Leica M10 User Guide

LEICAM10 MONOCHROM

Instruction manual

FOREWORD

Dear Customer, We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs with your new Leica M10 Monochrom. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has to oﬀer. You can ﬁnd all information about the Leica M10 Monochrom whenever you need it at m-monochrom.leica-camera.com.

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Foreword/Scope of delivery

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

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

– LeicaM10 Monochrom – Camera bayonet cover – Lithium ion battery Leica BP-SCL5 – Battery charger Leica BC-SCL5, incl. mains cable and in-car

charger cable – Carry strap – Drawstring pouch for battery, charger and cables – Quick Start Guide – Test certiﬁcate – Registration card

Subject to changes in design and production.

REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES

Please contact Leica Customer Care or visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the extensive range of Leica replacement parts/accessories: us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Technical-Equipment

Only the accessories speciﬁed and described in this manual or by Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera (battery, charger, mains plug, mains cable, etc.). These accessories should only be used with this product. Third-party accessories may result in malfunctions or damage to the product.

Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety remarks”, and “General information” before using your camera for the ﬁrst time. Knowledge of the content will prevent inadvertent damage to the product, possible injuries and other risks.

Replacement parts/accessories

LEGAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF GPS

LEGAL INFORMATION

• Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws. The

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same applies for all software supplied in the scope of delivery.

Legal restrictions on use

• The use of GPS and associated technologies may be restricted in some countries or regions.

• You should therefore contact your travel agent or the embassy of your destination country for relevant information beforehand.

• The People's Republic of China and Cuba (exceptions: Hong Kong and Macao) prohibit the use of GPS within their territories and in the vicinity of their borders.

Violations will be prosecuted by local authorities.

Notes on function

• Prerequisite for GPS triangulation is “Line of Sight” (LoS) to at least 3 GPS satellites (up to 9 of the total 24 GPS satellites are available from any point on Earth at all times). The camera should therefore always be held with the GPS antenna pointing straight upwards.

• Make sure not to cover the GPS antenna with your hand or any object (speciﬁcally metallic objects).

• Perfect signal reception from GPS satellites may be impossible in the following locations or under the circumstances listed below. Geolocation may then be impossible or erratic at best.

– in enclosed spaces – underground – under trees – in a moving vehicle

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– in the vicinity of tall buildings or in narrow valleys – in the vicinity of high-voltage lines – in tunnels – in the vicinity of mobile phones – with an accessory attached to the ﬂash shoe, e.g. a ﬂash unit

We recommend recommissioning the GPS function in a location with good signal reception if the camera has not been used for an extended period of time.

Notes on safe use

The electromagnetic radiation generated by the GPS system may aﬀect electronic instruments and measuring devices. Make sure to disable the GPS function on board an aircraft before takeoﬀ or landing, in hospitals and other locations where RF restrictions apply.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

You will ﬁnd the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. The date format is year/month/day.

Speciﬁc regional approvals for this device can be found in the camera menu.

▸ Select Camera InformationCamera Information in the main menu ▸ Select Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information

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CE MARK

The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the fundamental requirements of applicable EU guidelines.

English Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Leica Camera AG” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our Radio Equipment

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products from our DoC server: www.cert.leica-camera.com In case of further questions, please contact: Leica Camera AG, Am LeitzPark 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Germany

Depending on product (see technical data)

Type

WLAN

Bluetooth® Wireless

Technology

Frequency band (central

frequency) 2412–2462/5180–5240 MHz/

5260–5320/5500–5700 MHz 2402–2480 MHz 20

Maximum power

(dBm E.I.R.P.) 20

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

(Applies within the EU and for other European countries with active waste separation policies.)

This device contains electric and/or electronic components which must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by your local authority. This service is free of charge. Any standard or rechargeable batteries used in this device must be removed and disposed of separately in accordance with local regulations. Please contact your local authorities, waste disposal collection point or the retailer, from whom you purchased the device for more information on correct waste disposal.

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IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF WLAN/BLUETOOTH

• Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and protect against disruptions to the systems in place where devices or computer systems are in use that require more stringent security than WLAN devices.

• Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising

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from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device.

• It is assumed that the WLAN function will be used in countries where this camera is sold. There may be a risk of breaching statutory wireless communication regulations when using the camera in other countries. Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for such breaches.

• Please note that there is a risk of unauthorized third party interception of wirelessly communicated data. We highly recommend that you activate encryption in the wireless access point settings to ensure data safety.

• Avoid using the camera in areas where it can be exposed to magnetic ﬁelds, static electricity or other interferences, e.g. near a microwave oven. RF transmissions may otherwise not reach the camera.

• Using the camera near devices like microwave ovens or wireless phones that use the 2.4 GHz RF band may negatively aﬀect the performance of both devices.

• Do not attempt to connect to wireless networks you are not authorized to use.

• The device will automatically search for wireless networks, once the WLAN function is enabled. A list, including networks you are not authorized to access, will be displayed (SSID: Network identiﬁer for a WLAN network). Do not attempt to connect to

such a network, as this could be construed as unauthorized access.

• We recommend disabling the WLAN function while on an aircraft.

• Please read the important notes on speciﬁc functions of Leica FOTOS on p.112.

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SAFETY REMARKS

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that

Safety remarks

• Strong magnetic ﬁelds, e.g. from speakers or large electric

• Switch oﬀ the camera, remove the battery brieﬂy, replace it and

• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio

• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as

• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static

generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic ﬁelds (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic ﬁelds can interfere with recordings.

motors can damage the stored picture data or disrupt recording.

switch the camera back on in case of a camera malfunction due to the eﬀects of electromagnetic ﬁelds.

transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their electromagnetic ﬁelds may interfere with recordings.

follows:

– out of the reach of children – in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen

discharge. Since people can easily pick up charges of several 10,000 volts by walking on synthetic carpets, a discharge can occur when you touch the camera, and especially it is placed on a conductive surface. A static discharge on the camera housing poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in safety circuits, you should avoid direct contact with external camera contacts like those in the ﬂash shoe.

• Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth (in system cameras).

• Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microﬁber cloth from an optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). Dirt deposits and oxidation on the contacts can be avoided by storing your camera in a dry location with the lens cap and the ﬂash shoe/viewﬁnder cap (in system cameras) attached.

• Only use accessories speciﬁed for this model to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.

• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself. Repairs must be done at authorized service centers only.

• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol must not be used for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can damage the camera housing or the surface ﬁnish.

• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals and should therefore not be kept in contact with the camera for extended periods of time.

• Prevent any sand or dust or water penetration into the camera, e.g. during snowfall or rain or on the beach. Be extra careful when changing the lens (in system cameras) and when inserting or removing the memory card and rechargeable battery. Sand and dust can damage the camera, the lens, the memory card and the battery. Moisture can cause malfunctions and irreparable damage to the camera and memory card.

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LENS

• A camera lens can have the eﬀect of a magnifying glass when exposed to direct frontal sunlight. The camera must therefore be protected against extended exposure to direct sunlight.

• Attaching the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or ideally in its camera case, will help prevent damage to the

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interior of the camera.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

• Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery types may result in an explosion!

• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat, humidity or moisture for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, the batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high-pressure container as this would pose a ﬁre or explosion hazard.

• Do not under any circumstances charge or insert a damp or wet battery into the camera!

• A safety valve in the battery ensures that any excess pressure caused by improper handling is discharged safely. It is nevertheless important to dispose of a bloated battery immediately. It may pose an explosion hazard!

• Keep the battery contacts clean and easily accessible. Although lithium-ion batteries are secured against short circuits, they should still be protected against contact with metal objects like paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns.

• When a battery is accidentally dropped, make sure to check the housing and the contacts immediately for any damage. A damaged battery can damage the camera.

• The battery must be removed from the camera or charger and must be replaced immediately in case of a strange smell, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leakage. Continued use of the battery may result in overheating, which can cause ﬁre and/or explosion!

• Never throw batteries into a ﬁre as they may explode.

• Keep the battery away from sources of heat in case of leakage or if you smell burning. Leaked ﬂuid can catch ﬁre!

• The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause serious or life-threatening injuries.

• Make sure that the power socket is freely accessible at all times.

• Do not attempt to open the battery or the charger. Repairs must only be carried out by authorized service centers.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause suﬀocation when swallowed.

FIRST AID

• Battery ﬂuid may cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water immediately. Avoid rubbing. Seek medical attention immediately.

• Leaked battery ﬂuid poses an injury hazard when it comes in contact with clothing or skin. Rinse the aﬀected areas thoroughly with clean water.

CHARGER

• Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting receivers may interfere with reception. Ensure a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft) between the charger and the receiver.

Safety remarks

• When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – this is

• Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, as

• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short circuit

• The in-car charging cable must only be operated in 12V in-car

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MEMORY CARD

• Never remove the memory card during a datasave or card

• Do not open the cover/remove the memory card or the battery

• Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage

• Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory card

• Keep memory cards out of the reach of children. Swallowing a

SENSOR

• Cosmic radiation (e.g. during ﬂights) may cause pixel defects.

normal and not a malfunction.

it consumes electricity (a very small amount), even if no battery is inserted.

them.

grids and must never be connected while the charger is connected to mains electricity.

reading process. The camera must not be switched oﬀ or be subjected to impact or vibrations while working.

while the status LED is lit, which indicates memory access. Data on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunctions may occur.

and result in the loss of stored data.

and keep them clean and dry.

memory card may cause suﬀocation.

CARRY STRAP

• Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not a toy and poses a strangulation risk.

• Use the carry strap only for its intended purpose on a camera or on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may possibly result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not permitted.

• Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars during sports activities that pose a risk of entanglement (e.g. when mountain climbing and similar outdoor activities).

TRIPOD

• When using a tripod, make sure it is standing securely and turn the camera only by turning the tripod, not the actual camera. Ensure that the tripod screw is hand-tightened only. Avoid transporting the camera while the tripod is attached. You might injure yourself or others and the camera could get damaged.

FLASH

• The use of incompatible ﬂash units with your LeicaM10 Monochrom can result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the ﬂash unit.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Please read the section about “Care/Maintenance” for more information about what to do in case of problems.

CAMERA/LENS (For system cameras)

• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in

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the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information will be extremely important in case of loss.

• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the camera.

• That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a dust-free environment.

• Never store the camera bayonet cover or the lens back cover in a pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then be accidentally introduced into the camera.

LCD PANEL

• Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is exposed to great temperature ﬂuctuations. Wipe the screen carefully with a soft, dry cloth.

• The screen image will initially be slightly darker than normal if the camera is very cold when it is switched on. The normal level of brightness will be reached as soon as the LCD panel warms up.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

• The battery must have a temperature between +0°C and +30°C for charging (otherwise the charger will not switch on or will switch oﬀ again immediately).

• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one.

• The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works and should therefore be charged fully before their ﬁrst use.

• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times. This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25 cycles.

• Battery and charger heat up during the charging process. That is normal and not a malfunction.

• Rapid ﬂashing of the two LEDs (>2Hz) when charging commences indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside permitted ranges or a short circuit). Disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging process. Please contact your dealer, the Leica oﬃce in your country or Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.

• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of internal chemical reactions. These reactions are inﬂuenced by ambient temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to extreme temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time (e.g. in a parked car in the summer or winter).

• However, every battery has a limited service life! After several hundred charging cycles, this limitation will become evident as the operating times get signiﬁcantly shorter.

• The replaceable battery supplies power to a backup battery, which is permanently installed in the camera. This backup battery retains the date and time for some weeks. Once the backup battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting a charged main battery. The time and date will have to be set again after a full depletion of both batteries.

• As the battery capacity deteriorates or if using an older battery, warning messages may appear and some functions may be restricted or blocked entirely.

• Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. Make sure to switch the camera oﬀ via the main switch before removing the battery. Leaving the battery in the camera will result in a deep discharge after a few weeks. Voltage levels will decrease signiﬁcantly, as the camera uses a low idle current to maintain settings.

• Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant regulations at an approved collection point for proper recycling.

• The date of manufacture can be found on the battery. The date format is week/year.

MEMORY CARD

• The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and quality. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without any damage to the camera or memory card. As some "no name" cards may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards, Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.

• We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, because fragmented residual data from deleted ﬁles may block some of the storage capacity.

