Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) Instruction Manual

LEICA V-LUX

Instructions

Finding the information you need

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In these “Instructions”, you can find the information you need from the following pages.

Table of Contents

List of function names

“Contents by Function”

The Main Parts

Monitor/Viewfinder Displays

List of on-screen messages

“Message Displays”

Menu list

[Rec] ..............................................................P302

[Motion Picture]..............................................P304

[Custom] ........................................................P305

[Setup] ...........................................................P308

[Playback] ......................................................P310

Troubleshooting

For details on how to use these instructions, see the next page.

Wi-Fi

function

How to use these instructions

About the indication of the available modes

Available in the following modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Available modes

• Gray icons: Unavailable modes

and will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under custom settings.

∫ About the symbols in the text

: Indicates how the menu can be set after pressing the [MENU/SET] button.

Wi-Fi

: Indicates how the Wi-Fi setting can be made after pressing the [WIFI] button.

: Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

: Application tips.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

: Continued to next page.

In these instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

The screen illustration examples in these instructions assume that

(P34) is set to [D.M.Y].

icon values and on-screen illustrations related to motion pictures differ between the

Some camera models available in different countries and depending on the

[Style] in [Clock Set]

camera settings.

Table of Contents

Finding the information you need..............................................................................2

How to use these instructions ...................................................................................3

Contents by Function ................................................................................................9

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................12

Scope of Delivery / Accessories..............................................................................13

The Main Parts........................................................................................................14

2. Preparations before Recording

Attaching the Lens Hood.........................................................................................20

Attaching the Lens Cap/the Shoulder Strap............................................................22

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................23

• Charging.........................................................................................................23

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................25

Inserting and Removing the Card/the Battery .........................................................27

About cards that can be used with this camera ......................................................29

• Formatting the card (initialization) ..................................................................30

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time.....31

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................34

• Changing the Clock Setting............................................................................35

Setting the Menu .....................................................................................................36

• Setting menu items.........................................................................................36

Quick Menu.............................................................................................................39

• Customizing Quick Menu ..............................................................................41

Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Function Buttons...............................43

Configuring basic settings (Setup Menu) ................................................................46

Entering Text...........................................................................................................54

3. Basic Operation

Tips for taking good pictures ...................................................................................55

• Camera Direction Detection Function ............................................................55

Using the Viewfinder ...............................................................................................56

• [EVF] button (Switching between Monitor and Viewfinder) ............................56

• About Eye Sensor AF .....................................................................................57

Taking a Still Picture................................................................................................58

Recording Motion Pictures......................................................................................60

Selecting the Recording Mode................................................................................61

Switching the Information Displayed on the Recording Screen ..............................63

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures....................................................................67

• Playing Back Pictures.....................................................................................67

• Playing Back Motion Pictures .........................................................................70

• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen .........................71

Deleting Pictures.....................................................................................................73

4. Recording Modes

Using the Snapshot Modes .....................................................................................75

• Recording night scenes..................................................................................80

• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ..........................81

• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control).......................82

• Changing the brightness or color tone ...........................................................83

Program Mode ........................................................................................................84

Aperture-Priority Mode............................................................................................86

Shutter-Priority Mode ..............................................................................................87

Manual Exposure Mode ..........................................................................................88

Confirming the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .................91

Easily setting aperture/shutter speed for a suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......92

Using the Scene Modes ..........................................................................................93

Using Creative Control Mode ................................................................................107

Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed ......... 118

• Recording slow motion pictures ...................................................................119

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) .............................................120

• Registering Personal Menu Settings ............................................................120

• Using registered custom settings .................................................................121

5. Image and Picture Quality Settings

Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style]) .........................122

Adjusting Bright/Dark Sections ([Highlight Shadow]) ............................................124

Setting the White Balance.....................................................................................126

Setting the aspect ratio .........................................................................................131

Setting the resolution ............................................................................................132

Setting the compression rate ................................................................................133

Using Image Correction Functions........................................................................135

• Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) ..............................135

• Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])...........................................................135

• Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])...................................136

• Reducing the long shutter noise caused by slower shutter speeds .............137

• Setting the color space.................................................................................138

6. Focus and Exposure Settings

Using Autofocus....................................................................................................139

• About the focus modes (AFS/AFF/AFC) ......................................................140

• Autofocus modes..........................................................................................141

• Setting the desired focus method.................................................................149

Manual Focusing...................................................................................................151

Taking Close-up Pictures ......................................................................................156

Focus and Exposure Memory Lock (AF/AE Lock) ................................................158

Exposure Compensation.......................................................................................160

Setting the ISO Sensitivity.....................................................................................161

• Setting the upper ISO sensitivity limit...........................................................163

• Setting the ISO sensitivity setting increments ..............................................163

• Extending ISO sensitivity..............................................................................163

Selecting the Exposure Metering Mode ...............................................................164

7. Shutter and Drive Settings

Setting the Shutter Type........................................................................................165

Selecting a Drive Mode .........................................................................................167

Using Continuous Mode........................................................................................168

Using Auto Bracket ...............................................................................................171

Using the Self-timer...............................................................................................173

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ......................................................174

Creating Stop Motion Pictures ..............................................................................178

8. Functions Customized for Various Subjects and Purposes

Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture..........................................................182

Disabling Operational Sounds and the Light Sources at once..............................184

Taking Pictures of Registered Faces.....................................................................185

Recording Profiles of Children and Pets on Images .............................................190

Using screens and displays suitable for recording ................................................191

Recording while monitoring camera images .........................................................192

9. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Optical Image Stabilizer ........................................................................................193

Using the Lens’ Zoom Function ............................................................................195

Using the flash ......................................................................................................199

• Changing the Flash Modes ..........................................................................201

• Setting 2nd Curtain Synchro.........................................................................204

• Flash exposure compensation .....................................................................205

• Synchronizing the output of the built-in flash unit to the set Exposure

Compensation ..............................................................................................205

• Changing the firing mode (Manual flash) .....................................................206

• Correcting red eyes ......................................................................................206

10. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................207

• Setting the resolution and frame rate ...........................................................207

• How to focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) ...............209

• Recording Motion Pictures ...........................................................................210

• Recording motion pictures in 4K ..................................................................213

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures .......................................214

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu...........................................................................216

• [Rec Quality].................................................................................................216

• [Exposure Mode] ..........................................................................................216

• [High Speed Video].......................................................................................216

• [Picture Mode] ..............................................................................................216

• [Continuous AF]............................................................................................216

• [Level Shot] ..................................................................................................217

• [Luminance Level] ........................................................................................217

• [Flkr Decrease].............................................................................................217

• [Mic Level Disp.] ...........................................................................................218

• [Mic Level Adj.] .............................................................................................218

• Adjusting the sound input level automatically ([Mic Level Limiter]) ..............218

• [Wind Cut].....................................................................................................219

• [Zoom Mic]....................................................................................................219

11. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................220

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture.........................................................222

Using the [Playback] Menu ...................................................................................223

• [Slide Show] .................................................................................................223

• [Playback Mode]...........................................................................................225

• [Location Logging] ........................................................................................226

• [RAW Processing] ........................................................................................227

• [Title Edit]......................................................................................................230

• [Text Stamp]..................................................................................................231

• [Video Divide] ...............................................................................................234

• [Time Lapse Video].......................................................................................235

• [Stop Motion Video] ......................................................................................235

• [Resize] ........................................................................................................236

• [Cropping].....................................................................................................237

• [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ..................................................................................238

• [Favorite] ......................................................................................................239

• [Print Set]......................................................................................................240

• [Protect]........................................................................................................242

• [Face Rec Edit].............................................................................................243

• [Picture Sort].................................................................................................243

• [Delete Confirmation]....................................................................................244

12. Using the Wi-Fi function

Wi-FiR function/NFC function ................................................................................245

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function...............................................................249

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................250

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image Shuttle ” ..................................250

