Leica V-LUX 5 Instruction Manual

LEICA V-LUX 5

INSTRUCTIONS

Finding the information you need

In this “Operating Instructions for Advanced Features”, you can find the information you
need from the following pages.

Search “Table of Content”

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Search the list of function
names

“Table of Content by Function”

Search “Names and functions
of main parts”

Search “List of monitor/
viewfinder displays”

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14 -

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Search the list of on-screen
messages

“Message displays”

Search the menu list

Search “Q&A Troubleshooting”

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See the next page for details on how to

use this manual.

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How to use this manual

Icons in picture/recording mode

Recording mode:

The menus and functions offered in picture/recording modes, in which the icons are
displayed in black, can be selected and executed.

(Custom mode) The functions offered in custom mode may vary depending on the

selected picture/recording mode.

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About the icons in the text

The menu can be selected or configured via the [MENU/SET] button.

Helpful hints for operation and recording.

(→00) Indicates the reference page.

How to configure a menu item:
Example: Changing the [Quality] setting to [ ] in the [Rec] menu

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

• The directional arrows (

• Dial and lever movements are illustrated with the following icons:

Turn the front dial at the front to the left/right

Turn the rear dial at the back to the left/right

Move the zoom lever left/right

, , , ) are used for illustration purposes.

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Table of Content

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Finding the information you need ..... 2

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How to use this manual ...................... 3

General information

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General information .......................... 11

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Scope of delivery .............................. 13

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Replacement parts/Accessories ...... 13

Preparation

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Attaching the Lens Cap/

Shoulder Strap .................................. 16

Attaching the Lens Cap .............................16

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .....................17

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Charging the Battery ........................ 18

Inserting the battery ...................................19

Charging the battery ..................................20

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Inserting and removing the

memory card ..................................... 24

Basics

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Table of Content by Function ............9

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Names and functions

of main parts ..................................... 14

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About the Memory Card ................... 25

Formatting the Memory Card

(initialization) ..............................................26

Estimated recording capacity

(number of pictures/recording time) ...........26

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Attaching the Lens Hood ................. 28

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Opening out the monitor .................. 30

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Setting the Date and Time ................ 31

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Handling the camera correctly ........ 33

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Basic operation ................................. 34

[EVF] button

(Taking pictures via the viewfinder)............34

Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)............................35

[Zoom Compose Assist] button
(Using the Zoom Compose

Assist function) .........................................36

Shutter button (Taking pictures) .................37

Video button (recording video) ...................38

Mode dial (recording mode selection)........38

Front Dial/Rear Dial ...................................39

Control ring ................................................41

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button

(Selecting/setting items) ............................42

[DISP] button

(Switching the display information) ............42

Touch screen (touch functions) ..................45

Taking pictures using the touch function ....46

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Menu Settings ................................... 48

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Accessing frequently
used menu items

(Quick Menu) ..................................... 50

Configuring the Quick Menu ......................51

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Assigning frequently
used button functions

(Function buttons) ............................ 52

Using the function buttons during

recording ....................................................53

Using the function buttons during

playback.....................................................55

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Entering text ...................................... 56

Recording mode

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Taking pictures
with automatic settings

(Snapshot Modes) ............................. 57

[Snapshot Mode] menu..............................59

Taking pictures with custom
color saturation, focus and brightness

settings ......................................................61

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Taking pictures with
automatic aperture value and
shutter speed settings

(Program AE Mode)........................... 62

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Taking pictures with manual
settings for aperture value and

shutter speed .................................... 63

Taking pictures with only the
aperture value set manually

(Aperture-Priority AE Mode).......................63

Taking pictures with only the
shutter speed set manually

(Shutter-Priority AE Mode) ......................... 64

Taking pictures with manual settings
for aperture value and shutter speed

(Manual Exposure Mode) ..........................65

Checking the effects of the aperture value

and shutter speed (Preview Mode) ............67

Setting the aperture value / shutter speed

for suitable exposure (One Push AE) ........68

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Recording panorama pictures

(Panorama Shot Mode) ..................... 69

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Taking scene pictures

(Scene Guide Mode) ......................... 72

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Taking pictures
with creative effects

(Creative Control Mode) ................... 75

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Recording video
by setting the aperture/
shutter speed/ISO sensitivity

