Leica S Instructions Manual

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you on your choice. With this unique medium-format digital SLR camera, you have made an excellent choice. 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 performance camera, we recommend that you first read this instruction manual. Your Leica Camera AG Note: Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing the Leica S. As many functions on digital cameras are controlled purely electronically, improvements and extensions to the range of functions may need to be installed on the camera at a later date. To do this, Leica releases what are known as firmware updates at irregular intervals. Cameras are always supplied from the factory with the latest firmware, but you can easily download the updates to your camera yourself from our website. If you register as an owner on the Leica Camera website, you will receive a newsletter informing you when a new firmware update is available. Further information on registration and on firmware updates for your Leica S and on any changes or additions to the details in this manual can be found on our website under "Customer Service" at: https://owners.leica-camera.com To check whether your camera and lenses are running the latest firmware version, select menu option "Firmware" (see p. 66, 16-19). Foreword Inhalt_EN.indd 2 12.10.2015 09:34:02

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com- munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instruc- tions and use only shielded inter face cables with ferrite core when con- necting to com put er or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Trade Name: LEICA Model No.: LEICA S (Typ 007) Responsible party/ Support contact: Leica Camera Inc. 1 Pearl Count, Unit A Allendale, New Jersey 07401 Tel.: +1 201 995 0051 Fax: +1 201 995 1684 [email protected] This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. LEICA S (Typ 007) Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Contains FCC ID: N5AS007 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment is tested for specific absorption ratio (SAR) and complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled envi- ronment. This device complies with FCC/IC SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg. For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested and meets the FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Leica Camera AG accessories supplied or designated for this product that have no metallic component in the assembly. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines. For Canada only: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment is tested for specific absorption ratio (SAR) and complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with FCC/IC SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg. For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested and meets the FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Leica Camera AG accessories supplied or designated for this product that have no metallic component in the assembly. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines. Inhalt_EN.indd 3 12.10.2015 09:34:03

TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword .............................................................................................. 2 Warning messages ................................................................................ 6 CE mark ................................................................................................ 6 Legal information .................................................................................. 6 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment ..................................... 6 Package contents ................................................................................. 6 Designation of parts .............................................................................. 7 Preparations Attaching the carrying strap ................................................................ 8 Charging the battery ........................................................................... 8 Inserting and removing the battery into/from the camera ................. 11 Charge level displays ........................................................................ 11 Changing memory cards ................................................................... 11 Changing the focusing screen ........................................................... 13 Leica S lenses .................................................................................. 14 Fitting and removing ...................................................................... 14 Adjusting the eyepiece ..................................................................... 15 Turning the camera ON and OFF ....................................................... 15 Menu control ...................................................................................... 16 Navigating in the menu / setting the functions ................................. 17 Quick access to menu functions ....................................................... 18 Presets Basic camera settings Menu language .............................................................................. 20 Date and time ................................................................................ 20 Auto power OFF ............................................................................. 20 Monitor and top panel display ........................................................ 21 Signal tones ................................................................................... 21 Basic picture settings Photo file format ............................................................................... 22 JPEG settings Resolution ..................................................................................... 22 Working color range ....................................................................... 22 Contrast, focus, color saturation .................................................... 22 Resolution ..................................................................................... 22 White balance .................................................................................. 22 Automatic and fixed settings .......................................................... 23 Direct color temperature setting .................................................... 23 Manual setting by metering ............................................................ 23 ISO sensitivity .................................................................................. 24 Storage of picture data / memory card management ........................ 25 Recording mode For photos Shutter release button ................................................................... 26 Interval shooting ......................................................................... 26 Live View mode .............................................................................. 27 Exposure simulation ....................................................................... 27 Displays in Live View mode ............................................................ 27 Histogram ...................................................................................... 27 Clipping displays ............................................................................ 27 Marking of clearly focused subjects (focus peaking) ....................... 28 Grid ............................................................................................... 28 Horizon .......................................................................................... 28 Masking ......................................................................................... 28 Enlarging the Live View monitor image ........................................... 28 Distance setting ............................................................................. 29 Manual setting of the focus - MF .................................................. 29 Automatic setting ........................................................................ 29 AFs – focus priority ................................................................... 29 AFc – shutter release priority .................................................... 29 Moving the autofocus metering field in Live View mode ............. 29 Exposure metering ......................................................................... 30 Exposure metering methods ........................................................ 30 Spot metering ........................................................................... 30 Center weighted metering ......................................................... 30 Multi-field metering ................................................................... 30 Metering memory lock................................................................. 32 Saving with the Joystick ............................................................ 32 Exposure compensation .............................................................. 32 Bracketing .................................................................................. 33 Values above and below the metering range ................................ 34 Inhalt_EN.indd 4 12.10.2015 09:34:03

Exposure control Automatic program ..................................................................... 30 Program shift ............................................................................ 31 Aperture priority .......................................................................... 31 Shutter speed priority .................................................................. 31 Manual setting of aperture and exposure time ............................. 33 Taking photographs with the self-timer ........................................... 34 Mirror lock-up ................................................................................ 35 Depth of field preview button ......................................................... 35 Additional functions User/application-specific profiles ..................................................... 36 Resetting all custom settings ............................................................ 36 Folder management.......................................................................... 37 Formatting of memory card(s) ........................................................... 37 Marking picture data for copyright protection ................................... 38 Recording the location with GPS ....................................................... 38 Flash mode General information on flash exposure measurement and control ...... 39 Compatible flash units ...................................................................... 39 Flash sync speed .............................................................................. 39 Selecting the sync speed / sync speed range ................................... 40 Selecting the firing moment ........................................................... 40 Attaching the flash unit ..................................................................... 40 Settings for camera-controlled automatic flash mode ....................................................................... 41 TTL flash mode ................................................................................. 41 Linear flash mode (HSS) ................................................................... 41 Stroboscope flash mode with system-compatible flash units ............. 41 Flash exposure displays in the viewfinder with system-compatible flash units ........................................................... 42 Flash photography with the flash unit-integrated automatic computer ..... 42 Manual flash photography with constant flash power......................... 42 Flash photography via the X contact ................................................. 42 Flash photography via the flash / lower LEMO® jack ......................... 42 Video recordings ................................................................................. 43 Review mode Automatic review of last picture ........................................................ 46 Review for unlimited time ................................................................. 46 Video playback ................................................................................. 46 Setting the volume ........................................................................... 47 Displays in Review mode .................................................................. 47 Review with histogram and clipping indicators................................... 47 Viewing other pictures / scrolling ..................................................... 48 Enlarging the detail ........................................................................ 48 Stepwise enlarging ...................................................................... 48 Maximum enlargement in one step .............................................. 48 Moving the detail ........................................................................... 49 Simultaneous viewing of several reduced pictures .......................... 49 Selection of one of the reduced pictures ..................................... 49 Protecting pictures / clearing delete protection ................................ 50 Deleting pictures .............................................................................. 50 Additional functions Transferring data to a computer ........................................................ 51 Connecting and transferring the data using card scanners .............. 51 Data structure on the memory card .................................................. 51 LEICA Image Shuttle ......................................................................... 51 Installing firmware updates ............................................................... 51 Wireless data transmission and remote control of the camera ........... 52 Miscellaneous System accessories .......................................................................... 53 Spare parts ...................................................................................... 53 Precautions and care instructions ....................................................... 54 General precautions ......................................................................... 54 Care instructions .............................................................................. 54 Cleaning the sensor .......................................................................... 55 Storage ............................................................................................ 55 Index .................................................................................................. 56 Technical data .................................................................................... 58 The displays In the viewfinder ............................................................................... 60 In the top panel display..................................................................... 61 In the monitor .................................................................................. 62 Menu items ......................................................................................... 66 Leica service addresses ...................................................................... 67 Inhalt_EN.indd 5 12.10.2015 09:34:03

discharge. As you 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 lying on a con- ductive surface. If only the camera body is touched, this discharge is harmless to the electronics. However, despite built-in safety circuits, outer contacts such as those in the bottom of the camera should not be touched if at all possible for safety reasons. • For any cleaning of the contacts, please do not use an optical microfi- ber cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth instead! Before touch- ing the contacts, you can make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe (conductive, earthed material). You can also avoid soiling and oxidization of the contacts by storing your Leica S in a dry place with the lens or bayonet cover fitted! • Use only the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short cir- cuits or electric shock. • The Leica S is protected against spray water and dust. However, it should not be exposed to rain for prolonged periods. • Do not attempt to remove parts of the body (covers); qualified repairs can be carried out only at authorized service centers. LEGAL INFORMATION • Please ensure that you strictly observe copyright laws. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright laws. • This also applies to all of the software supplied. • The SD, HDMI, CF and USB logos are trademarks. • Other names, company and product names referred to in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant companies. The CE identification of our products documents compliance with the fundamental requirements of the respective valid EU direc- tives. 93 655 V/15/LX/D 0682 0682 0682 0682 0682 0682 0682 0682 0682 0682 0682 0682 The production date of your camera can be found on the stickers in the warranty card and/or on the packaging. The date convention is: Year/Month/Day In the menu, under Camera Information, you will find the specific approvals for this camera under the point Regulatory Information . DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applies within the EU, and for other European coun- tries with segregated waste collection systems.) This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and should therefore 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 (recharge- able) batteries, these must be removed first and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the relevant regulations. Further information on this issue is available from your local administra- tion, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this device. PACKAGE CONTENTS Before using your Leica S for the first time, please check that the acces- sories supplied are complete. – Li-Ion Battery S BP-PRO 1 – Quick Charger S with interchangeable mains plugs – Carrying strap – Bayonet cover – Eyepiece cover MEANING OF THE DIFFERENT NOTE CATEGORIES IN THIS MANUAL Note: Additional information Important: Failure to observe the instructions may cause damage to the camera, accessories or the photos. Caution: Failure to observe the instructions may cause personal injury. Inhalt_EN.indd 6 12.10.2015 09:34:03

DESIGNATION OF PARTS Front view 1 Shutter release button 2 Self-timer LED / sensor for white balance 3 Microphones 4 Depth of field preview/function button 5 Bayonet with a. contact strip b. Index point for fitting the lens c. Lens release button Top view 6 Carrying strap attachment 7 Window for range scale 8 Focusing dial 9 Lens hood bayonet 10 Red index button for changing lenses 11 Shutter speed setting dial 12 Live View button 13 Video record button 14 Top panel display 15 Diopter setting dial with a. scale b. Eyecup 16 Accessory shoe with a. center (firing) contact b. Control contacts c. Bore for locking pin 17 GPS antenna Rear view 18 Main switch with stop positions 19 Viewfinder 20 Joystick 21 Rear setting dial 22 Speaker 23 Cover (closed) 24 LED for recording / data storage on card 25 Review / menu control / function button 26 Menu control / function button 27 Monitor 28 Menu control / function button 29 Menu control / function button 30 Cover (closed) 31 Cover (closed) 32 Brightness sensor View from right (view without cover) 33 CF card slot with a. ejection slide 34 SD card slot View from left (view without covers) 35 LEMO® audio socket 36 HDMI socket 37 LEMO® USB 3.0 socket 38 LEMO® remote control / flash synchronization / audio in/out socket Bottom view 39 Index hole for guide pin of multifunction hand grip 40 Cover 41 Tripod plate with a. 1⁄4" thread b. 3⁄8" thread c. Index holes for twist lock 42 Battery release lever 43 Battery 44 Battery compartment (battery removed) with a. contacts b. Guide strip 45 Contact strip for multifunction hand grip (cover removed) Battery 46 Contacts 47 Guide slot 48 Socket for charger plug Charger 49 Battery connecting cable fixed to camera with a. 3-pin plug 50 Orange LED for charge indicator 51 Green LED for display of the charging process 52 2-pin socket for car charging cable 53 Interchangeable mains plug (Europe/GB/AUS) with a. release button 54 USA mains plug (interchangeable plug removed) 55 Car charging cable with a. 2-pin plug for charger b. Plug for cigarette lighter Inhalt_EN.indd 7 12.10.2015 09:34:03

1 2 3 4 CHARGING THE BATTERY The Leica S is powered by a lithium ion battery (A). Important: Batteries from the earlier Leica S models (Order No.14 429) cannot be used either in the Leica S (Typ 007) or in the multifunction hand grip. Please use only the Leica battery S BP-PRO1 (Order No. 16 039). Caution: • Only the battery type specified and described in this manual, or battery types specified and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used in this camera. • These batteries may only be used in the units for which they are designed and may only be charged exactly as described below. • Using this battery contrary to the instructions and using non-specified battery types can result in an explosion under certain circumstances! • The batteries must not be exposed to sunlight or heat for prolonged periods, or to humidity or moisture. Likewise, the batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high pressure container as this results in a risk of fire or explosion! • Damp or wet batteries must not be charged or used in the camera under any circumstances! • Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessi- ble. Whilst lithium ion batteries are proofed against short-circuit, they should still be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns. • If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage. Using a damaged battery can damage the camera. • In case of noise, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leaking fluid, the battery must be removed from the camera or charger imme- diately and replaced. Continued use of the battery results in a risk of overheating, which can cause fire and/or explosion! • In case of leaking fluid or a smell of burning, keep the battery away from sources of heat. Leaked fluid can catch fire! • Only the charger specified and described in these instructions, 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, can cause serious or life-threatening injuries. • The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this battery type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes. • Ensure that the power socket used is freely accessible. • The car charging cable supplied must never be connected while the charger is connected to the mains. • Battery and charger must not be opened. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized service centers. • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause suffo- cation if swallowed. First aid: • If battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk of blinding! Rinse the eyes immediately with clear water. Do not rub the eyes! • Obtain medical assistance immediately. • If leaked fluid gets onto the skin or clothing, there is a risk of injury. Wash the areas concerned with clear water. Obtain medical assis- tance. Inhalt_EN.indd 8 12.10.2015 09:34:04

(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 charg- ing 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 roughly every 25 cycles. • Both battery and charger become warm during charging. This is normal and not a malfunction. • If the two LEDs flash rapidly (> 2 Hz) after the start of charging, this indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside the permitted ranges, or short cir- cuit). 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 partly charged, i.e. not when fully discharged or fully charged. For very long storage periods, you should charge the battery for approx. 15 minutes roughly twice a year to avoid a deep discharge. • Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical reactions. These reactions are also influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to constant extremes of temperature (e.g. in a parked car in the summer or winter). • Even when used under optimum conditions, every battery has a limited service life! After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes noticeable as the operating times become significantly shorter. • Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant regula- tions (see p. 6, 54) at an approved collection point for proper recycling. • The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery which is permanently fitted in the camera. This back-up battery retains the set time and date for up to 3 months. If this back-up battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting a charged main battery. Once the replaceable battery has been inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered after about 60 hours. This process does not require the camera to be turned on. In this case, however, the time and date have to be set again. • 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. Otherwise after several weeks the battery could undergo deep dis- charge, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced, as the camera still con- sumes a small amount of current (e.g. for saving your settings) even when it is turned off. Inhalt_EN.indd 9 12.10.2015 09:34:04

for use outside the USA 1. Insert the appropriate plug for the local mains power supply into the charger. To do this, push up a. the release button and at the same time push b. the plug down out of its engaged position. 2. It can then be removed completely downwards. 3. Push the appropriate plug variant into the charger from below until it engages. for use in the USA 1. Remove the mains plug fi tted at the factory from the charger. To do this, push up a. the release button and at the same time push b. the plug up out of its engaged position. 2. The two pins of the USA plug that are normally horizontal when not in use can then be folded out. Notes: The charger switches automatically to the prevailing mains voltage. In combination with the car charging cable supplied with the charger, it can be used in all vehicles with 12 V and 24 V power systems. In this case again, it switches over automatically. CONNECTION OF THE CHARGER 1. Connect up the charger, i.e. insert its cable plug into the socket of the battery and insert the mains plug into a plug socket. • The green LED marked CHARGE then starts to fl ash as confi rma- tion that charging is in progress. • As soon as the battery has charged to at least 4⁄5 of its capacity, the orange LED marked 80% also lights up. • When the battery has been completely charged after approx. 3½ hours, 100% capacity has been reached, the fl ashing green CHARGE LED changes to a steady light. Notes: • The 80% LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging char- acteristics. If the full capacity of the battery is not absolutely neces- sary, the camera can be ready for use again in a relatively short time. • The steady light of the green CHARGE LED indicates that the charger has automatically switched to trickle charging. 2. The charger should then be disconnected from the mains power supply. There is, however, no risk of overcharging. Inhalt_EN.indd 10 12.10.2015 09:34:04

Preparations Turn off the camera, i.e. set the main switch to OFF. Insertion Push the battery with the contacts facing forward and with its guide groove facing the middle of the camera fully into the battery compartment. It engages automatically in this position. Removal 1. Turn the release lever in clockwise direction until it stops • A spring in the battery compartment than pushes the battery approx. 1 cm out. • The locking mechanism has a detent so that the battery cannot accidentally fall out even if the camera is held upright. 2. Push the battery approx. 1 mm back to disengage the detent, and 3. then pull it out of the compartment or, if the camera is held upright, allow the battery to slide out into your hand. 1 2 3 CHARGE LEVEL DISPLAYS Monitor Top panel display Charge status approx. ≥ 85% approx. ≥ 65% approx. ≥ 40% approx. ≥ 20% approx. ≥ 5% approx. ≤ 5%, replacement or recharging of the battery neces- sary CHANGING MEMORY CARDS The Leica S off ers you the possibility of using 2 card types in parallel for storing of recorded data. It has two card slots, one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (Secure Digital) cards and one for CF (Compact Flash up to UDMA 7) cards. Preparations 1. Turn off the camera, i.e. set the main switch to OFF. Note: Do not turn off the camera as long as the LED for data storage is still lit. 2. Open the cover on the right-hand side of the camera, i.e. push back slightly to unlock, then fold open to the right. Note: Do not touch the memory card contacts. CF cards (CompactFlash) Insertion Push the card with the contacts facing towards the camera and with the front facing towards the front of the camera fully into the slot. Note: Ensure that the ejection slide is completely pushed in (see "Removal" on the following page). Important: Do not use force! The contacts in the card slot could otherwise be dam- aged! Inhalt_EN.indd 11 12.10.2015 09:34:06

