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Leica M9 User Guide Manual Operating Instructions

1. 00 163 Precautions and care instructions General precautions 164 Monitor sense 165 Condens tion u Henne 165 Care instructions For tlie camer a c3 exce DSL ein 165 For lenses usn eee eed ee eet aha 166 For the battery scarpe serpere 3 166 For tlie chargeliss sense RS 167 Formemiory cards eden ar bee 67 Cleaning the sensor 4 168 Storage einer 170 Troubleshooting exuta eee ren 71 i m 172 Technical data and descriptions 174 Leica Academy e a ede beo d dd 77 Leica on the Internet 002 77 Leica Information Service 4 77 Leica Customer Service 77 Table of Contents 93 Warning messages Use exclusively recommended accessories to pre vent faults short circuits or electric shock Do not expose the unit to moisture or rain Do not attempt to remove parts of the body covers specialist repairs can be carried out only at author ized service centers Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 94 Notes Legal notes Please ensure that you observe copyright laws The recording and publication of pre recorded media such as tapes CDs or other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright laws This also applies to all of the software supplied The SD logo is a registered trademark Other names company
2. sss 130 Holding the camera correctly 130 Bright line view and rangefinder 131 133 Image field selector 132 Distance metering 2 06 134 Superimposed image method double image 134 Split image method 134 Exposure metelin naar er 135 Switching the exposure meter on off 35 Exposure modes ic de rere ear 36 Aperture priority 136 Metering memory lock 4 36 Exposure compensation 137 Bracketing Lua cedar s er RA teen Rabe 39 Manual exposure setting 140 B setting T f netion ocooseuacce e ees 40 Setting the exposure when using the snapshot profiles seese sceri i escis 41 Exposure meter metering range 142 Working above and below the metering range 2 222 222 142 General information on flash exposure metering and control 143 Compatible flash units 143 Attaching the flash unit 144 Flash mode susanne 144 Settings for camera controlled automatic flash mode sse oer 000 ses 145 Flash exposure control displays in the viewfinder with system compatible Hash unita iiio sacer aee mac 145 In automatic flash mode 146 When flash unit is set to computer control A or manual mode M 2 22 146 Selecting the sync speed sync speed range 147 Selecting the fir
3. ing on p 150 Selecting picture taking and review modes 113 Shutter release button DE a9 E 5 280987 gt The shutter release button 1 19 has three pressure points 1 Briefly pressing to the first pressure point activates exposure metering and viewfinder displays and starts a pre set self timer delay time if this has been programmed see p 157 When you let go of the shutter release button the metering system and the displays remain activated for around a further 12s for more details refer to the sections under Exposure metering starting on p 135 If the shutter release button is kept at this pressure point the displays remain active or if the camera was previously set to review mode see p 150 it switches back into picture mode If the camera was previously in standby mode see p 112 it will be reactivated and the displays switched on Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 114 utter release butt While the shutter release is held in this position you can use the setting dial 1 29 to quickly and easily set an exposure compensation for more details refer to the Exposure compensation sec tion on p 137 Note The shutter release is locked if the internal buffer memory is temporarily full e g after a series of 28 pictures or if the installed memory card and the internal buffer memory are temporarily full 2 Pressing to the se
4. 92 Table of Contents The most important settings controls Switching the camera on and off The main swiich u ea aaa 112 Selecting picture and review modes 113 Review for unlimited time 113 Automatic review of last picture 113 Shutter release button ise u 114 Series exposures 0 eee eee ee 115 Shutter speed setting dial 116 MONOD uai ce pony oe CRGO eR 117 Setting the brightness 117 Displaying basic settings Data in picture mode 117 Displaying image data in review mode 117 The histogram eee s nee 118 Menu control zu 119 Main ment Jueces sake mer Rn 119 Image parameters menu 119 Setting the menu functions 120 Presets Basic camera settings Menu language 222222 122 Date and time use ana 122 Automatic power off 123 Button acknowledgement and signal tones 123 Basic image settings Switching lens type identification on off 124 Resolution unas se rer he bee sew 125 Compression rate file format 125 Whiteibalanee oseeswes eae ede hene 126 For automatic or fixed settings 126 For direct setting of color temperature 127 For manual setting by metering 127 ISO serisitiVity zo core RR ee 128 Image properties contrast sharpness color saturation c c saa re hx RR 129 Working color space
5. AUTO ISO Lens dependent ISO 800 max 4 1 6 Sharpening Picture sharpening Standard 4 1 7 Color saturation Picture color saturation B W Available 4 1 8 Contrast Picture contrast Standard 4 1 9 Bracketing setup Number of pictures graduation sequence Not available Off 4 1 10 Exp Comp setup Using menu central setting dial Not available 4 1 11 Monitor brightness Standard 4 1 12 Histogram Graphic to indicate distribution of brightness Standard 4 1 13 Folder manag Change name create new folders Not available 4 1 14 Auto review Automatic review of last picture 3s Histogram off 4 1 15 Auto power off Automatic power off 2 Min 4 1 16 Flash sync i 1st curtain 4 1 17 Auto Slow Sync Flash shutter speed Lens dependent 4 1 18 Color manag Working color space sRGB 4 1 19 DNG setup Raw data compression Not available 4 1 20 Reset To original factory settings Not available 4 1 21 Sensor cleaning Shutter opening for cleaning the sensor Not available 4 1 22 Date Available 4 1 23 Time Time Available 4 1 24 Acoustic signal Button acknowledgement tone Off 4 1 25 Language Language Available 4 1 26 USB connection Detection of camera as external drive or Mass storage using PTP protocol 4 1 27 Format SD card Formatting the memory card Available 4 1 28 Firmware Firmware version Not available Note In the snapshot profile there is only a single menu It includes only the items highlighted in gray the others do not appear and ar
6. to see an enlarged view of the picture displayed see p 151 Deleting pictures Press the DELETE button 1 24 and follow the instructions in the monitor 1 32 see p 153 Detailed instructions Preparations Attaching the carrying strap Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Charging the battery The LEICA M9 is powered by a lithium ion battery A Attention Only the battery type specified and described in this manual and or battery types specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be used in the camera These batteries may only be used in the units for which they were designed and must be charged exactly as described below Using these batteries contrary to the instructions and using non specified battery types may result in an explosion under certain circumstances Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to explode Only the charger specified and described in this manual or the Leica charger order no 14 463 are to be used The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the bat teries and in extreme cases to serious or life threatening injuries The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging batteries of this type Do not attempt to use it for other purposes Ensure that the mains outlet used is freely accessible The charger and battery may not be opened Repairs may only be carried out b
7. 2 1 1 appear see p 98 Note After switching on the camera is ready to use after approx 1s Switching off Even if the main switch is not set to OFF the camera is automatically switched off if an automatic power off time has been set in the menu Auto power off 5 1 12 see p 119 123 and the camera is not operated with in this time Note If the camera will not be used for an extended period or is stored in a case always switch it off at the main Switch This prevents any power consumption includ ing that which continues to occur in standby mode after the exposure meter is turned off automatically and the display is extinguished This also prevents pic tures from being taken accidentally Selecting picture and review modes After switching on the LEICA M9 is always in picture mode i e the monitor 1 32 remains dark once the camera is ready to use see p 112 To review the pictures you can choose between two modes 1 PLAY 2 Auto review Brief review after taking the picture Unlimited review Review for unlimited time PLAY Pressing the PLAY button 1 26 switches to review mode The last picture taken appears in the monitor along with the corresponding displays see p 99 However if the memory card inserted does not con tain any image files the following message appears when you switch to review mode Attention No valid image to play Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Man
8. Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 4 1 4 2 The LEICA M9 does not respond when switched on Has the battery been correctly inserted Does the battery have sufficient charge Use a charged battery Has the bottom cover been correctly fitted The LEICA M9 switches itself off immediately after switching on Does the battery have sufficient charge to operate the LEICA M9 Charge the battery or insert a charged battery s there any condensation This can occur if the LEICA M9 is moved from a cold place to a warm place Wait until the condensation clears The LEICA M9 will not take a picture Picture data is currently being transferred to the memory card and the intermediate memory is full The capacity of the memory card is exhausted and the intermediate memory is full Delete pictures you no longer require before taking new ones No memory card has been inserted and the intermediate memory is full cannot save the picture Is a memory card inserted The capacity of the memory card is full Delete pictures you no longer require before taking new ones 6 1 7 1 7 2 8 1 9 1 The monitor is too dark or too bright When viewing the monitor image from wide angles it is always more difficult to see If it is too light or too dark although you are looking at the monitor full on Select a different brightness The picture have just taken is not
9. Low quiet 4 Choose the desired function from this sub menu After confirmation the initial monitor screen appears again 5 In the other two sub menus choose whether or not you want to activate the tones for the relevant func tions Basic camera settings 123 Basic picture settings Switching lens type identification on off The 6 bit coding in the bayonet 1 11 on current Leica M lenses allows the LEICA M9 to identify the type of lens It does this using the sensor in the bayonet flange 1 10 Among other things this information is used to opti mize the picture data Thus vignetting which can be particularly noticeable with wide angle lenses and large apertures can be compensated in the relevant picture data Control of the flash and the flash reflector also uses the lens data see Compatible flash units p 143 n addition the information supplied by this 6 bit coding is written to the relevant EXIF file for the pic tures The picture data shown in the INFO display see The monitor p 117 also includes an indica tion of the lens focal length 3 3 7 b see p 100 Note When using lenses without 6 bit coding the identifica tion function must be switched off to prevent malfunc tions and the lens type used must be entered manual ly see p 124 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 124 Basic picture settings Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 1
10. Note LEICA UV IR filters specially developed for use on the LEICA M8 and M8 2 should not be used on the LEICA M9 as this can result in color shifts at the edge of pictures particularly when using wide angle lenses Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 162 System accessories for the LEICA M9 Universal wide angle viewfinder M The LEICA Universal Wide Angle Viewfinder M is a thoroughly practical accessory It can be used without restriction on all analog and digital Leica M models and just like the viewfinder in the camera uses a reflected bright line frame to indicate the picture area for wide angle focal lengths 16 18 21 24 and 28mm The viewfinder is equipped with parallax compensa tion and a vial spirit level for exact leveling of the camera order no 12 011 Viewfinder for 21 24 28 mm lenses The LEICA Viewfinder for 21 24 28mm lenses can be used on all Leica M models and with its adjustable optical system allows you to display the picture fram ing for the popular wide angle focal lengths 21mm 24mm and 28mm The sophisticated optical con struction ensures excellent reproduction quality at the level of the Leica M viewfinder In conjunction with the 15mm eye relief distance suitable for users wearing glasses the magnification provides excellent repro duction of details and comfortable viewing of the entire image field order no 12 013 Brilliant finder M Brilliant finders are available f
11. Of course the two other versions 11 890 and 11 894 can also be used and the set tings made in the menu also apply to them Resolution The picture data can be recorded in JPEG format with five different pixel settings i e resolutions This allows you to adjust the setting precisely to the intended use or to the available memory card capa city At the highest resolution which also means the largest data volume which you should select for optimum quality for larger prints it is of course possible to save considerably fewer pictures to a card than at the low est resolution which is perfectly adequate for sending a picture by e mail or for a website Note Raw data DNG see next section is always saved with the highest resolution Setting the function 1 In the image parameters menu see p 103 119 select Resolution 4 2 3 and 2 the desired resolution in the sub menu Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Compression rate file format The picture data can optionally be recorded a with one of two different JPEG compression rates JPG fine JPG basic or b using the DNG file format either Uncompressed or Compressed or c using combinations of one of the two JPEG com pression rates and the set DNG format i e two files are generated per picture In these cases the JPG file will always be saved with the selected res olution On the one hand this allows exact adjustment for the i
12. and restrictions can be found in the following notes M lenses can be used regardless of the lens features whether they are supplied with or without 6 bit coding in the bayonet latest version Even without this additional feature i e when using Leica M lenses without identification the LEICA M9 will deliver excellent pictures in most situations To achieve optimum picture quality in these situations we recommend entering the lens type see Switching lens type identification on off p 124 Important Cannot be used Hologon 15mm f 8 Summicron 50mm f 2 with close up setting Elmar 90 mm f 4 with retractable tube manufac tured from 1954 1968 Some examples of the Summilux M 35 mm f 1 4 not aspherical manufactured from 1961 1995 Made in Canada cannot be fitted to the LEICA M9 or will not focus to infinity Leica Customer Service can modify these lenses so that they can be used on the LEICA M9 Can be used but risks damaging the camera or lens Lenses with retractable tube can only be used with the tube extended i e their tube must never be retracted into the LEICA M9 This is not the case for the current Macro Elmar M 90 mm f 4 whose tube does not protrude into the camera body even when retracted It can therefore be used without any restrictions Limited use Despite the high precision of the view and range finder on the LEICA M9 exact focusing cannot be guaranteed when using 135 mm lenses
13. bright line frames a Finger grip 1 6 Viewfinder window with mirror blinds for 1 14 Aperture setting ting better legibility of the displays against bright 1 15 White index point for aperture setting backgrounds 1 16 Lens hood 17 Self timer LED 1 17 Shutter speed setting dial with 1 8 Image field selector A Detent position for automatic shutter speed 1 9 Bottom cover locking clip conmel 1 18 Main switch with detent positions for Front view of camera bayonet OFF camera switched off rear view of lens bayonet single pictures 1 10 Lens identification sensor i C continuous pictures TNT self timer 1 11 6 bit lens identification barcode 1 19 Shutter release button with a Tapped hole for cable release 1 20 Flash unit shoe with a Center flash and b Control contacts and c Hole for retaining pin Leica M lenses with viewfinder adapters cover the brightness sensor Information about the use of these and other lenses can be found in the section The displays In the viewfinder p 98 Illustrations inside front and rear covers and Leica M lenses p 110 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 96 Designation of parts Rear view 1 21 SET button for calling up the image parameters menu calling up sub menus in the menu system saving settings functions selected in the sub menus 1 22 INFO button for displaying settings data in pic ture mode image data in review mode 1 23 ISO button for calli
14. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment gen erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded inter face cables with ferrite core when connecting to com puter or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment LEICA LEICA M9 Trade Name Model No Responsible party Support contact Leica Camera Inc 1 Pearl Count Unit A Allen
15. the hand koca length 8 V608 with the Summi cron M 50mm f 2 up to the sync speed go OFF 1 180s Fixed setting to the fastest possible shutter speed N of is0S e g for the sharpest possible reproduction of moving subjects and the illuminating flash 1 Only when using Leica M lenses with 6 bit coding in the bayonet and lens identification enabled in the menu see p 102 124 119 3 down to 1 30s 4 down to 1 8s and 5 down to 32s Automatic control of all shutter speeds from the specified value to the sync speed 9s Notes With manual exposure control all shutter speeds up to the sync speed ig98 can also be set When using the snapshot profile see p 102 141 with coded lenses see p 110 the lens specific con trol is a fixed setting with non coded lenses the setting is 1180S Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Auto Slow Sync 4 1 17 and 2 the desired option in the sub menu Selecting the sync speed sync speed range 147 Selecting the firing moment Flash photographs are illuminated by two light sources the available light and the light from the flash Parts of the subject that are exclusively or primarily illumi nated by the flash are almost always reproduced extremely sharply with correct focusing due to the extremely fast pulse of light By contrast all other parts of the subject those that are sufficiently illumi nated by the availabl
16. 126 Index 173 Technical data and descriptions Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Camera type Compact digital view and rangefinder system camera Lens attachment Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6 bit coding Lens system Leica M lenses from 16 to 135mm Picture format Image sensor 5270 x 3516 pixels 18 5 MP CCD chip active area approx 23 9 x 35 8mm 5270 x 3516 pixels 18 MP corresponding to usable format of analog Leica M models Resolution Adjustable DNG 5212 x 3472 pixels 18MP JPEG 5212 x 3472 18MP 3840 x 2592 10 MP 2592 x 1728 4 5 MP 1728 x 1152 2 MP 1280 x 846 pixels 1 MP Data formats DNG raw data choice of uncom pressed or slightly compressed by non linear re duction of color depth 2 JPEG compression levels File size DNG compressed 18 MB uncompressed 36 MB JPEG approx 2 10 MB Color spaces Adobe RGB sRGB White balance Automatic manual 7 presets color temperature entry Storage medium SD cards up to 2GB SDHC cards up to 32GB Menu languages German English French Spanish Italian Japanese Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Russian Compatibility Windows XP Vista Mac OS X 10 5 Exposure metering Exposure metering through the lens TTL center weighted with working aperture Center weighted TTL metering for flash exposure with system compatible SCA 3000 2 standard flash units Measurement principle M
