Leica Digital Camera 18450 User Manual

LEICA X2

Anleitung/Instructions

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Illustrations inside front and rear covers

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Illustrations inside front and rear covers

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FCC Caution:

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control

Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).

If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it

may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment

according to the instruction manual.

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions

and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to

computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsi-

ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Trade Name:

LEICA

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

Model No.:

Responsible party/

Support contact:

LEICA X2

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

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.

• 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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

LEICA X2

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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LEICA X2

Instructions

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ForEword

SCopE oF dELIvEry

Dear Customer,

Before using your Leica X2 for the ﬁrst time, please check that the supplied

equipment is complete.

We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new Leica X2.

The high-performance Leica DC Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 Asph. lens will give you

excellent picture quality.

A. Battery Leica BP-DC 8

(order no. 18 706)

Thanks to its fully automatic programmed exposure control mode and au-

toﬂash feature, the Leica X2 provides uncomplicated photography. Alterna-

tively, you can take over picture composition yourself at any time using the

manual settings.

You can select from numerous special functions to improve the picture qual-

ity even in very diﬃcult exposure conditions.

B. Battery case

(order no. 423-089.003-012)

C. Battery charger Leica BC-DC8 with interchangeable plugs

(order no. 423-089.003-008)

D. USB cord

(order no. 423-089.003-022)

Please read these instructions so that you can make the most of your Leica X2’s

capabilities.

E. Leather carrying strap

(order no. 439-612.060-000)

F. Lens cap

(order no. 423-097.001-024)

G. Hot shoe/viewﬁnder socket cover

(order no. 439-097.001-026)

H. Camera registration booklet with TAN to download Adobe^®

Photoshop^®Lightroom^®

(after registering the camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage)

These instructions are printed on 100% chlorine free bleached paper, whose high-quality manufac-

turing process protects the water and is environmentally friendly.

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The CE identiﬁcation of our products documents adherence to the

fundamental requirements of the valid EU guidelines.

LEgAL NoTES

• Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The recording and publi-

cation of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or other published or

broadcast material may contravene copyright laws.

wArNINg mESSAgES

• This also applies to all of the software supplied.

• Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic dis-

charge. As people can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands of

volts, by walking on synthetic carpets for example, a discharge can occur

when you touch your Leica X2, particularly if it is placed on a conductive

surface. If only the camera housing is aﬀected, this discharge is harm-

less to the electronics. However, despite built-in safety circuits, the outer

contacts, such as those on the base of the camera, should not be touched

if at all possible for safety reasons. For any cleaning of the contacts, do

not use an optical micro-ﬁber cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth

instead. Before touching the 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 X2 in a dry place with the lens cap

attached.

• The SD, HDMI, and USB logos are registered trademarks.

• Other names, company or product names referred to in this manual are

trademarks or registered trademarks of the relevant companies.

dISpoSAL oF ELECTrICAL ANd

ELECTroNIC EqUIpmENT

(Applies within the EC, and for other European countries with

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 (rechargeable) batteries, these must

be removed ﬁrst and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the rel-

evant regulations.

• You should exclusively use the recommended accessories to prevent

faults, short circuits or electric shock.

• Do not attempt to remove parts of the body (covers); specialist repairs

can be carried out only at authorized service centers.

Your local authority or waste disposal authority, or the store where you

bought this device, can provide you with further information on this issue.

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Presets

Basic camera settings .........................112

Record mode

TAbLE oF CoNTENTS

Focusing................................................... 120

Autofocus .............................................. 121

AF Assist Lamp ................................... 121

AF metering modes............................. 122

1 point mode ................................... 122

11 point mode.................................. 123

Spot mode ....................................... 123

Face detection mode........................ 124

Manual focusing.................................. 124

Manual focus assist function ............ 125

Exposure metering and control

Menu language.................................112

Date ................................................112

Time.................................................112

Automatic stand-by mode.................113

Key acknowledgement (response)

FCC Note ....................................................... 82

Foreword ....................................................... 84

Scope of delivery .............................................. 84

CE Notice ....................................................... 85

Warning messages............................................ 85

Legal notes....................................................... 85

and shutter sounds...........................113

Monitor and electronic viewﬁnder

Disposal of electrical and electronic

settings............................................114

equipment ..................................................... 85

Switching the display sets .............114

Determining the monitor as

Designation of parts.......................................... 88

Displays

In record mode ............................................. 90

In review mode.............................................. 93

Menu items....................................................... 94

the exclusive display for

Exposure metering modes ................ 126

Multi-ﬁeld metering ....................... 126

Center-weighted metering ............. 126

Spot metering ............................... 126

The histogram .................................. 126

Exposure control .............................. 127

reviewing images...........................114

Switching the monitor oﬀ ..............115

Brightness and color rendition .......115

Timeout mode...............................115

Quick guide....................................................... 95

Basic picture settings

JPEG resolution ......................................116

File format/compression rate.................116

White balance ........................................116

Fixed presets ......................................116

Manual setting by metering .................117

Direct color temperature setting..........117

Fine-tuning white balance settings.......117

ISO sensitivity ........................................118

Programmed automatic

Detailed instructions

Preparations

exposure mode ............................. 128

Shifting program mode................ 128

Speed priority mode...................... 129

Aperture priority mode................... 129

Manual mode ................................ 130

Metering memory-lock................... 130

Exposure compensation ................ 131

Automatic exposure bracketing ..... 132

Attaching the carrying strap ........................ 96

Charging the battery ................................... 96

Inserting and removing the battery /

the memory card....................................... 100

The most important settings/controls

Image properties/contrast,

Switching the camera on/oﬀ /

sharpness, color saturation ....................118

Selecting the exposure frequency..............104

Color rendition.......................................119

Selecting the record and review modes .....105

Shutter release button...............................107

Menu control ............................................108

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Flash photography

Review mode

Accessories

Taking photographs with the built-in

Selecting review modes.............................142

Selecting pictures .....................................143

Leather Case X ............................................152

Camera Protector X .....................................152

Ever-ready Case X........................................152

Small System Bag ........................................152

Wrist Strap X................................................152

Bright Line Finder 36mm..............................152

Electronic Viewﬁnder EVF 2..........................152

Handgrip X...................................................153

Flash units ...................................................153

HDMI cable..................................................153

ﬂash unit...................................................134

Flash modes .............................................134

Automatic ﬂash activation ......................134

Automatic ﬂash and pre-ﬂash activation .135

Manual ﬂash activation...........................135

Manual ﬂash and pre-ﬂash activation......135

Enlarging the picture/Simultaneous

review of 16 pictures.................................143

Selecting the trimming ..............................144

Deleting pictures.......................................145

Protecting/Unprotecting pictures..............146

Review of portrait-format pictures..............148

Playback with HDMI equipment.................148

Automatic ﬂash activation with

slower shutter speeds ............................135

Automatic ﬂash and pre-ﬂash activation

with slower shutter speeds.....................135

Miscellaneous

Transferring data to a computer ................149

Studio mode ..........................................136

Flash range...............................................136

Replacement parts..........................................153

Connecting and transferring data with

Synchronization to the end

the camera as an external drive................. 149

of the exposure.........................................136

Precautions and care instructions

Connecting and transferring data using

Flash exposure compensation ...................137

Using external ﬂash units ..........................137

card readers .............................................150

General precautions.....................................154

Care instructions..........................................155

For the camera .........................................155

For the lens...............................................155

For the battery..........................................155

For the charger .........................................156

For memory cards.....................................156

Storage .....................................................157

Working with DNG raw data.......................150

Installing Adobe^®Photoshop^®Lightroom^®..... 150

Installing ﬁrmware updates........................151

Additional Functions

Self-timer..................................................138

Formatting the memory card .....................139

Working color space..................................140

Copying image data from the internal

memory to a memory card ........................140

Creating new folder numbers.....................140

User Proﬁle...............................................141

Image stabilization ....................................141

Technical data ................................................158

Leica Academy ...............................................160

Leica on the Internet.......................................160

Leica information service ................................161

Leica customer care........................................161

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rEAr vIEw

dESIgNATIoN oF pArTS

1.12 INFO button for

- selecting monitor displays in record and review modes

FroNT vIEw (optional Hand Grip attached, ﬂash retracted)

- resetting manually displaced AF metering frame to center

- calling up display for set resolution, compression, white balance, and

image stabilization status (after pressing ≥1s, disappears after approx. 5s)

1.1 Eyelets for carrying strap

1.2 Self timer LED / AF assist light

1.3 Lens

1.13 ISO button for calling up the sensitivity menu

1.4 Hand Grip with

a. Fastening screw

1.14 WB button for calling up the white balance menu

1.15 DELETE / FOCUS button for

- calling up the delete menu

Top vIEw

- calling up the focus metering mode menu

- activating AF metering area frame

1.5 Flash

1.6 Attachment thread protection ring

1.16 PLAY button for

1.7 Main Switch with detent positions for

- activating (continuous) review mode

- returning to full 1:1 picture display

OFF (camera switched oﬀ)

(single shot)

1.17 Flash unit release slider

(continuous shooting)

1.18 Socket for external electronic viewﬁnder (cover removed)

1.8 Shutter release button

1.9 Aperture dial with

1.19 Focus/exposure status LED

(only lights up when the shutter release button is pressed to pressure point, not with

Detent position for automatic aperture control

(speed priority- / program modes)

1.10 Shutter speed dial with

Detent position for automatic shutter speed control

(aperture priority- / program modes)

manual focusing)

a. Flashing:

Focusing not possible

b. Permanently lit: Focusing and exposure set and locked

1.20 Setting wheel for

- manual in focusing

1.11 Flash (hot) shoe with

a. Center (ﬁring) contact

b. Control contacts

- scrolling in menu list

- scrolling through picture memory

c. Hole for locking pin

¹Exclusively for use of Leica EVF2 (see also p.152)