• The slide is then pushed out slightly. 2. Press the slide inwards again. • The card is then pushed slightly out of the slot. 3. Pull out the card. 1 2 SD / SDHC / SDXC cards Insertion Push the card completely into the slot with the contacts facing to the rear and with the beveled corner facing upwards against the spring pressure until it engages audibly. click Important: Ensure that no SD/SDHC/SDXC card is pushed into the CF card slot as it might not be possible to remove it again! Removal 1. Press the card further into the slot. • The card is released and pushed slightly out of the slot. 2. Pull out the card. 1 2 Close cover Close the cover and push forward until it engages. Displays Memory card faults are indicated by diff erent messages in the viewfi nder, monitor and top panel display. Notes: • If the memory cards cannot be inserted, check that they are aligned correctly. • The range of memory cards available is too large for Leica Camera AG to be able to completely test all available types for compatibility and quality. Although using other card types is not likely to damage the camera or the card, some "no name" cards do not comply with the memory card standards, and Leica Camera AG is unable to provide any guarantee that they will function correctly. • Do not remove either a memory card or the battery as long as the red LED at the bottom right next to the monitor is fl ashing, indicating picture recording and/or data saving to the card(s). Otherwise the unsaved (or not completely saved) picture data may be lost. • The Leica S off ers diff erent variants for the storage of picture data. Further information on this topic can be found under "Storage of picture data / memory card management". • As electromagnetic fi elds, electrostatic charges, and defects in the camera or the card(s) can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory card(s), we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save it there. • For the same reason we also recommend that the cards are always stored in an antistatic case. • The proper function of the camera cannot be guaranteed if WiFi cards are used. • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have a write protection switch, which can be used to 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, marked LOCK, the data is protected. • Memory cards with a capacity of less than 1 GB cannot be used. Inhalt_EN.indd 12 12.10.2015 09:34:08

The Leica S allows the focusing screen to be changed (see also "System accessories / Interchangeable focusing screens". As standard the cam- era is supplied with a completely matt screen. The other focusing screens are delivered individually in a case with twee- zers and a dust brush. To change the screen 1. Remove the lens, and B A 2. Release the screen frame A from its engaged position by pressing the tab B with the tip of the tweezers. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. The frame with the focusing screen then opens downwards. C 3. Then grip the focusing screen C at the small tab using the tweezers, tilt it forwards slightly and remove. 4. Then place the screen temporarily into the side compartment of the case. 5. Grip the screen to be installed with the tweezers at its tab, place into the frame and 6. press the frame upwards into its engaged position with the tip of the tweezers. Important: Proceed exactly as described above when changing the screen. Take particular care to protect the delicate surfaces of the focusing screens from scratches. Inhalt_EN.indd 13 12.10.2015 09:34:09

Leica S lenses have a number of characteristic features: – The focusing ring functions diff erently, depending on the set focus operating mode: – In manual mode (MF), the focus is set in the normal way by turning the ring - in this case it is already mechanically linked to the lens construc- tion. – In autofocus mode (AFs/AFc) it is initially disconnected – so that holding the lens at the ring does not hinder the motorized adjustment. However, you can "override" the automatic setting at any time, i.e. set the focus manually even during AF mode. In this case the ring is immediately linked to the lens construction as soon as it is turned. – The internal range scale can be read off through a window. – They have no aperture setting ring. The aperture is set using the thumbwheel on the camera body. Note: • Some Leica S lenses are also available with integral central shutter. • Leica Camera AG manufactures its products to the highest standards of quality. In order to ensure their perfect function, extensive calibra- tion and testing steps are necessary during the production process. For this purpose the camera is connected to diff erent testing devices several times. These important production steps can create minor shiny spots on the stainless steel bayonet ring. This is not a quality defect and merely documents the stringent testing of your Leica S. FITTING AND REMOVING THE LENS All lenses and accessories with Leica S bayonet can be fi tted to the Leica S. 1 2 Fitting 1. Align the red dot on the lens mount with the button of the bayonet release on the camera body 2. In this position, insert the lens straight 3. Turning completely to the right causes the lens to engage audibly and tangibly 1 2 3 Removing 1. Press the release button 2. Release the lens by turning in anti-clockwise direction 3. Remove the lens in a straight line Notes: • To prevent the ingress of dust etc. into the interior of the camera, and in particular to keep the sensor surface free from dust, it is important to always have a lens or a cover fi tted to the camera body. • For the same reason, when changing lenses work quickly and in an environment that is as dust-free as possible. • Leica also carries out fi rmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals. You can download new fi rmware from our website easily yourself to your lens. Further information can be found under "Installing fi rmware updates". Inhalt_EN.indd 14 12.10.2015 09:34:10

The viewfi nder can be adjusted from -3 to +1 diopters to adapt it exactly to your own eyesight. To do this, turn the knurled ring while observing the viewfi nder image until the borders of the selective metering fi eld are sharply focused. Note: If you are not looking through the viewfi nder, e.g. during recordings with a tripod, we recommend that the eyepiece cover is fi tted. This prevents any infl uencing of the exposure metering. The cover can be stored on the carrying strap. TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF The Leica S is turned ON and OFF using the main switch. It has three stop positions: a. OFF – Camera turned off b. FPS – Camera turned on, focal plane shutter in body in operation – The shutter speed is controlled via the focal plane shutter in the camera. All speeds are available (see also "Shutter speed setting dial"). c. CS – Camera turned on, central shutter in (correspondingly equipped) lens in operation – The shutter speed is controlled via the central shutter in the lens. Speeds of 8-1⁄1000 s are available (see also "Shutter speed setting dial"). Note: Even when set to CS, the camera operates with the focal plane shutter when – A lens without central shutter is fi tted, and/or shutter speeds of more than 8 s, or – less than 1⁄1000 s are set. After turning on, i.e. after selecting one of the two functions FPS or CS, the LED at the bottom right next to the monitor lights up until the camera is ready (2 s) and the displays appear in the viewfi nder and in the top panel display. Notes: • Even if the main switch is not set to OFF, the camera is automatically turned off if an automatic power off time has been set in the menu and none of the controls are used in this time. • When the camera is turned off , running functions, i.e. bracketing and self-timer operation, are aborted and also deactivated in the respective menus. Inhalt_EN.indd 15 12.10.2015 09:34:11

MENU CONTROL Most of the operating modes and settings of the Leica S are operated by a menu control. Navigation and settings in the whole menu are very quick and simple as – the menu items are divided into function groups, and – also fi ve user-defi ned menu items can be called up directly by holding the button depressed (quick access). Controls / calling up menu control Three of the four buttons to the left and right of the monitor are used for calling up menu control and for direct access to the function groups, namely the two buttons on the left and the lower right button. Note: All four of these buttons are "soft keys". Outside menu control, e.g. in Live View and video mode and during the review of pictures on the monitor, they have diff erent functions that are indicated by correspond- ing displays. All settings of the menu items can also be made with the rear thumb- wheel or the Joystick. Exiting the menu You can exit the menu in diff erent ways: – To switch to recording mode: Press the shutter release or video record button, or press the Live View button – To switch to the recorded data display: Press the button top right – in this case marked INFO - briefl y – To switch to review mode: Press the button top right while the recorded data are displayed – in this case marked PLAY - briefl y again MENU FUNCTION GROUPS The menu of the Leica S is divided into 3 function groups (see Annex "The menu items"): – CAMERA – IMAGE – SETUP Inhalt_EN.indd 16 12.10.2015 09:34:11

Navigating in the menu / setting the functions 1. Select the respective menu function groups by briefl y (≤ 1 s) pressing the following buttons twice: – Top left for the menu items of the CAMERA function group, – Bottom left for the menu items of the IMAGE function group, and – Bottom right for the menu items of the SETUP function group. • If the monitor was previously inactive (dark), the recorded data display appears when the button is pressed briefl y the fi rst time. The text boxes in the monitor image opposite the three buttons indicate the corresponding menu function groups. • If these are displayed from review mode, the button functions valid in this situation are fi rst displayed in an intermediate step: – Top left: (Menu) – Bottom left: (Delete) – Top right: (Protect) – Bottom right: (Recorded data display) • The menu screen shows as a guide to orientation: – In white type the respective me nu function group selected – In group SETUP, with a scrollbar on the left, which page of the list is currently displayed – On each page in the individual lines the menu items are displayed on the left and to the right the corresponding settings. – In white type with red underlining the active menu function line (this applies at all menu levels). The currently set function variant or the currently set value is always displayed to the right in the line. When the menu is called up, the last menu item changed is always active. 2. Select the individual menu items – either by turning the rear thumbwheel to the right = scroll down / to the left = scroll up, – or by pressing the Joystick in the desired direction. The menu items of all three function groups form a common endless loop, i.e. they can all be reached in both directions. Inhalt_EN.indd 17 12.10.2015 09:34:12

Direct setting of the menu items without sub-menu (In the 4 menu items without a triangle at the right-hand end of the line) 3. Press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forwards or to the right • The set function variant changes. The setting is immediately active, i.e. it does not have to be confirmed. Further setting of the menu items with sub-menu 3. Press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forwards or to the right to call up the list of the respective function variants • The sub-menu in which the respective function variant or the values that can be set appears. 4. Turn the rear thumbwheel to the right or left or press the Joystick in the desired direction (this differs, depending on whether a list or a scale is displayed) to select the desired function variant / the desired value 5. Press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forwards to confirm the set function variant / the set value • The display returns to the next higher menu level or switches to the next function variant for functions requiring further settings. Note: Briefly pressing the button marked in this case allows you to return to the menu at any time – without saving the changes made in the sub- menus up to that point. Quick access to menu functions For particularly fast operation you can use all four buttons and, in normal photo recording mode, also the depth of field preview button to directly call up as many as 5 of the menu functions most important to you or the most frequently required menu functions. First define which (menu) function you wish to call up with each of these buttons. Note: The buttons for the quick access are assigned as follows at the factory: Button top left: ISO Button bottom left: Exp. metering Button top right: Focus mode Button bottom right: Exp. compensation Depth of field preview button: – In normal photo recording mode: Depth of field preview – In Live View mode: Depth of field preview plus exposure simulation – In video mode: Access to setting the audio recording level and the headphone volume. The functions of the depth of field preview button cannot be changed in Live View and video mode. Inhalt_EN.indd 18 12.10.2015 09:34:13

Setting the function / customizing the buttons 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Customize Controls • A sub-menu appears with the three items Customize Controls, AF/ AE Lock Button and Rear Wheel Direction. 2. In this sub-menu, select Customize Controls • A further sub-menu appears. If Customize Controls is not set to Custom, all the other items are inactive. 3. In this sub-menu, select Customize Controls • A further sub-menu appears. 4. In this sub-menu, select Custom – (or Default if the factory setting of the button functions is to be used, or Off if the function is to be deactivated) • The menu displayed in step 2. appears again. 5. In the Custom sub-menu, select the desired button • A list with the available menu functions is displayed. 6. In the respective sub-menu, select the function you wish to call up or execute directly in future with the button selected in step 5, or Off if you do not wish to assign a quick access to this button The other buttons are customized in the same way. • The menu displayed in step 2. then appears again. Calling up the selected menu functions You can then call up or execute the respective set (menu) functions directly at any time and make further settings there: Hold the buttons alongside the monitor pressed (≥ 1 s), or in normal photo recording mode press the depth of field preview button Note: In Live View (photo) and video mode the depth of field preview button is assigned other functions, i.e. the quick access function that may have been set is not available in these modes. After exiting the respective operating mode, the depth of field preview button has the previously assigned function again. Inhalt_EN.indd 19 12.10.2015 09:34:14

PRESETS CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS Menu language The language used in the default setting of the menu control is English. German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese Trad., Chinese Simp., Korean and Portuguese can also be selected as alterna- tive menu languages. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Language and 2. select the desired language in the sub-menu. • Apart from a few exceptions (button names, short designations), all linguistic information changes. Date and time Date There are 3 options available for the sequence of the date. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Date & Time and 2. call up the sub-menu 3. Select Date Setting and call up the corresponding sub-menu 4. To change the representation, Day/Month/Year, Month/Day/Year, or Year/Month/Day, press the Joystick up or down or turn the rear thumbwheel with the header line active. 5. Pressing the Joystick to the left or right takes you out of the marked header line to the three setting fields below, or back to the header line. 6. In the respective marked setting field, make the settings by pressing the Joystick up or down or by turning the rear thumbwheel. 7. Confirm and save the settings by pressing the button marked OK in this case at the bottom right next to the monitor Time Setting the function In sub-menu item Time Setting the settings are made for both the numeri- cal groups and for the representation in essentially the same way as described in the previous section for the date. Of the other three items in the Date & Time sub-menu, Auto GPS Time and Daylight Saving Time are activated or deactivated by pressing the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forward or to the right, while under Time Zone the desired location is selected from the list in the corresponding menu by turning the rear thumbwheel or pressing the Joystick up or down. Notes: • Auto GPS Time is only available when the GPS function is switched on, Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time are only available when the GPS function is switched off. • Even if no battery is inserted or the battery is discharged, the date and time settings are retained for roughly three months by an integrated back-up battery (see also "Charge level displays"). After that period, however, the date and time must be set again as described above. Auto power OFF This function turns the camera off automatically after a preset time. This state corresponds to the main switch position Off. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Auto Power Saving and 2. set the desired time Note: Even if the camera is in standby mode, i.e. the displays have gone out or the activated Auto Power Saving function has turned it off, it can be reactivated at any time by pressing the shutter button. Inhalt_EN.indd 20 12.10.2015 09:34:14

Signal tones With the Leica S you can decide whether messages or autofocus mode should be confi rmed by acoustic signals, or whether the camera opera- tion should be more or less silent. Two volumes can be selected. The feedback is a beep tone that can be activated separately for autofo- cus mode to indicate the completed setting and as a signal for a message or warning. Note: In the factory setting the signal tones are deactivated. Setting the functions 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Acoustic Signals and 2. call up the sub-menu It consists of the 3 items Volume, AF Confirmation and Warnings. 3. Under volume select Low or High 4. In the other sub-menus select whether or not you wish to activate the tones for the respective functions If you select On With AF confi rmation a signal sounds as soon as the focus – whether automatic or manual – is set correctly, i.e. together with the lighting up of the corresponding display in the viewfi nder. With Warnings a signal sounds together with all messages and warnings displayed in the monitor, and on expiry of the self-timer. If you select Off for Warnings Even if you select Off, an acoustic warning signal is nevertheless given in two situations: – If the cover over the memory card slots is opened during data transfer – When the shutter closes again at the end of the sensor cleaning pro- cess Monitor and top panel display The Leica S has two displays, – a black-and-white liquid-crystal display, and – a large 3" liquid-crystal color monitor that is protected by a hard and therefore very scratch-resistant glass cover. The top panel display shows i.a. the most important basic information on the status of the memory card(s) and the battery, and on the exposure control (see "Displays in the top panel display", p. 61). The monitor shows the complete image fi eld, along with the selected data and information (see "Displays in the monitor", p. 62ff ). The brightness of the monitor is controlled automatically, depending on the ambient bright- ness. The sensor above the monitor is used for this function. Further- more, its basic brightness can be adapted to the respective situation or to your personal wishes. Setting the functions 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Display Brightness and 2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu Monitor Top panel display Inhalt_EN.indd 21 12.10.2015 09:34:14

PICTURE DEFAULT SETTINGS PHOTO FILE FORMAT Two file formats, DNG and JPEG, are available for recording the picture data for photos. You can choose whether your picture data are to be saved a. in just one of these formats, or b. simultaneously in both formats (i.e. two files are always created per picture). Setting the function 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Photo File Format and 2. select the desired format(s) or combination in the sub-menu Notes: • The standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format is used for storage of raw picture data. • The remaining number of pictures shown in the monitor may not necessarily change after every picture. This depends on the subject; with JPEG files very fine structures result in higher quantities of data, homogeneous surfaces in lower quantities. As a result the remaining memory capacity may be larger than previously calculated and dis- played. JPEG SETTINGS Resolution Whereas the full resolution of 37.5 MP is always used in DNG format, two lower resolutions can also be used with the JPEG format. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item JPG Resolution and 2. select 37.5MP , 9.3MP or 2.3MP in the sub-menu Working color range The Leica S allows one of three color ranges to be set, i.e. sRGB, Ado- beRGB or ECI RGB 2.0. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item JPG Settings 2. then the menu item Color Space, and 3. select the desired color range in the sub-menu Picture properties / contrast, sharpness, color saturation All three picture properties can be set – independently - to three different levels (with color saturation four) using the menu control, so that you can set the optimum values for any situation, i.e. the prevailing lighting condi- tions. In the case of Saturation, Monochrome can also be selected as a fourth variant. Setting the functions 1. In the menu, under CAMERA , select the item JPG Settings and 2. call up the sub-menu 3. In this sub-menu select Contrast, or Sharpness, or Saturation, and 4. select the desired level (Low, Medium, High or Monochrome) in the respective sub-menu WHITE BALANCE In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral rendition of color in any light. It is based on the camera being preset to reproduce a particular light color as white. In the Leica S you can select between twelve differ- ent settings: – (Auto) – for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most situations, Eight fixed presets for the most frequent light sources: – e.g. for outdoor pictures in sunshine, – e.g. for outdoor pictures with cloudy skies, – e.g. for outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow, – e.g. for indoor pictures with (predominantly) incandescent lamp light – e.g. for indoor pictures with (predominantly) light from metal halide lamps (HMI) – e.g. for (predominantly) light from fluorescent tubes with warm light color – e.g. for (predominantly) light from fluorescent tubes with cooler light color – e.g. for pictures with (predominantly) electronic flash lighting, – Two Greycard settings for manual setting by metering (separately for the Live View and the normal photo mode ) – Color Temperature1 – for direct setting of a color temperature value. Note: Setting to Automatic allows the white balance to be adjusted for correct color reproduction when using Leica system flash units or electronic flash units that satisfy the technical requirements of System 3002 System Camera Adaption (SCA) and have an SCA-3502 adapter (from Version 5). If, on the other hand, other flash units not specially adapted to the Leica S are used, the setting should be used. 1 All color temperatures are specified in Kelvin. Inhalt_EN.indd 22 12.10.2015 09:34:14

