Leica M-D Instruction Manual
Leica M-D
Instructions
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica M-D and to
congratulate you on your choice. With this unique digital view and
range finder camera, you have made an excellent choice.
Foreword
We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new
camera.
In order to make best use of all the opportunities offered by this
high performance camera, we recommend that you first read this
instruction manual.
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This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary
Control Council for Interference from Information Technology
Equipment (VCCI).
If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the
equipment according to the instruction manual.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded inter face cables with ferrite core
when connecting to com put er or peripheral devices. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Trade Name: LEICA
Model No.: LEICA M-D (Typ 262)
Responsible party/
Support contact:
Leica Camera Inc.
1 Pearl Count, Unit A
Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Tel.: +1 201 995 0051
Fax: +1 201 995 1684
technicalinfo@leicacamerausa.com
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
LEICA M-D
(Typ 262)
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
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FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
For Canada only:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword ...................................................................................56
Warning messages .....................................................................60
Legal information .......................................................................60
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment ..........................61
Designation of parts ...................................................................62
Table of Contents
Quick-start guide .......................................................................64
Detailed instructions ..................................................................64
Preparations
Attaching the carrying strap ....................................................64
Charging the battery ................................................................65
Changing the battery and memory card ...................................68
Leica M lenses .......................................................................71
Attaching .............................................................................73
Removing ............................................................................73
Operating elements
Main switch .............................................................................74
Shutter button ........................................................................74
Time setting dial .....................................................................75
Basic settings
Date and time .........................................................................76
ISO sensitivity .........................................................................77
Permanent camera settings ....................................................77
Bright line view and range finder ................................................78
The image field selector ...........................................................79
Distance metering .....................................................................80
Exposure metering .....................................................................82
Turning the exposure meter on/off .........................................82
Exposure modes .....................................................................83
Aperture priority ...................................................................83
Exposure lock ....................................................................84
Exposure compensation .....................................................84
Manual exposure setting ......................................................84
The B setting .......................................................................85
Values above and below the metering range ...........................85
Flash operation .........................................................................86
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Miscellaneous
Taking photographs with the self-timer.....................................90
Playback .................................................................................90
Transferring data to a computer ...............................................90
Using raw data DNG ...............................................................90
Installing firmware updates ......................................................91
Malfunctions and their resolution ...............................................99
Appendix
Viewfinder displays ................................................................100
Index .......................................................................................102
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Table of Contents
System accessories ..................................................................92
Spare parts ................................................................................93
Precautions and care instructions
General precautions ................................................................94
Care instructions .....................................................................95
Cleaning the sensor .................................................................97
Storage ...................................................................................98
Technical data .........................................................................104
Leica service addresses ...........................................................108
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The CE identification of our products documents compliance
with the fundamental requirements of the applicable EU
directives.
WARNING MESSAGES
• Modern electronic elements react sensitively to electrostatic
discharge. As you can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands of volts, by walking on synthetic carpets for example, a
discharge can occur when you touch your camera, particularly if
Warnings/Legal notices
it is placed on a conductive surface. If only the camera housing
is touched, this discharge is harmless to the electronics. However, despite built-in safety circuits, the outer contacts, such as
the accessory shoe, battery or rear panel contacts, should not
be touched if at all possible for safety reasons. If the accessory
shoe is not in use, the relevant cover (supplied) should always be
in place.
• For any cleaning of the contacts, do not use an optical microfiber cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth instead! Before
touching the contacts, you can make sure you discharge any
electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water
pipe (conductive, earthed material). You can also avoid soiling
and oxidization of the contacts by storing your camera in a dry
place with the lens or bayonet cover fitted.
• Use only the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short
circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers); repairs
must be done at authorized service centers only.
LEGAL INFORMATION
• Please ensure that you strictly observe copyright laws. The
recording and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes,
CDs, or other published or broadcast material may contravene
copyright laws.
• This also applies to all of the software supplied.
• The SD, HDMI, and USB logos are registered trademarks.
• Other names, company and product names referred to in this
manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
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DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EU, and for other European countries
with segregated waste collection systems)
This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and
must therefore not be disposed of in general household waste!
Instead, it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point
provided by the local authority. This costs you nothing. If the device
contains standard or rechargeable batteries, these must be
removed first and also be disposed of in line with relevant regulations.
Further information on the subject is available from your local
administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store
where you purchased this device.
The production date of your camera can be found on the stickers in
the warranty card and/or on the packaging and that of the
rechargeable batteries on their housing. In the case of the camera,
this is written year/month/day and in the case of the rechargeable
batteries calendar week/year (WW/YY).
