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Leica 18450 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Manual flash and pre flash activation Automatic flash activation with slower shutter Speeds Automatic flash and pre flash activation with slower shutter speeds Studio mode ASHMAN GC lt c s5552 cesesssseueascnasseaseesseeasssenees Synchronization to the end of the exposure Flash exposure compensation Using external flash units Additional Functions SEITINEN en Formatting the memory card Working color space Copying image data from the internal memory to a memory card sssi Creating new folder numbers User Profile Image stabilization 34 35 35 35 35 Review mode Selecting review modes S lecting PiCtWUfe Sieci Enlarging the picture Simultaneous review of 16 pictures Selecting the trimming Deleting pictures Protecting Unprotecting pictures Review of portrait format pictures Playback with HDMI equipment Miscellaneous Transferring data to a computer Connecting and transferring data with he camera as an external drive Connecting and transferring data using card readers unse Working with DNG raw data Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Installing firmware updates 87 e gt gt gt gt wanna Ww gt 49 149 50 50
2. 1 40 1 41 To remove a plug simultaneously a press the locking button 1 41 and b pull the attached plug off upwards from its normal position Note The charger automatically switches to the prevailing mains voltage Inserting the battery into the charger 1 Connect the charger to a power outlet 2 Insert the battery into the charger by a positioning it with its contacts face down and pointing at the counterparts 1 38a in the battery bay and b pushing it down until it lies flat in the bay LEICA BATTERY CHARGER Li lon 1 38a Charge status indications Correct loading is indicated by the status LED 1 39 glowing red when it turns green the battery is completely charged 99 INSERTING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY Inserting and removing the battery THE MEMORY CARD nset the battery A into the compartment with its contacts towards the Turn off the camera see also p 104 with the main switch 1 7 back of the camera Push it all the way into the compartment 1 36 until he light gray spring locking catch 1 35 moves over the battery to hold it in place Opening the battery memory card door Turn the locking lever 1 32a clockwise The spring loaded door 1 32 then opens automatically 1 323 1 32 Ss Tn a cae mu 100 To remove the battery f
3. Anleitung Instructions Abbildungen in den vorderen und hinteren Umschlagseiten Leica Camera AG Oskar Barnack Stra e 11 35606 SOLMS DEUTSCHLAND Abbildungen in den vorderen und hinteren Umschlagseiten Illustrations inside front and rear covers Telefon 49 0 6442 208 0 Telefax 49 0 6442 208 333 www leica camera com 93384 VIII 12 ELW B Illustrations inside front and rear covers 12 LEICA 1 40 Li lon 1 39 1 41 Late Tate ta 1 1 1 42 1 38a 1 38 1 17 1 18 1 12 1 20 cr GERMANY 1 21 AO 1 30 m 1 82 of ir 1 31 aR 1 29 1 28 127 126 1 25 124 123 Markenzeichen der Leica Camera Gruppe Registriertes Warenzeichen Trademark of the Leica Camera Group Registered Trademark 2012 Leica Camera AG 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 t
4. 22 Exposure metering method a L Center weighted exposure metering b LJ Multi field metering c Spot metering 23 Automatic exposure bracketing 24 Image stabilization 25 Focusing mode a AF b MF Autofocus Manual focusing 2 1 26 INFO screen with settings for Resolution 2 1 IN RECORDING MODE File format Compression rate see 2 1 4 White balance Symbols with additional if white balance fine tuning is set a No display automatic setting Resolution 16M b amp For tungsten lighting Compression JPG Super fine c X For daylight White Balance AWB d For electronic flash units Preset Film Standard e amp For cloudy conditions EIS Off f a For shady conditions g W anual setting 1 h MG anual setting 1 i k For Color temperature setting Color bias Preset Film setting Image stabilization 92 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 2 5 IN REVIEW MODE 2 2 1 222 2 2 3 224 2 2 5 12 2M DNG JPG EC 2 2 19 20 33 23 12 2009 IN 101 1234 2 2 6 2 2 18 QUERERIE met 2 2 7 2 2 17 2 2 16 A 2 2 15 Mae BKE 2 2 14 WARE py W 2 2 8 2 2 13 N ISO 200 12 1234 2 2 12 22 11 2 2 10 229 105 0566 am 2 2 20 2 2 21 Review mode indication Resolution File format Compression rate see 2 1 4 Protected picture Battery charge level see 2 1 5 93 2 2 6 2 2 7 2 2 9 2 2 10 2 2 11 2 2
5. 51 Accessories Leather Gase X nenne Camera Protector X cssesseeeceeeeeeeeeeeee Ever ready Case X Small System Bag EEE E o A E Bright Line Finder 36mm Electronic Viewfinder EVF 2 Handgnp Ascea aE i nE RP Flash units HDMI cable Replacement parts Precautions and care instructions General precautions Care instructions For the camera For the lens For the battery For the charger For memory cards Storage Technical data ssssssssssnssnsssi tsenesnsssstee ent Leica Academy sasssse00555452sseevecesesseesscenseseedicesd keica on the lntefnetssenesnessssesssassssennsesusenn Leica information service Leica customer care 52 52 58 DESIGNATION OF PARTS FRONT VIEW optional Hand Grip attached flash retracted 1 1 Eyelets for carrying strap 1 2 Self timer LED AF assist light 1 3 Lens 1 4 Hand Grip with a Fastening screw TOP VIEW 1 5 Flash 1 6 Attachment thread protection ring 1 7 Main Switch with detent positions for OFF camera switched off single shot C continuous shooting 1 8 Shutter release button 1 9 Aperture dial with A Detent position for automatic aperture control speed priority program modes 1 10 Shutter speed dial with A Detent position for automatic shutter speed control aperture priority program modes 1 11 Flash hot shoe with a Center firing contact b Control contacts c Hole for lo
6. long exposure times on freehand shots could lead to blurring for example in a dimly lit room and outdoors at twilight or in poor weather AUTOMATIC FLASH AND PRE FLASH ACTIVATION 74 gt to reduce red eye effect Red eye effect is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the cornea straight back to the camera and can occur when taking portrait and group pho tos It is therefore best if the people being photographed do not look straight at the camera As the effect is worsened when the pupils are wide open in low light conditions when taking photographs indoors for example you should switch on as much room lighting as possible so that the pupils become nar rower Due to the pre flash which is triggered shortly before the main flash by press ing the shutter release button the pupils of the person looking at the camera contract to reduce the red eye effect MANUAL FLASH ACTIVATION 7 For backlit pictures where your main subject does not fill the frame and is in shadow or in cases where you want to moderate high contrasts e g in direct sunlight fill in flash As long as this mode is activated the flash unit is fired for every picture regardless of the prevailing lighting conditions otherwise the functioning cor responds exactly with those modes with automatic flash activation In this case flash performance is controlled depending on the outdoor bright ness metered in poor light as with the auto
7. screen 2 1 26 appears with the battery capacity indication 2 1 5 flashing In this case stop the data transfer switch off the Leica X2 see p 104 and charge the battery see p 100 CONNECTING AND TRANSFERRING DATA USING CARD READERS The picture files can also be transferred to other computers using a standard card reader for SD SDHC SDXC memory cards including UHS standard types Card readers with a USB interface are available for computers with a USB interface Note T o he Leica X2 is equipped with an internal sensor which detects the position the camera horizontal or vertical both directions for each picture This information automatically allows the pictures to be displayed upright when sub sequently displayed on a computer running the appropriate programs 150 WORKING WITH DNG RAW DATA If you have selected the standardized and future proof DNG Digital Negative format you require highly specialized software to convert the saved raw data into optimum quality for example the professional Adobe Photoshop Light room raw data converter It provides optimum quality algorithms for digital color processing allowing pictures that simultaneously have low picture noise and exceptional resolution During editing you have the option of adjusting parameters such as white bal ance noise reduction gradation sharpness etc to achieve an optimum image quality Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is available as
8. the data and time have to be reset as described above AUTOMATIC STAND BY MODE If active this function switches the camera to stand by mode after the selected time to save power In the menu select Auto Power Off 3 24 and in the submenu the desired setting Note Even ifthe camera is in stand by mode it can be turned on again at any time by pressing the shutter release button 1 8 or by turning it off and back on with the main switch 1 7 113 KEY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RESPONSE AND SHUTTER SOUNDS With the Leica X2 you can decide whether you want your settings and other functions to be acknowledged by an acoustic signal two volumes are avail able or whether operation of the camera and actually taking photographs should be predominantly free of noise For shutter sounds In the menu select Shutter Volume 3 29 and in the submenu the desired setting Off Low or High For key acknowledgement and memory card capacity limit sounds In the Menu select Acoustic Signal 3 30 in the first submenu Volume and in the second level submenu the desired setting Off Low or High The sounds acknowledging key presses and a memory card capacity limit can be switched on or off separately in the respective submenus Keyclick and SD card full MONITOR AND ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SETTINGS Note The monitor and the optional electronic viewfinder image displays are identi cal Where they appear depends on whether the viewfinder is s
9. 132 cannot be combined with self timer mode FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD Normally it is not necessary to format initialize a memory card that has already been used However if a card that has yet to be formatted is inserted for the first time it must be formatted In such cases the Format sub menu appears automatically Nonetheless we recommend formatting the memory card from time to time as certain residual quantities of data subsidiary information can take up some of the memory capacity In the menu select Format 3 32 and in the submenu confirm or reject the formatting process 139 Notes Simple formatting does not irretrievably delete the data on the card It merely deletes the directory whic ger directly accessible The data c software Only the data that is then overwrit pletely deleted h means that the existing data is no lon an be accessed again using appropriate en by saving new data is actually com Nevertheless you should make a habit of transferring all your pictures onto a secure bulk storage medium e g as possible he hard drive on your computer as soon If the memory card has been form Do not switch off the Leica X2 whi e the memory card is being formatted atted in another device such as a com puter you should reformat it in the Leica X2 tact the Leica Information Service e Even protected pictures see p 14 memory card e If no memory card is inserted the I
10. Histogram 3 20 in the menu and in the sub menu the desired setting Note In the case of flash photography the histogram cannot represent the final ex posure as the flash is fired after the display For review mode select Play Histogram 3 21 in the menu and in the sub menu the desired setting Select an option with clipping to have too bright or dark parts of the picture marked Notes e The histogram is not available in conjunction with simultaneous review of reduced or enlarged photographs see p 143 e In record mode the histogram should be understood as a tendency display and not as a representation of the exact numbers of pixels e When playing back a picture the histogram can differ slightly from that while the picture was taken 127 EXPOSURE CONTROL The Leica X2 offers you a choice of four exposure modes with which you can adjust the camera perfectly to your preferred working method or the relevant subject Both the four modes and manual settings of the shutter speed and the aperture are selected with the respective dials 1 10 1 9 Shutter speeds from 30s to Sas and apertures from 2 8 to 16 are available Both controls have manual setting ranges with click stop positions the speed dial in whole steps and the aperture dial in 1 3 steps and both also have an A position for automatic operation Shutter speeds of 1s and slower are set by first turning the shutter speed dial to the 1 position and th
11. SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards are available from different suppliers and with different capacities and read write speeds Note Do not touch the memory card contacts 102 Notes With a memory card inserted image data will be saved to the card If no card is inserted image data will be saved to the camera s internal memory If you cannot insert the memory card check that it is aligned correctly The range of SD SDHC SDXC cards available is too extensive for Leica Camera AG to fully test all available types for compatibility and quality Therefore we recommend for example the Extreme Ill cards from the lead ing brand SanDisk Although no damage to the camera or the card is to be expected when using other card types because some unbranded cards in particular do not fully comply with the SD SDHC SDXC standards Leica Camera AG cannot pro vide any guarantee of function Do not open the door and do not remove the memory card or the battery for as long as the LED 1 28 indicating that the camera accessing the memory is lit Otherwise the data on the card can be destroyed and the camera may malfunction As electromagnetic fields electrostatic charge as well as 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 149 For the same reason it is recommended that cards are a
12. a free download when you reg ister your Leica X2 on the Leica Camera AG homepage Further details can be found in the registration booklet enclosed in the camera packaging INSTALLING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM o start the installation your computer must have an active Internet connec ion i e it must be online You also need a valid e mail address to activate the software Have the required software license code ready you will receive it in the reply mail from Leica after you have chosen to download the software Should you need any support concerning Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Home You will find a support contact on the Leica Camera AG homepage in he owners area where you registered your camera and downloaded the soft ware System requirements Like every software every version of Adobe Lightroom calls for different versions of the employed operating system Windows Mac Therefore please check your operating system s compatibility before downloading Adobe Lightroom 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 optimizing its products As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically some of these improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera
