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Recording mode

Aborting the function

A running self-timer delay time can be aborted by turning oﬀ the camera

at the main switch.

A running 12s self-timer delay time can also be aborted during the ﬁrst

10s by pressing any of the four buttons next to the monitor.

If the self-timer is no longer to be used, it must be switched oﬀ in the

menu, as even switching oﬀ the camera does not cancel the setting of

this function.

Note:

If the self-timer function is set and the mirror lock-up activated (see next

section) at the same time, the shutter is always actuated after the

selected delay time, i.e. without the shutter button having to be pressed

again.

Mirror lock-up

In order to preclude the minimal residual inﬂuences of mirror movement

and closing of the lens shutter, the Leica S oﬀers the possibility of the

mirror lock-up.

Setting / performing the function

1. In the menu, under CAMERA , select the item Mirror Up Mode and

2. select On or Off in the sub-menu.

3. Press the shutter button to cause the mirror to be folded up

4. Press the shutter button again to take the picture

Procedure

When the shutter button is pressed the ﬁrst time, exposure metering is

performed, in autofocus mode the focus is adjusted, then the mirror is

folded up and the aperture closes to the corresponding value.

The shutter procedure - and hence the taking of the picture - starts only

when the shutter button is pressed a second time.

After the picture is taken, the mirror is folded down again and the aper-

ture opens in the normal way.

Aborting the function

The mirror lock-up procedure can be aborted without a picture being

taken after the shutter button is pressed the ﬁrst time.

Simply switch oﬀ the camera at the main switch and the mirror is folded

down again.

If the mirror lock-up is set, on the other hand, the function remains active

even after turning the camera oﬀ and on again, i.e. if the next picture is to

be taken without mirror lock-up, the function must be set to Off in the

menu.

Notes:

• The picture must be taken within 2 minutes of the shutter button being

pressed the ﬁrst time. If this is not the case, the mirror is folded down

again automatically to protect the battery capacity (without the shutter

opening beforehand).

• While the mirror is folded up, the 2 minutes holding time can be

restarted at any time by pressing the shutter button again.

• If the mirror lock-up is activated and the self-timer function set at the

same time, the shutter is always actuated after the selected delay time,

i.e. without the shutter button having to be pressed again.

Depth of ﬁeld preview button

With the Leica S you can close the lens aperture to the set or automati-

cally controlled aperture value in any exposure mode. In the factory

setting, this is done with the depth of ﬁeld preview button.

The correct values continue to be displayed in the monitor and top panel

display, and in Live View mode also in the monitor. However, exposure

metering is deactivated.

Preconditions for closure of the lens aperture are

– Exposure metering has been activated with the shutter button, and

– The shutter button has not been pressed (again).

The shutter is blocked as long as the button is held depressed.

Note:

The function of the depth of ﬁeld preview button diﬀers, depending on the

operating mode:

Operating mode Function

Photo mode Normal, i.e. use of

the viewﬁnder

image

Close the aperture by holding the button

depressed or quick access to the set menu

function by pressing

Live View, i.e. use

of the viewﬁnder

image

Activating/deactivating exposure simulation

by (multiple) pressing

Video preview and recording mode Access to setting the audio recording level

and the headphone volume by holding

depressed, function independent of the

setting for normal photography mode and

cannot be changed

Recording mode

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

USER / APPLICATION-SPECIFIC PROFILES

On the Leica S, any combination of menu settings can be permanently

stored, e.g. so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily at any time

for recurring situations / subjects. A total of four memory slots are

available for these combinations, as well as a factory default 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 trans-

ferred to one of the memory cards, 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 menu, under SETUP , select the item User Profiles and

3. select Save as User Profile in the sub-menu

• A further sub-menu appears with four lines for the available proﬁle

slots.

4. In this sub-menu, select the desired memory slot

• A corresponding conﬁrmation prompt appears

5. Conﬁrm Ye s or cancel No your selection there

• The sub-menu from step 4. appears again, and the selected mem-

ory slot is marked as occupied.

Selecting a proﬁle

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item User Profiles and

2. select Load Profile in the sub-menu

• A further sub-menu appears with ﬁve lines, the ﬁrst for the factory

settings, the others for the four proﬁle slots.

Only the lines with occupied proﬁles can be called up.

3. In this sub-menu, select the desired proﬁle

• The selected proﬁle is marked as active.

Note:

If you change one of the settings for the proﬁle currently in use ---

appears instead of the name of the proﬁle you were previously using in

the initial menu list.

Renaming proﬁles

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item User Proﬁles, and

2. select Rename User Profile in the sub-menu

• A further sub-menu appears with four lines for the proﬁle slots.

Only the lines with occupied proﬁles can be called up.

3. Select the desired proﬁle

• A keyboard sub-menu is displayed.

4. First delete the existing designation in the title line there, then select

the desired characters

– Turning the rear thumbwheel or pressing the Joystick to left or

right allows each character to be selected in an endless loop.

– Pressing the Joystick up or down allows you to move between

lines.

– Pressing the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forward copies the

selected character to the title line.

– Special "buttons":

1 2

– 1 Switch between capital and small letters

– 2 Delete characters

– 3 Switch between letter and number, or punctuation marks and

special characters

– 4 Spacebar

5. Conﬁrm your inputs with the function keys marked O or OK to the top

right or bottom right of the monitor

• The sub-menu from step 2. appears again, the edited proﬁle has

the new designation.

Saving proﬁles to a card / transferring proﬁles from a card

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item User Profile and

2. select Import from card or Export to Card in the sub-menu.

• A corresponding conﬁrmation prompt appears

3. Conﬁrm there that you really wish to import or export the proﬁle.

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

menu at once, and to reset them to the factory default settings.

Setting the function

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Reset Camera and

2. select No or Ye s in the sub-menu.

Note:

This reset also applies to the proﬁles that may have been created and

saved with Save as User Profile (see left column).

Recording mode

FOLDER MANAGEMENT

The picture data on the memory cards is stored in folders which are

created automatically. The folder names always consist of eight charac-

ters - three ﬁgures and ﬁve letters. In the factory default setting, the ﬁrst

folder is named "100LEICA", the second "101LEICA", etc. The next free

number is always assigned as the folder number; a maximum of 999

folders are possible. If the number capacity is exhausted, a corresponding

warning message appears in the monitor.

The individual pictures are given continuous numbers up to 9999 unless a

the memory card in use already contains a picture with a higher number

than the last number assigned by the camera. In such cases, the number-

ing used on this card is continued. If the current folder contains picture

number 9999, a new folder is created automatically and the numbering

begins 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).

With the Leica S you can also create new folders at any time, give them

names of your choice and change the ﬁle names.

Create new folder / Assign names of your choice

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Image Numbering and

2. select New Folder in the sub-menu

• A keyboard sub-menu appears with the folder names in the title

line (initially always "XXXLEICA").

3. First delete the existing designation in the title line there, then select

the desired characters

• The procedure corresponds exactly to step 4. under 'Renaming

proﬁles' on p. 36.

1 The "X" characters are placeholders

4. Conﬁrm your inputs with the function keys marked OK to the top right

or bottom right of the monitor

• A corresponding conﬁrmation prompt appears.

5. Conﬁrm Ye s or cancel No your settings there

• The keyboard sub-menu appears again.

Note:

If memory cards are used that were not formatted with this camera (see

next section), the camera automatically creates a new folder.

Resetting picture numbers

The picture numbers can also be reset without having to create a new

folder ﬁrst.

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Image Numbering and

2. select Reset in the sub-menu

The keyboard sub-menu appears.

3. Make the desired settings there

The procedure corresponds exactly to that described in the previous

section under 3. - 5.

Changing ﬁle names

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Image Numbering and

2. select Change Filename in the sub-menu.

• A keyboard sub-menu appears with the ﬁle names (initially always

L100 001).

3. Make the desired settings there

The procedure corresponds exactly to that described in step 4. under

'Renaming proﬁles' on p. 36.

• The sub-menu from step 2. appears again, the edited ﬁle name has

the new designation.

FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARDS

It is not normally necessary to format (initialize) memory cards that have

already been used. If an unformatted card or a card formatted in a diﬀer-

ent device (e.g. a computer) is used for the ﬁrst time, it has to be format-

ted.

Important:

Formatting does not necessarily and irrevocably delete all the data on the

card.

It may be possible to access some of the data again using appropriate

software. Only the data that is then overwritten by saving new data is

actually permanently deleted.

Notes:

• Do not turn the camera oﬀ while memory cards are being formatted.

• If the memory card has been formatted in another device, such as a

computer, you should reformat it in the Leica S.

• If a memory card cannot be formatted, you should ask your dealer or

the Leica Product Support department for advice.

• Formatting of memory cards deletes even delete-protected pictures

(see p. 50).

Setting the function

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Format Cards and

2. select in the sub-menu which of the two cards you wish to format, or

whether you wish to format both

• A corresponding conﬁrmation prompt appears on the monitor to

prevent inadvertent deletion.

3. Conﬁrm Ye s or cancel No your selection there

Recording mode

MARKING THE PICTURE FILES FOR COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

The Leica S enables you to mark your picture ﬁles by entering text or

other characters. You can enter up to 17 characters under 2 headings for

each picture.

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Copyright Information

• The sub-menu containing the three options Copyright, Information

and Artist appears in the monitor. Only the Copyright Information

line is initially activated.

2. Activate the Copyright function.

• The Information and Artist lines are activated.

3. Select Information or Artist, and

• The keyboard sub-menu appears in both cases.

4. Make the desired settings there

The procedure corresponds exactly to that described in section

"Resetting picture numbers" in steps 3./5.

• The sub-menu from step 2. appears again.

RECORDING THE LOCATION WITH GPS

The Global Positioning System enables the current position of the

receiver to be determined worldwide. When the function is activated the

Leica S continuously receives the corresponding signals and updates the

position data. You can write this information - latitude and longitude,

height above sea level - to the "EXIF" data.

Setting the function

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item GPS and

2. switch the function On or Off

• The "Satellite" symbol in the top panel display indicates the status:

– Last position determined up to 6 minutes ago

– Last position determined up to 24 hours ago

– No position data available

Notes on the function:

• GPS positioning requires as clear a path as possible to at least 3 of the

GPS satellites (of the total of 24 satellites, up to 9 are available from

any point on earth). We therefore recommend holding the camera with

the GPS aerial pointing vertically upwards.

• Make sure that the GPS aerial is not covered with your hand or any

other item, particularly metal objects.

