Leica Q2 Monochrom operation manual
LEICAQ2 MONOCHROM
Instruction manual
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs
with your new Leica Q2 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 Q2 Monochrom whenever you need it at: q2-monochrom.
leica-camera.com.
Your Leica Camera AG
Foreword/Scope of delivery
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the
accessories supplied are complete.
– LeicaQ2 Monochrom with attached lens hood
– Lithium-ion battery Leica BP-SCL4
– Charger Leica BC-SCL4, incl. mains cable (US, EU)
– Lens hood cap
– Thread protection ring
– Accessory shoe cover
– Carry strap
– Quick Start Guide
– Test certificate
– CE flyer
– Creative Cloud flyer
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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:
en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-Q/Accessories
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.
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Replacement parts/accessories
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LEGAL INFORMATION
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
• 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
same applies for all software supplied in the scope of delivery.
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• The following applies for all video material created with this
camera: This product is governed by the AVC Patent Portfolio
license and is meant for private use by a consumer only. The
device may furthermore be used for purposes for which the
consumer receives no remuneration, e.g. (i) encoding in
accordance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii)
decoding of AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer in
accordance with the AVC Standard within the scope of personal
use and/or which the consumer has received from the provider,
who is in possession of a license to offer AVC Video. No license
is granted or implied for any other use. Any other use, specifically the provision of AVC video in exchange for remuneration, may
require a separate license agreement with MPEG LA, L.L.C.
Please visit the MPEG LA, L.L.C. website at: www.mpegla.com
for more information.
LEGAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
COPYRIGHT
All rights reserved.
All text, images and graphics are subject to copyright and other
laws to protect intellectual property. They must not be copied,
modified or used for any purpose including trade purposes.
TECHNICAL DATA
Product changes with regards to the product or services may have
occurred after the editorial deadline. The manufacturer reserves
the right to effect structural or shape changes, color deviations and
changes to the scope of delivery or service, where these changes
or deviations are reasonably acceptable for the customer, while
taking into consideration the interests of Leica Camera AG. In that
respect, Leica Camera AG reserves the right to changes and
errors. The images in this manual may depict accessory, special
features or other items that are not part of the standard scope of
delivery or service. Some pages may contain model types and
services, which are not offered in specific countries.
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BRANDS AND LOGOS
The brand names and logos used in this documented are protected
trademarks. These brands or logos must not be used without prior
approval by Leica Camera AG.
LICENSE RIGHTS
Leica Camera AG intends to provide you with innovative and
informative documentation. Due to the amount of creativity that
has gone into its design, we ask for your understanding that Leica
Camera AG must protect its intellectual property, including patents,
trademarks and copyrights and that possession of the documentation does not infer any licensing rights of the intellectual property
of Leica Camera AG.
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
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.
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Legal information
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• 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
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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.
• The use of the WLAN-RF band between 5150MHz and
5350MHz is permitted only in enclosed spaces.
• Please read the important notes on specific functions of Leica
FOTOS on p.138.
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
CE MARK
The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the
fundamental requirements of applicable EU guidelines.
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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
products from our DoC server:
www.cert.leica-camera.com
In case of further questions, please contact: Leica Camera AG, Am Leitz-Park 5,
35578 Wetzlar, Germany
Depending on product (see technical data)
Type
WLAN
Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology
Frequency band (central frequency) Maximum power
2412–2462/5180–5240 MHz/
5260–5320/5500–5700 MHz
2402–2480 MHz 20
(dBm E.I.R.P.)
20
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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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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
• Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in
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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.
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.
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
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 1m (3 ft)
between the charger and the receiver.
• When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – this is
normal and not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, as
it consumes electricity (a very small amount), even if no battery
is inserted.
• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short circuit
them.
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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
Safety remarks
• 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.
CARRY STRAP
• Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should
• Use the carry strap only for its intended purpose on a camera or
• Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars
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.
therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not
a toy and poses a strangulation risk.
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.
