Leica Q (Typ 116) Instruction Manual

Leica Q

Instructions

FCC Note: (U. S. only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

diﬀerent from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of speciﬁc absorption ratio (SAR).

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FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded inter face cables with ferrite core when connecting to com put er or peripheral devices. Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Trade Name: LEICA Model No.: LEICA Q (Typ 116) Responsible party/ Support contact: Leica Camera Inc. 1 Pearl Count, Unit A Allendale, New Jersey 07401 Tel.: +1 201 995 0051 Fax: +1 201 995 1684 technicalinfo@leicacamerausa.com

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

LEICA Q (Typ 116)

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR CANADA ONLY:

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of speciﬁc absorption ratio (SAR).

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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FOREWORD

Dear Customer, We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new Leica Q. Thanks to its outstanding optical performance, the Leica Summilux 28mm f 1.7 ASPH. lens delivers exceptional picture quality.

FOREWORD

With fully automatic program control, the Leica Q provides an uncomplicated photography experience. Alternatively, you can take over picture composition yourself at any time using the manual settings. You can select from numerous special functions to improve the picture quality even in critical exposure conditions. Please read these instructions so that you can make the most of your Leica Q's capabilities.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Before using your Leica Q for the ﬁrst time, please check that the accessories supplied are complete. a. Leica BP-DC12 battery b. Battery charger BC-DC12 with exchangeable power cords c. USB cable d. Carrying strap e. Lens hood f. Lens cap g. Accessory shoe cover h. Camera registration booklet with TAN for downloading image

processing software (after registering the camera on the Leica Camera AG website)

i. Warranty card

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio license for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which the consumer does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. at HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM. Any other use, including but not limited to providing AVC video in exchange for remuneration may require a separate license agreement with MPEG LA, L.L.C. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. at HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.

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The production date of your camera can be found on the stickers in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. The date convention is: year/month/day.

In the menu, under Camera Information, you will ﬁnd the speciﬁc approvals for this device under the point

Regulatory Information .

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WARNING MESSAGES

• Modern electronic elements react sensitively to electrostatic discharge. As you can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands of volts, by walking on synthetic carpets for example, a discharge can occur when you touch your camera, particularly if it is placed on a conductive surface. If only the camera housing is touched, this discharge is harmless to the electronics.

Warning messages

However, despite built-in safety circuits, outer contacts such as those in the ﬂash shoe should not be touched if at all possible for safety reasons.

• For any cleaning of the contacts, do not use an optical micro-ﬁber cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth instead! Before touching the contacts, you can make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe (conductive, earthed material). Please also avoid soiling and oxidation of the contacts by storing your camera in a dry location with the lens cap and ﬂash shoe/viewﬁnder socket cap on.

• Use only the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short circuits, or electric shock.

• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers); qualiﬁed repairs can be carried out only at authorized service centers.

LEGAL INFORMATION

• Please ensure that you strictly observe copyright laws. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright laws.

• This also applies to all of the software supplied.

• The SD, HDMI, and USB logos are registered trademarks.

Other names, company and product names referred to in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant companies.

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DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

(Applies within the EU, and for other European countries with segregated waste collection systems.)

This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and should therefore not be disposed of in general household waste! Instead it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local authority. This costs you nothing. If the device itself contains replaceable or rechargeable batteries, these must be removed ﬁrst and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the relevant regulations. Further information on the subject is available from your local administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this device.

MEANING OF DIFFERENT INSTRUCTION CATEGORIES IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Note:

Additional information

Important:

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

Caution:

Failure to observe the instructions may cause personal injury.

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD ......................................................................................... 132

SCOPE OF DELIVERY .......................................................................... 132

NOTICES ......................................................................................134/135

Contents

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ................................................................ 138

GESTURE CONTROL ............................................................................ 140

QUICK-START GUIDE ..........................................................................141

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATIONS

ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP ................................................. 142

CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................................................142

CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD ..................................... 146

REMOVING/AFFIXING THE LENS HOOD ........................................ 149

THE MOST IMPORTANT SETTINGS/CONTROLS

MAIN SWITCH ................................................................................. 150

SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON ............................................................ 151

MENU CONTROL .............................................................................. 152

QUICK ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS .......................................... 157

CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

MENU LANGUAGE .......................................................................... 160

DATE/TIME .....................................................................................160

ENERGY-SAVING SETTINGS ............................................................ 161

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS .......................................................................161

MONITOR/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS.................................................. 162

Switching displays ....................................................................... 162

PICTURE DEFAULT SETTINGS

FILE FORMAT .................................................................................. 166

JPEG RESOLUTION .......................................................................... 166

WHITE BALANCE ............................................................................. 167

ISO SENSITIVITY ............................................................................. 169

JPEG SETTINGS

Contrast, focus, color saturation .................................................. 170

Working color range ..................................................................... 171

Image stabilization ....................................................................... 171

PICTURE MODE

CHANGING THE TRIMMING ............................................................. 172

FOCUSING ...................................................................................... 174

AUTOMATIC FOCUSING .............................................................. 174

AFs (single) focus priority ......................................................... 174

AFc (continuous) = shutter release priority ................................ 175

AF auxiliary light ....................................................................... 175

AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS ........................................... 176

Multi-ﬁeld metering ............................................................... 176

1-ﬁeld metering ..................................................................... 176

Subject tracking .................................................................... 177

Touch-controlled autofocus ....................................................177

Touch-controlled picture taking ..............................................178

Face detection ...................................................................... 178

MANUAL FOCUSING .................................................................... 178

Auxiliary functions for manual focusing ...................................... 179

EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL

Exposure metering methods ........................................................... 180

Multi-ﬁeld metering ........................................................................ 180

Center weighted metering ..............................................................180

Spot metering ................................................................................ 180

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EXPOSURE CONTROL ..................................................................... 181

The scene programs .................................................................... 181

Exposure modes P, A, S, M .......................................................... 182

Shutter speed ﬁne adjustment ...................................................... 182

AUTOMATIC PROGRAM- P ........................................................... 183

Change the preset shutter speed-aperture combinations (shift) . 183

APERTURE PRIORITY - A .............................................................. 184

SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY - S ..................................................... 184

MANUAL SETTING - M ................................................................. 185

METERING MEMORY LOCK ..........................................................186

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ........................................................ 187

AUTOMATIC BRACKETING ............................................................ 188

MINIATURE EFFECT ........................................................................ 189

PANORAMIC PICTURES ................................................................... 190

TIME LAPSE PICTURES .................................................................... 192

FLASH MODE ................................................................................... 194

Compatible ﬂash units .................................................................... 194

Attaching the ﬂash unit .................................................................. 195

Flash modes ................................................................................... 195

Synchronization time period ............................................................ 196

Flash exposure compensation ........................................................ 197

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

VIDEO RECORDINGS ....................................................................... 198

SOUND RECORDING .................................................................... 199

STARTING/ENDING THE RECORDING .........................................200

TAKING PICTURES WHILE RECORDING VIDEO ............................. 200

SELF-TIMER .................................................................................... 201

FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD ..................................................202

RESETING PICTURE NUMBERS ........................................................ 203

USER PROFILES .............................................................................. 203

REVIEW MODE .................................................................................. 204

SWITCHING BETWEEN PICTURE AND REVIEW MODE ...................... 204

VIEWING PICTURES IN PORTRAIT FORMAT ...................................... 205

VIEWING PICTURE SERIES .............................................................. 206

SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH PICTURES ............................... 208

ENLARGING/REDUCING PICTURES ............................................... 209

SELECTING THE DETAIL ..................................................................211

DELETING PICTURES ....................................................................... 212

PROTECTING PICTURES/CLEARING DELETE PROTECTION ..............216

VIDEO REVIEW ............................................................................... 218

SLIDE SHOW ................................................................................... 222

VIEWING WITH HDMI DEVICES ........................................................ 223

MISCELLANEOUS

TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER .......................................... 224

WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CAMERA .............................................226

USING RAW DATA (DNG) ................................................................. 230

INSTALLING IMAGE PROCESSING SOFTWARE ................................ 230

INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES .................................................. 231

ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................... 232

SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................... 235

SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 236

INDEX .................................................................................................. 242

APPENDIX

DISPLAYS ..........................................................................................244

MENU ITEMS .................................................................................... 251

TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................ 252

Contents

LEICA SERVICE ADDRESSES .............................................................. 255

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DESIGNATION OF PARTS

Figures in the front and rear cover pages

Front view

01 Carrying strap fastening ring 02 Self-timer LED/AF auxiliary light 03 Lens 04 Filter thread

Designation of parts

Top view

05 Macro-switch dial with

05a Index

06 Depth of ﬁeld scale 07 Index for focusing 08 Focusing dial 09 Aperture setting dial with

09a Index

10 Lens hood thread 11 Protective dial thread 12 Lens hood 13 Microphones 14 Main switch 15 Shutter release button 16 Video record button 17 Thumb wheel

– For scrolling through menus and sub-menus – For setting a value for exposure compensation, bracketing,

and ﬂash bracketing – For enlarging/reducing pictures viewed – For setting slow shutter speeds

18 Shutter speed dial 19 Accessory shoe (covering in place)

Rear view

20 MENU-button

– For opening the menu – For saving menu settings and exiting sub-menus and menus

21 ISO button for opening the sensitivity menu 22 FN-button

– In picture mode for opening the set menu function – In review mode for opening the menu for

– Protection – Slide show – WLAN

23 DELETE button

– For opening the delete menu

24 PL AY button

– For activating review mode – For returning to full 1:1 picture review

25 Eyepiece 26 Diopter setting dial 27 Thumb button 28 Status LED

28a Red: Read/write operation SD card 28b Green: WLAN connection

29 Cover over USB and HDMI sockets

30 Direction pad

– For scrolling through menus and sub-menus – For scrolling through the picture memory – For moving the AF metering range frame – For opening the menus for exposure compensation,

bracketing, and ﬂash exposure compensation

– For opening/conﬁguring settings in the ﬂash mode menu/

opening sub-menus

– For opening/conﬁguring settings in the self-timer menu/

exiting menus and sub-menus without saving the menu settings

31 Set button

– For selecting monitor displays in picture and review mode – Double tap the monitor at any location

32 Speaker 33 Monitor

View from right (cover opened)

34 USB socket 35 HDMI socket 36 Finger grip on the focusing dial, with

36a Autofocus lock/unlock button

Bottom view

37 Cover for battery compartment and memory card slot with

37a Lock/unlock lever

38 Tripod thread A

⁄4 , DIN 4503 (1⁄4")

(cover opened)

39 Battery slide lock 40 Battery compartment 41 Memory card slot

Designation of parts

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GESTURE CONTROL

Some of the functions of the Leica Q can also be controlled on the touch-sensitive monitor using the gestures shown on the right.

Note:

A light touch is enough, do not press.

Gesture control

Tap Tap twice

Swipe

Drag and release

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Push together

Pull apart

QUICK-START GUIDE

Required parts:

– Camera – Battery – Charger with appropriate power cable – Memory card (not supplied)

Note:

The settings recommended here allow you to take good photographs easily, quickly, and reliably when you ﬁrst start to try out the Leica Q. For details of the various modes/functions, refer to the corresponding sections on the speciﬁed pages.

Preparations:

Attach a suitable mains plug to the charger (see page 145)

Charge battery (see page 145)

Set the main switch to

Insert the charged battery into the camera (see page 146)

Insert the memory card (see page 148)

Remove the lens cap

Set the main switch to S (see page 150)

Set the menu language (see page 152/160)

Set the date and time (see page 152/160)

OFF

(see page 150)

Taking photographs:

Set the shutter speed dial and aperture setting dial to

Set the exposure metering method to (see page

152/180)

Set the focusing dial to AF (see page 152)

Set the focus metering method to

Press the shutter release button to the ﬁrst pressure point to

Multi Point

(see page 172)

activate focusing and exposure metering and save the values (see page 151)

Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the photo

Viewing photographs:

Press the

To view diﬀerent pictures:

PL AY

button

Press left or right on the direction pad

Enlarging pictures:

Turn the thumb wheel or use the "pull apart" gesture (see page

202)

Deleting pictures:

Press the

DELETE

button and select the required function from

the menu that is opened (see page 212)

QUICK-START GUIDE

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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The Leica Q is powered by a lithium ion battery.

