Leica X-E Instruction Manual
LEICA X-E
Instructions
FOREWORD
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Dear Customer,
We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new Leica X-E.
The high-performance Leica DC Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 Asph. lens will give you
excellent picture quality.
Thanks to its fully automatic programmed exposure control mode and autoflash feature, the Leica X-E provides uncomplicated photography. Alternatively, you can take over picture composition yourself at any time using the
manual settings.
You can select from numerous special functions to improve the picture quality even in very difficult exposure conditions.
Please read these instructions so that you can make the most of your Leica X-E’s
capabilities.
These instructions are printed on 100% chlorine free bleached paper, whose high-quality manufacturing process protects the water and is environmentally friendly.
Before using your Leica X-E for the first time, please check that the supplied
equipment is complete.
A. Battery Leica BP-DC 8
(order no. 18 706)
B. Battery case
(order no. 423-089.003-012)
C. Battery charger Leica BC-DC8 with interchangeable plugs
(order no. 423-089.003-008)
D. USB cord
(order no. 423-089.003-022)
E. Leather carrying strap
(order no. 439-612.060-000)
F. Lens cap
(order no. 423-097.001-024)
G. Hot shoe/viewfinder socket cover
(order no. 439-097.001-026)
H. Camera registration booklet with TAN to download Adobe
Photoshop® Lightroom®
(after registering the camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage)
®
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The CE identification of our products documents adherence to the fundamental requirements of the valid EU guidelines.
WARNING MESSAGES
• Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic discharge. As people can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands of
volts, by walking on synthetic carpets for example, a discharge can occur
when you touch your Leica X-E, particularly if it is placed on a conductive
surface. If only the camera housing is affected, this discharge is harmless to the electronics. However, despite built-in safety circuits, the outer
contacts, such as those on the base of the camera, should not be touched
if at all possible for safety reasons. For any cleaning of the contacts, do
not use an optical micro-fiber cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth
instead. Before touching the contacts, you can make sure you discharge
any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe
(conductive, earthed material). You can also avoid soiling and oxidization
of the contacts by storing your Leica X-E in a dry place with the lens cap
attached.
• You should exclusively use the recommended accessories to prevent
faults, short circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the body (covers); specialist repairs
can be carried out only at authorized service centers.
LEGAL NOTES
• Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or other published or
broadcast material may contravene copyright laws.
• This also applies to all of the software supplied.
• The SD, HDMI, and USB logos are registered trademarks.
• Other names, company or product names referred to in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant companies.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EC, and for other European countries with
segregated waste collection systems)
This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and should
therefore not be disposed of in general household waste! Instead it should
be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local authority.
This costs you nothing.
If the device itself contains replaceable (rechargeable) batteries, these must
be removed first and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the relevant regulations.
Your local authority or waste disposal authority, or the store where you
bought this device, can provide you with further information on this issue.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC Note ....................................................... 82
Foreword ....................................................... 84
Scope of delivery .............................................. 84
CE Notice ....................................................... 85
Warning messages ............................................ 85
Legal notes ....................................................... 85
Disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment ..................................................... 85
Designation of parts .......................................... 88
Displays
In record mode ............................................. 90
In review mode.............................................. 93
Menu items ....................................................... 94
Quick guide....................................................... 95
Detailed instructions
Preparations
Attaching the carrying strap ........................ 96
Charging the battery ................................... 96
Inserting and removing the battery /
the memory card ....................................... 100
The most important settings/controls
Switching the camera on/off /
Selecting the exposure frequency ..............104
Selecting the record and review modes .....105
Shutter release button...............................107
