Leica CL New Instruction Manual
LEICA CL
INSTRUCTIONS
43 51
8
96 7 6
1
1012 1114 13
19
18
17
16
15
20 21
PLAY
PLAY
FN
FN
MENU
MENU
2
LEICA CAMERA WETZLAR GERMANY
LEICA CAMERA WETZLAR GERMANY
25
22
23
24
29 30
28 27
36
2626a
31
31a
32a32c
32b
33
34
35
36a
37
PART DESIGNATIONS
Front view
1 Strap lugs
2 Lens release button
3 Self-timer LED / AF assist lamp
4 Bayonet
5 Contact strip
Top view
6 Microphone
7 Accessory shoe
8 Main switch
9 Shutter button
10 Setting wheel
11 Setting wheel button
12 Top display
13 Setting wheel
14 Setting wheel button
Rear view
15 Speaker
16
MENU button
17
FN button
18
PLAY button
19 Viewfinder
20 Eye sensor
21 Diopter dial
22 Directional pad
23 Center button
24 Status LED
25 Screen
Bottom view
26 Cover for battery compartment and memory card slot
a Lock/unlock lever
27 Tripod thread
28 Battery locking latch
29 Battery compartment
30 Memory card slot
Lens
31 Lens hood
a Alignment points
32 Front mount
a Male bayonet for lens hood
b Alignment points for lens hood
c Internal thread for filters
33 Focus setting ring
34 Zoom setting ring
35 Alignment point for focal length
36 Fixed ring
a Red alignment button for lens change
37 Contact strip
ENEN
Part Designations
1
EN
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We are confident that you will enjoy taking photographs with your
new Leica CL. Please read this manual thoroughly to ensurethat
you familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your Leica
CL has to offer.
The Quick Start Guide introduces the main functions of your new
Leica camera only.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Please check that you have all of the accessories before using your
Leica CL for the first time.
a. Lithium-ion battery Leica BP-DC12
b. Battery charger Leica BC-DC12 with replaceable mains cable
c. Carry strap
d. Camera bayonet cover
e. Accessory shoe cover
f. Registration card
ACCESSORY
Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the
extensive range of LeicaCL accessories:
www.leica-camera.com
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Camera bayonet cover
Accessory shoe cover
Carry strap
Lithium-ion battery Leica BP-DC12
Battery charger Leica BC-DC12
Correct disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment
(Applies within the EU and for other European countries with active waste separation policies.)
This device contains electrical and/or electronic components
which must not be disposed of in general household waste! Make
sure to bring this device to a local disposal collection point for
recycling. This service is free of charge. Any standard or rechargeable batteries used in this device must be removed and disposed of
separately in accordance with local regulations.
Please contact your local authorities, waste disposal collection
point or the retailer, from whom you purchased the device for more
information on correct waste disposal.
Order No.
16 060
423-116.001-013
439-612.060-000
19 500
423-116.001-032
Subject to changes in design and production.
2
Definition of remarks in this manual:
Note:
Additional information
Important:
Failure to comply with these instructions may cause damage to
the camera, accessories or the photos
Attention:
Failure to observe the instructions may cause personal injury
You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers
in the Guarantee Card and/or on the packaging.
The format is year/month/day.
The specific approvals for this device can be found in the camera
menu.
▸ Select
Camera Information in the Main Menu (5th screen page)
▸ Select
Regulatory Information in the submenu
LEGAL INFORMATION
• Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and
publication of pre-recorded media, e.g. tapes, CDs, or other
published or broadcast material may be in breach of copyright
laws.
• The same applies for all software supplied in the scope of delivery.
• The following applies for all video material created with this
camera: This product is governed by the AVC Patent Portfolio
license and is meant for private use by a consumer only. The
device may furthermore be used for purposes for which the
consumer receives no remuneration, e.g. (i) encoding in accordance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decoding
of AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer in accordance
with the AVC Standard within the scope of personal use and/or
which the consumer has received from the provider, who is in
possession of a license to offer AVC Video. No license is granted
or implied for any other use. Any other use, including but not
limited to providing AVC video in exchange for remuneration,
may require a separate license agreement with MPEG LA, L.L.C.