PREPARATIONS

ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP

Preparations

Caution:

• Only the battery types speciﬁ ed and described in this manual and/or speciﬁ ed and described by Leica Camera AG may be used in this camera.

• These batteries may only be used in the units for which they are designed and may only be charged exactly as described below.

• Using the battery contrary to these instructions and using battery types not speciﬁ ed in these instructions may result in an explosion.

• The batteries must not be exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity, or condensation for long periods. To prevent a risk of ﬁ re or explosion, batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or in a high-pressure vessel.

• Never throw batteries into a ﬁ re, as this can cause them to explode!

• Damp or wet batteries must not be charged or used in the camera under any circumstances.

• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible. Whilst lithium ion batteries are proofed against short circuits, they should still be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns.

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• If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage. Using a damaged battery can damage the camera.

• If the battery causes noise, becomes discolored, deformed, or overheated, or if any ﬂuid leaks out, it must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced. Continued use of the battery can cause overheating and a risk of ﬁre and/or explosion.

• If liquid leaks out or you smell burning, keep the batteries away from heat sources. Leaked ﬂuid can catch ﬁre.

• Only the charger speciﬁed and described in these instructions, or chargers speciﬁed and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used. The use of other chargers that are not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme cases, serious or life-threatening injuries.

• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this battery type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes.

• Ensure that the power socket used is freely accessible.

• Heat is generated during charging. Therefore batteries must not be charged in small, sealed, i.e. unventilated, spaces.

• The battery and charger must not be opened. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized service centers.

First aid:

• If battery ﬂuid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk of blinding. Immediately wash the eyes thoroughly with clean water. Do not rub the eyes. Seek medical attention immediately.

• If leaked ﬂuid gets onto the skin or clothing, there is a risk of injury. Wash the aﬀected areas with clean water. Medical treatment is not required.

Caution:

Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing batteries can cause suﬀocation.

Preparations

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Notes:

• The battery can only be charged outside the camera.

• Batteries must be charged before starting up the camera.

• For the battery to charge, it must have a temperature of between 10°C and 30°C (otherwise the charger does not turn on or turns oﬀ again).

• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of

Preparations

their current charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged when charging starts, it is charged to full capacity faster.

• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored partly charged, i.e. not when fully discharged or fully charged. For very long storage periods, batteries should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total discharge.

• The batteries warm up during the charging process. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged and – by use in the camera – discharged 2 or 3 times. This discharge procedure should be repeated roughly every 25 cycles.

• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical reactions. These reactions are also inﬂuenced by the ambient temperature and humidity. To maximize the life of the battery, it should not be exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e. g. in a parked car in summer or winter) for long periods.

• Even with optimum conditions of use, every battery has a limited service life. After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes noticeable as the operating times become signiﬁcantly shorter.

• In line with the applicable regulations (see page 135), defective batteries should be sent to an appropriate collection point for proper recycling.

• The replaceable battery supplies another back-up battery that is built into the camera. This back-up battery ensures that the date and time data entered is retained for up to 2 days. If this back-up battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting a charged main battery. Once the replaceable battery has been inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered after about 60 hours. This process does not require the camera to be turned on. However, in this case the date and time have to be entered again.

• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time. When doing so, turn the camera oﬀ using the main switch ﬁrst. Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is signiﬁcantly reduced, as the camera uses a low no-load current (to save the settings) even when it is turned oﬀ.

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PREPARING THE CHARGER

Connect the charger to a power source using the appropriate power cable for the local power sockets.

Note:

The charger automatically adjusts to the relevant mains voltage.

PLACING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER

CHARGING STATUS DISPLAY

Correct charging is indicated when the green status LED is lit up. When it goes out, the battery is fully charged.

Preparations

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CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD

Turn oﬀ the camera, i.e. set the main switch to

Open the battery compartment/memory card slot door

Preparations

Inserting the battery

OFF

"Click"

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Removing the battery

Important:

Removing the battery with the camera turned on can delete the settings you have made in the menus and may damage the memory card.

Charge level display

The charge level of the battery is indicated on the monitor (see page 248).

Notes:

• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time.

• The date and time must be reset after the capacity of a battery (approx. 3 month) in the camera has expired.

Preparations

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Inserting the memory card

SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards can be used in the Leica Q.

Preparations

"click"

Removing the memory card

"click"

Notes:

• Do not touch the memory card contacts.

• If the memory card cannot be inserted, check that it is aligned

correctly.

• The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards available is too large for

Leica Camera AG to be able to completely test all available types for compatibility and quality. Although using other card types is not likely to damage the camera or the card, some "no name" cards do not comply with

the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards and Leica Camera AG is unable to provide any guarantee that they will function correctly.

• Video recordings in particular require a high write speed.

• Do not open the door and do not remove the memory card or

the battery while the status LED is lit to indicate that the camera is accessing the memory. Otherwise, the data on the card may be destroyed and malfunctions can occur in the camera.

• As electromagnetic ﬁelds, electrostatic charges, and defects in

the camera or the card can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory card, we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save it there.

• For the same reason, it is recommended that the card is always stored in an antistatic case.

• It cannot be guaranteed that the camera will function properly when WLAN cards are used.

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have a write protection switch, which can be used to prevent unintentional storage and deletion of pictures. This switch takes the form of a slider on the non-beveled side of the card; in the

lower position, marked LOCK, the data is protected.

Caution:

Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing memory cards can cause suﬀ ocation.

Close the battery compartment/memory card slot door

Preparations

Removing/aﬃ xing the lens hood

Aﬃ xing

Twist oﬀ the protective ring thread by turning it counterclockwise

Twist on the lens hood by turning it clockwise until it stops

Turn it in the opposite direction to remove.

Note:

Be sure to keep the protective ring thread in a place where it won't get lost.

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THE MOST IMPORTANT SETTINGS/CONTROLS

MAIN SWITCH

Camera operation

The Leica Q is turned on and oﬀ using the main switch:

–

OFF = oﬀ

–

S = Single pictures

–

C = Continuous (picture series)

Continuous shooting picture frequency

Speeds of

Low, Medium, or High are available.

Select

Continuous Shooting

in the menu and

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

• The monitor image appears when the camera is turned on.

Notes:

• If the main switch is set to

C and the self-timer is used at the

same time, only a single picture is taken.

• The maximum picture frequency is only reached at shutter speeds of

⁄60s and shorter.

• Regardless of how many pictures are taken in a series, the last picture is always shown ﬁrst when they are reviewed. You can select the other pictures in the series by pressing right or left on the direction pad.

• In review mode, picture series are identiﬁed with

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SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON

The shutter release button works in two stages. Pressing it gently (to the pressure point) activates both the automatic focusing (if set) and the exposure metering and control systems, and saves the relevant settings/values. If the camera was previously in standby mode, this reactivates it and the monitor image appears again. Before pressing the shutter release button all the way down, check that the focusing/autofocus (if active) and exposure metering are complete (for details on exposure setting, ding displays on the monitor refer to pages 180 and 248). Pressing the shutter button all the way down takes a picture.

AF, and the correspon-

Notes:

• The menu system can be used to select or set key acknowledgment (response) tones and shutter sound, and to adjust their volume.

• The shutter button should be pressed gently and not jerkily to prevent blurring.

Camera operation

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MENU CONTROL

You can navigate in the menu using the MENU button and the direction pad. Alternatively, you can use the thumb wheel instead of the direction pad. Furthermore, touch control can also be used for some sub-menus. On page 140 you will ﬁ nd a list of the gestures available for touch control.

Camera operation

OPENING THE MENU

Press the

button

• The menu list appears. The active menu option is underlined in

red, with its characters in white. The respective setting is displayed on the right. The white ﬁ eld in the scrollbar on the left edge indicates which of the ﬁ ve pages of the menu list you are currently on.

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

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SCROLLING THROUGH THE MENU LIST

Press up/down on the direction pad or turn the thumb wheel

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

OPENING A SUB-MENU FOR AN OPTION

Press the right side of the direction pad or the set button

• A sub-menu appears. It may consist of the following elements:

– A list of setting options – Another menu option list

– A setting scale. The active sub-menu option is underlined in red, with its characters in white.

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

Camera operation

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Selecting a setting/value in a sub-menu:

This "Level 1" sub-menu can be composed of the following elements: a. List of setting options Further procedure: Select one of the settings

Press up/down on the direction pad or turn the thumb wheel

• The currently active option changes.

b. Setting scale

Further procedure: Select a list value, alternately

–

With the thumb wheel

–

By pressing left or right on the direction pad

–

By tapping on the desired value in the list

–

By dragging the rectangle under the value list

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Camera operation

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

Sub-menu option list Further procedure (two steps):

Open respective menu points as described above under "Opening a Sub-Menu for an Option", then like a.

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

• The monitor image for picture mode reappears with a semi-transparent scale superimposed over it. The set value appears in the rectangle in the middle of the value list.

CONFIRMING A SETTING

Press the

button

• The menu list appears again, and the conﬁ rmed (new) setting is shown on the right in the active menu option line.

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

Exiting a sub-menu without conﬁ rming a setting

Press left on the direction pad or press the shutter release button

With the direction pad

• The menu list appears again, and the retained (previous) setting is shown on the right in the active menu option line.

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

Camera operation

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With the shutter release button

• The monitor image for picture mode appears.

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

Camera operation

ISO

Exiting the menu with conﬁ rmation of a setting

Press the

button

• The monitor image for picture mode appears. or

Press the shutter release button

• The monitor image for picture mode appears. or

Press the

PL AY

button

• The monitor image for review mode appears.

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Note:

If the scale sub-menu is exited after being opened with the

button, then the settings will be immediately adopted. In the case that the respective settings are not to be used, they must therefore be reset in the scale sub-menu.

Notes:

• Depending on the other settings, some functions may not be

available. In this case, the relevant option is displayed in dark gray in the menu and cannot be selected.

• The menu is normally opened at the position of the last option

set.

• Some other functions are also controlled in the same basic way

once they have been opened, by pressing the corresponding buttons:

–

ISO for sensitivity

–

DELETE for deleting image ﬁ les/selecting the focus metering

method (only in review or picture mode)

–

FN for protecting image ﬁ les or clearing delete protection

(only in review mode)

By contrast with the menu functions, the settings for these functions can be conﬁ rmed with the shutter release button (by pressing to the ﬁ rst pressure point). Further details can be found in the relevant sections.

QUICK ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS

FN button facilitates quick operation. While in picture mode

The you can use it to directly access the menu function that you previously conﬁgured the button for, e.g. the function that you need most often. The following functions are available:

– White balance – Exposure compensation – Flash exposure compensation – Exposure bracketing – Scene program/exposure modes – Photo ﬁle format – Exposure metering method – WLAN – Self-timer

Conﬁguration of the

Press and hold the FN button, or select

FN button

FN button in LiveView

in the menu and

select the desired function/function group in the sub-menu

In review mode, however, the FN button has a ﬁxed function. It opens the menu used to access the protection and slide show sub-menu and provides direct access to the WLAN menu option.

Use of the FN button

Opening the established function/function group

Press the FN button

Setting the functions/menu options opened by the FN button

The process for setting these functions or menu options varies depending on if the camera is in picture or review mode and depending on if it is opened by pressing the

FN button or through

the menu control. Further details or peculiarities can be found in the descriptions of the individual functions in the respective sections.

In picture mode some menu options, such as

Exposure Compensation, Exposure Bracketing and Flash Exp. Compensation, as well as sub-menus such as Color temperature (White Balance) are set using touch control

with it being possible to carry out one step alternatively using button control. This applies, for example, to the menu option when it is opened directly using the

White Balance

FN button (see

below). It works similarly for nus, which can be reached in review mode using the

Protection, Slideshow, and WLAN sub-me-

FN button:

They too can be operated either through touch control or using buttons.

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The following example describes the process involved for

White Balance when opened using the FN button. The same

principle works for all such menu options and sub-options in picture mode.

Start: The corresponding sub-menu has already been opened.

b. By dragging

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PLAY

DELETE

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There are a few diﬀ erent ways to conﬁ gure the desired settings. a. Using tapping

Note:

Functions/values that may not be shown in the monitor display at ﬁ rst can be reached by tapping on functions/values more than once or, in bigger steps, by tapping on the scrolling bar on the edge.

c. Using the direction pad or thumb wheel

PLAY

DELETE

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The set function need not be separately conﬁ rmed, it will be active immediately.

