Leica S (Typ 007) Instruction Manual

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Leica S

Instructions

EN FOREWORD

Foreword

Dear Customer,

Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica S and congratulate you on your choice. With this unique medium-format digital SLR camera, you have made an excellent choice.

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 this instruction manual.

Your Leica Camera AG

Note:

Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing the Leica S. As many functions on digital cameras are controlled purely electronically, improvements and extensions to the range of functions may need to be installed on the camera at a later date. To do this, Leica releases what are known as firmware updates at irregular intervals. Cameras are always supplied from the factory with the latest firmware, but you can easily download the updates to your camera yourself from our website.

If you register as an owner on the Leica Camera website, you will receive a newsletter informing you when a new firmware update is available. Further information on registration and on firmware updates for your Leica S and on any changes or additions to the details in this manual can be found on our website under "Customer Service" at: https://owners.leica-camera.com

To check whether your camera and lenses are running the latest firmware version, select menu option "Firmware" (see p. 66, 16-19).

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FCC Note:

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 interference 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 guarantee 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.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface­ cables with ferrite core when connecting to comput­er­ 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 S (Typ 007)

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 S (Typ 007)

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Contains FCC ID: N5AS007

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 is tested for specific absorption ratio (SAR) and complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with FCC/IC SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg.

For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested and meets the FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Leica Camera AG accessories supplied or designated for this product that have no metallic component in the assembly. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines.

For Canada only:

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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 is tested for specific absorption ratio (SAR) and complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with FCC/IC SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg. For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested and meets the FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Leica Camera AG accessories supplied or designated for this product that have

no metallic component in the assembly. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines.

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EN TABLE OF CONTENTS contentsof Table

Foreword...............................................................................................

2

Warning messages.................................................................................

6

CE mark................................................................................................

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Legal information...................................................................................

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

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Package contents..................................................................................

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

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Preparations

 

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

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

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Inserting and removing the battery into/from the camera..................

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

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Changing memory cards....................................................................

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

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

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Fitting and removing.......................................................................

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Adjusting the eyepiece......................................................................

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Turning the camera ON and OFF.......................................................

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Menu control.......................................................................................

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Navigating in the menu / setting the functions..................................

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

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Presets

 

Basic camera settings

 

Menu language...............................................................................

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

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Auto power OFF.............................................................................

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

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Signal tones...................................................................................

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Basic picture settings

 

Photo file format...............................................................................

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JPEG settings

 

Resolution......................................................................................

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

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

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Resolution......................................................................................

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White balance...................................................................................

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

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

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

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ISO sensitivity...................................................................................

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Storage of picture data / memory card management........................

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Recording mode

 

For photos

 

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

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Interval shooting..........................................................................

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Live View mode..............................................................................

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Exposure simulation.......................................................................

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Displays in Live View mode.............................................................

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Histogram......................................................................................

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Clipping displays............................................................................

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Marking of clearly focused subjects (focus peaking)........................

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Grid................................................................................................

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Horizon..........................................................................................

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Masking.........................................................................................

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Enlarging the Live View monitor image............................................

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Distance setting.............................................................................

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Manual setting of the focus - MF..................................................

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Automatic setting........................................................................

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AFs – focus priority...................................................................

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AFc – shutter release priority.....................................................

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Moving the autofocus metering field in Live View mode..............

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Exposure metering..........................................................................

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

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Spot metering...........................................................................

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

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

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

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Saving with the Joystick.............................................................

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Exposure compensation...............................................................

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Bracketing...................................................................................

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

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Exposure control

 

Review mode

 

Miscellaneous

 

Automatic program......................................................................

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Automatic review of last picture........................................................

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System accessories..........................................................................

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Program shift............................................................................

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

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Spare parts.......................................................................................

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Aperture priority...........................................................................

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Video playback.................................................................................

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Precautions and care instructions

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

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Setting the volume............................................................................

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Manual setting of aperture and exposure time..............................

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Displays in Review mode...................................................................

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General precautions..........................................................................