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1.21 Door over USB and HDMI sockets

1.22 Setting ring for

1.28 LED indicating data loading for review mode / saving image data

(appears only brieﬂy in all modes, permanently lit when monitor is switched oﬀ)

1.29 Monitor

- scrolling in menu and submenu item lists

- setting an exposure compensation, exposure bracketing, ﬂash expo-

sure bracketing value

vIEw From ThE rIghT (door open)

1.30 USB socket

- scrolling through picture memory

1.31 HDMI socket

- enlarging/reducing the pictures viewed

1.23

Direction button for

- calling up exposure compensation, exposure bracketing, and ﬂash

exposure compensation menus

boTTom vIEw

1.32 Battery compartment / Memory card slot door with

a. Locking lever

- scrolling in menu and submenu item lists

- scrolling through picture memory

- moving the AF metering area

1.33 Tripod thread A¹/₄“ DIN 4503 (¹/₄“)

1.34 Hole for Hand Grip guide pin (door open)

1.35 Battery locking slider

1.24 Direction button for

- calling up / setting the ﬂash mode menu

- accessing submenus

- scrolling through picture memory

- moving the AF metering area

1.36 Battery compartment

1.37 Memory card slot

ChArgEr

1.38 Battery bay with

a. Contacts

1.25 MENU/SET-button for

- calling up the menu

- saving menu settings and exiting submenus and menus

Direction button for

1.39 Status LED

1.26

1.40 Interchangeable power plug

- calling up focus mode menu

1.41 Plug release button

- scrolling in menu and submenu item lists

- scrolling through picture memory

- moving the AF metering area

(interchangeable power plug removed)

1.42 Contact pins

1.27

Direction button for

- calling up / setting the self timer menu

- exiting submenus and menus without saving menu settings

- moving the AF metering area

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2.1.1 Exposure mode

dISpLAyS

: Programmed automatic exposure mode

: Aperture priority mode

: Speed priority mode

: Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture

2.1 IN rECord modE

2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3

2.1.4

2.1.5

2.1.2Flash mode

(for built-in and external ﬂash units, ﬂashes in red if ﬂash is not ready, otherwise white)

Automatic ﬂash activation

Automatic ﬂash activation with pre-ﬂash

Manual ﬂash activation

Manual ﬂash activation with pre-ﬂash

Automatic ﬂash activation with slower shutter speeds

Automatic ﬂash activation with pre-ﬂash and slower shutter

speeds

2.1.25

2.1.24

2.1.6

2.1.7

2.1.8

2.1.9

2.1.10

2.1.11

2.1.23

2.1.22

2.1.13

ﬁxed ﬂash power to release slave ﬂash lights

2.1.18 2.1.16

2.1.21 2.1.20 2.1.17 2.1.15 2.1.14

2.1.3 ISO sensitivity¹

(appears in the place of 2.1.2 when ﬂash is switched oﬀ; AUTO ISO values appear even if

displays are switched oﬀ when shutter release button is pressed)

a. AUTO ISO

b. 100

c. 200

d. 400

e. 800

f. 1600

g. 3200

h. 6400

i. 12500

2.1.12

2.1.19

Note:

2.1.4 Compression rate

a. JPG Super ﬁne

b. JPG ﬁne

The displays listed here and mentioned throughout these instructions all appear either

in the monitor or the optionally available external electronic viewﬁnder, depending on

whether the latter is switched on or oﬀ with its own respective button. None the less,

these instructions only refer to the monitor.

c. DNG + JPG S. ﬁne

d. DNG + JPG ﬁne

For more information on the Leica EVF 2, see p. 152 and the viewﬁnder’s instructions.

¹According to CIPA DC-004 Standard

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2.1.5 Battery charge level

2.1.17 Shutter speed

(appears immediately with manual setting, i.e. with speed priority and manual modes,

Suﬃcient capacity

Falling capacity

Insuﬃcient capacity

Replacement or recharging necessary

after tapping the shutter release button with automatic setting, i.e. with programmed au-

tomatic exposure and aperture priority modes, red after pressing the shutter release but-

ton to the pressure point when the setting range is exceeded with programmed automatic

exposure, aperture priority and speed priority modes, otherwise white)

2.1.18 Light balance

2.1.6 Frame counter (Number of remaining pictures)

(alternatively to 2.1.19, appears only with manual setting of shutter speed and aperture)

(If memory capacity is low, 0 ﬂashes as a warning)

2.1.19 Distance / depth of ﬁeld scale

2.1.7 Indication that internal memory is used to store images

(appears only with manual focusing, with meter and feet graduations)

(when no memory card is inserted)

2.1.20 Aperture value

2.1.8 Spot autofocus metering ﬁeld

(appears immediately with manual setting, i.e. with aperture priority and manual modes,

after tapping the shutter release button with automatic setting, i.e. with programmed

automatic exposure and speed priority modes, red after pressing the shutter release but-

ton to pressure point when the setting range is exceeded with programmed automatic

exposure, aperture priority and speed priority modes, otherwise white)

(alternatively to 2.1.9)

2.1.9 Normal autofocus metering ﬁeld

2.1.10 Indication that spot exposure metering is switched on

2.1.11 Self-timer switched on/ running

2.1.21 Exposure compensation set, including compensation value

(alternativ zu 2.1.9/2.1.10/2.1.12)

(not with manual setting of shutter speed and aperture)

2 seconds delay

12 seconds delay

2.1.22 Exposure metering method

Center-weighted exposure metering

Multi-ﬁeld metering

Spot metering

2.1.12 Enlarged central section of the image

(appears only with manual focusing)

2.1.13 Histogram

2.1.23 Automatic exposure bracketing

2.1.24 Image stabilization

(appears only when activated, yellow when ﬂash unit is switched on, and/or with shutter

speeds slower than 1/2s, otherwise white)

2.1.25 Focusing mode

a. AF: Autofocus

2.1.14 Flash exposure compensation set, including compensation value

(appears in the area of 2.1.37 with autofocus mode)

b. MF: Manual focusing

2.1.15 Indication of program shift option / for setting the slowest shutter

speeds with the setting dial

(appears only with programmed automatic exposure mode / only when shutter speed dial

is set to 2+)

2.1.16 Indication of shifted pair of values

(appears only with programmed automatic exposure mode and after shifting)

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2.1.26 INFO-screen with settings for

dISpLAyS

– Resolution

– File format/Compression rate

(see 2.1.4)

2.1 IN rECordINg modE

– White balance

(Symbols with additional *– if white balance ﬁne tuning is set)

a. No display: automatic setting

For tungsten lighting

For daylight

For electronic ﬂash units

For cloudy conditions

For shady conditions

Manual setting 1

For Color temperature setting

– Color bias (Preset Film setting

)

– Image stabilization

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2.2 IN rEvIEw modE

2.2.6 Folder/picture number

2.2.7 Indication that internal memory is used to store images

(when no memory card is inserted)

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5

2.2.8 Histogram

(see 2.1.13)

2.2.6

2.2.7

2.2.19

2.2.18

2.2.9 Continuous picture numbers/total number of pictures on memory card

2.2.10 ISO sensitivity

(see 2.1.3)

2.2.17

2.2.16

2.2.15

2.2.14

2.2.13

2.2.11 Shutter speed

(see 2.1.17)

2.2.8

2.2.12 Aperture

(see 2.1.20)

2.2.13 Flash exposure compensation

2.2.12 2.2.11

2.2.10

2.2.9

(see 2.1.14)

2.2.14 Flash mode

(see 2.1.2)

a. No display: picture without ﬂash

2.2.20

2.2.21

: Flash picture without pre-ﬂash

: Flash picture with pre-ﬂash

2.2.15 Exposure mode (see 2.1.1)

2.2.16 Exposure compensation (see 2.1.21)

2.2.17 White balance (see 2.1.26)

2.2.18 Image stabilization (see 2.1.24)

2.2.19 Picture date and time for picture shown

2.2.1 Review mode indication

2.2.2 Resolution

2.2.20 Indication to use setting wheel 1.20 for changing pictures with en-

larged Section

2.2.3 File format / Compression rate

(see 2.1.4)

2.2.21 Position of enlarged section in picture

2.2.4 Protected picture

2.2.5 Battery charge level

(see 2.1.5)

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3.20 Rec. Histogram

Graphic indication of brightness

distribution

127

140

mENU ITEmS

3.21 Play Histogram

Graphic indication of brightness

distribution

menu items

Explanation

page

116

118

126

104

121

125

141

119

118

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

Resolution

File size

3.22 Reset Picture Numbering

Settings

Compression

AUTO ISO Settings

Metering Mode

Continuous

File format / Compression rate

3.23 Auto Review

Automatic review of the last

picture taken

106

113

115

Exposure metering

3.24 Auto Power Off

Operation time out

Series exposure frequency

Low light AF function

Monitor image enlargement

Anti camera shake settings

Color bias settings

3.25 Auto LCD Off

Monitor/electronic viewﬁnder

image time out

AF Assist Lamp

MF Assist

3.26 Color Space

3.27 Date

Working color space

Date settings

140

112

113

Image Stabilization

Preset Film

3.28 Time

Time settings

3.29 Shutter Volume

3.30 Acoustic Signal

Acoustic Shutter Signal

3.10 Sharpening

Picture sharpness

Acknowledgement tones /

Signal for memory card capacity limit

3.11 Saturation

Picture saturation

3.12 Contrast

Picture contrast

3.31 Language

3.32 Auto Rotate Display

3.33 HDMI

Menu language

112

148

146

140

3.13 Opt. Viewﬁnder

3.14 Flash Sync

Monitor oﬀ for external optical viewﬁnder 115

Automatic upright review

Slide show settings

Delete protection menu

Firing at start or end of exposure

136

115

114

3.15 Monitor Brightness

3.16 EVF Brightness

3.17 Monitor Color Adjustment

3.18 EVF Color Adjustment

3.19 Play on Monitor

Settings

3.34 Protect

3.35 Copy

Data transfer from internal

memory to card

3.36 Format

Memory card formatting

Info only

139

151

3.37 Firmware Version

3.38 User Proﬁle

User-speciﬁc proﬁle

141

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TAkINg phoTogrAphS

11. Set

qUICk gUIdE

a. both shutter speed (1.10) and aperture (1.9) dials to

b. Focusing mode to AF (see p. 120),

(see p. 126),

You will need the following items:

• Camera

• Battery (A)

c. Exposure metering mode to

(see p. 126).

