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Leica SE Operating Instructions

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2. 36 73 Shutter speed DIOR usina otros Lee vmi beu pe NE eesi EE EEE 45 olutter spes SOTO aa 42 o c 42 Sounds acknowledge response tones ccooooccnnccnonccnnnnnncnnnnonocnnos 31 SOUS Me SIA orar 69 eo A 30 o A 7 05 Esa PS E T A 2 I wf c n 30 JOB Daher als DEO esecnetptea karin ennaa NEEN Gatto i ten bernard s D Z3 Seine the DAME o erede bte E aire needs 31 Transferring data to a computer cesses 62 o sucess dus sdETe etes iR e dide Um QU C PIRE 25 POO Ui DN 30 BO ASC OM ise dst baa CEDERE PIRE MODI DI UI RUPES E D SUE 62 Viewfinder A N AEAEE A AEE TEATS 10 sud c 29 Viewing PICtUrOS NERO 56 with Auto REVIEW M 56 A E E T 56 Volume setting the button acknowledge response tones 21 Warning Messages morosos 6 A A oo PO REIS UE acetone NOR 33 SI EE T oo Jc Al ist ara snerentemuess 33 iuc T 33 d TECHNICAL DATA Camera type Leica S Typ 006 Digital medium format reflex camera Lens connection Leica S bayonet Lens system Leica S lenses Picture format Aspect ratio 30x45mm 2 3 Image sensor Resolution Low noise CCD sensor with 6um pixel pitch with micro lenses and micro lens shift 7500 x 5000 37 5MP Dynamic range 12stop
3. Button functions 1 217 22 24 25 Selected function Picture s to be selected Symbol for selected protected picture Menu control SD 4 7 1 42 5 a 05 ALG A f a f Drive Mode 4 6 5 4 6 6 4 6 7 COMME 4 7 1 4 Button functions 1 21 22 24 25 selected menu section indicated in white Scrollbar to indicate the selected menu section white frame and the menu page displayed white field Menu functions selected menu function indicated in white and underlined in red in conjunction with 4 7 7 Current setting for selected menu function indicated in white and underlined in red in conjunction with 4 7 6 MENU ITEMS CAMERA menu Exp Bracketing Auto Slow Sync ISO Dell 5 2 20 9 4 5 9 9 6 D 9 8 5 9 S 10 3 11 Oe 12 9 19 9 14 del 9 106 9 17 I eet Focus Mode Exposure Metering Exp Compensation ae ng File Format DNG Compression JPEG Resolution Contrast Sharpness Saturation Single picture continuous mode self timer AFs AFc MF Metering methods Automatic exposure series Restriction of shutter speeds used start or end of exposure Sensitivity File format Compression rate Working color space for JPEG formats only Image contrast JPEG formats only Image sharpness JPEG formats only Image color saturation JPEG formats only directly selectable by holding down 21 s b
4. The settings and functions described in the following sections relate exclu sively to flash units that are system compatible to the Leica S An exposure compensation set on the camera see p 39 only influences the measurement of available light If you want to simultaneously use compensation of the TTL flash exposure measurement in flash mode in parallel or in the opposite direction you must make this additional setting on the flash unit More details of flash use in particular for other flash units not specially adapted to the Leica S and for different flash modes can be found in the respective instructions HIGH SPEED SYNC MODE Fully automatic i e camera controlled flash operation is available with the Leica S when using system compatible flash units see p 52 with all shutter speeds and in all of the camera s exposure modes It is automatically activat ed by the camera if the selected or calculated shutter speed is faster than the sync speed i e go s for the focal plane shutter If the flash unitis set cor rectly this change does not require any further action by the photographer STROBE FLASH MODE WITH SYSTEM COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS This flash method in which several flashes are emitted in succession during an exposure is possible in all of the camera s exposure modes In P and A modes the camera automatically sets the necessary shutter speed for the selected flash number and frequency If the required sh
5. Not all focusing screen versions have this circle see p 66 38 METERING MEMORY LOCK The Leica S records different parts of the subject depending on the metering method for expo sure metering and gives them a different weighting only part of the subject for autofocus metering see p 37 The values are initially always stored using the shutter release button 1 1 see p 36 Depending on the menu settings the joystick 1 18 can also be used to retain one of the stored settings when the shutter release button is released In contrast to the shutter release button this stores the relevant settings not just for one picture but for as long as it is held down i e possibly for several pictures The AE AF Lock menu item Automatic Exposure Autofocus is used to select the assignment of the functions Storing with the shutter release button 1 Aim the circle in the viewfinder at the area to be metered 2 Press the shutter release button 1 1 to its 2nd pressure point As long as the button is held at this point the value is stored 3 In the automatic exposure modes P Hand T see p 44 45 the light balance 2 6 appears and indicates the variation from the stored metered value If the aperture value or the shutter speed is changed during this time the other value adjusts accordingly and is displayed 4 While holding down the shutter release button decide on the final compo sition and 5 release the shut
6. With very little light or extreme brightness the available aperture range of the lens you are using may no longer be sufficient for the selected expo sure time Set a different shutter speed if possible However a correct exposure is normally still achieved in such cases by automatic setting of the appropriate shutter speed i e by overriding your manual selection Li 2 2b may appear as a warning message to indicate that you are below the metering range see p 41 It is then no longer possible to correctly meter the exposure e f the shutter speed dial issetto 7 5 s the camera switches to M see next section As soon as a different shutter speed is set it switches back to T MANUAL APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED SETTING M Setting the mode 1 Setthe shutter speed dial 1 11 to the desired value 2 Pressthe click wheel 1 18 to set manual exposure control i e in this case manual mode 3 Turn the click wheel 1 18 to set the desired aperture The viewfinder and top panel display show M forthe selected exposure mode 2 3 d 3 8 e the manually set aperture 2 4 3 11 and shutter speed values 2 2a 3 12 and alight balance 2 6 which assists in adjusting the exposure The light balance shows the deviation of the set shutter speed aperture combination from the metered exposure value The display clearly shows the range 3 EV in EV steps Larger deviations are shown by flashing of the outer markings o
7. 12 The slide show can be stopped at any time by pressing the END button Notes e f the Auto Power Off function is activated see p 30 a slide show in prog ress is stopped after the set time During a slide show you can take a new picture at any time by fully pressing the shutter release button to the 3rd pressure point see p 36 MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEM ACCESSORIES INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The range of interchangeable lenses in the Leica S system includes focal lengths from wide angle to the telephoto range including a macro lens for close up pictures Some models are available with an optional integral cen tral shutter for flash pictures with sync speeds of up to 5558 All Leica S lenses are extremely fast with respect to the picture format and all deliver outstanding image performance LEICA S ADAPTERS Leica S adapters allow lenses from other manufacturers to be used on Leica S cameras The three purely mechanical bayonet adapters do not transfer any mechanical or electrical controls signals or data between the body and the lens There is also another Leica S adapter for using Hasselblad HC HCD lenses on Leica S cameras which allow all the functions of these lenses to be used Leica S adapter V for lenses from the Hasselblad V system order no 16 024 Leica S adapter M645 for lenses from the Mamiya 645 system order no 16 025 Leica S adapter P67 for lenses from the Pentax 67 system order no 16
8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER The Leica S is compatible with the following operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Vista9 79 Apple Macintosh Mac OS X 10 5 or higher The Leica S is equipped with a USB 2 0 interface for transferring data to a computer This allows fast data transfer to computers with the same kind of interface The computer used must either have a USB port for direct connec tion to the Leica S ora card reader for CF or SD SDHC SDXC cards Note Connecting two or more devices to a computer or connecting using a USB hub or extension cables can result in malfunctions Via USB connection The Leica S allows data to be transferred via a USB cable using two different standards It thus takes accounts of the fact that some programs for transfer ring picture data require a connection complying with the PTP protocol In addition it is always possible to operate the camera as an external drive bulk storage Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select USB Mode 5 21 and 2 then PTPor Mass Storage in the submenu 62 CONNECTING AND TRANSFERRING DATA USING THE PTP PROTOCOL If the Leica S is set to PTPand is detected by the connected computer pro ceed as follows Note When transferring data using the PTP standard all pictures on the memory card used are displayed on the computer provided storage of the image data is set to Sequential or Parallel se
9. 1 Setthe main switch 1 15 to OFF 2 Slide the battery C as far as possible into the battery compartment contacts first and with the positioning groove 1 43 pointing towards the center of the camera It automatically engages in this position Removing 1 Setthe main switch 1 15 to OFF 2 Turn the release catch 1 38 clockwise as far as it will go A spring in the battery compartment then pushes the battery out by around 1 cm Note The locking mechanism has a catch to prevent the battery from accidentally falling further out even if the camera is held upright 3 Press the battery back in by around 1 mm to release the lock and 4 then remove it from the compartment or if the camera is held upright allow it to fall out Charge level displays 3 2 The battery charge level is indicated in the top panel display 1 12 and in the picture data view 4 1 in the monitor 1 23 mmm Approx 100 White mmrh Approx 90 White mw Approx 75 White mr Approx 50 White EH Approx 25 White FF Approx 10 White CF Approx 5 Red C Approx 3 Red flashing replacement or recharging necessary INSERTING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY CARDS The Leica S enables you to use 2 card types simultaneously to store your picture data and has card slots for SD SDHC SDXC Secure Digital and CF Compact Flash up to UDMA 7 cards SD SDHC SDXC cards have a write protection switch that can be used t
10. Even if the camera is in standby mode i e the displays have gone out after 12s or the active Auto Power Off function has turned it off it can be restart ed at any time by pressing the shutter release button 1 1 Signal tones On the Leica S you can decide whether you want messages or autofocus operation see p 37 to be acknowledged by acoustic signals two volume levels are available or whether you prefer the camera to operate largely silently A beep is used as an acknowledgement and can be activated individually in autofocus mode to confirm that the setting has been made and to indi cate a message Note By factory default the signal tones are deactivated Setting the functions 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Acoustic Signal 5 29 and 2 call up the submenu It consists of the 3 items Volume AF Confirmation and Warnings 3 Select Volume and e A further submenu appears containing two options High and Low 4 then the desired function in this submenu e After confirmation the initial monitor screen appears again 5 In the other submenus choose whether or not you want to activate the tones for the respective functions If you select On For AF Confirmation a signal sounds as soon as the focus is set correctly either automatically or manually i e in conjunction with the indicator 2 7b lighting up in the viewfinder see p 10 For Warnings a signal sounds for all messages and warnings that app
11. LEICA S E Die Abbildungen in dieser Anleitung zeigen die Leica S In Bezug auf Funktionsweise sind beide Modellvarianten identisch Die Modellvariante Leica S E unterscheidet sich von dieser durch einige auBere Details und einen anderen Lieferumfang Leica Protection Plan S Body Bestellnummer 16033 nicht enthalten Leica USB Kabel S Bestellnummer 16014 nicht enthalten Leica Blitzsynchronkabel S Bestellnummer 16031 nicht enthalten Diese Produkte sind als Zubehor erhaltlich The figures in this manual show the Leica S However in terms of their functioning the two models are identical The Leica S E model only differs in terms of a few exterior details and the items supplied Leica Protection Plan S Body order number 16033 not included Leica USB cable S order number 16014 not included Leica flash sync cable S order number 16031 not included These products are available as accessories Les illustrations de ce mode d emploi pr sentent l appareil Leica S Le fonctionnement des deux variantes du mod le est identique Il ne se distingue du mod le Leica S E que par quelques d tails ext rieurs et les l ments avec lesquels il est livr Plan de protection de Leica pour boitier S r f 16033 non inclus Cable USB Leica S r f 16014 non inclus Cable de synchronisation du flash Leica S r f 16031 non inclus Ces produits sont disponibles comme accessoires De afbeeldingen in deze gebruiksaanw
12. When using the SCA 3502 adapter version 5 onwards the white balance see p 33 can be set to Automatic for correct color reproduction The use of flash systems from other camera manufacturers and SCA adapters for other camera systems is not recommended as their differing contact positions and assignments can result in malfunctions or even damage to the camera If flash units not specially designed for the Leica S are used the white balance on the camera should be manually set to if required The set aperture and the sensitivity may need to be entered manually on the flash unit FLASH SYNC SPEED With conventional flash technology i e when setting the shutter speed dial to see p 8 with the camera s focal plane shutter the flash sync speed on the Leica S is 55s If the central shutter in compatible lenses see p 24 65 is used all shutter speeds up to 15555 are available With system compatible HSS see p 54 flash units all faster shutter speeds can also be used Studio flash systems in particular often have luminosity times that are considerably longer than the specified sync speeds In order to take full advantage of the light quantity provided by these flash units slower shutter speeds are recommended Notes e At all shutter speeds up to the sync speed 5 s in the viewfinder 2 5b X lights up to indicate that normal flash operation is possible at these speeds If the shutter speed dial is set to th
13. 17 in the desired direction to move the cross hairs to the subject detail you want to use as the basis for the new white balance setting e g the reference surface mentioned above 6 Press the PREVIEW button or press the joystick inwards The color reproduction of the picture is adjusted accordingly and the button function valid in this situation SAVE 4 1 13 also appears N You can now either apply this new white balance setting by pressing the SAVE button The monitor shows the message Whitebalance is set ormake any number of further settings as described under 3 6 n each case the message described under 3 appears in the monitor Note In parallel to a saved white balance setting the corresponding picture is also always saved i e in addition to the unchanged original picture A value set in this way remains saved for and will be used for all pictures until itis superseded by a new metered value or you use one of the other white balance settings 33 ISO sensitivity The ISO setting on the Leica S allows the shutter speed aperture value to be adjusted to meet the requirements of the relevant situation in six steps As well as the fixed settings the Leica S also features the Auto function in which the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to the ambient bright ness However when using the function it is also possible to specify priorities for example for compositional reasons This ena
14. Notes e f automatic sensitivity setting is activated at the same time see p 34 the control range for aperture priority is extended e With very little light or extreme brightness the available shutter speed aperture range for the preselected aperture value may no longer be suf ficient In such extremely rare cases the viewfinder shows LO 2 2b for underexposure which may also be a warning message for a value below the metering range see also Working belowthe metering range see p 41 or 2 2b for overexposure It is then no longer possible to correctly meterthe exposure SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY T Setting the mode 1 Set the shutter speed dial 1 11 to the desired exposure time 2 Pressthe click wheel 1 18 to set automatic exposure control i e in this case shutter speed priority mode The lens aperture is then controlled automatically based on the available light and continuously between a fully open and minimum aperture for the relevant lens The viewfinder and top panel display show e T shutter speed priority for the selected exposure mode 2 3 c 3 8 e the automatically controlled aperture value 2 4 3 11 e the manually set shutter speed value 2 2a 3 12 Notes e f automatic sensitivity setting is activated at the same time see p 34 the control range for shutter speed priority is extended By contrast any maximum shutter speed set as part of the automatic sen sitivity setting is ineffective
15. S in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful magnetic electrostatic or electromagnetic fields e g induction ovens microwave ovens television sets or computer monitors video game con soles cell phones radio equipment e f you place the Leica S on or very close to a television set its magnetic field could interfere with picture recordings he same applies for use in the vicinity of cell phones e Strong magnetic fields e g from speakers or large electric motors can damage the stored pictures e f the Leica S is not working correctly due to the influence of electromag netic fields turn it off remove the battery then replace the battery and turn it back on Do not use the Leica S in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high voltage cables Their electromagnetic fields can also interfere with picture recordings Protect the Leica S from contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chemicals Petroleum thinner and alcohol should not be used for cleaning Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the Leica S body or the surface finish e As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals they should not remain in contact with the Leica S for long periods e The Leica S has a range of design features to provide a certain amount of protection against moisture and dust Nevertheless you should ensure that neither water nor sand and dust can get into the camera body e g when it is snowing o
16. The recording and publi cation of pre recorded media such as tapes CDs or other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright laws his also applies to all of the software supplied e The SD HDMI CF and USB logos are registered trademarks e Other names company or product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant companies DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Applies within the EC and for other European countries with a segregated waste collection systems This device contains electrical and or electronic components and therefore should not be disposed of in general household waste Instead it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local authority This costs you nothing If the device itself contains replaceable rechargeable batteries these must be removed first and if necessary also be disposed of in line with the relevant regulations Your local authority or waste disposal authority or the store where you bought this device can provide you with further information on this issue SCOPE OF DELIVERY Before using your Leica S for the first time please check that the accessories supplied are complete Battery Quick charger S Mains plug USB connection cable with LEMO connector Carrying strap Bayonet cover Eyepiece cover rommoonpvr Sync cable with LEMO connector DESIGNATION OF PARTS Front v
