Leica Q2 Monochrom operation manual

LEICAQ2 MONOCHROM

Instruction manual

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.

– LeicaQ2 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

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.

Replacement parts/accessories

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 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

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.

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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• 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 5150MHz and 5350MHz 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.

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 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.)

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

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 1m (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.

Safety remarks

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 LeicaQ2 Monochrom may result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the ﬂash unit.

Safety remarks

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 +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 (>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 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.

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.

Warranty

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 ........................................................................................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

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

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

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

PART DESIGNATIONS

Part Designations

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

Part Designations

999-9000

Displays

DISPLAYS

The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewﬁnder are identical.

PHOTO

STATUS SCREEN

04 05

09 10 11 12

131814191520162117

02 03

IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE

All displays/values refer to the displayed image.

20 18

15 23

0709

24 28

13 19

1108

WHEN TAKING A PICTURE

All displays/values refer to the actual settings.

13 19

20 18 3

1108

0709

ACTIVATED Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants

Focal length

Remaining memory capacity

Battery capacity

Menu section PHOTOPHOTO

Menu sections VIDEOVIDEO

Light balance

Exposure compensation scale

Exposure mode

Exposure value

Shutter speed

ISO Sensitivity

Exposure compensation value

Focus mode

Autofocus metering method

Picture mode (Drive ModeDrive Mode)

16 Self-timer

User proﬁle

Exposure metering method

Toning

20 File format/compression level/resolution

Leica FOTOS

22 Favorites menu / Main menu

23 Flash mode/ﬂash exposure compensation

24 Stabilization activated

25 AF Field

Bluetooth® (Leica FOTOS)

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

Histogram

Grid lines

Clipping identiﬁcation of overexposed subject elements

Automatic magniﬁcation as focus assistance for manual focusing (3x or 6x magniﬁcation available)

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

Level gauge

Display of cropped section size and position

(only visible for enlarged sections)

Displays

VIDEO

STATUS SCREEN

41 42

47 48 49 50

515652575358545955

WHEN TAKING A PICTURE

All displays/values refer to the actual settings.

58 43 57 4061

39 40

IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE

All displays/values refer to the displayed image.

51 5758

61 64

6644

69 70

3948454746 49

Focal length

Remaining memory capacity

Battery capacity

Menu section PHOTOPHOTO

Menu sections VIDEOVIDEO

Microphone recording level

Light balance

Exposure compensation scale

Exposure mode

Exposure value

Shutter speed

ISO Sensitivity

Exposure compensation value

Focus mode

Autofocus metering method

Microphone sensitivity (Microphone GainMicrophone Gain)

Video stabilization

User proﬁle

Exposure metering method

Toning

Resolution / Frame rate

Leica FOTOS

Favorites menu / Main menu

Stabilization activated

Indicates recording in progress

Length of recording

64 Icon for marked picture

File name

File number of the picture shown

Video editing function

Exiting video playback

Current time of the playback

Playback status bar

Playback volume

Displays

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

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 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

Preparation

* for a completely discharged battery

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

▸ 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.

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 in the camera before ﬁrst use (see p.134). 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.

• Video recordings require a high write speed.

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p.34)

OPENING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT

▸ Slide the cover as shown in the illustration until you hear a click

• The cover lifts automatically.

CLOSING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT

Preparation

▸ Close and hold down the cover

▸ Slide the cover as shown in the illustration until it audibly clicks

into place

INSERTION

ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS HOOD

This camera comes with a matching lens hood. It is pre-mounted ex works.

The use of the lens hood is recommended to reduce vignetting.

Preparation

DETACHING

▸ Push the memory card into the slot with the contacts pointing

towards the LCD panel until you hear and feel it clicking into place

REMOVAL

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

▸ Unscrew the lens hood in counter-clockwise direction (Fig. 1)

▸ Screw on the thread protection ring (Fig. 2)

▸ Push down on the card until you hear a click

• The card pushes out slightly.

▸ Remove the memory card

ATTACHING

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

The viewﬁnder has a diopter setting function with a range between +3 and -4 diopter to allow glasses wearers the use of the camera without eyeglasses (Diopter adjustment).

Preparation

▸ Unscrew the thread protection ring in counter-clockwise

direction (Fig.1)

▸ Screw on the lens hood in clockwise direction to the stop

(Fig.2)

Notes

• The lens hood cover supplied will only ﬁt the lens hood and cannot be used as lens cover on its own.

• A matching lens front cap E49 (Order No. 14001) is available as an optional accessory for use of the camera without the lens hood: store.leica-camera.com

▸ Push the diopter setting wheel into its groove until you hear an

audible click

• This unlocks the diopter setting wheel and it pushes out a little.

▸ Look through the viewﬁnder

▸ Turn the diopter setting wheel until you see the image in the

viewﬁnder and the displays in perfect focus

▸ Push the diopter setting wheel back into its groove until it

audibly clicks into place

CAMERA OPERATION

CONTROL ELEMENTS

MAIN SWITCH

The main switch switches the camera on and oﬀ.

SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON

Camera operation

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.

SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF

Note

• The function Auto Power O ffAuto Power O ff (see p.55) 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 – Canceling a running self-timer delay time – Return to picture mode

– from review/playback 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 time – 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.78) for details about exposure settings.

Camera operation

– A: Aperture priority

(automatic shutter speed control)

– 2000 - 1+: Fixed shutter speeds

THUMBWHEEL

– Menu navigation – Exposure compensation value selection – Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures – Setting selected menu items/functions – Setting the program shift

THUMBWHEEL BUTTON

– Applying menu settings – Direct access to menu functions – Accessing the submenu

DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON

DIRECTIONAL PAD

– Menu navigation – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the picture memory – Shifting the metering ﬁeld (Field or Spot AF)

CENTER BUTTON

– Accessing the information display – Accessing the submenu – Applying menu settings – Display of settings/data when recording – Display of picture data during review – Playback of video recordings – Conﬁrming the prompts

Camera operation

PLAY BUTTON/FN BUTTON/MENU BUTTON

Camera operation

ZOOM/LOCK BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

– Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review/playback

mode

– Return to full-screen display

FN BUTTON

– Direct access to menu functions – Direct access to delete function

MENU BUTTON

– Accessing the menu (incl. status screen) – Accessing the Playback/Review menu – Exiting the currently displayed (sub) menu

– Direct access to menu functions – Marking/rating a recording

LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN)

TOUCH CONTROL* in picture mode in playback/review mode

tap brieﬂy Shifting the AF metering ﬁeld and focusing

double tap Reseting the AF metering ﬁeld

swipe Scrolling through the picture memory

horizontal swipe (full length)

vertical swipe (full length)

touch and hold Adjusting the size of the AF metering ﬁeld

two-ﬁnger pinch/ spread

swipe and hold/ hold and swipe

(while Touch AF is activated)

Mode change (photo/video) Scrolling through the picture memory

Switch to playback/review mode Switch to picture mode

Shifting the AF metering ﬁeld and focusing (while Touch AF is activated)

Select the recording

Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures

Shifts the enlarged image section

Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures

Continuous scrolling

Camera operation

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

MENU CONTROL

CONTROL ELEMENTS

The following elements are used for menu control.

Camera operation

MENU SECTIONS

The following menu sections are available: Status Screen,

Main MenuMain Menu and FavoritesFavorites.

Status screen:

– quick access to the most important settings

FavoritesFavorites:

– your custom list (see p.50 for details on how to manage this

list)

Main MenuMain Menu:

– oﬀers access to all menu items – contains various submenus

PLAY button

FN button

MENU button

Thumbwheel button

Thumbwheel

Directional pad

Center button

Note

• The favorites menu can only be displayed if it has at least one menu item assigned.