Setting the function Automatic and fixed settings 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item White Balance and 2. select the desired function in the sub-menu Direct color temperature setting You can directly set values between 2000 and 13100 (K1) (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 occurring in prac- tice and within which you can adapt the color reproduction to the prevail- ing light color and/or your personal preferences. 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item White Balance, 2. in the sub-menu select the variant Color Temperature, and • A further sub-menu appears with a list in which the value to be set is indicated by the red border. 3. select the desired value there. Manual setting by metering 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item White Balance and 2. select the desired greycard variant in the sub-menu The further procedure differs, depending on the greycard variant. If you have selected the normal photo mode : • The message Please take a picture for setting the white balance appears in the monitor. 3. Take the picture, making sure that the image field contains a white or neutral gray (reference) surface. • The monitor shows – the image based on the automatic white balance setting, – cross hairs in the center of the image. – the button functions and valid in this situation 4. Press the Joystick 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) 5. Press the button alongside the display, or press the Joystick forward. • The color reproduction of the picture is adapted accordingly and the button function valid in this situation is also displayed. 6. You can now either – either accept this new white balance setting – by pressing the button alongside the display, • The message White balance is set appears in the monitor. – or make any number of further settings, as described under 3. - 6. • The message described under 3. appears each time in the monitor. If you have selected the Live View photo mode : • The corresponding screen appears in the monitor. 1 2 3 4 1 Indication of button function: Perform white balance metering 2 Indication of button function: Save white balance metering (active only after metering) 3 Indication of button function: Back to normal photo mode (without saving any metered value) 4 Display of the metering field 3. Move the metering field to a white or neutral gray subject detail by pressing the Joystick in the desired direction 4. Carry out metering by pressing the button at top left next to the monitor, or by pressing the Joystick forward 5. Save the metered value by pressing the button at bottom left next to the monitor • The camera switches back to the normal photo mode and the monitor image disappears. Notes: • The corresponding picture is always saved parallel to a saved white balance setting. • A value set in this way remains saved for and will be used for all pic- tures until it is superseded by a new metered value or you use one of the other white balance settings. Inhalt_EN.indd 23 12.10.2015 09:34:15

ISO sensitivity The ISO setting on the Leica S allows a manual adjustment of the shutter speed/aperture values to the needs of the particular situation. As well as the fixed settings, the Leica S also features the ISO Auto 1 func- tion, in which the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to the ambient brightness. When using the function, however, it is also possible to specify priorities, for example for compositional reasons. You can both limit the range of sensitivities used and set the shutter speed below which the sensitivity is automatically increased. Notes: A general rule of thumb is digital photography is that higher sensitivities result in increased noise. This has to be taken into consideration for the expectations on the picture quality. Note with picture series that the frame rates decrease with higher sensi- tivities. 1 The function is not available when using flash units. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item ISO and 2. call up the sub-menu It consists of the available ISO values and the point ISO Auto. If you wish to set the sensitivity manually 3. select the desired value If the sensitivity setting is to function automatically and without limitations 4. select ISO Auto. The automatic setting uses all sensitivities and shutter speeds between 1⁄2 s and 1⁄500s To restrict the automatic setting range 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Auto ISO Setup and 2. select Auto ISO Photo in the sub-menu 3. Select Maximum Auto ISO and/or Maximum Exposure Time • When setting Maximum Auto ISO, a list with the available values appears, when setting Maximum Exposure Time a further sub-menu with several alternatives. 4. In the Maximum AUTO ISO menu list, select the highest sensitivity to be used, and hence the range within which the automatic setting is to operate, or in the Maximum Exposure Time sub-menu set either one of the three focal length-specific settings - 1/f, 1/ 2f, 1/4f or the desired slowest shutter speed. With the 1⁄f settings the camera switches to the higher sensitivity if the shutter speed would drop below the selected threshold due to a lack of brightness, e.g. with a 70 mm lens with shutter speeds lower than 1⁄60s (with 1⁄f (f=focal length)), or 1⁄125s with 1⁄2f, or 1⁄250s with 1⁄4f *. Note: The factory setting of 1⁄2f results in the slowest shutter speeds according to the rule of thumb adapted for this format for blur-free pictures taken from the hand, e.g. 1⁄125s with the Summarit-S 1:2.5/70mm ASPH lens. The corresponding shutter speeds with 1⁄2f and 1⁄4f in this example would be 1⁄60s and 1⁄250s. Inhalt_EN.indd 24 12.10.2015 09:34:15

Storage of picture data / memory card management If two memory cards are used, you have the possibility with the Leica S to choose – whether the picture data should first be stored on one of the two cards until its capacity is reached, and then on the other card, or whether the data should – always be stored simultaneously on both cards. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Storage Backup (CF & SD) and 2. there select Off or On Note: If Off is selected: – The picture data are first stored on the SD/SDHC/SDXC card and then once its capacity is reached on the CF card. As soon as the camera is connected to a computer, it stores the picture data only in the specified folder on the computer. If On is selected: – The picture data are stored simultaneously on both cards. With both settings: – If only one card is used (irrespective of which), the picture data are stored there. As soon as the camera is connected to a computer, it stores the picture data on a card and also in the specified folder on the computer. Inhalt_EN.indd 25 12.10.2015 09:34:15

and the displays in the viewfinder and top panel display. When the shutter button is released, the metering systems remain active for approx. 12 s. Notes: • If Review mode was previously active, the camera switches back to Recording mode when the shutter button is pressed; it if was previ- ously in Stand-by mode, it is activated again by pressing the shutter button, i.e. the metering systems and displays are activated. • The shutter button remains blocked – if the internal buffer memory is temporarily full, e.g. after a series of pictures, or – if the inserted memory card(s) is/are full. 2. Pressing the shutter button to the pressure point and holding in this position when using Autofocus AFs mode (focus priority), the focus is saved at the same time. New measurements can be performed once the shutter button is released. Note: The metered exposure value during spot and center weighted metering in A, T and P modes is saved, if required, by (simultaneously) pressing the Joystick forwards. Automatic focusing can also be allocated to the Joy- stick via the menu control. 3. If the button is pressed further, the photo is taken or a preselected self-timer delay time starts. PICTURE SERIES With the Leica S, the picture series can be taken with a frame rate of approx. 3.5 fps. Setting and using the function 1. In the menu, under CAMERA , select the item Drive Mode and 2. select Continuous in the sub-menu 3. The further function is then determined by the different actuation of the shutter button: – Picture series are taken as long as you hold the shutter button fully depressed (and the capacity of the buffer memory and/or memory card(s) is sufficient). – If you only fully depress the shutter button briefly, the camera continues to take single pictures. INTERVAL SHOOTING For picture series of sequences extending over a prolonged period of time, the Leica S offers interval shooting. Intervals consist of a defined total number of pictures and a defined period of time between the pictures. Setting and using the function 1. In the menu, under CAMERA , select the item Drive Mode and 2. select Interval in the sub-menu 3. Call up the sub-menu belonging to the interval and 4. there select Frames or Interval Time • In both cases a further sub-menu appears with a numerical key- pad. The activates field is highlighted in each case. 5. Select the (first) desired digit by turning the rear thumbwheel or by pressing the Joystick up, down, to the left or to the right; in the Frames sub-menu for the total number of pictures, in the Interval Time sub-menu for the desired time interval between the individual pictures – in hours/minutes/seconds. – To save a digit – to the line above the numerical keypad - press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forwards. Up to 4-digit numbers can be used; repeat steps 5. and 6. for the second, third and fourth digits. Further functions of this sub-menu: – (top right) = Back to the previous menu level without saving the inputs – OK (bottom right) = Confirm inputs and return to the previous menu level 6. Confirm your settings by pressing the button marked SET in this case at the bottom right next to the monitor Note: If step 7. is performed without entering a digit in the line, the camera automatically sets the numbers of the factory setting. 7. Interval shooting is started by pressing the shutter button. Note: The function remains active until it is deactivated again in the menu. Notes that apply equally for photo series and interval shooting: • The camera's buffer memory allows only a limited number of pictures in series. At the pressure point of the shutter button or during a series of pictures, the number of pictures possible or still possible in the series is displayed in the viewfinder. • Regardless of how many pictures have been taken in a series, both review modes initially show the last picture in the series or the last picture in the series saved on the currently active card, if not all of the pictures in the series have been transferred from the internal buffer memory to the respective card yet. Details of how to select the other pictures in the series and further options in review mode are described in the respective sections. Inhalt_EN.indd 26 12.10.2015 09:34:15

Whereas the conventional photography mode presupposes use of the camera viewfinder, Live View mode permits continuous viewing of the subject on the monitor, i.e. both before and during recording. Live View mode is switched on and off, and video mode is switched on (without starting recording) with the LV button. Pressing the button displays the functions in turn (in an endless loop) Live View photo / video mode / conventional photography mode • When switched on, the functions of the adjacent buttons are displayed for 3 seconds in the four corners of the monitor picture. • Video mode is always performed using the monitor picture. Notes: • Additional autofocus and exposure metering function variants can be used during Live View mode, see the corresponding sections. • Live View mode is based on the image captured by the sensor. To use it, the shutter must be open and it is closed and re-cocked when the function is canceled. Of course, this is audible and may result in a delay in the shutter release. • Frequent use of the Live View mode results in increased power con- sumption. Exposure simulation In the factory setting, the Live View monitor picture shows the subject in the brightness resulting from the respective exposure setting. This expo- sure simulation allows the effect on the picture to be assessed before the photograph is taken, e.g. during exposure corrections or during manual setting of the exposure. With automatic exposure control (P, A, T, see p. 30/31), on the other hand, the monitor picture generally remains equally bright, i.e. within the respective setting ranges. The exposure simulation can be deactivated by pressing the depth of field preview button so that you generally get a monitor picture with constant brightness, irrespective of the exposure settings. The "generally" constant brightness presupposes, however, that the subject brightness and the set exposure do not result in any excessively high or low brightness values, and that the internal exposure time is not longer than 1⁄30s. Displays in Live View mode With the standard setting, the Live View monitor picture contains the following displays (see "The displays / In the monitor / Recording mode Live View photo", p. 62): – In the header some fundamental information – In the corners of the picture, symbols for the functions of the buttons alongside the monitor: = Review, = Change of display, = Magnify and = Menu – Spot autofocus metering field (+ autofocus metering crosshair) – Autofocus metering crosshair – Exposure simulation – or = Button lock Display settings Repeatedly pressing the button bottom right next to the monitor calls up various additional displays/information in turn: – Histogram and clipping indicators – Marking of clearly focused subjects – Grid lines and horizon – Extended picture data – Back to the normal view Histogram The histogram depicts the brightness distribution in the picture. The horizontal axis shows the brightness values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level. This form of representation – together with the impression of the picture itself – provides an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting. Clipping displays These displays indicate the picture areas without marking. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants and 2. select Exposure Clipping in the sub-menu 3. In the sub-menu select Lower Limit or Upper Limit, and 4. set the desired threshold values on the scale by turning the rear thumbwheel or by pressing the Joystick to the left or right • The scale shows the clipping areas relative to the overall exposure range. The following then appears in the pictures: • Excessively light areas are indicated in red, excessively dark areas in blue, flashing in each case. The clipping symbol ([ ]) also appears in the top right corner. Notes on the histogram and the clipping indicators: • Both are available also in Review mode. • Both always refer to the currently displayed detail (see "Enlarging the Live View monitor image"). Inhalt_EN.indd 27 12.10.2015 09:34:15

In Live View mode, the Leica S can mark subjects imaged with optimum focus in the monitor picture by highlighting their contours. This simplifies their recognition and hence in particular the manual setting of the focus. The three available colors permit adaptation to any background. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants and 2. select Focus Peaking in the sub-menu 3. Call up the sub-menu, and 4. select the desired color there • All subject details that are in focus at the set range are indicated by outlines in the selected color. Further information on setting the focus can be found in the correspond- ing sections. Note: When using high ISO values and/or slow shutter speeds, the function may not work. Important: This function is based on the subject contrast, i.e. light/dark differences. Therefore, subject details that are not completely in focus but have a high contrast may also be marked. Grid The Leica S offers you two variants of grid lines as an aid to picture composition. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants, 2. select Grids in the sub-menu, and 3. select 3x3 or 6x4 in the sub-menu • If the view with horizon and grid is selected, the selected grid is displayed in the monitor. Horizon Thanks to integrated sensors, the Leica S can show their orientation both in the viewfinder and on the monitor. These displays enable you to align the camera precisely in the longitudinal and transverse axes to capture critical subjects, e.g. architecture pictures. The corresponding display always appears in the viewfinder, on the monitor as required. • If the view with horizon and grid is selected, a vertical scale and a horizontal bar appear in the monitor. The horizontal orientation in the longitudinal and transverse axes is indicated by a green line in the middle, deviations from the respective zero positions by red dotted lines. Notes: • The display precision is ≤ 1°. • The display switches over automatically for portrait format pictures. Masking In addition to the standard aspect ratio (2:3) for photos, three further ratios are available when using the DNG format: 1:1, 16:9, 2:1. They open up further composition possibilities while taking the picture. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants, 2. select Photo Masks in the sub-menu, and 3. select the desired format there • The monitor picture is masked accordingly, with 1:1 left and right, with 16:9 and 2:1 top and bottom. While taking the photograph the mask is transparent, during review of corresponding photos in the camera it is not. Note: Irrespective of the aspect ratio selected, the whole 2:3 image field is always recorded, i.e. the masking of the monitor picture affects only the display in the camera. Although the photo is initially displayed with the selected aspect ratio in image processing programs, it is possible to delete the masking there so that the whole 2:3 image field is available again. Enlarging the Live View monitor image Select differently enlarged details: Press the button bottom left next to the monitor repeatedly • This gives in turn – Double the size – Four times the size – Back to normal size • The buttons are not displayed with the enlarged view; a frame appears in the bottom left-hand corner that indicates the position of the detail in the picture. Shift the detail: Press the Joystick left, right, up or down Notes: • The grid line display is not available with the enlarged view. • After switching Live View mode off and on again, the last displays selected are active again, but not the enlarged detail. • Switching the camera off and on again displays the last detail selected. Inhalt_EN.indd 28 12.10.2015 09:34:15

automatic distance setting. The autofocus system determines the dis- tance to the subject details in the middle of the image field; this area is marked with a crosshair on the focusing screen and, in Live View mode, also in the monitor. Irrespective of the operating mode, a display in the viewfinder provides information on the respective setting: – The left-hand triangle indicates the focus set too long (appears only in Manual mode or with manual override of the autofocus) - The middle dot shows a correct setting (is lit constantly), or if the system cannot determine the distance (flashes) – The right-hand triangle indicates the focus set too short (appears only in Manual mode or with manual override of the autofocus) Further details on the displays can be found in the Annex under "The displays" / "In the viewfinder". Note: The metering system operates passively on the basis of contrasts, i.e. differences in light/dark in the part of the subject being photographed. It is therefore dependent on a certain minimum brightness and contrast in the subject. Setting the operating mode 1. In the menu, under CAMERA , select the item Focus Mode and 2. select the desired option in the sub-menu Manual setting - MF Turn the distance setting ring on the lens so that your subject or the most important part of the subject is fully in focus on the focusing screen or, in Live View mode, on the monitor. • In the top panel display, the distances for the set focus (FOCUS), and for the front (FRONT) and rear (BACK) limits of the depth of field range are displayed when the shutter button is pressed to the pressure point. In Live View mode you can call up an enlarged detail as a setting aid. 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants, 2. select Manual Focus Assist in the sub-menu, and 3. select On or Off there • If the function is activated, a central detail magnified 4x is dis- played briefly each time the setting ring on the lens is turned. The detail can be moved using the Joystick. Notes: • Autofocus mode can be activated at any time also with manual setting of the focus using the Joystick (see next section and the section on the function of the Joystick on page 32). • The Leica S is supplied as standard with a full matt screen with which subject details can be reliably focused sharply over the whole image field. It is suitable for most photographic fields of application and motifs. It is particularly beneficial when working with longer focal lengths and for macro photography. Further focusing screens are available as accessories which offer optimum setting conditions, depending on the field of application, and are easy to change. AUTOMATIC SETTING Two autofocus modes are available. The setting procedure for both is initiated by tapping (1st pressure point) the shutter button. AFs (single) = focus priority The part of the subject you are aiming at will come into focus. – After that, the process ends and the setting is saved even if you con- tinue to hold the shutter release button at the first pressure point. – It is not possible to take a picture before it comes into focus, even if the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Note: An AF setting can be stored not only with the shutter button, but also with the Joystick. AFc (continuous) = shutter release priority The parts of the subject being photographed are fully focused. – The process continues as long as the shutter release button is held at the first pressure point. While the button is being held down the cam- era's settings are corrected, so other objects at other distances may be recognized by the metering system, or if the distance to the camera of the part of the subject being photographed changes. – A setting can only be saved by pressing the Joystick forwards. – Even if no part of the subject is in focus, a picture can be taken at any time. Note: AFc is not available in Live View mode. With both AF operating modes: You can intervene manually at any time even during autofocus mode by turning the setting ring on the lens. • In Live View mode the color of the metering crosshair in the monitor changes from red to green when the focus has been correctly set. Moving the autofocus metering field in Live View mode In Live View mode, the metering field can be moved to any point of the image field with the Joystick. In the two enlarged details, the detail is first moved together with the metering field that remains in the middle. Only when the detail reaches the edge of the image field can the metering field by moved to the edge of the detail by pushing further. Note: If Spot is used as exposure metering method in Live View mode, its metering field is coupled to that of the autofocus, i.e. both metering fields are then moved. Inhalt_EN.indd 29 12.10.2015 09:34:15