17. and 1 26 Assignment of storage functions to the shutter release button and or the joystick Activates deactivates the click wheel and shutter speed dial Change the response time of the click wheel when setting the exposure User specific profile Reset all settings to the factory default settings Record location data Indicates the firmware version for the camera and the attached lens see p 64 The gray menu functions are available for Custom Functions see p 29 see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p see p 49 90 62 64 70 56 9 57 31 30 31 48 38 39 43 43 48 49 91 30 30 30 PREPARATIONS ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP CHARGING THE BATTERY The Leica S is powered by a Lithium ion battery A Attention e 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 this camera This battery may only be used in the units for which it is designed and may only be charged exactly as described below Using this battery contrary to the instructions and using non specified bat tery types may result in an explosion under certain circumstances The batteries may not be exposed to sunlight heat humidity or moisture for long periods Likewise the battery may not be placed in a microwave
18. and holding the click wheel 21s you can return directly to normal review mode 59 SWITCHING TO THE OTHER MEMORY CARD 1 Turn the click wheel 1 18 to the left beyond review of 9 pictures The selection menu appears in the monitor with illustrations of the two cards The currently active card is indicated by a green frame 2 Pressing the click wheel activates the selection function The frame color changes from green to red Notes e This is only possible if an appropriate card is inserted This change of card only applies to the review mode i e it does not change how the picture data is stored see p 35 3 Turning the click wheel again allows you to switch from one card to the other The red frame switches between the cards accordingly 4 Pressing the click wheel again deactivates the selection function and acti vates the framed card The frame color changes back to green 60 PROTECTING PICTURES CLEARING DELETE PROTECTION RUULIUDUU 160 F56 150100 Note This function is not available in INFO review mode 4 5 1 Press any of the four buttons 1 21 1 22 1 24 or 1 25 e The functions valid in this situation appear in the picture for 5 s next to the corresponding buttons they are Protect Delete and MENU 2 Press the Protect button The image field shows the button functions valid in this situation BACK OK Unprotect ALL and All Single if the picture is already protec
19. and thus the actual picture is not taken until the shutter release button is pressed again After the exposure the mirror moves back down into place and the aperture opens again in the normal way Canceling the function The mirror pre release process can be canceled without taking a picture after pressing the shutter release button for the first time This is done by turning off the camera at the main switch i e turning the main switch 1 15 to the OFF position the mirror then flips back down again If mirror pre release is set the function remains active even after turning the camera off and back on i e if you want to take the next picture without mir ror pre release the function must be set to Offin the menu Notes e The picture must be taken within 2 min of pressing the shutter release button for the first time If not the mirror flips back down automatically to preserve the battery capacity without the shutter being released While the mirror is flipped up the 2 min delay time can be restarted at any time by tapping the shutter release button e f the self timer function is set and mirror pre release is activated at the same time see previous section the shutter is released after the selected delay time i e without the need to press the shutter release button again DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON AND DEPTH OF FIELD On the Leica S you can close the open lens aperture for every exposure mode to the set or autom
20. for a long period of time e Do not touch the terminals on the memory card and keep them free of dirt dust and moisture e It is recommended that memory cards be reformatted from time to time as fragmentation occurs when deleting which can block some of the memory capacity 67 CLEANING THE SENSOR If any dust or dirt particles should adhere to the sensor cover glass depending on the size of the particles this can be identified by dark spots or marks on the pictures The Leica S can be sent to Leica Camera AG s Customer Care department for the sensor to be cleaned at a cost address see p 74 this cleaning is not included in the warranty You can also perform the cleaning yourself using the Sensor Cleaning func tion in the menu This allows access to the sensor by keeping the shutter open Notes Generally To protect the Leica S against ingress of dust etc into the inte rior of the camera it is important always to have a lens or a cover attached to the camera body Forthe same reason change lenses quickly and in an environment that is as dust free as possible As plastic parts can easily pick up a static charge and then attract more dust individual lens caps and covers should only be stored for short peri ods in pockets in clothing 68 Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Sensor Cleaning 5 23 e The relevant submenu appears 2 Confirm the function in the submenu if there is
21. if applicable the symbol 4 6 7 for a picture already selected To select only one picture 6 Press the OK button e The symbol 4 6 7 appears in the monitor To select all pictures 6 Use button 1 25 to select whether you want to delete only the picture shown or all pictures The relevant displays change Between All and Single next to the button and vice versa in the center Confirm with the OK button e The LED 1 21 flashes during the processing time and the symbol 4 6 7 then appears in the monitor Note The BACK button takes you back to step 4 Toundo a selection 6 Press the OK button The displays 4 6 5 and 4 6 3 change 7 The subsequent procedure is exactly the same as that described above for selecting pictures e The symbol 4 6 7 disappears for the relevant pictures 8 Select Duration in the first submenu and 9 select the required time or Manual if you want to change pictures yourself 10 Finally select Start Show in the first submenu to start the slide show Field 4 6 3 shows END field 4 6 2 BACK field 4 6 4 OK and there is a message indicating that the slide show is running 11 Other pictures can be selected either using the BACK and OK buttons or using the click wheel 1 18 in exactly the same way as for viewing on the monitor Note Even if the pictures are set to change automatically after a specified time you can call up the previous next picture manually at any time
22. in the submenu e The three possible sequences are displayed Day Month Year Month Day Year and Year Month Day 8 he setting is made and confirmed in exactly the same way as described in points 3 and 4 Time The time can either be shown in 24 hour or 12 hour format Setting In the Time menu item 5 39 the settings for the two groups of figures and the display format are made in the Format and Setting items as described in the previous section for Data By contrast the Time Zone Auto Time item has an additional submenu con taining the items GPS Auto Time only available with active GPS function Time Zone only available with inactive GPS function and Daylight Saving Time If GPS Auto Time is activated the time set on the camera is continuously updated according to the GPS signals received see p 51 Note Even when no battery is inserted in the camera or the battery is flat the date and time settings are maintained by a built in back up battery for about 3 months see also Charge level displays p 21 However after that time the date and time must be set again as described above Automatic power off This function turns the Leica S off automatically after a pre set time This is the equivalent of setting the main switch to the OFF position 1 152 see p 25 Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Auto Power Off 5 28 and 2 then the desired function and duration Note
23. 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 reflec tions in certain backlight situations and with high contrasts The generally recommended lens hood also protects the lens from unintentional finger prints and the rain 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 S for a long peri od of time Otherwise after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged i e the voltage is significantly reduced as the Leica S uses a low no load current to save the date and time even when it is turned off e Lithium ion batteries should only be stored in a partially charged condition i e not completely discharged or fully charged indicated in the top panel display 1 12 If stored for very long periods it should be charged up and discharged again around once a year Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible While lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits they should still be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jew elry A short circuited battery can get
24. light component to available light High speed sync mode with Leica SF 58 or system compatible flash units with TTL pre flash metering and automatic TTL HSS control For flash photography with faster shutter speeds than the sync time by emitting sever al flashes in rapid succession automatic switch to TTL HSS mode with TTL HSS mode on the flash unit if sync speed is not reached Strobe flash mode multiple flashes fired during one exposure Auto matic adjustment of exposure time in Pand A exposure modes and with system compatible flash units with appropriate features Flash exposure compensation Can be set on flash units with appropri ate features Leica SF 58 3EV in EV steps Displays in flash mode Ready status indicated by flashing or constant illumination of flash symbol in viewfinder Flash reflector illumination angle Automatic adaptation to the focal length used with Leica SF 58 or system compatible flash units with motor ized zoom reflector Focusing Focus detection Using phase detection method Sensor Metering field Central cross sensor defined by cross hairs on ground glass screen Modes Choice of AFs single Sharpness priority AFc continuous Shutter release priority MF manual Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time Metering memory lock Pressing shutter release button to pressure point storing for 1 picture or continuously using joystick Drive In lenses Displays Seep 10 Viewfinder
25. lit if setting is too short 2 8 Indicates exposure compensation flash exposure compensation set 2 9 Metering method symbol a 9 Multiple field metering p O Center weighted metering c Spot metering 2 10 Frame counter FH Total pictures remaining a7 Maud External storage u flashing at 2 Hz Memory card full 77 flashing at 2 Hz No memory card inserted Maximum number for series exposures r OQ00 rr Error message 2 11 Sensitivity displays a For manual setting b ada For automatic setting c 64 Current sensitivity setting Note The viewfinder LCD is always lit when the camera is on see Turning on the camera page 25 The brightness of this illumination is automatically adjust ed to the external lighting conditions to give optimum readability DISPLAYS 3 In the top panel display 3 146 3 7 2 9 R 40 B 1 250 3 14b M 1 5 iS CF 41 CU 09 09 2004 09 00 TOLL EIC Ep ar y 3 9 3 10 B 1 250 o E E p 3 1 9 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 11 Initial view appears for 4s after turning on the camera can be switched to the standard view at any time by tapping the shutter release button 3 1 Date 2 2 Time SES Folder name 3 4 Camera ready SN Pictures remaining approx or warning message see 3 7 3 6 Battery capacity right for camera battery left for hand grip battery if attached SN Memory card used or warning message
26. manual FCC Note U S only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequen cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications 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 e 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 Toassure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authori ty to operate this
27. oven or a high pressure container to prevent a risk of fire or explosion Moist or wet batteries may not be charged or used in the camera under any circumstances Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible While lithium ion batteries are protected against short circuits they should still be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry A short circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns e f a battery is dropped check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage Using a damaged battery can damage the camera e In case of smell discoloration deformation overheating or leaking fluid the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced Continued use of the battery carries a risk of overheating result ing in fire and or explosion e n case of leaking fluid or a smell of burning keep the battery away from sources of heat Leaked fluid can catch fire e A safety valve in the battery ensures that any excess pressure resulting from improper use is reduced in a controlled way e Only the charger specified and described in this manual or other chargers specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be used The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and in extreme cases lead to serious or life threatening injuries e The charger supplied should be used exclusively for
28. over the socket on the camera must be opened to the front When a connection has been successfully established between the cam era and the computer USB Verbindung appears on the camera display 2 Now open the Finder on the computer 3 In the left window click on Programs in the Locations category 4 Now select the Digital Images program in the right window e The program opens and the name S Digital Camera appears in the program title bar 5 he pictures can now be saved on the computer using the Load button CONNECTING AND TRANSFERRING DATA WITH THE CAMERA AS AN EXTERNAL DRIVE BULK STORAGE In Windows operating systems If the Leica S is connected to the computer using the LEMO USB cable supplied it is detected as an external drive by the operating system and is assigned a drive letter Use Windows Explorer to transfer save the image data to your computer In Mac operating systems If the Leica S is connected to the computer using the LEMO USB cable sup plied the memory card used appears as a storage medium on the desktop Use the Finderto transfer save the image data to your computer Note As long as this function is active all other camera functions are blocked Important Only use the LEMO USB cable D supplied While data is being transferred from the Leica S to the computer the con nection may not under any circumstances be broken by removing the USB cable as otherwise the comp
29. preselected self timer delay time see p 46 Series exposures You can not only use the Leica S to take single pictures but also to produce a series of pictures Setting and using the function 1 In the CAMERA menu see p 10 26 select Drive Mode 5 1 and 2 then Continuous in the submenu 3 The subsequent function is then determined by how you operate the shut ter release button A series of pictures is taken for as long as you hold the shutter release button all the way down and the capacity of the buffer memory or the memory card s is sufficient f you press the shutter release button briefly the camera continues to take single pictures Notes The camera s buffer memory only allows a limited number of pictures to be taken in a series see p 73 When you press the shutter release button to the pressure point or during a series of pictures the display in the viewfind er 2 10a indicates how many more pictures are possible in a series Regardless of how many pictures have been taken in a series both review modes see p 56 initially show the last picture in the series or the last picture in the series saved on the currently active card see p 60 if not all of the pictures in the series have been transferred from the internal buffer memory to the relevant card yet Details of how to select the other pictures in the series and further options in the review modes are described in the corresponding sections s
30. recommend ed This prevents unwanted additional exposure For shutter speeds of gt s the noise reduction messages appears in the monitor e Long time exposures with the B setting are produced exclusively using the camera s internal focal plane shutter even if the main switch 1 15 is set to C5 see p 25 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THE SELF TIMER You can use the Leica S s self timer function to take pictures with a delay of either 2 or 12s Setting using the function 1 In the CAMERA menu see p 10 26 select Drive Mode 5 1 and 2 then the required delay time in the associated submenu 3 To start the process press the shutter release button all the way down see also Shutter release button p 36 Note During the countdown you can restart the delay time i e extend it by press ing the shutter release button again Process With 2s delay time Exposure metering is carried out first in autofocus mode the focus is set and the mirror flips up The delay time then begins With 12s delay time The delay time begins immediately after the shutter release button is pressed and the mirror flips up 2s before the picture is taken Displays The elapsed delay time is indicated on the monitor 1 23 by the display Releasing in 12s and a countdown of the remaining time until the picture is taken by the LED on the front of the camera 1 2 for the first 10s with a 12s delay time flashing slowly at first
31. release button 1 1 1 Briefly tapping it activates the distance and exposure metering systems as well as the displays in the viewfinder and on the top panel Holding the shutter release button at this pressure point keeps the meter ing systems and displays active When the shutter release button is released the metering systems and displays remain active for around 12s Notes e f review mode was previously set see p 56 tapping the shutter release button switches the camera back to recording mode and if it was previous ly in standby mode see p 30 it is reactivated i e metering systems and displays are turned on The shutter release button is locked if the internal buffer memory is temporarily full e g after a series of pic tures also applies if no memory card is inserted or if the memory card s inserted is are full 36 2 Pressing the shutter release button to the pressure point and holding itin this position stores the metered exposure value for spot and cen ter weighted metering in H T and P modes see p 44 45 When using autofocus in AFs Sharpness priority mode see p 37 the focus setting is saved at the same time Letting go of the shutter release button enables new measurements to be carried out Note You can also use the menu to set the Joystick 1 17 to store the metered exposure value and or the automatic focus setting see p 39 3 Pressing further releases the shutter or starts any
32. sufficient battery capacity i e ata minimum of 60 e The message Please switch off camera after inspection appears Note However if the battery capacity is lower the warning message Attention Battery too low for sensor cleaning appears instead to indicate that the function is not available i e Yes cannot be selected 3 Press the shutter release button 1 1 The shutter opens and remains open 4 Perform the cleaning Make sure you follow the instructions under Notes 5 After cleaning the shutter is closed by turning off the camera e The message Attention Please stop sensor cleaning immediately appears Notes Asfaras possible both inspection and cleaning of the sensor should be performed in a dust free environment to prevent further soiling e An 8x or 10x magnifying glass is very useful for the inspection and after cleaning e Lightly adhering dust can be blown off the sensor cover glass using clean and if necessary ionized gases such as air or nitrogen It makes sense to use a rubber bellows with no brush for this purpose Special low pressure cleaning sprays such as Tetenal Antidust Professional can also be used in line with their specified usage e f the particles cannot be removed from the sensor in this way please refer the matter to your Leica Information Service address see p 74 e fthe battery capacity falls to less than 40 while the shutter is open a warning message Attention Please stop
33. system Eyepiece High eye point viewfinder diopter compensation from 3 to 1dpt adjustable on viewfinder Focusing screens Interchangeable 3 models available Ground glass screen with micro prism ring and split image wedge standard ground glass screen with cross hairs ground glass screen with grid division Viewfinder field 98 Magnification 0 87xwith 70mm lens set to infinity and O dpt Displays Viewfinder LCD line below viewfinder image for displays see p 10 Top panel Colored self illuminating OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode for displays see p 11 Monitor 3 color TFT LCD monitor with 16 million colors and 921 600 pix els approx 100 image field max 170 angle of view anti reflection dirt protective glass Color space sRGB for displays see p 12 Shutter and shutter release Shutter trolled metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement in Leica CS Selectable using main switch in camera Microprocessor con lenses with appropriate feature Central shutter Shutter speeds Manual setting in T and m 6s to opos in half steps 6 1 1000 8 with central shutter B for long time exposures up to maximum 125s flash synchronization up to 1558 5998 with central shutter Automatic setting in P and A continuous from 32s to 4559 S 8 10008 with central shutter High speed sync flash with all faster shutter speeds than ss possible with Leica SF58 and HSS compatible SCA 3002 s