Protection, Slideshow, WLAN (in review mode)

Start: The menu has already been opened using the

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

FN button.

There are a few diﬀ erent ways to conﬁ gure further settings, including those in the

Protection and Slideshow sub-menus.

a. Using tapping

b. Using the direction pad or thumb wheel

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

The further operation of WLAN, however, can only be carried out in the normal menu using button control.

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CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

MENU LANGUAGE

Select

Language

the sub-menu

in the menu and then select the desired setting in

DATE/TIME

Select

Date/Time

Conﬁgure the desired settings in the sub-menu:

–

Change values/settings: with the thumb wheel or by

in the menu

pressing up or down on the direction pad

–

Switching between setting positions: Press left or right on the direction pad

Press the set button to leave the sub-menu, the settings will be automatically conﬁrmed

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Camera default settings

Note:

Even if no battery is inserted or the battery is depleted, an integrated back-up battery retains the date and time settings (approx. 3 month). However, after this time they have to be reset, see page 146.

ENERGY-SAVING SETTINGS

In order to increase battery life, you can have the monitor and/or camera shut oﬀ automatically after a speciﬁed period of time has passed.

Select

Power Saving

then

Auto LCD Off

select the desired settings in the respective sub-menus

in the menu,

Auto Power Off

in the sub-menu, and

If these functions are active, the camera switches to energy-saving standby mode or the monitor switches oﬀ after the selected time.

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS

With the Leica Q you can decide whether you want your settings and some other functions to be acknowledged by an acoustic signal – two volumes are available – or whether operation of the camera and actually taking photographs should be predominantly free of noise.

Select

Acoustic Signal

then

Volume

in the sub-menu, and

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu,

Camera default settings

Note:

Even if the camera is in standby mode, it can be activated again at any time by pressing the shutter release button or by turning it oﬀ and back on with the main switch.

Setting the desired signals

Select

Acoustic Signal

then select one of the four options

AF Confirmation

select the desired settings in the respective sub-menus

, and

in the menu,

SD Card Full

Shutter Sound, Keyclick

in the sub-menu, and

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MONITOR/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS

Switching between monitor and viewﬁnder

The displays are the same, regardless of whether they appear on the monitor or viewﬁnder. In the menu you can determine if displays are shown on the monitor or viewﬁnder. You can also determine if the switch should take place automatically. Additionally, you can also change the sensitivity of the corresponding sensor in the eyepiece in order to ensure that the switch happens reliably, which is especially helpful for eyeglass wearers.

Camera default settings

Select

Display Settings

then

EVF-LCD

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the sub-menu, and

in the menu,

Monitor brightness rendering

The brightness of the monitor display can be changed for optimized recognition and adjustment to diﬀerent lighting conditions.

Select

Display Settings

then

LCD Brightness

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu,

, and

Switching displays

In addition to the indicators on the upper and lower edge of the monitor image (see "The Displays", page 248) further information or auxiliary indicators are also available in the picture and review modes.

Selection of the desired indicators

For picture mode

Select

Photo Live View Setup

then

Level Gauge, Grid, Clipping

in the menu,

, or

Histogram

in the

sub-menu, and

turn the respective function on or oﬀ there

In review mode, the corresponding settings for Clipping and

Histogram are conﬁgured similarly under the Play Mode Setup

option.

Switching indicators

Press the set button

You scroll through the diﬀerent options in an endless loop and select them by pressing once or several times.

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In picture mode

Shutter button pressed to the pressure point

Photo

Video

Photo without

– Upper and lower

information lines – Grid* – Horizon* – Histogram* – Clipping*

– Upper and lower

information lines – Histogram*

– Grid*

– Lower information

line

– Grid*

info

In review mode

With info

Without info

*If set

– Upper and lower information lines – Image number – Histogram* – Clipping*

– Picture only

Note:

The last monitor image used will always appear when picture mode is switched on.

Histogram

The histogram depicts the brightness distribution in the picture. The horizontal axis shows the tone values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level. This form of representation – together with the impression of the picture itself – provides an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting.

Notes:

• In picture mode the histogram should be regarded as a "trend indicator" and not as a depiction of the exact numbers of pixels.

• For a picture with ﬂash, the histogram cannot represent the ﬁnal exposure as the ﬂash is ﬁred after it is displayed.

• When viewing a picture, the histogram may diﬀer slightly from that shown when taking the picture.

• The histogram is not available for simultaneous review of several reduced pictures or for enlarged pictures.

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Clipping

The clipping indicator marks bright areas in a picture without detail, meaning that they would be displayed this way (when taking the picture) or were displayed this way (when reviewing). These areas will blink in black. This way the clipping indicator makes it possible to easily and precisely check and possibly even adjust the exposure setting.

PLAY

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Horizon

Integrated sensors make it possible for the Leica Q to show its alignment. This indicator enables you to align the camera precisely in the longitudinal and transverse axes to capture critical subjects, e.g. architecture pictures taken from a tripod.

• For the longitudinal axis, two long lines are shown on the

monitor image to the left and right of the screen's center. They appear green when the camera is oriented correctly and red when it is slanted. For the transverse axis, two green double lines directly to the left and right of the picture's center indicate the starting point. When the camera is slanted they turn white and a short red line appears above and below.

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ISO

Notes:

• The clipping indicator cannot be used with video recordings.

• The clipping indicator is available when viewing both the entire picture and a section of it, but not when simultaneously viewing 12 or 30 reduced pictures.

• The clipping indicators always relate to the detail of the part of the picture currently being displayed.

Notes:

• The indicator precision amounts to ≤1°.

• The horizon cannot be used with video recordings.

Grid

The grid divides the image ﬁeld into nine ﬁelds of the same size. It facilitates things such as picture composition and exact camera orientation.

Note:

The grid indicator cannot be used with video recordings.

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PICTURE DEFAULT SETTINGS

FILE FORMAT

Images can be recorded in raw data format).

Setting the function

This menu option can be opened in two ways, either directly with the

FN button (as long as it has been conﬁgured for this function,

see page 157) or using menu control. The settings that follow also

Picture default settings

vary.

With the

Press the

FN button

button (multiple times)

The two variations are set up in an endless loop.

• The set format appears in a window below in the middle of the monitor image. It will disappear after 4s, further steps to change settings can only be taken within this period of time.

Using menu control

Select

Photo File Format

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

Note:

The indicated remaining number of pictures or recording time are an approximation, as the ﬁle size for compressed images can vary considerably depending on the subject of the photograph.

JPG and DNG + JPG formats (picture

in the menu,

JPEG RESOLUTION

If the JPG format is selected, pictures can be taken with four diﬀerent resolutions (numbers of pixels). This allows you to adjust the setting precisely to the intended use or to the available memory card capacity.

Select

JPEG Resolution

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu and

Note:

Raw data (DNG format) is always stored at the maximum resolution regardless of the settings for JPEG images. The diﬀerent resolutions of a resolution level relate to the selected image section 28/35/50mm.

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White balance

In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral, i.e. natural, reproduction of color in any light. It is based on the camera being preset to reproduce a particular color as white. You can choose between several presets, automatic white balance, two ﬁ xed manual settings, and direct setting of the color temperature:

Automatic white balance

For outdoor pictures in sunlight

For outdoor pictures with cloudy sky

For outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow

For illumination with light bulbs

For illumination with electronic ﬂ ash

Memory slot for custom measured results

For manual color temperature input

Fixed presets

Setting the function

This menu option can be opened in two ways, either directly with the

FN button (as long as it has been conﬁ gured for this function,

see page 157) or using menu control. The settings that follow also vary.

With the

FN button

Press the FN button and select the desired function on the corresponding scale

Details on how to proceed for the second step can be found on page n 157-158. The scale will disappear again after 4s, further steps to change settings can only be taken within this period of time.

Using menu control

Select

White Balance

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu and

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Manual setting by metering:

Using the

menu or set button will close it, but the manual metering

will only be saved if the shutter button is pushed (2nd pressure point).

With the

FN button

Press the FN button

Using menu control

Picture default settings

Press the

• A yellow frame appears in the center of the monitor with an

Aim the frame at a uniform white or gray object that complete-

button or press right on the direction pad

instruction below it.

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

ly ﬁ lls the frame

Press the shutter button to carry out metering and save the result

The settings can then be retrieved using or .

Direct color temperature setting

Start:

K has already been selected (see previous page)

When conﬁ guring this function, there is only one step for which a diﬀ erence exists between opening with the FN button and with the menu control.

With the

FN button

Press the FN button

Using menu control

Press the

button or press right on the direction pad

The further operation is identical in both cases.

Select the desired value on the corresponding scale

Details on how to proceed for the second step can be found on page 158. The scale will disappear again after 4s, further steps to change settings can only be taken within this period of time.

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ISO SENSITIVITY

The ISO setting speciﬁes the possible shutter speed and aperture combinations at a particular brightness. Higher sensitivities allow faster shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures (for "freezing" rapid movements or to increase the depth of ﬁeld), although this can also result in greater noise.

Setting the function

Press the

ISO

button and

• The value list appears.

Set the desired value there, either

–

With the thumb wheel

–

By pressing left or right on the direction pad

–

By tapping on the desired value in the list

–

By dragging the rectangle under the value list

• The set value will appear in the rectangle in the middle of the value list.

Within the AUTO option it is possible to limit the sensitivity range to be used (e.g. to control noise), and the slowest shutter speed to be used can also be speciﬁed (e.g. to prevent blurred pictures of moving subjects).

Setting the function

Select

Auto ISO Settings

then

Maximum ISO

in the menu,

Max. exposure time

in the sub-menu,

and

select the desired settings in the respective sub-menus

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JPEG SETTINGS

Note:

The functions and settings described in the next two sections refer exclusively to pictures in the JPEG format. If the DNG ﬁle format is speciﬁed, these settings have no eﬀect as in this case the image data is always saved in its original form.

– The color saturation determines whether the colors in the

picture tend to appear as “pale” and pastel-like or “bright” and colorful. While the lighting and weather conditions (hazy/clear) are given as conditions for the picture, there is deﬁnite scope for inﬂuencing the reproduction here.

For all three picture properties, you can independently choose between ﬁve levels.

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Contrast, focus, color saturation

One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very

Picture default settings

easy to change critical properties of a picture, i.e. those that determine its character. With the Leica Q, you can inﬂuence three of the most important picture properties before you actually take the picture:

– The contrast, i.e. the diﬀerence between light and dark sections

of the image, determines whether an image has a more “ﬂat” or “brilliant” eﬀect. As a consequence, the contrast can be inﬂuenced by increasing or reducing this diﬀerence.

– Focus display – at least of the main subject –using the correct

focusing is a prerequisite for a successful picture. In turn, the impression of a picture being in focus is to a great extent determined by the edge sharpness, i.e. by how small the transition area between light and dark is at edges in the picture. The impression of being in focus can thus be changed by expanding or reducing these areas.

Setting the function

Select

JPEG Settings

then

Contrast, Saturation

in the menu,

, or

Sharpness

in the sub-menu,

and

select the desired settings in the respective sub-menus

The Saturation sub-menu contains an additional setting,

Monochrome, which is available for B/W pictures.

Working color range

The requirements in terms of color reproduction diﬀer considerably for the various possible uses of digital picture ﬁles. Diﬀerent color ranges have therefore been developed, such as the standard RGB (red/green/blue) that is perfectly adequate for simple printing. For more demanding image processing using the corresponding programs, e.g. for color correction, Adobe

RGB has become established as the standard in the relevant sectors. ECI is used in many cases for professional prepress work. The Leica Q makes it possible to set the camera to one of these three color ranges, meaning

sRGB, Adobe RGB, or ECI-RGB.

Setting the function

Select

JPEG Settings

then

Color Management

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

Notes:

• If you want to have your prints produced by major photographic

laboratories, mini labs, or Internet picture services, you should select the

• The

sRGB setting.

Adobe RGB setting is only recommended for professional

image processing in color-calibrated working environments.

