Leica D-lux 7 User Manual
LEICA D-LUX 7
INSTRUCTIONS
Finding the information you need
In these instructions, you can find the information you need on the following pages.
“Contents” 4
List of Function Names 9
List of Buttons and Dials 16
Search from the List of Screens and Icons 264
“Message Displays” 270
“Menu List” 166
“Troubleshooting” 272
For details on how to use these instructions, see the next page.
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How to use these instructions
MENU
About the indication of the applicable mode
Applicable modes:
The icons indicate the modes available for a function.
• Black icons: Applicable modes
• Gray icons: Unavailable modes
∫ About the symbols in the text
: Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi
: Indicates that the Wi-Fi settings can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi].
[AE/AF], [DISP], [(], etc. indicate the respectively labeled buttons.
: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.
: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
(#00) Indicates the reference page.
In these instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:
MENU
> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]
• These instructions indicate the up, down, left, and right cursor buttons as 3/4/2/1.
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Finding the information you need..............................................................................2
How to use these instructions ...................................................................................3
Contents by Function ................................................................................................9
1. Before Use
Care of the Camera.................................................................................................12
Scope of Delivery....................................................................................................14
Accessories.............................................................................................................15
Names and Functions of the Main Parts .................................................................16
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap..................................................................18
Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................20
• Inserting the battery........................................................................................21
• Charging.........................................................................................................22
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................25
Inserting and Removing the Card ...........................................................................26
Card Information .....................................................................................................27
• Formatting the Card (initialization) .................................................................28
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time.....29
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................31
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................33
• How to hold the camera .................................................................................33
• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................34
• Zooming (changing the lens' focal length)......................................................35
• Taking pictures ...............................................................................................36
• Recording videos............................................................................................37
• Selecting the exposure control mode.............................................................37
• Control dial .....................................................................................................39
• Cursor/[MENU/SET] buttons ..........................................................................39
• [DISP] button ..................................................................................................39
• Touch screen operations ................................................................................42
• Taking pictures using the touch function ........................................................43
Setting menu items .................................................................................................45
Quick Menu.............................................................................................................47
• Customizing the Quick Menu settings ............................................................48
Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to Function Buttons ....................................49
Changing Settings using the Control Ring ..............................................................53
• Changing the function assigned to the Control Ring ......................................54
Entering Text ...........................................................................................................55
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3. Exposure Control Modes
The Snapshot Modes ..............................................................................................56
• [Snapshot Mode] menu ..................................................................................59
• Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and
brightness settings .........................................................................................60
Program Mode ........................................................................................................61
Setting Aperture and/or Shutter Speed ...................................................................63
• Confirming the effects of the aperture and shutter speed settings
(Preview Mode) ..............................................................................................69
Registering your preferred settings (Custom Set)...................................................70
• Registering personal menu settings (Registering custom settings)................70
• Calling up a registered set of custom settings................................................70
4. Focus, Exposure Compensation and Color tone Settings
Automatic Focusing.................................................................................................72
• Setting the focusing mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) ...................................................74
• Setting the Autofocus mode ...........................................................................75
• Changing the position and size of the AF area ..............................................81
• Moving the AF area by Touch Control............................................................84
• Optimizing brightness using Touch Control ....................................................85
Taking Close-up Pictures ........................................................................................86
Manual Focusing.....................................................................................................87
Focus and Exposure Memory Lock (AF/AE Lock) ..................................................89
Exposure Compensation .........................................................................................90
Setting the ISO Sensitivity.......................................................................................92
Adjusting the White Balance ...................................................................................94
• Finely adjusting the White Balance ................................................................96
5. 4K Photo and Shutter Release Settings
Selecting a Shutter Release Mode..........................................................................97
Using Continuous Mode..........................................................................................98
Recording 4K Pictures ..........................................................................................100
• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................102