STATUS SCREEN

Photo Video

FAVORITES

MAIN MENU

Camera operation

SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS

The status screen will always be displayed as the ﬁrst menu section. The top menu level is organized into pages, which are displayed in the header line: Status Screen, Favorites Menu (up to 2 pages) and ﬁve subsections of the main menu. You can switch between menu sections by scrolling through the pages. Alternatively, the status screen and the favorites menu oﬀer access to the main menu as their respectively last menu item.

Camera operation

To scroll forward

▸ Press the MENU button

• The status screen will appear again after page 5 of the main menu.

To scroll backward

▸ Press the directional pad left

• In reverse order, you can only browse back to the status screen.

STATUS SCREEN

The status screen oﬀers an overview of the most important information regarding the current camera status and active settings.

It furthermore allows direct access to important settings. The status screen is optimized for touch control.

Notes

• Where touch control is not possible or not desirable (e.g. in EV mode), the status screen can alternatively be controlled via the directional pad, center button, thumbwheel and the thumbwheel button.

• The settings become eﬀective immediately.

• The framed control panels can be selected. Unframed values are added in automatically (depending on the active exposure mode).

• The available menu items in picture and video mode diﬀer.

Camera operation

Mode: picture/video

Exposure settings (see p.78 and p.106)

Menu items

Access to the main menu

SELECTING SETTINGS

Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu.

▸ Brieﬂy touch the desired control panel

• The relevant menu appears.

DIRECT SETTINGS

A version of the menu bar appears in the lower area of the status

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screen (see p.48).

▸ Select the desired function directly or swipe

ACCESSING A STANDARD SUBMENU

These menus behave as if they were accessed from within the main menu (see p.45). Touch control is therefore unavailable. From there, you return to the status screen and not to the next higher menu item.

▸ Select the desired setting

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.50).

SUBMENU

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

Camera operation

MAIN MENU

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

Menu sections: Main MenuMain Menu and FavoritesFavorites

Menu item name

Menu item setting

Submenu reference

Current menu item

Submenu item

References to other submenus

Scrollbar

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

MENU NAVIGATION

SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION

To scroll forward

▸ Press the MENU button (repeatedly if needed)

• The status screen will appear again after page 5 of the main menu.

Camera operation

To scroll backward

▸ Press the directional pad left

• In reverse order, you can only browse back to the status screen.

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 (Favorites, Main Menu) is not exited.

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.

SHOW SUBMENU

▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel button

▸ Press the directional pad to the right

CONFIRM SELECTION

▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel 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.

GO BACK TO TOP MENU LEVEL

▸ Press the MENU button 1x

• The top level of the currently selected menu section is displayed.

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

SUBMENU

KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD

Entry line

Keyboard/Number pad

“Delete” button (deletes the last character entered)

“Conﬁrm” button

(to apply individual values and existing settings)

Return to previous menu level

Shift key (toggles between upper and lower case letters)

Changing the character type

Camera operation

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

• The currently active button will be highlighted.

Camera operation

• There will be an automatic jump to the next/previous line

when the end/beginning of the line is reached.

▸ Press the center button

MENU BAR

Using touch control

▸ Press the button of your choice

SAVE

▸ Select button D

CANCEL

▸ Select button E

Using button control

▸ Press the directional pad left/right

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

Using touch control

▸ Select the desired function directly or swipe

Notes

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

• The set value is displayed above the scale/below the menu bar.

• The following applies for direct access: The selected function requires no additional conﬁrmation and will be active immediately.

SCALE MENU

Using button control

▸ Press the directional pad left/right

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

Using touch control

▸ Select the desired setting directly or swipe

Note

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

DATE/TIME MENU

To move to the next settings ﬁeld

▸ Press the directional pad left/right

To set values

▸ Press the directional pad up/down

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

To save and return to superordinate menu item

▸ Press the center button

Camera operation

USER-DEFINED OPERATION

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.150.

The favorites menu will be represented by an asterisk in the header

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line, provided it contains at least one menu item.

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.

DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS

You can assign speciﬁc menu functions to the following operating elements for extra quick direct access to menu items in recording mode. The available functions are shown in the list on p.150.

13 Zoom/Lock button 5 Thumbwheel button

15 FN button 4 Thumbwheel

Notes

• The submenus accessed via direct access may look diﬀerently than when they are accessed via the main menu. Speciﬁcally, they often appear as menu bars to allow quick settings.

• The settings can be done via key control or using touch control on the LCD panel. The operating mode depends on the type of submenu.

DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS

The two following buttons additionally allow a quick assignment of menu functions from a custom list of items.

– FN button (factory setting: Self TimerSelf Timer) – Thumbwheel button (factory setting: ISOISO)

CREATING THE CUSTOM LIST

▸ Select Customize ControlCustomize Control in the main menu

▸ Select FN buttonFN button/Right Wheel ButtonRight Wheel Button

▸ Select OnOn or OffOff for each menu item

• You can activate a maximum of 8 menu items for this list.

CHANGING AN ASSIGNMENT

▸ Press and hold the FN button / thumbwheel button

• The direct access list you have created will appear on the LCD panel.

• This list can be modiﬁed at any time via the menu item

Customize ControlCustomize Control.

▸ Select the menu item you want by pressing the center button

• You will not be prompted to acknowledge your selection. The change is applied immediately.

ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION

▸ Press the FN button/thumbwheel button brieﬂy

• The assigned function is accessed, or a submenu appears on screen.

Camera operation

STATIC DIRECT ACCESS

The two following operating elements can only be assigned one of the preset functions via menu control. A custom list is not available.

– Zoom/Lock button – Thumbwheel

ZOOM/LOCK BUTTON

Camera operation

Factory setting: Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Alternatively, you can assign automatic exposure metering and/or

metering memory lock to the Zoom/Lock button.

▸ Select Customize ControlCustomize Control in the main menu

▸ Select Zoom/Lock-ButtonZoom/Lock-Button

▸ Select Digital ZoomDigital Zoom, AF-L + AE-LA F-L + AE-L, AE-LAE-L or AF-LAF-L

ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION

▸ Press the Zoom/Lock button brieﬂy

THUMBWHEEL

Factory setting: AutoAuto You can assign the exposure compensation function to the

thumbwheel permanently.

▸ Select Customize ControlCustomize Control in the main menu

▸ Select Wheel AssignmentWheel Assignment

▸ Select Exp. Comp.Exp. Comp.

The thumbwheel has varying functions depending on the exposure mode (see p.79) when it is set to AutoAuto.

OffOff AutoAuto Exp. Comp.Exp. Comp.

No function Program shift Exposure

No function Shutter speed Exposure

No function Exposure

No function Shutter speed Exposure

ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION

compensation

Exposure compensation

compensation

▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left/right

Camera operation

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS

For details on how to navigate in the menus and for inputs see chapter “Menu control” (see p.40).

• The two menu items LanguageLanguage and Date & TimeDate & Time appear automati- cally when switching the camera on for the ﬁrst time, after a reset to factory settings (see p.136), or after a ﬁrmware update.

MENU LANGUAGE

Camera basic settings

Factory setting: English Available menu languages: German, French, Italian, Spanish,

Russian, Japanese, Korean, 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 & T imeDate & 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

TIME

▸ Select Date & T imeDate & Time in the main menu

▸ Select Time SettingTime Setting

▸ Select the desired brightness

(12 Hou rs12 Hou rs, 2 4 Hours24 Hou rs)

▸ Set the time

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

TIME ZONE

▸ Select Date & T imeDate & Time in the main menu

▸ Select Time ZoneTime Zone

▸ Select your time zone/current location

– The Greenwich Mean Time oﬀset is shown on the left of the

line

– Major cities in the relevant time zones are shown on the right

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.

The device has three power save levels.

