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LEICA M / M-P

Instructions

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Leica Camera AG

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35578 WETZLAR

DEUTSCHLAND

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Summary of Contents for M 240

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Page 6: ...talled on the camera at a later date To do this Leica releases what are known as firmware updates at irregular intervals Cameras are always supplied from the factory with the latest firmware but you can easily download the updates to your camera yourself from our website If you register as an owner on the Leica Camera website you will receive a newsletter informing you when a new firmware update i...

Page 7: ...ne or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions a...

Page 8: ...important settings Controls Turning the camera on and off 150 Shutter release button 151 Serial exposures 152 Shutter speed dial 153 Menu control 154 Presets Basic camera settings Menu language 158 Date and time 158 Automatic power off 160 Signal tones 161 Basic picture settings Lens detection 162 Compression rate file format 164 Resolution 165 White balance 166 ISO sensitivity 168 Picture propert...

Page 9: ...h the self timer 200 Marking the picture files for copyright protection 201 Recording the location with GPS 201 User application specific profiles 203 Resetting all custom settings 205 Review mode 206 Additional functions Folder management 218 Formatting the memory card 220 Transferring data to a computer 221 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 224 Leica Image Shuttle 224 Working with DNG raw data 224 Insta...

Page 10: ...ton or linen cloth instead Before touching the contacts you can make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe conductive earthed material You can also avoid soiling and oxidization of the contacts by storing your camera in a dry place with the lens or bayonet cover fitted You should use exclusively the recommended accessories to prevent faults sh...

Page 11: ...ed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local authority This costs you nothing If the device itself contains replaceable rechargeable batteries these must be removed first and if necessary also be disposed of in line with the relevant regulations Further information on this issue is available from your local administration your local waste collection company or in the store where you...

Page 12: ...er p 240 and Leica M lenses p 147 1 Only Leica M P Top view 10 Microphone 11 Fixed ring with a Index for distance setting b Depth of field scale c Red index button for changing lenses 12 Aperture setting ring 13 White index point for aperture setting 14 Lens hood 15 Focusing ring with a Recessed grip 16 Main switch with detent positions for OFF camera turned off S single pictures C continuous pict...

Page 13: ...tor 30 Setting dial For navigating in the menus For setting the selected menu options functions For setting an exposure compensation value For enlarging reducing pictures viewed For scrolling through the picture memory 31 Direction pad For navigating in the menus For setting the selected menu options functions For scrolling through the picture memory 32 INFO button For displaying picture settings ...

Page 14: ...EN 138 Quick guide QUICK GUIDE YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS Camera Battery Memory card not supplied Charger and mains cable ...

Page 15: ...a see p 150 12 Turn on exposure metering see p 151 13 Correct the exposure if necessary see p 186 14 Release the shutter see p 151 Note For details of how to shoot videos see p 198 VIEWING PICTURES The camera is preset to display the last picture automatically for a short time see p 206 You can turn on review mode for an unlimited period at any time using the PLAY button see p 206 To view differen...

Page 16: ...EN 140 Preparations DETAILED GUIDE PREPARATIONS ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP ...

Page 17: ...battery has charged to at least 4 5 of its capacity the yellow LED marked 80 also lights up When the battery is fully charged the green LED also changes from flashing to continuously lit Note The 80 LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging characteristics The charger should be disconnected from the mains when charging is complete There is therefore no risk of overcharging ...

Page 18: ...h pressure container as this results in a risk of fire or explosion A safety valve in the battery guarantees that any excess pressure caused by improper handling is discharged safely Only the charger specified and described in this manual order no 14 494 is to be used The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and in extreme cases can cause serious ...

Page 19: ...ity after it has been fully charged and by use in the camera discharged again 2 or 3 times This discharge procedure should be repeated every 25 cycles To ensure a maximum service life of the battery it should not be exposed to constant extremes of temperature e g in a parked car in the summer or winter Even when used in optimum conditions every battery has a limited service life After several hund...

Page 20: ...m cover or remove the memory card or battery whilst the red LED 34 at the bottom right next to the monitor 35 is flashing indicating picture recording and or data saving to the card Otherwise the unsaved or not completely saved picture data may be lost Removing the bottom cover Inserting the battery Removing the battery ...

Page 21: ...ges and displays may appear and functions may be restricted or blocked Compatible memory cards The camera saves the pictures on an SD secure digital SDHC high capacity or SDXC eXtended capacity card SD SDHC SDXC memory cards are available from various suppliers and with different capacities and read write speeds Particularly those with high capacities and read write speeds allow data to be recorde...

Page 22: ...s in particular require a high write speed If the memory card cannot be inserted check that it is aligned correctly If you remove the bottom cover or take out the memory card when the camera is turned on the monitor displays the corresponding warning messages instead of the normal displays Attention Bottom cover removed Attention No card inserted As electromagnetic fields electrostatic charges and...