• It may not be possible to receive good signals from GPS satellites at

the following locations or in the following situations. In such cases,

positioning may not be possible at all, or may be incorrect:

– In closed rooms

– Underground

– Under trees

– In a moving vehicle

– Close to high buildings or in steep valleys

– Close to high voltage cables

– In tunnels

– Close to mobile telephones

– With accessories attached to the ﬂash shoe, e.g. a ﬂash unit

We recommend that when activating the GPS function after prolonged

storage of the camera, this is always done ﬁrst at a point with good

"reception".

Information for safe use

The electromagnetic radiation generated by the GPS system can aﬀect

instruments and measuring equipment. Therefore, make sure the GPS

function is deactivated e.g. on board an aircraft before takeoﬀ or landing,

in hospitals or in other locations where there are restrictions on wireless

transmissions.

Important (legal restrictions on use):

• In certain countries or regions, the use of GPS and associated technol-

ogies may be restricted.

• Therefore, before traveling in other countries you should consult the

relevant country's embassy or your travel agent.

• The use of GPS inside the People's Republic of China and Cuba and

close to their borders (exceptions: Hong Kong and Macao) is prohib-

ited by national laws.

• Violations will be prosecuted by the authorities. The GPS function is

therefore deactivated automatically in these areas.

Recording mode

FLASH MODE

GENERAL INFORMATION ON FLASH EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT AND

CONTROL

The Leica S determines the necessary ﬂash power by ﬁring several rang-

ing ﬂashes in quick succession fractions of a second before taking the

actual picture. Immediately after this, at the start of exposure, the main

ﬂash is ﬁred.

All factors that inﬂuence the exposure (e.g. ﬁlters, aperture setting,

distance from the main subject, reﬂective ceilings, etc.) are automatically

taken into consideration.

COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS

Connection via the ﬂash shoe

– All ﬂash units and studio ﬂash systems conforming to the latest ISO

standard 10330 and the older DIN 19014 standard1 (positive polarity

at the X contact)

Connection via the lower LEMO® jack

– All ﬂash units and studio ﬂash systems that allow control via corre-

sponding special cables

Connection via the ﬂash connection socket

– Studio ﬂash systems and other ﬂash units with ﬂash cable and stan-

dard ﬂash plug

1 If you wish to connect a studio ﬂash system that does not conform to the ISO standard to the Leica S,

please contact the Customer Care department at Leica Camera AG or the customer service department

of a Leica agency.

The following ﬂash units allow all the functions described in this manual

together with the Leica S:

• Leica system ﬂash units

• Flash units that satisfy the technical requirements for a System 3002

System Camera Adaption (SCA), are ﬁtted with the SCA-3502-M52, 3

adapter and allow guide number control.

Other commercially available attachable ﬂash units with standard ﬂash

foot4, 5 and positive center contact, and ﬁred via the center contact (X

contact) (without TTL ﬂash control) can also be used.

2 When using the SCA-3502 adapter (from Version 5), the white balance can be set to Automatic for

correct color reproduction.

3 The use of system ﬂash units from other camera manufacturers and of SCA adapters for other camera

systems is not recommended, as their diﬀerent contact position and assignment can result in malfunc-

tions or even damage.

4 If ﬂash units not specially adapted to the Leica S are used, the white balance of the camera should

possibly be set manually to .

5 The aperture and sensitivity of the lens may have to be entered manually in the ﬂash unit.

FLASH SYNC SPEED

The ﬂash sync speed of the Leica S with conventional ﬂash technology,

i.e. with the camera's internal focal plane shutter is 1⁄125s. If the central

shutter of correspondingly equipped lenses is used, all the shutter speeds

up to 1⁄1000s are available.

With system-compatible and HSS-compatible ﬂash units, all faster shutter

speeds can also be used.

Notes:

• Studio ﬂash systems in particular often have burning times that are far

longer than the above sync times. Lower speeds are recommended to

make full use of light yield from these ﬂash units.

• With all shutter speeds up to the sync time 1⁄125s, X lights up in the

viewﬁnder as an indication that normal ﬂash mode is possible with

these speeds.

• If the shutter speed setting dial is set , the set exposure operating

modes may be changed due to the then resulting shutter speeds, i.e.

from P to T, or from A to M. As soon as a shutter speed is set again, the

original operating modes are activated again.

• If an HSS-compatible Leica system ﬂash unit is used and faster shutter

speeds are set at the camera, i.e. ≤ 1⁄180s with focal plane shutter, and ≤

1⁄1500s with central shutter, the ﬂash unit automatically switches to HSS

mode.

Recording mode

SELECTING THE SYNC SPEED / THE SYNC SPEED RANGE

The Leica S allows you to combine ﬂash operation with the shutter speed

generated with the automatic program and aperture priority modes to

subtly change the lighting conditions for the relevant subject to suit your

compositional ideas. You can choose here between one automatic and

several manual settings.

Setting the function

1. In the menu under CAMERA, select item Max. Flash Sync. Time , and

2. in the sub-menu select either one of the three automatic, focal

length-speciﬁc settings - 1/f , 1/(2f) , 1/(4f) , or the desired slowest

shutter speed

Note:

The setting of 1/f results in the slowest shutter speeds according to the

rule of thumb for blur-free pictures taken from the hand, e.g. 1⁄60s with the

Summarit-S 1:2.5/70mm ASPH lens. The corresponding shutter speeds

with 1/(2f) and 1/(4f) in this example would be 1⁄125s and 1⁄250s.

SELECTING THE FIRING MOMENT

The Leica S allows you to choose between the ﬂash ﬁring moment at the

start of the exposure and the synchronisation at the end of the exposure.

The function is available with all ﬂash units, i.e. even with non-system-

compatible ﬂash units, irrespective of whether they are ﬁtted to the ﬂash

or connected via cable, and with all camera and ﬂash unit settings. The

displays are identical in both cases.

Setting the function

1. In the menu under SETUP, select item Flash Sync. Mode , and

2. select the desired option in the sub-menu

ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT

When attaching a ﬂash unit, you should ensure that the foot of the ﬂash

unit is fully inserted into the accessory shoe of the Leica S and, if ﬁtted,

the clamping nut is tightened to prevent it accidentally falling out. This is

particularly important for ﬂash units with additional control and signal

contacts, because if the position in the ﬂash shoe changes the necessary

contacts can be broken, leading to malfunctions.

Note:

Camera and ﬂash unit must be switched oﬀ before attaching.

Recording mode

SETTINGS FOR CAMERA-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC FLASH MODE

When the ﬂash unit used has been switched on and set to the appropriate

mode for TTL mode, exposure metering must be carried out on the Leica

1. before taking each ﬂash picture by gently pressing the shutter

release, so that the display in the viewﬁnder shows the shutter speed

or switches to the light balance. If this stage is missed out by fully

depressing the shutter release in one quick movement, the ﬂash unit

will not ﬁre even if required.

2. the desired exposure mode and the desired shutter speed and/or

aperture must be set. The shortest ﬂash sync speed must be taken

into account as this determines whether a "normal" ﬂash is ﬁred or an

HSS ﬂash.

TTL ﬂash mode

The fully automatic, i.e. camera-controlled, TTL ﬂash mode is available

with the Leica S with system-compatible ﬂash units, and with all exposure

operating modes of the camera. In addition, an automatic ﬁll ﬂash control

is available. 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 12⁄3 EV as ambient brightness increases (ﬁll ﬂashes). If, however,

the prevailing brightness requires a faster shutter speed than the sync

speed (1⁄125s with focal plane shutter, 1⁄1000s for lenses with central shutter)

or if this is set manually, a system-compatible ﬂash unit will be automati-

cally switched to linear ﬂash mode (HSS, see next section) by the cam-

era. In addition, the Leica S transfers the set sensitivity and aperture to

the ﬂash unit. If it has such displays, the ﬂash unit can then automatically

adapt its distance setting accordingly.

Notes:

• The following sections describe only those settings and functions that

are available when using the Leica S with system-compatible ﬂash

units.

• An exposure compensation set at the camera inﬂuences only the

measurement of the prevailing light! If you want to simultaneously use

compensation of the TTL ﬂash exposure metering in ﬂash mode – in

parallel or in the opposite direction, you must make this additional

setting (on the ﬂash unit).

• More details of ﬂash use, in particular for other ﬂash units not specially

adapted to the Leica S and for diﬀerent ﬂash modes, can be found in

the relevant manuals.

LINEAR FLASH MODE (HIGH SPEED SYNCHRONIZATION)

Fully automatic, i.e. camera controlled, linear ﬂash operation is available

with the Leica S when using system-compatible ﬂash units (see p. 39),

with all shutter speeds and in all exposure modes of the camera. It is

automatically activated by the camera when the selected or calculated

shutter speed is faster than the sync speed, i.e. ≤ 1⁄180s with focal plane

shutter. If the ﬂash unit is set correctly, this changeover requires no

further action on the part of the photographer.

STROBOSCOPE FLASH MODE WITH SYSTEM-COMPATIBLE FLASH

UNITS

This ﬂash method in which several consecutive ﬂashes are ﬁred during an

exposure is possible with all exposure operating modes of the camera.

With the operating modes and the camera automatically sets the shutter

speed necessary for the selected number and frequency of ﬂashes. If the

required shutter speed results in an overexposure due to the prevailing

light, this is indicated by the light balance. With the operating modes and

ﬂashing of the time display in the viewﬁnder and top panel display signals

that the shutter speed is too high. In such cases exposure compensation

is possible by changing the number and/or frequency of the ﬂashes and/

or the aperture and/or the shutter speed (with and ). For successful

stroboscope photography in which e.g. several phases of a sequence of

movements are recorded in one picture, the working range of the ﬂash

unit, the number of ﬂashes, the distance and naturally the aperture are of

crucial importance. Information on this can be found in the manual of the

ﬂash unit in question.

Note:

The HSS ﬂash technology results in shorter ranges.

Recording mode

FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER WITH SYSTEM-

COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS

In the viewﬁnder display of the Leica S, a ﬂash symbol serves as a feed-

back and display of various operating states.

• does not appear despite the ﬂash unit being switched on and ready

for use:

In such cases the Leica S will not ﬁre the ﬂash unit even though it is

switched on and ready for use. (e.g. because the wrong operating mode

is set on the ﬂash unit)

• ﬂashes before the picture is taken:

– The ﬂash unit is not yet ready to use

• is lit up before the picture is taken:

– The ﬂash unit is ready for use

• continues to light up constantly after ﬁring:

– The ﬂash is still ready to use.