• Generally, it is not necessary to format (initialize) memory cards that have been previously used. Formatting will, however, be necessary if you insert an unformatted memory card or a card that was formatted in another device (e.g. a computer) for the ﬁrst time.

• We recommend backing up your data on a PC, because electromagnetic ﬁelds, static electricity and any damage to the memory card or camera defects may result in irretrievable damage or loss of your data.

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards come with a write protection slider to prevent accidental overwriting. This slider is located on the non-beveled side of the card. All data on the card is protected when the slider is set to its lower position, marked LOCK.

• All data stored on a memory card will be lost during formatting. Formatting will not be prevented by the deletion protection set for individual pictures.

SENSOR

• Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor may result in noticeable dark stains or specks on the pictures (in system cameras). You can send your camera to the Leica Customer Care department for sensor cleaning (see p.138). This service is not part of the warranty oﬀering and will therefore incur charges.

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DATA

• All data, including personal information, may be changed or deleted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static discharge, accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures.

• Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or destruction of data and personal information.

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FIRMWARE UPDATE

Leica is continuously working on the further development and optimization of the LeicaM10 Monochrom. As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera retroactively. Leica releases what are known as ﬁrmware updates at irregular intervals. Cameras are always supplied from the factory with the latest ﬁrmware. Otherwise you can download it from our website yourself and transfer it to your camera. You will receive a newsletter informing you of the availability of a new ﬁrmware update if you register your camera on the Leica Camera homepage. Visit the download section or the "Customer Area" for information about how to register or how to get ﬁrmware updates for your LeicaM10 Monochrom. Additionally, you can ﬁnd information about changes or additions to the manual at: club.leica-camera. com Leica releases ﬁrmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals. You can download any new ﬁrmware version from our homepage and transfer it to your lens. Please see p.111 for more information. Select the menu item Camera InformationCamera Information (see p. 111) to check whether your camera and lenses are running the latest ﬁrmware version.

WARRANTY

In addition to your statutory warranty rights regarding your dealer, you will receive an additional Leica Camera AG product warranty valid from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica retailer. Previously, the product warranty was included with the product in the packaging. From now on, the product warranty will only be available online as a new service. You will be able to review the warranty conditions for your product at any time, without having to search fr the document. Please note that this new policy applies only for products that are no longer delivered with a hardcopy product warranty included in the packaging. Any products still delivered with the warranty document in the packaging remain governed exclusively by that document. For more information regarding the warranty scope, services and limitations, please visit: warranty.leica-camera.com

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TABLE OF CONTENT

FOREWORD ...................................................................................... 2

SCOPE OF DELIVERY ....................................................................... 2

REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES .......................................... 3

LEGAL INFORMATION ..................................................................... 4

SAFETY REMARKS ........................................................................... 8

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GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................12

WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 15

TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................16

PART DESIGNATIONS .................................................................... 20

DISPLAYS ........................................................................................24

VIEWFINDER ............................................................................................... 24

LCD PANEL .................................................................................................. 25

WHEN TAKING A PICTURE ...............................................................................25

IN REVIEW MODE .............................................................................................. 25

PREPARATION ................................................................................ 28

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ................................................................. 28

PREPARING THE CHARGER ........................................................................ 28

CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................................................... 29

INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY ..................................................... 30

INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD .......................................... 31

LENS ............................................................................................................ 33

COMPATIBLE LENSES ....................................................................................... 33

LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY .......................................................... 34

INCOMPATIBLE LENSES ................................................................................... 34

CHANGING THE LENS ....................................................................................... 35

LENS DETECTION .............................................................................................. 38

USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING ....................................................... 38

USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING ................................................ 38

USING A LEICA R LENS ............................................................................................ 39

DIOPTER COMPENSATION ......................................................................... 40

CAMERA OPERATION.....................................................................42

CONTROL ELEMENTS ................................................................................. 42

MAIN SWITCH ................................................................................................... 42

SHUTTER BUTTON ............................................................................................ 43

SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL ....................................................................... 44

ISO SETTING WHEEL ......................................................................................... 44

THUMBWHEEL .................................................................................................. 45

FOCUS BUTTON ................................................................................................ 45

DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON ..............................................................45

LV BUTTON/PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON ................................................... 46

LCD PANEL ........................................................................................................46

MENU CONTROL ......................................................................................... 48

CONTROL ELEMENTS ....................................................................................... 48

MENU SECTIONS .............................................................................................. 48

FAVORITES MENU .................................................................................................... 48

MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................ 49

SUBMENU ............................................................................................................... 49

MENU NAVIGATION .......................................................................................... 50

SUBMENU ......................................................................................................... 51

KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD ....................................................................................... 51

SCALE MENU ........................................................................................................... 52

DATE/TIME MENU ................................................................................................... 53

COMBI MENU .......................................................................................................... 53

QUICK ACCESS ........................................................................................... 54

FAVORITES MENU ............................................................................................. 54

MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU .......................................................................... 54

VIA THE STATUS SCREEN ................................................................................. 55

DIRECT ACCESS ................................................................................................ 55

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ............................................................ 56

MENU LANGUAGE ...................................................................................... 56

DATE/TIME .................................................................................................. 56

DATE ..................................................................................................................56

TIME................................................................................................................... 56

AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS ............................................................................... 56

TIME ZONE ........................................................................................................ 56

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ................................................................................... 56

POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) .................................................... 57

LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS ............................................. 57

BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................................................... 58

RANGEFINDER ......................................................................................................... 58

LCD PANEL .............................................................................................................. 58

INFORMATION DISPLAYS ................................................................................. 58

BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS ............................................................ 60

FILE FORMAT .............................................................................................. 60

JPG SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 60

RESOLUTION ..................................................................................................... 60

IMAGE PROPERTIES .......................................................................................... 61

PICTURE MODE .............................................................................. 62

DRIVE MODE ............................................................................................... 62

IMAGE TYPES .............................................................................................. 63

USING THE RANGEFINDER ............................................................................... 63

IMAGE FIELD (BRIGHT-LINE FRAME) ......................................................................... 63

LIVE VIEW MODE .............................................................................................. 65

FOCUSING ................................................................................................... 66

VIA RANGEFINDER ............................................................................................ 66

SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE METHOD (DOUBLE IMAGE) ................................................. 66

SPLIT IMAGE METHOD ............................................................................................. 66

IN LIVE VIEW MODE .......................................................................................... 67

FOCUS PEAKING...................................................................................................... 67

ENLARGEMENT ........................................................................................................ 68

ACCESSING ASSIST FUNCTIONS ............................................................................. 68

ISO SENSITIVITY ......................................................................................... 70

FIXED ISO VALUES ............................................................................................70

AUTOMATIC SETTING ........................................................................................ 71

LIMITING SETTING RANGES ..................................................................................... 71

EXPOSURE................................................................................................... 72

EXPOSURE METERING METHODS .................................................................... 72

SPOT METERING ...................................................................................................... 72

CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING ................................................................................ 72

MULTI-FIELD METERING ........................................................................................... 72

EXPOSURE MODES ........................................................................................... 73

APERTURE PRIORITY - A ........................................................................................... 73

MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M ........................................................................... 74

LONG-TERM EXPOSURE (B) ..................................................................................... 75

EXPOSURE CONTROL ....................................................................................... 77

EXPOSURE PREVIEW ................................................................................................ 77

EXPOSURE LOCK ..................................................................................................... 77

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .................................................................................... 78

PICTURE RECORDING MODES ................................................................... 79

SERIAL EXPOSURES ......................................................................................... 79

INTERVAL SHOOTING .......................................................................................80

SPECIFYING THE NUMBER OF PICTURES ................................................................. 80

SPECIFYING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN SHOTS ........................................................ 80

EXPOSURE BRACKETING .................................................................................. 81

SELF-TIMER ....................................................................................................... 82

AUXILIARY DISPLAYS ........................................................................................ 83

GRID ........................................................................................................................ 83

CLIPPING ................................................................................................................. 83

LEVEL GAUGE .......................................................................................................... 84

HISTOGRAM ............................................................................................................ 85

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY .............................................................................. 86

COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS .............................................................................. 86

FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) .............................................. 87

HSS (HIGH SPEED SYNC.) ........................................................................................ 88

FLASH CONTROL .............................................................................................. 88

SYNC POINT ............................................................................................................ 88

FLASH RANGE ................................................................................................... 89

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ................................................................ 90

FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER......................................... 91

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REVIEW MODE ............................................................................... 92

CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE .................................................. 92

INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE ................................................................... 93

SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS ................................. 93

INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE ............................................................ 94

CROPPED SECTION ZOOM ......................................................................... 95

DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE ...................................... 96

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TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS ......................................................... 98

DELETING RECORDINGS ............................................................................ 99

DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS ............................................................100

DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ......................................................................... 101

DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS ...............................................................102

PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING .......................................................... 103

OTHER FUNCTIONS .....................................................................104

USER PROFILES ........................................................................................ 104

DATA MANAGEMENT ................................................................................ 106

DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD ...................................................106

EDIT FILE NAMES ............................................................................................ 107

CREATING A NEW FOLDER .............................................................................107

RESETTING IMAGE NUMBERING ....................................................................107

ADDING COPYRIGHT INFORMATION..............................................................108

FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD .....................................................................109

DATA TRANSFER ....................................................................................... 110

USING RAW DATA (DNG) .......................................................................... 110

RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS ................................ 110

FIRMWARE UPDATES ............................................................................... 111

UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ............................................................. 111

LEICA FOTOS ................................................................................112

CONNECTION ............................................................................................ 112

SHUTTING OWN THE CONNECTION ..............................................................113

REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL ................................................................... 113

CARE/STORAGE ...........................................................................114

SENSOR ..................................................................................................... 116

DUST DETECTION ........................................................................................... 116

SENSOR CLEANING ........................................................................................ 116

FAQ ................................................................................................ 118

MENU OVERVIEW ........................................................................124

INDEX ............................................................................................128

TECHNICAL DATA .........................................................................134

LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ..............................................................138

LEICA ACADEMY ..........................................................................138

Deﬁnition of the various categories of information found in this manual

Note

Additional information

Important

Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the camera, the accessories or the pictures.

Attention

Non-compliance may result in personal injury

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PART DESIGNATIONS

LEICAM10 MONOCHROM

Part Designations

13a

* Leica M lenses with viewﬁnder attachment cover the brightness sensor.

Please read the sections “Displays (viewﬁnder)” and “Leica M lenses” for more information about how to work with these and other lenses.

Main switch

Shutter button

Shutter speed setting dial

Alignment point for shutter speed setting wheel

ISO setting wheel

Index for ISO setting wheel

Strap lugs

Accessory shoe

Rangeﬁnder window

Brightness sensor

Self-timer LED

Viewﬁnder window

Focus button

Lens release button

Leica M bayonet

6-bit encoding

(sensor for lens detection)

Image ﬁeld selector

Viewﬁnder eyepiece

Thumbwheel

Brightness sensor for LCD panel

LV button

PLAY button

MENU button

Status LED

LCD panel

Directional pad

Center button

Locking toggle for bottom cover

Bottom cover locking point

Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼”)

Battery release lever

Memory card slot

Battery compartment

Part Designations

LENS

Part Designations

32a

33 33a

34a

34b

34c

Lens hood

Aperture setting ring with scale

Index for exposure values

Focus ring

Focus tab

Fixed ring

Alignment point for focus setting

Depth of ﬁeld scale

Alignment button for lens replacement

6-bit encoding

* Not included in the delivery package. Representative image. Technical

features may vary depending on model.

Part Designations

Displays

DISPLAYS

VIEWFINDER

Bright-line frame (e.g. 50 mm + 75 mm)

Metering ﬁeld for focusing

Digital display

b. • (top):

c. • (bottom):

d. :

– Displays the automatically calculated shutter speed in

aperture priority mode A or the countdown of longer shutter speeds in 1 s increments.