Page 23: ...llowing cannot be used Hologon 15mm f 8 Summicron 50mm f 2 with close up Elmar 90mm f 4 with retractable tube manufactured from 1954 1968 Some versions of the Summilux M 1 4 35mm not aspherical manufactured from 1961 1995 Made in Canada cannot be fitted to the camera or will not focus to infinity The Leica Customer Care department can modify these lenses so that they can be used on the camera The ...

Page 24: ... 176 and the various setting facilities allow unrestricted use of this lens The following can be used but are excluded from Classic exposure metering see p 182 Super Angulon M 21mm f 4 Super Angulon M 21mm f 3 4 Elmarit M 28mm f 2 8 with serial nos before 2 314 921 Notes The Leica Customer Care department can upgrade many Leica M lenses with 6 bit coding for address see p 256 In addition to Leica ...

Page 25: ...1 3 Press down the release button 1 on the camera body 4 Turn the lens to the left until its red index button 11c is aligned with the release button 5 Remove the lens Notes Generally To protect the Leica T against ingress of dust etc into the interior of the camera it is important always to have a lens or a cover fitted to the camera body For the same reason when changing lenses work quickly and i...

Page 26: ...d used and the internal buffer memory is sufficient The first 16 pictures at least are taken in rapid succession subsequent pictures with a reduced frequency d Self timer Pressing the shutter release starts the set delay time see p 200 then the picture is taken TURNING ON After turning on i e after setting one of the three functions S C or the LED 34 lights up briefly and the displays in the viewf...

Page 27: ...y mode it will be reactivated and the displays switched on If you let go of the shutter button the metering system and the displays remain activated for around a further 12s for more details refer to the sections on p 182 Note The shutter button remains blocked if the internal buffer memory is temporarily full e g after a series of 16 pictures or if the memory card inserted and the internal buffer...

Page 28: ...pictures A maximum of around 3 frames per second can be produced At least the first 16 of these are taken in rapid succession after which the image frequency is reduced slightly Notes The specified picture frequency and the maximum possible number of pictures in a series relate to a default setting ISO 200 and JPEG fine format The frequency and number may be lower when using different settings or ...

Page 29: ... step positions are also available the shortest possible sync speed of 1 180s for flash mode marked with the symbol see p 193 and B for long exposures see p 190 The Leica M shutter speed dial has no stop i e it can be turned in either direction from any position It detents at all marked positions and at the intermediate values Values between the detent positions cannot be used More details on sett...

Page 30: ...ons for setting these options can be viewed in the monitor 35 Settings are made in the same way in both menus the differences are only in calling up and exiting them MAIN MENU The main menu is made up of 35 options It is divided into 3 function groups CAMERA basic camera settings page 1 IMAGE picture settings page 2 SETUP supplementary functions pages 3 5 PICTURE PARAMETERS MENU The picture parame...

Page 31: ...ters menu using the SET button 21 The first CAMERA page containing the first 6 options then appears in the main menu and all options in the picture parameters menu The active option when a page is selected is always the last one to be changed Note The picture parameters menu is only accessible when the camera is in picture mode ...

Page 32: ... lettering in the corresponding lines being grayed out 3 You can select the relevant sub menus with both the SET button and the INFO button 32 or by pressing right on the direction pad The displays in the header change The associated function group is shown in black on the left CAMERA IMAGE or SETUP in the main menu always SET in the picture parameters menu with the selected menu option in white o...

Page 33: ...quire additional settings The corresponding explanations as well as further details about the other menu functions can be found in the relevant sections 5 Save your setting using the SET or INFO button The monitor screen reverts to its initial condition The new function option set is then shown on the right of the corresponding menu line Note You can exit the menus and sub menus at any time withou...

Page 34: ...Date Time in the menu Setting the functions 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Date Time page 5 SETUP section and 2 call up the sub menu This is made up of the three options Auto Time Time Zone Date and Time Automatic time display controlled by GPS This option is only available if the multifunction M hand grip is attached available as accessory see p 228 3 Select Auto Time Time zone A ...

Page 35: ...lable for the sequence of the date 3 In the Date Time sub menu select Date It contains the 2 options Format and Setting 4 Select Format 5 In the Format sub menu select which of the 3 possible sequences you want to use Day Month Year Month Day Year or Year Month Day 6 Save your setting The Date sub menu appears again 7 Select Setting A further sub menu appears with columns for the year and day figu...

Page 36: ...the date and time setting for around 2 months After this time the date and time must be set again as described above AUTOMATIC POWER OFF This function turns the camera off automatically after a preset time Setting the function 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Auto Power Off page 5 SETUP section 2 Now select the desired time Note Even if the camera is in standby mode i e the displays ...

Page 37: ...r countdown to be accompanied by an acoustic signal two volumes are available or whether operation of the camera should be largely silent Note The factory default setting for signal tones is Off Setting the functions 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Acoustic Signal page 5 SETUP section 2 You can now select Off Low or HIgh ...