Image stabilization

The worse the lighting conditions are when taking a picture, the slower the shutter speed has to be in order to achieve the right exposure. This can quickly lead to shutter speeds for which image blurring is a real problem. The optical picture stabilization of Leica Q can compensate for subjects that don't move or only move very slowly. Video recordings also beneﬁt from a considerably steadier picture composition. The system is eﬀective to several shutter speed levels, this makes it possible for clear pictures to be produced using shutter speeds that are slower than what would normally be feasible for a good picture while holding a camera by hand.

Setting the function

Select

OIS

in the menu and

turn oﬀ or on in the sub-menu

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PICTURE MODE

CHANGING TRIMMING

In addition to the picture trimming of the Leica Summilux 28mm f 1.7 ASPH.that is always shown, two other trimming sizes are also available to you. They correspond to the sizes that you would get

Picture mode

with lenses possessing focal lengths of 35mm or 50mm. The thumb button conﬁgured with this function as part of the factory settings makes it possible to directly change to one of the three trimming sizes as desired. Separately from this, one default trim size can be set in the menu.

Conﬁguration of the thumb button

Select the

then

Using the thumb button

Press the thumb button

The focal lengths are organized in an endless loop so you can reach any one of the three by pressing multiple times.

Setting in the menu

Select

select the desired focal length in the sub-menu

Zoom/Lock Button

Digital Zoom

in the menu and

in the sub-menu

in the menu and

Displays/picture composition

When using the 35mm or 50mm settings, a corresponding frame will appear delineating the respective trim section. Arrange the aspects of the subject that you want to capture within the respective frame.

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Notes:

• DNG ﬁles captured as a trim section always contain the full

28mm image ﬁeld regardless of the settings, additional information in the data set ensure that the selected trim section is depicted. JPEG ﬁles on the other hand, contain only the respective trim section. As a result, with DNG ﬁles trimming selections can be reversed afterwards while editing the photo, but this is not possible with JPEG ﬁles.

• The trim section resolution is reduced accordingly in DNG as

well as the JPEG format

• Exposure metering, automatic white balance, and multi-ﬁeld/

facial recognition AF modes all take the selected trim section as their basis for operation.

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Picture mode

FOCUSING

On the Leica Q, the focusing can be set either automatically or manually. Both modes cover a distance ranging from 30cm to inﬁnity, or 17cm to 30cm in the macro area.

AUTOMATIC FOCUSING/AUTOFOCUS

Two autofocus modes are available. The adjusting procedure for both is initiated by pressing down (1st pressure point) shutter button.

AFs (single) focus priority

Hold down the AF lock/unlock button and turn the focusing dial to the

Press the shutter release button to the ﬁrst pressure point to

position

automatically determine, set, and store the focus and thus the distance.

– The part of the subject you are aiming at will come into

focus.

– After that, the process ends even if you continue to hold the

shutter release button at the ﬁrst pressure point.

– As long as the shutter release button is held at the pressure

point, the setting will be saved.

– It is not possible to take a picture before it comes into

focus, even if the shutter button is pressed all the way down beforehand.

• A successful stored AF setting is indicated as follows: – The color of the rectangle changes to green – Multiple green rectangles may appear for multi-ﬁeld mete-

ring

– An acoustic signal is produced (if selected).

Note:

Focusing and saving can be initiated and carried out with the thumb button if it has been conﬁgured with this function.

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AFc (continuous) = shutter release priority

Hold down the AF lock/unlock button and turn the focusing

dial to the

Press the shutter release button to the ﬁrst pressure point

position

– The part of the subject you are aiming at will come into

focus.

– The process continues as long as the shutter release button

is held at the pressure point. While the button is being held down the camera's settings are corrected, so other objects at other distances may be recognized by the metering system, or the distance to the camera of the part of the subject being photographed changes.

– These settings can only be saved by pressing the thumb

button and the button must ﬁrst be conﬁgured with this function (see page 186).

– Even if no part of the subject is in focus, a picture can be

taken at any time.

Notes:

• Automatic focusing can also be controlled through touch (see page 177).

• The setting is stored along with the exposure setting.

• In certain situations the AF system is unable to set the distance correctly, e.g. when:

– The distance to the subject you are aiming at is outside the

available range, and/or

– The subject is not suﬃciently illuminated (see next section).

Such situations and subjects are indicated by:

• The color of the rectangle changing to red

• For multi-ﬁeld metering, the display changing to a single red

rectangle

Important:

The shutter release button is not locked, regardless of whether or not the focusing is correct for the relevant subject.

AF AUXILIARY LIGHT

The built-in AF auxiliary light extends the operating range of the AF system to take account of poor lighting conditions. If the function is active, the light comes on under these conditions as soon as the shutter release button or the thumb button is pressed.

Setting the function

Select

Focus

in the menu,

then

AF Assist Lamp

select the desired setting there

in the sub-menu, and

Note:

The AF auxiliary light illuminates a range of approximately approx.

0.3 - 5m. Therefore, in poor lighting conditions AF mode is not available at distances beyond this limit.

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Picture mode

AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS

For optimum adjustment of the AF system to diﬀerent subjects, situations, and picture composition ideas, you can choose between six AF metering methods on the Leica Q:

Setting the function

Select

Focus

in the menu,

then

AF Mode

in the sub-menu, and

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

Multi-ﬁeld metering

This metering method captures the subject with a total of 49 ﬁelds, thus oﬀering maximum snapshot success.

• Successful focusing for the parts of the subject in question is

indicated by the appearance of a green frame. If, on the other hand, it is not possible to focus, then a red frame will appear at the center of the screen.

1-ﬁeld metering

This metering method records only the parts of the subject in the center of the monitor image. Thanks to the small metering range for 1-ﬁeld metering, you can concentrate on tiny details of the subject.

With this metering method you can move the AF frame to any point on the monitor image, e.g. to make it easier to use for oﬀ-center subjects: This can happen in two ways.

Button control

Use the direction pad to move the AF frame to the desired position

You can return the frame to the central position at any time:

Double tap the monitor at any location

Touch control

Touch the metering frame until red triangles appear

Drag the metering frame to the desired position

Place the metering frame in the middle:

Double tap the monitor at any location

Note:

If the camera is turned oﬀ and then on again, the metering ﬁeld will always start out in the middle.

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Subject tracking

This mode is a variation of 1-ﬁeld metering that can help to capture a focused picture of a moving subject. In order to accomplish this, focusing always occurs automatically after you have indicated which subject should be captured.

Procedure

Move the metering ﬁeld onto the desired subject

Press down the shutter release button until you reach the ﬁrst pressure point

• The metering system captures and saves the subject in the ﬁeld.

Hold down the shutter release button until you are ready to take the picture and

•

the frame will "follow" the saved subject.

Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture

Notes:

• Before the subject is saved, the metering ﬁeld can be moved just as with 1-ﬁeld metering.

• Tracking will work regardless of whether the AF mode is set to AFs or AFc.

• Tracking will end if the shutter release button is released before the picture is taken. In this case the metering ﬁeld will remain at the last position reached.

Touch-controlled autofocus

In this AF mode you can initiate automatic focusing by tapping on the desired subject on the monitor screen. This can be at any desired location.

• AF metering ﬁeld frame color in this mode:

Blue

Green

Red

Mode activated, not yet in focus

The selected subject has been successfully brought into focus, will turn blue again after the picture is taken, frame remains at last position tapped

The selected subject has not been successfully brought into focus, will soon turn blue again, frame remains at last position tapped

Notes:

• With this mode, the AF function cannot be initiated with the shutter release button, but it can be initiated with the thumb button as long as it has been conﬁgured with this function. When the function is initiated, the metering frame will start out at the last position it was used in.

• The tapped location of the metering frame is completely independent of any metering frames that may have been moved as part of 1-ﬁeld metering.

• If the camera is turned oﬀ and then on again, the metering frame will always start out in the middle.

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Picture mode

Touch-controlled picture taking

In this AF mode you can take a picture by tapping on the desired subject on the monitor screen. Operation of the AF function before taking the picture and the indicator given before and after taking the picture correspond to the descriptions in the previous section.

• In order to diﬀerentiate touch-controlled autofocus, the blue metering ﬁeld frame will also have a blue cross in the middle.

Notes:

• The shutter release button will work the same, regardless of if this mode is activated or not.

• The tapped location of the metering frame is completely independent of any metering frames that may have been moved as part of 1-ﬁeld metering.

• When this mode and the self-timer are set at the same time, the delay time will begin when the screen is tapped.

• As long as this mode is activated, the review mode cannot be opened using touch control.

Face detection

In this mode, the Leica Q automatically detects faces in the picture and focuses on the one at the shortest distance. If no faces are detected, multi-ﬁeld metering is used.

Manual focusing

For certain subjects and situations, it can be beneﬁcial to set the focus yourself, rather than using autofocus. For example, if you are using the same setting for several pictures and it would be more work to use metering memory lock, or if you want to keep the setting at inﬁnity for landscape pictures, or if you want to allow no or only a slower AF mode in poor, i.e. very dark, lighting conditions.

Switching

Hold down the lock/unlock button in the lens' ﬁnger grip and

turn the focusing dial on the lens until the desired subject is shown in focus

Note:

The inﬁnity setting is located shortly before the mechanical end is reached. The is necessary in order to ensure that optimal focus can be achieved under all circumstances - with diﬀerent temperatures for example.

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AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS FOR MANUAL FOCUSING

To make it easier to achieve precise settings or to increase the precision of a setting, the Leica Q oﬀers two features:

• The enlarged display of a middle section. Reason: The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can assess their focus and the more accurately you can set the focus.

• The identiﬁcation of clearly focused subjects You can have the edges of clearly focused subjects marked in color so that it is easier to recognize when the optimal setting has been reached.

The four available colors permit adaptation to any background.

Procedure Settings

Select

Focus

in the menu,

then

MF Assist

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the sub-menu, and

If you use Focus Peaking, then you will be able to select the marking color.

Select

Focus

in the menu,

then

Focus Peaking Setting

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the sub-menu, and

Taking photographs

Determine the trimming

Turn the focusing dial of the lens so that the desired subject comes into focus and/or its edges are marked

• Enlarged display: As soon as the focusing dial is turned, the monitor image switches to display a section that is enlarged by three times the normal size. An indicator will also appear showing the enlargement factor and oﬀering the option of changing the enlargement factor with the set button. When the set button is pressed, it can be increased to six times enlargement or the enlargement can be changed to any value in between. The normal monitor image can be restored again at any time by pressing the thumb button. Approx. 5s after the last turn of the focusing dial, the normal monitor image will appear again automatically. The enlargement level that appears ﬁrst is always the last one used.

• Marking of clearly focused subjects: All subject details that are in focus at the set range are indicated by outlines in the selected color.

Note:

Subjects that are in focus are marked according to subject contrast, so on the basis of light/dark contrasts.

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Picture mode

EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL

Exposure metering methods

To adjust to the prevailing lighting conditions, the situation, or your working method and compositional ideas, the Leica Q provides you with three exposure metering methods.

Setting the function

This menu option can be opened in two ways, either directly with the

FN button (as long as it has been conﬁgured for this function,

see page 157) or using menu control. The setting that follows also varies.

With the

Press the

FN button

button (multiple times)

The three variations are set up in an endless loop.

• The set metering method appears in a window below in the middle of the monitor image. It will disappear after 4s, further steps to change settings can only be taken within this period of time.

Using menu control

Select

Exposure Metering

then choose the desired setting in the sub-menu

in the menu and

Multi-ﬁeld metering -

With this metering method, the camera automatically analyses the brightness diﬀerences in the subject and, by comparing them with programmed brightness distribution patterns, arrives at the likely position of the main subject and the corresponding best exposure. As a result, this method is particularly suitable for spontaneous, uncomplicated, and yet reliable photography, even under diﬃcult conditions, and therefore for use in conjunction with automatic program mode.

Center-weighted metering -

This metering method allocates the highest weighting to the center of the image ﬁeld, but also records all other areas. Particularly when used in conjunction with metering memory lock, it allows the exposure to be selectively adjusted to particular parts of the subject, while simultaneously taking account of the entire image ﬁeld.

Spot metering -

This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area in the center of the image. It allows exact measurement of small or tiny details for precise exposure - preferably in conjunction with manual setting. For backlit pictures, for example, you normally need to prevent the brighter surroundings causing underexposure of the main subject. The much smaller metering ﬁeld with spot metering enables these subject details to be selectively evaluated.