17. at first The cursor is at the first of the five letters in the existing name and it can be edited Note Folders are always created with the next available folder number 3 Use the up and down direction buttons 1 30 and or the central setting dial 1 29 to change the first five characters and the left and right direction buttons to move the cursor The available characters are upper case letters from A to Z lower case letters from a to z and figures from 0 to 9 they are arranged in a continuous loop in this order Formatting the memory card It is not normally necessary to format initialize a memory card that has already been used However if a card that has yet to be formatted is inserted for the first time it muss be formatted In such cases the Format SD card sub menu appears automatically The LEICA M9 allows you to select whether you only want to format the memory card or to actually com pletely delete all data on the card e g to protect against misuse by overwriting Notes Simple formatting does not irretrievably delete the data on the card It merely deletes the directory which means that the existing data is no longer directly accessible The data can be accessed again using appropriate software Only the data that is then overwritten by saving new data is actually completely deleted Nevertheless you should get into the habit of trans ferring all your pictures ont
18. at full stop due to the very shallow depth of field Stop ping down by at least 2 stops is therefore recom mended Can be used but excluded from exposure metering Super Angulon M 21 mm f 4 Super Angulon M 21 mm f 3 4 Elmarit M 28 mm f 2 8 with serial nos earlier than 2 314 921 Note Leica Customer Service can retrofit many Leica M lenses with 6 bit coding Enquire for specific cases address see p 177 Attaching a lens Removing a lens D Co Hold the lens by the fixed ring 1 12 Align the red index button 1 12c on the lens with the unlocking button 1 1 on the camera body Then push the lens straight on in this position Turn the lens slightly to the right and you will hear and feel it click into place Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 1 Hold the lens by the fixed ring 1 12 2 Press down the unlocking button 1 1 on the camera body 3 Turn the lens to the left until its red index button 1 12c is aligned with the unlocking button 4 Then pull the lens straight off Notes Since the LEICA M9 should always be protected against ingress of dust etc into the interior of the camera it is important always to have a lens or a cap fitted to the camera body For the same reason lenses should be changed quickly and in an environment that is as dust free as possible The rear caps of the camera or lens should not be store
19. camera com Leica service addresses 177 Leica Camera AG Oskar Barnack Str 11 D 35606 Solms www leica camera com info leica camera com Telefon 49 0 6442 208 0 Telefax 49 0 6442 208 333 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 93308 VII 09 AX B
20. computers with the same kind of interface The computer used must have either a USB port for direct connection to the LEICA M9 or a card reader for SD SDHC cards Note When using a USB connection note the following Connecting two or more devices to a computer or connecting using a hub or extension cables can result in malfunctions USB connection The LEICA M9 allows data to be transferred via a USB cable using two different standards This allows for the fact that some programs for transferring picture data require a connection based on the PTP protocol In addition it is always possible to operate the camera as an external drive bulk storage Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 158 Transferring data to a computer Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select USB connection 4 1 26 and 2 then select either PTP or Mass storage in the sub menu Connecting and transferring data using the PTP protocol Once the LEICA M9 is set to PTP and has been detect ed by the connected computer the procedure is as follows Note The PTP protocol data transfer function always accesses the respectively active folder of the memory card in use If you want to view or transfer images in from other folders these must be activated see p 152 With Windows XP Vista 1 Use the USB cable supplied C to connect the USB socket 1 33 on the LEICA M9 to a free USB port on the com
21. in the opposite direction you must make this addition al setting on the flash unit Refer to the sections on flash mode from p 143 for details Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals xposure compensatio Example of a positive compensation With very bright subjects such as snow or a beach the exposure meter specifies a relatively fast shutter speed due to the extreme brightness As a result the snow shows up in an average gray and any people in the photograph are too dark this is under exposure To remedy this problem the shutter speed needs to be lenghtened or the aperture increased i e a setting of perhaps 1 EV needs to be made Example of a negative compensation For very dark subjects that reflect very little light the exposure meter selects a shutter speed that is too slow A black car will appear gray this is over expo sure The shutter speed needs to be shortened i e a setting of perhaps 1EV is required Bracketing Many attractive subjects are very rich in contrast i e they have both very light and very dark areas The effect can be quite different depending on which sec tions you base your exposure on In such cases the bracketing function on the LEICA M9 in aperture pri ority mode allows you to produce several alterna tives with graduated exposure i e using different shutter speeds You can then select the most appro priate picture for further use or use i
22. longer focal lengths as a result of the greater extension 2 All pictures and bright line frame positions relate to 50mm focal length A Bright line frame B Actual image field Set to 0 7m Set to 1m The sensor records approx one frame width less The sensor records exactly the image field dis played by the inner edges of the bright line frame The sensor records approx 1 vertically 4 hori zontally frame width s more Set to infinity ne view and rangefinder 1 If lenses with focal lengths of 28 Elmarit from serial number 2411001 35 50 75 and 135mm are used the associated bright line frame automatically adjusts to the combinations 28 90mm 35 135 mm 50 75mm n the middle of the viewfinder image is the rectangu ar distance metering image which is brighter than the surrounding image field All lenses with focal engths from 16 to 135 mm are linked to the range inder when used on the LEICA M9 f the exposure meter is turned on the exposure meter LEDs and the flash symbol LED appear at the ower edge of the viewfinder image For more information about distance and exposure metering and on using flash refer to the correspond ing sections on p 134 135 143 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 132 Bright line view and rangefinder Image field selector The image field selector 1 8 expands the possibilities of the LEICA M9 viewfinder This built in universal viewfinder al
23. of the film used Higher speed films allow faster shutter speeds and or small er apertures and vice versa at the same brightness The ISO setting on the LEICA M9 covers a range from ISO 160 2500 Optimum reproduction quality is a chieved with the ISO 160 setting Higher sensitivities result in an increasing amount of picture noise This effect can be compared to the graining that occurs with highly sensitive films The Pull 80 setting has the same brightness as an ISO sensitivity of ISO 80 However pictures taken with this setting have a lower contrast range When using this sensitivity setting you should always make sure that important parts of the picture are not overex posed The setting is made in ISO increments allowing sensitive manual and tailored adjustment of the shut ter speed and aperture values to the relevant situa tion Downloaded From camera asic picture settings sermanual com Leica Manuals As well as the fixed settings the LEICA M9 also fea tures an AUTO ISO function in which the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to the ambient brightness When used with aperture priority mode see p 136 this considerably extends the range of the automatic exposure control specifically by up to 4 aperture stops However it is also possible to define priorities within the function e g for compositional reasons This enables you to limit the range of sensi tivities used e g because
24. of the noise mentioned above and also to set the shutter speed above which the automatic increase in sensitivity is activated e g to reliably prevent blurred pictures Setting the function 1 Hold down the ISO button 1 23 The possible settings appear in the monitor 1 32 arranged in a grid 2 While holding down the SET button 1 21 use the adjusting dial 1 29 forward and back or the direc tion buttons 1 30 by line or column to select the desired sensitivity or setting When setting the exposure manually and using flash units always with 1 1808 the function is not available This function is always active with the snapshot profile see p 141 These options are not available in the snapshot profile Note The list remains visible for around 2s after you release the ISO button Once the list disappears the set value is applied If you set AUTO ISO you can adjust the function to match your working methods or your compositional ideas 3 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Auto ISO setup 4 1 5 and 4 Max ISO and or Slowest speed in the sub menu 5 Then in the Max ISO sub menu select the range within which you want the auto matic function to work by setting the highest sen sitivity to be used and or in the Slowest speed sub menu select whether you want to leave it to the camera to ensure shut ter speeds that prevent blurring using Lens dependent or whether you want to s
25. or Discreet amp Soft in the subsequent sub menu In the Soft functions the shutter is released at the 2 4 pressure point i e without having to overcome the increased resistance that is normally necessary This makes it easier to hold the camera still at the moment the shutter is released a key factor for sharp pic tures with longer shutter speeds In the Discreet functions the shutter is only cocked when you let go of the shutter release button rather than immediately after taking the picture as normal The delay time which can be of any length can be used to move the camera to a place with sound insu lation to cock the shutter under clothing or similar or to wait for a more appropriate time While the Soft functions are available in both single and continuous picture modes the Discreet functions can only be used in single picture mode main switch 1 18 set to S position Serial exposures 1 Shutter speed setting dial The size and position of the shutter speed setting dial 1 17 on the LEICA M9 is ergonomically optimized On the one hand even with the camera to the eye it is very easy to use On the other hand it is well pro tected against inadvertent movement In addition its direction of rotation and also that of the aperture setting ring on the lens matches that of the exposure meter in the viewfinder for manual adjustment If for example the left hand triangular LED 2 1 2 light
26. or product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant companies Disposal of electrical and electronic ENENE equipment Applies within the EU and for other European coun tries with separated waste collection systems This device contains electrical and or electronic components and therefore may not be disposed of as general household waste Instead it should be dis posed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local authority This costs you nothing If the device itself contains exchangeable recharge able batteries these must be removed first and if necessary also disposed of according to the relevant regulations You local authority or waste disposal authority or the shop where you bought this device can provide you with further information on this issue Scope of d e ive ry Before using your LEICA M9 for the first time please check that the accessories supplied are complete A Battery B Charger C USB connecting cord D Carrying strap Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Scope of delivery 95 Designation of parts Front view 11 Lens release button 1 2 Eyelets for carrying strap 1 3 Distance meter window 1 4 Brightness sensor Top view 1 12 Fixed ring with a Index for distance setting b Depth of field scale c Red index button for changing lenses 1 5 Illumination window for us Focusing ring with
27. right triangu lar LED to indicate possible overexposure or left triangular LED to indicate possible blur ring and or underexposure For manual adjustment Jointly used as light balance for exposure compensation Warning of values below the metering range Flash symbol Flash ready to use Details of flash lighting before and after the picture Bright line frame for 50mm and 75mm example Metering field for distance setting 3 1 50 7510096 3 1 1 SDcard i 33 5 1938MB 3 1 3 Remaining pictures 101 3 1 4 Shutter speed 3 1 5 Lens 50 11 4 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 4 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals On the monitor In picture mode when you press the INFO button 1 22 Battery capacity Remaining memory capacity in MB Number of pictures remaining Set applied shutter speed Lens type 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 4 3 2 5 3 2 6 In normal review mode image s fill the entire monitor area Delete protection symbol only if set Shutter speed not available with enlarged view Sensitivity not available with enlarged view Picture number Total number of pictures taken not available with enlarged view Enlargement level and or position of section shown schematic for enlarged view only Selected picture reduced viewing of 4 or 9 pictures only the monitor 99 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 3 3 6 3 3 Reviewing with additional information when you pr
28. similar particles enter the fasten ing where they could scratch the bayonet Never wet this component when cleaning it For optimum front lens protection in unfavorable photographic conditions e g sand salt water spray use transparent UVa filters However you should bear in mind that like all filters they can cause unwanted reflections in certain backlight sit uations and with high contrasts The generally rec ommended lens hood also protects the lens from unintentional fingerprints and the rain Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals are instructions For the battery Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical reactions These reactions are also influenced by the external temperature and humidity Very high or low temperatures reduce the life of the battery Always remove the battery if you will not be using the LEICA M9 for a long period of time Otherwise after several weeks the battery could become total ly discharged i e the voltage is significantly re duced as the LEICA M9 uses a low no load current to save the date even when it is turned off Lithium ion batteries should be stored only when partially charged i e not completely discharged or fully charged in the corresponding display in the monitor 1 32 For very long storage periods it should be charged up for around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total discharge Always ensure that the batt
29. the SET button again All color temperatures are specified in Kelvin Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals For manual setting 1 In the image parameters menu see p 103 119 select White balance 4 2 1 and 2 the l option in the sub menu 3 Press the SET button 1 21 The message ENAIT a eal EISE appears in the monitor 4 The actual setting is made by subsequently taking a picture in which you should aim at a white or neutral grey surface in the center of the picture Instead of the menu list the picture just taken will appear in the monitor and within it the mes sage MEER However if the exposure is not assessed as correct or the surface you aim at is not neutral this is indicated by or WERNE In such cases repeat step 2 with the correct exposure setting or with a more neutral surface A value set in this way remains saved for and will be used for all pictures until it is superseded by a new metered value or you use one of the other white bal ance settings Note A white balance setting made by metering which has already been saved can also be recalled even after the white balance setting had been changed over to one of the other settings This is done by performing steps 1 3 and instead of step 4 pressing the SET button again Basic picture settings 127 ISO sensitivity In traditional photography the choice of the ISO value reflects the light sensitivity
30. the computer as this may cause the computer to crash For the same reason the battery must never be removed from the camera while the connection is active If the battery capacity runs short during data transfer stop the data transfer switch off the LEICA M9 see p 112 and charge the battery see p 106 Connecting and transferring data using card readers The picture files can also be transferred to other com puters using a standard card reader for SD SDHC memory cards Card readers with a USB interface are available for computers with a USB interface If your computer is equipped with a PCMCIA slot common on portable models plug in cards with a PCMCIA connection are available as an alternative These de vices and further information about them is available from a computer accessory dealer Note The LEICA M9 is fitted with an integral sensor which detects the position of the camera horizontal or ver tical both directions for each picture This informa tion automatically allows the pictures to be displayed upright when subsequently displayed on a computer running the appropriate programs Transferring data to a computer 159 Data structure on the memory card When the data stored on a card is transferred to a computer the following folder structure is used AJtDCOIM 00 EICA lol xj dean gt o Gy sun ordner QR ee Un GE u E Adresse 4 ec tont Order x Denen I Om
31. they can be deleted see also next section Important Deletion of a pictures is permanent Pictures cannot subsequently be recovered Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Procedure 1 Press the DELETE button 1 24 The corresponding sub menu appears in the monitor 1 32 DELETE 4 iso aeu er Notes The delete process can be cancelled at any time by pressing the DELETE button again The following controls and their functions are not available during the entire delete process the MENU 1 28 and INFO 1 22 buttons and the delete protection function 2 The first step is to decide whether you want to delete individual pictures e all pictures simultaneously All 3 The subsequent procedure is controlled by the menu i e essentially as described in the Menu control section see p 119 After specifying the relevant menu display this is done using the set ting dial 1 29 the direction buttons 1 30 and the SET button 1 21 Note If the picture shown is protected see p 154 the option cannot be selected in the sub menu When deleting all pictures to prevent accidental deletion there is an intermediate step in which you must reconfirm that you definitely want to delete all pictures on the memory card Review mode 153 Displays after deleting Deleting individual pictures After deleting the preceding picture appears If there are no more pic
32. 111 11 Set the shutter speed setting dial 1 17 to A for automatic shutter speed control see p 116 12 With the viewfinder to your eye set the focus using the distance setting ring on the lens see p 134 13 Press the shutter release button 1 19 to the first pressure point to activate the camera exposure metering 14 If necessary correct the exposure using the aper ture setting ring on the lens 1 14 see p 136 15 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Viewing pictures For an automatic review of the last picture when in picture mode The LEICA M9 is preset for this function Auto review Various variations of the function can be selected under this item 4 1 14 in the main menu see p 113 For review without a time limit 1 Select review mode by pressing the PLAY button 1 26 see p 150 2 Press the left or right direction button 1 30 to view other pictures Note If you have taken photographs using the serial expo sure function see p 115 in both review modes the last picture in the series is displayed first or the last picture in the series saved on the card if not all of the pictures from the series have been transferred from the camera s internal memory onto the card at the time of viewing Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Enlarging pictures on the monitor screen Turn the central setting dial 1 29 to the right clock wise
33. 19 select Lens Detection 4 1 1 and 2 the desired option in the sub menu Off or Auto if a coded lens is fitted or Manual if a non coded lens is fitted Manual entry of lens type focal length Due to a lack of coding older Leica M lenses are not identified by the camera body but identification can be carried out using the menu 3 In the list in the Manual sub menu select the lens used e A lens list appears in the monitor 1 32 which also contains the respective item numbers to allow definitive identification Notes The item number is engraved on the opposite side to the depth of field scale on many lenses The list contains lenses that were available without coding before around June 2006 Lenses launched more recently are only available with coding and therefore cannot be selected manually When using the LEICA TRI ELMAR M 16 18 21mm ASPH f 4 the set focal length is not transferred to the camera and therefore is not included in the EXIF data for the pictures However you can enter the relevant focal length manually if you wish By contrast the LEICA TRI ELMAR M 28 35 50 mm ASPH f 4 features the mechanical transfer of the set focal length to the camera necessary to activate the appropriate bright line frames The camera elec tronics detect the focal length and use it to set a focal length specific correction However due to a lack of space only one item number appears in the menu 11 625
