Leica Digilux 1 Instruction Manual

LEICA DIGILUX 1

Anleitung / Instructions

1.1

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LEICA DIGILUX 1

Instructions

Illustrations inside front and rear covers

Warning notice

You should exclusively use the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock. Do not expose the device to moisture or rain. Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covering); specialist repairs can only be carried out in authorised service centers.

Note Some components of this device contain low quantities of mercury or lead. Disposal of these components may be subject to special environmental protection rules in your country. For information on proper disposal or recycling, please contact the relevant authorities or an office of the suppliers and manufacturers of electronic products. (http://www.eiae.org)

Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The copying of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than personal use may contravene copyright laws. Some material may even be subject to restrictions on copying for private use.

The SD logo is a registered trademark. Other names, company or product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant companies.

Warning notice / 98

Scope of delivery

Before using your LEICA DIGILUX 1 for the first time, please check that the accessories supplied are complete.

A. 64 MB SD memory card B. Battery C. Mains/charging unit with mains cord D. USB connecting cord E. A/V cord F. Carrying strap G. Wrist strap H. Lens cap inc. fastening cord I. LCD monitor hood J. 2 CD ROMs

Scope of delivery / 99

Contents

Nomenclature

102 Camera body 104 Displays in the LCD data field 105 Displays in the LCD monitor 108 Menu items

Quick guide

113 Presets 113 Taking photographs/videoing 113 Viewing the pictures

Detailed guide

Preparation

114 Attaching the carrying strap 114 Attaching the wrist strap 115 Fitting the monitor hood 115 Opening the monitor hood 115 Closing the monitor hood 115 Fitting/removing the lens cap 116 Inserting and removing the battery 116 Charging the battery 117 Mains operation 118 Inserting and removing the memory card

The most important settings/controls

119 Turning the camera on/off 119 Optical viewfinder 119 Diopter setting 119 Markings 120 LED displays 120 Switching the monitor displays 120 The displays in record mode 121 The displays in review mode 122 Selecting menu items 123 Setting the date and time 124 Record/review selector 124 Exposure mode setting 0dial 125 Shutter release

Contents / 100

Record mode

126 Using the optical zoom 126 Using the digital zoom 127 Using

AUTO mode

128 Video recordings 129 Using automatic single image replay

AUTO REVIEW

129 Checking the last picture REVIEW 130 Deleting the picture during viewing 131 Taking photographs with the built-in flash

unit

132 Taking photographs with the self timer

Further functions, Record mode

134 Series exposures 134 Pictures with sound 135 Taking photographs with automatic pro-

gram mode

136 Taking photographs with speed priority

mode

136 Taking photographs with aperture priority

mode

137 Taking photographs with manual shutter

speed and exposure settings

138 Selecting the exposure metering method 139 Metering memory-lock 139 Exposure compensation 140 Taking photographs with the automatic

exposure bracketing mode 141 Using the autofocus spot metering mode 142 Using the macro function 143 Using manual focus setting

144 Taking photographs with the automatic

focus bracketing mode

145 Taking photographs with flash synchro-

nised to the end of the exposure 146 Flash exposure compensation 147 Using an additional flash unit 148 Setting the resolution 148 Setting the compression rate 150 Setting the white balance 151 Setting the ISO sensitivity 152 Setting the picture properties

(contrast, sharpness, color saturation) 153 Using lens attachments

Review mode

155 Review of single pictures 155 Review of single pictures with sound 156 Simultaneous review of up to nine pictures 157 Zooming and trimming while reviewing

single pictures 157 Enlarging the picture and selecting the

trimming 158 Review of video recordings 159 Deleting pictures 161 Formatting the memory card 162 Protecting pictures 165 Print order (

DPOF) settings on the memory

card

Further functions, Review mode

170 Adding sound to existing pictures (Audio

Dubbing) 171 Reducing the resolution after recording 173 Changing the trimming after recording 176 Creating new folder numbers 176 Automatic review of a series of pictures