34. the Multi Function Hand Grip S and makes it much easier to carry and hold the camera hand grip combination Order no 16004 PROFESSIONAL CHARGER S The S Pro charger allows you to significantly increase or safeguard the avail ability of your Leica S system It can charge two batteries simultaneously Order no 16 011 AC ADAPTER S If the Leica S is used in a fixed location and or for a very large number of pic tures over a longer period particularly if it is or cannot be monitored during this time it may be useful to ensure a continuous power supply to the camera by using the mains adapter S Order no 16 022 REMOTE RELEASE CABLE S The electric remote release cable S is ideal if you require the maximum possi ble freedom from blurring Order no 16 029 HDMI CABLE The HDMI cable allows exceptionally fast transfer of picture data to playback equipment with corresponding HDMI sockets Length 1 5m Order no 14 491 14492 Jp Tw REPLACEMENT PARTS Order no Camera Ol O d Picssr eH atte NE MN IE 16021 A AS Er dr n SD aac cd 16006 Standard TOCUSING SOFA aura lidia 16000 Viewfinder COVE Funsntaacniwencti loli 16015 Mii T UT 14 429 Battery charger S with integrated US mains connector and EU UK and AUS power plugs and car charging cable 16009 LEMO ayre Cable canina 16031 LEMO USB able amasar 16014 65 PRECAUTIONS AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS 66 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Do not use your Leica
35. the submenu by turning the click wheel 1 18 or pressing the joystick 1 1 7 to the left or right e In the initial menu list the set compensation is indicated by EV X The viewfinder shows e the corresponding warning symbol 2 8 and the compensation value on the light balance 2 6 The top panel display shows e or 3 9 depending on the compensation direction Notes Once set a compensation value is retained even if the camera is turned off e This menu function can also be called up directly by pressing and holding the corresponding button 1 23 see p 29 Important An exposure compensation set on the camera only influences metering of the available light i e not flash light for more information about flash pho tography refer to the sections starting on p 52 Example either plus or minus X stands for the relevant value 39 BRACKETING The following are available 2 numbers of pictures 3 or 5 4 graduations O 5EV 1EV 2EV and 3EV Setting the function 1 In the CAMERA menu see p 16 26 select Exp Bracketing 5 5 The submenu appears in the monitor containing the three options Num ber of Frames Aperture Stops and Automatic with a scale below If an exposure compensation is set at the same time this is indicated by a corresponding value below the scale 2 For Number of Frames turn the click wheel 1 18 or press the joystick 1 17 to the left or right to select whether you want
36. to take a bracketing exposure series and the number of pictures White triangles appear above the selected graduations on the scale shown in red They indicate the relevant exposure values Note If an exposure compensation is set at the same time the zero exposure i e the starting point of the bracketing series corresponds to the compensated exposure value in P Hand T exposure modes see p 44 45 40 3 Confirm the setting by pressing the click wheel or the joystick inwards up or down The setting for Aperture Stops is highlighted as ready for editing 4 Select the desired graduation by turning the click wheel or pressing the joystick to the left or right The intervals and triangles displayed change positions according to the selected graduation Note e f the bracketing series exceeds the range of SEV due to the combination of number of pictures and graduation the scale division changes from 3EV to 6EV The intervals and triangles displayed adjust accordingly Note that both settings have to be made and confirmed otherwise the function will not be active al Confirm the setting by pressing the click wheel or the joystick inwards up or down e The setting for Automatic is highlighted as ready for editing On Turn the click wheel or press the joystick to the left or right to select the desired setting Onfor an automatic series of exposures after releasing the shutter once Off for an individu
37. ventilated place where neither high temperatures nor high humidity will occur When used in humid conditions the Leica S 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 stored in airtight containers for the shortest time possible This is only recommend if a desiccant such as Silica gel is used To prevent the formation of fungus do not store the Leica S in a leather case for extended periods of time In dry surroundings you should preferably store the Leica S in a closed and padded container so that nothing can damage it and itis protected from dust Note the serial numbers of your Leica S and lenses as these are extremely important in case of loss 69 INDEX 70 Accessories FOCU SUS E N NN 65 CMOS AID e E E ences 65 EEE 1 cr O UG o OU E UU E P 65 Interchangeable lenses eese nennen nnne 65 E e ANIE EN TAA Mid A EMI EEUU 65 Multi tuncton Nand Erp earn 65 xe ca DOCK O PORRES E 6 O RR A 65 Professional Chal Pel Orio 65 Remote release Cable Sai 65 PP tose EEE E A EE 65 Aperture SN aaa 42 Aperture PROMO T 44 Autofocus Shutter release priority ARO nseries 37 Sharpness priority AES rail 37 Battery A O A T 1
38. 0 11 12 Button functions 1 22 24 25 only appears after pressing one of the buttons 1 21 22 24 25 disappears after 5s 4 3 1 1 60 F56 150100 1 6 4 2 12 4 3 1 Histogram standard or RGB selectable using menu control 4 2 9 DISPLAYS 4 In the monitor continued 4 4 4 4 1 Review with clipping displays 4 5 like 4 2 additionally image areas without definition flash in red and or blue 11180 F34 150100 9 10 CF D 4 4 1 Clipping symbol 4 5 1 4 5 2 4 5 3 4 5 4 4 5 5 4 5 6 4 5 7 4 5 8 4 5 9 4 5 10 4 5 11 4 5 12 4 5 13 4 5 14 4 5 15 4 5 16 4 5 17 4 5 18 Review with additional information Image reduced in additional to 4 2 F56 150100 3 10 CF 4 5 9 rm EV 4 5 10 AFs 4 5 11 70 mm 4 5 12 WB Auto 4 5 13 1100 1952 ONG comp 4 5 14 25 01 2012 15 17 12 JPEG a 375 4 5 15 Adobe RGB bi G 4 5 16 User 4 5 17 4 5 18 User profile number name Color space Date Time Folder number file name Exposure metering method Symbol for bracketing series Picture Exposure mode Exposure compensation Focus mode Focal length White balance DNG compression JPEG compression resolution Symbol for protected pictures only appears if pictures are select ed Symbol for HDMI slide show only appears if pictures are select ed GPS 4 6 c ORE 4 6 1 4 4 6 5 4 6 6 4 6 7 HDMI picture selection Protecting Deleting 4 7 F25 150100 EME
39. 026 Leica S adapter H forlenses from the Hasselblad H system order no 16 030 INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS There are three focusing screens for the Leica S Uniform ground glass screen standard included with camera order no 16 000 Uniform ground glass screen with grid division order no 16 002 e Ground glass screen with micro prism ring and split image wedge order no 16 001 The focusing screens are supplied separately in a container with tweezers and a dust brush LEICA SF 58 With a maximum guide number of 58 for ISO 100 and 105mm setting an automatically controlled zoom reflector an optional second reflector and many other functions the Leica SF 58 system flash unit is both powerful and versatile Thanks to its additional control and signal contacts which are used to automatically transfer a range of data and settings it is very easy to use Order no 14 488 The additional diffuser screen available allows you to achieve soft illumi nation which covers the angle of view of an 18mm lens due to the greater dispersion of the light Order no 14 489 MULTI FUNCTION HAND GRIP S Thanks to its shape and conveniently positioned controls the multi function hand grip makes it much easier to take portrait format pictures It also allows an additional battery to be used to extend the capacity It is quick and easy to attach using a tripod screw Order no 16 028 GRIP STRAPS The grip strap S is attached to
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41. 6 1 47 flash rapidly gt 2Hz after starting charging this indicates a charging error e g maximum charging time exceeded voltages or temperatures outside the permitted ranges or short circuit 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 persists please contact your dealer the Leica office in your country or Leica Camera AG Lithium ion batteries should only be stored in a partially charged condition i e not completely discharged or fully charged see p 20 If stored for very long periods it should be charged up and discharged again around once a year Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chem ical reactions These reactions are also influenced by the external tem perature and humidity To ensure a maximum service life of the battery it should not be exposed to constant extremes high or low of temperature e g in a parked car in the summer or winter Even when used under optimum conditions every battery has a limited service life After several hundred charging cycles this becomes notice able as the operating times get significantly shorter Hand in damaged batteries at a collection point for proper recycling in line with the applicable regulations see p 6 67 The replaceable battery provides power to a back up battery which is per manently fitte
42. 6031 He Bxonur OTM riponykrbl MOXHO MPMOBpecTH B kauecrae npuHuannexHocren Leica Camera AG Am Leitz Park 5 35578 WETZLAR DEUTSCHLAND Telefon 49 0 6441 2080 0 Telefax 49 0 6441 2080 333 www leica camera com 93605 VIII 14 AAV D 1 9 gt 1 7 1 10 1 6 1 6 1 11 1 12 EG M pai es A A 1 13 b 1 40 1 40a 1 40b 1 41 1 13b 1 89 1 38 1 37a 1 37b 1 37 1 37c d 1 36 1 14c 1 14a 1 14b 1 14 1 49b 1 50b 1 45a 1 50 1 45 Trademark of the Leica Camera Group Registered Trademark 9 2014 Leica Camera AG 1 25 1 24 i 1 222 1 21 1 20 130 TL5b 1 38 L9 e LEICA S Instructions This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technolo gy Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer ence Install and use the equipment according to the instruc tion
43. 8 Charge level displays asian 2 Ma removal ics trp rit terre ra oireeni Nnr ECG ebU Pate Fra rE 2 BUIK SION ASO NNI one aranmentessesesmeadnerercds 63 c ion A E E 63 GA TSUN TOUS notte 67 o O e 18 Color saturation see image properties eese 39 o 39 OM Fes o ENSUITE 22 Contrast see image properties ooccoooooonconoconononannnnnonanonononanonoos 39 Data structure on the memory card eee 63 Date30 SVT IT TOC UUM SS NR T 61 all pictures on the memory cards ccocooccnnnnnooncnnnnonccnnnnncecnnnnnnnonnnnns 61 SI ele DIC UNOS cesceeoierhubeso es irte terr b tul EAr Der E E EE Eai 61 Bue AAA MP A 47 A NR RS 47 Designation OF DAN Sinai 8 Displays A E E 12 In ihe top panel display acia 11 in the viewfinder A S 10 Distance SUIS HH EAER EEr of CTI SOM A UM 47 MESS TCC MEER RET al E E E a esc E EPIRI MU MH MEA 8 DNG32 Enlarging see Review mode occooocccnccnoconnnonacocnnonanocononanccnnnonconnnnos 58 Exposure control Exposure metering Exposure COMPENSATION ccccesseccessescenetccenssceesescceaseccansscsenesens 39 BLACK CTING 40 Modes ier o nn m 44 Long time exposure B eese eee eene nnne nennen 46 Mahal GSU MNS mr 45 Programmed automatic exposure mode eere 44 A E E E TT 44 Shutter speed priOrity ooooococoooconnnonaconnnonacocnnonnocnnnnacccnnnnnoos 45 Metering methods Center weighted Met
44. AGE menu see p 13 26 select Color Management 5 14 and 2 then the desired function in the submenu Storing picture data memory card management If two memory cards are inserted see p 21 on the Leica S you have the option of selecting whether picture data is to be stored on one of the two cards first until its full capacity is reached and then on the other card Sequential or always to both cards simultaneously Parallel or whether picture data is to be transferred directly to a computer connected by a cable External Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Data Storage 5 18 and 2 then the desired function in the submenu Notes e f Sequential is selected The picture data is first stored on the CF card and once its capacity has been reached on the SD SDHC SDXC card If only an SD SDHC SDXC card is inserted the picture data is stored there e This applies regardless of the set data formats see p 32 If Parallel and both file formats are selected The DNG data is always stored on the CF card and the JPEG data on the SD SDHC SDXC card e f only one card is inserted regardless of which all picture data is stored on it e As soon as the camera is connected to a computer it switches automat ically to External and reverts back to the original setting as soon as it is disconnected again 35 RECORDING MODE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The Leica S has a three stage shutter
45. EG Resolution 5 12 and 2 then 37 5MP 9 3MP or 2 3MP in the submenu White balance Auto For automatic control which provides neutral results in most situa tions Eight fixed presets for the most frequent light sources E e g for outdoor pictures in sunshine e g for outdoor pictures in overcast conditions th e g for outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow _ e g for indoor pictures with prevailing incandescent lamp light _ e g for indoor pictures with prevailing light from halogen metal vapor lamps HMI im e g for indoor pictures with prevailing light from fluorescent tubes with warm light color mi e g for indoor pictures with prevailing light from fluorescent tubes with cool light color A e g for pictures with prevailing electronic flash E Greycard for manual setting by measurement and Color temperature for a directly adjustable color temperature value Note When using the Leica SF 58 or electronic flash units that meet the technical requirements of System Camera Adaption SCA for the System 3002 and with an SCA 3502 adapter version 5 onwards the white balance can be set to Autoto achieve correct color reproduction However if other flash units that are not specially designed for the Leica S are used the 7 setting should be used All colortemperatures are specified in Kelvin Setting the function Automatic and fixed settings 1 In the IMAGE menu see p 16 26 sele
46. RUCTIONS 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 S 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 and mirror surface for instance with the shaft of the brush All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your Leica S are lubricated Please remember this if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time To prevent the lubrication points becoming gummed up the camera shutter should be released a number of times every three months It is also recommended that you repeatedly move and use all other controls FOR LENSES e Dust on the outer lenses should be removed with a soft hair brush or care fully using a clean dry soft microfiber cloth To remove marks or finger prints wipe the lens carefully with such a cloth starting in the middle and working towards the edge in a circular motion The Leica Aquadura coat ing makes it easy to clean Do not exert excessive pressure to maintain this property for as long as possible Never use acetone for cleaning Foroptimum front
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48. UA CHING and TeRTIOVIIIE ronda 24 A A 29 Memory cards Inserts and VEMOVING seccisesehtissuh sknctkexnivoe datae PEER ENES 21 SVE IN E DT e TA A RO 35 selecting the Memory Cand re 60 DIN E APP AP o E CE PO PE PO E AEA 16 MENU CORO MATO TNR TERT 26 EA A O EINES A 30 Mirror prerelease rre ire 47 MONITO QR TNT EROR TR RETE 12 31 Setting the brightness llumination oooooooccmonmomssmrmomms s o 31 DOTA SE S E EI E AE E E A 46 An 62 A O e bis I EINE Paris Mesina cra 8 Programmed automatic exposure mode eee 44 Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection 60 A ceo seither iude ia trorum imei pena E a2 Recording and review modes eese enne 36 90 Repairs Leica Customer Care rra 4 A DOS vic sasanstnsnneescnneuneeste seul A 65 Resetting all menu settings lees 49 FS Ol LOM ohne NR TET dz DEVI MOIO e ceni ssE Uptime abt ad E ee ingie ea n RR IUPEN aban REUS 56 A NERO EN 58 Four nine single pictures simultaneously sseeeessss 59 vic OMNIS PTT 58 Selectine the Memo Clara 60 SIMS PED EOS io 30 LP PE 46 PP A 34 A ec al nr eens da sa aera A mine A 68 DOMES CRO O SUNS dc 36 CLIO c RR PE SO eT Oe E TE 35 Shutter see Shutter release button and Technical Data 30 73 SA 25 65 Fasa UBI StS Cob NN RO Z9 Shutter release button see Shutter and Technical Data
49. al shutter release for each picture 7 Confirm the setting by pressing the click wheel or pressing the joystick inwards e Inthe initial menu list a set bracketing series is indicated by XEV X co All pictures are produced by pressing the shutter release button once or several times The viewfinder shows e the corresponding warning symbol 2 8 e the changing displays for shutter speed 2 2 and aperture 2 4 depending on the graduations The top panel display shows e next to the exposure mode before the overexposed pictures O before the uncorrected picture and before the underexposed pictures 3 9 e the display for a bracketing series 3 1 4b The monitor shows for picture data display see p 12 e the corresponding symbol 4 1 27 Example first X stands for the graduation the second for the number of pic tures Notes Depending on the exposure mode see Exposure control section on p 42 the exposure graduations are produced by changing the shutter speeds and or apertures The sequence of the exposures is over exposure correct exposure under exposure e When using bracketing all AUTO ISO settings are defined see p 34 he sensitivity determined automatically by the camera for the uncorrect ed picture is also used for all other pictures in a series i e the ISO value is not changed during a series The settings in the AUTO ISO submenus are ineffective i e the camera s full sh
50. amera or the card s can lead to damage or loss of the data on the mem ory card s we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save it there see p 62 Forthe same reason it is recommended that cards are always stored in an antistatic container e Proper functioning of the camera cannot be guaranteed when using WiFi cards CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN The Leica S allows you to change the focusing screen see also System accessories Interchangeable focusing screens p 65 The camera is sup plied with a full matt screen as standard Other focusing screens are supplied separately in a container with tweezers and a dust brush Tochange the screens 1 detach the lens see p 24 and 2 remove the screen frame A from its engaged position by pressing the clip B with the tip of the tweezers The frame then clicks downwards with the focusing screen AUN LEICA O OS 2 65092 3 Then pick up the focusing screen C by the small stud with the tweezers tilt slightly upwards and remove 4 The screen is then temporarily placed in the side compartment of the container 5 Pick up the screen to be inserted by its stud with the tweezers 6 insert itin the frame and 7 push the frame up with the tip of the tweezers until it clicks into place Important Follow these instructions exactly when changing the focusing sc
51. and feel it click into place To remove the lens 1 Press the release button 2 Unlock the lens by turning it to the left and 3 Pull it straight off Notes To protect against ingress of dust etc into the interior of the camera and particularly to keep the sensor surface free of dust as far as possible it is important always to have a lens or a cover attached to the camera body Forthe same reason change lenses quickly and in an environment that is as dust free as possible eica publishes firmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals You can easily download new firmware from our home page and transfer it to your lens Further information can be found on p 64 EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT The viewfinder 1 17 can by adjusted from 3 to 1 diopters so that it is exactly set to match your eye While looking at the viewfinder image turn the serrated dial 1 13 until the markings for the selective metering field are sharp Note If you are not looking through the viewfinder e g for pictures on a tripod we recommend attaching the eyepiece cover G This prevents any unwanted influences on the exposure metering The cover can be stored on the carry ing strap TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF The Leica S is turned on and off using the main switch 1 15 which engages in three positions a OFF Camera turned off b FPS Camera turned on focal plane shutter in