– Warning that the metering or setting ranges are

overshot or undershot using aperture priority mode A

– Exposure compensation value (appears for a short

time during setting and for about 0.5s when activating exposure metering by tapping the shutter

button) – Notiﬁcation for (temporarily) full cache – Message: No memory card (Sd) – Message: Memory card full (Full)

– Indicates (when lit) that the metering memory lock is

active

– Indicates (ﬂashing) that exposure compensation is in

use

– for manual exposure setting:

Concurrently as light balance for exposure compen-

sation. The triangular LEDs give the direction of

rotation of the aperture setting ring and shutter

speed setting wheel to adjust the exposure. – Warning before the measuring range is undercut

Flash symbol:

– Flash ready to use – Details of ﬂash exposure before and after exposure

LCD PANEL

WHEN TAKING A PICTURE

All displays/values refer to the actual settings

In Live View mode

1 2

3 4 8 9

5 6

IN REVIEW MODE

All displays/values refer to the actual settings

1 2 3

8 9

Displays

When using the rangeﬁnder

3 421

8 2115

19181615

5 6

15 16 18 19 27

Displays

White balance mode (not available in monochrome models)

File format/compression level/resolution

Exposure metering method

Picture mode (Drive ModeDrive Mode)

WLAN/Leica FOTOS

GPS

Flash sync point

Lens information

Battery capacity

Histogram

Clipping identiﬁcation of underexposed (blue), or overexposed subject sections (red)

Focus peaking (identiﬁcation of in sharp edges in the object)

Exposure metering ﬁeld (only available in SpotSpot exposure metering method)

Grid lines (choice of 2 variants)

Exposure mode

ISO Sensitivity

Light balance

Exposure compensation scale

Shutter speed

Exposure preview

Remaining number of exposures incl. trend detection via bar chart

Remaining memory card capacity

User proﬁle

File name

Icon for marked picture

Display of cropped section size and position

(only visible for enlarged sections)

File number of the picture shown

CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL

The battery charge status is displayed in the status pane and in the header line.

Display Charge status

approx. 88 - 100%

approx. 63 - 87%

approx. 47 - 62%

approx. 36 - 46%

approx. 26 - 35%

approx. 0 - 25%

The battery needs charging or replacing

Displays

Preparation

PREPARATION

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP

PREPARING THE CHARGER

Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect the charger to mains electricity.

Attention

• Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling.

Note

• The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery.

INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER

▸ Slide the battery into the charger with the grooves facing down,

until the contacts meet

▸ Press down on the battery until you can hear and feel it clicking

into place

▸ Ensure that the battery is fully inserted into the charger

REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CHARGER

▸ Tilt the battery up and lift it out at an angle

CHARGE STATUS INDICATORS ON THE CHARGER

The status LED indicates a correct charging process.

Display Charge status Charge time*

CHARGE ﬂashes green

80% lights up orange

CHARGE continuous green light

Disconnect the charger from mains electricity when the charging process is complete. There is no risk of overcharging.

battery is charging

80% approx. 2hours

100% approx. 3½ h

Preparation

* for a completely discharged battery

Preparation

INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p.42) ▸ Open the bottom cover and close it again afterwards (see p.

32)

Important

• Removing the battery while the camera is switched on may result in the loss of custom settings or damage to the memory card.

• Make sure that the bottom cover is securely closed before switching on the camera.

INSERTION

REMOVAL

INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD

The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card.

Notes

• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various suppliers in various sizes and with diﬀering read/write speeds. Memory cards with high storage capacities and high read/write speeds oﬀer quick storage and rendering.

• The memory card may not be supported (capacity) or will have to be formated before ﬁrst use (see p.109). The camera will in that case display a relevant message. Please see the section "Technical Data" for information about supported cards.

• Check the memory card for correct alignment if you are having diﬃculties inserting it into the camera.

• See p. 10 and p. 13 for additional information.

• Removing the bottom cover or the memory card while the camera is switched on, or switching on the camera while the bottom cover is not attached will trigger the following warning message on the display:

– Bottom cover removed.Bottom cover removed. – No card available.No card available.

The memory card slot is located directly next to the battery compartment.

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p.42) ▸ Open the bottom cover and close it again afterwards (see p.

32)

INSERTION

REMOVAL

Preparation

OPEN/CLOSE THE BOTTOM COVER

OPEN

▸ Click up the locking toggle ▸ Turn the locking toggle in anti-clockwise direction ▸ Remove the bottom cover

▸ Insert the bottom cover ▸ Turn the locking toggle in clockwise direction ▸ Click down the locking toggle ▸ Check that the bottom cover was inserted and closed correctly

LENS

COMPATIBLE LENSES

LEICA M LENSES

Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also deliver great pictures with Leica M lenses without encoding. We recommend entering the lens model type manually to ensure the best possible image quality (see p.38). Please read the following sections for details on the very few exceptions and limitations.

Notes

• Our Leica Customer Care department can retroﬁt many Leica M lenses with 6-bit encoding.

• Leica M lenses come with a control curve that mechanically transfers the set distance to the camera to allow manual focusing via the rangeﬁnder of the Leica M camera. Please note the following when using the rangeﬁnder with wide-aperture lenses (≥ 1.4):

– The focusing mechanism of every camera and every lens is

adjusted individually at the Leica Camera AG factory in Wetzlar with the greatest possible precision. Extremely narrow tolerances are adhered to in this process, which allow precise focusing of every camera/lens combination in photographic practice.

– If wide-aperture lenses (≥ 1.4) are used with an open

aperture, the then sometimes resulting very low depth of ﬁeld and inaccuracies in focusing with the rangeﬁnder may lead to setting errors resulting from the (added) overall tolerance of the camera and lens. It can therefore not be ruled out that a speciﬁc camera/lens combination may result in systematic deviations.

– We recommend having the lens and camera checked by Leica

Customer Care if you notice a general deviation of the focal position in a speciﬁc direction over time. Our technicians will ensure that both products are calibrated within the permissible overall tolerance. However, a 100% match of the focal position cannot be achieved for all pairings of cameras and lenses.

LEICA R-LENSES (WITH ADAPTER)

The optional accessory R-adapter M allows the use of Leica-R lenses as well as Leica M lenses. Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for more information on this accessory. us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Technical-Equipment

Preparation

LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY

COMPATIBLE, BUT MAY POSE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA AND/OR LENS

– Lenses with retractable tube must only be used with the tube

extended, i.e. never attempt to retract the tube while the lens is attached to the camera. This does not apply for the current Makro-Elmar-M 90 f/4 model, as its tube will not retract into the camera itself and can therefore be used without restriction.

– When using Heavy lenses attached to a tripod-mounted camera,

e.g. Noctilux 50 f/0.95 or Leica R lenses with an adapter: make sure that the tilt of the tripod head cannot move inadvertently when the camera is not held. A sudden tilt and impact could result in damage to the lower edge of the camera bayonet. That is why you should always use the tripod mount on relevantly equipped lenses.

COMPATIBLE, BUT EXACT FOCUSING MAY BE LIMITED

Despite the high precision of the rangeﬁnder on the camera, exact focusing with 135mm lenses with an open aperture cannot be guaranteed due to the very low depth of ﬁeld. We therefore recommend stopping down by at least 2 steps. Live View mode, on the other hand, plus the various setting aids provided, allow unrestricted use of this lens.

USABLE, BUT EXPOSURE METERING IS POSSIBLE ONLY IN LIVE VIEW MODE

– Super-Angulon-M 21 f/4 – Super-Angulon-M 21 f/3.4 – Elmarit-M 28 f/2.8 (Serial numbers below 2314921)

INCOMPATIBLE LENSES

– Hologon 15 f/8 – Summicron 50 f/2 with close-up function – Elmar 90 f/4 with retractable tube (manufactured 1954-1968) – Some examples of the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 (non-aspherical,

manufactured 1961-1995, Made in Canada) cannot be attached to the camera or cannot focus to inﬁnity. Leica Customer Care can modify these lenses for use with the camera.

CHANGING THE LENS

REMOVAL

LEICA M LENSES

ATTACHING

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p.42) ▸ Hold the lens on the ﬁxed ring ▸ Position the alignment button on the lens opposite the release

button on the camera housing

▸ Attach the lens in this position ▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place

Preparation

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p.42) ▸ Hold the lens on the ﬁxed ring ▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing ▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until the alignment button is

opposite the release button

▸ Remove the lens

Important

• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the camera.

• That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a dust-free environment.

Preparation

OTHER LENSES (e.g. LeicaR lenses)

Other lenses can be used by inserting an adapter for M bayonets (e.g. LeicaR-Adapter M).

ATTACHING THE ADAPTER

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Position the alignment point on the adapter opposite the

alignment point on the camera housing

▸ Attach the lens in this position ▸ Turn the adapter clockwise until you hear and feel it click into

place

▸ Attach the lens immediately

DETACHING THE ADAPTER

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Detaching the lens ▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing ▸ Turn the adapter counter-clockwise until the alignment point is

opposite the release button

▸ Remove the adapter

ATTACHING THE LENS TO THE ADAPTER

DETACHING THE LENS FROM THE ADAPTER

Preparation

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens on the ﬁxed ring ▸ Position the alignment point on the lens opposite the alignment

point on the adapter

▸ Attach the lens in this position ▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens on the ﬁxed ring ▸ Press and hold the release button on the adapter ▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until its alignment point is

opposite the release button

▸ Remove the lens

Preparation

LENS DETECTION

The 6-bit encoding in the bayonet of current model Leica M lenses

allows the camera to detect the lens type.

– This information is used for e.g. picture data optimization. Edge

darkening, for example, which can become noticeable when wide-angle lenses and large apertures are used, is compensated in the relevant picture data.

– The information provided by the 6-bit encoding is also written to

the EXIF data of the pictures. The focal length of the lens is additionally displayed when rendering the extended picture data.

– The camera will write an approximate exposure value to the EXIF

picture data, which is calculated individually using the exposure metering system. This is done whether or not an encoded or unencoded lens or a non-M lens is attached via adapter, and regardless of whether the lens type was entered in the menu.

USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING

The camera will automatically set the correct lens type when a Leica M lens with 6-bit encoding is used. No manual setting will be required. The camera will switch to AutoAuto automatically when an encoded Leica M lens is attached, regardless of the original lens setting.

USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING

The lens type must be entered manually when using a Leica M lens without 6-bit encoding.

▸ Select Lens DetectionLens Detection in the main menu ▸ Select Manual MManual M ▸ Select the attached lens from the list

• The lenses are listed with their focal length, apertures and item number.

Notes

• Many lenses have their item number engraved on the opposite side of the depth of ﬁeld scale.

• The list also includes lenses that used to be available without encoding (pre-June 2006). Newer lenses are all provided with encoding and can therefore be automatically detected.

• When using the Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21 f/4 ASPH., the set focal length is not transferred to the camera housing will therefore also not be included in the EXIF picture dataset. You can, however, enter the focal length manually.

• Tri-Elmar-M 28-35-50 f/4 ASPH., on the other hand, comes equipped with the means for mechanical transmission of the set focal length to the camera need for mirroring the correct bright-line frame in the viewﬁnder. The focal length is scanned by the camera electronics and the information is used for focal length-speciﬁc corrections. Due to space limitations, the menu only contains an item number (11625). The two other variants – 11890 and 11894 – can be used as well and the menu settings will apply.

USING A LEICA R LENS

The lens type must also be entered manually when attaching a Leica R lens via the Leica R adapter. The camera will automatically switch to Manual RManual R when a Leica R lens is attached, no matter what setting existed originally. You will have to select the lens type from the list.

▸ Select Lens DetectionLens Detection in the main menu ▸ Select Manual RManual R ▸ Select the attached lens from the list

Preparation

DIOPTER COMPENSATION

A diopter compensation function for up to ±3diopter is available to allow glasses wearers the use of this product without eye glasses. The rangeﬁnder can be ﬁtted with an optional Leica correction lens for that purpose. us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Technical-Equipment/Viewﬁnder-Accessories/Correction-lenses

▸ Attach the correction lens ﬂat against the viewﬁnder eyepiece ▸ Hand-tighten in clockwise direction

Notes

• Please note the information provided on the Leica homepage for

the selection on an appropriate correction lens.

• Please note that the viewﬁnder of the LeicaM10 Monochrom is

set to -0.5diopter as standard. If you wear eye glasses with 1diopter, you will therefore need a correction lens with +1.5diopter.

Preparation

CAMERA OPERATION

SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF

CONTROL ELEMENTS

MAIN SWITCH

The main switch switches the camera on and oﬀ.

