Leica 20 002, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...LEICA M10 R Instruction manual ...

Page 2: ...u need it at M10 R leica camera com Your Leica Camera AG SCOPE OF DELIVERY Before using your camera for the first time please check that the accessories supplied are complete Leica M10 R Camera bayonet cover Lithium ion battery Leica BP SCL5 Battery charger Leica BC SCL 5 incl mains cable and in car charger cable Carry strap Drawstring pouch for battery charger and cables Quick Start Guide Test ce...

Page 3: ...is 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 ...

Page 4: ...ent 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 Notes on function Prerequisite for GPS triangulation is Line of Sight LoS to at least 3 GPS satellites up to ...

Page 5: ...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 REGULATORY INFORMATION You will find the manufact...

Page 6: ...ower dBm E I R P WLAN 2412 2462 5180 5240 MHz 5260 5320 5500 5700 MHz 20 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 2402 2480 MHz 20 DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL 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 di...

Page 7: ...commend 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 negat...

Page 8: ... 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 in system cameras 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 c...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 flights 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 ...

Page 11: ...EN 11 Safety remarks ...

Page 12: ...again immediately 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 first use A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged a...

Page 13: ...e 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 r...

Page 14: ...s and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera retroactively Leica releases what are known as firmware updates at irregular intervals Cameras are always supplied ex works with the latest firmware 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 firmw...

Page 15: ...ailable online as a new service You will be able to review the warranty conditions for your product at any time without having to search fr the document Please note that this new policy applies only for products that are no longer delivered with a hardcopy product warranty included in the packaging Any products still delivered with the warranty document in the packaging remain governed exclusively...

Page 16: ...LENS DETECTION 38 USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6 BIT ENCODING 38 USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6 BIT ENCODING 38 USING A LEICA R LENS 39 DISABLING LENS DETECTION 39 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 40 CAMERA OPERATION 42 CONTROL ELEMENTS 42 MAIN SWITCH 42 SHUTTER BUTTON 43 SHUTTER SPEED SETTING DIAL 44 ISO SETTING WHEEL 44 THUMBWHEEL 45 FOCUS BUTTON 45 DIRECTIONAL PAD CENTER BUTTON 45 LV BUTTON PLAY BUTTON MENU BUT...

Page 17: ...MAGE METHOD DOUBLE IMAGE 68 SPLIT IMAGE METHOD 68 IN LIVE VIEW MODE 69 FOCUS PEAKING 69 ENLARGEMENT 70 ACCESSING ASSIST FUNCTIONS 70 ISO SENSITIVITY 72 FIXED ISO VALUES 72 AUTOMATIC SETTING 73 LIMITING SETTING RANGES 73 WHITE BALANCE 74 AUTOMATIC CONTROL FIXED SETTINGS 74 MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING 75 DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE 76 EXPOSURE 76 EXPOSURE METERING METHODS 76 SPOT METERIN...

Page 18: ...S 107 DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS 108 DELETING ALL RECORDINGS 109 DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS 110 PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING 111 OTHER FUNCTIONS 112 USER PROFILES 112 DATA MANAGEMENT 114 DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD 114 EDIT FILE NAMES 115 CREATING A NEW FOLDER 115 RESETTING IMAGE NUMBERING 115 ADDING COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 116 RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS 116 FORMATTING A MEMORY ...

Page 19: ...ous categories of information found in this manual Note Additional information Important Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the camera the accessories or the pictures Attention Non compliance may result in personal injury ...

Page 20: ... 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 1 2 3 4a 4 5 5 10 12 13 14 9 8 7 3a 11 13a 21 20 19 18 17 26 15 22 27 29 23 24 30 16 28 25 6 ...

Page 21: ...wfinder window 11 Focus button 12 Lens release button 13 Leica M bayonet a 6 bit encoding sensor for lens detection 14 Image field selector 15 Viewfinder eyepiece 16 Thumbwheel 17 Brightness sensor for LCD panel 18 LV button 19 PLAY button 20 MENU button 21 Status LED 22 LCD panel 23 Directional pad 24 Center button 25 Locking toggle for bottom cover 26 Bottom cover locking point 27 Tripod thread ...

Page 22: ...g with scale a Index for exposure values 33 Focus ring a Focus tab 34 Fixed ring a Alignment point for focus setting b Depth of field scale c Alignment button for lens replacement 35 6 bit encoding Not included in the delivery package Representative image Technical features may vary depending on model ...

Page 23: ...EN Part Designations 23 ...

Page 24: ... 0 5 s when activating exposure metering by tapping the shutter button Notification for temporarily full cache Message No memory card Sd Message Memory card full Full b top Indicates when lit that the metering memory lock is active 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 L...

Page 25: ...er to the actual settings In Live View mode 1 2 10 13 14 12 21 20 19 18 16 15 17 3 4 8 9 5 6 7 11 When using the rangefinder 9 16 18 17 19 23 3 4 2 1 8 21 15 22 5 6 IN REVIEW MODE All displays values refer to the actual settings 1 2 3 10 24 25 11 15 16 18 19 27 17 8 9 26 ...