Page 38: ...ector control also use the lens data see Compatible flash units p 192 In addition the information provided by this 6 bit coding is written to the EXIF data for the picture When displaying extended image data the lens focal length is also shown see p 247 Setting the function 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Lens Detection page 1 CAMERA section and 2 select the desired option in the su...

Page 39: ...he reverse side of the depth of field scale The list contains lenses that were available without coding prior to around June 2006 Lenses introduced more recently are only available with coding and therefore cannot be selected manually When using the Leica Tri Elmar M 16 18 21mm f 4 ASPH the set focal length is not transferred to the camera and thus is not included in the EXIF data for pictures If ...

Page 40: ...lect DNG Compression page 2 IMAGE section and 2 select the desired option in the relevant sub menu On compressed Off uncompressed Notes The standardized DNG Digital Negative format is used for storage of completely unprocessed raw picture data The available compression for DNG format is lossless i e it does not cause any deterioration in quality retains all of the post editing performed on the ima...

Page 41: ...ghest resolution which also means the largest data volume which you should select for optimum quality for large prints a card can hold significantly fewer pictures than at the lowest resolution Setting the function 1 In the picture parameters menu see p 154 248 select JPEG Resolution and 2 select the desired resolution in the sub menu Note In DNG format the resolution is 24MP i e regardless of any...

Page 42: ...K Cool fluorescent e g for indoor pictures with prevailing light from fluorescent tubes for example for working areas and external lighting with cool light at approx 4000K Flash e g for pictures with electronic flash lighting Gray card for manual setting by metering Color temperature 1 for a directly adjustable color temperature value Note Setting to Automatic allows the white balance to be adjust...

Page 43: ...tion The message Please take a picture for setting the white balance appears in the monitor 3 Take the picture making sure that the image field contains a white or neutral gray reference surface The monitor shows the image based on the automatic white balance setting cross hairs in the center of the image 4 Press the direction pad in the desired direction to move the cross hairs to the subject det...

Page 44: ...ble to specify priorities for example for compositional reasons Note Particularly at high ISO values and when editing pictures noise as well as vertical and horizontal stripes may become visible especially in large uniformly bright areas of the subject Accordingly these features are identified by the suffix Push 1 The function is not available when using flash units Setting the function With the I...

Page 45: ... e g with a 50mm lens at slower speeds than 1 60s at 1 focal length or 1 125s at 1 2xfocal length or 1 250s at 1 4xfocal length 6 confirm your setting with the INFO 32 or SET button 21 Specifying AUTO ISO mode in manual exposure setting 4 In this sub menu select AUTO ISO in M mode and then On or Previous ISO 5 If you select On automatic control is active where appropriate within the limit you spec...

Page 46: ... image and darker reproduction of dark sections Sharp reproduction at least of the main subject using the correct distance setting is a prerequisite for a successfully picture In turn the impression of sharpness of a picture is to a great extent determined by the sharpness of the edges i e by how small the transition area between light and dark is at the edges in the picture The impression of shar...

Page 47: ...cture files Different color spaces have therefore been developed such as the standard RGB red green blue that is perfectly adequate for simple printing For more demanding image processing using appropriate programs e g for color correction Adobe RGB has become established as the standard in the relevant sectors Setting the function 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Color Space page 2 ...

Page 48: ...a choice of red or white This enables it to be seen perfectly in all lighting conditions and for all subjects Selecting the bright line frame color 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Frameline Color page 3 SETUP section and 2 select the desired color in the sub menu The size of the bright line frame corresponds to a sensor size of 23 9 x 35 8mm at a range setting of 2m It is linked to ...

Page 49: ...sion In the middle of the viewfinder image is the square range metering image which is brighter than the surrounding image field If the exposure meter is turned on the exposure meter LEDs and the flash symbol LED appear at the lower edge of the viewfinder image For more details about setting the range and exposure metering as well as flash mode refer to the relevant sections on p 178 182 192 A B A...

Page 50: ... if for image composition reasons it would be better to photograph the relevant subject using a different focal length If the lever is rotated outwards i e away from the lens the image field limits for 35 and 135mm focal length are shown If the lever is rotated to the vertical centered position the image field limits for 50 and 75mm focal length are shown If the lever is rotated inward i e toward ...

Page 51: ...EN 175 Picture mode 50mm 75mm 28mm 90mm ...

Page 52: ...ry see p 226 The EVF brightness option in the SETUP page 3 SETUP section see p 154 248 can be used to set the brightness of this kind of viewfinder in exactly the same way as described above LIVE VIEW MODE Live view mode on this camera enables you to view the subject in the monitor when taking a picture with a precise indication of how the attached lens will capture it It is also a prerequisite fo...

Page 53: ...bled a fourth view featuring a spirit level is available Based on integrated sensors and this view the Leica M is able to display its orientation This enables you to align the camera precisely in the longitudinal and transverse axis to capture critical subjects e g architecture pictures Turning the spirit level view on off 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Horizon page 4 SETUP section...

Page 54: ...ent sensitivities and function conditions there may be differences between the optimum settings and those displayed With the optical range finder Due to its large effective metering basis the range finder on this camera is very precise The benefits of this are particularly noticeable when using wide angle lenses with their relatively high depth of field Mechanical metering basis Distance between t...