The Leica S offers three different exposure metering methods. Setting the function 1. In the menu under CAMERA, select the item Exp. Metering, and 2. select the desired option in the sub-menu Spot metering - Only the middle of the image field is scanned and evaluated for spot metering. This area is indicated by the circle1 in the center of the matt screen. In Live View mode, spot metering is linked to the autofocus metering, i.e. moving the AF metering point also affects the spot meter- ing field. Center weighted metering - This metering method takes account of the entire image field, although the parts of the subject in the center have more influence on the expo- sure than the areas at the margins. Multi-field metering - This metering method is based on detection of five metered values. One is metered in a field in the middle of the image, the other four in the surrounding fields. The five metered values are used in an algorithm to calculate an exposure value appropriate to the situation, resulting in correct reproduction of the assumed main subject. 1 The circle does not exist in all matt screen variants. EXPOSURE CONTROL The four exposure modes automatic program (P), aperture priority (A), shutter speed priority (T) and manual exposure control (M) are selected on the Leica S with the rear thumbwheel: Setting the operating mode 1. Hold the thumbwheel depressed (≥ 1 s) • In the top panel display, the large letter indicating the set operat- ing mode replaces the normal display. Triangles to the left and right indicate the further settings. 2. Turn the thumbwheel (all four operating modes can be reached in both directions) • The normal display appears again in the top panel display without further operating steps after a short time (approx. 2 s), or immedi- ately if the shutter button is pressed to the pressure point. The settings of shutter speed and aperture are made by turning the rear thumbwheel and/or the shutter speed setting dial. In both cases half-steps are available. The settings for the shutter speed (with T and M) are always made with the shutter speed setting dial, for the aperture always with the rear thumbwheel. In both cases half-steps are available. In the factory setting, turning the rear thumbwheel to the right decreases the aperture settings, turning to the left increases the settings. This can be reversed, if desired. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Customize Controls and 2. select Rear Wheel Direction in the sub-menu • A further sub-menu appears. 3. In this sub-menu, select the desired direction of rotation The function of both thumbwheels can be deactivated for complete protection against inadvertent changing of operating mode, shutter speed, aperture, etc., i.e. turning and pressing do not then change the settings in recording mode. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Keylock and 2. select Off or On in the sub-menu • If On is selected, the corresponding symbol appears in the top panel display, and in Live View mode also in the monitor AUTOMATIC PROGRAM MODE - P Exposure time and lens aperture are automatically set according to the prevailing light and steplessly between 125 s and 1⁄4000 s, or 1⁄1000 s when using the central shutter on some Leica S lenses, and between open and smallest aperture of the respective lens. Displays in viewfinder and top panel display – P for the selected exposure operating mode, and – the automatically controlled shutter speed and aperture values. Notes: • If the automatic sensitivity setting (AUTO ISO) is activated at the same time, the control range of automatic program mode is extended. Even with fully open aperture, however, the shutter speed is only extended beyond the value dictated by the 1/f1 setting selected in the menu when the highest set sensitivity is reached. • With very little light or extreme brightness it is possible that the avail- able shutter speed range is no longer sufficient for the preselected aperture value. In such extremely rare cases a warning symbol for underexposure appears in the viewfinder (possibly also as a warning of values below the metering range, see also "Values below the metering range"), or a warning symbol for overexposure. Correct exposure metering is then no longer possible. 1 Applies also for 1⁄f, 1⁄2f and 1⁄4f Inhalt_EN.indd 30 12.10.2015 09:34:16

Select P with the rear thumbwheel The program shift function allows the speed/aperture combinations determined in automatic program mode to be changed, while the overall exposure, i.e. the brightness of the image, remains unchanged. The shift is performed with the shutter speed setting dial. Turn – to the right for larger apertures (smaller values) or faster shutter speed – to the left for smaller apertures (larger values) or slower shutter speed. Displays in viewfinder and top panel display, and in Live View mode also in the monitor – S in the top panel display as an indication of the use of the Shift func- tion, and – the operating mode display P in the monitor changes to S, – the automatically controlled aperture and speed values change in opposite directions. Note: Shift settings are retained – after a photo is taken, – beyond the 12 s holding time of the exposure metering system, but not – when changing to a different exposure operating mode (A, T, M) – when the camera is switched off and on (also by Auto Power Saving). In these cases the camera always returns initially to the standard setting of shutter speed and aperture when automatic program mode is used again. APERTURE PRIORITY - A Setting the operating mode 1. Select A with the rear thumbwheel (see also p. 30, "Exposure con- trol") 2. Set the desired aperture by turning the rear thumbwheel. The exposure time is then automatically set according to the prevail- ing light and steplessly between 60s and 1⁄4000 s, or 1⁄1000 s when using the central shutter on some Leica S lenses. Displays in viewfinder and top panel display, and in Live View mode also in the monitor – A (Aperture priority) for the selected exposure mode, – the manually set aperture value, and – the automatically controlled time value. Notes: • If the automatic sensitivity setting (ISO Auto) is activated at the same time, the control range of aperture priority is extended. However, the shutter speed is only extended beyond the value dictated by the 1⁄f1 setting selected in the menu when the highest set sensitivity is reached. • With very little light or extreme brightness it is possible that the avail- able shutter speed range is no longer sufficient for the preselected aperture value. In such extremely rare cases a warning symbol for underexposure appears in the viewfinder (and possibly also a warning of values below the metering range, see also "Values below the meter- ing range"), or a warning symbol for overexposure. Correct exposure metering is then no longer possible. • In video mode the slowest shutter speeds are dependent on the set frame rate. SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY - T Setting the operating mode 1. Select T with the rear thumbwheel (see also p. 30, "Exposure con- trol") 2. Set the desired exposure time with the shutter speed setting dial. The lens aperture is then automatically controlled according to the prevailing light and steplessly between open and smallest aperture of the respective lens. Displays in viewfinder and top panel display, and in Live View mode also in the monitor – T (Time priority) for the selected exposure mode – the automatically controlled aperture value – the manually set time value Notes: • If the automatic sensitivity setting (ISO Auto) is activated at the same time, the control range of shutter speed priority is extended. A mini- mum shutter speed that may have been set there, however, is no longer active. • With very little light or extreme brightness it is possible that the avail- able aperture range of the lens used is no longer sufficient for the preselected shutter speed. If possible, select a different shutter speed. • As a rule, however, correct exposure can be achieved with an auto- matic setting of the appropriate shutter speed even in such cases, by "overriding" your manual preselection. A warning symbol appears, possibly also as a warning of values below the metering range, see also "Values below the metering range". Correct exposure metering is then no longer possible. Inhalt_EN.indd 31 12.10.2015 09:34:16

The shutter button and/or the Joystick can be used to save the exposure setting (for P , A and T) and the automatic focus (AF), depending on the various menu settings. General notes on the storage function – With the shutter button: • Only the AF setting can be stored, and only in AFs operating mode. • The storage function of the shutter button always applies to only one picture. – With the Joystick: • The exposure and AF settings can be stored. Various function combinations are available which you define via the menu control. • The storage function of the Joystick is retained as long as it is held pressed forward, i.e. over any number of pictures, and irrespective of whether the shutter button is also pressed at the same time. • The storage function of the Joystick applies to both the AFs and the AFc operating mode. Saving with the shutter button 1. Focus on the part of the subject to be metered with the crosshair1 in the viewfinder 2. Press the shutter button to the first pressure point. The value stored is retained as long as this pressure point is held. 3. While holding the pressure point, determine the final picture detail and take the 4. picture. Metering memory lock is canceled when you remove your finger from the shutter button pressure point. Saving with the Joystick Setting the function combinations 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Customize Controls and 2. select AF/AE Lock Button in the sub-menu • A further sub-menu appears. In this sub-menu select whether you wish to set the function for In AF Mode or In MF Mode set via the menu In AF mode 3. In the AF-Mode sub-menu, select one of the three variants Effect of the three function variants: – AF/AE lock (factory setting) – Shutter release button: AFs setting – Joystick: Exposure setting, AFs/AFc setting – AE-L – Shutter release button: AFs setting – Joystick: Exposure setting – AF-L – Shutter release button: AFs setting – Joystick: AFs/AFc setting In MF mode In manual focus mode you can nevertheless activate AF mode temporar- ily, i.e. for the particular picture, and/or – depending on the setting - to save the exposure setting by pressing the Joystick forwards. 3. In the MF-Mode sub-menu, select one of the five variants Effect of the five function variants – AFs On / AE Lock (factory setting) AFs mode activated for one picture, saving of the exposure setting The resulting AF setting remains stored until it is changed by manual adjustment or by pressing the button again. – AFs on – As for AFs On / AE Lock, but without saving of the exposure setting – AFc On / AE Lock As for AFs On / AE Lock, but with AFc mode – AFc on As for AFs On / AE Lock, but without saving of the exposure setting – AE-L Saving of the exposure setting Displays in the viewfinder during saving of the exposure setting • A light balance appears showing the deviation from the stored metered value. • If aperture and/or exposure time are changed during this time, the respective other value is adapted accordingly and displayed. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure compensations are possible in automatic program, shutter speed priority and aperture priority modes. Entering and canceling an exposure compensation in the menu 1. In the menu under CAMERA, select the item Exp. Compensation. • The sub-menu shows a scale with a setting mark highlighted in red. If it is at a value of O, this means that the function is deacti- vated. 2. Set the desired value by turning the rear thumbwheel or by pressing the Joystick to the left or right. • In the initial menu list, a set compensation is indicated by EV+X1 Note: In the factory setting, this function can be called up directly by holding the button bottom right next to the monitor depressed. Displays in viewfinder and top panel display, and in Live View mode also in the monitor (in the picture data display) – The compensation value on the light balance (viewfinder and monitor) – A corresponding warning symbol (viewfinder) – + or - (top panel display) Notes: • Once set, a compensation value is retained even when the camera is switched off. • An exposure compensation set on the camera only influences meter- ing of the available light, i.e. not flash light (for more information about flash photography, refer to the respective sections). 1 Example, either plus or minus, "X" stands for the respective value Inhalt_EN.indd 32 12.10.2015 09:34:16

Setting the operating mode 1. Select M with the rear thumbwheel (see also p. 30, "Exposure con- trol") 2. Set the desired aperture by turning the rear thumbwheel and the desired exposure time with the shutter speed setting dial Displays in viewfinder and top panel display, and in Live View mode also in the monitor • M for the selected exposure operating mode, • The manually set aperture and shutter speed values, and – A light balance with which the exposure compensation is performed. The light balance shows the deviation of the shutter speed/aperture combination just set from the metered exposure value. In the range of ±3 EV, the deviation is shown clearly in 1⁄2EV steps. Larger deviations are indicated by flashing of the outer mark of the light balance. For correct exposure according to the exposure meter, vary the aperture and/or speed until only the zero mark of the light balance lights up. Note: If the automatic sensitivity setting (ISO Auto) is activated at the same time, the last manually set sensitivity is used. A minimum shutter speed that may have been set, however, is not active. BRACKETING Bracketing can be employed with all four exposure operating modes. The following are available: – 2 numbers of pictures: 3 or 5 – Graduations: 0.5EV, 1EV, 2EV and 3EV Setting the function 1. In the menu under CAMERA, select the item Exp. Bracketing • The sub-menu appears on the monitor with the four items Exp. Bracketing, Frames, F-Stops and Automatic, and below this a scale. If an exposure compensation is set at the same time, this is indicated by a corresponding value below the scale. 2. For Exp. Bracketing, turn the rear thumbwheel or press the Joystick to left or right to select whether you wish to carry out bracketing (On) or not (Off) • If On is selected, the other three sub-menu items are activated (= white). 3. Press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forward to call up the next sub-menu item (the same applies to all sub-menu items) 4. In Frames, set the number of frames, and in F-Stops the desired exposure graduations between the pictures of the series • The selected exposures are displayed in red on the scale. An exposure compensation that may be set is recognizable from the fact that the whole series around the compensation value is "off- set" from the middle of the scale. 5. In Automatic, select whether you wish to trigger the pictures individu- ally yourself (Off), or whether the pictures should all be taken in series when the shutter button is pressed once (On) • A set exposure series is indicated in the initial menu list by X / Y EV1. 6. All pictures are produced by pressing the shutter release button once or several times. Note: The function Exp. Bracketing is not available if an interval shooting series has previously been set. 1 " X " stands for the number of pictures, " Y " for the graduation Displays in the viewfinder – A warning symbol – The changing displays for shutter speed and aperture corresponding to the graduations Displays in the top panel display – Next to the exposure mode in front of the overexposure(s) + , in front of the uncorrected picture 0, in front of the underexposure(s) - – A symbol indicating an exposure series Displays in the monitor (in the picture data display) – A symbol indicating an exposure series THE B SETTING With the B setting, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is held depressed (max. 60 s). Display in the viewfinder – bulb instead of a shutter speed Display in the top panel display – B – After opening of the shutter, the running exposure time Displays in the monitor in Live View mode – bulb instead of a shutter speed In conjunction with the self-timer, a T function is also available: If both B is set and the self-timer is activated 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 the button down. This enables you to largely prevent any blurring, even with long exposures, by pressing the shutter release button. In both cases the exposure meter remains deacti- vated. Inhalt_EN.indd 33 12.10.2015 09:34:16

created by changing the shutter speeds and/or apertures. • The sequence of the exposures is: Overexposure(s), correct exposure, underexposure(s). • When using automatic bracketing, all ISO Auto settings are fixed: – The sensitivity automatically determined by the camera for the uncorrected picture is also used for all other pictures in a series, i.e. this ISO value is not changed during a series. – The settings in the AUTO ISO sub-menus have no influence, i.e. the full shutter speed range of the camera is available. • Depending on the initial exposure setting, the working range for auto- matic bracketing may be limited. • Regardless of this, the specified numbers of pictures are always taken, which may mean that at the end of the working range, several pictures in a series have the same exposure. • The function remains active until it is deactivated again in the menu or the camera is switched off. Values above and below the metering range If the values are below the metering range of the camera, exact exposure metering is not possible. The metered values that may then be displayed in the viewfinder can result in incorrect exposure results. For this reason the display LO always appears in the viewfinder if the values are below the metering range. Note: If the values are above and below the metering range, the time or aper- ture value in the top panel display flashes. Notes: • The longest possible exposure time depends on the set sensitivity. • Long exposure times can be associated with picture noise. To reduce this annoying phenomenon, the Leica S automatically takes a second “black picture” (taken with the shutter closed) after pictures with slow shutter speeds. The noise present in this parallel picture is then digi- tally “subtracted” from the data for the real picture. • This doubling of the “exposure” time can be significant at longer exposure times, and must be allowed for. During this time the camera should not be turned off. • When taking pictures with long exposures we recommend that the eyepiece cover supplied is fitted. This prevents any undesirable addi- tional exposure. • With shutter speeds slower than 1⁄2s, the message Noise Reduction appears in the monitor. • Pictures taken with long exposures with the B setting are taken only with the camera's internal focal plane shutter even if the main switch is set to CS. Taking photographs with the self-timer You can use the self-timer of the Leica S to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or 12 s. Setting / performing the function 1. In the menu, under CAMERA , select the item Drive Mode and 2. select the required delay time in the sub-menu 3. To start the process, press the shutter button (see also "Shutter button") Note: During the delay time, the delay time can be restarted, i.e. prolonged, by pressing the shutter button again. Procedure With 2 s delay time: Exposure metering is performed first, in autofocus mode the focus is adjusted and the mirror is folded up. Only then does the delay time start. With 12 s delay time: The delay time starts immediately after the shutter button is pressed, the mirror is folded up 2 s before the picture is taken. Displays The running delay time is displayed: – In the monitor by the display Capture in 12s and the countdown of the remaining time until the picture is taken. – By the LED on the front of the camera – for the first 10 s with 12 s delay time - first flashing slowly, then flashing fast. Inhalt_EN.indd 34 12.10.2015 09:34:16

A running self-timer delay time can be aborted by turning off the camera at the main switch. A running 12 s self-timer delay time can also be aborted during the first 10 s by pressing any of the four buttons next to the monitor. If the self-timer is no longer to be used, it must be switched off in the menu, as even switching off the camera does not cancel the setting of this function. Note: If the self-timer function is set and the mirror lock-up activated (see next section) at the same time, the shutter is always actuated after the selected delay time, i.e. without the shutter button having to be pressed again. Mirror lock-up In order to preclude the minimal residual influences of mirror movement and closing of the lens shutter, the Leica S offers the possibility of the mirror lock-up. Setting / performing the function 1. In the menu, under CAMERA , select the item Mirror Up Mode and 2. select On or Off in the sub-menu. 3. Press the shutter button to cause the mirror to be folded up 4. Press the shutter button again to take the picture Procedure When the shutter button is pressed the first time, exposure metering is performed, in autofocus mode the focus is adjusted, then the mirror is folded up and the aperture closes to the corresponding value. The shutter procedure - and hence the taking of the picture - starts only when the shutter button is pressed a second time. After the picture is taken, the mirror is folded down again and the aper- ture opens in the normal way. Aborting the function The mirror lock-up procedure can be aborted without a picture being taken after the shutter button is pressed the first time. Simply switch off the camera at the main switch and the mirror is folded down again. If the mirror lock-up is set, on the other hand, the function remains active even after turning the camera off and on again, i.e. if the next picture is to be taken without mirror lock-up, the function must be set to Off in the menu. Notes: • The picture must be taken within 2 minutes of the shutter button being pressed the first time. If this is not the case, the mirror is folded down again automatically to protect the battery capacity (without the shutter opening beforehand). • While the mirror is folded up, the 2 minutes holding time can be restarted at any time by pressing the shutter button again. • If the mirror lock-up is activated and the self-timer function set at the same time, the shutter is always actuated after the selected delay time, i.e. without the shutter button having to be pressed again. Depth of field preview button With the Leica S you can close the lens aperture to the set or automati- cally controlled aperture value in any exposure mode. In the factory setting, this is done with the depth of field preview button. The correct values continue to be displayed in the monitor and top panel display, and in Live View mode also in the monitor. However, exposure metering is deactivated. Preconditions for closure of the lens aperture are – Exposure metering has been activated with the shutter button, and – The shutter button has not been pressed (again). The shutter is blocked as long as the button is held depressed. Note: The function of the depth of field preview button differs, depending on the operating mode: Operating mode Function Photo mode Normal, i.e. use of the viewfinder image Close the aperture by holding the button depressed or quick access to the set menu function by pressing Live View, i.e. use of the viewfinder image Activating/deactivating exposure simulation by (multiple) pressing Video preview and recording mode Access to setting the audio recording level and the headphone volume by holding depressed, function independent of the setting for normal photography mode and cannot be changed Inhalt_EN.indd 35 12.10.2015 09:34:16