Menu control ............................................108
Presets
Basic camera settings .........................112
Menu language .................................112
Date ................................................112
Time .................................................112
Automatic stand-by mode .................113
Key acknowledgement (response)
and shutter sounds ...........................113
Monitor and electronic viewfinder
settings ............................................114
Switching the display sets .............114
Determining the monitor as
the exclusive display for
reviewing images ........................... 114
Switching the monitor off ..............115
Brightness and color rendition .......115
Timeout mode ...............................115
Basic picture settings
JPEG resolution ......................................116
File format/compression rate .................116
White balance ........................................116
Fixed presets ......................................116
Manual setting by metering .................117
Direct color temperature setting ..........117
Fine-tuning white balance settings .......117
ISO sensitivity ........................................118
Image properties/contrast,
sharpness, color saturation ....................118
Color rendition .......................................119
Record mode
Focusing ................................................... 120
Autofocus .............................................. 121
AF Assist Lamp ................................... 121
AF metering modes ............................. 122
1 point mode ................................... 122
11 point mode .................................. 123
Spot mode ....................................... 123
Face detection mode ........................ 124
Manual focusing .................................. 124
Manual focus assist function ............ 125
Exposure metering and control
Exposure metering modes ................ 126
Multi-field metering ....................... 126
Center-weighted metering ............. 126
Spot metering ............................... 126
The histogram .................................. 126
Exposure control .............................. 127
Programmed automatic
exposure mode ............................. 128
Shifting program mode ................ 128
Speed priority mode ...................... 129
Aperture priority mode................... 129
Manual mode ................................ 130
Metering memory-lock ................... 130
Exposure compensation ................ 131
Automatic exposure bracketing ..... 132
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Flash photography
Taking photographs with the built-in
flash unit ...................................................134
Flash modes .............................................134
Automatic flash activation ......................134
Automatic flash and pre-flash activation .135
Manual flash activation ...........................135
Manual flash and pre-flash activation ...... 135
Automatic flash activation with
slower shutter speeds ............................135
Automatic flash and pre-flash activation
with slower shutter speeds ..................... 135
Studio mode ..........................................136
Flash range ...............................................136
Synchronization to the end
of the exposure .........................................136
Flash exposure compensation ...................137
Using external flash units ..........................137
Additional Functions
Self-timer ..................................................138
Formatting the memory card .....................139
Working color space ..................................140
Copying image data from the internal
memory to a memory card ........................140
Creating new folder numbers .....................140
User Profile ...............................................141
Image stabilization ....................................141
Review mode
Selecting review modes .............................142
Selecting pictures .....................................143
Enlarging the picture/Simultaneous
review of 16 pictures .................................143
Selecting the trimming ..............................144
Deleting pictures .......................................145
Protecting/Unprotecting pictures ..............146
Review of portrait-format pictures..............148
Playback with HDMI equipment .................148
Miscellaneous
Transferring data to a computer ................149
Connecting and transferring data with
the camera as an external drive ................. 149
Connecting and transferring data using
card readers .............................................150
Working with DNG raw data .......................150
Installing Adobe
®
Photoshop® Lightroom® ..... 150
Installing firmware updates ........................151
Accessories
Leather Case X ............................................152
Camera Protector X .....................................152
Ever-ready Case X ........................................ 152
Small System Bag ........................................ 152
Wrist Strap X ................................................ 152
Bright Line Finder 36mm .............................. 152
Electronic Viewfinder EVF 2 ..........................152
Handgrip X ................................................... 153
