Leica D-Lux 6 Instruction Manual

LEICA D-LUX 6

Instructions

About

downloading

Adobe® Photoshop®

Lightroom®

see page 189.

Table of contents

Preparations

Before use ..............................................6

Scope of Delivery ..................................8

Accessories ...........................................8

Names of the components .................... 9

Attaching lens cap and

shoulder strap...................................... 13

Charging the battery ...........................14

Remaining battery capacity .........................15

Guidelines for the number of recordable

pictures and operating time .........................16

Inserting and removing the card/

the battery ............................................ 18

Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the

built-in memory) ..................................20

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................21

Setting time and date .......................... 23

Changing settings .......................................24

Setting the menu .................................25

Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 27

[Clock Set] ...................................................27

[World Time] ................................................27

[Travel Date] ................................................28

[Beep] ..........................................................29

[Volume] ......................................................30

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................30

[Fn Button Set] ............................................30

[LCD Display] / [Viewfinder] ........................31

[LCD Mode] .................................................31

[EVF Disp.Style] / [LCD Disp.Style] .............32

[Guide Line] .................................................32

[Histogram] ..................................................33

[Video Rec Area] .........................................34

[Remaining Disp.] ........................................34

[Highlight] ....................................................34

[Expo.Meter] ................................................35

[Lens Resume] ............................................35

[MF Assist] ...................................................35

[Economy] ...................................................36

[Play on LCD] ..............................................37

[Auto Review] ..............................................37

[Start Mode] .................................................38

[No.Reset] ...................................................38

[Reset] .........................................................39

[USB Mode] .................................................39

[Output] .......................................................39

[HDTV Link] .................................................40

[3D Playback] ..............................................40

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................40

[Scene Menu] ..............................................41

[Menu Resume] ...........................................41

[User’s Name Rec] ......................................41

[Version Disp.] .............................................42

[Format] .......................................................42

[Language] ..................................................43

[O.I.S. Demo.] .............................................43

Entering Text ........................................ 44

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Table of contents

Taking pictures

Sequence of operations ...................... 45

About recording modes ......................48

Snapshot mode .................................... 49

Automatic Scene Detection .........................49

Determining the extent of the area

rendered sharply .........................................50

Using the built-in flash .................................52

[Color Mode] ................................................53

[Motion Deblur] ............................................53

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ..................................53

[iHDR] ..........................................................54

AF Tracking .................................................55

[Snapshot Plus Mode] .................................56

About setting items ......................................57

Program mode ..................................... 58

Program Shift ..............................................58

[Program Diagram] ......................................59

Aperture priority mode ........................ 60

Shutter speed priority mode ............... 61

Manual exposure mode....................... 62

Using [Creative Control] Mode ........... 64

[Expressive] .................................................66

[Retro] .........................................................66

[High Key] ....................................................67

[Low Key] ....................................................67

[Sepia] .........................................................68

[Dynamic Monochrome] ..............................68

[Impressive Art] ...........................................69

[High Dynamic] ............................................69

[Cross Process] ...........................................70

[Toy Effect] ..................................................70

[Miniature Effect] .........................................71

[Soft Focus] .................................................72

[Star Filter] ...................................................72

[One Point Color] .........................................73

[Smooth Defocus] ........................................73

[Radial Defocus] ..........................................74

Using [Scene Mode] ............................ 75

[Portrait] .......................................................76

[Soft Skin] ....................................................76

[Scenery] .....................................................76

[Panorama Shot] .........................................76

[Sports] ........................................................78

[Night Portrait] .............................................78

[Night Scenery] ............................................78

[Handheld Night Shot] .................................78

[HDR] ..........................................................79

[Food] ..........................................................79

[Baby] ..........................................................79

[Pet] .............................................................79

[Sunset] .......................................................80

[Glass Through] ...........................................80

[3D Photo Mode] .........................................81

Taking motion pictures .......................82

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded .........................................86