Camera operation

SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON

Notes

• Once switched on, the camera will be ready to use after approx.

1s.

• The LED lights up brieﬂy and the displays in the viewﬁnder

appear.

Oﬀ

Note

• The function Auto Power SavingAuto Power Saving (see p.57) deactivates the camera automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time. Use the main switch to deactivate the camera if this function is OffOff to prevent inadvertent exposures and battery discharge when the camera is not in use.

SHUTTER BUTTON

The shutter button works in two stages.

1. Tapping (= Pressing the shutter button to the 1st pressure

point)

– Activating the camera electronics and displays – Metering memory lock (metering & saving):

– saves the metered exposure value in aperture priority

mode, i.e. the shutter speed calculated by the camera

– Restarting a running self-timer delay time – Return to picture mode

– from review mode – from menu control – from standby mode

2. Press down fully

– Shutter release

• The data is then transferred to the memory card.

– Starting a preselected self-timer delay – Starting a picture series or interval shooting

Notes

• Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear the click of the shutter to prevent camera shake.

• The shutter button remains locked:

– if the memory card inserted and/or the internal buﬀer

memory are (temporarily) full

– if the battery has exceeded its performance limits (capacity,

temperature, age) – if the memory card is write-protected or damaged – if the sensor is too hot

Camera operation

SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL

The shutter speed setting dial has no stop, which means it can be turned in either direction from any position. It will click at each engraved position and for intermediate values. Intermediate positions outside the click positions must not be used. Please read the section “Exposure” (see p.72) for details about exposure settings.

Camera operation

ISO SETTING WHEEL

– A: Automatic ISO sensitivity control – 160 - 12.5K: Fixed ISO values – M: Manual ISO sensitivity control

– A: Aperture priority

(automatic shutter speed control)

– 4000 – 8 s: Fixed shutter speeds of 1/4000s to 8s

(with intermediate values, clicking in ½ increments)

– B: Long-term exposure (bulb) – : The shortest possible sync speed (1⁄180 s) for ﬂash mode

Fig. 1

▸ Push the ISO setting wheel up until you feel it clicking into place

and the red line (ﬁg. 2) is visible

▸ Turn the setting wheel to the desired value ▸ Push down the ISO setting wheel

Fig. 2

THUMBWHEEL

DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON

Camera operation

– Menu navigation – Exposure compensation value selection – Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the picture memory

FOCUS BUTTON

– Focus aid activation

DIRECTIONAL PAD

– Menu navigation – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the picture memory

CENTER BUTTON

– Accessing the status display – Applying menu settings – Display of settings/data when recording – Display of picture data during review

LV BUTTON/PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON

Camera operation

LCD PANEL

LV BUTTON

– Activating/deactivating the Live View mode

PLAY BUTTON

– Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review mode – Return to full-screen display

MENU BUTTON

– Accessing the FAVORITESFAVORITES or MAIN MENUMAIN MENU – Accessing the Review menu – Exiting the currently displayed (sub) menu

– Display of most important current settings – Quick access to some menus – Touch control

TOUCH CONTROL* in Picture mode (LV mode) in Review mode

tap brieﬂy Shifting the metering ﬁeld Select the recording

Hide/show info displays

double tap Focus aid activation Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures

swipe Shifts the enlarged image section Scrolling through the picture memory

Shifts the enlarged image section

horizontal swipe (full length)

vertical swipe (full length)

touch and hold

Camera operation

two-ﬁnger pinch/ spread

swipe and hold/ hold and swipe

* A light touch is enough, don't apply pressure.

Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures

MENU CONTROL

Menu sections: MAIN MENUMAIN MENU and FAVORITESFAVORITES MAIN MENUMAIN MENU:

– contains all menu items

FAVORITESFAVORITES:

– your custom list (see p.124 for details on how to manage this

Camera operation

list)

CONTROL ELEMENTS

The following elements are used for menu control.

MENU SECTIONS

FAVORITES MENU

The favorites menu oﬀers quick access to the most frequently used menu items. It can contain up to 15 menu items. These can be assigned individually (see p.54).

LV button

PLAY button

MENU button

Thumbwheel

Directional pad

Center button

MAIN MENU

The main menu oﬀers access to all settings. Most of these are organized in submenus.

Menu sections: MAIN MENUMAIN MENU/FAVORITESFAVORITES

Menu item name

Menu item setting

Submenu reference

Scrollbar: current position in the menu list

Note

• Some menu items can only be accessed under speciﬁc circumstances. The text in the relevant line is displayed in gray to signify the existence of a submenu.

SUBMENU

There are various types of submenus available. The following pages describe their operation.

Current menu item

Submenu item

References to other submenus

Scrollbar

Note

• In some cases, an additional scale will be available, where values can be set or function options can be selected.

Camera operation

MENU NAVIGATION

DISPLAY “HOME” SCREEN (INITIAL MENU CONTROL SCREEN)

if there are no menu items assigned to the favorites menu:

▸ Press the MENU button 1x

• MAIN MENUMAIN MENU appears.

Camera operation

if at least one menu item was assigned to the favorites menu:

▸ Press the MENU button 1x

• FAVORITESFAVORITES menu appears.

Switching from FAVORITESFAVORITES to MAIN MENUMAIN MENU

– if the favorites menu consists of one page:

▸ Press the MENU button 1x

– if the favorites menu consists of 2 pages:

▸ Press the MENU button 2x

▸ Select Main MenuMain Menu (last item in the favorites menu)

Switching from MAIN MENUMAIN MENU to FAVORITESFAVORITES

▸ Press the directional pad left

Note

• MAIN MENUMAIN MENU and FAVORITESFAVORITES are accessible only in recording mode.

SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION

Scrolling forward

▸ Press the MENU button

• Screen 1 of the main menu will be displayed again after Screen 4.

LINE BY LINE NAVIGATION

(Function/function option selection)

▸ Press the directional pad up/down

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

(to the right = down, to the left = up)

• Once the last menu item has been reached scrolling up or down, the display will automatically jump to the previous or next screen. The currently active menu section (FAVORITESFAVORITES,

MAIN MENUMAIN MENU) is not exited.

SHOW SUBMENU

▸ Press the center button

▸ Press the directional pad to the right

CONFIRM SELECTION

▸ Press the center button

• The screen image changes back to the active menu item. The set function variant is shown on the right in the relevant menu line.

Note

• No conﬁrmation is needed for the selection of OnOn or OffOff. An automatic save is done.

GO BACK ONE STEP

(Return to the superordinate menu item)

▸ Press the directional pad left

• This option is only available for list-type submenus.

▸ Press the MENU button 1x

SUBMENU

KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD

Camera operation

EXITING THE MENU

You can exit the menus and submenus at any time – with/without applying the settings selected there.

go to picture mode

▸ Tap the shutter button

go to review mode

▸ Press the PLAY button

Entry line

Keyboard/Number pad

"Delete" button (deletes the last character entered)

“Conﬁrm” button (to apply individual values and existing settings)

Shift key (toggles between upper and lower case letters)

Changing the character type

SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON)

Using button control

▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed

• The currently active button will be highlighted.

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

Camera operation

• The currently active button will be highlighted.

• There will be an automatic jump to the next/previous line when the end/beginning of the line is reached.

▸ Press the center button

Using touch control

▸ Press the button of your choice

SAVE

▸ Select button D

CANCEL

▸ Press the MENU button

SCALE MENU

Using button control

▸ Press the directional pad left/right

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

Using touch control

▸ Select the desired setting directly or swipe

Notes

• The currently active setting displayed in the center is highlighted in red.

DATE/TIME MENU

COMBI MENU

Camera operation

To move to the next settings ﬁeld

▸ Press the directional pad left/right

▸ Press the center button

To set values

▸ Press the directional pad up/down

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

To save and return to superordinate menu item

▸ Press the center button on the last setting ﬁeld

The setting of the individual menu items is done via a setting bar in the lower display area.

To access individual menu items

▸ Press the directional pad up/down

To set individual items

▸ Press the directional pad left/right

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

To apply the setting

▸ Press the center button

To return to the superordinate menu item

▸ Press the MENU button

QUICK ACCESS

FAVORITES MENU

Assign your most frequently used menu items to a favorites menu (up to 15 items) for quick and easy access. The available functions are shown in the list on p.124.

Camera operation

MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU

▸ Select Customize ControlCustomize Control in the main menu ▸ Select Edit FavoritesEdit Favorites ▸ Select the desired menu item

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

• A warning message appears when the favorites menu has

reached the maximum of 15 menu items and no further items can be added.

Note

• The favorites menu will be deleted completely if all menu items are set to OffOff.

VIA THE STATUS SCREEN

In addition to providing an overview of the most important settings, the status screen also allows quick access to speciﬁc menu functions.

Accessing the status screen

▸ Press the center button

Accessing a menu function

▸ Touch the ﬁeld with the desired function

Returning to the status screen

▸ Press the MENU button

Returning to recording mode

▸ Tap the shutter button

Note

• The status screen is not available in LV mode.

DIRECT ACCESS

Assign a menu function to the thumbwheel for extra quick operation: Exp. CompensationExp. Compensation or LV Zoo mLV Z oom . The setting has no impact on the function if focus assist tools are in use.

▸ Select Customize ControlCustomize Control in the main menu ▸ Select Customize WheelCustomize Wheel ▸ Select Exp. CompensationExp. Compensation/LV Zo omLV Zo om or OffOff

Camera operation

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS

For details on how to navigate in the menus and for inputs see chapter "Menu control" (p.48).

• The two menu items LanguageLanguage and Date & TimeDate & Time appear automatical- ly when switching the camera on for the ﬁrst time, after a factory reset (see p.110) or after a ﬁrmware update.

TIME

▸ Select Date & TimeDate & Time in the main menu ▸ Select Time SettingTime Setting ▸ Select the desired brightness

(12 Hours12 Hours, 24 Hours24 Hours)

▸ Set the time

(Select amam or pmpm for the 12-hour format)

MENU LANGUAGE

Factory setting: English

Camera basic settings

Available menu languages: German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Traditional or Simpliﬁed Chinese

▸ Select LanguageLanguage in the main menu ▸ Select your language

• Aside from a few exceptions, the language will be changed for

all information.

DATE/TIME

DATE

You can choose one of 3 options.

▸ Select Date & TimeDate & Time in the main menu ▸ Select Date SettingDate Setting ▸ Select the desired date format

(Day/Month/YearDay/Month/Year, Month/Day/YearMonth/Day/Year, Year/Month/DayYear/Month/Day)

▸ Set the date

AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS

▸ Select GPSGPS in the main menu ▸ Select OnOn ▸ Select Date & TimeDate & Time in the main menu ▸ Select Auto GPS TimeAuto GPS Time ▸ Select OnOn

TIME ZONE

▸ Select Date & TimeDate & Time in the main menu ▸ Select Time ZoneTime Zone ▸ Select your time zone/current location

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

▸ Select Date & TimeDate & Time in the main menu ▸ Select Daylight Saving TimeDaylight Saving Time ▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

Notes

• Auto GPS TimeAuto GPS Time is available only with an attached Leica Visoﬂex (optional accessory) withactivated GPS function. The menu item will otherwise be grayed out and unavailable for settings.

• Time ZoneTime Zone and Daylight Saving TimeDaylight Saving Time are available only if the GPS function is set to OFF.

POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE)

The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated. Factory setting: 2 minutes2 minutes

▸ Select Auto Power SavingAuto Power Saving in the main menu ▸ Select the desired setting

(2 minutes2 minutes, 5 minutes5 minutes, 10 minutes10 minutes, OffOff)

Note

• The camera can be woken from standby mode at any time by pressing the shutter button or by switching the main switch oﬀ and on again.

LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS

The camera comes equipped with a 3” liquid crystal color panel, which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and scratch-resistant Gorilla® glass. In picture mode and with active Live View function, the screen displays the image captured by the sensor via the attached lens. In review mode, the images saved on the memory card are displayed on the screen. In both cases, the screen shows the entire image ﬁeld, as well as the selected data and information. When using the rangeﬁnder, you can press the directional pad to call up the status screen, which displays a selection of settings (see p.46).

The following functions can be conﬁgured and used individually:

– Brightness – Information display

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RANGEFINDER

The brightness sensor automatically adjusts rangeﬁnder brightness.

