoor pictures with prevailing light rom fluorescent tubes X e g for outdoor pictures in sunshine Y e g for pictures with prevailing electronic lash illumination emm e g for outdoor pictures with cloudy skies A e g for outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow D For manual setting by measurement and Kelvin Setting For a directly adjustable color temperature value 1 All color temperatures are specified in Kelvin Note Setting to Auto allows the white balance to be adjusted for correct color reproduction when using an electron ic flash unit that satisfies the technical requirements of a System Camera Adapti
80. lied e The SD logo is a registered trademark e Other names company or product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered tra demarks of the relevant companies Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Applies within the EC and for other European coun tries with segregated waste collection systems This device contains electrical and or electronic components and should therefore not be dis posed of in general household waste Instead it should be dispo sed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local autho rity This costs you nothing If the device itself contains exchangeable rechargeable batteries these must be removed first and if necessary also be disposed of according to the relevant regulations Further information on this point is available at your local administration your local waste collection com pany or in the store where you purchased this device Before using your LEICA M8 2 for the first time please Sco pe of d e ive ry check that the accessories supplied are complete A Battery B Charger C USB connecting lead D Carrying strap E DVD ROM containing Capture One 4 from Phase One Scope of delivery Designation of parts Illustrations inside front and rear covers Front view al Lens release button Eyelets for carrying strap Distance meter viewing window Brightness sensor Illumination window for the bright line frames an a
81. mpany 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 64 42 208 111 Fax 49 0 64 42 208 339 info leica camera com Leica Customer Service Leica AG s Customer Service center or the repair service of the Leica national offices see the Warranty Card for an address list is available to assist you in maintaining your Leica equipment or in case of dam age Please contact your nearest authorised Leica dealer Leica Camera AG Customer Service Solmser Gewerbepark 8 D 35606 Solms Phone 49 0 64 42 208 189 Fax 49 0 64 42 208 339 customer service leica camera com Leica service addresses 165 Leica Camera AG Oskar Barnack Str 11 D 35606 Solms www leica camera com info leica camera com Telefon 49 0 64 42 208 0 Telefax 49 0 64 42 208 333 93228 X 08 DX D
82. n 2 xx The update process takes around 180s You will then be prompted to restart the camera using the main switch 7 Turn the camera off and back on again Note If the battery does not have sufficient charge you will see a corresponding warning message rmware updates Miscellaneous System accessories for the LEICA M8 2 Exchangeable lenses The Leica M system provides a basis for optimum adap tation to fast and unobtrusive photography The range of lenses includes focal lengths from 16 to 135 mm for the LEICA M8 2 this corresponds to effective focal lengths from 21 to 180 mm bright line frames for focal lengths 90 mm effective are unavailable see also p 34 and a light intensity of up to 1 1 Filters UVa filters and circular polarization filters are availa ble for current Leica M lenses equipped with standard filter threads There are also special UV IR filters to ensure neutral color reproduction in all situations see Using Leica UV IR filters to correct color shifts for particular sub jects and lighting situations p 103 Universal Wide Angle Viewfinder M The LEICA Universal Wide Angle Viewfinder M is a tho roughly practical accessory lt can be used without restriction on all analog and digital Leica M models and shows just like the viewfinder in the camera with a reflected bright line frame the picture area for wide angle focal lengths 16 18 21 24 and 28 mm stem accessories
83. n Bun Viewfinder window with viewfinder displays reversed out for better clarity against bright backgrounds 7 Selftimer LED 8 Image field selector 9 Bottom cover locking clip Front view of camera bayonet rear view of lens bayonet 1 10 Sensor for lens identification 1 11 6 bit lens identification barcode 1 Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachments cover the bright ness sensor Information about the use of these and other lenses can be found in the Displays In the viewfinder p 92 and Leica M lenses p 102 sections Top view 1 12 LCD 1 13 Fixed ring with 1 15 1 16 1 18 1 19 a Index for distance setting b Depth of focus scale and c Red index button for changing lenses Focusing ring with a Recessed grip Aperture setting ring White index point for aperture setting Lens hood Shutter speed dial with A detent position for automatic shutter speed control 5 detent position for snapshot mode with extended automatic functions Main switch with detent positions for OFF camera switched off S single release C continuous release self timer Shutter release button with a Tapped thread for cable release Flash unit shoe with a Center flash and b Control contacts and c Hole for retaining pin Rear view 1 22 SET button for calling up the picture parameter menu for calling up the sub menu within the menu driven commands for loading set tings f
84. nd confirmed as normal with the SET button Notes e The setting in the menu must be made every time the focal length on the lens is changed e When the lens is attached the middle focal length of 18mm is always preselected e This manual adjustment of the focal length in the menu is only necessary with the LEICA TRI ELMAR M 16 18 21 mm f 4 ASPH The LEICA TRI ELMAR M 28 35 50 mm f 4 ASPH features the necessary mechanical transfer of the set focal length to the camera to display the appropriate bright line frame in the viewfinder The camera electronics detect the setting and use it to perform focal length specific correction Leica M lenses Extension factor The nominal focal lengths of the Leica M lenses are based on the 35mm film format i e an initial format of 24x36mm However the sensor on the LEICA M8 2 is somewhat smaller at 18x27mm by a factor of 0 75 Therefore these lenses angle of view on the LEICA M8 2 always corresponds to that for lenses with focal lengths longer by a factor of 1 33 1 33 reciprocal of 0 75 This has the corresponding effect on their perspective but not on their depth of field which with the LEICA M8 2 can also be read directly off the lens see the lens instructions for more details Of course the bright line frame in the viewfinder of the LEICA M8 2 always shows the correct field of view for this camera i e it takes account of the in creased focal length You can therefo
