Leica C-Lux User Guide

LEICA C-LUX

INSTRUCTIONS

Finding the information you need

In these instructions, you can find the information you need from the following pages.

Search from “Table of
Contents”

Search from the list of function
names

“Contents by Function”

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Functions of the Main Parts”

Search from “List of monitor/
viewfinder displays”

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on-screen messages

“Message displays”

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Troubleshooting”

For details on how to use these
instructions, see the next page.

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How to use these instructions

Recording mode icons

Recording modes:

In recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute the indicated
menus and functions.

(Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that is

registered.

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About the symbols in the text

Indicates that a menu item can be set after pressing the [MENU/SET] button.

Indicates that a Wi-Fi setting can be made after pressing the [Wi-Fi] button.

[AE|AF LOCK], [DISP], [

Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

(→00) Indicates the reference page.

In these instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

• These instructions indicate the up, down, left, and right cursor buttons
.

as

• Ring, dial and lever operations are illustrated as below.

], etc. indicate the respectively labeled buttons.

Turn the control ring

Rotate the thumb dial

Rotate the zoom lever

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Table of Contents

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Finding the information you need ..... 2

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How to use these instructions ........... 3

Before Use

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Before use ......................................... 12

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Scope of Delivery .............................. 14

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Accessories ....................................... 14

Preparations

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Attaching the Wrist Strap ................. 17

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Charging the Battery ........................ 18

Inserting the battery ...................................19

Charging the battery ..................................20

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Inserting and Removing the Card ... 24

Basics

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Holding the Camera .......................... 30

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Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers

Used for Recording ........................... 31

Switching between viewfinder and

monitor displays .........................................31

How to use the lens’ zoom function ...........32

Taking pictures ...........................................33

Recording videos .......................................33

How to use the mode dial ..........................34

Control ring / Thumb dial ...........................35

Cursor buttons / [MENU/SET] button

(Selecting/setting items) ............................36

[DISP] button

(Switching the display information) ............36

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Touch screen operations .................39

Focusing on the subject at the touched

position (Touch AF, Touch Shutter) ............40

Adjusting the exposure based on the

touched subject detail ([Touch AE]) ...........41

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Contents by Function ....................... 10

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Names and Functions

of the Main Parts ............................... 15

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About the Card .................................. 25

Formatting the card (initialization)..............26

Estimated recording capacity

(number of pictures/recording time) ...........26

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Setting Language, Time,

and Date ............................................. 28

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Menu Control ..................................... 42

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Quick Menu ........................................ 44

Customizing the Quick Menu .....................45

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Assigning Frequently
used Functions to the Buttons

(Function buttons) ............................ 46

Using the function buttons during

recording ....................................................47

Using the function buttons during

playback.....................................................48

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Changing the Settings Assigned

to the Control Ring/Thumb Dial ....... 49

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Entering Text .....................................50

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Recording Modes

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Snapshot Modes ............................... 51

[Snapshot Mode] menu..............................53

Setting coloring ..........................................54

Setting brightness (exposure)/
blurriness of the background

(Defocus control function) ..........................55

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Taking Pictures Using the
Exposure Control Modes

, , , and ............................... 56

Program exposure mode ...........................56

Aperture Priority Exposure Mode...............57

Shutter-Priority Exposure Mode.................58

Manual Exposure Mode .............................59

Checking the effects of the aperture
value and shutter speed settings

(Preview Mode)..........................................62

Easily set aperture value / shutter speed

for suitable exposure (One Push AE) ........63

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Recording panorama pictures ......... 64

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Scene Modes ..................................... 67

Types of Scene Modes ..............................68

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Taking Pictures
with Different Effects

(Creative Control Mode) ................... 71

Types of picture effects ..............................72

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Creative Video Mode ......................... 77

Recording Slow Motion Videos

([High Speed Video]) .................................78

Panning or zooming while recording
with the camera in a fixed position

([4K Live Cropping]) ...................................79

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Registering your own
settings and recording

(Custom Mode) .................................. 81

Registering your own settings

([Cust.Set Mem.]).......................................81

Recording using a registered

custom set .................................................82

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings

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Using Autofocus ............................... 83

Set the focusing operation to be
performed when the shutter button is

pressed halfway (AFS, AFF, AFC) .............84

Switching [AF Mode] ..................................85

Changing the position and size of the

AF area ......................................................91

Setting the AF area position by touch ........94

Optimizing the focus and exposure

settings for a touched position ...................95

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Taking close-up pictures .................. 96

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focusing ............................... 97