Selecting Pictures from 4K Picture Series Files and Saving them ........................105
• Operations during selecting pictures ............................................................106
Selecting the Focusing Plane After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking).......110
• Selecting the pictures with the desired focus settings and saving a picture
([Post Focus])............................................................................................... 112
• Merging multiple pictures to expand the area rendered sharply
(Focus Stacking) .......................................................................................... 113
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ........................................................................115
Recording panorama pictures ............................................................................... 117
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6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes
Changing the Aspect Ratio ...................................................................................121
Taking Pictures with Different Image Effects (Filter)..............................................122
• Types of image effects..................................................................................124
• Taking a picture with and without an image effect simultaneously
([Simultaneous Record w/o Filter])...............................................................128
Taking Picture Series with Automatically Changing Settings
(Bracket Recording) ..............................................................................................129
• Exposure Bracketing ....................................................................................131
• Aperture Bracketing......................................................................................131
• Focus Bracketing ..........................................................................................132
• White Balance Bracketing ............................................................................132
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) ......................133
Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) .....................................136
7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Compensating Camera Shake..............................................................................139
Using the Lens’ Zoom Function ............................................................................141
• Zoom types and use .....................................................................................141
• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................145
Using the Supplied Flash Unit ...............................................................................146
• Attaching the flash unit.................................................................................146
Setting the Flash Functions...................................................................................148
• Changing the flash control mode..................................................................148
• Changing the flash modes............................................................................149
• Setting 2nd Curtain Sync..............................................................................150
• Flash exposure compensation .....................................................................151
• Synchronizing the output of the flash to the exposure compensation
set for the ambient light ................................................................................151
8. Recording Videos
Recording Videos..................................................................................................152
• Setting the resolution/frame rate combination..............................................154
• How to set the focusing mode when recording a video ([Continuous AF])...155
• Recording pictures while recording videos ...................................................156
• Displaying/setting the sound recording level ................................................157
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9. Playing Back and Editing Images
Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................158
Playing Back Videos .............................................................................................159
• Creating pictures from a video .....................................................................160
Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................161
• Using the playback zoom .............................................................................161
• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................162
• Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar Playback) .........................162
Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................163
Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................165
10. Using Menu Functions
Menu List...............................................................................................................166
• [Snapshot Mode] menu ................................................................................166
• [Rec] menu...................................................................................................166
• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................179
• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................180
• [Setup] menu................................................................................................195
• [My Menu] menu...........................................................................................204
• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................205
11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function
What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® Function ........................................222
Wi-Fi function/Bluetooth function ..........................................................................223
Connecting to a smartphone .................................................................................225
• Installing the smartphone/tablet “Leica FOTOS” app ...................................225
• Connecting the camera to a smartphone compatible with
Bluetooth Low Energy ..................................................................................226
• Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for
Bluetooth Low Energy ..................................................................................228
• Changing the Wi-Fi connection method .......................................................231
• Terminating the Wi-Fi connection .................................................................232
Operating the Camera with a Smartphone............................................................233
• Turning on/off the camera with a smartphone ..............................................233
• Taking images via a smartphone (remote recording) ...................................234
• Operating the shutter button with a smartphone via
a Bluetooth connection alone.......................................................................236
• Playing back/saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on
social media sites.........................................................................................238
• Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically .....................239
• Writing location information of a smartphone on a recorded image .............241
• Synchronizing the camera’s clock with a smartphone..................................242
Sending Images ....................................................................................................243
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About Wi-Fi Connections ......................................................................................247
• Connecting via a wireless access point ([Via Network]) ...............................248
• Connecting the camera and another device directly ([Direct]) .....................250
• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones
([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) ....251
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................253
12. Connecting to other equipment
Watching/Saving 4K Videos on an External Device..............................................254
• Watching videos in 4K..................................................................................254
• Storing 4K videos .........................................................................................254
Playing Back on a TV............................................................................................255
• Using HDTV Link (HDMI) .............................................................................256
Copying the Recorded Image Data to a Computer ...............................................257
• Transferring images to a computer...............................................................258
Saving Pictures and Videos on a Recorder ..........................................................260
Printing Pictures....................................................................................................261
• Adding date and text to pictures...................................................................263
13. Others
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................264
Message Displays .................................................................................................270
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................272
Usage Cautions and Notes ...................................................................................281
Leica Service Addresses.......................................................................................289
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Contents by Function
Recording
Recording
Recording Mode................................ 37
[Preview]............................................ 69
Macro recording ................................ 86
Bracket Recording........................... 129
[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 133
[Stop Motion Animation] .................. 136
[Silent Mode] ................................... 175
[Multi Exp.]....................................... 178
4K photo
[4K PHOTO] .................................... 100
[Post Focus] .................................... 110
Focus (AF/MF)
Autofocus .......................................... 72
[AF Mode].......................................... 75
Adjusting the AF area position .......... 81
Manual Focus .................................... 87
[AF/AE Lock] ..................................... 89
Drive
[Drive Mode] ...................................... 97
[Burst]................................................ 98
[Self Timer]...................................... 115
Panorama ........................................ 117
Picture Quality and Color Tone
[Sensitivity].........................................92
[White Balance]..................................94
[Filter Settings].................................122
[Picture Size].................................... 167
[Quality]............................................168
[Photo Style] ....................................169
[Color Space]................................... 171
[Highlight Shadow]...........................172
[i.Dynamic].......................................173
[i.Resolution]....................................173
[Long Shtr NR] ................................. 174
[Diffraction Compensation] ..............175
[HDR] ...............................................177
Exposure
[Touch AE]......................................... 44
[AF/AE Lock]......................................89
Exposure Compensation ...................90
Exposure Bracket ............................ 131
[Metering Mode]...............................171
Flash
[Flash Mode] ....................................149
2nd curtain synchro .........................150
[Flash Adjust.].................................. 151
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Contents by Function
Motion Picture
Motion Picture
[Rec Quality].................................... 154
Recording pictures while
recording videos .............................. 156
Audio
[Sound Rec Level Adj.].................... 157
[Wind Noise Canceller] .................... 179
Setup/Custom
Basic settings
[Format] ............................................. 28
[Clock Set]......................................... 31
Diopter adjustment ............................ 34
[Q.MENU] .......................................... 47
[Beep] .............................................. 197
[Economy] ....................................... 198
[Reset] (initialization) ....................... 203
Playback
Playback
Picture playback .............................. 158
Video playback ................................ 159
Playback Zoom................................ 161
Multi Playback ................................. 162
Delete .............................................. 165
[Auto Review] .................................. 186
[Slide Show] .................................... 206
[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]............. 219, 220
Screen settings
[Sound Rec Level Disp.] .................. 157
[Monochrome Live View] .................187
[Center Marker]................................189
[Zebra Pattern] .................................190
Customization
Function buttons ................................ 49
Custom Set ........................................70
[Custom] menu ................................180
Edit
Post Focus.......................................112
Focus Stacking ................................113
[Title Edit].........................................209
[RAW Processing]............................ 210
[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]................. 212
[Light Composition] .......................... 213
[Sequence Composition].................. 214
[Clear Retouch]................................215
[Text Stamp] ....................................216
[Resize]............................................217
[Cropping] ........................................218
Image settings
[Protect] ...........................................208
[Rating] ............................................208
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Contents by Function
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Smartphone/tablet app “Leica FOTOS”
“Leica FOTOS” app......................... 225
[Remote Wakeup]........................... 233
Connections with other devices
PC
Copying the Recorded Image Data
to a Computer.................................. 257
TV
Playing Back Pictures on a
TV Screen ....................................... 255
[HDTV Link]..................................... 256
Remote recording ............................ 234
[Auto Transfer]................................ 239
Recorder
Dubbing ...........................................260
Printer
PictBridge ........................................261
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1. Before Use
Care of the Camera
∫ Handling of the camera
Do not subject it to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, the
monitor, the viewfinder, or the external casing.
This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
– Dropping or hitting the camera.
– Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag.
– Press hard 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, which present a risk that sand, water, or
foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or the 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.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it may cause stains on the lens, the viewfinder and the monitor, fungus and
camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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1. Before Use
∫ Always record a test image first
Before important events when you intend to use the camera (at weddings, for example),
always record a test image to ensure that images and sound record correctly.