13. again e The message No valid image to play or the originally shown picture ap BelkiEIE meny select Protect 3 34 pears again if it has not been deleted after all e After a short moment the picture shown before reappears along with a However if the pictures included some with protection see also next section Protected images were not deleted appears for a short time menu Depending on whether the picture is protected or not the menu contains the options Unprotect or Protect respectively instead and finally the first of these pictures reappear Protect Note If you reconsider and do not want the delete one or all pictures you can exit the delete menu by pressing the DELETE FOCUS button again 146 2 select the respective option and Notes 3 confirm by pressing the MENU SET button 1 25 e If a memory card is inserted see p 102 only the pictures on the card are e A protected picture is indicated by the lock display 2 2 4 accessible for protecting unprotecting i e if you want to protect unprotect a picture saved to the internal memory the card must be removed first e You can return to normal review mode at any time by pressing Exit e With the protect unprotect menu displayed you can select the other pic er tures using the left and right direction buttons 1 24 1 27 IFOcus e Even protected pict
14. at a later date To do this Leica provides firmware updates at irregular intervals which you can easily download from our homepage When you have registered your camera Leica will inform you of any new up dates 151 ACCESSORIES Important Only the accessories specified and described below and or those specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be used in this camera Leather case X Case made of high quality real leather black The case carries the camera in vertical postion camera slips in and out of the case for carrying and shooting Comes with longk strap Order no 18 755 Camera protector X The protector gives free access to all operating elements with the camera inside The camera can remain in the protector for shooting Made of high quality real leather black Order no 18 731 Ever ready case X The high quality camera case is made of vegetable tanned calf leather It protects without restricting your spontaneity The camera can remain in the case when taking photos Order no 18 754 Small System bag Small soft system case made of high quality water proof canvas cloth black Takes the camera plus accessories such as handgrip viewfinder and flash unit Order no 18 757 152 Wrist strap X Contour shaped made of real leather black Order no 18 713 External Viewfinders Bright Line Finder 36mm High quality external optical viewfinder Bright line fames indicate the image
15. differences in brightness The result would then be that the main subject is out of focus and or rendered unfavorably dark or light As a solution the Leica X2 s metering memory lock function allows you to measure the main subject first and then to retain this setting until you have decided on your final trimming and take the picture The procedure 1 2 3 Aim the respective AF frame 2 1 8 2 1 9 and or the green exposure me ering spot 2 1 10 at that part of your subject which you want to have cor rectly focused and exposed As soon as focus and exposure have been set and locked by pressing the shutter release button to the first pressure point s p 147 the color of the AF frame changes to green and the focus signal 1 19 lights up as confirmation Continue to hold the shutter release button halfway down and then select your final trimming by moving the camera Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph Note You can lock measured values any number of times before taking the picture EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure meters are calibrated to a normal i e average photographic subject If the relevant subject detail does not meet these requirements for example large areas of snow or in the opposite case a black steam locomotive filling the frame and if you wish to bias the exposure identically in such cases for a number shots it may be more convenient to apply an appropriate e
16. flash expo sure bracketing value scrolling through picture memory enlarging reducing the pictures viewed 1 31 HDMI socket 1 23 EV Direction button for VIEW FROM THE RIGHT door open 1 30 USB socket calling up exposure compensation exposure bracketing and flash BOTTOM VIEW exposure compensation menus 1 32 Battery compartment Memory card slot door with scrolling in menu and submenu item lists a Locking lever scrolling through picture memory 1 33 Tripod thread A DIN 4503 moving the AF metering area 1 34 Hole for Hand Grip guide pin door open 1 24 Direction button for 1 35 Battery locking slider calling up setting the flash mode menu accessing submenus scrolling through picture memory moving the AF metering area 1 36 Battery compartment 1 37 Memory card slot CHARGER 1 25 MENU SET button for 1 38 Battery bay with calling up the menu a Contacts saving menu settings and exiting submenus and menus 1 26 AF MF Direction button for calling up focus mode menu scrolling in menu and submenu item lists scrolling through picture memory moving the AF metering area 1 42 Contact pins 1 27 amp Direction button for calling up setting the self timer menu exiting submenus and menus without saving menu settings moving the AF metering area 1 39 Status LED 1 40 Interchangeable power plug 1 41 Plug release button interchangeable power plug removed 89 2 1 IN
17. immediately above STUDIO MODE Studio This mode is intended exclusively to trigger other flash units e g studio flash units equipped with a slave function triggered optically by the camera flash i e it cannot be used for normal flash photography Note To prevent blurred pictures with the slower shutter speeds in the modes 8 5 and Sludio you should hold the camera steady i e support it or use a tripod Alternatively you can select a higher ISO speed see p 118 FLASH RANGE The effective range of the flash depends on the aperture and the ISO speed set For good results it is crucial that the main subject is within the appropri ate flash range See the table below for details Sensitivity Maximum flash range SO 100 2 0m f SO 200 2 8m 9f SO 400 4 0m 13ft SO 800 5 6m 18ft SO 1600 8 0m 26ft SO 3200 11m 36ft SO 6400 16m 53ft SO 12500 22 m 73ft Ranges based on aperture set to 2 8 With other aperture settings the ranges are correspond ingly shorter 136 SYNCHRONIZATION TO THE END OF THE EXPOSURE 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 il luminated by the flash are almost always reproduced extremely sharply provided focusing is correct due to the extremely fast pulse of light By contrast all other parts of the subject those that ar
18. levels 1080i 720p and 480p 148 Setting In the menu select HDMI 3 33 and in the submenu the desired setting Connecting Playing back pictures 1 Plug the HDMI cable into the camera s and the TV s monitor s or projec tor s HDMI sockets 2 Turn on the TV monitor or projector and select HDMI input 3 Turn on the camera and press the PLAY button 1 16 to set to play mode Notes e A HDMI cord is necessary for this connection to a TV monitor or projector Use only the cord available as accessory from Leica for this camera see p 153 e If the TV s monitor s or projector s maximum resolution is ower than the selected level on the camera it automatically switches to the attached unit s maximum resolution E g if you set 1080i on the camera and the connected unit has maximum of 480p the camera automatically uses 480p e Please refer to the instructions of the relevant TV monitor or projector for details on their required settings e The image shown on an external display does not include any of the informa tion on the camera monitor viewfinder MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER The Leica X2 is compatible with the following operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 Apple Macintosh Mac OS X 10 4 and higher The Leica X2 is equipped with a USB 2 0 High Speed interface for transferring data to a computer This allows fast data transfer to computers wi
19. of the memory capacity STORAGE e If you are not using the Leica X2 for an extended period of time we recom mend that you a switch it off see p 104 b remove the memory card see p 102 and c remove the battery see p 100 after a maximum of 3 days the time and date will be lost see p 102 A lens works like a magnifying glass if bright sunlight shines on the front of the camera The camera must therefore never be set aside in strong sunlight without protection Use the lens cap and keep the camera in the shade or immediately put it away in the case help to prevent damage to the interior of the camera You should preferably store the Leica X2 in a closed and padded container so that nothing can damage it and it is protected from dust Store the Leica X2 in a dry adequately ventilated place where neither high temperatures nor high humidity will occur When used in humid conditions it should be completely cleared of all moisture before being stored away 157 e Photo cases that became wet during use should be emptied to prevent dam age 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 should be exposed to the sun and air as much as possible Storage in airtight containers or cases is recommended only if a desiccant such as silica gel is placed in the container To prevent the formation of fungus d
20. or the shutter release button 1 8 e The menu screen returns to record mode see p 120 or the PLAY button 1 16 e The menu screen returns to review mode see p 125 110 Notes e Some functions are not available depending on other settings in this case the menu item is displayed in grey and cannot be selected e The menu usually opens at the position of the last item that was set be fore e Some menu items include settings in second level submenus In these cases a red triangle instead of a setting on the right side of the line serves as an indication Settings in second level submenus are accessed and performed exactly as described above Second level submenus occupy the complete menu screen i e the menu item list is no longer displayed in the background e A number of other functions are also controlled in principally the same way after being accessed by pressing the respective buttons ISO 1 13 for Sensitivity WB 1 14 for White balance DELETE FOCUS 1 15 for deleting image files selecting focus meter ing modes only in review record modes respectively EV 1 23 for exposure compensation exposure bracketing and flash exposure compensation settings 4 1 24 for selecting flash modes AF MF 1 26 for selecting focus modes amp 1 27 for switching on the self timer and selecting the delay time As opposed to the menu items you can also confirm your settings for these functions u
21. reducing these areas The color saturation determines whether the colors in the picture appear as pale and pastel like or bright and colorful While the lighting and weather conditions hazy clear are given conditions for the picture the reproduc tion can definitely be influenced here Besides the Standard i e unchanged rendition you can independently also selected two weakened or strengthened levels for each of the three image properties In the menu select either Sharpening 3 10 Saturation 3 11 or Contrast 3 12 and in the respective submenus the desired settings Note These settings only come into effect with JPG files DNG files remain un changed COLOR RENDITION In addition to the adjustments concerning sharpness saturation and contrast see previous section you can also select basic color rendition options You can choose between Standard Vivid for highly saturated colors and Natu ral for slightly less saturated colors and slightly softer contrast plus two black and white settings B amp W Natural and B amp W High Contr high contrast In the menu select Preset Film 3 9 and in the submenu the desired setting Notes e This setting only comes into effect with JPG files DNG files remain un changed e All five settings can be adjusted further with the image properties and noise reduction options described in the previous and following sections respec tively In such cases th
22. the e After deleting the next picture appears same time as required If the picture is protected see p 146 it continues to be displayed and This is protected appears for a short time Notes e If a memory card is inserted see p 102 only the pictures on the card are accessible for deleting i e if you want to delete a picture saved to the inter nal memory the card must be removed first e Protected pictures must be unprotected before they can be deleted See p 146 for details e Deleting a picture causes the subsequent pictures in the frame counter 2 2 9 to be renumbered according to the following pattern If you delete picture no 3 for example what was previously picture no 4 then becomes no 3 while the picture that was previously no 5 becomes no 4 etc How ever this does not apply to the numbering of the remaining picture files in the folder 2 2 6 which always remains unchanged Important Pictures are permanently deleted You cannot subsequently retrieve them To call up the delete function press the DELETE FOCUS button 1 15 e The delete menu appears 145 Deleting all pictures PROTECTING UNPROTECTING PICTURES 1 Select All and press the MENU SET button 1 25 The pictures saved on the memory card and in the internal memory can be e A submenu appears protected against being accidentally deleted 2 Confirm or reject the process and press the MENU SET button
23. the lens from uninten tional fingerprints and the rain 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 X2 for a long pe riod of time Otherwise after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged i e the voltage is significantly reduced e Lithium ion batteries should be stored only when partially charged i e not completely discharged or fully charged in the corresponding display 2 1 5 2 2 5 For very long storage periods it should be charged up for around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total discharge e The battery must have a temperature of 0 35 C 32 95 F to be charged otherwise the charger will not switch on or will switch off again 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 protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jew elry 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 X2 e Batteries have only a limited service life e Take damaged batteries to a colle