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Taking pictures by locking the

focus and/or exposure settings ....... 99

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Taking pictures with

Exposure Compensation ................ 100

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 101

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Setting the White Balance .............. 103

4K Photo and Drive Settings

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Recording with the 4K Photo
function and selecting pictures

to save .............................................. 108

Recording with the 4K Photo function .....108

Selecting pictures from 4K photo series

files and saving ........................................ 111

Notes on the 4K Photo function ............... 11 6

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Selecting the focusing
plane after recording

([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) .... 119

Recording using [Post Focus] .................. 11 9

Selecting a focus point and saving the

picture ([Post Focus])...............................121

Determining subject parts to be in focus by
combining several shots and creating

a single picture ([Focus Stacking])...........122

Notes on the [Post Focus]/

[Focus Stacking] ......................................123

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 124

Continuous exposure function .................125

Taking pictures with the self-timer............127

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Taking Picture Series with
Automatically Changing Settings

(Bracket Recording) ........................ 128

Exposure Bracket ....................................129

Aperture Bracket ......................................130

Focus Bracket ..........................................130

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Taking Pictures
Automatically at Set Intervals

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 131

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Creating stop motion animation

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 134

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

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Compensating Camera Shake ....... 137

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Using the Lens’ Zoom Function ....139

Zoom types and use ................................139

Using Touch zoom ...................................142

Recording Videos

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Recording Videos/4K Videos ......... 148

Setting the resolution and the

frame rate ................................................150

Focusing while recording videos

([Continuous AF]) .....................................151

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Viewing your pictures ..................... 156

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Viewing Videos ................................ 157

Extracting single frames from videos .......158

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Switching the Playback Method .... 159

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom”......................................159

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” .......................................159

Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ................................160

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Taking Pictures with the

Built-In Flash ................................... 143

Changing the Flash Control Mode ...........144

2nd curtain sync.......................................147

Flash exposure compensation .................147

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Taking Pictures While a Video is

Being Recorded .............................. 152

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Recording Snap Videos .................. 153

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Viewing group pictures .................. 161

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Deleting pictures ............................. 163

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Using Menu Functions

Table of Contents

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Menu list .......................................... 164

[Rec] ........................................................165

[Motion Picture] ........................................180

[Custom] ..................................................182

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

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What you can do with the

Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function ............. 223

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Function ............... 224

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Connecting the camera to a

smartphone ..................................... 227

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Leica C-Lux” ...........................................227

Connecting the camera to a smartphone

compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy ....228

Connecting the camera to a smartphone
that does not support Bluetooth Low

Energy .....................................................230

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Controlling the Camera with a

Smartphone ..................................... 235

Turning on/off the camera using a

smartphone ..............................................235

Tripping the camera’s shutter using a

smartphone (remote recording) ...............236

Playing back or saving images stored
in the camera, or uploading them

on social media sites ...............................240

Transferring recorded images to a

smartphone automatically ........................241

Writing location information of a

smartphone on a recorded image ............243

Synchronizing the camera’s clock

with a smartphone ...................................244

[Setup] .....................................................196

[My Menu] ................................................206

[Playback] ................................................207

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Sending pictures to a

smartphone ..................................... 245

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About Wi-Fi connections ................ 249

Connecting via a wireless access point

([Via Network]) .........................................249

Connecting directly ([Direct]) ...................252

Connecting quickly with the
same settings as used previously
([Select a destination from History] /

[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........253

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[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 255

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Connecting with Other Devices

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Viewing 4K videos .......................... 256

Saving 4K videos .....................................257

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Viewing on a TV .............................. 258

Recording while monitoring camera

images .....................................................260

HDTV Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ....261

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Copying the Recorded Image

Data to a Computer ......................... 262

Copying pictures and videos....................263

Others

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays ............................................ 269

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Message displays ........................... 275

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Q&A

Troubleshooting .............................. 277

Table of Contents

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Storing recorded pictures and

videos in a recorder ........................ 265

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Printing ............................................ 266

Printing with date and text .......................268

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Usage cautions and notes ............. 285

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Leica Service Addresses ................ 293

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Contents by Function

Recording

Recording

Recording mode ...........................................34

[Preview] .......................................................62

Panorama Shot Mode ...................................64

Macro recording ............................................96

Bracket recording .......................................128

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................131

[Stop Motion Animation] .............................. 134

[Silent Mode] ...............................................176

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................179

4K Photo

[4K PHOTO]................................................108

[Post Focus] recording ................................ 119

Focus (AF/MF)

