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- Page 1 LEICA D-LUX 8 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Foreword
Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the accessories supplied are complete*. We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs with your new Leica D-Lux 8. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the – Leica D-Lux 8 full scope of functions your camera has to offer. -
Page 3: Replacement Parts / Accessories
Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or by Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera (battery, charger, mains plug, mains ca- ble, etc.). These accessories must only be used with this product. Third-party accessories may result in malfunctions or damage to the product. -
Page 4: Legal Information
Leica within the scope of personal use and/or which the Camera AG. To that extent, Leica Camera AG reserves consumer has received from the provider, who is the right to changes and errors. The images in this in possession of a license to offer AVC Video. -
Page 5: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION LICENSE RIGHTS Leica Camera AG intends to provide you with innova- You will find the manufacturing date of your camera tive and informative documentation. Due to the amount on the stickers in the Warranty Card and/or on the of creativity that has gone into its design, we ask for packaging. -
Page 6: Disposal Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) This device contains electrical and/or electronic compo- “Leica Camera AG” hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the nents which must not be disposed of in general house- basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. - Page 7 Leica FOTOS on p. 190. use that require more stringent security than WLAN devices. • Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for dam- ages arising from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device.
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Page 8: Safety Remarks
SAFETY REMARKS • Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the bayonet with grains of sand or GENERAL INFORMATION similar particles, as these could cause irreparable damage. -
Page 9: Rechargeable Battery
• The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries – RECHARGEABLE BATTERY and in extreme cases –... -
Page 10: Memory Card
FLASH lit, which indicates memory access. Data on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunc- • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica tions may occur. D-Lux 8 may result in irreparable damage to the • Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause camera and/or the flash unit. - Page 11 GENERAL INFORMATION...
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Page 12: General Information
Leica representative in your and dust, which could then be accidentally intro- region or Leica Camera AG if the problem persists. duced into the camera. • Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of internal chemical reactions. - Page 13 (see p. 214). This service is not part of the warranty • The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on offering and will therefore incur charges. the market is too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and quality. Generally, any type DATA of memory card may be used without any damage to the camera or memory card.
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Page 14: Firmware Update
FIRMWARE UPDATE Leica is continuously working on the further improve- ment and optimization of Leica D-Lux 8. As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera retroactively. Leica releases so-called firmware updates at irregular intervals. -
Page 15: Warranty Terms Leica Camera Ag
CLAIMS UNDER THE LEICA WARRANTY tured according to special quality guidelines and tested by We require a copy of the proof of purchase of your Leica experienced specialists during the various stages of produc- product from a LEICA-authorized dealer (“Authorized Leica tion. -
Page 16: Table Of Contents
KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD ............. 50 GENERAL INFORMATION ......12 MENU BAR ..................51 SCALE MENU ................... 51 WARRANTY TERMS LEICA CAMERA AG ..15 DATE/TIME MENU ................52 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........16 COMBI MENU (IMAGE PROPERTIES) ...........52 USER-DEFINED OPERATION ........54 PART DESIGNATIONS........ - Page 17 HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW ........... 66 AF PHOTOGRAPHY ............86 AUTOFOCUS MODES ............. 86 COLOR PROFILE ................67 MONOCHROME PROFILE .............67 INTELLIGENT AF ................86 CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES ..........68 AFs (single) ..................86 AFc (continuous) ................86 AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION ........69 AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS ......87 NOISE REDUCTION ............
- Page 18 APERTURE-PRIORITY MODE- A ............101 JUMPING TO A SPECIFIC PICTURE IN THE GROUP ....127 SHUTTER-PRIORITY MODE – S ............101 RESUMING PLAYBACK ..............127 MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M ......102 SCROLLING THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL PICTURES OF A SERIES ....................127 SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS ...........103 CROPPED SECTION ZOOM ........128 LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ..........104...
- Page 19 SHIFTING THE AF FRAME ..........161 FIRMWARE UPDATES ..........187 MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) ..........161 EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE ......188 MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ..........162 LEICA FOTOS ..........190 FOCUS PEAKING................162 ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE ............ 162 CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users) ........190 MACRO FUNCTION ............163 FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE ..190...
- Page 20 CARE/STORAGE .......... 194 FAQ .............. 196 MENU OVERVIEW ........202 TECHNICAL DATA ........208 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ......214 LEICA AKADEMIE ........214 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
- Page 21 Definition of the various categories of information found in this manual Note Additional information Important Failure to comply with instructions may result in dam- age to the camera, the accessories or the data files Attention Non-compliance may result in personal injury TABLE OF CONTENTS...
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Page 22: Part Designations
PART DESIGNATIONS PART DESIGNATIONS... - Page 23 LEICA D-LUX 8 Thread protection ring Main switch Thumbwheel Thumbwheel button Shutter button Zoom lever Self-timer LED/AF assist lamp Shutter-speed dial Accessory shoe Strap lugs Image format selector Aperture ring Focus mode setting dial Viewfinder eyepiece Diopter wheel Function button 1...
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Page 24: Displays
DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder are identical. 25 29 18 20 PHOTO STATUS SCREEN ACTIVATED Capture Assistants IN SHOOTING MODE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 18 20 23 27 DISPLAYS / PHOTO... - Page 25 Autofocus metering method Shooting mode ( Drive Mode Color rendering ( Film Style User profile Exposure metering method White balance mode File format/compression level/resolution Leica FOTOS Main menu Flash mode/flash exposure compensation Stabilization activated AF Field Bluetooth (Leica FOTOS) ® Geotagging...
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Page 26: Video
VIDEO IN PLAYBACK MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. STATUS SCREEN 65 68 IN RECORDING MODE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 49 52 DISPLAYS / VIDEO... -
Page 27: Charge Status Indicator On The Lcd Panel
• The displayed battery charge is an approximate Resolution / Frame rate value The exact level of charge depends on ambient and operating conditions Leica FOTOS Main menu Stabilization activated Indicates for video recording in progress Length of video recording... -
Page 28: Preparation
PREPARATION ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety remarks”, and “General information” before using your camera for the first time. Knowledge of the content will prevent inadvertent damage to the product, possible injuries and other risks. ATTACHING THE SAFETY CORD Attention •... -
Page 29: Charging Via Usb
CHARGING VIA USB INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY The rechargeable battery in the camera can be auto- →Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see matically charged when the camera is connected to p. 34) a computer or another suitable power source via USB cable. -
Page 30: Inserting/Removing The Memory Card
INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card. Notes • Various manufacturers offer SD/SDHC/SDXC mem- ory cards in a range of sizes and read/write speeds. Memory cards with high storage capacities and high →Slide the battery release lever upward read/write speeds offer quick storage and rendering. -
Page 31: Opening The Battery Compartment
INSERTION →Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 34) OPENING THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT →Push the memory card into the slot with the contacts pointing towards the LCD panel until you hear and feel it clicking into place →Slide the battery compartment locking lever to the REMOVAL position OPEN... -
Page 32: Diopter Settings
DIOPTER SETTINGS The viewfinder has a diopter setting function with a range between −4 and +2 diopter to allow glasses wearers the use of the camera without eyeglasses (di- opter compensation). →Look through the viewfinder →Aiming at and focusing on an object →Turn the diopter setting wheel until you see the image in the viewfinder and the displays in perfect focus PREPARATION / DIOPTER SETTINGS... - Page 33 PREPARATION / DIOPTER SETTINGS...