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 LeicaQ2 Monochrom may 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
General information
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.
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• The battery must have a temperature between +10°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 (>2Hz) 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 representative in your
region 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.
• Always 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, as
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.164).
This service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore
incur charges.
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 Leica Q2 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 ex works with
the latest firmware installed or you can download the latest version
from our website yourself and transfer it to your camera.
General information
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
Q2 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.136 for more information.
Select the menu item Camera InformationCamera Information (see p. 136) to check
whether your camera and lenses are running the latest firmware
version.
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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
Leica Q2 Monochrom comes with splash water and dust
protection.
The camera was tested under controlled laboratory conditions
and is classes as IP52 in accordance with DIN EN 60529. Please
note: The splash water and dust protection coating is not
permanent and will diminish over time. Please read the section
on “Care/Storage” for detailed instructions on how to clean and
dry the camera. The warranty does not cover liquid damage. Any
attempt to open the camera casing by an unauthorized retailer
or service partner will cause an immediate expiration of the
splash water and dust warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
FOREWORD ...................................................................................... 2
SCOPE OF DELIVERY ....................................................................... 2
REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES .......................................... 3
LEGAL INFORMATION ..................................................................... 4
SAFETY REMARKS ........................................................................... 8
Table of content
GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................12
WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 15
TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................16
PART DESIGNATIONS .................................................................... 20
DISPLAYS ........................................................................................22
PHOTO ......................................................................................................... 22
VIDEO .......................................................................................................... 24
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
ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS HOOD ............................................. 32
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................. 33
CAMERA OPERATION.....................................................................34
CONTROL ELEMENTS ................................................................................. 34
MAIN SWITCH ................................................................................................... 34
SHUTTER BUTTON ............................................................................................ 35
SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL ....................................................................... 36
THUMBWHEEL .................................................................................................. 36
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THUMBWHEEL BUTTON ................................................................................... 37
DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON ..............................................................37
PLAY BUTTON/FN BUTTON/MENU BUTTON ..................................................38
ZOOM/LOCK BUTTON ...................................................................................... 38
LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) ..........................................................................39
MENU CONTROL ......................................................................................... 40
CONTROL ELEMENTS ....................................................................................... 40
MENU SECTIONS .............................................................................................. 40
SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS .................................................................................. 42
STATUS SCREEN ............................................................................................... 43
MAIN MENU ...................................................................................................... 45
MENU NAVIGATION .......................................................................................... 46
SUBMENU ......................................................................................................... 47
KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD ....................................................................................... 47
MENU BAR .............................................................................................................. 48
SCALE MENU ........................................................................................................... 49
DATE/TIME MENU ................................................................................................... 49
USER-DEFINED OPERATION ...................................................................... 50
FAVORITES MENU ............................................................................................. 50
MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU .......................................................................... 50
DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 51
DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS ...................................................................................... 51
STATIC DIRECT ACCESS ........................................................................................... 52
CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ............................................................ 54
MENU LANGUAGE ...................................................................................... 54
DATE/TIME .................................................................................................. 54
DATE ..................................................................................................................54
TIME................................................................................................................... 54
TIME ZONE ........................................................................................................ 55
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ................................................................................... 55
POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) .................................................... 55
AFTER A FEW SECONDS .......................................................................................... 55
AFTER A FEW MINUTES............................................................................................ 55
DISPLAY/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS ............................................................ 56
LCD PANEL/EVF USE ........................................................................................56
EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 57
BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................................................... 57
LCD PANEL .............................................................................................................. 57
EVF .......................................................................................................................... 57
COLOR RENDERING .......................................................................................... 58
LCD PANEL .............................................................................................................. 58
EVF .......................................................................................................................... 58
AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL SHUTDOWN .............................................................. 58
EVF FRAME RATE ..............................................................................................58