52. atically determined aperture value This is done using the depth of field preview button 1 4 The correct values remain displayed in the monitor and the top panel display However the exposure meter is turned off Prerequisites for stopping down 1 The exposure meter has been turned on with the shutter release button see p 36 and 2 the shutter release button is not no longer being pressed The shutter release button is locked when the depth of field preview button is pressed 47 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS HORIZON Thanks to its integrated sensors the Leica S can display its alignment both in the viewfinder and on the monitor While the corresponding display always appears in the viewfinder 2 1 see p 10 the monitor display is called up as required This monitor display enables you to align the camera precisely in the lon gitudinal and transverse axis to capture critical subjects e g architecture pictures from a tripod Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Horizon 5 30 and 2 then the desired function in the submenu A vertical scale and a horizontal bar appear in the monitor Variations from the relevant zero positions are indicated graphically by red markings and the horizontal alignment in the longitudinal and transverse axis by a central green marking The corresponding figures are also indicated 48 Notes e The display accuracy is lt 1 The monitor screen remains v
53. bles you to limit the range of sensitivities used and also to set the shutter speed above which the automat ic increase in sensitivity is activated Notes n digital photography the higher sensitivities generally result in an increase in noise This must be taken into account when thinking about picture quality e For series exposures see p 36 bear in mind that the frame rates will be slightly slower with higher sensitivities The function is not available when using flash units 34 Setting the function 1 In the IMAGE menu see p 16 26 select ISO 5 9 and 2 call up the submenu It contains the available ISO values and the Auto option To setthe sensitivity manually 3 Select the desired value To setthe sensitivity automatically 4 Select Auto e A further submenu appears containing three options OK Set Maximum ISO and Set Maximum Exposure Time To use unrestricted automatic setting 5 Select OK in this submenu The automatic setting uses all sensitivities as well as shutter speeds between sand soes Torestrict the automatic setting range 6 Select Set Maximum ISO and or Set Maximum Exposure Time in this sub menu e For Set Maximum ISO a list of the available values appears and for Set Maximum Exposure Time a further submenu appears containing the alter natives 1 f and Manual Setting 7 In the Set Maximum ISO list select the highest sensitivity to be used and thus the range in which the auto
54. body in operation he shutter speed is controlled using the focal plane shutter in the camera All speeds are available see also Shutter speed dial p 42 c CS Camera turned on central shutter in lens in operation he shutter speed is controlled using the central shutter in the lens Speeds of between 8 o99 S are available see also Shutter speed dial p 42 Note The camera also works when set to ES with the focal plane shutter if a lens with no central shutter is attached or faster shutter speeds than 8s and or slower shutter speeds than 99 s are set After turning on i e selecting either the FPS or CS function the LED 1 20 lights up until the camera is ready 2s and the displays in the viewfinder 1 16 2 and in the top panel display 1 12 3 appear see p 10 11 Notes Even if the main switch is not set to DFF the camera is automatically turned off if an automatic power off time has been set in the menu Auto Power Off 5 28 see p 26 30 and none of the functions are used during this time Turning off the camera not only cancels functions currently running i e bracketing series see p 40 and self timer mode see p 46 it also deacti vates them in the relevant menus 23 MENU CONTROL Most of the modes and settings on the Leica S are operated using menus Navigating and making settings throughout the menu is extremely quick and easy as the menu items are divided in
55. button before taking each flash picture so that the display in the viewfinder shows the shutter speed or switches over to the light balance If this stage is missed out by fully depressing the shutter release button in one quick movement the flash unit will not fire even if required 2 set the preferred exposure mode or the desired shutter speed and or aperture The faster flash sync speed must be taken into account as this determines whether a normal flash is fired or an HSS flash 94 TTL FLASH MODE Fully automatic i e camera controlled TTL flash operation is available with the Leica S when using system compatible flash units see p 52 and in all of the camera s exposure modes Automatic illumination control is also provided 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 1 EV as ambient brightness increases fill in flash However if the available brightness requires a faster shutter speed than the set sync speed 4s for the focal plane shutter 204 s for lenses with central shutter or it is set manually the camera will automatically switch a system compatible flash unit to linear flash mode HSS see next section In addition the Leica S transfers the set sensitivity and aperture to the flash unit Provided it has the right displays the flash unit can then automatically adjust its displayed range accordingly Notes
56. ccccononoccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnononanos 56 Review Tor unlimited TIMO vesccseencassiscdicdasuensssteenceesinnedseuecsbenedeasasevancten 56 Automatic review of last picture Auto RevieW ooooccccccoccccncnnnncnnnnns 56 O I NET 56 Review with AI Misal SANE ANERE EATS y O A 97 Review with clipping indicators sscccceccseessseeecccceeeesseeecceeeeees 97 SS EDMNDN OPER M NP TERCERO 97 Viewing other pictures Scrolling in the memory ooccnccccnnnooccnnnn 58 Image review zoom IN cccccccessssseeeeccccessseececccseeesssseeccceeensseeeeeeess 58 Gradual ZOOM RR OR 58 Maximum zoom in one StEP csssccccssssseccceecccccesscesseseseseeeuees 58 pera EU EUER ELA NE T E 99 Simultaneously viewing several smaller pictures occcccooonocccccnnnccno 99 selecting one of the smaller pictures ecce 99 Switching to the other memory card oooooccccccccnnonoccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 60 Protecting pictures Clearing delete protection 60 Deleting pictures ri id LE 61 Additional functions Transferring data to a COMPU serias 62 Wa USE CONN CIO sore Ta 62 Connecting and transferring data using the PTP protocol 62 Connecting and transferring data with the camera AP TETTE 63 Connecting and transferring data using card readers 63 Data structure on the memory card ssseessseensssseeessererssseresssseres
57. charging this battery type Do not attempt to use it for other purposes Ensure that the mains outlet used is freely accessible The car charging cable supplied may never be connected while the charger is connected to the mains The battery and charger may not be opened Repairs may only be carried out by authorized workshops Ensure that the batteries cannot be accessed by children Swallowing bat teries can cause asphyxiation First aid e f battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes there is a risk of blinding Wash the eyes immediately with clean water Do not rub the eyes Seek medical attention immediately e f leaked fluid gets onto the skin or clothing there is a risk of injury Wash the affected areas with clean water Seek medical attention Notes The battery must have a temperature of 0 35 C 32 95 F to be charged otherwise the charger will not turn on or will turn 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 faster A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged and by use in the camera discharged again 2 or 3 times This discharge procedure should be repeated every 25 cycles The batteries and the charger heat up during the charging process This is normal and not a malfunction If the two LEDs 1 4
58. ct White Balance 5 13 and 2 then the desired function in the submenu Direct color temperature setting 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 most of the color temperatures 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 preferences 1 In the IMAGE menu see p 16 26 select White Balance 5 13 2 the Color temperature option in the submenu and e A further submenu appears White Balance Kelvin Setting showing the value to be set which is indicated by a red outline 3 then the desired value Manual setting by metering 1 Inthe IMAGE menu see p 16 26 select White Balance 5 13 and 2 then the Greycard option in the submenu 3 Press the click wheel 1 18 or the joystick 1 17 inwards or to the right e The message Attention Please take a picture for setting the white balance appears in the monitor 4 Take the picture making sure that the image field contains a white or neu tral gray reference surface The monitor shows the image based on the automatic white balance setting cross hairs in the center of the image the button functions valid in this situation PREVIEW 4 1 11 and BACK 4 1 12 5 Press the joystick 1
59. d A DIN and A 4 P g DIN steel inserts each with locking mechanism complying with DIN 4503 in metal tripod plate cen tral under lens axis Operating conditions 0to 45 C 32 113 F 15 80 humidity Interfaces ISO flash shoe standard flash connecting socket HDMI socket type C 4 pin LEMO socket for data output USB 2 0 standard 7 pin LEMO socket for remote control accessories remote flash firing contact strip for multi function hand grip S Dimensions Width x Depth x Height 65 16x35 32x43 4 Weight Approx 1260g 2lb 12 40z with Battery Approx 160 x 80 x 120mm Items supplied Charger 100 240V with integrated US mains plug inter changeable mains plugs Euro GB AUS and car charging cable lithium ion battery LEMO USB cable LEMO sync cable carrying strap bayonet cover eyepiece cover software Leica Image Shuttle Adobe Photoshop Lightroom can be downloaded after registering the camera on the Leica Camera AG home page see p 63 Subject to changes to design manufacture and range 73 LEICA INFORMATION SERVICE Should you have any technical questions regarding the use of Leica products or the software included in some cases the Leica Information Service will be happy to answer in writing or by phone fax or email They are also your contact if you need advice concerning an acquisition or if you would like us to send you instructions Alternatively you can also send us your questions t
60. d in the camera This back up battery retains the set date and time for up to 3 months If this back up battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting a charged main battery Once the replace able 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 turned on However you will have to set the date and time again in this situation Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time When doing so turn the camera off using the main switch first see p 25 Otherwise after several weeks the battery could become totally dis charged i e the voltage is sharply reduced as the camera still consumes a small amount of current for saving your settings even when it is turned off Preparing the charger For use outside the USA 1 Insert the appropriate plug for the local mains supply into the charger B This is done by simultaneously a pushing the release button 1 49a upwards and b pushing up the plug 1 49 from its idle position 2 Itcan then be completely detached upwards 3 The appropriate plug type is then pushed into the charger from above until it engages 20 For use in the USA 1 Detach the factory fitted mains plug C from the charger B This is done by simultaneously a pushing the release button 1 49a upwards and b pushing u
61. displays are available both when reviewing the entire pic ture and when showing a detail see p 58 but not when simultaneously reviewing 4 or 9 smaller pictures see p 59 The clipping displays always relate to the detail of the picture currently displayed see p 58 Clipping displays You can use the menu to set the clipping thresholds for displaying both the light and dark areas Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Clipping Setting 5 26 and 2 set the lower and upper threshold in the submenu The scale shows the clipping areas in relation to the total exposure range INFO REVIEW 4 4 In normal review press the joystick 1 17 inwards three times starting from normal review mode to display a whole range of additional picture data and a reduced image KUO F56 150100 1 6 CF EV D AFs 70 mm mee i WB Auto L100 9406 O 27 01 2012 1 26 44 DNG comp Note With this review option the entire picture is displayed regardless of whether a detail was previously selected 57 VIEWING OTHER PICTURES SCROLLING IN THE MEMORY 58 F5 6 1501600 6 6 Briefly pressing the click wheel 1 18 lt 1s switches between scroll and zoom mode e The symbol in the top right shows the current mode B tor scroll and a for zoom Bis displayed you can select other pictures by turning the click wheel Turn to the left to select pictures with lower numbers or to the r
62. e card i e including any empty profiles As a result when importing profiles any existing profiles in the camera will be overwritten i e deleted Resetting all custom settings This function allows you to reset all custom settings previously made in the menu at once and restore the factory default settings Setting the function 4 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Reset 5 36 and 5 then select No or Yes in the submenu Note This reset also affects any individual profiles defined and saved using Save As Profile see previous section FOLDER MANAGEMENT The image data on the memory cards is stored in folders which are created automatically The folder names always consist of eight characters three figures and five letters In the factory default setting the first folder is named 100LEICA the second 101LEICA etc The next available number is always used as the folder number and a maximum of 999 folders are possible If the number capacity has been used up a corresponding warning message appears in the monitor The individual pictures are given continuous numbers up to 9999 unless a the memory card in use already contains a picture with a higher number than the last number assigned by the camera In such cases the numbering used on the card is continued If the current folder contains picture number 9999 a new folder is created automatically and the numbering begins again at 0001 If the folder number 999 and picture nu
63. e defined shutter speeds then mean that the preset exposure modes may be changed i e from F toT or from Hi to m see p 42 As soon as a shutter speed is specified again the original modes are reset If you are using the Leica SF 58 see p 65 and faster shutter speeds are set on the camera i e g5 S with focal plane shutter and lt 15998 with central shutter the flash unit automatically switches to HSS mode see p 54 SELECTING THE SYNC SPEED THE SYNC SPEED RANGE The Leica S allows you to combine flash operation with the shutter speed used in the automatic program and aperture priority exposure modes to subtly adjust the lighting conditions for the relevant subject or to suit your picture composition ideas You can choose between one automatic and several manual settings Setting the function 5 In the CAMERA menu see p 16 26 select Auto Slow Synch 5 6 and 6 then the automatic lens specific setting 1 f or whether you want to determine a particular shutter speed yourself Manual Setting in the submenu 7 In the Manual Setting submenu set the range of shutter speeds permit ted by determining the fastest speed permitted Notes e 1 f results in the slowest possible shutter speeds based on the rule of thumb for blur free pictures taken from the hand e g 1 6 s with the Summarit S 70mm f 2 5 ASPH However in the Manual Setting menu it is limited to 54 s even if the focal length used is long
64. e p 35 By contrast if External is set no data is transferred In Windows XP Vista 79 3 Use the LEMO USB cable supplied D to connect the LEMO data output socket 1 33 on the Leica S to a free USB port on the computer To do this first open the cover 1 26 over the socket to the front In Windows XP e After connecting a message appears on the desktop to confirm that the Leica S has been detected as new hardware 1 connection only 4 Double click on the message not necessary after the 1 connection A pull down menu entitled S Digital Camera opens for the data transfer wizard 5 Click on OK and follow the subsequent instructions in the wizard to copy the pictures to a folder of your choice and access them in the normal way In Windows Vista 7 After installation a message appears above the taskbar to indicate that the device driver software is being installed At the same time USB Connection appears on the camera display Successful installation is confirmed by a further message window The Autoplay menu opens with various device options 4 You can use the Windows wizard to Import Images or Open Device to View Files in the normal way to 5 access the card directory structure using Windows Explorer In Mac OS X 10 5 or higher 1 Use the LEMO USB cable supplied D to connect the LEMO data output socket 1 33 on the Leica S to a free USB port on the computer First the cover 1 26
65. e to activate autofocus mode see next section and information about the function of the joystick on p 39 The Leica S is supplied with a uniform ground glass focusing screen as standard which can be used to reliably focus on parts of the subject across the entire image field This is suitable for most photographic situa tions and subjects It is particularly advantageous when using longer focal lengths and in the macro range Other focusing screens are available as accessories see p 65 which pro vide optimum settings for different applications and are easy to exchange AUTOMATIC SETTING Two autofocus modes are available In both of them the setting procedure is started by tapping 1st pressure point see p 36 the shutter release button 1 1 AFs SINGLE SHARPNESS PRIORITY The part of the subject you aim at is focused e The procedure is then ended even if the shutter release button is held at the 1 pressure point e The setting is stored for as long as the shutter release button is held at the 2 pressure point Before the focus is set the shutter cannot be released even by pressing the shutter release button all the way down AFc CONTINUOUS SHUTTER RELEASE PRIORITY The parts of the subject you aim at are focused e The procedure is continued for as long as the shutter release button is held at the 1 or 2 pressure point During this time the setting is corrected whenever the metering system detects other
66. ear in the monitor 1 23 and when the self timer function is used see p 46 If you select Off for Warnings Even if you select Off an acoustic warning signal will sound in two situations If the cover 1 19 of the memory card slot is opened while transferring data see p 21 62 f the shutter will close again at the end of the sensor cleaning process see p 68 Monitor and top panel display The Leica S has two displays a colored OLED organic light emitting diode display 1 12 and a large 3 liquid crystal color monitor 1 23 The top panel displays shows see Displays In the top panel display p 11 the most important basic information about the status of the memory card s and the battery as well as for exposure control The monitor is primarily used for viewing pictures recorded on the memory card s and reproduces the entire field of view plus the selected data and information see Displays In the monitor p 12 You also have the option of calling up the following displays In review mode in addition to the picture a histogram 4 3 see p 13 57 indication of areas that lack definition as they are too bright or too dark see Clipping additional picture data 4 4 see p 14 57 In recording mode a comprehensive list of the most important picture parameters currently set see Displays In the monitor 4 1 Picture data display p 12 Both displays can be adapted to the rele
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68. el If a detail was previously set the first press initially displays the entire picture MOVING THE TRIMMING Press the joystick 1 17 in the desired direction up down right or left e The rectangle moves in the frame 4 2 8 in the direction you press SIMULTANEOUSLY VIEWING SEVERAL SELECTING ONE OF THE SMALLER PICTURES SMALLER PICTURES RULLIUUUU RUULILIU UU ISO1600 6 6 wo i Q is displayed turning the click wheel 1 18 to the left Press the click wheel 1 18 to activate the selection function zooms out of pictures already enlarged e The frame color changes from green to red 2 By turning the click wheel with a green frame or or turning beyond review of the entire picture simultaneously displays 4 or 9 pictures for review The green frame indicates pressing the joystick up down left or right with a red or green frame asingle picture when viewing 4 or 9 the one previously shown at you can select the other pictures Se e f the frame is around a single picture it switches from one picture to the lO LONG ARI next line by line in an endless loop if it is around 9 pictures it moves to the next group of 9 one block at a time 3 Pressing the click wheel again deactivates the selection function The frame color changes back to green 4 Turning the click wheel to the right again allows you to gradually zoom in on the framed picture again see p 58 or by pressing