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Page 34: Camera Operation
CAMERA OPERATION SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF CONTROL ELEMENTS MAIN SWITCH The main switch switches the camera on and off. SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON Note • The function (see p. 59) deacti- Auto Power Off vates the camera automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time. -
Page 35: Shutter Button
SHUTTER BUTTON Notes • Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear the click of the shutter to prevent camera shake. • The shutter button remains locked: – if the memory card inserted and/or the internal buffer memory are (temporarily) full –... -
Page 36: Zoom Lever
ZOOM LEVER SHUTTER-SPEED DIAL Zooming will change the lens focal length and with it The shutter-speed dial has no stop, which means it can the image section to be recorded. It additionally deter- be turned in either direction from any position. It will mined the size of the depicted object. -
Page 37: Thumbwheel
THUMBWHEEL THUMBWHEEL BUTTON – Menu navigation – Applying menu settings – Exposure compensation value selection – Direct access to menu functions – Setting the ISO value – Accessing the submenu – Enlarging/reducing viewed images – Setting selected menu items/functions – Setting the program shift CAMERA OPERATION / CONTROL ELEMENTS... -
Page 38: Directional Pad/Center Button
DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON DIRECTIONAL PAD PLAY BUTTON – Menu navigation – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) re- view mode – Setting selected menu items/functions – Return to full-screen display – Scrolling through the gallery – Shifting the focus frame MENU BUTTON CENTER BUTTON –... -
Page 39: Lcd Panel
LCD PANEL – Displaying most important current settings – Quick access to some menus – Touch control CAMERA OPERATION / CONTROL ELEMENTS... -
Page 40: Function Buttons
FUNCTION BUTTONS FACTORY SETTINGS In shooting mode In review mode Function button 1 ( EVF <> LCD Function button 2 ( Mode change Delete Single (photo/video) Thumbwheel button ( ★ ISO settings Marking the image Center button ( Toggle Info Levels Toggle Info Levels (Photo) (see p. 202) -
Page 41: Lcd Panel (Touch Screen)
LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) TOUCH CONTROL* In shooting mode In review mode “tap” Shifting the AF frame and focusing Selecting images (while Touch AF is activated) “double tap” Enlarging/reducing viewed images “swipe” Shifting the AF frame in AF and MF Scrolling through the gallery mode Shifts the enlarged image section... -
Page 42: Menu Control
MENU CONTROL MENU SECTIONS Two menu areas are available: Status screen and Main CONTROL ELEMENTS Menu The following elements are used for menu control. Status screen: – quick access to the most important settings Main Menu – offers access to all menu items –... -
Page 43: Status Screen
Settings and functions with global effect are: MAIN MENU – User Profile – Capture Assistants – Play Mode Setup – Display Settings – Leica FOTOS – Format Card – Camera Settings – Camera Information – Language – Reset Camera CAMERA OPERATION / MENU CONTROL... -
Page 44: Switching Menu Sections
SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS The status screen will always be displayed as the first menu section. The top level of the menu is organized into “pages”, which are displayed in the header: Status Screen and several sections of the Main Menu. You can switch between menu sections by scrolling through the pages. -
Page 45: Status Screen
STATUS SCREEN Notes • Where touch control is not possible or not desirable The status screen offers an overview of the most import- (e.g. in EVF mode), the status screen can alternatively ant information regarding the current camera status and be controlled via the directional pad, center button, active settings. - Page 46 SETTINGS ACCESSING A STANDARD SUBMENU These menus behave as if they were accessed from Settings can be selected in various ways from within the within the main menu (see p. 48). Touch control is status screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu. therefore unavailable.
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Page 47: Main Menu
MAIN MENU SUBMENU The main menu offers access to all settings. Most of There are various types of submenus available. The these are organized in submenus. following pages describe their operation. Current menu item Submenu item Menu section: Main Menu References to other submenus Menu item name Scrollbar... -
Page 48: Menu Navigation
MENU NAVIGATION LINE BY LINE NAVIGATION (Function/function option selection) SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION →Press the directional pad up/down Scrolling forward →Turn the thumbwheel →Press the MENU button (repeatedly if needed) (to the right = down, to the left = up) •... -
Page 49: Exiting The Menu
SHOW SUBMENU GO BACK ONE STEP (Return to the superordinate menu item) →Press the center button/thumbwheel button →Press the directional pad left • This option is only available for list-type submenus. →Press the directional pad to the right CONFIRM SELECTION GO BACK TO TOP MENU LEVEL →Press the center button/thumbwheel button →Press the MENU button 1x... -
Page 50: Submenu
SUBMENU SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON) KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD Using button control →Press the directional pad in the relevant direction • The currently active button will be highlighted. →Press the center button/thumbwheel button →Turn the thumbwheel • The currently active button will be highlighted. •... -
Page 51: Menu Bar
MENU BAR SCALE MENU Using button control Using button control →Press the directional pad left/right →Press the directional pad left/right →Turn the thumbwheel →Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control Using touch control →Select the desired function directly or swipe →Select the desired setting directly or swipe Notes Notes •... -
Page 52: Date/Time Menu
DATE/TIME MENU COMBI MENU (IMAGE PROPERTIES) “Back” button (Exit without saving) Moving to the next settings field “Parameter” button →Press the directional pad left/right “Setting” button “Confirm” button Setting values (Save and exit) →Press the directional pad up/down The operation is slightly different, depending on wheth- er the settings are done via key control or touch control. - Page 53 Using button control Navigating between buttons →Press the directional pad left/right • An active button is indicated by a red frame. Applying setting →Press the directional pad up/down • The button toggles directly between each of the options. →Press the center button •...
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Page 54: User-Defined Operation
USER-DEFINED OPERATION CHANGING AN ASSIGNMENT →Switch to the desired mode (photo or video) DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS →Press the function button longer You can assign specific menu functions to the following →Select the menu item you want by pressing the center operating elements (function buttons) for extra quick button direct access to menu items in shooting mode from a... -
Page 55: User Profiles
USER PROFILES THUMBWHEEL ASSIGNMENT Factory setting: Auto This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu settings, to e.g. access them quickly and easily for re- In factory settings, the thumbwheel function depends on curring conditions/image objects. The camera will also the active exposure mode. -
Page 56: Creating Profiles
CREATING PROFILES APPLYING/ACTIVATING PROFILES Saving settings/creating a profile. Factory setting: Default Profile →Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu control →Select in the main menu User Profile →Select Manage Profiles →Select Save as Profile →Select a memory slot →Select in the main menu User Profile... - Page 57 CAMERA OPERATION / USER-DEFINED OPERATION...