Taking motion pictures with manual

operation [Creative Video Mode] .......87

[High Speed Video] .....................................89

Registering your own settings and

recording [Custom] Mode .................. 90

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................90

[Custom] ......................................................91

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Using the zoom lens ............................ 92

Optical Zoom ...............................................93

Extended optical zoom ................................93

[i.Zoom] .......................................................94

[Digital Zoom] ..............................................94

[Step Zoom] .................................................95

Using Autofocus .................................. 96

Face Detection ............................................97

AF Tracking .................................................98

Focusing on off-center subjects ..................98

Spot focusing ..............................................99

Using Manual Focus together with

Autofocus ..................................................101

Close-up pictures .............................. 102

Locking the exposure and/or

focus ...................................................103

Manual focusing ................................ 104

Using the built-in flash ...................... 106

Changing the flash mode ..........................107

Setting the ISO Sensitivity ................ 109

Setting White Balance ........................111

Setting the White Balance manually .........112

Setting the White Balance using a color

temperature ...............................................113

Performing White Balance fine

adjustments ...............................................113

White Balance bracketing .........................114

Using with self-timer ......................... 116

Setting the exposure series

function .............................................. 118

Changing the aspect ratio for

still pictures .......................................121

[Aspect Bracket] ........................................122

Using the built-in ND filter ................ 123

Compensating the exposure ............ 124

[Auto Bracket] .................................... 125

Switching the displays ...................... 127

Using the level gauge........................ 128

Using the Quick menu ....................... 129

Using the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.] .....................................130

Registering faces .....................................131

Editing or deleting information about

registered faces ........................................133

Using the [Rec] menu ........................ 134

[Photo Style] ..............................................134

[Picture Size] .............................................135

[Quality] .....................................................136

[ISO Limit Set] ...........................................137

[ISO Increments] .......................................137

[Extended ISO] ..........................................137

[Program Diagram] ....................................137

[Face Recog.] ............................................137

[AF Mode] ..................................................137

[Quick AF] ..................................................138

[AF/AE Lock] .............................................138

[Metering Mode] ........................................139

[i.Dynamic] ................................................139

[Multi Expo.] ..............................................140

[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................141

[i.Resolution] .............................................141

[i.Zoom] .....................................................141

[Digital Zoom] ............................................141

[Step Zoom] ...............................................142

[Stabilizer] .................................................142

[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................143

[Flash] .......................................................143

[Flash Synchro] .........................................144

[Flash Adjust.] ............................................145

[Red-Eye Removal] ...................................145

[Color Mode] ..............................................146

[Motion Deblur] ..........................................146

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ................................146

[iHDR] ........................................................146

[Opt. Viewfinder] ........................................146

[Aspect Bracket] ........................................146

[Time Lapse Shot] .....................................147

[Date Stamp] .............................................149

[Clock Set] .................................................149

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 150

[Rec Mode] ................................................150

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

[Continuous AF] .........................................151

[Wind Cut] .................................................151

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Playback

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play] .....................................152

Enlarged viewing .......................................153

Viewing several pictures simultaneously ...154 Viewing pictures by their recording date ...155 Playing back pictures recorded as exposure series and with interval recording

Panorama playback ..................................158

Viewing motion pictures ...................159

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures .................................. 160

Splitting motion picture takes ..........161

Switching the displays ...................... 162

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

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

all pictures .................................................164

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] ................................ 165

[2D/3D Settings] ........................................165

[Slide Show] ..............................................166

[Filtering Play] ...........................................168

[Calendar] ..................................................168

Retouching pictures .......................... 169

[Auto Retouch] ..........................................169

[Creative Retouch] ....................................170

Using the [Playback] menu............... 171

[Title Edit] ..................................................171

[Text Stamp] ..............................................172

[Video Divide] ............................................173

[Resize] .....................................................174

[Cropping] ..................................................175

[Leveling] ...................................................176

[Favorite] ...................................................177

[Print Set] ..................................................178

[Protect] .....................................................179

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................180

[Copy] ........................................................181

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Miscellaneous

Viewing on a TV screen ....................182

HDTV Link (HDMI) ....................................184

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................186

Storing recorded still and motion

pictures............................................... 188

Copying by inserting the SD card into a

recorder .....................................................188

Dubbing playback pictures via the

supplied AV cable ......................................188

Copying the recorded image data to a

computer with the available software ........189

Using with your computer ................ 190

Copying still and motion pictures recorded in [MP4]

