Leica S (Typ 006) Instruction Manual

LEICA S

Instructions

1.1

1.2 1.3

1.9

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1.10

1.4

1.6

1.28

1.27

1.26

1.6

1.11

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1.13

1.13a

1.13b

1.14c 1.14a 1.14b 1.14

1.16 1.171.15

1.18

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1.5c 1.5a 1.51.5b

1.25 1.21 1.201.24 1.221.23

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1.29a

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1.43

1.42

1.47

1.46

1.31

1.32

1.33

1.34

1.45a

1.45

1.39

1.48

1.361.38 1.371.37b1.37a 1.37c/d

1.49

1.49a

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1.40a 1.411.40b

1.49b

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1.50a

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LEICA S

Instructions

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

FCC Note: (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 dierent

from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

help.

Trade Name: LEICA Model No.: LEICA S (Typ 006) 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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003

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 modications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

LEICA S (TYP 006)

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FOREWORD

Dear Customer,

Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica S and congratulate you on your choice. With this unique digital medium format SLR camera, you have made an excellent selection. We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new Leica S. In order to make best use of all the opportunities offered by this high performance camera, we recommend that you ﬁrst read these instructions.

Your Leica Camera AG

Note:

Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing the Leica S. As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronic ally, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date. To do this, Leica releases what are known as ﬁrmware updates at irregular intervals. The cameras always have the latest ﬁrmware version when shipped, and you can also download it easily from our home page and install it on your camera. If you register as an owner on the Leica Camera home page, you will receive a newsletter informing you when a new ﬁrmware update is available. Further information on registration and ﬁrmware updates for your Leica S, as well as any amendments and additions to the details provided in the manual, can be found in the "Owners' Login" area at: https://owners.leica-camera.com To check whether your camera and lenses are equipped with the latest ﬁrmware version, select

Firmware in the menu (5.41, see page 16, 26-29).

These instructions have been printed on 100% chlorine free bleached paper. The com-

plex manufacturing process eases the burden on the water system and thus helps to

protect our environment.

CONTENTS

Foreword ..........................................................................................3

Warning messages ............................................................................6

CE notice ..........................................................................................6

Legal notes .......................................................................................6

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment .................................6

Scope of delivery ..............................................................................7

Designation of parts ..........................................................................8

Displays

In the viewﬁnder ........................................................................... 10

In the top panel display ................................................................. 11

In the monitor ............................................................................... 12

Menu items ..................................................................................... 16

Preparations

Attaching the carrying strap ............................................................18

Charging the battery .......................................................................18

Inserting / removing the battery...................................................... 21

Charge level displays .................................................................... 21

Inserting and removing the memory cards ....................................... 21

Changing the focusing screen .........................................................23

Leica S lenses ................................................................................. 24

Attaching and removing the lens ................................................... 24

Eyepiece adjustment ....................................................................... 25

Turning the camera on and off .........................................................25

Menu control ..................................................................................26

Navigating in the menu / Setting functions ................................... 26

Quick access to menu functions ................................................... 29

Presets Basic camera settings

Menu language ..........................................................................30

Date and time ............................................................................30

Automatic power off ...................................................................30

Signal tones ............................................................................... 31

Monitor and top panel display ..................................................... 31

Basic picture settings

File format .................................................................................32

Compression rate ....................................................................... 32

JPEG resolution ..........................................................................32

White balance ............................................................................33

Automatic and ﬁxed settings ....................................................33

Direct color temperature setting ...............................................33

Manual setting by metering ......................................................33

ISO sensitivity ............................................................................34

Image properties (contrast, sharpness, color saturation) .............35

Working color space ...................................................................35

Storing picture data / memory card management.......................35

Recording mode

Shutter release button ..................................................................36

Series exposures ........................................................................ 36

Distance setting ........................................................................... 37

Manual focus setting -

MF .......................................................... 37

Automatic focus setting .............................................................. 37

AFs – Sharpness priority ..........................................................37

AFc – Shutter release priority .................................................... 37

Exposure metering ........................................................................38

Exposure metering methods .......................................................38

Spot metering ..........................................................................38

Center-weighted metering ........................................................38

Multiple ﬁeld metering .............................................................38

Metering memory lock ................................................................38

Storing with the joystick ........................................................... 39

Exposure compensation .............................................................39

Bracketing .................................................................................40