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Page 58: Camera Basic Settings
CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS DATE/TIME You can choose one of 3 options for the display se- The two menu items Language Date & Time quence. appear automatically when switching the camera on for the first time, after a reset to factory settings (see →Select in the main menu Camera Settings... -
Page 59: Power Save Mode (Standby Mode)
TIME ZONE POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) →Select in the main menu Camera Settings The camera will switch to standby mode after a preset →Select Date & Time time to extend battery life if this function is activated. →Select Time Zone The device has two power save levels. -
Page 60: Lcd Panel/Viewfinder Settings
LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS LCD PANEL/EVF USE You can preset the situations in which EVF and LCD The camera comes equipped with a 3” liquid crystal panel should be used. The displays appearing on color panel, which is protected by a glass cover made screen and in the electronic viewfinder are identical. -
Page 61: Eye Sensor Sensitivity
EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY BRIGHTNESS You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various You can adjust the eye sensor sensitivity to ensure that lighting conditions. Selection occurs via key control or the changeover functions reliably if you wear eyeglasses. touch control. Factory setting: High →Select... -
Page 62: Color Rendering
COLOR RENDERING LCD FRAME RATE Color rendering can also be adjusted. Brightness is set The image frequency for the LCD panel can be select- individually for the LCD panel and the viewfinder. Se- lection occurs via key control or touch control. Factory setting: 30 fps →Select... -
Page 63: Acoustic Signals
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND Factory setting: Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals. The following special functions can be config- →Select in the main menu Camera Settings ured separately: →Select Acoustic Signal – Electronic shutter sound →Select Shutter Sound –... -
Page 64: Still Image Settings
STILL IMAGE SETTINGS →Select in the main menu File Format →Select a format FILE FORMAT DNG + JPG Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw Notes data format (= digital negative). Both can be • The standardized DNG format is used for the storage used individually or simultaneously. -
Page 65: Resolution
One of the many advantages of digital photogra- JPG RESOLUTION phy is that it is very easy to change essential image properties. The Leica D-Lux 8 offers a function for the format setting offers 3 image resolution (num- adjustment of JPG format frames: The user-defined Film ber of pixels) options. -
Page 66: Film Style
FILM STYLE HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW The image properties of JPG files can be changes Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic slightly using several parameters. These are summarized scope of the object, some details in brighter or darker in pre-configured profiles. areas may no longer be clearly visible. -
Page 67: Color Profile
COLOR PROFILE MONOCHROME PROFILE 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: Two pre-configured monochrome profiles are available: Factory setting: – Standard Monochrome – – Standard Monochrome High Contrast – Vivid →Select in the main menu JPG Settings – Natural →Select Film Style →Select in the main menu JPG Settings... -
Page 68: Customizing Photo Profiles
CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES These parameters can be adjusted for all available pro- files ( only for color profiles). See p. 52 for Saturation details on menu operation. →Select in the main menu JPG Settings →Select Film Style →Select Film Style Settings →Select a profile →Select Contrast... -
Page 69: Automatic Optimization
AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION Under certain conditions, noise reduction will always be active as long as the function is enabled. That includes shots taken with the T function, as well as long-term NOISE REDUCTION exposure frames with shutter speeds of ≥ +8 s. In all other cases, noise reduction depends on a com- NOISE REDUCTION FUNCTION FOR LONG- bination of factors (specifically ISO setting, exposure TERM EXPOSURE... -
Page 70: Noise Reduction In Jpg Images
IMAGE STABILIZATION NOISE REDUCTION IN JPG IMAGES Except when high sensitivities are used, noise is luckily The less favorable the lighting conditions during shoot- negligible. Nevertheless, noise reduction is a compo- ing, the slower will be the required shutter speeds for nent of data processing when JPG files are generated. -
Page 71: Dark Area Optimization (Idr)
DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR) iDR FUNCTION (Intelligent Dynamic Range) function allows an DYNAMIC RANGE optimization of the darker areas. Object details be- come much clearer. This function will only affect images The contrast range of an object comprises all levels in JPG format. -
Page 72: Data Management
• A memory card should be formatted again in the camera if it was formatted in another device, e.g. a computer. • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care for assistance if the memory card cannot be formatted/ overwritten (see p. 214). -
Page 73: Data Structure
DATA STRUCTURE Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this camera, the file numbering will begin with FOLDER STRUCTURE 0001 again. Should the memory card already con- The files (= photos) on the memory cards are saved in tain a file with a higher number, then numbering will automatically generated folders. -
Page 74: Edit File Names
Location information can be sourced from a mobile de- • A keyboard submenu is displayed. vice in connection with the Leica FOTOS app. Current • The input line contains the factory setting “L” as the location information will then be written to the Exif data first letter of the file name. -
Page 75: Data Transfer
No icon Geotagging is deactivated. Location information will be continuously updated as long as the camera is connected to Leica FOTOS. The Bluetooth function of the camera and the mobile device must therefore remain enabled to ensure latest infor- mation. It is, however, not necessary for the app to be running in the foreground. -
Page 76: Practical Default Settings
PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS Positioning the AF frame →Tap the LCD panel in the desired position TOUCH AF Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF frame. 1/8000 12500 Factory setting: Touch AF →Select in the main menu Focusing →Select Touch AF 12MP 8234... -
Page 77: Touch Af + Shutter Button
TOUCH AF + SHUTTER BUTTON AUXILIARY DISPLAYS The combination allows a direct Touch AF + Release You can select a number of other displays in addition to placement of the AF frame for immediate recording. the standard information contained in the header and footer to adapt the screen image to your needs. -
Page 78: Info Displays In Shooting Mode
INFO DISPLAYS IN SHOOTING MODE SHOW AVAILABLE Select one of the three available display options. INFO BARS →Press the center button The header and footer lines show the currently active • The display cycles through the display options. settings and exposure values. See chapter “Displays” –... -
Page 79: Grid
GRID FOCUS PEAKING The grids divide the image frame into multiple fields. This assist function highlights the edges of in focus sub- They facilitate pictorial composition and an exact cam- ject elements in color. The color can be user-specified. era orientation. The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. -
Page 80: Level Gauge
LEVEL GAUGE The integrated sensors of the camera show its orienta- tion. These indicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal and transverse axes of critical objects, e.g. architecture. Deviations in relation to the longitudinal axis (i.e. when the camera is tilted up or down in the direction of view) are indicated by a short line in the center of the image ). -
Page 81: Clipping
CLIPPING HISTOGRAM The Clipping display marks very bright image areas. Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the This function is a very easy and exact tool for checking image. The horizontal axis shows the graduated values the correct exposure setting. Overexposed areas flash from black (left) through gray to white (right). -
Page 82: Temporary Activation/Deactivation Of Individual Functions
TEMPORARY ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL FUNCTIONS AF ASSIST LAMP The following assist functions can be activated/deacti- vated temporarily: The integrated AF assist lamp allows operation of the AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This lamp – Focus peaking comes on while metering is performed, provided the –... - Page 83 PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS / MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS...
