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LEICAM10-D
Instruction manual
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs
with your new Leica M10-D. Please read this manual thoroughly to
ensurethat you familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions
your camera has to offer.
Your Leica Camera AG
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Before using your camera for the first time, please check the
accessories* for completeness.
– LeicaM10-D
– Camera bayonet cover
– Cover for accessory shoe
– Lithium ion battery Leica BP-SCL5
– Battery charger Leica BC-SCL5, incl. mains cable and in-car
charger cable
– Carry strap
– Drawstring pouch for battery, charger and cables
– Quick Start Guide
– Test certificate
– Registration card
* Subject to change with regard to construction and appearance.
Foreword/Scope of delivery
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REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES
Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the
extensive range of Leica replacement parts/accessories:
us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Technical-Equipment
Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or
by Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera (battery,
charger, mains plug, mains cable, etc.). These accessories
should only be used with this product. Third-party accessories
may result in malfunctions or damage to the product.
Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety
remarks”, and “General information” before using your
camera for the first time. Knowledge of the content will
prevent inadvertent damage to the product, possible
injuries and other risks.
Replacement parts/accessories
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Legal information
LEGAL NOTES
LEGAL NOTES
• Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and
publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other
published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers
in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging.
The date format is year/month/day.
The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the
fundamental requirements of applicable EU directives.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EU and for other European
countries with active waste separation policies.)
This device contains electric and/or electronic components which
must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it
should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by
your local authority.
This service is free of charge. Any standard or rechargeable
batteries used in this device must be removed and disposed of
separately in accordance with local regulations.
Please contact your local authorities, waste disposal collection
point or the retailer, from whom you purchased the device for more
information on correct waste disposal.
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Legal information
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF GPS
This function is available only with the Leica Visoflex viewfinder
attached (optional accessory).
Legal restrictions on use
• The use of GPS and associated technologies may be restricted in
some countries or regions.
• You should therefore contact your travel agent or the embassy of
your destination country for relevant information beforehand.
• The People's Republic of China and Cuba (exceptions: Hong
Kong and Macao) prohibit the use of GPS within their territories
and in the vicinity of their borders.
• Violations will be prosecuted by local authorities. The GPS
function is therefore automatically deactivated in these areas.
Notes on function
• Prerequisite for GPS triangulation (geolocation) is “Line of Sight”
(LoS) to at least 3 GPS satellites (up to 9 of the total 24 GPS
satellites are available from any point on Earth at all times). The
camera should therefore always be held with the GPS antenna
pointing straight upwards.
• Make sure not to cover the GPS antenna with your hand or any
object (specifically metallic objects).
• Perfect signal reception from GPS satellites may be impossible in
the following locations or under the circumstances listed below.
Geolocation may then be impossible or erratic at best.
– in enclosed spaces
– underground
– under trees
– in a moving vehicle
– in the vicinity of tall buildings or in narrow valleys
– in the vicinity of high-voltage lines
– in tunnels
– in the vicinity of mobile phones
– with an accessory attached to the flash shoe, e.g. a flash unit
• We recommend recommissioning the GPS function in a location
with good signal reception if the camera has not been used for
an extended period of time.
Notes on safe use
The electromagnetic radiation generated by the GPS system may
affect electronic instruments and measuring devices. Make sure to
disable the GPS function on board an aircraft before takeoff or
landing, in hospitals and other locations where RF restrictions
apply.
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Legal information
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING
THE USE OF WLAN
• Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and
protect against disruptions to the systems in place where
devices or computer systems are in use that require more
stringent security than WLAN devices.
• Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising
from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN
device.
• It is assumed that the WLAN function will be used in countries
where this camera is sold. There may be a risk of breaching
statutory wireless communication regulations when using the
camera in other countries. Leica Camera AG shall not accept
liability for such breaches.
• Please note that there is a risk of unauthorized third party
interception of wirelessly communicated data. We highly
recommend that you activate encryption in the wireless access
point settings to ensure data safety.
• Avoid using the camera in areas where it can be exposed to
magnetic fields, static electricity or other interferences, e.g. near
a microwave oven. RF transmissions may otherwise not reach
the camera.
• Using the camera near devices like microwave ovens or wireless
phones that use the 2.4 GHz RF band may negatively affect the
performance of both devices.
• Do not attempt to connect to wireless networks you are not
authorized to use.
• The device will automatically search for wireless networks, once
the WLAN function is enabled. A list of network SSIDs, including
networks you are not authorized to access, will be displayed
(SSID: Network identifier for a WLAN connection). Do not
attempt to connect to such a network, as this could be
construed as unauthorized access.
• We recommend disabling the WLAN function while on an
aircraft.
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Safety remarks
SAFETY REMARKS
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that
generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic
fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or
computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcast-
ing equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere with
recordings.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric
motors, can damage the stored picture data or disrupt recording.
• Switch off the camera, remove the battery and switch the
camera back on in case of a camera malfunction due to the
effects of electromagnetic fields.
• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio
transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their electromagnetic
fields may interfere with recordings.
• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as
follows:
– out of the reach of children
– in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen
• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static
discharge. You can easily pick up charges of several 10,000 volts
by simply walking on synthetic floor coverings. A static discharge
can occur when you touch the camera and especially if it is
placed on a conductive surface. A static discharge on the
camera housing poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in
safety circuits, you should avoid direct contact with external
camera contacts like those in the flash shoe.
• Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in
the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the
bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could
cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned
with a dry cloth.
• Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an
optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to
discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a
heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). Dirt
deposits and oxidation on the contacts can be avoided by storing
your camera in a dry location with the lens cap attached and all
covers in place.
• Only use accessories specified for this model to prevent faults,
short circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself.
Repairs must be done at authorized service centers only.
• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other
aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol must
not be used for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can
damage the camera housing or the surface finish.
• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals
and should therefore not be kept in contact with the camera for
extended periods of time.
• Prevent any sand, dust or water penetrating the camera, e.g.
during snowfall or rain or on the beach. Be extra careful when
changing the lens and inserting or removing the memory card
and battery. Sand and dust can damage the camera, the lens,
the memory card and the battery. Moisture can cause malfunc-
tions and irreparable damage to the camera and memory card.
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Safety remarks
LENS
• A camera lens can have the effect of a magnifying glass when
exposed to direct frontal sunlight. The camera must therefore be
protected against extended exposure to direct sunlight.
• Attaching the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or
ideally in its camera case, will help prevent damage to the
interior of the camera.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery
types may result in an explosion!
• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat,
humidity or moisture for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, the
batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high-pres-
sure container as this would pose a fire or explosion hazard.
• Do not under any circumstances charge or insert a damp or wet
battery!
• A safety valve in the battery ensures that any excess pressure
caused by improper handling is discharged safely. It is neverthe-
less important to dispose of a bloated battery immediately. It
may pose an explosion hazard!
• Keep the battery contacts clean and easily accessible. Although
lithium-ion batteries are secured against short circuits, they
should still be protected against contact with metal objects like
paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot
and cause severe burns.
• When a battery is accidentally dropped, make sure to check the
housing and the contacts immediately for any damage. A
damaged battery can damage the camera.
• The battery must be removed from the camera or charger and
must be replaced immediately in case of a strange smell,
discoloration, deformation, overheating or leakage. Continued
use of the battery may result in overheating, which can cause
fire and/or explosion!
• Never throw batteries into a fire as they may explode.