Page 26: ...peaking identification of in sharp edges in the object 13 Exposure metering field only available in Spot Spot exposure metering method 14 Grid lines choice of 2 variants 15 Exposure mode 16 ISO Sensitivity 17 Light balance 18 Exposure compensation scale 19 Shutter speed 20 Exposure preview 21 Remaining number of exposures incl trend detection via bar chart 22 Remaining memory card capacity 23 User...

Page 27: ...R ON THE LCD PANEL The battery charge status is displayed in the status pane and in the header line Display Charge status approx 80 100 approx 65 80 approx 45 65 approx 25 45 approx 10 25 approx 0 10 The battery needs charging or replacing ...

Page 28: ...d 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 ...

Page 29: ...lly inserted into the charger REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CHARGER Tilt the battery up and lift it out at an angle CHARGE STATUS INDICATORS ON THE CHARGER The status LED indicates a correct charging process Display Charge status Charge time CHARGE flashes green battery is charging 80 lights up orange 80 approx 2 hours CHARGE continuous green light 100 approx 3 h Disconnect the charger from mains ...

Page 30: ...2 Open the bottom cover and close it again afterwards see p 32 Important Removing the battery while the camera is switched on may result in the loss of custom settings or damage to the memory card Make sure that the bottom cover is securely closed before switching on the camera INSERTION REMOVAL ...

Page 31: ...lay a relevant message Please see the section Technical Data for information about supported cards Check the memory card for correct alignment if you are having difficulties inserting it into the camera See p 10 and p 13 for additional information Removing the bottom cover or the memory card while the camera is switched on or switching on the camera while the bottom cover is not attached will trig...

Page 32: ...he locking toggle Turn the locking toggle in anti clockwise direction Remove the bottom cover CLOSE Insert the bottom cover Turn the locking toggle in clockwise direction Click down the locking toggle Check that the bottom cover was inserted and closed correctly ...

Page 33: ...emely 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 field and inaccuracies in focusing with the rangefinder may lead to setting errors resulting from the added overall tolerance of the camera and lens It ...

Page 34: ...lways 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 135 mm 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 provid...

Page 35: ...hear and feel it click into place DETACHING Ensure that the camera is switched OFF Hold the lens on the fixed 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 Important Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies pene...

Page 36: ...e adapter opposite the alignment point on the camera housing Attach the lens in this position Turn the adapter clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place Attach the lens immediately DETACHING THE ADAPTER 2 3 1 Ensure that the camera is switched OFF Detaching the lens Press and hold the release button on the camera housing Turn the adapter counter clockwise until the alignment point is o...

Page 37: ...t point on the adapter Attach the lens in this position Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place DETACHING THE LENS FROM THE ADAPTER 1 2 3 Ensure that the camera is switched OFF Hold the lens on the fixed ring Press and hold the release button on the adapter Turn the lens counter clockwise until its alignment point is opposite the release button Remove the lens ...

Page 38: ...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 ...

Page 39: ...ecific corrections Due to space limitations the menu only contains an item number 11 625 The two other variants 11 890 and 11 894 can be used as well and the menu settings will apply USING A LEICA R LENS The lens type must also be entered manually when attaching a Leica R lens via the Leica R adapter The camera will automatically switch to Manual R Manual R when a Leica R lens is attached no matte...

Page 40: ...hotography Leica M Technical Equip ment Viewfinder Accessories Correction lenses Attach the correction lens flat against the viewfinder eyepiece Hand tighten in clockwise direction Notes Please note the information provided on the Leica homepage for the selection on an appropriate correction lens Please note that the viewfinder of the Leica M10 R is set to 0 5 diopter as standard If you wear eye g...

Page 41: ...EN Preparation 41 ...

Page 42: ...prox 1 s The LED lights up briefly and the displays in the viewfinder appear SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF Off Note The function Auto Power Saving Auto Power Saving see p 57 deactivates the camera automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time Use the main switch to deactivate the camera if this function is Off Off to prevent inadvertent exposures and battery discharge when the camera is not...

Page 43: ...review mode from menu control from standby mode 2 Press down fully Shutter release The data is then transferred to the memory card Starting a preselected self timer delay Starting a picture series or interval shooting 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 a...

Page 44: ...ut exposure settings A Aperture priority automatic shutter speed control 4000 8 s Fixed shutter speeds of 1 4000 s to 8 s with intermediate values clicking in increments B Long term exposure bulb The shortest possible sync speed 1 180 s for flash mode ISO SETTING WHEEL A Automatic ISO sensitivity control 100 6400 Fixed ISO values M Manual ISO sensitivity control Fig 1 Fig 2 Push the ISO setting wh...

Page 45: ...tions Scrolling through the picture memory FOCUS BUTTON Focus aid activation DIRECTIONAL PAD CENTER BUTTON DIRECTIONAL PAD Menu navigation Setting selected menu items functions Scrolling through the picture memory CENTER BUTTON Accessing the status display Applying menu settings Display of settings data when recording Display of picture data during review ...

Page 46: ...ON Activation and deactivation of the continuous review mode Return to full screen display MENU BUTTON Accessing the FAVORITES FAVORITES or MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Accessing the review menu Exiting the currently displayed sub menu LCD PANEL Display of most important current settings Quick access to some menus Touch control ...

