Leica D-LUX 5 Quick Start Guide
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1. eeeere eenen ernennen 54 Setting Date Time Clock Set n Changing the Clock Setting Setting the Menu Selecting the REC Mode Program Mode Program Shift Snapshot Mode e Scene Detection DE AF Tracking Function iiid errare tiet Exposure Compensation ii Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes E Aperture Priority Mode MIN 200 Shutter Priority Mode QQ 44040 Manual Exposure Mode ni Recording Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures NORMAL PLAY 67 Deleting Pictures Using the Instructions on the supplied CD ROM 69 Technical Data cerei rrr en ree Fei d ep deren 70 Leica Service Addresses 73 45 Scope of Delivery Accessories Order No Order No Rechargeable battery Everready case 18 722 BP DC10 E 18 719 BP DC10 U 18 720 Leather case 18 723 Soft leather case 18 724 Charger i BC DC10 E 423 092 001 010 Hand grip D LUX 5 18 715 BC DC10 U 423 092 002 010 Electronic Viewfinder 18 716 Mains cable EVF1 EU 423 068 801 019 HDMI mini cable 14 491 UK 423 068 801 020 AUS 423 068 801 023 LEICA CF 22 18 694 TW 424 025 002 000 Flash unit CN 423 082 805 004 Mini tripod 14 320 KR 423 082 805 005 delivery differs Tabletop tripod 14 110 depending on markets Ball and So2. If you use the camera on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera disturbing the pictures and or sound If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the camera off and remove the battery Then reinsert the battery and turn the camera on Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected 43 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries AR AR These symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC By disposing of these products and
3. Set the focus selector switch to AF Aim the AF frame at the point you want to focus on Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication 2 green lights up when the subject is focused The focus range is 50 cm 1 7 11 16 to Press the shutter button fully to take a picture 59 Prog Shift In Program Mode you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure This is called Program Shift You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed Press the shutter button halfway and then use the rear dial to activate Program Shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen about 10 seconds The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated Program Shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated back until the Program Shift indication disappears i e is set back to 0 E Example of Program Shift A Aperture value B Shutter speed 2 fi Program Shift range 28 E Automatic camera setting Q Program Shift limit A 8 11 1 d2 t4 Ag ihg 130 teo 1425 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 lt B 60 REC Mode A Snapshot Mode The camera will set the most appropria
4. LEICA D LUX 5 Kia Anleitung Instructions Notice d utilisation Istruzioni Instrucciones Dear Customer We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this LEICA D LUX 5 Please read these instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Notice Please note that the actual controls components menu items menu screen illustrations etc of your LEICA D LUX 5 may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these instructions 38 Information for Your Safety To reduce the risk of fire burns or shock hazard and annoying interference Use only the recommended accessories Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture dripping or splashing water and make sure no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment Do not expose to heat above 60 C 140 F Do not remove the cover back there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to your Leica dealer an authorized Leica service station the Leica distributer in your country for addresses see Warranty Card or the Leica Customer Service department for address 74 The m
5. D 35606 Solms Phone 49 0 6442 208 189 Fax 49 0 6442 208 339 customer service leica camera com 74 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC The AVCHD AVCHD Lite and the AVCHD AVCHD Lite logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH Summicron is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC
6. See http www mpegla com IVCHD Lite mu Hom A SD DMI DOLBY 2C cBIGITAL QuickTime EU 75 ENGLISH Errata The software available for downloading on the Leica Camera AG homepage after registering your camera is Adobe Lightroom 3 Not Adobe Premiere Elements as mistakenly stated in the instructions DEUTSCH Korrektur Die Software die f r Ihre Kamera nach der Registrierung kostenlos zum Download von der Leica Camera AG Homepage zur Verf gung steht ist Adobe Lightroom 3 Nicht Adobe Premiere Elements wie in der Anleitung irrt mlich vermerkt FRANGAIS Errata Le logiciel disponible en t l chargement sur le site web Leica Camera AG apr s l enregistrement de votre appareil photo est Adobe Lightroom 3 Et non Adobe Premiere Elements comme d clar par erreur dans le mode d emploi ESPANOL Errata El software disponible para descargar desde la p gina de inicio de Leica Camera AG luego de registrar su camara es Adobe Lightroom 3 No Adobe Premiere Elements como se indic err neamente en las instrucciones ITALIANO Errata corrige Il software disponibile per il download sulla home page di Leica Camera AG dopo aver registrato la propria fotocamera Adobe Lightroom 3 Non Adobe Premiere Elements come indicato per errore nelle istruzioni NEDERLANDS Errata De software die na registratie van het toestel bes
7. Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases E Playback when using the LCD monitor the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 available as accessory 46 Playback time Approx 360 min 52 About the Internal Memory the Card Internal Memory Memory size Approx 40 MB The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full The access time for the internal memory may be longer than the access time for a card Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with the camera Type of card which can be used with the Remarks camera SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC 8 MB to 2 GB Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible SDHC Memory Card equipment 4 GB to 32 GB y SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment SDXC Memory Card Check that the PC and other equipment are 48 GB 64 GB compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards Only cards bearing the SDHC logo indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards Only cards bearing the SDXC logo indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards may be used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording motion pictures in AVCHD Lite Also use a
8. card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures in MOTION JPEG SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing Note Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 53 Inserting and Removing Card and Battery Check that the camera is turned off Close the flash P FI 54 Set the camera ON OFF switch to OFF slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card battery door Use only the Leica battery BP DC10 E U 46 We cannot guarantee the quality of any other batteries Insert battery and card Be sure to insert in the correct orientation Battery Push it in until it is locked by the lever 4 To remove pull this lever in the direction of the arrow Card Push it down until it clicks into place To remove push it further down until it clicks then pull it out upright B Do not touch the connection terminals of the card The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted Close the card battery door Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow Setting Date Time Clock Set The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Fn Turn the camera on MENU SET button Cursor buttons m Press MENU SET DI Press A V to select the language and press MENU SET 9 Press MENU SET CLOCK SET a m Press lt gt to select the items year
9. pressing the motion picture button Available recording time Elapsed recording time Motion pictures will be recorded in the aspect ratio set in REC QUALITY regardless of the position of the aspect ratio selector switch Release the motion picture button right after you press it The recording state indicator red will flash while recording motion pictures 3 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again If the internal memory or the card becomes full during recording the process will be stopped automatically Note With camera models 18 151 18 152 Motion pictures can be recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG up to a capacity of 2 GB Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with AVCHD Lite is 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds However the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level With camera model 18 150 Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes Also motion pictures can be recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG up to a capacity of 2 GB Example Bm 20s with iD Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen 66 PLAYBACK Mode Playing Back Pictures NORMAL PLAY rm Press Press lt gt to select the picture After selecting a mot
10. 3 tele 5 1 19 2 mm ASPH 35 mm camera equivalent 24 90 mm Focus range P A S M 50 cm 1 7 11 16 to o Macro Snapshot 1 cm 3 8 Wide 30 cm 1 Tele to o Scene modes May differ from ranges above Digital Zoom max 4x Shutter system Electronically and mechanically controlled Shutter speed 60 s to 1 4000 s STARRY SKY mode 15 s 30 s 60s Series exposures Low speed Exposure frequency Number of recordable pictures High speed Exposure frequency 2 5 fps max 5 3 Standard Fine approx 10 6 5 fps Speed Image priority 70 Number of recordable pictures 2 5M 1 1 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the resolution approx 15 when using the internal memory immediately after formatting max 100 when using a card may differ depending on the type of card and the recording conditions Exposure modes Program P Aperture Priority A Shutter Priority S Manual setting M Exposure compensation increments 1 3 EV Steps range 3 EV Metering modes Multiple Center weighted Spot Flash Built in pop up flash unit Flash modes AUTO AUTO w Red eye reduction ON ON w Red eye reduction Slow sync w Red eye reduction OFF Flash range with ISO AUTO approx 80 cm 2 7 3 32 7 2 m 23 7 with maximum wide angle setting LCD monitor 3 0 TFT LCD approx 460 000 dots s
11. S UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician E IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN YELLOW THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF KEEP DRY W Before use Remove the connector cover E How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug figures A and B Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug 1 Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver Figure A i5 Figure B Fuse cover 2 Replace th
12. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 42 E About the charger CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THE CHARGER IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE IT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE CHARGER S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS TABLECLOTHS CURTAINS AND SIMILAR ITEMS DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES ON THE CHARGER DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER Charger This charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But In the U S A and Canada the charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration The charger is in the standby condition when it is connected The primary circuit is always live as long as the charger is connected to an electrical outlet E Cautions for Use Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Always use the genuine Leica HDMI mini cable available as accessory 46 Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc
13. ains outlet must be located near the connected equipment and it must be easily accessible 39 FCC Note U S only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by th
14. batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved 44 Table of Contents Information for Your Safety a aea a a 39 Scope of Delivery a ACCOSSOLNIOS cc i FARI E AREA Names of the Components i 47 Charging the Battery About the Internal Memory the Card Inserting and Removing Card and Battery
15. chikbaar is om gedownload te worden naar de home pagina van de Leica Camera AG is Adobe Lightroom 3 Niet Adobe Premiere Elements zoals verkeerd in de instructies vermeld werd mx TER TE Leica Camera AG IMRE EER TIA Nt ARS 3 Adobe Lightroom 3 GAS PLUNGER gt Rie Adobe Premiere Elements gt ila ERX E Leica Camera AG MEN LEN Y AMAA BL Fae RT H HI E Adobe Lightroom 3 GHIERA A Adobe Premiere Elements HARE ERR 314A AXIOR HLN VC SERELIDVO NTEBYVDH Y r7l amp Adobe Lightroom 3 TE Adobe Premiere Elements c X 5 D ETA RFFEDEEIE BOTS Leica Camera AG Oskar Barnack StraBe 11 35606 SOLMS GERMANY Telephone 49 0 6442 208 0 Telefax 49 0 6442 208 333 www leica camera com 93357 VOT3A33
16. cket head 14 100 Shoulder strap 423 092 001 014 Lens cap 423 092 001 018 Lens cap string 423 092 001 019 CD with instr PDFs 423 092 001 016 USB cable 423 092 001 020 AV cable 423 092 001 022 Battery case 424 036 001 000 Hot shoe cover 423 092 001 015 Button template for Canada Taiwan 423 092 001 025 Short instructions 93 357 360 delivery differs depending on markets Notice regarding registration and SW download 93 367 Warranty Card 439 399 100 026 Notes Cards are optional You can record or play back pictures on the internal memory when you are not using a card Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased Please dispose of all packaging appropriately 44 46 Names of the Components 1 Lens 2 Self timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 3 Flash 4 Shoulder strap eyelet 5 Focus selector switch 6 LCD monitor 7 AF AE LOCK button 8 Playback button 9 Status indicator 10 MENU SET button 11 DISPLAY button 12 Q MENU Delete button 13 Rear dial Rear dial operation is indicated as follows in these instructions e g Rotate to the left or to the right e g Press Mio 9 1011 E 14 14 Cursor buttons A FOCUS but
17. e electrical outlet Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed W About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator 3 turns on Charging has started The CHARGE indicator amp turns off Charging has been completed without any problem When the CHARGE indicator flashes The battery temperature is too high or too low It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty In this case wipe them with a dry cloth 51 E Charging time Charging time Approx 155 min E Recording still pictures when using the LCD monitor the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 available as accessory 46 Number of recordable A SEN i diii By CIPA Standardiin Program Mode Recording time Approx 200 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50 RH when LCD monitor is on Using a 32 MB SD Memory Card Using the supplied battery Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to AUTO Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording
18. e fuse and close or attach the fuse cover Figure A Figure B Fuse W Fuse LS PN ampere E 5 ampere xy 41 E About the battery CAUTION Battery Lithium ion battery Use the specified unit to recharge the battery Do not use the battery with equipment other than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Leica Camera AG 46 Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions 44 Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate U S only A recyclable lithium ion polymer battery powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery
19. e party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Leica Model No LEICA D LUX 5 Responsible party FE TES 5 Support contact Leica Camera Inc 1 Pearl Court Unit A Allendale New Jersey 07401 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 undesired operation 40 U K only Caution for AC mains lead For your safety please read the following text carefully This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark amp or the BSI mark S on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer CAUTION IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG I