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ................................................................................... 59
VOLUME ............................................................................................................ 59
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS.......................................................................................... 59
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND ....................................................................... 59
AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION .......................................................................... 59
SILENT PHOTOGRAPHY .................................................................................... 59
BASIC RECORDING SETTINGS (PICTURE) .................................... 62
FILE FORMAT .............................................................................................. 62
JPG SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 63
RESOLUTION ..................................................................................................... 63
IMAGE PROPERTIES .......................................................................................... 64
CONTRAST .............................................................................................................. 64
SHARPNESS ............................................................................................................ 64
TONING ................................................................................................................... 64
IMAGE STABILIZATION ............................................................................... 65
BASIC RECORDING SETTINGS (VIDEO) ........................................ 66
FILE FORMAT .............................................................................................. 66
VIDEO FORMAT ........................................................................................... 66
MICROPHONE ............................................................................................. 66
WIND NOISE REDUCTION .......................................................................... 66
VIDEO STABILIZATION ............................................................................... 66
IMAGE PROPERTIES ................................................................................... 67
PICTURE MODE .............................................................................. 68
DRIVE MODE ............................................................................................... 68
FOCUSING ................................................................................................... 69
AF PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 69
AUTOFOCUS MODES ........................................................................................ 69
AFs (single) .............................................................................................................. 69
AFc (continuous) ...................................................................................................... 69
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS ................................................................. 70
MULTI-FIELD METERING ........................................................................................... 70
SPOT/FIELD METERING ........................................................................................... 70
FACE DETECTION ..................................................................................................... 71
TOUCH AF ............................................................................................................... 71
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... 72
ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE .................................................................................... 72
AF ASSIST LIGHT ..................................................................................................... 73
ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION ................................................................................. 73
AF QUICK SETTING ........................................................................................... 73
ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING............................................................................... 73
ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE .................................................................... 73
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) ................................................................................ 74
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... 74
FOCUS PEAKING...................................................................................................... 74
ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE ................................................................................... 75
MACRO FUNCTION ........................................................................................... 76
ISO SENSITIVITY ......................................................................................... 76
FIXED ISO VALUES ............................................................................................76
AUTOMATIC SETTING ........................................................................................ 77
LIMITING SETTING RANGES ..................................................................................... 77
EXPOSURE................................................................................................... 78
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS .................................................................... 78
SPOT METERING ...................................................................................................... 78
CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING ................................................................................ 78
MULTI-FIELD METERING ........................................................................................... 78
EXPOSURE MODES ........................................................................................... 79
SELECTING A MODE ................................................................................................ 79
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FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P ................................................... 79
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S ................................................80
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M .................................................................. 82
SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS .............................................................................. 82
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE – T .............................................................................. 83
EXPOSURE CONTROL ....................................................................................... 84
PICTURE RECORDING MODES ................................................................... 88
SERIAL EXPOSURES ......................................................................................... 88
INTERVAL SHOOTING .......................................................................................89
EXPOSURE BRACKETING .................................................................................. 91
SELF-TIMER ....................................................................................................... 92
DIGITAL ZOOM ..................................................................................................93
INFO DISPLAYS ........................................................................................... 94
INFO DISPLAYS IN PICTURE MODE ..................................................................94
AUXILIARY DISPLAYS ........................................................................................ 95
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY .............................................................................. 98
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS .............................................................................. 98
FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) .............................................. 99
HSS (HIGH SPEED SYNC.) ................................................................................ 99
SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT ....................................................................... 99
FLASH MODES ................................................................................................ 100
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AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P ...................................................................................... 79
CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) 80