– Activates device standby mode in seconds – Activates device standby mode in minutes – Automatic LCD panel shutdown (see p.58)

Camera basic settings

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

▸ Select Date & T imeDate & Time in the main menu

▸ Select Daylight S avin g TimeDaylight S avin g Time

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

AFTER A FEW SECONDS

The camera will switch to standby mode within a few seconds to maximize battery capacity.

Factory setting: OffOff

▸ Select Power SavingPower Saving in the main menu

▸ Select Power Saving ModePower Savin g Mode

▸ Select the desired setting

(OffOff, 3 s3 s, 5 s5 s, 10 s10 s)

AFTER A FEW MINUTES

Factory setting: 2 min2 min

▸ Select Power SavingPower Saving in the main menu

▸ Select Auto Power O ffAuto Power O ff

▸ Select the desired setting

(OffOff, 2 min2 min , /5 min/5 min, /1 0 min/10 min)

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.

DISPLAY/VIEWFINDER 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.

The following functions can be conﬁgured and used individually:

– Use of the LCD panel and EVF (electronic viewﬁnder) – Eye sensor sensitivity – Brightness – Color rendering – Information display

Camera basic settings

– Automatic LCD panel shutdown

LCD PANEL/EVF USE

You can preset the situations in which EVF and LCD panel should be used. The displays appearing on screen and in the viewﬁnder are identical.

Factory setting: AutoAuto

EVF LCD panel

Auto

LCD

EVF

extended

The eye sensor in the viewﬁnder automatically toggles the camera between LCD panel and EVF.

• Recording

• Playback/Review

• Menu control

• Recording

• Playback/Review

• Menu control

• Recording

• Playback/Review

• Menu control

Only EVF is used for picture mode. The eye sensor in the viewﬁnder automatically toggles the camera between LCD panel and EVF for playback and menu control.

• Recording

• Playback/Review

• Menu control

▸ Select Display SettingsDisplay Settings in the main menu

▸ Select EVF-LCDE VF-LCD

▸ Select the desired setting

Note

• Select EVFEVF if you want to keep the LCD panel switched oﬀ (e.g. on dark environments).

EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY

You can adjust the eye sensor sensitivity to ensure that the changeover functions reliably if you wear eyeglasses.

Factory setting: LowLow

▸ Select Display SettingsDisplay Settings in the main menu

▸ Select Eye Sensor SensitivityEye Sensor Sensitivity

▸ Select the desired setting

BRIGHTNESS

You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various lighting conditions. Brightness is set individually for the LCD panel and the viewﬁnder. Selection occurs via key control or touch control.

LCD PANEL

▸ Select Display SettingsDisplay Settings in the main menu

▸ Select LCD BrightnessLCD Brightness

▸ Select the desired brightness of AutoAuto

▸ Conﬁrm selection

EVF

▸ Select Display SettingsDisplay Settings in the main menu

▸ Select EVF BrightnessEVF Brightness

▸ Look through the viewﬁnder

▸ Select the desired brightness

▸ Conﬁrm selection

Note

• The setting AutoAuto is not available here.

Camera basic settings

COLOR RENDERING

Color rendering can also be adjusted. Brightness is set individually for the LCD panel and the viewﬁnder. Selection occurs via key control or touch control.

Camera basic settings

LCD PANEL

▸ Select Display SettingsDisplay Settings in the main menu

▸ Select LCD Color AdjustmentLCD Color Adjustment

▸ Select the desired color setting

▸ Conﬁrm selection

EVF

▸ Select Display SettingsDisplay Settings in the main menu

▸ Select EVF Color AdjustmentEVF Color Adjustment

▸ Look through the viewﬁnder

▸ Select the desired color setting

▸ Conﬁrm selection

AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL SHUTDOWN

The LCD panel deactivates automatically to save power. Factory setting: 1 min1 min

▸ Select Power SavingPower Saving in the main menu

▸ Select All Displays Auto OffAll Displays Auto Off

▸ Select the desired setting

(30 s30 s, 1 min1 min, 5 min5 min)

EVF FRAME RATE

The image frequency o the EVF can be set.

▸ Select Display SettingsDisplay Settings in the main menu

▸ Select EVF Frame RateEVF Frame Rate

▸ Select the desired setting

(60 fps60 fp s, 120 fps120 fps)

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS

Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals. The following special functions can be conﬁgured separately:

– Electronic shutter sound – AF conﬁrmation

AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION

A signal sound can be selected for successful AF settings.

▸ Select Acoustic SignalAcoustic Signal in the main menu

▸ Select AF ConfirmationAF Confirmation

▸ Select OnOn

Camera basic settings

VOLUME

The volume of active signals can be set.

▸ Select Acoustic SignalAcoustic Signal in the main menu

▸ Select VolumeVolume

▸ Select LowLow/HighHigh

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS

This setting speciﬁes, whether the camera shout output general notiﬁcation signals, e.g. during the delay time of the self-timer or as a warning signal, when the memory card is full.

▸ Select Acoustic SignalAcoustic Signal in the main menu

▸ Select Acoustic SignalsAcoustic Signals

▸ Select OnOn

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND

▸ Select Acoustic SignalAcoustic Signal in the main menu

▸ Select Electronic Shutter SoundElectronic Shutter Sound

▸ Select OnOn

SILENT PHOTOGRAPHY

When pictures should be taken as quietly as possible.

▸ Select Acoustic SignalAcoustic Signal in the main menu

▸ Select Electronic Shutter SoundElectronic Shutter Sound/AF ConfirmationAF Confirmation/Acoustic SignalsAcoustic Signals

▸ Select OffOff for each of these menu items

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER

The LeicaQ2 Monochrom comes equipped with a mechanical shutter and a purely electronic shutter function. The electronic shutter expands the available shutter area and functions completely noiseless, which may be important in some work environments.

▸ Select Electronic ShutterElectronic Shutter in the main menu

▸ Select the desired setting

OffOff Only the mechanical shutter is used. Working range:

Camera basic settings

Always OnAlways On Only the electronic shutter function is used.

ExtendedExtended You can add in the electronic shutter functions if

120s to 1⁄2000s.

Working range: 1⁄2500s to 1⁄40000s.

you need faster shutter speeds than can be achieved with the mechanical shutter. Working range: 120s to 1⁄2000s + 1⁄2500s to 1⁄40000s.

Camera basic settings

BASIC RECORDING SETTINGS (PICTURE)

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: DNG + JPGDNG + JP G

Basic recording settings (picture)

▸ Select Photo File FormatPhoto File Format in the main menu

▸ Select a format

(DNGDNG, DNG+JPGDNG+JPG, JPGJPG)

Notes

• The standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format is used for the storage of raw picture 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 frames shown in the LCD panel will not necessarily change after every picture taken. That very much depends on the object; 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. L-JPGL-JPG (47MP), M-JPGM-JPG (24MP) and S-JPGS-JPG (12MP). You can therefore adjust your settings to the intended use and available memory card capacity.

Factory setting: L-JPGL-JPG

▸ Select JPG SettingsJPG Settings in the main menu

▸ Select JPG ResolutionJPG Resolution

▸ Select the desired resolution

When the Digital Zoom function (see p.93) is selected, then images will be saved with the following actual resolutions.