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................251

• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording).........................256

• Playing back images in the camera..............................................................257

• Saving images stored in the camera ............................................................257

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS ...................................................259

• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a

smartphone/tablet ........................................................................................259

• Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera..............261

About Connections................................................................................................264

• Connecting from your house (via the network).............................................265

• Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection)........267

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a

destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]).....................268

• About settings for sending images ...............................................................270

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................272

13. Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying Motion Pictures in 4K .............................................................................274

Playing Back Pictures on a TV..............................................................................275

• Using HDTV Link (HDMI) .............................................................................278

Copying the recorded image data to a computer ..................................................280

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................283

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................284

14. Miscellaneous

Accessories...........................................................................................................290

Monitor/Viewfinder Displays..................................................................................292

Message Displays .................................................................................................298

Menu list................................................................................................................302

• [Rec] .............................................................................................................302

• [Motion Picture] ............................................................................................304

• [Custom].......................................................................................................305

• [Setup]..........................................................................................................308

• [Playback].....................................................................................................310

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................311

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................326

Leica Service Addresses.......................................................................................334

Contents by Function

Recording

Recording Mode..............................P61

[Preview].......................................... P91

Macro recording ............................P156

[Multi Exp.]..................................... P182

[Silent Mode] ................................. P184

Focus (AF/MF)

Focus Mode................................... P140

AF Mode........................................P141

Adjusting the AF area position ...... P146

Manual Focus ................................P151

AF/AE Lock ...................................P158

Drive

Drive Mode ....................................P167

[Self Timer]....................................P173

[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P174

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ P178

Picture Quality and Color Tone

[Photo Style]..................................P122

[Highlight Shadow] ........................P124

White Balance ...............................P126

[Picture Size] ................................. P132

[Quality]......................................... P133

[i.Dynamic].................................... P135

[i.Resolution]................................. P135

[HDR] ............................................ P136

[Long Shtr NR] .............................. P137

[Color Space]................................ P138

ISO sensitivity............................... P161

Exposure

[One Push AE]................................ P92

AF/AE Lock................................... P158

Exposure Compensation .............. P160

[Metering Mode]............................ P164

[Auto Bracket] ............................... P171

Flash

[Flash Mode] ................................. P201

2nd curtain synchro ...................... P204

[Flash Adjust.]............................... P205

Screen settings

[Center Marker] ............................. P191

[Monochrome Live View] .............. P192

[Mic Level Disp.] ........................... P218

Motion Picture

Creative Video Mode.....................P118

[High Speed Video] .......................P119

[Rec Quality].................................. P207

Motion pictures in 4K.....................P213

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures .............. P214

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ............................. P218

[Wind Cut] ..................................... P219

[Mic Level Limiter] ......................... P218

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ...........................................P30

[Clock Set].......................................P34

How to set menu items ....................P36

[Q.MENU] ........................................P39

[Beep] ..............................................P48

[Economy] ....................................... P50

[Reset] (initialization) ....................... P53

Playback

[Auto Review] ..................................P59

Picture playback ..............................P67

Playback Zoom................................P68

Multi Playback .................................P69

Motion picture playback................... P70

Delete ..............................................P73

Display/playback settings

[Slide Show] .................................. P223

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ...................P238

Dioptor adjustment.......................... P57

Display switching ...................... P63, 71

Customization

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ........ P41

Function buttons ............................. P43

Custom Mode ............................... P120

[Custom] menu ............................. P305

Edit

[RAW Processing]......................... P227

[Resize]......................................... P236

[Cropping] ..................................... P237

Adding information

[Location Logging] ........................ P226

[Title Edit]...................................... P230

[Text Stamp] ................................. P231

Image settings

[Favorite]....................................... P239

[Print Set]...................................... P240

[Protect] ........................................ P242

Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image Shuttle” .............................P250

NFC ...............................................P255

[WPS (Push-Button)] .............P265, 267

Direct connection...........................P267

Connections with other devices

Computers

Software available for download ... P280

[HDTV Link]...................................P278

Image Shuttle

Remote recording ......................... P256

Saving images .............................. P257

Sending images .................... P258, 261

Sending and adding location

information.................................... P259

[Touch Sharing] ............................ P272

Recorder

Dubbing ........................................ P283

Printer

PictBridge ..................................... P284

Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject it to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

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The lens, monitor, or external body may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or the image may not be recorded if you:

– Drop or hit the camera. – Exert pressure on the lens or the monitor.