34. Anleitung Instructions Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 1 39 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 1 33 1 37 1 38 1 41 1 40 1 36 1 43 1 35 1 42 1 42a 1 44 1 34 Foreword Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 90 Foreword Dear Customer Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the LEICA M9 and congratulate you on your choice With this unique digital view and rangefinder camera you have made an excellent selection We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new LEICA M9 In order to make best use of all the opportunities offered by this high performance camera we recom mend that you first of all read these instructions This manual has been printed on 100 chlorine free bleached paper The complex manufacturing process eases the burden on the water system and thus helps to protect our environment This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals FCC Note U S only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
35. OB OS ee 163 Color saturation see Image properties Gompressioti rate ui Gs shames eee es eG 125 Contrast see Image properties G rrectionlenses esses era o i 4e aestus 163 Data structure on the memory card 160 Deleting pICEUIGs onte ne 153 all pictures on the memory card 153 single pictures nu 153 Depth of field scale osos nenn 96 Page D signation of Parts u ua u 96 Displays Intheviewiinden 4 osea sess ee ko teen ene 98 On the monitor urn 99 Distance setting cs sss see rrr Rte eR 134 Metering field dus rep eee 134 Range finder uoces d x RERO EDU OQ 134 SEINE NINE PERPE m 96 Split image method 134 Superimposed image method 134 Enlarge see review mode and viewing pictures Exposure Exposure meter sss 35 Aperture priority ioco eere em ee Rea 36 Manual setting 20 0 00 40 Metering range 2 02s ee eee 42 Working above and below the metering Large re ee 142 SensitlVity 1 en ee 42 Snapshot profile u cae as 100 141 149 Switching off bes eer Re E Ee ees 135 SWitchirig OTI o2 dte et here en nde 135 Exposure compensation lsssse 37 Files me ee EN Ss 162 Firmware downloads sus suds oes 61 Flashi mode unsre nennen 143 Synchr nization sen 147 148 Fash URS 5 ss Re eret cess 141 163 Formatting the memory ccard 2 22 157 Page nt eT REM MEM E 118 Holdin
36. PICKUPS sedo enr ER p ee xe acs 150 Scope OF delivery anne ke ua t ERR a anes 95 Section Selection of see review mode 151 150 Self ENBISE ee Y dede wd ea io bac o 157 SENSIEIVILY Anna rp a deve pes ar 128 142 SeLUnBl see segue ete der re eR amp 128 Series exposures 2c eee eee eee 115 Sharpness see Image properties Shutter release see also Shutter and Technical data u er mew 114 176 Shutter speed aperture combination see Exposure setting Shutter speed setting dial 116 Sounds button acknowledge response tones 123 Snapshot profile 1 ee 100 141 149 Storing the LEICA M9 sic castes ses 170 Switching on off zu 112 Technical data sss eae ee 174 Umeand date estesa ense rds poe br 122 Transferring data to a computer 158 Troubleshooting 171 USE CONMECHON ansehen 158 Page ViewfIndel 535 54 sata ae ea 131 133 Bright line frame 131 132 133 DIDI ep 98 Detachable viewfinder Brilliant Finder M 2 uuu 0u 00 402 RR 162 Universal wide angle viewfinder M 162 Viewfinder magnifier M 1 25x M 1 4x 162 Viewing the picture in picture mode immediately after taking 113 with the Auto review function automatic review 2222222 113 with the PLAY function 113 150 Volume setting the button acknowledge response TONES 4 osse mb res eaid 123 Warning messages en 94 White balance nassen ee
37. a 175 Shutter and release Shutter Microprocessor controlled exceptionally low noise metal blade shutter with vertical movement Shutter speeds For aperture priority A continuous ly adjustable from 32s to 49998 For manual setting 8s to 140008 in half steps B for long exposures of any duration in conjunction with self timer T function i e 1 release shutter opens 2 release shutter clos es 4 s08 fastest shutter speed for flash synchro nization Shutter cocking Using low noise integral motor optionally after releasing the shutter release button Series exposures Approx 2 pictures s approx 8 pictures in series Shutter release Three levels Exposure metering on Metering memory lock in aperture priority mode Shutter release Integrated standard cable release thread Self timer Delay optionally 2 aperture priority and manual exposure setting or 12s menu setting indi cated by flashing LED on front of camera and corre sponding display in the monitor Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Switching the camera on off Using the main switch on the camera top panel selectable automatic Switch off of the camera electronics after about 2 5 10 minutes reactivation by pressing the shutter release button Power supply 1 lithium ion battery nominal voltage 3 7 V capacity 1900 mAh Capacity display in monitor when shutter held open for sensor cleaning addition al acousti
38. about by stopping down the lens Even if you are below the metering range the expo sure meter remains on for around 12s after you let go of the shutter release button If the lighting conditions improve in this time e g through a change in the sub ject detail or opening of the aperture the LED display changes from flashing into being continuously lit indi cating that the meter is ready for use 142 Exposure meter metering range Working above and below the meteri General information on flash exposure metering and control Flash measurement cells The LEICA M9 determines the required flash power by firing one or more pre flashes 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 such as filters and changes to the aperture setting are automatically taken into account Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Compatible flash units The following flash units when used on the LEICA M9 are capable of all the functions described in this man ual The LEICA SF 58 system flash unit order no 14 488 With a maximum guide number of 58 in the 105 mm setting an automatically controlled zoom reflector with coded Leica M lenses see p 110 an optional second reflector and many other functions it is both powerful and versatile Thanks to its permanently attached flash foot
39. age parameters menu see p 103 119 select Exposure comp 4 2 4 and 2 the compensation value you want to use in the sub menu w Using the setting dial permanent setting 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Exp comp setup 4 1 10 and 2 Setting ring in the sub menu 3 You can set the exposure compensation by turning the setting dial 1 29 clockwise for positive val ues anticlockwise for negative values Regardless of how they are set compensations are displayed as EV values in the image parameters menu and as changed shutter speeds in the viewfinder They can be reset using either of the two methods regardless of which you used for the initial setting C With shutter release button and setting dial permanent setting 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Exp comp setup 4 1 10 and 2 Set ring amp rel but in the sub menu 3 While holding the shutter release button 1 19 at the first pressure point you can then set an expo sure compensation for the next picture you take by turning the setting dial 1 29 For more details about the function of the shutter release button refer to the corresponding section starting on p 114 Exposure compensation 1 Note An exposure compensation set on the camera only influences the measurement of available light If you want to simultaneously use compensation of the TTL flash exposure metering in flash mode in parallel or
40. ata A Stoti 3 a 3 Deshatte 4 Up to 9999 pictures can be stored in each of the fold ers 100LEICA 101 LEICA etc Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manual Working with DNG raw data If you have selected the standardized and future proof DNG Digital Negative format you require highly spe cialized software to convert the saved raw data into optimum quality for example the professional Photo shop Lightroom raw data converter from Adobe It provides optimum quality algorithms for digital color processing allowing pictures that simultaneously have low picture noise and exceptional resolution During editing you have the option of adjusting par ameters such as white balance noise reduction gra dation sharpness etc to achieve an optimum image quality Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is available as a free download when you register your LEICA M9 on the Leica Camera AG homepage Further details can be found on the flyer enclosed in the camera packaging card Working wi Installing firmware updates Leica is constantly working on developing and opti mizing its products As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically some of these improvements and enhancements to the func tions can be installed on the camera at a later date To do this Leica provides firmware updates at irregu lar intervals which you can easily download from our homepage to your camera yourself 1 For
41. ate the shutter speed automatically and continuously in the range 9998 to 32s depending on the set sensitivity the metered brightness and the manually selected aperture The generated shutter speed is displayed digitally in the camera viewfinder for better clarity it is displayed in half steps For shutter speeds longer than 2s the remaining shut ter speed is counted down and displayed in seconds after the shutter release The actual shutter speed generated and continuously controlled can however vary from the half step value displayed For example 16 as the nearest available value is shown in the dis play before releasing the shutter but the generated shutter speed is in fact longer as is shown by the countdown after the shutter release starting at 19 Downloaded From camera us 136 Exposure modes Ape ermanual com Leica Manuals Under extreme lighting conditions the exposure meter may even based on all the parameters generate a shutter speed that is outside its working range i e brightnesses that demands an exposure shorter than 1000S Or longer than 32s In such cases the specified minimum or maximum shutter speeds are neverthe less used and these values flash in the viewfinder as a warning Metering memory lock For compositional reasons important parts of the subject are often not in the center of the picture and as a result such important subject items may on occa sion be excessively light or dark Howe
42. ater on the computer Setting the functions 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Sharp ening 4 1 6 Color Saturation 4 1 7 or Contrast 4 1 8 and 2 the desired level Low Medium low Standard Medium high High in the relevant sub menu Basic picture settings 129 Working color space Holding the camera correctly The requirements in terms of color reproduction differ considerably for the various possible uses of digital picture files Different color spaces have therefore been developed such as the standard RGB red green blue that is perfectly adequate for simple printing For more demanding image processing using appro priate programs e g for color correction Adobe RGB has become established as the standard in the rele vant sectors Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Color management 4 1 18 and For sharp blur free pictures the camera should be Notes 2 the desired function in the sub menu held as steadily and comfortably as possible To en As a practical accessory we recommend the M9 sure suitably secure three point support for the grip which allows you to hold the LEICA M9 Notes LEICA M9 hold the camera with the right hand with extremely steadily and to carry it with one hand the index finger on the shutter release button and the order no 14 486 black 14 490 steel gray If you want to have your prints produced by major phot
43. bution of brightness in the picture The horizontal axis shows the tone values from black left through gray to white right The vertical axis depicts the number of pixels of each brightness level This form of representation together with the impressing of the picture itself allows an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting after taking the picture On the Leica M9 you can choose between different versions of the histogram These are based on either the overall brightness or separately for the three pri mary colors red green blue or with identification of the areas in the picture where no image appears because they are too bright or too dark clipping Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 118 The histogram Note The histogram display always refers to the section of the picture displayed at that time A Predominance of dark pixels only a few light ones Under exposure B Most pixels are of medium brightness Correct exposure C Predominance of light pixels only a few dark ones Over exposure Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Histogram 4 1 12 and 2 then the preferred function Standard RGB or Clipping setup in the sub menu to call up the cor responding options Additional settings for clipping displays 3 In the Clipping setup sub menu select whether you want to deactivate this display or whether only overexposures red o
44. c warning when capacity is low Charger Inputs 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz automatic switching or 12 24 V DC Output 4 2V DC 800 mA Camera housing Material All metal die cast magnesium body KTL dip painted synthetic leather covering Top panel and bottom cover brass black or steel gray lacquered Image field selector Allows the bright line pairs to be manually displayed at any time e g to compare detail Tripod thread Stainless steel A DIN in bottom cover Operating conditions 0 to 40 C Interface 5 pin mini USB 2 0 High Speed socket for quick data transfer Dimensions Width x Depth x Height approx 139 x 37 x 80mm Weight 585g with battery Scope of delivery Charger 100 240V with 2 mains cables Euro USA different in some export markets and 1 car charger lithium ion battery USB cable carrying strap Subject to changes to design manufacture and range Leica Academy As well as outstanding high performance products for taking reproducing and viewing photographs for many years we have also been offering the special services of the Leica Akademie with practical seminars and training courses which are intended to share our knowledge about the world of photography projection and magnification with both beginners and advanced photographic enthusiasts The contents of the courses which are run by a trained team of experts in the modern well equipped training suite at our Solms factory a
45. camera should not be switched off during this time For shutter speeds longer than 2s the message Noise reduction in progress 12s appears in the monitor If the B function is selected in conjunction with the self timer see p 157 there is no need to keep the shutter release button pressed the shutter will remain open until the shutter release button is pressed a second time this is then equivalent to the T function More details on setting the correct exposure can be found in the sections under Exposure metering from p 135 Time quoted is an example only Monitor The LEICA M9 has a large 2 5 liquid crystal color monitor 1 32 This is used for viewing pictures that have been saved on the memory card and reproduces the entire field of the picture plus the selected data and information see The displays In the monitor p 99 100 and the subsequent sections Note A monitor screen is only available in review mode see p 150 and must be activated with the PLAY button 1 26 or it is automatically displayed when the Auto review function see p 113 is active With the default setting only the following information is displayed i e if additional information has not been selected using the INFO button see p 99 1 Only the shutter speed 3 2 2 ISO sensitivity 3 2 3 and the picture number total number of pictures available 3 2 4 in the header line 2 the protection symbol 3 2 1 ex for d
46. clockwise starting from normal size you can simultaneously view 4 or by turning the dial further 9 pictures in the monitor Up to 9 reduced images are shown in the monitor 1 32 including the picture previously being viewed at normal size which is marked with a red border You can use the four direction buttons to navigate freely among the reduced images and the relevant image is marked accordingly You can then view this image at normal size by turning the setting dial to the right Note When showing 9 pictures turning the setting dial further to the right places the red frame around the entire group of pictures which then allows you to scroll more quickly a block at a time C Deleting pictures While a picture is displayed in the monitor you have an opportunity to delete it if you wish to do so This can be useful for example if the pictures have already been saved to other media if you no longer require them or if you need to free up more space on the memory card The LEICA M9 also offers you the option of deleting single pictures or all pictures at the same time as required Notes Deleting is only possible in review mode albeit irre spective of whether a picture is shown at normal size or several reduced pictures are shown not however if the 9 block review is shown with a red frame round the entire block see p 151 For protected pictures the protection must first be cancelled before
47. cond pressure point saves the exposure metering value in aperture priority mode i e the shutter speed determined by the camera for more details refer to the section Metering memory lock on p 136 Once you let go of the shutter release button a new metered value can be determined 3 Pressing the shutter release button all the way down takes a picture The data is then transferred to the memory card The shutter release button has a standard thread for a cable release Notes The second pressure point is not perceptible when using a cable release Even if review mode see Selecting picture and review modes p 113 or menu control see p 119 was previously activated pressing the shutter re lease button causes the camera to switch immedi ately into picture mode Menu control allows you to select or set button acknowledgement feedback tones see p 123 To avoid blurring the shutter release should be pressed gently not jerkily until the shutter is released with a soft click Serial exposures As well as taking single pictures main switch 1 18 set to S single the LEICA M9 also allows you to take a series of pictures main switch set to C con tinuous e g to capture sequences of movements in several stages Apart from the operation of the shutter release button 1 19 a series of pictures are taken in the same way as single pictures As long as you hold down the shut ter releas
48. d in a pants pocket as they may pick up dust there which can then get inside the camera when attached Attaching Removing a lens 111 The most important settings controls Switching the camera on and off the main switch The LEICA M9 is switched on and off using the main switch 1 18 This is below the shutter release button 1 19 and is a lever with four detent positions a DFF Camera switched off This is the inactive position the camera is switched off b S Pressing the shutter release button see below Single picture mode takes only one picture irrespective of how long it is kept pressed For discreet operation the menu see p 102 119 can be used to activate the Discreet function see p 115 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 112 Switching the camera on and off c C Holding down the shutter release button see below Continuous series of pictures takes up to 8 pictures in succession as long as the capacity of the memory card being used and the camera s internal buffer memory are sufficient see Inserting and removing the memory card p 109 d e Pressing the shutter release button see below Self timer starts the pre set delay time see p 157 after which a picture is taken Switching on After switching on i e after setting one of the three functions S C or amp the LED 1 31 lights up briefly and the displays in the viewfinder