Flash units ................................................... 153
HDMI cable .................................................. 153
Replacement parts ..........................................153
Precautions and care instructions
General precautions ..................................... 154
Care instructions ..........................................155
For the camera .........................................155
For the lens ...............................................155
For the battery ..........................................155
For the charger .........................................156
For memory cards .....................................156
Storage .....................................................157
Technical data ................................................158
Leica information service ................................161
Leica customer care........................................161
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DESIGNATION OF PARTS
FRONT VIEW (optional Hand Grip attached, flash retracted)
1.1 Eyelets for carrying strap
1.2 Self timer LED / AF assist light
1.3 Lens
1.4 Hand Grip with
a. Fastening screw
TOP VIEW
1.5 Flash
1.6 Attachment thread protection ring
1.7 Main Switch with detent positions for
-
OFF
- S (single shot)
- C (continuous shooting)
1.8 Shutter release button
1.9 Aperture dial with
- A Detent position for automatic aperture control
(speed priority- / program modes)
1.10 Shutter speed dial with
- A Detent position for automatic shutter speed control
(aperture priority- / program modes)
1.11 Flash (hot) shoe with
a. Center (firing) contact
b. Control contacts
c. Hole for locking pin
(camera switched off)
REAR VIEW
1.12 INFO button for
- selecting monitor displays in record and review modes
- resetting manually displaced AF metering frame to center
- calling up display for set resolution, compression, white balance, and
image stabilization status (after pressing ≥1s, disappears after approx. 5s)
ISO
button for calling up the sensitivity menu
1.13
WB
button for calling up the white balance menu
1.14
DELETE / FOCUS
1.15
button for
- calling up the delete menu
- calling up the focus metering mode menu
- activating AF metering area frame
PLAY
1.16
button for
- activating (continuous) review mode
- returning to full 1:1 picture display
1.17 Flash unit release slider
1.18 Socket for external electronic viewfinder
(cover removed)
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1.19 Focus/exposure status LED
(only lights up when the shutter release button is pressed to pressure point, not with
manual focusing)
a. Flashing: Focusing not possible
b. Permanently lit: Focusing and exposure set and locked
1.20 Setting wheel for
- manual in focusing
- scrolling in menu list
- scrolling through picture memory
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Exclusively for use of Leica EVF2 (see also p.152)
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1.21 Door over USB and HDMI sockets
1.22 Setting ring for
- scrolling in menu and submenu item lists
- setting an exposure compensation, exposure bracketing, flash expo
sure bracketing value
- scrolling through picture memory
- enlarging/reducing the pictures viewed
1.23
Direction button for
- calling up exposure compensation, exposure bracketing, and flash
exposure compensation menus
- scrolling in menu and submenu item lists
- scrolling through picture memory
- moving the AF metering area
Direction button for
1.24
- calling up / setting the flash mode menu
- accessing submenus
- scrolling through picture memory
- moving the AF metering area
1.25
MENU/SET
-button for
- calling up the menu
- saving menu settings and exiting submenus and menus
1.26 Direction button for
- calling up focus mode menu
- scrolling in menu and submenu item lists
- scrolling through picture memory
- moving the AF metering area
1.27 Direction button for
- calling up / setting the self timer menu
- exiting submenus and menus without saving menu settings
- moving the AF metering area
1.28 LED indicating data loading for review mode / saving image data
(appears only briefly in all modes, permanently lit when monitor is switched off)
1.29 Monitor
-
VIEW FROM THE RIGHT (door open)
1.30 USB socket
1.31 HDMI socket
BOTTOM VIEW
1.32 Battery compartment / Memory card slot door with
a. Locking lever
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1.33 Tripod thread A
1.34 Hole for Hand Grip guide pin
/4“ DIN 4503 (1/4“)
(door open)
1.35 Battery locking slider
1.36 Battery compartment
1.37 Memory card slot
CHARGER
1.38 Battery bay with
a. Contacts
1.39 Status LED
1.40 Interchangeable power plug
1.41 Plug release button
(interchangeable power plug removed)
1.42 Contact pins
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DISPLAYS
2.1 IN RECORD MODE
2.1.52.1.32.1.22.1.1
2.1.4
2.1.25
2.1.24
2.1.23
2.1.22
2.1.18 2.1.16
2.1.20 2.1.17 2.1.15 2.1.14
2.1.21
Note:
The displays listed here and mentioned throughout these instructions all appear either
in the monitor or the optionally available external electronic viewfinder, depending on
whether the latter is switched on or off with its own respective button. None the less,
these instructions only refer to the monitor.
For more information on the Leica EVF 2, see p. 152 and the viewfinder’s instructions.
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.1.8
2.1.9
2.1.10
2.1.11
2.1.13
2.1.12
2.1.19
2.1.1 Exposure mode
P
: Programmed automatic exposure mode
a.
