Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Instruction Manual

LEICA D-LUX

Instructions

Finding the information you need

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

Table of Contents

Function Name List

“Contents by Function”

The Main Parts

Monitor/Viewfinder Display List

On-Screen Message List

“Message displays”

Menu List

“Menu list”

[Rec] ......................... P.273

[Motion Picture]......... P.275

[Custom] ................... P.276

[Setup] ..................... P.278

[Playback] ................. P.279

Q&A Troubleshooting

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

Wi-Fi® function →221

P.4 -

P.10 -

P.14 -

P.263 -

P.269 -

P.273 -

P.280 -

How to use these instructions

Recording mode icons

Recording modes:

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

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About the symbols in the text

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

Indicates how the Wi-Fi setting can be made after pressing the [WIFI] button.

[AF/AE], [DISP], [

Settings that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

Application tips

Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

(→00) Indicates the reference page.

Click to view the description on the next page.

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

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

], etc. Indicate the respectively labeled buttons

Table of Contents

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Finding the information you need ..... 2

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

Before Use

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Before Use ......................................... 12

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Scope of Delivery .............................. 13

Preparations

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Attaching the lens cap and

shoulder strap ................................... 19

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Charging the Battery ........................ 20

Remaining battery capacity .......................21

Guidelines for the number of recordable

pictures and the operating time .................22

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Inserting and Removing the Battery / the Card

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About Cards That can be Used ........ 25

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Setting Language, Time, and Date

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Menu Control ..................................... 31

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The Quick Menu ................................ 34

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Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Function Buttons

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Changing Settings Using the

Control Ring ...................................... 39

.............................................. 24

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

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) ............................27

Changing time settings ..............................30

Setting the menu screen background ........33

Customizing the Quick Menu ..................... 35

Changing the settings assigned to the

control ring .................................................40

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

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Accessories ....................................... 13

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The Main Parts ..................................14

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor buttons /

Control dial.................................................18

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The [Setup] Menu .............................. 41

[Clock Set] .................................................41

[World Time] ...............................................41

[Travel Date] ..............................................42

[Wi-Fi] ........................................................42

[Beep] ........................................................43

[Live View Mode] .......................................43

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] ..................44

[Monitor Luminance] ..................................45

[Sleep Mode]..............................................46

[USB Mode] ...............................................47

[TV Connection] .........................................47

[Menu Resume] .........................................49

[Menu Background]....................................49

[Menu Information] ..................................... 49

[Language] ................................................. 49

[Version Disp.]............................................50

[Self Timer Auto Off] ...................................50

[No.Reset] .................................................. 50

[Reset] .......................................................50

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] ................................51

[Format] .....................................................51

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Entering Text ..................................... 52

Basics

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How to Hold the Camera .................. 53

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Using the Viewfinder ........................ 54

Switching between monitor and

viewfinder...................................................54

About Eye Sensor AF ................................55

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Taking Still Pictures .......................... 56

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Recording Motion Pictures .............. 58

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Selecting the Recording Mode ........ 59

Recording mode

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Using Snapshot Mode ...................... 75

Taking pictures using the camera

handheld ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ............78

Combining several exposures into a single

picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ............ 79

Picture effects (Filter)

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Switching Information Displayed

on the Recording Screen ................. 62

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Viewing Your Pictures ...................... 67

Viewing motion pictures ............................. 70

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Switching the Display Information

of the Playback Screen ..................... 71

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Deleting Pictures ............................... 73

[Delete Single] ...........................................73

Deleting multiple (up to 100)/all pictures....74

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Taking Pictures Using the Exposure Control Modes

, , , and ..............................80

Program Mode ...........................................81

Aperture-Priority Mode...............................83

Shutter-Priority Mode ................................. 84

Manual Exposure Mode ............................. 86

Checking the effects of aperture value

and shutter speed ([Preview] Mode) .......... 88

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Taking Pictures Using Additional

Effects (Filter) ................................... 89

Picture Quality and Coloring Settings

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Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect

[Photo Style] .................................... 100

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Adjusting Bright / Dark Sections

[Highlight Shadow] ......................... 102

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

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Setting Picture Quality and

Resolution .......................................107

Changing the aspect ratio of

still pictures ..............................................107

Setting the resolution ...............................108

Setting the compression rate of pictures

([Quality]) .................................................109

Focus and Exposure Settings

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Using Autofocus ............................. 114