49. dale New Jersey 07401 Tel 1 201 995 0051 232 Fax 1 201 995 1684 e mail olesin aol com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde sired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 LEICA M9 FE Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Note 91 Table of Contents FOIGWOLG 22 oreet Re e ene ee FE GINOLES PD Warning messageS 0eeeeeee Legal Notes 2 edente erp Renee ws Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Scope of delivery ios see RESET S Designation of parts u ur n nee Displays in the viewfinder co cc ace eae ann On the nohiltol nennen Menu items In The MAIN menu le a rt e enn In the image parameters menu Quick ades ove RRPIPRU EE Cr Detailed instructions Preparations Attaching the carrying strap Charging the battery Inserting the battery in the camera Removing the battery Charge level displays 22 22222 Inserting and removing the memory card Leica M IBlSeS use cesse ek ea Attachirig a lens e e re D ae E Removing alens cierre Rea Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals
50. ding brands SanDisk and Lexar Although no damage to the camera or the card is to be expected when using other card types because some unbranded cards in particular do not fully comply with the SD and SDHC standards Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of func tion If the memory card cannot be inserted check that it is aligned correctly If you remove the bottom cover or take out the memory card the monitor displays the respective warning messages instead of the normal display Attention Bottom cover removed Attention No memory card Inserting the memory card into the camera 109 Do not open the bottom cover and remove the memory card or battery while the red LED 1 32 to the bottom right of the monitor 1 33 is flashing to indicate that pictures are being recorded and or data saved to the card Otherwise the not yet com pletely saved picture data may be lost As electromagnetic fields electrostatic charges and defects on the camera or the card can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory card we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save it there see p 158 For the same reason it is recommended that the card is always stored in its antistatic cover Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 110 Leica M lenses Leica M lenses Essentially most Leica M lenses can be used with the LEICA M9 Details on the small number of exceptions
51. direction buttons 1 30 to select the desired function and 4 confirm your selection by pressing the SET button again Note This reset also affects any individual profiles defined and saved using the Save user profile function 4 1 2 see above Review mode As described in the Selecting picture and review modes and Automatic review of last picture sec tions p 113 you can view the pictures you have taken in the monitor 1 32 on the LEICA M9 Pictures can either be reviewed automatically for a short time immediately after you have taken them in Auto review mode or at any time and for an unlimited period in PLAY mode In both cases several additional options are available while viewing the pictures Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Review mode Notes The review functions always access the respectively active folder of the card in use If you want to view images in other folders these must be activated f no pictures are stored on the card when you press the PLAY button the following message appears in the monitor image data to play No vatia Depending on the function previously set pressing the PLAY button generates different responses Initial situation of a picture After pressing the PLAY button a Full screen review Picture mode monitor off b Review of an enlarged section several reduced pictures see below Full scre
52. e flash unit ol Compatible flash units 1 Attaching the flash unit When attaching a flash unit to the LEICA M9 flash shoe 1 20 you should ensure that the foot of the flash unit is fully inserted and the clamping nut if fit ted is tightened to prevent it accidentally falling out This is particularly important for flash units with addi tional control and signal contacts because if it moves from its position in the flash shoe the required con tacts can be broken leading to malfunctions Note Before attaching the flash the camera and the flash unit must be turned off Downloaded From camera 144 Attaching the flash unit Flash mode ermanual com Leica Manuals Flash mode Fully automatic camera controlled flash operation is available for the LEICA M9 when using system com patible flash units as described in the previous sec tion in both exposure modes aperture priority mode A and manual setting and with the snapshot profile In addition automatic illumination regulation is per formed in all three exposure modes This means that in order to ensure a balanced relationship between flash and available light at all times the flash power is reduced by up to 17 EV as ambient brightness increases However if the ambient brightness plus even the fastest possible flash sync speed of 1180S would cause overexposure the flash will not be fired in aperture priority mode In such cases the shutte
53. e button provided that the memory card has sufficient capacity a series of pictures is taken However if you only press the shutter release button briefly this will again result in a single picture Pictures can be taken at a maximum of around 2 pic tures a second and 28 in succession Notes The above mentioned frame rate and number of exposures is based on a standard setting of ISO 160 and the compressed DNG format With other settings the frame rates may be slower and the number of exposures smaller Regardless of how many pictures you have taken in a series in both review modes see p 113 the last picture in the series will initially be displayed or the last picture in the series to be saved on the card if not all pictures from the series have been trans ferred from the camera s internal memory to the card at the time of viewing Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Discreet low vibration shutter release In situations that call for a maximum amount of dis cretion it can be beneficial to suppress the noise of cocking the shutter at least temporarily There are also situation in which it is useful to keep the camera as still as possible when releasing the shutter The functioning of the shutter release can be changed using the menu to achieve this Setting the functions 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Advance 4 1 3 and 2 then the preferred option Standard Soft Dis creet
54. e either fixed settings or not available 4 2 In the image parameters menu press SET button 1 21 Menu item Explanation Fixed setting with the snapshot profile 4 2 1 White balance Auto 4 2 2 Compression Compression file format JPG fine 4 2 3 Resolution Resolution 18 MP 4 2 4 Exposure Comp Exposure compensation set Not available 4 2 5 Bracketing Switching on off Not available 4 2 6 User profile User specific profile Snapshot mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals snapshot profile recall Menu items In the image parameters menu 103 Quick guide You will need the following items Camera Battery A Memory card not supplied Battery charger B Presets 1 Insert the battery A into the charger see p 106 2 Plug in the charger B to charge the battery see p 106 3 Set the main switch 1 18 to OFF 4 Insert the charged battery into the camera see p 108 5 Insert a memory card see p 109 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 104 Quick guide 6 Set the main switch 1 18 to S see p 112 7 Select the desired menu language see p 122 8 Format the memory card see p 157 Notes This is generally only necessary if the card has not been factory formatted Formatting deletes all data on the memory card 9 Setthe date and time see p 122 Taking photographs 10 Attach the desired lens to the camera see p
55. e light or illuminate themselves are portrayed with different degrees of sharpness in the same picture Whether these parts of the subject are reproduced sharply or blurred and the degree of blurring is determined by two independent factors 1 The length of the exposure i e for how long these parts of the subject act upon the sensor and 2 How quickly these parts of the subject or the camera itself are moving during the exposure The longer the exposure or the faster this movement the greater the extent to which the two superim posed parts of the picture can differ Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals With the flash fired at the normal time at the begin ning of the exposure i e immediately after the 1 shutter curtain has completely opened the frame win dow this can even lead to apparent contradictions such as in the picture of the motorcycle left which is being overtaken by its own light tracers The LEICA M9 gives you a choice between this normal flash firing time and synchronization with the end of the exposure i e immediately before the 2 4 shutter curtain begins to close the frame window again In this case the sharp image is located at the end of the movement In the photograph right this flash tech nique gives a more natural impression of movement and dynamics This function is available for all camera and flash unit settings and in aperture prior
56. easured by light reflected by bright shutter blades on the first shutter curtain Metering range at ISO 160 23 At room tempera ture and normal humidity corresponds to EV 0 to 20 or f 1 0 and 1 2s to f 32 and igg98 Flashing of left triangular LED in viewfinder indicates values below metering range Measurement cell for available light continuous light measurement Silicon photo diode with collection lens positioned in the bottom center of the camera base Sensitivity range ISO 80 19 to ISO 2500 35 adjustable in ISO increments with aperture priority A and manual exposure setting choice of automatic control or manual setting automatic control with snapshot profile Exposure mode Choice of automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture selection aperture priority A with corresponding digital display or manual setting of shutter speed and aperture and adjustment using LED light balance with indication of correct exposure or risk of over underexposure with snapshot profile only Flash exposure control Flash unit connection Via accessory shoe with center and control contacts Synchronization Optionally triggered at the first or second shutter curtain Flash sync speed 4 1 1805 longer shutter speeds available Flash exposure metering with SCA 3501 3502 adapter or SCA 3000 standard flash unit e g LEICA SF 24D LEICA SF 58 Control with center weighted TTL pre flash metering Flash measurem
57. ed to 211 the ambient brightness for 2 se 2 1 1 Four digit seven segment digital display with DE legit dots above and below mAn imb EE Digital display Displays the automatically determined shutter speed for aperture priority A or for counting 2 1 2 2 1 3 down exposures longer than 1s Warning that the metering or setting ranges are overshot or undershot when using aper ure priority A I N l Display of the exposure compensation value 23 a briefly during adjustment r 1 Indicates that the buffer memory is temporar ily ful Indicates that no SD card is inserted Sd L J Indicates that the SD card is full Full Dot above piena 21 Indicates when lit that metering memory lock is being used Dot below Indicates flashing that exposure compensa tion is being used 1 Automatic brightness control is not available for Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachments as they cover the brightness sensor 1 4 which supplies the information required for this function In such cases the displays always maintain a constant brightness Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals isplays In the viewfinder 2 122 2 2 2 3 Two triangular and one circular LED For manual adjustment Jointly used as light balance for exposure compensation Warning of values below the metering range With the snapshot profile Circular LED indi cates the correct exposure plus
58. elds remove the battery and then switch the camera on again Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the LEICA M9 body or the surface finish Protect the LEICA M9 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 LEICA M9 body or the surface finish As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals they should not remain in contact with the LEICA M9 for extended periods Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the LEICA M9 e g on the beach Sand and dust can damage the camera and the memory card Take particular care when changing enses and when inserting and removing the card Ensure that water cannot get into the LEICA M9 e g when it is snowing or raining and on the beach oisture can cause malfunctions and even perma nent damage to the LEICA M9 and the memory card f salt water spray gets onto the LEICA M9 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 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 164 i care instructions Monitor The monitor is manufactured using a high precision process This ensures that of the total of around 230 000 pixels more than 99 995 work correctly and only 0 005 remain dark or are always light However this is not a malfunction and it does no
59. elect Reset folder no in the sub menu The camera s internal folder counter is reset i e when a new folder is created it will receive the low est number not yet issued Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 156 Additional functions Note This can result in some numbers not being used in certain cases When e g the camera had last is sued the number 102 and then a memory card is inserted containing a highest folder number of 105 the next number issued for a new folder would be 106 Selecting folders The review see p 113 150 and PTP protocol data transfer functions see p 158 always access the respectively active folder of the memory card in use If you want to view or transfer images in from other folders these must be activated 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Folder managem 4 1 13 and 2 then Select folder in the sub menu A list of the existing folders appears in the moni tor 1 32 If the card contains large amounts of data this may take a short while and instead the message Mat 2eE biu ci EE NELs temporarily appears 3 Select the desired folder Creating new folders Naming folders yourself The LEICA M9 enables you to create new folders on the card and also to determine their names yourself 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Folder managem 4 1 13 and 2 then select Create new folder in the sub menu The folder name appears always LEICA
60. eletion pro ect pictures see p 154 3 for enlarged pictures or review shifted from the center an additional symbol 3 2 5 Lagi in the bot om right to indicate the approximate position and size of the section 4 for reduced review of 4 or 9 pictures a red frame indicating the selected picture 3 2 6 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Setting the brightness The brightness of the monitor picture can be adjusted to five different levels using the menu control so that you can select the optimum brightness for any situa tion i e the ambient lighting conditions Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Monitor brightness 4 1 11 and 2 select the desired level low medium high stan dard medium high high in the sub menu Displaying basic settings data in picture mode When the camera is in picture mode you can press the INFO button 1 22 to display the battery and memory card capacities as well as certain basic pic ture settings see p 99 Displaying picture data in review mode When the camera is in review mode you can press the INFO button 1 22 to display a range of additional picture data see p 100 along with a reduced picture size You can also use the menu Histogram 5 1 9 see p 102 119 to select different variations of the histo gram see next section The Monitor 117 The histogram The histogram 3 3 2 represents the distri
61. en review of he picture c INFO display with any en largement see p 100 151 INFO display with ull screen review One of the menu controls see p 181 or the DELETE or delete protection function see p 153 154 is activated Full screen review of the ast picture displayed The LEICA M9 stores pictures in line with the DCF standards Design Rule for Camera File System cameras of this type The LEICA M9 can only review pictures taken with Additional options when viewing A Viewing more pictures Scrolling in the memory You can open other saved pictures using the left and right direction buttons 1 30 Pressing the left button takes you to the pictures with lower numbers press ing the right button takes you to those with higher numbers Holding the button down approx 2s re sults in fast scrolling After the highest and lowest numbers the series of pictures begins again in an endless loop which means you can reach all pictures in either direction The picture and file numbers in the monitor change accordingly DELETE B Enlarging selecting the section simultaneous viewing of several reduced pictures With the LEICA M9 it is possible to open an enlarged section of an individual picture in the monitor to study it more closely with a free choice of section Con versely you can also view up to 9 pictures simultane ously in the monitor e g to gain an overview or t
62. ent cell 2 silicon photo diodes with collection lens in camera base Flash exposure compensation 3 EV in EV steps adjustable on the SCA 3501 3502 adapter On LEICA SF 24D 3EV in EV steps with com puter control or from 0 to 3EV in 1EV steps on LEICA SF 58 adjustable in all modes 3EV in EV steps Displays in flash mode Readiness flash symbol LED in the viewfinder constantly lit confirmation of suc cess By the LED remaining lit or flashing rapidly for a while after taking the picture underexposure display by the LED going out for a while Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Viewfinder Viewfinder principle Large bright line frame view finder with automatic parallax compensation Eyepiece Adjusted to 0 5 dptr Correction lenses from 3 to 3 dpt available Image field limitation By activating two bright line frames For 35 and 135 mm or for 28 and 90mm or for 50 and 75 mm Automatic activation when lens is attached Any pair of bright line frames can be acti vated using the image field selector Parallax compensation The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and the lens is automatically compensated according to the relevant distance setting i e the viewfinder bright line auto matically aligns with the subject detail recorded by the lens Matching of viewfinder and actual picture The size of the bright line frame corresponds exactly to the sensor size of app
63. era control A or manual mode M 5 does not appear despite the flash unit being switched on and ready for use The camera is manually set to an shutter speed faster than g s In such cases the LEICA M9 will not fire the flash unit even though it is switched on and ready for use 4 flashes slowly at 2Hz before the picture is taken The flash unit is not yet ready for use 4 is lit up before the picture is taken The flash unit is ready for use A or manual mode M Selecting the sync speed sync speed range While the shutter speed used has no bearing on the control of the flash exposure because the flash dura tion is very much less than this the reproduction of the available light is very strongly influenced by the shutter speed and by the aperture setting In many sit uations setting the shortest possible shutter speed for flash operation the sync speed is necessary to give underexposure to all parts of the subject not illu minated by the flash The LEICA M9 allows you to combine flash operation with the shutter speed generated in aperture priority mode to subtly change the lighting conditions for the respective subject to suit your compositional ideas You can choose from five settings Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 1 Lens dependent Automatic control of the shutter speed depending on the focal length used as a rule of thumb for non blurred pictures when holding the camera in
64. erformed and the menu text appears in white instead of black to indi cate this Protecting a picture that is already protected or if all pictures are already protected Unprotecting a picture that is already unprotected or if no pictures are already protected Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Displays after protection clearing protection After leaving menu control the original monitor dis play appears again with the corresponding symbol O z for protected pictures 3 2 1 3 3 3 Note The Dex symbol also appears if a picture that is already protected is opened Additional functions Folder management The picture data on the memory card is saved in fold ers which are created automatically These folder names have eight characters three figures and five letters In the factory default setting the first folder is named 100LEICA the second 101LEICA and so on As a result the camera can create a maximum of 999 folders This counter can be reset at any time In addition the LEICA M9 enables you to create new folders and determine their names i e Reset folder numbers Create new folders name folders yourself Resetting folder numbers Note This function requires the use of amemory card that does not contain empty folders i e new or unused cards or previously formatted cards 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Folder managem 4 1 13 and 2 then s