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EXPOSURE CONTROL

In order to facilitate optimal adaptation to the respective subject or to your preferred way of working, the Leica Q provides you with the four exposure control modes of automatic program, aperture priority, and shutter speed priority while also allowing you complete control to conﬁgure it manually.

The scene program

Under the

Scene menu option you can chose from ten "expanded"

automatic program variations that will make taking photographs easier and more reliable. Automatic "snapshot" for general use is one of these programs, eight of them are perfectly suited for the special demands of frequently encountered subject types, and one

Digiscoping - is designed for taking photographs when the

camera is mounted on a spotting scope. An additional three programs can also be found there:

Miniature Effect

Panorama

Time Lapse

Restriction of the focus area to a vertical or horizontal strip within the image ﬁeld

Automatic creation of panoramic pictures

Interval pictures

Setting the function

This menu option can be opened and set in two ways, either through direct access with the

FN button (as long as it has been

conﬁgured for this function, see page 157) or using menu control.

With the

FN button

Press the FN button and select the desired function/program on the corresponding scale

Details on how to proceed for the second step can be found on page 158. The scale will disappear again after 4s, further steps to change settings can only be taken within this period of time.

Using menu control

Select

then

Scene Mode

PASM

in the menu and

in the sub-menu if you want to work with one of the four exposure modes described initially, or the desired subject program

Taking a picture with the subject programs is done in much the same way as taking a picture with the automatic program described on page 183, with the exception of the fact that you will not need to set the shutter speed and aperture.

Picture mode

You will ﬁnd more detailed information on these three functions in the corresponding sections on pages 189, 190, and 192. In all of these functions, the shutter speed and aperture as well as a series of other functions are controlled automatically.

Note for using a subject program:

• The program shift function (see page 183) and some of the menu options are not available.

• The shutter speed dial and aperture dial are inoperable, meaning that setting them is irrelevant.

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Picture mode

Exposure modes P, A, S, M

These four modes can be selected using the shutter speed dial and/or aperture dial. They both have manual adjustment ranges with stop positions - the shutter speed dial in full graduations, the aperture setting dial in both have an

A position for automatic operation. Depending on the

/3 graduations, and

position of the shutter speed dial, the following additional settings can be conﬁgured using the thumb wheel:

Program shift

Fine adjustment of the shutter speed

in +-

⁄3EV increments

-2⁄3 EV to 30s and T

+2⁄3 EV to 1⁄16000 s

Additionally, for P, S and A the exposure compensation can be set with the thumb wheel (see page 158/178)

Shutter speed ﬁne adjustment

The set shutter speed is changed by thumb wheel, the adjustment range amounts to a maximum of

⁄3 EV for each click of the

⁄3

EV.

Examples:

– Set shutter speed

click =

⁄100s

– Set shutter speed

clicks =

⁄800s

⁄125s + the thumb wheel is turned left one

⁄500s + the thumb wheel is turned right two

Setting shutter speeds exceeding 1s

Setting the shutter speed dial to 1 +

Setting the desired shutter speed with the thumb wheel

Note:

Depending on the prevailing light conditions, the brightness of the monitor image can diﬀer from that of the actual pictures taken. Particularly for long exposures on dark subjects, the monitor image appears considerably darker than the - correctly exposed - picture.

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AUTOMATIC PROGRAM - P

For fast, fully automatic photography. The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting.

Taking a picture in this mode

Turn the aperture and shutter speed setting dials to their A

positions

Press the shutter release button to the pressure point

If the automatically set pair of values appears to be appropriate for the intended composition:

Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the photo

If not, you can change the value pair before taking the picture.

CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT)

Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the security and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the freedom to adjust the speed/aperture combination selected by the camera to your own preferences at any time.

Setting the function

For faster shutter speeds, e.g. for sports shots, turn the thumb wheel to the right, for larger depth of ﬁeld, e.g. for landscape shots, turn it to the left (provided you are prepared to accept the slower shutter speeds that this entails)

• Shifted value pairs are marked by a little star beside the P.

The overall exposure, i.e. the brightness of the image, remains unchanged. The adjustment range is limited to guarantee correct exposure. To prevent accidental use, after each picture, and also if exposure metering is automatically turned oﬀ after 12s, the values revert to those set by the camera.

Picture mode

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Picture mode

APERTURE PRIORITY - A

Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to the manually selected aperture. It is particularly suitable for pictures where the depth of ﬁeld is the critical compositional element. With a correspondingly low aperture value, you can reduce the depth of ﬁeld range, for example to "crop" a face fully in focus from an unimportant or distracting background in a portrait or, conversely, you can use a correspondingly higher aperture value to increase the depth of ﬁeld range so that everything from the foreground to the background is in focus in a landscape shot.

SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY - S

Shutter speed priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to the manually selected shutter speed. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for pictures of moving subjects, where the sharpness of the movement depicted is the critical compositional element. For example, with a correspondingly fast shutter speed you can avoid undesirable blurring of the movement, i.e. "freeze" your subject or, conversely, you can use a slower shutter speed to express the dynamic nature of the movement with a deliberate "blur eﬀect".

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Taking a picture in this mode

Turn the shutter speed setting dial to the A position

Set the desired aperture value with the corresponding dial

Press the shutter release button to the pressure point

If the automatically set shutter speed appears to be appropriate for the intended composition:

Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the photo

If not, you can change the aperture value before taking the picture.

Note:

Thumb wheel conﬁguration as described on the previous page.

Taking a picture in this mode

Turn the aperture setting dial to the A position

Set the desired shutter speed

–

with the shutter speed dial - for full graduations

–

or with the thumb wheel if necessary in order to make ﬁne adjustments in

Press the shutter release button to the pressure point

If the automatically set aperture value appears to be appropriate for the intended composition:

Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the

⁄3 increments

photo

If not, you can change the shutter speed before taking the picture.

MANUAL SETTING - M

If, for example, you want to achieve a particular eﬀect that is only possible with a very speciﬁc exposure, or if you want to ensure that several pictures with diﬀerent trimming have an absolutely identical exposure, then you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.

Taking a picture in this mode

Set desired shutter speed/aperture values, shutter speed adjusted by full graduations with the shutter speed dial, and if necessary, adjusted with the thumb wheel for ﬁne adjustment

⁄3 increments, aperture value adjusted with corresponding

dial

Press the shutter release button to the pressure point

• Exposure balance is achieved using the scale in the light meter:

– No white tick marks = correct exposure – White tick marks to the left or right of the central mark =

under- or overexposure around the amount displayed or by more than ±3EV (exposure value)

If necessary, adjust the settings for a correct exposure so that only the central mark is displayed

If the set values and/or the exposure appears to be appropriate for the intended composition:

Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the photo

Picture mode

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Picture mode

METERING MEMORY LOCK

For composition reasons, it can be beneﬁcial not to have the main subject in the center of the picture. In such cases, the metering memory lock function - in P, S and A exposure modes, and with

AF 1-ﬁeld and spot metering modes

- enables the main subject to be metered ﬁrst and the relevant settings retained until you have determined your ﬁnal trimming and take the picture. When set to factory settings, both locks are used with the shutter release button. You can, however, divide the lock functions between the shutter release button and the thumb button, or carry out both with the thumb button.

Selecting the thumb button function

Select the

then

Zoom/Lock Button

AEL / AFL, AFL

, or

AEL

setting in the menu and

in the sub-menu

Task sharing Functions

Men setting Shutter release button Thumb button

Digital zoom* Exposure and focus -

AEL/AFL* - Exposure and focus

AFL* Exposure Focus

AEL* Focus Exposure

*The functions each comprise setting and saving

Taking a picture with this function:

Aim the AF frame at the part of your subject to which you want

to adjust the focus and exposure

Press the shutter release button and/or the thumb button to the ﬁrst pressure point to set and store the focus and exposure

Continue holding the shutter release button half way or holding the thumb button down and move the camera to determine the ﬁnal trimming

If necessary, continue to hold down the thumb button and push down completely on the shutter release button to take the picture

Note:

You can save any number of metering memory locks before taking the picture.

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Some subjects are made up predominantly of excessively light or dark surfaces, for example large areas of snow or a full-format black steam locomotive. In

P, S, and A exposure modes, it may be

more useful in such cases to set an appropriate exposure compensation instead of using metering memory lock each time. The same applies if you want to ensure an identical exposure for several pictures.

Setting the function

This menu option can be opened in two ways, either directly with the

FN button (as long as it has been conﬁgured for this function,

see page 157) or using menu control.

Using menu control

Select

Exposure Compensation

in the menu

The further operation is identical in both cases.

Select the desired value on the corresponding scale,

how to proceed can be found on page 158. Values of +3 to

-3EV are available in

⁄3EV increments.

• During setting, you can observe the eﬀect on the monitor image, which gets darker or lighter. The set compensation value is displayed on the light meter in the normal monitor image. When the menu option is opened using the button, the scale will disappear again after 4s, further adjustments can only be made within this time.

Picture mode

details on

With the

FN button

Press the FN button (multiple times)

The three functions Exposure Compensation,

Exposure Bracketing , and Flash Exp. Compensation are

arranged in an endless loop.

Notes:

• If you set the exposure manually, exposure compensation is not possible.

• A set compensation remains active until it is reset to

±0, i.e.

even after any number of pictures and even after turning oﬀ the camera.

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Picture mode

AUTOMATIC BRACKETING

High contrast subjects that have both very bright and very dark areas can have very diﬀerent eﬀects, depending on the exposure. The automatic bracketing function enables you to take a series of three pictures with graduated exposure. You can then select the best picture for further use.

Setting the function

This menu option can be opened in two ways, either directly with the

FN button (as long as it has been conﬁgured for this function,

see page 157) or using menu control.

With the

FN button

Press the

button (multiple times)

The three functions Exposure Compensation,

Exposure Bracketing ,, and Flash Exp. Compensation are

arranged in an endless loop.

Using menu control

Select

Exposure Compensation

press the set button or press right on the direction pad

in the menu and

The next step is identical in both cases.

Select the desired graduation on the corresponding scale

Details on how to proceed can be found on page 158. When the menu option is opened using the

FN button, the scale will

disappear again after 4s, further adjustments can only be made within this time.

• The set graduations are displayed in red on the scale.

While your setting will become active immediately when made by opening the menu option with the

FN button, extra conﬁrmation is

needed when opening it using menu control.

Press the set button

• Appears in the normal monitor image to the left of the light

meter.

Notes:

• Depending on the exposure mode, the graduations are produced

by changing the shutter speed (

P/A/M) or the aperture (S).

• The sequence of the pictures is: correct exposure/underexposu-

re/overexposure.

• Depending on the available shutter speed/aperture combinati-

on, the working range of the automatic bracketing function may be limited.

• A set bracketing setting remains active until it is reset to

±0, i.e.

even after any number of pictures and even after turning oﬀ the camera.

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MINIATURE EFFECT

With this function you can select which parts of the image ﬁeld are shown in focus and, most importantly, which parts are out of focus. You can limit the focused areas to either a horizontal or vertical strip. You can change the width as well as the location of this strip within the image ﬁeld. The eﬀect will make the picture look similar to a closeup photo with its characteristically shallow depth of ﬁeld.

Change the orientation of the strip

Press up once on the direction pad while monitoring the indicator on the left (diﬀers depending on starting position)

Change the location of the strip

Press up as many times as necessary on the direction pad while monitoring the indicator on the right (diﬀers depending on orientation)

Picture mode

Setting the functions

Select

Scene Mode

then

Miniature Effect

• The monitor image will display – Two white lines demarcating the area of the picture that

will be in focus

– Indicators in the upper left and right that show how the

strip is being changed

in the menu and

in the sub-menu

Change the width of the strip

Turn the thumb wheel, to the left = smaller, to the right = larger

Notes:

• The function is also available for use with video recordings.

• The function will remain active, even after a sequence or after the camera has been turned on and oﬀ. If you want to take normal pictures again, you will have to activate the desired function in the scene menu.

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Picture mode

PANORAMIC PICTURES

With this function, Leica Q makes the process of creating panoramic pictures a snap. This can be done horizontally or also vertically.

Notes:

• Independent of the settings of the shutter speed dial and the aperture dial, panoramic pictures are basically executed using automatic program mode.