Values above and below the metering range ............................... 41

Exposure control

Setting the shutter speed and aperture / Selecting the ............... 42

Exposure mode

Shutter speed dial ...................................................................... 42

The click wheel ..........................................................................42

Exposure modes ........................................................................ 42

Programmed automatic exposure mode ................................... 44

Program shift ...........................................................................44

Aperture priority ......................................................................44

Shutter speed priority ..............................................................45

Manual aperture and exposure time setting ..............................45

The

B setting .........................................................................46

Taking photographs with the self-timer ..........................................46

Mirror pre-release ......................................................................... 47

Depth of ﬁeld preview button and depth of ﬁeld ............................. 47

Additional functions

Horizon ......................................................................................48

User / application speciﬁc proﬁles .............................................48

Resetting all custom settings ..................................................... 49

Folder management .................................................................... 49

Formatting the memory card(s) ..................................................50

Recording the location with GPS ................................................. 51

Flash operation

General information on ﬂash exposure metering and control .......52

Compatible ﬂash units ................................................................ 52

Flash sync speed........................................................................ 52

Selecting the sync speed / the sync speed range .......................53

Selecting the ﬁring moment ..................................................... 53

Attaching the ﬂash unit ............................................................53

Settings for camera-controlled,

automatic ﬂash mode .................................................................53

TTL ﬂash mode ........................................................................... 54

High speed sync mode ............................................................... 54

Strobe ﬂash mode with system compatible ﬂash units ................54

Flash displays in the viewﬁnder with

system compatible ﬂash units ....................................................54

Flash using the ﬂash unti´s own automatic mode ........................54

Manual ﬂash with constant ﬂash power .......................................55

Flash using the X contact ............................................................ 55

Flash using the ﬂash/lower LEMO

socket ................................. 55

Review mode

Selecting picture and review modes ..............................................56

Review for unlimited time............................................................56

Automatic review of last picture - Auto Review ............................56

Normal review ..............................................................................56

Review with histogram .................................................................. 57

The histogram ............................................................................ 57

Review with clipping indicators ..................................................... 57

INFO review ................................................................................... 57

Viewing other pictures / "Scrolling" in the memory .......................58

Image review zoom in .................................................................58

Gradual zoom ..........................................................................58

Maximum zoom in one step ......................................................58

Moving the trimming ..................................................................59

Simultaneously viewing several smaller pictures .......................... 59

Selecting one of the smaller pictures ....................................... 59

Switching to the other memory card .........................................60

Protecting pictures / Clearing delete protection ............................60

Deleting pictures .......................................................................... 61

Additional functions

Transferring data to a computer .................................................. 62

Via USB connection ................................................................. 62

Connecting and transferring data using the PTP protocol ........ 62

Connecting and transferring data with the camera

as an external drive ...............................................................63

Connecting and transferring data using card readers ................63

Data structure on the memory card ............................................63

Adobe

Photoshop® Lightroom® ................................................63

Leica Image Shuttle ....................................................................63

Installing ﬁrmware updates ......................................................... 64

HDMI slide show ........................................................................65

Miscellaneous

System accessories ......................................................................65

Interchangeable lenses ...............................................................65

S Adapter ...................................................................................65

Interchangeable focusing screens ...............................................65

Leica SF 58 ................................................................................65

Multi-function hand grip S ..........................................................65

Grip strap S ................................................................................ 65

Professional charger S ...............................................................65

Mains adapter S .........................................................................65

Remote release cable S .............................................................. 65

Connection cords.......................................................................65

Replacement parts .......................................................................65

Precautions and care instructions ................................................. 66

General precautions ...................................................................66

Monitor and top panel display ..................................................66

Sensor ..................................................................................... 66

Condensation ..........................................................................66

Care instructions ........................................................................ 67

For the camera ........................................................................ 67

For lenses ................................................................................ 67

For the battery ......................................................................... 67

For the charger ........................................................................67

For memory cards .................................................................... 67

Cleaning the sensor....................................................................68

Storage ......................................................................................69

Index ........................................................................................ 70

Technical data .............................................................................. 72

eica Academy ............................................................................. 74

Leica on the Internet ..................................................................... 74

Leica information service .............................................................. 74

Leica customer service .................................................................74

WARNING MESSAGES

• Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic discharge. As people 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 Leica S, particularly if it is placed on a conductive surface. If only the camera housing is affected, this discharge is harmless to the electronics. However, despite built-in safety circuits, the outer contacts, such as those on the base of the camera, 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). You can also avoid soiling and oxidization of the contacts by storing your Leica S in a dry place with the lens or bayonet cover ﬁtted.