• Keep the battery away from sources of heat in case of leakage or
if you smell burning. Leaked fluid can catch fire!
• The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can
cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause
serious or life-threatening injuries.
• Make sure that the power socket is freely accessible at all times.
• The in-car charging cable must never be connected while the
charger is connected to mains electricity.
• Do not attempt to open the battery or the charger. Repairs must
be carried out by authorized service centers only.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause
suffocation when swallowed.
FIRST AID
• Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact
with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water
immediately. Avoid rubbing. Seek medical attention
immediately.
• Leaked battery fluid poses an injury hazard when it comes in
contact with clothing or skin. Rinse the affected areas
thoroughly with clean water.
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Safety remarks
CHARGER
• Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting receivers may
interfere with reception. Ensure a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft)
between the charger and the receiver.
• When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – this is
normal and not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, as
it consumes electricity (a very small amount), even if no battery
is inserted.
• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short circuit
them.
• The in-car charging cable must only be operated in 12V in-car
grids and must never be connected while the charger is
connected to mains electricity.
MEMORY CARD
• Never remove the memory card during a datasave or card
reading process. The camera must not be switched off or be
subjected to impact or vibrations while working.
• Do not open the cover/remove the memory card or the battery
while the status LED is lit, which indicates memory access. Data
on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunc-
tions may occur.
• Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage
and result in the loss of stored data.
• Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory card
and keep them clean and dry.
• Keep memory cards out of the reach of children. Swallowing a
memory card may cause suffocation.
SENSOR
Cosmic radiation (e.g. during ights) may cause pixel defects.
CARRY STRAP
• Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should
therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not
a toy and poses a strangulation risk.
• Use the carry strap only for its intended purpose on a camera or
on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may
result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not
permitted.
• Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars
during sports activities that pose a risk of entanglement (e.g.
mountain climbing and similar outdoor activities).
Please read the section about “Care/Maintenance” for more
information about what to do in case of problems.
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General notes
GENERAL NOTES
CAMERA/LENS
• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in
the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information
will be extremely important in case of loss.
• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover
attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the
camera.
• That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a
dust-free environment.
• Never store the camera bayonet cover or the rear lens cover in a
pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then
be accidentally introduced into the camera.
• Leica releases rmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals.
You can download new rmware versions from our homepage
and transfer it to your lens. Please read the section “Installing
rmware updates” (p. <?>) for more information.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• The battery must have a temperature between +10°C and+
30°C for charging, as the charger will otherwise not switch on or
will switch off again.
• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge
to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one.
• The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works
and should therefore be charged fully before their rst use.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times.
This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25
cycles.
• Battery and charger heat up during the charging process. That is
normal and not a malfunction.
• Rapid ashing of the two LEDs (>2Hz) when charging com-
mences indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging time
exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside permitted ranges or
a short circuit). Disconnect the charger from the mains and
remove the battery. Ensure that the above temperature
conditions are met and then restart the charging process. Please
contact your dealer, the Leica representative in your region or
Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of
internal chemical reactions. These reactions are inuenced by
ambient temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum
service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to extreme
temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time (e.g. in a
parked car in the summer or winter).
• However, every battery has a limited service life! After several
hundred charging cycles, this limitation will become evident as
the operating times get signicantly shorter.
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General notes
• The replaceable battery supplies power to a backup battery,
which is permanently installed in the camera. This backup
battery retains the date and time for up to 2 months. Once the
backup battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting a
charged main battery. The backup battery will recover its full
capacity after approx. 60 hours with the rechargeable battery in
place. The camera does not have to be switched on for the
process. The time and date will have to be set again after a full
depletion of the backup battery.
• Warning messages may be displayed and some camera
functions may be restricted or blocked entirely as the battery
charge level decreases.
• Always remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time. Make sure to switch the camera off via
the main switch before removing the battery. Leaving the battery
in the camera will result in a deep discharge after a few weeks.
Voltage levels will decrease signicantly, as the camera uses a
low idle current to maintain settings.
• Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant
regulations at an approved collection point for proper recycling.
• The date of manufacture can be found on the battery.
The date format is week/year.
MEMORY CARD
• The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is
too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and
quality. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without
any damage to the camera or memory card. As some "no name"
cards may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards,
Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.
• We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, as
fragmented residual data from deleted les may block some of
the storage capacity.
• We recommend backing up your data on a PC, because
electromagnetic elds, static electricity and any damage to the
memory card or camera defects may result in irretrievable
damage or loss of your data.
• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards come with a write
protection slider to prevent accidental overwriting. This slider is
located on the non-beveled side of the card. All data on the card
is protected when the slider is set to its lower position, marked
LOCK.
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General notes
SENSOR
• Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor
may result in noticeable dark stains or specks on the pictures.
DATA
• All data, including personal information, may be changed or
deleted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static
discharge, accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures.
• Please note that Leica Camera AG does accept liability for direct
or consequential damage due to the manipulation or destruction
of data and personal information.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Leica is continuously working on the further development and
optimization of Leica M10-D. As digital cameras have many
functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and
enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a
later date. Leica releases so-called rmware updates at irregular
intervals. Cameras are always supplied ex works with the latest
rmware installed or you can download the latest version from our
website yourself and transfer it to your camera.
You will receive a newsletter informing you of the availability of a
new rmware update if you register your camera on the Leica
Camera homepage.
Visit the download section or the "Customer Area" for information
about how to register or how to get rmware updates for your Leica
M10-D. Additionally, you can nd information about changes or
additions to the manual at:
https://owners.leica-camera.com
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General notes
Denition of the various categories of information found
in this manual
Note
Additional information
Important
Failure to comply with instructions may result in damage to the
camera, the accessories or the pictures
Attention
Non-compliance may result in personal injury
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Part Designations
PART DESIGNATIONS
CAMERA
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Part Designations
1 Function button
2 Shutter button
3 Shutter speed setting wheel with stop positions
4 Integrated thumb rest
5 Accessory shoe
6 ISO setting wheel
7 Strap lugs
8 6-bit encoding
9 Bayonet
10 Lens release button
11 Focus button
12 Rangefinder window
13 Brightness sensor
14 Self-timer LED
15 Viewfinder window
16 Image field selector
17 Viewfinder eyepiece
18 Thumbwheel
19 LED
20 Main switch
21 Exposure compensation focusing screen
22 Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼”)
23 Bottom cover locking point
24 WLAN access data for app control via QR code for easy pairing
25 Memory card slot
26 Battery compartment
27 Battery locking latch
28 Locking toggle for bottom cover
1 Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachment cover the brightness sensor. Please read
the sections “Displays (viewfinder)” and “Leica M lenses” for more information about
how to work with these and other lenses.
LENS
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29
30
31 31a
32a
32b
32b
30a
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29 Lens hood
30 Aperture setting ring with scale
a Index for exposure values
31 Focus ring
a Focus tab
32 Fixed ring
a Focusing index
b Depth of field scale
c Alignment button for lens replacement
33 6-bit encoding (sensor for lens detection)
*Representative image. Technical features may vary depending on model.
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Displays
DISPLAYS
VIEWFINDER
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2
3
1Bright-line frame (e.g. 50mm + 75mm)
2Metering field for focusing
3
Digital display
a. :
– Displays the automatically calculated shutter speed
in aperture priority mode or the countdown of A
longer shutter speeds in 1 s increments.