Page 47: ... Focus aid activation Enlarging reducing viewed pictures swipe Shifts the enlarged image section Scrolling through the picture memory Shifts the enlarged image section horizontal swipe full length vertical swipe full length touch and hold two finger pinch spread Enlarging reducing viewed pictures swipe and hold hold and swipe A light touch is enough don t apply pressure ...

Page 48: ...ils on how to manage this list CONTROL ELEMENTS The following elements are used for menu control 18 16 23 24 19 20 18 LV button 16 Thumbwheel 19 PLAY button 23 Directional pad 20 MENU button 24 Center button MENU SECTIONS FAVORITES MENU The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used menu items It can contain up to 15 menu items These can be assigned individually see p 54 ...

Page 49: ... menu list Note Some menu items can only be accessed under specific circumstances The text in the relevant line is displayed in gray to signify the existence of a submenu SUBMENU There are various types of submenus available The following pages describe their operation F G I F G H F Current menu item G Submenu item H References to other submenus I Scrollbar Note In some cases an additional scale w...

Page 50: ...button 2x Switching from MAIN MENU MAIN MENU to FAVORITES FAVORITES Press the directional pad left Note MAIN MENU MAIN MENU and FAVORITES FAVORITES are accessible only in recording mode SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION Scrolling forward Press the MENU button Screen 1 of the main menu will be displayed again after Screen 4 LINE BY LINE NAVIGATION Function function option selection Press the directional ...

Page 51: ...left This option is only available for list type submenus or Press the MENU button 1x EXITING THE MENU You can exit the menus and submenus at any time with without applying the settings selected there go to picture mode Tap the shutter button go to review mode Press the PLAY button SUBMENU KEYBOARD NUMBER PAD D C B A E F A C B D A Entry line B Keyboard Number pad C Delete button deletes the last c...

Page 52: ...will be an automatic jump to the next previous line when the end beginning of the line is reached Press the center button Using touch control Press the button of your choice SAVE Select button D CANCEL Press the MENU button SCALE MENU Using button control Press the directional pad left right or Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control Select the desired setting directly or swipe Notes The currently...

Page 53: ...perordinate menu item Press the center button on the last setting field COMBI MENU The setting of the individual menu items is done via a setting bar in the lower display area To access individual menu items Press the directional pad up down To set individual items Press the directional pad left right or Turn the thumbwheel To apply the setting Press the center button To return to the superordinat...

Page 54: ...ist on p 132 MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU Select Customize Control Customize Control in the main menu Select Edit Favorites Edit Favorites Select the desired menu item Select On On Off Off A warning message appears when the favorites menu has reached the maximum of 15 menu items and no further items can be added Note The favorites menu will be deleted completely if all menu items are set to Off Off...

Page 55: ...the status screen Press the MENU button Returning to recording mode Tap the shutter button Note The status screen is not available in LV mode DIRECT ACCESS Assign a menu function to the thumbwheel for extra quick operation Exp Compensation Exp Compensation or LV Zoom LV Zoom The setting has no impact on the function if focus assist tools are in use Select Customize Control Customize Control in the...

Page 56: ... main menu Select your language Aside from a few exceptions the language will be changed for all information DATE TIME DATE You can choose one of 3 options Select Date Time Date Time in the main menu Select Date Setting Date Setting Select the desired date format Day Month Year Day Month Year Month Day Year Month Day Year Year Month Day Year Month Day Set the date TIME Select Date Time Date Time i...

Page 57: ...grayed out and unavailable for settings Time Zone Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time are available only if the GPS function is set to OFF POWER SAVE MODE 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 2 minutes 2 minutes Select Auto Power Saving Auto Power Saving in t...

Page 58: ...s equipped with a 3 liquid crystal color panel which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and scratch resistant Gorilla glass In picture mode and with active Live View function the screen displays the image captured by the sensor via the attached lens In review mode the images saved on the memory card are displayed on the screen In both cases the screen shows the entire image field...

Page 59: ...lect the desired brightness of Auto Auto LEICA VISOFLEX EVF An electronic viewfinder EVF can be attached to the Leica M10 R via its accessory shoe Leica Visoflex is an optional extra and offers the following functions Swivel function for easy photography with various angles Applying screen settings Transfer of GPS data to the camera see p 56 and 116 Diopter adjustment The settings described below ...

Page 60: ... used in Playback Review mode as well as for displaying the menu Select EVF Display Control EVF Display Control in the main menu Select Play Screen Target Play Screen Target Select the desired setting Auto Auto EVF EVF Display Display LIVE VIEW MODE RECORDING MODE Factory setting Auto Auto Specifies the display to be used in Live View mode Select EVF Display Control EVF Display Control in the main...

Page 61: ...EN Camera basic settings 61 ...

Page 62: ...solution no matter what JPG JPG setting is selected The remaining number of frames shown in the LCD panel will not necessarily change after every picture taken That very much depends on the object very fine image structures result in higher data quantities while homogeneous surfaces mean less data JPG SETTINGS The functions and settings described in this section apply for pictures in JPG JPG forma...

Page 63: ... Expanding or reducing these areas will therefore change the impression of sharpness Factory setting Standard Standard Select JPG Settings JPG Settings in the main menu Select Sharpness Sharpness Select the desired level Low Low Standard Standard High High COLOR SATURATION The saturation factor in color images determines whether colors in the picture appear pale and pastel like or vivid and colorf...