• Battery charger with appropriate power plug (C)

• Memory card (not included in scope of delivery)

Note:

The settings recommended above ensure simple, quick and reliable photogra-

phy for your ﬁrst shots with the Leica X2. Details on the various modes/func-

tions can be found in the relevant sections on the pages indicated.

prESETS

1. Attach the appropriate power plug to the charger (see p. 99).

2. Place the battery (A) in the battery charger (C) to charge it (see p. 99).

3. Attach the charger to a power outlet (see p. 99).

4. Set the main switch (1.7) to OFF (see p. 104).

5. Place the charged battery in the camera (see p. 100).

6. Insert a memory card (see p. 102).

12. Press the shutter release button (1.8) to the ﬁrst pressure point to activate

focusing and exposure metering (see p. 124).

13. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph.

vIEwINg pICTUrES

1. Press the PLAY button (1.16).

2. Press right or left direction buttons (1.23/1.27) to view other pictures.

7. Remove the lens cap (F).

8. Set the main switch (1.7) to

(see p. 104).

9. Set the date and time (see p. 112).

10. Set the desired menu language (see p. 112).

ENLArgINg pICTUrES

Turn the setting ring (1.22) clockwise for an enlarged view of the displayed

picture (see p. 142).

dELETINg pICTUrES

Press the DELETE/FOCUS button (1.15) and, in the menu appearing, select the

desired function.

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ChArgINg ThE bATTEry

The Leica X2 is supplied with the required power by a lithium ion battery (A).

dETAILEd INSTrUCTIoNS

prEpArATIoNS

Caution:

• Only the type of battery speciﬁed and described in these instructions should

be used. The use of other batteries not approved bei Leica Camera AG can

cause damage to the battery and/or the camera, and in extreme cases can

cause an explosion.

ATTAChINg ThE CArryINg STrAp

• Defective batteries should be disposed of according to the respective in-

structions (see p. 85) at a collection point to ensure proper recycling.

Attention:

• This battery may only be used in the units for which it is designed and may

only be charged exactly as described below.

• Using this battery contrary to the instructions can under certain circum-

stances result in an explosion.

• The batteries may not be exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity or moisture for

long periods. Likewise, the battery may not be placed in a microwave oven

or a high-pressure container to prevent a risk of ﬁre or explosion.

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

• Humid or wet batteries may not be charged or used in the camera under any

circumstances.

• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible.

While lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits, they should still

be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jew-

elry. A short-circuited battery can get 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.

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First aid:

• In case of noise, discoloration, deformation, overheating of leaking ﬂuid,

the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and

replaced. Continued use of the battery carries a risk of overheating, resulting

in ﬁre and/or explosion.

• If battery ﬂuid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk of blinding.

Rinse out the eyes thoroughly with clean water immediately. No not rub the

eyes. Seek medical attention immediately.

• If leaked ﬂuid gets onto the skin or clothing, there is a risk of injury. Wash

the aﬀected areas with clean water. There is no need to seek medical at-

tention.

• 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 char-

gers 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, to 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 mains outlet used is freely accessible.

• The battery and charger may not be opened. Repairs may only be carried out

by authorized workshops.

• Ensure that batteries cannot be accessed by children. Swallowing batteries

can cause asphyxiation.

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Notes:

• Even when used under optimum conditions, every battery has a limited ser-

vice life! After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes noticeable as

the operating times get signiﬁcantly shorter.

• The battery can only be charged outside the camera.

• Batteries should be charged before the camera is used for the ﬁrst time.

• The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery that is perma-

nently ﬁtted in the camera. This back-up battery retains the set date and

time for up to 2 days. If this back-up battery becomes discharged it must be

recharged by inserting a charged, main battery. Once the replaceable bat-

tery has been inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered

after about 60 hours. This process does not require the camera to be turned

on. However, you will have to set the date and time again in this situation.

• The battery must have a temperature of 0°–35°C/32°–95°F to be charged

(otherwise the charger will not switch on, or will switch oﬀ again).

• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their current

charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged when charging starts, it is

charged to full capacity more quickly.

• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored when partially charged, i.e. not

when fully discharged or fully charged. For very long storage periods, they

should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total dis-

charge.

• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of

time. When doing so, turn the camera oﬀ using the main switch ﬁrst (see p.

104). Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become totally dis-

charged, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced as the camera still consumes a

small amount of current (for saving your settings) even when it is turned oﬀ.

• The batteries and the charger heat up during the charging process. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

• 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 around every 25 cycles.

• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical

reactions. These reactions are also inﬂuenced by the external temperature

and humidity. To ensure a maximum service life of the battery, it should

not be exposed to constant extremes (high or low) of temperature (e.g. in a

parked car in the summer or winter).

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preparing the charger (C)

The charger must be equipped with the right plug (1.40) for the local power

outlets.

Inserting the battery into the charger

1. Connect the charger to a power outlet.

2. Insert the battery into the charger by

a. positioning it with its contacts face down and pointing at the counterparts

(1.38a) in the battery bay, and

To attach the plug,

The appropriate plug type is pushed onto the charger until it clicks into place.

b. pushing it down until it lies ﬂat in the bay.

1.39

1.40

1.41

1.38a

To remove a plug, simultaneously

a. press the locking button (1.41) and

Charge status indications

b. pull the attached plug oﬀ upwards from its normal position.

Correct loading is indicated by the status LED (1.39) glowing red, when it turns

green the battery is completely charged.

Note:

The charger automatically switches to the prevailing mains voltage.

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INSErTINg ANd rEmovINg ThE bATTEry /

ThE mEmory CArd

Turn oﬀ the camera (see also p. 104) with the main switch (1.7).

Inserting and removing the battery

Inset the battery (A) into the compartment with its contacts towards the

back of the camera. Push it all the way into the compartment (1.36) until

the light gray spring locking catch (1.35) moves over the battery to hold it

in place.

opening the battery / memory card door

Turn the locking lever (1.32a) clockwise. The spring-loaded door (1.32) then

opens automatically.

1.32a 1.32

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Charge level displays

The charge level of the battery is displayed on the screen (see p. 90, 2.1.5).

To remove the battery, follow these instructions in reverse order. The light grey

sprung locking catch at the battery compartment must be pushed aside to

unlock the battery.

Notes:

• 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 (1.7, see p.

104) ﬁrst.

• The date and time must be reset after approx. 3 days at the latest after the

capacity of a battery in the camera has expired (see p. 112).

Important:

Removing the battery while the camera is switched on (see p. 104) can result

in the settings you made in the menus being erased (see p. 105), and it may

also damage the memory card.

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Inserting and removing the memory card

Insert the memory card (B) into the slot (1.37) with the contacts facing the bat-

tery. Push it in against the spring resistance until you hear it click into place.

The Leica X2 takes SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards. These cards have a

write-protection switch that 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 on the card is

protected.

To remove the memory card, follow these instructions in reverse order. For

unlocking, the card – as speciﬁed in the cover – it must ﬁrst of all be pushed a

little further in.

SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are available from diﬀerent suppliers and

with diﬀerent capacities and read/write speeds.

Note:

Do not touch the memory card contacts.

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Closing the battery / memory card door

Close the battery / memory card compartment door (1.32) and turn the lock-

ing lever (1.32a) anti-clockwise.

Notes:

• With a memory card inserted, image data will be saved to the card. If no card

is inserted, image data will be saved to the camera’s internal memory.

• If you cannot insert the memory card, check that it is aligned correctly.

• The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards available is too extensive for Leica

Camera AG to fully test all available types for compatibility and quality.

Therefore, we recommend for example the “Extreme III” cards from the lead-

ing brand “SanDisk”.

Although no damage to the camera or the card is to be expected when using

other card types, because some unbranded cards in particular do not fully

comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards, Leica Camera AG cannot pro-

vide any guarantee of function.

• Do not open the door and do not remove the memory card or the battery for

as long as the LED 1.28 indicating that the camera accessing the memory

is lit. Otherwise, the data on the card can be destroyed and the camera may

malfunction.

• As electromagnetic ﬁelds, electrostatic charge, as well as defects on the

camera or the card can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory

card, we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save

it there (see p. 149).

• For the same reason, it is recommended that cards are always stored in an

antistatic case.

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ThE moST ImporTANT SETTINgS / CoNTroLS

When the main switch is set to C, the Leica X2 produces continuous picture

sequences. Frequencies of either 3fps (Low) or 5fps (High) are available.

SwITChINg ThE CAmErA oN / oFF /

SELECTINg ThE EXpoSUrE FrEqUENCy

In the menu, select Continuous (3.5), and in the submenu the desired setting.

The Leica X2 is turned on and oﬀ using the main switch (1.7). This is done by

Notes:

turning it from OFF to the desired mode, i.e. to

ous shooting).

(single shot), or (continu-

• Exposure series are not possible when using the ﬂash. If a ﬂash function is

activated, only one picture is taken.

• When mode and the self timer (see p. 138) are being used in conjunction,

• The image (2.1) appears on the screen.

only a single exposure will be created.

1.7

• The maximum frequency of 5fps is only achieved with shutter speeds of

₆₀s or faster (¹/₄s with 3fps).