Selecting the focus mode

(AFS, AFF, AFC) ......................................114

Switching [AF Mode] ................................ 115

Changing the position and size

of the AF area ..........................................121

Setting your preferred focusing

method ..................................................... 124

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Taking Close-Up Pictures ...............126

Focusing range ........................................126

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Manual Focusing ............................. 128

MF Assist .................................................131

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Using the Picture Correction

Functions Effectively .......................111

Correcting contrast and exposure

([i.Dynamic])............................................. 111

Enhancing the impression of

high resolution ([i.Resolution]) ................. 111

Combining still pictures with different

exposures ([HDR]) ...................................112

Reducing the noise in long exposures

([Long Shtr NR])....................................... 113

Setting the color space ............................ 113

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Focus and Exposure Memory

Lock .................................................. 133

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Exposure Compensation ................ 135

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 136

Setting the upper ISO sensitivity limit ......137

Setting the ISO sensitivity setting

increments ...............................................138

Extending the ISO sensitivity setting .......138

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Selecting the Exposure Metering

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

Shutter and Drive Settings

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Setting the Shutter Type .................140

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 141

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Using Continuous Mode ................. 142

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Using [Auto Bracket] ...................... 145

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Using Aspect Bracketing................ 147

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Using the Self-Timer ....................... 148

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Creating Panorama Pictures .......... 150

Functions for Specific Subjects and Purposes

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Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 153

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Creating Stop Motion Pictures

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 156

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Making Multiple Exposures for a Single Picture

[Multi Exp.] ....................................... 160

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Disabling Operational Sounds and the Light Sources at the

Same Time [Silent Mode] .............. 162

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Using the Face Recognition

Function [Face Recog.] ................. 163

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Recording Profiles of Children

and Pets on Pictures ......................166

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Using Screens and Displays for

Specific Recording Conditions ...... 167

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

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Compensating Camera Shake ....... 169

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Using the Lens’ Zoom Function .... 171

Zoom types and use ................................172

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Using the Supplied Flash Unit ....... 177

Attaching the flash unit ............................177

Changing the flash control mode .............180

Changing the flash modes .......................181

Setting 2nd curtain sync ..........................183

Flash exposure compensation ................. 184

Synchronizing the flash output to an exposure compensation setting for the

ambient light ............................................184

Recording Motion Pictures

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Recording Motion Pictures ............ 185

Setting the resolution and the

frame rate ................................................185

How to focus when recording a motion

picture ([Continuous AF]) ......................... 186

Recording motion pictures .......................187

Recording motion pictures in 4K .............. 191

Creating a high-resolution still picture

from a 4K motion picture [4K PHOTO] ....192

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Taking Still Pictures While a Motion

Picture is Being Recorded ............. 195

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Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ... 196

[4K PHOTO] .............................................196

[Rec Quality] ............................................196

[Picture Mode]..........................................196

[Continuous AF] .......................................196

[Mic Level Disp.] ......................................197

[Mic Level Adj.].........................................197

[Wind Cut] ................................................197

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Viewing Group Pictures .................198

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Capturing Still Pictures From

Motion Pictures ............................... 200

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Using the [Playback] Menu ............ 201

[Slide Show] ............................................. 201

[Playback Mode] ......................................203

[Location Logging] ...................................204

[RAW Processing] ....................................205

[Title Edit] ................................................. 208

[Text Stamp] .............................................209

[Video Divide] ........................................... 211

Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi® and NFC Functions .............. 221

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What You Can do With the

Wi-Fi Function ................................. 224

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Operating the Camera by

Connecting it to a Smartphone ...... 225

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Leica Image Shuttle”...............................225

Connecting to a smartphone....................226

Connecting to a smartphone using the

NFC function ............................................ 230

Taking pictures via remote control with a

smartphone .............................................. 231

Playing back pictures in the camera on a

smartphone .............................................. 232

Saving pictures from the camera to the

smartphone .............................................. 232

Easily transferring pictures from the

camera ..................................................... 233

Sending pictures from the camera to

social networking services .......................234

Adding location information to pictures

in the camera from a smartphone ............ 234

Operating the camera to send pictures

to a smartphone ....................................... 236

[Time Lapse Video] .................................. 212

[Stop Motion Video] .................................212

[Resize] .................................................... 213

[Cropping] ................................................214

[Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.] ...........................215