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

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Review with histogram and clipping indicators...................................

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Care instructions...............................................................................

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Mirror lock-up................................................................................

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Viewing other pictures / scrolling......................................................

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

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Depth of field preview button..........................................................

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Enlarging the detail.........................................................................

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Storage.............................................................................................

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Stepwise enlarging.......................................................................

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Index

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Additional functions

 

Maximum enlargement in one step...............................................

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User/application-specific profiles......................................................

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Moving the detail............................................................................

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Technical data

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

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Simultaneous viewing of several reduced pictures...........................

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Folder management..........................................................................

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Selection of one of the reduced pictures......................................

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The displays

 

Formatting of memory card(s)...........................................................

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Protecting pictures / clearing delete protection................................

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Marking picture data for copyright protection....................................

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Deleting pictures...............................................................................

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

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

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

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Additional functions

 

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

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Flash mode

 

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

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Menu items.........................................................................................

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General information on flash exposure measurement and control......

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Connecting and transferring the data using card scanners..............

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Leica service addresses

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

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

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

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LEICA Image Shuttle.........................................................................

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

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

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

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Wireless data transmission and remote control of the camera............

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

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Settings for camera-controlled

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

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Linear flash mode (HSS)....................................................................

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Stroboscope flash mode with system-compatible flash units..............

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Flash exposure displays in the viewfinder with

 

 

 

 

 

system-compatible flash units...........................................................

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Flash photography with the flash unit-integrated automatic computer......

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Manual flash photography with constant flash power.........................

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Flash photography via the X contact..................................................

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Flash photography via the flash / lower LEMO® jack.........................

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Video recordings.................................................................................

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Legal information

WARNING MESSAGES

Modern electronic components 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 Leica S, particularly if it is lying on a conductive surface. If only the camera body is touched, this discharge is harmless to the electronics. However, despite built-in safety circuits, outer contacts such as those in the bottom of the camera should not be touched if at all possible for safety reasons.

For any cleaning of the contacts, please do not use an optical microfiber 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!

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

The Leica S is protected against spray water and dust. However, it should not be exposed to rain for prolonged periods.

Do not attempt to remove parts of the body (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, CF and USB logos are trademarks.

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

The CE identification of our products documents compliance with the fundamental requirements of the respective valid EU directives.

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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 camera under the point Regulatory Information .

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 (rechargeable) batteries, these must be removed first and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the relevant regulations.

Further information on this issue is available from your local administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this device.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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

––Li-Ion Battery S BP-PRO 1

––Quick Charger S with interchangeable mains plugs

––Carrying strap

––Bayonet cover

––Eyepiece cover

MEANING OF THE DIFFERENT NOTE CATEGORIES IN THIS MANUAL

Note:

Additional information

Important:

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

Caution:

Failure to observe the instructions may cause personal injury.

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DESIGNATION OF PARTS

Front view

1Shutter release button

2Self-timer LED / sensor for white balance

3Microphones

4Depth of field preview/function button

5Bayonet with

a.contact strip

b.Index point for fitting the lens

c.Lens release button

Top view

6Carrying strap attachment

7Window for range scale

8Focusing dial

9Lens hood bayonet

10Red index button for changing lenses

11Shutter speed setting dial

12Live View button

13Video record button

14Top panel display

15Diopter setting dial with

a.scale

b.Eyecup

16Accessory shoe with

a.center (firing) contact

b.Control contacts

c.Bore for locking pin

17GPS antenna

Rear view

18Main switch with stop positions

19Viewfinder

20Joystick

21Rear setting dial

22Speaker

23Cover (closed)

24LED for recording / data storage on card

25Review / menu control / function button

26Menu control / function button

27Monitor

28Menu control / function button

29Menu control / function button

30Cover (closed)

31Cover (closed)

32Brightness sensor

View from right (view without cover)

33CF card slot with a. ejection slide

34SD card slot

View from left (view without covers)