L-JPGL-JPG

M-JPGM-JPG

S-JPGS-JPG

28mm Digital Zoom

47MP

24MP

12MP

35mm

30MP 15MP 7MP

15MP 8MP 3MP

8MP 4MP 2MP

Digital Zoom

50mm

Digital Zoom

75mm

Basic recording settings (picture)

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

Basic recording settings (picture)

▸ Select ContrastContrast

▸ Select the desired level

(LowLow, Medium lowMedium low, StandardStandard, Medium highMedium high, 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, Medium lowMedium low, StandardStandard, Medium highMedium high, 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 ToningToning

▸ Select the desired setting

(Sepia (weak)Sepia (weak), Sepia (strong)Sepia (strong), Blue (weak)Blue (weak), Blue (strong)Blue (strong),

Selenium (weak)Selenium (weak), Selenium (strong)Selenium (strong))

IMAGE STABILIZATION

The less favorable the lighting conditions during recording, the slower will be the required shutter speeds for correct exposure. Visual image stabilization is a great tool for preventing out-of-focus images due to blurring.

Factory setting: AutoAuto

▸ Select Optical Image StabilizationOptical Image Stabilization in the main menu

▸ Select the desired setting

(OnOn, OffOff, AutoAuto)

Basic recording settings (picture)

BASIC RECORDING SETTINGS (VIDEO)

FILE FORMAT

Videos are recorded in MP4 format.

VIDEO FORMAT

Video can be recorded in the formats C4K (Cinema4K) (4096x2160 pixel), +4 (3840x2160 pixel) or Full HD (1920x1080 pixel).

Video can be recorded with diﬀerent frame rates if 4K4K or Full HDFull HD is selected.

– 4K4K: 24fps (frames per second), 30fps

Basic recording settings (video)

– Full HDFull HD: 24fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps

You can therefore adjust your settings to the intended use and available memory card capacity.

▸ Select Video ResolutionVideo Resolution in the main menu

▸ Select the desired resolution / frame rate

(C4K / 24 fpsC4K / 24 fps, 4K / 30 fps4K / 30 fps, 4K / 24 fps4K / 24 fps, Full HD / 120 fpsFull HD / 120 fps, Full HD / 60 fpsFull HD / 60 fps,

Full HD / 3 0 fpsFull HD / 3 0 fps, Full HD / 2 4 fpsFull HD / 24 fps)

MICROPHONE

The sensitivity of the integrated microphone can be set. Factory setting: MediumMedium

▸ Select Video SettingsVideo Settings in the main menu

▸ Select Microphone GainMicrophone Gain

▸ Select the desired level

(HighHigh, MediumMedium, Medium lowMedium low, LowLow, OffOff)

Note

• The Autofocus function and manual focal length adjustments generate noise that may be picked up in the recording.

WIND NOISE REDUCTION

Factory setting: OnOn

▸ Select Video SettingsVideo Settings in the main menu

▸ Select Wind N oise R eductionWind N oise R eduction

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

VIDEO STABILIZATION

The stabilization function helps to reduce blurring for handheld recordings.

▸ Select Video SettingsVideo Settings in the main menu

▸ Select Video Stabil.Video Stabil.

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

IMAGE PROPERTIES

The image properties for video recordings are easy to customize. You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and toning before recording.

CONTRAST

Factory setting: StandardStandard

▸ Select Video Style SettingsVi deo Style Settings in the main menu

▸ Select ContrastContrast

▸ Select the desired level

(LowLow, Medium lowMedium low, StandardStandard, Medium highMedium high, HighHigh)

SHARPNESS

Factory setting: StandardStandard

▸ Select Video Style SettingsVi deo Style Settings in the main menu

▸ Select SharpnessSharpness

▸ Select the desired level

(LowLow, Medium lowMedium low, StandardStandard, Medium highMedium high, HighHigh)

TONING

Factory setting: OffOff

▸ Select Video Style SettingsVi deo Style Settings in the main menu

▸ Select ToningToning

▸ Select the desired setting

(Sepia (weak)Sepia (weak), Sepia (strong)Sepia (strong), Blue (weak)Blue (weak), Blue (strong)Blue (strong),

Selenium (weak)Selenium (weak), Selenium (strong)Selenium (strong))

Basic recording settings (video)

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 Q2 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 Singleingle

Serial exposures (see p.88)

Self-timer (see p.92)

Interval shooting (see p.89)

Exposure bracketing (see p.91)

Speed:

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

Delay time:

– Self Timer 2 sel f Timer 2 s – Self Timer 12 self Timer 12 s

Number of Fra mesNumb er of Frames Interval between the pictures (IntervalInterval) Delay time (CountdownCountdown)

Number of Fra mesNumb er of Frames (3 or 5) EV Ste psEV Steps Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation

FOCUSING

Your Leica Q2 Monochrom allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There are 2 operating modes and 3 metering methods available for AF photography.

AF PHOTOGRAPHY

▸ Press and hold the AF/MF release button

▸ Turn the focus ring to the AF position

▸ Position the AF metering ﬁeld as needed

▸ Tap and hold the shutter button

• Focusing occurs one time (AFs) or continuously (AFc).

• Metering was successful: The AF metering ﬁeld lights up green.

• Metering was unsuccessful: The AF metering ﬁeld lights up red.

• Alternatively, focus settings and/or exposure settings can be done and saved via the Zoom/Lock button (“Exposure lock”, see p.84).

▸ Shutter release

MF PHOTOGRAPHY

▸ Press and hold the AF/MF release button

▸ Turn the focus ring away from the AF position

▸ Use the focus ring to manually focus on the object

▸ Shutter release

AUTOFOCUS MODES

The following AF modes are available: AFsAFs and AFcAFc. The currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line.

AFs (single)

Suitable for objects with little or no movement. Focusing is done only once and the setting remains as long as the shutter button is held at the pressure point. That also applies if the AF metering ﬁeld is pointed at another object.

AFc (continuous)

Suitable for objects in motion. As long as the shutter button is held at the 1st pressure point, focusing is continuously adjusted to the object in the AF metering ﬁeld.

▸ Select FocusingFocusing in the main menu

▸ Selecting Focus ModeFocus Mode

▸ Select the desired setting

Picture Mode

Please read the following chapters for more information.

AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS

The AF mode oﬀers various metering methods for focusing. A successful focus setting is identiﬁed by a green metering ﬁeld, an unsuccessful one is shown in red.

Factory setting: Multi-FieldMulti-Field

Picture Mode

Note

• AF focusing can be unsuccessful:

▸ Select FocusingFocusing in the main menu

▸ Select AF ModeAF Mode

▸ Select the desired setting

(Multi-FieldMulti-Field, SpotSpot, FieldField, Face DetectionFace Detection)

– If the distance to the object is too great (macro mode) or too

small

– If the object is not suﬃciently illuminated

MULTI-FIELD METERING

Several metering ﬁelds are detected automatically. This function is particularly useful for snapshots.

SPOT/FIELD METERING

Both methods detect only those parts of the object that are within the relevant AF metering ﬁelds. The metering ﬁelds are indicated by a small frame (ﬁeld metering) or a cross (spot metering). The very small measuring range for spot metering allows focusing on tiny details of the subject.

The slightly larger measuring range in ﬁeld metering is less critical for focusing, but still permits selective metering.

These metering methods can also be used for serial exposures in which the part of the object you want to focus on will always be at the same oﬀ-center position in the image.

Simply move the AF metering ﬁeld to another position.

▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed

▸ Brieﬂy tap the LCD panel

(while Touch AF is activated)

Note

• In both cases, the metering ﬁelds remain at their last positions set, even if the metering method is changed or the camera is switched oﬀ.

FACE DETECTION

1/80002.8F 12500ISO EV

In this metering method, the Leica Q2 Monochrom automatically detects faces in the image ﬁeld. The focus is set automatically on the faces closest to the camera. Multi-ﬁeld metering is used if no faces are detected.

TOUCH AF

Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF metering ﬁeld.

▸ Select FocusingFocusing in the main menu

▸ Select Tou ch A FTouc h A F

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

Positioning the AF Metering Field

▸ Brieﬂy tap the LCD panel in the desired position

To move the metering ﬁeld back to the center of the screen

▸ Double tap the LCD panel

Note

• This function is available in conjunction with the AF metering methods Spot metering and Field metering.

