Leica Image Shuttle 3 User Manual

Leica Image Shuttle 3

Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................03

INSTALLATION................................................................................................................04

SCREEN SECTIONS LEICA S (Typ 007)

TOP SECTION ..............................................................................................................08

BOTTOM SECTION .......................................................................................................10

CAMERA SETTING SCREEN .........................................................................................12

FILE SETTING SCREEN.................................................................................................14

QUICKVIEW .................................................................................................................16

LIVE VIEW PHOTO ........................................................................................................18

LIVE VIEW VIDEO .........................................................................................................19

SCREEN SECTIONS LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

TOP SECTION ..............................................................................................................20

BOTTOM SECTION .......................................................................................................22

CAMERA SETTING SCREEN .........................................................................................24

FILE SETTING SCREEN.................................................................................................26

QUICKVIEW .................................................................................................................28

SCREEN SECTIONS LEICA S2/S2-P

TOP SECTION ..............................................................................................................30

BOTTOM SECTION .......................................................................................................32

CAMERA SETTING SCREEN .........................................................................................34

FILE SETTING SCREEN.................................................................................................36

QUICKVIEW .................................................................................................................38

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SCREEN SECTIONS LEICA SL (Typ 601)

TOP SECTION ..............................................................................................................40

BOTTOM SECTION .......................................................................................................42

CAMERA SETTING SCREEN .........................................................................................44

FILE SETTING SCREEN.................................................................................................46

QUICKVIEW .................................................................................................................48

LIVE VIEW PHOTO ........................................................................................................50

LIVE VIEW VIDEO .........................................................................................................51

SCREEN SECTIONS LEICA M/M-P (Typ 240), LEICA M MONOCHROM (TYP 246)

TOP SECTION ..............................................................................................................52

BOTTOM SECTION .......................................................................................................54

CAMERA SETTING SCREEN .........................................................................................56

FILE SETTING SCREEN.................................................................................................58

QUICKVIEW .................................................................................................................60

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

MENU TAB OPTIONS ...................................................................................................62

PHOTO WORKFLOW ....................................................................................................64

WORKFLOW WITH ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® LIGHTROOM® .............................................66

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LEICA IMAGE SHUTTLE 3

Leica Image Shuttle is a software to remote control your Leica camera and transfer the images

instantly to the hard drive of your computer via USB cable connection.

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SUPPORTED LEICA CAMERAS:

- LEICA S (Typ 007)

- LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

- LEICA S2

- LEICA SL (Typ 601)

- LEICA M/M-P (Typ 240), LEICA M MONOCHROM (Typ 246)

®

OS X® 10.10 AND HIGHER

- MAC

Supported operation system:

_ Macintosh computer with Intel CPU

_ min. 1 GB RAM (ideal: 2 GB RAM or more)

_ min. 50 MB free space on the hard disc

_ USB 2.0 or higher

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INSTALLATION

Download the installer program for »Leica Image Shuttle 3« in the Owners Area on the Leica

Camera homepage (https://owners.leica-camera.com).

WITH MAC OSX

®

Double-click on the installation file »LEICA Image Shuttle« to start the installation. You will then

be requested to read and accept the license agreement. After the installation, the software will

be saved to your hard disc’s program folder. To enable easy access, you can drag the software

icon to the MAC OSX

®

dock.

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SCREEN SECTIONS

UPPER SECTION

The camera’s viewfinder display with its information and status indications is replicated here (1).

LEICA S (Typ 007)

Furthermore, there is a battery charge status display (2) plus buttons for Mirror Pre-Release (3),

Key Lock (6), Quick View (6.1), Live View Photo (7), Live View Video (8), Video start/stop (9), and

(photo) shutter release (4).

Depending on the camera setting, the latter will display either »FPS« (Focal Plane Shutter) or

»CS« (Central Shutter).

If mirror pre-release is activated, the first click on the shutter release button lets the mirror flip

up, the second releases the shutter. Alternatively, you can release the camera shutter by

pressing the space bar. The Transfer Status display (5) indicates that pictures are still being

transferred from the camera to the computer. The number of pictures still to be transferred is

shown to the right (5.1).

The Key Lock button (6) allows you to disable the operating elements on the camera used for

exposure control, i.e. the shutter speed/setting dial and the click wheel, in order to prevent

unintentional setting. Clicking on the Quick View button (6.1) opens a window that shows the

respective picture after every shot.