• In the case of a ﬂash exposure compensation set at the ﬂash unit

– ± appears additionally in the viewﬁnder as an indicator

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE FLASH UNIT-INTEGRATED AUTO-

MATIC COMPUTER

When working with the automatic exposure of system-compatible ﬂash

units, the light reﬂected by the subject is metered and evaluated by a

sensor integrated into the ﬂash unit, not by the camera. The exposure

operating modes of the camera function essentially in the same way as

without ﬂash. If the ﬂash sync speed drops below the set value with P or

A , or a speed is set below the sync speed with T or M, the ﬂash is not

triggered.

As the operating modes, and already generate a normally exposed pic-

ture due to the ambient lighting, the ﬂash power should be reduced, i.e. a

ﬂash exposure compensation of e.g. –1EV to –2EV should be set.

With system-compatible ﬂash units, the aperture set at the lens is trans-

mitted to the ﬂash unit and automatically taken as the basis as computer

aperture. For the metering, the sensitivity set at the camera and any

exposure compensation set for the ambient lighting (camera) and ﬂash

(ﬂash unit) are taken into consideration.

MANUAL FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH CONSTANT FLASH POWER

If the ﬂash unit is used in manual ﬂash mode with full power or ﬁxed

partial power (if this can be set at the ﬂash unit), the emitted ﬂash light

power is not controlled. The exposure operating modes of the camera

function essentially in the same way as without ﬂash.

If the ﬂash sync speed drops below the set value with A or T , or a speed

is set below the sync speed with T or M, the ﬂash is suppressed. The lens

aperture to be set is determined by the ﬂash power, sensitivity and

distance to the subject, or vice versa, the ﬂash partial power to be set is

determined by the aperture, sensitivity, focal length and distance to the

subject (see ﬂash unit manual).

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY VIA THE X CONTACT

No information is transmitted if a non-system-compatible ﬂash unit is

connected via the accessory shoe. As the camera cannot "recognize"

such a ﬂash unit, it acts as if no ﬂash unit were attached. The ﬂash time

must be set manually to the ﬂash sync speed 1⁄125s, or 1⁄1000s with central

shutter, or to slower speeds; an automatic changeover does not take

place. The ﬂash unit ready and indicator lamps are not active.

If the ﬂash unit is suitable, the light control can be performed with an

automatic aperture, i.e. via the sensor on the ﬂash unit, or manually by

selecting corresponding partial light power levels (see ﬂash unit manual).

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY VIA THE LOWER LEMO® JACK

Flash units and large studio ﬂash systems can be connected by cable

with LEMO® plug (supplied) can be connected to the lower LEMO® jack.

The LEMO® jack with its automatic locking reliably prevents an inadver-

tent interruption in the connection. As the camera cannot "recognize" a

ﬂash unit connected in this way, it acts as if no ﬂash unit were attached.

The ﬂash time must be set manually to the ﬂash sync speed 1⁄125s, or 1⁄1000s

with central shutter, or to slower speeds; an automatic changeover does

not take place. The ﬂash unit ready and indicator lamps are not active.

Recording mode

VIDEO RECORDINGS

You can also use the Leica S to make video recordings.

Notes:

• As only part of the sensor surface is used, the eﬀective focal length is

increased in each case, i.e. the details become correspondingly

smaller.

• Uninterrupted video recordings are possible up to a maximum length of

29 minutes.

The following settings are available for video recordings:

RESOLUTION / IMAGE FREQUENCY

1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Resolution and

2. set the desired resolution in the sub-menu

The two resolutions available have a ﬁxed relationship to diﬀerent image

frequencies. 1080p, for example, can be combined with three diﬀerent

image frequencies in order to match the reproduction to the TV system

used: 25 fps for PAL, 24 and 30 fps for NTSC while the 4K resolution is

only possible with 24 fps.

Note:

4k video recordings can only be stored on SD cards (see p. 25).

ISO SENSITIVITY

All variants described on p. 24, but Maximum Auto ISO for video record-

ings is set separately in the Auto ISO Video sub-menu.

Notes:

• The limitation described below under exposure operating modes

applies.

• 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.

COLOR SPACE

Video recordings are only possible with sRGB (see p. 22).

Note:

This applies irrespective of a possible deviating setting for photos which

remains unchanged.

CONTRAST, FOCUS, SATURATION

All variants described on page 22, but they are set separately for video

recordings.

1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Settings and

2. select Video Contrast, Video Sharpness or Video Saturation in the

sub-menu, and

3. select the desired level/function in the sub-menu

TIME CODE

The time code is a data set that is generated and recorded parallel to the

image and audio data. It allows the correct time synchronization of pic-

ture and audio signals even after cutting, or after a later separate pro-

cessing.

You can choose between a continuous 'running'

Timecode – Free Run and a time code for the particular recording –

Rec Run

1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Settings and

2. select Timecode in the sub-menu

3. In the Timecode sub-menu select Timecode Mode and

4. select the desired function or deactivate the function in the sub-menu

While the time code signal at camera time is always generated and

recorded parallel to the video recording, with Free Run and Rec Run you

can deﬁne the start yourself, i.e. how large the time oﬀset is to be

between the start of recording and the start of time code signal genera-

tion. In these two cases, the otherwise inactive second line of the Time-

code sub-menu can therefore be selected.

5. In the Timecode Mode sub-menu select Starting Time and

6. set the delay in the sub-menu

– Setting the numerical groups (hh [hours], mm [minutes], ss [sec-

onds] and frame [frame number within the respective second]):

Turn the rear thumbwheel or press the Joystick up or down

– Switching between the numerical groups:

Press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forwards, to the left or

to the right

Recording mode

EXPOSURE METERING METHODS

All the variants described on page 30

EXPOSURE MODES

– Aperture priority (see p. 30-31)

– Manual control with shutter speeds of 1⁄30 - 1⁄4000s.

Set slower shutter speeds are dealt with in the same way as 1⁄30s.

Notes:

• If a correct exposure is not possible even with the maximum aperture,

the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased, regardless of any manual

setting.

• The automatic exposure control takes all brightness ﬂ uctuations into

consideration. If this is not desired, e.g. for landscape recordings and

pans, you should set the exposure manually.

DISTANCE SETTING

All the variants described on page 29

STARTING / ENDING THE RECORDING

Starting:

Press the video record button

• A video recording in progress is indicated in the monitor by a ﬂ ashing

red dot and the elapsed recording time.

• As video recordings with the Leica S are made with diﬀ erent aspect

ratios, depending on the selected resolution, the monitor image

appears with corresponding masking.

Ending:

Press the video record button again

Single pictures during video recordings

Single pictures can be taken during a running video recording. Pressing

the shutter button interrupts the video recording for the duration of the

single picture. The individual pictures are taken with the relevant settings

on the camera.

Recording mode

Sound recording

The sound can be recorded using the integral microphones or with exter-

nal microphones connected using the LEMO® audio adapter supplied.

The integral microphones record in stereo.

Note:

The automatic distance setting (autofocus) generates noises that are also

recorded.

Setting the audio recording level is possible automatically or manually

before or during the recording.

1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Settings,

2. select Audio Level in the sub-menu, and

3. set the desired function there

Manual setting

1. Hold the depth of ﬁ eld preview/function button depressed, and

2. press the Joystick to the left (= decrease level) or right (= increase

level)

The level should be set so that input override is avoided, i.e. such that the

'bars' do not or only seldom change from white to red (at the far right end

of the scale).

21 3

1 Microphone ( = Automatic recording level control, = Manual

recording level control, = No sound recording)

2 Setting mark

3 Left channel level

4 Right channel level

Note:

The level is not controlled separately for each channel.

Deactivate sound recording

Move the setting mark completely to the left until the microphone symbol

changes from

Move the setting mark completely to the left until the microphone symbol

To reduce any noise caused by wind during sound recording, a damping

function is available.

1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Settings,

2. select Audio Wind Elimination in the sub-menu, and

3. activate or deactivate the function there

Note:

When no wind noise is to be feared, you should always select Off to

ensure optimum sound.

Checking the sound recording

You can check your recording level even during the recording using

connected headphones.

1. Connect the headphones to the camera via the LEMO® audio jack

using the audio adapter S (supplied)

• The corresponding display appears in the monitor image

1 Symbol for connected headphones

2 Volume bar

Setting headphone volume

2. Hold the depth of ﬁ eld preview/function button depressed, and

3. press the Joystick down (= reduce volume) or up (= increase volume)

Review mode

REVIEW MODE

Note:

Two functions are available for the review of your recordings:

– Automatic review after each recording

– Review for unlimited time

AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF LAST

PICTURE

In Auto Review mode, each picture is displayed on the monitor immedi-

ately after it is taken. You can set the time for which the picture is to be

displayed.

Setting the function

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Auto Review and

2. select the desired function or time in the sub-menu: (Off, 1 s, 3 s, 5

s, Hold)

REVIEW FOR UNLIMITED TIME

Setting the function

Call up Review mode by brieﬂy pressing the button to the top right of the

monitor.

• The last picture taken appears in the monitor along with the corre-

sponding displays. However, if the memory card(s) inserted do(es) not

contain any image ﬁles, the following message appears when you

switch to review mode: No media file to display.

Displays in Review mode

For undisturbed viewing of the recordings, only the following are dis-

played during review for unlimited time:

– In the header some fundamental information

– The functions of the adjacent buttons for 3 seconds in the four corners

of the monitor picture when switched on: = Protect menu, =

Change of display, = Delete menu and = Menu

– Top right and for the functions of the two thumbwheels

– Bottom right for button lock (if activated)

If the memory card or the selected ﬁle cannot be read, a correspond-

ing symbol appears in the right-hand margin of the black picture.

Notes:

• From Auto Review mode, you can switch back at any time to normal

unlimited PLAY review mode.

• Even pictures that have not yet been transferred from the camera's

internal buﬀer memory to a card – the LED at bottom right on the rear

of the camera is still ﬂashing – can be viewed immediately.

• On the other hand, the pictures on the cards are not accessible while

data are being transferred.

• If the masking function was used during recording (see p. 28), the

photo appears with the selected aspect ratio.

• Only picture data recorded with Leica S cameras can be reviewed with

the Leica S.

• If the picture data are stored in parallel in JPEG and DNG format, the

picture displayed is always based on the DNG ﬁle.

• If photographs were taken with the picture series function or automatic

bracketing, the last picture in the series is shown ﬁrst in both review

modes.