Page 55: ... Then choose the subject detail Out of focus In focus Split image method When taking photographs of architecture for example aim the range finder metering field at the vertical edge or another clearly defined vertical line and turn the distance setting ring on the lens until the contours of the edge or line can be seen at the limits of the metering field with no misalignment Then choose the subjec...

Page 56: ...nlarge a central detail of the monitor image You can call up this function in two ways For occasional use 1 Press the focus button 3 The monitor image shows the enlarged detail the setting dial symbol with the possible enlargement reduction directions the current zoom factor You can change the zoom factor using the setting dial either 5x or 10x 2 Use the focusing ring on the lens 15 to focus on th...

Page 57: ...and 2 in the sub menu select Red Blue or Green or Off if you do not want to use the function 3 Turn on live view mode using the LV button 26 4 Select your trimming 5 Press the focus button 3 or turn the focusing ring on the lens 15 so that the desired subject details are marked All subject details that are in focus at the set range are indicated by outlines in the selected color Important This fun...

Page 58: ...to the Aperture priority mode section on p 184 If the exposure meter reading is below the metering range in very low lighting conditions and in manual mode the left hand triangular LED in the viewfinder flashes as a warning or the left hand bar of the light balance flashes in the monitor In aperture priority mode the shutter speed is still displayed If the required shutter speed falls below the sl...

Page 59: ...is area is indicated by the rectangle in the center of the monitor image Center weightedSimilar to the Classic center weighting described above Multi field This metering method is based on detection of multiple metered values The values are used in an algorithm to calculate an exposure value appropriate to the situation resulting in correct reproduction of the assumed main subject The set metering...

Page 60: ...onditions based on all the parameters the exposure meter may generate a shutter speed that is outside the working range i e brightness values that would require shorter exposures than 1 4000s or longer than 60s In such cases the specified minimum or maximum shutter speed is nevertheless used and these values flash in the viewfinder as a warning Notes As described in connection with the ISO setting...

Page 61: ...provides an exposure simulation feature see p 177 Using the function 1 Aim at the important subject detail with the metering field for spot metering or alternatively at another detail with average brightness 2 Press the shutter release button 17 to the 1st pressure point to measure and store the value As long as the pressure point is held a small red dot appears in the viewfinder at the top in the...

Page 62: ...ul function In contrast to exposure lock once set it remains effective until it is reset Exposure compensation can be set in the range 3EV in 1 3EV steps EV Exposure Value Entering and cancelling an exposure compensation Two options are available for setting an exposure compensation You can make the setting using the menu or provided the function is enabled with the setting dial Setting using the ...

Page 63: ...n value If you selected Off 4 Hold the focus button 3 pressed down and use the dial 30 to set the desired compensation value The compensation value in the viewfinder changes accordingly for example 1 0 0 3 while the monitor in live view mode displays both the compensation value and the resulting changed shutter speed Important An exposure compensation set on the camera only influences metering of ...

Page 64: ...A sub menu containing the three options Frames Aperture stops and Automatic is displayed in the monitor with a scale below If an exposure compensation is set at the same time this is indicated by a corresponding value below the scale 2 When using Frames select whether you want to use bracketing and the number of pictures to use White triangles appear above the selected intervals marked in red in t...

Page 65: ...e is also used for all other pictures in a series i e this ISO value is not changed during a series This may mean that the slowest shutter speed specified under Set maximum exposure time is exceeded Depending on the initial shutter speed the working range for automatic bracketing may be limited Regardless of this the specified numbers of pictures are always taken which may mean that several pictur...

Page 66: ... and displayed in seconds after the shutter release B SETTING T FUNCTION With the B setting the shutter remains open for as long as the shutter release button is held down up to a maximum of 60s depending on the ISO setting In conjunction with the self timer a T function is also available If B is set and the self timer is activated by tapping the shutter release button see also p 200 the shutter o...

Page 67: ...BELOW THE METERING RANGE If the exposure meter reading is below its working range in very low lighting conditions and in manual mode the left hand triangular LED flashes as a warning in the viewfinder while the right hand LED does the same if there is too much light In aperture priority mode the shutter speed is still displayed If the required shutter speed is more than the slowest possible 60s or...

Page 68: ...96 an optional second reflector and many other functions it is both powerful and versatile yet highly user friendly With its compact dimensions and design that matches the camera the LEICA SF 26 system flash unit is the perfect solution It is also extremely easy to operate Flash units that satisfy the technical requirements for System 3000 System Camera Adaption SCA are fitted with the SCA 3502 M5...

Page 69: ... In addition automatic illumination control is operational in all three exposure modes This means that in order to ensure a balanced relationship between flash and other lighting at all times the flash power is reduced by up to 12 3EV as ambient brightness increases However if the ambient brightness plus even the shortest possible flash sync time of 1 180s would cause overexposure a non HSS compat...