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Page 84: Photography
The functions and settings described in the following generally refer to the exposure of individual shots. In Interval shooting Number of Frames addition to single frame shooting, the Leica D-Lux 8 (see p. 111) Interval between the shootings offers a number of other exposure modes. Please read... -
Page 85: Zoom
ZOOM Several other zoom levels are available in addition to the Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34 f/1.7-2.8 ASPH. image section. These roughly correspond to (equivalent 35 mm 24–75 mm) 10.9/34 mm focal lengths. The image section visible in the final frame appears in the display. -
Page 86: Focusing
FOCUSING AUTOFOCUS MODES The following AF modes are available: Your Leica D-Lux 8 allows automatic as well as manual . The currently selected AF mode is shown Intelligent AF focusing. There are 3 operating modes and 4 metering in the header line. -
Page 87: Autofocus Metering Methods
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD METERING Several focus area are detected automatically. This The AF mode offers various metering methods for focus- function is particularly useful for snapshots. ing. A successful focus setting is identified by a green frame, an unsuccessful one is shown in red. SPOT/FIELD METERING Factory setting: Multi-Field... -
Page 88: Zone
ZONE TRACKING With this metering method, subject sections are record- This field metering variant helps in the capture of mov- ed with a coherent group comprising 5 x 5 fields. This ing objects. The focus on the object in the focus frame is function combines some security for snapshots with the continuously adjusted, once it is detected. -
Page 89: Person Detection (Eye/Face Detection)
AF QUICK SETTING PERSON DETECTION (EYE/FACE DETECTION) In this metering method, the camera automatically de- The AF Quick Setting allows quick changes to the focus tects faces in the image field. The focus is set automati- frame size in some AF metering methods. cally on the faces closest to the camera. -
Page 90: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS SHIFTING THE AF FRAME All AF metering methods permit shifting the AF frame AF ASSIST LAMP before focusing. The integrated AF assist lamp allows operation of the →Press the directional pad in the relevant direction AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This lamp comes on while metering is performed, provided the →Tap the LCD panel in the desired position function is activated. -
Page 91: Manual Focusing (Mf)
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS Focusing manually may in some situations be a better The following assist functions are available in MF choice than autofocus. mode. – the same setting is used for several shoots FOCUS PEAKING – it would take longer to use the metering memory lock This assist function highlights the edges of in focus function subject elements in color. -
Page 92: Enlargement In Mf Mode
ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE Adjusting the enlargement function →Turn the thumbwheel The larger the details of the object are shown, the better you can assess their sharpness and the more • The image section toggles between magnification accurately you can focus. factors. -
Page 93: Macro Function
MACRO FUNCTION ISO SENSITIVITY The working range for the focus setting can be switched The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 100 and quickly and easily from the standard focus range (30 cm ISO 25000, allowing you to adapt to the relevant situ- to infinity) to the macro range (17 cm to 30 cm) using ation as required. -
Page 94: Automatic Setting
AUTOMATIC SETTING LIMITING SETTING RANGES A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambi- automatic setting ( ). A max. exposure ent brightness and/or to the configured shutter-speed/ Maximum ISO time can also optionally be configured. -
Page 95: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS – : for automatic control, which delivers neutral Auto In digital photography, White Balance ensures neutral results in most situations color rendering in any light. White Balance relies on the setting made in the camera, which light color is to be –... -
Page 96: Manual Setting Via Metering
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE Gray Card This metering variant captures all color hues in the Values between 2500 and 10000 K (Kelvin) can be set metering field and uses these to calculate a mean gray directly. -
Page 97: Exposure
It is well suited for long-term exposures, as well as for shots of moving objects. The Leica D-Lux 8 comes equipped with a mechanical The electronic shutter function allows photography with shutter and a purely electronic shutter function. The... -
Page 98: Exposure Metering Methods
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS SPOT This metering method is concentrated exclusively on The following exposure metering methods are selectable. a small area in the center of the image. The metering Factory setting: Multi-Field fields are joined together when the exposure metering method is combined with the AF metering methods Spot... -
Page 99: Exposure Modes
EXPOSURE MODES SELECTING A MODE The four operating modes are activated automatically There are four exposure modes available to adjust the via the following setting combinations: rendering of the object or to create the desired pictorial composition: Setting via the Setting via the –... -
Page 100: Fully Automatic Exposure Setting - P
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED – P AND APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) Changing the preset values using the Shift function PROGRAM AE MODE – P combines the reliability and speed of fully automat- ic exposure control with the opportunity to vary the The program AE mode facilitates fast and fully auto- speed/aperture combination selected by the camera matic photography. -
Page 101: Semi-Automatic Exposure Setting - A/S
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING SHUTTER-PRIORITY MODE – S – A/S Shutter-priority mode will set exposure automatically according to the manually selected shutter speed. It APERTURE-PRIORITY MODE- A is therefore particularly suitable for pictures of moving objects, where the sharpness of the movement depicted Aperture-priority mode sets the exposure automatically is a critical picture composition element. -
Page 102: Manual Exposure Setting - M
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M Displays on the light balance: The following manual settings for shutter speed and Correct exposure aperture are a good choice: – to create a special image mood that can only be Underexposure or overexposure by the achieved with a very specific type of exposure displayed value –... -
Page 103: Setting Shutter Speeds
SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS EXAMPLES FOR SHUTTER SPEED FINE TUNING SETTINGS The shutter speed is set in two steps. – set shutter speed 1⁄ 125 s + move the thumbwheel one using the shutter-speed dial: in full increments click to the left = 1⁄ 100 s using the thumbwheel: fine tuning in 1⁄3 increments –... -
Page 104: Long-Term Exposure
(ax. 1 min depending on ISO setting). Your Leica D-Lux 8 allows shutter speeds up to 1 min in modes S and M (depending on the selected ISO set- ting). The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than 1 s. -
Page 105: Noise Reduction
NOISE REDUCTION Under certain conditions, noise reduction will always be active as long as the function is enabled. That includes Image noise becomes more apparent when using shots taken with the T function, as well as long-term higher sensitivities, particularly on uniform dark areas. exposure frames with shutter speeds of ≥ +8 s. -
Page 106: Exposure Control
EXPOSURE CONTROL EXPOSURE LOCK We often want to arrange important subject elements EXPOSURE PREVIEW outside the center of the image for reasons of pictorial composition and these elements may sometimes be very The brightness of the screen image mirrors the effects bright or very dark. - Page 107 AE-L (AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK) EXPOSURE LOCK IN AF MODE The metering functions are distributed as follows while The camera stores the exposure value. The focus can the function button is pressed and held: therefore be set on another object, no matter which exposure value is selected.