Picture Mode

TOUCH AF + SHUTTER BUTTON

The combination Touch AF + ReleaseTouch AF + Release allows a direct placement of the AF metering ﬁeld for immediate recording.

Picture Mode

TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE

Touch AF is deactivated by default when EVF is in use to prevent any inadvertent altering of the AF metering ﬁeld. Touch AF can, however, also be used in EVF mode.

Factory setting: OffOff

Note

• In this case, you can change the position of the AF metering ﬁeld

▸ Select FocusingFocusing in the main menu

▸ Select Tou ch A FTouc h A F

▸ Select Touch AF + ReleaseTouch AF + Release

▸ Brieﬂy tap the LCD panel in the desired position

▸ Select FocusingFocusing in the main menu

▸ Select Touch AF in E VFTouch AF in E VF

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

by swiping.

MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS

ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE

You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing for a better assessment of the settings.

The MagnificationMagnification function must be assigned to the FN button or thumbwheel button to use this feature (see p.51).

Accessing the enlargement function

▸ Press the FN button / thumbwheel button

• An enlarged image section appears. The position of the enlargement depends on the position of the AF metering ﬁeld.

• The rectangle within the frame at the top right represents the current magniﬁcation, as well as its position in the displayed cropped section.

Adjusting the enlargement function

▸ Press the center button

• The image section toggles between magniﬁcation factors (3x/6x).

Changing the position of the enlarged section

▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed

Exiting the enlargement function

▸ Tap the shutter button

Notes

• The enlargement function remains active until it is exited.

• The most recently used function and zoom factor will still be set the next time the function is accessed.

AF ASSIST LIGHT

The integrated AF assist light allows operation of the AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This light comes on as soon as the shutter button is pressed, provided the function is activated.

▸ Select FocusingFocusing in the main menu

▸ Select AF Assist LampAF Assist Lamp

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

Notes

• The AF assist light illuminates an area of up to approx. 5m.

• The AF assist light switches oﬀ automatically, once focusing was successful (AF metering ﬁeld is green) or has failed (AF metering ﬁeld is red).

ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION

You can set an acoustic conﬁrmation signal for successful focus metering in AF mode (see p. 59).

AF QUICK SETTING

The AF quick setting allows quick changes to the metering ﬁeld size during ﬁeld metering. The viewﬁnder image remains visible continuously during setting adjustments.

ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING

▸ Touch and hold the LCD panel

• All auxiliary displays are hidden.

• Red triangles appear at two corners of the metering ﬁeld if the metering method FieldField is set.

ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE

(only FieldField)

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

▸ Two-ﬁnger pinch/spread

• The size of the AF-metering ﬁeld is adjustable in 3 increments.

Picture Mode

1/80002.8F 12500ISO EV

MANUAL FOCUSING (MF)

Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than autofocus.

Picture Mode

– the same setting is used for several exposures – it would take longer to use the metering memory lock function – the setting is to be kept at inﬁnity for landscape pictures – poor, i.e. very dark lighting conditions prevent AF operation or

would slow it down

▸ Move the focus ring out of the AF position

(press and hold the AF/MF lock release)

▸ Turn the focus ring until the desired part of the object is in clear

focus

MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS

The following assist functions are available in MF mode.

FOCUS PEAKING

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

▸ Select FocusingFocusing in the main menu

▸ Select Focus AssistFocus Assist

▸ Select Focus PeakingFocus Peaking

▸ Select the desired setting

(OffOff, RedRed, GreenGreen, BlueBlue, WhiteWhite)

▸ Select an image section

▸ Turn the focus ring to mark the desired subject elements

Note

• 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.

ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE

The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus.

Turning the focus ring will automatically enlarge the image section in the center, which means the focus quality can be better assessed.

▸ Select FocusingFocusing in the main menu

▸ Select Focus AssistFocus Assist

▸ Select Auto MagnificationAuto Magnification

▸ Select OnOn

▸ Turn the focus ring

• An enlarged image section appears. The position of the enlargement depends on the position of the AF metering ﬁeld.

• The rectangle within the frame at the top right represents the current magniﬁcation, as well as its position in the displayed cropped section.

▸ Tap the shutter button

• The image is no longer enlarged.

Adjusting the enlargement function

▸ Press the center button

• The image section toggles between magniﬁcation factors (3x/6x).

Changing the position of the enlarged section

▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed

Notes

• The enlargement will automatically return to normal viewing size about 5s after the last turn of the focus ring.

• The most recently used function and zoom factor will still be set the next time the function is accessed.

Picture Mode

MACRO FUNCTION

The working range for the focus setting can be switched quickly and easily from the standard focus range (30cm to inﬁnity) to the macro range (17cm to 30cm) using the macro setting ring. AF and MF mode are available in both ranges.

Picture Mode

▸ Turn the macro setting ring until the alignment point is set to

MACRO

• The distance scales on the focus ring change when the focus ranges change.

ISO SENSITIVITY

The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 100 and ISO 100 000, 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.

Factory setting: Auto ISOAuto IS O

FIXED ISO VALUES

Values between ISO 100 and ISO 100 000 can be selected in 11 increments.

▸ Select ISOISO in the main menu

▸ 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.

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.

▸ Select ISOISO in the main menu

▸ Select Auto ISOAuto IS O

LIMITING SETTING RANGES

A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic setting range (Maxim um ISOMaximum ISO). A max. exposure time can also optionally be conﬁgured. There are focal length related settings (1/f1/f,

1/( 2f )1/(2 f), 1 /(3f )1/(3f), 1 /(4f)1/( 4f)) and ﬁxed max. shutter speeds 1/21/2s and 1/20001/2000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.

Separate settings are available for ﬂash photography.

LIMITING ISO VALUES

All values from ISO 400 are available. Factory setting: 64006400

▸ Select Auto ISO SettingsAuto ISO Setti ngs in the main menu

▸ Select Maximum IS OMaximu m ISO

▸ Select the desired value

LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES

Factory setting: 1/( 2f )1/(2 f)

▸ Select Auto ISO SettingsAuto ISO Setti ngs in the main menu

▸ Select Min. Shutt er Spe edMi n. Shutter Speed

▸ Select the desired value

(1/f1 /f, 1/(2 f)1/(2f ), 1/( 3f)1/(3 f), 1/( 4f)1/(4f ), 1/20001/2000, 1/10001/1000, 1/5001/500, 1/2501/250, 1/1251/125, 1/601/60, 1/301/30,

1/151/15, 1/81/8 , 1/41/4, 1/21/2)

LIMITING ISO VALUES (FLASH)

All values from ISO 400 are available. Factory setting: 64006400

▸ Select Auto ISO SettingsAuto ISO Setti ngs in the main menu

▸ Select Maximum IS O with FlashMaximum ISO with Flash

▸ Select the desired value

LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES (FLASH)

Factory setting: 1/( 2f )1/(2 f)

▸ Select Auto ISO SettingsAuto ISO Setti ngs in the main menu

▸ Select Shutt er Spe ed Limit with FlashShutt er Spe ed Limit with Flash

▸ Select the desired value

(1/f1 /f, 1/(2 f)1/(2f ), 1/( 3f)1/(3 f), 1/( 4f)1/(4f ), 1/20001/2000, 1/10001/1000, 1/5001/500, 1/2501/250, 1/1251/125, 1/601/60, 1/301/30,

1/151/15, 1/81/8 , 1/41/4, 1/21/2)

Picture Mode

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE METERING METHODS

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

SPOT METERING –

Picture Mode

This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area in the center of the image. The metering ﬁelds are joined together when the exposure metering method SpotSpot is combined with the AF metering methods SpotSpot and FieldField. Exposure metering will then occur at the point speciﬁed by the AF metering ﬁeld, even if it is moved.