On the Leica S, any combination of menu settings can be permanently stored, e.g. so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily at any time for recurring situations / subjects. A total of four memory slots are available for these combinations, as well as a factory default setting that can be retrieved at any time and cannot be changed. You can change the names of the saved profiles. Profiles set on the camera can be trans- ferred to one of the memory cards, for example for use in other camera units, while profiles stored on a card can be transferred onto the camera. Saving settings / Creating a profile 1. Set the desired functions in the menu 2. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item User Profiles and 3. select Save as User Profile in the sub-menu • A further sub-menu appears with four lines for the available profile slots. 4. In this sub-menu, select the desired memory slot • A corresponding confirmation prompt appears 5. Confirm Yes or cancel No your selection there • The sub-menu from step 4. appears again, and the selected mem- ory slot is marked as occupied. Selecting a profile 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item User Profiles and 2. select Load Profile in the sub-menu • A further sub-menu appears with five lines, the first for the factory settings, the others for the four profile slots. Only the lines with occupied profiles can be called up. 3. In this sub-menu, select the desired profile • The selected profile is marked as active. Note: If you change one of the settings for the profile currently in use --- appears instead of the name of the profile you were previously using in the initial menu list. Renaming profiles 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item User Profiles, and 2. select Rename User Profile in the sub-menu • A further sub-menu appears with four lines for the profile slots. Only the lines with occupied profiles can be called up. 3. Select the desired profile • A keyboard sub-menu is displayed. 4. First delete the existing designation in the title line there, then select the desired characters – Turning the rear thumbwheel or pressing the Joystick to left or right allows each character to be selected in an endless loop. – Pressing the Joystick up or down allows you to move between lines. – Pressing the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forward copies the selected character to the title line. – Special "buttons": 1 2 4 3 – 1 Switch between capital and small letters – 2 Delete characters – 3 Switch between letter and number, or punctuation marks and special characters – 4 Spacebar 5. Confirm your inputs with the function keys marked O or OK to the top right or bottom right of the monitor • The sub-menu from step 2. appears again, the edited profile has the new designation. Saving profiles to a card / transferring profiles from a card 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item User Profile and 2. select Import from card or Export to Card in the sub-menu. • A corresponding confirmation prompt appears 3. Confirm there that you really wish to import or export the profile. Note: When exporting, all profile slots are transferred to the card, i.e. including any empty profiles. As a result, when importing profiles any existing profiles in the camera will be overwritten, i.e. deleted. RESETTING ALL CUSTOM SETTINGS This function allows you to delete all previous custom settings in the menu at once, and to reset them to the factory default settings. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Reset Camera and 2. select No or Yes in the sub-menu. Note: This reset also applies to the profiles that may have been created and saved with Save as User Profile (see left column). Inhalt_EN.indd 36 12.10.2015 09:34:16

created automatically. The folder names always consist of eight charac- ters - three figures and five letters. In the factory default setting, the first folder is named "100LEICA", the second "101LEICA", etc. The next free number is always assigned as the folder number; a maximum of 999 folders are possible. If the number capacity is exhausted, a corresponding warning message appears in the monitor. The individual pictures are given continuous numbers up to 9999 unless a the memory card in use already contains a picture with a higher number than the last number assigned by the camera. In such cases, the number- ing used on this card is continued. If the current folder contains picture number 9999, a new folder is created automatically and the numbering begins again at 0001. If folder number 999 and picture number 9999 are reached, a corresponding warning message appears in the monitor and the numbering must be reset (see below). With the Leica S you can also create new folders at any time, give them names of your choice and change the file names. Create new folder / Assign names of your choice 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Image Numbering and 2. select New Folder in the sub-menu • A keyboard sub-menu appears with the folder names in the title line (initially always "XXXLEICA"). 3. First delete the existing designation in the title line there, then select the desired characters • The procedure corresponds exactly to step 4. under 'Renaming profiles' on p. 36. 1 The "X" characters are placeholders 4. Confirm your inputs with the function keys marked OK to the top right or bottom right of the monitor • A corresponding confirmation prompt appears. 5. Confirm Yes or cancel No your settings there • The keyboard sub-menu appears again. Note: If memory cards are used that were not formatted with this camera (see next section), the camera automatically creates a new folder. Resetting picture numbers The picture numbers can also be reset without having to create a new folder first. 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Image Numbering and 2. select Reset in the sub-menu The keyboard sub-menu appears. 3. Make the desired settings there The procedure corresponds exactly to that described in the previous section under 3. - 5. Changing file names 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Image Numbering and 2. select Change Filename in the sub-menu. • A keyboard sub-menu appears with the file names (initially always L100 001). 3. Make the desired settings there The procedure corresponds exactly to that described in step 4. under 'Renaming profiles' on p. 36. • The sub-menu from step 2. appears again, the edited file name has the new designation. FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARDS It is not normally necessary to format (initialize) memory cards that have already been used. If an unformatted card or a card formatted in a differ- ent device (e.g. a computer) is used for the first time, it has to be format- ted. Important: Formatting does not necessarily and irrevocably delete all the data on the card. It may be possible to access some of the data again using appropriate software. Only the data that is then overwritten by saving new data is actually permanently deleted. Notes: • Do not turn the camera off while memory cards are being formatted. • If the memory card has been formatted in another device, such as a computer, you should reformat it in the Leica S. • If a memory card cannot be formatted, you should ask your dealer or the Leica Product Support department for advice. • Formatting of memory cards deletes even delete-protected pictures (see p. 50). Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Format Cards and 2. select in the sub-menu which of the two cards you wish to format, or whether you wish to format both • A corresponding confirmation prompt appears on the monitor to prevent inadvertent deletion. 3. Confirm Yes or cancel No your selection there Inhalt_EN.indd 37 12.10.2015 09:34:16

The Leica S enables you to mark your picture files by entering text or other characters. You can enter up to 17 characters under 2 headings for each picture. 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Copyright Information • The sub-menu containing the three options Copyright, Information and Artist appears in the monitor. Only the Copyright Information line is initially activated. 2. Activate the Copyright function. • The Information and Artist lines are activated. 3. Select Information or Artist, and • The keyboard sub-menu appears in both cases. 4. Make the desired settings there The procedure corresponds exactly to that described in section "Resetting picture numbers" in steps 3./5. • The sub-menu from step 2. appears again. RECORDING THE LOCATION WITH GPS The Global Positioning System enables the current position of the receiver to be determined worldwide. When the function is activated the Leica S continuously receives the corresponding signals and updates the position data. You can write this information - latitude and longitude, height above sea level - to the "EXIF" data. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item GPS and 2. switch the function On or Off • The "Satellite" symbol in the top panel display indicates the status: – Last position determined up to 6 minutes ago – Last position determined up to 24 hours ago – No position data available Notes on the function: • GPS positioning requires as clear a path as possible to at least 3 of the GPS satellites (of the total of 24 satellites, up to 9 are available from any point on earth). We therefore recommend holding the camera with the GPS aerial pointing vertically upwards. • Make sure that the GPS aerial is not covered with your hand or any other item, particularly metal objects. • It may not be possible to receive good signals from GPS satellites at the following locations or in the following situations. In such cases, positioning may not be possible at all, or may be incorrect: – In closed rooms – Underground – Under trees – In a moving vehicle – Close to high buildings or in steep valleys – Close to high voltage cables – In tunnels – Close to mobile telephones – With accessories attached to the flash shoe, e.g. a flash unit We recommend that when activating the GPS function after prolonged storage of the camera, this is always done first at a point with good "reception". Information for safe use The electromagnetic radiation generated by the GPS system can affect instruments and measuring equipment. Therefore, make sure the GPS function is deactivated e.g. on board an aircraft before takeoff or landing, in hospitals or in other locations where there are restrictions on wireless transmissions. Important (legal restrictions on use): • In certain countries or regions, the use of GPS and associated technol- ogies may be restricted. • Therefore, before traveling in other countries you should consult the relevant country's embassy or your travel agent. • The use of GPS inside the People's Republic of China and Cuba and close to their borders (exceptions: Hong Kong and Macao) is prohib- ited by national laws. • Violations will be prosecuted by the authorities. The GPS function is therefore deactivated automatically in these areas. Inhalt_EN.indd 38 12.10.2015 09:34:17

CONTROL The Leica S determines the necessary flash power by firing several rang- ing flashes in quick succession fractions of a second before taking the actual picture. Immediately after this, at the start of exposure, the main flash is fired. All factors that influence the exposure (e.g. filters, aperture setting, distance from the main subject, reflective ceilings, etc.) are automatically taken into consideration. COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS Connection via the flash shoe – All flash units and studio flash systems conforming to the latest ISO standard 10330 and the older DIN 19014 standard1 (positive polarity at the X contact) Connection via the lower LEMO® jack – All flash units and studio flash systems that allow control via corre- sponding special cables Connection via the flash connection socket – Studio flash systems and other flash units with flash cable and stan- dard flash plug 1 If you wish to connect a studio flash system that does not conform to the ISO standard to the Leica S, please contact the Customer Care department at Leica Camera AG or the customer service department of a Leica agency. The following flash units allow all the functions described in this manual together with the Leica S: • Leica system flash units • Flash units that satisfy the technical requirements for a System 3002 System Camera Adaption (SCA), are fitted with the SCA-3502-M52, 3 adapter and allow guide number control. Other commercially available attachable flash units with standard flash foot4, 5 and positive center contact, and fired via the center contact (X contact) (without TTL flash control) can also be used. 2 When using the SCA-3502 adapter (from Version 5), the white balance can be set to Automatic for correct color reproduction. 3 The use of system flash units from other camera manufacturers and of SCA adapters for other camera systems is not recommended, as their different contact position and assignment can result in malfunc- tions or even damage. 4 If flash units not specially adapted to the Leica S are used, the white balance of the camera should possibly be set manually to . 5 The aperture and sensitivity of the lens may have to be entered manually in the flash unit. FLASH SYNC SPEED The flash sync speed of the Leica S with conventional flash technology, i.e. with the camera's internal focal plane shutter is 1⁄125s. If the central shutter of correspondingly equipped lenses is used, all the shutter speeds up to 1⁄1000s are available. With system-compatible and HSS-compatible flash units, all faster shutter speeds can also be used. Notes: • Studio flash systems in particular often have burning times that are far longer than the above sync times. Lower speeds are recommended to make full use of light yield from these flash units. • With all shutter speeds up to the sync time 1⁄125 s, X lights up in the viewfinder as an indication that normal flash mode is possible with these speeds. • If the shutter speed setting dial is set , the set exposure operating modes may be changed due to the then resulting shutter speeds, i.e. from P to T, or from A to M. As soon as a shutter speed is set again, the original operating modes are activated again. • If an HSS-compatible Leica system flash unit is used and faster shutter speeds are set at the camera, i.e. ≤ 1⁄180s with focal plane shutter, and ≤ 1⁄1500s with central shutter, the flash unit automatically switches to HSS mode. Inhalt_EN.indd 39 12.10.2015 09:34:17

The Leica S allows you to combine flash operation with the shutter speed generated with the automatic program and aperture priority modes to subtly change the lighting conditions for the relevant subject to suit your compositional ideas. You can choose here between one automatic and several manual settings. Setting the function 1. In the menu under CAMERA, select item Max. Flash Sync. Time , and 2. in the sub-menu select either one of the three automatic, focal length-specific settings - 1/f , 1/(2f) , 1/(4f) , or the desired slowest shutter speed Note: The setting of 1/f results in the slowest shutter speeds according to the rule of thumb for blur-free pictures taken from the hand, e.g. 1⁄60s with the Summarit-S 1:2.5/70mm ASPH lens. The corresponding shutter speeds with 1/(2f) and 1/(4f) in this example would be 1⁄125s and 1⁄250s. SELECTING THE FIRING MOMENT The Leica S allows you to choose between the flash firing moment at the start of the exposure and the synchronisation at the end of the exposure. The function is available with all flash units, i.e. even with non-system- compatible flash units, irrespective of whether they are fitted to the flash or connected via cable, and with all camera and flash unit settings. The displays are identical in both cases. Setting the function 1. In the menu under SETUP, select item Flash Sync. Mode , and 2. select the desired option in the sub-menu ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT When attaching a flash unit, you should ensure that the foot of the flash unit is fully inserted into the accessory shoe of the Leica S and, if fitted, the clamping nut is tightened to prevent it accidentally falling out. This is particularly important for flash units with additional control and signal contacts, because if the position in the flash shoe changes the necessary contacts can be broken, leading to malfunctions. Note: Camera and flash unit must be switched off before attaching. Inhalt_EN.indd 40 12.10.2015 09:34:17

When the flash unit used has been switched on and set to the appropriate mode for TTL mode, exposure metering must be carried out on the Leica S 1. before taking each flash picture by gently pressing the shutter release, so that the display in the viewfinder shows the shutter speed or switches to the light balance. If this stage is missed out by fully depressing the shutter release in one quick movement, the flash unit will not fire even if required. 2. the desired exposure mode and the desired shutter speed and/or aperture must be set. The shortest flash sync speed must be taken into account as this determines whether a "normal" flash is fired or an HSS flash. TTL flash mode The fully automatic, i.e. camera-controlled, TTL flash mode is available with the Leica S with system-compatible flash units, and with all exposure operating modes of the camera. In addition, an automatic fill flash control is available. This means that in order to ensure a balanced relationship between flash and other lighting at all times, the flash power is reduced by up to 12⁄3 EV as ambient brightness increases (fill flashes). If, however, the prevailing brightness requires a faster shutter speed than the sync speed (1⁄125s with focal plane shutter, 1⁄1000s for lenses with central shutter) or if this is set manually, a system-compatible flash unit will be automati- cally switched to linear flash mode (HSS, see next section) by the cam- era. In addition, the Leica S transfers the set sensitivity and aperture to the flash unit. If it has such displays, the flash unit can then automatically adapt its distance setting accordingly. Notes: • The following sections describe only those settings and functions that are available when using the Leica S with system-compatible flash units. • An exposure compensation set at the camera influences only the measurement of the prevailing light! If you want to simultaneously use compensation of the TTL flash exposure metering in flash mode – in parallel or in the opposite direction, you must make this additional setting (on the flash unit). • More details of flash use, in particular for other flash units not specially adapted to the Leica S and for different flash modes, can be found in the relevant manuals. LINEAR FLASH MODE (HIGH SPEED SYNCHRONIZATION) Fully automatic, i.e. camera controlled, linear flash operation is available with the Leica S when using system-compatible flash units (see p. 39), with all shutter speeds and in all exposure modes of the camera. It is automatically activated by the camera when the selected or calculated shutter speed is faster than the sync speed, i.e. ≤ 1⁄180s with focal plane shutter. If the flash unit is set correctly, this changeover requires no further action on the part of the photographer. STROBOSCOPE FLASH MODE WITH SYSTEM-COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS This flash method in which several consecutive flashes are fired during an exposure is possible with all exposure operating modes of the camera. With the operating modes and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed necessary for the selected number and frequency of flashes. If the required shutter speed results in an overexposure due to the prevailing light, this is indicated by the light balance. With the operating modes and flashing of the time display in the viewfinder and top panel display signals that the shutter speed is too high. In such cases exposure compensation is possible by changing the number and/or frequency of the flashes and/ or the aperture and/or the shutter speed (with and ). For successful stroboscope photography in which e.g. several phases of a sequence of movements are recorded in one picture, the working range of the flash unit, the number of flashes, the distance and naturally the aperture are of crucial importance. Information on this can be found in the manual of the flash unit in question. Note: The HSS flash technology results in shorter ranges. Inhalt_EN.indd 41 12.10.2015 09:34:17

COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS In the viewfinder display of the Leica S, a flash symbol serves as a feed- back and display of various operating states. • does not appear despite the flash unit being switched on and ready for use: In such cases the Leica S will not fire the flash unit even though it is switched on and ready for use. (e.g. because the wrong operating mode is set on the flash unit) • flashes before the picture is taken: – The flash unit is not yet ready to use • is lit up before the picture is taken: – The flash unit is ready for use • continues to light up constantly after firing: – The flash is still ready to use. • In the case of a flash exposure compensation set at the flash unit – ± appears additionally in the viewfinder as an indicator FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE FLASH UNIT-INTEGRATED AUTO- MATIC COMPUTER When working with the automatic exposure of system-compatible flash units, the light reflected by the subject is metered and evaluated by a sensor integrated into the flash unit, not by the camera. The exposure operating modes of the camera function essentially in the same way as without flash. If the flash sync speed drops below the set value with P or A , or a speed is set below the sync speed with T or M, the flash is not triggered. As the operating modes, and already generate a normally exposed pic- ture due to the ambient lighting, the flash power should be reduced, i.e. a flash exposure compensation of e.g. –1EV to –2EV should be set. With system-compatible flash units, the aperture set at the lens is trans- mitted to the flash unit and automatically taken as the basis as computer aperture. For the metering, the sensitivity set at the camera and any exposure compensation set for the ambient lighting (camera) and flash (flash unit) are taken into consideration. MANUAL FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH CONSTANT FLASH POWER If the flash unit is used in manual flash mode with full power or fixed partial power (if this can be set at the flash unit), the emitted flash light power is not controlled. The exposure operating modes of the camera function essentially in the same way as without flash. If the flash sync speed drops below the set value with A or T , or a speed is set below the sync speed with T or M, the flash is suppressed. The lens aperture to be set is determined by the flash power, sensitivity and distance to the subject, or vice versa, the flash partial power to be set is determined by the aperture, sensitivity, focal length and distance to the subject (see flash unit manual). FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY VIA THE X CONTACT No information is transmitted if a non-system-compatible flash unit is connected via the accessory shoe. As the camera cannot "recognize" such a flash unit, it acts as if no flash unit were attached. The flash time must be set manually to the flash sync speed 1⁄125s, or 1⁄1000s with central shutter, or to slower speeds; an automatic changeover does not take place. The flash unit ready and indicator lamps are not active. If the flash unit is suitable, the light control can be performed with an automatic aperture, i.e. via the sensor on the flash unit, or manually by selecting corresponding partial light power levels (see flash unit manual). FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY VIA THE LOWER LEMO® JACK Flash units and large studio flash systems can be connected by cable with LEMO® plug (supplied) can be connected to the lower LEMO® jack. The LEMO® jack with its automatic locking reliably prevents an inadver- tent interruption in the connection. As the camera cannot "recognize" a flash unit connected in this way, it acts as if no flash unit were attached. The flash time must be set manually to the flash sync speed 1⁄125s, or 1⁄1000s with central shutter, or to slower speeds; an automatic changeover does not take place. The flash unit ready and indicator lamps are not active. Inhalt_EN.indd 42 12.10.2015 09:34:17