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Page 109: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Using thumbwheel control →Select in the main menu Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray Thumb Wheel scale value, which matches a standard, i.e. average im- →Select Exposure Compensation age object. Should the measured image detail not fulfill →Set the desired value using the thumbwheel that requirement, then the a relevant exposure compen- sation can be effected. -
Page 110: Shooting Modes
SHOOTING MODES Notes • We recommend deactivating the preview mode ) when using this function. Auto Review CONTINUOUS SHOOTING • Regardless of how many frames were taken in a The camera is set to single shots by default ( ). Se- Single series, the last image in the series or the last image ries of shots can also be created to e.g. -
Page 111: Interval Shooting
INTERVAL SHOOTING Getting started →Press the shutter button This camera allows you to automatically capture motion sequences over extended periods of time using the • The LCD panel will switch off automatically be- interval shooting function. You specify the number of tween recordings. - Page 112 Notes • The camera may under some circumstances be • The use of autofocus in interval shooting may result unable to take good pictures. That may happen if, in not all exposures having their focus on the same for example, focusing was unsuccessful. In that case, object.
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Page 113: Exposure Bracketing
EXPOSURE BRACKETING You can select the desired number of frames (3, 5 or 7). The exposure difference, which can be set via EV Steps Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which can be up to 3 EV. means they have very bright and very dark areas. The image effect can be dramatically different, depend- ing on which of these areas you choose to align your →Select... -
Page 114: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Notes • appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing func- The self-timer function allows shoot with a preset time tion is activated. You can watch the effect of the func- delay. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tion on screen during shooting (brighter or darker). -
Page 115: Special Shooting Modes
SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES – : Automatic snapshot function for general use AUTO – 6 scene modes, which are designed to accommo- SCENE MODE date the requirements of common object types: – Portrait Landscape Night Scenery Miniature Ef- 10 automatic program variants are available under fect One Point Color the menu item... -
Page 116: Flash Photography
Other flash units, which only have a positive center contact, can be safely fired via the Leica D-Lux 8, but cannot be controlled via the camera. Correct function cannot be guaranteed when using any other flash unit. -
Page 117: Attaching The Flash Unit
ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) →Switch off the camera and flash unit The camera-controlled, fully automatic flash mode is →Pull off the accessory shoe cover and store it in a safe place available in this camera in conjunction with system-com- patible flash units (see p. 116), and in both exposure →Slide the foot of the flash unit all the way into the modes (Aperture-priority Mode and Manual). -
Page 118: Settings On The Flash Unit
SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT FLASH MODES Select one of the three available operating modes. Operating mode – Automatic Automatic control by the camera – On – Long-term exposure Supplied flash unit AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION The flash exposure must be set to an output level to match the aperture and shutter speed That is the default flash mode. -
Page 119: Automatic Flash Activation At Slower Shutter Speeds (Long-Term Synchronization)
FLASH CONTROL AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION AT SLOWER SHUTTER SPEEDS The settings and functions described in the following (LONG-TERM SYNCHRONIZATION) sections only apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in system-compatible flash units. This mode ensures appropriately exposed, brighter dark backgrounds and bright foreground. -
Page 120: Flash Exposure Compensation
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( Start This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the This function can be used to selectively reduce or en- image of a vehicle being overtaken by its own light trail. hance flash exposure regardless of ambient light, e.g. - Page 121 (e.g. and/or aperture setting Leica SF 58 or Leica SF 60). A compensation value • It is imperative to take note of the shortest flash set on the camera would in that case have no effect.
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Page 122: Review Mode
REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE There are two completely independent review functions available: CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE CAMERA – short-term rendering directly after shooting ( Auto Review – normal review mode, in which the stored mages can be viewed and managed for any length of time Notes •... -
Page 123: Direct Access In Review Mode
DIRECT ACCESS IN REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL The function buttons can have individual assignments in review mode as well. On-screen control elements generally function by intui- In factory settings, the function buttons have the follow- tively by touch. Many can also be selected by pressing ing assignments: one of the three buttons to the right of the LCD panel ( PLAY button, center button, MENU button). -
Page 124: Starting/Exiting Review Mode
STARTING/EXITING REVIEW MODE SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES Shooting Review The images are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. The sorting will be strictly chronological. When the end 1/8000 12500 of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps back to the first image in the series. All images can therefore be reached by scrolling either right or left. -
Page 125: Info Displays In Review Mode
CONTINUOUS INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE In factory settings, images are displayed without head- →Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the er and footer information for unimpeded viewing. edge of the screen • The subsequent shots will move past continuously. 1/8000 12500 999-9000... -
Page 126: Picture Series Review (Interval Shooting)
PICTURE SERIES REVIEW UNINTERRUPTED PLAYBACK OF THE PICTURE SERIES (INTERVAL SHOOTING) The images in a group can be played back from start Serial and interval shooting often produces a large to finish without interruption. This may be very helpful number of individual images. It would be very difficult to get a better idea of the processes or conditions ren- to find other pictures that are not part of a series if ev- dered than if the images were scrolled manually. -
Page 127: Jumping To A Specific Picture In The Group
JUMPING TO A SPECIFIC PICTURE IN THE SCROLLING THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL GROUP PICTURES OF A SERIES The images in a picture series can also be viewed →Use the directional pad to select a specific image individually. Switch to the manual scrolling function to do so. -
Page 128: Cropped Section Zoom
CROPPED SECTION ZOOM You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. You have a five-step zoom factor available via the thumbwheel, while zooming is stepless if you use touch control. Using touch control →Move the position of an enlarged cropped section by swiping •... -
Page 129: Displaying Multiple Images At Once
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT Using button control ONCE →Turn the zoom lever (to the right: increase magnification, to the left: de- The camera offers an overview function in which several crease magnification) thumbnail images can be viewed on one screen, which →Press the directional pad to move the enlarged sec- makes it easier to find a specific image. - Page 130 Viewing other images Navigating between images →Swipe up or down →Press the directional pad in the relevant direction Displaying the image in full size Using touch control →Tap the desired image Using button control →Turn the zoom lever to the right →Press the center button Currently selected image Number of the currently selected images...