Clicking the Live View Photo (7) and Live View Video (8) buttons calls up the respective screen

on the computer monitor, thus allowing critical examination of decisive image characteristics

such as exposure, depth of field, and composition.

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5.1

LEICA S (Typ 007)

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6

6.1 7 8 3 9 4

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LOWER SECTION

This area provides you with access to the most important camera and picture parameters. All

settings you perform on the camera are automatically transferred to the software. Likewise,

parameters you set in the software for the camera (such as shutter speed, focusing method,

LEICA S (Typ 007)

color space, etc.) are transferred to the camera.

Thus, you can use the software to remotely control the Leica S (Typ 007), or allow the software to

run unobtrusively in the background so that the pictures taken will be saved on your computer.

The lower section of the program window is divided into two areas, which you can access by

clicking on the relevant tab.

CAMERA SETTINGS (7):

Here, you can find the settings for exposure control and metering modes, aperture and shutter

speed, exposure compensation, and ISO. In addition, you can set white balance, the focusing

mode, and, in the case of manual focusing, the distance.

FILE SETTINGS (8):

This area includes settings for the file format and for the name and storage location of the

pictures taken. Furthermore, you can set the JPEG color space and –resolution here.

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LEICA S (Typ 007)

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CAMERA SETTING SCREEN

Exposure Mode (9): Here, you can select automatic program mode (P), aperture priority mode

(A), shutter speed priority mode (T), or set shutter speed and aperture yourself manual mode (m).

Depending on the selected exposure control mode, you can set Shutter Speed (11) and/or

LEICA S (Typ 007)

Aperture (12).

Exposure Metering (10): You can select between multi-zone, center-weighted, and spot.

Exposure Compensation (13): Can be set from -3 EV to +3 EV in half steps.

ISO (14): For selecting the various ISO settings on the camera.

White balance (15): For selecting one of the presets or Color Temperature, with which you can

set the white balance by specifying the color temperature value in Kelvin. A range of 2000K to

13100K (15.1) is available.

Drive Mode (16): The following settings are available:

Single: Clicking on the shutter release button results in one exposure.

Continuous: Pictures are taken as long as the shutter release button is activated by keeping the

respective mouse button pressed.

2s and 12s Self Timer: Clicking on the shutter release button starts the respective delay time.

Exp. Bracketing: This mode allows creating picture series, e.g. for HDR images. You can select

between 3 or 5 exposures and exposure variations of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3EV. Clicking on the shutter

release button results in the camera automatically taking the respective pictures.

Interval: In this mode, the camera takes a series of pictures with predetermined time intervals

between them. These can be utilized, e.g. to create a time-lapse video.

Focus Mode (18): For selecting continuous (AFC) single (AFS), or manual focusing (MF).

With continuous focusing mode activated, the camera constantly monitors the focus setting and

adjusts it if necessary.

If you want to set the focus manually, an additional display appears. It allows changing the setting

either by clicking on the +/- buttons for small adjustments, or by dragging the slider to the desired

distance.

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LEICA S (Typ 007)

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15.1

17.1

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FILE SETTING SCREEN

File Format (21): You can select whether you want to save your pictures in the DNG format

(Digital Negative = RAW format), the JPG format, or simultaneously in both.

If JPG is activated, you can also select the JPG Color Space (sRGB, AdobeRGB, or ECI-RGB 2.0)

LEICA S (Typ 007)

and the JPG Resolution (both 22).

Video Resolution (23): For the selection of the desired resolution/frame rate setting.

DNG / JPG (24/25): Indicates the paths details and in which folders the respective files are

saved on the computer. You can change this by either directly entering the desired locations in

the respective boxes, or clicking on the buttons to the right of the path details (24.1).

File Name (26): Indicates the first part of the image file’s name. You can change this by directly

entering the desired characters. To the right, the second part of the image file’s name, i.e. the

number (25.1) is shown. By clicking on this box, you can reset it to O or set any other number as

a starting point.

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23

LEICA S (Typ 007)

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24.1

25.126

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QUICKVIEW

Clicking on the Quickview Symbol opens a scalable window that shows the respective

picture after every shot.

LEICA S (Typ 007)

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LEICA S (Typ 007)

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LIVE VIEW PHOTO

LEICA S (Typ 007)

Zoom Map

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Zoom Exposure simulation Scalable

window

White balance

Greycard LV

Notice:

In review mode, an enlarged image section can be moved by clicking anywhere near the
edges of the Live View screen. The AF metering mark can be positioned by clicking on
the desired location. After that, AF operation is activated by clicking on the respective
button.

