Leica C User Guide
LEICA C
Instructions
Table of contents
Preparations
Before use ..............................................7
Scope of Delivery ..................................9
Accessories ...........................................9
Names of the components .................. 10
Cursor buttons/Control dial .........................12
Attaching the wrist strap ..............................12
Charging the battery ...........................13
Inserting the battery ....................................14
Charging the battery ....................................15
Battery capacity ...........................................17
Guidelines for the number of recordable
pictures and operating time .........................17
Inserting and removing the
memory card ........................................19
Saving your pictures ..........................20
Recording capacity guidelines
(pictures/recording time) .............................21
Setting language, time, and date .......23
Changing time settings ................................24
Basics
Basic settings/operation ..................... 25
Using the control ring ......................... 27
Using the Quick menu ......................... 28
Snapshot mode .................................... 29
Using the flash ............................................29
Automatic Scene Detection .........................30
Determining the extent of the area
rendered sharply .........................................31
Happy color settings ....................................32
[Motion Deblur] ............................................32
[iHandheld Nite Shot] ..................................32
[iHDR] ..........................................................33
AF Tracking .................................................34
[Snapshot Plus Mode] .................................35
About [Snapshot Mode] setting items .........37
Program mode ..................................... 38
Automatic focusing (AF) ..................... 39
Taking motion pictures .......................40
Recording modes ........................................41
Recording still pictures while taking a
motion picture ..............................................43
Viewing still pictures ........................... 44
Enlarged viewing .........................................45
Simultaneous viewing of several pictures ...46
Viewing pictures by their recording date .....47
Viewing motion pictures .....................48
Extracting still pictures from motion
pictures ........................................................49
Deleting pictures .................................50
Deleting multiple (up to 100)/all pictures .....51
Menu control ........................................52
Menu sections .............................................53
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Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 54
[Clock Set] ...................................................54
[World Time] ................................................54
[Travel Date] ................................................54
[Airplane Mode] ...........................................54
[Beep] ..........................................................54
[Speaker Volume] ........................................55
[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................55
[Fn Button Set] ............................................55
[Control Ring Set] ........................................55
[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] ....................55
[Monitor Luminance] ....................................56
[Composition Guide] ....................................56
[Histogram] ..................................................57
[Video Rec Area] .........................................57
[Remaining Disp.] ........................................58
[Lens Resume] ............................................58
[MF Assist] ...................................................58
[Economy] ...................................................59
[Auto Review] ..............................................60
[Self Timer Auto Off] ....................................60
[No.Reset] ...................................................60
[Reset] .........................................................61
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] .................................61
[USB Mode] .................................................61
[Output] .......................................................62
[HDTV Link] .................................................62
[3D Playback] ..............................................62
[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................63
[Version Disp.] .............................................63
[Format] .......................................................64
[Language] ..................................................64
[O.I.S. Demo.] .............................................64
Entering Text ........................................ 65
Taking pictures
Switching between monitor and
viewfinder ............................................. 66
Switching displays .............................. 67
Using reference lines to assist
composition ......................................... 68
Using the level gauge.......................... 70
Using the zoom lens ............................ 71
Zoom functions ............................................72
Using the built-in flash ........................ 75
Close-up pictures ................................ 78
Focus range ................................................79
[Macro Zoom] ..............................................80
Using Auto focus ................................. 81
Face detection .............................................82
Automatically locking the focus on a
moving subject ............................................83
Focusing based on metering in 23 areas ....84
Focusing on a small part of the frame .........84
Locking the exposure and/or
focus setting ........................................ 86
Manual focusing .................................. 87
Using the self-timer .............................89
Exposure Compensation .................... 90
Picture series with automatically
changing exposures............................ 91
Aperture priority mode ........................ 92
Shutter priority mode ..........................93
Manual exposure mode....................... 94
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[Creative Control] mode ...................... 96
[Expressive] .................................................98
[Retro] .........................................................98
[Old Days] ...................................................98
[High Key] ....................................................99