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Page 131: Tagging/Rating Of Images
TAGGING/RATING OF IMAGES DELETING IMAGES Images can be marked as favorites to find them quicker There are several methods available to delete images: or to simplify the later deletion of multiple images. – deleting individual images Tagging can be done in regular view mode or in the –... -
Page 132: Deleting Individual Images
DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES Cancelling a deletion and returning to normal review mode →Press the function button ( →Select the “Go back” icon • The Delete screen appears. (tap the icon directly or press the MENU button) Notes →Press the MENU button •... -
Page 133: Deleting Multiple Images
DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES Any number of images can be selected in this view. You can highlight multiple images in a Delete overview Selecting images for deletion with nine thumbnails for simultaneous deletion. →Select an image This overview can be reached in two ways. →Press the center button →Turn the zoom lever to the left •... -
Page 134: Deleting Unrated Images
DELETING UNRATED IMAGES DELETING PICTURE SERIES Optionally, individual shots from an image series can →Press the MENU button be deleted. →Select in the play menu Delete All without →Select the representative image →Press the directional pad up/down • When the information displays are activated, will appear at the bottom left of the image. -
Page 135: Preview Of Latest Image
PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE Photos can be displayed automatically directly after Recordings can be filtered by recording type for review they are taken to e.g. check the success of the shots (photo or video). quickly and easily. A duration for the automatic display →Press the MENU button can be configured. -
Page 136: Video Settings
VIDEO SETTINGS VIDEO FORMAT The following combinations of resolution and frame rate FILE FORMAT are available: Video can be recorded in the file formats MP4. The user can configure a variety of resolution and frame rate combinations. This choice allows an alignment with Frame rate Resolution the intended use and available memory card capacity. -
Page 137: Available Resolutions
AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT Factory setting: file format MP4, resolution 4K, frame You can choose resolutions with the associated aspect rate 30 fps ratios. File Format Available resolutions 3840 x 2160 →Select in the main menu Format 1920 x 1080 →Select the desired resolution 1280 x 720 →Select the desired frame rate Notes... -
Page 138: Image Properties
IMAGE PROPERTIES VIDEO STYLE The image properties of video recordings can be The Leica D-Lux 8 offers customizable Video Style changes slightly using several parameters. These are profiles that allow the user to adapt video recordings to summarized in pre-configured profiles. -
Page 139: Color Profile
HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW COLOR PROFILE 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic scope of the object, some details in brighter or darker – Standard areas may no longer be clearly visible. The parameters – Vivid allow differentiated control over Highlight Shadow... -
Page 140: Customizing Video Profiles
AUDIO SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING VIDEO PROFILES These parameters can be adjusted for all available pro- MICROPHONE files ( only for color profiles). See p. 52 for Saturation details on menu operation. The sensitivity of the integrated microphone can be set. →Select in the main menu Video Style Factory setting: 0 dB... -
Page 141: Wind Noise Reduction
WIND NOISE REDUCTION AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION Wind Noise Reduction can be activated or deactivated VIDEO STABILIZATION as needed. Factory setting: Standard The stabilization function helps to reduce blurring for handheld recordings. →Select in the main menu Video Settings Factory setting: →Select Wind Noise Reduction →Select in the main menu... -
Page 142: Dark Area Optimization (Idr)
DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR) iDR FUNCTION (Intelligent Dynamic Range) function allows DYNAMIC RANGE an optimization of the darker areas. Object details become much clearer. The contrast range of an object comprises all levels of brightness from the brightest to the darkest point in Without iDR With iDR the image. -
Page 143: Data Management
• A memory card should be formatted again in the camera if it was formatted in another device, e.g. a computer. • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care for assistance if the memory card cannot be formatted/ overwritten (see p. 214). -
Page 144: Data Structure
DATA STRUCTURE Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this camera, the file numbering will begin with FOLDER STRUCTURE 0001 again. Should the memory card already con- The files (= shots) on the memory cards are saved in tain a file with a higher number, then numbering will automatically generated folders. -
Page 145: Edit File Names
Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices →Select in the main menu Camera Settings via Leica FOTOS. Alternatively, a card reader or USB →Select Edit File Name cable can be used for the transfer. • A keyboard submenu is displayed. -
Page 146: Practical Default Settings
PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS Positioning the AF frame →Tap the LCD panel in the desired position TOUCH AF Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF frame. 1/8000 12500 Factory setting: Touch AF →Select in the main menu Focusing →Select Touch AF 12MP 8234... -
Page 147: Touch Af In Evf Mode
TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE AUXILIARY DISPLAYS Touch AF is deactivated by default when EVF is in use You can select a number of other displays in addition to to prevent any inadvertent altering of the AF frame. AF the standard information contained in the header and Quick Setting (see p. 160) continues to be accessible. -
Page 148: Show Available
SHOW AVAILABLE GRID The grids divide the image frame into multiple fields. INFO BARS They facilitate pictorial composition and an exact cam- era orientation. The header and footer lines show the currently active settings and exposure values. See chapter “Displays” for a full list of the various displays (see p. 24). -
Page 149: Zebra
ZEBRA FOCUS PEAKING The Zebra display marks very bright image areas. This This assist function highlights the edges of in focus sub- function is a very easy and exact tool for checking the ject elements in color. The color can be user-specified. correct exposure setting. -
Page 150: Level Gauge
LEVEL GAUGE SENSITIVITY Factory setting: Medium The integrated sensors of the camera show its orienta- tion. These indicators ensure exact camera orientation →Select in the main menu Focusing along the longitudinal and transverse axes of critical →Select Focus Aid objects, e.g. architecture. →Select Peaking Sensitivity Deviations in relation to the longitudinal axis (i.e. -
Page 151: Histogram
HISTOGRAM Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the image. The horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The ver- tical 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. -
Page 152: Temporary Activation/Deactivation Of Individual Functions
TEMPORARY ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL FUNCTIONS ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION The following assist functions can be activated/deacti- vated temporarily: You can set an acoustic confirmation signal for success- – Focus peaking ful focus metering in AF mode. – Clipping Factory setting: →Assigning the desired assist function to a function →Select... - Page 153 PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS / MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS...