Page 64: ...t Drive Mode Drive Mode in the main menu Select the desired function options Mode Setting options variants Single frame shot Single Single Serial exposures see p 84 Speed Continuous Low Speed Continuous Low Speed Continuous High Speed Continuous High Speed Self timer see p 87 Delay time Self Timer 2 s Self Timer 2 s Self Timer 12 s Self Timer 12 s Interval shooting see p 85 Frames Frames Interval ...

Page 65: ...when focusing due to the changing draw out i e the distance of the lens system to the sensor level When the set distance is below infinity and the draw out accordingly greater the actual view angle also decreases the lens captures less of the image object The view angle differences at greater focal lengths tend to be larger due to the greater draw out 22 45PM 22 02 2012 999 9000 8234 9999 12MP 2 8...

Page 66: ...ocal length of 28 Elmarit as of serial number 2 411 001 35 50 75 90 and 135 mm are used 35 mm 135 mm 22 45PM 22 02 2012 999 9000 8234 9999 12MP 2 8 F 1 8000 12500 ISO EV INFO 50 mm 75 mm 22 45PM 22 02 2012 999 9000 8234 9999 12MP 2 8 F 1 8000 12500 ISO EV INFO 28 mm 90 mm 22 45PM 22 02 2012 999 9000 8234 9999 12MP 2 8 F 1 8000 12500 ISO EV INFO ...

Page 67: ...ve View mode can be permanently disabled Pressing the LV button will then have no effect Select EVF Display Control EVF Display Control in the main menu Select LV Screen Target LV Screen Target Select LV disabled LV disabled 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 re...

Page 68: ...actly inside the metering field out of focus in focus 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 Not...

Page 69: ...ction highlights the edges of in focus subject elements in color The color can be user specified 1 8000 2 8 F 12500 ISO EV 3 2 1 0 2 1 3 8234 12MP Select Capture Assistants Capture Assistants in the main menu Select Focus Peaking Focus Peaking Select the desired setting Off Off Red Red Blue Blue Green Green White White Select an image section Turn the focus ring to mark the desired subject element...

Page 70: ...sition of the enlarged section Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged cropped section or Press the directional pad left or right as needed ACCESSING ASSIST FUNCTIONS In the image at the bottom left the position and zoom level of the displayed cropped section is shown The cropped section displayed can also be unenlarged The most recently used zoom level is used each time assist ...

Page 71: ...tants Capture Assistants in the main menu Select Focus Aid Focus Aid Select Manual Manual Note The assist functions deactivate automatically about 5 s after the last turn of the focus ring That does not apply if the magnifica tion level was changed VIA THE THUMBWHEEL The assist functions can additionally be accessed via the thumbwheel Select Customize Control Customize Control in the main menu Sel...

Page 72: ...lues as well as for higher values A for automatic setting values between ISO 100 and 50000 will be used FIXED ISO VALUES VALUES ENGRAVED ON THE ISO SETTING WHEEL Turn the ISO setting wheel to the desired value 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 ALL AVAILABLE SETTINGS Values between ISO 100 and ISO 50000 can be selected in 28 increments Factory setting ISO 100 ISO 100 Set the ISO setting wheel to M Sel...

Page 73: ...threshold due to low light for example with a 50 mm lens at speeds slower than 1 60 s at 1 f 1 f 1 125 s at 1 2f 1 2f or 1 250 s at 1 4f 1 4f Separate settings are available for flash photography 1 This function requires the use of encoded lenses or the setting of the lens type used in the menu LIMITING ISO VALUES All values from ISO 125 are available Factory setting 1600 1600 Select ISO Setup ISO...

Page 74: ...uently encountered light sources Daylight Daylight for outdoor pictures in sunlight Cloudy Cloudy for outdoor pictures in cloudy condi tions Shadow Shadow for outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow Tungsten Tungsten for indoor pictures with predominantly incandescent lamp light HMI HMI for indoor pictures with predominantly light from metal halide lamps Fluorescent Warm Fluorescent Warm ...

Page 75: ...age Moving the metering field Press the directional pad left or right as needed Taking measurements Aim the metering field at a white or neutral gray area Press the center button The image preview is displayed The color rendering is adjusted according to the White Balance setting once the color is rendered to your satisfaction press the center button a second time The setting will now be saved the...

Page 76: ... 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 exposure meter is disabled when the shutter speed setting dial is set to B EXPOSURE METERING METHODS Optional methods are Spot metering Center Weighted and Multi Field metering SPOT METERING Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the...

Page 77: ...g method is displayed in the header of the screen image in Live View Mode it appears on the status screen see p 55 if the viewfinder is used Spot metering allows a shifting of the metering field Tap the LCD panel at the desired position or Press the directional pad left or right as needed EXPOSURE MODES The camera offers two exposure modes aperture priority mode or manual setting Choose one of the...

Page 78: ...splayed Shutter release Notes The resulting shutter speed is displayed in half increments for more transparency The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down in seconds in the viewfinder for shutter speeds greater than 2 s 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 16 1...

Page 79: ...ed shutter speed and aperture value The shutter speed setting dial must be clicked to one of the engraved exposure shutter speeds or to one of the intermedi ate values Shutter release DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER underexposure by at least one aperture stop underexposure by a 1 2 aperture stop correct exposure overexposure by a 1 2 aperture stop overexposure by at least one aperture stop DISPLAY ON TH...