[Low Key] ....................................................99
[Sepia] .........................................................99
[Dynamic Monochrome] ............................100
[Impressive Art] .........................................100
[High Dynamic] ..........................................100
[Cross Process] .........................................101
[Toy Effect] ................................................101
[Miniature Effect] .......................................102
[Soft Focus] ...............................................103
[Star Filter] .................................................103
[One Point Color] .......................................104
[Panorama Shot] mode ..................... 105
[Scene Mode] ..................................... 108
[Portrait] .....................................................109
[Soft Skin] ..................................................109
[Scenery] ...................................................109
[Sports] ......................................................110
[Night Portrait] ........................................... 110
[Night Scenery] .......................................... 110
[Handheld Night Shot] ............................... 111
[HDR] ........................................................ 111
[Food] ........................................................ 111
[Baby] ........................................................112
[Pet] ...........................................................112
[Sunset] .....................................................112
[Starry Sky] ................................................ 113
[Through window] ......................................113
[3D Photo Mode] ....................................... 114
Registering your own settings in
[Custom] mode .................................. 115
[Cust.Set Mem.] ........................................115
[Custom] ....................................................116
Registering preferred functions to
the [FN] button ................................... 117
Changing the settings assigned to
the control ring ................................. 118
Exposure series function.................. 119
Using the Face Recognition
function ..............................................122
Registering face pictures ..........................124
Editing or deleting information about
registered persons ...................................125
Useful features for travel .................. 126
[Travel Date] ..............................................126
[World Time] .............................................127
Using the [Rec] menu ........................ 128
[Aspect Ratio] ............................................128
[Picture Size] .............................................128
[Quality] .....................................................129
[Sensitivity] ................................................130
[Extended ISO] ..........................................131
[White Balance] .........................................131
[AF Mode] ..................................................133
[Quick AF] ..................................................133
[Face Recog.] ............................................133
[AF/AE Lock] .............................................133
[Metering Mode] ........................................134
[i.Exposure] ...............................................134
[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................135
[i.Resolution] .............................................135
[Digital Zoom] ............................................135
[Color Mode] ..............................................136
[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................136
[Red-Eye Removal] ...................................136
[Motion Deblur] ..........................................137
[iHandheld Nite Shot] ................................137
[iHDR] ........................................................137
[Stabilizer] .................................................137
[Date Stamp] .............................................138
[Clock Set] .................................................138
Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 139
[Rec Format] .............................................139
[Rec Quality] ..............................................139
[Still Picture Size] ......................................140
[Continuous AF] .........................................140
[Wind Cut] .................................................141
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Playback
Changing the picture information
displays, etc. ......................................142
Playing back pictures recorded
using the serial exposure function
Different playback methods .............145
[2D/3D Settings] ........................................145
Selecting pictures to play back ........ 146
Selecting according to picture type ...........147
Selecting a picture according to category
or a person in the picture ..........................148
Selecting according to the recording
date ...........................................................149
Selecting favorite pictures .........................149
Playing back pictures in order
automatically...................................... 150
Searching by recording date ............152
Retouching pictures .......................... 153
[Auto Retouch] ..........................................153
[Creative Retouch] ....................................154
Using the [Playback] menu............... 156
[Location Logging] .....................................156
[Title Edit] ..................................................158
[Text Stamp] ..............................................159
[Retouch] ...................................................160
[Video Divide] ............................................161
[Resize] .....................................................162
[Cropping] ..................................................164
[Favorite] ...................................................165
[Print Set] ..................................................166
[Protect] .....................................................167
[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................168
[Copy] ........................................................169
... 143
Wi-Fi/NFC
Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function
[Airplane Mode] .........................................172
What you can do with the
Wi-Fi function ..................................... 173
Operating the camera using a
smartphone .......................................174
Installing the smartphone/tablet app
“Leica C Image Shuttle” ............................174
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ...........175