For more information please visit the MPEG LA, L.L.C. website
at: www.mpegla.com
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Other names, company and product names mentioned in this
manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
EN
3
EN
SAFETY REMARKS
• Always store small parts (e.g. the accessory shoe cover) as follows:
– out of the reach of children
– in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen
• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static
Safety Remarks
4
discharge. Since people can easily pick up charges of several
10,000 volts by walking on synthetic carpets, a discharge can
occur when you touch the camera, and especially it is placed on
a conductive surface. A static discharge on the camera housing
poses no risk for the electronics. However, despite built-in safety
circuits, avoid direct contact with external camera contacts like
those in the accessory shoe.
• Do not use a micro-fiber cloth (synthetic) as used for spectacles;
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,
grounded material). Dirt deposits and oxidation on the contacts
can be avoided by storing your camera in a dry location with the
lens cap and flash shoe/viewfinder cap in place.
• Use only the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short
circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself.
Repairs must be done at authorized service centers only.
• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices with
powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g.
induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer
monitors, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcasting equipment).
• Image recording may be affected if you place the camera on a
television set or operate the camera near the television set or
mobile phones.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors, can damage the stored image data or impact the image
quality.
• Switch off the camera, remove the battery and switch the
camera on again if the camera malfunctions due to the effects of
electromagnetic fields. Do not use the camera in the immediate
vicinity of radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their
electromagnetic fields can also interfere with recordings.
• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other
aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol must
not be used for cleaning the camera. Some chemicals and fluids
can damage the camera housing or its surface coating.
• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals
and should therefore not be kept in contact with the camera for
extended periods of time.
• Prevent any sand or dust penetration into the camera, e.g. on
the beach. Be extra careful when inserting or removing the
memory card. Sand and dust can damage the camera and the
memory card.
• Prevent water penetrating the camera, e.g. during snowfall or
rain or on the beach. Moisture can cause malfunctions and irreparable damage to the camera and memory card.
• Wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly and wipe
the camera clean of any salt water spray. Then wipe it down
thoroughly with a dry cloth.
• Switch off the camera and leave it to stand at room temperature
for approximately an hour if condensation has formed on or in
the camera. The condensation will disappear, once the camera
temperature has reached room temperature.
• Use the carry straps only for their intended purpose on a camera
or on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may
possibly result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not
permitted.
• Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should
therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not
a toy and poses a strangulation risk.
• Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars
during sports activities with a high risk of getting entangled in
the carry strap (e.g. mountain climbing and similar outdoor activities).
Disclaimer
• All data, including personal information can be manipulated or
deleted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static discharge, accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures.
• Please note that Leica Camera AG will not accept liability for
direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or destruction of data and personal information.
Important
• Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or
by Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera.
• Use only the mains cable provided.
• The mains cable provided must only be used in conjunction with
the supplied charger and must not be used with any other device.
General remarks about the screen
• Condensation can form on the screen if the camera is exposed
to great temperature fluctuations. Wipe the screen carefully with
a soft, dry cloth.
• The screen image will initially be slightly darker than normal if the
camera is very cold when it is switched on. The normal level of
brightness will be reached as soon as the screen warms up.
• Cosmic radiation (e.g. during flights) may cause pixel defects.
The screen is manufactured in a high-precision process to ensures
that of the total of around 1,040,000 pixels, more than 99.995%
work correctly and only 0.005% remain dark or are always bright.
This is not a malfunction and does not impair the picture or video
playback.