Page 80: ... in long term exposures when the shutter button is pressed FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS This function can also be used to permanently set shutter speeds longer than 8 s Set the shutter speed setting dial to B Press the focus button for approx 1 s The submenu containing the shutter speeds or B B is shown on the LCD panel Available shutter speeds are indicated in white may vary depending on ISO sensitivity ...

Page 81: ...The camera must not be switched off during that time EXPOSURE CONTROL EXPOSURE PREVIEW You can now assess the effect of the relevant exposure setting on the image before taking the picture There are two assessment methods available Release button half pressed Release button half pressed The brightness of the screen image mirrors the effects of the selected exposure settings when pressing and holdi...

Page 82: ...ring 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...

Page 83: ...he main menu Select Customize Wheel Customize Wheel Select Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Set the desired value using the thumbwheel Using menu control Select Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation in the main menu A scale appears as a submenu item on the LCD panel Set the value on the scale Notes The following applies for set compensation values no matter how they were initially...

Page 84: ... 200 JPG format L JPG L JPG Frequency and number may vary depending on the settings the image content the White Balance White Balance setting and the memory card used Regardless of how many pictures were taken in a series the last picture in the series or the last picture saved on the memory card while the save process is ongoing will be displayed first in both review modes Serial exposures with C...

Page 85: ...of the image To cancel a running serial exposure Press the MENU button Notes Interval shooting over an extended period of time in a cold location or in a place with high temperature and humidity may result in malfunctions Interval shooting will be interrupted or canceled in the following situations if the battery is depleted if the camera is switched off Make sure to check the battery for sufficie...

Page 86: ...ompensation D Light value scale E Exposure values of the images marked in red The scale will be offset by the relevant value if exposure compensation is set concurrently You can select the desired number of frames 3 or 5 The exposure difference which can be set via F Stops F Stops can be up to 3 EV Select Drive Mode Drive Mode in the main menu Select Exposure Bracketing Exposure Bracketing Select ...

Page 87: ... in a series may consequently be taken with the same exposure values The function remains active until another function is selected in the Drive Mode Drive Mode submenu If no other function is selected another series of pictures is taken each time the shutter button is pressed SELF TIMER The self timer function allows taking pictures with a preset time delay We recommend that the camera is placed ...

Page 88: ...mation temporarily Depending on the initial situation the display toggles to the other setting when the shutter button is held at the first pressure point Tap and hold the shutter button Initial situation Temporary display Visualization with displays Header and footer line Header and footer line are hidden Visualization without displays The footer line is displayed Exposure information You can sel...

Page 89: ...g Select Clipping Enabled Clipping Enabled Select On On Off Off The two other lines are not selectable gray when the function is deactivated Activate information displays see p 88 Tap and hold the shutter button The clipping display appears SETTING LIMIT VALUES You can set a threshold value for these displays i e define a value at what degree of overexposure they will appear so that you can adjust...

Page 90: ...auge Select On On Off Off Activate information displays see p 88 In the screen image the horizon is denoted by a long line across the center of the image on its transverse axis in zero position green in tilted position red The longitudinal axis is indicated in zero position by two short lines in the gray bars to the left and right of the image center in zero position green in tilted position red N...

Page 91: ...aduated 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 allows an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting Select Capture Assistants Capture Assistants in the main menu Select Histogram Histogram Select On On Off Off Activate information displays see p 88 The settings made f...

Page 92: ...ttings distance to the main subject reflective ceilings etc are automatically considered COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS The entire scope of functions described in this instruction manual incl TTL flash metering is available only for Leica system flash units like the SF 40 Other flash units which only have a positive center contact can be safely fired via the Leica M10 R but cannot be controlled via the ca...

Page 93: ...ible flash units see p 92 the camera offers a fully automated flash mode which is also available in the auto modes aperture priority and manual setting In aperture priority mode and with manual setting the camera furthermore allows the use of other interesting flash techniques like flash synchronization and firing with slower shutter speeds than the max sync time The camera additionally communicat...

Page 94: ...When set to A objects with above or below average brightness may not be exposed correctly Please read the relevant manual provided with third party flash units regarding their various operating modes HSS HIGH SPEED SYNC Automatic flash activation at fast shutter speeds A fully automated camera controlled HSS flash mode for all shutter speeds and all exposure modes is available in the Leica M10 R f...

Page 95: ...es A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure Start of Exp Start of Exp 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 Alternatively this camera allows a synchronization of the flash firing at the end of exposure End of Exposure End of Exposure right b...

Page 96: ...eas Factory setting 1 f 1 f Select Flash Settings Flash Settings in the main menu Select Max Flash Sync Time Max Flash Sync Time Select the desired value 1 f 1 f 1 2f 1 2f 1 4f 1 4f 1 125 s 1 125 s 1 60 s 1 60 s 1 30 s 1 30 s 1 15 s 1 15 s 1 8 s 1 8 s 1 4 s 1 4 s 1 2 s 1 2 s FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This function can be used to selectively reduce or enhance flash exposure regardless of ambient ...

Page 97: ...etering compensation is desired in flash mode then it must be additionally set on the flash unit Exception On the Leica SF 26 the compensation value must be set on the camera via menu control FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 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 Set the desired exposure mode shutter speed a...