Connecting to a smartphone using
NFC function .............................................177
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet
(remote recording) .....................................179
Saving pictures in the camera to the
smartphone ..............................................180
Sending pictures in the camera to social
networking services ...................................183
Sending location information to the
camera from a smartphone/tablet .............184
Operating the camera to send pictures
to a smartphone or tablet ..........................185
About connections ............................190
Connecting at home
(through a network) ...................................191
Connecting when you are out
(direct connection) .....................................194
Connecting quickly with the same
settings as used previously
([History Connection]/
[Favorite Connection]) ...............................195
Settings for sending pictures .....................198
[Wi-Fi Setup] menu ............................ 200
... 170
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Connecting to other devices
Viewing on a TV screen ....................201
HDTV Link (HDMI) ....................................203
Viewing 3D still pictures ............................205
Copying still and motion pictures
to a recorder....................................... 207
Copy by inserting the memory card into
the recorder ...............................................207
Dubbing playback pictures via AV cable ...207
Using with your computer ................ 208
Copying the recorded image data to a
computer with the available software ........209
Copying still and motion pictures ..............210
Printing ...............................................213
Printing multiple pictures ...........................215
Printing with date and text .........................215
Making print settings on the camera .........216
Miscellaneous
Monitor/Viewfinder displays ............. 217
In recording ...............................................217
In playback ................................................220
Message displays ......................................222
Troubleshooting ................................ 225
Usage cautions and notes ................235
Leica service addresses ................... 242
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Preparations
Before use
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Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force,
or pressure.
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,
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which may damage the lens, the monitor, the viewfinder,
or the camera body. This may also cause the camera to
malfunction or prevent recording.
• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface
• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or
forcing it into a full bag
• Hanging accessories on to the camera strap
• Exerting excessive force on the lens or the monitor
The camera is not dust or splash resistant, or
waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or
sand, or where the camera can get exposed to water.
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,
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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material
may enter the camera through the lens or gaps around
buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions
may damage the camera, and such damage may not be
repairable.
• In extremely dusty or sandy places
• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be
exposed to water
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Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or the viewfinder is fogged up)
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to
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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these
conditions, which may fog up the lens, the monitor, or the
viewfinder, cause mold, or damage the camera.
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait
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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts
to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear
naturally.
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Preparations
Before use
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Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you intend to use the camera (at weddings, for example),
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.
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No compensation for missed shots
Leica Camera AG cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the
camera or card prevent recording.
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Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→235)
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other
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information for your camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens
provided in these instructions.
Some parts of displays, for example some of the icons, may be omitted from screens
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illustrated in these instructions.
Recording mode icons
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In recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated
menus and functions.
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and will differ depending on the recording modes registered under custom settings.
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Preparations
Scope of Delivery Accessories
Order No.
Rechargeable battery
BP-DC14-E 18 535
BP-DC14-U 18 536
(delivery differs
depending on markets)
Battery charger/
AC adapter
ACA-DC11-U 423-106.001-003
ACA-DC11-K 423-106.001-004
ACA-DC11-E 423-106.001-005
ACA-DC11-B 423-106.001-006
ACA-DC11-A 423-106.001-007
ACA-DC11-C 423-106.001-008
(delivery differs
depending on markets)
Wrist strap 423-068.801-015
CD with instr. PDFs 423-112.001-016
USB cable 423-112.001-010
AV cable 423-105.001-010
Button template for
Canada / Taiwan
Short instructions 93 512 -516
Guarantee Card 439-399.100-026
423-112.001-018/-020
(only with camera
models: 18 485/-486/
-489/-490)
(delivery differs
depending on markets)
Order No.
C-TWIST
(wraparound)
light gold 18 784
dark red 18 785
C-SNAP (protector)
light gold 18 786
dark red 18 787
C-CLUTCH
light gold 18 788
dark red 18 789
C – Case
Leather, black 18 790
C – Bag
soft leather, black 18 791
Wrist straps
Alcantara, light gold 18 792
Alcantara, dark red 18 793
Mini tripod 14 320
Tabletop tripod 14 100
Ball and Socket head 1814 110
Notes:
• Memory cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures to/from the internal
memory when you are not using a card.
