Leica Sofort User Manual

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LEICA SOFORT

INSTRUCTIONS

Leica Sofort User Manual

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FOREWORD

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Dear Customer,

We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new Leica Sofort.

With its fully automatic program control, the Leica Sofort offers photography fun at its best. Furthermore, scene modes and manual settings enable you to make adjustments to various subjects and situations at any time.

Important Notes:

Please read these instructions in their entirety so that you can make the most of your Leica Sofort.

Before using the camera for the first time, please also read the ‘Safety and Approval Notes and Information’ on the relevant leaflet enclosed in the camera packaging. You must always observe and follow this information to ensure safe operation of the camera!

Please check the scope of included items for completeness before using your Leica Sofort for the first time.

a.Leica BP-DC17 battery

b.BC-DC17 battery charger with interchangeable plugs

c.Carrying strap

d.Quick Start Guide leaflet

e.‘Safety and Approval Notes and Information’ leaflet

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CONTENTS

 

 

FOREWORD...............................................................................................

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PACKAGE CONTENTS...............................................................................

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DESIGNATION OF PARTS.........................................................................

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

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

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

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CHARGING.............................................................................................

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STATUS DISPLAYS...............................................................................

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INSERTING THE BATTERY......................................................................

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CHECKING THE BATTERY CAPACITY..................................................

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TURNING ON THE CAMERA...................................................................

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INSERTING/REMOVING A FILM PACK..................................................

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DISTANCE SETTING................................................................................

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TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS........................................................................

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ADJUSTING PICTURE BRIGHTNESS......................................................

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FLASH MODES........................................................................................

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

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SCENE MODES AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS..........................................

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APPENDIX...............................................................................................

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TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................

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IMPORTANT NOTES.............................................................................

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CAMERA...........................................................................................

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BATTERY...........................................................................................

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FILM PACK/PICTURES......................................................................

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................

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CAMERA...........................................................................................

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BATTERY...........................................................................................

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STORAGE..............................................................................................

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LEICA PRODUCT SUPPORT.................................................................

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

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PART DESIGNATIONS

Charger

1Battery tray a Contacts

2Charging pilot light

3Socket for interchangeable plug/mains cable

4Interchangeable plug a Charger contacts b Mains contacts

Camera Front

5Carrying strap attachment

6Selfie mirror

7Self-timer LED

8Viewfinder

9Flash

10Exposure measuring cell

11Flash exposure measuring cell

12Setting ring for dirtance ranges

13Lens

Camera Back

14Battery compartment cover a Release tab

15Display

a Counter b Range

 

 

Display (cont.)

 

 

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modes/special functions

 

 

 

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= Selfie

Party

Sport

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= Double exposure

= Long exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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= slightly brighter

= slightly darker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2s delay time

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= Automatic fill-in flash control (standard setting) /

=always flash / = with preflash (against red-eye effect) /

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g Battery capacity

16Button for brightness setting

17Self-timer button

18Button for flash modes

19Button for scene modes

20Back cover

a Unlocking slider

21Main switch

22Viewfinder eyepiece

Camera Top

23 Shutter release button

Camera Bottom

24 Tripod thread 14"

Camera Left

25 Eject slot

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ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

PREPARING THE CHARGER

CHARGING

STATUS DISPLAYS

 

 

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Charging pilot light

Battery status

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Off

 

 

 

Lights up orange

Battery charging

 

 

Lights up green

Battery charged

Remove the battery

 

 

 

from the charger

 

Flashes orange

Battery faulty

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from the charger,

 

 

 

disconnect the

 

 

 

charger from the

 

 

 

mains

 

Note:

Please see the ‘Troubleshooting’ section on p. 20.

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