(Creative Video Mode) ...................... 81

Recording slow motion video

([High Speed Video]) .................................82

Pan or zoom while recording
with the camera in a fixed position

([4K Live Cropping]) ...................................83

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Configuring custom
recording settings

(Custom Mode) .................................. 85

Configuring custom recording settings

([Cust.Set Mem.]).......................................85

Recording with profiles ..............................86

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

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Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ..... 87

Selecting a Focus Mode

(AFS, AFF, AFC) ........................................88

Switching [AF Mode] ..................................90

Changing the position and size

of the AF area ............................................96

Setting the AF area position

with the touch pad......................................99

Optimizing the focus and brightness

for a touched position ..............................100

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Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording) ........................... 101

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................. 102

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Taking pictures by locking
the focus and/or exposure

(AF/AE Lock) ................................... 105

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Taking pictures with

Exposure Compensation ................ 106

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 107

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Adjusting the White Balance ......... 109

4K Photo and Drive Settings

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 113

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Burst function ................................. 114

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Recording with the 4K Photo
function and selecting pictures to

save .................................................. 116

Recording with the 4K Photo function ..... 116

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and

saving ...................................................... 119

Notes on the 4K Photo function ...............124

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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) .... 127

Recording using [Post Focus] ..................127

Select the focus point and save the

picture ([Post Focus])...............................129

Select the focus range to combine
and create a single picture

([Focus Stacking]) ....................................130

Notes on the [Post Focus]/

[Focus Stacking] ......................................131

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Taking pictures with Time Lapse

Shot/Stop Motion Animation .......... 132

Taking pictures automatically at set

intervals [Time Lapse Shot] .....................132

Creating stop motion animation

[Stop Motion Animation] ........................... 135

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Taking pictures with self-timer ......137

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Taking pictures while
adjusting a setting automatically

(Bracket Recording) ........................ 138

Exposure Bracket ....................................139

Aperture Bracket ......................................140

Focus Bracket ..........................................140

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

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Correcting jitter ............................... 141

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Using Zoom ..................................... 143

Zoom types and use ................................143

Using the zoom by performing touch

operations (Touch zoom) .........................146

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Taking pictures with flash .............. 147

Recording video

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Recording Video/4K Video ............. 153

Setting the resolution and the

frame rate ................................................155

Adjusting the focus while recording

video ([Continuous AF]) ...........................156

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Setting the flash functions ............. 148

Changing the firing mode

(Manual flash) ..........................................148

Changing Flash Mode..............................149

Setting the 2nd curtain sync ....................151

Adjusting the flash output ........................152

Synchronizing the flash output
with the camera during Exposure

Compensation..........................................152

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Taking stills while recording

video ................................................. 157

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Recording Snap Movies ................. 158

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Viewing your pictures ..................... 161

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Viewing video .................................. 162

Capturing stills from video .......................163

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Switching the playback method .... 164

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom”......................................164

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” .......................................165

Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ................................165

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Viewing group pictures .................. 166

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Deleting pictures ............................. 168

Using Menu Functions

Table of Content

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Menu list .......................................... 169

[Rec] ........................................................170

[Motion Picture] ........................................185

[Custom] ..................................................189

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

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The Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function...... 232

Connecting with other devices

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4K video ........................................... 237

Storing 4K video ......................................237

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Viewing on a TV screen .................. 238

Recording while monitoring camera

images .....................................................239

HDTV Link (HDMI) ...................................240

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Copying the recorded image

data to a computer .......................... 241

Copying stills and video ...........................241

[Setup] .....................................................204

[My Menu] ................................................214

[Playback] ................................................215

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Connecting the camera to a

smartphone ..................................... 233

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Leica FOTOS” ........................................233

Connection...............................................234

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Storing recorded stills and

video in the recorder ...................... 243

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Printing ............................................ 244

Printing with date and text .......................246

Others

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays ............................................ 247

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Message displays ........................... 254

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Q&A

Troubleshooting .............................. 256

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Restrictions on use and

additional notes .............................. 264

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Leica service addresses ................. 272