85. nd Technical Dita siciliana A 108 162 Shutter speed aperture combination see Exposure setting and Metering diagraM oooonncccnonccnonccconcccnnnnnnnns Shutter speed setting dial Snapshot mode S Sounds button acknowledge response tones 117 Spare parts Storing the LEICA M8 2 Switch off automatiC oooooocccccnooocncnonononcnncnonancnonono Switching on off Technical Data AAA Transferring data to a computer USB connection UV IR filters Viewfinder Bright line frame Detachable viewfinders Universal wide angle viewfinder M 152 Viewfinder magnifier M 1 25x M 1 Ax 152 DIS PAYS ann 92 Viewing the picture in record mode immediately after taking with the Auto Review function automatic revieWw oooooococnnnccnnoccnnonanannccnnnnos 107 with the PLAY function oocicccccc c 107 140 Volume setting the button acknowledge response tones Warning messages White balance Index 161 Technical data and descriptions Camera type Compact digital view and rangefinder system camera Lens attachment Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6 bit coding Lens system Leica M lenses from 16 to 135 mm Picture format image sensor 3936 x 2626 pixels 10 5 MPixel CCD chip active area 18 x 27 mm extension factor 1 33 Resolution Adjustable DNG 3916 x 2634 JPEG 3936 x 2630 2952 x 1972 1968 x 1315 1312 x 876 Pixel
86. neous viewing of several reduced pictures With the LEICA M8 2 it is possible to open an enlarged section of an individual picture in the monitor to study it more closely with a free choice of section Conversely you can also view up to 9 pictures simultaneously in the monitor e g to gain an overview or to find the picture you are looking for more quickly Notes e The more the picture is enlarged the more the re production quality in the monitor deteriorates due to the proportionately lower resolution e While an enlarged picture is displayed the direction buttons are no longer available to open other pictures instead they are used to navigate within the picture Exception see next note Turning the setting ring 1 30 to the right clockwise enlarges the central section The more you turn the ring the greater the enlargement and the smaller the section area Enlargement is possible up to 1 1 i e u il 1 pixel of the monitor displays 1 pixel of the picture e The rectangle within the frame 4 1 3 4 2 6k in the lower right hand corner of the monitor symbolizes he current enlargement PLAY DELETE PROTECT INFO SET gt Review de 141 The four direction buttons 1 14 can be used to select any position for the section to be enlarged To do this press the button several times for the direction in which you want to shift the section e In addition to the enlargement the rectangle w
87. nge finder on the LEICA M8 2 is very precise The benefits of this are particularly noticeab lenses with their relative e when using wide angle high depth of field Mechanical metering basis Distance between the optical axes of the viewfinder window and the range finder viewing window 69 25 mm x viewfinder magnification x 0 68 Effective metering basis 47 1 mm The range finder metering field is visible as a bright sharply defined rectangle in the center of the view inder If you keep the large viewfinder window 1 6 closed only the activated bright line and this metering ield remain visible The focus can be set using either the superimposed image or split image method Superimposed image method double image In a portrait for example aim the metering field at the eye and turn the distance setting ring on the lens until the contours in the metering field are brought into line Then choose the subject detail B T Double image out of focus Coincident image in focus a Interrupted line out of focus Continous line in focus Split image method When taking photographs of architecture for exam In practice there is often no clear distinction between ple aim the range finder metering field at the vertical the two methods The two criteria can be used to edge or another clearly defined vertical line and turn great effect in combination the distance setting ring on the l
88. nly in the partially charged condition the top panel LCD 1 12 shows a value in the range tod For very long storage periods it should be charged up and discharged again around once a year e Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible While lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits they should still be pro tected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry A short circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns e If a battery is dropped check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage Using a damaged battery can damage the LEICA M8 2 e Batteries have only a limited service life e Take damaged batteries to a collection point to ensure correct recycling e Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to explode For the charger If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receiv ers it can interfere with the reception make sure there is a distance of at least 1m between the devices e When the charger is in use it can make a noise buzzing this is quite normal and is not a malfunc tion 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 e Always keep the charger contacts clean and never short circuit them For memory cards e While a picture is being stored or the memory car
89. nt lengths a classic leather case and a protector that is similar to the lower section of a traditional case This protector reliably protects the camera body even when taking photographs order no 14 867 short 14 868 long 14 872 leather 14 869 protector For your full set of camera equipment the classic Bil lingham combination case made of waterproof fabric is also available This either holds two cameras and two lenses or one camera and three lenses There is enough space for large lenses and for a camera with a LEICAVIT M or LEICA MOTOR M attached A Velcro fastened compartment provides additional space for a LEICA SF 24D flash and other accessories order no 14 854 black 14 855 khaki Order no 14 195 Spare parts Camera bayonet cap Carrying strap 14 312 Lithium ion battery 14 464 Compact charger with EU USA mains cables in car charging cable 14 470 Mains cable for AUS and UK 14 422 14 421 USB cable 2 m 4 to 6 pin 420 200 023 000 Precautions and care instructions General precautions Do not use the LEICA M8 2 in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful magnetic electrostatic or electromagnetic fields e g induction ovens micro wave ovens television sets or computer monitors video game consoles cell phones radio equipment e If you place the LEICA M8 2 on or very close to a television set its magnetic field could