APERTURE PRIORITY - A ........................................................................................... 80
SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S ................................................................................ 81
EXPOSURE PREVIEW ................................................................................................ 84
EXPOSURE LOCK ..................................................................................................... 84
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .................................................................................... 87
CLIPPING ................................................................................................................. 95
LEVEL GAUGE .......................................................................................................... 96
GRID ........................................................................................................................ 97
HISTOGRAM ............................................................................................................ 97
AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION ............................................................................ 100
MANUAL FLASH ACTIVATION ................................................................................. 100
AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION AT SLOWER SHUTTER SPEEDS (LONG-TERM
SYNCHRONIZATION) .............................................................................................. 100
FLASH CONTROL ............................................................................................ 101
SYNC POINT .......................................................................................................... 101
FLASH RANGE ................................................................................................. 102
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..............................................................102
FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER.......................................104
VIDEO MODE ................................................................................106
START/EXIT VIDEO MODE .......................................................................106
START/END VIDEO RECORDING .............................................................107
EXPOSURE CONTROL ............................................................................... 107
FOCUSING ................................................................................................. 107
PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE .........................................................108
CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE ...........................108
INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE ............................................ 109
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS ............................... 110
INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE ..................................... 111
DISPLAYING ASSIST FUNCTIONS ..................................................................112
PICTURE SERIES REVIEW ........................................................................ 112
JUMPING TO A SPECIFIC PICTURE IN THE GROUP .................................................. 113
RESUMING PLAYBACK/REVIEW ............................................................................. 113
SAVE AS A VIDEO .................................................................................................. 114
SCROLLING THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL PICTURES OF A SERIES ........................... 114
CROPPED SECTION ZOOM ....................................................................... 115
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE .................................... 116
TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS ....................................................... 118
DELETING RECORDINGS .......................................................................... 118
QUICK ACCESS TO DELETE FUNCTIONS .......................................................119
DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS ............................................................119
DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS ...............................................................120
DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ......................................................................... 121
DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS ...............................................................122
DELETING PICTURE SERIES ............................................................................ 122
PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING .......................................................... 123
SLIDE SHOW ............................................................................................. 123
VIDEO PLAYBACK .....................................................................................124
VIDEO EDITING ............................................................................................... 127
OTHER FUNCTIONS .....................................................................130
USER PROFILES ........................................................................................ 130
DATA MANAGEMENT ................................................................................ 132
DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD ...................................................132
EDIT FILE NAMES ............................................................................................ 133
CREATING A NEW FOLDER .............................................................................133
RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS ............................................. 134
FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD .....................................................................134
DATA TRANSFER.............................................................................................. 135
USING RAW DATA (DNG) .......................................................................... 135
RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS ................................ 136
FIRMWARE UPDATES ............................................................................... 136
UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ............................................................. 137
LEICA FOTOS ................................................................................138
CONNECTING ............................................................................................ 138
REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL ................................................................... 140
CARE/STORAGE ...........................................................................142
FAQ ................................................................................................ 144
MENU OVERVIEW ........................................................................150
INDEX ............................................................................................154
TECHNICAL DATA .........................................................................160
LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ..............................................................164
LEICA ACADEMY ..........................................................................164
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Table of content
Definition of the various categories of information found in
this manual
Note
Additional information
Important
Failure to comply with instructions may result in damage to the
camera, the accessories or the recordings
Attention
Non-compliance may result in personal injury
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PART DESIGNATIONS
Part Designations
5
4
6
20
29
6
31
32
30
10
11
14
15
16
17
22
23
24
25
21
12
20
19
18
13
4
7
3
2
1
8
26
27
9
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LEICA Q2 MONOCHROM
1 Main switch
2 Shutter button
3 Shutter speed setting dial
4 Thumbwheel
5 Thumbwheel button
6 Strap lugs
7 Accessory shoe
8 Microphone
9 Self-timer LED/AF assist light
10 Viewfinder eyepiece
11 Eye sensor
12 Diopter setting wheel
13 Zoom/Lock button
14 PLAY button
15 FN button
16 MENU button
17 LCD panel
18 Status LED
19 Directional pad
20 Center button
21 Speaker
22 Memory card slot
23 Tripod thread
24 Battery release lever
25 Battery compartment
LENS “SUMMILUX 28 f/1.7 ASPH.”
26 Alignment point for macro function
27 Macro setting ring
28 Focus ring
29 Aperture setting ring
30 Thread protection ring
31 AF/MF lock release
32 Focus tab
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Part Designations
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999-9000
Displays
DISPLAYS
The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder are
identical.