• When the camera is not in use or when using playback, ensure that

the lens is in the stored position, with the lens cap attached.

• There are times when the camera will emit rattling sounds or

vibrations, but these are due to the diaphragm operation, the lens’ zoom function and the motor and do not indicate a defect.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc. such as when using it on a rainy day or at the beach.

Liquids, sand and other foreign material may enter through the gaps

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around the lens, the buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also cause irreparable damage.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or

monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Try to avoid this since it may cause lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera is similar to the ambient temperature.

1. Before Use

Scope of Delivery / Accessories

∫ Scope of Delivery ∫ Accessories

Order No. Order No.

Rechargeable battery BP-DC12-E BP-DC12-U BP-DC12-TK

Battery charger BC-DC12-E BC-DC12-U

Mains cable KR TW EU CN UK AUS

USB cable 423-114.001-010 Ball heads

Shoulder strap 423-111.001-014

Lens hood 423-114.001-020

Lens cap 423-114.001-018

Lens cap string 423-114.001-019 SD- and credit card

Hot shoe cover

CD with instr. PDFs 423-114.001-016

Button template for Canada

Short instructions 93 593-597

Guarantee card 439-399.100-026

18 728 18 729 18 794

423-111.001-012 423-111.002-010

423-114.001-003 423-114.001-004 423-114.001-005 423-114.001-006 423-114.001-007 423-114.001-008 (delivery differs depending on markets)

423-114.001-012

423-114.001-009 (only with camera model 18 194)

(delivery differs depending on markets)

Cases System case, size S, Nylon, black size M, Nylon, black size S, leather, gray size L, cotton/linnen, gray

Billingham for Leica, size M, black size M, khaki

Flash unit Leica CF 22 18 694

Tripods Mini tripod Travel tripod, carbon fiber

Ball head 18, short, black/silver long, black/silver Ball head 24 Ball head 38

sheath, black /cognac 18 538 / 18 539

18 746 18 748 18 761

18 844

14 854 14 855

14 100

14 101

14 108 / 14 109 14 110 / 14 112 14 113 14 114

Notes:

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Cards are optional.

• Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera.

• The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was

purchased.

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

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

1. Before Use

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17 18

15 16

The Main Parts

1 Self-timer indicator (P173)/

AF Assist Lamp (P150) 2Flash (P199) 3 Lens surface

4 [EVF] button (P56)/

[FN5] button (P43) 5 Eye sensor (P56) 6 Eyecup (P327) 7 Viewfinder (P56) 8 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P158) 9 Focus mode lever (P139, 151) 10 Rear dial (P18) 11 Speaker

Be careful not to cover the speaker, e.g. with

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your finger. Doing so may impair sound audibility.

12 Monitor (P17) 13 [Q.MENU] button (P39)/

[FN3] button (P43) 14 [(] (Playback) button (P67) 15 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P73)/

[FN4] button (P43) 16 [MENU/SET] button (P19, 36) 17 Cursor buttons (P19)

3/ISO button (P161)

1/WB (White Balance) (P126)

2/AF Mode button (P139)

4/AF # button (P156)

18 [DISP] button (P63, 71)

Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.

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1. Before Use

2120 22 23

3126 272829 30

32 33 34 35

19 Focal length scale (35mm film camera

equivalent)

Indicates values for the [3:2] aspect ratio.

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(When recording motion pictures, refer to the focal length displayed on the monitor screen.)