24. the memory card in ascending order Initially the corresponding files are all stored in one folder However you can create a new folder at any time which you can use to store subse quent pictures e g to group them together more clearly In the menu select Reset Image Numbering 3 22 and in the submenu confirm or reject the resetting process Notes e The file names e g L1002345 jpg comprise two groups 100 and 2345 The first 3 digits are the number of relevant folder the second 4 digits are the consecutive picture number within the folder This ensures that there are no duplicated file names after the function is used and the data is transferred to a computer e If you wish to reset the folder number to 100 you can do so by formatting the card or the internal memory and immediately afterwards reset the image number This also resets the picture number to 0001 USER PROFILE With the Leica X2 any combination of all menu settings can be permanently stored e g so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily at any time for recurring situations subjects A total of three memory slots are available for such combinations You can also reset all the menu items to the factory set ting Creating a profile 1 Set the desired functions in the menu 2 In the menu select User Profile 3 38 3 in the submenu Save User Profile 4 in the second level submenu select the desired memory slot and 5 confirm your setting b
25. want to appear in the picture yourself or if you want to avoid the picture being out of focus due to camera shake when releasing the shutter In such cases we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod Setting 1 Press the left X direction button 1 27 e The respective indication appears 2 2 11 2 In the appearing menu select the desired delay time This can be done alternatively with the setting ring 1 22 the up and down direction buttons 1 23 1 26 or by repeatedly pressing the left direction button again e The indication 2 2 11 changes accordingly 3 Confirm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button 1 8 or the MENU SET button 1 25 138 Operation Press the shutter release button 1 8 see p 127 all the way down to take the photograph e Progress is indicated by flashing of the self timer LED 1 2 with 12s delay first of all slowly at 1Hz and more quickly at 2Hz in the last 2s with 2s delay as described above for the last 2s On the monitor a message counts down the remaining time 2 1 11 Notes e A running delay time can be restarted at any time by pressing the shutter release button again e Cancelling a running delay time is possible only with the main switch either by selecting another mode or by turning the camera off e When the self timer is activated only single pictures are possible i e ex posure series see p 104 and automatic exposure bracketing see p
26. 12 2 2 13 2 2 14 2215 2 2 16 2 2 17 2 2 18 2 2 19 2 2 20 2 2 21 Folder picture number Indication that internal memory is used to store images when no memory card is inserted Histogram see 2 1 13 Continuous picture numbers total number of pictures on memory card ISO sensitivity see 2 1 3 Shutter speed see 2 1 17 Aperture see 2 1 20 Flash exposure compensation see 2 1 14 Flash mode see 2 1 2 a No display picture without flash b amp 7 3 7 Studio Flash picture without pre flash c 7 A 72 gt 3G Flash picture with pre flash Exposure mode see 2 1 1 Exposure compensation see 2 1 21 White balance see 2 1 26 Image stabilization see 2 1 24 Picture date and time for picture shown Indication to use setting wheel 1 20 for changing pictures with en larged Section Position of enlarged section in picture M EN U IT EM S 3 20 Rec Histogram Graphic indication of brightness 27 distribution Menu items Explanation Page 3 21 Play Histogram Graphic indication of brightness 27 ee distribution 3 1 Resolution File size 16 A 5 3 22 Reset Picture Numbering Settings 40 3 2 Compression File format Compression rate 16 3 23 Auto Review Automati i f the last 3 3 AUTO ISO Settings 18 Pan VEDE IESS picture taken 06 3 4 Metering Mode Exposure metering 26 3 24 Auto Power Of
27. 2 Direct color temperature setting Press the WB button 1 14 and in the menu appearing on the screen select SET K Use the setting ring 1 22 or the up and down direction buttons 1 23 1 26 to change the figure in the box appearing in the center of the monitor image The setting is saved and can be recalled at any time with the option K FINE TUNING WHITE BALANCE SETTINGS After finishing any of the above settings access the WB Adjust screen from the white balance menu by pressing the right direction button 1 24 as indi cated by the red triangle With the direction buttons move the circular cursor to the position that deliv ers the desired color reproduction on the screen i e in the direction of the respective colored squares at the edges The settings are saved together with the respective basic setting 117 ISO SENSITIVITY The ISO setting determines the possible shutter speed aperture combinations for a given illumination level Higher sensitivities allow faster shutter speeds and or smaller apertures for freezing fast action or creating a larger depth of field respectively at the expense of increasing image noise Press the ISO button 1 13 and in the menu appearing on the screen select either AUTO ISO for automatic setting or one of the six fixed settings Within the AUTO ISO option it is possible to limit the range of sensitivities used e g to control the image noise level and also to determine the lo
28. 2 is being used In the menu select Play on Monitor 3 19 and in the submenu On so the monitor is always switched on with review mode or Off if you wish to use the EVF 2 s display instead if it is switched on see above and the viewfinder s instructions Note This function is only effective for PLAY mode not for Auto Review mode i e regardless of whether Play on Monitor is switched on or off when the EVF 2 and Auto Review see p 106 are switched on the images are displayed in the viewfinder SWITCHING THE MONITOR OFF When using the optional external optical viewfinder see p 152 the monitor image may be distracting To prevent this you can switch the monitor off altogether during record mode In the menu select Opt Viewfinder 3 13 and in the submenu On to switch the monitor off or Off to switch it on Note Even if the monitor is switched off in the menu a monitor image is always available in review mode and for menu control BRIGHTNESS AND COLOR RENDITION To ensure perfect visibility and to adapt to different ambient lighting situ ations the brightness and the color rendition of both the monitor and the optional external electronic viewfinder can be adjusted For brightness Settings In the menu select Monitor Brightness 3 15 or EVF Brightness 3 16 and in the respective submenues one of the five levels For color adjustments 1 In the menu select Monitor Color Adjustment 3 17 or EVF Color
29. Ad justment 3 18 e A picture is played back with an overlaid cross The cross ends have yellow green blue and magenta color marks which represent the pos sible adjustments 2 Use the direction buttons to move the initially centered cursor in the de sired direction any setting within the screen area is possible e The color rendition of the screen changes according to the setting 115 MONITOR AND ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER TIMEOUT MODE If active this function switches the monitor and if attached the electronic viewinder off after the selected time This not only saves power but also reduces the heat induced by the monitor In the menu select Auto LCD Off 3 25 and in the submenu the desired setting BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS JPEG RESOLUTION When one of the JPG formats is selected see next section image recording is possible with 4 different resolutions numbers of pixels This allows you to adjust the pictures precisely to the intended use or to the available memory card capacity In the menu select Resolution 3 1 and in the submenu the desired setting Note Raw images DNG format are always recorded with the highest resolution regardless of the settings for JPG images FILE FORMAT COMPRESSION RATE Two different JPG compression rates are available JPG fine and JPG super fine Both can be combined with simultaneous DNG RAW image data format recording In the menu select Compression 3 2 and in
30. Flash units The Leica SF 24D system flash unit is particularly suitable with its compact size and design that matches the camera It has a permanently attached flash foot with all the required contacts and is extremely easy to operate Order no 14 444 HDMI cable The HDMI cable allows exceptionally fast transfer of image data to playback equipment with corresponding HDMI sockets Length approx 1 5m 5ft Order no 14 491 153 Order no 423 097 001 024 423 097 001 026 REPLACEMENT PARTS Lens cap Hot shoe viewfinder socket COVES cceeccscceeeeeesssseeeeeeee 439 61 2 060 000 423 089 003 022 Leather carrying strap USB cord Lithium lon Battery Pack Leica BP DC 8 Battery case Leica BC DC8 Charger includes exchangeable plugs AC plug EU AC plug US JP AC plug UK HK AC plug China AC plug Korea AC plug Australia 423 089 003 012 423 089 803 008 badscsasdacacensessnoasonssesnsvesansndaecavacatsssateasanesseasvasavessen 423 089 003 014 423 089 003 016 423 089 003 018 423 089 003 020 423 089 003 028 423 089 003 030 1 To ensure the power supply when using the camera for longer periods e g at events on trips etc we recommend that you always have a spare battery with you PRECAUTIONS AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Do not use the Leica X2 in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful magnetic electrostatic or electromagne
31. No not rub the eyes Seek medical attention immediately e If leaked fluid gets onto the skin or clothing there is a risk of injury Wash the affected areas with clean water There is no need to seek medical at tention Notes he battery can only be charged outside the camera Batteries should be charged before the camera is used for the first time he battery must have a temperature of 0 35 C 32 95 F 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 more quickly Lithium ion batteries should only be stored when partially charged i e not when fully discharged or fully charged For very long storage periods they should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total dis charge The batteries and the charger heat up during the charging process This is normal and not a malfunction A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged and by use in the camera discharged again 2 or 3 times This discharge procedure should be repeated around every 25 cycles Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical reactions These reactions are also influenced by the external temperature and humidity To ensure a maximum service life of the battery it
32. RECORD MODE 2 1 1212 2183 M ZA ISO200 JPGSFine BJ 1234 IN 2 1 25 AF 2 1 24 RE N 2 1 23 2 1 22 F16 1 125 Note The displays listed here and mentioned throughout these instructions all appear either in the monitor or the optionally available external electronic viewfinder depending on whether the latter is switched on or off with its own respective button None the less these instructions only refer to the monitor For more information on the Leica EVF 2 see p 152 and the viewfinder s instructions 1 18295 m 1 f t 2 1 6 217 2 1 8 2 149 2 1 19 2 11 2 1 13 ALIZ 2 1 19 90 2 1 1 Exposure mode a P Programmed automatic exposure mode b A Aperture priority mode c T Speed priority mode d 2 1 2 Flash mode M Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture for built in and external flash units flashes in red if flash is not ready otherwise white a gt op aoe g FA Automatic flash activation 7 A Automatic flash activation with pre flash 7 Manual flash activation 7 Manual flash activation with pre flash 25 Automatic flash activation with slower shutter speeds 7 8 Automatic flash activation with pre flash and slower shutter speeds 7 Studio fixed flash power to release slave flash lights 2 1 31SO sensitivity appears in the place of 2 1 2 when flash is switched off AUTO ISO values appear even if displays are switched off
33. as the exclusive display for reviewing images Switching the monitor off Brightness and color rendition 115 Timeout Mode 115 Basic picture settings JPEG res lution cent 116 File format compression rate 116 White balance Fixed presets Manual setting by metering 117 Direct color temperature setting 117 Fine tuning white balance settings 117 ISO SENSIEIVIRY zeessseesesscansennssanstansseannanhsane 118 Image properties contrast sharpness color saturation Color rendition 86 Record mode FOCUSING vrO ia AUTOFOCUS uunuunnnn ee AF Assist Lamp AF metering modes A POIN 1 11010 PrOPERANEEEPEUERFEFRFEUPEFEREPEER 11 point mode Spot mode Face detection Modes 24 Manual focusing Manual focus assist function Exposure metering and control Exposure metering modes Multi field metering Center weighted metering Spot metering The histogram Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure mode Shifting program mode Speed priority mode Aperture priority mode Manual mode en Metering memory lock Exposure compensation Automatic exposure bracketing 132 Flash photography Taking photographs with the built in flash unit Flash modes Automatic flash activation Automatic flash and pre flash activation Manual flash activation
34. ce a series of three shots with gradu ated exposures You can then select the most appropriate picture for further use 1 To set a bracketing series press the upper EV direction button 1 23 twice e The corresponding sub menu appears 2 Select the desired interval with the left and right direction buttons 1 24 1 27 Values from 3 to 3EV with We EV increments are available 3 Confirm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button 1 8 or the MENU SET button 1 25 e The bracketing symbol 2 1 23 appears 132 Notes e Depending on the available shutter speed aperture combination the work ing range of the automatic exposure bracketing can be limited e The EV direction button is also used to call up the menus for exposure compensation see previous section and flash exposure compensation see p 137 They scroll through in an endless loop and can therefore be selected by repeatedly pressing the button e A set bracketing series remains active until it is set to Off see step 2 i e after any number of series and even if the camera is switched off 133 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH UNIT The Leica X2 is equipped with a built in flash unit 1 5 that rests hidden in the camera body when not in use For flash photography it must be extended To do so push the release slider 1 17 towards the camera center The spring loaded flash unit then unfolds into its working posi
35. ch the appropriate power plug to the charger see p 99 Place the battery A in the battery charger C to charge it see p 99 1 2 3 Attach the charger to a power outlet see p 99 4 Set the main switch 1 7 to OFF see p 104 5 Place the charged battery in the camera see p 100 6 Insert amemory card see p 102 7 Remove the lens cap F 8 Set the main switch 1 7 to S see p 104 9 Set the date and time see p 112 10 Set the desired menu language see p 112 95 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 11 Set a both shutter speed 1 10 and aperture 1 9 dials to A see p 126 b Focusing mode to AF see p 120 c Exposure metering mode to CJ see p 126 Note The settings recommended above ensure simple quick and reliable photogra phy for your first shots with the Leica X2 Details on the various modes func tions can be found in the relevant sections on the pages indicated 12 Press the shutter release button 1 8 to the first pressure point to activate focusing and exposure metering see p 124 13 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph VIEWING PICTURES 1 Press the PLAY button 1 16 2 Press right or left direction buttons 1 23 1 27 to view other pictures ENLARGING PICTURES Turn the setting ring 1 22 clockwise for an enlarged view of the displayed picture see p 142 DELETING PICTURES Press the DELETE FOCUS button 1 15 and in the menu appearin