90. ntly being transferred to the memory card and the intermediate memory is full The capacity of the memory card is exhausted and the intermediate memory is full Delete pictures you no longer require before taking new ones No memory card has been inserted and the intermediate memory is full cannot save the picture Is a memory card inserted The capacity of the memory card is full Delete pictures you no longer require before taking new ones 6 1 71 7 2 8 1 9 1 The monitor is too dark or too bright When viewing the monitor image from wide angles it is always more difficult to see If it is too pale or too dark although you are look ing at the monitor full on Select a different brightness The picture have just taken is not shown in the monitor Is the Auto Review function active when setting the LEICA M8 2 to picture mode cannot display the picture Is a memory card inserted The memory card does not contain any data Despite being connected to a computer cannot transfer any data Check whether the computer and the camera are connected correctly The date and time displays show incorrect values or are blank The LEICA M8 2 has not been used for a long period particularly if the battery has been re moved 1 Insert a fully charged battery 2 Set the date and time 1 Not possible in snapshot mode S 2 Always active in snapshot mode S Malfunctions and resolution 159 Index
91. o wait for a more appropriate moment to cock the shutter Notes e Even if review mode see Selecting picture and review modes p 107 or menu control see p 113 had been activated pressing the shutter release button immediately switches the camera to recording mode e Menu control allows button acknowledgement response tones to be selected and set see p 117 To avoid camera shake the shutter release button should be pressed gently not jerkily until the shutter is released with a soft click The shutter release button has a standard thread for a cable release Note With cable release the second pressure point is not perceptible Serial exposures Thanks to the integrated motor for the shutter action the LEICA M8 2 can be used not only for single expo sures main switch 1 19 set to S single but also for series of exposures main switch set to C contin uous for example to capture sequences of move ment in several stages Apart from the operation of the shutter release button 1 20 series of pictures are taken in the same way as single pictures As long as you hold down the shutter release button provided that the memory card has sufficient capacity a series of pictures is taken If however you only press the shutter release button briefly this will again result in a single picture Pictures can be taken at a maximum of about 2 pictu res a second and up to 10 in succession For de
92. on lo or for individual pictures Clear Protection f for all pictures Clear Protection o Note The following functions cannot be performed and the menu text appears in white instead of black to indi cate this Protecting a picture that is already protected or if all pictures are already protected Unprotecting a picture that is already unprotected or if no pictures are already protected Displays after protection clearing protection After leaving menu control the original monitor dis play appears again with the corresponding symbol D x for protected pictures 4 1 1 4 2 3 Note The Dex symbol also appears if a picture that is already protected is opened Review mode 145 Additional functions Changing the picture numbering The LEICA M8 2 assigns pictures sequential picture numbers in the default factory setting regardless of whether the memory card is changed You can at any time specify that a the numbering sequence begins afresh every time the memory card is changed or b the numbering sequence starts immediately e g to assign picture number to different events subjects etc Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Picture Numbering 5 1 10 and 2 and in the associated sub menu select the desired function Depending on the selected function the file numbering starts again from 1 either after the next change of memory card Default or from th
93. on SCA for the System 3000 and has an SCA 3502 adaptor from version 4 onwards However if other flash units are used which are not specially adapted to the LEICA M8 2 the camera white balance will not be automatically adjusted and the setting 4 should be used Setting the function For automatic or fixed settings 1 In the picture parameters menu see p 95 113 select White Balance 5 2 3 2 in the associated sub menu select the desired function Basic picture settings 119 For direct setting of color temperature You can directly set values between 2000 and 13100 K from 2000 to 5000 K in increments of 100 from 5000 to 8000 K in increments of 200 and from 8000 to 13 100 K in increments of 300 This provides you with a broad scope covering almost all color tempera tures that can occur in practice and within which you can adapt the color reproduction very sensitively to the existing light color and or your personal preferen ces In the picture parameters menu see p 95 113 select White Balance 5 2 3 and N in the respective sub menu select the Kelvin Setting option w Use the adjusting dial 1 30 or the up down dire ction button 1 31 to select the desired value and 4 confirm your setting by pressing the SET button once again 1 All color temperatures are specified in Kelvin For manual setting by metering 1 In the picture parameters menu see p 95 113 select White Balance 5
94. or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded inter face cables with ferrite core when connecting to com puter or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment LEICA LEICA M8 2 Trade Name Model No Responsible party Support contact Leica Camera Inc 1 Pearl Count Unit A Allendale New Jersey 07401 Tel 1 201 995 0051 232 Fax 1 201 995 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 interference that may cause unde sired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 LEICA M8 2 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Note Foreword Dear Customer Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the LEICA M8 2 and congratulate you on your choice With this unique view and digital rangefinder camera you have made an excellent selection We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new LEICA M8 2 In order to make best use of all the opportunities offe red by this high perform