EN
Safety Remarks
5
EN
CONTENT
PART DESIGNATIONS ............................................................................ 1
FOREWORD ............................................................................................ 2
SCOPE OF DELIVERY .............................................................................. 2
ACCESSORY ............................................................................................ 2
REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................................... 2
Table of Content
LEGAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 3
SAFETY NOTES....................................................................................... 4
PREPARATIONS ...................................................................................... 8
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ............................................................... 8
CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................................................ 8
CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD ........................................... 11
CHANGING THE LENS ........................................................................... 16
COMPATIBLE LENSES ......................................................................... 17
CAMERA OPERATION .......................................................................... 18
MAIN SWITCH ...................................................................................... 18
SHUTTER BUTTON ................................................................................ 18
SETTING WHEELS/SETTING WHEEL BUTTONS/
TOP DISPLAY ........................................................................................ 19
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE SETTING WHEEL FUNCTIONS .................. 19
MENU CONTROL .................................................................................. 20
Managing the Favorites menu ........................................................... 23
Direct access to menu function .......................................................... 23
GESTURE CONTROL .............................................................................. 25
BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS .................................................................... 26
MENU LANGUAGE .............................................................................. 26
DATE /TIME ........................................................................................ 26
AUTOMATIC CAMERA SHUTDOWN ...................................................... 27
6
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ........................................................................... 27
ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE ............................................. 28
SCREEN/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS ....................................................... 28
Screen brightness ............................................................................. 29
Top display ....................................................................................... 29
Auto power off of all displays .............................................................. 29
Information displays .......................................................................... 29
Selecting additional information and auxiliary displays ........................... 30
Grid (Grid) ........................................................................................ 30
Level display (Horizon) ....................................................................... 30
Histogram ........................................................................................ 31
Clipping ........................................................................................... 31
BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS .................................................................. 32
File format ....................................................................................... 32
JPG Resolution .................................................................................. 32
White balance ................................................................................... 32
ISO sensitivity ................................................................................... 33
JPG image properties (Film Style) ........................................................ 34
Using Leica M and R lenses ................................................................ 35
Image stabilization ............................................................................ 35
Electronic shutter .............................................................................. 36
Single/serial exposures ..................................................................... 36
PICTURE MODE .................................................................................... 38
DISTANCE SETTING(Focusing) ............................................................... 38
AUTOFOCUS ......................................................................................... 38
LIMITING THE AUTOFOCUS SETTING RANGE ....................................... 39
AF ASSIST LAMP ................................................................................ 40
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS/OPERATING MODES .................... 40
Spot (Spot)/Field metering (Field) ...................................................... 40
Subject tracking (Tracking) ................................................................ 41
Touch-controlled autofocus (Touch AF) ................................................ 41
Multi-field metering (Multi Point) ........................................................ 42
Face detection .................................................................................. 42
Manual focusing ............................................................................... 43
ASSIST FUNCTION FOR MANUAL FOCUSING ...................................... 43
EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL .................................................. 45
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS ....................................................... 45
EXPOSURE CONTROL ......................................................................... 46
Setting wheel functions in the modes P, S, A and M ............................. 47
Exposure simulation .......................................................................... 47
Automatic program - P ...................................................................... 48
Scene mode ..................................................................................... 49
Aperture priority mode – A ................................................................ 52
Shutter speed priority – S .................................................................. 53
Metering memory lock ....................................................................... 53
Exposure compensation ..................................................................... 54
Automatic bracketing.........................................................................54
Manual settings – M .......................................................................... 55
ADDITIONAL PICTURE FUNCTIONS....................................................... 56
Interval shooting ............................................................................... 56
Self-timer ......................................................................................... 58
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ......................................................................... 59
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS ................................................................ 59
ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT .............................................................. 59
FLASH MODES ................................................................................... 60
FLASH RANGE .................................................................................... 61
SYNCHRONIZATION TIME POINT ......................................................... 61
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .................................................... 61
VIDEO RECORDING ............................................................................... 62
PLAYBACK MODE ................................................................................64
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH PICTURES ................................... 65
ENLARGING PICTURES/SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY OF MULTIPLE
.......................................................................................... 66
PICTURES
Magnification.................................................................................... 66
Simultaneous display of 12/30 pictures .............................................. 67
SELECTING AN IMAGE SECTION ......................................................... 68
MARKING/UNMARKING PICTURES .................................................... 68
PLAYBACK MENU ............................................................................... 68
Accessing the playback menu ............................................................. 68
Selecting/accessing menu items ............................................. 68
Exiting the playback menu .................................................................. 68
Deleting pictures ............................................................................... 69
Automatic review .............................................................................. 70
Start playback .................................................................................. 71
Video playback ................................................................................. 71
End playback .................................................................................... 73
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................... 73
MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................ 76
USER PROFILES ................................................................................. 76
CHANGING FILE NAMES ..................................................................... 79
WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND REMOTE CONTROL OF THE
CAMERA USING A WLAN CONNECTION
TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER .............................................. 84
DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD ......................................... 84
FORMATTING ..................................................................................... 84
WORKING WITH RAW DATA (DNG) ....................................................... 84
INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES ....................................................... 85
.............................................. 80
CARE & USE INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 86
MENU OVERVIEW ................................................................................ 88
APPENDIX ............................................................................................. 90
DISPLAYS ON SCREEN/IN THE VIEWFINDER ....................................... 90
Picture mode .................................................................................... 90
Playback mode ................................................................................. 92
Displays on the top display ................................................................. 93
TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................94
LEICA SERVICE ADDRESSES ..............................................................96
EN
Table of Content
7
EN
PREPARATIONS
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your LeicaCL is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The battery must
be removed from the camera before charging. The battery must be
removed from the camera before charging.