65. ery contacts are clean and freely accessible While lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits they should still be pro tected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry A short circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns e f a battery is dropped check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage Using a dam aged battery can damage the LEICA M9 Batteries have only a limited service life Take damaged batteries to a collection point to ensure correct recycling Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to explode For the charger If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio re ceivers 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 malfunc tion When it is not in use disconnect the charger from the mains as otherwise 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 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals For memory cards While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read it may not be removed nor may the LEICA M9 be switched off or exposed to vibrations For safety memory cards should only ever be stored in the antistatic cover sup
66. ess the INFO button 1 22 reduced picture 3 3 7 a 3 3 1 Picture with Clipping display if set 3 3 2 Histogram 3 3 2 d a Luminance brightness e b Red green blue f separate display of individual colors 3 31 8 3 3 3 Delete protection symbol only if set j 3 3 4 Shutter speed k 3 3 5 Sensitivity 3 3 6 Picture number total number of available pictures 3 3 7 Image data a Exposure mode b Focal length c Exposure compensation d Resolution e Compression file format White balance g User profile name i File number j Enlargement level or position of section shown only if set k Date time See Histogram p 118 Only with the latest Leica M lenses with 6 bit coding or appropriately modified lenses see p 110 or with manual setting in the menu see p 124 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals On the monitor Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Menu items Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 102 Menu items In the main menu 4 1 In the main menu using MENU button 1 28 Menu item Explanation Fixed setting with the snapshot profile 4 1 1 Lens detection Auto 4 1 2 Saveuser profile User specific profile save Not available 4 1 3 Advance Low vibration shutter release Standard Shutter cocking time 4 1 4 Self timer Self timer delay time 12s 4 1 5 AUTO ISO setup
67. ficantly shorter Defective batteries should be disposed of according to the relevant regulations see p 94 The replaceable battery provides power to a back up battery which is permanently installed in the camera This back up battery saves data entered such as the date for up to 3 months If this back up battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting the replaceable main battery Once the replaceable battery has been inserted the full capacity of the back up battery is recovered after about 60 hours This process does not require the camera to be switched on Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 1 Connect the charger i e plug the connector on the power cable 1 45 into the corresponding socket on the charger 1 44 and connect the other end to a power outlet 2 Insert a battery with its contacts underneath and the end marked with an arrow facing forwards as far as it will go into the charging slot 1 42 on the charger The shape of the charging slot ensures that the battery is positioned correctly The green LED marked CHARGE 1 40 starts flashing to confirm that charging is in progress As soon as the battery has charged to at least of its capacity the yellow LED marked 80 1 41 also lights up When the battery is fully charged i e 100 capacity reached after approx 3 hours the green LED changes from flashing to continuously lit Note The 80 LED lig
68. first case if you want to avoid the picture being out of focus due to camera shake when releasing the shutter or in the second case for group photographs where you want to appear in the picture yourself Setting and using the function 1 Set the main switch 1 18 to 2 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Self timer 5 1 3 and 3 then select the desired delay time in the sub menu 4 To start the delay time press the shutter release button 1 19 to the first pressure point see p 114 The LED 1 7 on the front of the camera flashes for the first 10s of a 12s delay time then it stays lit continuously to show the progress of the delay time The countdown is shown on the monitor at the same time While the self timer delay time is running it can be aborted at any time by pressing the SET button 1 21 the relevant setting is retained and the function can be restarted by pressing the shutter release button again Important In self timer mode the exposure is not set by depress ing the shutter release to the pressure point it is set immediately before the picture is taken tographs with the self timer 1 Transferring data to a computer The LEICA M9 is compatible with the following operat ing systems Microsoft Windows XP Vista Apple Macintosh Mac OS X 10 5 The LEICA M9 is equipped with a USB 2 0 interface for transferring data to a computer This allows fast data transfer to
69. flash modes can be found in the relevant user guides Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Settings for camera controlled automatic flash mode Once the flash unit you are using has been switched on and set to the operating mode for GNC Guide Number Control the following actions on the LEICA M9 are necessary 1 Before taking each flash picture first switch on exposure metering by lightly pressing the shutter release button i e the display in the viewfinder must switch to the shutter speed values or the light balance If this stage is missed out by fully depress ing the shutter release button in one quick move ment the flash unit may not fire if required 2 Set the shutter speed setting dial to A set the flash sync speed 4 1g08 or for special effects a slower shutter speed including B In aperture pri ority mode the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed set in the menu or to the time range see Selecting the sync speed the sync speed range p 147 3 Set the desired aperture or the aperture required for the distance to the subject Note If the automatically controlled see Flash mode p 144 or manually set shutter speed is faster than 1 1808 the flash will not be fired Flash displays in the viewfinder with system compatible flash units A flash shaped LED 2 1 3 appears in the LEICA M9 viewfinder as confirmation and to display the various operating conditio
70. g the camera correctly 30 Image field selector 000 005 32 Image frequency use rr RET ERI P PvE 115 Image properties contrast sharpness Color saturation i sesocema 22000000 29 Information service Leica 05 177 Interchangeable lenses 110 162 Internet Leica homepage ss 177 ISO sernsitivity ei eei nenn 28 Lenses Leica M scan ree e rne 10 Attaching and removing lesus 111 SIFUDUUTO ae ORDEI 96 Use of older lenses ciues oe he tesz 10 Main SwitelY cades ceca rte RR Robes 12 Memory card inserting and removing 09 Men Control urn ana ae 19 Menu items su 102 103 Menu language iive nee 22 MONO een 17 Setting the brightness 2 222200 17 Noise reduction 0 0c eens 128 140 Parts GeSiSnation zu une ee 96 Picture and review modes 8 113 Power off automatic 000 eee 23 Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection seen 154 Rawdata aas cansiesisseen 125 160 Repairs Leica Customer Service 177 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Replacement parts ccelo ern 163 Resetting all custom menu settings 149 Resollition ies atwucece e dicte uiam ioe RO eere 125 Review mode nassen san 150 Enlargltig i e e me PEE end 151 Four nine single pictures simultaneously 151 Selecting the framing 151 Single
71. he exposure meter s range it can take around 0 2s for the LEDs to light up If a correct exposure cannot be achieved using the available shutter speeds in aperture priority mode the shutter speed display gives a warning by flash ing for more details refer to the Aperture priority mode section on p 136 In poor lighting conditions when using manual mode if the reading is below the exposure meter range the left hand triangular LED gives a warning by flashing In aperture priority mode the shutter speed remains displayed If the required shutter speed is below the longest possible shutter speed of 32s this display also flashes If the camera will not be used for an extended peri od or is stored in a case always switch it off at the main switch This prevents any power consumption including that which continues to occur in standby mode after the exposure meter is turned off auto matically and the display is extinguished This also prevents pictures from being taken accidentally Exposure metering 135 Exposure modes The LEICA M9 provides two exposure modes Aper ture priority and manual mode Depending on the sub ject situation and your individual preferences you can thus choose between the familiar semi automatic operation or setting a fixed shutter speed and aperture Aperture priority If the shutter speed setting dial 1 17 is in the A posi tion the electronics within the camera gener
72. hts up after around 2 hours due to the charging characteristics This level of charge is enough to take around 280 pictures Therefore if you do not need the full capacity of around 350 pictures the camera is always ready to use again in a relatively short time The charger should then be disconnected from the outlet However there is no risk of overcharging Remove the battery by pulling or sliding it back out of the charging slot there is a recess on the top of the slot for this purpose Charging the battery 107 Inserting removing the battery into from the camera 1 Set the main switch 1 19 to DFF 2 Remove the bottom cover 1 35 of the camera To do this a lift up the toggle 1 36 on the bottom cover b turn it to the left and c lift off the bottom cover Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 108 Inserting the battery into the camera 3 Inset the battery into the compartment with its contacts facing forwards Press it into the compart ment 1 37 until the white sprung locking catch 1 38 moves over the battery to hold it in place 4 Replace the bottom cover To do this a insert it into the retaining clip 1 9 on the side of the camera b push it down c lock it by turning the toggle to the left as far as the stop and d push the toggle back down To remove the battery follow these instructions in reverse order The white spring l
73. ight line frame is optimized for the full format of the LEICA M9 and thus corresponds ap proximately to the sensor size of 24x36 mm with a distance setting of 1m The bright line frames are linked to the distance setting in such a way that paral lax error the misalignment between the lens and the viewfinder axis is automatically compensated The bright line image and the picture are practically identi cal over the entire distance setting range of 0 7m to o Practically identical means that at distances of less than 1m the sensor records slightly less than is dis played by the inner edges of the bright line frames and records slightly more at longer distances see adjacent graphs These slight variations which are rarely significant in practice are due to the operating principle The exact format is 23 9 x 35 8mm corresponding to the usable format of analog Leica M models Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Bright line frames on a viewfinder camera must be adjusted to the angle of view of the relevant lens focal lengths However the nominal angles of view change slightly when focusing due to the changing exten sion i e the distance between the optical system and the sensor plane If the set distance is less than infini ty and the extension is correspondingly larger the actual image angle is also lower and the lens records less of the subject In addition the image angle differ ences are greater at
74. ing moment 148 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Additional functions User application specific profiles 149 Resetting all custom settings 149 I Niles RM M 150 Viewing more pictures Scrolling in the memory Lus 151 Enlarging selecting the framing simultaneously viewing several reduced pictures 151 Deleting pictures wc seco rre hes 153 Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection 154 Additional functions Folder management 222222220 156 Formatting the memory card 157 Taking photographs with the self timer 157 Transferring data to acomputer 158 USB connection esee e n mk hme RR x 158 with Windows XP Vista 158 with Mac OSX 10 5 iiia rete tas 159 WIEN Card readens reaa iaeo a 159 Data structure on the memory card 160 Using DNG raw data 020 02 eee 160 Installing firmware updates 161 Miscellaneous System accessories for the LEICA M9 Interchangeable lenses 162 Bilters au een 162 Universal wide angle viewfinderM 162 Viewfinder for 21 24 28mm lenses 162 Brilliant finder Mi erior una en 162 Viewfinder magnifier M 1 25x and 1 4x 162 Flash Units uus c tee qoa ee qe Reo od 163 MID ns 163 G rrectionlenses senistes iaaa 163 CASES ee pq OR d ay 163 Replacement parts
75. ion of the saved user profiles When the camera is switched on an overview of the relevant settings and step by step instructions for setting these functions can be viewed in the monitor 1 32 Settings are made in the same way in both menus differing only in how they are accessed and exited Setting the menu functions Notes 2 You can select the desired menu item either by 1 The main menu is called up using the MENU button The image parameters menu is turning the setting dial 1 29 or by pressing the 1 28 the image parameters menu using the SET only accessible in picture mode see p 113 and up down direction button 1 30 button 1 21 only available when using aperture priority see The first 7 items then appear in the main menu p 136 and manual see p 140 exposure modes or all 5 in the snapshot profile and all items in but not with the snapshot profile rn pm ior ens detection the image parameters menu The main menu is not accessible during the DELETE DELETE or protect process see p 153 154 Auto AUTO ISO setup 1 1255 200 DELETE Color saturation Standard AUTO ISO setup 1 125s 200 Color saturation Standard White balance DELETE pression RAW amp JPG Resolution a IP Exposure comp 0 Exp bracketing Off Set user profile Snapshot mode 120 Setting the menu functions White balance DELETE c ression Tungsten Resolution Fluorescent 1 Fl
76. ir assistance In aperture priority mode the aperture is selected manually and the camera then determines the appro priate shutter speed automatically In this mode a digi tal LED display indicates the resulting shutter speed e g 1000 If both values are set manually a light balance made up of three red LEDs gt 4 is used to correct the ex posure When the setting is correct only the central circular LED is lit Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Switching the exposure meter on off The exposure meter is switched on by lightly pressing the shutter release button 1 19 to its first pressure point provided the camera is switched on at the main switch 1 18 and the shutter speed setting dial 1 17 is not set to B When the exposure meter is ready one of the displays is continuously lit in the viewfinder in aperture priority mode the digital LED display of the shutter speed and in manual mode either of the two triangular LEDs either individually or in conjunction with the center circular LED If you let go of the shutter release button without acti vating the shutter the exposure meter remains on for around 12s more and the corresponding LED s re main lit for the same time If the shutter speed setting dial is set to B the expo sure meter is disabled Notes If the displays go out the camera is in standby mode With very little ambient light i e at the limits of t
77. ity mode as well as in manual shutter speed selection in the various auto matic flash modes as well as in manual flash mode the displays are the same in all cases Note When using the snapshot profile see p 102 141 synchronization with the 1st shutter curtain is a fixed setting Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Flash sync 4 1 16 and 2 the desired option in the sub menu 1st curtain or 2nd curtain Additional functions User application specific profiles On the LEICA M9 any combination of all main and image parameters 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 such com binations The names of these four profiles are gener ally made up of ten characters In the factory default setting the first is named Profile__1_ the second Profile__2_ and so on However you can change the preset names on the camera e g to your specific applications This makes it easier and quicker for you to identify and retrieve them To simplify the presets a snapshot profile is also avail able see p 102 141 The underscores _ are used as placeholders here in the monitor all unused spaces are blank Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Applying settings Creating a profile 1 Set the desired functions in the main and i
78. lit up As well as the direction of rotation of the shutter speed setting dial and aperture setting ring necessary for correct exposure the three LEDs in the light bal ance also indicate underexposure overexposure and correct exposure in the following way gt Underexposure by at least one stop turning to the right is required be Underexposure of stop turning to the right is required Correct exposure 4 Overexposure of stop turning to the left is required 4 Overexposure by at least one stop turning to the left is required Note For shutter speeds longer than 2s the remaining shut ter speed is counted down and displayed in seconds after the shutter release B setting T function The B setting keeps the shutter open for as long as the shutter release button remains pressed up to a maximum of 240s In conjunction with the self timer a T function is also available If you set B and activate the self timer by tapping the shutter release button see also p 157 the shutter opens automatically after the selected delay time It then remains open until you press the shutter release button a second time you do not need to hold the button down This enables you to largely prevent any blurring caused by pressing the shutter release button even with long exposures In both cases the exposure meter is disabled after the shutter is released however the digital display in the viewfinder shows the expired time in seco
79. lows you to activate bright lines at any time which do not belong to the lens currently being used You can then see immediately if for composi tion reasons it would be better to photograph the rel evant subject using a different focal length Moving the lever outwards i e away from the lens shows the image field limits for 35 and 135 mm focal lengths Moving the lever to its vertical central position dis plays the image field limits for 50 and 75mm focal lengths Moving the lever inwards i e towards the lens shows the image field limits for 28 and 90mm focal lengths 35 mm 135 mm 50 mm 75mm 28 mm 90 mm bie ule Bright line view and range finder 133 Distance metering Due to its large effective metering basis the range finder on the LEICA M9 is very precise The benefits of this are particularly noticeable when using wide angle lenses with their relatively deep depth of field Mechanical metering basis x viewfinder Effective Distance between the magnification metering basis optical axes of the viewfinder window and the range finder viewing window 69 25mm x 0 68 approx 471mm The range finder metering field is visible as a bright sharply defined rectangle in the center of the view finder If you keep the large viewfinder window 1 6 closed only the activated bright line and this metering field remain visible The focus can be set using either the superi
80. ly transfer a range of data and settings it is very easy to use The LEICA SF 24D system flash unit order no 14 444 with its compact size and design that matches the camera is particularly suitable Like the LEICA SF 58 it has a permanently attached flash foot with all the required contacts and is extremely easy to operate M9 grip As a practical accessory we recommend the M9 grip which allows you to hold the LEICA M9 extremely steadily and to carry it with one hand It is fitted in place of the standard bottom cover order no 14 486 black 14490 steel gray Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Correction lenses For optimum adaptation of the eye to the camera s viewfinder we offer corrective lenses with the follow ing positive or negative diopter values spherical 0 5 1 1 5 2 3 Cases There are two neoprene cases for the LEICA M9 with different front sections for lenses of different lengths a classic leather case and a protector that is similar to the lower section of a traditional case This protector reliably protects the camera body even when taking photographs order no 14 867 short 14 868 long 14 872 leather 14 869 protector For your full set of camera equipment the classic Billingham combination case made of waterproof fab ric is also available This either holds two cameras and two lenses or one camera and three lenses There is enough space for large lenses and if you have fi