A
: Aperture priority mode
b.
T
: Speed priority mode
c.
M
d.
: Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture
2.1.2 Flash mode
(for built-in and external flash units, flashes in red if flash is not ready, otherwise white)
a.
:
Automatic flash activation
b. :
c. :
d. :
e. :
f. :
Automatic flash activation with pre-flash
Manual flash activation
Manual flash activation with pre-flash
Automatic flash activation with slower shutter speeds
Automatic flash activation with pre-flash and slower shutter
speeds
g. :
2.1.3 ISO sensitivity
(appears in the place of 2.1.2 when flash is switched off; AUTO ISO values appear even if
displays are switched off when shutter release button is pressed)
fixed flash power to release slave flash lights
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a. AUTO ISO
b. 100
c. 200
d. 400
e. 800
f. 1600
g. 3200
h. 6400
i. 12500
2.1.4 Compression rate
a. JPG Super fine
b. JPG fine
c. DNG + JPG S. fine
d. DNG + JPG fine
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1
According to CIPA DC-004 Standard
2.1.5 Battery charge level
a. :
b. :
c. :
d. :
2.1.6 Frame counter (Number of remaining pictures)
(If memory capacity is low, 0 flashes as a warning)
Sufficient capacity
Falling capacity
Insufficient capacity
Replacement or recharging necessary
2.1.7 Indication that internal memory is used to store images
(when no memory card is inserted)
2.1.8 Spot autofocus metering field
(alternatively to 2.1.9)
2.1.9 Normal autofocus metering field
2.1.10 Indication that spot exposure metering is switched on
2.1.11 Self-timer switched on/ running
(alternativ zu 2.1.9/2.1.10/2.1.12)
a. :
b. :
2.1.12 Enlarged central section of the image
(appears only with manual focusing)
2 seconds delay
12 seconds delay
2.1.13 Histogram
(appears only when activated, yellow when flash unit is switched on, and/or with shutter
speeds slower than 1/2s, otherwise white)
2.1.14 Flash exposure compensation set, including compensation value
(appears in the area of 2.1.37 with autofocus mode)
2.1.15 Indication of program shift option / for setting the slowest shutter
speeds with the setting dial
(appears only with programmed automatic exposure mode / only when shutter speed dial
is set to
2+)
2.1.16 Indication of shifted pair of values
(appears only with programmed automatic exposure mode and after shifting)
2.1.17 Shutter speed
(appears immediately with manual setting, i.e. with speed priority and manual modes,
after tapping the shutter release button with automatic setting, i.e. with programmed automatic exposure and aperture priority modes, red after pressing the shutter release button to the pressure point when the setting range is exceeded with programmed automatic
exposure, aperture priority and speed priority modes, otherwise white)
2.1.18 Light balance
(alternatively to 2.1.19, appears only with manual setting of shutter speed and aperture)
2.1.19 Distance / depth of field scale
(appears only with manual focusing, with meter and feet graduations)
2.1.20 Aperture value
(appears immediately with manual setting, i.e. with aperture priority and manual modes,
after tapping the shutter release button with automatic setting, i.e. with programmed
automatic exposure and speed priority modes, red after pressing the shutter release button to pressure point when the setting range is exceeded with programmed automatic
exposure, aperture priority and speed priority modes, otherwise white)
2.1.21 Exposure compensation set, including compensation value
(not with manual setting of shutter speed and aperture)
2.1.22 Exposure metering method
a. :
b. :
c. :
Center-weighted exposure metering
Multi-field metering
Spot metering
2.1.23 Automatic exposure bracketing
2.1.24 Image stabilization
2.1.25 Focusing mode
a. AF:
b. MF:
Autofocus
Manual focusing