36. cking pin 88 REAR VIEW 1 12 INFO button for selecting monitor displays in record and review modes resetting manually displaced AF metering frame to center calling up display for set resolution compression white balance and image stabilization status after pressing gt 1s disappears after approx 5s 1 13 ISD button for calling up the sensitivity menu 1 14 WB button for calling up the white balance menu 1 15 DELETE FOCUS button for calling up the delete menu calling up the focus metering mode menu activating AF metering area frame 1 16 PLAY button for activating continuous review mode returning to full 1 1 picture display 1 17 Flash unit release slider 1 18 Socket for external electronic viewfinder cover removed 1 19 Focus exposure status LED only lights up when the shutter release button is pressed to pressure point not with manual focusing a Flashing Focusing not possible b Permanently lit Focusing and exposure set and locked 1 20 Setting wheel for manual in focusing scrolling in menu list scrolling through picture memory 1 Exclusively for use of Leica EVF2 see also p 152 1 21 Door over USB and HDMI sockets 1 28 LED indicating data loading for review mode saving image data appears only briefly in all modes permanently lit when monitor is switched off 1 29 Monitor 1 22 Setting ring for scrolling in menu and submenu item lists setting an exposure compensation exposure bracketing
37. ction point to ensure correct recycling e Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to explode FOR THE CHARGER e If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers 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 nor mal and is not a malfunction e When it is not in use disconnect the charger from the mains as otherwise it uses a certain very small amount of power even when no battery is inserted in it e Always keep the charger contacts clean and never short circuit them 156 FOR MEMORY CARDS e While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read it may not be removed nor may the Leica X2 be switched off or exposed to vibrations For safety memory cards should only ever be stored in the antistatic cover supplied Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high tempera ures direct sunlight magnetic fields or static discharge Do not drop or bend a memory card as this can damage it and result in loss of the stored data Always remove the memory card if you will not be using the Leica X2 for a ong period of time Do not touch the connections on the rear of the memory card and keep hem free of dirt dust and moisture t is recommended that the memory card be reformatted from time to ime as fragmentation occurs when deleting which can block some
38. ctive metering In addition you can move the AF frame to anywhere on the screen e g for easier composition in the case of off center subjects Press the DELETE FOCUS button 1 15 for gt 1 second e On the screen all displays except for the AF frame disappear Red trian gles on all sides of the frame indicate the possible movement directions To indicate the movement limits the respective triangles disappear near the edges Use the direction buttons to move the AF frame to the desired position You can return the frame to the central position at any time with the INFO button 1 12 Press either the shutter release button 1 8 or the DELETE FOCUS button to exit this mode 11 AREA MODE Focusing is based on the areas indicated by the 11 AF frames They are grouped so as to cover a major part of the image thus ensuring maximum focusing security for snapshot type photography Sharpness is registered in all 11 areas but focusing is automatically determined by the closest objects registered In addition you can concentrate focusing to any of the four sides of the image by reducing the number of areas used and selecting respective groups Press the DELETE FOCUS button 1 15 for 1 second e On the screen all displays are replaced by the 11 AF frames Initially only the 9 frames constituting the central group have red outlines Red triangles on all sides indicate the possible settings Besides the central group you can sel
39. cts do not use an optical micro fiber cloth synthetic use a cotton or linen cloth instead Before touching the contacts you can make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe conductive earthed material You can also avoid soiling and oxidization of the contacts by storing your Leica X2 in a dry place with the lens cap attached You should exclusively use the recommended accessories to prevent faults short circuits or electric shock Do not attempt to remove parts of the body covers specialist repairs can be carried out only at authorized service centers 85 LEGAL NOTES e Please ensure that you observe copyright laws The recording and publi cation 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 supplied e The SD HDMI and USB logos are registered trademarks e Other names company or product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant companies DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Applies within the EC and for other European countries with ii segregated waste collection systems This device contains electrical and or electronic components and should therefore not be disposed of in general household waste Instead it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local author
40. d automatic exposure mode only when shutter speed dial is set to 2 ndication of shifted pair of values appears only with programmed automatic exposure mode and after shifting 91 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 17 Shutter speed appears immediately with manual setting i e with speed priority and manual modes after tapping the shutter release button with automatic setting i e with programmed au tomatic exposure and aperture priority modes red after pressing the shutter release but ton to the pressure point when the setting range is exceeded with programmed automatic exposure aperture priority and speed priority modes otherwise white 18 Light balance alternatively to 2 1 19 appears only with manual setting of shutter speed and aperture 19 Distance depth of field scale appears only with manual focusing with meter and feet graduations 20 Aperture value appears immediately with manual setting i e with aperture priority and manual modes after tapping the shutter release button with automatic setting i e with programmed automatic exposure and speed priority modes red after pressing the shutter release but ton to pressure point when the setting range is exceeded with programmed automatic exposure aperture priority and speed priority modes otherwise white 21 Exposure compensation set including compensation value not with manual setting of shutter speed and aperture
41. d section appear at any time by pressing the DELETE FOCUS button 1 15 e g to recheck the setting and thus avoid any risk of accidentally changing it again In addition you can move the enlarged section to anywhere on the screen using the direction buttons e g for easier focusing in the case of off center subjects or to keep other parts of the image visible You can return the enlarged section to the central position at any time with the INFO button 1 12 EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL EXPOSURE METERING MODES The Leica X2 offers you a choice of three exposure metering modes They allow adjustment to the prevailing light conditions the situation and your style of work and your creative ideas In the menu select Metering Mode 3 4 and in the submenu the desired setting MULTI FIELD METERING CJ With this metering method the camera automatically analyses the brightness differences in the subject and by comparing them with programmed bright ness distribution patterns arrives at the likely position of the main subject and the corresponding best exposure By consequence this method is particularly suitable for spontaneous uncom plicated but reliable photography even under difficult conditions and therefore for use together with programmed automatic exposure see p 128 126 CENTER WEIGHTED METERING CJ This metering method allocates the highest weighting to the center of the image field but also records all other ar
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43. e color rendition options are marked with an addi tional asterisk e g Standard 119 RECORD MODE Selecting the mode Press the lower direction button AF MF 1 26 and in the appearing menu FOCUSING select AF or MF Confirm the setting by pressing either the shutter release The Leica X2 offers both automatic and manual focusing modes both cover button 1 8 or the MENU SET button 1 25 a distance range of 30cm to infinity e The following information appears on the screen the active focus mode 2 1 25 the metering area indicated by a white rectangle in the case of 1 area 11 area and spot AF metering modes see pp 90 122 123 120 AUTOMATIC DISTANCE SETTING AUTOFOCUS AF ASSIST LAMP With the AF mode set focusing is performed automatically when the shutter The built in AF assist lamp 1 2 extends the AF system s operational range release button is pressed to the first pressure point 1 8 i e the distance is into low light conditions With the function activated the lamp lights up measured set and locked see also p 147 automatically in such situations whenever the shutter release button 1 8 is e To indicate a correct and locked AF setting pressed the frame color changes to green up to 9 green rectangles appear in the case of 11 area metering see p 123 the green focus status LED 1 19 lights up and an acoustic signal is generated if selected see p 123 In the menu select AF Assist Lam
44. e sufficiently illuminated by the available light or illuminate themselves are portrayed 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 exposure i e for how long these parts of the subject act upon 2 How quickly these parts of the subject or the camera itself are moving during the exposure The longer the shutter speed exposure time or the faster this movement the more clearly 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 shutter is completely open this can even lead to apparent contradictions e g a vehicle seeming to be overtaken by the traces of its own taillights he sensor and The Leica X2 gives you a choice between this normal flash firing moment and synchronization to the end of the exposure i e immediately before the shutter begins to close again In this case the sharp image is located at the end of the movement In the mentioned example the taillight traces would follow the ve hicle as one would expect Thus this flash technique often gives a more natural impression of movement and dynamics In the menu select Flash Sync 3 14 and in the submenu the desired setting Note When using faster shutter spe
45. eas In conjunction with metering memory lock in particular see p 130 it allows selective adjustment of the exposure to particular sections of the subject with simultaneous consideration of the entire image field SPOT METERING This mode concentrates exclusively on a tiny area in the center of the image indicated in the monitor by a green spot 2 1 10 It allows exact measurement of even minute details for precise exposure preferably in conjunction with manual setting see p 130 For example in backlit pictures it is normally necessary to prevent the brighter background causing underexposure of the main subject With its tiny metering area spot metering allows you to selectively evaluate this kind of details THE HISTOGRAM The histogram 2 1 13 2 2 8 shows the distribution of brightness in the pho tograph In this connection the horizontal axis corresponds to the tones from black left through gray to white right The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels in each brightness This form of representation allows alongside the image itself an additional quick and simple assessment of the exposure setting both before and after taking the picture The histogram is particularly suitable for manual setting of the exposure see p 130 or to check the automatic exposure control P T A see pp 128 129 The histogram is available with both record and review modes see pp 120 142 For record mode select Rec
46. ect groups of either the top or bottom three or the four left or right AF areas Use the direction buttons to select the desired AF frame group You can return to the central 9 frame group at any time with the INFO button 1 12 Press either the shutter release button 1 8 or the DELETE FOCUS button to exit this mode a 4 E J jun 3 a a 1 oO 4 O j LIC ICI gt OI ee 1 v v a C000 M SPOT MODE Focusing is based on the area indicated by a small AF frame in the center of the screen The size of this area allows concentrating the metering on even the smallest subject details For portraits e g it is normally recommended that the eyes are rendered totally sharp In addition you can move the AF frame to anywhere on the screen e g for easier composition in the case of off center subjects Press the DELETE FOCUS button 1 15 for 1 second e On the screen all displays except for the AF frame disappear Red triangles on all sides of the frame indicate the possible movement directions To indi cate the movement limits the respective triangles disappear near the edges Use the direction buttons to move the AF frame to the desired position You can return the frame to the central position at any time with the INFO but ton 1 12 Press either the shutter release button 1 8 or the DELETE FOCUS button t
47. ed of fully automatic exposure control with the possibility of being able at any time to vary the speed aperture combination selected by the camera according to your ideas This is done with the setting ring 1 22 For example if you are taking sports photographs and prefer to use fast speeds turn it to the left anticlockwise If on the other hand you would rather have a large depth of field small aperture and accept the associated slower speeds that are necessary then turn it to the right clockwise e g for landscape photography The overall exposure i e the brightness of the image remains unchanged The shift range is limited in order to keep a correct exposure e Whenever a value pair is changed by shifting there are two indications an asterisk next to the values 2 1 16 and a symbol representing the setting ring 2 1 15 This allows the automatic default pair of values can be recog nized at any time e When exposure metering is switched off automatically after 12s the pro gram shift is defaulted i e reset to the values suggested by the camera e Program shift is also defaulted after taking a picture thus preventing ac cidental use SPEED PRIORITY MODE The speed priority mode automatically controls the exposure based on the manually set shutter speed It is therefore particularly well suited for taking pictures of moving subjects where the sharpness of the movement portrayed which is determined by the shutt