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Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
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DESIGNATION OF PARTS
Figures in the front and rear cover pages
Front view
1 Lens release button
2 Eyes for carrying strap
3 Range finder viewing window
4 Brightness sensor
5 Self-timer LED
Designation of parts
6 Viewfinder viewing window
7 Image field selector
8 Bottom cover locking point
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Top view
9 Fixed ring with
a. Index for distance setting
b. Depth of field scale
c. Red index button for changing lenses
10 Aperture setting dial
11 Index point for aperture setting
12 Lens hood
13 Focusing ring with
a. recessed grip
14 Shutter release button
15 Function button
16 Main switch with detent position for
– OFF (camera turned off)
– S (single pictures)
– C (serial exposures)
–
(self-timer, time/date setting,
or sensor cleaning)
17 Time-setting dial with detent positions for
– A for automatic shutter speed control
– Shutter speeds
– B (Long-time exposure)
–
Flash sync speed (
1
4000 - 8s (incl. intermediate values)
⁄
1
⁄180s)
⁄
18 Accessory shoe
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1 Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachment cover the brightness sensor. Information about
functions with these and other lenses can be found under "Displays in the viewfinder", p. 100,
and „Leica M lenses ", p. 71.
Rear view
19 Viewfinder
20 Thumb wheel
21 ISO setting with
a. Scale
b. Setting disc
c. Index point
22 LED for indicating picture mode/recording data
Bottom view
(with bottom cover fitted)
23 Locking toggle for bottom cover
24 Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼“)
25 Bottom cover
(with bottom cover removed)
26 Memory card slot
27 Battery compartment
28 Battery locking slider
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Designation of parts
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QUICK-START GUIDE
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
– Camera
– Battery
– Memory card (not supplied)
– Charger and mains cable
Quick-Start Guide
PREPARATIONS
1. Charge the battery (see p. 65)
2. Insert the battery (see p. 68)
3. Insert the memory card (see p. 69)
4. Turn on the camera (see p. 74)
5. Set the date and time (see p. 76)
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
6. Attach the lens (see p. 73)
7. Set the shutter speed setting dial to
8. Set the subject focus (see p. 80)
9. Turn on the camera (see p. 74)
10. Turn on exposure metering (see p. 82)
11. Correct the exposure, if necessary (see p. 84)
12. Release the shutter (see p. 54)
PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP
A (see p. 75)
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
The camera is powered by a lithium ion battery.
• The green LED marked CHARGE starts fl ashing to confi rm that
charging is in progress. As soon as the battery has charged to at
4
least
⁄5 of its capacity, the yellow LED marked 80% also lights
up. When the battery is fully charged, the green LED also
changes from fl ashing to continuously lit.
Note:
The
80% LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging
characteristics.
The charger should be disconnected from the mains when charging
is complete. There is therefore no risk of overcharging.
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Caution:
• Only the battery type specified and described in this manual
(Order No. 14 499), or battery types specified and described by
Leica Camera AG, may be used in this camera.
• These batteries may only be used in the units for which they are
designed and may only be charged exactly as described below.
• Using this battery contrary to the instructions and using non-
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specified battery types can result in an explosion under certain
circumstances!
• The batteries must not be exposed to heat or sunlight for pro-
longed periods, or to humidity or moisture. Likewise, the batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high pressure
container as this results in a risk of fire or explosion!
• A safety valve in the battery guarantees that any excess pres-
sure caused by improper handling is discharged safely.
• Only the charger specified and described in this manual (order
no. 14 494) is to be used. The use of other chargers not
approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme cases, can cause serious or life-threatening
injuries.
• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this
battery type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes.
• The car charging cable supplied must never be connected while
the charger is connected to the mains.
• Ensure that the mains outlet used for charging is freely accessible.
• The battery and charger must not be opened. Repairs may only
be carried out by authorized service centers.
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Notes:
• The battery should be charged before the camera is used for the
first time.
• The battery must have a temperature of 10°-30°C to be charged
(otherwise the charger will not turn on, or will turn off again).
• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged
when charging starts, it is charged to full capacity faster.
• The batteries warm up during the charging process. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
• If the two LEDs on the charger flash rapidly (> 2Hz) after starting
charging, this indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging
time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside the permitted
ranges, or short circuit). In this case, disconnect the charger
from the mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above
temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging
process. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer, the
Leica office in your country or Leica Camera AG.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by use in the camera - discharged again 2 or 3
times. This discharge procedure should be repeated every 25
cycles. To ensure a maximum service life of the battery, it should
not be exposed to constant extremes of temperature (e.g. in a
parked car in the summer or winter).
• Even when used under optimum conditions, every battery has a
limited service life! After several hundred charging cycles, this
becomes noticeable as the operating times become significantly
shorter.