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DISPLAYS
2.1 IN RECORDING MODE
2.1.26
INFO
-screen with settings for
– Resolution
– File format/Compression rate
(see 2.1.4)
– White balance
(Symbols with additional *– if white balance fine tuning is set)
a. No display: automatic setting
b. :
c. :
d. :
e. :
f. :
g. :
h. :
i. :
– Color bias (
– Image stabilization
For tungsten lighting
For daylight
For electronic flash units
For cloudy conditions
For shady conditions
Manual setting 1
Manual setting 1
For Color temperature setting
Preset Film setting
)
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2.2 IN REVIEW MODE
2.2.19
2.2.18
2.2.17
2.2.16
2.2.15
2.2.14
2.2.13
2.2.12 2.2.11 2.2.10 2.2.9
2.2.1 Review mode indication
2.2.2 Resolution
2.2.3 File format / Compression rate
(see 2.1.4)
2.2.4 Protected picture
2.2.5 Battery charge level
(see 2.1.5)
2.2.6 Folder/picture number
2.2.7 Indication that internal memory is used to store images
2.2.52.2.42.2.32.2.22.2.1
(when no memory card is inserted)
2.2.8 Histogram
2.2.6
2.2.7
(see 2.1.13)
2.2.9 Continuous picture numbers/total number of pictures on memory card
2.2.10 ISO sensitivity
(see 2.1.3)
2.2.11 Shutter speed
2.2.8
(see 2.1.17)
2.2.12 Aperture
(see 2.1.20)
2.2.13 Flash exposure compensation
(see 2.1.14)
2.2.14 Flash mode
(see 2.1.2)
2.2.20
2.2.21
a. No display: picture without flash
b.
c.
/ / /
/ /
2.2.15 Exposure mode
: Flash picture without pre-flash
: Flash picture with pre-flash
(see 2.1.1)
2.2.16 Exposure compensation (see 2.1.21)
2.2.17 White balance (see 2.1.26)
2.2.18 Image stabilization (see 2.1.24)
2.2.19 Picture date and time for picture shown
2.2.20 Indication to use setting wheel 1.20 for changing pictures with en
-
larged Section
2.2.21 Position of enlarged section in picture
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MENU ITEMS
Menu items Explanation Page
3.1 Resolution File size 116
3.2 Compression File format / Compression rate 116
3.3 AUTO ISO Settings
3.4 Metering Mode Exposure metering 126
3.5 Continuous Series exposure frequency 104
3.6 AF Assist Lamp Low light AF function 121
3.7 MF Assist Monitor image enlargement 125
3.8 Image Stabilization Anti camera shake settings 141
3.9 Preset Film Color bias settings 119
3.10 Sharpening Picture sharpness 118
3.11 Saturation Picture saturation 118
3.12 Contrast Picture contrast 118
3.13 Opt. Viewfinder Monitor off for external optical viewfinder 115
3.14 Flash Sync Firing at start or end of exposure 136
3.15 Monitor Brightness Settings 115
3.16 EVF Brightness Settings 115
3.17 Monitor Color Adjustment Settings 115
3.18 EVF Color Adjustment Settings 115
3.19 Play on Monitor Settings 114
118
3.20 Rec. Histogram Graphic indication of brightness 127
distribution
3.21
Play Histogram
Reset Picture Numbering
3.22
3.23 Auto Review Automatic review of the last
picture taken 106
3.24 Auto Power Off Operation time out 113
3.25 Auto LCD Off Monitor/electronic viewfinder 115
image time out
3.26 Color Space Working color space 140
3.27 Date Date settings 112
3.28 Time Time settings 112
3.29 Shutter Volume Acoustic Shutter Signal 113
3.30 Acoustic Signal Acknowledgement tones / 113
Signal for memory card capacity limit
3.31 Language Menu language 112
3.32 Auto Rotate Display Automatic upright review 148
3.33 HDMI Slide show settings 148
3.34 Protect Delete protection menu 146
3.35 Copy Data transfer from internal 140
memory to card
3.36 Format Memory card formatting 139
3.37 Firmware Version Info only 151
3.38 User Profile User-specific profile 141
Graphic indication of brightness
distribution
Settings 140
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QUICK GUIDE
You will need the following items:
• Camera
• Battery (A)
• Battery charger with appropriate power plug (C)
• Memory card (not included in scope of delivery)