69. ellite symbol 4 1 1 7 only visible in the picture data display 4 1 in the monitor indicates the current status E Position last determined maximum of 1 min ago 3 Position last determined maximum of 24hrs ago 9 position last determined at least 24hrs ago or no position data available Notes on the function The prerequisite for GPS positioning is to have as clear a view as possible of atleast three GPS satellites out of the total of 24 up to 9 are available from every location on earth We therefore recommend holding the cam era with the GPS antenna pointing vertically upwards 1 3 Make sure that the GPS antenna is not covered with your hand or any other item particularly metal objects It may not be possible to receive good signals from GPS satellites at the following locations or in the following situations In such cases either no positioning at all or only inaccurate positioning is possible Closed rooms Underground Under trees In a moving vehicle Close to tall buildings or in steep valleys Close to high voltage cables In tunnels Close to mobile telephones With accessories attached in the flash shoe e g a flash unit Information for safe use The electromagnetic radiation generated by the GPS system can influence instruments and measuring equipment Therefore make sure the GPS func tion is deactivated on board an aircraft before takeoff or landing in hospitals or in other location
70. equipment Trade Name LEICA Model No LEICA S Typ 006 Responsible party Support contact Leica Camera Inc 1 Pearl Count Unit A Allendale New Jersey 07401 Tel 12019950051 Fax 1201995 1684 technicalinfo leicacamerausa 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 inter ference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 LEICA S TYP 006 C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FOREWORD Dear Customer Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica S and congratulate you on your choice With this unique digital medium format SLR camera you have made an excellent selection We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new Leica S In order to make best use of all the opportunities offered by this high perfor mance camera we recommend that you first read these instructions Your Leica Camera AG These instructions have 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 Note Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing the Leica S As dig ital cameras have many functions that are contr
71. er he setting field in the Manual Setting submenu initially contains the default setting of 1 f SELECTING THE FIRING MOMENT The Leica S allows you to choose between a flash firing moment at the beginning or the end of the exposure The function is available with all flash units including non system compati ble units regardless of whether they are mounted in the flash shoe or con nected by a cable and with all camera and flash unit settings The displays are identical in both cases Setting the function 1 In the CAMERA menu see p 16 26 select Flash Synch Mode 5 7 and 2 then the desired option in the associated submenu ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT When attaching a flash unit to the Leica S flash shoe 1 14 you should ensure that the foot of the flash unit is fully inserted and the clamping nut if available is tightened to prevent it accidentally falling out This is particularly important for flash units with additional control and signal contacts because if the position in the flash shoe changes the necessary contacts can be inter rupted leading to malfunctions Note Before attaching the flash the camera and the flash unit must be turned off 53 SETTINGS FOR CAMERA CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC FLASH MODE Once the flash unit you are using has been turned on and set to the appropri ate mode for TTL operation on the Leica S 1 the exposure metering must first be performed by gently pressing the shutter release
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73. ermined the elapsed exposure time if a time was determined the remaining time both in seconds In conjunction with the self timer an additional T function is also available If you set B and activate the self timer by pressing the shutter release button 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 it down This enables you to largely prevent any blurring caused by pressing the shutter release button even with long exposures The exposure meter remains off in both cases 46 Notes The longest possible exposure time depends on the set sensitivity ISO100 125s 150200 60s 150400 32s 150800 16s 1501600 8s The exposure time setting is retained until either Bis selected again in the setting menu or the camera is turned off Long exposures can be associated with picture noise To reduce this annoying phenomenon after pictures taken with long exposure times the Leica S automatically takes a second black picture with the shutter closed The noise present in this parallel picture is then digitally subtract ed from the data set for the actual picture This doubling of the exposure time can be significant in particular with extended exposure times and must be allowed for During this time the camera should not be switched off For long time exposures attaching the eyepiece cover C is
74. et LEMO USB socket LEMO remote control flash sync socket Bottom view 1 39 1 36 Loe 1 38 1 39 1 40 1 41 Hole for multi function hand grip guide pin Cover Tripod plate with a thread b 37 thread c d Holes for rotation prevention Battery release catch Battery Battery compartment battery removed with a Contacts b Guide rail Contact strip for multi function hand grip cover removed Battery 1 42 Contacts 1 43 Guide groove 1 44 Socket for charging plug Charger 1 45 Fixed battery connecting cable with a 3 pin connector 1 46 Orange 80 LED indicating charge level 1 47 Green CHARGE LED indicating charging in progress 1 48 2 pin socket for car charging cord 1 49 Interchangeable mains plugs Euro GB AUS with a Release button b USA mains plug interchangeable plug removed 1 50 Carcharging cord with a 2 pin connector for charger b Plug for cigarette lighter DISPLAYS e 2 In the viewfinder Zu 2 11a b 2 10 2 116 e _ e _ N em i u e u i u N u UJ 2 4 2 6 Ze 2119 2 2 4 2 9 2 6 Horizon tilt about longitudinal axis gradient about transverse axis exam ple displays apply to clockwise gradient other directions are indi cated accordingly a max 0 5 b E 0 5 2 5 C F 2 5 5 d 7 amp 7 5 10 e 7 Flashing 210 Shutter speed exposure time a Manually set value for im and T automatically cont
75. evably lost It may be possible to access some of the data again using appropriate soft ware Only the data that is then overwritten by saving new data is actually permanently deleted Notes Do not turn the camera off while memory cards are being formatted e f the memory card has been formatted in another device such as a com puter you should reformat it in the Leica S e f the memory card cannot be formatted you should ask your dealer or Leica Information Service address see p 74 for advice Even protected pictures see previous section are deleted when format ting the memory card Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Format 5 20 and 2 then which of the two cards you want to format or both in the submenu To prevent unintentional settings a corresponding query appears in the monitor 3 Press the click wheel 1 18 or the joystick forwards 1 17 to confirm that you really want to format the memory card s RECORDING THE LOCATION WITH GPS The Global Position System enables the current position of the receiver to be determined worldwide When this function is activated the Leica S contin uously receives the corresponding signals and updates the position data The camera writes this information latitude and longitude height above sea level to the EXIF data Setting the function 3 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select GPS 5 37 and 4 then On or Off The sat
76. f EV 1EV 2EV 3EV variation between individual pictures change of exposure produced by aper ture and or shutter speed depending on set exposure mode atf 2 5 and ISO 100 Spot metering EV2 1 20 cen ter weighted and multiple field metering EV1 1 20 warning display in view Metering range finder for values above below metering range measuring cell for available light multiple field photo diode continuous light measurement IS0100 150200 ISO400 ISOBOD IS01600 Automatic Exposure modes Automatic program with shift function A F1 Sensitivities P aperture priority Pt shutter speed priority T manual setting im Flash exposure control Flash unit connections Accessory shoe with center and control con tacts LEMO or standard flash connecting socket without output control Synchronization Flash sync speed 558 or o99 for lenses with central shutter slower shutter speeds available choice of start or end of exposure flash with faster shutter speeds 180S 1000 S also possible with flash units with corresponding features HSS mode Multiple field photo diode Flash exposure metering control with Leica SF 58 or system compat Flash measuring cell ible flash units mounted on camera Control by flash unit with TTL pre flash metering with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set controlled lens aperture all exposure modes available automatic adap tation of flash
77. first pages of the relevant menu function group by briefly lt 1 s pressing one of the three buttons 1 22 1 24 1 25 twice i e button 1 25 for CAMERA functions button 1 24 forthe IMAGE functions and button 1 22 for the SETUP functions e f the monitor was previously inactive dark the first press activates the picture data display The three button function indications 4 1 1 4 1 3 and 4 1 4 are labeled with the names of the corresponding menu function groups for clarity e f you were in review mode an intermediate step initially displays only the button function indications that are valid in this situation MENU 4 2 12 DELETE 4 2 11 and PROTECT 4 2 10 KUO OO te el PS a2 10123 CF 0234 70mm AFs WB Auto 1 30s DNG comp F56 m JPEG 4 3 5 ISO 100 Adobe RGB EV SS FFAA To assist you the menu screen shows The selected menu function group in white 4 7 1 The scrollbar 4 7 5 on the left indicating which of the total of 8 menu pages you are on The active menu function line in white and underlined in red this applies to all menu levels To the right of the line the currently set option for the func tion or the currently set value is always specified When you select a page the last menu item changed is initially active 2 Briefly pressing the buttons 1 25 1 24 and 1 22 again allows you to call up each page forthe relevant menu function group directly i e scroll t
78. function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Auto Review 5 24 2 Duration in the submenu and 3 then the required function or time in the next submenu Off 1 Second 3 Second 5 Second Hold Notes e From Auto Review mode you can switch to PLAY mode see above at any time Even pictures that have not yet been transferred from the camera s buf fer memory onto a card the LED 1 20 is still flashing can be viewed immediately However the pictures on the card cannot be accessed while data trans mission is still in progress The Leica S stores pictures in line with the DCF standards Design Rule for Camera File System The Leica S can only review pictures taken with Leica S cameras f you save the picture data in JPEG and DNG format in parallel see p 32 the picture displayed is always based on the DNG file e f you are taking photographs using the series exposure or bracketing functions see p 36 40 the last picture in the series is shown first in both review modes For details of how to select the other pictures in the series see p 58 NORMAL REVIEW 4 1 Toensure that the pictures can be viewed unobstructedly in the monitor normal review only shows the information in the header 4 2 1 4 2 6 and a symbol in the top right 4 2 7 that indicates whether the click wheel is set to scroll or zoom mode If a detail is shown see p 58 a rectangle with an internal frame 4 2 8 also a
79. h unit is still ready e f aflash exposure compensation is set on the flash unit 2 8 appears in the viewfinder as an indication FLASH USING THE FLASH UNIT S OWN AUTOMATC MODE When using system compatible flash units in automatic exposure mode the quantity of light reflected by the subject is metered and evaluated by an integrated sensor in the flash unit rather than by the camera The exposure modes on the camera generally function in the same way as without flash In P orH if the flash sync speed is not reached or in T or m if the set speed is faster than the sync speed the flash is not fired As F M and T modes already produce a normally exposed photograph using the ambient light the flash power should be reduced i e a flash exposure compensation set e g 1 EV to 2EV On system compatible flash units the aperture set on the lens is transmitted to the flash unit and used as a basis for its own automatic mode Metering takes account of the sensitivity set on the camera and any exposure compensation set for the ambient light cam era and the flash flash unit MANUAL FLASH WITH CONSTANT FLASH POWER If the flash unit is used in manual flash mode at full power or fixed partial power if this can be set on the flash unit there is no control of the flash light quantity emitted The exposure modes on the camera generally function in the same way as without flash In or Fl if the flash sync speed is not reached or in T or
80. hrough the contact form on the Leica Camera AG homepage see previous page Leica Camera AG Product Support Software Support Am Leitz Park 5 D 35578 Wetzlar Telefon 49 0 6441 2080 111 108 Telefax 49 0 6441 2080 490 info leica camera com software support leica camera com 74 LEICA CUSTOMER SERVICE For servicing your Leica equipment or in the event of damage the Leica Camera AG Customer Care department or the repair service provided by authorized Leica agents in your country are available see the Warranty Card for a list of addresses Leica Camera AG Customer Care Am Leitz Park 5 D 35578 Wetzlar Telefon 49 0 6441 2080 189 Telefax 49 0 6441 2080 339 customer care leica camera com
81. hrough the pages Color Management Contrast RULLIUUUU RULLIUUUU Data Storage Auto Review Sequential 27 3 The individual menu items are selected either by turning the click wheel 1 18 right down left up or by pressing the joystick 1 1 7 in the relevant direction All menu items are in a continuous loop i e they can all be reached with out the division into the three function groups and in either direction q NA 4 Press the click wheel or the joystick inwards or to the right to call up the list of available options for a function e The submenu appears listing the available options or the values that can be set 19D Focus Mode AFs 28 5 Turn the click wheel or press the joystick in the relevant direction different depending on whether you are using a list or a scale to select the option value you want to set fe 2 CD gt DS Focus Mode Note Briefly pressing the button labeled BACK 1 21 allows you to return to the menu at any time without applying any changes made in the submenus Except in items that require a horizontal movement to set them this can also be done by pressing the joystick to the left 6 Pressthe click wheel orthe joystick inwards to confirm the set option value The display returns to the next menu level up or for functions that require further settings advances to the next option Cel Focus Mode Quick access to me
82. iew 1 1 Shutter release button 1 2 Self timer LED Sensor for white balance lo GPS antenna 1 4 Stop down function button 1 5 Bayonet with a Contact strip b Index point for attaching the lens c Unlocking button Top view 1 6 Carrying strap clip 1 7 Window for distance scale 1 8 Distance setting ring 1 9 Bayonet for lens hood 1 10 Redalignment button for changing lens 1 11 Shutter speed dial with additional detent positions for AUTO automatic shutter speed control for Mand P B long time exposure Flash sync setting 1 12 Top panel display 1 13 Diopter setting dial with a Scale b Eye cup 1 14 Flash unit shoe with a Center flash and b Control contacts c Hole for retaining pin Rear view lela 17 isto eit 1 20 152 1222 1229 1 24 Jos 1 26 leer Main switch with detent positions a OFF Camera turned off b FPS Camera turned on focal plane shutter activated c CS Camera turned on central shutter activated Viewfinder Joystick Click wheel Cover closed LED for indicating picture mode recording data on to the card Menu control function button Menu control function button Monitor Menu control function button Menu control function button Cover closed Cover closed Brightness sensor View from right without cover 1 29 1 30 CF card slot with a Eject button SD card slot View from left without cover da 12 da 1 34 Standard flash sync socket HDMI sock
83. ight for higher numbers When you reach the highest and lowest numbers the series of pictures starts again in an endless loop which means that can reach all pictures in both directions e The picture and file numbers in the monitor change accordingly Note This can be done with all 4 review options see p 56 57 for every zoom level including off center details see below and when viewing several smaller pictures simultaneously see next page IMAGE REVIEW ZOOM IN RUULIUDUU You can gradually zoom in Or select the maximum possible zoom level Gradual zoom 1 Briefly pressing the click wheel 1 18 lt 1s switches between scroll and zoom mode 2 If Q is displayed you can zoom in on the detail shown by turning the click wheel to the right The more you turn the ring the greater the enlargement and the smaller the detail Four zoom levels are possible until 1 pixel in the monitor shows 1 pixel in the picture The rectangle inside the frame 4 2 8 shows the size and position of the current detail Maximum zoom in one step Pressing and holding the click wheel 21s switches between review of the entire picture and maximum zoom Notes his function is available in both scroll and zoom mode It does not change the mode previously selected i e turning the click wheel either displays the same detail of a different picture with bh or a lower zoom level with A e The function is available at every zoom lev
84. ijzing zijn van de Leica S Wat hun functioneren betreft zijn beide modeltypen identiek Het modeltype Leica S E verschilt hiervan alleen door enkele uiterlijke details en de leveringsomvang Leica Protection Plan S Body bestelnummer 16033 niet meegeleverd Leica USB kabel S bestelnummer 16014 niet meegeleverd Leica flitssynchronisatiekabel S bestelnummer 16031 niet meegeleverd Deze producten zijn eveneens leverbaar als toebehoren Le figure del presente manuale mostrano la Leica S Per quanto riguarda il funzionamento entrambe le varianti di modello sono identiche La variante Leica S E si differenzia dal modello in oggetto per alcuni dettagli esterni e per il materiale in dotazione Leica Protection Plan S Body cod ord 16033 non incluso Cavo USB Leica S cod ord 16014 non incluso Cavo di sincronizzazione flash Leica S cod ord 16031 non incluso Questi prodotti sono disponibili come accessori Las im genes de este manual muestran la Leica S En cuanto al modo de funcionamiento ambas variantes del modelo son id nticas La variante del modelo Leica S E solo se diferencia de esta por algunos detalles externos y por el volumen de suministro Leica Protection Plan S Body N ref 16033 no incluido Cable USB S Leica N ref 16014 no incluido Cable de sincronizaci n para flash S Leica N ref 16031 no incluido Estos productos est n disponibles como accesorios LEICA S E ICRA CDS ERE
85. iles 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select User Profile 5 35 2 select Administrate Profiles in the submenu and 3 then Rename Profiles in the associated submenu The profile number and name appear with the number marked as ready for editing P Select the profile to be renamed by turning the click wheel 1 18 or press ing the joystick 1 17 up or down 5 Confirm your setting by pressing the click wheel or pressing the joystick inwards or right e The next character is marked as ready for setting 6 The numbers and letters in the name are changed by turning the click wheel or by pressing the joystick up or down and other characters are selected by pressing the click wheel or by pressing the joystick inwards The available characters are upper case letters from A to Z numbers from Oto 9 and a space you can scroll through them in this order in an end less loop Confirm your setting by pressing the click wheel or by pressing the joystick inwards Transferring profiles from to a card 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select User Profile 5 35 2 select Administrate Profiles in the submenu and 3 then Import Profiles from Card or Export Profiles to Card in the sub menu The corresponding query appears in the monitor 4 Confirm that you really want to import or export the profile s using the click wheel 1 18 or the joystick 1 17 Note When exporting all profile slots are transferred to th