– Warning that the metering or setting ranges are
overshot or undershot using aperture priority mode A
– Exposure compensation value (appears for a short
time during setting and for about 0.5s when
activating exposure metering by tapping the shutter
button)
– Notification for (temporarily) full cache
– Message: No memory card ( )Sd
– Message: Memory card full ( )Full
– Number of remaining exposures
b. (top):•
– Indicates (when lit) that the metering memory lock is
active
– Battery capacity
c. (bottom):•
– Indicates (flashing) that exposure compensation is in
use
d. :
– For manual exposure setting:
Concurrently as light balance for exposure compen-
sation. The triangular LEDs give the direction of
rotation of the aperture setting ring and shutter
speed setting wheel to adjust the exposure.
– Warning before the measuring range is undercut
e. Flash symbol:
– Flash ready to use
– Details of flash exposure before and after exposure
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Displays
VISOFLEX
(optional accessory)
WHEN TAKING A PICTURE
(All displays/values refer to actual settings)
1 2
8
10 9
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White balance mode
2File format/compression level/resolution
3Exposure metering method
4Shutter button/ modeDrive
5GPS
6Light intensity/focal length or lens type
7Battery capacity
8Histogram
9Identification of in focus edges in the subject
(Focus peaking)
10 Spot exposure metering field
(only if the metering method is switched on)
11 Display of cropped section size and position
(only visible for enlarged sections)
12 Exposure mode
13 ISO Sensitivity
14 Light balance
15 Exposure compensation scale
16 Shutter speed
17 Exposure simulation
18 Remaining number of exposures incl. trend detection via
bar chart
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Table of Content
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD 2 ......................................................................................
SCOPE OF DELIVERY 2 .......................................................................
REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES 3 ..........................................
LEGAL NOTES 4 ...................................................................................
LEGAL NOTES 4 ................................................................................................
REGULATORY INFORMATION 4 .......................................................................
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 4 ..........................
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF GPS 5 ...................................
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF WLAN 6 ................................
SAFETY REMARKS 7 ...........................................................................
GENERAL INFORMATION 7 ..............................................................................
LENS 8 ...............................................................................................................
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 8 ............................................................................
FIRST AID 8 ............................................................................................................
CHARGER 9 .......................................................................................................
MEMORY CARD 9 ..............................................................................................
SENSOR 9 ..........................................................................................................
CARRY STRAP 9 ................................................................................................
GENERAL NOTES 10 ...........................................................................
CAMERA/LENS 10 ...........................................................................................
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 10 .........................................................................
MEMORY CARD 11 ...........................................................................................
SENSOR 12 .......................................................................................................
DATA............................................................................................................. 12
FIRMWARE UPDATE 12 ....................................................................................
PART DESIGNATIONS 14 ....................................................................
CAMERA 14 ......................................................................................................
LENS 15 ............................................................................................................
DISPLAYS 16 ........................................................................................
VIEWFINDER 16 ...............................................................................................
VISOFLEX 17 ...................................................................................................
WHEN TAKING A PICTURE 17 ...............................................................................
PREPARATION 22 ................................................................................
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP 22 .................................................................
PREPARING THE CHARGER 22 ........................................................................
CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................................................... 23
INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER 23 ....................................................
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS ON THE CHARGER............................................... 23
INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY 24 .....................................................
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER 25 .....................................
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY IN THE VISOFLEX 25 ..........................................
MEMORY CARD INSERTION/REMOVAL.................................................... 26
COMPATIBLE LENSES................................................................................. 27
LEICA M LENSES 27 ...............................................................................................
COMPATIBLE LEICA LENSES WITH ADAPTER 27 ..................................................
LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY 28 ..................................................
COMPATIBLE, BUT MAY POSE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA AND/OR
LENS 28 ..................................................................................................................
COMPATIBLE, BUT EXACT FOCUSING MAY BE LIMITED 28 ..................................
USABLE, BUT EXPOSURE METERING IS POSSIBLE ONLY IN LIVE VIEW MODE ......28
INCOMPATIBLE LENSES 28 .............................................................................
ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS 29 .........................................................
CAMERA OPERATION..................................................................... 30
OPERATING ELEMENTS 30 ..............................................................................
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Table of Content
MAIN SWITCH 30 ...................................................................................................
SHUTTER SPEED SETTING WHEEL 32 ...................................................................
ISO SETTING WHEEL 32 .........................................................................................
THUMBWHEEL 33 ..................................................................................................
FOCUS BUTTON 33 ................................................................................................
FUNCTION BUTTON 33 ..........................................................................................
CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS 34 .......................................................
MENU LANGUAGE 34 ......................................................................................
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 34 ...................................................................
AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS 35 ...............................................................................
AUTO POWER SAVING (STANDBY MODE) 35 ................................................
VIEWFINDER SETTINGS 36 .............................................................................
BRIGHTNESS 36 .....................................................................................................
INFORMATION DISPLAYS 36 .................................................................................
BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS 38 ............................................................
FILE FORMAT 38 ..............................................................................................
IMAGE PROPERTIES 38 ...................................................................................
JPG RESOLUTION 38 ..............................................................................................
JEPG SETTINGS 39 .................................................................................................
LENS DETECTION 40 .......................................................................................
USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING 40 .............................................
USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING 40 ......................................
USING A LEICA R LENS 41 ....................................................................................
PICTURE MODE 42 ..............................................................................
IMAGE TYPES 42 ..............................................................................................
USING THE RANGEFINDER 42 ...............................................................................
LIVE VIEW MODE 44 ..............................................................................................
FOCUSING 44 ...................................................................................................
FOCUS METERING METHODS USING THE RANGEFINDER 44 .............................
FOCUS METERING METHODS IN LIVE VIEW MODE 45 ........................................
ASSIST FUNCTIONS FOR MANUAL FOCUSING IN LIVE VIEW MODE 46 .............
ISO SENSITIVITY 48 .........................................................................................
WHITE BALANCE 49 ........................................................................................
EXPOSURE................................................................................................... 49
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS 49 ....................................................................
EXPOSURE SETTING 51 .........................................................................................
EXPOSURE CONTROL/FUNCTIONS WITH AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE 52 ...............
AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 55 ........................................................................................
SERIAL EXPOSURES 56 .........................................................................................
SELF-TIMER 56 .......................................................................................................
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 57 ..............................................................................
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS 57 ..............................................................................
ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT 57 ...........................................................................
FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) 58 ..............................................
FLASH MODES 59 ..................................................................................................
FLASH CONTROL 60 ..............................................................................................
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 61 ................................................................
FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER
(system-compatible flash units) 61 .......................................................................
REVIEW MODE 62 ...............................................................................
AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT PICTURE TAKEN IN VISOFLEX 62 .
OTHER FUNCTIONS 63 .......................................................................
DATA MANAGEMENT 63 ..................................................................................
DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD 63 .....................................................
RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS 64 .......................................
DATA TRANSFER 64 .........................................................................................
USING RAW DATA (DNG) 64 ............................................................................
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RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS 64 ..................................
FIRMWARE UPDATE 65 ....................................................................................
REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL 65 .....................................................................
LEICA FOTOS APP 65 .............................................................................................
CARE/STORAGE 66 .............................................................................
CAMERA HOUSING 66 .....................................................................................
LENS 66 ............................................................................................................
VIEWFINDER 67 ...............................................................................................
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 67 .........................................................................
MEMORY CARDS 67 .........................................................................................
SENSOR 68 .......................................................................................................
SENSOR CLEANING 68 ..........................................................................................