[Favorite] .................................................. 216

[Print Set] .................................................217

[Protect] ...................................................218

[Face Rec Edit] ........................................219

[Picture Sort] ............................................220

[Delete Confirmation] ...............................220

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About Connections ......................... 239

[Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point ...240

[Direct]

Connecting directly ..................................243

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

[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........244

Settings for sending pictures ...................246

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[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 247

Connecting with other devices

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Enjoying 4K Motion Pictures ......... 248

Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................248

Storing 4K motion pictures.......................248

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Viewing on a TV Screen .................249

HDTV Link (HDMI) ................................... 251

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Copying the Recorded Image

Data to a Computer ......................... 253

Copying the data......................................254

Others

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Using Optional Flash Units ............ 261

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Monitor/Viewfinder Displays .......... 263

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Message Displays ........................... 269

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Menu List ......................................... 273

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Storing Recorded Still and

Motion Pictures on a Recorder ...... 256

Copying by inserting the card into the

recorder ...................................................256

Dubbing playback pictures via an

AV cable ...................................................256

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Printing pictures .............................257

Printing multiple pictures..........................258

Printing with date and text .......................259

Making print settings on the camera ........ 260

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Q&A Troubleshooting .................... 280

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Usage Cautions and Notes ............ 294

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Leica Service Addresses ................ 301

Contents by Function

Still Picture Recording

Recording

Recording mode ...........................................59

[Preview] .......................................................88

Picture effects (Filter)....................................89

Macro recording ..........................................126

Recording panorama pictures ....................150

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................153

[Stop Motion Animation] ..............................156

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................160

[Silent Mode] ...............................................162

Focusing (AF/MF)

Focus Mode ................................................114

AF Mode ..................................................... 115

Adjusting the AF area position ....................121

Manual Focus .............................................128

AF/AE Lock .................................................133

Exposure Control

AF/AE Lock .................................................133

Exposure Compensation ............................135

ISO sensitivity .............................................136

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

[Auto Bracket] .............................................145

Motion Picture Recording

Motion Pictures

[Rec Quality] ...............................................185

Motion pictures in 4K ..................................191

[4K PHOTO]................................................192

Taking still pictures while a

motion picture is being recorded ................195

Drive Modes

Drive Mode .................................................141

[Aspect Bracket] .........................................147

[Self Timer] .................................................148

Picture and Color Settings

[Photo Style] ...............................................100

[Highlight Shadow] ......................................102

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

[Picture Size] ..............................................108

[Quality] ......................................................109

[i.Dynamic] .................................................. 111

[i.Resolution] ............................................... 111

[HDR] ..........................................................112

[Long Shtr NR] ............................................113

[Color Space] ..............................................113

Flash Operation

[Flash Mode] ...............................................181

2nd curtain synchro ....................................183

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................184

Screen settings

[Monochrome Live View] ............................168

[Mic Level Disp.] .........................................197

Audio Recording

[Mic Level Adj.] ...........................................197

[Wind Cut] ...................................................197

Setup/Customization

Basic settings

[Clock Set] ....................................................29

How to set menu items .................................31

[Q.MENU] .....................................................34

[Beep] ...........................................................43

[Sleep Mode] ................................................46

[Reset] (initialization) ....................................50

Diopter adjustment .......................................55

Display switching ....................................62, 71

Customization

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ......................35

Function buttons ...........................................37

Control ring ...................................................40

Custom Set ...................................................60

[Custom] menu ...........................................276

[Cursor Button Lock] .....................................38

Motion picture button ..................................189

Playback

[Auto Review] ...............................................57

Picture playback ...........................................67

Playback Zoom .............................................68

Multi Playback ..............................................68

Motion picture playback ................................70

Delete ...........................................................73

Display/playback settings

[Slide Show] ................................................201

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ................................215