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as memory cards or cards in these
instructions.
• Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the
camera.
• Depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased, the items and
their shape may differ from the descriptions and illustrations in these instructions.
• Always keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
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Preparations
Names of the components
Lens
Mode dial (→25)
Use to select the recording mode.
Flash (→75)
Self-timer indicator (→89) /
AF Assist Lamp
Lights up/flashes when the self-timer is used or
when the Auto Focus function is operated in dark
locations.
(→136)
Control ring (→27)
Allows controlling different (previously selected)
functions during recording such as changing the
focal length.
Lens barrel
(Top)
Microphones (→26, 40)
Zoom lever (→71)
Use change the focal length / enlarge or minimize
a subject.
[OFF/ON] button
Use to turn the camera on and off.
Shutter button
(Bottom)
Speaker
(→55)
Card/Battery door (→14, 19)
Open to insert and remove card and/or battery.
Lock/release slider (→14, 19)
Tripod thread
Do not attach to a tripod using screws longer than 5.5mm / 7/32″.
Doing so may damage the camera.
The illustrations and screens in these instructions may differ from the actual camera.
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(→237)
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Names of the components
Viewfinder (→66)
[FN] button
(→117)
Use to call
up registered
functions.
[DISP] button
(→67, 142)
Use to change display
sets.
[Q MENU/ ] / [ ] button
Use to display the Quick Menu (→28) and
erase pictures (→50).
[LVF] button (→66)
Use to switch between viewfinder and monitor
display.
[WIFI] button (→171)
Charging lamp (→15) /
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Wi-Fi
connection lamp (→171)
• Charging in progress: Red
• When the Wi-Fi function is ON: Blue
Motion picture button (→40)
Use to record motion pictures.
Strap eyelet (→12)
Playback button
Use to select recording or playback mode.
[HDMI] socket (→201, 203)
Do not connect any other cables
except a HDMI micro cable. Doing
so may cause malfunction.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
(→201, 210, 213)
This socket is also used when
charging the battery. (→15)
[Wi-Fi] antenna
Diopter adjustment wheel (→66)
Turn to adjust viewfinder image sharpness.
Monitor (→55, 56, 217)
NFC antenna (→177)
The illustrations and screens in these instructions may differ from the actual camera.
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Preparations
Cursor buttons/Control dial
Names of the components
[MENU/SET] button
• Use to display the menus, enter
the settings, etc. (→52)
Left cursor button ( )
• Macro recording (→78, 80),
Manual Focus (→87)
Down cursor button ( )
• Drive Mode (Burst (→119),
Auto Bracket (→91),
Self-timer (→89))
In these instructions, the button to be used is indicated by .
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Attaching the wrist strap
We recommend using the supplied wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera.
Strap eyelet
Up cursor button ( )
• Exposure Compensation (→90)
Right cursor button ( )
• Flash mode (→75)
Control dial
• Turn to select setting items and
change setting values.
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Preparations
Charging the battery
Always use dedicated equipment such as the supplied charger/AC adapter, USB
cable, and battery for this camera.
• Always charge before first use! (the battery is shipped uncharged)
• The battery can only be charged while it is in the camera.
Camera status Charging takes place
Switched off Yes
Switched on No
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About batteries that you can use with this camera
It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the
genuine product are available in some markets. Some of these batteries are
not adequately equipped with internal protection to meet the requirements
of appropriate safety standards. Using such batteries may lead to fire or
explosion. Please be advised that Leica Camera AG is not liable for any
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery. To
ensure that safe products are used we urgently recommend to use only the
Leica battery BP-DC14 (→9).
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Power supply
The camera can be used while the battery is being charged, i.e. when switched on, the
camera is powered directly via the USB cable-/AC adapter-/electrical outlet connection.
• The battery may get drained during recording. If it does, the camera will switch itself
off.
• The camera can only be switched on with an inserted battery.