LIVE VIEW VIDEO

LEICA S (Typ 007)

Zoom Map

Zoom Audio

White balance

Greycard LV

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SCREEN SECTIONS

UPPER SECTION

The camera’s viewfinder display with its information and status indications is replicated here (1).

LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

Furthermore, there is a battery charge status display (2) plus buttons for Mirror Pre-Release (3),

Key Lock (6), Quick View (6.1) and (photo) shutter release.

Depending on the camera setting, the latter will display either »FPS« (Focal Plane Shutter) or

»CS« (Central Shutter).

If mirror pre-release is activated, the first click on the shutter release button lets the mirror flip

up, the second releases the shutter. Alternatively, you can release the camera shutter by

pressing the space bar. The Transfer Status display (5) indicates that pictures are still being

transferred from the camera to the computer. The number of pictures still to be transferred is

shown to the right (5.1).

The Key Lock button (6) allows you to disable the operating elements on the camera used for

exposure control, i.e. the shutter speed/setting dial and the click wheel, in order to prevent

unintentional setting.

Clicking on the Quick View button (6.1) opens a window that shows the respective picture after

every shot.

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5.1

LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

1
5

2

6

6.1 3 4

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LOWER SECTION

This area provides you with access to the most important camera and picture parameters. All

settings you perform on the camera are automatically transferred to the software. Likewise,

parameters you set in the software for the camera (such as shutter speed, focusing method,

color space, etc.) are transferred to the camera.

LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

Thus, you can use the software to remotely control the Leica S/S-E (Typ 006), or allow the

software to run unobtrusively in the background so that the pictures taken will be saved on your

computer.

The lower section of the program window is divided into two areas, which you can access by

clicking on the relevant tab.

CAMERA SETTINGS (7):

Here, you can find the settings for exposure control and metering modes, aperture and shutter

speed, exposure compensation, and ISO. In addition, you can set white balance, the focusing

mode, and, in the case of manual focusing, the distance.

FILE SETTINGS (8):

This area includes settings for the file format and for the name and storage location of the

pictures taken. Furthermore, you can set the JPEG color space and –resolution here.

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LEICA S /S-E (Typ 006)

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CAMERA SETTING SCREEN

Exposure Mode (9): Here, you can select automatic program mode (P), aperture priority mode

(A), shutter speed priority mode (T), or set shutter speed and aperture yourself manual mode (m).

Depending on the selected exposure control mode, you can set Shutter Speed (11) and/or

Aperture (12).

LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

Exposure Metering (10): You can select between multi-zone, center-weighted, and spot.

Exposure Compensation (13): Can be set from -3 EV to +3 EV in half steps.

ISO (14): For selecting the various ISO settings on the camera.

White balance (15): For selecting one of the presets or Color Temperature, with which you can

set the white balance by specifying the color temperature value in Kelvin. A range of 2000K to

13100K (15.1) is available.

Drive Mode (16): The following settings are available:

Single: Clicking on the shutter release button results in one exposure.

Continuous: Pictures are taken as long as the shutter release button is activated by keeping the

respective mouse button pressed.

2s and 12s Self Timer: Clicking on the shutter release button starts the respective delay time.

Exp. Bracketing: This mode allows creating picture series, e.g. for HDR images. You can select

between 3 or 5 exposures and exposure variations of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3EV. Clicking on the shutter

release button results in the camera automatically taking the respective pictures.

Focus Mode (18): For selecting continuous (AFC) single (AFS), or manual focusing (MF).

With continuous focusing mode activated, the camera constantly monitors the focus setting and

adjusts it if necessary.If you want to set the focus manually, an additional display appears. It allows

changing the setting either by clicking on the +/- buttons for small adjustments, or by dragging

the slider to the desired distance.

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11

12

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LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

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14

15

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17

18

15.1

17.1

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FILE SETTING SCREEN

File Format (21): You can select whether you want to save your pictures in the DNG format

(Digital Negative = RAW format), the JPG format, or simultaneously in both.