95. os would cause overexposure the flash will not be fired in aper ture priority mode In such cases the shutter speed is governed by the ambient brightness and is shown in the viewfinder In aperture priority A and manual mode but not in snapshot mode S the LEICA M8 2 also allows you to use other more artistically interesting flash tech niques such as synchronization of the flash firing with the second instead of with the first shutter curtain and of flashes with longer shutter speed than the standard sync speed of 808 These functions are set on the camera using the menu for more details refer to the relevant sections below In addition the LEICA M8 2 loads the sensitivity set ting to the flash unit This allows the flash unit provided it has received such information and the aperture manually set on the lens is also input to the flash unit automatically to adjust its range values accordingly The sensitivity setting cannot be changed at the flash unit gt Flash mode 135 Notes e The settings and functions described in the follow ing sections relate exclusively to flash units that are system compatible to the LEICA M8 2 An exposure compensation set on the camera see p 129 only influences the measurement of availa ble light If you want to simultaneously use compen sation of the TTL flash exposure measurement in flash mode in parallel or in the opposite direction you must make this additional setting
96. ox 10 pictures in series Shutter release button three steps Exposure metering on Metering memory lock in aperture priority mode Shutter release Integrated standard cable release thread Self timer Delay optionally 2 aperture priority and manual exposure setting or 12s menu setting indi cated by flashing LED on front of camera and corres ponding display on the monitor Switching the camera on off using the main switch on the camera top panel selectable automatic switch off of the camera electronics after about 2 5 10 minutes reactivation by touching the shutter release Power supply 1 lithium ion battery nominal voltage 3 7V capacity 1900mAh Capacity data is shown in the display on the left of the top panel when the shut ter is held open for sensor cleaning in addition low capacity is indicated by an acoustic warning Charger Inputs 100 240 V AC 50 60Hz automatic switching or 12 24V DC Output 4 2V DC 800mA Camera housing Material All metal body of magnesium die casting KTL dip painted synthetic leather covering Top panel and bottom cover brass black lacquered or silver chromium plated Image field selector Allows the bright line pairs to be manually displayed at any time e g to compare detail Tripod socket stainless steel 1 4 DIN tapped socket in bottom cover in line with the center of the lens Operating conditions 0 to 40 C Interface 5 pin mini USB 2 0 High Speed sock
97. posure meter LEDs and the flash symbol LED appear at the lower edge of the viewfinder image For more details about setting the distance and expo sure metering together with flash mode refer to the relevant sections on pages 126 127 134 Note Therefore when using longer focal lengths than those for which there are bright line frames 90 mm see above such as the 135 mm models their image field in the camera viewfinder which is very small to start with can only be determined very imprecisely Frame selector The frame selector 1 8 expands the possibilities of the LEICA M8 2 viewfinder This built in universal viewfinder allows you to display the frames that do not belong to the lens currently being used at any time You can then see immediately if for image com position reasons it would be better to photograph the relevant subject using a different focal length If the lever is swung outwards that is away from the lens the image field limits for 24 and 35 mm focal length are shown If the lever is moved to its vertical central position the image field limits for the focal lengths 50 and 75 mm are shown If the lever is swung inwards that is towards the lens the image field limits for 28 and 90 mm focal length are shown See The extension factor p 105 24 mm 35 mm Bright line view and range finder 1 Distance metering Due to its large effective metering basis the ra
98. range has been exceeded due to excessive brightness and there is a risk of overexpo sure Even so in the vast majority of cases you then have the opportunity to ensure that the correct exposure is used by setting a lower aperture value than the preset one see above To do this turn the aperture setting ring 1 15 in the direction indicated by the flashing triangle to the left If a red triangle is also flashing to the left there is a risk of a blurred picture see comment 4 below Even so in the vast majority of cases you then have the opportunity to ensure a sharp non blurred picture by setting a higher aperture value than the preset one see above To do this turn the aperture setting ring 1 15 in the direction indicated by the flashing triangle to the right 96 Snapshot mode S Even critical light situations with significant bright ness darkness differences can easily be dealt with For example in a portrait with backlight if you want your main subject to be outside the center of the picture and its brightness simultaneously differs significantly from the rest of the subject you can use metering memory lock Aim the center of the viewfinder at your main subject N Press the shutter release to its 2nd pressure point e As long as you maintain the pressure point the metered value is stored and a small red dot appears above the circular LED in the viewfinder as confirmation
99. rayed with different degrees of sharpness in the same picture Whether these parts of the subject are reproduced sharply or blurred and the degree of blurring is determined by two independent factors 1 The length of the shutter speed i e for how long these parts of the subject act upon the film 2 How quickly these parts of the subject or the camera itself are moving during exposure The longer the shutter speed or the faster this move ment the greater the extent to which the two superimposed parts of the picture can differ With the flash fired at the normal moment at the beginning of the exposure i e immediately after the 1 shutter curtain has completely opened this can even lead to apparent contradictions such as in the picture of the motorcycle left which is being overta ken by its own light traces The LEICA M8 2 gives you a choice between this nor mal flash firing moment and synchronization with the end of the exposure i e immediately before the 2 shutter curtain begins to close again In this case the sharp image is located at the end of the movement In the photograph right this flash technique gives a natural impression of movement and dynamics 138 Flash mode This function is available at all camera and flash unit settings and in aperture priority mode as well as in manual shutter speed selection in the various auto matic flash modes as well as in manual