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Page 154: Recording Video
• The screen image of video recordings with the Leica D-Lux 8 appears with corresponding frame depend- ing on the selected resolution and aspect ratio. -
Page 155: Start/Exit Video Mode
START/EXIT VIDEO MODE START/END VIDEO RECORDING The camera will always be in Photo mode at initial acti- vation or after a reset to factory settings. There are two methods for toggling between Photo and Video mode: Using touch control Photo Video →Press the shutter button •... -
Page 156: Focusing
FOCUSING AUTOFOCUS MODES Your Leica D-Lux 8 allows automatic as well as manual The following AF modes are available: focusing. There are 3 operating modes and 4 metering . The currently selected AF mode is shown Intelligent AF methods available for automatic focusing. -
Page 157: Controlling The Autofocus
CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS CONTINUOUS FOCUSING The area in the AF frame will be focused continuously TOUCH AF are in use. That occurs automatically, without having to tap and hold the shutter button. This During video recordings, Touch AF facilitates a more type of focusing is significantly smoother than focusing intuitive focus control, even if the main object moves accessed via the shutter button, as jumps are avoided. -
Page 158: Autofocus Metering Methods
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD Several focus area are detected automatically. The AF mode offers various metering methods for focus- ing. A successful focus setting is identified by a green FIELD frame, an unsuccessful one is shown in red. Factory setting: Multi-Field These methods will capture only the subject elements that are within the relevant AF frame. -
Page 159: Person Detection (Eye/Face Detection)
TRACKING PERSON DETECTION (EYE/FACE DETECTION) This field metering variant helps in the capture of mov- In this metering method, the camera automatically de- ing objects. The focus on the object in the focus frame is tects faces in the image field. The focus is set automati- continuously adjusted, once it is detected. -
Page 160: Af Quick Setting
AF QUICK SETTING AF ASSIST LAMP The AF assist lamp is not active in video mode. The AF Quick Setting allows quick changes to the focus frame size in some AF metering methods. ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION The screen image will remains visible continuously while You can set an acoustic confirmation signal for success- settings are being adjusted. -
Page 161: Shifting The Af Frame
SHIFTING THE AF FRAME MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) All AF metering methods permit shifting the AF frame Focusing manually may in some situations be a better before focusing. Continuous focusing during recording choice than autofocus. (with ) tracks the AF frame. –... -
Page 162: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE The larger the details of the object are shown, the The following assist functions are available in MF better you can assess their sharpness and the more mode. accurately you can focus. FOCUS PEAKING This function can be automatically activated during manual focusing or can be accessed independently. -
Page 163: Macro Function
MACRO FUNCTION Adjusting the enlargement function →Press the center button The working range for the focus setting can be switched quickly and easily from the standard focus range (30 cm • The image section toggles between magnification to infinity) to the macro range (17 cm to 30 cm) using factors. -
Page 164: Iso Sensitivity
ISO SENSITIVITY AUTOMATIC SETTING The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambi- The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 100 and ent brightness and/or to the configured shutter-speed/ ISO 25000, allowing you to adapt to the current situ- aperture combination. In conjunction with aperture-pri- ation. -
Page 165: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS – : for automatic control, which delivers neutral Auto In white balance ensures neutral color rendering in any results in most situations light. White Balance relies on the setting made in the camera, which light color is to be rendered as 'white'. –... -
Page 166: Manual Setting Via Metering
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING Performing measurement →Shutter release Gray card • The measurement is taken. This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field and uses these to calculate a mean gray Cancelling measurements value. →Press the center button →Select in the main menu White Balance... -
Page 167: Direct Setting Of The Color Temperature
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR EXPOSURE METERING METHODS TEMPERATURE The following exposure metering methods are select- able. Values between 2500 and 10000 K (Kelvin) can be set Factory setting: Multi-Field directly. That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color temperatures occurring in real life and Spot within which you can adapt color rendering to any light color and your personal preferences with incredible... -
Page 168: Exposure Modes
EXPOSURE MODES SPOT This metering method is concentrated exclusively on You can choose one of four video shooting modes: a small area in the center of the image. The metering – Program AE mode (P) fields are joined together when the exposure metering –... -
Page 169: Selecting A Mode
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P SELECTING A MODE The four operating modes are activated automatically PROGRAM AE MODE – P via the following setting combinations: The program AE mode facilitates fast and fully auto- Setting via the Setting via the matic photography. -
Page 170: Changing The Preset Shutter Speed And Aperture Combinations (Shift)
CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING SPEED AND APERTURE COMBINATIONS – A/S (SHIFT) APERTURE-PRIORITY MODE- A Changing the preset values using the Shift function Aperture-priority mode sets the exposure automatically combines the reliability and speed of fully automat- according to the manually selected aperture. It is there- ic exposure control with the opportunity to vary the fore specifically suitable for video recordings in which speed/aperture combination selected by the camera... -
Page 171: Manual Exposure Setting - M
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M SHUTTER-PRIORITY MODE – S Shutter-priority mode will set exposure automatically The following manual settings for shutter speed and according to the manually selected shutter speed. The aperture are a good choice: selected shutter speed will be maintained for the dura- –... -
Page 172: Setting Shutter Speeds
SETTING SHUTTER SPEEDS EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray The shutter speed is set in two steps: scale value, which matches a standard, i.e. average im- – using the shutter-speed dial: in full increments age object. Should the measured image detail not fulfill –... -
Page 173: Special Shooting Modes
SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES Using thumbwheel control →Select in the main menu Thumb Wheel FULLY AUTOMATIC VIDEO RECORDING →Select Exposure Compensation In fully automated video mode, exposure is controlled →Set the desired value using the thumbwheel by the camera just like for recordings in automatic program mode (P). -
Page 174: Playback Mode
PLAYBACK MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK MODE Playback mode is used to display and manage the stored recordings. The switchover between shooting CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE CAMERA and playback mode, as well as most other actions can be completed using gesture or key control. Please see p. 41 for more information about the available gestures. -
Page 175: Direct Access In Playback Mode
DIRECT ACCESS IN PLAYBACK MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL The function buttons can have individual assignments in playback mode as well. On-screen control elements generally function by intui- In factory settings, the function buttons have the follow- tively by touch. Many can also be selected by pressing ing assignments: one of the three buttons to the right of the LCD panel. -
Page 176: Starting/Exiting Playback Mode
STARTING/EXITING PLAYBACK MODE SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES Using touch control The images are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. →Swipe up or down The sorting will be strictly chronological. When the end of an image series is reached, the display automatically Shooting Playback jumps back to the first image in the series. -
Page 177: Info Displays In Playback Mode
INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK MODE CONTINUOUS Video recordings are always rendered with header and →Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the footer and with on screen. No other auxiliary edge of the screen displays will appear. •... -
Page 178: Displaying Multiple Images At Once
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT Viewing other images ONCE →Swipe up or down The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find a specific image. You can choose 12 or 30 images per overview. -
Page 179: Tagging/Rating Of Recordings
TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS Navigating between images →Press the directional pad in the relevant direction Images can be marked as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify the later deletion of multiple images. Displaying the recording in full size Tagging can be done in regular view mode or in the Using touch control overviews. -
Page 180: Deleting Recordings
DELETING RECORDINGS DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS There are several methods available to delete record- →Press the function button ( ings: • The Delete screen appears. – deleting individual recordings – deleting multiple recordings →Press the MENU button – deleting all recordings without a icon/ranking →Select in the play menu Delete Single... -
Page 181: Deleting Multiple Recordings
DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS Cancelling a deletion and returning to normal playback mode Several recordings can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve thumbnails and can then be deleted all at →Select the “Go back” icon once. (tap the icon directly or press the PLAY button) This overview can be reached in two ways. -
Page 182: Deleting Unrated Recordings
DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS Any number of recordings can be selected in this view. →Press the MENU button Selecting recordings for deletion →Select in the play menu Delete All without →Select an image →Press the center button →Tap the desired image •... -
Page 183: Video Playback
VIDEO PLAYBACK ACCESSING THE CONTROL ELEMENTS The control elements are displayed when playback is appears on screen if you have selected a video stopped. file in playback mode. Using touch control →Tap anywhere on the LCD panel 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500 START PLAYBACK INFO... -
Page 184: Pause Playback
PAUSE PLAYBACK END PLAYBACK →Tap anywhere on the LCD panel Using touch control While the control elements are visible: →Press the center button →Tap the “Go back” icon RESUMING PLAYBACK 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500 Using touch control While the control elements are visible: →Tap anywhere on the LCD panel INFO INFO... -
Page 185: Setting The Volume
SETTING THE VOLUME Using touch control While the control elements are visible: →Tap the volume icon →Tap the volume bar at the desired position 1/8000 12500 1/8000 12500 INFO INFO 12MP 8234 12MP 8234 Using button control →Press the directional pad up/down •... -
Page 186: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS The settings described in this chapter apply for photo and video mode alike. They are therefore available This function allows you to reset all your custom menu in the picture and video menu (see chapter “Camera settings back to the factory settings. -
Page 187: Firmware Updates
Leica offers firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can download from our website. Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your camera. Users of Leica FOTOS will also be automatically notified about firmware updates for their Leica cameras. -
Page 188: Executing A Firmware Update
Camera Infor- and how to download them to your camera, as well as submenu. mation any amendments and additions to this manual can be found in the customer area of our website at: https://club.leica-camera.com OTHER FUNCTIONS / FIRMWARE UPDATES... - Page 189 • Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen. • These settings will be applied automatically if the update is loaded via Leica FOTOS. OTHER FUNCTIONS / FIRMWARE UPDATES...