Note

This automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with viewﬁnder attachments, as they cover the brightness sensor that supplies the required information. The frames and displays will

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therefore be displayed at a constant brightness when Leica M lenses are used.

LCD PANEL

You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various lighting conditions.

▸ Select Display BrightnessDisplay Brightness in the main menu ▸ Select the desired brightness of AutoAuto

INFORMATION DISPLAYS

In Live View mode, the LCD panel can be used for displaying a range of settings. Various information is displayed in the header and/or footer line.

▸ Press the center button

• The display toggles between a visualization with or without information displays.

Showing/hiding information temporarily

Depending on the initial situation, the display toggles to the other setting when the shutter button is held at the ﬁrst pressure point.

▸ Tap and hold the shutter button

Initial situation Temporary display

Visualization with displays (Header and footer line)

Visualization without displays The footer line is displayed

Header and footer line are hidden

(Exposure information)

You can select a number of other displays in addition to the standard information contained in the header and footer to adapt the image in picture and review mode to your needs. These include assist functions for exposure settings, picture composition and focusing (see p.83).

Camera basic settings

BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS

FILE FORMAT

Choose the JPG format JPGJPG or the standardized raw data format DNGDNG (= digital negative). These can be used individually or simultaneously. Factory setting: DNGDNG

▸ Select File FormatFile Format in the main menu

Basic picture settings

▸ Select a value

(DNGDNG, DNG + JPGDNG + JPG, JPGJPG)

Notes

• The standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format is generally used for the storage of raw data.

• When picture data is saved in DNGDNG and in JPGJPG format simultane- ously, then the camera will use the resolution setting for the JPGJPG format is used for the JPG ﬁle.

• The DNGDNG format always works with the highest available resolution, no matter what JPGJPG setting is selected.

• The remaining number of pictures shown in the LCD panel will not necessarily change after every picture taken. A counter change depends on the subject; very ﬁne image structures result in higher data quantities, while homogeneous surfaces mean less data.

JPG SETTINGS

The functions and settings described in this section apply for pictures taken in JPGJPG format only.

RESOLUTION

The JPGJPG format setting oﬀers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) options. The following ﬁle formats are available: L-J P GL-J PG , M-J PGM-JPG and

S-JPGS-JPG. You can therefore adjust your settings to the intended use

and available memory card capacity. Factory setting: L-J PGL-J P G

▸ Select JPG SettingsJPG Settings in the main menu ▸ Select JPG ResolutionJPG Resolution ▸ Select the desired resolution

(L-JPG (40 MP)L-JPG (40 MP), M-JPG (20 MP)M-JPG (20 MP), S-JPG (6 MP)S-JPG (6 MP))

IMAGE PROPERTIES

One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change key image properties. You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and toning before recording.

CONTRAST

The contrast setting, i.e. the diﬀerence between light and dark image sections, determines whether an image comes across as "ﬂat" or "brilliant". Increasing or decreasing this diﬀerence impacts on contrast, meaning that some image sections are rendered with more or less light. Factory setting: StandardStandard

▸ Select JPG SettingsJPG Settings in the main menu ▸ Select ContrastContrast ▸ Select the desired level

(LowLow, StandardStandard, HighHigh)

SHARPNESS

The impression of sharpness in a picture is largely determined by edge sharpness, i.e. by how slight the transition area between light and dark is at edges in the picture. Expanding or reducing these areas will therefore change the impression of sharpness. Factory setting: StandardStandard

▸ Select JPG SettingsJPG Settings in the main menu ▸ Select SharpnessSharpness ▸ Select the desired level

(LowLow, StandardStandard, HighHigh)

TONING

A color tone can be added to recordings. The color and intensity of this eﬀect can be adjusted. Factory setting: OffOff

▸ Select JPG SettingsJPG Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Ton i ngTon ing ▸ Select HueHue ▸ Select the desired tone

(SepiaSepia, BlueBlue, SeleniumSelenium)

▸ Select StrengthStrength ▸ Select the desired intensity or deactivate the eﬀect

(OffOff, WeakWeak, StrongStrong)

Basic picture settings

PICTURE MODE

DRIVE MODE

The functions and settings described in the following generally refer to the exposure of individual pictures. In addition to single frame shots, the Leica M10 Monochrom oﬀers a number of other

Picture mode

picture modes. Please read the relevant sections for information about functionalities and setting options.

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu ▸ Select the desired function options

Mode Setting options/Variants

Single frame exposure

Serial exposures (see p.79)

Self-timer (see p.82)

Interval shooting (see p.80)

Exposure bracketing (see p.81)

SingleSingle

Speed:

– Continuous Low SpeedContinuous Low Speed – Continuous High SpeedContinuous High Speed

Delay time:

– Self Tim er 2 sSelf Timer 2 s – Self Tim er 12 sSelf Timer 12 s

FramesFrames Interval between the pictures (Interval TimeInterval Time)

FramesFrames (3 or 5) F-StopsF-Stops Exp. CompensationExp. Compensation

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USING THE RANGEFINDER

IMAGE FIELD (BRIGHT-LINE FRAME)

The bright-line rangeﬁnder of this camera is not just a very high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewﬁnder – it also doubles as a highly precise, lens-coupled rangeﬁnder. All Leica M lenses with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automatically when they are attached to a camera. The viewﬁnder has a magniﬁcation factor of 0.73x. The bright-line frame is coupled with the focusing function in such a way that the parallax – the oﬀset between the lens axis and the viewﬁnder axis – is compensated automatically. At ranges under 2 m, the sensor captures slightly less than indicated by the inner edges of the bright-line frame, and slightly more at longer ranges (see adjacent diagram). These slight, almost negligible deviations are systemic. The bright-line frame of a camera with viewﬁnder must be adapted to the view angle of the relevant focal length of the lens. The nominal view angle changes slightly when focusing due to the changing draw-out, i.e. the distance of the lens system to the sensor level. When the set distance is below inﬁnity (and the draw-out accordingly greater), the actual view angle also decreases – the lens captures less of the image object. The view angle diﬀerences at greater focal lengths tend to be larger due to the greater draw-out.

All pictures and bright-line frame positions at 50mm focal length

A B

Set to 0.7 m The sensor captures around one frame width less Set to 2 m The sensor captures the exact image ﬁeld shown

Set to inﬁnity The sensor detects around 1 to 4 (vertical or

Bright-line frame Actual image ﬁeld

within the inner edges of the bright-line frame

horizontal) frame width(s) more

Notes

• The bright-light frames illuminated by white light LEDs appear alongside the exposure meter LEDs at the lower edge of the viewﬁnder image, once the camera electronics are activated.

• The rectangular distance measuring ﬁeld, which is brighter than the surrounding metering ﬁeld, is in the center of the viewﬁnder frame. Please read the relevant sections for more information about distance and exposure metering.

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The relevant bright-line frame will light up in the combinations 35mm + 135mm, 50mm + 75mm or 28mm + 90mm when lenses with a focal length of 28 (Elmarit as of serial number 2411001), 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135mm are used.

35mm + 135mm

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50mm + 75mm

28mm + 90mm

SHOW ALTERNATIVE IMAGE RANGES/FOCAL LENGTHS

Additional bright-line frames may be displayed depending on the attached lens. These allow a simulation of the relevant focal lengths. This process helps in the selection of the right lens for the desired image range.

▸ Push the image ﬁeld selector towards the lens

• The image ﬁeld selector will snap back automatically when released.

LIVE VIEW MODE

The Live View mode of this camera allows viewing the image object on the display while the picture is taken. The image is show exactly as it is rendered by the attached lens.

LIVE VIEW MODE ON/OFF

▸ Press the LV button

Notes

• Live View mode is based on the image captured by the sensor. The camera must control the shutter. Shutter control is audible and may result in a slight delay in shutter release.

• The camera will warm up when Live View mode is used for an extended period of time. Power consumption will simultaneously increase.

• Alternating current causes brightness ﬂuctuations invisible to the human eye in many light sources. This may result in a ﬂickering of the Live View screen image due to the sensitivity and scan rate of the image sensors. Picture quality will not be impacted. The eﬀect can be avoided by selecting a slower shutter speed.

Picture mode

FOCUSING

Various assist functions are provided for focusing, depending on whether you use the camera's rangeﬁnder or Live View mode.

VIA RANGEFINDER

The rangeﬁnder of this camera is very precise due to its wide and

Picture mode

eﬀective measurement base. Image sharpness can be via the superimposed image or the split image method.

SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE METHOD (DOUBLE IMAGE)

For a portrait, you might focus on the eyes using the metering ﬁeld of the rangeﬁnder, turning the focus ring on the lens until the contours are aligned exactly inside the metering ﬁeld.

out of focus in focus

SPLIT IMAGE METHOD

For an architectural photograph, you might aim the metering ﬁeld of the rangeﬁnder at e.g. the vertical edge or any other clearly deﬁned vertical line and keep turning the focus ring on the lens until the edge contour or the line is visible at the outer edges of the metering ﬁeld without any oﬀset.

out of focus in focus

Notes

• Very precise distance measurements are particularly beneﬁcial when using wide-angle lenses with a relatively large depth of ﬁeld.

• The metering ﬁeld of the rangeﬁnder is displayed as a bright, sharp-edged rectangle in both methods. The position of the metering ﬁeld cannot be changed. It will always be at the center of the viewﬁnder.

IN LIVE VIEW MODE

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(WITH ASSIST FUNCTIONS)

You can set the image sharpness in Live View mode via the screen image – it will show the image subject at the exact sharpness as it is rendered by the lens based on the distance and aperture setting.

Your camera oﬀers two useful assist functions to facilitate and improve setting accuracy:

– The magniﬁcation of an (initially) central cropped section of the

screen image (Zooming).

– Marking of screen image sections where subject elements are in

clear focus (Focus Peaking)

The functions can be automatically activated during focusing or can be accessed independently.

FOCUS PEAKING

This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject elements in color. The color can be user-speciﬁed.

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select Focus PeakingFocus Peaking ▸ Select the desired setting

(OffOff, RedRed, BlueBlue, GreenGreen, WhiteWhite)

▸ Select an image section ▸ Turn the focus ring to mark the desired subject elements

• All subject elements that are rendered in focus with the selected distance setting are marked with a silhouette in the selected color.

Notes

• Focus peaking is based on subject contrast, i.e. diﬀerences between light and dark. As a result, high contrast subject parts could be marked, even if they are not completely in focus.

• Display accuracy decreases when a wide-angle lens is used with a small aperture (= high depth of ﬁeld).

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ENLARGEMENT

Picture mode

The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus. Use the thumbwheel to choose one of two magniﬁcation factors.

Adjusting the enlargement function

Changing the position of the enlarged section

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

▸ Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged

cropped section

▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed

• The metering ﬁeld is moved with the cropped section.

ACCESSING ASSIST FUNCTIONS

In the image at the bottom left, the position and zoom level of the displayed cropped section is shown. The cropped section displayed can also be unenlarged. The most recently used zoom level is used each time assist functions are accessed. When Focus Peaking is activated, will appear to the right of the frame with a display of the color used. appears if Focus Peaking is oﬀ. The assist functions can be shown or hidden at any time independent of the focus setting.

Accessing the assist functions

▸ Press the focus button

▸ Double tap the LCD panel at the desired position

Deactivating the assist functions

Manually accessed assist functions remain active until they are deactivated.

▸ Press the focus button

▸ Double tap the LCD panel

▸ Tap the shutter button

VIA THE FOCUS RING

Assist functions can also be accessed automatically during focusing.

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select Focus AssistFocus Assist ▸ Select AutomaticAutomatic

Accessing the assist functions

▸ Turn the focus ring

Preventing automatic activation

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select Focus AssistFocus Assist ▸ Select ManualManual

Note

• The assist functions deactivate automatically about 5s after the last turn of the focus ring. That does not apply if the zoom level was changed.

VIA THE THUMBWHEEL

The assist functions can additionally be accessed via the thumbwheel.

▸ Select Customize ControlCustomize Control in the main menu ▸ Select Customize WheelCustomize Wheel ▸ Select LV Z oomLV Z oom ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the right

• The assist functions are activated.