(except AVCHD motion pictures) ............... 191

Printing ...............................................193

Printing multiple pictures ...........................195

Printing with date and text .........................195

Making print settings on the camera .........196

Using the external electronic

viewfinder ........................................... 197

Using an external flash unit.............. 198

List of monitor displays ....................200

Message displays ..............................205

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 207

Usage cautions and notes ................216

Leica Service Addresses .................. 220

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Preparations

Before use

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Camera handling

Protect the camera from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, the monitor, or the camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Attaching accessories to the camera strap

• Exerting excessive force on the lens or the 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,

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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or gaps around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens or the monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may soil the lens or the monitor, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

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Preparations

Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound are recorded correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We 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” (→216)

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other

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information for your camera may differ from those in the illustrations provided in these instructions. Recording mode icons

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You can select and execute the indicated menus and functions for the recording modes displayed in blue on mode dial illustrations next to section titles.

In the example shown on the left, the following recording modes are available: , , , and .

and will differ depending on the recording modes registered under

custom settings.

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Preparations

Scope of Delivery Accessories

Order No.

Rechargeable battery

BP-DC10-E 18 719

BP-DC10-U 18 720

Charger

BC-DC10-E 423-092.001-010

BC-DC10-U 423-092.002-010

Mains cable

EU 423-111.001-006

UK 423-111.001-007

AUS 423-068.801-023

TW 423-111.001-009

CN 423-111.001-010

KR 423-111.001-008

(delivery differs depending on markets)

Shoulder strap 423-108.001-020

Lens cap 423-108.001-018

String for lens cap 423-108.001-019

Hot shoe cover 423-108.001-015

CD with instr. PDFs 423-108.001-016

USB cable 423-106.001-010

AV cable 423-105.001-010

Button template for Canada / Taiwan

Short instructions 93 479 -482

Warranty Card 439-399.100-026

423-108.001-021/-022 (only with camera models: 18 461/18 462)

(delivery differs depending on markets)

Order No.

Leather case D-LUX 6 18 727

Protector 18 730

Small system case 18 746

Shoulder strap 18 747

Hand grip D-LUX 6 18 733

LEICA Electronic Viewfinder EVF 3

HDMI mini cable 14 491

LEICA CF 22 Flash unit

Tabletop tripod 14 100

Ball and Socket head 14 110

18 734

18 694

Notes:

• Memory cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the internal memory when you are not using a card.

• Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera.

• The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.

• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Names of the components

1 2 3 4

8 7 6 5

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About the hot shoe cover

To attach (optionally available) accessories in the hot shoe, the cover must be removed first.

Removing the hot shoe cover

While pressing down on the hot shoe cover release button

, pull the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

1 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp

Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when Autofocus is operated in dark locations. (→116, 143)

2 Mode dial

Switches the recording mode. (→48)

3 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)

The hot shoe cover is on the hot shoe at the time of purchase.

4 Built-in flash

Use the flash open switch to open the flash. (→106)

5 Shoulder strap eyelet

Attach the supplied shoulder strap and lens cap string to this eyelet. (→13)

6 Focus selector switch

Switches the focus setting. (→96, 102, 104)

7 Aspect ratio selector switch

Switches the aspect ratio of a still picture.

(→121)

8 Lens

The lens barrel extends forward when you take a picture.

Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe is not in

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use. When not in use, keep the hot shoe cover in a safe place so that

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you do not lose it. When the hot shoe cover is removed, make sure that connection

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socket is not damaged by liquids or sand. Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Connection socket

Preparations

Names of the components

9 10 11 12

15 14 13

16 17 18

9 Aperture ring

Adjusts the aperture value. (→60, 62)

10 Microphone

Records sound when you record motion pictures. (→82)

11 Zoom lever

Adjusts the recording range. (→92)

12 Motion picture button

Press this button to start and stop motion picture recording. (→46)

13 Camera ON/OFF switch

Turns the camera on or off.

14 Shutter button

Press this button to record a still picture.

(→46)

15 Flash open switch

Operate this switch to open the flash. (→106)

16 Tripod thread

For attaching the camera to a tripod or other accessories. Do not attach to a tripod using longer than

5.5mm screws. Doing so may damage the camera.

17 Speaker

Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

18 Card/Battery door

Open this door to insert and remove a card or battery. (→18)

19 Release slider

Push this slider to open the card/battery door. (→18)

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Names of the components

20 21 22

20 LCD monitor (→200) 21 [ND/FOCUS] lever

To operate the lever, move it left or right or press it forwards. Use this lever for Manual Focus adjustment or for turning the built-in ND filter on/off, etc. (→104, 123)

22 Dial

To operate the dial, rotate it left or right or press it forwards. Use this dial for operations such as adjusting the shutter speed or selecting an operation item.

(→61, 62, 124)

23 Terminal cover

How to open the terminal cover

24 [HDMI] socket

For connecting the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8)) to this socket. (→182)

25 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

For connecting the USB cable or the AV cable (→8). (→182, 191, 193)

26 Status indicator

This indicator lights up in accordance with the operating conditions of the camera.

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Names of the components

27 Playback button

Switches between picture taking and playback mode. (→152)

28 [MENU/SET]

Mainly used to display menu screens or to set menu items. (→25)

29 [WB] button / Right cursor button (

Displays the White Balance setting screen. This button is also used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→25, 111)

30 [DISP] button

Switches the displayed screens. (→127, 162)

31 [

33 [FN] button / Left cursor button (

34 [ISO] button / Up cursor button (

35 [AF/AE LOCK] button

] button / Down cursor button ( )

Displays the setting screens for serial exposures, self-timer and other functions. This button is also used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions.

(→25, 116, 118, 125)

[Q MENU] button / [

Displays the Quick menu in picture taking mode. Deletes pictures in playback mode. This button is also used to return to the previous screen during menu operations.

(→129, 163)

Displays the screen of the function registered to the corresponding [FN] button. This button is also used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→25, 30)

Displays the setting screen for ISO Sensitivity. This button is also used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→25, 109)

Locks the exposure and focus settings.

(→103, 138)

] button

)

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Preparations

Attaching lens cap and shoulder strap

Protect the lens with the lens cap when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being dropped.

Use the supplied string to attach the lens cap to the camera

Make sure that the thicker section of the string is not caught in the lens cap or the shoulder strap eyelets.

Attach the lens cap

To attach and remove the lens cap, press the areas shown by arrows in the illustration.

Attach the shoulder strap

Shoulder strap eyelet

• Attach the other end of the shoulder strap the same way.

• Make sure that the shoulder strap does not come loose.

• Attach the shoulder strap with the LEICA logo on the strap facing outwards.

• Use the shoulder strap on your shoulder.

- Do not use the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where a child can reach it.

- This may result in the child accidentally strangling itself.

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Preparations

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may not be completed).

• Battery/charger contacts are dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Charging the battery

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

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About batteries that you can use with this camera

It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the genuine product are available in some markets. Some of these batteries are not adequately protected with internal circuitry to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 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-DC10 (→8).

• Use only the specified charger and battery.

Insert the battery into the charger

The terminals should face the charger’s contacts.

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Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Plug-in type

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Battery

Charger (model-specific)

It is recommended to charge the battery

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indoors (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).