• You should only use the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.

• The Leica S is protected against splashed water and dust. However, it should not be continuously exposed to rain.

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

The CE identiﬁcation of our products documents adherence to the fundamental requirements of the valid EU guidelines.

LEGAL NOTICES

• Please ensure that you 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, CF and USB logos are registered trademarks.

• Other names, company or product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant companies.

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

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

This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and therefore should 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 (rechargeable) batteries, these must be removed ﬁrst and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the relevant regulations. Your local authority or waste disposal authority, or the store where you bought this device, can provide you with further information on this issue.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Before using your Leica S for the ﬁrst time, please check that the accessories supplied are complete.

A. Battery B. Quick charger S C. Mains plug

D. USB connection cable with LEMO

connector E. Carrying strap F. Bayonet cover G. Eyepiece cover

H. Sync cable with LEMO

connector

DESIGNATION OF PARTS

Front view

1.1 Shutter release button

1.2 Self timer LED / Sensor for white balance

1.3 GPS antenna

1.4 Stop down/function button

1.5 Bayonet with a. Contact strip b. Index point for attaching the lens c. Unlocking button

Top view

1.6 Carrying strap clip

1.7 Window for distance scale

1.8 Distance setting ring

1.9 Bayonet for lens hood

1.10 Red alignment button for changing lens

1.11 Shutter speed dial with additional detent positions for

AUTO (automatic shutter speed control for and ) B (long-time exposure)

(Flash sync setting)

1.12 Top panel display

1.13 Diopter setting dial with a. Scale b. Eye cup

1.14 Flash unit shoe with a. Center (ﬂash) and b. Control contacts c. Hole for retaining pin

Rear view

1.15 Main switch with detent positions a. b. c.

OFF Camera turned off FPS Camera turned on, focal plane shutter activated CS Camera turned on, central shutter activated

1.16 Viewﬁnder

1.17 Joystick

1.18 Click wheel

1.19 Cover (closed)

1.20 LED for indicating picture mode / recording data on to the card

1.21 Menu control/function button

1.22 Menu control/function button

1.23 Monitor

1.24 Menu control/function button

1.25 Menu control/function button

1.26 Cover (closed)

1.27 Cover

(closed)

1.28 Brightness sensor

View from right (without cover)

1.29 CF card slot with a. Eject button

1.30 SD card slot

View from left (without cover)

1.31 Standard ﬂash sync socket

1.32 HDMI socket

1.33 LEMO

1.34 LEMO

USB socket

remote control / ﬂash sync socket

Bottom view

1.35 Hole for multi-function hand grip guide pin

1.36 Cover

1.37 Tripod plate with

a. b.

" thread " thread

c.-d. Holes for rotation prevention

1.38 Battery release catch

1.39 Battery

1.40 Battery compartment (battery removed) with a. Contacts b. Guide rail

1.41 Contact strip for multi-function hand grip (cover removed)

Battery

1.42 Contacts

1.43 Guide groove

1.44 Socket for charging plug

Charger

1.45 Fixed battery connecting cable with a. 3-pin connector

1.46 Orange (

1.47 Green (

80%) LED indicating charge level

CHARGE) LED indicating charging in progress

1.48 2-pin socket for car charging cord

1.49 Interchangeable mains plugs (Euro/GB/AUS) with a. Release button b. USA mains plug (interchangeable plug removed)

1.50 Car charging cord with a. 2-pin connector for charger b. Plug for cigarette lighter

DISPLAYS

2. In the viewﬁnder

2.2 2.32.1 2.6 2.5b

2.7

2.5a

a b c

2.4 2.6 2.8 2.11 b

2.9 2.10 2.11 c

2.11a/b

2.1 Horizon (tilt about longitudinal axis / gradient about transverse axis; example displays apply to clockwise gradient; other directions are indicated accordingly)

a. b. c. d. e.

max. ±0.5°

0.5-2.5°

2.5-5°

5-10° Flashing ≥10°

2.2 Shutter speed / exposure time

a. Manually set value for

and ; display in half steps, or

for

(high) or (low) for over or under exposure in automatic

exposure modes

and , automatically controlled value

, , and due to ﬂash, or if below the

metering range. c. d.