If JPG is activated, you can also select the JPG Color Space (sRGB, AdobeRGB, or ECI-RGB 2.0)

and the JPG Resolution. DNG / JPG (24/25): Indicates the paths details and in which folders the

LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

respective files are saved on the computer. You can change this by either directly entering the

desired locations in the respective boxes, or clicking on the buttons to the right of the path

details (24.1). File Name (26): Indicates the first part of the image file’s name. You can change

this by directly entering the desired characters. To the right, the second part of the image file’s

name, i.e. the number (25.1) is shown. By clicking on this box, you can reset it to O or set any

other number as a starting point.

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23

LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

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25

24.1

25.126

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QUICKVIEW

Clicking on the Quickview Symbol opens a scalable window that shows the respective

picture after every shot.

LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

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LEICA S/S-E (Typ 006)

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SCREEN SECTIONS

LEICA S2

UPPER SECTION

The camera’s viewfinder display with its information and status indications is replicated here (1).

Furthermore, there is a battery charge status display (2) plus buttons for Mirror Pre-Release (3),

Key Lock (6), Quick View (6.1), and (photo) shutter release (4).

Depending on the camera setting, the latter will display either »FPS« (Focal Plane Shutter) or

»CS« (Central Shutter).

If mirror pre-release is activated, the first click on the shutter release button lets the mirror flip

up, the second releases the shutter. Alternatively, you can release the camera shutter by

pressing the space bar. The Transfer Status display (5) indicates that pictures are still being

transferred from the camera to the computer. The number of pictures still to be transferred is

shown to the right (5.1).

The Key Lock button (6) allows you to disable the operating elements on the camera used for

exposure control, i.e. the shutter speed/setting dial and the click wheel, in order to prevent

unintentional setting. Clicking on the Quick View button (6.1) opens a window that shows the

respective picture after every shot.

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5.1

LEICA S2

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5

2

6

6.1 3 4

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LOWER SECTION

This area provides you with access to the most important camera and picture parameters. All

LEICA S2

settings you perform on the camera are automatically transferred to the software. Likewise,

parameters you set in the software for the camera (such as shutter speed, focusing method,

color space, etc.) are transferred to the camera.

Thus, you can use the software to remotely control the Leica S2, or allow the software to run

unobtrusively in the background so that the pictures taken will be saved on your computer.

The lower section of the program window is divided into two areas, which you can access by

clicking on the relevant tab.

CAMERA SETTINGS (7):

Here, you can find the settings for exposure control and metering modes, aperture and shutter

speed, exposure compensation, and ISO. In addition, you can set white balance, the focusing

mode, and, in the case of manual focusing, the distance.

FILE SETTINGS (8):

This area includes settings for the file format and for the name and storage location of the

pictures taken. Furthermore, you can set the JPEG color space and –resolution here.

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LEICA S2

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CAMERA SETTING SCREEN

Exposure Mode (9): Here, you can select automatic program mode (P), aperture priority mode

LEICA S2

(A), shutter speed priority mode (T), or set shutter speed and aperture yourself manual mode (m).

Depending on the selected exposure control mode, you can set Shutter Speed (11) and/or

Aperture (12).

Exposure Metering (10): You can select between multi-zone, center-weighted, and spot.

Exposure Compensation (13): Can be set from -3 EV to +3 EV in half steps.

ISO (14): For selecting the various ISO settings on the camera.

White balance (15): For selecting one of the presets or Color Temperature, with which you can

set the white balance by specifying the color temperature value in Kelvin. A range of 2000K to

13100K (15.1) is available.

Drive Mode (16): The following settings are available:

Single: Clicking on the shutter release button results in one exposure.

Continuous: Pictures are taken as long as the shutter release button is activated by keeping the

respective mouse button pressed.

2s and 12s Self Timer: Clicking on the shutter release button starts the respective delay time.

Exp. Bracketing: This mode allows creating picture series, e.g. for HDR images. You can select

between 3 or 5 exposures and exposure variations of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3EV. Clicking on the shutter

release button results in the camera automatically taking the respective pictures.

Focus Mode (18): For selecting continuous (AFC) single (AFS), or manual focusing (MF).

With continuous focusing mode activated, the camera constantly monitors the focus setting and

adjusts it if necessary. If you want to set the focus manually, an additional display appears. It

allows changing the setting either by clicking on the +/- buttons for small adjustments, or by

dragging the slider to the desired distance.

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10

11

12

13

LEICA S2

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14

15

16

17

18

15.1

17.1

1919 20

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FILE SETTING SCREEN

File Format (21): You can select whether you want to save your pictures in the DNG format

LEICA S2

(Digital Negative = RAW format), the JPG format, or simultaneously in both.