• To select other pictures from the series, see p. 48.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

A video recording can be recognized from the following characteristics:

– Picture format (16:9 with Full HD, approx. 17:9 with 4K)

– Additional video-related information in a footer

– A ﬁeld with the video and audio control symbols when switching on

and each time the Joystick is pressed to the left:

Louder = Press up

Fast forward = Press right

Play/Pause = Press forward

Quieter = Press down

Fast rewind = Press left

Fast forward and fast rewind start in slow motion and get faster the

longer the button is held down in the appropriate direction.

Turning the rear thumbwheel once to the left or right takes you directly to

the beginning or end of a video.

Review mode

Setting the volume

Press the Joystick down (= reduce volume) or up (= increase volume)

1 Symbol for camera loudspeaker/connected headphones

2 Volume bar; at the far left-hand end of the bar the audio playback is

deactivated ( / ).

Displays in Review mode

For undisturbed viewing of the recordings, only the following are displayed

during review for unlimited time:

– In the header some fundamental information

– The functions of the adjacent buttons for 3 seconds in the four corners

of the monitor picture when switched on: = Protect menu, =

Change of display, = Delete menu and = Menu

– Top right

Change of display,

and

Change of display,

for the functions of the two thumbwheels

If the memory card or the selected ﬁ le cannot be read, a corresponding

symbol appears in the right-hand margin of the black picture.

During both the unlimited review and the video payback, various addi-

tional displays and information can be called up in turn, in addition to the

displays described above, by repeatedly pressing the button bottom right

next to the monitor as in Live View mode:

– Histogram and clipping indicators

– Grid lines and horizon

– Extended picture data

– Back to the normal view

The settings for grid lines, histogram and marking of clearly focused

subjects are made in exactly the same was as described for Live View

mode on pages 27-28.

Review with histogram and clipping indicators

• Also displayed are:

– The histogram at top left

– Areas that are too bright are marked in red, areas that are too dark

in blue, ﬂ ashing in each case, and at bottom right the clipping sym-

bol ([ ])

The clipping displays

You can use the menu to set the clipping thresholds for displaying both

the light and dark areas.

Setting the function

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants and

2. select Exposure Clipping in the sub-menu.

3. In the sub-menu select Lower Limit or Upper Limit, and

4. set the desired threshold values on the scale by turning the thumb-

wheel or by pressing the Joystick to the left or right.

• The scale shows the clipping areas relative to the overall exposure

range.

Notes:

• The histogram and the clipping indicators are available both during

review of the whole picture and during review of a detail, but not

• during the simultaneous review of 4 or 9 reduced pictures.

• The histogram and clipping indicators always relate to the detail of the

part of the picture currently being displayed.

Marking of clearly focused subjects

• All clearly focused subjects are marked by highlighted contours.

The four available colors permit adaptation to any background.

1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants and

2. select Focus Peaking in the sub-menu

3. Call up the sub-menu, and

4. select the desired color there

Extended picture data

• A wide variety of additional picture data is displayed.

Note:

This review option only allows you to view the entire picture, even if only a

section was previously selected

Review mode

VIEWING OTHER PICTURES / SCROLLING

Turning the rear thumbwheel allows you to select other pictures.

Turning to the left takes you to the pictures with lower numbers,

turning to the right to the pictures with higher numbers. After reaching

the highest and lowest

numbers, the series of the pictures arranged in an endless loop

starts again from the beginning so that you can reach all the

pictures in both directions.

• The picture and ﬁ le numbers in the monitor change accordingly.

Note:

This is possible in all review modes, at all zoom levels, including oﬀ -cen-

ter details, and during the simultaneous review of several reduced pic-

tures.

ENLARGING THE DETAIL

You can enlarge a detail of the picture

– in steps

– call up the highest possible enlargement in one step.

Enlarging in steps

The displayed detail can be enlarged by turning the shutter speed setting

dial to the right. The further you turn, the greater the enlargement and

the smaller the detail. Enlargement is possible in 4 steps until 1 pixel of

the monitor displays 1 pixel of the picture.

• The displays in the header and the symbols for the functions of the

keys and thumbwheels disappear. The rectangle inside the frame

shows the size and position of the detail.

Maximum enlargement in one step

Holding the rear thumbwheel depressed (≥1s) switches between the

review of the whole picture and maximum enlargement.

Note:

The function is available at all zoom levels. If a detail was previously

displayed, pressing the ﬁ rst time displays the whole picture again.

Review mode

MOVING THE DETAIL

Press the Joystick in the desired direction - up, down, right or left

• The rectangle inside the frame moves in the direction the Joystick is

pressed.

SIMULTANEOUS VIEWING OF SEVERAL REDUCED PICTURES

Turning the shutter speed setting dial to the left reduces possibly previ-

ously enlarged pictures, and turning beyond the review of the whole

picture allows simultaneous viewing of 4 or 9 pictures.

• The red frame marks the picture previously displayed in full size during

the viewing of 4 or 9 pictures.

SELECTION OF ONE OF THE REDUCED PICTURES

1. Select the desired picture by pressing the Joystick up, down, left or

right

• The frame changes to an endless loop in lines from picture to

picture.

2. The framed picture can be enlarged in steps by turning the shutter

speed setting dial to the right

Review mode

PROTECTING PICTURES / CLEARING DELETE PROTECTION

1. Press any of the button top or bottom left, or top or bottom right of

the monitor

• In the image ﬁeld the button functions valid in this situation are

displayed - for 4s – alongside the corresponding buttons (Call

up menu control), (Call up delete menu), (Call up protect

menu) and (Change view, see p. 47)

2. Press the button marked in this case

• The image ﬁeld displays:

– The button functions valid in this situation ALL, Back, and OK,

and Protect single? in the footer

– Possibly the symbol ( ) for a delete-protected picture.

3. With the button top left of the monitor, select whether you wish to

protect only the displayed picture or all the pictures, or (if one or

more pictures is/are already protected) whether you wish to cancel

the delete protection for the displayed picture or all the pictures

• The corresponding displays change: Alongside the button between

ALL and SINGLE, in the footer according to the situation.

Notes:

• Even when protection or canceling of the delete protection of individ-

ual pictures is activated, you can enlarge the picture or call up other

pictures.

• Pressing the button marked BACK in this case (see above under 2.)

returns you to the respective normal view.

4. Press the OK button to protect the picture(s) or to cancel the delete

protection.

• The symbol for a delete-protected picture appears or disap-

pears in the monitor.

DELETING PICTURES

1. Press any of the button top or bottom left, or top or bottom right of

the monitor

• In the image ﬁeld the button functions valid in this situation are

displayed - for 4s – alongside the corresponding buttons (Call

up menu control), (Call up delete menu), (Call up protect

menu) and (Change view, see p. 47)

2. Press the button marked in this case

• The image ﬁeld displays

– the button functions valid in this situation ALL, BACK, and OK,

and Delete single? in the footer.

– Possibly the symbol for a delete-protected picture.

3. With the button top left of the monitor, select whether you wish to

delete only the displayed picture or all the pictures

• The corresponding displays change: Alongside the button between

ALL and SINGLE, in the footer according to the situation.

Notes:

• When deletion is activated, you can enlarge the picture or call up other

pictures.

• Pressing the button marked BACK in this case (see above under 2.)

returns you to the respective normal view.

If only one picture is to be deleted

4. Press the OK button to delete the picture(s).

• The next undeleted picture appears in the monitor. If this was the

only picture a message is displayed: No media file to display.

If all pictures are to be deleted

5. Press the button marked OK in this case.

• A safety conﬁrmation prompt appears on the monitor: Delete all?

Notes:

• Pressing the button marked in this case (see above under 2.)

returns you to the respective normal view.

• Protected pictures are not deleted. After deletion, the last (highest

number) of the undeleted pictures appears.

6. Conﬁrm and start the deletion with the OK button.

• A message appears in the monitor: No media file to display.

Additional functions

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER

The Leica S is equipped with a USB 3.0 interface for transferring data to a

computer. This allows fast data transfer to computers with the same kind

of interface. The computer used must either have a USB port (for direct

connection of the Leica S), or be equipped with a card scanner for CF or

SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. Furthermore, an up-to-date USB 3.0 driver must

be installed

If the Leica S is connected to the computer with the LEMO® USB3.0

cable, it is automatically recognized by the operating system. Use the

Windows® Explorer to copy/save the picture data to your computer.

Note:

Apple® Mac® computers allow the transfer of video ﬁles only up to a

maximum ﬁle size of 4GB. If larger video ﬁles are copied, an error mes-

sage is displayed.

Important:

• Use only the LEMO® USB cable supplied.

• While data is being transferred from the Leica S to the computer, the

connection may not under any circumstances be broken by removing

the USB cable, as otherwise the computer and/or the Leica S may

crash, and the memory card may even be irreparably damaged.

• While data is being transferred from the Leica S 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. For the same reason

the battery must never be removed from the camera while the connec-

tion is active. If the battery capacity is about to run out during data

transfer, stop the data transfer, turn oﬀ the camera (see p. 15) and

charge the battery (see p. 8).

Connecting and transferring the data using card scanners

The picture data can be transferred to a computer using a commercially

available card scanner for CF or SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. These

devices, as well as further information, can be obtained in a computer

accessories store.

Data structure on the memory card

The 100LEICA, 101LEICA, etc. folders can each hold up to 9999

pictures.

Leica Image Shuttle®

The exclusive Leica Image Shuttle software enables you to remotely

control the camera from a computer and to directly store the image data

on the computer's hard drive for "tethered shooting". All of the key cam-

era functions can be controlled. This convenient solution provides ideal

support in the studio and on location.

Leica Image Shuttle is available as a free download when you register

your Leica S on the Leica Camera AG website. Further details on the

download of the two programs can be found on the registration card in

the camera packaging.

System requirements

Microsoft® Windows® Vista® / 7; Mac OS X 10.6 or higher. In some

Windows versions it is possible that the operating system will display a

warning about a missing Windows signature. Please ignore this message

and continue with the installation.

Installing ﬁrmware updates

Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its products. As

digital cameras have many functions that are purely controlled electroni-

cally, some of these improvements and enhancements to the functions

can be installed on the camera at a later date. Leica provides ﬁrmware

updates at irregular intervals for this purpose. Information about any

resulting changes or additions to the details in this manual can be found

at:

http://www.s.leica-camera.com/downloads-overview

You can check in the sub-menu of menu item Camera Information

whether your camera and/or the attached lens has the latest ﬁrmware

version (see also pp. 16-19 and 66).

You can easily download new ﬁrmware yourself from our

website and install it on your camera.