B setting for long-time exposure Full memory card warning message

2.3 Exposure mode a. b. c. d.

2.4 Aperture, manually set value for

= Programmed automatic exposure mode = Aperture priority = Shutter speed priority = Manual shutter speed and aperture setting

and , automatically con-

trolled value for

and ; display in half steps

2.5 Flash displays

Lit = Flash ready, Flashing = Flash charging, ﬂash is not ready b.

Lit = Shutter speed ≥ Sync speed set

2.6 Light balance (markings:

EV step each, last markings/

numbers ﬂash at ≤-3EV/≥+3EV ) to indicate

a. Manual exposure compensation, b. Variation between current metered value and stored exposure

setting (with metering memory lock in automatic exposure modes

, , )

c. Exposure compensation

2.7 Focus displays a.

Only appears in manual mode or with manual AF override:

Continuously lit if setting is too long

- For

In manual mode: Continuously lit if setting is correct

AFs: Continuously lit if setting is correct, ﬂashes if cor-

rect setting is not possible,

- For

AFc: Continuously lit if setting is correct, goes out if

focusing procedure is restarted,

Only appears in manual mode or with manual AF override:

Continuously lit if setting is too short

2.8 Indicates exposure compensation / ﬂash exposure compensation set

2.9 Metering method symbol

a. b. c.

= Multiple ﬁeld metering = Center-weighted metering = Spot metering

2.10 Frame counter

a. b. c. d. e. f.

= Total pictures remaining = External storage (ﬂashing at 2 Hz) = Memory card full (ﬂashing at 2 Hz) = No memory card inserted = Maximum number for series exposures = Error message

2.11 Sensitivity displays

a. b. c.

For manual setting For automatic setting

Current sensitivity setting

Note:

The viewﬁnder LCD is always lit when the camera is on (see "Turning on the camera, page 25). The brightness of this illumination is automatically adjusted to the external lighting conditions to give optimum readability.

DISPLAYS

3. In the top panel display

Initial view

(appears for 4s after turning on the camera, can be switched to the standard view at any time by tapping the shutter release button)

3.1 Date

3.1

3.2

3.2 Time

3.3 Folder name

3.4 Camera ready

3.3

3.4

3.5 Pictures remaining (approx.) or warning message (see 3.7)

3.6 Battery capacity (right for camera battery, left for hand grip battery if attached)

3.7

3.5

3.6

3.7 Memory card used, or warning messages (red):

No card = No memory card inserted

Full = Selected memory card full

Error = Card error

Standard view

(white displays: manually set, yellow displays: set with click wheel, green displays: automatically set, blue displays: set from PC via cable)

3.8 Exposure mode

3.8

3.93.93.9 3.10

3 .11

3.9 a.

+/- Exposure compensation set

+/0/- Progression of bracketing series:

Over exposed / Correctly exposed / Under exposed picture

3.10 Program shift set

3.13

3.14b3.14c

3.12

3.14

3.11 Aperture

3.12 Shutter speed

3.13 Long time exposure

3.14 a. Sensitivity

Alternatively, if relevant function is active: b. Bracketing series set (function symbol on left, appears alter-

nately with c. if c. is also active, picture number/total on right)

c. Button lock (appears alternately with function symbol for b. if

b. is also active)

DISPLAYS

4.1 Picture data display

4. In the monitor

4.1.14 4 .1.16 4.1.18

4.1.13 4.1.15 4 .1.17 4.1.19

4.1.1

4.1.12

4.1.11

4.1.10

4.1.9

4.1.8

4.1.7

4.1.6

4.1.5

4.1.4

4.1.2

4.1.20

4.1.21

4.1.22

4.1.23

4.1.24

4.1.25

4.1.26

4.1.27

4.1.3

4.1.1-.4 Button functions (1.21/.22/.24/.25)

4.1.5 Color space

4.1.6 JPEG compression / resolution

4.1.7 DNG compression

4.1.8 White balance

4.1.9 Focal length

4.1.10 Scale for exposure compensation / light balance

4.1.11 Symbol for shutter speeds that can be used with normal ﬂash functions

4.1.12 Symbol for

a. b. c.