Wi-Fi

Connecting

“Image Shuttle” ...........................................225

NFC ............................................................230

[WPS (Push-Button)] ..........................240, 243

Direct connection ........................................243

Connecting with other Devices

Computer

Software available for download .................253

[HDTV Link] ................................................251

Contents by Function

Editing

[RAW Processing] .......................................205

[Resize] .......................................................213

[Cropping] ...................................................214

Adding information

[Location Logging] ......................................204

[Title Edit] ....................................................208

[Text Stamp] ................................................ 209

Image settings

[Favorite] .....................................................216

[Print Set] ....................................................217

[Protect] ......................................................218

Image Shuttle

Remote recording .......................................231

Saving images ............................................232

Sending images ..................................233, 236

Sending and adding location information ...234

[Touch Sharing] ........................................... 247

Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................256

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................257

Before Use

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Camera handling Do not subject it to excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Otherwise, the lens, the monitor, or the external body may be damaged.

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Besides, the camera may also malfunction or the image may not be recorded.

The camera is not dust/splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc. such as on a rainy day or at the beach.

Liquids, sand and other foreign material may enter through the gaps around

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the lens, the buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also cause irreparable damage.

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

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes

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

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

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Always take a test shot first

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

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No compensation for missed shots

Leica Camera AG cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage Cautions and Notes” (→294)

Scope of Delivery Accessories

Before Use

Rechargeable battery BP-DC15-E 18 544 BP-DC15-U 18 545 BP-DC15-TK 18 546 Battery charger BC-DC15-E 423-109.001-010 BC-DC15-U 423-109.002-010 Mains cable Korea 423-114.001-003 Taiwan 423-114.001-004 EU 423-114.001-005 China 423-114.001-006 UK 423-114.001-007 Australia 423-114.001-008

Flash unit CF D 423-109.001-030 USB-Cable 423-114.001-010 Carrying strap 423-109.001-020 Lens cap 423-109.001-018 Lens cap string 423-109.001-019 Hot shoe cover 423-109.001-015 CD with instr.-PDFs 423-109.001-016 Button template for

Canada (French)

Short instructions 93 588-592

Guarantee Card 439-399.100-026

Order-No.

(delivery differs depending on markets)

423-114.001-009 (only with camera model 18 471)

(delivery differs depending on markets)

Carrying straps Artisan & Artist for Leica, satin, green

Carrying strap D-Lux (Typ 109), leather, cognac

Wrist straps Artisan & Artist for Leica, satin, green

Wrist strap D-Lux (Typ 109), leather, cognac

Cases Protector D-Lux (Typ 109),

leather, cognac Case for D-Lux 6 (Typ 109),

leather, cognac Twist D-Lux (Typ 109),

Alcantara, black

System cases size S, Nylon, black 18 746 size S, Leather, gray 18 761

Artisan & Artist for Leica, size M, leather-Nylon, black

Handgrip D-Lux (Typ 109) 18 547 Automatic lens cap 18 548 Flash unit

Leica CF 22 Tripods Mini tripod 14 100 Travel tripod, carbon fiber 14 101 Ball heads

Ball head 18, short, black/silver 14 108 / 14 109 long, black/silver 14 110 / 14 112

Ball head 24 14 113 Ball head 38 14 114 SD- and credit card

sheath, black / cognac

Order-No.

14 884

18 824

14 885

18 823

18 820

18 821

18 822

14 883

18 694

18 538 / 18 539

Notes:

• Memory cards are optional.

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

• Depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased, the items and their shape may differ from the descriptions and illustrations in these instructions.

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

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

The Main Parts

Before Use

1 2 5 643

9 8 7

1 Self-timer indicator (→148) /

AF Assist Lamp (→53, 125)

2 Control ring (→39)

3 Aspect ratio selector switch

(→107)

4 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→177)

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

5 Aperture ring (→59)

6 Focus selector switch

(→114, 126, 128)

7 Lens front ring

To attach the auto lens cap (optional), remove the lens front ring.

8 Lens barrel

9 Lens

Before Use

The Main Parts

(Top)

10 11 12 14

(Bottom)

18 20

1617 15

19 21

Stereo microphone (→53, 197)

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

Shutter speed dial (→59)

Shutter button

Zoom lever (→171)

[F] (Filter) button (→89)

Exposure compensation dial

(→135)

[A] button (→59)

Camera [ON/OFF] switch

Speaker

Be careful not to cover the speaker, e.g. with your finger. Doing so may impair sound audibility.