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ISO SENSITIVITY

The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 160 and ISO 100000, allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required. There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter speed and aperture combinations when setting the exposure manually. You can set priorities within the scope of the automatic setting, e.g. for reasons of picture composition.

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Choose a click value engraved on the ISO setting wheel or the positions:

FIXED ISO VALUES

VALUES ENGRAVED ON THE ISO SETTING WHEEL

▸ Turn the ISO setting wheel to the desired value

(160, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12.5K)

ALL AVAILABLE SETTINGS

Values between ISO 160 and ISO 100000 can be selected in 29 increments. Factory setting: ISO 160IS O 160

▸ Set the ISO setting wheel to M ▸ Select ISO SetupISO Setup in the main menu ▸ Select M-ISOM-ISO ▸ Select the desired value

Note

• When high ISO values are used or the image is edited later, image noise, as well as vertical and horizontal stripes may become visible, particularly in larger, evenly lit areas of the object.

– A: for automatic setting; values between ISO 200 and 100000

will be used

– M: for intermediate values, as well as for higher or lower values

AUTOMATIC SETTING

The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient brightness and/or to the conﬁgured shutter speed/aperture settings combination. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, this function extends the range for automatic exposure control.

▸ Set the ISO setting wheel to A

▸ Set the ISO setting wheel to M ▸ Select ISO SetupISO Setup in the main menu ▸ Select M-ISOM-ISO ▸ Select ISO AutoISO Auto

LIMITING SETTING RANGES

A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic setting range (Maximum Auto ISOMaximum Auto ISO). A max. exposure time can also optionally be conﬁgured. There are focal length related settings (1/f1/f, 1/(2f)1/( 2f), 1/( 4f)1/(4f))1 and ﬁxed max. shutter speeds from 1/2s1/2s to 1/5 00 s1/500s s available for that purpose. In the focal length-speciﬁc settings, the camera will only switch to a higher sensitivity if the shutter speed would fall below the set threshold due to low light; for example with a 50mm lens at speeds slower than 1⁄60s at 1/f1/f, 1⁄125s at 1/[2f]1/ [2f] or 1⁄250s at 1/[ 4f]1/ [4f ]. Separate settings are available for ﬂash photography.

LIMITING ISO VALUES

All values from ISO 200 are available. Factory setting: 32003200

▸ Select ISO SetupISO Setup in the main menu ▸ Select Maximum Auto ISOMaximum Auto ISO ▸ Select the desired value

LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES

Factory setting: 1/f1/f

▸ Select ISO SetupISO Setup in the main menu ▸ Select Maximum Exposure TimeMaximum Exposure Time ▸ Select the desired value

(1/f1/f, 1/(2f)1/( 2f), 1/( 4f)1/(4f), 1/500 s1/ 50 0 s, 1/250 s1/250 s, 1/12 5 s1/125 s, 1/6 0 s1/60 s , 1/3 0 s1/30 s , 1/15 s1/15 s, 1/ 8 s1/8 s,

1/4 s1/4 s, 1/ 2 s1/2 s)

LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES (FLASH)

Factory setting: 1/f1/f

▸ Select Flash SettingsFlash Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Max. Flash Sync. TimeMax. Flash Sync. Time ▸ Select the desired value

(1/f1/f, 1/(2f)1/( 2f), 1/( 4f)1/(4f), 1/125 s1/125 s , 1/60 s1/60 s, 1/3 0 s1/30 s , 1/15 s1/15 s, 1/8 s1/8 s, 1/4 s1/4 s , 1/2 s1/2 s)

Picture mode

This function requires the use of encoded lenses or the setting of the lens type

used in the menu.

EXPOSURE

The readiness of the exposure meter is signaled by continuously lit displays in the viewﬁnder or on the screen:

Picture mode

The exposure meter is disabled when the shutter speed setting wheel is set to B.

EXPOSURE METERING METHODS

Optional methods are Spot metering, Center-Weighted and Multi-Field metering.

SPOT METERING

Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the middle of the screen image, which is shown in a circle.

CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING

This method considers the entire image ﬁeld. The subject elements captured in the center will, however, impact on the calculation of the exposure value more so than areas around the edges.

MULTI-FIELD METERING

This metering method is based on the detection of multiple values. These values are used in an algorithm to calculate an exposure value appropriate for a good rendering of the assumed main subject.

– the shutter speed is displayed in aperture priority mode – one of the two triangular LEDs lights up in the viewﬁnder,

possibly in conjunction with the round LED in the middle, and the light balance is shown on the LCD panel for a manual setting

–

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Mostly center-weighted metering. The light reﬂected by the light-colored shutter blades is captured and measured by a photodiode. When the measuring range of the exposure meter is undercut in a manual setting and very low light density, then the triangular LED ( ) in the viewﬁnder on the left will ﬂash as a warning; the LED on the right ( ) will ﬂash when the measuring range of the exposure meter is surpassed. The shutter speed icon will ﬂash as a warning if a correct exposure cannot be achievable using the available shutter speeds in aperture priority mode. The relevant icon will ﬂash if the required shutter speed would undercut the fastest possible shutter speed or overshoot the longest possible shutter speed. As exposure metering is done with the working aperture, the same can be achieved by stopping down the lens.

IN LIVE VIEW MODE

Optional methods are Spot metering, Center-Weighted and Multi-Field metering. The metering will then be done via the picture sensor.

▸ Select Exp. MeteringExp. Metering in the main menu ▸ Select a metering method

(SpotSpot, Center-WeightedCenter-Weighted, Multi-FieldMulti-Field)

• The set metering method is displayed in the header of the

display image in Live Mode; it appears on the status screen (see p. 46) if the viewﬁnder is used.

EXPOSURE MODES

The camera oﬀers two exposure modes: aperture priority mode or manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on image subject, situation or individual preference.

Notes

• Image noise becomes apparent when using higher sensitivities, particularly on uniform dark areas. In order to reduce this annoying phenomenon, the camera will take a second “black picture” (taken with the shutter closed) automatically after pictures taken with slow shutter speeds and high ISO values. The noise metered in this parallel picture is then digitally “subtracted” from the data for the actual picture. In such cases the message Noise reductionNoise reduction will appear with a relevant time value. The doubling of the “exposure” time must be taken into account for long exposure times. The camera must not be switched oﬀ during that time.

• The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than 2s.

SELECTING A MODE

▸ Set the shutter speed setting wheel A (Aperture priority) or

select the desired shutter speed (Manual setting = M)

APERTURE PRIORITY - A

Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to the manually selected aperture. This mode is suitable for pictures in which the depth of ﬁeld is a critical compositional element. By selecting an appropriately low aperture value, you can reduce the depth of ﬁeld range, for example to make a face “stand out” in sharp focus against an unimportant or distracting background. Conversely, you can use a higher aperture value to increase the depth of ﬁeld range, so that everything from the foreground to the background will be in full focus in a landscape shot.

▸ Select the operating mode A (see p. 73) ▸ Set the desired aperture value

• The automatically selected shutter speed is displayed.

▸ Shutter release

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Notes

• The resulting shutter speed is displayed in half increments for

• The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted

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• Under extreme lighting conditions and based on all the

more transparency.

down in seconds in the viewﬁnder for shutter speeds greater than 2s. The actual calculated and steplessly controlled exposure time may vary from the exposure time displayed in half step increments: if e.g. the display shows 1616 (the closest value) before shutter release, but the calculated exposure time is longer, then the countdown after shutter release can start from

1919.

parameters, the exposure metering may generate a shutter speed that is outside the focus range, i.e. brightness values that would require shorter exposures than 1⁄4000 s or longer than 4 min. The camera will use the stated min. or max. shutter speeds and these values will ﬂash as a warning in the viewﬁnder if that is the case.

MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M

The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a good choice:

– to create a special image mood that can only be achieved with a

very speciﬁc type of exposure

– to ensure a perfectly identical exposure for multiple images with

diﬀerent cropped sections

▸ Sset the desired shutter speed and aperture value

• The shutter speed setting dial must be clicked to one of the engraved exposure shutter speeds or to one of the intermediate values.

▸ Shutter release

DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER

Underexposure by at least one aperture stop

Underexposure by a 1/2 aperture stop

correct exposure

Overexposure by a 1⁄2 aperture stop

Overexposure by at least one aperture stop

DISPLAY ON THE LCD PANEL

correct exposure

Under/over exposure by the displayed value

Under or overexposure by more than 3EV (Exposure Value)

LONG-TERM EXPOSURE (B)

B FUNCTION

In setting B, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is held down (up to max. 16min depending on ISO setting).

T FUNCTION

When the B function is selected in conjunction with the self-timer (see 82), then the shutter button doesn’t have to be held down. The shutter will remain open until the shutter button is pressed again (the equivalent of a T function). This prevents blurring in long-term exposures when the shutter button is pressed.

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FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS

This function can also be used to permanently set shutter speeds longer than 8s.

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▸ Set the shutter speed setting wheel to B ▸ Press the focus button for approx 1s

• The submenu containing the shutter speeds or BB is shown in the display. Available shutter speeds are indicated in white (may vary depending on ISO sensitivity), those not available appear in gray.

▸ Select the desired setting ▸ Tap the shutter button

• The setting is applied and the submenu disappears.

• The setting can alternatively be applied via any other button (except the directional pad).

▸ Shutter release

Notes

• In each of these cases, the exposure meter remains deactivated; after shutter release, however, the digital number display in the viewﬁnder counts the elapsed exposure time in seconds.

• Long exposure times may cause severe image noise. In order to reduce this annoying phenomenon, the camera will take a second “black picture” (taken with the shutter closed) automatically after pictures taken with slow shutter speeds and high ISO values. The noise metered in this parallel picture is then digitally “subtracted” from the data for the actual picture. In such cases the message Noise reductionNoise reduction will appear with a relevant time value. The doubling of the “exposure” time must be taken into account for long exposure times. The camera must not be switched oﬀ during that time.

EXPOSURE CONTROL

EXPOSURE PREVIEW

You can now assess the eﬀect of the relevant exposure setting on the image before taking the picture. There are two assessment methods available.

– Release button half pressedRelease button half pressed

The brightness of the screen image mirrors the eﬀects of the selected exposure settings when pressing and holding the shutter button on the ﬁrst pressure point. This is displayed as . At all other times, the display in Live View shows an optimal exposure setting.

– HoldHold

The brightness of the screen image matches the exposure setting. This is displayed as .

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select Exposure SimulationExposure Simulation ▸ Select the desired setting

Note

• Depending on ambient lighting conditions, the brightness of the screen image may diﬀer from that of the actual pictures, despite the settings described above.

EXPOSURE LOCK

We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the center of the picture for reasons of picture composition and these elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Center-weighted metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture an area in the center of the image and are calibrated to an average gray scale value. In that case the metering memory lock initially allows a metering of the main object and to store the relevant settings until the ﬁnal image section is set.

▸ Aim at the important image component (using the metering ﬁeld

for spot metering) or alternatively at another detail with average brightness.

▸ Tap the shutter button

• The measurement is taken and saved.

• As long as the shutter button is held at the ﬁrst pressure point, a small red dot will appear in the viewﬁnder at the top in the number line for conﬁrmation, and the exposure time won’t change, even if lighting conditions change.

• Pan the camera to capture the ﬁnal image section while keeping the shutter button pressed.

▸ Shutter release

Notes

• A metering memory lock doesn’t make much sense in conjunction with multi-ﬁeld metering, because a targeted capture of an individual object element will not be possible.

• A change in the aperture setting after the metering memory lock is set will not result in an adjustment of the shutter speed, i.e. the end result would be an incorrect exposure.

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, which matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the measured image detail not fulﬁll that requirement, then the a relevant exposure compensation can be eﬀected. Speciﬁcally where several pictures are taken in sequence, for example if for a series a slightly lesser or greater exposure is

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desired for a particular reason, then exposure compensation can be a very useful function: Once set, the setting remains active – unlike the metering memory lock – until it is reset. Exposure compensation can be set in the range ±3EV in 1⁄3 EV increments (EV: exposure value).

Set compensation value (marks at 0 = Oﬀ)

Using thumbwheel control

▸ Select Customize ControlCustomize Control in the main menu ▸ Select Customize WheelCustomize Wheel ▸ Select Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation

▸ Set the desired value using the thumbwheel

Using menu control

▸ Select Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation in the main menu

• A scale appears as a submenu item.