48. eds in terms of the image there is hardly any dif ference or only for rapid movements between the two firing moments FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the flash expo sure regardless of the exposure of the available light e g in a picture taken outside in the evening to lighten the face of a person in the foreground while retaining the lighting atmosphere 1 To set a flash exposure compensation press the upper EV direction but ton 1 23 three times e The corresponding sub menu appears N Select the desired compensation value with the left and right direction buttons 1 24 1 27 Values from 3 to 3EV with Ys EV increments are available w Confirm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button 1 8 or the MENU SET button 1 25 e The exposure compensation symbol and the set value 2 1 14 appear Notes e A brighter flash illumination chosen with a plus compensation requires higher flash output and vice versa Therefore flash exposure compensations influence the flash range more or less considerably A plus compensation reduces the range a minus compensation increases it e The EV direction button is also used to call up the menus for exposure bracketing see next section and flash exposure compensation see p 132 They scroll through in an endless loop and can therefore be selected by re peatedly pressing the button 137 A set co
49. en selecting the speed with the setting ring 1 22 e As an indication O 2 1 15 appears additionally Note Depending on the prevailing light conditions the brightness of the screen image can differ from that of the actual pictures taken Particularly for long ex posures on dark subjects the monitor image appears considerably darker than the correctly exposed picture PROGRAMMED AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE For fast fully automatic photography In this mode exposure is controlled by automatic setting of shutter speed and aperture To set this mode turn both dials to their A positions e The mode is indicated by P 2 1 1 To take a picture with this mode 1 Press the shutter release button 1 8 to its pressure point e The shutter speed 2 1 17 and aperture 2 1 20 appear in white In addition the indication of the possibility to use the program shift func tion also appears O 2 1 15 see next section If even the fully opened or closed aperture in conjunction with the slow est or fastest shutter speed would result in under or overexposure both values turn red as an indication If the automatically set pair of values seems appropriate for the intended com position 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph If not you can change the pair of values before pressing the shutter release button 128 SHIFTING PROGRAM MODE Shifting the program mode curve combines the reliability and spe
50. er speed used is the crucial element of composition By manually pre selecting an appropriately fast shutter speed you can there fore prevent unwanted blurring of the movement you can freeze your subject Or in reverse you can express the dynamics of the movement with a deliberate wiping effect using a correspondingly slower shutter speed To set this mode turn the aperture dial 1 9 to the A position and set the de sired shutter speed with the respective dial 1 10 e The mode is indicated by T 2 1 1 In addition the manually set shutter speed appears in white 2 1 17 To take a picture with this mode 1 Press the shutter release button 1 8 to its pressure point e The automatically set aperture appears in white 2 1 20 If even the fully opened or closed aperture in conjunction with the set shutter speed would result in under or overexposure both values turn red as an indication If the automatically set aperture value seems appropriate for the intended composition 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph If not you can change the shutter speed before pressing the shutter release button 129 APERTURE PRIORITY MODE Aperture priority mode automatically controls the exposure based on the manually set aperture It is therefore particularly well suited for taking pictures where the depth of field which is determined by the aperture used is the crucial element o
51. eral pictures with different trimming have an absolutely identical exposure then you can manually set both shutter speed and aperture To set this mode set the desired values on both the shutter speed and aper ture dials 1 10 1 9 e The mode is indicated by M 2 1 1 In addition the manually set shutter speed 2 1 17 and aperture 2 1 20 appear in white To take a picture with this mode 1 Press the shutter release button 1 8 to its pressure point e The light balance scale 2 1 18 appears It covers a range of 2EV expo sure value in increments of Ya EV Settings within 2EV of the correct exposure for the targeted subject are represented by one of the scale marks turning red Settings beyond 2EV are indicated by the or marks at the ends of the scale turning red To achieve a correct exposure adjust your shutter speed and or aperture set tings so that the center mark is red 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph 130 METERING MEMORY LOCK For composition reasons it can be beneficial not to have the main subject in the center of the picture However placing it off center from the start would often lead to the metering being based on a part of the subject significantly closer or further away This is equally valid for the 1 point and spot AF metering modes see pp 122 123 with respect to sharpness and the exposure modes P T and A see pp 128 129 with respect to
52. erate this equipment LEICA LEICA X2 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 Fax 1 201 995 1684 technicalinfo leicacamerausa 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 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 LEICA X2 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Fe FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE ice LEICA X2 Instructions FOREWORD Dear Customer We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new Leica X2 The high performance Leica DC Elmarit 24mm f 2 8 Asph lens will give you excellent picture quality Thanks to its fully automatic programmed exposure control mode and au toflash feature the Leica X2 provides uncomplicated photography Alterna tively you can take over picture composition yourself at any time using the manual settings You can select from numerous special functions to improve the picture qual ity even in very difficult exposure conditions Please read these instructions so that you can make the most of your Leica X2 s capabilities These instructions are printed on 100 chlorine free bleached paper whose high qual
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54. f Operation time out 3 a Continuous Series exposure frequency 04 3 25 Auto LCD Off Monitor electronic viewfinder 5 3 6 AF Assist Lamp Low light AF function 21 image time out 3 7 MF Assist Monitor image enlargement 25 3 26 Color Space Working color space 40 3 8 Image Stabilization Anti camera shake settings 41 3 27 Date Date settings 2 3 9 Preset Film Color bias settings 3 28 Time Time settings 2 3 10 Sharpening Picture sharpness 8 3 29 Shutter Volume Acoustic Shutter Signal 3 3 11 Saturation Picture saturation 8 3 30 Acoustic Signal Acknowledgement tones 3 Signal ft d ity limit 3 12 Contrast Picture contrast 8 tere ATEMA PAA SERBET i 3 31 Language M 2 3 13 Opt Viewfinder Monitor off for external optical viewfinder 115 guag AU PEBE R 3 32 Auto Rotate Display Automatic upright review 48 3 14 Flash Sync Firing at start or end of exposure 36 3 33 HDMI Slide sh tti 48 3 15 Monitor Brightness Settings 5 OSES 3 34 Protect Delet tecti 46 3 16 EVF Brightness Settings 5 EOS 3 35 Co Data t fer fi int 40 3 17 Monitor Color Adjustment Settings 5 PY Se cen ae memory to card 218 EVE Color Adjustment Settings 2 3 36 Format Memory card formatting 39 3 19 Playon Monitor Settings 3 37 Firmware Version Info only 51 3 38 User Profile User specific profile 41 94 QUICK GUIDE You will need the following items e Camera e Battery A e Battery charger with appropriate power plug C e Memory card not included in scope of delivery PRESETS Atta
55. f composition By manually pre selecting an appropriately low aperture value large aper ture you can reduce the depth of field for example in a portrait to let a face stand out i e be shown clearly in front of an unimportant or distracting background Or in reverse with a correspondingly high aperture value small aperture you can increase the depth of field in order to reproduce everything from the foreground to the background clearly in a landscape photograph To set this mode turn the shutter speed dial 1 10 to the A position and set the desired aperture with the respective dial 1 9 e The mode is indicated by A 2 1 1 In addition the manually set aperture ap pears in white 2 1 20 To take a picture with this mode 1 Press the shutter release button 1 8 to its pressure point e The automatically set shutter speed appears in white 2 1 17 If even the fastest or slowest shutter speed in conjunction with the set aperture speed would result in under or overexposure both values turn red as an indication If the automatically set shutter speed seems appropriate for the intended composition 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph If not you can change the shutter speed before pressing the shutter release button MANUAL MODE If for example you want to achieve a particular effect which is only possible with a quite specific exposure or if you want to ensure that sev
56. f the memory card cannot be formatted you should ask your dealer or con address see p 160 for advice 6 are deleted when formatting the internal memory will be formatted WORKING COLOR SPACE The requirements in terms of color reproduction differ considerably for the vari ous 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 printing For more demanding image processing using ap propriate programs e g for color correction Adobe RGB has become estab lished as the standard in the relevant sectors In the menu select Color space 3 26 and in the submenu the desired set ting Notes e If you have your prints produced by major photographic laboratories mini labs or Internet picture services you should always select the SRGB setting e The Adobe RGB setting is only recommended for professional image pro cessing in completely color calibrated working environments COPYING IMAGE DATA FROM THE INTERNAL MEMORY TO A MEMORY CARD Thanks to its 110 MB internal memory the Leica X2 can store several images without a card in the camera If you wish to save these images permanently though you should copy the image data to a memory card In the menu select Copy 3 35 and in the submenu confirm or reject the copying process 140 CREATING NEW FOLDER NUMBERS The Leica X2 saves the picture numbers to
57. field both for distances between 60cm and infinity as well as between 30 and 60cm Order no 18 707 Electronic Viewfinder EVF 2 The EVF 2 delivers a nearly 100 TTL view of the image frame with a 1 4M pixel resolution This allows precise and easy composition as well as simul taneous comprehensive control of all relevant image parameters The EVF 2 proves especially useful in lighting situations that reduce the visibility of the monitor image and thanks to its hinged design also in the case of below eye level shots Order no 18 753 Both viewfinders are mounted on the camera s hot shoe just like and therefore only instead of an external flash unit See pp 114 115 for details on the relevant settings for the monitor when using an external viewfinder Handgrip X The handgrip for the Leica X2 allows the camera to be held safely and com fortably It is attached to the camera s tripod thread by means of the knurled screw on the bottom of the handgrip Order no 18712 Notes e This handgrip is designed exclusively for the Leica X2 and the Leica X1 It cannot be attached to any other camera due to their differing dimensions and tripod thread positioning e Since the handgrip covers the camera s battery card compartment it must be removed to replace the battery and or card e Take care to align the handgrip s guide pin with the camera s respective drill ing 1 34 to prevent the camera from getting scratched
58. g select the desired function DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATIONS ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP 96 CHARGING THE BATTERY The Leica X2 is supplied with the required power by a lithium ion battery A Caution e Only the type of battery specified and described in these instructions should be used The use of other batteries not approved bei Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the battery and or the camera and in extreme cases can cause an explosion e Defective batteries should be disposed of according to the respective in structions see p 85 at a collection point to ensure proper recycling Attention e This battery may only be used in the units for which it is designed and may only be charged exactly as described below Using this battery contrary to the instructions can under certain circum stances result in an explosion The batteries may not be exposed to sunlight heat humidity or moisture for long periods Likewise the battery may not be placed in a microwave oven or a high pressure container to prevent a risk of fire or explosion Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to explode Humid or wet batteries may not be charged or used in the camera under any circumstances Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible While lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits they should still be protected against contact with metal ob
59. h the picture is to be shown a setting for permanent review and the option to have the Histo gram displayed as well In the Menu select Auto Review see p 108 94 3 23 in the first sub menu either Duration or Histogram and the respective second level sub menus the desired settings 106 Note If you have taken photographs using the serial exposure see p 104 or the automatic exposure bracketing functions see p 132 in both review modes the last picture in the series is displayed first or the last one saved to the card the internal memory if not all of them have been transferred from the camera s buffer memory at the time of viewing Details of how to select the other pictures in the series and further options in review mode are described in the sections under Review mode starting on p 142 SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON Notes e The menu system can be used to select and set key and shutter acknowl edgement tones and to adjust their volume see p 113 e The shutter release button should be pressed gently and not jerkily to pre vent camera shake U ito C a a The shutter release button 1 7 works in two stages Pressing it lightly to the irst pressure point activates automatic focusing if set exposure metering and exposure control and also saves the respective settings values see p 126 f the camera was previously in stand by mode see p 113 this activates t