SLIDE SHOW

178 Setting the LCD monitor brightness 178 Setting the acknowledge tones 179 Setting automatic switch off 180 Playback on a television 181 Transferring data to a computer 182 Epson PIM (Print Image Matching) format

Miscellaneous

183 Storing the camera 183 Care and maintenance instructions 183 General care instructions 184 Maintenance instructions 184 For the camera 184 For the battery 185 For memory cards 185 Storage 185 Data structure on the memory card 186 Warning messages 187 Malfunctions and troubleshooting

188

Technical data

Contents / 101

Designation of parts

Camera body

Front view

1.1 Autofocus sensor windows

1.2 Optical viewfinder window

1.3 Flash exposure metering cell

1.4 Flash reflector

1.5 Self timer LED

1.6 Focus mode selector

E/L/+

1.7 LEICA DC VARIO SUMMICRON 7-21mm f/1:2-2.5 ASPH. lens.

Top view

1.8 Removable front ring

1.9 Manual focusing ring

1.10 Zoom lever

1.11 Shutter release

1.12 Self timer button

1.13 Flash mode button !

1.14 Record/review selector J/Ü/ü

1.15 Exposure mode dial AUTO/P/A/T/M/Ka

1.16 Microphone

1.17 Flash unit (hot) shoe

1.18 LCD data field

Rear view

1.19 Diopter setting roller

1.20 Red LED

1.21 Green LED

1.22 Viewfinder eyepiece

1.23 Button for exposure compensation, automatic exposure bracketing, automatic focus bracketing and flash exposure compensation

AE MENU

1.24 Exposure metering method selection button

1.25 Main switch ON/OFF

1.26 Monitor display selection button DISPLAY

1.27 Menu system on/off button MENU

1.28 Memory card slot door

1.29 Direction pad

1.30 Speaker

1.31 Review and setting confirmation button

VIEW/SET

1.32 LCD monitor

1.33 Connecting socket door

Left view

1.34 Eyelet for carrying strap

1.35 USB socket (5-pole, for connecting to computers)

1.36 A/V OUT socket (for connecting to a TV)

1.37 DC IN socket (for external power supply)

Designation of parts / 102

Right view

1.38 Eyelet for carrying strap

1.39 Memory card slot

Bottom view

1.40 Locking lever for battery compartment door

1.41 Battery compartment door

1.42 Tripod connection thread

Designation of parts / 103

Displays in the LCD data field

The functions displayed correspond to those of the LCD monitor.

2.1 Flash mode a.

N Automatic flash activation

B Automatic flash activation with pre-flash

1 Manual flash activation

V Manual flash activation with pre-flash

C Automatic flash activation with pre-flash and slower shutter speeds (depending on the setting either with synchronisation to the beginning or end of the exposure)

X Manual flash deactivation

2.2 Sound recording

2.3 Battery status (does not appear when using the camera with the mains charger)

2.4 Manual focus

2.5 Spot autofocus

2.6 Exposure metering method setting

2.7 Remaining pictures/recording time

2.8 Exposure compensation setting

2.9 White balance mode setting (does not appear in

AUTO mode)

2.10 Automatic focus bracketing mode

2.11 Automatic exposure bracketing mode

2.12 Resolution/

PLAY: indication of review mode

2.13 Image data compression rate setting

2.14 ISO sensitivity setting

2.15 Flash exposure compensation setting

2.16 Self timer mode setting (2 or 10 seconds lead time possible)

2.17 Macro mode setting

Designation of parts / 104

2.4

2.2

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

2.12

2.10

2.11

2.1

2.17

2.15

2.16

2.14

2.13

Displays in the LCD monitor In record modes

3.1 Exposure mode a.

AUTO Fully automatic

P Programmed automatic exposure mode

A Aperture priority mode

T Speed priority mode

M manual shutter speed and exposure settings

K Video recording

3.2 Flash mode a. No display: Automatic flash activation b.

3 Automatic flash activation with pre-flash

1 Manual flash activation

4 Manual flash activation with pre-flash

5 Automatic flash activation with pre-flash, slower shutter speeds and synchronisation to the beginning of the exposure

6 Automatic flash activation with pre-flash, slower shutter speeds and synchronisation to the end of the exposure (only appears if this function is set)