Preparations
8
Attention
• Only the battery types specifi ed and described in this manual
and/or specifi ed and described by Leica Camera AG may be
used in this camera.
• This battery must only be used in the devices for which it is
designed and must only be charged exactly as described. The
use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can
cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme cases, serious or
life-threatening injuries.
• Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery
types may result in an explosion.
• Batteries must not be exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity or
condensation for extended periods of time. Batteries must not
be placed in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container as
this may cause an explosion.
• Never throw batteries into a fi re as they might explode!
• Damp or wet batteries must not be charged or used in the
camera under any circumstances.
• Keep the battery contacts clean and easily accessible.
• Although lithium-ion batteries are secured against short circuits,
they should still be protected against contact with metal objects
like paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very
hot and cause severe burns.
• Check the housing and the contacts immediately for any
damage if a battery is accidentally dropped. A damaged battery
can damage the camera.
• A battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced if it develops noise, becomes discolored,
deformed or overheated, or if it shows any sign of leakage. Continued use of a damaged battery may cause overheating and
poses a fire and/or explosion hazard.
• Keep batteries away from heat sources if you detect any leakage
or a smell of burning, because the fluid is highly flammable.
• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this
battery type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes.
• Connect the charger to a freely accessible power socket.
• Heat is generated during charging. Never charge batteries in
small, closed, i.e. unventilated containers.
• Do not open the battery or the charger. Repairs must only be
carried out by authorized service centers.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing batteries
may lead to suffocation.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the relevant
information provided in this manual.
First Aid
• Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact
with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water
immediately. Avoid rubbing. Seek medical attention immediately.
• Leaked battery fluid poses an injury hazard when it comes in
contact with clothing or skin. Rinse the affected areas thoroughly with clean water.
EN
Preparations
9
EN
Notes
• Batteries must be charged before use. The battery is supplied
partially charged ex works, but it should be fully charged before
extended use.
• The battery must have a temperature between 0 °C and 35 °C
(32 °F and 95 °F) for charging, as the charger may otherwise
Preparations
not switch on, or will automatically switch off.
• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge
to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one.
• Lithium-ion batteries should only be stored partially charged, i.e.
not fully depleted or fully charged. For very long storage periods,
batteries should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a year
to prevent deep discharge.
• Batteries heat up during the charging process. That is normal
and not a malfunction.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times.
This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25
cycles.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of
internal chemical reactions. These reactions are influenced by
ambient temperature and humidity. The service life of the battery will be maximized if exposure to extreme temperatures over
extended periods of time is avoided, e.g. in a parked car in
summer or winter.
• However, every battery has a limited service life! After several
hundred charging cycles, this limitation will become evident as
the operating times get significantly shorter.
• The replaceable battery supplies another back-up battery that is
built into the camera. This back-up battery ensures that the date
and time settings remain accurate for up to 2 days. Once the
back-up battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting
a charged main battery. The back-up battery will recover its full
capacity after approx. 60 hours with the rechargeable battery in
place. The camera will not have to be switched on for this process. The date and time settings will, however, have to be corrected.
• Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. Make sure to switch the camera off via
the main switch before removing the battery. Leaving the battery
in the camera will result in a deep discharge after a few weeks.
The voltage will drop severely, as the camera still consumes a
small amount of idle current to save your settings while the
camera is switched off.
• The date and time need to be reset after a battery that was left
in the camera has been exhausted, this is usually after a maximum of 3 months.
10
PREPARING THE CHARGER
Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect
the charger to mains electricity.
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY
A green status LED will light up to indicate the charging process
has commenced correctly. The battery will be fully charged when
the green LED switches off .
EN
Preparations
Note
The charger will automatically adapt to the regional mains voltage.
INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER
REPLACING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD
▸ Switch off the camera (see p. 18)
Remove the battery compartment/memory card slot cover
11
EN
Inserting the battery
Preparations
Removing the battery
"click"
Important
Removing the battery while the camera is switched on may result
in the loss of your camera settings and damage to the memory
card.