∫ No compensation for missed shots
Leica Camera AG cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the
camera or memory card prevent images and/or sound from being recorded.
∫ Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recorded images and sound 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.
∫ Please also refer to “Usage Cautions and Notes” (>281)
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1. Before Use
Scope of Delivery
Order No.
Rechargeable battery pack
BP-DC15-E
BP-DC15-U
BP-DC15-TK
Battery charger/AC adapter
ACA-DC16-E
ACA-DC16-C
ACA-DC16-K
ACA-DC16-B
ACA-DC16-N
ACA-DC16-A
ACA-DC16-U
USB Cable Micro-B 423-118.001-014
Shoulder strap 423-109.001-020
Lens cap
Lens cap string 423-109.001-019
Hot shoe cover
Flash unit CF D 423-109.001-030
Button template 19542
Short instructions (delivery differs depending on markets)
Guarantee Card 439-399.100-026
¢ This is attached/inserted to the camera at the time of purchase.
¢
¢
423-109.001-008
423-109.002-008
423-109.003-008
423-118.001-005
423-118.001-006
423-118.001-007
423-118.001-008
423-118.001-009
423-118.001-010
423-106.001-012
423-109.001-018
423-110.001-015
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1. Before Use
Accessories
Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the extensive range of
Leica D-Lux 7 accessories:
www.leica-camera.com
Notes:
• Memory cards are optional.
• The battery charger/AC adapter is indicated as charger in the text.
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as cards in these instructions.
• Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera.
• Depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased, the items and their shape
may differ from the descriptions and illustrations in these instructions.
• Keep the lens cap string and the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• Always keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
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1. Before Use
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19 20 21
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Names and Functions of the Main Parts
Zoom lever (>35)
1
Shutter button (>36)
2
3
[4K] button (>100)/[Fn1] button (>49)
4
Shutter speed dial (>37, 63)
Camera ON/OFF switch (>31)
5
6
[A] button (>38, 56)
7
Exposure compensation dial (>90)
Viewfinder (>34)
8
Eye sensor (>34)
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Diopter adjustment dial (>34)
10
Self-timer indicator (>115)/
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AF Assist Lamp (>33, 182)
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Control ring (>53)
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Hot shoe (The hot shoe cover is inserted at the
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time of purchase.) (>146)
Stereo microphones (>33, 157)
• Be careful not to cover the microphones with
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your fingers. Doing so may impair sound
recording.
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Aspect ratio selector switch (>121)
Strap eyelets (>18)
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Focus mode selector switch (>72, 86, 87)
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Aperture ring (>37, 63)
Front lens element
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(Filter diameter: ‰43mm)
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Lens barrel
Lens front ring
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• To attach the auto lens cap (optional), first
remove this front ring.
1. Before Use
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27
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34 36 37
[QM] button (>47)/[Fn2] button (>49)
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Cursor buttons (>39)
3: [ ] (ISO sensitivity) button (>92)
1: [ ] (White Balance) button (>94)
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4: [ ] (Drive Mode) (>97)
2: [ ] (Autofocus mode) button (>72)
Control dial (>39)
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[ / ] (Delete/Cancel) button (>46, 165)/
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[Fn3] button (>49, 69)
[(] (Playback) button (>158)
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[MENU/SET] button (>39, 45)
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[DISP] button (>39)
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[EVF] button (>34)/[Fn5] button (>49)
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Charging lamp (>22)/
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WIRELESS connection lamp (>223)
[PF] button (>110)/[Fn4] button (>49)
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29 3130 32 33
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3835
[¥] (Video) button (>152)
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[AE/AF] button (>89)
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Speaker (>33, 197)
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Monitor (>264)/ with touch control options
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(>42)
Tripod thread (>284)
• It may not be possible to attach and securely
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5mm
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(7/32q ) or more to the camera. Doing so may
also damage the camera.
Release slider (>21, 26)
37
Card/Battery door (>21, 26)
38
[HDMI] socket (>255)
39
[USB/CHARGE] socket (>258, 261)
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• Function buttons [Fn6] to [Fn10] are touch
icons.