81. mage parameters menus 2 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Save user profile 4 1 2 and 3 the desired memory slot in the sub menu e The profile name appears The cursor is at the first character which can be edited 4 Use the up and down direction buttons 1 30 and or the central setting dial 1 29 to change the char acters and the left and right direction buttons to move the cursor The available characters are upper case letters from A to Z lower case letters from a to z and figures from 0 to 9 they are arranged in a continuous loop in this order 5 Save your settings by pressing the SET button 1 21 Selecting a saved profile or the snapshot profile 1 In the image parameters menu see p 103 119 select User profile 4 2 6 and 2 the desired profile in the sub menu Notes f you change one of the settings for the profile cur rently in use the corresponding figure is cleared When the snapshot profile is activated you can exit it at any time by pressing the SET button 1 21 Resetting all custom settings This function allows you to simultaneously delete all previous user settings made in the main and image parameters menus and reset them to the factory default settings Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Reset 4 1 20 and 2 then press the SET button 1 21 to call up the rele vant sub menu 3 Then use the left right
82. mage processing software to create a picture with an exceptionally high contrast range HDR The following options are available 4 graduations 0 5 EV 1EV 1 5 EV and 2EV 3 numbers of pictures 3 5 or 7 2 sequences Correct exposure over exposure s under exposure s or under exposure s correct exposure over exposure s Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Notes When using the bracketing function all AUTO ISO settings see p 128 are defined The sensitivity automatically determined by the camera for the first picture is also used for all other pictures in a series i e this ISO value is not changed during a series The settings in the AUTO ISO sub menus are inef fective i e the full shutter speed range available on the camera can be used Depending on the initial shutter speed the working range of the bracketing function may be limited Examples in each case with defined aperture set ting Metered shutter speed i9998 bracketing series of 5 pictures 2 EV limited function as the 2 EV picture would require js0008 Metered shutter speed 8 bracketing series of 5 pictures 2EV unlimited function as the 2 EV picture is possible with 2000S Metered shutter speed io998 bracketing series of 7 pictures 1EV limited function as the 3 EV picture would require goooS Metered shutter speed 9 98 bracketing series of 7 pictures 1 EV unlimited functio
83. maining number of pictures shown in the monitor does not necessarily change after every picture This depends on the subject with JPEG files very fine structures result in higher quantities of data homogeneous surfaces in lower quantities Basic picture settings 125 White balance o M For manual setting by measurement For automatic or fixed settings In digital photography white balance ensures neutral and 1 In the image parameters menu see p 103 119 reproduction of color in any light It is based on the select White balance 4 2 1 and Kelvin setting For a directly adjustable color LEICA M9 being preset to reproduce a particular color temperature value 2 the desired function in the sub menu as white With the LEICA M9 you can choose from ten different settings Note When using electronic flash units that meet the tech nical requirements for System Camera Adapter SCA for the System 3000 and have either the SCA 3502 adapter version 4 onwards or an appropriate inte grated foot the white balance can be set to Auto for correct color reproduction However if other flash units are used which are not specially adapted for the LEICA M9 and do not auto matically adjust the camera white balance the 4 setting should be used Auto For automatic control which delivers neutral results in most situations Seven fixed presets for the most common light sources e g for indoor pictures with
84. mat a memory card in your LEICA M9 2 Switch off the camera and insert the card into an SD SDHC card reader either integrated or con nected to your computer A card reader is required for firmware updates 3 Download the firmware file from the Leica M9 site using the UPDATES link 4 Save the file m9 X_xxx upd at the top level ofthe card s folder structure X_xxx stands for the rele vant version Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 5 Remove the card properly from your card reader insert the card into the camera and close the bot tom cover Turn on the camera using the main switch 6 Confirm the prompt that appears in the monitor as to whether you want to update the Firmware on the camera to version X xx The update process takes around 180s You will then be prompted to restart the camera using the main switch 7 Turn the camera off and back on again Note If the battery does not have sufficient charge you will see a corresponding warning message Installing firmware updates 161 Miscellaneous System accessories for the LEICA M9 Interchangeable lenses The Leica M system provides a basis for optimum adaptation to fast and unobtrusive photography The range of lenses incorporates focal lengths from 16 to 135mm and speeds up to 1 0 95 Filters UVa filters and a universal polarization filter are avail able for current Leica M lenses fitted with standard filter threads
85. moved from the sensor in this way please refer the matter to your Leica Information Service address see p 177 If the battery capacity falls to less than 40 while gr the shutter is open a warning message Att i EECA ASCE AcE will appear in the monitor At the same time a sustained beep tone will sound which continues until the camera is switched off Switching the camera off will cause the shutter to be closed again Be absolutely sure in this case that the shutter widow 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 any hard objects during inspection and cleaning Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Cleaning the sensor 169 Storage If you are not using the LEICA M9 for an extended period of time we recommend that you a switch it off see p 112 b remove the memory card see p 109 and c remove the battery see p 122 after a maxi mum of 3 months the time and date will be lost see p 108 A len
86. mposed image or split image method Superimposed image method double image In a portrait for example aim the metering field at the eye and turn the distance setting ring on the lens until the contours in the metering field are brought into line Then choose the subject detail istance metering r T Double image out of focus 5 Interrupted line out of focus Split image method When taking photographs of architecture for exam ple aim the range finder metering field at the vertical edge or another clearly defined vertical line and turn the distance setting ring on the lens until the contours of the edge or line can be seen at the limits of the me tering field with no misalignment Then choose the subject detail Coincident image in focus Continuous line in focus In practice there is often no clear distinction between the two methods The two criteria can be used to great effect in combination Exposure metering On the LEICA M9 exposure metering for the available ambient light is performed through the lens with the working aperture The light reflected by the bright shutter blades in the first shutter curtain is captured by a photo diode and measured This silicon photo diode with forward facing convex lens is positioned at the bottom center in the case of the camera The speed aperture combinations for a correct expo sure are given by the viewfinder or monitor displays or are determined with the
87. n as the 3 EV picture is possible with 1 40008 Regardless of this the specified number of pictures are always created which means that several pic tures in a series may have the same exposure For series of 7 pictures only the 0 5 EV and 1EV graduations are available Bracketing is not available in flash mode If an attached flash unit is switched on no pictures are taken The function remains active until it is switched off in the menu If it is not switched off a further bracket ing series is produced each time you press the shut ter release button Setting the function 1 In the image parameters menu see p 103 119 select Bracketing 4 2 5 and set whether you want to switch the function on or off 2 In the main menu see p 102 119 now select Bracketing setup 4 1 9 3 select No of exposures Sequence and or EV increments in the sub menu and 4 then the desired values and options in the respec tive sub menus Bracketing 139 Manual exposure setting If the exposure setting is performed entirely manually the shutter speed setting dial 1 17 must be clicked to one of the engraved shutter speeds or to one of the intermediate values Then 1 switch the exposure meter on and 2 turn the shutter speed setting dial and or the aper ture setting ring on the lens 1 14 in each case in the direction indicated by the triangular LED that is lit up until only the circular LED is
88. n switch to OFF 1 18 see p 112 You can select a whether to activate this function and if so b after what period of time the camera should be switched off In this way you can tailor this function to your own personal working methods and also significantly extend the life of your battery charge Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Auto power off 4 1 15 and 2 the desired function Note Even if the camera is in standby mode i e the dis plays have gone out after 12s or the Auto power off has switched it off you can restart it at any time by pressing the shutter release button 1 19 Button acknowledgement and signal tones With the LEICA M9 you can decide whether you want your settings and other functions and warning messages to be acknowledged by an acoustic signal two volumes are available or whether operation of the camera should be largely silent A click or a beep tone is used as an acknowledge ment which can be activated individually to confirm presses of buttons and to indicate a full memory card Note By factory default the signal tones are deactivated Setting the functions 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Acoustic Signal 4 1 24 and 2 call up the sub menu This contains three items Volume Key Click and SD card full 3 Select Volume and e A further sub menu appears containing the 3 alternatives Off no tones at all High loud and
89. nd in the nearby Gut Altenberg vary from general photography to areas of special interest and offer a range of sug gestions information and advice for your own work More detailed information and the current Leica Academy brochure are available from Leica Camera AG Leica Akademie Oskar Barnack Str 11 D 35606 Solms Phone 49 0 6442 208 421 Fax 49 0 6442 208 425 la leica camera com Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Leica on the Internet Current information about products news events and the Leica company is available on our homepage on the Internet at http www leica camera us http www leica camera co uk Leica information service The Leica information service can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to the Leica range either in writing on the telephone or by e mail Leica Camera AG Informations Service Postfach 1180 D 35599 Solms Phone 49 0 6442 208 111 Fax 49 0 6442 208 339 info leica camera com Leica Customer Service Leica AG s Customer Service center or the repair service of the Leica national offices see the Warranty Card for an address list is available to assist you in maintaining your Leica equipment or in case of dam age Please contact your nearest authorised Leica dealer Leica Camera AG Customer Service Solmser Gewerbepark 8 D 35606 Solms Phone 49 0 6442 208 189 Fax 49 0 6442 208 339 customer service leica
90. nds for guidance Notes Long exposures can be associated with very heavy picture noise To reduce this annoying phenomenon following pic tures with longer exposures from around 39s dif fering depending on the other menu settings the LEICA M9 automatically takes a second black pic ture taken with the shutter closed The noise measured in this parallel picture is then digitally subtracted from the data set for the real picture This doubling of the exposure time must be allowed for with long exposures The camera should not be switched off during this time For shutter speeds above 2s the message Noise reduction in progress 12s appears in the monitor Time quoted is an example only Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 140 Manual exposure setting B setting T functio Setting the exposure when using the snapshot profile In addition to the individual profiles that can be set and saved the LEICA M9 provides a snapshot profile In this profile most menu items have fixed settings that ensure optimum results for the majority of sub jects Some menu items that are only necessary for very specific actions and other special functions are not available in this profile see p 102 Setting the mode 1 In the image parameters menu see p 103 119 select User profile 4 2 6 and 2 then Snapshot profile in the sub menu There is also a simplified viewfinder display fo
91. ng the SET button Explanation As a rule of thumb There is a risk of blurring with shutter speeds below the Yrocatiengin threshold e g with speeds slower than s for a 50mm lens Notes To enable you to take photographs with the snap shot profile over a very wide brightness range whenever appropriate i e in case of poor ambient light the sensitivity is automatically set to higher values for more details refer to ISO sensitivity on p 128 You can also use the snapshot profile for flash pho tography For more details refer to the correspond ing sections starting on p 143 Setting the exposure when using the snapshot profile 141 Exposure meter metering range The metering range at room temperature normal humidity and ISO 160 23 is EV O to 20 or f 1 0 and 1 2s to f 32 and VYiggos Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Working above and below the metering range In poor lighting conditions when using manual mode if the reading is below the exposure meter range the left hand triangular LED gives a warning by flashing and the right LED does likewise in excessively light conditions In aperture priority mode the shutter speed is still displayed If the required shutter speed is below or above the slowest possible speed of 32s or the fastest possible speed of 4000S respectively these displays also flash As the exposure is metered with the working aperture this situation can come
92. ng up the sensitivity settings 1 24 DELETE button for selecting the delete function 1 25 USB port cover 1 26 PLAY button for activating continuous review mode returning to full picture display 1 27 Viewfinder window 1 28 MENU button for calling up and exiting the main menu 1 29 Central setting dial for navigation in menus setting the selected menu items functions setting an exposure compensation value scrolling in the memory and for enlarging reducing the pictures viewed 1 30 Direction buttons for navigation in the menus setting the selected menu items functions scrolling through the picture memory 1 31 LED indicating picture mode saving data 1 32 Monitor Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals View with USB port cover open 1 33 USB port 5 pin for connecting to computers Bottom view with bottom cover in place 1 34 Tripod thread A DIN 4503 1 35 Bottom cover 1 36 Locking toggle for bottom cover with bottom cover removed 1 37 Battery compartment 1 38 Battery locking slider 1 39 Memory card slot Charger 1 40 Green CHARGE LED to indicate charging 1 41 Yellow 80 LED indicating 80 charge reached 1 42 Charging bay for battery with a Contacts 1 43 Socket for in car charging lead 1 44 2 pin socket for 1 45 Exchangeable power cable n of parts 97 Displays 2 _Inthe viewfinder 2 1 LEDs Light Emitting Diodes with automatic brightness control adjust
93. ns This LED appears together with the displays for available light exposure metering described in the relevant sections Flash mode 145 In automatic flash mode flash unit set to Guide Number Control 5 does not appear despite the flash unit being switched on and ready for use The camera is manually set to an shutter speed faster than g5s In such cases the LEICA M9 will not fire the flash unit even though it is switched on and ready for use 5 flashes slowly at 2Hz before the picture is aken The flash unit is not yet ready for use 5 is lit up before the picture is taken The flash unit is ready for use 5 remains continuously lit after taking the picture and the other displays go out he flash exposure was successful the flash unit remains ready for use 5 flashes rapidly after taking the picture at 4 Hz and the other displays go out The flash exposure was successful but the flash unit is not yet ready for further use 5 goes out after taking the picture together with the other displays Underexposure perhaps due to the choice of too small an aperture for the subject If the flash unit is set to a partial discharge power because of the lower power requirement it may be ready for use despite the flash LED not lighting up Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 146 In automatic flash mode When the flash unit is set to camera c When the flash unit is set to cam
94. nsequence the contrast can be influenced by increasing or reducing this difference i e by lighter reproduction of light sections of the image and darker reproduction of dark sections Sharpness at least of the main subject using the correct distance setting is a prerequisite for a suc cessful picture In turn the impression of sharpness of a picture is to a great extent determined by the sharpness of the edges i e by how small the transi tion area between light and dark is at the edges in the picture The impression of sharpness can thus be changed by enlarging or reducing these areas The color saturation determines whether the colors in the picture tend to appear as pale and pastel like or bright and colorful While the lighting and weather conditions hazy clear are given as condi tions for the picture there is definite scope for in fluencing the reproduction here All three picture properties can be adjusted inde pendently to five different levels using the menu control so that you can set the optimum values for any situation i e the prevailing lighting conditions In the case of Color Saturation two other options are available Black White and Vintage B amp W Note These settings only affect pictures in one of the JPEG formats If you select one of the two DNG file formats these settings have no effect as in this case the pic ture data is always saved in its original form changes must be made l
95. ntended usage and the available memory card capac ity and on the other hand provides security and flexi bility essential for subsequent decisions on usage Setting the function A Selecting the DNG format 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select DNG setup 4 1 19 and 2 the desired option in the sub menu Uncom pressed or Compressed B Selecting the JPEG compression or format combination 1 In the image parameters menu see p 103 119 select Compression 4 2 2 and 2 the desired compression combination in the sub menu Notes The standardized DNG Digital Negative format is used for storage of completely unprocessed raw picture data The Compressed format includes a slight compres sion which causes only a negligible deterioration in quality provides full scope for subsequent processing of the picture data allows faster saving takes up less memory space With the raw data setting DNG the resolution is set automatically to lll 18 MP regardless of the existing setting for the relevant JPEG format see previous section With simultaneous storage of picture data as DNG and JPG the existing resolution setting is used for the JPEG format i e the two files can have totally different resolutions A high compression rate such as with JPG basic can result in very fine structures in the subject being lost or incorrectly reproduced artifacts e g stepped diagonal edges The re
96. o a secure bulk storage medium e g the hard drive on your computer as soon as possible Depending on the type of memory card being used formatting may take up to 2 minutes Procedure 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Format SD card 4 1 27 and 2 select the desired function Yes No or Overwrite in the sub menu 3 If you really want to overwrite the memory card you then need to confirm this in the relevant sub menu to protect against unintentional settings Notes Do not switch off the LEICA M9 while the memory card is being formatted overwritten If the memory card has been formatted in another device such as a computer you should reformat it in the LEICA M9 If the memory card cannot be formatted over written you should ask your dealer or contact the Leica Information Service address see p 177 for advice Even protected pictures see previous section are deleted when formatting the memory card Depending on the capacity and read write speed of the card overwriting can take up to 60 minutes You should therefore check the battery charge level first see p 108 If the battery capacity is exhaust ed during overwriting a corresponding message appears in the monitor Additional functi s Formatting the memory c Taking photographs with the self timer You can use the self timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or 12s This can be particularly use ful for example in the