20 Motion picture button (P210) 21 Zoom lever (P195) 22 Shutter button (P58) 23 [FN1] button (P43) 24 Drive mode dial (P167)

Single (P167):

Continuous (P168):

Auto Bracket (P171):

Self-timer (P173):

Time Lapse/Animation (P174, 178): 25 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P290) 26 Stereo microphone (P218)

Be careful not to cover the microphone, e.g. with your finger. Doing so may make impair

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sound recording.

27 Mode dial (P61) 28 Camera ON/OFF switch (P34) 29 Status indicator (P34) 30 Wi-Fi

connection lamp (P246)

31 [WIFI] button (P246)/

[FN2] button (P43)

32 NFC antenna (P255) 33 Tripod thread (P331)

Using tripod screws with lengths of

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5.5mm ( camera if attached.

/32q) or more may damage the

34 Card/Battery door (P27) 35 Release slider (P27)

1. Before Use

36 37 38 39 40 41 42

364543 44 4046

36 Zoom/MF ring (P151, 195)

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Allows you to either change the focal length, or to focus manually.

37 Zoom/MF ring selector switch (P151, 195) 38 O.I.S. switch (P193) 39 [MIC] socket 40 Shoulder strap lug (P22)

We suggest to attach the shoulder strap

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when using the camera to ensure that you do not drop it.

41 Flash open slider (P199)

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The flash opens.

42 Diopter adjustment dial (P57) 43 [REMOTE] socket 44 [HDMI] socket (P275) 45 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P276, 281, 283,

284)

46 Terminal cover

Drive mode dial

You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. (P167)

Diopter adjustment dial

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the viewfinder displays clearly. (P57)

A Diopter adjustment dial

1. Before Use

Monitor

When this camera is purchased, the monitor is facing the camera body. Fold out the monitor as shown below.

1 Place your finger in the notch on the right side of the monitor to open it.

(Maximum 180o)

2 It can be rotated 180 o forwards. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.

Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use

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excessive force as this may damage it.

∫ Shooting with different camera positions

The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor accordingly.

Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

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Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle

• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inwards

to prevent dirt and scratches.

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1. Before Use

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Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating it left or right, and changing its functions by pressing it.

Rotating: Selects items or sets values during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as with the [MENU/SET] button, such as determining settings, etc., are performed during the various settings.

The rear dial is described as follows in these instructions.

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e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left or right/ pressing it

It allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in / / / modes.

Mode dial Rear Dial

(P84) Program Shift

(P86) Aperture value

(P87) Shutter speed

(P88) Aperture value/Shutter speed

¢ Pressing the rear dial enables you to set an exposure compensation value.

Displaying/not displaying the operation guide

> [Custom] > [Dial Guide] > [ON]/[OFF]

When [ON] is set, the operation guide for dials, buttons, etc. is

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displayed on the screen.

1. Before Use

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

Pressing the cursor button: Selects items or sets values etc.,. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirms setting contents, etc.,.

In these instructions, pressing the up, down, left, and right

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cursor buttons is indicated by 3/4/2/1.

Preparations before Recording

Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it.

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• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Align one of the mounting marks

on the lens hood edge at the 10 o’clock position and opposite the lens’ bayonet mount.

A Lens bayonet B Mounting mark (Lens hood)

Lightly press the lens hood onto

the lens’ bayonet mount.

Turn the lens hood in the direction of

the arrow beyond a slight resistance until you feel and hear it click into place.

C Make sure the lens hood is correctly attached,

i.e. that the marks are exactly in the 6 and 12 o’clock positions

2. Preparations before Recording

• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower section of the photo may

be dark (vignetting effect) and flash output control the lens hood when using the flash.

• When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, we recommend attaching it with the

orientation reversed. Return it to the normal position when taking pictures.

may be impaired. We recommend detaching

2. Preparations before Recording

Attaching the Lens Cap/the Shoulder Strap

∫ Attaching the Lens Cap

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When the camera is not being used, always attach the lens cap to protect the lens.

Pass the string through the strap lug on the

camera.

Pass the other

end of the string through the eyelet on the lens cap.