They can be called up by touching the [ ] tab
on the monitor screen.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
When the camera is not in use, always attach the lens cap to protect the lens.
• We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss
of the lens cap.
• Attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
Use the lens cap string to attach the lens cap to the camera.
1
A: Make sure that the thicker section of the string is not hanging over the lens cap
or the strap eyelet.
Attach the lens cap.
2
• To attach and remove the lens cap, press the tabs shown
by arrows in the illustration.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attach the shoulder strap.
3
B: Strap eyelet
• In addition, attach the other side of the shoulder strap in the same manner.
• Make sure the shoulder strap does not come loose.
• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
– Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
It may result in injury or accident.
• Do not leave the shoulder strap where small children can reach it.
– It may result in an accidental suffocation.
– Keep the lens cap string out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Charging the Battery
• Use the dedicated charger, USB cable and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• The battery can only be charged when it is inserted in the camera.
Camera conditions Charging process
Tur ned off
Turn ed on —
∫ 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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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Inserting the battery
Move the release slider A to the [OPEN]
1
position and open the card/battery door.
Insert the battery B all the way in until
2
you hear a clicking sound, and then
confirm that it is locked by the latch C.
• Check the orientation of the battery.
Close the card/battery door and move
3
the release slider to the [LOCK] position.
∫ To re mo ve
Pull the latch D in the direction of the arrow.
• Use only the Leica battery BP-DC15 (>14).
• Leica Camera AG cannot guarantee the quality of any other type of battery.
• Turn the camera off and wait for the Leica logo on the monitor to disappear before removing
the battery. (Otherwise, this camera may no longer operate normally and the card itself may
be damaged or the recordings may be lost.)
• Remove the battery after use.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Charging
We recommend to charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10oC
and 30oC (50oF and 86oF) (same as the battery temperature).
Insert the battery into the camera. (>21)
Check that the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF].
A Connect the USB cable to the [USB/
CHARGE] socket.
• Place the camera in an upright position;
use the lower of the two terminals.
B Charging lamp
C Charger
D To power outlet
E Computer (Turned on)
F USB cable
• Make sure that the plugs are aligned
correctly and that they are inserted
straight. (Otherwise their pins may be bent
which may cause malfunction or even the
camera to be damaged.)
(Charging from the power outlet)
Connect the charger and the camera with the USB cable, and insert the charger into
the power outlet.
(Charging from a computer)
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB cable.
• If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.
• Connecting the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will
cause the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for
extended periods of time.
• Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal.
Do not connect the camera to a monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
AFSAFS
L
∫ Charging lamp
Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
(When charging is complete, disconnect
the camera from the power outlet or
computer.)
• When the charging lamp flashes
– This occurs when charging is performed in an extremely hot or cold location.
Reconnect the USB cable in a location where the ambient temperature (and the temperature
of battery) is in a 10oC to 30oC (50oF to 86oF) range, and try charging again.
– If your computer is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.
∫ Charging time
When using the charger
Charging time Approx. 190min
• 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 the battery in hot/cold environments or one that has not been
used for a long time may be longer than normal.
• When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer
determines the charging time.
∫ Battery indication
75% or higher
74% to 50%
49% to 25%
24% or below
Low battery
• Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully
Flashing red
charged battery.
• The battery level indicated on the monitor screen is approximate. The exact level varies
depending on the environment and the operating conditions.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the power plug pins.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
• Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.
This may cause malfunction.
• Do not use any other chargers except the supplied one.
This may cause malfunction.
• Do not use a USB extension cable.
• Do not use the charger and the USB cable for other devices. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time
after being charged.)
• The battery gets warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also gets
warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
• If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be
completed normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.
• The charger is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit
is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
• The numbers of recordable pictures listed here are based on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging
Products Association) standard.
• When a SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.
∫ Recording pictures (when using the Monitor)
Supplied flash unit attached Not used Used
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 170 min Approx. 150 min
∫ Recording pictures (when using the viewfinder)
The values inside the parentheses apply when [EVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps].