▸ Set the value on the scale

Notes

• The following applies for set compensation values, no matter

how they were initially set: They remain eﬀective until they are manually reset to 00, i.e. even if the camera is switched oﬀ and on again in the meantime. They can be reset using either menu control or the thumbwheel.

• In case of A, the compensation value is displayed in the

viewﬁnder, for example 1.0- 1.0 - /0.30.3 (temporary display instead of the shutter speed). Then the compensation value is shown in the form of changed shutter speeds and a ﬂashing dot at the bottom or for about 0.5s when the display is activated.

• The set exposure compensation is indicated by a mark on the

exposure compensation scale in the footer line.

PICTURE RECORDING MODES

SERIAL EXPOSURES

The camera is set to single shot exposures (SingleSingle) by default. Serial exposures can also be created to e.g. capture motion sequences at various stages.

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu ▸ Select the desired setting

(Continuous Low SpeedContinuous Low Speed, Continuous High SpeedContinuous High Speed)

Once you have ﬁnalized your settings, the camera will take serial exposures as long as you keep the shutter button pressed down fully (and you have suﬃcient space on your memory card).

Notes

• We recommend deactivating the preview review mode (Auto ReviewAuto Review) when using this function.

• The speciﬁed picture sequence stated in the technical information refers to a default setting (ISO 200ISO 200, JPG format L- J P GL-J PG ).

• Regardless of how many pictures were taken in a series, the last picture in the series or the last picture saved on the memory card while the save process is ongoing will be displayed ﬁrst in both review modes.

• Serial exposures with Continuous High SpeedContinuous High Speed set are taken at a frequency of max. 4.5 fps, provided shutter speeds of 1/60 s or faster are used.

• Serial exposures are not possible if a ﬂash is used. Only a single picture will be taken if the ﬂash function is activated.

• Serial exposures are not available in combination with the self-timer function.

• The buﬀer memory of the camera only allows a limited number of exposures in series and in the selected exposure frequency. The exposure frequency is reduced, once the capacity limit of the camera is reached.

Picture mode

INTERVAL SHOOTING

This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over extended periods of time automatically using the interval shooting function. You must specify the interval between shots and the number of frames in the series. The exposure and focus settings are no diﬀerent from those for normal pictures, but you should remember that the lighting

Picture mode

conditions may change during the course of the picture series.

SPECIFYING THE NUMBER OF PICTURES

SPECIFYING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN SHOTS

To get started

To cancel a running serial exposure

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu ▸ Select IntervalInterval ▸ Select FramesFrames ▸ Enter the desired value

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu ▸ Select IntervalInterval ▸ Select Interval TimeInterval Time ▸ Enter the desired value

▸ Press the shutter button

• The remaining time until the next exposure and the number of pictures taken are displayed at the top right of the image.

▸ Press the MENU button

Notes

• Interval shooting over an extended period of time in a cold location or in a place with high temperature and humidity may result in malfunctions.

• Interval shooting will be interrupted or canceled in the following situations:

– if the battery is depleted – if the camera is switched oﬀ

Make sure to check the battery for suﬃcient charge. A warning will be displayed when the battery reaches a critically low level.

• The interval function remains active after a picture series is completed, and also after the camera is switched oﬀ and on again, until another exposure mode (picture series) is set.

• The availability of this function does not mean that the camera is suitable for use as a monitoring device.

• Regardless of how many pictures were taken in a series, the last picture in the series or the last picture in the series or the last picture saved on the memory card while the saving process is ongoing will be displayed ﬁrst in both review modes.

• We recommend deactivating Live View mode for longer interval shoots or picture series.

EXPOSURE BRACKETING

Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they have very bright and very dark areas. The image eﬀect can be dramatically diﬀerent, depending on which of these areas you choose to align your exposure with. The automatic bracketing function in aperture priority mode allows you to produce several alternatives with graduated exposure values and varying shutter speeds. You can then select the picture you like best or use relevant picture editing software to calculate an image with a particularly broad contrast spectrum (HDR).

Number of pictures

Exposure diﬀerence between the pictures

Exposure compensation

Light value scale

Exposure values of the images marked in red

(The scale will be oﬀset by the relevant value if exposure compensation is set concurrently.)

You can select the desired number of exposures (3 or 5). The exposure diﬀerence, which can be set via F-StopsF-Stops, can be up to 3EV.

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu ▸ Select Exposure BracketingExposure Bracketing ▸ Select the desired number of pictures in the submenu under

FramesFrames

▸ Select the desired exposure oﬀset in the submenu under F-StopsF-Stops ▸ Select the desired Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation value in the sub menu

• The marked exposure values change positions according to the settings selected. In the case of exposure compensation, the scale also shifts.

• The selected exposure compensation value will be applied to the entire exposure series.

▸ Shutter release

Picture mode

Notes

• Appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is

• The picture sequence: underexposed/correct exposure/

• The working range for automatic bracketing may be limited

Picture mode

• With automatic ISO sensitivity control enabled, the sensitivity

• The focus range for automatic bracketing may be limited

• The function remains active until another function is selected in

activated.

overexposure.

depending on the available shutter speed/aperture combination.

calculated by the camera automatically for the raw picture will also be applied to all other pictures in a series, i.e. the ISO value will not change during bracketing. This may mean that the slowest shutter speed speciﬁed under Maximum Exposure TimeMaximum Exposure Time is exceeded.

(depending on the originally set shutter speed). The speciﬁed numbers of pictures will be taken regardless. Several pictures in a series may consequently be taken with the same exposure values.

the Drive ModeDrive Mode sub menu. If no other function is selected, another series of pictures is taken each time the shutter button is pressed.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer function allows taking pictures with a preset time delay. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod.

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu ▸ Select Self Tim er 2 sSelf Timer 2 s/Self Timer 12 sSelf Timer 12 s ▸ Shutter release

• The remaining time until exposure is counted down on screen.

The self-timer LED at the front of the camera counts down the delay time.

• A running self-timer delay time can be canceled at any time

by pressing the MENU button and restarted by pressing the shutter button.

Notes

• In self-timer mode, the exposure value is set just before the picture is taken.

• The function remains active until another function is selected in the Drive ModeDrive Mode sub menu.

AUXILIARY DISPLAYS

1/80002.8F 12500ISO EV

GRID

The grids divide the image frame into multiple ﬁelds. They facilitate picture composition and an exact camera orientation. The grid line distribution can be adjusted to ﬁt the object.

You can choose one of two grid displays. They divide the frame into 3x3 or 6x4 ﬁelds.

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select GridsGrids ▸ Select the desired setting

(OffOff, 3x3 Fields3x3 Fields, 6x4 Fields6x4 Fields)

CLIPPING

The Clipping display marks bright or dark areas in the image lacking deﬁnition (bright areas ﬂash in red; dark areas ﬂash in blue). To adjust these displays to speciﬁc conditions or your compositional ideas, you can specify limit values, i.e. the level of over/underexposure at which they appear. The Clipping display therefore oﬀers a very simple and exact means for checking and adjusting your exposure settings.

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select Exposure ClippingExposure Clipping ▸ Select Clipping EnabledClipping Enabled ▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

• The two other lines are not selectable (= gray) when the function is deactivated.

Note

• The clipping display always refers to the currently displayed cropped section.

Picture mode

SETTING LIMIT VALUES

You can set a threshold value for these displays, i.e. deﬁne a value at what degree of overexposure they will appear, so that you can adjust these displays to speciﬁc conditions or in line with your own composition ideas.

Picture mode

LEVEL GAUGE

The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These indicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal and transverse axes of critical objects, e.g. architecture.

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select Exposure ClippingExposure Clipping

▸ Select Lower LimitLower Limit ▸ Select the desired value

(00 to 2020)

▸ Select Upper LimitUpper Limit ▸ Select the desired value

(200200 to 255255)

On screen, the horizon is denoted by a long line across the center of the image on its transverse axis.

– in zero position = green – in tilted position = red

The longitudinal axis is indicated in zero position by two short lines in the gray bars to the left and right of the image center.

– in zero position = green – in tilted position = red

Note

• The camera will switch the aspect of the level gauge autonomously for pictures taken in portrait format.

HISTOGRAM

Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level. This type of rendering allows an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting.

▸ Tap and hold the shutter button

• The histogram appears.

Notes

• The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed; depending on the settings used, it may not represent the ﬁnal exposure.

• In picture mode, the histogram should be regarded as a "trend indicator”.

• The histogram during rendering may diﬀer slightly from the one during exposure.

• Histogram is available only in full screen mode.

Picture mode

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

The camera determines the necessary ﬂash intensity by ﬁring one or more pre-ﬂashes before taking the actual picture. The main ﬂash ﬁres immediately after, i.e. during exposure All factors inﬂuencing exposure (e.g. ﬁlters, aperture settings, distance to the main subject, reﬂective ceilings, etc.) are automatically considered.

Picture mode

ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT

▸ Switch oﬀ the camera and ﬂash unit ▸ Slide the foot of the ﬂash unit all the way into the accessory

shoe and use the clamping nut (where available) to secure it against accidental movement

• Movement inside the accessory shoe can interrupt required contacts and therefore cause malfunctions.

COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS

The entire scope of functions described in this instruction manual, incl. TTL ﬂash metering, is available only for Leica system ﬂash units like the SF40. Other ﬂash units, which only have a positive center contact, can be safely ﬁred via the Leica M10 Monochrom, but cannot be controlled via the camera. Correct function cannot be guaranteed when using any other ﬂash unit.

Important

• The use of incompatible ﬂash units with your LeicaM10 Monochrom may result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the ﬂash unit.

DETACHING THE FLASH UNIT

▸ Switch oﬀ the camera and ﬂash unit ▸ Detaching the ﬂash unit

Note

• Make sure that the accessory shoe cover is always in place when no accessory is attached (e.g. a ﬂash unit).

FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING)

In conjunction with system-compatible ﬂash units (see p. 86), the camera oﬀers a fully automated ﬂash mode, which is also available in the auto modes aperture priority and manual setting.

In aperture priority mode and with manual setting, the camera furthermore allows the use of other interesting ﬂash techniques like ﬂash synchronization and ﬁring with slower shutter speeds than the max. sync time. The camera additionally communicates the sensitivity setting to the ﬂash unit. The ﬂash unit can use this information to automatically adjust its range data, provided the device comes with these displays and the aperture setting selected on the lens is also entered manually on the ﬂash unit. The ISO sensitivity setting cannot be altered via the ﬂash unit on system-compatible units, because the information is received from the camera.

SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT

Operating mode

Automatic camera control

TTL

Aperture priority

The ﬂash exposure must be set to an output level to

match the aperture and shutter speed settings determined by the camera.

Set the ﬂash unit to TTL mode to allow automatic control of the unit by the camera. When set to A, subjects with above or below average brightness may not be exposed correctly. In M mode, the ﬂash exposure must be set to an output level to match the aperture and shutter speed settings determined by the camera by setting an appropriate partial light power level.

Note

• Please read the relevant manual provided with third party ﬂash units regarding their various operating modes.

Picture mode

HSS (HIGH SPEED SYNC.) Automatic ﬂash activation at fast shutter speeds

A fully automated, camera-controlled HSS ﬂash mode for all shutter speeds and all exposure modes is available in the Leica M10 Monochrom for use with system-compatible ﬂash units (see p. 86). It is activated by the camera automatically if the selected or calculated shutter speed is faster than the sync speed (1⁄180s).

Picture mode

Note

The range for HSS ﬂashes is signiﬁcantly lower than for TTL ﬂashes.

FLASH CONTROL

The settings and functions described in the following sections only apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in system-compatible ﬂash units.

SYNC POINT

Flash exposures are lit by two light sources:

– ambient light – Flash

Any subject elements lit primarily by the ﬂash will almost always be rendered in perfect focus by the short burst of light, provided the focus is set correctly. All other subject elements in the same frame lit by ambient light or lit from within will be rendered with varying degrees of sharpness. Whether or not these object elements will be rendered in sharp focus or blurred, as well as the degree of "blurriness" depends on two interdependent factors:

– the shutter speeds – the speed of movement of the subject elements or camera

during recording

The longer the shutter speed and the faster the motion, the greater the diﬀerence between the two superimposed partial images.