• Regardless of how many pictures are taken in a series, the PLAY (see p. 106)

and Auto Review (see p. 106) functions always show the last picture ﬁrst.

The other pictures in the series can be selected by pressing the right and/or

left direction buttons (1.24/1.27).

Note:

If you forget to remove the lens cap before switching the camera on, a respec-

tive message will appear. The same applies if the camera is activated from

stand-by mode (see p. 113) with the cap on.

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SELECTINg ThE rECord ANd rEvIEw modES

rEvIEw For UNLImITEd TImE - PLAY

Normally, when the Leica X2 is switched on (see previous section), or when

it is reactivated (from stand-by mode, see p. 113) by pressing the shutter

release button (1.8, see p. 107), it is to record mode (see p. 120).

To review the pictures, you can choose between two modes:

Pressing the PLAY button (1.16) switches to review mode.

• The last picture taken appears on the screen along with the corresponding

displays (see p. 93).

However, if neither the internal memory nor an inserted card contain any

image ﬁles, the following message appears when you switch to review

mode: No valid image to play.

1. PLAY

Unlimited review

2. Auto review

Brief review after taking the picture

Note:

If you wish to switch the camera on directly to review mode, you can do so

by keeping the PLAY button pressed while turning it on.

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AUTomATIC rEvIEw oF ThE LAST pICTUrE

Note:

If Auto Review is turned on, every picture is shown on the screen immedi-

ately after it has been taken. This provides a quick and easy way for you to

check whether the picture was taken successfully or you need to repeat it.

The function allows selection of the length of time for which the picture is to

be shown, a setting for permanent review, and the option to have the Histo-

gram displayed as well.

If you have taken photographs using the serial exposure (see p. 104) or the

automatic exposure bracketing functions (see p. 132), in both review modes

the last picture in the series is displayed ﬁrst, or the last one saved to the

card/the internal memory, if not all of them have been transferred from the

camera’s buﬀer memory at the time of viewing. Details of how to select the

other pictures in the series and further options in review mode are described

in the sections under “Review mode” starting on p. 142.

In the Menu, select Auto Review (see p. 108/94, 3.23), in the ﬁrst sub-

menu either Duration or Histogram, and the respective second level sub-

menus the desired settings.

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ShUTTEr rELEASE bUTToN

Notes:

• The menu system can be used to select and set key and shutter acknowl-

edgement tones, and to adjust their volume (see p. 113).

• The shutter release button should be pressed gently and not jerkily to pre-

vent camera shake.

1.7

The shutter release button (1.7) works in two stages. Pressing it lightly (to the

ﬁrst pressure point) activates automatic focusing if set, exposure metering, and

exposure control and also saves the respective settings/ values (see p. 126).

If the camera was previously in stand-by mode (see p. 113), this activates the

camera again and the monitor image reappears (see also p. 114).

Before completely depressing the shutter release button make sure that focus-

ing/autofocus (if switched on) and exposure metering have been completed

(for details on exposure settings, AF, and the corresponding indications in the

monitor, please see pp. 126, 121, 90, respectively).

Pressing the shutter release button all the way down takes the picture.

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mENU CoNTroL

SCroLLINg IN ThE mENU ITEm LIST

Most settings on the Leica X2 are performed in the menu. Navigating in

the menu is done with the setting ring (1.22) and the 4 direction buttons

(1.23/.24/.26/.27). The setting wheel (1.20) can be used as an alternative for

quick scrolling in the menu item list.

You can choose to scroll either item by item, or page by page.

SCroLLINg ITEm by ITEm

Either rotate the setting ring 1.22 (clockwise = down, anticlockwise = up),

or press the upper (1.23) or lower (1.26) direction button.

Note:

Menu control operations are possible either with the help of the monitor (1.29,

see p. 114) or the electronic viewﬁnder (see p. 152).

ENTErINg ThE mENU

Press the MENU/SET button (1.25).

• The menu list appears. The active menu item is boxed, i.e. outlined in red

with white characters on a black background.

A red triangle on the right indicates how to access the respective submenu.

A yellow bar on the right edge moves along while scrolling in the list, making

it easy to immediately see which page of the menu list you are on.

SCroLLINg pAgE by pAgE

Rotate the setting wheel 1.20 to the right (= down) or to the left (= up).

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CALLINg Up A mENU ITEm’S SUbmENU

CoNFIrmINg A SETTINg

Press the right direction button (1.24).

Press the MENU/SET button (1.25).

• The submenu list appears, it is boxed, i.e. outlined in red. The active item

is indicated by white characters on a black background.

• The submenu box disappears, the conﬁrmed (new) setting is displayed on

the right side of the active menu item line.

SELECTINg A SETTINg / A vALUE IN A SUbmENU

Rotate the setting ring (1.22) or press the upper (1.23) or lower (1.26) direc-

tion button.

EXITINg A SUbmENU wIThoUT CoNFIrmINg A SETTINg

Press the left direction button (1.27) or the shutter release button (1.8).

• The submenu box disappears, the retained (former) setting is displayed on

the right side of the active menu item line.

• The active item moves up or down in the box.

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EXITINg ThE mENU

Notes:

Press either

- the MENU/SET button (1.25),

• The menu screen returns to record mode (see p. 120).

- or the shutter release button (1.8),

• The menu screen returns to record mode (see p. 120).

- or the PLAY button (1.16).

• Some functions are not available depending on other settings, in this case

the menu item is displayed in grey and cannot be selected.

• The menu usually opens at the position of the last item that was set be-

fore.

• Some menu items include settings in second level submenus. In these

cases a red triangle instead of a setting on the right side of the line serves

as an indication.

• The menu screen returns to review mode (see p. 125).

Settings in second level submenus are accessed and performed exactly as

described above.

Second level submenus occupy the complete menu screen, i.e. the menu

item list is no longer displayed in the background.

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• A number of other functions are also controlled in principally the same

way, after being accessed by pressing the respective buttons:

ISO (1.13) for Sensitivity

- WB (1.14) for White balance

- DELETE/FOCUS (1.15) for deleting image ﬁles/selecting focus meter-

ing modes (only in review /record modes, respectively)

EV+/- (1.23) for exposure compensation, exposure bracketing, and ﬂash

exposure compensation settings

(1.24) for selecting ﬂash modes

- AF/MF (1.26) for selecting focus modes

(1.27) for switching on the self timer and selecting the delay time

As opposed to the menu items, you can also conﬁrm your settings for these

functions using the shutter release button (1.8) (by pressing to the ﬁrst pres-

sure point).

See the respective sections for further details.

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prESETS

dATE

The date can be set anywhere between 2009 and 2099.

bASIC CAmErA SETTINgS

In the Menu, select Date (3.27), in the ﬁrst submenu either Setting or Se-

quence, and the respective second level submenus the desired settings.

mENU LANgUAgE

In the Setting submenu, use the setting ring (1.22) or the up and down direc-

tion buttons (1.23/1.26) to change the ﬁgures and the month, the left and

right direction buttons (1.24/1.27) to switch between the three groups.

The following languages can be selected:

German, Japanese, English, French, Spanish, Italian or traditional Chinese, sim-

pliﬁed Chinese, Russian and Korean.

In the menu, select Language (3.31), and in the submenu the desired setting.

TImE

In the menu, select Time (3.28), in the ﬁrst submenu either Setting or View

and the respective second level submenus the desired settings.

In the Setting submenu, use the setting ring (1.22) or the up and down direc-

tion buttons (1.23/1.26) to change the ﬁgures, the left and right direction but-

tons (1.24/1.27) to switch between the two groups.

In the View submenu, either the 24-hour or 12-hour format can be selected.

Note:

Even if no battery is used or if it is ﬂat, the date and time setting is stored by

a built-in buﬀer battery for around 2 days. However, after this period, the data

and time have to be reset as described above.

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AUTomATIC STANd-by modE

If active, this function switches the camera to stand-by mode after the selected

time to save power.

kEy ACkNowLEdgEmENT (rESpoNSE) ANd ShUTTEr SoUNdS

With the Leica X2, you can decide whether you want your settings and other

functions to be acknowledged by an acoustic signal – two volumes are avail-

able, or whether operation of the camera and actually taking photographs

should be predominantly free of noise.

In the menu, select Auto Power Off (3.24), and in the submenu the desired

setting.

For shutter sounds

Note:

In the menu, select Shutter Volume (3.29), and in the submenu the desired

setting, Off, Low, or High.

Even if the camera is in stand-by mode, it can be turned on again at any time

by pressing the shutter release button (1.8) or by turning it oﬀ and back on

with the main switch (1.7).

For key acknowledgement and memory card capacity limit

sounds

In the Menu, select Acoustic Signal (3.30), in the ﬁrst submenu Volume, and

in the second level submenu the desired setting, Off, Low, or High.

The sounds acknowledging key presses and a memory card capacity limit can

be switched on or oﬀ separately in the respective submenus Keyclick and SD

card full.

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Notes:

moNITor ANd ELECTroNIC vIEwFINdEr SETTINgS

• Mode d. is only available if previously set in the menu, see next section.

• In record mode, you can press the INFO button ≥1s to call up a screen list-

ing ﬁve important settings (2.1.26, see p. 92).

Note:

The monitor and the optional electronic viewﬁnder image displays are identi-

cal. Where they appear depends on whether the viewﬁnder is switched on or

oﬀ with its own respective button.

dETErmININg ThE moNITor AS ThE EXCLUSIvE dISpLAy For

rEvIEwINg ImAgES

The respective settings remain active even if

You can determine that the monitor is automatically switched on every time

you press the PLAY button (1.16) to review images, even if the Leica EVF 2

is being used.

the camera automatically switches itself to stand-by mode (see p. 113),

the camera is switched oﬀ with the main switch (see p. 104), or

the battery is removed (see p. 100).