FAQ .................................................................................................. 70
FACTORY SETTING 71 .........................................................................
KEYWORD INDEX 72 ...........................................................................
TECHNICAL DATA 74 ...........................................................................
LEICA CUSTOMER CARE 77 ................................................................
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PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP
Attention
Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the
clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling.
PREPARING THE CHARGER
Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect
the charger to mains electricity.
Note
The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage.
Preparation
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS ON THE CHARGER
The status LED indicates a correct charging process.
Display Charge status Charge time*
CHARGE fl ashes green battery is charging
80% lights up orange 80% approx. 2 h
CHARGE continuous
green light
100% approx. 3½ h
Disconnect the charger from mains electricity when the charging
process is complete. There is no risk of overcharging.
* for a completely discharged battery.
Preparation
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INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY
Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 30)
OPENING THE BOTTOM COVER
▸Click down the locking toggle
▸Turn the locking toggle counter-clockwise
▸Lift the bottom cover
CLOSING THE BOTTOM COVER
▸Insert the bottom cover (Fig. 1)
▸Turn the locking toggle in clockwise direction
▸Click down the locking toggle
▸Check that the bottom cover was inserted and closed correctly
Preparation
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Preparation
INSERTION
REMOVAL
Important
Ensure that the bottom cover is securely closed before switching
on the camera.
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER
▸Press the function button 1x
• Display in percent
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY IN THE VISOFLEX
(optional accessory)
Pressing the function button will display the charge level of the
battery in the Visofl ex.
Display Charge status
approx. 88 - 100%
approx. 63 - 87%
approx. 47 - 62%
approx. 36 - 46%
approx. 26 - 35%
approx. 0 - 25%
The battery needs charging or replacing
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Preparation
MEMORY CARD INSERTION/REMOVAL
The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC
(High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card.
Notes
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various
suppliers in various sizes and with diff ering read/write speeds.
Memory cards with high storage capacities and high read/write
speeds off er quick storage and rendering.
• Memory cards with a capacity of less than 1GB are not
supported. Memory cards with capacities between 1GB and 2GB
must be formated before fi rst use.
• Check the memory card for correct alignment if you are having
diffi culties inserting it into the camera.
The memory card slot is located directly next to the battery
compartment. Open/Close the bottom cover (see p. 24 )
INSERTION
REMOVAL
Important
Check that the bottom cover is closed correctly before you switch
on the camera.
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Preparation
COMPATIBLE LENSES
LEICA M LENSES
Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or
without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also
deliver great pictures with Leica M lenses without encoding. We
recommend entering the lens model type manually to ensure the
best possible image quality (see p. 40).
Please read the following sections for details on the very few
exceptions and limitations.
Notes
• Our Leica Customer Care department can retrofi t many Leica M
lenses with 6-bit encoding.
• Leica M lenses come with a control curve that mechanically
transfers the set distance to the camera to allow manual
focusing via the rangefi nder of the Leica M camera. Please note
the following when using the rangefi nder with wide-aperture
lenses (≥ 1.4):
– The focusing mechanism of every camera and every lens is
adjusted individually at the Leica Camera AG factory in
Wetzlar with the greatest possible precision. Extremely
narrow tolerances are adhered to in this process, which
allow precise focusing of every camera/lens combination in
photographic practice.
– If wide-aperture lenses (≥ 1.4) are used with an open
aperture, the then sometimes resulting very low depth of
fi eld and inaccuracies in focusing with the rangefi nder may
lead to setting errors resulting from the (added) overall toler-
ance of the camera and lens. It can therefore not be ruled
out that a specifi c camera/lens combination may result in
systematic deviations.
– We recommend having the lens and camera checked by
Leica Customer Care if you notice a general deviation of the
focal position in a specifi c direction over time. Our
technicians will ensure that both products are calibrated
within the permissible overall tolerance. However, a 100%
match of the focal position cannot be achieved for all
pairings of cameras and lenses.
• In such cases, we recommend using the Live View function with
the appropriate setting facilities.
COMPATIBLE LEICA LENSES WITH ADAPTER
The optional accessory R-adapter M allows the use of Leica-R
lenses as well as Leica M lenses. Please visit the Leica Camera AG
website for more information on this accessory.
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Preparation
LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY
COMPATIBLE, BUT MAY POSE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE
CAMERA AND/OR LENS
– Lenses with retractable tube must only be used with the tube
extended, i.e. never attempt to retract the tube while the lens is
attached to the camera. This does not apply for the current Mak-
ro-Elmar-M 90 f/4 model, as its tube will not retract into the
camera itself and can therefore be used without restriction.
– When using Heavy lenses attached to a tripod-mounted camera,
e.g. Noctilux 50 f/0.95 or Leica R lenses with an adapter: Make
sure that the tilt of the tripod head cannot move inadvertently
when the camera is not held. A sudden tilt and impact could
result in damage to the lower edge of the camera bayonet. That
is why you should always use the tripod mount on relevantly
equipped lenses.
COMPATIBLE, BUT EXACT FOCUSING
MAY BE LIMITED
Despite the high precision of the rangefinder on the camera, exact
focusing with 135mm lenses with an open aperture cannot be
guaranteed due to the very low depth of field. We therefore
recommend stopping down by at least 2 steps. Live View mode, on
the other hand, plus the various setting aids provided, allow
unrestricted use of this lens.
USABLE, BUT EXPOSURE METERING IS POSSIBLE ONLY
IN LIVE VIEW MODE
– Super-Angulon-M 21 f/4
– Super-Angulon-M 21 f/3.4
– Elmarit-M 28 f/2.8 (Serial numbers below 2314921)
INCOMPATIBLE LENSES
– Hologon 15 f/8
– Summicron 50 f/2 with close-up function
– Elmar 90 f/4 with retractable tube (manufactured 1954-
1968)
– Some examples of the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 (non-aspherical,
manufactured 1961-1995, Made in Canada) cannot be
attached to the camera or cannot focus to infinity. Leica
Customer Care can modify these lenses for use with the
camera.
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Preparation
ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS
ATTACHING
▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF
▸ Hold the lens on the fi xed ring
▸Position the alignment button on the lens opposite the release
button on the camera housing
▸ Attach the lens in this position
▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place
DETACHING
▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF
▸ Hold the lens on the fi xed ring
▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing
▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until the alignment button is
opposite the release button
▸ Remove the lens
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Camera operation
CAMERA OPERATION
OPERATING ELEMENTS
MAIN SWITCH
The main switch switches the camera on and off .
SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON
On
Notes
• Once switched on, the camera will be ready to use after approx.
1s.
• The LED lights up briefl y and the displays in the viewfi nder
appear.
SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF
Off
WLAN ACTIVATION
On
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Camera operation
SHUTTER BUTTON
The shutter button works in two stages.
1. Tapping (= Pressing the shutter button to the 1st pressure
point)
– activates the camera electronics and rangefi nder display
– saves the metered exposure value in aperture priority
mode, i.e. the shutter speed calculated by the camera
– restarts a self-timer delay in progress (Activation via app)
– reverts the camera back to picture mode:
– if playback mode is set (Activation via app when using
Visolfl ex)
– if menu control is active
– if the camera is in Standby mode
2. Press down fully
– to take the picture
• The data is then transferred to the memory card.
– starts a preselected self-timer delay
Notes
• Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear
the click of the shutter to prevent camera shake.
• The shutter button remains locked
– if the memory card inserted and the internal buff er memory
are (temporarily) full.