12
Charge level display
The battery charge level is displayed on screen.
(see p. 90 “On screen and viewfi nder displays”)
Inserting the memory card
The LeicaCL can accommodate SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory
cards.
"click"
Removing the memory card
EN
Preparations
2
1
"click"
1
2
13
EN
Notes
• Do not touch the memory card contacts.
• Make sure the memory card is aligned correctly if you have
difficulties inserting it into the camera.
• The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is
too great for Leica Camera AG to test all types for compatibility
Preparations
and quality. Generally, any type of memory card may be used
without any damage to the camera or memory card. As some
"no name" cards may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC
standards, Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of
function.
• Video recordings require a high write speed.
• Do not open the cover or remove the memory card or the battery while the status LED is lit, which indicates memory access.
Data on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunctions may occur.
• We recommend backing up your data on a PC, because electromagnetic fields, static electricity and any memory card or
camera defects could result in permanent damage or loss of
your data.
• We furthermore recommend storing your memory card in an anti
static container to protect your card and saved data.
• Proper camera function cannot be guaranteed when using WLAN
memory cards.
• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards come with a write protection slider to prevent accidental overwriting. This slider is located on the non-beveled side of the card. All data on the card
is protected when the slider is set to its lower position, marked
LOCK.
Attention
• Keep memory cards out of the reach of children.
• Swallowing a memory card may cause suffocation.
14
Closing the battery compartment/memory card slot cover
EN
Preparations
15
EN
CHANGING THE LENS
Attaching the lens
Preparations
Detaching the lens
2
16
2
1
▸ Switch off the camera
▸ Hold the lens on the fi xed ring
▸ Position the red alignment button on the lens in line with the
release button on the camera housing.
▸ Insert the lens in this position
▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place
1
▸ Switch off the camera
▸ Hold the lens on the fi xed ring
▸ Press the release button on the camera housing
▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until the red alignment button is
aligned with the release button
▸ Remove the lens
Notes
• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover
attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the
camera.
• That is why you should replace the lens quickly and in a dustfree environment.
• Never store the camera bayonet cover or the rear lens cover in a
pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then
be accidentally be introduced into the camera.
COMPATIBLE LENSES
All Leica TL lenses share the same basic structure: they have an
external bayonet fi tting for the lens hood, an internal thread for
fi lters, a focus ring, a fi xed ring with a red alignment button for lens
replacement and a contact strip for the transfer of data and control
signals. Leica CL zoom lenses have an additional focal length setting ring with its own index.
In addition to Leica TL lenses, the LeicaCL can also accommodate
Leica SL lenses with full functionality via the L bayonet. Leica M
and R lenses can also be used in conjunction with Leica M/R L
adapters.
Depth of fi eld
Leica SL and TL lenses don’t come with an aperture ring, which
means they don’t off er a depth of fi eld scale. Please look up the
relevant values on the Leica Camera AG website, where tables with
that information are provided.
Exposure metering and exposure control using a Vario lens
Some Leica TL and SL zoom lenses have a variable speed, i.e. the
eff ective aperture opening depends on the confi gured focal length.
Make sure to set the desired focal length before storing the meter
value or changing the shutter speed / aperture combination to
prevent incorrect exposure. Please read the sections "Exposure
metering and exposure control" starting on page 45 for more
information on the subject. Make sure that the aperture setting on
the fl ash unit matches the camera aperture if you are using a nonsystem compatible fl ash unit.
Lens hood
Picture
position
Transport
position
LeicaCL lenses are supplied with optimized lens hoods. The symmetrical bayonet fi tting can be attached quickly and easily in operational position, as well as in reverse position for space-saving
storage.
Lens hoods reduce light scatter and refl ection, and protect the
front lens against damage and soiling.
Filter
LeicaCL lenses can accommodate screw-on fi lters. Please read
the technical information provided in the manual of the relevant
lens for the correct fi lter diameter.
EN
Preparations
17
EN
CAMERA OPERATION
Camera operation
14
13
12
MAIN SWITCH
The main switch 8 switches the LeicaCL on and off :
– Red dot visible = Off
– Red dot not visible = On
The screen image appears when the camera is switched on.