Tripod thread (→297)

Using tripod screws with lengths of

5.5mm ( the camera if attached.

Release slider (→24)

Card/Battery door (→24)

/32″) or more may damage

262422 2523

Viewfinder (EVF) (→54)

In these instructions, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the EVF.

Eye Sensor (→54)

Diopter adjustment wheel (→55)

[EVF] button (→54) / [Fn3] button (→37)

Strap eyelet (→19)

Monitor

[HDMI] socket (→249)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→249, 254, 256, 257)

Before Use

The Main Parts

26 34333230 31

Before Use

The Main Parts

Strap eyelet (→19)

antenna

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection lamp (→222)

[WIFI]/[Fn2] button (→222)

Motion picture button (→58)

[AF/AE] button (→133)

NFC antenna (→230)

[QM] button (→34)

Playback button (→67)

] (Delete/Cancel)/[Fn1] button (→32, 73)

[

[DISP] button (→62, 71)

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial (→18)

The illustrations and screens in these instructions may differ from the actual product.

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Before Use

The Main Parts

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor buttons / Control dial

[MENU/SET] button

Use this button to call up the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→31)

Cursor button

This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→32) You can perform the following operations while recording.

[ISO] button ( ) (→136) [WB] (White Balance) button ( ) (→103) [ ] (Drive Mode) button ( )

Single (→141), Continuous (→142), Auto Bracket (→145), Aspect Bracket (→147), Self-timer (→148), Panorama (→150)

[ ] (AF Mode) button ( ) (→115, 131)

Control dial

Turn the dial to select setting items and change setting values. (→32, 67)

Disabling the button and dial operation (while recording)

When [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to a function button, operation of the [MENU/SET] button, the cursor button, and the control dial is disabled. (→38)

Enabling/disabling the operation guide display

→ [Custom] → [Dial Guide] → [ON] / [OFF]

• When you set the operation guide to [ON], the operation guide for the control ring ([ parts appear on the recording screen.

In these instructions, the button to be used is indicated by .

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]), control dial ([ ]), and other

Preparations

Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it whenever you are not using the camera. We recommend attaching the lens cap using the lens cap string to prevent its loss. We also recommend attaching the carrying strap to prevent the camera from being dropped.

Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to the

camera

Make sure that the thicker part of the string is not hanging over the lens cap or the shoulder strap eyelet.

Attach the lens cap

Attach the carrying strap

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

Shoulder strap eyelet

• Attach the other end the same way.

• Make sure it does not loosen.

• Attach it with the Leica logo on the strap facing out.

• Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the carrying strap where a child can reach it. – This may result in the child accidentally strangling itself.

Preparations

Charging the Battery

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

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 (→13).

• Use only the dedicated charger and battery.

Insert the battery into the charger

Connect the charger to an electrical outlet

Plug-in type

Battery

Charger (model-specific)

• Charge the battery indoors.

Inlet type

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete

If the light is flashing:

• Battery temperature is too high or too low. We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10°C and 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Remove the battery after charging is completed

• The battery charger is in a standby condition as long as AC power is supplied. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

Preparations

Charging the Battery

Notes on charging time

Charging time approx. 190min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required when the battery is completely discharged. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

Remaining battery capacity

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

Remaining capacity

(flashes red)

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

Use only the Leica battery BP-DC15 (→13).

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

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Remove the battery from the camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic case, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.

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

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

Preparations

Charging the Battery

Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and the operating time

Recording still pictures (When using the monitor)

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

approx. 350/300

approx. 175/150

Recording still pictures (When using the viewfinder)

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

When the supplied flash unit is used.

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.

• [Program AE] Mode

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

• Using an SDHC memory card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when [Stabilizer] is set to [

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

• Zooming through the complete focal length range (from Tele to Wide) 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).

approx. 320/270

approx. 160/135

pictures

min

pictures

min

By CIPA standard

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Preparations

Charging the Battery

Recording motion pictures (When using the monitor)

[Rec Quality] Available recording time

[FHD/20M/30p]

[FHD/20M/25p]

[4K/100M/30p]

[4K/100M/25p]

The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using the lens’ zoom function.