If JPG is activated, you can also select the JPG Color Space (sRGB, AdobeRGB, or ECI-RGB 2.0)

and the JPG Resolution (both 22).

DNG / JPG (24/25): Indicates the paths details and in which folders the respective files are

saved on the computer. You can change this by either directly entering the desired locations in

the respective boxes, or clicking on the buttons to the right of the path details (24.1).

File Name (26): Indicates the first part of the image file’s name. You can change this by directly

entering the desired characters. To the right, the second part of the image file’s name, i.e. the

number (25.1) is shown. By clicking on this box, you can reset it to O or set any other number as

a starting point.

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21

22

24

25

LEICA S2

24.1

26

25.1

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QUICKVIEW

Clicking on the Quickview Symbol opens a scalable window that shows the respective

LEICA S2

picture after every shot.

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LEICA S2

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SCREEN SECTIONS

UPPER SECTION

The camera’s viewfinder display with its information and status indications is replicated here (1).

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

Furthermore, there is a battery charge status display (2) plus buttons for Key Lock (6), Quick

View (6.1), Live View Photo (7), Live View Video (8), Video start/stop (9), and (photo) shutter

release (4).

The Transfer Status display (5) indicates that pictures are still being transferred from the camera

to the computer. The number of pictures still to be transferred is shown to the right (5.1).

The Key Lock button (6) allows you to disable the operating elements on the camera used for

exposure control, i.e. the shutter speed/setting dial and the click wheel, in order to prevent

unintentional setting. Clicking on the Quick View button (6.1) opens a window that shows the

respective picture after every shot.

Clicking the Live View Photo (7) and Live View Video (8) buttons calls up the respective screen

on the computer monitor, thus allowing critical examination of decisive image characteristics

such as exposure, depth of field, and composition.

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5.1

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

1
5

2

6

6.1 7 8 9 4

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LOWER SECTION

This area provides you with access to the most important camera and picture parameters. All

settings you perform on the camera are automatically transferred to the software. Likewise,

parameters you set in the software for the camera (such as shutter speed, focusing method,

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

color space, etc.) are transferred to the camera.

Thus, you can use the software to remotely control the Leica SL (Typ 601), or allow the software to

run unobtrusively in the background so that the pictures taken will be saved on your computer.

The lower section of the program window is divided into two areas, which you can access by

clicking on the relevant tab.

CAMERA SETTINGS (7):

Here, you can find the settings for exposure control and metering modes, aperture and shutter

speed, exposure compensation, and ISO. In addition, you can set white balance, the focusing

mode, and, in the case of manual focusing, the distance.

FILE SETTINGS (8):

This area includes settings for the file format and for the name and storage location of the

pictures taken. Furthermore, you can set the JPEG color space and –resolution here.

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LEICA SL (Typ 601)

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CAMERA SETTING SCREEN

Exposure Mode (9): Here, you can select automatic program mode (P), aperture priority mode

(A), shutter speed priority mode (T), or set shutter speed and aperture yourself manual mode (m).

Depending on the selected exposure control mode, you can set Shutter Speed (11) and/or

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

Aperture (12).

Exposure Metering (10): You can select between multi-zone, center-weighted, and spot.

Exposure Compensation (13): Can be set from -3 EV to +3 EV.

ISO (14): For selecting the various ISO settings on the camera.

White balance (15): For selecting one of the presets or Color Temperature, with which you can

set the white balance by specifying the color temperature value in Kelvin.

Drive Mode (16): The following settings are available:

Single: Clicking on the shutter release button results in one exposure.

Continuous: Pictures are taken as long as the shutter release button is activated by keeping the

respective mouse button pressed.

2s and 12s Self Timer: Clicking on the shutter release button starts the respective delay time.

Exp. Bracketing: This mode allows creating picture series, e.g. for HDR images. You can select

between 3 or 5 exposures and exposure variations of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3EV. Clicking on the shutter

release button results in the camera automatically taking the respective pictures.

Interval: In this mode, the camera takes a series of pictures with predetermined time intervals

between them. These can be utilized, e.g. to create a time-lapse video.

Focus Mode (18): For selecting continuous (AFC) single (AFS), or manual focusing (MF).

With continuous focusing mode activated, the camera constantly monitors the focus setting and

adjusts it if necessary.