Notes
• A welcome video will play on screen when you switch on your
camera for the fi rst time or after factory settings have been
8
9
11
10
restored. Next, the
choose your preferred language, followed by the
menu for additional settings. Once you have completed these
basic settings, the picture mode screen will be displayed.
• For the purposes of this manual, all references for the screen
image also apply to the viewfi nder image, as the relevantly active
displays are identical on both.
Language submenu will appear for you to
Date & Time sub-
SHUTTER BUTTON
The shutter button 9 works in two stages. Pressing down half-way
will activate Auto focus, exposure metering and exposure control.
The relevant settings/values are stored. Pressing the shutter
button will activate the camera if it was in standby mode, and the
screen image reappears. Pressing the shutter button all the way
down takes a picture.
18
SETTING WHEELS/SETTING WHEEL BUTTONS/
TOP DISPLAY
The two setting wheels 10 and 13 are used
– mainly for exposure control in picture mode (see p. 45)
– and for the setting of various functions in playback mode
(see p. 29)
– in menu mode, the right setting wheel is used for menu naviga-
tion (see p. 20)
In picture mode, the relevant function of the setting wheel is indicated on screen below the wheel, once the setting wheel is turned
to the next position.
A button (11, 14) is located on each setting wheel that allows the
assignment of alternative functions to the setting wheels in picture
mode.
In menu control mode, the right setting wheel button is used to
select and confirm settings.
A top display 12 is located between the two setting wheels. It
visualizes a number of items.
Note
Please read the relevant sections of this manual for more information about how to operate the setting wheels and buttons, and
about what information is shown in the top display.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE SETTING WHEEL FUNCTIONS
Both setting wheels can be locked/unlocked.
Using gesture control
▸ Tap the relevant function display until
center bottom of the screen (after approx. 2 seconds)
Using menu control
Wheel Lock in Live View in the Main Menu (4th screen page)
▸ Select
▸ Select
Right Wheel or Left Wheel in the submenu
▸ Activate or deactivate the wheel function in the relevant sub-
menu
A locked setting wheel is indicated by
/ appears at the
on screen.
EN
Camera operation
19
EN
MENU CONTROL
A variety of camera functions are controlled via menu control.
Navigate using the
MENU button 16, the center button 23 or the
right setting wheel button 11; alternatively, use the directional pad
22 or the right setting wheel 10. The
FN 17 and PLAY buttons 18
are also used in some cases. The relevant settings and setting
steps are clearly displayed on screen when the camera is switched
on.
Camera operation
PLAY
18
FN
17
MENU
16
The two menu areas:
The Main Menu always includes all 37 menu items. Up to 15 of these
menu items can be assigned to the customizable
That means you can access your most frequently used menu items
much quicker and easier. The factory settings of the
contain 7 menu items. Details about this menu option can be
found on the following pages.
The following applies for both menu areas: A screen page can
contain max. 8 menu items, which means that the
will have 1 or 2 screen pages and the
pages.
Main Menu and Favorites
Favorites menu.
Main Menu will have 5 screen
11
10
23
22
Favorites menu
Favorites menu
Accessing menu control
▸ Press the
The
MENU button 1x
Favorites menu will appear fi rst if at least one function was
assigned to it. It will be your “home screen” and will allow access
to the menu control. The
Favorites menu has no functions assigned.
PLAY
FN
MENU
Main Menu will appear instead if the
Accessing the Main Menu with the Favorites menu set up:
a. Directly
▸ Press the
b.
Favorites menu is already open
▸ Press the
MENU button 2x
MENU button again 1x
(this function is available from within any open menu item)
or
▸ Select the
Favorites menu, which means it may be on the 2nd screen
Main Menu (listed as the last menu item in the
page) with the right setting wheel or by pressing the directional pad up/down
All three options will open the fi rst screen page of the
Main Menu.
20
Menu control elements
MENUMENU
C
MENU
A
PLAY
B
FN
D E
A Scrollbar: current position in the menu list
B Menu item designation
C Number of the accessed screen page
D Setting/value of the menu item: The active menu item (white
lettering, dark background, underlined in red).
This applies to all menu levels
E Triangle: additional submenus
Scrolling in the menu list
Line by line:
▸ Press the directional pad up/down, or turn the right setting
wheel
PLAY
FN
MENU
Page by page:
▸ Press the
MENU button (repeatedly) until the desired page ap-
pears
PLAY
FN
MENU
EN
Camera operation
21
EN
Selecting a setting/value in the submenu
▸ Press the directional pad, the center button, the setting wheel
on the right or the setting wheel button on the right to select a
menu item
In the submenu
a. In a list of settings,
▸ Press the directional pad up/down, or turn the right setting
wheel
Camera operation
The newly selected submenu item is activated.