Page 70: ...t manuals Settings for camera controlled automatic flash mode After the flash unit in use has been turned on and set to guide number control mode e g TTL or GNC the following actions on the camera are necessary 1 Before taking each flash picture the exposure metering is first performed by gently pressing the shutter release so that the display in the viewfinder shows the shutter speed or switches ...

Page 71: ... the picture is taken The flash unit is ready for use remains continuously lit after taking the picture and the other displays go out The flash exposure was successful the flash unit remains ready for use flashes rapidly after taking the picture at 4Hz and the other displays go out The flash exposure was successful but the flash unit is not yet ready for further use goes out after taking the pictu...

Page 72: ...subtly change the lighting conditions for the relevant subject to suit your compositional ideas You can choose any of five ways of doing this Setting the function 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Auto Slow Sync page 1 CAMERA section and 2 in the sub menu select the automatic lens specific setting 1 Focal length1 or whether you want to specify a particular shutter speed yourself Manua...

Page 73: ...o superimposed parts of the picture can differ With the conventional time for firing the flash at the beginning of the exposure i e immediately after the 1st shutter curtain has completely opened the image window This can actually lead to visible contradictions e g in the picture of the motorcycle which is being overtaken by its own light trail The camera allows you to choose between this conventi...

Page 74: ...er release is accidentally pressed select Off ISO sensitivity All the settings listed on pages 168 169 but with the restriction described below in respect of the shutter speeds Note Vertical and horizontal lines may become visible all over the image especially when shooting dark subjects with high ISO values containing very bright spot light sources Distance setting All options described on pages ...

Page 75: ...be taken while a video recording is in progress Pressing the shutter release button interrupts the video recording for the duration of the photo Individual pictures are taken with the relevant settings on the camera SOUND RECORDING Sound recordings using the built in microphone 10 are made in mono An external microphone is available as an accessory for stereo recording see p 229 Setting the functi...

Page 76: ...an use the self timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or 12s This can be particularly useful for example in the first case if you want to avoid the picture being out of focus due to camera shake when releasing the shutter or in the second case for group photographs where you want to appear in the picture yourself Setting and using the function 1 Turn the main switch 16 to 2 In the main ...

Page 77: ...umbers from 0 to 9 upper and lower case letters and a space _ which appear in this order in an endless loop 4 Confirm your setting by pressing the SET or INFO button RECORDING THE LOCATION WITH GPS This option is only available if the multifunction M hand grip is attached available as accessory see p 228 The Global Position System enables the current position of the receiver to be determined world...

Page 78: ...r trees In a moving vehicle Close to high buildings or in steep valleys Close to high voltage cables In tunnels Close to 1 5 GHz mobile telephones With accessories attached to the flash shoe e g a flash unit Information for safe use The electromagnetic field generated by the GPS system can influence instruments and measuring equipment Therefore make sure the GPS function is deactivated on board an...

Page 79: ...ault setting that can be retrieved at any time and cannot be changed You can change the names of the saved profiles Profiles set on the camera can be transferred onto a memory card for example for use in other camera units while profiles stored on a card can be transferred onto the camera Saving settings Creating a profile 1 Set the desired functions in the menu 2 In the picture parameters menu se...

Page 80: ...he profile name and name appear with the number marked as ready for editing 4 Select the profile to be renamed by turning the setting dial 30 or pressing up or down on the direction pad 31 5 Confirm your setting by pressing the SET 21 or INFO button 32 or by pressing right on the direction pad The next position is marked as ready for setting 6 The numbers and letters in the name are changed by tur...

Page 81: ...t the profile s Note When exporting all profile slots are transferred to the card i e including any empty profiles As a result when importing profiles any existing profiles in the camera will be overwritten i e deleted RESETTING ALL CUSTOM SETTINGS This function allows you to delete all previous custom settings in the main and picture parameters menus at once and reset them to the factory default ...

Page 82: ...in any image files the following message appears when you switch to review mode Attention No image to display Notes Depending on the function previously set pressing the PLAY button generates different responses Initial situation After pressing the PLAY button a Full review display of a picture Picture mode b Review of an enlarged section several reduced pictures see p 213 Full review display of t...

Page 83: ...t the desired function or time Off 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds Continuous Shutter release pressed From Auto Review mode you can switch back at any time to normal i e unlimited PLAY review mode Note If you have been taking photographs using the picture series function see p 152 in both review modes the last picture in the series or the last picture in the series stored on the card if not all pictu...

Page 84: ...interrupted viewing of the pictures only the information in the header appears in normal review mode If a detail is shown the header disappears and a corresponding display appears Video review If a video recording is selected this is indicated by ...

Page 85: ...ing it or for fast forward rewind holding it down This starts in slow motion and gets faster the longer the button is held down for The currently active function symbol is shown in white and underlined in red Note From this view the menu for protecting see p 216 cannot be called up To do this switch to another view by pressing the INFO button In addition to normal review a further 3 for individual...