2 Manual flash deactivation

3.3 Use of a (telephoto, macro or wide-angle) lens attachment (function should also be set with the digital adapter when using Leica spotting scopes)

3.4 Focusing mode a. No display: Autofocus b.

+ macro setting

MF manual setting

3.5 Spot AF

3.6 Sound recording

3.7 Resolution a. 2240: 2240x 1680 b. 1600: 1600 x 1200 c. 1120: 1120x 840 d. 640: 640x 480

3.8 Image data compression rate a.

y Fine (low compression rate)

Y Standard (normal compression rate)

TIFF no compression

3.9 Battery charge level a.

s sufficient capacity

S falling capacity

D insufficient capacity

d Replacement or recharging necessary

3.10 Remaining pictures/recording time (for video recordings)

Designation of parts / 105

3.13

3.5

3.11

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

3.10

3.12

3.26

3.17

3.25

3.19

3.20

3.21

3.4

3.29

3.3

3.2

3.30

3.1

3.31

3.14/27/28

2.13

3.16/15

3.24

3.23

3.22

3.11 ISO sensitivity a. No display:

AUTO (automatic setting)

b. ISO 100 c. ISO 200 d. ISO 400

3.12

* Recording to memory card signal (flashing)

3.13 White balance a. No display: automatic setting b.

$ daylight

% cloudy conditions

& halogen lighting

/ fluorescent tube lighting

( electronic flash illumination

) manual setting

3.14 Zoom lens position (with digital zoom range if activated)

3.15 Self timer mode a.

W 2 seconds lead time

q 10 seconds lead time

3.16 Signal for activated spot focus metering

3.17 Marking for spot rangefinder field

3.18 Marking for (normal) rangefinder field

3.19 Light balance for manual exposure setting

3.20 Shutter speed

3.21 Exposure value

3.22 Exposure metering method symbol

3.23 Signal for activated exposure compensation including compensation value

3.24 Signal for activated automatic exposure bracketing mode

3.25 Date and time

3.26 Infinity setting signal

3.27

; Focus setting complete signal

3.28

ß Focus setting aid for manual setting

3.29 Signal for activated automatic focus bracketing mode

3.30 Flash functions a. Signal for activated flash exposure com-

pensation including compensation value

b. Signal for external flash unit fitted and

turned on ba.

9 with automatic camera control

PRESET

bb. 0 with manual camera control

MANUAL

3.31 Signal for activated series exposure function

Designation of parts / 106

Displays in the LCD monitor In review mode

3.32 j Review mode activated signal

3.33

v Signal for picture with print order setting

DPOF

3.34 M Signal for protected picture

3.35

ö Signal for picture with sound recording

3.36 Picture number/total number of pictures

3.37 Resolution (see 2.7)

3.38 Image data compression rate (see 2.8)

3.39 Battery charge level (see 2.9)

3.40 Folder/folder number

3.41 Picture data (only if activated) a. Exposure metering method b. Exposure c. Shutter speed d. ISO sensitivity setting e. Flash mode f. White balance setting

3.42 Picture date and time for picture shown

Designation of parts / 107

3.35

3.36

3.37

3.38

3.39

3.40

3.41

3.42

3.34

3.33

3.32

Menu items For record modes

In AUTO mode

4.4 Ö AUDIO REC. Sound recording

4.5

c PICT. SIZE Resolution

4.6

y QUALITY Compression rate

4.7

i D. ZOOM Digital zoom

4.10

# CONVERSION Optical attachments

In modes P, A, T, M

4.1 ? W. BALANCE White balance

4.2

e SENSITIVITY ISO sensitivity

4.3

Z SPOT AF Spot autofocus

4.4

Ö AUDIO REC. Sound recording

4.5

c PICT. SIZE Resolution

4.6

y QUALITY Compression rate

4.7

i D. ZOOM Digital zoom

4.8

7 SLOW SYNC. Flash with slower

shutter speeds

4.9

9 EXT. FLASH Flash using additional

external flash unit

4.10

# CONVERSION Optical attachments

4.11

H PICT. ADJ. Picture properties

Designation of parts / 108

In mode K (video)