If you want to set the focus manually, an additional display appears. It allows changing the setting

either by clicking on the +/- buttons for small adjustments, or by dragging the slider to the desired

distance.

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10

11

12

13

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

9

14

15

16

17

18

15.1

17.1

1919 20

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FILE SETTING SCREEN

File Format (21): You can select whether you want to save your pictures in the DNG format

(Digital Negative = RAW format), the JPG format, or simultaneously in both.

If JPG is activated, you can also select the JPG Color Space and the JPG Resolution (both 22).

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

Video Resolution (23): For the selection of the desired resolution/frame rate setting.

DNG / JPG (24/25): Indicates the paths details and in which folders the respective files are

saved on the computer. You can change this by either directly entering the desired locations in

the respective boxes, or clicking on the buttons to the right of the path details (24.1).

File Name (26): Indicates the first part of the image file’s name. You can change this by directly

entering the desired characters. To the right, the second part of the image file’s name, i.e. the

number (25.1) is shown. By clicking on this box, you can reset it to O or set any other number as

a starting point.

Sensor Format (21.1): Select 35mm or Sensor crop APS-C

Aspect Ratio (21.2): Select different aspect ratios for JPEG’s and DNG’s.

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21

21.1

21.2

22

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

23

24

25

26

24.1

25.1

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QUICKVIEW

Clicking on the Quickview Symbol opens a scalable window that shows the respective

picture after every shot.

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

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LEICA SL (Typ 601)

49

LIVE VIEW PHOTO

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

50

Zoom Exposure simulation Scalable

window

White balance

Greycard LV

Notice:

In review mode, an enlarged image section can be moved by clicking anywhere near the
edges of the Live View screen. The AF metering mark can be positioned by clicking on
the desired location. After that, AF operation is activated by clicking on the respective
button.

LIVE VIEW VIDEO

LEICA SL (Typ 601)

Zoom Audio

White balance

Greycard LV

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SCREEN SECTIONS

UPPER SECTION

The camera’s viewfinder display with its information and status indications is replicated here (1).

Furthermore, there is a battery charge status display (2), Quick View (4) and (photo) shutter

release (5).

Alternatively, you can release the camera shutter by pressing the space bar. The Transfer Status

display (3) indicates that pictures are still being transferred from the camera to the computer.

The number of pictures still to be transferred is shown to the right (3.1).

Clicking on the Quick View button (4) opens a window that shows the respective picture after

LEICA M/M-P (TYP 240), LEICA M MONOCHROM (TYP 246)

every shot.

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3.1

LEICA M/M-P (TYP 240), LEICA M MONOCHROM (TYP 246)

1
3

2

4

5

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LOWER SECTION

This area provides you with access to the most important camera and picture parameters. All

settings you perform on the camera are automatically transferred to the software. Likewise,

parameters you set in the software for the camera (such as shutter speed, focusing method,

color space, etc.) are transferred to the camera.

Thus, you can use the software to remotely control the LEICA M/M-P (Typ 240), LEICA M

Monochrom (Typ 246), or allow the software to run unobtrusively in the background so that the

pictures taken will be saved on your computer.

The lower section of the program window is divided into two areas, which you can access by

clicking on the relevant tab.

LEICA M/M-P (TYP 240), LEICA M MONOCHROM (TYP 246)

CAMERA SETTINGS (7):

Here, you can find the settings for exposure control and metering modes, aperture and shutter

speed, exposure compensation, and ISO. In addition, you can set white balance.

FILE SETTINGS (8):

This area includes settings for the file format and for the name and storage location of the

pictures taken. Furthermore, you can set the JPEG color space and –resolution here.

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LEICA M/M-P (TYP 240), LEICA M MONOCHROM (TYP 246)

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CAMERA SETTING SCREEN

Exposure Mode (9): Here, you can select automatic program mode (P), aperture priority mode

(A), shutter speed priority mode (T), or set shutter speed and aperture yourself manual mode (m).

Depending on the selected exposure control mode, you can set Shutter Speed (11) and/or

Aperture (12). Exposure Metering (10): You can select between multi-zone, center-weighted,

and spot. Exposure Compensation (13): Can be set from -3 EV to +3 EV in half steps. ISO

(14): For selecting the various ISO settings on the camera. White balance (15): For selecting

one of the presets or Color Temperature, with which you can set the white balance by specifying

the color temperature value in Kelvin. A range of 2000K to 13100K (15.1) is available.