86. ing submenu AFs On Autofokus single Press the joystick 1 17 inwards to activate this AF mode for one picture Any focus setting made subsequently is retained until you change it by manual adjustment or pressing the joystick again The exposure and aut ofocus settings are stored by pressing the shutter release button 1 1 to the pressure point AFs On AE L As for AFs on but pressing the joystick also stores the exposure setting The autofocus setting is still stored using the shutter release button AFc On Autofocus continuous Pressing the joystick 1 17 activates this AF mode for one picture A focus setting is retained even when the joystick is released until you change it by manual adjustment or pressing the joystick again The exposure setting is stored by pressing the shutter release button to the pressure point but the autofocus setting is not AFc On AE L As for AFc on but pressing the joystick simultaneously stores the expo sure setting The autofocus setting cannot be stored AE L Pressing the joystick 1 17 stores the exposure setting EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Entering and canceling an exposure compensation 1 In the CAMERA menu see p 16 26 select Exp Compensation 5 4 Ascale appears in the monitor instead of a submenu with an EV value indicated in red and a white triangle to indicate the relevant setting If they are a value of D this means that the function is deactivated 2 Set the desired value in
87. isible until it is deactivated by pressing the shutter release button or by pressing button 1 21 in this case labeled BACK USER APPLICATION SPECIFIC PROFILES On the Leica S any combination of menu settings can be permanently stored e g so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily at any time for recurring situations subjects A total of four memory slots are available for these combinations as well as a factory default setting that can be retrieved at any time and cannot be changed You can change the names of the saved profiles Profiles set on the camera can be transferred onto one of the memory cards for example for use in other camera units while profiles stored on a card can be transferred onto the camera Saving settings Creating a profile 1 Setthe desired functions in the menu 2 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select User Profile 5 35 3 select SAVE as Profile in the submenu and 4 then the associated sub menu the desired memory slot Selecting a profile 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select User Profile 5 35 e f any user profiles are saved the profile names appear in gray with unused memory slots in green 2 Select the desired profile in the submenu either one of the saved profiles or Default Profile Note If you change one of the settings for the profile currently in use appears instead of the name of the profile you were previously using in the initial menu list Renaming prof
88. ively to electrostatic dis charge As people can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands of volts by walking on synthetic carpets for example a discharge can occur when you touch your Leica S particularly if it is placed on a conductive surface If only the camera housing is affected this discharge is harmless to the elec tronics However despite built in safety circuits the outer contacts such as those on the base of the camera should not be touched if at all possible for safety reasons For any cleaning of the contacts do not use an optical micro fiber cloth synthetic use a cotton or linen cloth instead Before touching the con tacts you can make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge by delib erately touching a heating or water pipe conductive earthed material You can also avoid soiling and oxidization of the contacts by storing your Leica S in a dry place with the lens or bayonet cover fitted You should only use the recommended accessories to prevent faults short circuits or electric shock The Leica S is protected against splashed water and dust However it should not be continuously exposed to rain Do not attempt to remove parts of the body covers specialist repairs can only be carried out at authorized service centers The CE identification of our products documents adherence to the fundamental requirements of the valid EU guidelines LEGAL NOTICES Please ensure that you observe copyright laws
89. ld shows the button functions valid in this situation BACK Protect OK and All Single Delete in the center and Single All underlined in red for the activated functions if applicable the symbol 4 2 9 for a protected picture In such cases OK does not appear 3 Use button 1 25 to select whether you want to delete only the picture shown or all pictures The relevant displays change Between All and Single next to the button and vice versa in the center Notes e f deletion of single pictures is active other pictures can be called up by turning the click wheel 1 18 You can use the BACK button see above under 2 to return to the normal view e You can use button 1 22 to switch directly to the menu for protecting pictures see p 60 To delete only one picture 4 Press the OK button to start the delete process e The next picture that has not been deleted appears in the monitor If the picture deleted was the only one the following message appears No image to display To delete all pictures 4 Press the OK button The following query appears in the monitor Delete ALL pictures Note You can use the BACK button see above under 2 to return to the normal view 5 Confirm and press the OK button to start the delete process The monitor shows the message No image to display Note Protected pictures are not deleted After deleting the last highest number of the remaining pictures appears 61
90. m if the set speed is faster than the sync speed the flash is not fired The lens aperture to be set is derived from the flash power the sensitivity and the distance to the subject or vice versa the partial flash power to be set is derived from the aperture the sensitivity the focal length and the distance to the subject see flash unit instructions FLASH USING THE X CONTACT When you connect a non system compatible flash unit using the accessory shoe no information is transferred Because the camera cannot recognize the flash unit it behaves in the same way as if no flash unit were connected The shutter speed should be manually set to match the flash sync speed 1 1558 OF 000 S with central shutter see p 25 or orto slower speeds there is no automatic adjustment The flash ready and control displays are inactive If the flash unit is equipped accordingly the light can be controlled using its own automatic mode by means of its own sensor or manually by selecting the appropriate partial light power level see flash unit instructions FLASH USING THE FLASH LOWER LEMO SOCKET The flash connecting socket 1 31 orthe lower LEMO socket 1 34 can be used to connect flash units and large studio flash systems using cables with a standardized flash connector or with a LEMO connector The LEMO connection has an automatic locking mechanism to reliably prevent the connection from being inadvertently interrupted A corres
91. matic setting will operate or 8 in the Set Maximum Exposure Time submenu select either 1 f if you want to leave it up to the camera to ensure that shutter speeds that prevent blur ring are used or Manual Setting For 1 fthe camera only switches to a higher sensitivity if the shutter speed would fall below the threshold due to a lack of brightness e g at slow er speeds than s with a 70mm lens 9 In the Manual Setting list select the slowest shutter speed you want to use 1 2s 1 500s in whole steps Note The functions and settings described in the next two sections refer exclu sively to pictures in one of the JPEG formats If one of the two DNG file formats is set these menu functions are not available Changes can be made later on a computer Picture properties Contrast sharpness color saturation All three picture properties can be adjusted independently to three dif ferent levels using the menu so that you can set the optimum values for any situation i e the prevailing lighting conditions In the case of Saturation also B amp Wcan be selected as a fourth option Setting the functions 1 In the IMAGE menu see p 16 26 select Contrast 5 15 or Sharpness 5 16 or Saturation 5 1 7 and 2 then the desired level Low Standard High in the submenu Working color space The Leica S allows you to set one of three color spaces sRGB Adobe RGB or ECI RGB Setting the function 1 In the IM
92. mber 9999 are reached a corresponding warning message appears in the monitor and the numbering must be reset see below On the Leica S you can also create new folders at any time give them names of your choice and change the file names Creating new folders Setting names Resetting picture numbers 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Image Numbering 5 19 and 2 then New Folder in the submenu e The folder name appears initially always XXXLEICA The first of the five characters that can be set is marked as ready for editing Characters 4 8 can be changed Note If you are using memory cards that were not formatted with this camera see next section the camera automatically creates a new folder The X characters are used as placeholders 49 3 The numbers and letters are changed by turning the click wheel 1 18 or pressing the joystick 1 17 up or down and other characters are selected by pressing the click wheel or pressing the joystick inwards left or right The available characters are upper case letters from Ato Z numbers from Oto 9 and a space _ you can scroll through them in this order in an end less loop 4 Confirm your settings by pressing button 1 18 in this case labeled OK or by pressing the click wheel or moving the joystick inwards after setting the last character e Afurther submenu appears containing the query Reset image number ing 5 Select Yes or No Once you have confirmed your
93. n 1 23 Exposure compensation 5 4 Button 1 25 Exposure metering 5 3 Button 1 26 ISO 5 9 Depth of field preview button 1 4 Stop Down 29 PRESETS BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS Menu language The default setting for the language used in the menu system is English German French Italian Spanish Russian Japanese traditional and simplified Chinese can all be selected as alternative menu languages Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Language 5 40 and 2 then the desired language in the submenu e Apart from a few exceptions button labels short designations the language of all texts is changed 30 Date and time Date There are 3 options available for the sequence of the date Setting 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Date 5 38 and 2 call up the submenu It consists of the 2 items Setting and Format 3 Select Betting Afurther submenu is displayed Date Setting containing the three col umns Year Month and Day 4 Turn the click wheel 1 18 or press the joystick 1 17 up or down to adjust the numbers and the months and press the click wheel or the joystick to the left right or inwards to switch between the columns al After setting all three columns press the click wheel or joystick inwards to confirm and save The list of menu items is displayed again On To change the display format select Date again and N then select Format
94. n the light balance To achieve the correct exposure according to the result of the exposure metering the aperture and or shutter speed should be adjusted until the zero marking lights up on the light balance Notes e f automatic sensitivity setting is activated at the same time see p 34 the last manually set sensitivity is used e Any maximum shutter speed set as part of the automatic sensitivity setting has no effect 45 THE B SETTING With the B setting the shutter remains open either for as long as the shutter release button is held down or for the time you have previously set in both cases for a maximum of 125s To determine the exposure time times above 8s are available 1 Press the click wheel 1 18 The monitor shows the setting menu and the times available for the set sensitivity A triangle and the red marking indicate the current setting 2 Turn the click wheel or press the joystick to the left or right to select the desired exposure time or B if you do not want to determine a certain time 3 Confirm your setting by pressing the click wheel again or the joystick inwards The setting menu disappears If an exposure time is determined the shutter release button does not have to be held down The viewfinder shows e instead of a shutter speed bw amp 2 2c The top panel display shows e B 3 13 e the set time or D if none is determined 3 12 after opening the shutter if no time was det
95. ndardized DNG Digital Negative format is used to store the raw picture data The remaining number of pictures shown in the monitor does not necessar ily change after every picture This depends on the subject with JPEG files very fine structures result in higher data volumes homogeneous surfaces in lower volumes The details in the table are based on an average file size for the set resolution The file sizes are often smaller depending on the picture content and the compression rate which means that the remaining memory capacity is then greater than previously calculated and displayed Compression rate You can select different compression rates independently for the two file formats For DNGformat totally loss free compression of the picture data or uncompressed recording are available while for JPEG format you can select JPEG fine or JPEG basic Setting the function 1 In the IMAGE menu see p 16 26 select DNG Compression 5 11 or File Format 5 10 and 2 then Off or On and the desired compression rate in the relevant submenus Note A high compression rate such as for JPEG basic can result in very fine structures in the subject being lost or incorrectly reproduced artifacts e g stepped diagonal edges JPEG resolution While in DNG format the full resolution of 37 5MP is used with the JPEG for mats you can also use two lower resolutions Setting the function 1 In the IMAGE menu see p 16 26 select JP
96. nu functions For quick operation you can use the buttons 1 25 1 24 1 22 1 21 and the depth of field preview button 1 4 to directly call up up to five of the most important or frequently used menu functions To do this first determine which menu function you want to access using each individual button Setting the function Assigning the buttons 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Custom Functions 5 31 and Custom Functions 2 in the relevant submenu whether or not you want to use the function Custom Off Custom Functions Custom Functions Mode Custom 3 Then select the desired button e Three out of the total of 16 menu functions see p 16 1 7 available for selection appear in a short list Custom Functions Stop Down Button Stop Down 4 Select the function you want to directly select or execute using the button selected in step 3 or Off if you do not want to make a quick assignment RULILIUDUUJJ Custom Function Upper Left ISO The other buttons are assigned in the same way Calling up the selected menu functions You can then directly call up the set menu functions at any time by pressing 21s the buttons 1 25 1 24 1 22 1 21 and the depth of field preview button 1 4 and then make further settings or execute the function Note In their default settings the buttons are assigned as follows for quick access Button 1 22 Focusing 5 2 Butto
97. o prevent unintentional storage and deletion of pictures This switch takes the form of a slider on the non beveled side of the card in the lower position labeled LOCK the data on the card is protected Note Do not touch the memory card contacts Inserting 1 Setthe main switch 1 15 to OFF 2 Open the cover 1 19 on the right hand side of the camera by sliding it slightly backwards in the direction of the arrow and then opening it to the right 3 Insert the memory card s you want to use as follows a Insert CF cards into the slot with the contacts pointing towards the camera and the front side towards the front of the camera 1 29 Slide it into the card slot as far as possible Note When inserting the card make sure that the eject button 1 29a is pushed in completely see Removing on the next page 21 Important Do not exert force This could damage the contacts in the card slot b Insert SD SDHC SDXC cards into the slot with the contacts pointing to the rear and the beveled corner pointing up 1 30 Slide them all the way into the slot against the spring resistance until you hear them click into place Important Make sure that you do not insert an SD card into the CF card slot as you may not be able to remove it again 4 Close the cover again by pressing it down and sliding it forwards until it locks int
98. o place 22 Removing 1 Setthe main switch 1 15 to OFF 2 Open the cover 1 19 on the right hand side of the camera by sliding it slightly backwards in the direction of the arrow and then opening it to the right CF cards 3 Press the eject button 1 29a in to eject the card part of the way out of the slot allowing you to 4 completely remove it SD SDHC SDXC cards 3 Press the card back into the slot to release it and ejectit a little way out of the slot allowing you to 4 completely remove it 5 Close the cover again by pressing it down and sliding it forwards until it locks into place Displays Memory card errors are indicated by different messages in the viewfinder monitor and top panel display Notes e f the memory cards cannot be inserted check that they are aligned cor rectly e The range of memory cards available is constantly changing some cards may result in malfunctions when used in the Leica S Do not remove a memory card orthe battery while the red LED 1 20 at the bottom right of the monitor 1 23 is flashing to indicate picture recording and or data being saved to the card s Otherwise the not yet completely saved image data may be lost The Leica S provides various options for saving picture data More informa tion on this topic can be found under Saving picture data memory card management on p 35 As electromagnetic radiation electrostatic charges and defects on the c
99. objects at other distances or the distance from the camera to the part of the subject you are aiming at changes The only way to store a setting is to press the joystick inwards see p 39 Even if none of the subject is in focus you can release the shutter at any time Note As well as the shutter release button you can also use the joystick 1 17 to store an AF setting see p 39 37 EXPOSURE METERING EXPOSURE METERING METHODS The Leica S provides three different exposure metering methods Setting the function 1 In the CAMERA menu see p 16 26 select Exposure Metering 5 3 and 2 then in the associated submenu the desired option Spot metering For spot metering only the center of the image field is detected and evaluat ed The area is indicated by circle in the center of the focusing screen Center weighted metering O This metering method takes account of the entire image field although the parts of the subject situated in the center have more influence on the expo sure value calculation than the areas at the margins Multiple field metering Q This metering method is based on recording five metered values One value is determined in a field in the center of the image the other four in the sur rounding fields The five metered values are used for calculation in an algo rithm appropriate to the situation resulting in an exposure value adjusted to correctly reproduce the assumed main subject
100. olled electronically improve ments and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date To do this Leica releases what are known as firmware updates at irregular intervals The cameras always have the latest firmware version when shipped and you can also download it easily from our home page and install it on your camera If you register as an owner on the Leica Camera home page you will receive a newsletter informing you when a new firmware update is available Further information on registration and firmware updates for your Leica S as well as any amendments and additions to the details provided in the manual can be found in the Owners Login area at https owners leica camera com To check whether your camera and lenses are equipped with the latest firmware version select Firmware in the menu 5 41 see page 16 26 29 CONTENTS PO A A A REIN Warning TIVES SADC airada 6 es Acc E 6 LR N E A RR ER REPRE 6 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment ssssss 6 oo OOV secessu ibo nn n DERE ON EM IE y poto qe IIT 8 Displays iL THe VIG ITIN TOL PRIN e A A 10 In the top panel display anar ad s 11 VA eT o seser AEE EE EA EEES 12 MENU EN ieee A E 16 Preparations Attaching the carrying SUD een ninas b Dnon inen SEKAN ENEE Reia 18 Charging the Dette isis a 18 Inserting removing the battery cccccsscsssesccccccseesssseeccceeenssseeeeeess
101. ons can be controlled This convenient solution provides ideal support in the studio and on location Leica Image Shuttle is available as a free download when you register your Leica S on the Leica Camera AG home page Further details can be found in the Owners Login area at https owners leicacamera com SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Microsoft Windows Vista 7 Mac OS X 10 6 or higher On some Windows versions it is possible that the operating system will issue a warning about a missing Windows signature Ignore this message and con tinue with the installation 63 INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its products As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically some of these improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date Leica provides firmware updates at irregular intervals for this purpose Information about any resulting changes or additions to the details in these instructions can be found at http www s leica camera com down loads overview You can check whether your camera is running the latest firmware version by selecting the Firmware 5 41 option in the menu see also p 17 and 26 to 29 You can easily download new firmware from our home page and transfer it to your camera Format a memory card in your Leica S 2 Turn off the camera and insert the card into a card reader either in