Page 86: ...olor channels red green blue RGB Setting the function 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Histogram page 3 SETUP section and 2 select the desired option in the sub menu Notes The histogram is available both when reviewing the entire picture and when showing a detail but not when simultaneously reviewing smaller pictures see p 213 The histogram always relates to the detail of the picture...

Page 87: ... clipping symbol also appears in the bottom right Setting the function 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Clipping page 3 SETUP section and 2 set the upper and lower thresholds in the sub menu The scale shows the clipping areas relative to the overall exposure range Notes The clipping indicators are available when viewing both the entire picture and a section of it but not when simulta...

Page 88: ...nly a section was previously selected VIEWING OTHER PICTURES SCROLLING IN THE MEMORY You can open other saved pictures by pressing left and right on the direction pad 31 Pressing left takes you to earlier pictures pressing right to later pictures After the first and last picture the series of pictures begins again in an endless loop which means you can reach all pictures in either direction The pi...

Page 89: ...enlarged picture is displayed left right on the direction pad are no longer available to open other pictures instead they are used to navigate within the picture exception see next note Turning the setting dial 30 to the right enlarges a central trimmed area Enlargement is possible up to 1 1 i e until 1 pixel of the monitor displays 1 pixel of the picture The four directions on the direction pad 3...

Page 90: ...n Note When 36 pictures are displayed turning the setting dial further to the right places the red frame around the entire group of pictures which then allows you to scroll more quickly a block at a time DELETING PICTURES When a picture is displayed in the monitor you have an opportunity to delete it if you wish to do so This can be useful for example if the pictures have already been saved to oth...

Page 91: ...onfirm that you definitely want to delete all pictures on the memory card Displays after deleting After deleting the subsequent picture appears If there are no more pictures saved on the card the following message appears Attention No image to display Deleting all pictures on the memory card After deleting the following message appears Attention No image to display However if one or more pictures ...

Page 92: ...s described below Protection is only effective on the camera Even protected pictures are deleted if the memory card is reformatted see next section for details On SD memory cards you can prevent accidental deleting by sliding the write protection switch on the card see p 145 to the position marked LOCK Procedure 1 Press the SET button 21 The corresponding sub menu appears in the monitor Note The s...

Page 93: ...ection for a picture that is not protected 3 Confirm your selection with the SET button You can still open other pictures by pressing right and left on the direction pad 31 Displays after protection clearing protection After completing the process the original monitor display appears again with the corresponding symbol for protected pictures Note The display also appears if a protected picture is ...

Page 94: ...ins again at 0001 If folder number 999 and picture number 9999 are reached a corresponding warning message appears in the monitor and the numbering must be reset see below On this camera you can also create new folders at any time give them names of your choice and change the file names Changing folder names 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Image numbering page 4 SETUP section and 2 ...

Page 95: ...ppears The first character is marked as ready for editing Positions 1 4 can be changed 3 The numbers and letters are changed by turning the setting dial 30 or by pressing up and down on the direction pad 31 while you select different positions by pressing the INFO button 32 or the SET button 21 or left or right on the direction pad The available characters are upper case letters from A to Z number...

Page 96: ... inserted for the first time it must be formatted Note You should get into the habit of copying all your pictures onto a secure bulk storage medium e g the hard drive on your computer as soon as possible This is particularly important if the camera is being sent for servicing along with the memory card Procedure 1 In the main camera menu see p 154 248 select Format SD card page 5 SETUP section and...

Page 97: ...he manual Connecting two or more devices to a computer or connecting using a USB hub or extension cables can result in malfunctions USB connection The camera allows data to be transferred via a USB cable using two different standards It thus takes account of the fact that some programs for transferring picture data require a connection complying with the PTP protocol In addition it is always possi...

Page 98: ...evice to View Files in the normal way With Mac OS X 10 5 or higher Once the camera has been successfully connected to the computer USB Connection appears in the monitor 35 5 Now open the Finder on the computer 6 In the left window click on Programs in the Locations category 7 Now select the Digital Images program in the right window The program opens and the name M Digital Camera appears in the pr...

Page 99: ...he memory card may even be irreparably damaged While data is being transferred from the camera to the computer the camera must not be turned off or turn itself off due to a lack of battery capacity as otherwise the computer can crash If the battery capacity is about to run out during data transfer stop the data transfer turn off the camera and charge the battery Data structure on the memory card W...

Page 100: ...mage Shuttle is available as a free download when you register your camera on the Leica Camera AG website Further details can be found in the Customer Area under www members leica camera com or on the registration card in the camera packaging Note This function is only available with the multifunction M hand grip see p 228 WORKING WITH DNG RAW DATA If you have selected DNG Digital Negative format ...

Page 101: ...irmware from our website and transfer it to your camera 1 Format a memory card in the camera 2 Turn off the camera and insert the card into an SD SDHC SDXC card reader either integrated or connected to your computer 3 Download the firmware file from the camera page using the UPDATES link 4 Save the file m X_xxx upd at the top level of the card s folder structure X_xxx stands for the relevant versi...