Drive Mode (16): The following settings are available:

Single: Clicking on the shutter release button results in one exposure.

Continuous: Pictures are taken as long as the shutter release button is activated by keeping the

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2s and 12s Self Timer: Clicking on the shutter release button starts the respective delay time.

Exp. Bracketing: This mode allows creating picture series, e.g. for HDR images. You can select

between 3 or 5 exposures and exposure variations of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3EV. Clicking on the shutter

release button results in the camera automatically taking the respective pictures.

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File Format (21): You can select whether you want to save your pictures in the DNG format

(Digital Negative = RAW format), the JPG format, or simultaneously in both.

If JPG is activated, you can also select the JPG Color Space and the JPG Resolution (both 22).

Video Resolution (23): For the selection of the desired resolution/frame rate setting.

DNG / JPG (24/25): Indicates the paths details and in which folders the respective files are

saved on the computer. You can change this by either directly entering the desired locations in

the respective boxes, or clicking on the buttons to the right of the path details (24.1).

File Name (26): Indicates the first part of the image file’s name. You can change this by directly

entering the desired characters. To the right, the second part of the image file’s name, i.e. the

number (25.1) is shown. By clicking on this box, you can reset it to O or set any other number as

a starting point.

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QUICKVIEW

Clicking on the Quickview Symbol opens a scalable window that shows the respective

picture after every shot.

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OPTION MENU FUNCTIONS

Meter/Feet:

This option can be used to select whether distances are specifi ed in meters or feet.

Automatic Updates:

Every time you start the program, this option checks whether a new version of the Image Shuttle

software is available on the Leica server. This requires an Internet connection.

Check Updates:

Checks on request whether a new version of the Image Shuttle software is available on the

Leica server. This requires an Internet connection.

Always On Top:

Sets up the software so that the program window is always kept in the foreground. Click on the

menu option again to deactivate the function.

Transparency:

To keep the program window in the foreground but less obtrusively, the Image Shuttle software

includes the option of displaying the window semi-transparently. Transparency values of 0 % to

60 % are available.

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FOTO-WORKFLOW

The Leica Image Shuttle software can easily be integrated into your photo workflow. This kind

of workflow is essentially possible using any RAW converter software that provides a hot folder

function. A hot folder is a special folder that is continuously monitored by the RAW converter

software.

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WORKFLOW WITH ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® LIGHTROOM

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom®is a powerful program for organizing images and converting DNG

data. This software enables pictures to be monitored directly on the screen when transferring

photographs to the computer using the USB cord. To do this, settings in the Image Shuttle

software and in Lightroom are needed.

Image data that is saved to a folder of your choice using Image Shuttle is then displayed

in Lightroom. However, for this to work Lightroom must know which folder the images can

be found in.

The File menu in Lightroom contains the „Automatic Import“ function for this purpose.

This is where you can make the various settings required to create a smooth automatic

import of the image data.

Select File → Automatic Import → Automatic Import Settings.

In the subsequent dialog box, first select the folder you want Lightroom to monitor. This

must be identical to the folder you have selected as the storage location in the Image

Shuttle software. In addition, this folder may not contain ANY data when creating the

automatic import.

During the automatic import, Lightroom will automatically move all image data stored

in this folder to a destination folder and then provide it in the Lightroom library.

Under Destination, you can select the folder to which the image data will be moved.

To provide better clarify, a subfolder is created with the name of your choice.

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There are a range of options for renaming the imported image data.

Likewise, there are various options for performing specific basic corrections on

imported images. These can be set using the Development Settings option. Refer to the

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom manual for a detailed description.

Lightroom enables you to create different meta data records. For example, these

include information about the photographer, copyright holder, keywords, etc. The

necessary settings can be found under the „Custom“ option in the Meta Data menu.

You can also specify keywords for the automatic import, which are then assigned to all

imported files. The „Keywords“ input box is available for this purpose.

Under „Initial Preview“, you have the option of setting the size of the preview files

created.

Once you have made all the necessary settings for the automatic import in Lightroom you

then have to activate the Automatic Import function (under File → Automatic Import).

From now on, images saved on the hard drive by the Leica Image Shuttle software will

automatically be moved to the selected folder in Lightroom, renamed and assigned meta data

if necessary, and are then available in the Lightroom catalog.

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