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.

▸ Select Exposure MeteringExposure Metering in the main menu

▸ Select a metering method

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

• The selected metering method is displayed in the header line

of the screen image.

Spot metering allows a shifting of the metering ﬁeld:

▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed

Note

• The exposure information (ISO value, aperture, shutter speed and light balance with exposure compensation scale) will help to determine the settings required for correct exposure.

EXPOSURE MODES

There are four exposure modes available to adjust the rendering of the object or to create the desired picture composition:

– Automatic program (P) – Aperture priority mode (A) – Shutter speed priority mode (S) – Manual setting (M)

SELECTING A MODE

The four operating modes are activated automatically via the following setting combinations:

Setting via the shutter speed setting dial

P A A

A A

manual setting

manual setting manual setting

▸ Set the shutter speed setting dial to the relevant position

▸ Set the aperture setting ring to the relevant position

Setting via the aperture setting ring

manual setting

FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P

AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P

The automatic program mode facilitates fast and fully automatic photography. The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting.

▸ Turn the shutter speed setting dial to the A position

▸ Turn the aperture setting ring to the A position

▸ Tap and hold the shutter button

• Exposure information is displayed at the bottom of the screen. This contains the automatically set value pair of aperture setting and shutter speed.

• All other visible displays of the info bars will be hidden.

▸ Shutter release

▸ Adjusting the automatically set value pair

(Program shift)

Picture Mode

CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT)

Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the reliability and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the opportunity to vary the speed/aperture combination selected by the camera at any time to ﬁt in with your own ideas and intentions. The overall exposure, i.e. the brightness of the image, remains

Picture Mode

unchanged. Faster shutter speeds are a good choice for e.g. sports pictures, while longer speeds will oﬀer more depth of ﬁeld for e.g. landscape pictures.

Notes

• The adjustment range is limited to guarantee correct exposure.

• The values will be reset after each shot (and also if exposure

▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left/right

(left = greater depth of ﬁeld, right = shorter shutter speeds)

• Shifted value pairs are marked with an asterisk next to the PP.

metering is set to deactivate automatically after 12s) to prevent unwanted use.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S

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 exposure 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 exposure 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.

▸ Turn the shutter speed setting dial to the A position

▸ Set the exposure value setting via the aperture setting ring

▸ Tap and hold the shutter button

• Exposure information is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

This contains the automatically set value pair of aperture setting and shutter speed.

• All other visible displays of the info bars will be hidden.

▸ Shutter release

Notes

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

• Image noise becomes apparent when using higher sensitivities, particularly on uniform dark areas. 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 reduction in progressNoise reduction in progress will appear with a relevant time value.

The doubling of the “exposure” time must be taken into account for long-term exposure times. The camera must not be switched oﬀ during that time.

SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S

Shutter speed priority mode will set exposure automatically according to the manually selected shutter speed. It is therefore particularly suitable for pictures of moving objects, where the sharpness of the movement depicted is a critical picture composition element.

An appropriately fast shutter speed can help to avoid e.g. unwanted motion blurring and will “freeze” the object. Conversely, an appropriately longer shutter speed can help create a better feeling of motion in the image with targeted “tracer eﬀects”.

▸ Turn the aperture setting ring to the A position

▸ Select the desired shutter speed

– via the shutter speed setting dial: in full increments – using the thumbwheel: ﬁne tuning in 1⁄3 increments

▸ Tap and hold the shutter button

• Exposure information is displayed at the bottom of the screen. This contains the automatically set value pair of aperture setting and shutter speed.

• All other visible displays of the info bars will be hidden.

▸ Shutter release

Note

• Fine tuning can alternatively be done via the status screen. This will be the only option if Exp. Comp.Exp. Comp. (see p.52) is assigned to the thumbwheel.

Picture Mode

MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M

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

Picture Mode

Notes

• The screen image will show an exposure preview if P-A-S -MP-A-S -M is

• The shutter speed setting dial must be clicked to one of the

– 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

▸ Set the desired exposure manually (using the shutter speed

setting dial and the aperture setting wheel on the lens).

• The exposure compensation is done using the scale of the light balance:

Correct exposure

under/overexposure by the displayed value

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

▸ Tap the shutter button

• Exposure information is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

• All other visible displays of the info bars will be hidden.

▸ Shutter release

selected under the menu item Exposure PreviewExposure Preview.

engraved exposure shutter speeds.

SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS

The shutter speed is set in two steps.

1. via the shutter speed setting dial: in full increments

2. using the thumbwheel: ﬁne tuning in 1⁄3 increments

Shutter speed setting dial

all settings from 2 to

1000

Set to 1+

Set to 2000

EXAMPLES FOR SHUTTER SPEED FINE TUNING SETTINGS

– set shutter speed 1⁄125s + move the thumbwheel one click to

the left = 1⁄100s

– set shutter speed 1⁄500s + move the thumbwheel two clicks to

the right = 1⁄800s

Note

• Fine tuning can alternatively be done via the status screen. This will be the only option if Exp. Comp.Exp. Comp. (see p.52) is assigned to the thumbwheel.

Thumbwheel

Fine tuning the shutter speed in 1⁄3EV increments, max. ±2⁄3EV

Longer shutter speeds than 1s (0.6s to 120s in 1⁄3EV increments)

Shorter shutter speeds than 1⁄1000s (1⁄1250s to 1⁄40000s in 1⁄3EV increments)

LONG-TERM EXPOSURE – T

In this setting, the shutter remains open after shutter release until the shutter button is pressed again (ax. 2min depending on ISO setting).

▸ Set the shutter speed setting dial to 1+

▸ Set the aperture setting ring to a ﬁxed value

▸ Turn the thumbwheel until the time value in the footer line

changes to TT

▸ Shutter release

Notes

• The thumbwheel must have the assignment OffOff or AutoAuto (see p.52).

Noise reduction in progressNoise reduction in progress will appear with a relevant time value.

The doubling of the “exposure” time must be taken into account for long-term exposure times. The camera must not be switched oﬀ during that time.

Picture Mode

EXPOSURE CONTROL

EXPOSURE PREVIEW

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. You can now assess and control the eﬀect of the relevant exposure setting on the image before

Picture Mode

taking the picture. This will apply as long as the subject brightness and the set exposure don’t result in excessively low or high brightness values.

This function can be disabled for the manual exposure setting (M). Factory setting: P-A- S-MP-A-S-M

Notes

• Depending on ambient lighting conditions, the brightness of the

• The exposure preview will also be displayed if exposure metering

▸ Select Exposure PreviewExposure Preview in the main menu

▸ Select P-A- SP-A-S (only in automatic, aperture priority and shutter

speed priority mode) or P-A-S-MP-A-S-M (also for manual setting)

screen image may diﬀer from that of the actual pictures, despite the settings described above. The screen image will appear considerably darker than the – correctly exposed – picture. That is particularly the case in long-term exposures.

is done via another control element (e.g. using the Zoom/Lock button, provided is was assigned the AE-LAE-L function).

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. The same applies for focusing (AF-L) in any autofocus mode.

Usually both lock functions (focusing and exposure) are done at the same time with the shutter button. You can, however, divide the lock functions between the shutter button and the Zoom/Lock button or assign both to the Zoom/Lock button. The functions include settings and storage.

AE-L (AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK)

The camera stores the exposure value. The focus can therefore be set on another object, no matter which exposure value is selected.

AF-L (AUTO FOCUS LOCK)

The camera stores the focus setting. That makes it easier to change the image section when focusing is ﬁxed.

AE-L/AF-L

With this option enabled, the camera stores the exposure value and the focus setting when the assigned button is pressed and held.

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.