PRESETS
1. Attach the appropriate power plug to the charger (see p. 99).
2. Place the battery (A) in the battery charger (C) to charge it (see p. 99).
3. Attach the charger to a power outlet (see p. 99).
4. Set the main switch (1.7) to
5. Place the charged battery in the camera (see p. 100).
6. Insert a memory card (see p. 102).
7. Remove the lens cap (F).
8. Set the main switch (1.7) to S (see p. 104).
9. Set the date and time (see p. 112).
10. Set the desired menu language (see p. 112).
OFF
(see p. 104).
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
11. Set
a. both shutter speed (1.10) and aperture (1.9) dials to A (see p. 126),
b. Focusing mode to AF (see p. 120),
c. Exposure metering mode to (see p. 126).
Note:
The settings recommended above ensure simple, quick and reliable photography for your first shots with the Leica X-E. Details on the various modes/functions can be found in the relevant sections on the pages indicated.
12. Press the shutter release button (1.8) to the first pressure point to activate
focusing and exposure metering (see p. 124).
13. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph.
VIEWING PICTURES
1. Press the
2. Press right or left direction buttons (1.23/1.27) to view other pictures.
ENLARGING PICTURES
Turn the setting ring (1.22) clockwise for an enlarged view of the displayed
picture (see p. 142).
DELETING PICTURES
Press the
desired function.
PLAY
button (1.16).
DELETE/FOCUS
button (1.15) and, in the menu appearing, select the
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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The Leica X-E is supplied with the required power by a lithium ion battery (A).
PREPARATIONS
ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP
Caution:
• Only the type of battery specifi ed and described in these instructions should
be used. The use of other batteries not approved by Leica Camera AG can
cause damage to the battery and/or the camera, and in extreme cases can
cause an explosion.
• Defective batteries should be disposed of according to the respective instructions (see p. 85) at a collection point to ensure proper recycling.
Attention:
• This battery may only be used in the units for which it is designed and may
only be charged exactly as described below.
• Using this battery contrary to the instructions can under certain circumstances result in an explosion.
• The batteries may not be exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity or moisture for
long periods. Likewise, the battery may not be placed in a microwave oven
or a high-pressure container to prevent a risk of fi re or explosion.
• Never throw batteries into a fi re as this can cause them to explode!
• Humid or wet batteries may not be charged or used in the camera under any
circumstances.
• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible.
While lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits, they should still
be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns.
• If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts immediately for
any damage. Using a damaged battery can damage the camera.
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• In case of noise, discoloration, deformation, overheating of leaking fluid,
the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and
replaced. Continued use of the battery carries a risk of overheating, resulting
in fire and/or explosion.
• In case of leaking fluid or a smell of burning, keep the battery away from
sources of heat. Leaked fluid can catch fire.
• Only the charger specified and described in these instructions, or other chargers specified and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used. The use of
other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the
batteries and, in extreme cases, to serious or life-threatening injuries.
• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this battery
type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes.
• Ensure that the mains outlet used is freely accessible.
• The battery and charger may not be opened. Repairs may only be carried out
by authorized workshops.
• Ensure that batteries cannot be accessed by children. Swallowing batteries
can cause asphyxiation.
First aid:
• If battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk of blinding.
Rinse out the eyes thoroughly with clean water immediately. No not rub the
eyes. Seek medical attention immediately.
• If leaked fluid gets onto the skin or clothing, there is a risk of injury. Wash
the affected areas with clean water. There is no need to seek medical attention.
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Notes:
• The battery can only be charged outside the camera.
• Batteries should be charged before the camera is used for the first time.
• The battery must have a temperature of 0°–35°C/32°–95°F to be charged
(otherwise the charger will not switch on, or will switch off again).
• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their current
charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged when charging starts, it is
charged to full capacity more quickly.
• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored when partially charged, i.e. not
when fully discharged or fully charged. For very long storage periods, they
should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total discharge.
• The batteries and the charger heat up during the charging process. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged
and – by use in the camera - discharged again 2 or 3 times. This discharge
procedure should be repeated around every 25 cycles.
• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical
reactions. These reactions are also influenced by the external temperature
and humidity. To ensure a maximum service life of the battery, it should
not be exposed to constant extremes (high or low) of temperature (e.g. in a
parked car in the summer or winter).
• Even when used under optimum conditions, every battery has a limited service life! After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes noticeable as
the operating times get significantly shorter.
• The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery that is permanently fitted in the camera. This back-up battery retains the set date and
time for up to 2 days. If this back-up battery becomes discharged it must be
recharged by inserting a charged, main battery. Once the replaceable battery has been inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered
after about 60 hours. This process does not require the camera to be turned
on. However, you will have to set the date and time again in this situation.
• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of
time. When doing so, turn the camera off using the main switch first (see p.
104). Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced as the camera still consumes a
small amount of current (for saving your settings) even when it is turned off.
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Preparing the charger (C)
The charger must be equipped with the right plug (1.40) for the local power
outlets.
To attach the plug,
The appropriate plug type is pushed onto the charger until it clicks into place.
1.40 1.41
Inserting the battery into the charger
1. Connect the charger to a power outlet.
2. Insert the battery into the charger by
a. positioning it with its contacts face down and pointing at the counterparts
(1.38a) in the battery bay, and
b. pushing it down until it lies flat in the bay.
1.39
To remove a plug, simultaneously
a. press the locking button (1.41) and
b. pull the attached plug off upwards from its normal position.
Note:
The charger automatically switches to the prevailing mains voltage.
1.38a
Charge status indications
Correct loading is indicated by the status LED (1.39) glowing red, when it turns
green the battery is completely charged.
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INSERTING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY /
THE MEMORY CARD
Turn off the camera (see also p. 104) with the main switch (1.7).
Opening the battery / memory card door
Turn the locking lever (1.32a) clockwise. The spring-loaded door (1.32) then
opens automatically.
1.32a 1.32
Inserting and removing the battery
Inset the battery (A) into the compartment with its contacts towards the
back of the camera. Push it all the way into the compartment (1.36) until
the light gray spring locking catch (1.35) moves over the battery to hold it
in place.
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To remove the battery, follow these instructions in reverse order. The light grey
sprung locking catch at the battery compartment must be pushed aside to
unlock the battery.
Important:
Removing the battery while the camera is switched on (see p. 104) can result
in the settings you made in the menus being erased (see p. 105), and it may
also damage the memory card.
Charge level displays
The charge level of the battery is displayed on the screen (see p. 90, 2.1.5).
Notes:
• Remove the battery, if you will not be using the camera for a long period of
time. When doing so, turn the camera off using the main switch (1.7, see p.
104) first.
• The date and time must be reset after approx. 3 days at the latest after the
capacity of a battery in the camera has expired (see p. 112).
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Inserting and removing the memory card
The Leica X-E takes SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards. These cards have a
write-protection switch that can be used to prevent unintentional storage and
deletion of pictures. This switch takes the form of a slider on the non-beveled
side of the card; in the lower position, marked LOCK, the data on the card is
protected.
SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are available from different suppliers and
with different capacities and read/write speeds.
Note:
Do not touch the memory card contacts.
Insert the memory card (B) into the slot (1.37) with the contacts facing the battery. Push it in against the spring resistance until you hear it click into place.
To remove the memory card, follow these instructions in reverse order. For
unlocking, the card – as specified in the cover – it must first of all be pushed a
little further in.
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Notes:
• With a memory card inserted, image data will be saved to the card. If no card
is inserted, image data will be saved to the camera’s internal memory.