Notes: • As only part of the sensor surface is used, the effective focal length is increased in each case, i.e. the details become correspondingly smaller. • Uninterrupted video recordings are possible up to a maximum length of 29 minutes. The following settings are available for video recordings: RESOLUTION / IMAGE FREQUENCY 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Resolution and 2. set the desired resolution in the sub-menu The two resolutions available have a fixed relationship to different image frequencies. 1080p, for example, can be combined with three different image frequencies in order to match the reproduction to the TV system used: 25 fps for PAL, 24 and 30 fps for NTSC while the 4K resolution is only possible with 24 fps. Note: 4k video recordings can only be stored on SD cards (see p. 25). ISO SENSITIVITY All variants described on p. 24, but Maximum Auto ISO for video record- ings is set separately in the Auto ISO Video sub-menu. Notes: • The limitation described below under exposure operating modes applies. • Vertical and horizontal lines may become visible all over the image, especially when shooting dark subjects with high ISO values containing very bright, spot light sources. COLOR SPACE Video recordings are only possible with sRGB (see p. 22). Note: This applies irrespective of a possible deviating setting for photos which remains unchanged. CONTRAST, FOCUS, SATURATION All variants described on page 22, but they are set separately for video recordings. 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Settings and 2. select Video Contrast, Video Sharpness or Video Saturation in the sub-menu, and 3. select the desired level/function in the sub-menu TIME CODE The time code is a data set that is generated and recorded parallel to the image and audio data. It allows the correct time synchronization of pic- ture and audio signals even after cutting, or after a later separate pro- cessing. You can choose between a continuous 'running' Timecode – Free Run and a time code for the particular recording – Rec Run 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Settings and 2. select Timecode in the sub-menu 3. In the Timecode sub-menu select Timecode Mode and 4. select the desired function or deactivate the function in the sub-menu While the time code signal at camera time is always generated and recorded parallel to the video recording, with Free Run and Rec Run you can define the start yourself, i.e. how large the time offset is to be between the start of recording and the start of time code signal genera- tion. In these two cases, the otherwise inactive second line of the Time- code sub-menu can therefore be selected. 5. In the Timecode Mode sub-menu select Starting Time and 6. set the delay in the sub-menu – Setting the numerical groups (hh [hours], mm [minutes], ss [sec- onds] and frame [frame number within the respective second]): Turn the rear thumbwheel or press the Joystick up or down – Switching between the numerical groups: Press the rear thumbwheel or the Joystick forwards, to the left or to the right Inhalt_EN.indd 43 12.10.2015 09:34:17

All the variants described on page 30 EXPOSURE MODES – Aperture priority (see p. 30-31) – Manual control with shutter speeds of 1⁄30 - 1⁄4000s. Set slower shutter speeds are dealt with in the same way as 1⁄30s. Notes: • If a correct exposure is not possible even with the maximum aperture, the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased, regardless of any manual setting. • The automatic exposure control takes all brightness fl uctuations into consideration. If this is not desired, e.g. for landscape recordings and pans, you should set the exposure manually. DISTANCE SETTING All the variants described on page 29 STARTING / ENDING THE RECORDING Starting: Press the video record button # • A video recording in progress is indicated in the monitor by a fl ashing red dot and the elapsed recording time. • As video recordings with the Leica S are made with diff erent aspect ratios, depending on the selected resolution, the monitor image appears with corresponding masking. Ending: Press the video record button again Single pictures during video recordings Single pictures can be taken during a running video recording. Pressing the shutter button interrupts the video recording for the duration of the single picture. The individual pictures are taken with the relevant settings on the camera. Inhalt_EN.indd 44 12.10.2015 09:34:18

nal microphones connected using the LEMO® audio adapter supplied. The integral microphones record in stereo. Note: The automatic distance setting (autofocus) generates noises that are also recorded. Setting the audio recording level is possible automatically or manually before or during the recording. 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Settings, 2. select Audio Level in the sub-menu, and 3. set the desired function there Manual setting 1. Hold the depth of fi eld preview/function button depressed, and 2. press the Joystick to the left (= decrease level) or right (= increase level) The level should be set so that input override is avoided, i.e. such that the 'bars' do not or only seldom change from white to red (at the far right end of the scale). 2 1 3 4 1 Microphone ( = Automatic recording level control, = Manual recording level control, = No sound recording) 2 Setting mark 3 Left channel level 4 Right channel level Note: The level is not controlled separately for each channel. Deactivate sound recording Move the setting mark completely to the left until the microphone symbol changes from Move the setting mark completely to the left until the microphone symbol to To reduce any noise caused by wind during sound recording, a damping function is available. 1. In the menu, under IMAGE, select the item Video Settings, 2. select Audio Wind Elimination in the sub-menu, and 3. activate or deactivate the function there Note: When no wind noise is to be feared, you should always select Off to ensure optimum sound. Checking the sound recording You can check your recording level even during the recording using connected headphones. 1. Connect the headphones to the camera via the LEMO® audio jack using the audio adapter S (supplied) • The corresponding display appears in the monitor image 1 2 1 Symbol for connected headphones 2 Volume bar Setting headphone volume 2. Hold the depth of fi eld preview/function button depressed, and 3. press the Joystick down (= reduce volume) or up (= increase volume) Inhalt_EN.indd 45 12.10.2015 09:34:19

– Automatic review after each recording – Review for unlimited time AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF LAST PICTURE In Auto Review mode, each picture is displayed on the monitor immedi- ately after it is taken. You can set the time for which the picture is to be displayed. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Auto Review and 2. select the desired function or time in the sub-menu: (Off, 1 s, 3 s, 5 s, Hold) REVIEW FOR UNLIMITED TIME Setting the function Call up Review mode by briefly pressing the button to the top right of the monitor. • The last picture taken appears in the monitor along with the corre- sponding displays. However, if the memory card(s) inserted do(es) not contain any image files, the following message appears when you switch to review mode: No media file to display. Displays in Review mode For undisturbed viewing of the recordings, only the following are dis- played during review for unlimited time: – In the header some fundamental information – The functions of the adjacent buttons for 3 seconds in the four corners of the monitor picture when switched on: = Protect menu, = Change of display, = Delete menu and = Menu – Top right and for the functions of the two thumbwheels – Bottom right for button lock (if activated) If the memory card or the selected file cannot be read, a correspond- ing symbol appears in the right-hand margin of the black picture. Notes: • From Auto Review mode, you can switch back at any time to normal unlimited PLAY review mode. • Even pictures that have not yet been transferred from the camera's internal buffer memory to a card – the LED at bottom right on the rear of the camera is still flashing – can be viewed immediately. • On the other hand, the pictures on the cards are not accessible while data are being transferred. • If the masking function was used during recording (see p. 28), the photo appears with the selected aspect ratio. • Only picture data recorded with Leica S cameras can be reviewed with the Leica S. • If the picture data are stored in parallel in JPEG and DNG format, the picture displayed is always based on the DNG file. • If photographs were taken with the picture series function or automatic bracketing, the last picture in the series is shown first in both review modes. • To select other pictures from the series, see p. 48. VIDEO PLAYBACK A video recording can be recognized from the following characteristics: – Picture format (16:9 with Full HD, approx. 17:9 with 4K) – Additional video-related information in a footer – A field with the video and audio control symbols when switching on and each time the Joystick is pressed to the left: Louder = Press up Fast forward = Press right Play/Pause = Press forward Quieter = Press down Fast rewind = Press left Fast forward and fast rewind start in slow motion and get faster the longer the button is held down in the appropriate direction. Turning the rear thumbwheel once to the left or right takes you directly to the beginning or end of a video. Inhalt_EN.indd 46 12.10.2015 09:34:19

Press the Joystick down (= reduce volume) or up (= increase volume) 1 2 1 Symbol for camera loudspeaker/connected headphones 2 Volume bar; at the far left-hand end of the bar the audio playback is deactivated ( / ). Displays in Review mode For undisturbed viewing of the recordings, only the following are displayed during review for unlimited time: – In the header some fundamental information – The functions of the adjacent buttons for 3 seconds in the four corners of the monitor picture when switched on: = Protect menu, = Change of display, = Delete menu and = Menu – Top right Change of display, and Change of display, for the functions of the two thumbwheels If the memory card or the selected fi le cannot be read, a corresponding symbol appears in the right-hand margin of the black picture. During both the unlimited review and the video payback, various addi- tional displays and information can be called up in turn, in addition to the displays described above, by repeatedly pressing the button bottom right next to the monitor as in Live View mode: – Histogram and clipping indicators – Grid lines and horizon – Extended picture data – Back to the normal view The settings for grid lines, histogram and marking of clearly focused subjects are made in exactly the same was as described for Live View mode on pages 27-28. Review with histogram and clipping indicators • Also displayed are: – The histogram at top left – Areas that are too bright are marked in red, areas that are too dark in blue, fl ashing in each case, and at bottom right the clipping sym- bol ([ ]) The clipping displays You can use the menu to set the clipping thresholds for displaying both the light and dark areas. Setting the function 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants and 2. select Exposure Clipping in the sub-menu. 3. In the sub-menu select Lower Limit or Upper Limit, and 4. set the desired threshold values on the scale by turning the thumb- wheel or by pressing the Joystick to the left or right. • The scale shows the clipping areas relative to the overall exposure range. Notes: • The histogram and the clipping indicators are available both during review of the whole picture and during review of a detail, but not • during the simultaneous review of 4 or 9 reduced pictures. • The histogram and clipping indicators always relate to the detail of the part of the picture currently being displayed. Marking of clearly focused subjects • All clearly focused subjects are marked by highlighted contours. The four available colors permit adaptation to any background. 1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants and 2. select Focus Peaking in the sub-menu 3. Call up the sub-menu, and 4. select the desired color there Extended picture data • A wide variety of additional picture data is displayed. Note: This review option only allows you to view the entire picture, even if only a section was previously selected Inhalt_EN.indd 47 12.10.2015 09:34:20

1 2 Turning the rear thumbwheel allows you to select other pictures. Turning to the left takes you to the pictures with lower numbers, turning to the right to the pictures with higher numbers. After reaching the highest and lowest numbers, the series of the pictures arranged in an endless loop starts again from the beginning so that you can reach all the pictures in both directions. • The picture and fi le numbers in the monitor change accordingly. Note: This is possible in all review modes, at all zoom levels, including off -cen- ter details, and during the simultaneous review of several reduced pic- tures. ENLARGING THE DETAIL You can enlarge a detail of the picture – in steps or – call up the highest possible enlargement in one step. Enlarging in steps The displayed detail can be enlarged by turning the shutter speed setting dial to the right. The further you turn, the greater the enlargement and the smaller the detail. Enlargement is possible in 4 steps until 1 pixel of the monitor displays 1 pixel of the picture. • The displays in the header and the symbols for the functions of the keys and thumbwheels disappear. The rectangle inside the frame shows the size and position of the detail. Maximum enlargement in one step Holding the rear thumbwheel depressed (≥ 1 s) switches between the review of the whole picture and maximum enlargement. Note: The function is available at all zoom levels. If a detail was previously displayed, pressing the fi rst time displays the whole picture again. Inhalt_EN.indd 48 12.10.2015 09:34:21

Press the Joystick in the desired direction - up, down, right or left • The rectangle inside the frame moves in the direction the Joystick is pressed. SIMULTANEOUS VIEWING OF SEVERAL REDUCED PICTURES Turning the shutter speed setting dial to the left reduces possibly previ- ously enlarged pictures, and turning beyond the review of the whole picture allows simultaneous viewing of 4 or 9 pictures. • The red frame marks the picture previously displayed in full size during the viewing of 4 or 9 pictures. SELECTION OF ONE OF THE REDUCED PICTURES 1. Select the desired picture by pressing the Joystick up, down, left or right • The frame changes to an endless loop in lines from picture to picture. 2. The framed picture can be enlarged in steps by turning the shutter speed setting dial to the right Inhalt_EN.indd 49 12.10.2015 09:34:22

1. Press any of the button top or bottom left, or top or bottom right of the monitor • In the image field the button functions valid in this situation are displayed - for 4 s – alongside the corresponding buttons (Call up menu control), (Call up delete menu), (Call up protect menu) and (Change view, see p. 47) 2. Press the button marked in this case • The image field displays: – The button functions valid in this situation ALL, Back, and OK, and Protect single? in the footer – Possibly the symbol ( ) for a delete-protected picture. 3. With the button top left of the monitor, select whether you wish to protect only the displayed picture or all the pictures, or (if one or more pictures is/are already protected) whether you wish to cancel the delete protection for the displayed picture or all the pictures • The corresponding displays change: Alongside the button between ALL and SINGLE, in the footer according to the situation. Notes: • Even when protection or canceling of the delete protection of individ- ual pictures is activated, you can enlarge the picture or call up other pictures. • Pressing the button marked BACK in this case (see above under 2.) returns you to the respective normal view. 4. Press the OK button to protect the picture(s) or to cancel the delete protection. • The symbol for a delete-protected picture appears or disap- pears in the monitor. DELETING PICTURES 1. Press any of the button top or bottom left, or top or bottom right of the monitor • In the image field the button functions valid in this situation are displayed - for 4 s – alongside the corresponding buttons (Call up menu control), (Call up delete menu), (Call up protect menu) and (Change view, see p. 47) 2. Press the button marked in this case • The image field displays – the button functions valid in this situation ALL, BACK, and OK, and Delete single? in the footer. – Possibly the symbol for a delete-protected picture. 3. With the button top left of the monitor, select whether you wish to delete only the displayed picture or all the pictures • The corresponding displays change: Alongside the button between ALL and SINGLE, in the footer according to the situation. Notes: • When deletion is activated, you can enlarge the picture or call up other pictures. • Pressing the button marked BACK in this case (see above under 2.) returns you to the respective normal view. If only one picture is to be deleted 4. Press the OK button to delete the picture(s). • The next undeleted picture appears in the monitor. If this was the only picture a message is displayed: No media file to display. If all pictures are to be deleted 5. Press the button marked OK in this case. • A safety confirmation prompt appears on the monitor: Delete all? Notes: • Pressing the button marked in this case (see above under 2.) returns you to the respective normal view. • Protected pictures are not deleted. After deletion, the last (highest number) of the undeleted pictures appears. 6. Confirm and start the deletion with the OK button. • A message appears in the monitor: No media file to display. Inhalt_EN.indd 50 12.10.2015 09:34:22

The Leica S is equipped with a USB 3.0 interface for transferring data to a computer. This allows fast data transfer to computers with the same kind of interface. The computer used must either have a USB port (for direct connection of the Leica S), or be equipped with a card scanner for CF or SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. Furthermore, an up-to-date USB 3.0 driver must be installed If the Leica S is connected to the computer with the LEMO® USB 3.0 cable, it is automatically recognized by the operating system. Use the Windows® Explorer to copy/save the picture data to your computer. Note: Apple® Mac® computers allow the transfer of video files only up to a maximum file size of 4 GB. If larger video files are copied, an error mes- sage is displayed. Important: • Use only the LEMO® USB cable supplied. • While data is being transferred from the Leica S to the computer, the connection may not under any circumstances be broken by removing the USB cable, as otherwise the computer and/or the Leica S may crash, and the memory card may even be irreparably damaged. • While data is being transferred from the Leica S to the computer, the camera must not be turned off or turn itself off due to a lack of battery capacity, as otherwise the computer can crash. For the same reason the battery must never be removed from the camera while the connec- tion is active. If the battery capacity is about to run out during data transfer, stop the data transfer, turn off the camera (see p. 15) and charge the battery (see p. 8). Connecting and transferring the data using card scanners The picture data can be transferred to a computer using a commercially available card scanner for CF or SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. These devices, as well as further information, can be obtained in a computer accessories store. Data structure on the memory card The 100LEICA, 101LEICA, etc. folders can each hold up to 9999 pictures. Leica Image Shuttle® The exclusive Leica Image Shuttle software enables you to remotely control the camera from a computer and to directly store the image data on the computer's hard drive for "tethered shooting". All of the key cam- era functions can be controlled. This convenient solution provides ideal support in the studio and on location. Leica Image Shuttle is available as a free download when you register your Leica S on the Leica Camera AG website. Further details on the download of the two programs can be found on the registration card in the camera packaging. System requirements Microsoft® Windows® Vista® / 7; Mac OS X 10.6 or higher. In some Windows versions it is possible that the operating system will display a warning about a missing Windows signature. Please ignore this message and continue with the installation. Installing firmware updates Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its products. As digital cameras have many functions that are purely controlled electroni- cally, some of these improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date. Leica provides firmware updates at irregular intervals for this purpose. Information about any resulting changes or additions to the details in this manual can be found at: http://www.s.leica-camera.com/downloads-overview You can check in the sub-menu of menu item Camera Information whether your camera and/or the attached lens has the latest firmware version (see also pp. 16-19 and 66). You can easily download new firmware yourself from our website and install it on your camera. 1. Format a memory card in your Leica S 2. Switch off the camera and insert the card into a card scanner – either integrated or connected to your computer. (A scanner is required for firmware updates) 3. Download the firmware file under the link: https://owners.leica-camera.com/login 4. Save the firmware file S-X_xxx.FW to the highest level of the card folder structure. X_xxx stands for the relevant version. 5. Eject the card properly from your card scanner, insert it into the camera and close the cover. 6. Turn on the camera 7. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Camera Information • If the camera detects a newer firmware version than the one installed, this will be indicated in the respective line (Camera or Lens) by characters in front of and behind the firmware number. 8. Open the corresponding sub-menu • Apart from the two version numbers, the sub-menu contains a confirmation prompt. 9. Start the update with Yes or reject with No • A progress screen appears during the process. • The update process begins. This can take several minutes. • After a successful update, a corresponding message is displayed for confirmation. Note: If the battery is not charged sufficiently, a corresponding warning mes- sage is displayed. Inhalt_EN.indd 51 12.10.2015 09:34:23

CAMERA You can control the camera remotely using a smartphone/tablet or use the smartphone/tablet as an external storage medium. In order to do this, the Leica S app must first be installed on your smartphone. This app is available in the Apple App Store™ for iOS™ devices. WLAN settings 1. In the menu, under SETUP, select the item WLAN and 2. activate WLAN Connection in the sub-menu Create personal password For security reasons you should change the default password for the connection to your Leica S. The data are encrypted with the WPA2 stan- dard during the data transfer. 1. In the WLAN sub-menu, select Network Key 2. Enter the characters for your personalized password using the Joy- stick or the rear thumbwheel 3. Press the button marked OK Change device name (SSID) You can change the device name (SSID) of the camera. A name has already been assigned here at the factory (LEICA-S...). 1. In the WLAN sub-menu, select Device Name 2. Enter the characters for your personalized device name using the Joystick or the rear thumbwheel 3. Press the button marked OK Create connection to the camera (Settings are made at the smartphone/tablet) 1. Select the camera from the list of available WiFi networks 2. Enter the camera password Data transfer and remote control 1. Start the app on your smartphone/tablet 2. Create connection to the camera 3. Execute the desired function using the app Notes: • When using devices or computing systems that require more reliable security than WLAN devices, appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and protect against disruptions to the systems used. • Leica Camera AG accepts no liability for damage arising from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device. • It is assumed that the WLAN function will be used in the countries where this camera is sold. If used in other countries than the one where the camera is sold, there is the risk that communications trans- mission conditions may be violated. Leica Camera AG assumes no responsibility for violations of this kind. • Please also notice that data transmitted and received wirelessly may be intercepted by third parties. We highly recommend that you activate encryption in the wireless access point settings in order to ensure that the information is secure. • Don't use the camera in places where there are magnetic fields, static electricity, or disturbances, such as near microwaves. Otherwise the wireless transmissions may not reach the camera. • Using the camera near devices such as microwaves or cordless tele- phones that use the 2.4 GHz radio frequency wavelength may nega- tively affect the performance of both devices. • Do not connect to wireless networks you are not authorized to use. • When the WLAN function is activated, the device will automatically search for wireless networks. When this happens, networks that you are not authorized to use (SSID: indicates the name used to identify a network over a WLAN connection) may be displayed. Do not attempt to connect to such a network, since this would be seen as unauthorized access. Inhalt_EN.indd 52 12.10.2015 09:34:23