100. re compose your pictures in the normal way just as for other cameras in the Leica M series see also The Leica bright line view and range finder p 124 Attaching a lens Removing a lens 1 Hold the lens by the fixed ring 1 13 2 Align the red index button 1 13c on the lens with the unlocking button 1 1 on the camera body 3 Then push the lens straight on in this position 4 Turn the lens slightly to the right and you will hear and feel it click into place 1 Hold the lens by the fixed ring 1 13 2 Press down the unlocking button 1 1 on the camera body 3 Turn the lens to the left until its red index button 1 13c is aligned with the unlocking button 4 Then pull the lens straight off Notes e To protect the LEICA M8 2 against ingress of dust etc into the interior of the camera it is important always to have a lens or a cover fitted to the camera body e For the same reason when changing lenses work without delay and in an environment that is as dust free as possible Leica M lenses Switching the camera on and off the main switch e lt 2 w The LEICA M8 2 is turned on and off using the main switch 1 19 This is below the shutter release button 1 20 and is a lever with four detent positions a DFF Camera switched off This is the inactive position the camera is switched off b S Single release Pressing the shutter re
101. responses Initial situation After pressing the PLAY button a Full review display of a picture Picture mode monitor off b Review of an enlarged section several reduced pictures see below Full review display of the picture Full review display of the picture c INFO display with any enlargement see p 93 141 INFO display with full review display d One of the menu controls see p 113 or DELETE or PROTECT function see p 143 144 is activated Full review display of the last displayed picture e The LEICA M8 2 stores pictures in line with the DCF standards Design Rule for Camera File System e The LEICA M8 2 can only review pictures taken with cameras of this type 140 Review Additional options when viewing A Viewing other pictures Scrolling in the memory You can open other saved pictures using the left and right direction buttons 1 31 Pressing the left button takes you to the pictures with lower numbers pres sing the right button takes you to those with higher numbers Holding the button down approx 2s re sults in fast scrolling After the highest and lowest numbers the series of pictures begins again in an endless loop which means you can reach all pictures in either direction e The picture and file numbers in the monitor change accordingly PLAY DELETE PROTECT INFO B Enlarging selecting the section simul ta
102. rmware downloads ocooccoconcccnncccnonccnnaccnnonacannns 151 Flash operation Synchronization Formatting the memory card cooocconoccccnccccnoncnnnnccnnnns 46 Histogram Holding the camera correctly y Image field selector oooooocnnncconocanannncnonnac nnannns Image trequeneya ana 160 Index Image properties contrast sharpness color saturation 122 Information service Leica Internet Leica homepage RATA or aeeiditesigiii Lenses Leica M Attaching and removing SA e NU TAS un een Use of older lenses ain switch alfunctions and their resolution 22 2 emory card inserting and removing enu items enu langua Eeserveen EE EEEE AEE Ooi enu control etering diagram A eher Setting the brightness Noise reduction Parts designation Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection 144 Raw data 118 150 Record and review modes Repairs Leica Customer Service Resetting all custom menu settings Resolution Review Mode nennen 140 Enlai ENE a naar 141 Four nine single pictures simultaneously 141 Selecting the trimming ooonnccnnonccconccnoncccnonacnnn 141 Single pictures Scope of delivery Section Selection of see review mode 141 140 Self timer Series exposures Sharpness see image properties Shutter release button see Shutter a
103. s the sensitivity settings SV Speed Value are given in ISO values On the left of the diagram you can see the shutter speed details in seconds TV Time Value The working range of the LEICA M8 2 s focal plane shutter is represented by a shaded area in the adjacent column In the B setting the range is open at the top The aperture values AV can be read off in the bottom left Example A highlights the relationships between the speed light intensity brightness shutter speed and aperture From the specified sensitivity ISO 160 first follow the vertical line to its intersection with the horizontal line belonging to the corresponding brightness In this example this is 2500 cd m which corresponds to bright sunshine The line then runs diagonally as far as the vertical line for the set aperture and from there horizontally to the left until it reaches the necessary shutter speed 598 The exposure value EV 15 can also be read off in the diagonal course of the line Example B shows that in candlelight and with a sensi tivity of ISO 640 0 6 cd m it is necessary to use aperture 1 4 and a shutter speed of ss Stop 16 on the lens for example cannot be used as the associa ted shutter speed of 8s is not available on the shutter speed setting dial Because only 6s can be set as the highest shutter speed using the dial direct metering is no longer possible Conversion or reading the correct shutter speed from
104. s out of range the left hand triangular LED gives a warning by flashing In aperture priority mode the shutter speed remains displayed If the required shutter speed exceeds the longest possible shutter speed of 32s this display also flashes If the camera is out of use for an extended period or is stored in a case always switch it off at the main switch This prevents any power consumption including that which continues to occur in standby mode after the exposure meter is turned off auto matically and the display is extinguished This also prevents taking pictures accidentally Exposure metering 127 Exposure modes The LEICA M8 2 provides three exposure modes A snapshot mode aperture priority and manual setting Depending on the subject situation and your individu al preferences you can thus choose between extremely convenient reliable and fast almost fully automatic operation i e only a few preliminary set tings that only need to be made once the familiar semi automatic operation or setting a fixed shutter speed and aperture Everything else about snapshot mode S is described in the relevant section on pages 96 97 Aperture priority If the shutter speed dial 1 18 is in the A position the electronics within the camera generates the shutter speed automatically and continuously in the range 10008 to 32s in accordance with the sensitivity set ting the metered brightness and the manually sele