4.10 # CONVERSION Optical attachments

For basic settings in record mode

4.12 $ MONITOR Monitor brightness

4.13

o AUTO REVIEW Automatic review of

single pictures

4.14

ä BEEP Acoustic acknowledge

tones

4.15 A POWER SAVE Automatic switch off

4.16

F NO. RESET Change picture number

4.17

f CLOCK SET Date and time

Designation of parts / 109

Menu items For review mode

For review mode

4.18 , DELETE Delete

4.19

M PROTECT Protect

4.20

v DPOF Print order settings

4.21

p SLIDE SHOW Automatic review of all

pictures

4.22

Ö AUDIO DUB. Adding sound recording

4.23

x RESIZE Reducing the resolution

after recording

4.24

n TRIMMING Changing the trimming

4.25.

b FORMAT Formatting the memory

card

For basic settings in review mode

4.11 $ MONITOR Monitor brightness

4.26

Ä VOLUME Volume of sound

playback

4.14

ä BEEP Acoustic acknowledge

tones

4.15 A POWER SAVE Automatic switch off

4.16

f CLOCK SET Date and time

4.27

l VIDEO OUT TV standard

Designation of parts / 110

Designation of parts / 111

Quick guide / 112

Quick guide

You will need the following items: _ Camera _ Battery (B) _ Memory card (A) _ Mains/charging unit with mains cord (C)

Presets

1. Set the main switch (1.25) to OFF.

2. Insert the battery (B) into the camera

(see p. 116).

3. Connect the mains/charging unit (C) to charge

the battery (see p. 116).

4. Insert the memory card (A) (see p. 118).

5. Turn the main switch to

ON.

6. Set the date and time (see p.123).

7. Set the correct diopter value for your eye on

the viewfinder (1.19/1.22) (see p.119).

Taking photographs/videoing

8. Set the exposure mode dial (1.15) and the

record/review selector (1.14) to the desired modes (see p. 124).

9. Set the focus mode selector (1.6) to the

desired mode (see p. 141).

10. Press the shutter release (1.11) to the first

pressure point to activate the focus setting (see p. 127).

11. Press the shutter release all the way down to

take the photograph.

Viewing the pictures

12. Set the Record/review selector to J

(see p. 155). Press left or right on the direction pad (1.29) to view the desired pictures.

Quick guide / 113

Detailed guide / Preparation / 114

Detailed guide

Preparation

Attaching the carrying strap

Open the triangular key rings on the carrying strap (e. g. using a coin) until they can be clipped onto the two eyelets (1.34/1.38) located on the side of the camera housing.

Attaching the wrist strap

As an alternative to the carrying strap, you can use the wrist strap supplied.

1. To do this, thread the short loop through one of the eyelets and then

2. pull the other end through the loop.

Detailed guide / Preparation / 115

Fitting the monitor hood

When using the camera outside in bright sunlight, particularly with the sun behind you, it may be difficult to see the monitor screen. The monitor hood attached to the monitor (I, in scope of delivery) normally enables the image to be seen much more easily even under the conditions mentioned above.

Attaching the monitor hood

1. Fold the larger flap from the smaller bottom section by 90°.

2. Slide the clip on the upper edge of the flap frame underneath the corresponding downward pointing section of the viewfinder window (1.22)

3. Tighten the screw in the bottom section of the flap (e. g. with a coin) to attach it to the camera’s tripod thread (1.42).