Autofocus ......................................................83

AF Mode .......................................................85

Adjusting the AF area position ......................91

Manual Focus ...............................................97

AF/AE Lock ...................................................99

Drive

Drive Mode .................................................124

Serial exposures .........................................125

[Self Timer] .................................................127

Exposure

[Touch AE] ....................................................41

[One Push AE] .............................................. 63

AF/AE Lock ...................................................99

Exposure Compensation ............................100

ISO sensitivity .............................................101

Exposure Bracketing ..................................129

[Metering Mode] ..........................................172

Picture Quality and Color Tone

White Balance ............................................103

[Picture Size] ..............................................166

[Quality] ......................................................167

[Photo Style] ...............................................168

[Filter Settings] ............................................170

[Color Space] ..............................................171

[Highlight Shadow] ......................................173

[i.Dynamic] ..................................................174

[i.Resolution] ...............................................174

[Long Shtr NR] ............................................175

[Diffraction Compensation] .........................176

[HDR] ..........................................................178

Flash

[Flash Mode] ...............................................144

2nd curtain synchro ....................................147

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................147

Monitoring

Recording while monitoring camera

images ........................................................260

Video recording

Video recording

Creative Video Mode ....................................77

[High Speed Video] .......................................78

[4K Live Cropping] ........................................79

[Rec Quality] ...............................................150

Taking pictures while a video is being

recorded .....................................................152

[Snap Movie] ...............................................153

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Audio

[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................181

Screen settings

[Monochrome Live View] ............................188

[Center Marker] ...........................................189

[Zebra Pattern] ............................................190

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ........................................................26

[Clock Set] ....................................................28

Diopter adjustment .......................................31

Quick Menu ..................................................44

[Beep] .........................................................198

[Economy] ...................................................199

[Reset] (initialization) ..................................205

Playback

Playback

Picture playback .........................................156

Video playback ...........................................157

Playback Zoom ...........................................159

Multi Playback ............................................159

Delete .........................................................163

[Auto Review] .............................................187

[Slide Show] ................................................208

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ........................220, 222

Contents by Function

Customization

Function buttons ...........................................46

Custom Mode ...............................................81

[Custom] menu ...........................................182

Edit

[Post Focus] ................................................121

[Focus Stacking] .........................................122

[Title Edit] .................................................... 211

[RAW Processing] .......................................212

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] ...........................214

[Light Composition] .....................................215

[Sequence Composition] ............................216

[Clear Retouch] ...........................................217

[Text Stamp] ................................................218

[Resize] .......................................................219

[Cropping] ...................................................220

Image settings

[Protect] ......................................................210

[Rating] .......................................................210

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Smartphone/tablet app “Leica C-Lux”

Leica C-Lux app .........................................227

Remote start-up ..........................................235

Remote recording .......................................236

Auto transfer ...............................................241

Connecting with other devices

PC

Copying the Recorded Image Data to a

Computer ....................................................262

TV

Playing back pictures on a TV screen ........258

[HDTV Link] ................................................261

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Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................265

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................266

Before Use

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, which may damage the lens,

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monitor, viewfinder, or 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

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Exerting excessive force on the lens or monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can
come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand,

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water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings 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 viewfinder, is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of

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temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or
viewfinder dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using

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it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear
naturally.

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Before Use

Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will 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 that 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” (→285)

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Scope of Delivery

Before Use

Rechargeable battery pack
BP-DC15-E 18 544
BP-DC15-U 18 545
BP-DC15-TK 18 546
Battery charger/AC adapter
ACA-DC16-E 423-118.001-005
ACA-DC16-C 423-118.001-006
ACA-DC16-K 423-118.001-007
ACA-DC16-B 423-118.001-008
ACA-DC16-N 423-118.001-009
ACA-DC16-A 423-118.001-010
ACA-DC16-U 423-106.001-012
USB Cable Micro-B 423-118.001-014
Wrist strap 423-109.001-020
Short instructions 93 856 - 860

Guarantee Card 439-399.100-026

Order No.

(delivery differs depending on markets)

Accessories

Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the extensive range of Leica
C-LUX accessories:

www.leica-camera.com

Notes:

• Memory cards are optional.

• The battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as card in the text.

• 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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Names and Functions of the Main Parts

Before Use

1 2 3

46

5

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Shutter button (→33)

1

Zoom lever (→32, 139, 187)

2

Video button (→33, 148)

3

Thumb dial (→35, 49)

4

Main [ON/OFF] switch (→28)

5

Mode dial (→34)

6

Flash (→30, 143)

7

Viewfinder (→31, 269)

8

Diopter adjustment dial (→31)

9

Eye sensor (→31)

10

7

131415

Stereo microphones (→30, 181)

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Be careful not to cover the microphones
with your finger. Doing so may impair
sound recording.