• The video record button will remain locked while panorama pictures are in progress.

• Regardless of the focal length setting, panoramic pictures are generally taken with 28mm.

• Regardless of the corresponding menu setting, panoramic pictures are generally stored in the

JPEG ﬁle format.

• It is not possible to take panoramic pictures with the ﬂash.

• The resolution of a panoramic picture depends on the direction of the picture and number of pictures taken. The maximum resolution (for 28mm) is approx. 8176x1920 pixels.

Setting the function

Select

then

Scene Mode

Panorama

in the menu and

in the sub-menu

• The monitor image will display – A white horizontal or vertical line in the center of the

picture

– A progression display for the function to the left or right

and centered

In order to switch between landscape or portrait orientation for the panorama, press any side of the direction pad

Creating a panoramic picture

Orient the camera so that the planned left edge of the picture is not all the way to the left in the monitor image,

press the shutter release button, and hold it down

Pan the camera steadily in the direction indicated while using the white line to help keep from drifting up or down too much

Notes:

• If the camera is panned too slowly or too fast, then the camera will stop taking the picture and a corresponding notice will appear.

• The more unsteady the camera is and the more it moves up and down or side to side (depending on picture format), the smaller the height/width of the ﬁnal panoramic picture will be.

• The maximum pivoting angle amounts to approx. 180°.

Release the shutter release button to end the picture

When the shutter release button is ﬁrst pressed down, pictures will automatically be taken quickly in succession. After the picture series is completed, the camera will combine the individual pictures into a single picture.

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Notes:

• Focus, white balance, and exposure are set to the optimal values for the ﬁrst picture. This means that in certain circumstances, the ﬁnished panoramic picture may not show the optimal focus or brightness if the distance from the subject or ambient lighting diﬀer considerably throughout the picture.

• Since several pictures are being patched together in order to create a panoramic picture, it is possible that certain subjects may appear distorted or the transition points may be visible.

• It will not be possible to take panoramic pictures in the following situations:

– Long-term pictures (with shutter speeds exceeding – Together with the

Time Lapse function

⁄60s)

• With the following subject types or under the following picture-taking conditions, it is possible that panoramic pictures will be unsuccessful or that individual pictures will be patched together incorrectly:

– Monochromatic subjects or subjects possessing a single

uniﬁed pattern throughout (sky, beach, etc.)

– Moving subjects (people, pets, vehicles, waves, ﬂowers

swaying in the breeze, etc.)

– Subjects whose colors or pattern change quickly (e.g. a TV

screen) – Dark places – Subjects with uneven or ﬂickering lighting (due to ﬂuorescent

light bulbs, candlelight, etc.)

Scene Mode menu.

Picture mode

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TIME LAPSE PICTURES

The Leica Q makes it possible to automatically take pictures of motion sequences over a long period of time in the form of picture series. In order to do this, you must deﬁ ne the start time of the series, the intervals between pictures, and the number of pictures.

Setting the function

Picture mode

Select

Scene Mode

then

Time Lapse

one of the three options in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

Set the starting time/interval between pictures

(between 1s and a maximum of 59 hr, 59 min, and 59s respectively)

Set the desired time in the respective sub-menu using the direction pad and/or the thumb wheel

– Set the values: Press up or down on the direction pad or

turn the thumb wheel

– Switching between value groups: Press left or right on the

direction pad

Save the settings with the set button

Note:

Be sure that the interval between pictures is longer than the expected shutter speeds, otherwise individual pictures may be skipped (such as with pictures taken at night).

Set the number of pictures

(maximum 9999)

Set the desired amount in the

Time Lapse Image Count

sub-menu

The keyboard sub-menu can be operated diﬀ erently.

– Select number or function "buttons": – Alternatively with the thumb wheel, direction pad, or by tapping – Conﬁ rmation "button" (conﬁ rm a value/the ﬁ nished setting), – Delete "button" (deletion of the respective last value) – Back "button" (to previous menu level, without conﬁ rmation):

Alternatively with the set button or by tapping

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

1 Edit line 2 Numeric pad 3 Delete "button" 4 Back "button" 5 Conﬁ rmation "button"

34 5

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Creating a time lapse picture series

The exposure and focusing settings are no diﬀerent from those of normal pictures, but it should be taken into account that the lighting conditions may change during the course of the picture series.

• The time until the ﬁrst picture and the number of pictures are shown in the upper right corner of the monitor image.

Press the shutter release button to start the series

• The remaining number of pictures will be displayed brieﬂy between the pictures and a corresponding message will be displayed after the series has been completed.

Notes:

• The pictures in a series are saved as a group.

• If the camera is set to automatically turn oﬀ and no operations are carried out, it may shut oﬀ between the individual pictures and then turn on again.

• This does not make the camera suitable for use as a monitoring device.

• If the camera will be left unattended while taking time lapse pictures, take precautions to ensure that it won't get stolen.

• Time lapse photography carried out over a longer period of time at a cold location or in a place with high temperatures and humidity may result in malfunctioning.

• Under certain conditions it may not be possible to take time lapse pictures, depending on the picture interval or amount that has been set.

• Use a suﬃciently charged battery.

• The taking of time lapse pictures will be interrupted or stopped in the following situations:

– If the battery loses its charge – If the camera is turned oﬀ

If this happens while you are photographing a time lapse picture series, you may proceed by turning oﬀ the camera, changing the battery or memory card, and then turning the camera back on. The pictures that are taken after this will be saved in their own group.

• While time lapse pictures are being taken, neither a USB nor an HDMI microcable can be connected to the camera.

• Time lapse pictures cannot be taken with the panorama function.

• In review mode, time lapse pictures are identiﬁed with

Scene Mode menu.

Picture mode

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Picture mode

FLASH MODE

The camera determines the necessary ﬂash power by ﬁring one or more ranging ﬂashes, fractions of a second before taking the actual picture. Immediately after this, at the start of exposure, the main ﬂash is ﬁred. All factors that inﬂuence the exposure (such as picture ﬁlter and changes to the aperture setting) are automatically taken into account.

COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS

The following ﬂash units can be used with the camera. They facilitate TTL ﬂash metering and, depending on the conﬁguration, a varying number of the functions described in this manual.

• With its compact dimensions and design that matches the camera, the Leica SF 26 system ﬂash unit is the perfect solution. It is extremely easy to operate.

• Leica system ﬂash units

• Flash units that satisfy the technical requirements for a System 3000 System Camera Adaption (SCA), are ﬁtted with the SCA-3502-M51 adapter, and allow guide number control.

Other commercially available attachable ﬂash units with standard ﬂash foot and positive center contact, and ﬁred by the center contact (X contact) can also be used. We recommend the use of modern thyristor-controlled electronic ﬂash units.

Attaching the ﬂash unit:

Turn oﬀ the camera and ﬂash unit

Pull the cover that protects the accessory shoe when not in use oﬀ towards the rear

Slide the foot of the ﬂash unit all the way into the accessory shoe and, if present, use the locknut to secure it and keep it from falling out. This is important since changes in the position of the ﬂash shoe could disrupt the required contacts, thus causing malfunctions.

The ﬂash unit should be set to control by the camera. When set to below average brightness may not be optimally exposed. When set to

M, the ﬂash exposure must be adjusted to the aperture and

distance values speciﬁed by the camera by setting a correspondingly reduced power output level.

Note:

The ﬂash unit must also be turned on, i.e. ready to use, otherwise there may be incorrect exposures and error messages on the camera.

TTL mode to allow automatic

A, subjects with above or

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FLASH MODES

Selecting the mode

Select

Flash Settings

then

Flash Exp. Compensation

conﬁgure the desired setting on the scale of the corresponding

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

sub-menu

Automatic ﬂash activation -

This is the default mode. The ﬂash is activated automatically whenever longer exposure times could lead to blurred pictures in poor lighting conditions.

Manual ﬂash activation -

For backlit pictures where your main subject does not ﬁll the entire frame and is in shadow, or in situations where you want to mitigate high contrasts, e.g. due to direct sunlight (ﬁll ﬂash). As long as this mode is activated, the ﬂash unit will be activated for every picture, irrespective of the prevailing lighting conditions.

Picture mode

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Picture mode

Automatic ﬂash activation with slower shutter speeds -

For simultaneous and more appropriate, i.e. brighter, reproduction of dark backgrounds and ﬁll-in ﬂash for the foreground. To minimize the risk of blurring, the shutter speed is not extended

beyond

⁄30s in the other modes with ﬂash activation. For pictures where the ﬂash is used, this means that objects in the background, which the ﬂash cannot reach, are often badly underexposed. To take adequate account of the available ambient light, the longer exposure times required in such situations (up to 30s) are allowed here.

Notes:

• Depending on the

Auto ISO Settings it is possible that the

camera may not support slower shutter speeds, as in such cases the increase in ISO sensitivity takes precedence.

• The maximum shutter speed can be speciﬁed using

Max exposure time.

SYNCHRONIZATION TIME PERIOD

Flash photographs are illuminated by two light sources, the available ambient light and the light from the ﬂash. The time at which the ﬂash is ﬁred normally determines where the parts of the subject illuminated exclusively or predominantly by the ﬂash are shown in the image ﬁeld. The conventional ﬂash ﬁring point at the beginning of the exposure can lead to apparent contradictions, e.g. a vehicle being "overtaken" by the light trail from its own tail lights. The Leica Q allows you to choose between this conventional ﬂash ﬁring point and the end of the exposure: In the example cited, the light trail from the tail lights then follows the vehicle as expected. This ﬂash technique gives a more natural impression of movement and dynamics.

Setting the function

Select

Flash Settings

then

Flash Sync

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

Note:

When using the ﬂash with faster shutter speeds, in terms of the image there is no diﬀerence, or only a diﬀerence for rapid movements, between the two ﬂash ﬁring points.

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FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the ﬂash exposure regardless of the exposure of the available light, e.g. in a picture taken in the evening, to lighten the face of a person in the foreground while retaining the lighting atmosphere.

Setting the function

This menu option can be opened in two ways, either directly with the

FN button (as long as it has been conﬁgured for this function,

see page 157) or using menu control.

With the

FN button

Press the FN button (multiple times)

The three functions

Exposure Bracketing, and Flash Exp. Compensation are

Exposure Compensation,

arranged in an endless loop.

Note:

Flash Exp. Compensation is only available with a mounted ﬂash

unit or a ﬂash unit connected with an accessory shoe.

Using menu control

Select

Flash Settings

then

Flash Exp. Compensation

press the set button or press right on the direction pad

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

The further operation is identical in both cases.

Select the desired value on the corresponding scale

Details on how to proceed can be found on page 158. When the menu option is opened using the

FN button, the scale

will disappear again after 4s, further adjustments can only be made within this time.

Notes:

• Brighter ﬂash illumination selected using a positive compensation requires a higher ﬂash power, and vice versa. Therefore, ﬂash exposure compensation has a more or less signiﬁcant impact on the ﬂash range: A positive compensation reduces the range, while a negative compensation increases it.

• A compensation setting remains active until it is reset to ±0 (see step 2.), i.e. after any number of pictures and even after turning oﬀ the camera.

Picture mode

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Picture mode

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

VIDEO RECORDINGS

You can also use the Leica Q to make video recordings. The following functions are available:

Focal length/trimming

All available settings (see page 172)

Resolution

This function must be set for video recordings separately from the setting for photos.

Setting the function

Select

Video Resolution

then choose the desired setting in the sub-menu

in the menu and

Focusing

All options described on pages 174-175, however, selection of the shutter release and focus priority must be done separately for video recordings in autofocus mode.

Setting the function

Select

Video Settings

then

Focus in Video

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

Exposure metering methods

All options described on page 180

Exposure control

Aperture, exposure time, and ISO sensitivity occur automatically.

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

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Contrast, color saturation/rendering, focus

All options described starting on page 170, however, these options must be selected for video recordings separately from selection for photos.

Setting the function

Select

Video Settings

then

Contrast, Saturation

in the menu,

, or

Sharpness

in the sub-menu,

and

select the desired settings in the respective sub-menus

Sound recording

Video recordings are normally recorded with sound. Sound is recorded in stereo using the built-in microphones. In order to achieve the desired volume or to improve audibility, you can adjust the sensitivity of the microphone to ﬁt the recording situation.