• Switch off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the charger/AC adapter.
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Preparations
Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
Move the lock/release slider to
the [OPEN] position and open
the card/battery door
Insert the battery all the way
• Push it in until it is locked by the latch.
Charging the battery
[OPEN] [LOCK]
lock/release slider
Close the card/battery door
• Move the lock/release slider to the
[LOCK] position.
Make sure to insert the battery
in the correct orientation.
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To remove the battery
Move the latch in the card/battery
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
Use only the Leica battery BP-DC14 (→9).
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If you use other batteries, Leica Camera AG cannot guarantee this camera’s
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performance.
Remove the battery from the camera after use.
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• Keep the battery in a plastic container, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects
(such as clips) when carrying or storing it.
To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica logo on the screen
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disappears. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage
the card or recorded data.)
Latch
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Preparations
Charging the battery
Charging the battery
We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10°C
and 30°C (50°F to 86°F) (temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Charger/AC adapter
Align the marks ( to )
and insert the plug.
Charging lamp
USB cable
• Always make sure the plug is aligned correctly
and hold it straight to insert or remove it.
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction,
the pins may be bent and cause faulty
operation.)
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Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet
Connect the charger/AC adapter and the camera using the USB cable, and plug the AC
adapter into the electrical outlet.
• Charging must only be done indoors.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
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Charging the battery through the computer
Connect the camera to a computer using the USB cable.
It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on their
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specifications.
If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.
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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the
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camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave camera
and notebook connected for a long period of time.
Always connect the USB cable to the USB socket on your computer.
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Do not connect it to the USB socket of a monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.
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Preparations
Charging the battery
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Charging lamp indications
On: Charging in progress (Red)
Off: Charging completed (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the
electrical outlet or your computer.)
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Notes on charging time
Charging time approx. 160 min
• The charging time indicated above is the case when the battery is completely
depleted. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery
usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and
when the battery has not been used for a long time.
• The time required for charging through a computer varies depending on its
specifications.
Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one (→9). Doing so may cause
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malfunction of the camera.
Do not use any other chargers/AC adapters except the supplied one.
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Do not use a USB extension cable.
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The supplied charger/AC adapter and the USB cable are dedicated accessories of
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this camera. Do not use them for other devices.
If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may
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not be completed properly. Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it to the camera.
If the charging lamp does not light up or if it flashes even when the camera is properly
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connected to the charger/AC adapter or your computer, charging has been put in
pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging.
This is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB cable and retry charging in a place
where ambient temperature is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) (temperature conditions
also apply to the battery itself).
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Preparations
Battery capacity
(flashes red)
If the battery symbol flashes red, recharge or replace the battery.
Charging the battery
Battery capacity
When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.
Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom,
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
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Recording still pictures (When using the monitor)
Number of recordable pictures approx. 250 pictures
Recording time approx. 125 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.
• Program mode
• Temperature: 23°C (73.4°F)/Humidity: 50% RH when the monitor is on.
• Using an SDHC Memory Card.
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When [Stabilizer] is set
to [ON])
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash output every second recording.
• Zooming from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the
battery decreases.
The number is reduced if the intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for
2-minute intervals under the above conditions).
By CIPA standard
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Preparations
Charging the battery
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Recording motion pictures (When using the monitor)
[Rec Format]
[Rec Quality]
Available recording time approx. 70 min approx. 80 min
Actual available recording time
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The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and
stopping recording and using the lens’ zoom function.
Recording conditions
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• Temperature 23°C (73.4°F), humidity 50% RH
Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen
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• The recording time for a single motion picture take is limited to 29 minutes or
approx. 4 GB except in the case of the camera models 18 485/-486/-487/-489/
-490/-491, which allow longer recording times when [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD]
motion pictures is set to [HD].
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Viewing pictures (When using the monitor)
Playback time approx. 150 min
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to
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the surrounding environment and usage conditions.
If the available battery power is significantly reduced, the battery is reaching the end
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of its lifespan. Please purchase a new battery.