• The battery should be replaced after a maximum of four years,
as its performance deteriorates and reliable operation can no
longer be guaranteed, particularly in cold conditions.
• Defective batteries should be disposed of according to the
respective instructions (see p. 61).
• The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery
which is permanently fitted in the camera. This back-up battery
retains the set date and time for up to 2 months. If this back-up
battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting
the replaceable main battery. Once the replaceable battery has
been inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered after about a few days. This process does not require the
camera to be turned on.
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CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD
Turn the camera off (see p. 74).
Important:
Do not open the bottom cover or remove the memory card or
battery while the red LED on the back of the camera is fl ashing,
indicating picture recording and/or data saving to the card. Other-
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wise the unsaved (or not completely saved) picture data may be
lost.
Removing the bottom cover
Inserting the battery
Removing the battery
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3
2
1
4
2
Charge level display
You can display the current battery capacity in the viewfi nder:
1. Turn on the camera
Only necessary if the viewfi nder display has switched itself off
again even though the camera is switched on:
2. Press the shutter release button to the fi rst pressure point
3. Press the function button 2x.
• When pressed repeatedly, the battery and memory card
capacities are alternately displayed as percentages. To
diff erentiate, when the battery capacity is displayed, a dot
also lights up at the top of the display for the battery capacity.
Notes:
• The capacity display appears irrespective of whether the viewfi nder display was on before or not.
• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long
period of time.
• A maximum of 2 months after the capacity of a battery left in
the camera is exhausted (see also the last note under “Charging
the battery”, p. 65), the date and time need to be re-entered.
Inserting the memory card
Removing the memory card
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Compatible memory cards
The camera saves the pictures on an SD (secure digital), SDHC
(high capacity), or SDXC (eXtended capacity) card.
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various suppliers and with different capacities and read/write speeds. Particularly those with high capacities and read/write speeds allow data
to be recorded and retrieved very quickly. The cards have a write
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protection switch, which can be used to prevent unintentional
storage and deletion of pictures. This switch takes the form of a
slider on the non-beveled side of the card; in the lower position,
marked LOCK, the data on the card is protected.
Only necessary if the viewfinder display has switched itself off
again even though the camera is switched on:
3. Press the shutter release button to the first pressure point
4. Press the function button 1x
• The relevant value is displayed.
3s after the shutter release button has been pressed to the
first pressure point, or after the function button has been let
go, the display returns to the normal state.
When the card's capacity limit has been reached, Full always
appears, irrespective of whether the viewfinder display was
switched on before or not.
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Note:
Do not touch the memory card contacts.
Displaying the memory card capacity
You can display the number photographs that can still be taken in
the viewfinder:
1. Turn on the camera
• The battery capacity is displayed first.
2. Press the function button 1x
Notes:
• The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards is too large for Leica
Camera AG to be able to completely test all available types for
compatibility and quality. Although using other card types is not
likely to damage the camera or the card, some "no name" cards
do not comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards and Leica
Camera AG is unable to provide any guarantee that they will
function correctly.
• If the memory card cannot be inserted, check that it is aligned
correctly.
• As electromagnetic fields, electrostatic charges, and defects on the
camera or the card can lead to damage or loss of the data on the
memory card, we recommend that you also transfer the data to a
computer and save it there (see p. 90).
• For the same reason, it is recommended that the card is always
stored in its antistatic cover.
LEICA M LENSES
Generally, most Leica M lenses can be used. Details on the small
number of exceptions and restrictions can be found in the following
notes.
They can be used regardless of the lens features, and whether it
does or does not have 6-bit coding in the bayonet. In the case of
lenses with coding, the camera uses the information transmitted to
optimize exposure and image data.
Even without this additional feature, i.e. when using Leica M lenses
without identifi cation, the camera will deliver excellent pictures in
most situations.
Important:
• The following cannot be used:
– Hologon 1:8/15mm,
– Summicron 1:2/50mm with close-up,
– Elmar 1:4/90mm with retractable tube (manufactured from
1954-1968)
– Some versions of the Summilux-M 1.4/35mm (not aspherical,
manufactured from 1961-1995, Made in Canada) cannot be
fi tted to the camera or will not focus to infi nity. The Leica
Customer Care department can modify these lenses so that
they can be used on the camera.
• The following can be used, but risk damaging the camera or
lens:
Lenses with retractable tube can only be used with the tube
extended, i.e. their tube must never be retracted into the camera. This is not the case with the current Macro-Elmar-M
1:4/90mm, as its tube does not protrude into the camera body
even when retracted. It can therefore be used without any
restrictions.
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