Page 98: ... 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 ...

Page 99: ...EN Picture mode 99 ...

Page 100: ...area It may not be possible to render files with this camera that were not recorded with this device In some cases the screen image may not have the expected quality or the LCD panel will remain blank and only display the file name You can toggle back from review mode to recording mode at any time by tapping the shutter button CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE 22 45PM 22 02 2012 999 9000 8234 9999 1...

Page 101: ... the PLAY button Full screen rendering of a recording Picture mode Rendering of an enlarged cropped section or several thumbnails Full screen review of the recording SELECTING SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS The recordings are visually arranged in a horizontal reel When the end of an image series is reached the display automatically jumps back to the first image in the series All recordings can there...

Page 102: ... 12MP 2 8 F 1 8000 12500 ISO EV INFO The configured displays can be accessed at any time The displays for Histogram Histogram and Clipping Clipping will appear if these functions are activated 22 45PM 22 02 2012 999 9000 8234 9999 12MP 2 8 F 1 8000 12500 ISO EV INFO Using touch control Briefly tap the LCD panel Using button control Press the center button Note The histogram and clipping displays a...

Page 103: ...touch control Using touch control Two finger pinch spread The recording will be zoomed in zoomed out at the desired point Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged cropped section The rectangle within the frame in the bottom left corner represents the current magnification as well as its position in the image Double tap Toggles between max magnification at the tap position and ful...

Page 104: ...then also be displayed with the same magnifica tion Press and hold the PLAY button while pressing the directional pad left right or Press and hold the PLAY button while turning the thumbwheel Note It may not be possible to enlarge pictures taken with other camera types DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail images can be viewed on o...

Page 105: ...he currently selected recording C Scrollbar The currently viewed recording is framed in red and can be selected for a closer look Navigating between recordings Press the directional pad left or right as needed DISPLAYING RECORDINGS IN BLOCKS OF 20 In this view you can browse through the blocks easily 936 954 Reduce the size of the images until the entire field is framed in red Press the directiona...

Page 106: ...TING OF RECORDINGS Recordings can be tagged as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify the later deletion of multiple recordings Notes Other recordings can be selected while the review menu is active You can exit the review menu at any time by pressing the MENU button TAGGING RECORDINGS Press the directional pad up The recording is tagged with or Press the MENU button Select Rate Rate The re...

Page 107: ...LED will flash during this operation DELETING RECORDINGS There are several methods available to delete recordings deleting individual recordings deleting all recordings without a tag ranking deleting all recordings Important Once deleted recordings are no longer retrievable Notes Other recordings can be selected while the review menu is active You can exit the review menu at any time by pressing t...

Page 108: ...he delete process The process may take a few seconds The next recording will be displayed once deletion is complete The message No media file to display No media file to display appears if no other recordings are saved on the card To cancel deletion and return to the normal review mode Press the PLAY button Note The Scroll and Magnify functions continue to be available when the Delete screen is ac...

Page 109: ...e Multi in the Review menu Select ALL ALL The prompt Really delete all Really delete all appears Select Yes Yes Note The LED will flash during the delete process The process may take a few seconds The message No media file to display No media file to display appears after successful deletion ...

Page 110: ...nrated The prompt Really delete all unrated Really delete all unrated appears Select Yes Yes The LED will flash during the delete process The process may take a few seconds The next marked recording appears once deletion is complete The message No media file to display No media file to display appears if no other recordings are saved on the card ...

Page 111: ...d by tapping the shutter button Notes Various control elements change back to regular review mode to execute their normal functions while automatic preview is selected The camera will remain in Review mode until it is exited Tagging and deleting can only be done in regular Review mode and not during automatic review When pictures were taken with the functions Serial exposures or Interval shooting ...

Page 112: ...ETTINGS AS A USER PROFILE CREATING PROFILES Saving settings Creating a profile Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu control Select User Profiles User Profiles in the main menu Select Save as User Profile Save as User Profile Select a memory slot Confirm the selection Notes Existing profiles are overwritten with the latest settings A memory slot can only be deleted via the func...

Page 113: ...e profile currently in use EXPORTING IMPORTING PROFILES TO FROM THE MEMORY CARD Select User Profiles User Profiles in the main menu Select Export to Card Export to Card or Import from Card Import from Card in the submenu Confirm the selection Notes When importing and exporting all profile slots are transferred to the card i e including any empty slots Any existing profiles stored in the camera wil...

Page 114: ...rom the factory settings denotes the camera brand The first three characters signify the folder number numerals The next four digits denote the sequential file number Once file number 9999 is reached then a new folder will be automatically created in which the file numbering begins at 0001 again The last three places after the dot denote the file format DNG or JPG Notes When using memory cards tha...

Page 115: ...der New Folder A keyboard submenu is displayed The input line contains the full folder name The five white characters can be modified Delete the five selected characters Enter a name of your choice Confirm A prompt appears Here you decide if you want the file numbers in the new folder to start at 0001 again Yes Yes or if the numbering should continue No No Notes A file name change also applies to ...

Page 116: ...1 Confirm RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH LEICA VISOFLEX The GPS global positioning system allows the pinpointing of a receiver anywhere in the world This function is available only with Leica Visoflex attached The camera will then continuously receive the current GPS data latitude and longitude elevation above sea level and writes this information into the Exif data...