Opening the monitor hood

1. Lift the clip on the lower edge of the monitor hood cover against the resistance and

2. fold the cover upwards by 90°. The two sprung side flaps automatically open to the left and right.

Closing the monitor hood

1. Press the two side flaps inwards onto the monitor surface.

2. While holding the flaps in place, press the cover downwards until you hear and feel it lock in place.

Notes: The closed monitor hood protects the LCD monitor from damage caused by external factors to a

limited extent. It can – and therefore should – remain attached permanently. As it has its own tripod thread, the camera can be placed on a tripod even with the monitor hood attached. However, it must be (temporarily) taken off to remove the battery.

Fitting/removing the lens cap

The lens cap (H) should always be fitted when you are not using the camera, to protect the front lens. Two clips on the back of the cap hold it in place in the lens front ring thread. For fitting and removal, they are pressed inwards using the two buttons on the edge of the cap. To prevent loss, the cap can be attached to the carrying strap with a cord.

1. To do this, thread the untied end of the cord through the opening in the cap and

2. pull the other end of the cord through the resulting loop.

3. Thread the free end of the cord through one of the key rings and

4. then pull the cap through this loop.

If you are not using the carrying strap, the cap can be attached to one of the carrying strap eyes (1.34/1.38) rather than to the key ring.

Note: Remove the lens cap when turning the camera on in one of the record modes. Otherwise, an error message appears (see p. 119).

Inserting and removing the battery

The LEICA DIGILUX 1 is powered by a powerful and fast-charging lithium ion battery. This type of battery should be used exclusively in the camera, and the battery should only be charged with the equipment provided for this purpose.

1. Set the main switch (1.25) to

OFF.

2. Open the battery compartment door (1.41) by turning the locking lever (1.40) to the right. The spring-loaded door then opens automatically.

3. Inset the battery into the compartment with its contacts facing forwards. Press it into the compartment until the light grey sprung locking catch moves over the battery to hold it in place.

4. Close the battery compartment door by turning the locking lever to the left.

To remove the battery, follow these instructions in reverse order. The light grey sprung locking catch in the battery compartment must be pushed to the side to unlock the battery.

Notes: Remove the battery, if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time. When doing so, turn the camera off using the main switch first. Each time the battery is inserted, the date and time must be reset, unless it has been removed for less than 5 minutes (see p.123). The battery supplied is designed to be used exclusively with this camera. Do not use it in any other equipment.

Charging the battery

1. Set the main switch (1.25) to OFF.

2. Insert the battery.

3. Open the door (1.33) for the connecting sockets. First of all move the door slightly bakkwards (in the direction of the arrow) to unlock it. The spring-loaded door then opens automatically.

4. First insert the mains/charging unit (C) plug into the lowest socket (1.37), marked “DC-IN”, then insert the smaller plug on the mains lead into the mains/charging unit and finally plug the unit into the mains socket.

The green LED (1.21) then begins to flash to indicate that charging is in progress. When charging is complete, the LED is first of all lit continuously, before it finally goes out.

Detailed guide / Preparation / 116

When charging is complete – after approx. 2 hours – the mains/charging unit should be disconnected from the mains and the camera in that order. However, there is no risk of overcharging. With the 64MB SD memory card supplied, the following recording times/number of pictures are then available:

with monitor turned on

approx. 120 min/240 pictures

with monitor turned off

approx. 180 min/360 pictures

5. Close the door again, by pressing it down and sliding it forwards until it locks into place.

Charge level displays

The battery charge level is shown in both the LCD data field (1.18) and the LCD monitor (1.32) (but not when the mains/charging unit is connected).

s sufficient capacity S falling capacity D insufficient capacity d Replacement or recharging necessary

Notes: Lithium ion batteries such as that used in the LEICA DIGILUX 1 do not develop any “memory effect”. They can therefore be charged at any time regardless of the current charge level. If the battery is only partially discharged when charging

commences, it takes correspondingly less time to fully charge it. Only load the battery if its temperature and room temperature are between 10 and 35°C. If the green LED flashes faster than at approx. 2Hz (2x per second) after commencing charging, this indicates a charging error. In this case, disconnect the mains/charging unit from the mains and the camera and remove the battery. It is not sufficient to simply turn the camera off and back on using the main switch. Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging process. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer, the Leica office in your country or Leica Camera AG.