1. Format a memory card in your Leica S

2. Switch oﬀ the camera and insert the card into a card scanner –

either integrated or connected to your computer. (A scanner is

required for ﬁrmware updates)

3. Download the ﬁrmware ﬁle under the link:

https://owners.leica-camera.com/login

4. Save the ﬁrmware ﬁle S-X_xxx.FW to the highest level of the card

folder structure. X_xxx stands for the relevant version.

5. Eject the card properly from your card scanner, insert it into the

camera and close the cover.

6. Turn on the camera

7. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Camera Information

• If the camera detects a newer ﬁrmware version than the one

installed, this will be indicated in the respective line (Camera or

Lens) by characters in front of and behind the ﬁrmware number.

8. Open the corresponding sub-menu

• Apart from the two version numbers, the sub-menu contains a

conﬁrmation prompt.

9. Start the update with Yes or reject with No

• A progress screen appears during the process.

• The update process begins. This can take several minutes.

• After a successful update, a corresponding message is displayed

for conﬁrmation.

Note:

If the battery is not charged suﬃciently, a corresponding warning mes-

sage is displayed.

Additional functions

WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND REMOTE CONTROL OF THE

CAMERA

You can control the camera remotely using a smartphone/tablet or use

the smartphone/tablet as an external storage medium. In order to do

this, the Leica S app must ﬁrst be installed on your smartphone. This app

is available in the Apple App Store™ for iOS™ devices.

WLAN settings

1. In the menu, under SETUP, select the item WLAN and

2. activate WLAN Connection in the sub-menu

Create personal password

For security reasons you should change the default password for the

connection to your Leica S. The data are encrypted with the WPA2 stan-

dard during the data transfer.

1. In the WLAN sub-menu, select Network Key

2. Enter the characters for your personalized password using the Joy-

stick or the rear thumbwheel

3. Press the button marked OK

Change device name (SSID)

You can change the device name (SSID) of the camera. A name has

already been assigned here at the factory (LEICA-S...).

1. In the WLAN sub-menu, select Device Name

2. Enter the characters for your personalized device name using the

Joystick or the rear thumbwheel

3. Press the button marked OK

Create connection to the camera

(Settings are made at the smartphone/tablet)

1. Select the camera from the list of available WiFi networks

2. Enter the camera password

Data transfer and remote control

1. Start the app on your smartphone/tablet

2. Create connection to the camera

3. Execute the desired function using the app

Notes:

• When using devices or computing systems that require more reliable

security than WLAN devices, appropriate measures must be taken to

ensure security and protect against disruptions to the systems used.

• Leica Camera AG accepts no liability for damage arising from the use

of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device.

• It is assumed that the WLAN function will be used in the countries

where this camera is sold. If used in other countries than the one

where the camera is sold, there is the risk that communications trans-

mission conditions may be violated. Leica Camera AG assumes no

responsibility for violations of this kind.

• Please also notice that data transmitted and received wirelessly may

be intercepted by third parties. We highly recommend that you activate

encryption in the wireless access point settings in order to ensure that

the information is secure.

• Don't use the camera in places where there are magnetic ﬁelds, static

electricity, or disturbances, such as near microwaves. Otherwise the

wireless transmissions may not reach the camera.

• Using the camera near devices such as microwaves or cordless tele-

phones that use the 2.4 GHz radio frequency wavelength may nega-

tively aﬀect the performance of both devices.

• Do not connect to wireless networks you are not authorized to use.

• When the WLAN function is activated, the device will automatically

search for wireless networks. When this happens, networks that you

are not authorized to use (SSID: indicates the name used to identify a

network over a WLAN connection) may be displayed. Do not attempt to

connect to such a network, since this would be seen as unauthorized

access.

Miscellaneous

MISCELLANEOUS

LEICA SYSTEM ACCESSORIES

Interchangeable lenses

The range of interchangeable lenses in the Leica S system covers focal

lengths from wide angle to telephoto, including a macro lens for close-

ups. Some models may be available with the option of an integral central

shutter – for ﬂash photography with sync speeds up to 1/1000s. All

Leica S lenses are characterized by a high light intensity - in relation to

the picture format, and always by maximum imaging performance.

S ADAPTER

The Leica S adapter allows the use of lenses from other manufacturers

with Leica S cameras. The three purely mechanical bayonet adapters

transmit no mechanical or electrical controls, signals or

data between housing and lens. There is also a further Leica S adapter for

use with Hasselblad HC/HCD lenses and one for the use of the Contax

645 lens on Leica S cameras that allow the use of all the functions of

these lenses.

Leica S Adapter V ........................................................ Order No. 16 024

(for lenses from the Hasselblad V system)

Leica S Adapter M645.................................................. Order No. 16 025

(for lenses from the Mamiya 645 system)

Leica S Adapter P67..................................................... Order No. 16 026

(for lenses from the Pentax 67 system)

Leica S Adapter H ........................................................ Order No. 16 030

(for lenses from the Hasselblad H system)

Leica S Adapter C ........................................................ Order No. 16 038

(for lenses from the Contax 645 system)

Interchangeable focusing screens

Interchangeable focusing screens are available for the Leica S. They are

delivered individually in a case with changing tweezers and a dust brush.

Completely matt screen ............................................... Order No. 16 000

(Standard, supplied with the camera)

Matt screen with microprism ring and wedge ................ Order No. 16 001

Completely matt screen with grid lines ......................... Order No. 16 002

Multifunction S hand grip

The multifunction grip simpliﬁes handling for portrait format pictures

thanks to its form and appropriately positioned operating elements. It also

allows the use of an additional battery to increase the capacity. Its attach-

ment – with tripod screw - is quick and easy. (Order No. 16 028)

Grip strap S

The grip strap S is fastened to the multifunction hand grip and signiﬁ-

cantly simpliﬁes the carrying and holding of the camera/hand grip combi-

nation. (Order No. 16 004)

Professional charger S

This charger allows you to signiﬁcantly boost and safeguard the availabil-

ity of your Leica S system: It can charge two batteries at the same time.

(Order No. 16 011)

AC adapter S (power pack)

If the Leica S (Typ 007) is used in a ﬁxed position and/or for a very large

number of pictures over a prolonged period, and particularly when it

cannot be monitored, then it is expedient to ensure a continuous power

supply by using this power pack. (Order No. 16 041)

Note:

The power pack S (Order No. 16 022) cannot be used with the Leica S

(Typ 007).

Flash units

The Leica SF 26 system ﬂash unit is characterized by very simple opera-

tion. (Order No. 14 622)

Remote cord S

The electric remote cord S is highly recommended where maximum

jitter-free photography is demanded. (Order No. 16 029)

HDMI cable

The HDMI cable allows exceptionally fast transfer of picture data to

display equipment with corresponding HDMI sockets. Length = 1.5m

(Order No. 14 491)

Audio adapter S

The audio adapter S that is connected to the camera via LEMO plug

allows the simultaneous connection of headphones and a microphone

(both with 3.5mm jack). (Order No. 16 042)

SPARE PARTS Order No.

Camera bayonet cover S ...............................................................16 021

Carrying strap S ............................................................................ 16 037

Standard focusing screen ..............................................................16 000

Viewﬁnder cover ...........................................................................16 015

Li-Ion Battery S BP-PRO1 ..............................................................16 039

Quick Charger S (with integrated USA mains plug and

EU, UK and AUS interchangeable mains plugs, car charging cable) 16 009

Precautions and care instructions

PRECAUTIONS AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Do not use your Leica S in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful

magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic ﬁelds (e.g. induction ovens,

microwave ovens, television sets or computer monitors, video game

consoles, cell phones, radio equipment).

• If you place the Leica S on or very close to a television set, its mag-

netic ﬁeld could interfere with picture recordings.

• The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell phones.

• Strong magnetic ﬁelds, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors,

can damage the stored data or the pictures.

• If the Leica S malfunctions due to the eﬀects of electromagnetic ﬁelds

then turn the camera oﬀ, remove the battery, and then turn the cam-

era on again after reinserting the battery. Do not use the Leica S in the

immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines.

• Their magnetic ﬁelds can also interfere with picture recordings. Protect

the Leica S 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 housing of the Leica S

or the surface coating.

• As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals, they

should not remain in contact with the Leica S for a long time. The

Leica S is protected against moisture and dust to a certain extent by a

number of design measures. Ensure nevertheless that neither water,

sand nor dust can get into the camera, e.g. when it is snowing or

raining or on the beach.

• Sand and dust can damage the camera and memory cards. Take

particular care when changing lenses and when inserting and removing

the cards. If moisture does get in, it can cause malfunctions and even

permanent damage to the Leica S and the memory cards. If salt water

spray gets onto the Leica S, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it

out thoroughly and wipe the camera with it. Then wipe down thor-

oughly with a dry cloth.

MONITOR AND TOP PANEL DISPLAY

• If the Leica S is exposed to signiﬁcant temperature ﬂuctuations, con-

densation can form on the displays. Wipe it oﬀ carefully with a soft dry

cloth.

• If the Leica S is very cold when it is turned on, the displays may at ﬁrst

appear darker than usual. As soon as they warm up, they will reach

their normal level of brightness. The monitor is manufactured using a

high-precision process. This ensures that, of the total of around

921,600 pixels, more than 99.995% work correctly and only 0.005%

remain dark or are always bright. However, this is not a malfunction

and it does not impair the reproduction of the picture.

SENSOR

Cosmic radiation (e.g. on ﬂights) can cause pixel defects.

CONDENSATION

If condensation has formed on or in the Leica S, you should turn it oﬀ

and leave it to stand at room temperature for around an hour. Once the

camera temperature has adjusted to room temperature, the condensa-

tion will disappear by itself.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms,

you should take care to keep the equipment clean.

FOR THE CAMERA

• Clean the Leica S only with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt should ﬁrst

of all be covered with a well-thinned cleaning agent and then wiped oﬀ

with a dry cloth.

• To remove stains and ﬁngerprints, the camera and lenses should be

wiped with a clean lint-free cloth. Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners

of the camera body can be removed with a small brush. Take care not

to damage the shutter blades and mirror surface, e.g. with the shaft of

the brush.

• All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your Leica

S are lubricated. Please remember this if you will not be using the

camera for a long period of time. To prevent the lubrication points

becoming gummed up, the camera shutter should be released a

number of times every three months. It is also recommended that you

repeatedly move and use all other controls.

FOR LENSES

• Dust on the outside of the lens should be removed only with a soft-

haired brush or a soft, clean, dry microﬁber cloth. This cloth is

included in the scope of supply of this lens. If stains and ﬁnger have to

be removed, use such a cloth and clean carefully with a circular move-

ment starting at the center of the lens and working towards the edge.