105. sure compen sation is being used A g g 1 The automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachments since they cover the brightness sen e da L sor 1 4 which supplies the information required for their ope E ration In such cases the displays always maintain a constant 3 2 brightness 92 Displays In the viewfinder In the top panel 4 In the monitor 4 2 Reviewing with additional information INFO reduced picture size Ada a a 4 At normal review image s fill the entire 4 2 1 Picture if necessary with Clipping display 1 1 monitor area 4 2 2 Histogram 4 1 1 Delete protection symbol only if set a Luminance brightness 4 1 2 Picture number total number of available b Red green blue separate display of individual colors pictures 4 1 3 Enlargement level or position of section shown 4 2 3 Delete protection symbol only if set schematic for enlarged view only 4 2 4 Date time 4 1 4 Selected picture reduced viewing of 4 or 9 4 2 5 Picture number total number of available pictures only pictures 4 2 6 Picture information a Exposure modes and exposure time b Focal length c Sensitivity 42 3 42 4 425 d Exposure compensation e Resolution f Compression file format 4 2 6 a g White balance b i User profile number d j Folder number file name B k Size and position of section only if in use f 8 i k j 1 se
106. t is then shown to the right of the menu line 6 Exit the main menu by pressing the MENU button again exit the picture parameters menu by a pressing the shutter release button 1 20 if you want to switch to recording mode or b pressing the PLAY button 1 27 to switch to review mode Notes e In the main menu you can exit a sub menu at any time without applying any settings you have made in them by pressing the MENU button e By pressing the shutter release button 1 20 you can exit either menu at any time and switch directly to picture mode by pressing the PLAY button 1 27 you can switch to review mode see also Selecting picture taking and review modes p 107 Menu items such as Date 5 1 18 and Time 5 1 19 and the White Balance function 5 2 3 require further settings The corresponding explanations as well as further details about the other menu functions can be found in the relevant sections Setting the menu functions 115 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 Spanish Italian Japa nese and Chinese can all be selected as alternative menu languages Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Language 5 1 21 and 2 in the respective sub menu select the desired language e Apart from a few exc
107. t of the exposure setting after taking the picture The LEICA M8 2 allows you to choose between four versions of the histogram Based on either the overall brightness or separately for the three primary colors red green blue optionally with or without identifica tion red of the areas in the picture where no image appears because they are too bright clipping Note The histogram display always refers to the section of the picture displayed at that time A Predominance of dark pixels only few bright ones Underexposure B Most pixels are of medium brightness correct expo sure C Predominance of bright pixels only few dark ones overexposed Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Histogram 5 1 9 and 2 in the associated sub menu select the desired func tion Std w o Clipping Std with Clipping RGB w o Clipping RGB with Clipping Note The histogram is not available when simultaneously viewing several reduced pictures see p 141 112 The histogra Menu control Many settings for the LEICA M8 2 are controlled using menus see p 94 95 When using snapshot mode S see p 96 there is only one menu the main menu with just 5 options These mainly relate to basic settings 5 1 18 19 21 22 which only need to be entered once while all other relevant parameters are specified for ease of use An additional option 5 1 25 can also be used to select whether
108. tailed information on the total possible numbers of pictures refer to the table on p 118 Note Regardless of how many pictures have been taken in a series the PLAY and Auto Review 5 1 11 see p 107 functions initially always show the last picture Shutter release button Serial exposures 1 Shutter speed dial G S lt Q rr The size and position of the shutter speed dial 1 18 on the LEICA M8 2 are ergonomically optimized On the one hand even with the camera to the eye it is very easy to use On the other hand it is well protected against unintentional setting In addition its direction of rotation like that of the aperture setting ring on the lenses corresponds to the exposure meter displays in the viewfinder for manual adjustment If for example the left hand trian gular LED lights up rotation in the direction of the arrow i e to the right leads to the required longer shutter speed The LEICA M8 2 shutter speed setting dial is used to select the three exposure control modes Aperture priority mode by setting the A position marked red see p 128 Snapshot mode by setting the S position marked red see p 96 Manual mode by selecting shutter speeds from 4090 S to 68 intermediate values in step graduations are also available see p 131 as are the shortest possible sync time of gos for flash mode marked with the Fd symbol see p 134 and B
109. ted with or without 6 bit coding in the bayonet mount for the latest version see Switching lens type identification on and off on the next page Even without this additional feature i e when using Leica M lenses without identification the LEICA M8 2 will deliver excellent pictures in most situations Important e Cannot be used Hologon 15mm f 8 Summicron 50mm f 2 with close up Elmar 90mm f 4 with retractable tube manufactured from 1954 1968 Some examples of the Summilux M 35 mm f 4 not aspherical manufactured from 1961 1995 Made in Canada cannot be attached to the LEICA M8 2 or will not focus to infinity Leica Customer Service can modify these lenses so that they can be used on the LEICA M8 2 Can be used but risks damaging the camera Lenses with a retractable tube can only be used with their tubes extended i e their tubes must never be retracted into the LEICA M8 2 This is not the case with the current Macro Elmar M 90 mm f 4 whose tube does not protrude into the camera body even when retracted It can therefore be used without any restrictions Can be used but precise composition is not possible The LEICA M8 2 has bright line frames for focal lengths up to 90 mm see p 124 Therefore when using longer focal lengths such as the 135mm models without a viewfinder attachment their image field in the camera viewfinder which is very small to start with can only be determined ver