PLAY
FN
MENU
Exiting a submenu with setting confi rmation
▸ Press the center button or right setting wheel button
The menu list reappears; the confi rmed (new) setting is displayed
on the right in the active menu item row.
Exiting a submenu without confi rming a setting
▸ Press the directional pad to the left or press the
MENU button
The menu list reappears; the unchanged (previous) setting is displayed on the right in the active menu item row.
The directional pad is not available for this function in scale-type
submenus.
Or
▸ Press the shutter button
The picture mode screen image appears.
22
b. In a setting scale
▸ Set the desired value on the scale by
– turning the right setting wheel
– pressing the directional pad left or right
– tapping
– dragging
the desired value on the row
to the desired value in the row
PLAY
FN
MENU
Or
▸ Press the
PLAY button
The playback screen image appears.
Favorites menu management
For the max. 15 menu items that you can assign to the
menu, almost all of the menu options of the
Main Menu are available
Favorites
(see p. 88 for a complete list).
▸ Select
Customize Control in the Main Menu (4th screen page)
▸ Select
Edit Favorites in the submenu
▸ Select the desired menu item
▸ Pressing the directional pad to the right, pressing the center
button or the setting wheel button of the right setting wheel will
add the selected menu item to the
moves the selected menu item (
Favorites menu (On), or re-
Off)
A warning message will appear if the
Favorites menu already con-
tains 15 items and you are trying to add another.
Note
The
Favorites menu is activated completely if you deactivate all of
its menu items.
Should that be the case, then the
ly,i. e. when the
MENU button is pressed for the first time.
Main Menu will appear immediate-
Direct access to menu function
You can assign one menu item each to the right setting wheel
button 11 and to the
FN button 17 for extra quick operation via
direct access in picture mode.
The factory settings assign
right, and
Self Timer to the FN button.
ISO to the setting wheel button on the
Accessing the assigned function
▸ Press the relevant button briefly (≤ 0.7 seconds)
Setting the function/menu item accessed via the relevant
buttons
Most of the menu items/functions accessed directly can be set
using gesture control or the button/setting wheel controls. To
make things easy, the setting variants for each of these items are
displayed running across the bottom of the screen image like on a
conveyor belt.
Other menu items, for which several parameters must be configured, resemble the “standard” menu control in terms of display
and operation.
Baseline for additional settings:
The relevant “conveyor belt” submenu is already open (in this example:
White Balance).
The currently active setting displayed in the center is highlighted in
yellow.
EN
Camera operation
23
EN
Using gesture control
Camera operation
Note
Functions/values initially outside the screen image can be ac-
cessed by repeatedly tapping accessible functions/values. Swipe
the navigation bar at the outer edge of the screen for bigger navi-
gation steps.
Using button/setting wheel controls
▸ Turn the setting wheel on the right or press the directional pad
right/left
The selected function requires no confi rmation and will be active
immediately.
Notes
• “Conveyor belts” are not on endless loops.
• In playback mode, the
function assigned.
FN button has the “single image delete”
Button assignment
You can assign up to 8 menu items/functions to each button via
menu control. A variety of menu items is provided in the
Main Menu
for that purpose (see p. 88 for a complete list).
▸ Select
Customize Control in the Main Menu (4th screen page)
▸ Select
Edit Right Wheel Push in Live View from the submenu or select
Edit R ear FN Bu tton in Live View
▸ Select from the list by turning the right setting wheel
▸ Activate (
On) or deactivate ( Off) a function by pressing the direc-
tional pad to the right or by pushing the center button or the
button on the setting wheel on the right
Note
The available functions are identical for both buttons.
Changing a button function
▸ Press and hold the button (≥ 0.7 seconds)
A list of available functions is displayed.
▸ Use the setting wheel on the right to select the desired function
▸ Confi rm the setting by pressing the center or right setting wheel
button
Notes
• Selecting a function will automatically deselect the previously
selected function.
• Switching the camera off will not aff ect the settings; A complete
camera reset to its factory settings (
Reset) will negate the set-
tings you have chosen.