Setting the function

Select

Video Settings

then

Microphone Gain

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu, in the sub-menu, and

Picture mode

Color range

Video recordings are made with sRGB.

Stabilization

This function must be set for video recordings separately from the setting for photos.

Setting the function

Select

Video Settings

then

Video Stabil.

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

To reduce any noise caused by wind, a damping function is available.

Setting the function

Select

Video Settings

then

Wind elimination

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

Notes:

• Both the focusing and autofocus operations cause noises which are also recorded. In order to prevent this, you should refrain from using these functions during an ongoing recording.

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Picture mode

Starting/ending the recording

Starting

Press the video record button

• A video recording in progress is indicated by a ﬂashing red dot on the monitor. The remaining recording time is also displayed. At the same time, the status LED will also blink to show that the data is being recorded.

Ending

Press the video record button again

Note:

The view can be changed by pressing the set button.

Taking pictures while recording video

With the Leica Q you can brieﬂy interrupt ongoing video recording in order to take one or more photos. Photographs are taken using the settings in the corresponding menu options and exactly as described in the corresponding sections.

Setting the function

Select

Video Settings

then

Photos during video recording, ON

in the menu, and

OFF

in the menu

option

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SELF-TIMER

You can use the self-timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or 12s. This is particularly useful for group photographs, where you want to appear in the picture yourself or if you want to avoid the picture being out of focus due to camera shake when releasing the shutter. In such cases we recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod.

Setting the function

This menu option can be opened and set in two ways, either directly with the

FN button (as long as it has been conﬁgured for

this function, see page 157) or using menu control.

With the

FN button

Press the

button (multiple times)

The three functions (2s delay time), (12s delay time), and

(out) are arranged in an endless loop.

• The set function appears in a window below in the middle of the monitor image.

Using menu control

Select

Selftimer

then the desired delay time or function in the sub-menu

in the menu and

While your setting will become active immediately when made by opening the menu option with the

FN button, extra conﬁrmation is

needed when opening it using menu control.

Press the set button

Operation:

Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the photo

• The countdown is indicated by the ﬂashing self-timer LED: – 12s delay time: slowly at ﬁrst, faster for the last 2s – 2s delay time: as described above for the last 2s

The remaining time is counted down on the monitor.

Notes:

• A delay time in progress can be interrupted at any time by

pressing the shutter button.

• It is only ever possible to take single pictures when the self-timer

is active, i.e. picture series, automatic bracketing, and time lapse pictures cannot be combined with self-timer mode.

• In self-timer mode, the focus and exposure are not set when the

shutter button or thumb button reaches its pressure point, but immediately before the picture is taken.

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Picture mode

FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD

It is not normally necessary to format memory cards that have already been used. However, if a card that has yet to be formatted is inserted for the ﬁrst time, it must be formatted. In such cases the Format sub-menu appears automatically. Nevertheless, it is recommended that the memory card be reformatted occasionally, as a certain amount of residual data (information accompanying pictures) can take up memory capacity.

Setting the function

Select

Format

in the menu and

then choose the desired function in the sub-menu

Notes:

• Formatting does not cause the data on the card to be irretrievably lost. Only the directory is deleted, which means that the existing ﬁles are no longer directly accessible. The data can be accessed again under certain circumstances using appropriate software. Only the data that is subsequently overwritten by saving new data is actually permanently deleted. We therefore recommend that you get into the habit of transferring all your pictures to a secure mass storage medium, e.g. the hard drive on your computer, as soon as possible.

• Do not turn the camera oﬀ while the memory card is being formatted.

• If the memory card has been formatted in another device, such as a computer, you should reformat it in the camera.

• If the memory card cannot be formatted, you should ask your dealer or the Leica Product Support (for address, see page 259) for advice.

• When formatting the memory card, even protected pictures are deleted.

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RESETING PICTURE NUMBERS

The Leica Q saves the picture numbers in ascending order. Initially, the corresponding ﬁles are all stored in one folder. To structure the storage of pictures more clearly, you can create a new folder at any time so that subsequent pictures can be grouped together there.

Setting the function

Select

Reset image numbering

in the menu

Notes:

• The ﬁle names (e.g. L1002345.jpg) are made up of two groups of numbers, 100 and 2345. The ﬁrst three ﬁgures are the number of the relevant folder, the 4th to 7th ﬁgures are the consecutive picture number within that folder. This ensures that there are no duplicate ﬁle names after using the function and transferring the data to a computer.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the memory card and reset the picture number immediately afterwards. This also resets the picture number (to 0001).

USER PROFILES

With the Leica Q, any combination of menu settings can be permanently stored, e.g. so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily at any time for recurring situations/subjects. A total of four memory slots are available for these combinations. Of course, you can also reset all menu options to the factory default settings.

Creating a proﬁle

Set the desired functions in the menu

Select

User Profile

then

Save as Profile

Select the desired memory slot in the corresponding sub-menu

Conﬁrm the settings with the set button

in the menu,

in the sub-menu

Using a proﬁle

Select

User Profile

in the menu and select the desired

memory slot in the sub-menu

Resetting all menu settings to the factory defaults:

Select

RESET

in the menu and

select the desired setting in the sub-menu

Note:

When resetting to the factory default settings, your settings for the date, time and language are not reset.

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REVIEW MODE

Most settings can be conﬁ gured and you can switch between picture and review mode in two ways - either with touch control or button control. A list of the gestures that can be used as part of touch control, including detailed descriptions, can be found on page 140.

Review mode

SWITCHING BETWEEN PICTURE AND REVIEW MODE

Touch control

Aufnahme-Betrieb

Button control

Switching from picture mode to review mode:

Press the

PL AY

button

Switching from review mode to picture mode:

Press either the shutter release button or the

Wiedergabe-Betrieb

PL AY

button

However, you can also review every picture automatically immediately after taking it.

Setting the function

Select

Auto Review

then the desired duration or function in the sub-menu

in the menu and

Displays

In review mode, known information about the picture is displayed in the headers and footers, and the picture number is also shown in the upper right. If the histogram function is on, the diagram will also appear in the upper left side of the picture. If the clipping indicator is set, excessively bright areas in the image without any detail will be marked in red. If there are no picture ﬁ les on the memory card, then

No valid picture to play will be displayed instead.

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Notes:

• If you have taken pictures using the continuous series, the automatic bracketing function, or the time lapse function, the last picture in the series is shown ﬁrst, or the last picture saved if all pictures in the series have not yet been transferred from the camera’s internal buﬀer memory.

• It may not be possible to view ﬁles created on another device on this camera.

• In some cases, the monitor image may not have the usual quality or the monitor will remain blank and only display the ﬁle name.

VIEWING PICTURES IN PORTRAIT FORMAT

If the camera was held horizontally when taking the picture, the picture is also displayed in this way. Portrait pictures on the other hand, so those where the camera is held vertically, are usually displayed with landscape orientation as well. This could be impractical with a camera held horizontally. The Leica Q oﬀers a function that allows you to view the picture with the correct orientation every time.

Setting the function

Select

Display Settings

then

Auto Rotate Display

select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

• If On is selected, portrait format pictures are automatically

displayed upright.

Notes:

• Portrait format pictures displayed upright are necessarily signiﬁcantly smaller.

• Portrait pictures displayed using Auto Review will be shown unturned at ﬁrst even when the Auto Rotate function is turned on.

• Pictures taken in portrait format can also ﬁll the monitor when displayed in review mode. In order to accomplish this, just turn the camera accordingly.

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Review mode

VIEWING PICTURE SERIES

Picture series taken using series picture and bracketing, but particularly those taken with the time lapse function, may contain quite a few individual pictures. If all of these pictures were shown, it would become diﬃcult to quickly ﬁnd other individual pictures. The Leica Q oﬀers a function that allows such picture series to be displayed initially with a single "representative" picture. Picture series are denoted by denoted by

and time lapse picture series are

Setting the function

Select

Play Mode Setup

then

Group display mode

select the desired

in the menu,

in the sub-menu, and

setting

in the corresponding sub-menu

• When On is selected, then "representative" pictures will be shown, with

Off , all pictures from the respective picture

series will be shown.

When On is selected, the pictures in a series will be combined in a group. A single "representative" picture will be shown for each of these groups, meaning that other pictures in the series cannot be opened. When

Off is selected, however, it will be possible to scroll

through all pictures in the respective series. Within each group, the pictures are numbered from 1 to x.

Regardless of the menu setting

On, and without changing this

setting, you can switch between these two options at any time while in review mode.

Press up or down on the direction pad

• and PL AY indicate that the function is turned on and indicates that the function is oﬀ.

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Automatic review

In some instances, the automatic review of picture series can show the recorded sequences much better and more clearly than they would otherwise appear if you scroll through manually. This can be done with an existing picture series as well as with a video made from these pictures using the camera. Before this feature can be used, it must be set to

On, so that the

pictures are collected in a group.

Play back existing pictures

Tap on

PL AY

or press the set button

While in automatic review mode, you can open other pictures in the series at any time using the thumb wheel. You can also deﬁ ne the sequence and change time for each picture, while also having the opportunity to choose if the series should be saved as a video.

Tap anywhere on the monitor or press the set button

PLAY

DELETE

Counter, pictures shown/total number

2 Slide bar 3 Indication of which button can be used to stop review 4 Symbol for opening the sub-menu

FNFN

ISO

tap or press the direction pad left or right until is

marked red

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PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH PICTURES

Touch control

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ISO

In the

Quality

frame rate

shown, and in the

sub-menu select the desired video format, in the

sub-menu select how long each picture should be

Sequence

sub-menu select the sequence

(normal = forwards or reverse)

Select

Start

in order to conﬁ rm the creation of the video

•

An intermediary screen will appear. It will contain the processing time as well as a query.

Start the process –

Yes

, or cancel -

• A corresponding notiﬁ cation screen will appear brieﬂ y (while the data is being processed). It will also indicate that the process in progress can be stopped at any time by pressing the set button. The starting frame of the new video will then appear.

The video can be played back as described starting on page 218.

Button control

Press the direction pad right or left

Swiping to the right or pressing on the right will take you to newer pictures (with higher numbers) and swiping to the left or pressing on the left will take you to older ones (with smaller numbers). The pictures are shown in an endless loop, meaning that once the last or ﬁ rst picture has been reached, the ﬁ rst or last picture will come before or after it.

ENLARGING/REDUCING PICTURES

Being able to enlarge a picture being reviewed makes it possible to get a better idea of how in focus it is.

Touch control

Button control

Turn the thumb wheel to the right (enlarge) or to the left (reduce)

Enlargement occurs continuously, with the maximum being 1:1 (1 picture pixel = 1 monitor pixel)

You can view the picture back at its normal size any time by pressing the set button.

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Simultaneous display of 12/30 pictures

Displaying 12 or 30 smaller pictures makes it possible to get an overall idea of what is there or to ﬁ nd a speciﬁ c picture more quickly.

Touch control

Review mode

Notes:

• Enlarging cannot be performed on videos.

• When using an enlarged view or 12/30 display, the display with additional information cannot be opened.

• The more the picture is enlarged, the more the reproduction quality deteriorates – due to the proportionately lower resolution.

• It may not be possible to enlarge pictures taken using other camera types.

Select a picture in the 12/30 view

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Button control

Turn the thumb wheel to the left, one click past the normal view = 12-picture view, two = 30-picture view

• The last picture to be shown at its normal size is marked by a red frame.

Button control

By pressing on the corresponding side of the direction pad to select the desired picture

• Selected picture will be indicated by a red frame.

Press the set button

• The selected picture will be shown at its normal size.

SELECTING THE DETAIL

In an enlarged display, you can move the detail from the center, e.g. to check the reproduction of oﬀ -center subject details.

Touch control

Button control

Press on the side of the direction pad that corresponds to the direction you want to move it in

• The approximate position of the detail in the picture is indicated.

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DELETING PICTURES

Pictures on the memory card can be deleted at any time - as desired individually, several at a time, or all at the same time.

Important:

Deleting pictures is irreversible. Pictures cannot subsequently be recovered.

Opening the Delete function:

Press the

• The delete menu appears.

Note:

Even when the delete menu is open, other pictures can be selected at any time by pressing left or right on the direction pad.