110. ted in the monitor 1 33 with three items highlighted the suggested aperture a the suggested distance b and the resulting depth of field c see Explana tions section 3 below DELETE PROTECT These two settings are the only manual actions and when taking photographs with this lens or this focal ength you do not need to make any other settings yourself the camera does it all for you The depth of field resulting from the suggested set ings the distance range in which all parts of the subject are depicted sharply is sufficiently large hat in many situations and for the majority of sub jects you can expect sharp reproduction of the key elements of the picture The exposure for each shot is determined by the auto matic shutter speed control for more details see Aperture priority p 128 For this automatic control o work over a very wide brightness range if neces sary due to low brightness the sensitivity is simulta neously and also automatically set to higher values for more details see ISO sensitivity p 121 On top of everything else the camera warns you if your pictures could be out of focus due to camera shake see Explanations section 4 below You only need to look at the display in the viewfinder If only the red circular LED in the center is lit everything is fine If a red triangle to the right is also flashing 4 the automatic setting
111. ted at any time by pressing the SET button 1 22 the relevant setting is retained and the function can be restarted by touching the shutter release button again Important In self timer mode the exposure is not set by depress ing the shutter release button to the pressure point it is set immediately before the picture is taken nal functions 147 Transferring data to a computer The LEICA M8 2 is compatible with the following oper ating systems Microsoft Windows XP Vista Apple Macintosh Mac OS X 10 5 The LEICA M8 2 is equipped with a USB 2 0 interface for transferring data to a computer This allows fast data transfer to computers with the same kind of interface The computer used must have either a USB port for direct connection to the LEICA M 8 2 or a card reader for SD SDHC cards Note When using a USB connection note the following Connecting two or more devices to a computer or connecting using a hub or extension cables can result in malfunctions Connecting and transferring data with Windows XP Vista 1 Use the USB cable supplied C to connect the USB socket 1 34 on the LEICA M8 2 to a free USB port on the computer To do this first open the flap 1 26 over the socket on the camera downwards With Windows XP e After connecting a message appears on the desk top to confirm that the LEICA M8 2 has been detected as new hardware 1 connection only 2 Double click on
112. teseansseecedeces LCDs Condensation Transferring data to a computer uenneessnnennnenn 148 with Windows XP Vista with Mac OS X 10 5 with card readers Care instructions FOP tS CAMETAiicisi ssseissiaiccsasessesscoasresionstsansavedsees For lenses For the battery FOF the CHArSeMvccccccscccsusavescesesssctsceseetesesssccedececds For memory cards Cleaning the sensor Working with DNG raw kata oooonncccnocccconcccnonnccnnnons Installation of Capture One A ueneneesssnensnnnennnnen 150 Installing firmware updates 151 Storage Warningimess ges ucunenseneekanertuetirn een Miscellaneous System accessories for the LEICA M8 2 Exchangeable lenses Filters ee Universal Wide Angle Viewfinder M Viewfinder Magnifier M 1 25x 1 Ax nn 152 Handgrip M8 Correction lenses 53 Warning messages e You should use exclusively the recommended accessories to prevent faults short circuits or electric shock e Do not expose the unit to moisture or rain e Do not attempt to remove parts of the body covers specialist repairs can be carried out only at authorized service centers 88 Warning messages Legal notes e Please ensure that you observe copyright laws The recording and publication of pre recorded media such as tapes CDs or other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright laws e This also applies to all of the software supp
113. the software System requirements Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 Vista Mac OS X 10 4 11 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 Installing firmware updates Leica is constantly working on developing and optimiz ing its products As digital cameras have many func tions that are controlled electronically some of these improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date To do this Leica provides firmware updates at irregu lar intervals which you can easily download from our homepage to your camera yourself 1 Format a memory card in your LEICA M8 2 2 Turn off the camera and insert the card into an SD SDHC card reader either integrated or connected to your computer A reader is required for Firmware updates 3 Download the Firmware file from the Leica M8 2 site using the UPDATES link 4 Save the file m8 2_0xx upd at the top level of the card folder structure The xx stands for the relevant version 5 Remove the card properly from your card reader insert the card into the camera and close the bot tom cover Turn on the camera using the main switch 6 Confirm the prompt that appears in the monitor as to whether you want to update the Firmware on the camera to versio
114. this diagram is therefore essential In aperture priority mode on the other hand the LEICA M8 2 automatically generates shutter speeds up to 32 s so that in the above example every aper ture on the lens can be used The area with a grey background illustrates the considerably extended range for automatic exposure control with snapshot mode by simultaneously utilizing the optionally available automatic ambient brightness controlled ISO sensitivity setting Metering Diagramm Sv e E u a E amp gt gt men M N gt 0 03 a a M 0 063 b bh 23 A A 5 0 125 A ATA 0 25 o gt 0 5 Ze A 0 6 2 gt gt gt gt 2 3 gt 4 8 5 6 b 32 30 4 63 Bv s zer 3 i so 8 250 AF FS gt 500 m FO 1 N 2000 A 1 2 S 4 ea a 4000 1 4 Ei Bar y xn O 8000 Wo a 6 6000 1 15 Bee 16 32000 1 30 J 63000 Y 1 60 o 25000 1 125 Bi 2 1 250 yo 29 cd m 1 500 a 1 1000 1 2000 Y 1 4000 M 1 144 2 28 4 56 8 11 16 22 32 Metering Diag General information on flash exposure metering and control Flash measurement cells The LEICA M8 2 determines the necessary flash pow er by firing one or more ranging flashes fractions of a second before taking the actual picture Immediately after this