Strap eyelet (→17)

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Control ring (→35, 49)

13

Lens barrel

14

Front lens element

15

Self-timer indicator (→127) /

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AF Assist Lamp (→30, 184)

8 9

10

11

12

15

20

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Before Use

Names and Functions of the Main Parts

17 12

18 19

21

24

25

26

22

27

33

Strap eyelet (→17)

12

[EVF] button (→31) /

17

[Fn4] button (→46)

Flash release lever (→143)

18

[AE|AF LOCK] button (→99)

19

Charging lamp (→21) /

20

WIRELESS connection lamp (→224)

[PF] ([Post Focus]) button (→119 ) /

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[Fn2] button (→46)

[ ] (Delete) button (→163) /

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23

24

25

26

27

] (Cancel) button (→44) /

[
[Fn3] button (→46)

[4K] (4K photo mode) button (→108) /
[Fn1] button (→46)

[ ] (Playback) button (→156)

Cursor buttons (→36)

] (Exposure compensation) ( )

[

(→100)

] (White balance) ( ) (→103)

[

] (Drive Mode) ( ) (→124)

[

] (Focus Mode) ( ) (→83, 96, 97)

[

[MENU/SET] button (→36, 42)

[DISP] button (→36)

32 31 3034

[HDMI] socket (→258)

28

[USB/CHARGE] socket (→20, 263, 266)

29

Card/Battery door (→19, 24)

30

Release slider (→19, 24)

31

Tripod thread (→288)

32

Using tripod screws with lengths of

7

/32″) or more may damage the

5.5mm (
camera if attached.

Speaker (→30, 198)

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Monitor (→269) with touch control

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options (→39)

Function buttons [Fn5] to [Fn9] are
touch icons.

They can be called up by touching the [ ]
tab on the monitor screen.

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29

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Preparations

Attaching the Wrist Strap

We recommend attaching the wrist strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.

Strap eyelet

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Preparations

Charging the Battery

Always use the dedicated AC adapter, USB cable, and battery for this camera.

• Always charge before first use! (battery is shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turned off Yes
Turned on No

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-DC15 (→14).

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Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Push the release slider to the [OPEN]

1

position and open the card/battery door

Release slider

Insert the battery all the way

2

• Insert the battery all the way and check that it
is locked by latch.

Close the card/battery door and then

3

push the release slider to the [LOCK]
position

Make sure to insert the battery in the correct
orientation.
Lever

Preparations

Charging the Battery

[OPEN] [LOCK]

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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-DC15 (→14).

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Leica Camera AG cannot guarantee the quality of any other type of battery.

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To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica logo on the monitor screen goes

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off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded
data.)

Remove the battery from the camera if you will not use it for a long period of time.

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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) (same for the battery temperature).

Insert the battery into the camera.
Make sure the camera is turned off.

The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC.

USB cable
AC adapter
To the electrical outlet
Computer

Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

When charging the camera, connect the USB cable to the [USB/CHARGE]
socket.

[USB/CHARGE] socket

• This socket is located at the bottom when the camera is in an
upright position.

• Always check the orientation of the plug, and hold it straight to insert
or remove it. (If it is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could
be deformed and cause faulty operation.)
Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may damage the
camera.

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Preparations

Charging the Battery

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 camera,

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the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook
connected for a long period of time.
Always connect the USB cable to the USB socket on your computer. Do not connect it to the USB

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socket of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

Charging lamp indications

Charging lamp (Red)

On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete

(After charging stops, disconnect the camera
from the electrical outlet or your computer.)

Flashing: Charging error

(For instructions on correcting the problem,
refer to (→277).)

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Preparations

Charging the Battery

Notes on charging time

When using the AC adapter

Charging time Approx. 190 min.

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case 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 period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power
supply capacity of the computer.

Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction of the

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camera.
Do not use any other AC adapters except the supplied one.

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Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adapter and the USB cable are dedicated accessories of this camera. Do not use them for

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other devices.
Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for a long period of time. (The battery may

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become completely depleted in such a case even after being charged initially.)
If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may not complete

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properly. Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it to the camera.

Remaining battery

Remaining battery capacity

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace with a fully
charged battery.

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Preparations

Charging the Battery

Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products
Association) standards.
When a SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.

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Recording pictures (When using the monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 370

Recording time Approx. 185 min.

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Recording pictures (When using the viewfinder (EVF))

The values in parentheses apply when [EVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps].

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 (Approx. 350)

Recording time Approx. 125 min.