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[AVCHD] [MP4]
[FHD] [FHD]
approx. 30 min approx. 35 min
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Preparations
Inserting and removing the memory card
• Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Move the lock/release slider to the
[OPEN] position and open the card/
battery door
Insert the card all the way
• Push it in down until it clicks into place.
Close the card/battery door
• Move the lock/release slider to the [LOCK]
position.
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To remove the card
Push it further down until
it clicks, then pull it out
upright
Push
[OPEN] [LOCK]
lock/release slider
Make sure the orientation of the
card is correct
Do not touch the terminals on
the back of the card.
Pull out
Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica logo display on the
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monitor disappears. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may
damage the card or recorded data.)
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Preparations
Saving your pictures
(to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.
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Built-in memory (approx. 87 MB)
Pictures can be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→169)
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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a
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card.
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Compatible memory cards
The following SD standard-based cards can be used.
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
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SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)
While the camera is accessing the card or the built-in memory (for an operation such
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as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or
remove the battery, or the card, and, if connected to the mains through the charger/
AC adapter, do not interrupt this connection. Do not subject the camera to vibrations,
impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and the
camera may no longer operate normally. If an operation fails due to vibration, impact
or static electricity, perform it again.
Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been
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formatted with a computer or another device. (→64)
If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to
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record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer
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(as electromagnetic fields, static electricity, or faults may cause data
to be damaged).
respective formats.
• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
your computer and other devices support this type
of card.
• Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”
recording motion pictures.
• Only the cards listed on the left with the given
capacities are supported.
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or higher for
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Preparations
Saving your pictures
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).
Estimated remaining number of pictures or recording time
(switch with [Remaining Disp.] (→58))
Displayed when no card is inserted
(pictures will be saved to the built-in memory)
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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB
12M 17 380 6260 12670
5M 29 650 10620 21490
0.3M 460 10050 162960 247150
• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.
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Preparations
Saving your pictures
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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hours”, “minutes” and “seconds”.)
When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]
[Rec Quality] 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB
[FHD]
[HD]
When [Rec Format] is [MP4]
[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB
[FHD] — 11m00s 3h22m00s 6h50m00s
[HD] — 22m00s 6h27m00s 13h04m00s
[VGA] 2m00s 50m00s 14h12m00s 28h46m00s
• The time displayed in the table is the total time.
Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen
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• The recording time for a single motion picture take is limited to 29 minutes or approx.
4 GB except in the case of the camera models 18 485/-486/-487/-489/-490/-491,
which allow longer recording times when [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is
set to [HD].
14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s
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Preparations
Setting language, time, and date
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
• Disconnect the camera from the charger/AC adapter.
Press the [OFF/ON] button
The camera is turned on.
Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed
Press to select the language, and then [MENU/SET]
• The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute,
display order or time display format), and then to set
• To cancel: Press the [Q MENU/ ] button
Press [MENU/SET] to set
Press [MENU/SET]
• To return to the previous screen: Press the [Q MENU/ ] button
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Preparations
Setting language, time, and date
If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo shop
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to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or
[Text Stamp].
If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed.
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Changing time settings
When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu.
• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed,
provided a fully charged battery was inserted into the camera for 24 hours beforehand.
Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] or [Rec] menu
• For details about how to set the menu (→52)
Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→23))
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Basics
Basic settings/operation
Press the [OFF/ON] button to turn on the camera
1
Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode
Make sure the dial is set exactly
to the click-stop position of the
desired mode
→
[Snapshot Mode]
[Program AE] Mode
2
[Aperture-Priority] Mode
[Shutter-Priority] Mode
[Manual Exposure]
Mode
[Custom] Mode
[Panorama Shot] Mode For taking panorama pictures. (→105)
[Scene Mode]
[Creative Control] Mode
For taking pictures with extended automatic
settings. (→29)
For taking pictures with automatic exposure
control. (→38)
The exposure is determined by the
automatically controlled shutter speed, based
on the manually set aperture value. (→92)
The exposure is determined by the
automatically controlled aperture value, based
on the manually set shutter speed. (→93)
The exposure is determined by the manually
set aperture value and shutter speed. (→94)
For taking pictures with previously registered
settings. (→115)
For taking pictures that match the scene being
recorded. (→108)
For taking pictures using different picture
effects such as [Dynamic Monochrome] or
[Miniature Effect]. (→96)
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Basics
Aim the camera and shoot
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Taking still pictures
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
Press the shutter button fully to take the
picture
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Recording motion pictures
Press the motion picture button to start
recording
Press the motion picture button again to stop
recording
3
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Holding the camera
Flash/AF Assist Lamp
Wrist strap
We recommend using the supplied wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera.