24
GESTURE CONTROL
As mentioned on the previous pages, some LeicaCL settings can
be controlled using the following gestures on the touch-sensitive
screen.
Note
A light touch is enough, do not press down.
Tap briefly Double tap Long touch,
drag and drop
Swipe Swipe
General remarks on menu control
• Settings for menu items that differ from the above explanations
or include additional steps are described in the sections dealing
with the relevant options.
• Some menu items may not be available, e.g. because the relevant functions are permanent features of the
Scene Mode, or be-
cause the relevant setting can only be configured on an attached and relevantly equipped flash unit. These menu items are
then indicated by gray text (instead of white) and cannot be
selected.
EN
Camera operation
Two-finger pinch Two-finger spread
25
EN
BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS
MENU LANGUAGE
Language in the Main Menu (5th screen page)
▸ Select
▸ Select the desired language
Apart from a few exceptions (button names, short designations),
the language will be changed for all information provided.
DATE/TIME
Basic camera settings
▸ Select
Date & Time in the Main Menu (5th screen page)
Setting the date/Selecting the date format
Date Setting in the Date & Time submenu
▸ Select
Toggling between the setting options:
▸ Press the directional pad to the right/left or turn the setting
wheel on the right
Confi guring the items:
▸ Press the directional pad up/down
PLAY
FN
MENU
Selecting the time zone
Time Zone in the Date & Time submenu
▸ Select
▸ Select the desired time zone
Activating/deactivating daylight saving time
▸ Select
Daylight Saving Time in the Date & Time submenu
▸ Function activation/deactivation
26
Setting the Time/Selecting the time format
Time Setting in the Date & Time submenu
▸ Select
Toggling between the setting options:
▸ Press the directional pad to the right/left or turn the setting
wheel on the right
Confi guring the items:
▸ Press the directional pad up/down
AUTOMATIC CAMERA SHUTDOWN
With this function enabled, the camera will switch to standby mode
to extend battery life after a preset time.
▸ Select
Power Saving in the Main Menu (4th screen page)
▸ Select
Auto Power Off in the submenu
▸ Select the desired setting
(
2 min/ 5 min/ 10 mi n/ Off)
Note
The camera can be reactivated from standby mode at any time by
pressing the shutter button or by switching the main switch off and
on again.
EN
Basic camera settings
PLAY
FN
MENU
Note
The built in back-up battery will keep the date and time settings
intact for a few days even if no battery is in the camera or if the
battery is depleted. After that, however, the settings will have to be
redone.
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS
You can choose to have acoustic signals for camera operations or
to signal a full memory card – or no acoustic signals to take photographs without additional sounds.
▸ Select
Acoustic Signal in the Main Menu (4th screen page)
▸ Activate or deactivate the functions for
AF Confirmation and Acoustic Signals in the relevant submenus and
set the volume in the
Volu me submenu
Electronic Shutter Sound,
27
EN
ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
The viewfi nder can by adjusted from +4 to -4 diopters to match
your vision.
▸ Pull the setting wheel on the right of the eyepiece backward to
unlock
▸ While looking through the viewfi nder, turn the dial until you can
see the image and displayed information clearly.
▸ Push the setting wheel back into the locked position
Basic camera settings
SCREEN/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS
Toggling between screen and viewfi nder
The displays appearing on screen and in the viewfi nder are identical. You can, however, specify when and where the displays appear. The changeover from screen to viewfi nder is automatic in the
factory settings (with the proximity sensor in the eyepiece activated). You can also specify to have the displays appear only on
screen or only in the viewfi nder:
▸ Select
Display Settings in the Main Menu (3rd screen page)
▸ Select
EVF-LCD in the submenu
▸ Select the desired function
–
LCD: Photographs, playback and menu control always on
screen
–
EVF: Photographs, playback and menu control always in the
viewfi nder
–
Auto: Screen or viewfi nder selection activated via proximity
sensor
–
EVF Extended: Photographs always with viewfi nder, playback or
menu control always on screen
You can adjust sensor sensitivity to ensure that the changeover
functions reliably even if you need to wear glasses:
▸ Select
Display Settings in the Main Menu (3rd screen page)
▸ Select
Eye Sensor Sensitivity in the submenu
▸ Select the desired setting:
Users without glasses can retain the setting
select
Medium high.
Low, others should
28
Loading...