20. ge sm month day hour minute display m sequence or time display format and press A F to set You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 1r m Press MENU SET to set CANCEL fi SELECT gt SETE Press MENU SET Press fi to return to the settings screen A OQ gt v Changing the Clock Setting Select CLOCK SET in the REC or SETUP menu and press gt It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock 55 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the REC Mode menu settings The same setting can also be used for the MOTION PICTURE PLAYBACK and SETUP menus Example Setting AF MODE from to 87 in the Program Mode ta Press MENU SET to display the menu Press A F to select AF MODE and then press Depending on the item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way SELECT EXIT Press A V to select amp and then press 3 J MENU SET to set E Press MENU SET to close the menu Switching to other menus e g Switching to the SETUP menu 1 Press MENU SET to display the menu u 2 Press 4 prio 3 Press V to select the SETUP menu era icon SELECT EXITS 4 Press Select a menu item next and set it 56 Mode switching Selecting the REC Mode Turn the camera on Mode dial The status indicator
21. hows approx 100 of the captured frame Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Internal Memory approx 40 MB SD SDHC SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Pictures Motion pictures with audio RAW JPEG based on Exif 2 3 standard DPOF compatible AVCHD Lite QuickTime Motion JPEG 71 Operating temperature humidity 0 40 C 32 104 F 10 80 RH Interface Digital USB 2 0 High Speed With model no 18 150 data from the PC cannot be written to the camera using the USB connection cable Analog video audio NTSC PAL Composite Switched by menu Audio line output monaural Terminals HDMI for HDMI mini cable type C AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin Dimensions WXHXD lens retracted approx 109 7x65 5x43 mm 4 5 16x2 9 16x1 11 16 Weight with without card and battery approx 271 g 0 597 Ibs 233 g 0 514 Ibs Battery lithium ion Voltage capacity 3 6 V 1250 mAh Charger AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2A DC 4 2 V 0 65 A 72 Leica Service Addresses Leica Academy As well as outstanding high performance products for taking 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 photogra
22. ion picture press A to start playback 67 PLAYBACK Mode Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered The picture being played back is deleted regardless of whether it is recorded on the internal memory or the card Select the picture to be deleted and then press jj T button Press 4 to select YES and then press MENU SET 68 Using the Instructions on the supplied CD ROM You have practised the basic operations introduced in these instructions and want to progress to advanced operations You want to check the Troubleshooting In these kinds of situations refer to instructions PDF format on the supplied CD ROM nile Turn the PC on and insert the supplied CD ROM A Open the CD ROM Double click on the PDF with the desired language to open it E When the Instructions PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the instructions PDF format You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader otherversions 69 Technical Data Image sensor 1 1 63 CCD sensor total pixel number 11 300 000 primary color filter Effective pixels 10 100 000 Minimum illuminance approx 3 Ix when i low light is used Lens LEICA DC VARIO SUMMICRON f 2 0 wide 3
23. isplayed in the center of the screen Press A FOCUS again to cancel 2 Aimthe AF Tracking frame at your subject and press AF AE LOCK to lock AFIAE LOCK the subject The AF Tracking frame will turn yellow An optimum scene mode for the framed subject will be chosen Press A FOCUS to cancel be rhe ce fos 62 REC Mode ARABDGAOLDE Exposure Compensation Use this function to adjust the exposure to the important part of the subject in case of large differences in brightness within the frame Press the rear dial to select 24 and then rotate it to compensate the exposure Exposure compensation value Every time the rear dial is pressed it switches the activated operation Exposure compensation operation is active when E4 at the bottom left of the screen changes to orange The exposure compensation value can be set within a range of 3 EV to 3 EV Select 24 only to return to the original exposure 0 EV m Take a picture 63 REC Mode NB Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes Aperture Priority Mode N Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in focus area in front of and behind the main subject to a lower number for a smaller in focus area Fn Set the mode dial to A Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value amp Aperture Value rm Take a picture Shutter Priority Mode EJ When yo
24. lights up when you turn the camera on It turns off after about 1 second m Change modes by rotating the mode dial Align the desired mode with index Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click stop position of the desired mode The mode dial rotates 360 W Basic 3 Program Mode For taking pictures with automatic exposure control E Snapshot Mode For taking pictures with extended automatic settings 57 W Advanced Y Aperture Priority Mode The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled shutter speed based on the manually set aperture value KJ Shutter Priority Mode The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled aperture value based on the manually set shutter speed M Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is determined by the manually set aperture value and shutter speed c Creative Motion Picture Mode For recording motion pictures with manual settings Custom Mode For taking pictures with previously registered settings Gf Scene Mode For taking pictures that match the scene being recorded B My Color Mode For taking pictures with one of twelve color modes the effects of which can be checked before on the monitor 58 REC Mode 3 Program Mode The camera automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject You can change various settings in the REC menu ia Set the mode dial to 2