Page 117: ...lost during formatting Formatting will not be prevented by the deletion protection set for individual pictures All images should therefore be regularly transferred to a safe mass storage medium e g the hard disk of a computer A simple formatting process will initially not irretrievably destroy existing data on the card Only the directory will be deleted which means the data will no longer be direc...

Page 118: ... this membership club leica camera com RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS This function allows you to reset all your custom menu settings back to the factory settings You can optionally exclude the user profiles WLAN settings and image numbering from the reset individually Select Reset Camera Reset Camera in the main menu The prompt Reset camera to basic settings Reset camera to basic settin...

Page 119: ...ll as any amendments and additions to this manual can be found in the customer area of our website at club leica camera com UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE Download the latest firmware version Save the download to the memory card Insert the memory card into the camera Switching the camera on Select Camera Information Camera Information in the main menu Select Camera Firmware Camera Firmware This menu...

Page 120: ...ple App Store Google Play Store CONNECTION FIRST TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE The connection is established via WLAN A pairing of the camera and the mobile device is required for a first time connection to a mobile device IN THE CAMERA Select Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS in the main menu The camera will start automatically once a WLAN network becomes available The process may take a few minutes t...

Page 121: ...device in the vicinity of the camera then it will automatically connect to the first device responding A favorite mobile device cannot be specified We recommend removing rarely used devices from the list of known devices to prevent unwanted connections Disconnect and reconnect if the wrong device was connected The camera will deactivate the WLAN setting automatically after a few minutes if the app...

Page 122: ...gets wet during use Your equipment might otherwise be subjected to moisture and tanning residue released by the moist leather All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your camera are lubricated Remember to press the shutter button several times every three months to prevent the lubrication points hardening if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time We also recommend repea...

Page 123: ... for around 1 h if condensation has formed on or in the camera The condensation will disappear once the camera temperature has reached room temperature RECHARGEABLE BATTERY Lithium ion rechargeable batteries should only be stored partially charged i e not fully depleted or fully charged The camera LCD panel will show the current charge level of the battery Charge the battery twice a year for aroun...

Page 124: ...ssage will be displayed if dust detection is not available The display will return to the previous screen after a few seconds Repeat the process as needed SENSOR CLEANING You can send your camera to the Leica Customer Care department for sensor cleaning see p 146 This service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore incur charges Use the Open Shutter Open Shutter menu function if yo...

Page 125: ...pen for another 10 s Important Any inspection or cleaning of the sensor should be done in an environment that is as much as possible dust free to prevent further contamination A message will appear on the LCD panel once the capacity of the rechargeable battery falls below 40 with the shutter fully open Please stop sensor cleaning immediately Please stop sensor cleaning immediately The shutter will...

Page 126: ... at room temperature Charging pilot light is on but battery isn t charging The battery contacts are dirty Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth Battery has been recharged too many times The battery has reached the end of its operating time Replace battery Camera problems The camera suddenly switches itself off Battery is depleted Charge or replace the battery The camera won t switch on Battery ...

Page 127: ...lace the memory card The memory card is not formated Reformat the memory card Caution Loss of data The memory card is write protected Deactivate the write protection on the memory card small lever on the side of the memory card Dirt on the memory card contacts Clean the contacts with a soft cotton or linen cloth The memory card is damaged Replace the memory card The sensor is overheating Allow cam...

Page 128: ...d LCD incorrectly set Select a suitable setting Review and image management Selected images cannot be deleted Some of the selected images are write protected Remove write protection using the device with which the file was originally set to write protected File numbering does not start at 1 The memory card contains previously stored images See section Data Management The time and date settings are...

Page 129: ...ages in the split image rangefinder Images are overexposed Flash is activated in bright surroundings Change the flash mode Strong light source in the image Avoid strong light sources in picture composition Half backlight falling into the lens also from light sources outside the image range Use the lens hood or change to another object Selected exposure time is too long Select a shorter exposure ti...

Page 130: ...working The mobile device is too far away Bring the devices closer to each other Interference from other devices in the vicinity e g other smartphones or a microwave oven Increase distance to interfering devices Interference from multiple mobile devices in the vicinity Re establish the connection remove other mobile devices Mobile device is currently connected to another device Check connection Ca...

Page 131: ...EN FAQ 131 ...

Page 132: ...osure Bracketing 86 Exp Metering Exp Metering l 77 Exp Compensation Exp Compensation l l 83 Flash Settings Flash Settings l l Flash Sync Mode Flash Sync Mode 95 Max Flash Sync Time Max Flash Sync Time 96 Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation 96 ISO Setup ISO Setup l l M ISO M ISO l 72 Maximum Auto ISO Maximum Auto ISO 73 Maximum Exposure Time Maximum Exposure Time 73 White Balanc...

Page 133: ...nochrome 63 Auto Review Auto Review l 111 Capture Assistants Capture Assistants l Focus Peaking Focus Peaking 69 Histogram Histogram 91 Exposure Clipping Exposure Clipping 89 Grids Grids 91 Exposure Simulation Exposure Simulation 81 Focus Aid Focus Aid 71 Level Gauge Level Gauge 90 EVF Display Control EVF Display Control l Play Screen Target Play Screen Target 60 LV Screen Target LV Screen Target ...