Table of Content by Function

Recording

Recording

[Zoom Compose Assist] ................................ 36

Recording mode ...........................................38

[Preview] .......................................................67

Panorama Shot Mode ...................................69

Macro recording ..........................................101

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................132

[Stop Motion Animation] .............................. 135

Bracket recording .......................................138

[Silent Mode] ...............................................181

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................184

4K Photo

[4K PHOTO]................................................116

[Post Focus] recording ................................127

Focus (AF/MF)

Auto Focus ...................................................87

Focus mode ..........................................88, 102

AF Mode .......................................................90

[AF Sensitivity(Photo)] ..................................89

Adjusting the AF area position ......................96

Manual Focus .............................................102

AF/AE Lock .................................................105

Drive

Drive Mode ................................................. 113

Burst function .............................................. 114

[Self Timer] .................................................137

Exposure

[Touch AE] ....................................................47

[One Push AE] .............................................. 68

AF/AE Lock .................................................105

Exposure Compensation ............................106

ISO sensitivity .............................................107

Exposure Bracket .......................................139

[Metering Mode] ..........................................177

Picture Quality and Color Tone

White Balance ............................................109

[Picture Size] ..............................................171

[Quality] ......................................................171

[Photo Style] ...............................................173

[Filter Settings] ............................................175

[Color Space] ..............................................177

[Highlight Shadow] ......................................178

[i.Dynamic] ..................................................179

[i.Resolution] ...............................................179

[Long Shtr NR] ............................................180

[Diffraction Compensation] .........................181

[HDR] ..........................................................183

Flash

[Flash Mode] ...............................................149

2nd curtain synchro ....................................151

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................152

Monitoring

Recording while monitoring camera

images ........................................................239

Recording Video

Recording Video

Creative Video Mode ....................................81

[High Speed Video] .......................................82

[4K Live Cropping] ........................................83

[Rec Quality] ...............................................155

Taking stills while recording video ..............157

[Snap Movie] ...............................................158

Audio

[Sound Rec Level Adj.] ...............................186

[Sound Rec Level Limiter] ..........................187

[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................187

[Wind Cut] ...................................................187

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Screen settings

[Sound Rec Level Disp.] .............................186

[Monochrome Live View] ............................196

[Center Marker] ...........................................197

[Zebra Pattern] ............................................198

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ........................................................26

[Clock Set] ....................................................31

Diopter adjustment .......................................34

Quick Menu ..................................................50

[Beep] .........................................................206

[Economy] ...................................................207

[Reset] (initialization) ..................................213

Playback

Playback

Picture playback .........................................161

Viewing video .............................................162

Playback Zoom ...........................................164

Multi Playback ............................................165

Delete .........................................................168

[Auto Review] .............................................195

[Slide Show] ................................................216

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ........................228, 230

Table of Content by Function

Customization

Function buttons ...........................................52

Custom Mode ...............................................85

[Custom] menu ...........................................189

Edit

[Post Focus] ................................................129

[Focus Stacking] .........................................130

[Title Edit] ....................................................219

[RAW Processing] .......................................220

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] ...........................222

[Light Composition] .....................................223

[Sequence Composition] ............................224

[Clear Retouch] ...........................................225

[Text Stamp] ................................................226

[Resize] .......................................................227

[Cropping] ...................................................228

Image settings

[Protect] ......................................................218

[Rating] .......................................................218

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Leica FOTOS

Leica FOTOS ..............................................233

Connecting with other devices

PC

Copying the recorded image data to a

computer .....................................................241

TV

Playing back pictures on a TV screen ........238

[HDTV Link] ................................................240

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Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................243

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................244

General information

General information

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Camera handling

Protect the camera against vibration, impact or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens,

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monitor, viewfinder, or camera body.
This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Using excessive force when handling the lens or monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can
come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand,

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water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around
buttons. The following conditions are particularly hazardous to the camera and may
result in irreparable damage:

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or close to the sea, where the camera could be exposed to high humidity
or splash water

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off
with a dry soft cloth.

Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.

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Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes in

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temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or
viewfinder dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.
Turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using it if condensation occurs.

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Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear
naturally.

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General information

General information

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Always take test shots

Take some test pictures/video recordings before an important event (e.g. wedding) to
make sure all picture and sound settings function correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

Leica Camera AG shall not accept any liability for missed shots due to technical or
memory card malfunctions.

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Copyright

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than
personal use is prohibited under copyright law. The use of some such works may also be
prohibited for personal use.