– if the battery has exceeded its performance limits (capacity,
temperature, age).
– if the memory card is write-protected or damaged.
– if image numbering on the memory card has reached its limit.
– if the camera prompts for language, date and time settings at
fi rst use or after a reset.
– if the sensor is too hot.
– if the bottom cover is not closed correctly.
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SHUTTER SPEED SETTING WHEEL
The shutter speed setting wheel has no stop, which means it can
be turned in either direction from any position. It will click at each
engraved position and for intermediate values. Intermediate
positions outside the click positions must not be used. Please read
the section “Exposure” (see p. 49) for details about exposure
settings.
– : Aperture priority modeA
(automatic shutter speed control)
–4000 - 8s: Fixed shutter speed of 1⁄4000 s to 8 s
(with intermediate values, clicking in ½ increments)
–B: Long-term exposure (bulb)
– : The shortest possible sync speed of 1⁄180 s for fl ash mode
ISO SETTING WHEEL
– : Automatic ISO sensitivity control A
– 100 - 6400: Fixed ISO values
– M: Manual ISO sensitivity control
(Setting via app only)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
▸Push the ISO setting wheel up until you feel it clicking into place
and the red line (fi g. 2) is visible
▸Turn the setting wheel to the desired value
▸Push down the ISO setting wheel
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Camera operation
THUMBWHEEL
– Zooming and navigation in the Live View image when using
Visofl ex
– Setting the date/time
– Setting selected menu items/functions
FOCUS BUTTON
– Focus aid activation
– Resetting the camera to factory settings
FUNCTION BUTTON
– Battery capacity display
– Firmware update
– Changing Live View mode
– Reset to factory settings
– Sensor cleaning
– Date/time setting
– Display of remaining exposure counter
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Camera default settings
CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS
MENU LANGUAGE
The menu language is English and cannot be changed.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
▸Set the main switch to l
▸Press and hold the function button (≥ 12 s)
▸Turn the thumbwheel
• The values are adjusted.
▸Press the function button briefl y
• The next setting appears.
▸Press the function button longer
• Setting is saved and exited.
to cancel:
▸Press the shutter button
Settings order
Setting the year:
Setting the month:
Setting the day:
Setting the hour:
Setting the minute:
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Camera default settings
AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS
(Setting via app only)
Note
• Auto GPS Time is available only if the GPS function is set to ON
when Visoflex is used.
AUTO POWER SAVING (STANDBY MODE)
The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a
preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated.
Factory setting: 10 min.
Other setting options are available via app.
Note
The camera can be reactivated from standby mode at any time by
pressing the shutter button or by switching the main switch off and
on again.
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Camera default settings
VIEWFINDER SETTINGS
BRIGHTNESS
RANGEFINDER
The brightness sensor automatically adjusts rangefinder 13
brightness.
VISOFLEX
Visoflex brightness remains unchanged.
Note
This automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with
viewfinder attachments, as they cover the brightness sensor that
supplies the required information. The frames and displays will
therefore be displayed at a constant brightness when Leica M
lenses are used.
INFORMATION DISPLAYS
You can use Visoflex for the display of various settings in picture
mode.
When using the rangefinder
▸ Tap the function button
• The displays for battery capacity and number of remaining
exposures alternate.
When using Visoflex
Various information is displayed in the header and/or footer line.
The image is initially displayed without information displays in the
default setting.
▸ Tap the shutter button
• The footer line appears.
▸ Press the function button
• The header and footer lines are activated permanently. Both
lines disappear when you tap the shutter button.
You can select a number of other displays in addition to the
standard information contained in the header and footer lines to
adjust the EVF in picture and review mode to your needs. These
include assist functions for exposure settings, picture composition
and focusing (see p. 44).
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Basic picture settings
BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS
FILE FORMAT
Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format JPG DNG
(= digital negative). These can be used individually or simultaneously.
Factory setting: DNG
JPG Setting via app only.
Notes
• The standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format is generally used
for the storage of raw data.
• The resolution setting for the JPG format is used (see next
section), i.e. the two files may have differing resolutions if
picture data is saved in and in DNG JPG format simultaneously.
• The number of remaining exposures shown in the viewfinder/
EVF panel may not necessarily change after every picture taken.
A counter change depends on the subject; very fine image
structures result in higher data quantities, while homogeneous
surfaces mean less data.
IMAGE PROPERTIES
JPG RESOLUTION
(Setting via app only)
The format setting offers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) JPG
options. (24 MP), (12 MP) and (6 MP) (MP = L-JPG M-JPG S-JPG
megapixel). You can therefore adjust your settings to the intended
use and available memory card capacity.
Note
The format always uses the highest resolution (24 MP), no DNG
matter what JPG setting is selected.
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Basic picture settings
JEPG SETTINGS
(Setting via app only)
One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very
easy to change key image properties.
You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and color saturation
before the picture is taken. These functions can be set via app
only.
Note
The functions and settings described in this section apply for
pictures taken in format only.JPG
CONTRAST
The contrast setting, i.e. the difference between light and dark
image sections, determines whether an image comes across as
“flat” or “brilliant”. Increasing or decreasing this difference impacts
on contrast, meaning that some image sections are rendered with
more or less light.
SHARPNESS
Rendering part of the image in complete sharpness, i.e. focusing
on the main subject, is prerequisite for a great picture. The
impression of sharpness in a picture is largely determined by edge
sharpness, i.e. by how small the transition area between light and
dark is at edges in the picture. Expanding or reducing these areas
will therefore change the impression of sharpness.
COLOR SATURATION
The saturation factor in color images determines, whether colors in
the picture appear “pale” and pastel-like or “bright” and colorful.
While you can’t do anything about weather conditions (clear/
misty), you can change the way an image is rendered.
MONOCHROME IMAGES
You can choose to save your images in color or monochrome,
provided you take the pictures in JPG format.
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Basic picture settings
LENS DETECTION
The 6-bit encoding in the bayonet of current model Leica M lenses
allows the camera to detect the lens type.
– This information is used for e.g. picture data optimization. Edge
darkening, for example, which can become noticeable when
wide-angle lenses and large apertures are used, is compensated
in the relevant picture data.
– The information provided by the 6-bit encoding is also written to
the EXIF data of the pictures. The focal length of the lens is
additionally displayed when rendering the extended picture data.
– The camera will write an approximate exposure value to the EXIF
picture data, which is calculated individually using the exposure
metering system. This is done whether or not an encoded or
unencoded lens or a non-M lens is attached via adapter, and
regardless of whether the lens type was entered in the menu.
USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING
The camera will automatically set the correct lens type when a
Leica M lens with 6-bit encoding is used. No manual setting will be
required. The camera will switch to Auto automatically when an
encoded Leica M lens is attached, regardless of the original lens
setting.
USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING
A standard profi le will be used if a Leica M lens without 6-bit
encoding is attached. No lens data will be saved to the EXIF data.
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Basic picture settings
Notes on Leica M lenses
• Many lenses have their item number engraved on the opposite
side of the depth of field scale.
• The list also includes lenses that used to be available without
encoding (pre-June 2006). Newer lenses are all provided with
encoding and can therefore be automatically detected.
• When using the Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21 f/4 ASPH., the set
focal length is not transferred to the camera housing will
therefore also not be included in the EXIF picture dataset. You
can, however, enter the focal length manually.