Single pictures Series exposures

Self-timer mode

4.1.13 Exposure metering method

4.1.14 Flash synchronization time

4.1.15 Bracketing series

4.1.16 Mirror pre-release

4.1.17 GPS reception a. b. c.

Position last determined maximum of 1min ago Position last determined maximum of 24hrs ago Position last determined at least 24hrs ago,

or no position data available

4.1.18 Button lock set

4.1.19 Battery capacity (right for camera battery, left for hand grip battery if attached)

4.1.20 Memory card used

4.1.21 Number of pictures

4.1.22 Focusing mode

4.1.23 Shutter speed

4.1.24 Aperture

4.1.25 Exposure mode

4.1.26 Sensitivity

4.1.27 Exposure compensation value

4.2 Normal review (picture(s) cover entire monitor area)

4.3 R eview with histogram

(like 4.2, additionally)

4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.6

4.2.5

4.2.7

4.2.8

4.2.1 Shutter speed

4.2.2 Aperture

4.2.3 Sensitivity

4.2.4 Number of picture(s) shown

4.2.5 Total number of pictures on selected memory card

4.2.6 Selected memory card

4.2.7 Symbol for a.

Scroll function Zoom function

b. (only 1 symbol; none appear if 4.2.10/.11/.12 are displayed)

4.2.8 Enlargement level and position of section (appears instead of 4.2.1-4.2.6, but not if 4.2.10 /.11/.12 are displayed)

4.2.9 Symbol for protected pictures (only appears in conjunction with 4.2.10 /.11/.12, or for delete or protection operations)

4.2.10/.11/.12 Button functions (1.22/.24/.25)

(only appears after pressing one of the buttons

1.21/.22/.24/.25, disappears after 5s)

4.3.1

4.2.12

4.2.11

4.3.1 Histogram (standard or RGB, selectable using menu control)

4.2.9

4.2.10

DISPLAYS

4. In the monitor (continued)

4.4 R eview with clipping displays

(like 4.2 additionally, image areas without deﬁnition ﬂash in red and/or blue)

4.4.1

4.5 Review with additional information (Image reduced in additional to 4.2)

4.5.8

4.5.7

4.5.6

4.5.5

4.5.4

4.5.3

4.5.2

4.5.1

4.5.9

4.5.10

4.5.11

4.5.12

4.5.13

4.5.14

4.5.15

4.5.16

4.5.17

4.5.18

4.4.1 Clipping symbol

4.5.1 User proﬁle number / name

4.5.2 Color space

4.5.3 Date

4.5.4 Time

4.5.5 Folder number / ﬁle name

4.5.6 Exposure metering method

4.5.7 Symbol for bracketing series

4.5.8 Picture

4.5.9 Exposure mode

4.5.10 Exposure compensation

4.5.11 Focus mode

4.5.12 Focal length

4.5.13 White balance

4.5.14 DNG compression

4.5.15 JPEG compression / resolution

4.5.16 Symbol for protected pictures (only appears if pictures are selected)

4.5.17 Symbol for HDMI slide show (only appears if pictures are selected)

4.5.18 GPS

4.6 HDMI picture selection / Protecting / Deleting

4.7 Menu control

4.6.1

4.6.4

4.6.1-.4 Button functions 1.21/.22/.24/.25

4.6.5 Selected function

4.6.6 Picture(s) to be selected

4.6.7 Symbol for selected / protected picture

4.6.2

4.6.5

4.6.6

4.6.7

4.6.3

4.7.1

4.7.6

4.7.5

4.7.4

4.7.2

4.7.7

4.7.3

4.7.1-.4 Button functions 1.21/.22/.24/.25 (selected menu section indicated in white)

4.7.5 Scrollbar to indicate the selected menu section (white frame) and the menu page displayed (white ﬁeld)

4.7.6 Menu functions (selected menu function indicated in white and underlined in red in conjunction with 4.7.7)

4.7.7 Current setting for selected menu function indicated in white and underlined in red in conjunction with 4.7.6)

MENU ITEMS

CAMERA menu

5.1 Drive Mode Single picture / continuous mode, self-timer see p. 36/46

5.2 button 1.22, see p. 29 see p. 37

5.3 button 1.25, see p. 29 see p. 38

5.4 button 1.23, see p. 29 see p. 39

5.5

5.6 Auto Slow Sync. Restriction of shutter speeds used see p. 34

5.7

5.8

IMAGE menu

5.9 ISO Sensitivity directly selectable by holding down (≥1s)

button 1.26, see p. 29 see p. 34

5.10

5 .11

5.12

5.13

5.14

Focus Mode AFs / AFc / MF directly selectable by holding down (≥1s)

Exposure Metering Metering methods directly selectable by holding down (≥1s)