35LEMO® audio socket

36HDMI socket

37LEMO® USB 3.0 socket

38LEMO® remote control / flash synchronization / audio in/out socket

Bottom view

39Index hole for guide pin of multifunction hand grip

40Cover

41Tripod plate with

a.14" thread

b.38" thread

c.Index holes for twist lock

42Battery release lever

43Battery

44Battery compartment (battery removed) with

a.contacts

b.Guide strip

45Contact strip for multifunction hand grip (cover removed)

Battery

46Contacts

47Guide slot

48Socket for charger plug

Charger

49Battery connecting cable fixed to camera with

a.3-pin plug

50Orange LED for charge indicator

51Green LED for display of the charging process

522-pin socket for car charging cable

53Interchangeable mains plug (Europe/GB/AUS) with

a.release button

54USA mains plug (interchangeable plug removed)

55Car charging cable with

a.2-pin plug for charger

b.Plug for cigarette lighter

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Preparations

PREPARATIONS

ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

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

Important:

Batteries from the earlier Leica S models (Order No.14 429) cannot be used either in the Leica S (Typ 007) or in the multifunction hand grip. Please use only the Leica battery S BP-PRO1 (Order No. 16 039).

Caution:

Only the battery type specified and described in this manual, or battery types specified 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 this battery contrary to the instructions and using non-specified battery types can result in an explosion under certain circumstances!

The batteries must not be exposed to sunlight or heat for prolonged periods, or to humidity or moisture. Likewise, the batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high pressure container as this results in a risk of fire or explosion!

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-circuit, 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 noise, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leaking fluid, the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced. Continued use of the battery results in a risk of overheating, which can cause 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!

Only the charger specified and described in these instructions, 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, can cause 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.

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

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

Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause suffocation if swallowed.

First aid:

If battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk of blinding! Rinse the eyes immediately with clear water. Do not rub the eyes!

Obtain medical assistance immediately.

If leaked fluid gets onto the skin or clothing, there is a risk of injury. Wash the areas concerned with clear water. Obtain medical assistance.

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Notes:

The battery must have a temperature of +10°to +30°C 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 roughly every 25 cycles.

Both battery and charger become warm during charging. This is normal and not a malfunction.

If the two LEDs flash rapidly (> 2 Hz) after the start of 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 partly charged, i.e. not when fully discharged or fully charged. For very long storage periods, you should charge the battery for approx. 15 minutes roughly twice a year to avoid a deep discharge.

Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical reactions. These reactions are also influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to constant extremes 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 become significantly shorter.

Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant regulations (see p. 6, 54) at an approved collection point for proper recycling.

The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery which is permanently fitted in the camera. This back-up battery retains the set time and date 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. In this case, however, the time and date have to be set 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 undergo deep dis-

charge, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced, as the camera still consumes a small amount of current (e.g. for saving your settings) even when it is turned off.

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Preparations

PREPARATION OF THE CHARGER

CONNECTION OF THE CHARGER

for use outside the USA

for use in the USA

1.Insert the appropriate plug for the local mains power supply into the charger.

To do this, push up

a.the release button and at the same time push

b.the plug down out of its engaged position.

2.It can then be removed completely downwards.

3.Push the appropriate plug variant into the charger from below until it engages.

1.Remove the mains plug fi tted at the factory from the charger. To do this, push up

a.the release button and at the same time push

b.the plug up out of its engaged position.

2.The two pins of the USA plug that are normally horizontal when not in use can then be folded out.

Notes:

The charger switches automatically to the prevailing mains voltage. In combination with the car charging cable supplied with the charger, it can be used in all vehicles with 12 V and 24 V power systems. In this case again, it switches over automatically.

1.Connect up the charger, i.e. insert its cable plug into the socket of the battery and insert the mains plug into a plug socket.

The green LED marked CHARGE then starts to fl ash as confi rmation that charging is in progress.

As soon as the battery has charged to at least 45 of its capacity, the orange LED marked 80% also lights up.

When the battery has been completely charged after approx. 3½ hours, 100% capacity has been reached, the fl ashing green CHARGE LED changes to a steady light.