102. p the plug 1 49 from its idle position 2 You can then fold out the two pins for the US plug 1 49b which are pushed down into the normal position Notes e The charger automatically switches to the prevailing mains voltage e When using the car charging cable supplied the charger can be used in all vehicles with a 12V or 24V on board supply It automatically switches to the relevant voltage CONNECTING THE CHARGER LEILA S N 3 Q M Q N N 1 Connect the charger B i e plug it 1 45a into the socket on the battery 1 44 and connect the mains plug 1 49 1 49b to an outlet To confirm that charging is in progress the green LED labeled CHARGE 1 47 starts flashing As soon as the battery is charged to at least of its capacity the orange LED labeled 80 1 46 also lights up When the battery is fully charged i e 100 capacity has been reached after around 3 hours the green CHARGE LED is continuously lit Notes e The BO LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging character istics Therefore if you do not need the full capacity the camera is always ready to use again in a relatively short time e lfthe green CHARGE LED is continuously lit this indicates that the charger has automatically switched to trickle charging 2 The charger should then be disconnected from the mains However there is no risk of overcharging INSERTING REMOVING THE BATTERY Inserting
103. peeds to the left for smaller apertures higher values or slower shutter speeds The viewfinder and top panel display show e P 2 3 a 3 8 for the selected exposure mode e s 3 10 inthe top panel display to indicate use of the shift function and e the automatically controlled aperture 2 4 3 11 and shutter speed values 2 2a 3 12 which change inversely Note Shift settings are retained after taking a picture beyond the exposure metering system s 12s retention time see p 36 but not when you switch to a different exposure mode A T M when you turn the camera off and back on including Auto power Off This means that in these cases when you use the automatic program mode again the camera initially always sets the default shutter speed and aperture setting APERTURE PRIORITY A Setting the mode 1 Setthe shutter speed dial 1 11 to Auto 2 Press the click wheel 1 18 to set manual exposure control i e in this case aperture priority mode 3 Turn the click wheel to set the desired aperture The shutter speed is then calculated automatically based on the available light and continuously between 125s and 5968 OF 0008 when using the central shutter on some Leica S lenses The viewfinder and top panel display show A aperture priority for the selected exposure mode 2 3 b 3 8 e the manually set aperture value 2 4 3 11 and e the automatically set shutter speed value 2 2a 3 12
104. ponding cable is supplied see p 67 Because the camera cannot recognize a flash unit connected in this way it behaves in the same way as if no flash unit were connected The shutter speed should be manually set to match the flash sync speed 558 or 1 1000 s with central shutter see p 21 or orto slower speeds there is no auto matic adjustment The flash ready and control displays are inactive DO REVIEW MODE SELECTING PICTURE AND REVIEW MODES When turned on the Leica S is always in recording mode Toreview the pictures you can choose between two modes PLAY Auto Review Automatic review after each picture Review for an unlimited time REVIEW FOR UNLIMITED TIME PLAY Setting the function Select normal review mode by briefly pressing button 1 21 regardless of whether this is done from recording mode i e with the monitor turned off or from the picture data display 4 1 see p 12 26 or from Auto Review mode The last picture taken appears in the monitor along with the correspond ing displays 4 2 1 4 2 9 see p 13 However if there are no picture files on the memory card s in use when you switch to review mode the following message appears No image to display 56 AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF LAST PICTURE In Auto Review mode each picture is displayed in the monitor 1 23 immediately after it has been taken You can determine how long the picture is displayed for Setting the
105. ppears indicating approximately to the position and size of the detail displayed In addition to normal review 3 other options with different additional informa tion are available All 4 can be selected in an endless loop REVIEW WITH HISTOGRAM 4 2 In normal review mode press the joystick 1 17 inwards once starting from normal review to also display the histogram 4 3 1 e The histogram appears in the lower half of the picture 1 60 RUULIUDUD F5 6 150100 Notes The histogram is available both when reviewing the entire picture and when showing a detail see p 58 but not when simultaneously reviewing 4 or 9 smaller pictures see p 59 The histogram always relates to the detail of the picture currently dis played see p 58 The histogram You can choose between two types of histogram Either related to the total brightness Standard or related to the 3 color channels red green blue RGB Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Histogram 5 25 and 2 then Standard or RGB in the submenu REVIEW WITH CLIPPING INDICATORS 4 3 In normal review mode press the joystick 1 1 7 inwards twice starting from normal review to display the areas that lack definition Excessively bright areas are indicated in red excessively dark areas in blue flashing in each case The clipping symbol 4 4 1 also appears in the bottom right RULLUUUU Notes The clipping
106. r raining and on the beach e Sand and dust can damage the camera and memory cards Pay particular attention when changing lenses and when inserting and removing the memory cards If any moisture does get in this can cause malfunctions and even irrepara ble damage to the Leica S and the memory cards If salt water spray gets onto the Leica S moisten a soft cloth with tap water wring it out thoroughly and wipe the camera with it Then wipe down thor oughly with a dry cloth MONITOR AND TOP PANEL DISPLAY e If the Leica S is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations condensa tion can form on the displays Wipe them carefully with a soft dry cloth e lfthe Leica S is very cold when it is turned on the displays may at first appear darker than usual As soon as they warm up they achieve their nor mal brightness e The monitor is manufactured using a high precision method This ensures that of the total of around 921 600 pixels more than 99 995 work cor rectly and only 0 005 remain dark or are always light However this is not a malfunction and it does not impair the reproduction of the picture SENSOR Cosmic radiation e g on flights can cause pixel defects CONDENSATION If condensation has formed on or in the Leica S you should turn it off and leave it to stand at room temperature for around an hour Once the camera temperature has adjusted to room temperature the condensation will disap pear by itself CARE INST
107. reen Take the utmost care to protect the sensitive surfaces of the focusing screens from scratches 23 LEICA S LENSES Leica S lenses all have some characteristic external features heir distance setting ring 1 8 works differently depending on which focus mode is set n manual mode MF see p 16 26 37 the distance is set by turning the ring as normal in this case it is mechanically coupled to the optical con struction from the outset In autofocus mode AFs AFe see p 16 26 37 it is initially uncoupled so that holding the lens with the ring does not prevent motorized adjustment However you can override the automatic setting at any time i e set the distance manually in AF mode In this case turning the ring immediately couples it to the optical system he internal distance scale can be read through a window 1 7 hey do not have an aperture setting ring The aperture is set using the click wheel 1 18 see p 42 on the camera body Note Some Leica S lenses are available with an integral central shutter 24 ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS All lenses and accessories with a Leica S bayonet fitting can be attached to the Leica S Leica S lenses are attached as follows 1 Position the red dot on the lens mount opposite the bayonet release button 1 5c on the camera body 2 In this position insert the lens 3 Turn the lens as far as possible to the right and you will hear
108. res c R Self timer mode 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 MES 14 Lo 16 17 18 19 20 VA P Jm 24 LO 26 2 Exposure metering method Flash synchronization time Bracketing series Mirror pre release GPS reception a amp Position last determined maximum of 1 min ago b 9 Position last determined maximum of 24hrs ago c 9 Position last determined at least 24hrs ago or no position data available Button lock set Battery capacity right for camera battery left for hand grip battery if attached Memory card used Number of pictures Focusing mode shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode Sensitivity Exposure compensation value 4 2 Normal review 4 3 Review with histogram picture s cover entire monitor area like 4 2 additionally 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 F56 IS0100 1 6 4 2 1 Shutter speed 5 150100 eed 4 2 2 Aperture 4 2 3 Sensitivity 4 2 4 Number of picture s shown 4 2 5 Total number of pictures on selected memory card 4 2 6 Selected memory card 4 2 7 Symbol for a IB Scroll function b Q Zoom function only 1 symbol none appear if 4 2 10 11 12 are displayed 4 2 8 Enlargement level and position of section appears instead of 4 2 1 4 2 6 but not if 4 2 10 11 12 ISO 100 4 2 8 are displayed 4 2 9 Symbol for protected pictures only appears in conjunction with 4 2 10 11 12 or for delete or protection operations 4 2 1
109. rolled value for A i M and F display in half steps or Hi high or Lu low for over or under exposure in automatic P exposure modes A P T and due to flash or LU if below the metering range c hui E Bsetting for long time exposure d ER Vw amp Full memory card warning message Exposure mode a P Programmed automatic exposure mode b A Aperture priority c T Shutter speed priority d m Manual shutter speed and aperture setting Aperture manually set value for im and H automatically controlled value for T and F display in half steps Flash displays a Lit Flash ready Flashing Flash charging flash is not ready b Lit Shutter speed Sync speed set Light balance markings EV step each last markings numbers flash at lt 3EV 2 3EV to indicate a Manual exposure compensation b Variation between current metered value and stored exposure setting with metering memory lock in automatic exposure modes APT c Exposure compensation 2 7 Focus displays a P Only appears in manual mode or with manual AF override Con tinuously lit if setting is too long b In manual mode Continuously lit if setting is correct ForAFs Continuously lit if setting is correct flashes if correct setting is not possible ForAFc Continuously lit if setting is correct goes out if focus ing procedure is restarted c Only appears in manual mode or with manual AF override Con tinuously
110. s Color depth 16Bit Low pass filter None for maximum transmission of sharpness suppres sion of Moir by external digital processing IR filter Data formats DNG raw data uncompressed or loss free compression DNG JPEG fine DNG JPEG basic JPEG fine JPEG basic DNG JPEG resolution DNG 37 5MP JPEG 37 5MP 9 3MP 2 3MP File size DNG Approx 72 42 MB uncompressed compressed On sensor JPEG Approx 1 16 MB depending on resolution compression used and picture content Buffer memory 2GB maximum number of pictures in series depending on memory card used DNG uncompressed compressed maximum 28 32 JPEG unlimited Color space Adobe RGB sRGB ECI RGB V2 White balance Automatic manual 8 presets color temperature meter ing Storage medium CF cards max UDMA7 SD cards up to 2GB SDHC cards up to 32GB SDXC cards Menu languages German English French Spanish Italian Japanese traditional Chinese simplified Chinese Russian Compatibility Windows XP Vista 7 Mac OS X 10 5 and higher 72 Exposure control Exposure metering Open aperture metering through the lens TTL Metering methods Spot 3 5 center weighted multiple field metering 5 fields Metering memory lock Pressing shutter release button to pressure point storing for 1 picture or continuously using joystick Exposure compensation 3 EV exposure values adjustable in half steps Bracketing Choice of 3 or 5 pictures with choice o
111. s red No card No memory card inserted Full Selected memory card full Error Card error Standard view white displays manually set yellow displays set with click wheel green dis plays automatically set blue displays set from PC via cable 3 8 Exposure mode oy a Exposure compensation set b D Progression of bracketing series Over exposed Correctly exposed Under exposed picture 3 10 Program shift set a1 Aperture 3 12 Shutter speed 3 13 Longtime exposure 3 14 a Sensitivity Alternatively if relevant function is active b Bracketing series set function symbol on left appears alternately With c if c is also active picture number total on right c Button lock appears alternately with function symbol for b if b is also active DISPLAYS 4 In the monitor 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 12 4 1 11 4 1 10 4 1 9 4 1 8 4 1 7 4 1 6 4 1 5 Picture data display 4 1 14 4 1 16 4 1 18 ae ll i p CF 0234 3 2 902 oe 70mm AFs WB Auto IE TES ONG comp F56 m JPEG 4 37 5 ISO 100 Adobe RGB EV 4 1 1 4 Button functions 1 21 22 24 25 4 1 5 4 1 6 4 1 7 4 1 8 4 1 9 4 1 10 4 1 11 4 1 12 Color space JPEG compression resolution DNG compression White balance Focal length Scale for exposure compensation light balance Symbol for shutter speeds that can be used with normal flash functions Symbol for a LJ Single pictures b LF Series exposu
112. s where there are restrictions on wireless transmissions Important legal restrictions on use e In certain countries or regions the use of GPS and associated technolo gies may be restricted Therefore before traveling in other countries you should consult the relevant country s embassy or your travel agent e he use of GPS inside the People s Republic of China and Cuba and close to their borders exceptions Hong Kong and Macao is prohibited by the law of those countries Contravention will lead to prosecution by the national authorities The GPS function is therefore deactivated automatically in these areas 91 FLASH OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION ON FLASH EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL The Leica S determines the required flash power by firing one or more ranging flashes in quick succession fractions of a second before taking the actual picture Immediately after this at the start of exposure the main flash is fired All factors that influence the exposure such as filters aperture setting dis tance to the main subject reflective surfaces etc are automatically taken into account COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS Connection using the flash shoe 1 14 All flash units and studio flash systems that comply with the currently valid ISO standard 10330 and the older DIN 19014 positive polarity at X con tact Connection using the lower LEMO socket 1 34 All flash units and studio flash systems that allow control using corre
113. seee 63 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom viii 63 Lisa Image SUE ni ARE AAEE 63 Installing firmware updates cesi dica ios 64 PMCS A e a ES AEEA TERESE 65 Miscellaneous System ACCESSONES da 65 Interchangeable lenses ccccccccssssseeeecccseeessssscccecessseeeeeceeeees 65 COON MP He 65 Interchangeable focusing screens cccccccsseesseescccccenessseeecceneees 65 E eco Esc NN E E E E T N TE 65 Multierune don Nand Enp Susa ci acia 65 AMID N na 65 Proressional Glar Ber o rd 65 Mains Adapter Sessa euet eibi tibren irn D bad th OU bU be EET QUHEn CHOR RURSUS UN 65 Remote release cable ccccccccccsessseceecccseeessessccccceessseeeenseeeees 65 Go Re SEU e A T 65 keplacement DOE ES eset uet Re toti d ORE nd ERU 65 Precautions and care instructions sees nennen 66 General precatio Sorser eni tereit ionin ea ku evo bs PvE eVPLe e PHA I SE EAE RON ed 1 66 Monitor and top panel diSplay oooocccccoccccnnncnccnnnnnononnncnanocnnnnnnos 66 o E Tm 66 A A mo e iea 66 Care SI IC TNC S arco arar online dust 67 gigi it gc ET LT 67 eH cm T TS 67 tuition NEN 67 POE cEe A TROP 67 POF NGG all NE 67 Cleaning tlie Senso incsccesncessesccdexseesnsiswuncauneluberatzsadcacedevavevbcsrsaiinadenses 68 A AS AAA 69 o eo OC TRE E 70 le e o NN 72 LORA rt 74 Leica Information ServiCG iaa 74 Leica customer ServiOG iaa 74 WARNING MESSAGES Modern electronic components react sensit
114. selection by pressing the click wheel or the joystick forwards the setting menu described under 2 appears again Note You can also reset the picture numbers without creating a new folder first To do this select Reset in the picture numbering submenu and proceed as described in 4 and 5 above 50 Changing file names 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Image Numbering 5 19 and 2 then Change filename in the associated submenu e The file name appears The first character initially always LXXXXXX1 is marked as ready for editing Characters 1 4 can be changed The numbers and letters are changed by turning the click wheel 1 18 or pressing the joystick 1 17 up or down and other characters are selected by pressing the click wheel or pressing the joystick inwards left or right The available characters are upper case letters from Ato Z numbers from 0 to 9 and a space _ you can scroll through them in this order in an endless loop Confirm your settings by pressing the click wheel or by pressing the joy stick inwards The initial menu list appears FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD S Itis not normally necessary to format initialize a memory card that has already been used However when an unformatted card or a card formatted in another device e g a computer is used for the first time it must be for matted Important When formatting all existing data on the card is not necessarily irretri
115. sensor cleaning immediately appears on the monitor At the same time a sustained beep tone will sound which continues until the camera is switched off Turning off also closes the shutter 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 e 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 e 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 STORAGE If you will not be using the Leica S for a long period we recommend a turning it off see p 25 b removing the memory cards see p 21 and c removing the battery see p 21 the set date and time will be lost after a maximum of 3 months see p 30 A lens works like a magnifying glass if bright sunlight shines on the front ofthe camera The camera must therefore never be set aside in strong sunlight without protection Use the lens cap 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 store the Leica S in a dry adequately
116. speed in m manual shutter speed and aperture setting and T shutter speed priority modes The following speed ranges are available depending on the shutter used with the camera s focal plane shutter main switch 1 15 set to FPS see p 25 from 6s to 45998 with the integral central shutter on some Leica S lenses main switch 1 10 set to CS see p 25 from 6s to 1555s However if slower shutter speeds than 8s using menu see p 46 orfaster shutter speeds are set the camera automatically switches to the focal plane shutter In both cases half steps can also be set Note The slowest shutter speed that can be set manually in T and P is 6s On the setting dial this corresponds to the position between the last engraved shut ter speed of 4s and forthe flash sync speed Shutter speed dial setting 68 tO 16068 For automatic and continuous control of the shutter speed by the camera in P Automatic program and A Aperture priority modes the Auto position must be set Long time exposures up to a maximum of 125s are made using the Bposi tion When using non system compatible flash units and the camera s internal focal plane shutter the setting for the fastest flash sync speed 558 4 is recommended CLICK WHEEL 1 18 Turning the click wheel manually adjusts the aperture in m and A modes Half steps are also available Pressing the click wheel switches between manual aperture set