Page 134: ... Import from Card 113 Customize Control Customize Control l Edit Favorites Edit Favorites 54 Customize Wheel Customize Wheel 55 LED LED 58 Display Brightness Display Brightness l 59 EVF Brightness EVF Brightness l 59 Menu page 3 Auto Power Saving Auto Power Saving l 57 Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS l l 120 GPS GPS1 1 l 116 Date Time Date Time l Auto GPS Time Auto GPS Time1 1 56 Time Zone Time Zone 57 Da...

Page 135: ...Change Filename 115 Reset Image Numbering Reset Image Numbering 115 Menu page 4 Sensor Cleaning Sensor Cleaning l Open Shutter Open Shutter 124 Dust Detection Dust Detection 124 Camera Information Camera Information l Camera Firmware Camera Firmware 119 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information 5 Copyright Information Copyright Information 116 1 This menu item is only available if the Leica Vi...

Page 136: ...r 10 28 Charge status charger 29 Charge status LCD panel 27 Charging the battery 29 Clipping 89 102 Color Saturation 63 Color Temperature 76 Connection mobile devices 120 Contact Leica 146 Contrast Image Properties 63 Copyright 116 Customer service 146 D Data management 114 Data structure 114 Data transfer 118 Date 53 56 Deletion recordings 107 Deletion user profiles 112 Direct access 55 Direction...

Page 137: ...ring 93 Flash firing point 95 Flash range 96 Flash setting 94 Flash synchronization 95 Flash units compatible 92 Focus button 45 70 Focusing 68 Focus metering methods via rangefinder 68 Focus peaking 69 Folders 114 Folder structure 114 Format 62 Formatting memory card 117 G General information 12 GPS 4 56 Gray Card 75 Grid 91 H HDR 86 Histogram 91 Horizon 90 HSS 94 I Image Field 65 Image numbering...

Page 138: ...ing 79 Maximum Exposure Time 80 Memory card 10 13 31 117 123 MENU button 46 Menu control 48 Menu language 56 Menu navigation 50 Menu screen 48 Metering memory lock 82 Metering method exposure 76 M Manual exposure setting 79 Monochrome Photography 63 Multi field metering exposure 76 N Name file 114 115 Name folder 114 Navigation menu 50 Noise reduction 80 Notes legal 4 Number pad 51 O Operating mod...

Page 139: ...pe of delivery 2 SD card 10 13 31 117 123 Self timer 87 Sensitivity ISO 44 72 Sensor 10 14 124 Sensor cleaning 124 Serial exposures 84 Service 146 Settings store 112 Sharpness Image Properties 63 Shutter button 43 Shutter release 43 Shutter speed aperture combination 77 Shutter speed setting dial 44 Smartphone 120 Split image method 68 Spot metering exposure 76 Standby mode 57 Status LED 58 Status...

Page 140: ...Index EN 140 Troubleshooting 126 TTL metering 92 93 U Update firmware 14 119 User defined operation 54 User profiles 112 V Viewfinder 24 W Warranty 15 White Balance 74 Wi Fi WLAN 7 ...

Page 141: ...EN Index 141 ...

Page 142: ...ing conditions Operating conditions 0 to 40 C Interfaces Interfaces ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and Leica Visoflex viewfinder optional accessory Tripod thread Tripod thread A 1 4 DIN 4503 1 4 with stainless steel in the base Dimensions W x H x D Dimensions W x H x D 139 x 38 5 x 80 mm Weight Weight approx 675 g with battery SENSOR Sensor size Sensor si...

Page 143: ...m mechanical metering basis x x0 73 viewfinder magnification LCD panel LCD panel 3 TFT LCD 1 036 800 dots touch control available SHUTTER Shutter Type Shutter Type Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement Shutter speeds Shutter speeds With aperture priority set A continuous between 16 min and 1 4000 s with manual setting between 8 s and 1 4000 s in half increments between 8 s and 16 ...

Page 144: ...Tungsten HMI HMI Fluorescent Warm Fluorescent Warm Fluorescent Cool Fluorescent Cool Flash Flash one memory slot for manual measurements Gray Card Gray Card manual color temperature setting FLASH EXPOSURE CONTROL Flash unit connector Flash unit connector Via accessory shoe with central and control contacts Synchronization Synchronization Optionally at the 1 or 2 shutter curtain Flash sync time Fla...

Page 145: ...chargeable battery Leica BP SCL5 Rechargeable battery Leica BP SCL5 1 lithium ion battery rated voltage 7 4 V capacity 1100 mAh max charging voltage current 1000 mADC 7 4 V operating conditions in the camera 0 to 40 C manufacturer PT VARTA Microbattery Made in Indonesia Charger Leica BC SCL5 Charger Leica BC SCL5 Inputs alternating current 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 300 mA with automatic switch over or di...

Page 146: ...e department or the repair service provided by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty claims Leica Camera AG Leica Customer Care Am Leitz Park 5 35578 Wetzlar Germany Phone 49 0 6441 2080 189 Fax 49 0 6441 2080 339 Email customer care leica camera com www leica camera com LEICA AKADEMIE Have a look at our full seminar program with many interesting workshops on the topic of photogra...