Cable type

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• The mains cable does not fit entirely into the respective socket. A gap will remain.

Detach the battery after charging is completed

The charger is in the standby condition as long as it is connected to the mains.

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The primary circuit is always “live” as long as it is connected to the mains.

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Remaining battery capacity

(flashes red*)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Charging the battery

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Notes on the charging time

Charging time Approx. 155 min

• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for a battery in hot/cold environments or for a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

Use only the Leica battery BP-DC10 (→8).

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We cannot guarantee the quality of any other batteries.

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Remove the battery from camera when you are not going to use the camera for

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a long time.

• Store the battery in a plastic case, making sure that it is kept away from metal objects (such as clips).

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica indicator on the

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

Remaining battery capacity

When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

When the monitor is turned off, the status indicator will flash.

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Charging the battery

Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to the surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder conditions.

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330

Recording time Approx. 165 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• [Program AE] Mode

• Temperature: 23°C (73.4°F)/Humidity: 50% RH when the monitor is on.

• Using a 32MB memory card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON]).

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Zooming form the maximum wide-angle to the maximum telephoto setting or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

The number is reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

By CIPA standard

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Preparations

Charging the battery

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Mode]

[Rec Quality]

Available recording time Approx. 90 min Approx. 100 min Approx. 110 min

Actual available recording time Approx. 50 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 60 min

Recording conditions

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• Temperature 23°C (73.4°F), humidity 50% RH

• The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and off, starting and stopping recording and using the zoom.

Remaining time for continuous recording displayed on the monitor

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• With camera model 18 460 You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes.) You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes.

• With camera models 18 461 / 18 462 You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes.) If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or [FSH], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes.

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Viewing pictures

Playback time Approx. 240 min

[AVCHD] [MP4]

[PSH] [FSH] [FHD]

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to

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the surrounding environment and usage conditions. If the available battery capacity is significantly reduced, it is reaching the end of its

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lifespan. Please purchase a new battery.

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Preparations

Inserting and removing the card/the battery

• Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF].

Push the release slider to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Release slider

Do not touch the terminals

Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face monitor)

Latch

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Insert battery and card, making sure that they are correctly aligned

• Battery: Push it in until it is locked

by the latch.

• Card: Push it down until it clicks into

place.

Close the door and push the release slider to the [LOCK] position

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To remove

• To remove the battery: Pull the latch in the direction of the arrow.

Latch

Inserting and removing the card/the battery

• To remove the card:

Press it further down until it clicks, then pull it out upright.

Remove battery from the camera when you are not going to use the camera for a long

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time. Keep memory cards out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To remove the card or the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica logo

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display on the monitor and the status indicator go out. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

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Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB)

• Pictures can be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→181)

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

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Compatible memory cards

The following SD standard-based cards

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

While the camera is accessing the card or the built-in memory (for an operation such

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as picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera 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 the camera may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• Icons displayed while recording : When using a card

: When using the built-in memory

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→42) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to

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record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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

respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card.

• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4”

recommended for recording motion pictures.

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

or above is

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Preparations

Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory)

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

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

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

Estimated remaining number of pictures or recording time (The display switches depending on the settings.)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

4:3

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

10M 16 440 7290 14530

5M 24 650 10620 21490

0.3M 380 10050 162960 247150

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Preparations

Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory)

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

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

When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[PSH] – 8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s

[FSH]/[SH] – 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s

When the [MP4] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD] – 12m02s 3h22m58s 6h50m54s

[HD] – 22m59s 6h27m29s 13h04m28s

[VGA] 1m42s 50m36s 14h12m48s 28h46m30s

• The time displayed in the table is the total time.

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

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• With camera model 18 460

You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes.) You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes.

• With camera models 18 461 / 18 462

You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes.) If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or [FSH], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes.

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Preparations

Setting time and date

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Preparation: Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.

Turn on the power

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

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

The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

[ ] button

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and then to set

Press [MENU/SET]

Press [MENU/SET] to set

• To return to the previous screen, press the [ ] button.