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Recording videos (When using the monitor)

[Rec Quality] [FHD/28M/60p] [4K/100M/30p]

Available recording time Approx. 100 min. Approx. 90 min.

Actual available recording time

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The time you can actually record when repeating actions such as turning the camera on/off and

starting/stopping recording.

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Viewing pictures (When using the monitor)

Playback time Approx. 260 min.

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Approx. 50 min. Approx. 45 min.

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

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environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.

• In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.

• When functions such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

If the available battery power is significantly reduced, the battery is reaching the end of its lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery.

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Inserting and Removing the Card

• Make sure the camera is turned off.

Push the release slider to the

1

[OPEN] position and open the
card/battery door

Release slider

Insert the card all the way

2

Do not touch the terminals

• Check the orientation of a card.

• Insert the card all the way down until
it clicks.

Close the card/battery door

3

and push the release slider to
the [LOCK] position

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To remove the card

First, press the card down slightly.

Preparations

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Press Pull out

Keep memory cards 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 on the monitor screen goes

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off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded
data.)

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Preparations

60

p

About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD memory cards 512 MB – 2 GB • This camera is compatible with UHS-

SDHC memory cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC memory cards 48 GB – 128 GB

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About video/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous
writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related
materials.

[Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[FHD]/[HD] Class 4 or higher

[4K]/[High Speed Video] UHS Speed Class 3

Ι UHS Speed

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

UHS Speed Class 3

Access to the card

The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the
card.

While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture data writing, reading,

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deletion, or formatting), do not turn it off or remove the battery or the card. Do not subject the
camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be
damaged, and this camera may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration,
impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete

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or format the data or display it by recording date.
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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(as electromagnetic radiation, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be
damaged).

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Preparations

About the Card

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this camera.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.

→ [Setup] → [Format]

This requires a sufficiently charged battery.

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Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.

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Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already

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been formatted with a computer or another device.

Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)

The number of photos you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to the card
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

Recording picture capacity

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 1450 2910 5810 11510

M (10M)

S (5M)

2650 5310 10510 20810

4600 9220 17640 34940

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 450 920 1840 3650

M (10M)

S (5M)

When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 9,999, “9999+” is displayed.

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530 1070 2140 4250

580 1170 2340 4630

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Preparations

About the Card

Recording time capacity (videos)

• The recordable time is the total time of all the videos which have been recorded.

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

[4K/100M/30p]
[4K/100M/24p]

[FHD/28M/60p] 1h10m 2h25m 5h00m 9h55m

[FHD/20M/30p] 1h35m 3h15m 6h40m 13h15m

[HD/10M/30p] 3h05m 6h20m 12h45m 25h20m

MP4 videos with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes.
The video files are split into smaller ones for recording and playback if the file size would
otherwise exceed 4 GB. (You can continue to record such a video without interruption.)
MP4 videos with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes.
When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into separate ones for recording and playback
if the file size would otherwise exceed 4 GB. (You can continue to record such a video without
interruption.)
If using an SDXC memory card, you can record a video in a single file even if the size is greater
than 4 GB.

The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the monitor screen.

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20m00s 41m00s 1h25m 2h45m

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Setting Language, Time, and Date

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Set the main [ON/OFF] switch to [ON]

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Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

2

Press to select the language, and then [MENU/SET]

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• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

4

Press to select the items (year,

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month, day, hour, minute), and then
to set

: Home time

: Destination time
Style
Display order
Time display format

Preparations

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To set the display order or time display format

Select [Style] and then [MENU/SET] to display the
setting screen for display order and time display format.

Press [MENU/SET]

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Setting Language, Time, and Date

When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed,

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press [MENU/SET]

When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press

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[MENU/SET]

Press to set your home area and then

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[MENU/SET]

City or area name
Current time
Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

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Changing time settings

Perform steps

• For details about how to set the menu (→42)

and 6 by selecting [Setup] menu → [Clock Set].

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Preparations

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Basics

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera firmly with both hands keeping your arms close to your body
while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and wrap it around your
wrist.

• Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphones, or speaker with your
fingers or other objects.

• Make sure the camera does not move when you press the shutter button.

• Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person
or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.

AF Assist Lamp
Flash
Microphones
Speaker
Wrist strap

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About the direction detect function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically can be
automatically displayed in portrait orientation during playback.
(Only when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [ON].)

• The direction detect function may not operate correctly if the
pictures were taken with the camera pointing up or down.

• Videos, 4K photo series files recorded with the 4K Photo
function, and pictures recorded in [Post Focus] cannot be
displayed vertically.

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