Mains operation

You can also operate the camera from the mains using the mains/charging unit, so that you will not be restricted by the battery capacity. Connect as described under “Charging the battery”.

Note: When operating the camera from the mains, the camera gets warm – this is quite normal and is not a malfunction.

Detailed guide / Preparation / 117

Inserting and removing the memory card

The LEICA DIGILUX 1 saves the picture data on an extremely compact SD (secure digital) card. Alternatively, MultiMediaCards can be used. SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards are small, light and removable external storage media. SD memory cards, particularly those with high capacity, allow pictures to be taken and reviewed much more quickly. They have a write protection switch, which you can use to lock the card against data being unintentionally saved or deleted. This switch takes the form of a slider on the non-bevelled side of the card; the data is protected in the lower position, marked with “LOCK”. SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards are available from various suppliers and with various capacities. A 64 MB SD memory card is included with the LEICA DIGILUX 1.

Note: When using MultiMediaCards, the monitor screen can temporarily go off during video recording, this is not a malfunction.

1. Set the main switch (1.25) to

OFF.

2. Open the door (1.28) of the memory card slot. First of all move the door slightly backwards to unlock it. The spring-loaded door then opens automatically.

3. Insert the memory card (A) into the slot with the contacts at the back and with the bevelled corner pointing downwards. Push it in against the spring resistance until you hear it click into place.

4. Close the door again, by pressing it down and sliding it forwards until it locks into place.

To remove the memory card, follow these instructions in reverse order. For unlocking, the card – as specified in the door – must first of all be pushed a little further in.

Notes: Do not touch the memory card contacts. If you cannot insert the memory card, check that it is aligned correctly. If you cannot close the door after removing the memory card, try it again after inserting and removing the memory card. When you open the door (1.28) or remove the memory card, the green LED (1.21) flashes; when re-inserting the red LED (1.20) lights up while the data is read in. Do not open the cover or remove either the memory card or the battery while the red LED is flashing, i. e. while picture data is being saved. Otherwise, the data on the card can be destroyed and the camera may malfunction. As electromagnetic fields, electrostatic charge, as well as defects on the camera or the card can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory card, we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save it there (see p.181). For the same reason, we recommend that you always store the card in the yellow antistatic plastic pouch supplied.

Detailed guide / Preparation / 118

The most important settings/controls

Turning the camera on/off

The camera is turned on and off using the main switch (1.25). This is done by turning it to the appropriate position, marked with

ON and OFF.

If the record and review function selector (1.14) is set to one of the record modes when the camera is turned on, the lens moves from the idle to standby position and the green LED (1.21) lights up. However, if the lens cap is still on, the lens cannot move into standby position and the error message

REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS SET BUTTON

appears on the LCD monitor (1.32). In this case, remove the lens cap and then press the VIEW/SET button (1.31). When turning the camera on and off, there should be no objects directly in front of the lens, as this will prevent it from moving into the appropriate positions. In such cases, the error message described above appears. If the record/review selector is set to review, the lens cap can remain in place when turning the camera on, until you switch to a record mode.

Optical viewfinder

The LEICA DIGILUX has an optical viewfinder that, as in traditional cameras, can be used to set the trimming when changing the focal length and to select the picture composition. It is particularly useful when you are using fully automatic mode (

AUTO, see p. 127).

Note: It is only possible to make a visual check of the focus setting on the LCD monitor (1.32).

Diopter setting

For optimum viewing of the subject and the locating marks in the optical viewfinder, it is necessary to adjust the diopter setting for your eye. To do this, use the locking roller (1.19) on the left next to the viewfinder eyepiece (1.22) to set the viewfinder image so that you can see it in sharply including the locating marks.