60. he camera again and the monitor image reappears see also p 114 Before completely depressing the shutter release button make sure that focus ing autofocus if switched on and exposure metering have been completed for details on exposure settings AF and the corresponding indications in the monitor please see pp 126 121 90 respectively Pressing the shutter release button all the way down takes the picture 107 MENU CONTROL Most settings on the Leica X2 are performed in the menu Navigating in the menu is done with the setting ring 1 22 and the 4 direction buttons 1 23 24 26 27 The setting wheel 1 20 can be used as an alternative for quick scrolling in the menu item list Note Menu control operations are possible either with the help see p 114 or the electronic viewfinder see p 152 ENTERING THE MENU Press the MENU SET button 1 25 e The menu list appears The active menu item is boxed with white characters on a black background A red triangle on the right indicates how to access the A yellow bar on the right edge moves along while scrol it easy to immediately see which page of the menu lis of the monitor 1 29 i e outlined in red respective submenu ing in the list making you are on Resolution 108 SCROLLING IN THE MENU ITEM LIST You can choose to scroll either item by item or page by page SCROLLING ITEM BY ITEM Either rotate the sett
61. he 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 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 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 or an experienced radio TV technician for help 82 FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi ble for compliance could void the user s authority to op
62. icture saved to the You can switch from record or menu setting mode to review at any time by internal memory the card must be removed first pressing the PLAY button 1 16 e The Leica X2 saves pictures according to the DCF standard Design Rule for Camera File System In addition you can choose to have every picture taken to be shown automati e It may not be possible to review files not created by the Leica X2 cally immediately after the shot e In some cases the monitor image may either be of poorer quality than 1 In the menu select Auto Review 3 23 usually or the monitor may even remain black except for the displayed file 2 in the submenu Duration and name 3 in the respective second level submenu the desired function or duration 4 To select whether pictures should be shown with or without histogram see p 127 call up the first sub menu again select Histogram and then the desired option e The last picture taken is shown in the monitor and the selected displays for review mode see p 73 appear If no image file is saved in the internal memory see p 140 and or on the memory card the message No valid image to play appears instead oa 0 142 SELECTING PICTURES You can select the other saved pictures using either the left and right direction buttons 1 24 1 27 or the setting wheel 1 20 Pressing turning left takes you to the pictures with lower numbers pressing tuming right to those with higher n
63. ing ring 1 22 clockwise down anticlockwise up or press the upper 1 23 or lower 1 26 direction button rn Mode SCROLLING PAGE BY PAGE Rotate the setting wheel 1 20 to the right down or to the left up Image Stabilization Off CALLING UP A MENU ITEM S SUBMENU CONFIRMING A SETTING Press the right direction button 1 24 Press the MENU SET button 1 25 e The submenu list appears it is boxed i e outlined in red The active item e The submenu box disappears the confirmed new setting is displayed on is indicated by white characters on a black background the right side of the active menu item line Resolution SELECTING A SETTING A VALUE IN A SUBMENU EXITING A SUBMENU WITHOUT CONFIRMING A SETTING Rotate the setting ring 1 22 or press the upper 1 23 or lower 1 26 direc Press the left direction button 1 27 or the shutter release button 1 8 tion button e The submenu box disappears the retained former setting is displayed on e The active item moves up or down in the box the right side of the active menu item line 109 EXITING THE MENU Press either the MENU SET button 1 25 e The menu screen returns to record mode see p 120
64. ity This costs you nothing If the device itself contains replaceable rechargeable batteries these must be removed first and if necessary also be disposed of in line with the rel evant regulations Your local authority or waste disposal authority or the store where you bought this device can provide you with further information on this issue TABLE OF CONTENTS FOG NOTCH fo sctasstsscciva5sseicidesrrserteeeeecateraaesrtssencee 82 Foreword Scope of delivery ee CE NOTICE anne 85 Warning messages Legal notes Disposal of electrical and electronic SQUIDPMENEsei t E tertredeheddnseeneee 85 Designation of parts Displays In record mode In review mode Menu items DUICK SUNG une 95 Detailed instructions Preparations Attaching the carrying strap 96 Charging the battery nennen 96 Inserting and removing the battery the TNEeMOry Card scsssrsssr r rr orsster in rriren 100 The most important settings controls Switching the camera on off Selecting the exposure frequency 104 Selecting the record and review modes 105 Shutter release button ur00000000000 00 107 MSU CONTIG sen 108 Presets 112 112 112 112 Automatic stand by mode 113 Key acknowledgement response and shutter sounds 113 Monitor and electronic viewfinder SEINES une 114 Switching the display sets 114 Determining the monitor
65. ity manufac turing process protects the water and is environmentally friendly 84 SCOPE OF DELIVERY Before using your Leica X2 for the first time please check that the supplied equipment is complete A Battery Leica BP DC 8 order no 18 706 B Battery case order no 423 089 003 012 C Battery charger Leica BC DC8 with interchangeable plugs order no 423 089 003 008 D USB cord order no 423 089 003 022 E Leather carrying strap order no 439 61 2 060 000 F Lens cap order no 423 097 001 024 G Hot shoe viewfinder socket cover order no 439 097 001 026 H Camera registration booklet with TAN to download Adobe Photoshop Lightroom after registering the camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage The CE identification of our products documents adherence to the fundamental requirements of the valid EU guidelines WARNING MESSAGES e Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic dis charge As people can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands of volts by walking on synthetic carpets for example a discharge can occur when you touch your Leica X2 particularly if it is placed on a conductive surface If only the camera housing is affected this discharge is harm less to the electronics However despite built in safety circuits the outer contacts such as those on the base of the camera should not be touched if at all possible for safety reasons For any cleaning of the conta
66. jects such as paper clips or jew elry A short circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns If a battery is dropped check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage Using a damaged battery can damage the camera e In case of noise discoloration deformation overheating of leaking fluid the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced Continued use of the battery carries a risk of overheating resulting in fire and or explosion e In case of leaking fluid or a smell of burning keep the battery away from sources of heat Leaked fluid can catch fire e Only the charger specified and described in these instructions or other char gers specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be used The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and in extreme cases to serious or life threatening injuries e The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this battery type Do not attempt to use it for other purposes e Ensure that the mains outlet used is freely accessible e The battery and charger may not be opened Repairs may only be carried out by authorized workshops e Ensure that batteries cannot be accessed by children Swallowing batteries can cause asphyxiation 97 First aid e If battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes there is a risk of blinding Rinse out the eyes thoroughly with clean water immediately
67. lways stored in an antistatic case 103 Closing the battery memory card door Close the battery memory card compartment door 1 32 and turn the lock ing lever 1 32a anti clockwise THE MOST IMPORTANT SETTINGS CONTROLS SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON OFF SELECTING THE EXPOSURE FREQUENCY The Leica X2 is turned on and off using the main switch 1 7 This is done by turning it from OFF to the desired mode i e to S single shot or C continu ous shooting e The image 2 il appears on the screen er UU KDD gene om pm Note If you forget to remove the lens cap before switching the camera on a respec tive message will appear The same applies if the camera is activated from stand by mode see p 113 with the cap on 104 When the main switch is set to C the Leica X2 produces continuous picture sequences Frequencies of either 3fps Low or 5fps High are available In the menu select Continuous 3 5 and in the submenu the desired setting Notes e Exposure series are not possible when using the flash If a flash function is activated only one picture is taken When E mode and the self timer see p 138 are being used in conjunction only a single exposure will be created The maximum frequency of 5fps is only achieved with shutter speeds of 1 oo8 or faster s with 3fps Regardless of how many picture
68. mage to the Leica X2 and the memory card e If salt water spray gets onto the Leica X2 wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it out thoroughly and wipe the camera with it Then wipe down thor oughly with a dry cloth Important Only the accessories specified and described in these instructions and or those specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be used with this camera MONITOR e If the Leica X2 is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations condensation can form on the monitor Wipe it carefully with a soft dry cloth e If the Leica X2 is very cold when switched on the monitor will initially be slightly darker than normal It will revert to its normal brightness once it has warmed up e 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 malfunc tion and it does not impair 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 X2 you should switch 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 disap pear by itself CARE INSTRUCTIONS As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms you should take care to keep the equip
69. matic mode with increasing ambi ent brightness however with reduced output up to a maximum of 1 275 EV The flash then works as a fill in light for example to illuminate dark shadows in the foreground or backlit subjects in order to obtain more balanced lighting overall 135 MANUAL FLASH AND PRE FLASH ACTIVATION 7 For the combination of the situations and functions described most recently above AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION WITH SLOWER SHUTTER SPEEDS 75 For simultaneous more appropriate brighter reproduction particularly for dark backgrounds and flash fill in for the foreground To minimize the risk of blur ring the shutter speed is not extended beyond S s in the other modes with flash activation For pictures where the flash is used this means that objects in the background which the flash cannot reach are often badly underexposed To take appropriate account of the available ambient light the longer shutter speeds necessary in these exposure situations up to 30s are permitted here Note The longest shutter speed used by the camera can be determined with the AUTO ISO Settings settings 3 3 see p 118 Also depending on the AUTO ISO Settings settings slower shutter speeds may not have to be set by the camera since in such cases its priority is to raise the ISO sensitivity first AUTOMATIC FLASH AND PRE FLASH ACTIVATION WITH SLOWER SHUTTER SPEEDS 5 For the combination of the situations and functions described
70. me of built in flash unit approx 5s with fully loaded battery Monitor 2 7 TFT LCD with 230 000 pixels Displays see p 90 Self timer Delay optionally 2 or 12s 159 Connections 5 pin mini USB socket 2 0 high speed for quick data transfer to the computer HDMI socket for digital direct connection to corresponding equipment proprietary socket for external electronic viewfinder Leica EVF 2 Power supply Lithium ion battery 3 7V 1600mAh capacity according to CIPA standards approx 450 images charging time from full discharge ap prox 200 min Mains charging unit Input Alternating current 100 240 V 50 60Hz automatically switched Housing Housing in Leica Design made of solid ultra light magnesium Two eyelets for carrying strap ISO flash shoe with central and control contacts for connection of external more powerful flash units e g Leica SF 24D and the external electronic viewfinder Leica EVF 2 Tripod thread Ay DIN 4503 N Dimensions WxHxD approx 124 x 69 x 51 5mm 47 X2 5 X 2 inches Weight approx 307 345g 10 83 12 170z with without battery Available as accessory see also p 152 According to CIPA DC 004 Standard Construction and design subject to change Leica Akademie As well as outstanding high performance products for photography and view ing for many years we have also been offering the special services of the Leica Akademie These include practical seminars and training cours
71. ment clean FOR THE CAMERA e Only clean the Leica X2 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 camera 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 e All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your Leica X2 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 155 FOR THE LENS e Normally a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the outer lens element However in case of more stubborn dirt they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean soft cloth that is completely free of foreign mat ter using circular motions from the inside to the outside We recommend micro fiber cloths available from photographic and optical specialists that are stored in a protective container and can be washed at temperatures of up to 40 C 104 F without fabric softener never iron Cloths for cleaning glasses which are impregnated with chemicals should not be used as they can damage the lens glass e The lens cap included in the delivery also protects