Interchangeable lenses The range of interchangeable lenses in the Leica S system covers focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto, including a macro lens for close- ups. Some models may be available with the option of an integral central shutter – for flash photography with sync speeds up to 1/1000 s. All Leica S lenses are characterized by a high light intensity - in relation to the picture format, and always by maximum imaging performance. S ADAPTER The Leica S adapter allows the use of lenses from other manufacturers with Leica S cameras. The three purely mechanical bayonet adapters transmit no mechanical or electrical controls, signals or data between housing and lens. There is also a further Leica S adapter for use with Hasselblad HC/HCD lenses and one for the use of the Contax 645 lens on Leica S cameras that allow the use of all the functions of these lenses. Leica S Adapter V ........................................................ Order No. 16 024 (for lenses from the Hasselblad V system) Leica S Adapter M645.................................................. Order No. 16 025 (for lenses from the Mamiya 645 system) Leica S Adapter P67..................................................... Order No. 16 026 (for lenses from the Pentax 67 system) Leica S Adapter H ........................................................ Order No. 16 030 (for lenses from the Hasselblad H system) Leica S Adapter C ........................................................ Order No. 16 038 (for lenses from the Contax 645 system) Interchangeable focusing screens Interchangeable focusing screens are available for the Leica S. They are delivered individually in a case with changing tweezers and a dust brush. Completely matt screen ............................................... Order No. 16 000 (Standard, supplied with the camera) Matt screen with microprism ring and wedge ................ Order No. 16 001 Completely matt screen with grid lines ......................... Order No. 16 002 Multifunction S hand grip The multifunction grip simplifies handling for portrait format pictures thanks to its form and appropriately positioned operating elements. It also allows the use of an additional battery to increase the capacity. Its attach- ment – with tripod screw - is quick and easy. (Order No. 16 028) Grip strap S The grip strap S is fastened to the multifunction hand grip and signifi- cantly simplifies the carrying and holding of the camera/hand grip combi- nation. (Order No. 16 004) Professional charger S This charger allows you to significantly boost and safeguard the availabil- ity of your Leica S system: It can charge two batteries at the same time. (Order No. 16 011) AC adapter S (power pack) If the Leica S (Typ 007) is used in a fixed position and/or for a very large number of pictures over a prolonged period, and particularly when it cannot be monitored, then it is expedient to ensure a continuous power supply by using this power pack. (Order No. 16 041) Note: The power pack S (Order No. 16 022) cannot be used with the Leica S (Typ 007). Flash units The Leica SF 26 system flash unit is characterized by very simple opera- tion. (Order No. 14 622) Remote cord S The electric remote cord S is highly recommended where maximum jitter-free photography is demanded. (Order No. 16 029) HDMI cable The HDMI cable allows exceptionally fast transfer of picture data to display equipment with corresponding HDMI sockets. Length = 1.5 m (Order No. 14 491) Audio adapter S The audio adapter S that is connected to the camera via LEMO plug allows the simultaneous connection of headphones and a microphone (both with 3.5 mm jack). (Order No. 16 042) SPARE PARTS Order No. Camera bayonet cover S ...............................................................16 021 Carrying strap S ............................................................................16 037 Standard focusing screen ..............................................................16 000 Viewfinder cover ...........................................................................16 015 Li-Ion Battery S BP-PRO1 ..............................................................16 039 Quick Charger S (with integrated USA mains plug and EU, UK and AUS interchangeable mains plugs, car charging cable) 16 009 Inhalt_EN.indd 53 12.10.2015 09:34:23

PRECAUTIONS AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Do not use your Leica S in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer monitors, video game consoles, cell phones, radio equipment). • If you place the Leica S on or very close to a television set, its mag- netic field could interfere with picture recordings. • The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell phones. • Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors, can damage the stored data or the pictures. • If the Leica S malfunctions due to the effects of electromagnetic fields then turn the camera off, remove the battery, and then turn the cam- era on again after reinserting the battery. Do not use the Leica S in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines. • Their magnetic fields can also interfere with picture recordings. Protect the Leica S from contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol may not be used for cleaning. • Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the housing of the Leica S or the surface coating. • As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals, they should not remain in contact with the Leica S for a long time. The Leica S is protected against moisture and dust to a certain extent by a number of design measures. Ensure nevertheless that neither water, sand nor dust can get into the camera, e.g. when it is snowing or raining or on the beach. • Sand and dust can damage the camera and memory cards. Take particular care when changing lenses and when inserting and removing the cards. If moisture does get in, it can cause malfunctions and even permanent damage to the Leica S and the memory cards. If salt water spray gets onto the Leica S, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly and wipe the camera with it. Then wipe down thor- oughly with a dry cloth. MONITOR AND TOP PANEL DISPLAY • If the Leica S is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations, con- densation can form on the displays. Wipe it off carefully with a soft dry cloth. • If the Leica S is very cold when it is turned on, the displays may at first appear darker than usual. As soon as they warm up, they will reach their normal level of brightness. The monitor is manufactured using a high-precision process. This ensures that, of the total of around 921,600 pixels, more than 99.995% work correctly and only 0.005% remain dark or are always bright. However, this is not a malfunction and it does not impair the reproduction of the picture. SENSOR Cosmic radiation (e.g. on flights) can cause pixel defects. CONDENSATION If condensation has formed on or in the Leica S, you should turn it off and leave it to stand at room temperature for around an hour. Once the camera temperature has adjusted to room temperature, the condensa- tion will disappear by itself. CARE INSTRUCTIONS • As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms, you should take care to keep the equipment clean. FOR THE CAMERA • Clean the Leica S only with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt should first of all be covered with a well-thinned cleaning agent and then wiped off with a dry cloth. • To remove stains and fingerprints, the camera and lenses should be wiped with a clean lint-free cloth. Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the camera body can be removed with a small brush. Take care not to damage the shutter blades and mirror surface, e.g. with the shaft of the brush. • All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your Leica S are lubricated. Please remember this if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time. To prevent the lubrication points becoming gummed up, the camera shutter should be released a number of times every three months. It is also recommended that you repeatedly move and use all other controls. FOR LENSES • Dust on the outside of the lens should be removed only with a soft- haired brush or a soft, clean, dry microfiber cloth. This cloth is included in the scope of supply of this lens. If stains and finger have to be removed, use such a cloth and clean carefully with a circular move- ment starting at the center of the lens and working towards the edge. The Leica Aquadura coating allows simple cleaning. Do not apply any high pressure in order to maintain this property for as long as possible. On no account may acetone be used for cleaning. • For optimum front lens protection in unfavorable photographic condi- tions (e.g. sand, salt water spray), use transparent UVa filters. How- ever, you should bear in mind that, like all filters, they can cause unwanted reflections in certain backlight situations and with high contrasts. The generally recommended lens hood also protects the lens from unintentional fingerprints and the rain. FOR THE BATTERY Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chem- ical reactions. These reactions are also influenced by the ambient tem- perature and humidity. Very high and low temperatures shorten the operating time and service life of the batteries. • Always remove the battery if you will not be using the Leica S for a longer period of time. Otherwise after several weeks the battery could undergo deep discharge, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced, as the Leica S still consumes a small amount of current (e.g. for saving date and time) even when it is turned off. • Lithium ion batteries should only be stored in a partially charged condition, i.e. not completely discharged or fully charged (in the corre- sponding display in the top panel display). For very long storage peri- ods, you should charge the battery for approx. 15 minutes roughly twice a year to avoid a deep discharge. • Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessi- ble. Whilst lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits, they should still be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns. • If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage. Using a damaged battery can damage the Leica S. • Batteries have a limited service life. • Take damaged batteries to a collection point to ensure correct recy- cling. • Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to explode. Inhalt_EN.indd 54 12.10.2015 09:34:23

FOR THE CHARGER • If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers, it can interfere with the reception; make sure there is a distance of at least 1m between the devices. • When the charger is in use, it can make a noise (buzzing) – this is quite normal and is not a malfunction. • When it is not in use, disconnect the charger from the mains as other- wise it uses a certain (very small) amount of power even when no battery is inserted in it. • Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short circuit them. FOR MEMORY CARDS • Whilst a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read, it may not be removed, nor may the Leica S be turned off or exposed to vibrations. • For safety, memory cards should only ever be stored in the anti- static cover supplied. • Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high temper- atures, direct sunlight, magnetic fields or static discharge. • Do not drop or bend memory cards as this can damage them and result in loss of the stored data. • Always remove the memory cards if you will not be using the Leica S for a longer period of time. • Do not touch the connections on the memory card and keep them free of dirt, dust and moisture. • It is recommended that the memory cards are reformatted from time to time, as fragmentation occurs when deleting, which can block some of the memory capacity. CLEANING THE SENSOR If any dust or dirt particles should adhere to the sensor cover glass, depending on the size of the particles this can be identified by dark spots or marks on the pictures. The Leica S can be returned to Leica Camera AG Customer Service (address: see p. 67) for chargeable cleaning of the sensor; this cleaning is not covered by warranty. You can also carry out cleaning yourself, using the Sensor Cleaning function in the menu. This allows access to the sensor by keeping the shutter open. Notes: • Generally: To protect the Leica S against ingress of dust etc. into the interior of the camera, it is important always to have a lens or a cover fitted to the camera body. • For the same reason, when changing lenses work quickly and in an environment that is as dust-free as possible. • As plastic parts can easily pick up a static charge and then attract more dust, individual lens caps and covers should only be stored for short periods in pockets in clothing. Setting the function 1. In the menu under SETUP, select (Sensor Cleaning • The relevant sub-menu appears. 2. Confirm with Yes • The mirror is folded up and the shutter opens. 3. Carry out cleaning. Make sure you follow the instructions under "Notes" below. 4. After cleaning, the shutter is closed again by turning off the camera. • The message Please stop sensor cleaning immediately. is displayed. Notes: • This function is only available when the battery has at least 50% of its full capacity. Otherwise a corresponding warning is displayed. • As far as possible, both inspection and cleaning of the sensor should be performed in a dust-free environment to prevent further soiling. • An 8x or 10x magnifying glass is very helpful during the inspection before and after cleaning. • Lightly adhering dust can be blown off the sensor cover glass using clean and, if necessary ionized gases such as air or nitrogen. It makes sense to use a (rubber) bellows with no brush for this purpose. Special, low pressure cleaning sprays such as "Tetenal Antidust Professional" can also be used in line with their specified usage. • If the particles cannot be removed in this way, please contact the Leica Product Support department. • If the battery capacity falls to lower than 40% while the shutter is open, the warning message "Attention Please stop sensor cleaning immedia- tely." appears in the monitor. At the same time a continuous beep tone will sound which can only be stopped by turning off the camera. Turn- ing the camera off will cause the shutter to be closed again. Be abso- lutely sure in this case that the shutter window is clear, i.e. that no object can obstruct the closing movement of the shutter, otherwise damage may occur. Important: • Leica Camera AG accepts no liability for damage caused by the user when cleaning the sensor. • Do not attempt to blow dust particles off the sensor cover glass using your mouth; even tiny droplets of saliva can cause marks that are difficult to remove. • Compressed air cleaners with high gas pressure may not be used as they can also cause damage. • Take care to avoid touching the sensor surface with a hard object during inspection and cleaning. Storage • If you will not be using the Leica S for a longer period of time, we recommend that you a. Switch it off (see p. 15), b. Remove the memory cards (see p. 12), and c. Take out the battery (see p. 11), (the entered time and date are lost after max. 3 months, see p. 20). • A lens acts like a magnifying glass if bright sunlight shines on the front of the camera. The camera must therefore never be set aside in strong sunlight without protection. Using the lens cover and keeping the camera in the shade (or immediately putting it away in the case) help to prevent damage to the interior of the camera. • Store the Leica S in a dry, adequately ventilated place, where neither high temperatures nor high humidity will occur. When used in humid conditions, the Leica S should be completely free of all moisture before being stored away. • Photo cases that became wet during use should be emptied to prevent damage to your equipment caused by moisture and any leather-tanning residue released. • To prevent fungal growth during use in hot, humid tropical climates, the camera equipment should not be kept in air-tight containers for longer than absolutely necessary. This is only recommended if a desiccant such as silica gel is placed in the container • To prevent the formation of fungus, do not store the Leica S in a leather case for long periods of time. • In a dry environment, store the Leica S preferably in a closed and padded container so that nothing can rub against it and it is protected from dust. • Note the serial numbers of your Leica S and lenses, as these are extremely important in case of loss. Inhalt_EN.indd 55 12.10.2015 09:34:23

Aperture priority .................................................................................. 31 Aperture, setting ................................................................................. 30 Autofocus  Focus priority (AFs) ......................................................................... 29  Shutter release priority (AFc) ........................................................... 29 Automatic program ............................................................................. 30 B Battery  Charge level displays ....................................................................... 11  Charging ........................................................................................... 8  Inserting and removing .................................................................... 11 C Care instructions................................................................................. 54 Carrying strap ....................................................................................... 8 Cautions ............................................................................................. 54 Cleaning the sensor ............................................................................ 55 Color space ........................................................................................ 22 Compression rate ............................................................................... 22 Contrast, see Image properties ........................................................... 22 D Data structure on the memory card ..................................................... 51 Date ................................................................................................... 20 Deleting pictures ................................................................................. 50  All pictures on the memory cards .................................................... 50  Single pictures ................................................................................ 50 Depth of field ...................................................................................... 35 Depth of field preview button ..........................................................7/35 Designation of parts .............................................................................. 7 Detail, selection of the, see Review mode ............................................ 48 Displays  In the monitor ................................................................................. 62  In the top panel display ................................................................... 61  In the viewfinder .............................................................................. 60 Distance setting .................................................................................. 29  Depth of field .................................................................................. 35  Metering field .................................................................................. 29  Setting dial........................................................................................ 7 DNG ................................................................................................... 22 E Exposure control / exposure metering  Aperture priority .............................................................................. 31  Automatic program ......................................................................... 30  Bracketing ...................................................................................... 33  Center weighted metering ............................................................... 30  Exposure compensation .................................................................. 32  Manual settings............................................................................... 33  Metering memory lock .................................................................... 32  Multi-field metering ......................................................................... 30  Program shift .................................................................................. 31  Setting the operating mode ............................................................. 30  Setting the shutter speed / aperture ............................................... 30  Shutter speed priority ...................................................................... 31  Spot metering ................................................................................. 30  Values above and below the metering range .................................... 34 F File format / compression rate............................................................ 22 Firmware downloads ........................................................................... 51 Flash mode  Attaching a flash unit ...................................................................... 40  Automatic computer ....................................................................... 42  Flash connection socket ................................................................. 42  General ........................................................................................... 39  Linear flash (HSS) ........................................................................... 41  Manual flash photography with constant flash power ....................... 42  Ready and indicator lamps .............................................................. 42  Stroboscope flash mode .................................................................. 41  Synchronization .............................................................................. 40  Sync speed / sync speed range ...................................................... 40  TTL flash mode ................................................................................ 41  X contact ........................................................................................ 42 Flash units ....................................................................................39/53 Focusing screens ..........................................................................13/53  Changing ........................................................................................ 13 Formatting of the memory card ........................................................... 37 G GPS .................................................................................................... 38 Inhalt_EN.indd 56 12.10.2015 09:34:23