The Leica Aquadura coating allows simple cleaning. Do not apply any

high pressure in order to maintain this property for as long as possible.

On no account may acetone be used for cleaning.

• For optimum front lens protection in unfavorable photographic condi-

tions (e.g. sand, salt water spray), use transparent UVa ﬁlters. How-

ever, you should bear in mind that, like all ﬁlters, they can cause

unwanted reﬂections in certain backlight situations and with high

contrasts. The generally recommended lens hood also protects the

lens from unintentional ﬁngerprints and the rain.

FOR THE BATTERY

Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chem-

ical reactions. These reactions are also inﬂuenced by the ambient tem-

perature and humidity. Very high and low temperatures shorten the

operating time and service life of the batteries.

• Always remove the battery if you will not be using the Leica S for a

longer period of time. Otherwise after several weeks the battery could

undergo deep discharge, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced, as the

Leica S still consumes a small amount of current (e.g. for saving date

and time) even when it is turned oﬀ.

• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored in a partially charged

condition, i.e. not completely discharged or fully charged (in the corre-

sponding display in the top panel display). For very long storage peri-

ods, you should charge the battery for approx. 15 minutes roughly

twice a year to avoid a deep discharge.

• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessi-

ble. Whilst lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits, they

should still be protected against contact with metal objects such as

paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot and

cause severe burns.

• If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts immediately

for any damage. Using a damaged battery can damage the Leica S.

• Batteries have a limited service life.

• Take damaged batteries to a collection point to ensure correct recy-

cling.

• Never throw batteries into a ﬁre as this can cause them to explode.

Precautions and care instructions

FOR THE CHARGER

• If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers, it can interfere

with the reception; make sure there is a distance of at least 1m

between the devices.

• When the charger is in use, it can make a noise (buzzing) – this is quite

normal and is not a malfunction.

• When it is not in use, disconnect the charger from the mains as other-

wise it uses a certain (very small) amount of power even when no

battery is inserted in it.

• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short circuit them.

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 temper-

atures, direct sunlight, magnetic ﬁelds or static discharge.

• Do not drop or bend memory cards as this can damage them and

result in loss of the stored data.

• Always remove the memory cards if you will not be using the Leica S

for a longer period of time.

• Do not touch the connections on the memory card and keep them free

of dirt, dust and moisture.

• It is recommended that the memory cards are reformatted from time to

time, as fragmentation occurs when deleting, which can block some of

the memory capacity.

CLEANING THE SENSOR

If any dust or dirt particles should adhere to the sensor cover glass,

depending on the size of the particles this can be identiﬁed by dark spots

or marks on the pictures.

The Leica S can be returned to Leica Camera AG Customer Service

(address: see p. 67) for chargeable cleaning of the sensor; this cleaning is

not covered by warranty. You can also carry out cleaning yourself, using

the Sensor Cleaning function in the menu. This allows access to the

sensor by keeping the shutter open.

Notes:

• Generally: To protect the Leica S 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 in an

environment that is as dust-free as possible.

• As plastic parts can easily pick up a static charge and then attract

more dust, individual lens caps and covers should only be stored for

short periods in pockets in clothing.

Setting the function

1. In the menu under SETUP, select (Sensor Cleaning

• The relevant sub-menu appears.

2. Conﬁrm with Ye s

• The mirror is folded up and the shutter opens.

3. Carry out cleaning. Make sure you follow the instructions under

"Notes" below.

4. After cleaning, the shutter is closed again by turning oﬀ the camera.

• The message Please stop sensor cleaning immediately. is displayed.

Notes:

• This function is only available when the battery has at least 50% of its

full capacity. Otherwise a corresponding warning is displayed.

• As far as possible, both inspection and cleaning of the sensor should be

performed in a dust-free environment to prevent further soiling.

• An 8x or 10x magnifying glass is very helpful during the inspection

before and after cleaning.

• Lightly adhering dust can be blown oﬀ the sensor cover glass using

clean and, if necessary ionized gases such as air or nitrogen. It makes

sense to use a (rubber) bellows with no brush for this purpose. Special,

low pressure cleaning sprays such as "Tetenal Antidust Professional"

can also be used in line with their speciﬁed usage.

• If the particles cannot be removed in this way, please contact the Leica

Product Support department.

• If the battery capacity falls to lower than 40% while the shutter is open,

the warning message "Attention Please stop sensor cleaning immedia-

tely." appears in the monitor. At the same time a continuous beep tone

will sound which can only be stopped by turning oﬀ the camera. Turn-

ing the camera oﬀ will cause the shutter to be closed again. Be abso-

lutely sure in this case that the shutter window is clear, i.e. that no

object can obstruct the closing movement of the shutter, otherwise

damage may occur.

Important:

• Leica Camera AG accepts no liability for damage caused by the user when

cleaning the sensor.

• Do not attempt to blow dust particles oﬀ the sensor cover glass using

your mouth; even tiny droplets of saliva can cause marks that are

diﬃcult to remove.

• Compressed air cleaners with high gas pressure may not be used as

they can also cause damage.

• Take care to avoid touching the sensor surface with a hard object

during inspection and cleaning.

Storage

• If you will not be using the Leica S for a longer period of time, we

recommend that you

a. Switch it oﬀ (see p. 15),

b. Remove the memory cards (see p. 12), and

c. Take out the battery (see p. 11), (the entered time and date are lost

after max. 3 months, see p. 20).

• A lens acts like a magnifying glass if bright sunlight shines on the front

of the camera. The camera must therefore never be set aside in strong

sunlight without protection. Using the lens cover and keeping the

camera in the shade (or immediately putting it away in the case) help to

prevent damage to the interior of the camera.

• Store the Leica S in a dry, adequately ventilated place, where neither

high temperatures nor high humidity will occur. When used in humid

conditions, the Leica S should be completely free of all moisture before

being stored away.

• Photo cases that became 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 not be kept in air-tight containers for longer

than absolutely necessary. This is only recommended if a desiccant

such as silica gel is placed in the container

• To prevent the formation of fungus, do not store the Leica S in a leather

case for long periods of time.

• In a dry environment, store the Leica S preferably in a closed and

padded container so that nothing can rub against it and it is protected

from dust.

• Note the serial numbers of your Leica S and lenses, as these are

extremely important in case of loss.

Index

INDEX A

Accessories ........................................................................................ 53

Aperture priority .................................................................................. 31

Aperture, setting ................................................................................. 30

Autofocus

Focus priority (AFs) ......................................................................... 29

Shutter release priority (AFc) ........................................................... 29

Automatic program ............................................................................. 30

Battery

Charge level displays ....................................................................... 11

Charging ........................................................................................... 8

Inserting and removing .................................................................... 11

Care instructions................................................................................. 54

Carrying strap ....................................................................................... 8

Cautions ............................................................................................. 54

Cleaning the sensor ............................................................................ 55

Color space ........................................................................................ 22

Compression rate ............................................................................... 22

Contrast, see Image properties ........................................................... 22

Data structure on the memory card ..................................................... 51

Date ................................................................................................... 20

Deleting pictures ................................................................................. 50

All pictures on the memory cards .................................................... 50

Single pictures ................................................................................ 50

Depth of ﬁeld ...................................................................................... 35

Depth of ﬁeld preview button ..........................................................7/35

Designation of parts .............................................................................. 7

Detail, selection of the, see Review mode ............................................ 48

Displays

In the monitor ................................................................................. 62

In the top panel display ................................................................... 61

In the viewﬁnder .............................................................................. 60

Distance setting .................................................................................. 29

Depth of ﬁeld .................................................................................. 35

Metering ﬁeld .................................................................................. 29

Setting dial........................................................................................ 7

DNG ................................................................................................... 22

Exposure control / exposure metering

Aperture priority .............................................................................. 31

Automatic program ......................................................................... 30

Bracketing ...................................................................................... 33

Center weighted metering ............................................................... 30

Exposure compensation .................................................................. 32

Manual settings............................................................................... 33

Metering memory lock .................................................................... 32

Multi-ﬁeld metering ......................................................................... 30

Program shift .................................................................................. 31

Setting the operating mode ............................................................. 30

Setting the shutter speed / aperture ............................................... 30

Shutter speed priority ...................................................................... 31

Spot metering ................................................................................. 30

Values above and below the metering range .................................... 34

File format / compression rate............................................................ 22

Firmware downloads ........................................................................... 51

Flash mode

Attaching a ﬂash unit ...................................................................... 40

Automatic computer ....................................................................... 42

Flash connection socket ................................................................. 42

General ........................................................................................... 39

Linear ﬂash (HSS) ........................................................................... 41

Manual ﬂash photography with constant ﬂash power ....................... 42

Ready and indicator lamps .............................................................. 42

Stroboscope ﬂash mode .................................................................. 41

Synchronization .............................................................................. 40

Sync speed / sync speed range ...................................................... 40

TTL ﬂash mode ................................................................................ 41

X contact ........................................................................................ 42

Flash units ....................................................................................39/53

Focusing screens .......................................................................... 13/53

Changing ........................................................................................ 13

Formatting of the memory card ........................................................... 37

GPS .................................................................................................... 38

Index

Histogram ..................................................................................... 27/47

Horizon ............................................................................................... 28

Image frequency ................................................................................. 26

Image properties (contrast, sharpness, color saturation) ...................... 22

Info service, Leica Product Support ..................................................... 67

Interchangeable lenses .................................................................14/53

ISO sensitivity ..................................................................................... 24

Lenses, Leica S ............................................................................ 14/53

Fitting and removing ........................................................................ 14

Linear ﬂash, see under Flash mode

Main switch ....................................................................................7/15

Memory card settings ......................................................................... 25

Memory cards

Inserting and removing .................................................................... 11

Menu control ...................................................................................... 16

Menu language ................................................................................... 20

Menu options ...................................................................................... 66

Mirror lock-up ..................................................................................... 35

Monitor ...........................................................................................7/21

Setting the brightness ..................................................................... 21

Noise (key acknowledgment (response) tones) .................................... 21

Package contents ................................................................................. 6

Parts, designation of ............................................................................. 7

Picture series ...................................................................................... 26

Power oﬀ, automatic ........................................................................... 20

Protecting pictures / clearing delete protection .................................. 50

Raw data / DNG ................................................................................. 22

Repairs / Leica Customer Care ........................................................... 67

Resetting all custom menu settings ..................................................... 36

Resolution........................................................................................... 22

Review mode ...................................................................................... 46

Auto Review function ...................................................................... 46

Detail selection ............................................................................... 48

Enlarging ......................................................................................... 48