For details on the Leica EVF 2 (available as accessory, see p. 152), see the

viewﬁnder’s instructions.

In the menu, select Play on Monitor (3.19), and in the submenu On so the

monitor is always switched on with review mode, or Off if you wish to use the

EVF 2’s display instead (if it is switched on, see above and the viewﬁnder’s

instructions).

SwITChINg ThE dISpLAy SETS

Select the desired option with the INFO button (1.12). Scroll through the

diﬀerent options (in an endless loop) by pressing once or several times.

Note:

This function is only eﬀective for PLAY mode, not for Auto Review mode, i.e.

regardless of whether Play on Monitor is switched on or oﬀ, when the EVF

2 and Auto Review (see p. 106) are switched on, the images are displayed

in the viewﬁnder.

The sequences:

In record mode

a. all displays (see p. 90, plus histogram if set, see p. 127)

b. only basic exposure settings (see p. 90) and AF and exposure metering

areas

c. with gridlines (plus histogram if set, see p. 127)

d. monitor switched oﬀ (In this case, the LED 1.28 is permanently lit as an

indication)

In review mode

a. all displays (see p. 93, plus histogram if set, see p. 127)

b. basic exposure settings (see p. 93) only

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SwITChINg ThE moNITor oFF

moNITor ANd ELECTroNIC vIEwFINdEr TImEoUT modE

If active, this function switches the monitor and, if attached, the electronic

viewinder oﬀ after the selected time. This not only saves power, but also

reduces the heat induced by the monitor.

When using the optional external optical viewﬁnder (see p. 152) the monitor

image may be distracting. To prevent this, you can switch the monitor oﬀ

altogether during record mode.

In the menu, select Opt. Viewﬁnder (3.13), and in the submenu On to

In the menu, select Auto LCD Off (3.25), and in the submenu the desired

switch the monitor oﬀ, or Off to switch it on.

setting.

Note:

Even if the monitor is switched oﬀ in the menu, a monitor image is always

available in review mode, and for menu control.

brIghTNESS ANd CoLor rENdITIoN

To ensure perfect visibility and to adapt to diﬀerent ambient lighting situ-

ations, the brightness and the color rendition of both the monitor and the

optional external electronic viewﬁnder can be adjusted.

For brightness Settings

In the menu, select Monitor Brightness (3.15) or EVF Brightness (3.16),

and in the respective submenues one of the ﬁve levels.

For color adjustments

1. In the menu, select Monitor Color Adjustment (3.17) or EVF Color Ad-

justment (3.18).

• A picture is played back with an overlaid cross. The cross ends have

yellow, green, blue, and magenta color marks which represent the pos-

sible adjustments.

2. Use the direction buttons to move the initially centered cursor in the de-

sired direction, any setting within the screen area is possible.

• The color rendition of the screen changes according to the setting.

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bASIC pICTUrE SETTINgS

whITE bALANCE

In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral, i.e. natural, reproduc-

tion of color in any light. It is based on the camera being preset to reproduce a

particular color as white. You can choose from several presets, automatic white

balance, two ﬁxed manual settings and direct color temperature setting.

Furthermore, you also have the option to ﬁne-tune all settings precisely to the

current photographic conditions and/or your own ideas.

JpEg rESoLUTIoN

When one of the JPG formats is selected (see next section) image recording

is possible with 4 diﬀerent resolutions (numbers of pixels). This allows you to

adjust the pictures precisely to the intended use or to the available memory

card capacity.

In the menu, select Resolution (3.1), and in the submenu the desired setting.

Fixed presets

Press the WB button (1.14), and in the menu appearing on the screen, select

Note:

either AWB for automatic setting, or

(for incandescent lighting),

(for electronic ﬂash lighting), (for outdoor

(for outdoor shots of subjects in the shade).

(for

Raw images (DNG-format) are always recorded with the highest resolution,

regardless of the settings for JPG-images.

outdoor sunlight shots),

shots in cloudy conditions),

FILE FormAT / ComprESSIoN rATE

Two diﬀerent JPG-compression rates are available: JPG ﬁne and JPG super

ﬁne. Both can be combined with simultaneous DNG (RAW-image data format)

recording.

In the menu, select Compression (3.2), and in the submenu the desired set-

ting.

Note:

The remaining number of pictures or recording time indicated on the screen

are an approximation due to the fact that the ﬁle size for compressed images

can vary strongly depending on the photographed subject.

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manual setting by metering

FINE-TUNINg whITE bALANCE SETTINgS

Press the WB button (1.14), and in the menu appearing on the screen, select

After ﬁnishing any of the above settings, access the WB Adjust screen from

the white balance menu by pressing the right direction button (1.24) as indi-

cated by the red triangle.

With the direction buttons, move the circular cursor to the position that deliv-

ers the desired color reproduction on the screen, i.e. in the direction of the

respective colored squares at the edges.

Aim the yellow frame appearing in the center of the screen at an object with

a uniformly white or grey surface that completely ﬁlls the frame and press the

MENU/

SET button (1.23) as indicated by the message.

The settings are saved and can be recalled at any time with the options

The settings are saved together with the respective basic setting.

direct color temperature setting

Press the WB button (1.14), and in the menu appearing on the screen, select

SET K

Use the setting ring (1.22) or the up and down direction buttons (1.23/1.26)

to change the ﬁgure in the box appearing in the center of the monitor image.

The setting is saved and can be recalled at any time with the option

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ISo SENSITIvITy

ImAgE propErTIES / CoNTrAST, ShArpNESS, CoLor SATUrATIoN

One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to

change critical properties of an image, i.e. those that determine its character.

The Leica X2 allows you to inﬂuence three of the most important image proper-

ties even before taking the picture:

The ISO setting determines the possible shutter speed/aperture combinations

for a given illumination level. Higher sensitivities allow faster shutter speeds

and/or smaller apertures (for “freezing” fast action or creating a larger depth

of ﬁeld, respectively) at the expense of increasing image noise.

- The contrast, i.e. the diﬀerence between light and dark areas, determines

whether a picture appears as more „ﬂat” or „brilliant”. As a consequence, the

contrast can be inﬂuenced by increasing or reducing this diﬀerence, i.e. by

making light areas lighter and dark areas darker.

- Sharpness reproduction – at least of the main subject – by using the correct

distance setting is a prerequisite for a successful picture. In turn, the impres-

sion of sharpness given by a picture is, to a great extent, determined by the

contour sharpness, i.e. how small the light/dark transition is on contours in

the picture. The sharpness eﬀect can therefore be changed by increasing or

reducing these areas.

Press the ISO button (1.13), and in the menu appearing on the screen, select

either AUTO ISO for automatic setting or one of the six ﬁxed settings.

Within the AUTO ISO option it is possible to limit the range of sensitivities

used – e.g. to control the image noise level, and also to determine the longest

shutter speed used – e.g. to prevent blurred images of moving subjects.

In the menu, select Auto ISO Settings (3.3), in the ﬁrst submenu either

Slowest Speed or Max ISO, and the respective second level submenus the

desired settings.

Note:

- The color saturation determines whether the colors in the picture appear as

„pale” and pastel-like or „bright” and colorful. While the lighting and weather

conditions (hazy / clear) are given conditions for the picture, the reproduc-

tion can deﬁnitely be inﬂuenced here.

The AUTO ISO value (2.1.3) set by the camera can be viewed even if the

monitor displays are switched oﬀ (see p.115) by pressing the shutter release

button (1.8, see p.107) to its ﬁrst pressure point.

Besides the Standard, i.e. unchanged rendition, you can - independently - also

selected two weakened or strengthened levels for each of the three image

properties.

In the menu, select either Sharpening (3.10), Saturation (3.11), or Contrast

(3.12), and in the respective submenus the desired settings.

Note:

These settings only come into eﬀect with JPG ﬁles, DNG ﬁles remain un-

changed.

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CoLor rENdITIoN

In addition to the adjustments concerning sharpness, saturation, and contrast

(see previous section) you can also select basic color rendition options. You

can choose between Standard Vivid - for highly saturated colors, and Natu-

ral- for slightly less saturated colors and slightly softer contrast, plus two black

and white settings B&W Natural and B&W High Contr. (high contrast).

In the menu, select Preset Film (3.9), and in the submenu the desired setting.

Notes:

• This setting only comes into eﬀect with JPG ﬁles, DNG ﬁles remain un-

changed.

• All ﬁve settings can be adjusted further with the image properties and noise

reduction options described in the previous and following sections, respec-

tively. In such cases, the color rendition options are marked with an addi-

tional asterisk, e.g. Standard*.

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rECord modE

Selecting the mode

Press the lower direction button (AF/MF, 1.26), and in the appearing menu,

select AF or MF. Conﬁrm the setting by pressing either the shutter release

button (1.8) or the MENU/SET button (1.25).

• The following information appears on the screen:

- the active focus mode (2.1.25)

FoCUSINg

The Leica X2 oﬀers both automatic and manual focusing modes, both cover

a distance range of 30cm to inﬁnity.

- the metering area, indicated by a white rectangle (in the case of 1 area,

11 area, and spot AF metering modes, see pp. 90/122/123)

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AUTomATIC dISTANCE SETTINg / AUToFoCUS

With the AF mode set, focusing is performed automatically when the shutter

release button is pressed to the ﬁrst pressure point (1.8), i.e. the distance is

measured, set, and locked (see also p. 147).

AF ASSIST LAmp

The built-in AF assist lamp (1.2) extends the AF system’s operational range

into low light conditions. With the function activated, the lamp lights up

automatically in such situations whenever the shutter release button (1.8) is

pressed.

• To indicate a correct and locked AF setting,

- the frame color changes to green,

- up to 9 green rectangles appear in the case of 11 area metering

(see p.123),

In the menu, select AF-Assist Lamp (3.6), and in the submenu the desired

setting.