I Image frequency ................................................................................. 26 Image properties (contrast, sharpness, color saturation) ...................... 22 Info service, Leica Product Support ..................................................... 67 Interchangeable lenses .................................................................14/53 ISO sensitivity ..................................................................................... 24 L Lenses, Leica S ............................................................................14/53  Fitting and removing ........................................................................ 14 Linear flash, see under Flash mode M Main switch ....................................................................................7/15 Memory card settings ......................................................................... 25 Memory cards  Inserting and removing .................................................................... 11 Menu control ...................................................................................... 16 Menu language ................................................................................... 20 Menu options ...................................................................................... 66 Mirror lock-up ..................................................................................... 35 Monitor ...........................................................................................7/21  Setting the brightness ..................................................................... 21 N Noise (key acknowledgment (response) tones) .................................... 21 P Package contents ................................................................................. 6 Parts, designation of ............................................................................. 7 Picture series ...................................................................................... 26 Power off, automatic ........................................................................... 20 Protecting pictures / clearing delete protection .................................. 50 R Raw data / DNG ................................................................................. 22 Repairs / Leica Customer Care ........................................................... 67 Resetting all custom menu settings ..................................................... 36 Resolution........................................................................................... 22 Review mode ...................................................................................... 46  Auto Review function ...................................................................... 46  Detail selection ............................................................................... 48  Enlarging ......................................................................................... 48  PLAY function .................................................................................. 46  Scrolling ......................................................................................... 48 S Saturation, see Image properties ......................................................... 22 Self-timer ............................................................................................ 34 Sensitivity ........................................................................................... 24 Sensor, cleaning ................................................................................. 55 Setting the focus ................................................................................. 29  Autofocus ....................................................................................... 29  Manual settings............................................................................... 29 Shutter release, see also shutter and technical data ......................26/68 Shutter speed priority.......................................................................... 31 Shutter, see shutter release and technical data .............................26/59  Central shutter ...................................................................14/15/39  Focal plane shutter ......................................................................... 15  Shutter speed, setting ..................................................................... 30 Spare parts ......................................................................................... 53 Storage of picture data ....................................................................... 25 Storage of the Leica S ......................................................................... 55 T Technical data .................................................................................... 58 Thumbwheels ..................................................................................7/30 Time and date ..................................................................................... 20 Top panel display ............................................................................7/61  Setting the brightness ..................................................................... 21 Transferring data to a computer .......................................................... 51 Turning on / off .................................................................................. 15  Auto Power Off ................................................................................ 20 U USB port ............................................................................................. 51 V Video record button ........................................................................7/44 Viewfinder  Adjusting the eyepiece .................................................................... 15  Displays .......................................................................................... 60 Volume, setting the key acknowledgment (response) tones ................. 21 W Warning messages ................................................................................ 6 White balance ..................................................................................... 22  Automatic ....................................................................................... 23  By metering .................................................................................... 23  Fixed settings .................................................................................. 23  Manual............................................................................................ 23 Inhalt_EN.indd 57 12.10.2015 09:34:23

medium-format digital SLR camera Lens attachment Leica S bayonet Lens system Leica S lenses Picture format / aspect ratio 30 x 45mm / 2:3 Image sensor / resolution Leica CMOS sensor with 6 µm pixel size, with micro lenses, 37.5 MP Dynamic range 15 aperture stops Color depth 16 bits per pixel Deep-pass filter None, maximum transfer of the focus, suppression of Moiré by external digital image processing on sensor Data formats Photo: DNG (raw data), DNG + JPEG, JPEG DNG /JPEG resolution DNG: 37.5 MP, JPEG: 37.5 MP, 9.3 MP, 2.3 MP File size DNG: approx. 42 Mbyte, JPEG: approx. 1-16 Mbyte (depend- ing on the resolution used and picture content), Video: Uninterrupted video recordings are possible up to a maximum length of 29 minutes, maximum file size for transfer to MAC computers: 4 GB Buffer memory 2 GB, maximum number of pictures in series (depend- ing on memory card used): DNG: max. 14, JPEG: unlimited Color spaces Adobe® RGB, sRGB, ECI RGB 2.0 White balance Automatic, manual by metering, 8 presets, color temperature input Storage medium CF cards (max. UDMA7), SD cards up to 2 GB, SDHC cards up to 32 GB, SDXC cards, memory cards with a capacity of less than 1 GB cannot be used, 4K video recordings can only be stored on SD cards Menu languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Portuguese Exposure control Exposure metering Open aperture metering through the lens (TTL) Metering methods Spot (3.5%), center-weighted, multi-field (5 fields) Metered value storage By pressing the shutter button to the pres- sure point, storage for 1 picture of permanently with Joystick Exposure compensation ±3EV (exposure values), can be set in half steps Automatic bracketing Optionally 3 or 5 pictures, optionally 1⁄2 EV, 1EV, 2EV, 3EV deviation between the individual pictures, depending on the set operating mode, change of the exposures via aperture and/or shutter speed Metering range (with aperture 2.5 and ISO100), spot metering: EV2.7 - 20, center-weighted and multi-field metering: EV1.2 - 20, Warning display in the viewfinder for values above and below the metering range Measuring cell for prevailing light Multi-field photo diode (permanent light metering) Sensitivities ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600, ISO 3200, ISO6400, ISO 12500, Automatic Exposure operating modes Automatic program with shift function ( ), aperture priority ( ), shutter speed priority ( ), manual setting ( ) Flash exposure control Flash unit connections Accessory shoe with center and control contacts, LEMO® or standard flash connection socket without control of the light yield Synchronization Flash sync speed: 1⁄125 s, or 1⁄1000 s for lenses with central shutter, slower shutter speeds can be used, either at the begin- ning or end of the exposure; flashes also with faster shutter speeds (1⁄180s – 1⁄4000s) possible with correspondingly configured flash units (HSS mode) Flash metering cell Multi-field photo diode Flash exposure metering / control (with system-compatible Leica flash units attached to the camera) Control by flash unit with TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transfer and allowance for sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes can be used, automatic matching of the flash light component to the ambient light Linear flash mode (with system-compatible, appropriately configured Leica flash units, linear flash mode with TTL pre-flash metering and automatic TTL-HSS control) For flash photography with faster shutter speeds than the sync speed by firing several flashes in quick succession, automatic changeover to HSS flash mode if shutter speed is below sync speed Stroboscope flash mode (several flashes fired during one picture) With flash operating modes P and A and system-compatible, appropri- ately configured Leica flash units automatic adaptation of the exposure time Flash lighting compensation Can be set on appropriately configured flash units Displays during flash mode Ready status by flashing or steady light of the flash symbol in the viewfinder Inhalt_EN.indd 58 12.10.2015 09:34:24

the basis of contrast Sensor / metering field One central cross sensor, defined by cross- hair on the matt screen, in Live View mode the metering field can be freely positioned Operating modes Optionally AFs (single) = focus priority, AFc (contin- uous) = shutter release priority, MF (manual), manual override of the automatic setting possible at any time Metered value storage By pressing the shutter button to the pressure point, storage for 1 picture of permanently with Joystick Autofocus drive In lenses Viewfinder system Eyepiece High eyepoint viewfinder, diopter correction of -3 to +1dpt possible at the viewfinder Viewfinder field 98 % Magnification 0.87x with 70 mm lens with setting to infinity and 0 dpt. Focusing screens Interchangeable, standard equipment: Matt screen with microprism ring and wedge Displays Viewfinder LCD line under viewfinder image, illuminated, displays Top panel Self-illuminating LCD Monitor 3" color TFT LCD monitor with 16 million colors and 921,600 pixels, approx. 100% image field, max. 170° viewing angle, anti-reflex/ anti-soiling protective glass (Corning® Gorilla Glas®), color space: sRGB Live View mode Optionally with/without exposure simulation, spot metering field can be moved in the whole image field, linked to also freely movable AF metering field, display optionally with histogram and clipping, marking of clearly focused subjects (focus peaking), grid lines and horizon indicators, picture information Video mode Format, resolution, frame rate, color scanning MOV (Motion JPEG), optionally Full HD (1080 x 1920) with 24, 25 or 30 fps or 4K (2160 x 4096) with 24 fps, 4:2:2 Exposure control As for photos Sound recording In 48 kHz / 16 bit stereo, optionally with internal or external microphones, time code Miscellaneous Display optionally with marking of clearly focused subjects (focus peaking), external playback via HDMI socket: Full HD video stream, 4K video recordings can only be stored on SD cards Shutter and shutter release Shutter Selected with main switch, in camera: Microprocessor-con- trolled, metal plate focal plane shutter with vertical movement, in appro- priately configured Leica CS lenses: Central shutter Shutter speeds Manual setting (with and ): 60 - 1⁄4000s in half steps (60-1⁄1000s with central shutter), B for long exposures up to maximum 60s, flash synchronization up to 1⁄125s (1⁄1000s with central shutter). Automatic setting (with and ): Steplessly from 60s to 1⁄4000s (60- 1⁄1000s with central shutter), Linear flashes with all faster shutter speeds than 1⁄125s possible (with appropriately configured Leica system flash units and HSS-compatible SCA 3002 standard flash units) Series/interval shooting Picture series: approx. 3.5 pictures/s, max. 14 pictures in series with DNG, unlimited with JPEG, interval shooting: Time until start, number of pictures and interval can be selected Shutter button Two position: Activation of exposure and focus meter- ing and metered value storage - shutter release Self-times Delay time either 2 s or 12 s, indicated by flashing LED on the front of the camera and corresponding display in the monitor Mirror lock-up 1st pressure: Mirror is folded up, lens aperture is closed to the set value, 2nd pressure: Shutter is released Turning the camera on/off With main switch on camera top panel, optionally auto power off after approx. 2/5/10 minutes Power supply Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, rated voltage 7.3 V, capac- ity 2300 mAh, capacity display in top panel display; charge current / voltage: DC 1250 mA / 7.4 V. Model number: BP-PRO1; Manufacturer: PT. VARTA Microbattery Indonesia; Made in Indonesia, permanent power supply possible using mains power pack (available as an accessory) Lithium-Ion Battery Charger Quick Charger S; Inputs: 100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 200 mA, automatic switching, or 12/24 V DC, 1A; Output: Nominal 7.4 V DC, 1250 mA / max. 8.25 V, 1265 mA Model number: 9C94270; Manufacturer: Ansmann; Made in China GPS Optional (not available everywhere due to country-specific legisla- tion, i.e. enforced automatic shutdown in those countries), data are written to EXIF header in picture files WLAN (802.11n-Standard), Integrated into camera, camera control and picture monitoring possible with smartphone or tablet app Horizon Metering with acceleration sensor, metering range: inclination (about transverse axis) and tilt (about longitudinal axis) each ±90°, mea- suring accuracy / display sensitivity: ≤1° at 0-40°C, display in monitor Camera body Material All-metal die cast magnesium body with non-slip plastic coating, top panel of magnesium, bottom cover of aluminum, bayonet of stainless steel Tripod thread A 1⁄4 (1⁄4") DIN and A 3⁄8 (3⁄8") DIN (steel inserts) each with twist lock to DIN 4503, in metal tripod plate, under the center of the lens axis Operating conditions 0 to +45°C, 15%-80% relative humidity Interfaces ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts and bore for locking pin, HDMI socket Type C, LEMO® jack for data output (USB 3.0 standard), 9-pin LEMO® jack for remote control accessory/ remote flash trigger, audio out/in possible with audio adapter (available as an accessory) Dimensions (width x depth x height) approx. 160 x 80 x 120 mm Weight approx. 1260 g (with battery) Package contents Charger 100-240 V with integrated USA mains plug, and interchangeable mains plugs (Euro, GB, AUS) and car charging cable, lithium ion battery, carrying strap, bayonet cover, eyepiece cover, image processing software: can be downloaded from the Leica Camera AG website after registration of the camera Subject to changes in design, production and availability. 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1 2 3 5 6 9 7 8 12 10 11 6 12 4 1 Horizon (Tilting about the longitudinal axis/inclination about the transverse axis; values apply as examples for inclination in clockwise direction; other directions are shown analogously) –  max. ±0.5° –  0.5-2.5° –  2.5-5° –  5-10° –  flashing ≥10° 2 Shutter speed/exposure time – Manually set value for and , automatically controlled value for and ; display in half steps, or – (high) or (low) for overexposure or underexposure in the automatic exposure modes , , and by flash light, or for values below the metering range. – B setting for long exposures – Warning message for full memory card(s) 3 Exposure operating mode –  Automatic program –  Aperture priority –  Shutter speed priority – Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture 4 Aperture Manually set value for and , automatically controlled value for and ; display in half steps 5 Flash display Lit Ready Flashing Flash charging, not ready 6 Light scale (Marks: each 1⁄2 EV step, last marks/figures flash at ≤ -3EV/≥ +3EV ) to indicate – Manual exposure compensation, – Deviation of the current metering from the stored exposure setting (with metered value storage in the automatic exposure modes , , ) – Exposure compensation 7 Flash display Lit = Shutter speed set ≥ sync speed 8 Focus displays – Appears only in manual mode or in the case of manual override of the AF: Lights up continuously if the distance is set too far – In manual mode: Lights up continuously with correct setting – With AFs: Lights up continuously with correct setting, flashes if correct setting is not possible, – With AFc: Lights up continuously with correct setting, goes out if focusing is restarted – Appears only in manual mode or in the case of manual override of the AF: Lights up continuously if the distance is set too short 9 Exposure compensation / flash exposure compensation set 10 Exposure metering method –  Multi-field metering –  Center weighted metering –  Spot metering 11 Picture counter –  Total remaining number of pictures –  External storage –  (flashing with 2 Hz) = Memory card full –  (flashing with 2 Hz) = No memory card inserted –  Maximum number for picture series –  Error message 12 ISO sensitivity –  For manual setting –  For automatic setting –   HI 1 (ISO3200) / HI 2 (ISO6400) / HI 3 (ISO12500)= Currently set sensitivity Note: The viewfinder LCD is always lit when the camera is switched on. The brightness of this lighting is automatically adapted to the ambient bright- ness for optimum legibility. Inhalt_EN.indd 60 12.10.2015 09:34:28

Starting view (appears for approx. 5 s after turning on the camera) 4 1 2 3 1 Time 2 Date 3 Camera / memory card status – READY Ready for recording – CARD SEARCH Memory card check – No legible memory card detected 4 Battery capacity (right for battery in camera, left for battery in hand grip) or symbol for connected AC power pack adapter S Standard view 10 7 11 8 3 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 WLAN activated 2 Memory card used 3 ISO sensitivity, alternatively interval shooting set 4 Exposure operating mode 5 Exposure compensation set 6 Program shift set 7 Aperture 8 Shutter speed 9 Picture counter 10 Battery capacity (right for battery in camera, left for battery in hand grip) or symbol for connected AC power pack adapter S 11 GPS – Last position determined up to 6 minutes ago – Last position determined up to 24 hours ago – No position data available Depth of fi eld indicator (for manual distance setting, press shutter button to 1st pressure point) 1 2 3 1 Front limit of the depth of fi eld range 2 Set focal plane 3 Rear limit of the depth of fi eld range Display when setting the exposure operating mode (appears only briefl y after holding the rear thumbwheel depressed) Inhalt_EN.indd 61 12.10.2015 09:34:29

Photo recording mode 20 21 18 19 16 17 15 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 9 10 11 24 23 22 25 1 Function of the button bottom left 2 Flash ready indicator, light balance, fl ash sync speed indicator 3 Focal length 4 ISO sensitivity/setting 5 Aperture 6 Shutter speed 7 Exposure operating mode 8 Function of the button top left 9 Exposure compensation 10 Exposure metering method 11 White balance setting 12 Autofocus mode 13 Battery status / mains mode 14 Function of the button top right 15 Picture counter 16 Memory card(s) used 17 Photo fi le format / JPEG resolution 18 Video resolution / frame rate 19 Color space 20 Button lock activated 21 Function of the button bottom right 22 Symbol for – S  Single picture – C  Picture series – i  Interval shooting – /  Self-timer mode 23 Exposure bracketing activated 24 Flash trigger point 25 Mirror lock-up activated Recording mode Live View photo Standard view 26 27 27 27 27 29 28 30 26 see 6, 5, 4, 15, 16 27 Button functions (appear – in all Live View screens – for approx. 3 s after pressing any of the four buttons next to the monitor) –  Magnifi cation function –  Menu control – Review mode –  Change views 28 Spot exposure metering fi eld 29 Autofocus metering fi eld 30 Exposure simulation deactivated Inhalt_EN.indd 62 12.10.2015 09:34:29

A Histogram and clipping indicators 32 31 31 Histogram 32 Clipping symbol B Focus display (peaking) 33 33 Peaking symbol C Grid and horizon 34 35 34 Grid lines 35 Horizon D Additional picture data 36 38 37 36 see 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 37 see 2, 25, 24, 23, 22, 20 38 see 19, 17 Video recording mode 40 39 26 44 43 42 46 45 41 39 Indication of a recording in progress 40 Possible recording time 41 see 6, 5, 4, 16 42 Current recording time 43 Video resolution / frame rate 44 Audio recording level display 45 Sound recording mode –  Automatic recording level control –  Manual recording level contol –  Sound recording deactivated 46 Light scale, or headphone volume , Volume off (mute) Inhalt_EN.indd 63 12.10.2015 09:34:30

Standard view # 47 47 50 49 47 48 47 52 51 53 47 Button functions (appear when switching on Review mode in all photo and video views or after pressing any of the four buttons next to the monitor, disap- pear after approx. 3 s) –  Delete menu –  Menu control –  Protect menu –  Change views 48 Detail size and position 49 see 6, 5, 4, 16 50 Number of picture displayed / total number of pictures 51 Symbol for delete-protected pictures 52 Operating instructions for scroll function (shutter speed setting dial) (52 and 53 appear / disappear together with 47) 53 Operating instructions for enlargement function (rear thumbwheel) Standard view plus additional displays A Histogram and clipping indicator 55 54 54 Histogram 55 Clipping symbol B Focus display (peaking) 56 56 Peaking symbol D Additional picture data 70 mm 60 59 62 63 57 58 61 57 Date of picture 58 Time of picture 59 Image fi le number 60 see 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 61 Profi le memory slot 62 see 19, 17 63 Employed focal length Inhalt_EN.indd 64 12.10.2015 09:34:31

Standard view 65 66 67 64 70 71 68 69 72 64 Recording date and volume setting , Volume off (mute) , see also 65 65 Video control symbols (for Joystick) –  Playback (press forward) –   Fast forward (press to right or hold depressed) –  Fast rewind (press to left or hold depressed) –  Volume: louder (press up or hold depressed) –  Volume: quieter (press down or hold depressed) 66 Total recording time 67 see 4, 50, 16 68 Operating instructions for scroll function (shutter speed setting dial) 69 Operating instructions for enlargement function (rear thumbwheel) 70 Elapsed playback time 71 Video resolution / frame rate 72 Elapsed playback time bar Standard view plus additional displays A Histogram and clipping indicator 74 73 73 Histogram 74 Clipping symbol B Focus display (peaking) 75 75 Peaking symbol C Additional picture data 76 77 76 see 7, 9, 10, 11, 59 77 see 58, 61 Inhalt_EN.indd 65 12.10.2015 09:34:31

THE MENU OPTIONS Area Menu option Page Drive mode 26/34 Focus mode 29 Exp. metering 30 Exp. compensation 32 Exp. bracketing 33 Mirror up mode 35 Max. flash sync. time 40 ISO 24 White balance 22 Photo file format 22 JPG resolution 22 JPG settings 22 Video resolution 43 Video setting 43/45 Area Menu option Page Storage backup (CF & SD) 25 Format cards 37 Image numbering 37 Auto review 46 Capture assistants 27/28/29/47 Copyright information 38 User profiles 36 Auto ISO setup 24 Flash sync. mode 40 Keylock 30 Customize controls 32 Display brightness 21 Acoustic signals 21 Auto power saving 20 WLAN 52 GPS 38 Date & time 20 Language 20 Reset camera 36 Sensor cleaning 55 Camera information 2/51 Inhalt_EN.indd 66 12.10.2015 09:34:31

LEICA PRODUCT SUPPORT The Product Support Department at Leica AG can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to Leica products, including software supplied, either in writing, on the telephone, or by e-mail. They are also the contact point for purchasing advice and to order instruction manuals. Alternatively, you can send us your questions using the contact form on the Leica Camera AG homepage. Leica Camera AG Product Support / Software Support Am Leitz-Park 5 D-35578 Wetzlar, Germany Telephone: +49(0)6441-2080-111 /-108 Fax: +49(0)6441-2080-490 [email protected] / [email protected] LEICA CUSTOMER CARE For servicing your Leica equipment or in the event of damage, the Leica Camera AG Customer Care department or the repair service provided by authorized Leica agents in your country are available (see the warranty card for a list of addresses). Leica Camera AG Customer Care Am Leitz-Park 5 D-35578 Wetzlar, Germany Telephone: +49(0)6441-2080-189 Fax: +49(0)6441-2080-339 [email protected] Inhalt_EN.indd 67 12.10.2015 09:34:31

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