Supplied flash unit attached Not used Used
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 135 min Approx. 120 min
∫ Recording videos (when using the monitor)
[Rec Quality] [FHD/28M/60p] [4K/100M/30p]
Available recording time Approx. 80 min Approx. 70 min
Actual available recording
time
Approx. 340 Approx. 300
Approx. 270
(Approx. 320)
Approx. 40 min Approx. 35 min
Approx. 240
(Approx. 280)
• The actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
turning the camera on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
∫ Playback (when using the monitor)
Playback time Approx. 240 min
• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times are shorter and the number of
recordable pictures is reduced.
– In low-temperature environments, such as in winter.
– When a function such as the use of flash or the zoom is used repeatedly.
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even immediately after
charging, the life of the battery has expired. Buy a new battery.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Inserting and Removing the Card
• Check that the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF].
Move the release slider A to the [OPEN]
1
position and open the card/battery door.
Insert the card B all the way in until you
2
hear a clicking sound.
• Check the orientation of the card.
• Do not touch the card terminals C.
Close the card/battery door and move
3
the release slider to the [LOCK] position.
∫ To remove the card
Push it down until it clicks and then pull it straight
out.
• Keep cards out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• Turn the camera off and wait for the Leica logo on the monitor to disappear before removing
the card. (Otherwise, the camera may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be
damaged or the recordings may be lost.)
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Card Information
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this camera.
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
• This camera is compatible with UHSstandard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
∫ Recording of videos/4K pictures and speed class ratings
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.
To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.
[Rec Quality] Speed class Label example
FHD/HD Class 4 or higher
4K UHS Speed Class 3
I UHS Speed Class 3
When recording in 4K Photo/
[Post Focus]
UHS Speed Class 3
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
AFS
Access to the card
The access indication is displayed in red when image data is being written
to the card.
• Do not perform the operations below while the card is being accessed (while image data
is being written or read or deletion or formatting is in progress, for example). These
operations may damage the card or recorded data or cause the camera to stop
functioning correctly.
– Turning off the camera
– Removing the battery or card, or disconnecting the charger
– Exposing the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity
• If an operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform it again.
• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,
delete or format the data or display it by recording date.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic fields,
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
• Keep memory cards out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Formatting the Card (initialization)
Format the card before recording with this camera.
After formatting, all data stored on the card will be deleted and cannot be recovered.
Back up necessary data on a computer or similar device first, and then format the
card.
MENU
> [Setup] > [Format]
• This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or the charger.
• Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.
• Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has
already been formatted with a computer or another device.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
∫ Number of recordable pictures
• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A]
[Picture Size]
16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
L (17M) 1710 3430 6860 13580
M (8.5M) 3120 6260 12350 24460
S (4M) 5350 10730 20590 40760
• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
[Picture Size]
16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
L (17M) 530 1070 2150 4270
M (8.5M) 620 1250 2500 4960
S (4M) 680 1360 2720 5400
∫ Available recording time (when recording videos)
• “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
• The recordable time is the total time of all the videos which have been recorded.
[Rec Quality]
[4K/100M/30p]
[4K/100M/24p]
[FHD/28M/60p]
[FHD/20M/30p]
[HD/10M/30p]
16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
20m00s 41m00s 1h25m 2h50m
1h10m 2h25m 5h00m 9h55m
1h35m 3h15m 6h40m 13h15m
3h05m 6h20m 12h45m 25h20m
Card capacity
Card capacity
Card capacity
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• Continuous motion picture recordable times
Motion picture recording stops when the continuous recordable times below have elapsed.
[Rec Quality]
[4K/100M/30p]
[4K/100M/24p]
Continuous
recordable time
15 minutes
Size interval for dividing files
When an SDHC card is used: Files exceeding
4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for
recording and playback.
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When an SDXC card is used: Files are not
divided for recording.
[FHD/28M/60p]
[FHD/20M/30p]
[HD/10M/30p]
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Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into
smaller files for recording and playback.
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¢Even so, you can continue recording without interruption.
• Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable
pictures and available recording time vary.
• The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
• [9999i] is displayed on the recording screen if there are 10000 or more recordable pictures
remaining.
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