DELETE

button

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Leaving the delete menu without deleting pictures

Touch control

Deleting single pictures

Touch control

Review mode

Button control

Press the

PL AY

button

with the direction pad (press up or down) or select a thumb wheel symbol

Press set button to conﬁ rm

Button control

With the direction pad (press up or down) or select thumb wheel single

Press set button to conﬁ rm

• After deleting, the next picture appears. If the picture is protected, it continues to be displayed and the message

Important:

After the steps described above are carried out, the pictures will be immediately deleted without any additional conﬁ rmation queries.

This file is protected appears brieﬂ y.

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Deleting more than one picture

Touch control

Notes:

• Marks can be deleted with the same method used to place them.

• It is possible to leave the accepting the markings by pressing the

Multi sub-menu at any time without

PL AY button.

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Button control

Select

Multi

with the direction pad or thumb wheel

Press set button to conﬁ rm

• The 12-picture view is displayed.

Press the set button again to mark the framed picture

• The framed picture is marked with .

Select and mark additional pictures for deletion in the same way

Press the

DELETE

button

• A corresponding notiﬁ cation window will appear brieﬂ y (during the deletion process) and then the next, undeleted picture.

Important:

After the steps described above are carried out, the pictures will be immediately deleted without any additional conﬁ rmation queries.

Deleting all pictures

Touch control

Button control

Select

All

using the direction pad (press up or down) or thumb

wheel,

• A query screen will appear to conﬁ rm you intention.

Select

Yes

or No with the direction pad (press left or right) or

the thumb wheel, and

Press set button to conﬁ rm

• After the deletion process is complete, a corresponding notiﬁ cation screen will appear saying

No valid picture to play.

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PROTECTING PICTURES/CLEARING DELETE PROTECTION

The pictures stored on the memory card can be protected against accidental deletion. This protection can then be cleared at any time. Every step can be completed either with button or touch control, as described in the previous section.

Setting the function

Review mode

Press the FN button

Select

Protection

PLAY

DELETE

Protecting single pictures/clearing delete protection for a single picture

Select

Single

• The Protection sub-menu will disappear. If the picture was unprotected before,

appears, if it was already protected,

is no longer present.

Note:

Other pictures can also be selected when the

Single function has

been selected.

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FNFN

ISO

The steps that follow vary depending on if you want to clear delete protection or add protection to one, several, or all pictures.

Protecting several pictures/clearing delete protection for several pictures

Select

Multi

• The Protection sub-menu disappears. The 12-picture view appears, any protected pictures are marked with

Select pictures to be protected or pictures for which protection should be deleted

Protection for the selected photos is bestowed or deleted immediately.

• A brief message may appear indicating that it is processing your request. Afterwards, pictures that were unprotected before will have

and this image will have been removed from those that

were previously protected but no longer are.

Select

PL AY

• The last picture marked appears with or without .

Note:

It is possible to leave the accepting the markings by pressing the

Multi sub-menu at any time without

PL AY button.

Protect all pictures

Select

Protect all

• The Protection sub-menu disappears. Afterwards, a brief message may appear indicating that your request is being processed, followed by the last picture viewed with

Clearing delete protection for all pictures

Select

Unprotect all

• The Protection sub-menu disappears. Afterwards, a brief message may appear indicating that your request is being processed, followed by the last picture viewed without

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VIDEO REVIEW

If a video recording is selected, monitor.

PL AY > appears on the

Opening the video and audio control symbols

(only during playback)

Touch control

Start playback

Touch control

Review mode

Button control

Press the set button

PLAY

DELETE

FNFN

ISO

Button control

Press the direction pad or set button, or turn the thumb wheel

1 Elapsed time 2 Slide bar with touch space 3 Pause playback 4 Volume 5 Volume slide bar with touch space 6 Shorten video 7 End playback

Notes:

• Opening the symbols stops playback.

• The symbols disappear after approx. 3s.

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Pause playback

Touch control

Button control

Press the set button

Continue playback starting at any given point

Touch control

Button control

Turn the thumb wheel (to the right = fast forward/to the left = rewind)

End playback

(Start: pause playback)

Touch control

Button control

Press the direction pad right or left until is marked in red

Press the set button

or press the

PL AY

button

or press the

DELETE

button

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Setting volume control

(Start: pause playback)

Cutting of start and/or end sections

(Start: pause playback)

Touch control

Review mode

Button control

Press up or down on the direction pad

• The volume bar appears.

Press the direction pad up (louder) or down (more quiet)

Note:

The sound is muted at the lowest position of the bar and the volume symbol will switch to

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Button control

Press the direction pad right or left until is marked in red

Press the set button

Determine the cutoﬀ points by pressing left or right on the direction pad.

• The selected cutoﬀ point will be shown in red.

Move the cutoﬀ points with the thumb wheel

• During the process, the respective time is displayed as well as the freeze frames for the selected start and end points.

Press the direction pad up and then left or right until is marked red

Press set button to conﬁrm

• The Video Trimming sub-menu appears

Further operation proceeds with the selection of one of three options from the

Video Trimming sub-menu, either through touch

control or with the use of the direction pad for selection and the set button for conﬁrmation.

Save as new

The new video is saved and the original one is also retained.

Overwrite

The new video is saved and the original one deleted.

Preview

The new video is shown. It is neither saved, nor is the original one deleted.

• A corresponding notiﬁcation may appear temporarily at ﬁrst due to the time required for the data to be processed, then the ﬁrst scene of the new video appears.

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SLIDE SHOW

You can have pictures stored on the memory card displayed automatically one right after the other. For this feature, you can specify if all material, only the photos, or only the videos are shown and for how long each photo is shown. Every step can be completed either with button or touch control, as described in the section "Deleting Pictures" (see page 212).

Review mode

Note:

Pictures in a series that have been compiled as a photo group using the menu setting (see page 206) will each be shown, regardless of the set picture duration. If you want all photos in the group to be shown for the set amount of time, then the corresponding menu setting must be changed. Videos are generally played back in full.

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Setting the function/starting the slide show

Press the FN button

Select

Slideshow

Select

Duration

Select the desired duration

5. Select

Play all, Pictures only, or Videos only

• A brief message will appear indicating that it is processing your request.

The slide show will then start automatically.

Ending the slide show

A slide show will run until you turn it oﬀ .

Tap anywhere on the monitor or press any button

VIEWING WITH HDMI DEVICES

The Leica Q enables you to view your pictures on a TV, projector, or monitor with HDMI input and thus in an optimum picture quality. You can also choose between four resolutions:

720p, and 480p:

1080p, 1080i,

Setting the function

Select

HDMI

then choose the desired setting in the sub-menu

in the menu and

Connecting/viewing the pictures

Insert the plugs on the HDMI cable into the HDMI sockets on the camera and the TV, monitor, or projector

Turn on the TV, projector, or monitor; if the HDMI connection is not detected automatically, select the correct input

Turn on the camera

Activate review mode by pressing the

PL AY

button

Notes:

• An HDMI cable is required to connect to a TV, monitor, or projector.

• If the connected TV, monitor, or projector has a lower maximum rfesolution than that set on the camera, it automatically switches to the maximum resolution of the connected device. For example, if you have set connected device only has a maximum resolution of

1080p on the camera but the

480p, the

camera changes the setting automatically.

• For details of the required settings, refer to the instructions for the respective TV, projector, or monitor.

• The image reproduced on an external display does not contain any of the information shown in the camera monitor / viewﬁnder.

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MISCELLANEOUS

VIA THE USB CABLE CONNECTION AND USING THE CAMERA AS AN EXTERNAL DRIVE

TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER

The Leica Q is compatible with the following operating systems: Microsoft Apple® Macintosh®: Mac® OS X (10.6) and later

Miscellaneous

The camera is equipped with a USB 2.0 high speed interface for transferring data. This allows fast data transfer to computers with the same kind of interface.

: Windows® 7®/8

With Windows operating systems:

The operating system detects the camera as an external drive and assigns it a drive letter. Transfer the picture data to your computer using Windows Explorer and save it.

With Mac operating systems:

The memory card appears as a storage medium on the desktop. Transfer the picture data to your computer using the Finder and save it.

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Important:

• Use only the USB cable supplied.

• Do not interrupt the USB connection while data is being transferred as this can cause the computer and/or the camera to crash and may even cause irreparable damage to the memory card.

• The camera must not be turned oﬀ or should not shut down due to a lack of battery capacity while data is being transferred, as this can cause the computer to crash.

• For the same reason, the battery must never be removed from the camera while the connection is active. If the capacity of the battery runs low during data transfer, a screen appears with the battery capacity ﬂashing. In this case cancel the data transfer, turn oﬀ the camera, and charge the battery.

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WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CAMERA

You can control the camera remotely using a smartphone/tablet or use the smartphone/tablet as an external storage medium. In order to do this, the " your smartphone. This app is available in the Google Play Store™ for Android™ devices as well as the Apple App Store™ for iOS™

Miscellaneous

devices.

Note:

In this section, the term "smartphone" refers to smartphones as well as tablets.

Leica Q" app must ﬁ rst be installed on

WLAN host setup

All of the settings under this menu option are preset at the factory. Under the menu option

SSID/network name you can change the

name of the camera in the network. It is recommended that you retain the preset encryption method

Password, you will be able to deﬁ ne a personal password.

WPA2. Under menu option

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Selecting the connection methods

There are two ways to establish a connection between your camera and your smartphone. If you have access to WLAN, the

Client

method may work best. When using this method, both the camera and smartphone are in the same WLAN network. If no WLAN is available, establishing a direct connection (

Host) may be most

practical. When using this method, the camera generates an access point where your smartphone can register.

Establishing a connection with a smartphone in Host mode

Using an iOS device

Establishing a connection with QR code:

Launch the

select

Import the QR code shown on the camera using the

QR Code

Leica Q app

on your iPhone and

Leica Q

app

Install the "

First select

LEICA Q

" proﬁ le on your iPhone

Install

, then

Install

, and then

Done

• A message will appear in the web browser on the iPad or iPhone.

If a password is needed to unlock the iPhone, then this must be entered

Click the home button to close the web browser

Select and activate select the SSID displayed on the camera

WLAN

under

Settings

on the iPhone.Then

(from the factory:

Leica Q-*******)

Return to the home screen and then launch the app

Using an Android device

Establishing a connection with QR code:

Launch the Leica Q app on your Android device

select

QR Code

Read the QR code shown on this device using the app

Establishing a connection with SSID and password:

Launch the Leica Q app on your Android device

Select

WLAN

Select the SSID displayed on this device.

Enter the password shown on this device (only when connection is established for the ﬁ rst time)

Leica Q

Establishing a connection with NFC:

Launch the

During the search operation carried out by the

Leica Q app

on your smartphone

hold the smartphone in the position shown in the diagram

Press

Yes

to conﬁ rm

• Once the connection has been established, the pictures captured by the camera will be shown on the smartphone in real time.

Notes:

• It may take a long time to establish a connection.

• The connected smartphones are registered on the camera.

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WLAN CLIENT SETUP

For under the Setup menu option.

Miscellaneous

ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION WITH A SMARTPHONE IN

Client MODE

Note:

Using hidden network by entering in the SSID, encryption method, and connection method.

Client networking, you can select the available WLAN networks

Select menu option then

WLAN Mode Client

Select the desired network in the

WLAN

and

in the sub-menu

Setup

sub-menu and then

enter in the access password

Add network you can establish a connection with a possibly

WLAN FUNCTION OPTIONS Take pictures using remote control

Select

WLAN

Select

Connection Remote control

in the sub-menu Establish a connection with a smartphone Select

Camera Control

in the

Leica Q app

Take your pictures.

• The pictures taken are stored in the camera.

• The most important settings are available in the

Leica Q

app.

Back up pictures on the smartphone via WLAN

JPEG pictures captured on the camera are also displayed and saved on the smartphone.

Select menu option

then

Connection Backup

Establish a connection with a smartphone.

Launch the

WLAN

and

in the sub-menu

Leica Q app on your smartphone.

• If you touch pictures, they will be enlarged on the display.

Notes:

• DNG ﬁ les can only be saved on the camera's SD card.

• As part of the factory settings, the

Backup File Settings is set to JPG. With JPG + MP4, video

WLAN section of menu option

recordings are also transmitted to your smartphone.

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