- the green focus status LED (1.19) lights up, and

- an acoustic signal is generated (if selected, see p. 123).

Note:

The range of the AF assist lamp is approx. 4m/13ft. Therefore, in low light

conditions, AF operation is not possible for distances beyond this limit.

Notes:

• AF settings are locked together with the exposure settings (see p. 126).

• In certain conditions, the AF system cannot set the correct focus, e.g.

– if the distance to the targeted subject is outside the available range,

and/or

– if the subject is not suﬃciently illuminated (see next section). ‘

To indicate such situations/subjects

– the frame color changes to red,

– in the case of 11 area metering, the display changes to a single red

frame, and

– the focus status LED (1.19) ﬂashes.

Important:

The shutter release button (1.8) is not locked, regardless of whether a sub-

ject is correctly focused or not.

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AF mETErINg modES

1 ArEA modE

The Leica X2 oﬀers a choice of four AF metering modes. This allows you to

adapt the AF system to cope best with diﬀerent subjects, situations, and

compositional ideas.

Focusing is based on the area indicated by an AF frame (2.1.9) in the center

of the screen. Since the area is larger than with Spot mode, targeting is less

discriminate and therefore easier, while still allowing selective metering.

In addition, you can move the AF-frame to anywhere on the screen, e.g. for

easier composition in the case of oﬀ-center subjects.

Press the DELETE/FOCUS button (1.15), and in the appearing menu, select

the desired setting. It is conﬁrmed by pressing either the shutter release but-

ton (1.8) or the MENU/SET button (1.25).

Press the DELETE/FOCUS button (1.15) for ≥1 second.

• On the screen, all displays except for the AF frame disappear. Red trian-

gles on all sides of the frame indicate the possible movement directions.

To indicate the movement limits, the respective triangles disappear near

the edges.

Use the direction buttons to move the AF frame to the desired position.

You can return the frame to the central position at any time with the INFO

button (1.12). Press either the shutter release button (1.8) or the DELETE/

FOCUS button to exit this mode.

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11 ArEA modE

SpoT modE

Focusing is based on the areas indicated by the 11 AF frames. They are

grouped so as to cover a major part of the image, thus ensuring maximum

focusing security for snapshot type photography. Sharpness is registered in

all 11 areas, but focusing is automatically determined by the closest objects

registered.

In addition, you can concentrate focusing to any of the four sides of the

image by reducing the number of areas used and selecting respective

groups.

Focusing is based on the area indicated by a small AF frame in the center of

the screen. The size of this area allows concentrating the metering on even the

smallest subject details. For portraits, e.g., it is normally recommended that

the eyes are rendered totally sharp.

In addition, you can move the AF-frame to anywhere on the screen, e.g. for

easier composition in the case of oﬀ-center subjects.

Press the DELETE/FOCUS button (1.15) for ≥1 second.

• On the screen, all displays except for the AF frame disappear. Red triangles

on all sides of the frame indicate the possible movement directions. To indi-

cate the movement limits, the respective triangles disappear near the edges.

Press the DELETE/FOCUS button (1.15) for ≥1 second.

• On the screen, all displays are replaced by the 11 AF frames. Initially,

only the 9 frames constituting the central group have red outlines. Red

triangles on all sides indicate the possible settings.

Use the direction buttons to move the AF frame to the desired position.

You can return the frame to the central position at any time with the INFO but-

ton (1.12). Press either the shutter release button (1.8) or the DELETE/FOCUS

button to exit this mode.

Besides the central group, you can select groups of either the top or bottom

three or the four left or right AF areas. Use the direction buttons to select

the desired AF frame group. You can return to the central 9 frame group at

any time with the INFO button (1.12). Press either the shutter release button

(1.8) or the DELETE/FOCUS button to exit this mode.

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FACE dETECTIoN modE

Once set, manual focusing is performed by rotating the setting wheel (1.20)

until the image of the important part/s of your subject is/are rendered as

desired.

• A distance scale (2.1.20) appears. A green bar on the scale indicates the

depth of ﬁeld resulting from the respective distance setting (and the auto-

matically controlled or manually set aperture, see also the sections about

“Exposure metering and control”, p. 126). The scale disappears approx. 5s

after the last focus setting.

In this mode the Leica X2 automatically recognizes faces in the image and

bases the focus on the closest ones registered. If no faces are detected, the

11 point mode is used.

mANUAL FoCUSINg

For certain subjects and situations, it can be beneﬁcial to set the focus your-

self, rather than using autofocus (see the previous sections). For example, if

the same setting is needed for several pictures and using metering memory-

lock (see p. 130) would therefore involve more eﬀort, or if the setting for e.g.

landscape pictures is to be kept at inﬁnity, or if poor, i.e. very dark, lighting

conditions do not allow any or only slower AF operation.

Manual focusing operation is determined by how quickly the setting wheel is

rotated:

For rough focusing: rotate the wheel quickly

For ﬁne focusing: rotate the wheel slowly

This allows both quicker and more precise setting.

You can improve manual focusing accuracy with the help of the MF Assist

function (see next section).

Press the lower direction button AF/MF, 1.24, and in the menu appearing on

the screen, select MF. Conﬁrm the setting by pressing either the shutter re-

lease button (1.8) or the MENU/SET button (1.25).

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Notes:

manual focus assist function

• A manually set focus position can be locked by pressing the DELETE/FOCUS

button (1.15) for more than one second. This can prove to be very useful to

prevent unintentional miss-setting, especially in the case of several consecu-

tive shots of the same subject.

The larger subject details are shown on the screen, the better their focus can

be assessed, and the more accurate the focusing. For this purpose, the Leica

X2 oﬀers an optional help of a magniﬁcation function, where a central section

of the image is reproduced in enlarged form.

• A manually set focus position is retained even after switching the camera

oﬀ and back on (see p. 127). This can prove to be helpful, e.g. when several

shots of subjects in similar distances are made over a longer stretch of time,

and the camera is turned oﬀ in between to save battery power.

In the menu, select MF Assist (3.7), and in the submenu the desired setting.

Focus using the setting wheel (1.20).

• With the function activated, an approx. 6x enlarged section of the image ap-

pears above the scale. It disappears approx. 5s after the last focus setting.

Note:

You can also let the enlarged section appear at any time by pressing the

DELETE/FOCUS button (1.15), e.g. to recheck the setting and thus avoid any

risk of accidentally changing it again.

In addition, you can move the enlarged section to anywhere on the screen

using the direction buttons, e.g. for easier focusing in the case of oﬀ-center

subjects, or to keep other parts of the image visible.

You can return the enlarged section to the central position at any time with the

INFO button (1.12).

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EXpoSUrE mETErINg ANd CoNTroL

CENTEr-wEIghTEd mETErINg –

This metering method allocates the highest weighting to the center of the

image ﬁeld, but also records all other areas.

EXpoSUrE mETErINg modES

The Leica X2 oﬀers you a choice of three exposure metering modes. They

allow adjustment to the prevailing light conditions, the situation and your style

of work and your creative ideas.

In conjunction with metering memory-lock in particular (see p. 130) it allows

selective adjustment of the exposure to particular sections of the subject with

simultaneous consideration of the entire image ﬁeld.

In the menu, select Metering Mode (3.4), and in the submenu the desired

setting.

SpoT mETErINg –

This mode concentrates exclusively on a tiny area in the center of the image

indicated in the monitor by a green spot (2.1.10).

It allows exact measurement of even minute details for precise exposure –

preferably in conjunction with manual setting (see p. 130).

For example, in backlit pictures it is normally necessary to prevent the brighter

background causing underexposure of the main subject. With its tiny metering

area, spot metering allows you to selectively evaluate this kind of details.

mULTI-FIELd mETErINg –

With this metering method, the camera automatically analyses the brightness

diﬀerences in the subject and, by comparing them with programmed bright-

ness distribution patterns, arrives at the likely position of the main subject and

the corresponding best exposure.

By consequence, this method is particularly suitable for spontaneous, uncom-

plicated but reliable photography even under diﬃcult conditions and therefore

for use together with programmed automatic exposure (see p. 128).

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ThE hISTogrAm

EXpoSUrE CoNTroL

The histogram (2.1.13/2.2.8) shows the distribution of brightness in the pho-

tograph. In this connection, the horizontal axis corresponds to the tones from

black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the

number of pixels in each brightness.

This form of representation allows – alongside the image itself - an additional,

quick and simple assessment of the exposure setting, both before and after

taking the picture. The histogram is particularly suitable for manual setting of

The Leica X2 oﬀers you a choice of four exposure modes, with which you can

adjust the camera perfectly to your preferred working method or the relevant

subject.

Both the four modes and manual settings of the shutter speed and the aperture

are selected with the respective dials (1.10/1.9).

Shutter speeds from 30s to ¹/₂₀₀₀s and apertures from 2.8 to 16 are available.

Both controls have manual setting ranges with click-stop positions – the speed

the exposure (see p. 130) or to check the automatic exposure control (

dial in whole steps and the aperture dial in 1/3-steps, and both also have an

A-

see pp. 128/129).

position for automatic operation.

The histogram is available with both record and review modes (see pp. 120/142).

Shutter speeds of 1s and slower are set by ﬁrst turning the shutter speed dial to

the 1+- position, and then selecting the speed with the setting ring (1.22).

For record mode, select Rec. Histogram (3.20) in the menu, and in the sub-

menu the desired setting.

• As an indication,

(2.1.15) appears additionally.

Note:

In the case of ﬂash photography, the histogram cannot represent the ﬁnal ex-

Depending on the prevailing light conditions, the brightness of the screen

image can diﬀer from that of the actual pictures taken. Particularly for long ex-

posures on dark subjects, the monitor image appears considerably darker than

the – correctly exposed – picture.

posure, as the ﬂash is ﬁred after the display.