Page 102: ...h as pictures with extremely short or long focal lengths and extreme close up shots Order no 14 642 FILTERS UVa filters and a universal polarization filter M are available for current Leica M lenses fitted with standard filter thread sizes Note Leica UV IR filters specially developed for use on the Leica M8 and M8 2 should not be used on the Leica M M P as they can cause color shifts at the edges ...

Page 103: ... are used to select the trimming order no 18mm 12 022 black 12 023 silver 21mm 12 024 black 12 025 silver 24mm 12 026 black 12 027 silver VIEWFINDER MAGNIFIERS M 1 25x AND M 1 4x The Leica M 1 25x and M 1 4x viewfinder magnifiers significantly simplify picture composition when using focal lengths above 35mm They can be used on all Leica M models and magnify the central area of the viewfinder image...

Page 104: ...ultifunction M hand grip it provides TTL controlled flash even if the flash unit will not be attached to the camera e g for indirect illumination It is also possible to use two flash units simultaneously one on the camera one using the adapter set Order no 14 498 HAND GRIP M As a practical accessory we recommend the M8 hand grip which allows you to hold the Leica M M P extremely steadily and to ca...

Page 105: ...4 647 L 14 648 CASES The new M ever ready case has been specially developed for the new Leica M M P It protects the camera reliably during transportation and can be left connected to the camera so that the camera can be used quickly when taking photographs For effective protection during intensive photography the front of the case can be detached and the section remaining on the camera then acts a...

Page 106: ...camera from contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chemicals Petroleum spirit thinner and alcohol may not be used for cleaning Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the camera s housing or the surface finish As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals they should not remain in contact with the camera for a long time Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the camera e ...

Page 107: ...erature fluctuations condensation can form on the monitor Wipe it carefully with a soft dry cloth If the camera is very cold when it is turned on the displays may at first appear darker than usual As soon as it warms up it will reach its normal level of brightness SENSOR Cosmic radiation e g on flights can cause pixel defects CONDENSATION MOISTURE If condensation has formed on or in the camera you...

Page 108: ...r similar particles enter the fastening where they could scratch the bayonet Only clean this component when dry and do not exert any pressure on the glass cover FOR LENSES Normally a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the outer lens elements However in case of more stubborn dirt they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean soft cloth that is completely free of foreign matter usin...

Page 109: ...cuits they should still be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry A short circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns If a battery is dropped check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage Using a damaged battery can damage the camera In case of noise discoloration deformation overheating or leaking fluid the battery must be removed ...

Page 110: ...arger is connected to the mains FOR MEMORY CARDS Whilst a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read it may not be removed nor may the Leica M M P be turned off or exposed to vibrations For safety memory cards should only ever be stored in the anti static cover supplied Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high temperatures direct sunlight magnetic fields or static...

Page 111: ...in using appropriate software Only the data that is then overwritten by saving new data is actually permanently deleted You should nevertheless get into the habit of transferring all your pictures onto a secure bulk storage medium e g the hard drive on your computer as soon as possible This is particularly important if the camera is being sent for servicing along with the memory card Depending on ...

Page 112: ...ttention Please close the aperture to the largest value 16 or 22 and take a picture of a homogeneous surface defocussed 3 Press the shutter release button 17 After a short time a picture appears in the monitor in which black pixels represent grains of dust Note If dust detection is not possible a corresponding message appears instead After a few seconds the display reverts to that described under ...

Page 113: ...can also be used in line with their specified usage If the particles cannot be removed from the sensor in this way please refer the matter to your Leica Information Service If the battery capacity falls to lower than 40 while the shutter is open the warning message Attention Please stop sensor cleaning immediately appears in the monitor At the same time a beep tone will sound which continues until...

Page 114: ...ame wet during use should be emptied to prevent damage to your equipment caused by moisture and any leather tanning residue released To prevent fungal growth during use in hot humid tropical climates the camera equipment should be exposed to the sun and air as much as possible Storage in airtight containers or cases is recommended only if a desiccant such as silica gel is placed in the container T...

Page 115: ...ult to see If it is too light or too dark although you are looking at the monitor full on Set a different brightness or use the EVF2 external electronic viewfinder available as an accessory see p 226 THE PICTURE I HAVE JUST TAKEN IS NOT SHOWN IN THE MONITOR Is the Auto Review function turned on when the camera is set to a picture mode I CANNOT DISPLAY THE PICTURE Is a memory card inserted The memo...

Page 116: ...EN 240 Viewfinder displays APPENDIX DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER 1 2 3 ...

Page 117: ... that the memory card is full Full b Dot above Indication when lit that saved metering values are being used c Dot below Indicates flashing that exposure compensation is being used d Two triangular and one circular LED For manual exposure setting Jointly used as light balance for exposure compensation The triangular LEDs give the direction of rotation of the aperture setting ring and shutter speed...