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo

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studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the monitor.

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Preparations

Setting time and date

Changing settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] or [Rec] menu to change the current time settings.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] or [Rec] menu

• For details about how to set the menu (→25)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→23))

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Preparations

Setting the menu

You can use the menu to set camera and picture taking functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations.

Zoom lever

Shutter button

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

Each item’s background color changes when it is selected

Select the menu type (→26)

Press to select the menu item and then

Page number (Zoom lever can be used to switch to next page.)

Item

Press to select the setting and then [MENU/SET]

Selected setting

Available settings

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu

• You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. (The camera switches to picture taking mode.)

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Preparations

Setting the menu

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Menu type

In recording mode

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[Rec] menu For settings such as resolution and flash mode. [Motion Picture]

menu [Playback Mode]

menu [Playback] menu For settings for recorded pictures, such as picture protection and

[Setup] menu For basic camera settings, such as setting the clock and changing

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Switching menu type

Press to move the cursor from the

menu item to the menu type (shown in left-hand frame).

For settings such as recording method and resolution.

For settings for playback methods such as [Slide Show] and [Filtering Play].

cropping and print settings.

the beep sounds.

In playback mode

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Press to select the menu type to

be displayed and then to return to the menu item

Menu type

Item

The monitor screen examples in these instructions may differ from the actual displays

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or some parts of the display may be omitted. The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.

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The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

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Selected menu type

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

In [Snapshot Mode], only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep], [Language] and [O.I.S.

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Demo.] are set.

[Clock Set]

For setting time, date, and display format. For details (→24).

[World Time]

For setting the local recording date and time at your destination.

• A message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step

Use cursor buttons to select [Destination] and then press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the area and then press [MENU/SET]

City/area name

Current time at selected destination

Difference with home time

When [Destination] has been selected

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

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To set summer time

Press in step . (Press again to release the setting)

• When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time.

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When you come back from your travel destination

Select [Home] in step and then press [MENU/SET].

If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on

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difference with home time.

is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are

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played back.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Travel Date]

If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded.

Use cursor buttons to select [Travel Setup] and then press

Use cursor buttons to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the departure date and then press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the return date and then press [MENU/SET]

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To record [Location]

Once [Travel Setup] is set, you can set the location.

Use cursor buttons in step above to select [Location] and then press Use cursor buttons to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET] Enter your location (Entering text (→44))

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the

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camera’s clock. When the destination is set in [World Time], the elapsed days are calculated based on the local destination time. When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of elapsed days is not recorded. It is

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not displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording. If settings are made before the departure date, the number of days to departure are

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not recorded. To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, use [Text Stamp].

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[Travel Date] cannot be recorded for AVCHD motion pictures.

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[Destination] cannot be recorded for MP4 motion pictures.

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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Beep]

With this function, you can change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

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Settings [Beep Level]

/ / : High / Low / Mute

[Beep Tone]

/ / : Changes the beep tone.

[Shutter Vol.]

/ / : High / Low / Mute

[Shutter Tone]

/ / : Changes the shutter tone.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Volume]

For adjusting the volume of sound from the loudspeaker (7 levels).

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Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]

This function cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when the camera is

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connected to a TV.

[Cust.Set Mem.]

For registering the current camera settings. For details (→90).

[Fn Button Set]

For registering frequently used functions from the [Rec], [Setup] or other menus to the [FN] button for faster operation.

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Settings

[Photo Style] (→134) [Level Gauge] (→128)

[Quality] (→136) [Guide Line] (→32)

[Metering Mode] (→139) [Video Rec Area] (→34)

[AF Mode] (→97) [Remaining Disp.] (→34)

[Focus Area Set] (→100) [Flash] (→107)

[1 Shot AF] (→105) [Flash Adjust.] (→145)

[i.Dynamic] (→139) [Aspect Bracket] (→122)

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