A ﬂash is usually ﬁred at the start of exposure (Start of Exp.Start of Exp.), right after the ﬁrst shutter curtain has completely opened the image window. This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the picture of a vehicle being overtaken by its own light trail. This camera allows you to synchronize the ﬂash ﬁring with the end of exposure (End of Exp.End of Exp.), right before the second shutter curtain closes the image window. The sharp image will in this case be a rendering of the end of the captured motion. This ﬂash technique creates a more natural impression of movement and dynamics in the image. This function is available with all camera and ﬂash unit settings. Factory setting: Start of Exp.Start of Exp.

▸ Select Flash SettingsFlash Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Flash Sync. ModeFlash Sync. Mode ▸ Select the desired setting

(Start of Exp.Start of Exp., End of Exp.End of Exp.)

Notes

• Do not use synch cables that are longer than 3 m/10 feet.

• When using the ﬂash with faster shutter speeds, a diﬀerence between the two ﬂash times will be barely discernible or only noticeable for very fast movements.

FLASH RANGE

The usable ﬂash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity values set manually or calculated by the camera. It is important to ensure that the subject is within the relevant ﬂash range for suﬃcient illumination. A permanent setting to the shortest available shutter speed for ﬂash mode (sync time) may often result in unnecessary underexposure of those subject elements that are not lit suﬃciently by the ﬂash. This camera allows the ﬁne tuning of the shutter speed used in ﬂash mode in combination with aperture priority depending on the conditions of the object or your own picture composition ideas. Factory setting: 1/f1/f

▸ Select Flash SettingsFlash Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Max. Flash Sync. TimeMax. Flash Sync. Time ▸ Select the desired value

(1/f1/f, 1/(2f)1/( 2f), 1/( 4f)1/(4f), 1/125 s1/125 s , 1/60 s1/60 s, 1/3 0 s1/30 s , 1/15 s1/15 s, 1/8 s1/8 s, 1/4 s1/4 s , 1/2 s1/2 s)

Picture mode

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

This function can be used to selectively reduce or enhance ﬂash exposure regardless of ambient light, e.g. to brighten the face of a person in the foreground when taking a picture outdoors in the evening while retaining the same general lighting mood. Factory setting: 0 EV0 EV

Picture mode

▸ Select Flash SettingsFlash Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Flash Exp. CompensationFlash Exp. Compensation

• The sub menu displays a scale with a red setting mark. The function is deactivated if the value is set to 00.

▸ Set the value on the scale

Notes

• The following applies for set compensation values, no matter how they were initially set: They remain eﬀective until they are manually reset to 00, i.e. even if the camera is switched oﬀ and on again in the meantime.

• Flash Exp. CompensationFlash Exp. Compensation is not available if ﬂash units with an integrated compensation function are used, e.g. Leica SF58.

• A compensation value conﬁgured on the camera will be overruled when a relevantly equipped ﬂash unit is attached, e.g. a Leica SF 60 and a compensation value is entered on that ﬂash unit.

• The menu item Flash Exposure CompensationFlash Exposure Compensation can only be used in conjunction with ﬂash units on which the correction value cannot be set manually (e.g. Leica SF 26).

• A brighter ﬂash illumination with Plus compensation will require a greater ﬂash intensity. Flash exposure compensation will therefore impact on the ﬂash range: A Plus correction will decrease it, a Minus correction will increase it.

• An exposure compensation set on the camera will only aﬀect the measurement of ambient light. If a simultaneous TTL ﬂash exposure metering compensation is desired in ﬂash mode, then it must be additionally set on the ﬂash unit. (Exception: On the Leica SF26, the compensation value must be set on the camera via menu control.)

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

▸ Switch on the ﬂash unit ▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC =

Guide Number Control) on the ﬂash unit

▸ Switching the camera on ▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture

setting

• It is imperative to take note of the shortest ﬂash sync speed, as it determines whether a "normal" ﬂash or an HSS ﬂash is ﬁred.

▸ Tap the shutter button before each ﬂash exposure to activate

exposure metering

• The ﬂash unit may not ﬁre if this step is missed by pressing the shutter button down completely and skipping these settings.

Notes

• A ﬂash unit that is not ready to ﬂash may cause incorrect exposures or error messages.

• Studio ﬂash systems may have a very long ﬂash ﬁring duration. It may therefore be advantageous to select a slower shutter speed than 1⁄180s when using such a system. The same applies for RF-controlled ﬂash ﬁring for so-called "oﬀ-camera" ﬂashes, as the transmission time may cause a delay.

• Serial exposures and automatic bracketing with ﬂash are not available.

• Use a tripod to prevent blurring at slow shutter speeds. Alternatively, you can select a higher sensitivity.

FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER (with system-compatible ﬂash units)

The ﬂash icon in the viewﬁnder display of the Leica M10 Monochrom gives feedback on and indicates various operating states.

does not appear (despite the ﬂash unit being switched on and ready)

ﬂashes slowly before the picture is taken (2 Hz)

lights up before the picture is taken

remains continuously lit after shutter release*

ﬂashes rapidly after shutter release (4 Hz)*

switches oﬀ after shutter release*

*only in TTL ﬂash mode

• The ﬂash unit cannot ﬁre

• A correct operating mode must be set on the ﬂash unit or an HSS-compatible ﬂash unit must be connected

• The ﬂash unit is not yet ready for use

• The ﬂash unit is ready for use

• The ﬂash is still ready

• Successful ﬂash photography

• The ﬂash unit is not yet ready for further use

• Flash intensity was insuﬃcient

Picture mode

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REVIEW MODE

There are two completely independent Review functions available:

Notes

Review mode

• Recorded pictures are not automatically rotated in Review mode

• It may not be possible to render ﬁles with this camera that were

• In some cases, the screen image may not have the expected

• You can toggle back from playback mode to recording mode at

– short-term rendering directly after exposure (Preview) – normal Review mode, in which the stored recordings can be

viewed and managed for any length of time

to utilize the full screen area.

not recorded with this device.

quality, or the LCD panel will remain blank and only display the ﬁle name.

any time by tapping the shutter button.

CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE

LV button

PLAY button

MENU button

Thumbwheel

Directional pad

Center button

INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE

▸ Press the PLAY button

• The last picture taken appears on the screen.

• The message No media file to display.No media file to display. appears if the inserted memory card does not contain any picture data.

• The PLAY button function diﬀers, depending on the current camera setting:

Initial situation

Full screen display of a recording

Display of an enlarged cropped section/or several thumbnails

After pressing the PLAY button

Picture mode

Full screen display of the recording

SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS

The recordings are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the end of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps back to the ﬁrst image in the series. All recordings can therefore be reached by scrolling either right or left.

Using touch control

▸ Swipe to the left or right

Using button control

▸ Press the directional pad left/right

Review mode

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INFO

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INFO

INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE

With the factory settings in place, recorded pictures will be displayed without the information in the header and footer lines for an unobstructed view of the image.

Review mode

Using touch control

▸ Brieﬂy tap the LCD panel

The conﬁgured displays can be accessed at any time. The displays for HistogramHistogram and ClippingClipping will appear if these functions are activated.

Using button control

▸ Press the center button

Note

• The histogram and clipping displays always refer to the currently shown picture section.

CROPPED SECTION ZOOM

You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. You have a four-step zoom factor available via the thumbwheel, while zooming is stepless if you use touch control.

Using touch control

▸ Two-ﬁnger pinch/spread

• The central cropped section of the picture is enlarged.

Review mode

▸ Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged

cropped section

• The rectangle within the frame in the bottom left corner represents the currently magniﬁed section, as well as its position in the image.

▸ Double tap

• Toggles between max. zoom at the tap position and full screen view.

Using button control

Review mode

You can move directly from one picture to the next in magniﬁcation mode, which will then also be displayed with the same magniﬁcation.

Note

• It may not be possible to enlarge pictures taken with other

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

(to the right: increase magniﬁcation, to the left: decrease magniﬁcation)

▸ Press the directional pad to move the cropped section anywhere

in the enlarged image

• The rectangle within the frame in the bottom left corner represents the currently magniﬁed section, as well as its position in the image.

▸ Press and hold the PLAY button while pressing the directional

pad left/right

camera types.

DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE

The camera oﬀers an overview function in which several thumbnail images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to ﬁnd a speciﬁc image. You can choose 12 or 20 images per overview.

OVERVIEW

Using touch control

▸ Two-ﬁnger pinch

• The display toggles from 12 to 20 thumbnails.

To view other recordings

▸ Swipe up or down

Using button control

▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left

• 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumbwhell increases the number of pictures to 20.

954

Currently selected recording

Number of the currently selected recording

Scrollbar

The currently viewed recording is framed in red and can be selected for a closer look.

Navigating between recordings

▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed

DISPLAYING RECORDINGS IN BLOCKS OF 20

In this view, you can browse through the blocks easily.

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▸ Reduce the size of the images until the entire ﬁeld is framed in

red

▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed

▸ Swipe up or down

Review mode

RETURNING TO FULL SCREEN VIEW

Using touch control

Review mode

Using button control

▸ Two-ﬁnger spread

▸ Brieﬂy touch the image

▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the right

▸ Press the PLAY button/the center button

TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS

Recordings can be tagged as favorites to ﬁnd them quicker or to simplify the later deletion of multiple recordings.

Notes

• Other recordings can be selected while the Review menu is active.

• You can exit the Review menu at any time by pressing the MENU button.

TAGGING RECORDINGS

▸ Press the directional pad up

• The recording is tagged with .

▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select RateRate

• The recording is tagged with .

REMOVING INDIVIDUAL TAGS

▸ Press the directional pad down

• The tag disappears.

▸ Press the MENU button

DELETING RECORDINGS

There are several methods available to delete recordings:

– deleting individual recordings – deleting all recordings without a tag/ranking – deleting all recordings

Review mode

▸ Select UnrateUnrate

REMOVING ALL TAGS

▸ Press the MENU button

▸ Select Unrate ALLUnrate ALL

• The LED will ﬂash during this operation.

Important

• Once deleted, recordings are no longer retrievable.

Notes

• Other recordings can be selected while the Review menu is active.

• You can exit the Review menu at any time by pressing the MENU button.

DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS

Review mode

▸ Press the MENU button

▸ Select Delete SingleDelete Single in the Review menu

• The Delete screen appears.

▸ Press the center button

• The LED will ﬂash during the delete process. The process may take a few seconds.

• The next recording will be displayed once deletion is complete. The message No media file to display.No media file to display. appears if no other recordings are saved on the card.

To cancel deletion and return to the normal Review mode

▸ Press the PLAY button

Note

• The “Scroll” and “Magnify” functions continue to be available when the “Delete” screen is active.

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Leica M10 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOREWORD

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES

LEGAL INFORMATION

SAFETY REMARKS

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARRANTY

TABLE OF CONTENT

PART DESIGNATIONS

Displays

VIEWFINDER

LCD PANEL

WHEN TAKING A PICTURE

IN REVIEW MODE

Preparation

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP

PREPARING THE CHARGER

CHARGING THE BATTERY

INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY

INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD

LENS

COMPATIBLE LENSES

LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY

INCOMPATIBLE LENSES

CHANGING THE LENS

LENS DETECTION

USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING

USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING

USING A LEICA R LENS

DIOPTER COMPENSATION

CAMERA OPERATION

CONTROL ELEMENTS

MAIN SWITCH

SHUTTER BUTTON

SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL

ISO SETTING WHEEL

THUMBWHEEL

DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON

FOCUS BUTTON

LV BUTTON/PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON

LCD PANEL

MENU CONTROL

CONTROL ELEMENTS

MENU SECTIONS

FAVORITES MENU

MAIN MENU

SUBMENU

MENU NAVIGATION

SUBMENU

KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD

SCALE MENU

DATE/TIME MENU

COMBI MENU

QUICK ACCESS

FAVORITES MENU

MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU

VIA THE STATUS SCREEN

DIRECT ACCESS

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS

TIME

MENU LANGUAGE

DATE/TIME

DATE

AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS

TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE)

LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS

BRIGHTNESS

RANGEFINDER

LCD PANEL

INFORMATION DISPLAYS

BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS

FILE FORMAT

JPG SETTINGS

RESOLUTION