• Only one of the two exposure locks (AF-LA F-L or AE-LA E-L), or both at the same time (with AF-L + AE-LAF-L + AE-L) can be set for a recording.

• The assigned button must be pressed again to remove the memory lock and to take a new measurement.

Picture Mode

METERING MEMORY LOCK IN AF MODE

The metering functions are distributed as follows while the Zoom/ Lock button is pressed and held:

Picture Mode

The shutter button will retain both functions, provided no exposure lock is done via the Zoom/Lock button.

Via the shutter button

Menu settings Shutter button Zoom/Lock

button

AF-L + AE-LAF-L + AE-L No function Exposure and focus

AF-LAF-L Exposure Sharpness

AE-LAE-L Sharpness Exposure

▸ Aim at the key part of the object or at a similar detail

▸ Tap and hold the shutter button

• The measurement is taken and saved.

▸ Pan the camera to capture the ﬁnal image section while keeping

the shutter button pressed

▸ Shutter release

Via the Zoom/Lock button

▸ Select Customize ControlCustomize Control in the main menu

▸ Select Zoom/Lock-ButtonZoom/Lock-Button

▸ Select the desired setting

(AF-L + AE-LAF-L + AE-L, AE-LAE-L, AF-LAF-L)

▸ Aim at the object

▸ Press and hold the Zoom/Lock button

• The measurement is taken and saved.

• A small padlock icon with the letters AE appear at the bottom left of the screen to signify that the exposure value was saved.

• A green AF metering ﬁeld signiﬁes that the focusing was saved.

• The exposure value/focusing remain until the same button is pressed again.

▸ Select the ﬁnal image section

▸ Shutter release

METERING MEMORY LOCK IN MF MODE

In MF mode, only the exposure can be locked via the shutter button. Similarly, the Zoom/Lock button will only have that one function (with an assignment of AF-L + AE-LAF-L + AE-L or AE-LAE-L).

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 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 values can be set in the range ±3 EV 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 Wheel AssignmentWheel Assignment

▸ Select Exp. Comp.Exp. Comp.

▸ 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

• The set value is displayed above the scale.

Notes

• While setting the value, you can see the eﬀect on the screen image, which becomes darker or lighter.

• This function can be selected for direct access via the thumbwheel (see p.52). That will allow the user to set the values quickly using the thumbwheel.

• 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.

• The set exposure compensation is indicated by a mark on the exposure compensation scale in the footer line.

Picture Mode

PICTURE RECORDING MODES

SERIAL EXPOSURES

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

Picture Mode

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 playback mode

• The speciﬁed picture sequence stated in the technical

• Regardless of how many pictures were taken in a series, the last

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu

▸ Select the desired setting

(Continuous - Low SpeedContinuous - Low Speed, Continuous - Medium SpeedContinuous - Medium Speed,

Continuous - High SpeedContinuous - High Speed, Contin uous - Very High SpeedContinuous - Very High Speed)

(PreviewPreview) when using this function.

information refers to a default setting (ISO 200ISO 200, JPG format L-JPGL-JPG).

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. 10 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. This slow-down is due to the time required to transfer the data from the buﬀer memory to the card.

• Continuous - Low SpeedContinuous - Low Speed/Continuous - Medium SpeedContinuous - Medium Speed:

For the modes AFsAFs, AFcAFc and MFMF, the exposure settings are done individually for every recording. Focusing is done additionally in the modes AFsAFs and AFcAFc .

• Continuous - High SpeedContinuous - High Speed/Continuous -Very High SpeedContinuous -Very High Speed:

In the modes AFsAFs, AFcAFc and MFMF the exposure and focus settings speciﬁed for the ﬁrst recording will be applied to all subsequent recordings.

INTERVAL SHOOTING

This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over extended periods of time automatically using the interval shooting function. You specify the number of pictures, the intervals between pictures, and the start time of the series.

The exposure and focus settings are no diﬀerent from those for normal pictures, but you should remember that the lighting conditions may change during the course of the picture series.

SPECIFYING THE NUMBER OF PICTURES

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu

▸ Select Interval ShootingInterval Shooting

▸ Select Number of Fra mesNumb er of Frames

▸ Enter the desired value

SPECIFYING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN SHOTS

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu

▸ Select Interval ShootingInterval Shooting

▸ Select IntervalInterval

▸ Enter the desired value

SETTING THE DELAY TIME

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu

▸ Select Interval ShootingInterval Shooting

▸ Select CountdownCountdown

▸ Enter the desired value

To get started

▸ Press the shutter button

• The remaining time until the next exposure and its number is

displayed at the top right.

• The LCD panel will switch oﬀ automatically between

recordings. Tapping the shutter button reactivates the LCD panel.

To cancel a running serial exposure

▸ Press the PLAY button

• A small menu appears.

▸ Select EndEnd

Picture Mode

Notes

• The use of autofocus in interval shooting may result in not all

• The camera may switch oﬀ and on again if “Auto power oﬀ” is

• Interval shooting over an extended period of time in a cold

Picture Mode

• Interval shooting will be interrupted or canceled in the following

• Interrupted or canceled interval shooting can be resumed by

• The interval function remains active after a picture series is

• Availability of the interval function does not mean that the

• Regardless of how many pictures were taken in a series, the last

• The pictures of an interval shoot are marked with in review

exposures having their focus on the same object.

set and no other camera operation occurs between the individual shots.

location or in a place with high temperature and humidity may result in malfunctions.

situations:

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

Make sure to check the battery for suﬃcient charge.

switching the camera oﬀ, replacing the battery or memory card as needed and then switching the camera back on. A prompt will be displayed on screen if the camera is switched oﬀ and on again while the Interval ShootingInterval Shooting shooting function is active.

completed, and also after the camera is switched oﬀ and on again, until another exposure mode (picture series) is set.

camera is suitable for use as a monitoring device.

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.

mode.

• The camera may under some circumstances be unable to take

good pictures. That may happen if, for example, focusing was unsuccessful. In that case, the camera will not take a picture and the series will continue with the next interval. The message

Some Frames are droppedSome Frames are dropped appears on screen.

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 EV Step sEV Steps , can be up to 3EV.

▸ Select Drive ModeDrive Mode in the main menu

▸ Select Exposure BracketingExposure Bracketing

▸ Select the desired number of pictures under Numb er of FramesNumber of Frames in

the submenu

▸ Select the desired exposure oﬀset under EV Step sEV Steps in the

submenu

▸ Select the desired Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation value in the submenu

• 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.

▸ Select the desired setting under AutomaticAutomatic submenu

• With the factory setting in place (OnOn), the entire exposure

series will run after the shutter button is pressed once; when the setting is OffOff, each picture must be taken individually.

▸ All pictures are taken by pressing the shutter button once or

several times

Picture Mode

Notes

• Appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is

• Depending on the exposure mode, the exposure gradations are

Picture Mode

• The picture sequence: underexposure/correct exposure/

• The working range for automatic bracketing may be limited

• 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. You can watch the eﬀect of the function on screen while the pictures are taken (brighter or darker).

produced by changing the shutter speed and/or aperture value:

– Shutter speed (A/M) – Aperture (S) – Shutter speed and aperture value (P)

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 Min. Shutter SpeedMin . Shu tter Speed 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 submenu. 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 Self TimerSelf Timer in the main menu

▸ Select Self Timer 2 sSelf Tim er 2 s/Self T imer 1 2 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. It ﬂashes slowly during the ﬁrst 10s, then fast for the last 2s.

• The self-timer delay time can be canceled at any time by taping the shutter button; the relevant settings remain intact.

Notes

• Exposure metering is done ﬁrst; in autofocus mode, focusing is ﬁrst. Only then will the delay time commence.

• The function remains active until another function is selected in the Self TimerSelf Timer submenu.