• Tri-Elmar-M 28-35-50 f/4 ASPH., on the other hand, comes
equipped with a means for mechanical transmission of the set
focal length to the camera for mirroring the correct bright-line
frame in the viewfinder. The focal length is scanned by the
camera electronics and the information is used for focal
length-specific corrections. Due to space limitations, the app
lists only one item number (11625). The two other variants –
11890 and 11894 – can be used as well and the menu settings
will apply.
USING A LEICA R LENS
A standard profile is used when a Leica R lens is attached via the
Leica R adapter M. No lens data will be saved to the EXIF data.
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Picture mode
The relevant bright-line frame will light up in the combinations
35mm + 135mm, 50mm + 75mm or 28mm + 90mm when
lenses with a focal length of 28 (Elmarit as of serial number
2411001), 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135mm are used.
35mm + 135mm
50mm + 75mm
28mm + 90mm
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Picture mode
LIVE VIEW MODE
(When using Visoflex)
When Visoflex is used, the image is show exactly as it is rendered
by the attached lens.
Notes
• Live View mode is based on the image captured by the sensor.
The camera must control the shutter. Shutter control is audible
and may result in a slight delay in shutter release.
• The camera will warm up when Live View mode is used for an
extended period of time. Power consumption will simultaneously
increase.
• Alternating current causes brightness fluctuations invisible to
the human eye in many light sources. This may result in a
flickering of the Live View screen image due to the sensitivity
and scan rate of the image sensors. Picture quality will not be
impacted. The effect can be avoided by selecting a slower
shutter speed.
FOCUSING
Various assist functions are provided for focusing, depending on
whether you use the camera's rangefinder or Live View mode.
FOCUS METERING METHODS USING THE RANGEFINDER
The rangefinder of this camera is very precise due to its wide and
effective measurement base. Image sharpness can be via the
superimposed image or the split image method.
SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE METHOD (DOUBLE IMAGE)
For a portrait, you might focus on the eyes using the metering field
of the rangefinder, turning the focus ring on the lens until the
contours are aligned exactly inside the metering field.
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Picture mode
SPLIT IMAGE METHOD
For an architectural photograph, you might aim the metering field
of the rangefinder at e.g. the vertical edge or any other clearly
defined vertical line and keep turning the focus ring on the lens
until the edge contour or the line is visible at the outer edges of the
metering field without any offset.
out of focus in focus
Notes
• Very precise distance measurements are particularly beneficial
when using wide-angle lenses with a relatively large depth of
field.
• The metering field of the rangefinder is displayed as a bright,
sharp-edged rectangle in both methods. The position of the
metering field cannot be changed. It will always be at the center
of the viewfinder.
FOCUS METERING METHODS IN LIVE VIEW MODE
You can set the image sharpness in Live View mode via the screen
image – it will show the image subject at the exact sharpness as it
is rendered by the lens based on the distance and aperture setting.
There may be differences between the settings displayed and those
perceived to be optimal due to specific sensitivities and functional
conditions.
▸ Turn the focus ring on the lens to focus on the desired subject
elements
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Picture mode
FOCUS PEAKING
The contours of objects shown in perfect focus on the LCD panel
can be rendered in color for easy recognition.
Factory setting: Function . Color: redON
Notes
The function can be deactivated or the color changed via app.
Application
▸ Select an image section
▸ Turn the focus ring to mark the desired subject elements
• All subject elements that are rendered in focus with the
selected distance setting are marked with a silhouette in the
selected color.
Important
• This function relies on focus peaking, i.e. differences between
bright and dark. That may mean that subject elements not in
sharp focus may be marked due to their high contrast.
• Display accuracy decreases when a wide-angle lens is used with
a small aperture (= high depth of field).
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Picture mode
ISO SENSITIVITY
The ISO setting covers a range of ISO 100 - 50000, allowing you to
adapt to the relevant situation as required.
In addition to fixed settings, the camera also features the A
function, in which the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity
to ambient brightness and/or shutter speed/aperture settings. In
conjunction with aperture priority mode, this function extends the
range for automatic exposure control. There is more leeway for the
use of preferred shutter speed and aperture combinations when
setting the exposure manually. You can set priorities within the
scope of the automatic setting, e.g. for reasons of picture
composition.
Note
When high ISO values are used or the image is edited later, image
noise, as well as vertical and horizontal stripes may become visible,
particularly in larger, evenly lit areas of the image subject.
Choose a click value engraved on the ISO setting wheel or the
positions:
– : for automatic setting; values between ISO 200 and 50000 will A
be used
– - : Fixed ISO values 100 6400
– : for intermediate values (e.g. 250) or for values greater than M
6400 (Setting via app only)
TO USE FIXED ISO VALUES ENGRAVED ON THE ISO SETTING
WHEEL
▸ Turn the ISO setting wheel to a position in which the desired
value or setting matches up with the alignment point
• The set value is displayed:
– in the viewfinder (for approx. 2 s instead of the shutter
speed)
– in Visoflex (only if the settings were called up beforehand)
TO RESTRICT THE AUTOMATIC SETTING RANGE
Maximum Auto ISO is preset to .12500
Other settings are available via app.
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Picture mode
WHITE BALANCE
In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral color
rendering in any light. White balance is based on the camera being
preset to render a particular light color as white.
Factory setting: (for automatic control, which delivers neutral Auto
results in most situations.)
Other setting options are available via app.
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS
The Leica M10-D only offers center-weighted metering.
Other metering options are available via app ( , Spot Multi Point).
SPOT METERING (Spot)
Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the
middle of the screen image, which is shown in a circle.
CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING (Center-weighted)
This method considers the entire image field. The subject elements
captured in the center will, however, impact on the calculation of
the exposure value more so than areas around the edges.
MULTI-FIELD METERING (Multi Point)
This metering method is based on the detection of multiple values.
These values are used in an algorithm to calculate an exposure
value appropriate for a good rendering of the assumed main
subject.
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Picture mode
When using the rangefinder
Mostly center-weighted metering.
The light reflected by the light-colored shutter blades is captured
and measured by a photodiode. When the measuring range of the
exposure meter is undercut in a manual setting and very low light
density, then the triangular LED ( ) in the viewfinder on the left will
flash as a warning; the LED on the right ( ) will flash when the
measuring range of the exposure meter is surpassed. The shutter
speed icon will flash as a warning if a correct exposure cannot be
achievable using the available shutter speeds in aperture priority
mode. Undercutting or surpassing the required shutter speed (the
longest or shortest available) will cause the relevant icon to flash.
As exposure metering is done with the working aperture, the same
can be achieved by stopping down the lens.
When using the Visoflex/App Live View
(Setting via app only)
Select spot, center-weighted and multi-field metering. The metering
will then be done via the picture sensor.
The readiness of the exposure meter is signaled by continuously lit
displays in the viewfinder or the Visoflex:
– the shutter speed is displayed in aperture priority mode
– one of the two triangular LEDs lights up in the viewfinder,
possibly in conjunction with the round LED in the middle, and
the light balance is shown on the LCD panel for a manual
setting.
– the line on the left of the light balance will flash in the Visoflex if
the measuring range is undercut/surpassed.
When the shutter button is released without activating the shutter,
the relevant LED(s) will remain lit until the camera powers down
automatically.
The exposure meter is disabled when the shutter speed setting
wheel is set to B.
Note
• metering is available only in App Live View.Spot
• The shutter speed for correct exposure or the deviation from a
correct exposure setting is shown or determined via viewfinder
or EVF displays.