72. mpensation remains active until it is switched to 0 see step 2 i e after any number of shots and even if the camera is switched off USING EXTERNAL FLASH UNITS The ISO flash shoe 1 11 of the Leica X2 also allows the use of more powerful external flash units We specifically recommend using dedicated units such as the Leica SF 24D see p 153 As soon as an external flash unit is attached if flash modes with pre flash func tion A lt S gt 7 G are set they are changed to the otherwise same modes without pre flash amp 7 75 and displayed accordingly However when the flash unit is removed the camera is reset to the originally set mode On the Leica SF 24D the mode TTL GNC should be set to allow automatic control by the camera When set to A subjects with above or below average brightness may not be optimally exposed When set to M the flash exposure must be adjusted to the aperture and distance values specified by the camera by setting a corresponding reduced power output level Notes e When an external flash unit is attached it must also be turned on i e ready to use otherwise incorrect exposures and incorrect messages on the cam era may result e Simultaneous use of the electronic viewfinder EVF 2 see p 152 is not pos sible ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS SELF TIMER The self timer allows you to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or 12s This is particularly useful for group photographs where you
73. ng wheel is rotated rotate the wheel quickly rotate the wheel slowly For rough focusing For fine focusing This allows both quicker and more precise setting You can improve manual focusing accuracy with the help of the MF Assist function see next section Notes e A manually set focus position can be locked by pressing the DELETE FOCUS button 1 15 for more than one second This can prove to be very useful to prevent unintentional miss setting especially in the case of several consecu tive shots of the same subject e A manually set focus position is retained even after switching the camera off and back on see p 127 This can prove to be helpful e g when several shots of subjects in similar distances are made over a longer stretch of time and the camera is turned off in between to save battery power 125 Manual focus assist function The larger subject details are shown on the screen the better their focus can be assessed and the more accurate the focusing For this purpose the Leica X2 offers an optional help of a magnification function where a central section of the image is reproduced in enlarged form In the menu select MF Assist 3 7 and in the submenu the desired setting Focus using the setting wheel 1 20 e With the function activated an approx 6x enlarged section of the image ap pears above the scale It disappears approx 5s after the last focus setting Note You can also let the enlarge
74. ngest shutter speed used e g to prevent blurred images of moving subjects In the menu select Auto ISO Settings 3 3 in the first submenu either Slowest Speed or Max ISO and the respective second level submenus the desired settings Note The AUTO ISO value 2 1 3 set by the camera can be viewed even if the monitor displays are switched off see p 115 by pressing the shutter release button 1 8 see p 107 to its first pressure point 118 IMAGE PROPERTIES CONTRAST SHARPNESS COLOR SATURATION One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change critical properties of an image i e those that determine its character The Leica X2 allows you to influence three of the most important image proper ties even before taking the picture The contrast i e the difference between light and dark areas determines whether a picture appears as more flat or brilliant As a consequence the contrast can be influenced by increasing or reducing this difference i e by making light areas lighter and dark areas darker Sharpness reproduction at least of the main subject by using the correct distance setting is a prerequisite for a successful picture In turn the impres sion of sharpness given by a picture is to a great extent determined by the contour sharpness i e how small the light dark transition is on contours in the picture The sharpness effect can therefore be changed by increasing or
75. o exit this mode 123 FACE DETECTION MODE In this mode the Leica X2 automatically recognizes faces in the image and bases the focus on the closest ones registered If no faces are detected the 11 point mode is used MANUAL FOCUSING For certain subjects and situations it can be beneficial to set the focus your self rather than using autofocus see the previous sections For example if the same setting is needed for several pictures and using metering memory lock see p 130 would therefore involve more effort or if the setting for e g landscape pictures is to be kept at infinity or if poor i e very dark lighting conditions do not allow any or only slower AF operation Press the lower direction button AF MF 1 24 and in the menu appearing on the screen select MF Confirm the setting by pressing either the shutter re lease button 1 8 or the MENU SET button 1 25 124 Once set manual focusing is performed by rotating the setting wheel 1 20 until the image of the important part s of your subject is are rendered as desired e A distance scale 2 1 20 appears A green bar on the scale indicates the depth of field resulting from the respective distance setting and the auto matically controlled or manually set aperture see also the sections about Exposure metering and control p 126 The scale disappears approx 5s after the last focus setting Manual focusing operation is determined by how quickly the setti
76. o not store the Leica X2 in a leather case for extended periods of time Note the serial numbers of your Leica X2 as it is extremely important in case of loss TECHNICAL DATA Sensor APS C size CMOS Sensor 23 6x15 7mm with 16 5 16 2 Megapix els in total effective aspect ratio 3 2 Resolution Selectable for JPEG format 4928 x 3264 pixels 16 2M 4288 x 2856 pixels 12 2M 3264 x 2160 pixels 7M 2144 x 1424 pixels 3 1M 1632 x 1080 pixels 1 8M DNG 4944 x 3272 pixels Lens Leica Elmarit 24mm f 2 8 Asph corresponds to 36mm with 35mm format 8 lens elements in 6 groups 1 aspherical surface Aperture settings From f 2 8 to f 16 in 1 3EV increments Smallest object field 18 x 27cm 7 x 10 from a distance of 30cm 1 ft Image data file formats compression rates Selectable JPG Super fine JPG fine DNG JPG S fine DNG JPG fine Storage media SD SDHC SDXC Memory Cards MultiMedia Cards Internal buffer memory approx 110 MB ISO Sensitivity setting Automatic optionally with shutter and or ISO sensitivity limits ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 ISO 6400 ISO 12500 White balance Selectable modes Automatic presets for daylight cloud halogen lighting shade electronic flash 2 manual settings optionally fine tuning for all settings Color settings Selectable Standard Vivid Natural B amp W natural B amp W high contrast Autofocus system Contrast based sys
77. ollow these instructions in reverse order The light grey sprung locking catch at the battery compartment must be pushed aside to unlock the battery Important Removing the battery while the camera is switched on see p 104 can result in the settings you made in the menus being erased see p 105 and it may also damage the memory card 101 Charge level displays The charge level of the battery is displayed on the screen see p 90 2 1 5 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 using the main switch 1 7 see p 104 first e The date and time must be reset after approx 3 days at the latest after the capacity of a battery in the camera has expired see p 112 Inserting and removing the memory card Insert the memory card B into the slot 1 37 with the contacts facing the bat The Leica X2 takes SD SDHC or SDXC memory cards These cards have a tery Push it in against the spring resistance until you hear it click into place write protection switch that can be used to prevent unintentional storage and To remove the memory card follow these instructions in reverse order For deletion of pictures This switch takes the form of a slider on the non beveled unlocking the card as specified in the cover it must first of all be pushed a side of the card in the lower position marked LOCK the data on the card is little further in protected
78. other pictures results in these also being shown as enlarged sections e A histogram see p 127 is not available with enlarged viewing With the 16 picture display selecting other pictures is the same as with normal size viewing except that keeping the buttons pressed results in very fast scrolling e The selected picture is identified by a red frame You can return any indicated picture to normal size by turning the setting ring clockwise or by pressing the MENU SET button 1 25 144 SELECTING THE TRIMMING When a picture is enlarged you can move the enlarged section out of the cen tral position e g to control the rendition of off center subject detail Use the respective direction buttons to move the enlarged section up down to the left or the right 1 23 1 24 1 26 1 27 e The display 2 2 21 indicates the approximate position of the section within the picture DELETING PICTURES The subsequent actions depend on whether you want to delete single pictures Pictures on the memory card and the internal memory can be deleted at any or all pictures simultaneously time This can be useful e g if you have already saved the pictures to other media if you no longer need them or if you need to free up more memory Deleting single pictures space on the card 1 Select Single and press the MENW SET button 1 25 The Leica X2 also offers you the option of deleting single or all pictures at
79. p 3 6 and in the submenu the desired setting Note The range of the AF assist lamp is approx 4m 13ft Therefore in low light conditions AF operation is not possible for distances beyond this limit Notes e AF settings are locked together with the exposure settings see p 126 e In certain conditions the AF system cannot set the correct focus e g if the distance to the targeted subject is outside the available range and or if the subject is not sufficiently illuminated see next section To indicate such situations subjects the frame color changes to red in the case of 11 area metering the display changes to a single red frame and the focus status LED 1 19 flashes Important The shutter release button 1 8 is not locked regardless of whether a sub ject is correctly focused or not 121 AF METERING MODES The Leica X2 offers a choice of four AF metering modes This allows you to adapt the AF system to cope best with different subjects situations and compositional ideas Press the DELETE FOCUS button 1 15 and in the appearing menu select the desired setting It is confirmed by pressing either the shutter release but ton 1 8 or the MENU SET button 1 25 122 1 AREA MODE Focusing is based on the area indicated by an AF frame 2 1 9 in the center of the screen Since the area is larger than with Spot mode targeting is less discriminate and therefore easier while still allowing sele
80. s are taken in a series the PLAY see p 106 and Auto Review see p 106 functions always show the last picture first The other pictures in the series can be selected by pressing the right and or left direction buttons 1 24 1 27 SELECTING THE RECORD AND REVIEW MODES Normally when the Leica X2 is switched on see previous section or when it is reactivated from stand by mode see p 113 by pressing the shutter release button 1 8 see p 107 it is to record mode see p 120 To review the pictures you can choose between two modes 1 PLAY 2 Auto review Unlimited review Brief review after taking the picture 105 REVIEW FOR UNLIMITED TIME PLAY Pressing the PLAY button 1 16 switches to review mode e The last picture taken appears on the screen along with the corresponding displays see p 93 However if neither the internal memory nor an inserted card contain any image files the following message appears when you switch to review mode No valid image to play Note If you wish to switch the camera on directly to review mode you can do so by keeping the PLAY button pressed while turning it on AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF THE LAST PICTURE If Auto Review is turned on every picture is shown on the screen immedi ately after it has been taken This provides a quick and easy way for you to check whether the picture was taken successfully or you need to repeat it The function allows selection of the length of time for whic
81. should not be exposed to constant extremes high or low of temperature e g in a parked car in the summer or winter 98 e Even when used under optimum conditions every battery has a limited ser vice life After several hundred charging cycles this becomes noticeable as the operating times get significantly shorter The replaceable battery provides power to a back up battery that is perma nently fitted in the camera This back up battery retains the set date and time for up to 2 days If this back up battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting a charged main battery Once the replaceable bat tery has been inserted the full capacity of the back up battery is recovered after about 60 hours This process does not require the camera to be turned on However you will have to set the date and time again in this situation Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time When doing so turn the camera off using the main switch first see p 104 Otherwise after several weeks the battery could become totally dis charged i e the voltage is sharply reduced as the camera still consumes a small amount of current for saving your settings even when it is turned off Preparing the charger C The charger must be equipped with the right plug 1 40 for the local power outlets To attach the plug The appropriate plug type is pushed onto the charger until it clicks into place
82. sing the shutter release button 1 8 by pressing to the first pres sure point See the respective sections for further details 111 PRESETS BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS MENU LANGUAGE The following languages can be selected German Japanese English French Spanish Italian or traditional Chinese sim plified Chinese Russian and Korean In the menu select Language 3 31 and in the submenu the desired setting 112 DATE The date can be set anywhere between 2009 and 2099 In the Menu select Date 3 27 in the first submenu either Setting or Se quence and the respective second level submenus the desired settings In the Setting submenu use the setting ring 1 22 or the up and down direc tion buttons 1 23 1 26 to change the figures and the month the left and right direction buttons 1 24 1 27 to switch between the three groups TIME In the menu select Time 3 28 in the first submenu either Setting or View and the respective second level submenus the desired settings In the Setting submenu use the setting ring 1 22 or the up and down direc tion buttons 1 23 1 26 to change the figures the left and right direction but tons 1 24 1 27 to switch between the two groups In the View submenu either the 24 hour or 12 hour format can be selected Note Even if no battery is used or if it is flat the date and time setting is stored by a built in buffer battery for around 2 days However after this period