For review mode, select Play Histogram (3.21) in the menu, and in the sub-

menu the desired setting. Select an option with clipping to have too bright or

dark parts of the picture marked.

Notes:

• The histogram is not available in conjunction with simultaneous review of

reduced or enlarged photographs (see p. 143).

• In record mode the histogram should be understood as a „tendency display“,

and not as a representation of the exact numbers of pixels.

• When playing back a picture the histogram can diﬀer slightly from that while

the picture was taken.

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progrAmmEd AUTomATIC EXpoSUrE

ShIFTINg progrAm modE

For fast, fully automatic photography. In this mode, exposure is controlled by

automatic setting of shutter speed and aperture.

Shifting the program mode curve combines the reliability and speed of fully

automatic exposure control with the possibility of being able at any time to

vary the speed/aperture combination selected by the camera according to

your ideas.

This is done with the setting ring (1.22). For example, if you are taking sports

photographs and prefer to use fast speeds, turn it to the left (anticlockwise). If,

on the other hand, you would rather have a large depth of ﬁeld (small aperture)

and accept the associated slower speeds that are necessary, then turn it to

the right (clockwise) (e.g. for landscape photography).

The overall exposure, i.e. the brightness of the image, remains unchanged. The

shift range is limited in order to keep a correct exposure.

• Whenever a value pair is changed by shifting, there are two indications, an

asterisk next to the values (2.1.16) and a symbol representing the setting

ring (2.1.15). This allows the automatic default pair of values can be recog-

nized at any time.

To set this mode, turn both dials to their

• The mode is indicated by (2.1.1).

To take a picture with this mode

positions.

1. Press the shutter release button (1.8) to its pressure point.

• The shutter speed (2.1.17) and aperture (2.1.20) appear in white.

In addition, the indication of the possibility to use the program shift func-

tion also appears

(2.1.15, see next section).

If even the fully opened or closed aperture in conjunction with the slow-

est or fastest shutter speed would result in under- or overexposure, both

values turn red as an indication.

If the automatically set pair of values seems appropriate for the intended com-

position:

• When exposure metering is switched oﬀ automatically after 12s, the pro-

gram shift is defaulted, i.e. reset to the values suggested by the camera.

• Program shift is also defaulted after taking a picture, thus preventing ac-

cidental use.

2. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph.

If not, you can change the pair of values before pressing the shutter release

button:

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SpEEd prIorITy modE

ApErTUrE prIorITy modE

The speed priority mode automatically controls the exposure based on the

manually set shutter speed. It is therefore particularly well suited for taking

pictures of moving subjects, where the sharpness of the movement portrayed

– which is determined by the shutter speed used – is the crucial element of

composition.

By manually pre-selecting an appropriately fast shutter speed, you can there-

fore prevent unwanted blurring of the movement – you can „freeze” your

subject. Or, in reverse, you can express the dynamics of the movement with a

deliberate „wiping” eﬀect using a correspondingly slower shutter speed.

Aperture priority mode automatically controls the exposure based on the

manually set aperture. It is therefore particularly well suited for taking pictures

where the depth of ﬁeld – which is determined by the aperture used – is the

crucial element of composition.

By manually pre-selecting an appropriately low aperture value (= large aper-

ture) you can reduce the depth of ﬁeld, for example in a portrait to let a face

„stand out”, i.e. be shown clearly in front of an unimportant or distracting

background. Or, in reverse, with a correspondingly high aperture value (= small

aperture) you can increase the depth of ﬁeld, in order to reproduce everything

from the foreground to the background clearly in a landscape photograph.

To set this mode, turn the aperture dial (1.9) to the

sired shutter speed with the respective dial (1.10).

position and set the de-

To set this mode, turn the shutter speed dial (1.10) to the

the desired aperture with the respective dial (1.9).

position and set

• The mode is indicated by (2.1.1). In addition, the manually set shutter

speed appears – in white - (2.1.17).

• The mode is indicated by

(2.1.1). In addition, the manually set aperture ap-

pears in white (2.1.20).

To take a picture with this mode

1. Press the shutter release button (1.8) to its pressure point

• The automatically set aperture appears in white (2.1.20).

If even the fully opened or closed aperture in conjunction with the set

shutter speed would result in under- or overexposure, both values turn red

as an indication.

To take a picture with this mode

1. Press the shutter release button (1.8) to its pressure point.

• The automatically set shutter speed appears in white (2.1.17).

If even the fastest or slowest shutter speed in conjunction with the set

aperture speed would result in under- or overexposure, both values turn

red as an indication.

If the automatically set aperture value seems appropriate for the intended

composition:

2. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph.

If the automatically set shutter speed seems appropriate for the intended

composition:

2. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph.

If not, you can change the shutter speed before pressing the shutter release

button.

If not, you can change the shutter speed before pressing the shutter release

button.

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mANUAL modE

mETErINg mEmory-LoCk

If, for example, you want to achieve a particular eﬀect, which is only possible

with a quite speciﬁc exposure, or if you want to ensure that several pictures

with diﬀerent trimming have an absolutely identical exposure, then you can

manually set both shutter speed and aperture.

For composition reasons, it can be beneﬁcial not to have the main subject in

the center of the picture. However, placing it oﬀ-center from the start would

often lead to the metering being based on a part of the subject signiﬁcantly

closer or further away. This is equally valid for the 1 point and spot AF metering

modes (see pp. 122/123) with respect to sharpness, and the exposure modes

P, T and A (see pp. 128/129) with respect to diﬀerences in brightness. The

result would then be that the main subject is out of focus and/or rendered

unfavorably dark or light.

To set this mode, set the desired values on both the shutter speed and aper-

ture dials (1.10/1.9).

• The mode is indicated by

(2.1.1). In addition, the manually set shutter

speed (2.1.17) and aperture (2.1.20) appear in white.

As a solution, the Leica X2’s metering memory-lock function allows you to

measure the main subject ﬁrst and then to retain this setting until you have

decided on your ﬁnal trimming and take the picture.

To take a picture with this mode

1. Press the shutter release button (1.8) to its pressure point.

• The light balance scale (2.1.18) appears. It covers a range of ±2EV (expo-

sure value) in increments of ¹/₃EV.

The procedure:

1. Aim the respective AF-frame (2.1.8/2.1.9) and/or the green exposure me-

tering spot (2.1.10) at that part of your subject which you want to have cor-

rectly focused and exposed. As soon as focus and exposure have been set

and locked by pressing the shutter release button to the ﬁrst pressure point

(s. p. 147), the color of the AF frame changes to green and the focus signal

(1.19) lights up as conﬁrmation.

Settings within ±2EV of the correct exposure for the targeted subject are

represented by one of the scale marks turning red. Settings beyond ±2EV

are indicated by the – or + marks at the ends of the scale turning red.

To achieve a correct exposure, adjust your shutter speed and/or aperture set-

tings so that the center mark is red.

2. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph.

2. Continue to hold the shutter release button halfway down and then select

your ﬁnal trimming by moving the camera.

3. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the photograph.

Note:

You can lock measured values any number of times before taking the picture.

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EXpoSUrE CompENSATIoN

Notes:

Exposure meters are calibrated to a normal, i.e. average photographic subject.

If the relevant subject detail does not meet these requirements, for example

large areas of snow or, in the opposite case, a black steam locomotive ﬁlling

the frame, and if you wish to bias the exposure identically in such cases for a

number shots, it may be more convenient to apply an appropriate exposure

compensation than to use metering memory lock every time (see previous

section).

• An exposure compensation cannot be set when using manual exposure

mode (see p. 119)

• The EV+/- direction button is also used to call up the menus for exposure

bracketing (see next section) and ﬂash exposure compensation (see p. 130).

They scroll through in an endless loop and can therefore be selected by re-

peatedly pressing the button.

• A set compensation remains active until it is set to

(see step 2.), i.e.

1. To set a compensation, press the upper EV+/-direction button (1.23) once.

• The corresponding sub-menu appears.

after any number of shots and even if the camera is switched oﬀ.

2. Select the desired compensation value with the left and right direction

buttons (1.24/1.27). Values from +3 to -3EV with ¹/₃EV increments are

available.

• While setting, you can observe the eﬀect as the monitor image gets cor-

respondingly darker or brighter.

3. Conﬁrm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button (1.8) or the

MENU/SET button (1.25).

• The exposure compensation symbol and the set value (2.1.21) appear.

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AUTomATIC EXpoSUrE brACkETINg

Notes:

Many attractive subjects are very rich in contrast, i.e. they have both very

bright and very dark areas. The resulting eﬀect can be quite diﬀerent, depend-

ing on which sections you base your exposure on. In such cases, you can use

automatic exposure bracketing to produce a series of three shots with gradu-

ated exposures. You can then select the most appropriate picture for further

use.

• Depending on the available shutter speed/aperture combination, the work-

ing range of the automatic exposure bracketing can be limited.

• The EV+/- direction button is also used to call up the menus for exposure

compensation (see previous section) and ﬂash exposure compensation

(see p. 137). They scroll through in an endless loop and can therefore be

selected by repeatedly pressing the button.

1. To set a bracketing series, press the upper EV+/-direction button (1.23)

twice.

• The corresponding sub-menu appears.

• A set bracketing series remains active until it is set to Off (see step 2.), i.e.

after any number of series and even if the camera is switched oﬀ.

2. Select the desired interval with the left and right direction buttons

(1.24/1.27). Values from +3 to -3EV with ¹/₃EV increments are available.

3. Conﬁrm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button (1.8) or the

MENU/SET button (1.25).

• The bracketing symbol (2.1.23) appears.

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FLASh phoTogrAphy

Flash exposures are controlled by the camera using a pre-ﬂash measurement.