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Please also read the section “Restrictions on use and additional notes” (→264)

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General information

Scope of delivery

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

Rechargeable battery pack Battery charger/AC adaptor

USB cable Shoulder strap

Lens cap Lens cap string

Hot shoe cover Lens hood

Short instructions

Replacement parts/Accessories

Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the extensive range of Leica
replacement parts/accessories:

www.leica-camera.com

Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or by Leica Camera AG must
be used with the camera (battery, AC adaptor, etc.). These accessories should only be
used with this product. Third-party accessories may result in malfunctions or damage to
the product.

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Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in
the direction indicated by arrow
pressing it in the direction indicated by
arrow .

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Notes:

• Memory cards are optional.

• The battery pack is referred to as “battery pack” or “battery” in this manual.

• SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are also referred to as “cards” in this manual.

• Depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased, the items and
their shape may differ from the descriptions and illustrations in these instructions.

• Always keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Names and functions of main parts

General information

1

2
3
4

5
6

7

8910

29

28

Zoom lever (→35, 143, 195)

1

Shutter button (→37)

2

Front dial (→39)

3

Video button (→38, 153)

4

[FN4] button (→52) /

5

] (Exposure Compensation) button

[

(→106)

Battery charge indicator (→21) /

6

WIRELESS connection lamp (→206)
Rear dial (→39)

7

[FN5] button (→52)

8

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→31)

9

Mode dial (→38)

10

Shoulder strap eyelet (→17)

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Self-timer indicator (→137) /

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AF Assist Lamp (→33, 191)
Flash (→147)

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Stereo microphone (→33, 186)

14

Be careful not to cover the microphone
with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to record.

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)

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Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.

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1412 15 16

21

27

16
17
18
19
20
21

22
23

24
25
26

27
28
29

242526

Flash open lever (→147)

Eye sensor (→34)

Eyecup (→265)

Viewfinder (→34, 247)

Diopter adjustment dial (→34)

[FN8] button (→52) /
[EVF] button (→34)

Drive mode dial (→113 )

Microphone jack

Do not use the Stereo microphone
cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet)
or more.

[FN1] button (→52)

[FN2] button (→52)

[FN3] button (→52) /

] ([Zoom Compose Assist]) button

[

(→36)

Control ring (→41)

Lens

Focal distance indication (as with a
35 mm film camera)

Values assume an aspect ratio of [3:2].
(Check the focal length value displayed
when recording video.)

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18
19

20

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11
23

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General information

Names and functions of main parts

[AE/AF LOCK] button (→105)

30

Focus mode lever (→87, 88, 102)

31

[FN6] button (→52) /

32

[Q MENU] button (→50)
Speaker (→33, 206)

33

[ ] (Playback) button (→161)

34

[DISP] button (→42)

35

[MENU/SET] button (→42, 48)

36

Cursor button (→42)

37

] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) (→107)

[

] (White balance) ( ) (→109)

[

] ([Macro Mode]) ( ) (→101)

[

] ([AF Mode]) ( ) (→90)

[
[FN7] button (→52) /

38

] (Delete) button (→168) /

[

] (Cancel) button (→49)

[

30 31 32

39

40

41

33

34
35
36
37
38

42434445

[REMOTE] jack

39

[HDMI] jack (→238)

40

[USB/CHARGE] jack (→20, 241, 244)

41

Card/Battery door (→19, 24)

42

Release lever (→19, 24)

43

Tripod mount (→267)

44

Do not attach this unit to tripods that
have screws with a length of 5.5 mm

(0.22inches)orlonger.Doingsocould

damage the camera and result in an
insecure connection.

Touch screen (→45) / monitor (→247)

45

Function buttons [FN9] to [FN13] are touch icons.

They can be displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen.

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We
recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss
of the lens cap.

• Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string.

• Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on.

• Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the shoulder strap.

Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to the camera

1

Attaching the lens cap

2

Pinch here to attach or detach the cap.

Keep the lens cap string out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it
from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap

1

eyelet

Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper

2

and fasten the shoulder strap

Pulltheshoulderstrap2cm(0.8inches)ormore.

Pull on the shoulder strap to check that it is fastened securely

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• Perform steps 1 to 3 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
– Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Keep the shoulder strap out of the reach of children as it poses a choking hazard.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB cable (supplied), and battery
for this camera.