83. tem using the image sensor op tional AF assist lamp for low light conditions 158 Focusing range From 30cm 1 ft to infinity Automatic Autofocus or manual focusing with setting wheel on back of camera body optionally mag nification function as focusing aid Autofocus metering modes 1 area 11 area spot face detection Exposure modes Programmed automatic exposure mode P program shift option aperture priority A shutter speed priority T and manual set ting M Exposure metering Multi field center weighted spot optionally with histogram display to analyze brightness distribution Exposure compensation 3EV in EV increments Automatic exposure bracketing 3 pictures with intervals up to 3EV settable in 7 EV increments Shutter speed range 30s to 1 00 with normal flash modes from with slow flash modes from 30s Series exposures Selectable 3fps or 5fps max 8 pictures with constant frame rate and DNG JPG fine Flash modes Flash switched on and off by extending retracting the unit automatic flash activation with and without pre flash manual flash activa tion with and without pre flash automatic flash activation with slower shutter speeds with and without pre flash studio mode for triggering slave equipped external flash systems Flash exposure compensation 3EV in EV increments Working range of the built in flash unit for ISO 100 21 approx 0 3 2 0m 1 6ft guide number 5 Recycling ti
84. th the same kind of interface The computer used must have either a USB port for direct connection to the Leica X2 or a card reader for SD SDHC SDXC cards including UHS standard types CONNECTING AND TRANSFERRING DATA WITH THE CAMERA AS AN EXTERNAL DRIVE With Windows operating systems If the Leica X2 is connected to the computer using a USB cable the operating system detects it as an external drive and assigns it a drive letter Use Win dows Explorer to transfer the picture data to your computer and save it With Mac operating systems If the Leica X2 is connected to the computer using a USB cable the memory card used appears as a storage medium on the desktop Use the Finder to transfer the picture data to your computer and save it 149 Important e Only use the USB cable D supplied e While data is being transferred from the Leica X2 to the computer the con nection may not under any circumstances be broken by removing the USB cable as otherwise the computer and or the Leica X2 may crash and the memory card may even be irreparably damaged The Leica X2 cannot be switched off or automatically 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 rea son the battery must never be removed from the camera while the connec tion is active If the battery capacity runs short during data transfer the INFO
85. the submenu the desired set ting Note The remaining number of pictures or recording time indicated on the screen are an approximation due to the fact that the file size for compressed images can vary strongly depending on the photographed subject 116 WHITE BALANCE In digital photography white balance ensures neutral i e natural reproduc tion of color in any light It is based on the camera being preset to reproduce a particular color as white You can choose from several presets automatic white balance two fixed manual settings and direct color temperature setting Furthermore you also have the option to fine tune all settings precisely to the current photographic conditions and or your own ideas Fixed presets Press the WB button 1 14 and in the menu appearing on the screen select either AWB for automatic setting or s for incandescent lighting for outdoor sunlight shots for electronic flash lighting amp for outdoor shots in cloudy conditions Gx for outdoor shots of subjects in the shade Manual setting by metering Press the WB button 1 14 and in the menu appearing on the screen select SET MI or SET M2 Aim the yellow frame appearing in the center of the screen at an object with a uniformly white or grey surface that completely fills the frame and press the MENU SET button 1 23 as indicated by the message The settings are saved and can be recalled at any time with the options MM or
86. tic fields e g induction ovens micro wave ovens television sets or computer monitors video game consoles cell phones radio equipment If you place the Leica X2 on or very close to a television set its magnetic field could interfere with picture recordings The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell phones Strong magnetic fields e g from speakers or large electric motors can damage the stored data or the pictures If the Leica X2 malfunctions due to the effects of electromagnetic fields remove the battery and then switch the camera on again Do not use the Leica X2 in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high voltage power lines Their magnetic fields can also interfere with picture recordings Protect the Leica X2 from contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chemicals Petroleum spirit thinner and alcohol may not be used for cleaning Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the Leica X2 body or the surface finish As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals they should not remain in contact with the Leica X2 for extended periods Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the Leica X2 e g on the beach Sand and dust can damage the camera and the memory card Take particu lar care when inserting and removing the card Ensure that water cannot get into the Leica X2 e g when it is snowing or raining and on the beach 154 e Moisture can cause malfunctions and even permanent da
87. tion whereby it is also switched on Whenever you do not want to use the flash simply keep it re tracted or carefully push it down until it clicks into place in its home position e The respective display 2 1 2 for the flash mode set see below appears in white Initially it may flash in red fore a short while instead to indicate that it is not yet fully charged and therefore not ready 134 Flash exposures are controlled by the camera using a pre flash measurement For this purpose a metering flash is triggered immediately before the main flash The amount of light reflected then determines the strength of the main flash Note Flash use is not possible with exposure series see p 104 and automatic brack eting see p 132 Correspondingly the flash indication will not appear even if the flash unit is extended and the flash will not fire FLASH MODES Press the right 4 direction button 1 24 and in the appearing menu select the desired flash mode This can be done alternatively with the setting ring 1 22 the up and down direction buttons 1 23 1 26 or by repeatedly pressing the right 4 direction button again Confirm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button 1 8 or the MENU SET button 1 25 e The flash mode display 2 1 2 changes accordingly AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION 74 This is the standard mode The flash is always fired automatically when because of poor lighting conditions
88. umbers Keeping the buttons pressed results in continu ous scrolling at a rate of approx 2s per picture After the highest and lowest numbers the series of pictures begins again in an end less loop so you can reach all pictures in either direction The picture and file numbers change accordingly 143 ENLARGING THE PICTURE SIMULTANEOUS REVIEW OF 16 PICTURES The Leica X2 allows you to enlarge a section of the picture by up to 16x e g in order to study it more closely Conversely it is also possible to simultaneously view 16 pictures e g to gain an overview or to find the picture you want more quickly Turn the setting ring 1 22 clockwise to enlarge the picture counterclockwise beyond the normal size for the 16 picture display e With enlarged pictures displays appear indicating the approximate size of the section 2 2 21 and that the setting wheel is still available for selecting other pictures 2 2 20 With the 16 picture display the one previously viewed at normal size is indi cated by a red frame PLAY DELETE Focus F28 v30 Notes e The more the picture is enlarged the more the quality of reproduction in the monitor is reduced due to the proportionally lower resolution e It may not be possible to enlarge pictures created on other cameras e If an enlarged section is being shown using the setting wheel to view
89. ures are deleted when formatting the memory card see p 139 e If you attempt to delete see p 146 protected pictures warning messages appear To delete them remove the protection as described above e Protection is only effective on this camera e You can also prevent accidental deletion by sliding the memory card s write protection switch to the position marked LOCK see p 102 147 REVIEW OF PORTRAIT FORMAT PICTURES Normally the pictures on the monitor are shown how they were taken i e if the camera was held horizontally the picture will be shown that way too In the case of portrait format pictures though i e if the camera was held vertically for the shot this may be inconvenient since with the camera held horizontally afterwards as usual the monitor image will not show an upright picture The Leica X2 offers a remedy for this In the menu select Auto Rotate Display 3 32 and in the submenu the de sired setting When On is selected portrait format pictures are automatically displayed upright Notes e Portrait format pictures shown perpendicularly on the monitor are necessarily considerably smaller e This function is not available for automatic review see p 106 PLAYBACK WITH HDMI EQUIPMENT The Leica X2 allows you to view your pictures on a TV monitor or projector equipped with HDMI input thus ensuring the best possible rendition In addi tion you can choose between three resolution
90. when shutter release button is pressed a 100 200 400 800 za roago AUTO ISO 1600 3200 6400 12500 2 1 4 Compression rate a b C d JPG Super fine JPG fine DNG JPG S fine DNG JPG fine 1 According to CIPA DC 004 Standard 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 251 2 1 2 1 2 1 21 2 1 2 1 2 1 I 10 alt 12 13 14 18 16 Battery charge level a W Sufficient capacity b ME Falling capacity c EC Insufficient capacity d CT Replacement or recharging necessary Frame counter Number of remaining pictures If memory capacity is low 0 flashes as a warning ndication that internal memory is used to store images when no memory card is inserted Spot autofocus metering field alternatively to 2 1 9 Normal autofocus metering field ndication that spot exposure metering is switched on Self timer switched on running alternativ zu 2 1 9 2 1 10 2 1 12 a ta 2 seconds delay b Maz 12 seconds delay Enlarged central section of the image appears only with manual focusing Histogram appears only when activated yellow when flash unit is switched on and or with shutter speeds slower than 1 2s otherwise white Flash exposure compensation set including compensation value appears in the area of 2 1 37 with autofocus mode ndication of program shift option for setting the slowest shutter speeds with the setting dial appears only with programme
91. witched on or off with its own respective button The respective settings remain active even if the camera automatically switches itself to stand by mode see p 113 the camera is switched off with the main switch see p 104 or the battery is removed see p 100 For details on the Leica EVF 2 available as accessory see p 152 see the viewfinder s instructions SWITCHING THE DISPLAY SETS Select the desired option with the INFO button 1 12 Scroll through the different options in an endless loop by pressing once or several times The sequences In record mode all displays see p 90 plus histogram if set see p 127 only basic exposure settings see p 90 and AF and exposure metering o areas O with gridlines plus histogram if set see p 127 monitor switched off In this case the LED 1 28 is permanently lit as an Q indication In review mode a all displays see p 93 plus histogram if set see p 127 b basic exposure settings see p 93 only 114 Notes e Mode d is only available if previously set in the menu see next section e In record mode you can press the INFO button gt 1s to call up a screen list ing five important settings 2 1 26 see p 92 DETERMINING THE MONITOR AS THE EXCLUSIVE DISPLAY FOR REVIEWING IMAGES You can determine that the monitor is automatically switched on every time you press the PLAY button 1 16 to review images even ifthe Leica EVF
92. xposure compensation than to use metering memory lock every time see previous section 1 To set a compensation press the upper EV direction button 1 23 once e The corresponding sub menu appears N Select the desired compensation value with the left and right direction buttons 1 24 1 27 Values from 3 to 3EV with We EV increments are available e While setting you can observe the effect as the monitor image gets cor respondingly darker or brighter w Confirm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button 1 8 or the MENU SET button 1 25 e The exposure compensation symbol and the set value 2 1 21 appear 131 Notes e An exposure compensation cannot be set when using manual exposure mode see p 119 e The EV direction button is also used to call up the menus for exposure bracketing see next section and flash exposure compensation see p 130 They scroll through in an endless loop and can therefore be selected by re peatedly pressing the button e A set compensation remains active until it is set to 0 see step 2 i e after any number of shots and even if the camera is switched off AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE BRACKETING Many attractive subjects are very rich in contrast i e they have both very bright and very dark areas The resulting effect can be quite different depend ing on which sections you base your exposure on In such cases you can use automatic exposure bracketing to produ
93. y pressing the MENU SET button 1 25 Using a profile In the menu select User Profile and in the submenu the desired memory slot DEFAULTING ALL MENU SETTINGS In the menu select User Profile and in the submenu Factory Setting Note Defaulting does not reset your time and date settings 141 IMAGE STABILIZATION Especially in low light situations the necessary shutter speed may be too slow to ensure sharp pictures even with the activated AUTO ISO function see p 118 The Leica X2 offers a function that will often produce sharp pictures even with such slow shutter speeds In the menu select Image Stabilization and in the submenu the desired set ting Notes e The camera takes two pictures automatically in series with this function one with a faster and one with a slower shutter speed you will hear the shutter operate twice during the operation Then it takes the data of the two expo sures and combines them into one with digital image processing Therefore please hold the camera steady until the shutter has released the second time Due to the function using two exposures it can only be applied with static subjects Image stabilization is only possible with shutter speeds within the range of AR sto 208 and sensitivities up to ISO 1600 REVIEW MODE Notes e If a memory card is inserted see p 82 only the pictures on the card are SELECTING REVIEW MODES accessible for reviewing i e if you want to review a p

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