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Page 190: Leica Fotos
Leica FOTOS A list of available functions and instructions for their use IN THE CAMERA can be found in the Leica FOTOS app. Please read the →Select in the main menu Leica FOTOS legal notes on page 7. -
Page 191: Connecting With Paired Devices
• The pairing process may take a few minutes to com- plete. • Each mobile device only needs to be paired with the camera once. The process adds the device to the list of known devices. LEICA FOTOS / CONNECTIVITY (Android users) -
Page 192: Connecting With Paired Devices
→Confirm the prompt • Do not detach the lens! • The camera connects to the mobile device auto- matically. Leica FOTOS will notify you when firmware updates are available for your Leica cameras. →Follow the instructions provided by the Leica FOTOS Notes •... - Page 193 LEICA FOTOS / EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE...
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Page 194: Care/Storage
CARE/STORAGE subjected to moisture and tanning residue released by the moist leather. We recommend the following if the camera will not be • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on used for an extended period of time: your camera are lubricated. Remember to press the –... -
Page 195: Viewfinder/Lcd Panel
seizing if the lens will not be used for an extended period of time. VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL • Switch off your camera and leave it to stand at room temperature for around 1 hour if condensation has formed on or in the camera. The condensation will disappear, once the camera temperature has reached room temperature. -
Page 196: Faq
Problem Possible causes to check Troubleshooting suggestions Battery issues Battery is depleted too quickly Battery too cold Warm the battery (e.g. in pants pocket) and only insert directly before use Battery too hot Allow battery to cool down LCD panel or EVF set too bright Reduce brightness Power save mode deactivated Activate... - Page 197 Display language is not English Select in the menu English Language Electronic viewfinder is dark Switchover between EVF and LCD Select a suitable setting incorrectly set Viewfinder is out of focus Check the diopter setting and adjust as needed The LCD panel is to dark or too The brightness setting is incorrect Adjust the display brightness bright/not clear...
- Page 198 The camera won’t release/shutter Memory card is full Replace the memory card button is deactivated/shooting not The memory card is not formatted Reformat the memory card passible (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...
- Page 199 Camera does not focus Desired object part is too close to the Select Macro mode camera Desired object part is very far away Exit Macro mode Object not suitable for AF Use Focus lock or select manual focus AF frame is framed in red with Focusing was unsuccessful Try to focus again activated AF;...
- Page 200 The time and date stamp on images Setting was ignored Cannot be removed in retrospect are unwanted Deactivate the function as needed Images are damaged or missing The memory card was removed while the Never remove the memory card while the readiness indicator was flashing readiness indicator is flashing.
- Page 201 No images are displayed No memory card inserted Insert a memory card The photos were taken with another Transfer the files to another device to view camera them Images cannot be displayed File name was changed on a PC Use suitable software for file transfers from a PC to the camera Video quality Video recordings show flickering/...
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Page 202: Menu Overview
MENU OVERVIEW FUNCTION BUTTONS The following control elements are available for direct access (see p. 54). Thumbwheel button Function button 1 Function button 2 Center button LEGEND Accessible via the Available for the favorites Available for function Factory setting on the status screen menu buttons... -
Page 203: Direct Access
DIRECT ACCESS Function PHOTO VIDEO Status Function buttons Status Function buttons screen screen Photo - Video Toggle Info Levels Exposure lock AF-L + AE-L AE-L AF-L Drive Mode Interval Shooting Exposure Bracketing Self-timer Focusing Focus Mode AF Mode Focus Aid Auto Magnification Focus Peaking AF Assist Lamp... - Page 204 Auto ISO Settings White Balance Gray card Color Temperature Photo File Format JPG Settings JPG Resolution Noise Reduction (JPG) Film Style Highlight / Shadow Scene Mode Shutter Type Flash Settings Flash Mode Exposure Preview Auto Review Noise Reduction (long exposure) Thumb Wheel User Profile Manage Profiles...
- Page 205 LCD Brightness LCD Color Adjustment EVF Color Adjustment Leica FOTOS Format Storage Camera Settings Edit File Name Reset Image Numbering Power Saving Acoustic Signal Volume Date & Time Camera Information Firmware Firmware Update License Information Regulatory Information Language Reset Camera...
- Page 206 DIRECT ACCESS IN REVIEW MODE Function Review (photo)/Playback (video) Play Menu Function buttons Toggle Info Levels Rate / Unrate EVF-LCD Delete Single Filter Delete Multi Delete All without ★ MENU OVERVIEW...
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Page 208: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA 35,0 mm 50.0 mm 62.7 mm 130.0 mm 72.0 mm TECHNICAL DATA... - Page 209 Interfaces S-JPG 16:9 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP) 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP) ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units, HDMI jack Type D, USB 3.1 Gen 1 2368 x 1776 (4.2 MP) Type C 1776 x 1776 (3.2 MP) Tripod thread Tripod thread A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base...
- Page 210 LENS Self-timer Self-timer Delay time: 2 s or 12 s Designation Designation Drive mode Drive mode Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34 f/1.7-2.8 ASPH., 35 mm equivalent: 24–75 mm, aperture range: 1.7– Single Interval Shooting Exposure Bracketing 16/2.8–16 (at 10.9/34 mm) Continuous shooting: Lens filter thread Lens filter thread –...
- Page 211 Flash unit Flash unit aperture Metering principle Metering principle Included in the delivery: Leica CF D Flash angle Flash angle Exposure metering occurs via the image sensor for all exposure metering methods Aligned with the shortest focal length of the lens of...
- Page 212 Speaker Mono WLAN WLAN WLAN function for connecting to the Leica FOTOS app. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™. IEEE802.11b/g/n Channel 1–11 (2412–2462 MHz), maximum output (e.i.r.p.): 5.9 dBm, encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA™/WPA2™...
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