Markings

There are 2 groups of locating marks in the visual viewfinder: _ In the middle are cross hairs to align the subject

with the autofocus metering field and

_ two horizontal marks on the left and right at the

upper edge for parallax compensation, i.e. as a display of the limit of the image field at image spacings of between 70cm and 1m with the zoom lens telephoto setting.

Detailed guide / The most important settings/controls / 119

LED displays

The LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) act as status and warning displays. The green LED (1.21) flashes when the battery is being charged to indicate that charging is still underway, or that the capacity of the battery is almost used up. It lights up permanently when the battery is charged but the mains/charging unit is still connected (see p.117). The green LED also lights up after the camera is turned on as confirmation that it is ready to use. To confirm that the automatic focus setting has been carried out (Autofocus, see p. 127) it flashes once and then continues to be lit. However, if the autofocus is not able to set the focus, for example if the distance is too short, it flashes. It also flashes if the memory card slot door (1.28) is open or if no memory card is inserted. The red LED (1.20) flashes until the built-in flash unit is charged, i.e. when it is not yet ready for use (again). Even if the flash function has been turned off, it flashes if the available light is not enough to give a sufficiently exposed picture without use of the flash. It is lit up permanently if the built-in flash unit is activated by pressing the shutter release (1.11) to its pressure point and is ready to use (see p.131). It also flashes (for different lengths of time depending on the compression rate set, (see p.148) after the picture has been taken, while the image data is being transferred to the memory card.

Switching the monitor displays

The monitor display selection button (DISPLAY,

1.26) can be used to turn the monitor screen on

or off in the record or review modes or to select whether it should appear with or without function displays. In review mode, you can select between a monitor screen without or with function displays or with expanded function displays. You scroll through the different display options in an endless loop and therefore select them by pressing the button once or twice.

The sequences: In record mode: Monitor screen with function displays – without function displays – off In review mode: Monitor screen with function displays – with expanded function displays – without function displays

The displays in record mode

1. Monitor screen with function displays a. Exposure mode b. Flash mode (not in default setting: automatic

flash activation)

c. Focus mode (only for macro and manual set-

ting, in the latter case also

ß (electronic

focus setting confirmation) or

w (infinity).

d. Resolution e. Image data compression rate f. Battery charge level g. Remaining pictures/recording time h. Marking for rangefinder field

After turning on the camera or after switching the exposure mode (only briefly, for approx. 6s).

i. Date and time

Additionally when pressing the shutter release to its pressure point and with autofocus set

j. Focus signal

; ; flashes if setting not

possible or incorrect, constantly lit if setting correct. Constantly lit also indicates setting is memory-locked.

Additionally for exposure modes

P, A, T and M

k. White balance setting l. Exposure metering method

Additionally, if function is set

m. Marking for spot exposure metering area

Additionally for exposure modes

A, T and M

n. ISO sensitivity (not in default setting: AUTO)

Detailed guide / The most important settings/controls / 120

Additionally (and only) for exposure mode P and when pressing shutter release to pressure point

o. The automatically controlled shutter speed

and aperture values

Additionally (and only) for exposure modes

A and

T and when pressing shutter release to pressure

point

p. The manually set shutter speed (for

A) and

aperture values (for

T). The yellow arrows to

the right and left next to the numbers show the possible adjustment directions: up and/or down for aperture priority mode for larger or smaller aperture values, and left and/or right for speed priority mode for faster or slower shutter speeds.

Additionally (and only) for exposure mode

M and

when pressing shutter release to pressure point

q. The manually set shutter speed and aperture

values and the light balance

After a picture has been taken and during video recordings

r. Flashing red dot

If sound recording is set

s. Corresponding symbol

In video recording mode, only the displays a, b, c, f, g, r and s appear. During video recording a and q flash.