• Always charge before first use! (battery is shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Off Yes
On No

Batteries to be used with this camera

Third-party batteries that look similar to the Leica battery BP-DC12 are available
in some markets. Some of these third-party products may not comply with
safety standards and may pose a fire or explosion hazard. Leica Camera AG
shall not accept liability for damages or accidents caused by the use of third­party batteries. We urgently recommend using only genuine BP-DC12 Leica
batteries.

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Inserting the battery

Insert the battery into the camera for charging.

Slide the release lever to the [OPEN]

1

position and open the card/battery
compartment

Release lever

Inserting the battery

2

• Insert the battery fully and lock it in place by

closing and locking the battery compartment.

Close the card/battery compartment

3

and then slide the release lever to the
[LOCK] position

Ensure the correct polarization of the battery.
Lever

Preparation

Charging the Battery

[OPEN] [LOCK]

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Removing the battery

Move the lever in the card/battery
compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Use only the Leica battery BP-DC12.

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Leica Camera AG cannot guarantee the quality of any third-party battery.

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To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica indicator on the screen goes

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off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded
data.)

Remove battery from camera after use.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

Charging the battery

Werecommendchargingthebatteryinambienttemperaturesbetween+10°Cand
+30°C(+50°Fto+86°F)andwiththebatteryatthesametemperature.

Insert the battery into the camera.
Make sure that the camera is turned off when inserting the battery.

The battery can be charged via a mains power outlet or via PC.

USB cable (supplied)
AC adaptor (supplied)
To the mains power socket
Computer

Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

When charging the camera, connect the USB cable (supplied) to the
[USB/CHARGE] jack.

[USB/CHARGE] jack

• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in
an upright position.

• Always check the direction of the jack, and hold the plug
straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the
wrong direction, the jack could become deformed and cause
faulty operation.)
Also, do not insert into the wrong jack. Doing so may cause
damage to this unit.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

The charging process may be interrupted when the PC switches to Sleep mode.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera,

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the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook
connected for a long period of time.
Always connect the USB cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not connect the USB

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cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

Charging indicators

Charge indicator (Red)

On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete

(Disconnect the camera from the USB jack of your PC when
charging is complete.)

Flashing: Charging error

(Refer to (→256) for troubleshooting instructions.)

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx.180min.

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when
the battery is completely used up. Charging times may vary depending on the
discharge state of the battery and other conditions. Charging may take longer
in extreme temperatures or if the battery has not been used for a long period of
time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power
supply capacity of the computer.

Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction of the

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camera.
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB cable (supplied) are dedicated accessories of this

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camera. Do not use them for other devices.
Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after

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being charged.)
If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may not complete

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properly. Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera.

Remaining battery charge

75% or more

74%to50%

49% to 25%

24% or less

Low battery

Flashing red

• The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate. The exact level
varies depending on the environment and the operating conditions.

• Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable stills is based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products
Association) standards.
When an SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.

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Recording stills (using the monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx.440pictures

Recording time Approx.220min.

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Recording stills (using the viewfinder (EVF))

The values in parentheses apply when [EVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps].

Number of recordable pictures Approx.290pictures(Approx.430pictures)

Recording time Approx. 145 min.

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Video recording (using the monitor)

[Rec Quality] [FHD/28M/60p] [4K/100M/30p]

Available recording time Approx.130min. Approx.120min.

Actual available recording time

*

The actual recording time when repeating actions such as turning the camera on/off and starting/

stopping recording.

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Picture review (via the monitor)

Playback time Approx.350min.

*

Approx. 65 min. Approx.60min.

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ depending on

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environmental and operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.

• In low-temperature environments, e.g. on ski slopes

• With repeated use of flash and zoom

The battery may be reaching the end of its life span if the charge depletes comparatively quickly.

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Please purchase a new battery.

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Inserting and removing the memory card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever to the

1

[OPEN] position and open the
card/battery compartment

Release lever

Insert the memory card fully

2

Do not touch the terminal

• Check the orientation of the card.

• Insert the card all the way firmly until
it clicks audibly into place.

Close the card/battery

3

compartment and slide the
release lever to the [LOCK]
position

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Removing the memory card

Press down gently on the center of the card.