115. to camera control A or manual mode M g does not appear despite the flash unit being switched on and ready for use The camera is manually set to a shorter speed than 1 go S In such cases the LEICA M8 2 will not fire the flash unit even though it is switched on and ready for use flashes slowly at 2Hz before the picture is taken The flash unit is not yet ready for use gis lit up before the picture is taken The flash unit is ready for use Selecting the sync speed the sync speed range While the shutter speed used has no bearing on the control of the flash exposure because the flash dura tion is very much shorter than this the reproduction of the available light is very strongly influenced by the shutter speed and by the aperture setting A fixed set ting of the shortest possible shutter speed for flash operation the sync speed leads unnecessarily in many situations to a greater or lesser underexposure of all parts of the subject not illuminated by the flash The LEICA M8 2 allows you to combine flash operation with the shutter speed generated in aperture priority mode to subtly change the lighting conditions for the respective subject to suit your picture composition ideas You can choose any of five ways of doing this _ Lens dependent Automatic control of shutter speeds depending on the focal length of the lens used based on the rule of thumb for blur free pictures with a hand held camera ioc
116. unctions selected in the sub menu 1 23 INFO button for displaying picture information during picture review 1 24 PROTECT button for selecting delete protec tion function 1 25 DELETE button for selecting delete function 1 26 USB port cover 1 27 PLAY button for switching on continuous review mode for return to full picture display 1 28 Viewfinder window 1 29 MENU button for calling up and exiting the main menu 1 30 Central setting ring for navigation in menus setting the selected menu items functions scrolling in the memory and for enlarging reducing the pictures viewed 1 31 Direction buttons for navigation within the menus for setting the selected menu items functions and for scrolling through the memory 1 32 LED for indicating picture mode recording data on to the card 1 33 Monitor View with USB port cover open 1 34 USB port 5 pin for connecting to computers Bottom view with bottom cover in place 35 Tripod thread A 4 DIN 4503 14 36 Bottom cover 37 Locking toggle for bottom cover with bottom cover removed 38 Battery compartment 39 Battery locking slider 40 Memory card slot Charger 41 Green CHARGE LED to indicate charging 42 Yellow 80 LED to indicate 80 charge reached 43 Charging slot for battery with a Contacts 44 Socket for car charging cable 45 2 pin socket for 46 Replaceable mains cable Designation of parts 91 1 2 In the viewfinder 2 1 2
117. very easily even within aperture priority mode using metering memory lock To do this 1 the camera is first turned so that the center of the viewfinder points either at the important part ofthe subject or alternatively at some other detail of equivalent average brightness 2 and by pressing the shutter release button 1 20 to the second pressure point this metered value is measured and stored As long as the pressure point is held a small red dot appears in the viewfinder at the top in the digits line for confirmation and the shutter speed ceases to change even if the lighting conditions change 3 Keeping the shutter release button pressed turn the camera back to the intended picture 4 and the shutter can then be released using the exposure metering originally determined Changing the aperture setting after locking the me tered value has no effect on the shutter speed and will lead to an incorrect exposure Memory lock is cancelled when the shutter release button is let go from the pressure point Exposure compensation Exposure meters are calibrated to an average grey scale value 18 reflection which corresponds to the brightness of a normal i e average photographic sub ject If the actual subject detail does not match this assumption an appropriate exposure compensation can be performed In particular for several exposures in succession for instance if for any reason a series of pictures is taken deliber
118. vious section are deleted when formatting the memory card Procedure 1 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Format SD Card 5 1 22 2 Use the SET button 1 22 to call up the associated sub menu 3 To guard against unintentional settings you then have to confirm in the corresponding sub menu using the right direction button 1 31 that you defi nitely want to format the memory card 146 Additional functions Taking photographs with the self timer You can use the self timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or 12s This can be particularly use ful for example in the first case if you want to avoid the picture being out of focus due to camera shake when releasing the shutter or in the second case for group photographs where you want to appear in the picture yourself In such cases we recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod Setting and using the function 1 Set the main switch 1 19 to 2 In the main menu see p 94 113 select Selftimer 5 1 3 and in the associated sub menu select the desired delay time 3 To start the delay time press the shutter release button 1 20 to the first pressure point see p 108 e The LED 1 7 on the front of the camera flashes for the first 10s of a 12s delay time then it stays lit continuously to show the progress of the delay time The countdown is shown on the monitor at the same time While the self timer delay time is running it can be abor
119. y imprecisely Can be used but are excluded from exposure metering Super Angulon M 21mm f 4 Super Angulon M 21 mm f 3 4 Elmarit M 28 mm f 2 8 with serial nos earlier than 2 314 921 Note Leica Customer Service can retrofit many Leica M len ses with 6 bit coding Enquiries for specific cases to address see p 165 Using Leica UV IR filters to correct color shifts for particular subjects and lighting situations The use of CCD sensor such as in the LEICA M8 2 always results in a slight technology conflict Sensors of this type have increased sensitivity to infrared light that is not visible to the human eye and unless appro priate counter measures are taken and in specific rather rare situations can consequently cause a slight but problematic color shift in pictures This is particularly the case for fabrics made of black artificial fibers photographed under incandescent bulbs i e artificial light In such cases without correction the black can be reproduced as something between purple and dark red The normal counter measure as on the LEICA M8 2 is to use an IR blocking filter directly in front of the sensor However each additional optical element be tween the lens and the image sensor reduces the per formance of the entire system to a small but visible extent For this reason Leica has deliberately used an excep tionally thin filter in the LEICA M8 2 which allows the outstanding performance of the Lei

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