With camera models 18 471 / 18 472

With camera models 18 470 / 18 473

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Recording conditions

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

Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [Rec Quality]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes or the file size exceeds 4GB.

• Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop earlier than after 29 minutes.

Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. (You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4GB, but the video will be saved and played back in separate parts.)

approx. 135min approx. 65min

approx. 90min approx. 45min

Actual available recording time

Viewing pictures (When using the monitor)

Playback time approx. 260min

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

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environment and the operating conditions.

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

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

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

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

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Please purchase a new battery.

Inserting and Removing the Battery / the Card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Move the release slider to the

[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery and card,

making sure that their orientation is correct

• Battery:

Push it down until the latch locks the battery in its correct position.

• Card:

Push it down until it clicks into place.

Close the card/battery door and

move the release slider to the [LOCK] position

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To remove

• Battery:

Move the latch in the direction of the arrow.

• Card:

Push it further down until it clicks, then pull it straight out.

[OPEN]

Release slider

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

Preparations

[LOCK]

Latch

Do not touch the terminals

Latch

Remove the battery from the camera after use.

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Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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

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

Preparations

About Cards That can be Used

The following SD standard-based cards can be used.

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

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About motion picture recording and speed class

According to the [Rec Quality] (→185) of a motion picture, the required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD or UHS speed classes.

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

[Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

FHD/HD/VGA Class 4 or higher

4K UHS speed class 3

Access to the card

The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

respective formats.

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

• This camera is compatible with UHS- Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

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

Ι UHS Speed

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

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

Preparations

About Cards That can be Used

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

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or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations become available again when you unlock the switch. It is recommended that you copy important recordings to your computer

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(as electromagnetic fields, static electricity, or faults may damage the data).

Write-protect switch

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with the camera. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

Set the menu item

→ [Setup] → [Format]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

This requires a sufficiently charged battery.

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

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

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been formatted with a computer or another device. If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting a Leica Camera AG

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service facility.

Preparations

About Cards That can be Used

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

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

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

L (12.5M) 1090 2200 4420 8820

M (6.5M)

S (3M)

When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

L (12.5M) 340 700 1400 2800

M (6.5M) 400 810 1620 3230

S (3M) 440 890 1780 3530

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

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1880 3810 7630 14970

3220 6500 13030 24700

Preparations

About Cards That can be Used

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

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

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hours”, “minutes” and “seconds”.)

[Rec Quality] 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

[4K/100M/30p] [4K/100M/25p]

[4K/100M/24p] 9m 00s 20m 00s 42m 00s 1h 20m 00s

[FHD/28M/60p] [FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/20M/30p] [FHD/20M/25p]

[HD/10M/30p] [HD/10M/25p]

[VGA/4M/30p] [VGA/4M/25p]

With camera models 18 471 / 18 472

With camera models 18 470 / 18 473

If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is

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displayed and recording may be stopped automatically to protect the camera. Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [Rec Quality]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes or the file size exceeds 4GB.

• Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop earlier than after 29 minutes.

Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]:

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

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9m 00s 20m 00s 42m 00s 1h 20m 00s

37m 00s 1h 15m 00s 2h 30m 00s 5h 00m 00s

49m 00s 1h 40m 00s 3h 20m 00s 6h 40m 00s

1h 30m 00s 3h 10m 00s 6h 25m 00s 12h 50m 00s

3h 25m 00s 7h 00m 00s 14h 10m 00s 28h 15m 00s

Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time

→ [Custom] →[Remaining Disp.]

[

] (Remaining shots):

Displays the number of pictures that can be recorded.

[ ] (Remaining time):

Displays the remaining recording time.

Number of recordable pictures

Available recording time

Setting Language, Time, and Date

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

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].

Press to select the items (year,

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

• To cancel → Press [ ].

To set the display order or time display format:

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

Preparations

: Home time

: Destination time

Style

Press [MENU/SET].

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].

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

[MENU/SET].

Display order

Time display format

Preparations

Setting Language, Time, and Date

Press to set your home area, and

then [MENU/SET].

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

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picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp].

City or area name

Current time

Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Changing time settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] 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] menu.

• For details about how to set the menu: (→31)

Set the date and time (Perform steps 5 - 6. (→29))

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