PLAY function .................................................................................. 46

Scrolling ......................................................................................... 48

Saturation, see Image properties ......................................................... 22

Self-timer ............................................................................................ 34

Sensitivity ........................................................................................... 24

Sensor, cleaning ................................................................................. 55

Setting the focus ................................................................................. 29

Autofocus ....................................................................................... 29

Manual settings............................................................................... 29

Shutter release, see also shutter and technical data ......................26/68

Shutter speed priority.......................................................................... 31

Shutter, see shutter release and technical data .............................26/59

Central shutter ...................................................................14/15/39

Focal plane shutter ......................................................................... 15

Shutter speed, setting ..................................................................... 30

Spare parts ......................................................................................... 53

Storage of picture data ....................................................................... 25

Storage of the Leica S ......................................................................... 55

Technical data .................................................................................... 58

Thumbwheels ..................................................................................7/30

Time and date ..................................................................................... 20

Top panel display ............................................................................7/61

Setting the brightness ..................................................................... 21

Transferring data to a computer .......................................................... 51

Turning on / oﬀ .................................................................................. 15

Auto Power Oﬀ ................................................................................ 20

USB port ............................................................................................. 51

Video record button ........................................................................7/44

Viewﬁnder

Adjusting the eyepiece .................................................................... 15

Displays .......................................................................................... 60

Volume, setting the key acknowledgment (response) tones ................. 21

Warning messages ................................................................................ 6

White balance ..................................................................................... 22

Automatic ....................................................................................... 23

By metering .................................................................................... 23

Fixed settings .................................................................................. 23

Manual............................................................................................ 23

Technical data

TECHNICAL DATA

Camera type Leica S (Typ 007),

medium-format digital SLR camera

Lens attachment Leica S bayonet

Lens system Leica S lenses

Picture format / aspect ratio 30 x 45mm / 2:3

Image sensor / resolution Leica CMOS sensor with 6µm pixel size,

with micro lenses, 37.5MP

Dynamic range 13 aperture stops

Color depth 16bits per pixel

Deep-pass ﬁlter None, maximum transfer of the focus, suppression of

Moiré by external digital image processing on sensor

Data formats Photo: DNG (raw data), DNG + JPEG ﬁne, DNG + JPEG

standard, JPEG ﬁne, JPEG standard.

DNG /JPEG resolution DNG: 37.5MP, JPEG: 37.5MP, 9.3MP, 2.3MP

File size DNG: approx. 42Mbyte, JPEG: approx. 1-16Mbyte (depend-

ing on the resolution/compression used and picture content), Video:

Uninterrupted video recordings are possible up to a maximum length of

29 minutes, maximum ﬁle size for transfer to MAC computers: 4GB

Buﬀer memory 2GB, maximum number of pictures in series (depend-

ing on memory card used): DNG: max. 14, JPEG: unlimited

Color spaces Adobe® RGB, sRGB, ECI RGB 2.0

White balance Automatic, manual by metering, 8 presets, color

temperature input

Storage medium CF cards (max. UDMA7), SD cards up to 2GB,

SDHC cards up to 32GB, SDXC cards, memory cards with a capacity of

less than 1GB cannot be used, 4K video recordings can only be stored

on SD cards

Menu languages

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional

Chinese, Simpliﬁed Chinese, Korean, Portuguese

Exposure control

Exposure metering Open aperture metering through the lens (TTL)

Metering methods Spot (3.5%), center-weighted, multi-ﬁeld (5 ﬁelds)

Metered value storage By pressing the shutter button to the pres-

sure point, storage for 1 picture of permanently with Joystick

Exposure compensation ±3EV (exposure values), can be set in half

steps

Automatic bracketing Optionally 3 or 5 pictures, optionally 1⁄2 EV,

1EV, 2EV, 3EV deviation between the individual pictures, depending on

the set operating mode, change of the exposures via aperture and/or

shutter speed

Metering range (with aperture 2.5 and ISO100), spot metering: EV2.7

- 20, center-weighted and multi-ﬁeld metering: EV1.2 - 20, Warning

display in the viewﬁnder for values above and below the metering range

Measuring cell for prevailing light Multi-ﬁeld photo diode (permanent light

metering)

Sensitivities ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600,

ISO 3200, ISO6400, ISO 12500, Automatic

Exposure operating modes Automatic program with shift function

(), aperture priority ( ), shutter speed priority ( ), manual setting ( )

Flash exposure control

Flash unit connections Accessory shoe with center and control

contacts, LEMO® or standard ﬂash connection socket without control of

the light yield

Synchronization Flash sync speed: 1⁄125 s, or 1⁄1000 s for lenses with

central shutter, slower shutter speeds can be used, either at the begin-

ning or end of the exposure; ﬂashes also with faster shutter speeds (1⁄180s

– 1⁄4000s) possible with correspondingly conﬁgured ﬂash units (HSS mode)

Flash metering cell Multi-ﬁeld photo diode

Flash exposure metering / control (with system-compatible Leica

ﬂash units attached to the camera) Control by ﬂash unit with TTL

pre-ﬂash metering, with automatic transfer and allowance for sensitivity

and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes can be used,

automatic matching of the ﬂash light component to the ambient light

Linear ﬂash mode (with system-compatible, appropriately conﬁgured

Leica ﬂash units, linear ﬂash mode with TTL pre-ﬂash metering and

automatic TTL-HSS control) For ﬂash photography with faster shutter

speeds than the sync speed by ﬁring several ﬂashes in quick succession,

automatic changeover to HSS ﬂash mode if shutter speed is below sync

speed

Stroboscope ﬂash mode (several ﬂashes ﬁred during one picture)

With ﬂash operating modes P and A and system-compatible, appropri-

ately conﬁgured Leica ﬂash units automatic adaptation of the exposure

time

Flash lighting compensation Can be set on appropriately conﬁgured

ﬂash units

Displays during ﬂash mode Ready status by ﬂashing or steady light

of the ﬂash symbol in the viewﬁnder

Technical data

Focusing

Focus detection Using phase detection method, in Live View mode on

the basis of contrast

Sensor / metering ﬁeld One central cross sensor, deﬁned by cross-

hair on the matt screen, in Live View mode the metering ﬁeld can be

freely positioned

Operating modes Optionally AFs (single) = focus priority, AFc (contin-

uous) = shutter release priority, MF (manual), manual override of the

automatic setting possible at any time

Metered value storage By pressing the shutter button to the pressure

point, storage for 1 picture of permanently with Joystick

Autofocus drive In lenses

Viewﬁnder system

Eyepiece High eyepoint viewﬁnder, diopter correction of -3 to +1dpt

possible at the viewﬁnder

Viewﬁnder ﬁeld 98 %

Magniﬁcation 0.87x with 70mm lens with setting to inﬁnity and 0 dpt.

Focusing screens Interchangeable, standard equipment: Matt screen

with microprism ring and wedge

Displays

Viewﬁnder LCD line under viewﬁnder image, illuminated, displays

Top panel Self-illuminating LCD

Monitor 3" color TFT LCD monitor with 16 million colors and 921,600

pixels, approx. 100% image ﬁeld, max. 170° viewing angle, anti-reﬂex/

anti-soiling protective glass (Corning® Gorilla Glas®), color space: sRGB

Live View mode Optionally with/without exposure simulation, spot

metering ﬁeld can be moved in the whole image ﬁeld, linked to also freely

movable AF metering ﬁeld, display optionally with histogram and clipping,

marking of clearly focused subjects (focus peaking), grid lines and horizon

indicators, picture information

Video mode

Format, resolution, frame rate, color scanning MOV (Motion JPEG),

optionally Full HD (1080 x 1920) with 24, 25 or 30 fps or 4K (2160 x

4096) with 24 fps, 4:2:2

Exposure control As for photos

Sound recording In 48kHz / 16bit stereo, optionally with internal or

external microphones, time code

Miscellaneous Display optionally with marking of clearly focused

subjects (focus peaking), external playback via HDMI socket: Full HD

video stream, 4K video recordings can only be stored on SD cards

Shutter and shutter release

Shutter Selected with main switch, in camera: Microprocessor-con-

trolled, metal plate focal plane shutter with vertical movement, in appro-

priately conﬁgured Leica CS lenses: Central shutter

Shutter speeds Manual setting (with and ): 6s to 1⁄4000s in half

steps (6-1⁄1000s with central shutter), B for long exposures up to maximum

125s, ﬂash synchronization up to 1⁄125s (1⁄1000s with central shutter).

Automatic setting (with and ): Steplessly from 32s to 1⁄4000s (8- 1⁄1000s

with central shutter),

Linear ﬂashes with all faster shutter speeds than 1⁄125s possible (with

appropriately conﬁgured Leica system ﬂash units and HSS-compatible

SCA 3002 standard ﬂash units)

Series/interval shooting Picture series: approx. 3.5 pictures/s, max.

14 pictures in series with DNG, unlimited with JPEG, interval shooting:

Time until start, number of pictures and interval can be selected

Shutter button Two position: Activation of exposure and focus meter-

ing and metered value storage - shutter release

Self-times Delay time either 2s or 12s, indicated by ﬂashing LED on

the front of the camera and corresponding display in the monitor

Mirror lock-up 1st pressure: Mirror is folded up, lens aperture is

closed to the set value, 2nd pressure: Shutter is released

Turning the camera on/oﬀ With main switch on camera top panel,

optionally auto power oﬀ after approx. 2/5/10 minutes

Power supply Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, rated voltage 7.3V, capac-

ity 2300 mAh, capacity display in top panel display; charge current /

voltage: DC 1250mA / 7.4V. Model number: BP-PRO1; Manufacturer:

PT. VARTA Microbattery Indonesia; Made in Indonesia, permanent power

supply possible using mains power pack (available as an accessory)

Lithium-Ion Battery Charger Quick Charger S; Inputs: 100-240 V AC,

50/60Hz, 200mA, automatic switching, or 12/24 V DC, 1A; Output:

Nominal 7.4V DC, 1250mA / max. 8.25V, 1265mA Model number:

9C94270; Manufacturer: Ansmann; Made in China

GPS Optional (not available everywhere due to country-speciﬁc legisla-

tion, i.e. enforced automatic shutdown in those countries), data are

written to EXIF header in picture ﬁles

WLAN (802.11n-Standard), Integrated into camera, camera control and

picture monitoring possible with smartphone or tablet app

Horizon Metering with acceleration sensor, metering range: inclination

(about transverse axis) and tilt (about longitudinal axis) each ±90°, mea-

suring accuracy / display sensitivity: ≤1° at 0-40°C, display in monitor

Camera body

Material All-metal die cast magnesium body with non-slip plastic

coating, top panel of magnesium, bottom cover of aluminum, bayonet of

stainless steel

Tripod thread A 1⁄4 (1⁄4") DIN and A 3⁄8 (3⁄8") DIN (steel inserts) each with

twist lock to DIN 4503, in metal tripod plate, under the center of the lens

axis

Operating conditions 0 to +45°C, 15%-80% relative humidity

Interfaces ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts and

bore for locking pin, HDMI socket Type C, LEMO® jack for data output

(USB 3.0 standard), 9-pin LEMO® jack for remote control accessory/

remote ﬂash trigger, audio out/in possible with audio adapter (available

as an accessory)

Dimensions (width x depth x height) approx. 160 x 80 x 120mm

Weight approx. 1260g (with battery)

Package contents Charger 100-240V with integrated USA mains

plug, and interchangeable mains plugs (Euro, GB, AUS) and car charging

cable, lithium ion battery, carrying strap, bayonet cover, eyepiece cover,

image processing software: can be downloaded from the Leica Camera

AG website after registration of the camera

Subject to changes in design, production and availability.