Page 118: ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Exposure mode 2 Shutter speed 3 Exposure metering method 4 ISO sensitivity 5 Exposure lock 6 Exposure compensation additional for spot metering 7 Metering field in addition to 1 7 for video recordings 8 Elapsed recording time 9 Recording in progress indicator flashing ...

Page 119: ... 18 19 20 21 in addition to 1 10 by pressing the INFO button 32 13 15 alternatively to 10 12 13 Battery capacity 14 Exposure series 15 Light intensity focal length or lens type 16 White balance 17 File format compression resolution or video format depending on picture type 18 Remaining memory capacity number of pictures or time depending on picture type 19 GPS status only with multifunction M hand...

Page 120: ...EN 244 Monitor displays In viewfinder mode by pressing the INFO button 22 23 in addition to 1 7 13 21 22 Battery capacity 23 Memory card capacity ...

Page 121: ...vity 29 Symbol for scroll zoom function only one 30 Display of trimming size and position trimming only 31 Symbol for delete protected pictures 32 Symbol for video recording 33 Selected picture reduced viewing of 4 9 36 pictures only 34 35 36 in addition to 24 33 by pressing the INFO button 32 for a video recording 34 Symbol for video playback 35 Video control symbols 36 Elapsed playback time prog...

Page 122: ...plays With histogram 37 as for 24 36 additional 37 Histogram Standard or RGB selectable using menu control With clipping displays 38 as for 24 36 picture areas without marking flash red blue additional 38 Clipping symbol ...

Page 123: ...ding on picture type 45 Exposure compensation 46 White balance 47 Light intensity focal length 48 Symbol for video recording 49 Symbol for delete protected pictures only appears if pictures are selected 50 GPS status 51 Symbol for flash picture not for video recordings For menu control 52 53 54 55 56 52 Specification of menu MENU main menu SET picture parameters menu 53 Specification of menu secti...

Page 124: ... 170 Contrast see p 170 Film Mode see p 171 Color Space see p 171 DNG Compression see p 164 SETUP page 3 Monitor Brightness see p 176 EVF Brightness see p 176 Frameline Color see p 172 Focus Peaking see p 181 Focus Aid see p 180 Histogram see p 210 Clipping Definition see p 211 Auto Review see p 206 SETUP page 4 Copyright Information see p 201 Image Numbering see p 219 Horizon see p 177 Sensor Cle...

Page 125: ... p 158 USB Mode see p 221 Reset see p 205 Format SD Card see p 220 Firmware see p 225 PICTURE PARAMETERS MENU SET button ISO see p 168 White Balance see p 166 File Format see p 164 JPEG Resolution see p 165 Video Recording see p 198 Exposure Compensation see p 186 Exposure Metering see p 182 User Profile see p 203 ...

Page 126: ...tting ring 136 Split image method 179 Superimposed image method 179 DNG 164 224 Electronic viewfinder 226 Enlarging pictures 213 Exposure Exposure control Exposure meter Exposure compensation 184 Aperture priority 184 Automatic bracketing 188 Manual setting 190 Metering memory lock 185 Metering methods 182 Metering range 191 252 Switching off 182 Values above and below the metering range 191 Turni...

Page 127: ...06 SCA adapter set 228 Self timer 198 Sensitivity 168 Series exposures 152 Sharpness see image properties Shutter release button see Shutter and Technical Data 151 252 Shutter speed setting dial 153 Shutter see Shutter release and Technical Data Sound recording 199 Sounds acknowledge response tones 161 Spare parts 229 Speed aperture combination see Exposure setting 190 Spirit level 177 Storage 238...

Page 128: ...s in series Color spaces Adobe RGB sRGB Sound recording Mono stereo using microphone adapter see p 229 choice of automatic or manual modulation during recording or fixed Concert setting White balance Automatic manual 7 presets color temperature entry Storage medium SD cards up to 2GB SDHC cards up to 32GB SDXC cards Menu languages German English French Spanish Italian Japanese Traditional Chinese ...

Page 129: ...ent cell 2 silicon photo diodes with collection lens on the camera base Flash exposure compensation 31 3 EV adjustable in 1 3 EV on Leica SF 58 3EV adjustable in 1 3 EV increments in all modes Displays in flash mode in viewfinder only Ready Constant illumination of flash symbol LED in viewfinder Confirmation Continued illumination or brief rapid flashing of LED after exposure Underexposure indicat...

Page 130: ...view mode displays see p 242 Shutter and shutter release Shutter Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement Shutter speeds For aperture priority A continuous from 32s to 1 4000s For manual adjustment 8s to 1 4000s in half steps B For long exposures up to maximum 60s in conjunction with self timer T function i e 1st release shutter opens 2nd release shutter closes 1 180s Fastest shutter...

Page 131: ...en to EXIF header in picture files Spirit level Measurement by 3 level acceleration sensor measuring range inclination about transverse axis and tilt about longitudinal axis each 90 measuring accuracy display sensitivity 1 at 0 40 C and horizontal alignment display in monitor Camera body Material All metal die cast magnesium body synthetic leather covering Brass top panel and base black or steel g...

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