Notes:

The 80% LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging characteristics. If the full capacity of the battery is not absolutely necessary, the camera can be ready for use again in a relatively short time.

The steady light of the green CHARGE LED indicates that the charger has automatically switched to trickle charging.

2.The charger should then be disconnected from the mains power supply. There is, however, no risk of overcharging.

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CHANGING THE BATTERY

Preparations

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

Insertion

Push the battery with the contacts facing forward and with its guide groove

facing the middle of the camera fully into the battery compartment. It engages automatically in this position.

Removal

1.Turn the release lever in clockwise direction until it stops

A spring in the battery compartment than pushes the battery approx. 1 cm out.

The locking mechanism has a detent so that the battery cannot accidentally fall out even if the camera is held upright.

2.Push the battery approx. 1 mm back to disengage the detent, and

3.then pull it out of the compartment or, if the camera is held upright, allow the battery to slide out into your hand.

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CHARGE LEVEL DISPLAYS

Monitor

Top panel display

Charge status

 

 

approx. ≥ 85%

 

 

approx. ≥ 65%

 

 

approx. ≥ 40%

 

 

approx. ≥ 20%

 

 

approx. ≥ 5%

 

 

approx. ≤ 5%, replacement or

 

 

recharging of the battery neces-

 

 

sary

CHANGING MEMORY CARDS

The Leica S offers you the possibility of using 2 card types in parallel for storing of recorded data. It has two card slots, one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (Secure Digital) cards and one for CF (Compact Flash up to UDMA 7) cards.

Preparations

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

Note:

Do not turn off the camera as long as the LED for data storage is still lit.

2.Open the cover on the right-hand side of the camera, i.e. push back slightly to unlock, then fold open to the right.

Note:

Do not touch the memory card contacts.

CF cards (CompactFlash)

Insertion

Push the card with the contacts facing towards the camera and with the front facing towards the front of the camera fully into the slot.

Note:

Ensure that the ejection slide is completely pushed in (see "Removal" on the following page).

Important:

Do not use force! The contacts in the card slot could otherwise be damaged!

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Preparations

Removal

1.Push the ejection slide inwards.

The slide is then pushed out slightly.

2.Press the slide inwards again.

The card is then pushed slightly out of the slot.

3.Pull out the card.

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SD / SDHC / SDXC cards

Important:

Ensure that no SD/SDHC/SDXC card is pushed into the CF card slot as it might not be possible to remove it again!

Removal

1.Press the card further into the slot.

• The card is released and pushed slightly out of the slot.

2.Pull out the card.

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Insertion

Push the card completely into the slot with the contacts facing to the rear and with the beveled corner facing upwards against the spring pressure until it engages audibly.

click

Close cover

Close the cover and push forward until it engages.

Displays

Memory card faults are indicated by different messages in the viewfi nder, monitor and top panel display.

Notes:

If the memory cards cannot be inserted, check that they are aligned correctly.

The range of memory 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 memory card standards, and Leica Camera AG is unable to provide any guarantee that they will function correctly.

Do not remove either a memory card or the battery as long as the red LED at the bottom right next to the monitor is fl ashing, indicating picture recording and/or data saving to the card(s). Otherwise the unsaved (or not completely saved) picture data may be lost.

The Leica S offers different variants for the storage of picture data. Further information on this topic can be found under "Storage of picture data / memory card management".

As electromagnetic fi elds, electrostatic charges, and defects in the camera or the card(s) can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory card(s), we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save it there.

For the same reason we also recommend that the cards are always stored in an antistatic case.

The proper function of the camera cannot be guaranteed if WiFi 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.

Memory cards with a capacity of less than 1 GB cannot be used.

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CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN

3.

The Leica S allows the focusing screen to be changed (see also "System

4.

accessories / Interchangeable focusing screens". As standard the cam-

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era is supplied with a completely matt screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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zers and a dust brush.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To change the screen

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5.Grip the screen to be installed with the tweezers at its tab, place into the frame and

6.press the frame upwards into its engaged position with the tip of the tweezers.