PHOTO
STATUS SCREEN
01
04 05
06
07
08
09 10 11 12
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02 03
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IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE
All displays/values refer to the displayed image.
20 18
15 23
0709
24 28
29
10
13 19
1108
30
22
WHEN TAKING A PICTURE
All displays/values refer to the actual settings.
13 19
20 18 3
1108
15
24
25
0709
10
02
26
27
ACTIVATED Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants
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32
33
36
34
37
35
01
Focal length
02
Remaining memory capacity
03
Battery capacity
04
Menu section PHOTOPHOTO
05
Menu sections VIDEOVIDEO
06
Light balance
07
Exposure compensation scale
08
Exposure mode
09
Exposure value
10
Shutter speed
11
ISO Sensitivity
12
Exposure compensation value
13
Focus mode
14
Autofocus metering method
15
Picture mode (Drive ModeDrive Mode)
16 Self-timer
17
User profile
18
Exposure metering method
19
Toning
20 File format/compression level/resolution
21
Leica FOTOS
22 Favorites menu / Main menu
23 Flash mode/flash exposure compensation
24 Stabilization activated
25 AF Field
26
Bluetooth® (Leica FOTOS)
27
Automatic storage of the recording location (Exif data)
(Only while connection to Leica FOTOS is active)
28 Icon for marked picture
29 File name
30 File number of the picture shown
31
Histogram
32
Grid lines
33
Clipping identification of overexposed subject elements
34
Automatic magnification as focus assistance for manual
focusing (3x or 6x magnification available)
35
Focus peaking
(identification of in sharp edges in the object)
36
Level gauge
37
Display of cropped section size and position
(only visible for enlarged sections)
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Displays
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Displays
VIDEO
STATUS SCREEN
38
41 42
43
46
47 48 49 50
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44
45
WHEN TAKING A PICTURE
All displays/values refer to the actual settings.
51
58 43 57 4061
39 40
60
62
IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE
All displays/values refer to the displayed image.
51 5758
67
63
61 64
65
6644
68
24
44
69 70
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38
Focal length
39
Remaining memory capacity
40
Battery capacity
41
Menu section PHOTOPHOTO
42
Menu sections VIDEOVIDEO
43
Microphone recording level
44
Light balance
45
Exposure compensation scale
46
Exposure mode
47
Exposure value
48
Shutter speed
49
ISO Sensitivity
50
Exposure compensation value
51
Focus mode
52
Autofocus metering method
53
Microphone sensitivity (Microphone GainMicrophone Gain)
54
Video stabilization
55
User profile
56
Exposure metering method
57
Toning
58
Resolution / Frame rate
59
Leica FOTOS
60
Favorites menu / Main menu
61
Stabilization activated
62
Indicates recording in progress
63
Length of recording
64 Icon for marked picture
65
File name
66
File number of the picture shown
67
Video editing function
68
Exiting video playback
69
Current time of the playback
70
Playback status bar
71
Playback volume
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CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL
The battery charge status is displayed in the status screen and in
the header line at the top right.
Display Charge status
approx. 75 - 100%
approx. 50 - 75%
approx. 25 - 50%
approx. 0 - 25%
approx. 0%
The battery needs charging or replacing
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Displays
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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.
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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 groove facing up 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 h
100% approx. 3½ h
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Preparation
* for a completely discharged battery
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INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY
▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p.34)
REMOVAL
INSERTION
Preparation
▸ Insert the battery into the slot with the groove pointing towards
the LCD panel and gently push until you hear and feel it clicking
into place
1
2
3
▸ Turn the battery release lever
• Battery is pushing out slightly.
▸ Press down on the battery lightly
• The battery unlocks and pushes out fully.
▸ Removing the battery
Important
• Removing the battery while the camera is switched on may
result in the loss of custom settings or damage to the memory
card.
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