Exp. Compensation directly selectable by holding down (≥1s)

Exp. Bracketing Automatic exposure series see p. 40

Flash Sync. Mode Start or end of exposure see p. 53

Mirror Up Mode see p. 47

File Format File format / Compression rate see p. 32

DNG Compression see p.32

JPEG Resolution see p.32

White Balance see p.33

Color Management Working color space (for JPEG formats only) see p. 35

5.15 Contrast Image contrast (JPEG formats only) see p. 35

5.16

5 .17

Sharpness Image sharpness (JPEG formats only) see p. 35

Saturation Image color saturation (JPEG formats only) see p. 35

SETUP menu

5.18 Data Storage Select split of data between memory cards and external memory) see p. 35

5.19

5.20

5.21

5.22

5.23

Image Numbering see p. 49

Format Formatting the memory card(s) see p. 50

USB Mode Detection of camera as ext. drive or using PTP protocol see p. 62

HDMI Settings for slideshow playback see p. 64

Sensor Cleaning Open shutter for cleaning the sensor see p. 70

5.24

5.25

5.26

5.27

5.28

5.29

5.30

5.31 Custom Functions Assignment of functions for buttons 1.4, 1.22, 1.23, 1.25, and 1.26

5.32

5.33

5.34

5.35 User Profile User-speciﬁc proﬁle see p. 48

5.36

5.37

5.38

5.39

5.40

5.41

Auto Review Automatic review of the last picture see p. 56

Histogram Graphic indicating the distribution of brightness see p. 57

Clipping Definition see p. 57

Monitor / Display Monitor and top panel display settings see p. 31

Auto Power Off see p. 30

Acoustic Signal AF conﬁrmation / warnings see p. 31

Horizon Tilt and inclination indicator see p. 48

AE- / AF-Lock Assignment of storage functions to the shutter release button and/or the joystick see p. 38/39

Key Lock Activates/deactivates the click wheel and shutter speed dial see p. 43

Click Wheel Exp. Mode Change the response time of the click wheel when setting the exposure see p. 43

Reset Reset all settings (to the factory default settings) see p. 49

GPS Record location data see p. 51

Date see p. 30

Time see p. 30

Language see p. 30

Firmware Indicates the ﬁrmware version for the camera and the attached lens see p. 64

Note:

The gray menu functions are available for

Custom Functions (see p. 29).

PREPARATIONS

ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP

1 2

3 4

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The Leica S is powered by a Lithium ion battery (A).

Attention:

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

• This battery may only be used in the units for which it is designed and may only be charged exactly as described below.

• Using this battery contrary to the instructions and using non-speciﬁed battery types may result in an explosion under certain circumstances

• The batteries may not be exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity or moisture for long periods. Likewise, the battery may not be placed in a microwave oven or a high pressure container to prevent a risk of ﬁre or explosion.

• Moist or wet batteries may not be charged or used in the camera under any circumstances.

• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible. While lithium ion batteries are protected 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.

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

• In case of smell, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leaking ﬂuid, the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced. Continued use of the battery carries a risk of overheating, resulting in ﬁre and/or explosion.

• In case of leaking ﬂuid or a smell of burning, keep the battery away from sources of heat. Leaked ﬂuid can catch ﬁre.

• A safety valve in the battery ensures that any excess pressure resulting from improper use is reduced in a controlled way.

• Only the charger speciﬁed and described in this manual, or other chargers speciﬁed and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used. The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme cases, lead to serious or lifethreatening 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 mains outlet used is freely accessible.

• The car charging cable supplied may never be connected while the charger is connected to the mains.

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

• Ensure that the batteries cannot be accessed by children. Swallowing batteries can cause asphyxiation.

First aid:

• If battery ﬂuid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk of blinding. Wash the eyes immediately 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. Seek medical attention.

Notes:

• The battery must have a temperature of 0°-35°C /32°-95°F to be charged (otherwise the charger will not turn on, or will turn off again).

• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their current charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged when charging starts, it is charged to full capacity faster.

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

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

• If the two LEDs (1.46/1.47) ﬂash rapidly (> 2Hz) after starting charging, this indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside the permitted ranges, or short circuit). In this case, disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging process. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer, the Leica ofﬁce in your country or Leica Camera AG.

• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored in a partially charged condition, i.e. not completely discharged or fully charged (see p. 20). If stored for very long periods, it should be charged up and discharged again around once a year.

• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical reactions. These reactions are also inﬂuenced by the external temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to constant extremes (high or low) of temperature (e. g. in a parked car in the summer or winter).

• Even when used under optimum conditions, every battery has a limited service life! After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes noticeable as the operating times get signiﬁcantly shorter.

• Hand in damaged batteries at a collection point for proper recycling, in line with the applicable regulations (see p. 6/67).

• The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery which is permanently ﬁtted in the camera. This back-up battery retains the set date and time for up to 3 months. 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, you will have to set the date and time again in this situation.

• 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 (see p. 25). Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced as the camera still consumes a small amount of current (for saving your settings) even when it is turned off.

Preparing the charger

CONNECTING THE CHARGER

For use outside the USA

1. Insert the appropriate plug for the local mains supply into the charger (B). This is done by simultaneously a. pushing the release button (1.49a) upwards, and b. pushing up the plug (1.49) from its idle position.

2. It can then be completely detached upwards.

3. The appropriate plug type is then pushed into the charger from above until it engages.

For use in the USA

1. Detach the factory ﬁ tted mains plug (C) from the charger (B). This is done by simultaneously a. pushing the release button (1.49a) upwards, and b. pushing up the plug (1.49) from its idle position.

2. You can then fold out the two pins for the US plug (1.49b), which are pushed down into the normal position.

Notes:

• The charger automatically switches to the prevailing mains voltage.

• When using the car charging cable supplied, the charger can be used in

all vehicles with a 12V or 24V on board supply. It automatically switches to the relevant voltage.

1. Connect the charger (B), i.e. plug it (1.45a) into the socket on the battery (1.44) and connect the mains plug (1.49/1.49b) to an outlet.

• To conﬁ rm that charging is in progress, the green LED labeled

CHARGE

(1.47) starts ﬂ ashing.

As soon as the battery is charged to at least orange LED labeled

80% (1.46) also lights up. When the battery is fully

charged, i.e. 100% capacity has been reached - after around 3 – the green

CHARGE-LED is continuously lit.

/5 of its capacity, the

/2 hours

Notes:

80% LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging charac-

• The

teristics. Therefore, if you do not need the full capacity, the camera is always ready to use again in a relatively short time.

• If the green

CHARGE LED is continuously lit, this indicates that the char-

ger has automatically switched to trickle charging.

2. The charger should then be disconnected from the mains. However, there is no risk of overcharging.

INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY

Inserting

1. Set the main switch (1.15) to

2. Slide the battery (C) as far as possible into the battery compartment, contacts ﬁ rst and with the positioning groove (1.43) pointing towards the center of the camera. It automatically engages in this position.

Removing

1. Set the main switch (1.15) to

2. Turn the release catch (1.38) clockwise as far as it will go. A spring in the battery compartment then pushes the battery out by around 1cm.

OFF.

Charge level displays (3.2)

The battery charge level is indicated in the top panel display (1.12) and in the picture data view (4.1) - in the monitor (1.23).

= Approx. 100%, White = Approx. 90%, White = Approx. 75%, White = Approx. 50%, White = Approx. 25%, White = Approx. 10%, White = Approx. 5%, Red = Approx. 3%, Red ﬂ ashing, replacement or

recharging necessary

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY CARDS

The Leica S enables you to use 2 card types simultaneously to store your picture data, and has card slots for SD/SDHC/SDXC (Secure Digital) and CF (Compact Flash up to UDMA 7) cards. SD/SDHC/SDXC cards have a write protection switch, that 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, labeled LOCK, the data on the card is protected.

Note:

Do not touch the memory card contacts.

Inserting

1. Set the main switch (1.15) to

2. Open the cover (1.19) on the right-hand side of the camera by sliding it slightly backwards in the direction of the arrow and then opening it to the right.

3. Insert the memory card(s) you want to use as follows: a. Insert CF cards into the slot with the contacts pointing towards the

camera and the front side towards the front of the camera (1.29). Slide it into the card slot as far as possible.

Note:

When inserting the card, make sure that the eject button (1.29a) is pushed in completely (see "Removing" on the next page).

OFF.

Note: The locking mechanism has a catch to prevent the battery from accidentally falling further out, even if the camera is held upright.

3. Press the battery back in by around 1mm to release the lock, and

4. then remove it from the compartment or, if the camera is held upright, allow it to fall out.

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