Important:

Proceed exactly as described above when changing the screen. Take particular care to protect the delicate surfaces of the focusing screens from scratches.

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2. Release the screen frame A from its engaged position by pressing the tab B with the tip of the tweezers.

3. Then grip the focusing screen C at the small tab using the tweezers, tilt it forwards slightly and remove.

4. Then place the screen temporarily into the side compartment of the case.

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Preparations

LEICA S LENSES

Leica S lenses have a number of characteristic features:

The focusing ring functions differently, depending on the set focus operating mode:

In manual mode (MF), the focus is set in the normal way by turning the ring - in this case it is already mechanically linked to the lens construction.

In autofocus mode (AFs/AFc) it is initially disconnected – so that holding the lens at the ring does not hinder the motorized adjustment. However, you can "override" the automatic setting at any time, i.e. set the focus manually even during AF mode. In this case the ring is immediately linked to the lens construction as soon as it is turned.

The internal range scale can be read off through a window.

They have no aperture setting ring. The aperture is set using the thumbwheel on the camera body.

Note:

Some Leica S lenses are also available with integral central shutter.

Leica Camera AG manufactures its products to the highest standards of quality. In order to ensure their perfect function, extensive calibration and testing steps are necessary during the production process.

For this purpose the camera is connected to different testing devices several times. These important production steps can create minor shiny spots on the stainless steel bayonet ring. This is not a quality defect and merely documents the stringent testing of your Leica S.

FITTING AND REMOVING THE LENS

All lenses and accessories with Leica S bayonet can be fi tted to the Leica S.

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Fitting

1.Align the red dot on the lens mount with the button of the bayonet release on the camera body

2.In this position, insert the lens straight

3.Turning completely to the right causes the lens to engage audibly and tangibly

 

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Removing

1.Press the release button

2.Release the lens by turning in anti-clockwise direction

3.Remove the lens in a straight line

Notes:

To prevent the ingress of dust etc. into the interior of the camera, and in particular to keep the sensor surface free from dust, it is important to always have a lens or a cover fi tted to the camera body.

For the same reason, when changing lenses work quickly and in an environment that is as dust-free as possible.

Leica also carries out fi rmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals. You can download new fi rmware from our website easily yourself to your lens. Further information can be found under "Installing fi rmware updates".

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ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE

The viewfi nder can be adjusted from -3 to +1 diopters to adapt it exactly to your own eyesight. To do this, turn the knurled ring while observing the viewfi nder image until the borders of the selective metering fi eld are sharply focused.

Note:

If you are not looking through the viewfi nder, e.g. during recordings with a tripod, we recommend that the eyepiece cover is fi tted. This prevents any infl uencing of the exposure metering. The cover can be stored on the carrying strap.

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

After turning on, i.e. after selecting one of the two functions FPS or CS,

The Leica S is turned ON and OFF using the main switch. It has three stop

the LED at the bottom right next to the monitor lights up until the camera

is ready (2 s) and the displays appear in the viewfi nder and in the top

positions:

panel display.

 

 

Notes:

 

• Even if the main switch is not set to OFF, the camera is automatically

 

turned off if an automatic power off time has been set in the menu and

 

none of the controls are used in this time.

 

• When the camera is turned off, running functions, i.e. bracketing and

 

self-timer operation, are aborted and also deactivated in the respective

 

menus.

 

a.OFF – Camera turned off

b.FPS – Camera turned on, focal plane shutter in body in operation

The shutter speed is controlled via the focal plane shutter in the camera. All speeds are available (see also "Shutter speed setting dial").

c.CS – Camera turned on, central shutter in (correspondingly equipped) lens in operation

The shutter speed is controlled via the central shutter in the lens. Speeds of 8-11000 s are available (see also "Shutter speed setting dial").

Note:

Even when set to CS, the camera operates with the focal plane shutter when

A lens without central shutter is fi tted, and/or shutter speeds of more than 8 s, or

less than 11000 s are set.