97. o find the picture you are looking for more quickly Notes The more the picture is enlarged the more the reproduction quality in the monitor deteriorates due to the proportionately lower resolution While an enlarged picture is displayed the direction buttons are no longer available to open other pic tures instead they are used to navigate within the picture Exception see next note Turning the setting dial 1 29 to the right clockwise enlarges the central section The more you turn the dial the greater the enlargement and the smaller the section area Enlargement is possible up to 1 1 i e until 1 pixel of the monitor displays 1 pixel of the pic ture The four direction buttons 1 30 can be used to select any position in the section to be enlarged To do this press the button several times for the direction in which you want to shift the section Review mode 1 In addition to the enlargement the rectangle within the frame 3 2 5 3 3 7j in the lower right hand corner of the monitor indicates the position of the section displayed DELETE OELETE Note You can also switch from an enlarged picture directly to another picture which will then be shown at the same enlargement To do this press the left or right direction button again keeping the PLAY button 1 26 pressed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Review mode By turning the setting dial to the left anti
98. o the brightness of a normal i e average photographic sub ject If the actual subject detail does not match this assumption an appropriate exposure compensation can be performed Particularly for a sequence of several pictures for instance if for any reason a series of pictures is delib erately taken slightly underexposed or overexposed an exposure compensation is a very useful function Once set unlike metering memory lock it remains in effect until deliberately cancelled more details on metering memory lock can be found in the correspond ing section on p 136 The LEICA M9 allows exposure compensation to be set in a range of up to 3 EV in EV steps EV Expo sure Value Setting the function The LEICA M9 provides you with three options for set ting an exposure compensation At the same time you can choose whether you want to make the setting using the menu or the setting dial Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Setting using the menu control is recommended if for example you know in advance that you want your subjects to be slightly under or overexposed The exceptionally fast option using the setting dial is ideal when unexpected situations occur and enables you to track your subject in the viewfinder without interrup tions The one off correction allows you to react flexibly to exposure situations you do not expect to encounter again A Using the menu permanent setting 1 In the im
99. ocking catch in the battery compartment must be pushed to the side to unlock the battery Note Always switch the camera off before removing the battery A fully charged battery to CIPA standards is suffi cient for approx 350 pictures each reviewed for 4s Charge level displays 3 1 1 2 1 1 In picture mode the battery charge level can be dis played in the monitor 1 32 by pressing the INFO but ton 1 22 If the capacity is below 10 replacement or recharging is required Notes Remove the battery if you will not be using the cam era for a long period of time When doing so turn the camera off using the main switch first After 3 months without use the capacity of the back up battery in the camera will be exhausted refer to the final note under Charging the battery p 106 all individual settings need to be made again Inserting and removing the memory card The LEICA M9 saves the picture data on an extremely compact SD Secure Digital or SDHC high capacity card SD SDHC memory cards are small light and inter changeable external storage media SD SDHC memo ry cards particularly those with a high capacity pro vide significantly faster read write times and signifi cantly faster recording and review of the data An SD SDHC card has a write protection switch which can be used to block unintentional storage and deletion of pictures This switch takes the form of a slider on the non beveled side
100. of the card in the lower position marked LOCK the data on the card is protected SD SDHC memory cards are available from different suppliers and with different capacities and read write speeds Note Do not touch the memory card contacts 1 Set the main switch 1 18 to OFF m Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 2 Remove the bottom cover 1 35 of the camera To do this a lift up the toggle 1 36 on the bottom cover b turn it to the left as far as the stop and c lift off the bottom cover 3 Insert the memory card into the slot 1 42 with the contacts at the back and with the beveled corner pointing downwards Slide it completely into the slot against the spring resistance until you hear it click into place 4 Replace the bottom cover To do this a insert it into the retaining clip 1 9 on the side of the camera b push it down c lock it by turning the toggle to the left as far as the stop and d push the toggle back down To remove the memory card switch off the camera and follow this procedure in reverse order To release the card must first be pressed slightly further in as indicated on the base of the camera Notes The range of SD SDHC cards available is too exten sive for Leica Camera AG to fully test all available types for compatibility and quality Therefore we recommend for example the Extreme III or Pro fessional cards from the lea
101. ographic laboratories mini labs or Internet pic ture services you should always select the sRGB setting The Adobe RGB setting is only recommended for professional image processing in completely color calibrated working environments thumb behind the rear of the camera body for stabi lization The left hand either supports the lens from The LEICA M9 is fitted with an integral sensor which detects the position of the camera horizontal or vertical both directions for each picture This information automatically allows the pictures to be displayed upright when subsequently displayed on a computer running the appropriate programs below ready for fast focusing adjustments or is a round the whole camera Holding the camera against the forehead and cheek provides additional support For portrait format pictures turn the LEICA M9 to the left The hands remain in the same position as for pic tures in landscape format However you can also turn it to the right In this case it may be advantageous to release the shutter with the thumb Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 0 Basic picture settings Holding the camera correctly Bright line view and rangefinder The LEICA M9 s bright line view and range finder is not only a very high quality large brilliant and bright viewfinder it is also a highly accurate range finder coupled to the lens It has an enlargement factor of 0 68x The size of the br
102. or 18 21 and 24mm lenses They have an exceptionally compact design and provide a very bright viewfinder image Bright line frames are used to determine the framing as in the camera viewfinder order no 18mm 12 022 black 12 023 silver 21mm 12 024 black 12 025 silver 24mm 12 026 black 12 027 silver Viewfinder magnifier M 1 25 x and M 1 4x The LEICA M Viewfinder Magnifiers 1 25 x and M 1 4x significantly simplify picture composition when using focal lengths above 35mm They can be used on all Leica M models and magnify the central area of the viewfinder image The 1 25x viewfinder magnifier 3cation of 0 85 x while the 1 4x gives 0 95x magnifi cation A security chain with snap fasteners prevents loss and can be used to hang the viewfinder on the carrying strap s fastening ring The viewfinder magnifiers are supplied in a leather bag A loop on the bag allows the viewfinder magnifier to be stored on the camera s carrying strap where it is protected and ready for use order no 12 004 for M 1 25x 12 006 M 1 4x Flash units With a maximum guide number of 58 in the 105mm setting an automatically controlled zoom reflector with coded Leica M lenses see p 110 an optional second reflector and many other functions the LEICA SF 58 system flash unit order no 14 488 is both powerful and versatile Thanks to its permanently attached flash foot with appropriate additional control and signal contacts which automatical
103. pecify a particular maxi mum shutter speed yourself in the range between 1 125s and 1 8s in whole steps If you select Lens dependent the camera only switches to a higher sensitivity if the shutter speed would fall below the c lengin threshold due to poor brightness e g speeds slower than 39s for a 35mm lens 3 This function requires the use of coded lenses see p 110 Note When using the bracketing function see p 139 all AUTO ISO settings are defined The sensitivity automatically determined by the camera for the first picture is also used for all other pictures in a series i e this ISO value is not changed during a series The settings in the AUTO ISO sub menus are inef fective i e the full shutter speed range available on the camera can be used Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Image properties Contrast sharpness color saturation One of the many advantages of digital photography over traditional photography is that it is very easy to change critical properties of a picture While photo graphic software after recording and transfer to a computer provides great scope for doing this the LEICA M9 itself allows you to influence three of the most important picture properties even before taking the picture The contrast i e the difference between light and dark sections of the image determines whether an image has a more flat or brilliant effect As a co
104. plied Do not store memory cards where they will be ex posed to high temperatures direct sunlight mag netic fields or static discharge Do not drop or bend a memory card as this can damage it and result in loss of the stored data Always remove the memory card if you will not be using the LEICA M9 for a long period of time Do not touch the connections on the rear of the memory card and keep them free of dirt dust and moisture t is recommended that the memory card be refor matted from time to time as fragmentation occurs when deleting which can block some of the memo ry capacity Care instructi Downloaded From camera Cleaning the sensor If any dust or dirt particles should adhere to the sen sor cover glass depending on the size of the particles this can be identified by dark spots or marks on the pictures The LEICA M9 can be sent to Leica Camera AG s Customer Service for the sensor to be cleaned at a cost address see p 177 this cleaning is not included in the warranty You can also perform the cleaning yourself using the Sensor cleaning function in the menu This allows access to the sensor by keeping the shutter open Notes Since the LEICA M9 should always be protected against ingress of dust etc into the interior of the camera always have a lens or a cover fitted to the camera body For the same reason lenses should be changed quickly and in an environment that is as dus
105. prevailing incandescent light n 1 e g for indoor pictures with prevailing fluorescent lighting e g for homes with warm lighting similar to incandescent bulbs or around 2700K HK e g for indoor pictures with prevailing fluorescent lighting e g for working en vironments with cool lighting similar to incandescent bulbs of around 4 000K xc e g for outdoor pictures in sunshine 5 g for pictures with prevailing elec tronic flash e g for outdoor pictures in cloudy con ditions A eg for outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow 1 All color temperatures are specified in Kelvin Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 126 Basic picture settings For direct setting of color temperature You can directly set values between 2000 and 13100 K from 2000 to 5000K in increments of 100 from 5000 to 8000K in increments of 200 and from 8000 to 13 100K in increments of 300 This provides you with a broad scope covering almost all color tempera tures that can occur in practice and within which you can adapt the color reproduction very sensitively to the existing light color and or your personal prefer ences 1 In the image parameters menu see p 103 119 select White balance 4 2 1 and 2 the Kelvin setting option in the sub menu 3 Use the adjusting dial 1 29 or the up down direc tion button 1 30 to select the desired value and 4 confirm your setting by pressing
106. puter To do this first open the flap 1 25 over the socket on the camera downwards With Windows XP After connecting a message appears on the desk top to confirm that the LEICA M9 has been detected as new hardware 1 connection only 2 Double click on the message not required after the 1 connection A pull down menu entitled M9 Digital Camera opens for the data transfer wizard 3 Click on OK and follow the subsequent instruc tions in the wizard to copy the pictures to a folder of your choice and access them in the normal way With Windows Vista After connection a message about installation of the device driver software appears above the taskbar At the same time USB connection appears on the camera display Successful installation is confirmed by a further message The Automatic Review menu opens with various device options 2 You can use the Windows wizard to Import Images or Open Device to View Files in the nor mal way to 3 access the card directory structure using Windows Explorer Connecting and transferring data with Mac OS X 10 5 1 Use the USB cable supplied C to connect the USB socket 1 33 on the LEICA M9 to a free USB port on the computer To do this first open the flap 1 25 over the socket on the camera downwards Once the camera has been successfully connect ed to the computer USB connection appears on the camera display 2 No
107. r speed is governed by the ambient brightness and is shown in the viewfinder In aperture priority A and manual setting mode but not in the snapshot profile the LEICA M9 also enables you to use other interesting flash techniques in your compositions such as synchronization of flash firing with the 2 shutter curtain rather than the 1 and flashes with a slower shutter speed than the sync speed of g9s These functions are set using the menu on the camera for more details refer to the corresponding sections below In addition the LEICA M9 transfers the set sensitivity to the flash unit This allows the flash unit provided it has received such information and the aperture manu ally set on the lens is also input on the flash unit to automatically adjust its range values accordingly The sensitivity setting cannot be influenced from the flash unit Notes The settings and functions described in the follow ing sections relate exclusively to flash units that are system compatible with the LEICA M9 An exposure compensation set on the camera see p 137 only influences the measurement of avail able light If you want to simultaneously use com pensation 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 designed for the LEICA M9 and for different
108. r both over and underexpo sure red and blue are to be displayed Note The histogram is not available when viewing several reduced pictures at the same time see p 151 Menu control Many settings for the LEICA M9 are controlled using menus see p 102 103 In aperture priority and manual exposure modes two independent menus are available The main menu is made up of 28 items 4 1 1 28 and there is also a image parameters menu Based on experience the menu items are grouped and separated according to which are most frequently used allowing them to be quickly and easily called up and set When using the snapshot profile see p 102 141 there is only one menu the main menu with just 5 options These mainly relate to basic settings 4 1 7 22 23 25 27 which only need to be entered once while all other relevant parameters are specified for ease of use Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Note With the snapshot profile the options for most menu items are replaced with fixed settings i e not editable by the user see the list in the Menu items section page 102 103 Main menu In aperture priority and manual exposure modes in addition to the basic camera settings the main menu also includes storing user profiles and additional func tions Image parameters menu The image parameters menu comprises 6 items 4 2 1 6 see p 103 which relate to the basic set tings for pictures and select
109. r setting the exposure in which the camera warns you if your pictures could be out of focus due to blurring You only need to look at the display in the viewfinder Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals If only the red circular LED in the center is lit everything is fine If a red triangle to the right 4 is also flashing there is a risk of overexposure However in the vast majority of cases you then have the opportunity to ensure a correct exposure When using aperture priority mode see p 136 Set a lower aperture value To do this turn the aperture setting ring 1 14 in the direction indi cated by the flashing triangle to the left With manual exposure control see p 140 you also have the option of setting a faster shutter speed If a red triangle to the left gt is also flashing there is a risk of a blurred picture see below Explanation However in the vast majority of cases you then have the opportunity to ensure that the picture is sharp and not blurred When using aperture priority mode see p 136 Set a higher aperture value To do this turn the aperture setting ring 1 14 in the direction indi cated by the flashing triangle to the right With manual exposure control see p 140 you also have the option of setting a slower shutter speed Deactivating the snapshot profile When the snapshot profile is activated you can exit it at any time by pressi
110. re member 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 such as the image field selector The distance and aperture setting rings on the lens should also be moved periodically Take care not to scratch the sensor for the 6 bit coding 1 10 in the bayonet or to get it dirty Take care also that no grains of sand or similar particles enter the fastening where they could scratch the bayonet Never wet this component when cleaning it Care instructi For lenses Normally a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the outer lens elements However in case of more stubborn dirt they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean soft cloth that is completely free of foreign matter using circular motions from the inside to the outside We recommend micro fiber cloths available from photographic and optical spe cialists that are stored in a protective container and can be washed at temperatures of up to 40 C without fabric softener never iron Cloths for cleaning glasses which are impregnated with chem icals should not be used as they can damage the lens glass Take care not to scratch the 6 bit coding 1 11 in the bayonet or to get it dirty Take care also that no grains of sand or
111. rox 23 9 x 35 8mm at a setting distance of 1 meter At infinity setting depending on the focal length approx 7 3 28 mm to 18 135mm more is recorded by the sensor than indi cated by the corresponding bright line frame and slightly less for shorter distance settings than 1m Enlargement for all lenses 0 68x Large basis range finder Split or superimposed image range finder shown as a bright field in the cen ter of the viewfinder image Effective measurement basis 47 1 mm mechanical measurement basis 69 25 mm x viewfinder enlarge ment 0 68x Displays Viewfinder lower edge LED symbol for flash status Four digit seven segment digital display with dots a bove and below display brightness adjusted for ambi ent brightness for Warning of exposure compensa tion display for automatically generated shutter speeds in aperture priority mode indication of use of metering memory lock warning that the metering or setting ranges are overshot or undershot using aper ture priority and counting down exposures longer than 28 LED light balance with two triangular and one central circular LED for manual exposure setting The triangu lar LEDs give the direction of rotation of the aperture setting ring and shutter speed setting dial to adjust the exposure Also for warning of when the metering range is overshot or undershot On rear panel 2 5 monitor color TFT LCD with 230 000 pixels for displays see p 98 Technical dat