The displays

THE DISPLAYS

IN THE VIEWFINDER

1 2 3 5 6 97 8 1210 11

6 12

1 Horizon

(Tilting about the longitudinal axis/inclination about the transverse axis;

values apply as examples for inclination in clockwise direction; other

directions are shown analogously)

– max. ±0.5°

– 0.5-2.5°

– 2.5-5°

– 5-10°

– ﬂashing ≥10°

2 Shutter speed/exposure time

– Manually set value for and , automatically controlled value for

and ; display in half steps, or

– (high) or (low) for overexposure or underexposure in the

automatic exposure modes , , and by ﬂash light, or for

values below the metering range.

– B setting for long exposures

– Warning message for full memory card(s)

3 Exposure operating mode

– Automatic program

– Aperture priority

– Shutter speed priority

– Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture

4 Aperture

Manually set value for and , automatically controlled value for

and ; display in half steps

5 Flash display

Lit Ready

Flashing Flash charging, not ready

6 Light scale

(Marks: each 1⁄2 EV step, last marks/ﬁgures ﬂash at ≤ -3EV/≥ +3EV )

to indicate

– Manual exposure compensation,

– Deviation of the current metering from the stored exposure setting

(with metered value storage in the automatic exposure modes ,

, )

– Exposure compensation

7 Flash display

Lit = Shutter speed set ≥ sync speed

8 Focus displays

– Appears only in manual mode or in the case of manual override

of the AF: Lights up continuously if the distance is set too far

– In manual mode: Lights up continuously with correct setting

– With AFs: Lights up continuously with correct setting, ﬂashes

if correct setting is not possible,

– With AFc: Lights up continuously with correct setting, goes

out if focusing is restarted

– Appears only in manual mode or in the case of manual override

of the AF: Lights up continuously if the distance is set too short

9 Exposure compensation / ﬂash exposure compensation set

10 Exposure metering method

– Multi-ﬁeld metering

– Center weighted metering

– Spot metering

11 Picture counter

– Total remaining number of pictures

– External storage

– (ﬂashing with 2 Hz) = Memory card full

– (ﬂashing with 2 Hz) = No memory card inserted

– Maximum number for picture series

– Error message

12 ISO sensitivity

– For manual setting

– For automatic setting

– HI 1 (ISO3200) / HI 2 (ISO6400) / HI 3 (ISO12500)=

Currently set sensitivity

Note:

The viewﬁnder LCD is always lit when the camera is switched on. The

brightness of this lighting is automatically adapted to the ambient bright-

ness for optimum legibility.

The displays

THE DISPLAYS

IN THE TOP PANEL DISPLAY

Starting view

(appears for approx. 5s after turning on the camera)

1 Time

2 Date

3 Camera / memory card status

–READY Ready for recording

–CARD SEARCH Memory card check

– No legible memory card detected

4 Battery capacity (right for battery in camera, left for battery in hand

grip) or symbol for connected AC power pack adapter S

Standard view

5 6

1 WLAN activated

2 Memory card used

3 ISO sensitivity, alternatively interval shooting set

4 Exposure operating mode

5 Exposure compensation set

6 Program shift set

7 Aperture

8 Shutter speed

9 Picture counter

10 Battery capacity (right for battery in camera, left for battery in hand

grip) or symbol for connected AC power pack adapter S

11 GPS

– Last position determined up to 6 minutes ago

– Last position determined up to 24 hours ago

– No position data available

Depth of ﬁ eld indicator

(for manual distance setting, press shutter button to 1st pressure point)

1 Front limit of the depth of ﬁ eld range

2 Set focal plane

3 Rear limit of the depth of ﬁ eld range

Display when setting the exposure operating mode

(appears only brieﬂ y after holding the rear thumbwheel depressed)

The displays

THE DISPLAYS

IN THE MONITOR

Photo recording mode

12 13109 11

22232425

1 Function of the button bottom left

2 Flash ready indicator, light balance, ﬂ ash sync speed indicator

3 Focal length

4 ISO sensitivity/setting

5 Aperture

6 Shutter speed

7 Exposure operating mode

8 Function of the button top left

9 Exposure compensation

10 Exposure metering method

11 White balance setting

12 Autofocus mode

13 Battery status / mains mode

14 Function of the button top right

15 Picture counter

16 Memory card(s) used

17 Photo ﬁ le format / JPEG resolution

18 Video resolution / frame rate

19 Color space

20 Button lock activated

21 Function of the button bottom right

22 Symbol for

– S Single picture

– C Picture series

– i Interval shooting

– / Self-timer mode

23 Exposure bracketing activated

24 Flash trigger point

25 Mirror lock-up activated

Recording mode Live View photo

Standard view

2727

282930

26 see 6, 5, 4, 15, 16

27 Button functions

(appear – in all Live View screens – for approx. 3s after pressing

any of the four buttons next to the monitor)

– Magniﬁ cation function

– Menu control

– Review mode

– Change views

28 Spot exposure metering ﬁ eld

29 Autofocus metering ﬁ eld

30 Exposure simulation deactivated

The displays

Standard view plus additional displays

A Histogram and clipping indicators

31 Histogram

32 Clipping symbol

B Focus display (peaking)

33 Peaking symbol

C Grid and horizon

34 Grid lines

35 Horizon

D Additional picture data

36 see 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

37 see 2, 25, 24, 23, 22, 20

38 see 19, 17

Video recording mode

4039

44 43 42

46 45

39 Indication of a recording in progress

40 Possible recording time

41 see 6, 5, 4, 16

42 Current recording time

43 Video resolution / frame rate

44 Audio recording level display

45 Sound recording mode

– Automatic recording level control

– Manual recording level contol

– Sound recording deactivated

46 Light scale, or headphone volume ,

Volume oﬀ (mute)

The displays

Photo review mode

Standard view

47 47

47 Button functions

(appear when switching on Review mode in all photo and video views

or after pressing any of the four buttons next to the monitor, disap-

pear after approx. 3s)

– Delete menu

– Menu control

– Protect menu

– Change views

48 Detail size and position

49 see 6, 5, 4, 16

50 Number of picture displayed / total number of pictures

51 Symbol for delete-protected pictures

52 Operating instructions for scroll function (shutter speed setting dial)

(52 and 53 appear / disappear together with 47)

53 Operating instructions for enlargement function (rear thumbwheel)

Standard view plus additional displays

A Histogram and clipping indicator

54 Histogram

55 Clipping symbol

B Focus display (peaking)

56 Peaking symbol

D Additional picture data

70 mm

57 Date of picture

58 Time of picture

59 Image ﬁ le number

60 see 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

61 Proﬁ le memory slot

62 see 19, 17

63 Employed focal length

The displays

Video review mode

Standard view

64 70

64 Recording date and volume setting ,

Volume oﬀ (mute) , see also 65

65 Video control symbols (for Joystick)

– Playback (press forward)

– Fast forward (press to right or hold depressed)

– Fast rewind (press to left or hold depressed)

– Volume: louder (press up or hold depressed)

– Volume: quieter (press down or hold depressed)

66 Total recording time

67 see 4, 50, 16

68 Operating instructions for scroll function (shutter speed setting dial)

69 Operating instructions for enlargement function (rear thumbwheel)

70 Elapsed playback time

71 Video resolution / frame rate

72 Elapsed playback time bar

Standard view plus additional displays

A Histogram and clipping indicator

73 Histogram

74 Clipping symbol

B Focus display (peaking)

75 Peaking symbol

C Additional picture data

76 see 7, 9, 10, 11, 59

77 see 58, 61

The menu items

THE MENU OPTIONS Area Menu option Page

Drive mode 26/34

Focus mode 29

Exp. metering 30

Exp. compensation 32

Exp. bracketing 33

Mirror up mode 35

Max. flash sync. time 40

ISO 24

White balance 22

Photo file format 22

JPG resolution 22

JPG settings 22

Video resolution 43

Video setting 43/45

Area Menu option Page

Storage backup (CF & SD) 25

Format cards 37

Image numbering 37

Auto review 46

Capture assistants 27/28/29/47

User profiles 36

Auto ISO setup 24

Flash sync. mode 40

Keylock 30

Customize controls 32

Display brightness 21

Acoustic signals 21

Auto power saving 20

WLAN 52

GPS 38

Date & time 20

Language 20

Reset camera 36

Sensor cleaning 55

Camera information 2/51

Leica service addresses

LEICA PRODUCT SUPPORT

The Product Support Department at Leica AG can provide you with an

answer to any technical questions relating to Leica products, including

software supplied, either in writing, on the telephone, or by e-mail. They

are also the contact point for purchasing advice and to order instruction

manuals. Alternatively, you can send us your questions using the contact

form on the Leica Camera AG homepage.

Leica Camera AG

Product Support / Software Support

Am Leitz-Park 5

D-35578 Wetzlar, Germany

Telephone: +49(0)6441-2080-111 /-108

Fax: +49(0)6441-2080-490

info@leica-camera.com / software-support@leica-camera.com

LEICA CUSTOMER CARE

For servicing your Leica equipment or in the event of damage, the Leica

Camera AG Customer Care department or the repair service provided by

authorized Leica agents in your country are available (see the warranty

card for a list of addresses).

Leica Camera AG

Customer Care

Am Leitz-Park 5

D-35578 Wetzlar, Germany

Telephone: +49(0)6441-2080-189

Fax: +49(0)6441-2080-339

customer.care@leica-camera.com

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