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The menu control

MENU CONTROL

Most of the operating modes and settings of the Leica S are operated by a menu control. Navigation and settings in the whole menu are very quick and simple as

the menu items are divided into function groups, and

also fi ve user-defi ned menu items can be called up directly by holding the button depressed (quick access).

Controls / calling up menu control

Three of the four buttons to the left and right of the monitor are used for calling up menu control and for direct access to the function groups, namely the two buttons on the left and the lower right button.

Note:

All four of these buttons are "soft keys". Outside menu control, e.g. in Live View and video mode and during the review of pictures on the monitor, they have different functions that are indicated by corresponding displays.

All settings of the menu items can also be made with the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick.

Exiting the menu

You can exit the menu in different ways:

To switch to recording mode:

Press the shutter release or video record button, or press the Live View button

To switch to the recorded data display:

Press the button top right – in this case marked INFO - briefl y

To switch to review mode:

Press the button top right while the recorded data are displayed – in this case marked PLAY - briefl y again

MENU FUNCTION GROUPS

The menu of the Leica S is divided into 3 function groups (see Annex "The menu items"):

CAMERA

IMAGE

SETUP

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Navigating in the menu / setting the functions

1. Select the respective menu function groups by briefl y (≤ 1 s) pressing the following buttons twice:

– Top left for the menu items of the CAMERA function group,

– Bottom left for the menu items of the IMAGE function group, and

Bottom right for the menu items of the SETUP function group.

• If the monitor was previously inactive (dark), the recorded data

display appears when the button is pressed briefl y the fi rst time. The text boxes in the monitor image opposite the three buttons indicate the corresponding menu function groups.

• If these are displayed from review mode, the button functions valid in this situation are fi rst displayed in an intermediate step:

Top left:

(Menu)

Bottom left:

(Delete)

Top right: (Protect)

Bottom right: (Recorded data display)

• The menu screen shows as a guide to orientation:

– In white type the respective me nu function group selected

– In group SETUP, with a scrollbar on the left, which page of the list is currently displayed

– On each page in the individual lines the menu items are displayed on the left and to the right the corresponding settings.

– In white type with red underlining the active menu function line (this applies at all menu levels). The currently set function variant or the currently set value is always displayed to the right in the line.

When the menu is called up, the last menu item changed is always active.

2.Select the individual menu items

either by turning the rear thumbwheel to the right = scroll down / to the left = scroll up,

or by pressing the Joystick in the desired direction.

The menu items of all three function groups form a common endless loop, i.e. they can all be reached in both directions.

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The menu control

Direct setting of the menu items without sub-menu

(In the 4 menu items without a triangle at the right-hand end of the line)

3.Press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forwards or to the right

The set function variant changes. The setting is immediately active, i.e. it does not have to be confirmed.

Further setting of the menu items with sub-menu

3.Press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forwards or to the right to call up the list of the respective function variants

The sub-menu in which the respective function variant or the values that can be set appears.

scale is displayed) to select the desired function variant / the desired value

5.Press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forwards to confirm the set function variant / the set value

The display returns to the next higher menu level or switches to the next function variant for functions requiring further settings.

Note:

Briefly pressing the button marked in this case allows you to return to the menu at any time – without saving the changes made in the submenus up to that point.

Quick access to menu functions

For particularly fast operation you can use all four buttons and, in normal photo recording mode, also the depth of field preview button to directly call up as many as 5 of the menu functions most important to you or the most frequently required menu functions.

First define which (menu) function you wish to call up with each of these buttons.

Note:

The buttons for the quick access are assigned as follows at the factory:

Button top left:

 

 

 

 

ISO

Button bottom left:

 

 

 

Exp. metering

Button top right:

 

 

Focus mode

Button bottom right: Exp. compensation

Depth of field preview button:

––In normal photo recording mode: Depth of field preview

––In Live View mode: Depth of field preview plus exposure simulation

––In video mode: Access to setting the audio recording level and the headphone volume.

The functions of the depth of field preview button cannot be changed in Live View and video mode.

4. Turn the rear thumbwheel to the right or left or press the Joystick in

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the desired direction (this differs, depending on whether a list or a

 

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