117. spond ing special cables Connection using the flash connecting socket 1 31 Studio flash systems and other flash units with flash cable and standard flash connector The following flash units when used on the Leica S are capable of all the functions described in this manual 1 If for example you want to connect a studio flash system to the Leica S that does not comply with the ISO standard contact Leica Camera AG s Customer Care department for address see p 74 orthe customer service department of a Leica agent 92 The Leica SF 58 system flash unit see p 65 With a maximum guide num ber of 58 for ISO 100 and 105mm setting an automatically controlled zoom reflector an optional second reflector and many other functions it is both powerful and versatile Thanks to its permanently attached flash foot with additional control and signal contacts which are used to automatically transfer a range of data and settings it is very easy to use Flash units that meet the technical requirements for System Camera Adap tion SCA System 3002 are equipped with an SCA 3502 M5 adapter allow guide number control and are HSS compatible see p 54 However other commercially available flash units with a standard flash foot and positive center contact and fired by the center contact X con tact 1 14a can also be used without TTL flash control We recommend the use of modern thyristor controlled electronic flash units
118. tandard flash units Series exposures Approx 1 5 fps max 32 28 pictures in series with DNG compressed uncompressed unlimited with JPEG Shutter release button Three positions Exposure and focus metering on Metering memory lock Shutter release Self timer Delay time either 2 or 12s indicated by flashing LED on front of camera and corresponding display in monitor Mirror pre release 1 release pivoting mirror flips up lens aperture closed to set value 2 release Shutter is tripped Turning camera on off With main switch on top left back of camera optional auto switch off after approx 2 5 10 minutes Power supply 2100mAh remaining capacity indicated in top panel display number of pic tures to CIPA standards Charger Inputs 100 240 V AC 50 60Hz automatic switching or 12 24V DC Output 7 4V DC 1250mA 1 lithium ion battery rated voltage 7 4V capacity GPS Selectable not available everywhere due to country specific legis lation i e automatic forced deactivation in some locations data written to EXIF header of image files Spirit level Measured by acceleration sensor measuring range Inclina tion about transverse axis and tilt about longitudinal axis each 90 mea suring accuracy display sensitivity lt 1 at 0 40 C display in monitor Camera body Material Cast magnesium solid metal chassis with non slip plastic finish magnesium top panel fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate base Tripod threa
119. tarting on p 56 DISTANCE SETTING With all S lenses the Leica S allows you to choose between manual or auto matic distance setting The autofocus system determines the distance to the parts of the subject in the center of the image field which is marked by the cross on the focusing screen Regardless of the mode the display 2 7 in the viewfinder shows the rele vant setting he left triangle indicates that the set distance is too long only appears in manual mode or with manual override of autofocus he center dot indicates a correct setting continuously lit or that the sys tem cannot determine a distance flashing The right triangle indicates that the set distance is too short only appears in manual mode or with manual override of autofocus Further details of the displays can be found on p 10 Note The metering system works passively based on contrasts i e differences between light dark in the part of the subject you aim at Thus it depends on the subject having a certain minimum brightness Setting the mode 1 In the CAMERA menu see p 16 26 select Sharpness 5 2 and 2 then in the associated submenu the desired option MANUAL SETTING MF Turn the distance setting ring 1 8 on the lens until your subject or the most important part of the subjectis shown sharply in the viewfinder on the focus ing screen Note Even if setting the focus manually you can use the joystick 1 17 at any tim
120. ted Unprotect ALL appears instead of Protect ALL Protect in the center and Single All underlined in red for the func tions activated if applicable the symbol 4 2 9 for a protected picture In such cases Unprotect appears in the center instead of Protect 3 Use button 1 25 to select whether you want to protect only the picture shown or all pictures or whether you want to cancel the existing protection for only the picture shown or for all pictures e The relevant displays change Between All and Single next to the button and vice versa in the center Notes e f protection or canceling protection for single pictures is active other pic tures can be called up by turning the click wheel 1 18 You can use the BACK button see above under 2 to return to the normal view You can use button 1 23 to switch directly to the menu for canceling pro tection or to return from that menu 4 Press the OK button to start the protection process or to cancel the protec tion e The symbol 4 5 7 for a protected picture appears in the monitor or disappears DELETING PICTURES Note This function is not available in INFO review mode 4 5 RULLUUUU F56 1501600 6 6 1 Press any of the four buttons 1 21 1 22 1 24 or 1 25 e The functions valid in this situation appear in the picture for 5 s next to the corresponding buttons they are Protect Delete and MENU 2 Press the Delete button The image fie
121. tegrat ed or connected to your computer A reader is required for firmware updates 3 Download the firmware file from https owners leica camera com login 4 Save the file S X_xxx FW at the top level of the card folder structure X xxx stands for the relevant version 5 Remove the card properly from your card reader insert the card into the camera and close the cover Hold down the joystick inwards forwards and turn on the camera with the main switch 1 15 The update process begins This may take several minutes After a successful update a corresponding message appears as confirma tion Note If the battery does not have sufficient charge you will see a corresponding warning message 64 HDMI SLIDE SHOW With the Leica S you can view the saved pictures at any size and in excellent quality via an HDMI cable connection using external playback equipment Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see S 17 26 select HDMI 5 22 2 Resolutuion in the submenu and 3 then the required format or the automatic setting Note For optimum playback quality 1080p should be selected 4 Select Slideshow in the first submenu 5 Select Select Images in the next submenu The image field shows the button functions valid in this situation BACK OK Discard ALL and All Single Select ALL for the button functions valid in this situation Select in the center and Single ALL for the activated functions and
122. ter Metering memory lock is canceled when the shutter release button Is let go from the pressure point Storing with the joystick As an alternative to the shutter release button or to split the task the focus and exposure settings can also be stored by pressing the joystick inwards The functions of both controls are specified in the menu Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select AE AF Lock 5 32 and 2 inthe submenu first choose whether want to set the function for the AF or MF mode specified using the menu In autofocus mode 3 Select one of the following options in the corresponding submenu AF L AF Lock The shutter release button stores the exposure and autofocus settings Keeping the joystick pressed 1 17 maintains storage of the autofocus setting even if you let go of the shutter release button AE L AE Lock The shutter release button stores the exposure and autofocus settings Keeping the joystick pressed 1 17 maintains storage of the exposure setting even if you let go of the shutter release button AF L AE L The settings initially stored using the shutter release button are retained for as long as the joystick 1 17 is kept pressed In MF mode If you are setting the focus manually you can still use the joystick to activate AF mode temporarily i e for the current picture and or store the exposure depending on the setting 3 Select one of the following options in the correspond
123. then rapidly Canceling the function A self timer delay time in progress can be canceled by turning off the camera i e by turning the main switch 1 15 to the OFF position during the first 10s of a 12s self timer delay time by pressing the button 1 22 in this case labeled ABORT If you no longer want to use the self timer it must be deactivated in the menu The function is also deactivated by turning off the camera Note If the self timer function is set and mirror pre release is activated at the same time see next section the shutter is released after the selected delay time i e without the need to press the shutter release button again MIRROR PRE RELEASE To eliminate the remaining minimal effects of mirror movement and closing of the lens aperture the Leica S includes the option of using mirror pre re lease Setting using the function 1 In the CAMERA menu see p 16 26 select Mirror Up Mode 5 8 and 2 then On or Off in the submenu 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down i e to the third pressure point see also Shutter release button p 36 to flip up the mirror 4 Pressthe shutter release button all the way down again to take the picture Process The first time the shutter release button is pressed exposure metering and in autofocus mode focusing are first carried out then the mirror flips up and the aperture closes to the appropriate value The shutter is not released
124. ting and automatic control by the camera in F and Tmodes The table illustrates the functional relationships of the two controls Click wheel Manual setting m Changes the aperture value owitches to T Shutter speed priority T Switches to m Aperture priority A Changes the aperture value Switches to P Automatic program mode P Shifts the preset Switch to A shutter speed and aperture values see p 44 As an added safeguard against inadvertent adjustment of the mode the response time i e the time for which the click wheel has to be pressed can be extended Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Click Wheel Exp Mode 5 34 and 2 then Short Push x15 or Long Push 22s in the submenu To completely safeguard against inadvertent adjustment of the mode shutter speed or aperture you can deactivate the function of both con trols i e turning and pressing does not change the settings at all in picture mode Setting the function 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Key Lock 5 33 and 2 then the desired function in the submenu The top panel display shows the corresponding symbol 3 14c 43 EXPOSURE MODES The Leica S provides you with a choice of four exposure modes AUTOMATIC PROGRAM P Setting the mode 1 Setthe shutter speed dial 1 11 to Auto 2 Pressthe click wheel 1 18 to set automatic exposure control i e in this case automatic program mode The shu
125. to logical functional groups that can be accessed directly and there are also five freely assignable menu functions that can be accessed directly Calling up the menu Tocall up menu control and directly access the individual pages you use three 1 22 1 24 1 25 of the four buttons located to the left and right of the monitor 1 23 Note The four buttons 1 21 1 22 1 24 1 25 are so called soft keys Outside the normal menu control e g when reviewing pictures in the monitor they have different functions indicated by corresponding displays Settings in the menu All settings for the menu items can either be made using the click wheel 1 18 or the joystick 1 17 Exiting the menu You can exit the menu in various ways To activate recording mode Tap the shutter release button 1 1 To activate the picture data display 4 1 see also p 12 Briefly press the button 1 21 labeled INFO To activate review mode Briefly press the button 1 21 again in the picture data display itis now labeled PLAY 26 Menu function groups The menu list on the Leica S is divided into 3 function groups see also p 16 17 CAMERA IMAGE SETUP The function groups are made up of 2 or 4 pages depending on their scope On each page the menu items appear on the left on the individual lines with the corresponding settings alongside them on the right Navigating in the menu Setting functions 1 Select the
126. tter speed and lens aperture are then calculated automatically based on the available light and continuously between 125s and 4000S OF 10008 when using the central shutter on some Leica S lenses and between fully open and minimum aperture for the relevant lens The viewfinder and top panel display show e P 2 3 a 3 8 for the selected exposure mode and e the automatically controlled aperture 2 4 3 11 and shutter speed values 2 287 3 12 Notes e f the automatic sensitivity setting see p 34 is activated at the same time even with a fully open aperture the shutter speed will only be extended beyond Focal length If the maximum set sensitivity is reached e With very little light or extreme brightness the available shutter speed aperture range may no longer be sufficient In such extremely rare cases the viewfinder shows Lu 2 2b for underexposure which may also be a warning message for a value below the metering range see also Working below the metering range see p 41 or 2 2b for overexposure It is then no longer possible to correctly meter the exposure 44 Program shift The program shift function on the Leica S enables you to change the shutter speed aperture combination set by the automatic program while the overall exposure i e the brightness of the image remains unchanged Setting the function Turn the click wheel 1 18 to the right for larger apertures lower values orfaster shutter s
127. uter and orthe Leica S may crash and the memory card may even be irreparably damaged e The Leica S should not be turned off or be allowed to automatically switch itself off due to a lack of battery power while data is being transferred from the camera to 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 is about to run out during data transfer stop the data transfer turn off the Leica S see p 25 and charge the battery see p 18 p 18 CONNECTING AND TRANSFERRING DATA USING CARD READERS The image files can also be transferred to a computer using a standard card reader for CF or SD SDHC SDXC memory cards These devices and fur ther information about them is available from a computer accessory dealer DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD Up to 9999 pictures can be stored in the 1OOLEICA 101L EICA etc fold ers ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is available as a free download when you register your Leica S on the Leica Camera AG home page Further details can be found in the Owners Login area at https owners leicacamera com LEICA IMAGE SHUTTLE The exclusive LEICA Image Shuttle software enables you to remotely control the camera from a computer and to directly store the image data on the com puter s hard drive for tethered shooting All of the key camera functi
128. utter speed results in overexposure due to the available light this is indicated by the light balance 2 6b In m and T modes an excessively fast shutter speed is indicated by the shut ter speed display flashing 2 2a 3 12 in the viewfinder and in the top panel display In such cases exposure compensation can be carried out by changing the number of flashes and or the flash frequency and or the aperture and or the shutter speed with im and T For a successful strobe photograph for example when several phases of one sequence of movement are recorded on one picture the operating range of the flash unit the number of flashes the distance and of course the aperture are of crucial importance You can find information about this in the instruc tions for your flash unit Note The HSS flash mode results in shorter ranges FLASH DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER WITH SYSTEM COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS A flash symbol 2 5a appears in the viewfinder display on the Leica S as con firmation and to indicate different operating statuses 4 does not appear despite the flash unit being turned on and ready In such cases the Leica S will not fire the flash unit e g because the incorrect mode is set on the flash unit e 4 flashes before taking the picture The flash unit is not yet ready to operate e 4 lights up before taking the picture The flash unit is ready to operate e 4 remains continuously lit after releasing the shutter The flas
129. utter speed range is available The working range for the bracketing series can be restricted according to the initial exposure setting Regardless of this the specified number of pictures is always taken which may mean that several pictures in a series have the same exposure at the end of the working range e The function remains active until it is deactivated in the menu or the cam era is turned off VALUES ABOVE AND BELOW THE METERING RANGE If the level of the ambient brightness is below the camera s metering range accurate exposure metering is not possible Any values that are then shown in the viewfinder can lead to incorrect exposure results For this reason in such cases 2 2b appears in the viewfinder 41 EXPOSURE CONTROL SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE On the Leica S the settings for both the shutter speed and aperture values are made using a manual prese lection or the values in the 3 automatic exposure modes using only 2 controls the shutter speed setting dial 1 11 and the click wheel 1 18 The relevant settings and the selected modes are displayed in the viewfinder 1 16 2 in the top panel display 1 12 3 and in the monitor 1 23 4 in the picture data display 4 1 and the INFO display 4 5 see also the corre sponding explanations and information on p 10 and 11 42 THE SHUTTER SPEED DIAL 1 11 This dial is used to manually set the shutter
130. utton 1 22 see p 29 directly selectable by holding down 21s button 1 25 see p 29 directly selectable by holding down 21s button 1 23 see p 29 directly selectable by holding down 21s button 1 26 see p 29 see p 36 46 see p 37 see p 38 see p 39 see p 40 see p 34 see p 53 see p 47 see p 34 see p 32 see p 32 see p 32 see p 33 see p 35 see p 35 see p 35 see p 35 SETUP menu Data Storage Auto Review Custom Functions User Profile o 110 5 19 9 20 5 21 5 22 5 29 9 24 D 2D 9220 Duz D 2D 0 29 D 90 9 91 5 92 D500 9 94 5 95 9 36 dal 0 90 5 09 9 40 9 41 Note Data Storage Image Numbering Format USB Mode HDMI Sensor Cleaning Auto Review Histogram Clipping Definition Monitor Display Auto Power Off Acoustic Signal Horizon Custom Functions AE AF Lock Key Lock Click Wheel Exp Mode User Profile Reset GPS Date Time Language Firmware Select split of data between memory cards and external memory seep 35 Formatting the memory card s Detection of camera as ext drive or using PTP protocol Settings for slideshow playback Open shutter for cleaning the sensor Automatic review of the last picture Graphic indicating the distribution of brightness Monitor and top panel display settings AF confirmation warnings Tilt and inclination indicator Assignment of functions for buttons 1 4 1 22 1 23 1 25
131. vant situation i e the prevailing lighting conditions The top panel display has adjustable brightness while the monitor also has backlighting The brightness of the monitor is automat ically adjusted depending on the external brightness This is done by the sensor 1 28 Setting the functions 1 In the SETUP menu see p 17 26 select Monitor Display 5 27 and 2 in the first submenu whether you want to set the monitor Back Plane or the top panel display Top Cover To set the monitor 3 In the second submenu select whether you want to set the Brightness or Backlight and 4 finally set the desired level in the relevant submenus Five levels are avail able for each with an additional automatic setting for Backlight To set the top panel display 5 In the second submenu select whether you want to set the brightness or the Stand by time and 6 finally set the desired level or display time in the relevant submenu Three levels are available for each 31 BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS 32 File format Two file formats are available for recording the picture data DNG and JPEG You can select whether your picture data a is to be saved in only one of these formats or b simultaneously in both i e two files are always created for each picture Setting the function 1 In the IMAGE menu see p 16 26 select File Format 5 10 and 2 then the required format s or combination in the submenu Notes The sta
132. very hot and cause severe burns e f a battery is dropped check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage Using a damaged battery can damage the Leica S Batteries have 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 e If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers it can interfere with the reception make sure there is a distance of at least 1m between the devices e When the charger is in use it can make a noise buzzing this is quite nor mal and is not a malfunction e 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 FOR MEMORY CARDS While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read it should not be removed nor should the Leica S be turned off or exposed to vibra tions For safety memory cards should only ever be stored in the supplied antistatic container Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high tempera tures direct sunlight magnetic fields or static discharge Do not drop or bend memory cards as this can damage them and result in loss of the stored data e Always remove the memory cards if you will not be using the Leica S

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