Preparation

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Press Pull out

Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica indicator on the screen goes

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off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded
data.)

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About the Memory Card

The following SD standard cards can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB

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About video/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous
writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related
materials.

[Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[FHD]/[HD] Class 4 or higher

[4K]/[High Speed Video] UHS Speed Class 3

This camera is compatible with UHS­Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

Ι UHS Speed

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

UHS Speed Class 3

Accessing the memory card

The card access indicator lights up in red when pictures are being recorded
on the memory card.

Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the camera is accessing the card

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(for data read/writes, deletions or formatting). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact,
or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and the camera may no
longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the
operation again.

The memory card is locked against read/write operations, as well as deletion or

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formatting when the lever on the card is set to “LOCK”.
We recommend copying your pictures/videos to your computer regularly, as

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electromagnetic waves, static electricity or other faults may damage the data
stored on a memory card.

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Preparation

About the Memory Card

Formatting the Memory Card (initialization)

Please format memory cards before use in this camera.

Data cannot be recovered after formatting. When reformatting a previously used
card, make sure to create a backup of any information on the card you wish to
keep.

→ [Setup] → [Format]

The formatting process requires a sufficiently charged battery.

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Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.

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Please format any memory card to be used with this camera even if it was previously formatted on

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a computer or in another device.

Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary depending on the
memory card size and type, as well as recording conditions.

Still image capacity

With [Aspect Ratio] at [3:2] and [Quality] at [ ].

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 1450 2910 5810 11510

M (10M)

S (5M)

2650 5310 10510 20810

4600 9220 17640 34940

With [Aspect Ratio] at [3:2] and [Quality] at [ ].

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 450 920 1840 3650

M (10M)

S (5M)

“9999+” will be displayed, once the number of images surpasses 9999.

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530 1070 2140 4250

580 1170 2340 4630

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Preparation

About the Memory Card

Recording time capacity (Video)

• Recordable time refers to the total video time recorded.

([h], [m] and [s] stands for “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

[4K/100M/30p]
[4K/100M/24p]

[FHD/28M/60p] 1h10m 2h25m 5h00m 9h55m

[FHD/20M/30p] 1h35m 3h15m 6h40m 13h15m

[HD/10M/30p] 3h05m 6h20m 12h45m 25h20m

MP4 video recording with a [Rec Quality] of [FHD] or [HD]:

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Max. continuous video recording time is 29 minutes.
Once the file size of a video recording exceeds 4GB, it is split into smaller video files for playback.
(You can continue to record video without interruption.)
MP4 video recording with a [Rec Quality] of [4K]:

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Max. continuous video recording time is 29 minutes.
Once the file size of a video recording exceeds 4GB, it is split into smaller video files for playback
when an SDHC memory card is used. (You can continue to record video without interruption.)
Video recordings with file sizes greater than 4GB can be created if an SDXC memory card is in
use.

The maximum continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

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20m00s 41m00s 1h25m 2h45m

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens.
Attaching the lens hood will reduce unwanted reflections and improve contrast.

• Avoid mechanical pressure on the lens hood that might cause
deformation.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

• Fold in the flash unit before attaching the lens hood.

Align the index point on the lens

1

hood with the index point on the lens
with a slight offset as shown in the
illustration

Index point on the lens
Alignment point on the lens hood

Turn the lens hood in clockwise

2

direction

Keep turning the lens hood (there will

3

be a little resistance at the locking
point) until it audibly clicks into place.
Make sure the index point on the lens
hood is aligned with the index point on
the camera

Rotate the lens hood until the index points are aligned.

• Make sure the lens hood is secured properly and
its reflection does not fall on images.

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

Attaching the lens hood with the flash unit in use would impede the light of the flash and cause

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parts of the image taken to be darker than the rest (vignetting). We therefore recommend
removing the lens hood before using the flash.
Storing the lens hood

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Preparation

Opening out the monitor

Place your finger in the cleft on the

1

right side of the monitor and open
the monitor toward the left (maximum
180°)

The monitor can be rotated 180°

2

upward to a horizontal position

Return the monitor to its original

3

position

• Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
excessive force. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

Free angle shooting

The monitor can be adjusted to any angle for convenient shooting.

High angle shooting Low angle shooting

When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to

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prevent dirt and scratches.

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