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Microphones
Basic settings/operation
Microphones
Motion picture
button
• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands
keeping your arms close to your body while
standing with your feet slightly apart.
• Do not touch the lens barrel.
• Do not cover the microphones when recording
motion pictures.
• Do not cover the flash or the lamp. Do not look
at them from close range.
•
Make sure to hold the camera as still as possible
at the moment the shutter button is pressed.
Shutter button
Playing back pictures
Press the Playback button
4
View pictures (→44)
During motion picture/panorama picture playback
Previous
Press the [OFF/ON] button to turn off the camera
5
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Play/pause
Next
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Basics
Using the control ring
Using the control ring is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings,
depending on the camera mode selected.
(In [Snapshot Mode])
Items that can be set by the control ring vary depending on recording modes.
Following are the pre-assigned settings.
Recording mode Setting
[Snapshot Mode] Step zoom (→74)
Program mode ISO Sensitivity (→130)
Aperture priority mode Aperture value (→92)
Shutter priority mode Shutter speed (→93)
Manual exposure mode Aperture value (→94)
[Panorama Shot] mode Different picture effects (→105)
[Scene Mode] Step zoom (→74)
[Creative Control] mode Different picture effects (→96)
• The control ring can be used to change to your preferred settings. (→118)
• You can also perform operations with the control dial. (Some operations may differ
under certain recording conditions such as manual exposure mode.)
When Manual Focus is set, it is assigned to focus setting. (→87)
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Basics
Using the Quick menu
Using the Quick menu, you can change camera settings with the control ring.
Press the [Q MENU/ ] button
Press to select menu items
• The menu and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording
mode.
Turn the control ring to change the setting
• You can also change settings with the control dial.
Press [MENU/SET]
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Basics
Snapshot mode
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Recording mode:
This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the
camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment.
Set to ([Snapshot Mode])
Take a picture
Focus display
( When the focus setting is
correct: illuminated
When the focus setting is
not correct or impossible:
flashes)
Press halfway to focus Press fully to take the picture
Using the flash
Press
to select or .
When is selected, the optimum flash mode ( , , , ) is selected
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automatically depending on conditions.
When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.
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When or is selected, slower shutter speeds may be used.
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Basics
Snapshot mode
Automatic Scene Detection
When set to this mode, the camera recognizes several typical subjects/scenes, and
makes optimum settings automatically.
Recognizes people
Recognizes children
Recognizes landscapes
Recognizes sunsets
Recognizes night scenes and people in them
(Only when
Recognizes night scenes
The icon of the type of
scene detected
1
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When children (registered in the camera with Face Recognition mode) under 3 years old are
recognized.
2
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
3
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When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON].
Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the
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Recognizes night scenes to be taken without a tripod.
Recognizes close-ups
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does
not correspond to any of the above.
same subject.
If the desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the
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appropriate scene mode.
When , or is detected, Face Detection mode is activated, and focus and
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exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces.
1
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is selected)
2
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2
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3
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About Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Snapshot Mode]. Backlight is a
situation in which the main subject is comparatively small and located in front of a bright
background. In such situations a normal exposure would render such subjects too dark.
When the camera detects backlight, is displayed on the monitor. (Depending on the
conditions, backlighting may not be detected correctly.)
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