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Picture mode
EXPOSURE SETTING
The camera offers two exposure modes: Aperture priority mode or
manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on
image subject, situation or individual preference.
APERTURE PRIORITY MODE A
When the shutter speed setting wheel is in the position, the A
camera electronics will calculate the correct shutter speed
automatically and steplessly in the range between 1⁄4000s and
4min (max. exposure time available only for ISO 100/200). The
calculation includes the set sensitivity, metered brightness and the
manually selected aperture. The resulting shutter speed is
displayed in half increments for more transparency.
The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down
in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than 2s. The
actual calculated and steplessly controlled exposure time may vary
from the exposure time displayed in half step increments: if e.g.
the display shows (the closest value) before shutter release, but 16
the calculated exposure time is longer, then the countdown after
shutter release can start from . Under extreme lighting condi-19
tions and based on all the parameters, the exposure metering may
generate a shutter speed that is outside the focus range, i.e.
brightness values that would require shorter exposures than
1⁄4000 s or longer than 4 min. The camera will use the stated min.
or max. shutter speeds and these values will flash as a warning in
the viewfinder if that is the case.
Notes
• Image noise becomes apparent when using higher sensitivities,
particularly on uniform dark areas. In order to reduce this
annoying phenomenon, the camera will take a second “black
picture” (taken with the shutter closed) automatically after
pictures taken with slow shutter speeds and high ISO values. The
noise metered in this parallel picture is then digitally “subtract-
ed” from the data for the actual picture. The LED will light up in
red until the black picture is taken. The doubling of the
“exposure” time must be taken into account for long exposure
times. The camera must not be switched off during that time.
• When the function is selected in conjunction with the B
self-timer (see S.56), then the shutter button doesn’t have to
be held down and the shutter will remain open until the shutter
button is pressed again (the equivalent of a function).T
1 Time display is an example.
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Picture mode
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING
▸Tap the shutter button
▸Set the desired exposure (using the shutter speed setting wheel
or the aperture setting wheel on the lens).
• In Live View mode this is done with the help of the mark on
the light balance in the footer line of the screen image.
• When the rangefi nder is used, this is done with the help of a
light balance consisting of three LEDs.
In addition to the direction of rotation of the shutter speed setting
wheel and aperture setting ring necessary for correct exposure,
the three LEDs of the light balance in the viewfi nder also indicate
underexposure, overexposure and correct exposure:
Underexposure by at least one aperture stop;
turn to the right
Underexposure by a 1/2 aperture stop;
turn to the right
Correct exposure
Overexposure by a 1⁄2 aperture stop;
turn to the left
Overexposure by at least one aperture stop;
turning to the left is required
Notes
• The shutter speed setting wheel must be clicked to one of the
engraved exposure shutter speeds or to one of the intermediate
values.
• The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted
down in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than
2s.
EXPOSURE CONTROL/FUNCTIONS WITH AUTOMATIC
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE SIMULATION
You can now assess the eff ect of the relevant exposure setting on
the image before taking the picture.
Factory setting: Permanent
When is selected, the image object will be shown in Live Permanent
View mode1 in the brightness of the relevant exposure setting. This
is displayed2
as .
1 When using Visofl ex.
2 This will apply as long as the subject brightness and the set exposure don’t result in
excessively low or high brightness values, and as long as the internal exposure setting is
not greater than 1⁄60s.
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METERING MEMORY LOCK
We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the
center of the picture for reasons of picture composition and these
elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Cen-
ter-weighted metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture
an area in the center of the image and are calibrated to an average
gray scale value.
Image subject or situations like the ones described above, can be
easily handled in aperture priority mode using the metering
memory lock.
Notes
• A metering memory lock doesn’t make much sense in conjunc-
tion with multi-field metering, because a targeted capture of an
individual subject element will not be possible.
• In conjunction with metering memory lock, Live View also offers
an exposure simulation feature.
▸ Aim at the key subject element (using the metering field for spot
metering) or alternatively at another detail with average
brightness.
▸ Tap the shutter button
• The measurement is taken and saved.
• As long as the shutter button is held at the first pressure
point, a small red dot will appear in the viewfinder at the top
in the number line for confirmation, and the exposure time
won’t change, even if lighting conditions change.
• Pan the camera to capture the final image section while
keeping the shutter button pressed.
▸ Shutter release
A change in the aperture setting after the metering memory lock is
set will not result in an adjustment of the shutter speed, i.e. the
end result would be an incorrect exposure. The metering memory
lock is canceled when you release the shutter button.
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value (18%
reflection), which matches a standard, i.e. average image subject.
Should the measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then
the a relevant exposure compensation can be effected.
Specifically where several pictures are taken in sequence, for
example if for a series a slightly lesser or greater exposure is
desired for a particular reason, then exposure compensation can
be a very useful function: Once set, the setting remains active
– unlike the metering memory lock – until it is reset.
Exposure compensation can be set in the range ±3EV in 1⁄3 EV
increments (EV: exposure value).
▸ Set the desired value using the exposure compensation focusing
screen 21
Notes
• When mode A is selected, the compensation value is displayed
in the viewfinder, for example / (temporary display 1.0- 0.3
instead of the shutter speed). Then the compensation value is
shown in the form of changed shutter speeds and a flashing dot
at the bottom or as a value for about 0.5s when the shutter
button is tapped.
• Regardless of the setting method selected, the value is displayed
on the INFO screen in Live View mode: a tag is shown in the
lower part of the light balance if the viewfinder is used. The
compensation value is indicated by EV+X
1 in the original menu
list.
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ( )B
In setting , the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button B
is held down (up to max. 4min depending on ISO setting).
This function can also be used to permanently set shutter speeds
longer than 8s.
The longest shutter speed can be set when using Visoflex.
▸ Set the shutter speed setting wheel to B
▸ Press the focus button for approx 1s
• The submenu containing the shutter speeds or is shown in B
the Visoflex. Available shutter speeds are indicated in white
(may vary depending on ISO sensitivity), those not available
are grayed out.
▸ Turn the thumbwheel to select the desired shutter speed
• Exit the submenu by tapping the shutter button or the focus
button.
▸ Shutter release
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An additional T function is available in conjunction with the
self-timer: The shutter will open after the preset delay automatical-
ly if is set and the self-timer is activated by tapping the shutter B
button. It will remain open – without having to hold down the
shutter button – until the shutter button is tapped again. This
prevents blurring in long-term exposures when the shutter button is
pressed.
In each of these cases, the exposure meter remains deactivated;
after shutter release, however, the digital number display in the
viewfinder counts the elapsed exposure time in seconds.
Notes
• Long exposure times may cause severe image noise.
• After exposures with slower shutter speeds (from approx. 1⁄30s,
may differ depending on other menu settings), a data processing
procedure will help reduce this annoying phenomenon. The
process will take as long as the exposure. The doubling of the
“exposure” time must be taken into account for long exposure
times. The camera must not be switched off during that time.
1 Time display is an example.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
AUXILIARY DISPLAYS
(When using Visoflex)
HISTOGRAM
Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The
horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left)
through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the
number of pixels at each brightness level.
This type of rendering – in conjunction with the impression of the
actual image – allows an additional quick and easy assessment of
the exposure setting.
▸ Press the function button
• The INFO display activates.
• It appears at the top left in the Visoflex.
Notes
• The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed, i.e.
depending on the settings used, it may not represent the final
exposure.
• In picture mode, the histogram should be regarded as a "trend
indicator" and not as a depiction of the exact number of pixels.