Attach the lens cap.

• Do not hang or swing around the camera holding it

only by the lens cap string.

• Make sure to remove the lens cap before turning

the camera on.

• Take care not to entangle the lens cap string with

the shoulder strap.

∫ Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

Pass one end of the shoulder strap through the

shoulder strap lug.

Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper

and pull it tight.

A Let the end of the strap extend 2cm (25/32q) or more.

• Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera

without twisting it.

2. Preparations before Recording

90°

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this camera

It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these batteries are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these batteries may cause a fire or an explosion. Please be advised that Leica Camera AG is not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery. To ensure that safe products are used, we urgently recommend to use only the Leica battery BP-DC12.

Use only the dedicated charger and battery.

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Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery indoors.

Insert the battery into the charger.

• The terminals should face the charger’s contacts and

the Leica logo upwards.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging

begins.

plug-in type

inlet type

2. Preparations before Recording

AFSAFS

3:2

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has been completed.

(After charging is completed, disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet and remove the battery from the charger.)

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 - 30oC (50 - 86oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, clean them with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 140 min

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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or for a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

The indication turns red and flashes if the remaining battery power is exhausted.

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(The status indicator also flashes) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the power plug terminals.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting generated heat.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

2. Preparations before Recording

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the monitor)

(By CIPA standard in Program Mode)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures

Recording time Approx. 180 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the viewfinder)

(By CIPA standard in Program Mode)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

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• Temperature: 23oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.

• When using an SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

(When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [ ].)

• Taking a picture once every 30 seconds using full flash every second time.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa for every shot.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

2. Preparations before Recording

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)

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With camera models 18 194 / 18 195:

Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/20M/30p]

• With camera models 18 193 / 18 196:

Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/20M/25p]

Recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min

• Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [Rec Quality]:

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 GB.

– Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29

minutes.

• Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]:

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes. (You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and played back separately.)

• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23oC (73.4oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.

Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

turning the camera on and off, starting/stopping recording, zoom operation, etc.

∫ Playback (when using the monitor)

Playback time Approx. 300 min

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

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environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times will be shorter and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When flash is used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new one.

2. Preparations before Recording

Inserting and Removing the Card/the Battery

• Make sure the camera is turned off.

Move the release slider in the

direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.

• Use only the Leica battery BP-DC12.

• We cannot guarantee the quality of any

other batteries.

Insert battery and card.

Be sure to insert in the correct orientation.

Battery: Push it in until it is locked by the lever A. To remove, pull this lever in the direction of the arrow.

Card: Push it down until it clicks into place.

To remove, push it further down until it clicks, then pull it straight out.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Move the release slider in the

direction of the azrrow.

2. Preparations before Recording

• Remove the battery whenever you will not use the camera for a longer period of time.

(The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Before removing the card or the battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator

has gone off completely. (Otherwise, the camera may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

2. Preparations before Recording

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About cards that can be used with this camera

The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this camera. (Memory cards are indicated as card in the text.)

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

• SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only with

compatible devices.

• Check that the computer and other equipment is compatible

when using SDXC Memory Cards.

• This camera is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3

standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

SDXC Memory Card (48GB, 64GB)

∫ About motion picture recording and speed class

According to [Rec Quality] (P207) of a motion picture, the required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD or UHS Speed Class.

SD and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. To check the

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class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.

[Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

FHD/HD/VGA Class 4 or higher

4K/

High Speed Video

UHS Speed Class 3

Access to the card

The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

2. Preparations before Recording

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• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn the

camera off, remove the battery or the card. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, 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.

• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,

delete or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations become available again when you unlock the switch.

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic radiation,

static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a computer etc.

• Keep memory cards out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with the camera.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

Select the menu item.

> [Setup] > [Format]

A confirmation screen is displayed. The function is executed when [Yes] is selected.

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• Use a battery with sufficient power when formatting.

• Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

• If the card has been formatted on a computer or other equipment, format it again in the camera.

• If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting a Leica Camera AG

service facility.

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