25. phic 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 suggestions information and advice for your own work More detailed information and the current Leica Akademy brochure are available from Leica Camera AG Leica Akademie Oskar Barnack Str 11 D 35606 Solms Phone 49 0 6442 208 421 Fax 49 0 6442 208 425 la leica camera com Leica on the Internet Current information about products news events and the Leica company is available on our homepage on the Internet at http www leica camera us http www leica camera co uk 73 Leica information service The Leica information service can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to the Leica range either in writing on the telephone or by e mail Leica Camera AG Informations Service Postfach 1180 D 35599 Solms Phone 49 0 6442 208 111 Fax 49 0 6442 208 339 info leica camera com Leica Customer Service Leica AG s Customer Service center 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 damage Please contact your nearest authorised Leica dealer Leica Camera AG Customer Service Solmser Gewerbepark 8
26. te settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily rm Set the mode dial to A Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication 1 green lights up when the subject is focused The AF frame 2 is placed over the subject s face by the Face Detection function In other cases it is placed at the point on the subject which is in focus The focus range is 1 cm 3 8 Wide 30 cm 17 Tele to Press the shutter button fully to take a picture CS 61 Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its color changes to the usual red O gt PORTRAIT SCENERY MACRO NIGHT PORTRAIT Only when i A is selected NIGHT SCENERY SUNSET BABY M is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set When E K or E is selected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Face Detection AF Tracking Function It is possible to have the focus set to the targeted subject Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves 1 Press A FOCUS IE is displayed in the upper left of the screen AF Tracking frame is d
27. ton WV Function button Assign Menu to W button It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often FILM MODEJ QUALITYT METERING MODE WHITE BALANCE AF MODEJ I EXPOSUREJ GUIDE LINE amp REC AREA REMAINING DISP FLASH AUTO BRACKET ASPECT BRACKET Self timer button gt ISO Cursor button operation e g when one of them should be pressed is indicated as follows in these instructions Press V Aspect ratio selector switch Microphone Zoom lever Motion picture button Flash open switch Hot shoe cover Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Mode dial Shutter button Camera ON OFF switch HDMI socket AV OUT DIGITAL socket Lens ring front Lens barrel 48 28 29 30 31 Tripod thread 28 29 When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera O is attached to it per m Speaker Do not cover the speaker with your fingers Card Battery door We recommend using a battery with sufficient power when recording motion pictures Release lever 49 Charging the Battery E About batteries you can use with this camera Use only the Leica battery BP DC10 E U 46 It has been fo
28. u want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject set with a faster shutter speed When you want to create a trailing effect set to a slower shutter speed tay rm Set the mode dial to BD Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed B Shutter Speed 3 Take a picture tay 64 REC Mode M Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed d Set the mode dial to M The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds o DI Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed Aperture Value Shutter Speed Every time the rear dial is pressed it switches between aperture setting and shutter speed setting operation rm Press the shutter button halfway The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds DI Take the picture E Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is appropriate fit Q Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value 0 1 2 LE REN CHE The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value 65 REC Mode ARABSHNIGLDNE Recording Motion Pictures You can record high definition motion pictures compatible either with the AVCHD format or Motion JPEG Audio will be recorded in monaural FM Select the desired mode with the Mode dial Start recording by
29. und that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these batteries are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these batteries may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery To ensure safe operation we urgently recommend to use only the Leica battery BP DC10 E U 46 Use only the specified charger and battery The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely The dedicated battery supports this function The only batteries suitable for use with this camera is the Leica battery BP DC10 E U 46 Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used Leica cannot in any way guarantee the quality performance or safety of any other batteries E Charging The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery temperature should also be the same 50 Insert the battery into the charger The terminals should face the charger s contacts and the Leica logo upwards plug in type Connect the charger to th
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