• The self-timer function is only available for individual recordings.

DIGITAL ZOOM

Three cropped section sizes are available in addition to the Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. image section. They are similar to the focal lengths 35mm, 50mm and 75mm.

35mm 50mm

75mm

DIRECT ZOOM CHANGE

▸ Press and hold the Zoom/Lock button

• A frame appears around the image section on screen, indicating the ﬁnal image size.

• Pressing the Zoom/Lock button will toggle the display between 28mm (full screen), 35mm, 50mm and 75mm.

• The selected increment will remain set until the next change.

Notes

• The relevant setting must be selected via the menu if the Zoom/ Lock button has a diﬀerent function assigned (direct access, see p.52).

• The desired cropped section is displayed for DNG recordings, but the entire 28mm image ﬁeld will be saved. That will allow a later editing of the full image.

• Only an enlarged cropped section will be displayed and stored for JPG images. A higher zoom value means a lower resolution as shown in the following table. Cropped sections can also be created using editing software.

Picture Mode

PERMANENT SETTING

▸ Select Digital ZoomDigital Zoom in the main menu

▸ Select the desired setting

L-JPGL-JPG

M-JPGM-JPG

S-JPGS-JPG

28mm Digital Zoom

47MP

24MP

12MP

35mm

30MP 15MP 7MP

15MP 8MP 3MP

8MP 4MP 2MP

Digital Zoom

50mm

Digital Zoom

75mm

INFO DISPLAYS

INFO DISPLAYS IN PICTURE MODE

Various information is displayed in the header and/or footer line. The exposure information (ISO value, aperture, shutter speed and light balance with exposure compensation scale) will help to determine the settings required for correct exposure. Select one of

Picture Mode

the three available display options.

Showing/hiding information temporarily

▸ Tap and hold the shutter button

• (Only) the exposure information and currently active auxiliary functions will be visible.

Note

• All displays are visible at all times in video mode.

▸ Press the center button

• The display cycles through the display options.

– No picture data

– Footer with exposure information,

auxiliary displays

– Header with recording information,

footer with exposure information, auxiliary displays

AUXILIARY DISPLAYS

999-9000

You can select a number of other displays in addition to the standard information contained in the header and footer to adapt the screen image to your needs. Four functions are available.

CLIPPING

The Clipping display marks very bright image areas. This function is a very easy and exact tool for checking the correct exposure setting.

Picture Mode

Histogram

Grid lines (GridGrid)

Level display (HorizonHorizon)

Clipping

Note

• Histogram, clipping display and level gauge will only be visible when the relevant information display is visible. The grid will appear independently of the info display.

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu

▸ Select ClippingClipping

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

▸ Tap and hold the shutter button

• The clipping display appears.

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.

Picture Mode

Two long lines to the left and right of the image center indicate the transverse axis on screen.

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

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu

▸ Select HorizonHorizon

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

The longitudinal axis is indicated in level position by two green double-lines immediately left and right of the image center. When the camera is tilted, these lines are white, and a short red line appears above or below them.

Note

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

GRID

The grids divide the image frame into multiple ﬁelds. They facilitate picture composition and an exact camera orientation.

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu

▸ Select GridGrid

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

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.

▸ Select Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants in the main menu

▸ Select HistogramHistogram

▸ Select OnOn/OffOff

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

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 middle contact, can be safely ﬁred via the Leica Q2 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Q2 Monochrom may result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the ﬂash unit.

ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT

▸ Switch oﬀ the camera and ﬂash unit

▸ Pull oﬀ the accessory shoe cover and store it in a safe place

▸ 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.

DETACHING THE FLASH UNIT

▸ Switch oﬀ the camera and ﬂash unit

▸ Detaching the ﬂash unit

▸ Replace the accessory shoe cover

Note

• The accessory shoe cover should always be attached when no accessory is used.

FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING)

The camera oﬀers a fully automated, camera-controlled ﬂash mode in conjunction with system-compatible ﬂash units (see p. 98) and for 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.

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 Q2 Monochrom for use with system-compatible ﬂash units (see p.98). It is activated by the camera automatically if the selected or calculated shutter speed is faster than the sync speed (1⁄180s).

Note

• The range for HSS ﬂashes is signiﬁcantly smaller than for TTL ﬂashes.

SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT

Operating mode

Automatic control by the camera

TTL

SF40, SF60:

Automatic camera control, no ﬂash exposure compensation

SF58, SF64: Control via the ﬂash unit using a built-in exposure

sensor

The ﬂash exposure must be set to an output level to

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

Notes

• Set the ﬂash unit to TTL mode to allow automatic control of the

unit by the camera.

• When set to A, objects with above or below average brightness

may not be exposed correctly.

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

Picture Mode

FLASH MODES

Select one of the three available operating modes.

Picture Mode

That is the default ﬂash mode. The ﬂash unit will ﬁre automatically if poor lighting conditions would mean slower shutter speeds, which could result in blurred images.

This mode is suitable for backlit pictures in which the main subject does not ﬁll the entire frame and is in shadow, or in situations where a ﬁll-in ﬂash will moderate sharp contrasts (e.g. in direct sunlight). The ﬂash will ﬁre each time a picture is taken, regardless of prevailing lighting conditions. The ﬂash intensity depends on the metered ambient brightness: in poor light it is the same output as in automatic mode, with output decreasing with increasing brightness. The ﬂash will then work as a ﬁll-in light, e.g. to light up dark shadows in the foreground or backlit objects, and to create more balanced overall lighting.

– Automatic – Manual – Long-term exposure

AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION

MANUAL FLASH ACTIVATION

AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION AT SLOWER SHUTTER SPEEDS (LONG-TERM SYNCHRONIZATION)

This mode ensures appropriately exposed, brighter dark backgrounds and bright foreground.

The shutter speed is not extended beyond 1⁄30s in the other ﬂash modes to minimize the risk of blurring. This may mean, however, that pictures with ﬂash exposure can end up with objects in the background not illuminated by the ﬂash and therefore being underexposed. In this mode, slower shutter speeds (up to 30s) are permitted to avoid this eﬀect.

▸ Select Flash SettingsFlash Settings in the main menu

▸ Select Flash ModeFlash Mode

▸ Select the desired setting

• The currently active mode is displayed on screen.

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Leica Q2 Monochrom operation manual

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

PHOTO

VIDEO

Preparation

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP

PREPARING THE CHARGER

CHARGING THE BATTERY

INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY

INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD

ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS HOOD

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

CAMERA OPERATION

CONTROL ELEMENTS

MAIN SWITCH

SHUTTER BUTTON

SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL

THUMBWHEEL

THUMBWHEEL BUTTON

DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON/FN BUTTON/MENU BUTTON

ZOOM/LOCK BUTTON

LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN)

MENU CONTROL

CONTROL ELEMENTS

MENU SECTIONS

SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS

STATUS SCREEN

MAIN MENU

MENU NAVIGATION

SUBMENU

KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD

MENU BAR

SCALE MENU

DATE/TIME MENU

USER-DEFINED OPERATION

FAVORITES MENU

MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU

DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS

DYNAMIC DIRECT ACCESS

STATIC DIRECT ACCESS

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS

MENU LANGUAGE

DATE/TIME

DATE

TIME

TIME ZONE

POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE)

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

AFTER A FEW SECONDS

AFTER A FEW MINUTES

DISPLAY/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS

LCD PANEL/EVF USE

EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY

BRIGHTNESS

LCD PANEL

COLOR RENDERING

LCD PANEL

AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL SHUTDOWN

EVF FRAME RATE

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS

AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION

VOLUME

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND

SILENT PHOTOGRAPHY

BASIC RECORDING SETTINGS (PICTURE)

FILE FORMAT