• The histogram during rendering may differ slightly from the one
during exposure.
GRID LINES
(Setting via app only)
The grid divides the image frame into nine equal fields. It helps with
e.g. picture composition and camera orientation. You can choose
one of two grid displays in the app. They divide the frame into 3x3
or 6x4 fields.
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Picture mode
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
The camera determines the necessary fl ash intensity by fi ring one
or more pre-fl ashes, fractions of a second before taking the actual
picture. The main fl ash fi res immediately after, at the start of
exposure. All factors infl uencing exposure (e.g. fi lters, aperture
settings, distance to the main subject, refl ective ceilings, etc.) are
automatically considered.
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS
The following fl ash units off er all Leica M10-D functions described
in this manual:
• Leica system fl ash units like the models SF 26, SF40, SF 60,
SF64.
• Other Leica system fl ash units (exception: Leica SF 20).
• Other commercially available fl ash units with a standard fl ash
foot and positive center contact
1 (fi red by the center/X contact).
• Studio fl ash systems (fi red via synchronization cable).
Note
We recommend the use of state-of-the-art thyristor-controlled
electronic fl ash units.
1 The Flash setting is recommended if fl ash units are used that are not designed
specifi cally for use with this camera and that do not automatically adjust the white
balance.
ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT
▸Switch off the camera and fl ash unit
▸Slide the foot of the fl ash unit all the way into the accessory
shoe and use the clamping nut (where available) to secure it
against accidental detaching.
• Movement inside the accessory shoe can interrupt required
contacts and therefore cause malfunctions.
Notes
• The camera and fl ash unit must be switched off before the
connection is made.
• Make sure that the accessory shoe cover is always in place
when no accessory is attached (e.g. a fl ash unit).
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Picture mode
FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING)
The camera offers a fully automated, camera-controlled flash mode
in conjunction with the system-compatible flash units (see p.<?>)
for the two exposure modes aperture priority and manual setting.
An additional brightening control is provided. However, if the
ambient brightness at the shortest possible flash sync speed of
1⁄180s would result in overexposure, then only a HSS-compatible
flash unit will fire in aperture priority mode. Where that is the case,
the shutter speed will be controlled in accordance with ambient
light conditions and displayed in the viewfinder.
In aperture priority mode and with manual setting, the camera also
allows the use of additional flash techniques like flash synchroniza-
tion and firing with slower shutter speeds than the sync time
1⁄180s, which may be interesting in terms of picture composition.
These functions are set on the camera via the menu (please read
the next sections for more information).
The camera additionally communicates the sensitivity setting to the
flash unit. The flash unit can use this information to automatically
adjust its range data, provided the device comes with these
displays and the aperture setting selected on the lens is also
entered manually on the flash unit. The ISO sensitivity setting
cannot be altered via the flash unit on system-compatible units,
because the information is received from the camera.
Notes
• Studio flash systems may have a very long flash firing duration. It
may therefore be advantageous to select a slower shutter speed
than 1⁄180s when using such a system.
• The same applies for RF-controlled flash firing for so-called
"off-camera" flashes, because they may have a certain time
delay due to RF transmission.
• The settings and functions described in the following sections
only apply to settings and functions available in this camera and
in system-compatible flash units.
• An exposure compensation setting (see p.<ÜS>) on the camera
will only affect the measurement of ambient light. Additional
settings on the flash unit will be required if you want to
simultaneously use compensation of the TTL flash exposure
metering in flash mode (parallel or inversely). (Exception: On the
Leica SF26, corrections must be set on the camera via menu
control.)
Please read the relevant manual provided with the device for more
information about flash use and the various available flash modes
when using flash units that are not designed specifically for this
camera.
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Picture mode
FLASH MODES
▸ Switch on the flash unit
▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC =
Guide Number Control) on the flash unit
▸ Switching the camera on
▸ Tap the shutter button before each flash exposure to activate
exposure metering
• The flash unit may not fire if this step is missed by pressing
the shutter button down completely and skipping these
settings.
▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture
setting
Take note of the shortest flash sync speed, as it determines
whether a "normal" flash or an HSS flash is fired.
HSS (HIGH SPEED SYNC.)
AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION FOR SHUTTER SPEEDSFAST
A fully automated, camera-controlled HSS flash mode for all
shutter speeds and all exposure modes is available in the Leica
M10-D for use with system-compatible flash units (see p. <?>). It
is activated by the camera automatically if the selected or
calculated shutter speed is faster than the sync speed (1⁄180s).
Note
The range for HSS flash mode is significantly lower than for TTL.
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Picture mode
FLASH CONTROL
FLASH RANGE
(SELECTING THE SYNC SPEED / SYNC SPEED RANGE)
Reproduction of the available light is determined by the shutter
speed and the aperture. With a permanent setting of the shortest
possible shutter speed for flash mode (sync time), an unnecessary,
more or less severe underexposure of all subject elements not
correctly lit by the flash will frequently occur.
The Leica M10-D allows you to fine tune the shutter speed used in
flash mode in combination with aperture priority depending on the
conditions of the subject or your own picture composition ideas.
This function is preset to .1/f
SYNC POINT
Flash exposures are lit by two light sources:
– ambient light
– the flash
Any subject elements lit primarily by the flash will almost always be
rendered in perfect focus by the short burst of light, provided the
focus is set correctly.
All those subject elements in the same frame lit sufficiently by
ambient light or lit from within will be consequently be rendered
with varying degrees of sharpness. Whether or not these subject
elements will be rendered in sharp focus or blurred and the degree
of blurriness all depends on two interdependent factors:
– the shutter speeds
– the speed of motion of the subject elements or camera at the
time of exposure
The longer the shutter speed and the faster the motion, the greater
the difference between the two superimposed partial images.
The conventional time for firing the flash is at the start of exposure
(right after the first shutter curtain has completely opened the
image window). This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the
picture of a vehicle being overtaken by its own light trail.
This function is preset to Start of Exposure and cannot be altered.
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Picture mode
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the
flash exposure regardless of the exposure from available light, e.g.
in a picture taken in the evening or to brighten the face of a person
in the foreground while retaining the same lighting ambiance.
This function can only be set and implemented via the flash unit
*.
Notes
• A brighter flash illumination with Plus correction will require a
higher flash intensity and vice versa. Flash exposure compensa-
tion will therefore impact on the flash range: A Plus correction
will decrease it, a Minus correction will increase it.
• Once set, compensation remains active until it is reset to , no 0
matter how many pictures are taken and even after the camera
is switched off.
* SF 40 and SF 64. SF 26 and SF 58 are unavailable.
FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER
(system-compatible flash units)
The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica M10-D gives
feedback on and indicates various operating states.
does not appear
(despite the flash unit
being switched on
and ready)
• The flash unit cannot fire
• A correct operating mode must be
set on the flash unit or an HSS-com-
patible flash unit must be connected
flashes slowly before
the picture is taken
(2 Hz)
• The flash unit is not yet ready for use
lights up before the
picture is taken
• The flash unit is ready for use
remains continuous-
ly lit after shutter
release*
• The flash is still ready
flashes rapidly after
shutter release
(4 Hz)*
• Successful flash photography
• The flash unit is not yet ready for
further use
switches off after
shutter release*
• Flash intensity was insufficient
*only in TTL flash mode
Produktspecifikationer
| Varumärke: | Leica |
| Kategori: | Kamera |
| Modell: | M10-D |
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