• If you cannot insert the memory card, check that it is aligned correctly.
• The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards available is too extensive for Leica
Camera AG to fully test all available types for compatibility and quality.
Therefore, we recommend for example the “Extreme III” cards from the leading brand “SanDisk”.
Although no damage to the camera or the card is to be expected when using
other card types, because some unbranded cards in particular do not fully
comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards, Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.
• Do not open the door and do not remove the memory card or the battery for
as long as the LED 1.28 indicating that the camera accessing the memory
is lit. Otherwise, the data on the card can be destroyed and the camera may
malfunction.
• As electromagnetic fields, electrostatic charge, as well as defects on the
camera or the card can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory
card, we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save
it there (see p. 149).
• For the same reason, it is recommended that cards are always stored in an
antistatic case.
Closing the battery / memory card door
Close the battery / memory card compartment door (1.32) and turn the locking lever (1.32a) anti-clockwise.
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THE MOST IMPORTANT SETTINGS / CONTROLS
SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON / OFF /
SELECTING THE EXPOSURE FREQUENCY
The Leica X-E is turned on and off using the main switch (1.7). This is done
by turning it from
OFF
to the desired mode, i.e. to S (single shot), or C (con-
tinuous shooting).
• The image (2.1) appears on the screen.
1.7
Note:
If you forget to remove the lens cap before switching the camera on, a respective message will appear. The same applies if the camera is activated from
stand-by mode (see p. 113) with the cap on.
When the main switch is set to
sequences. Frequencies of either 3fps (
In the menu, select
Continuous
C
, the Leica X-E produces continuous picture
Low
) or 5fps (
High
) are available.
(3.5), and in the submenu the desired setting.
Notes:
• Exposure series are not possible when using the fl ash. If a fl ash function is
activated, only one picture is taken.
• When C mode and the self timer (see p. 138) are being used in conjunction,
only a single exposure will be created.
• The maximum frequency of 5fps is only achieved with shutter speeds of
1
/60s or faster (1/4s with 3fps).
• Regardless of how many pictures are taken in a series, the
and
Auto Review
(see p. 106) functions always show the last picture fi rst.
PLAY
(see p. 106)
The other pictures in the series can be selected by pressing the right and/or
left direction buttons (1.24/1.27).
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SELECTING THE RECORD AND REVIEW MODES
Normally, when the Leica X-E is switched on (see previous section), or when
it is reactivated (from stand-by mode, see p. 113) by pressing the shutter
release button (1.8, see p. 107), it is to record mode (see p. 120).
To review the pictures, you can choose between two modes:
1. PLAY Unlimited review
2. Auto review Brief review after taking the picture
REVIEW FOR UNLIMITED TIME - PLAY
Pressing the
PLAY
button (1.16) switches to review mode.
• The last picture taken appears on the screen along with the corresponding
displays (see p. 93).
However, if neither the internal memory nor an inserted card contain any
image files, the following message appears when you switch to review
mode: No valid image to play.
Note:
If you wish to switch the camera on directly to review mode, you can do so
by keeping the
PLAY
button pressed while turning it on.
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AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF THE LAST PICTURE
If Auto Review is turned on, every picture is shown on the screen immediately after it has been taken. This provides a quick and easy way for you to
check whether the picture was taken successfully or you need to repeat it.
The function allows selection of the length of time for which the picture is to
be shown, a setting for permanent review, and the option to have the Histogram displayed as well.
In the Menu, select Auto Review (see p. 108/94, 3.23), in the first sub
menu either Duration or Histogram, and the respective second level submenus the desired settings.
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Note:
If you have taken photographs using the serial exposure (see p. 104) or the
automatic exposure bracketing functions (see p. 132), in both review modes
the last picture in the series is displayed first, or the last one saved to the
card/the internal memory, if not all of them have been transferred from the
camera’s buffer memory at the time of viewing. Details of how to select the
other pictures in the series and further options in review mode are described
in the sections under “Review mode” starting on p. 142.
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