2. Monitor screen without function displays

3. Monitor screen off (not possible if digital zoom is activated)

The displays in review mode

1. Monitor screen with function displays a.

j for review mode

b. Resolution c. Image data compression rate d. Battery charge level e. Picture number/total number of

pictures/folder number/picture number in appropriate folder

f. Picture date and time

2. Monitor screen with expanded function displays

In addition to displays a to e and k:

g. Exposure metering method h. Exposure i. Shutter speed j. ISO sensitivity k. Flash mode l. White balance setting (not when set to

AUTO)

3. Monitor screen without function displays

Notes: The functions/modes you have set are only retained when you turn the camera off and back on in record (

REC) modes.

If the digital zoom function (

i D. ZOOM, see

p. 126) is set, the monitor screen cannot be turned off. If immediate review of pictures is turned on (

o AUTO REVIEW, see p. 129), the monitor

screen appears – briefly, approx. 2s – even if the monitor is turned off. It then goes off again. After a picture has been taken and the review and input confirmation button (

VIEW/SET, 1.31) has

been pressed, the monitor screen appears even if the monitor is turned off. However, it goes off again after a short time (see p. 129). If the menu system is activated, the monitor cannot be turned off.

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Selecting menu items

Many of the LEICA DIGILUX 1 modes and functions are operated using a menu system, which is shown clearly and step by step in the LCD monitor (1.32). You can select the appropriate menu items to set the different functions within the various record and review modes. You can also use this menu system to set all other functions, such as the date and time or the volume of the acknowledgement tones. To familiarise yourself, you should follow or select the menu items listed below on your camera while you read.

1. Press the menu display button (

MENU, 1.27)

In single or series exposure modes, the record menu then appears, or the review menu in review mode (see p. 110). After the menus appear, they are always in their initial positions – marked in yellow:

a REC in record mode and j PLAY in

review mode.

Note: In AUTO record mode, only 5 of the total of 11 functions can be selected (see p. 108), only one for video recordings (see p. 109).

2. From these initial positions, you can then either: press up or down on the direction pad (1.29) to select the desired menu items, or:

press right on the direction pad to access the appropriate basic setting menu (

h SETUP).

Pressing the left on the direction pad allows you to exit this menu area again. The currently activated menu items are marked in yellow.

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Please note that the record and review menus contain more functions (11 or 8, see p. 108) than the 6 that can be shown on the monitor at the same time. These menu items are accessed simply by continuing to press down on the direction pad.

3. You can then press right on the direction pad to set the function of the currently selected menu item.

Please note that: In the record menu: The arrows appearing to the left and/or right of the function variants show which direction you should use on the direction pad to select the possible further settings. The 1st function (

? WHITE BALANCE, 4.1)

allows you to make 5 settings, of which only the first 3 can be shown on the monitor at the same time. The other two possible functions are accessed simply by continuing to press right on the direction pad. The last, 11th function (

H PICT. ADJ., 4.11) has

a sub-menu, in which the settings are essentially made in the same way as described above.

In the review menu, most functions also have sub-menus. The various functions in these sub-menus are essentially set in the same way as described above – using the yellow arrows, but in many cases in association with the

MENU (1.27) and

VIEW/SET (1.31) buttons.

4. You save your settings by either selecting another function by pressing up or down on the direction pad or by pressing the

MENU button

again to exit the menu system.

You can exit the menu system at any time simply by pressing the

MENU button again.

Setting the date and time

The date can be set anywhere between 2001 and

2099. The 24-hour clock is used to display the

time.

Setting the data

1. Press the MENU button (1.27). It makes no difference whether you are in record or review modes.

2. Press right on the direction pad (1.29) to access the basic settings menu (

h SETUP).

3. Select the menu item

f CLOCK SET by

repeatedly (6x) pressing down on the direction pad.

4. Press right on the direction pad.

5. Press right on the direction pad again to select the first data item to be set. This data item is identified by arrows pointing upwards and downwards.

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