112. s along with further details about the other menu functions can be found in the relevant sections Setting the menu Presets Basic camera settings Menu language By factory default the language used for menu control is English i e all menu items initially appear with their English names German French Spanish Italian Jap anese Russian and Traditional or Simplified Chinese can all be selected as alternative menu languages Setting the function 1 Inthe main menu see p 102 119 select Language 4 1 25 and 2 the desired language in the corresponding sub menu Apart from a few exceptions button names short designations all linguistic information changes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 122 Basic camera settings Date and Time The date and time are each set using separate menu items Date There are 3 variations available for the sequence of the date Setting 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Date 4 1 22 and 2 call up the sub menu It consists of the 2 items Setting and Sequence 3 Select Setting A further sub menu appears containing groups of figures for the year month and day in which the currently active group i e the one that can be set is identified by a black background and red border 4 The figures are set using the setting dial 1 29 or the up and down direction buttons 1 30 while the left and right direction buttons are used
113. s up rotation in the direction of the arrow i e to the right leads to the required longer shutter speed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 116 utter speed setting dial The LEICA M9 shutter speed setting dial is used to select two of the three exposure modes Aperture priority mode by setting the A position marked in red see p 136 Manual mode by selecting one of the shutter speeds of yg998 to 85 intermediate values in step intervals are also available see p 140 and the fastest possible sync speed of s s for flash mode indicated by the 4 symbol see p 144 and B for long exposures see p 140 The LEICA M9 shutter speed setting dial has no stop i e it can be turned in either direction from any posi tion It has detents at all marked positions and at the intermediate values Values between the detents can not be used Notes As described in connection with the ISO settings on p 128 when using higher sensitivities and particu larly with dark even surfaces a certain amount of noise will be noticeable To reduce this annoying phenomenon after pictures with longer exposures the LEICA M9 automatically takes a second black picture taken with the shutter closed The noise measured in this parallel picture is then digitally subtracted from the data set for the real picture This doubling of the exposure time must be al lowed for with long exposures The
114. s works like a magnifying glass if bright sun light shines on the front of the camera The camera must therefore never be set aside in strong sunlight without protection Use the lens cover and keep the camera in the shade or immediately put it away in the case help to prevent damage to the interior of the camera You should preferably store the LEICA M9 ina closed and padded container so that nothing can damage it and it is protected from dust Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 170 Storage Store the LEICA M9 in a dry adequately ventilated place where neither high temperatures nor high humidity will occur When used in humid conditions the LEICA M9 should be completely cleared 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 be exposed to the sun and air as much as possible Storage in airtight containers or cases is recom mended only if a desiccant such as silica gel is placed in the container To prevent the formation of fungus do not store the LEICA M9 in a leather case for extended periods of time Note the serial numbers of your LEICA M9 engraved on the accessory shoe and lenses as these are extremely important in case of loss Troubleshooting
115. section If you decide you want to delete them clear the pro tection as described below Delete protection is only effective for the LEICA M9 Even protected pictures are deleted if the memory card is reformatted see next section for details On SD SDHC memory cards you can prevent acci dental deletion by sliding the write protection switch on the card see p 109 to the position marked LOCK Procedure 1 Press the SET button 1 21 The corresponding sub menu appears in the monitor 1 32 DELETE Notes The setting process can be canceled at any time either by pressing the PLAY button 1 26 to return to normal review mode or by pressing the shutter release button 1 19 to switch to picture mode e The following controls and their functions are not available during the entire setting process the MENU 1 28 DELETE 1 24 and INFO 1 22 but tons The subsequent procedure is controlled by the menu i e essentially as described in the Menu control sec tion see p 119 After specifying the relevant menu display this is done using the setting dial 1 29 the direction buttons 1 30 and the SET button 1 21 2 The first step is to decide whether you want to protect individual pictures e all pictures simultaneously P All whether you want to clear the existing protec tion for individual pictures e forall pictures Ka All Note The following functions cannot be p
116. shown in the monitor Is the Auto review function active when setting the LEICA M9 to picture mode I cannot display the picture Is a memory card inserted The memory card does not contain any data Despite being connected to a computer I cannot transfer any data Check whether the computer and the camera are connected correctly The date and time displays show incorrect values or are blank The LEICA M9 has not been used for a long period particularly if the battery has been removed 1 Insert a fully charged battery 2 Set the date and time 1 Not possible with the snapshot profile 2 Always active with the snapshot profile Troubleshooting 171 Index Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 172 Index Page ACCOSSOIIBS dise nee 162 Brilliant finder M u mn 162 WAGES enu eate mide inu prune ase Ge RE 163 Correction lenses iios cs RO X PORE een 163 Exchangeable lenses 222222 162 zl e rcm 162 Flash nis une RI xo RR 163 MO SND eC 163 Universal wide angle viewfinder M 162 Viewfinder magnifier M 1 25x M 1 4x 162 Aperture priority es aoaea e oae eee 136 Aperture setting TING u sews mann 96 Battery Charge level displays 108 CHANGING ordre een 106 Insertion removal u 00 800000 108 Bright line view and rangefinder 131 133 Carrying Strap Li a ccna sine diame a 106 Gare instrucllons cues sez x xa e eR gh 165 C
117. t impair the reproduction of the picture e If the LEICA M9 is exposed to significant tempera ture fluctuations condensation can form on the monitor Wipe it carefully with a soft dry cloth f the LEICA M9 is very cold when switched on the monitor will initially be slightly darker than normal It will revert to its normal brightness once it has warmed up Sensor Cosmic radiation e g on flights can cause pixel defects Condensation f condensation has formed on or in the LEICA M9 you should switch it off and leave it to stand at room temperature for around an hour Once the camera temperature has adjusted to room tempera ture the condensation will disappear by itself Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Care instructions As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms you should take care to keep the equipment clean For the camera Only clean the LEICA M9 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 lens 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 Be careful not to damage the shutter blades for instance with the shaft of the brush All mechanically operated bearings and sliding sur faces on your LEICA M are lubricated Please
118. t free as possible As plastic parts can have a slight static charge and then attract more dust individual lens and body covers should only be kept in clothing pockets for very short periods ermanual com Leica Manuals Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Sensor cleaning 4 1 21 The respective sub menu appears 2 providing the battery has sufficient capacity i e at least 60 confirm the function in the sub menu A further sub menu appears Note If the battery has insufficient capacity the warning message MSJ EEIENZERIUTZEIESSERITEENDT appears instead indicating that the function is not available i e yes cannot be selected 3 Press the shutter release button 1 19 The shutter opens and remains open 4 Perform the cleaning Always follow the instruc tions below Notes As far as possible both inspection and cleaning of the sensor should be performed in a dust free envi ronment to prevent further soiling An 8x or 10x magnifying glass is very useful for the inspection 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 Tete nal Antidust Professional can also be used in line with their specified usage e f the particles cannot be re
119. to switch between the groups of figures Notes Using the setting dial is normally not only more con venient but also significantly faster You can return to the main menu at any time by pressing the MENU button 1 28 without applying any of the changes made in the sub menus Cc After setting all 3 values confirm and save by pressing the SET button 1 21 The list of menu items appears again an To change the way in which the figures are dis played select Sequence in the sub menu The three available sequences Day Month Year Month Day Year and Year Month Day appear N The preferred option is set and confirmed as de scribed in points 3 and 4 Note Even when no battery is loaded or it is flat the date and time settings are retained by a built in backup battery for around 3 months see also Charge level displays p 108 However after that time the date and time must be set again as described above Time The time can either be shown in 24 hour or 12 hour format Setting The two groups of figures and the display format are both set by selecting Time 5 1 19 in the menu and then selecting the Setting and Time format options in exactly the same way as described for Date in the previous section Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals Automatic power off This function switches the LEICA M9 off automatically after a pre set time This is equivalent to setting the mai
120. tted an M9 handle A Velcro fastened compartment pro vides additional space for a LEICA SF 24D flash and other accessories order no 14 854 black 14 855 khaki Replacement parts Order no Camera bayonet cover causes saa een 14 195 Carrying Straps eee seht 14 312 Lithium ion battery 2 0000 14 464 Compact charger with EU USA mains calbles in car charging cable 2 2 2220 14 470 Mains cable for AUS and UK 14 422 14 421 USB cable 2m 4 to 6 pin 420 200 023 000 System accessories for the LEICA M9 Replacement parts 163 Precautions and care instructions General precautions Do not use the LEICA M9 in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful magnetic electrostatic or electromagnetic fields e g induction ovens microwave ovens television sets or computer mon itors video game consoles cell phones radio equipment f you place the LEICA M9 on or very close to a tel evision set its magnetic 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 Do not use the LEICA M9 in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high voltage power lines Their magnetic fields can also interfere with picture recordings e f the LEICA M9 malfunctions due to the effects of electromagnetic fi
121. tures saved on the card the following message appears mum No valid image data to play Deleting all pictures on the memory card After deleting the following message appears SAitentions No valid image data to play However if one or more pictures were protected that picture or the first of those pictures then appears Note When a picture is deleted the subsequent pictures in the picture counter 3 2 4 3 3 6 are re numbered as follows For example if you delete picture no 3 what was previously picture no 4 then becomes no 3 the previous no 5 becomes no 4 etc However this does not apply to the file numbering on the memory card in the INFO display see p 100 for the remaining picture files in the folders 3 3 7i which remains unchanged D Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection The pictures stored on the memory card can be pro tected against accidental deletion This protection can then be cleared at any time Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 4 Review mode Notes Protecting pictures and clearing delete protection are only possible in review mode albeit irrespective of whether a picture is shown at normal size or sev eral reduced pictures are shown not however if the 9 block review is shown with a red frame round the entire block see p 151 For details of the different procedures responses when you attempt to delete protected pictures refer to the previous
122. uals Automatic review of last picture In Auto review mode each picture is shown in the monitor 1 32 immediately after it has been taken This allows you to quickly and easily check whether the picture was successful or needs to be taken again The function permits 1 selection of the duration for which the picture is displayed and 2 reviewing the picture data with or without histo gram see p 118 Setting the function 1 In the main menu see p 102 119 select Auto review 4 1 14 2 in the corresponding sub menu first Duration and 3 then select the desired function or duration in the subsequent sub menu Off 1s 3s 5s Hold 4 To select whether a picture is reviewed with or without histogram see p 118 call up the first sub menu again 5 select Histogram 6 and then choose the desired option On Off From Auto review mode you can switch back to nor mal i e unlimited PLAY mode see above at any time Note If you have taken photographs using the serial expo sure function see p 115 in both review modes the last picture in the series is displayed first or the last picture in the series saved on the card if not all pic tures from the series have been transferred from the camera s internal memory onto the card at the time of viewing Details of how to select the other pictures in the series and further options in review mode are described in the sections under Review mode start
123. uorescent 2 Exposure comp Exp bracketing Daylight Set user profile k Flash 3 To set the relevant function first press the SET button or press it again in the image parameters menu The associated multi line sub menu indicated by a red border appears to the right of the menu item The item selected at any time is highlighted for identification 4 You can then select the desired function option either by turning the setting dial or by pressing the up down direction button Save your setting by pressing the SET button again The function variation set is then shown to the right of the menu line Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals 6 Exit the main menu by pressing the MENU button again exit the image parameters menu by a Pressing the shutter release button 1 19 if you want to switch to picture mode or b Pressing the PLAY button 1 26 to switch to review mode Notes In the main menu you can exit a sub menu at any time without applying any settings you have made by pressing the MENU button By pressing the shutter release button 1 19 you can exit either menu at any time and switch directly to picture mode by pressing the PLAY button 1 26 you can switch to review mode see also Selecting picture and review modes p 113 Menu items such as Date 4 1 22 and Time 4 1 23 and the White balance function 4 2 1 require further settings The corresponding explanation
124. ver metering on the LEICA M9 is strongly center weighted essen tially only an area in the center of the picture is cali brated to an average gray scale value Subjects and situations of this sort can be overcome very easily even in aperture priority mode using metering memory lock re priority Metering memory lock To do this 1 First turn the camera so that the center of the viewfinder is aimed at the most important part of the subject or alternatively at another detail of average brightness 2 Press the shutter release button 1 19 to the 2nd pressure point to measure and save the value As long as the pressure point is held a small red dot appears in the viewfinder at the top in the digits line as confirmation and the shutter speed ceases to change even if the lighting conditions are diffe rent 3 Keeping the shutter release pressed swing the camera round to the final picture framing 4 and the shutter can then be released using the exposure originally determined Changing the aperture setting after using metering memory lock has no effect on the shutter speed i e it would lead to incorrect exposure The lock is cancelled when the shutter release is let go from the pressure point Note Metering memory lock is not available if the shutter release function is set to Soft see p 115 Exposure compensation Exposure meters are calibrated to an average gray scale value 18 reflection which corresponds t
125. w open the Finder on the computer 3 In the left window click on Applications in the Places category 4 Now select the Image Capture program in the right window The program opens and the name M9 Digital Camera appears in the program title bar 5 The pictures can now be saved on the computer using the Load button Connecting and transferring data with the camera as an external drive Mass storage With Windows operating systems If the LEICA M9 is connected to the computer using a USB cable the operating system detects it as an external drive and assigns it a drive letter Use Win dows Explorer to transfer the picture data to your computer and save it Downloaded From camera usermanual com Leica Manuals With Mac operating systems If the LEICA M9 is connected to the computer using a USB cable the memory card used appears as a stor age medium on the desktop Use the Finder to trans fer the picture data to your computer and save it Important Only use the USB cable C supplied While data is being transferred from the LEICA M9 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 M9 may crash and the memory card may even be ir reparably damaged The LEICA M9 cannot be switched off or automati cally switch itself off due to a lack of battery power while data is being transferred from the camera to
126. with appropri ate additional control and signal contacts which automatically transfer a range of data and settings it is very easy to use The LEICA SF 24D system flash unit order no 14 444 Its compact dimensions and design tai lored to this camera make it the ideal accessory Like the LEICA SF 58 it has a permanently attached flash foot with all the required contacts and is extremely easy to operate Flash units which satisfy the technical requirements for System Camera Adapter SCA System 3000 are fitted with the SCA 3502 3501 adapter and allow guide number control When using the SCA 3502 adapter from version 4 the white balance see p 126 can be set to Auto for correct color repro duction this is done automatically with the snapshot profile General informati flash exposure metering and c 1 20a Other commercially available flash attachments with standard flash foot and positive center contact and which are fired by the center contact X contact 1 20a can also be used We recommend the use of modern thyristor controlled electronic flash units If flash units not specifically designed for the LEICA M9 are used the camera white balance will not be automatically adjusted and the amp setting should be used see p 126 As a result to ensure correct color reproduction you should not use the snapshot profile in such cases 3 The aperture specified on the lens must be manually set on th
127. y authorized work shops Notes The battery should be charged before the LEICA M9 is used for the first time The battery must have a temperature of 0 35 C 32 95 F to be charged otherwise the charger will not switch on or will switch off again Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time regardless of their current charge level If a battery is only partly discharged when charging starts it is charged to full capacity more quickly Batteries warm up during the charging process This is normal and not a malfunction If the two LEDs 1 40 1 41 flash quickly once charging has begun 2 Hz this indicates a charg ing error In this case disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the battery Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging process If the problem per sists please contact your dealer the Leica office in your country or Leica Camera AG A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged and by use in the camera discharged 2 or 3 times This discharge process should be repeated every 25 cycles To ensure maximum battery service life it should not be exposed to constant extremes of tempera ture e g in a parked car in the summer or winter Even under optimum usage conditions every bat tery has a limited service life After several hundred charging cycles this becomes noticeable as operat ing times get signi

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