For this purpose, a metering ﬂash is triggered immediately before the main

ﬂash. The amount of light reﬂected then determines the strength of the main

ﬂash.

TAkINg phoTogrAphS wITh ThE bUILT-IN FLASh UNIT

The Leica X2 is equipped with a built-in ﬂash unit (1.5) that rests hidden in the

camera body when not in use. For ﬂash photography, it must be extended.

Note:

To do so, push the release slider 1.17 towards the camera center. The spring-

loaded ﬂash unit then unfolds into its working position whereby it is also

switched on. Whenever you do not want to use the ﬂash, simply keep it re-

tracted or carefully push it down until it clicks into place in its home position.

• The respective display (2.1.2) for the ﬂash mode set (see below) appears in

white. Initially it may ﬂash in red fore a short while instead to indicate that it

is not yet fully charged and therefore not ready.

Flash use is not possible with exposure series (see p. 104) and automatic brack-

eting (see p. 132). Correspondingly, the ﬂash indication will not appear even if

the ﬂash unit is extended, and the ﬂash will not ﬁre.

FLASh modES

Press the right direction button (1.24), and in the appearing menu, select the

desired ﬂash mode. This can be done alternatively with the setting ring (1.22),

the up and down direction buttons (1.23/1.26), or by repeatedly pressing the

right direction button again.

Conﬁrm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button (1.8) or the

MENU/SET button (1.25).

1.5

• The ﬂash mode display (2.1.2) changes accordingly.

AUTomATIC FLASh ACTIvATIoN –

This is the standard mode. The ﬂash is always ﬁred automatically when,

because of poor lighting conditions, long exposure times on freehand shots

could lead to blurring, for example, in a dimly lit room and outdoors, at twilight

or in poor weather.

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mANUAL FLASh ANd prE-FLASh ACTIvATIoN

For the combination of the situations and functions described most recently

above.

–

AUTomATIC FLASh ANd prE-FLASh ACTIvATIoN –

(to reduce „red eye” eﬀect)

„Red eye“ eﬀect is caused by light from the ﬂash reﬂecting oﬀ the cornea

straight back to the camera and can occur when taking portrait and group pho-

tos. It is therefore best if the people being photographed do not look straight

at the camera. As the eﬀect is worsened when the pupils are wide open in low

light conditions, when taking photographs indoors for example, you should

switch on as much room lighting as possible, so that the pupils become nar-

rower.

Due to the pre-ﬂash, which is triggered shortly before the main ﬂash by press-

ing the shutter release button, the pupils of the person looking at the camera

contract to reduce the „red eye eﬀect“.

AUTomATIC FLASh ACTIvATIoN wITh SLowEr ShUTTEr

SpEEdS –

For simultaneous more appropriate (brighter) reproduction, particularly for dark

backgrounds and ﬂash ﬁll-in for the foreground. To minimize the risk of blur-

ring, the shutter speed is not extended beyond

/₃₀s in the other modes with

ﬂash activation. For pictures where the ﬂash is used, this means that objects in

the background, which the ﬂash cannot reach, are often badly underexposed.

To take appropriate account of the available ambient light, the longer shutter

speeds necessary in these exposure situations (up to 30s) are permitted here.

mANUAL FLASh ACTIvATIoN –

For backlit pictures, where your main subject does not ﬁll the frame and is in

shadow, or in cases where you want to moderate high contrasts (e.g. in direct

sunlight) (ﬁll-in ﬂash).

Note:

The longest shutter speed used by the camera can be determined with the

AUTO ISO Settings settings (3.3, see p. 118).

Also depending on the AUTO ISO Settings settings, slower shutter speeds

may not have to be set by the camera since in such cases its priority is to raise

the ISO sensitivity ﬁrst.

As long as this mode is activated, the ﬂash unit is ﬁred for every picture,

regardless of the prevailing lighting conditions, otherwise the functioning cor-

responds exactly with those modes with automatic ﬂash activation.

In this case, ﬂash performance is controlled depending on the outdoor bright-

ness metered: in poor light as with the automatic mode, with increasing ambi-

ent brightness, however, with reduced output (up to a maximum of -1 ²/₃EV).

The ﬂash then works as a ﬁll-in light, for example to illuminate dark shadows

in the foreground or backlit subjects, in order to obtain more balanced lighting

overall.

AUTomATIC FLASh ANd prE-FLASh ACTIvATIoN wITh SLowEr

ShUTTEr SpEEdS –

For the combination of the situations and functions described immediately

above.

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SyNChroNIzATIoN To ThE ENd oF ThE EXpoSUrE

Flash photographs are illuminated by two light sources, the available light and

the light from the ﬂash. Parts of the subject that are exclusively or primarily il-

luminated by the ﬂash are almost always reproduced extremely sharply (provided

focusing is correct) due to the extremely fast pulse of light. By contrast, all other

parts of the subject – those that are suﬃciently illuminated by the available light

or illuminate themselves – are portrayed with diﬀerent degrees of sharpness in

the same picture.

Whether these parts of the subject are reproduced sharply or „blurred”, and the

degree of blurring, is determined by two independent factors.

1. The length of the exposure, i.e. for how long these parts of the subject „act

upon” the sensor and

STUdIo modE –

This mode is intended exclusively to trigger other ﬂash units, e.g. studio ﬂash

units equipped with a slave function (triggered optically by the camera ﬂash),

i.e. it cannot be used for normal ﬂash photography.

Note:

To prevent blurred pictures with the slower shutter speeds in the modes

and , you should hold the camera steady, i.e. support it or use a

tripod. Alternatively, you can select a higher ISO-speed (see p. 118).

FLASh rANgE

The eﬀective range of the ﬂash depends on the aperture and the ISO speed

set. For good results, it is crucial that the main subject is within the appropri-

ate ﬂash range. See the table below for details.

2. How quickly these parts of the subject – or the camera itself – are moving

during the exposure.

The longer the shutter speed/exposure time or the faster this movement, the

more clearly the two – superimposed – parts of the picture can diﬀer.

With the ﬂash ﬁred at the normal moment, at the beginning of the exposure, i.e.

immediately after the shutter is completely open, this can even lead to apparent

contradictions, e.g. a vehicle seeming to be “overtaken” by the traces of its own

taillights.

The Leica X2 gives you a choice between this normal ﬂash ﬁring moment and

synchronization to the end of the exposure, i.e. immediately before the shutter

begins to close again. In this case, the sharp image is located at the end of the

movement. In the mentioned example, the taillight traces would follow the ve-

hicle as one would expect. Thus, this ﬂash technique often gives a more natural

impression of movement and dynamics.

Sensitivity

maximum ﬂash range¹

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1600

ISO 3200

ISO 6400

ISO 12500

2.0m/6ft

2.8m/9ft

4.0m/13ft

5.6m/18ft

8.0m/26ft

11m/36ft

16m/53ft

22m/73ft

¹Ranges based on aperture set to 2.8. With other aperture settings, the ranges are correspond-

ingly shorter.

In the menu, select Flash Sync (3.14), and in the submenu the desired setting.

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Note:

• A set compensation remains active until it is switched to 0 (see step 2.),

When using faster shutter speeds, in terms of the image there is hardly any dif-

ference, or only for rapid movements between the two ﬁring moments.

i.e. after any number of shots and even if the camera is switched oﬀ.

USINg EXTErNAL FLASh UNITS

FLASh EXpoSUrE CompENSATIoN

The ISO ﬂash shoe (1.11) of the Leica X2 also allows the use of more powerful,

external ﬂash units. We speciﬁcally recommend using dedicated units such as

the Leica SF 24D (see p. 153).

This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the ﬂash expo-

sure regardless of the exposure of the available light, e.g. in a picture taken

outside in the evening, to lighten the face of a person in the foreground while

retaining the lighting atmosphere.

As soon as an external ﬂash unit is attached, if ﬂash modes with pre-ﬂash func-

tion (

) are set, they are changed to the otherwise same

) and displayed accordingly.

modes without pre-ﬂash (

1. To set a ﬂash exposure compensation, press the upper EV+/- direction but-

ton (1.23) three times.

• The corresponding sub-menu appears.

However, when the ﬂash unit is removed, the camera is reset to the originally

set mode.

On the Leica SF 24D, the mode TTL/GNC should be set to allow automatic

2. Select the desired compensation value with the left and right direction

buttons (1.24/1.27). Values from +3 to -3EV with ¹/₃EV increments are

available.

control by the camera. When set to

A, subjects with above or below average

brightness may not be optimally exposed. When set to

M, the ﬂash exposure

must be adjusted to the aperture and distance values speciﬁed by the camera

by setting a corresponding reduced power output level.

3. Conﬁrm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button (1.8) or the

MENU/SET button (1.25).

• The exposure compensation symbol and the set value (2.1.14) appear.

Notes:

• When an external ﬂash unit is attached, it must also be turned on, i.e. ready

to use, otherwise incorrect exposures and incorrect messages on the cam-

Notes:

• A brighter ﬂash illumination chosen with a plus compensation requires

higher ﬂash output and vice versa. Therefore ﬂash exposure compensations

inﬂuence the ﬂash range more or less considerably: A plus compensation

reduces the range, a minus compensation increases it.

• The EV/direction button is also used to call up the menus for exposure

bracketing (see next section) and ﬂash exposure compensation (see p. 132).

They scroll through in an endless loop and can therefore be selected by re-

peatedly pressing the button.

era may result.

• Simultaneous use of the electronic viewﬁnder EVF 2 (see p. 152) is not pos-

sible.

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AddITIoNAL FUNCTIoNS

operation

Press the shutter release button (1.8, see p. 127) all the way down to take the

photograph.

SELF-TImEr

• Progress is indicated by ﬂashing of the self-timer LED (1.2)

- with 12s delay, ﬁrst of all slowly (at 1Hz) and more quickly (at 2Hz) in the

last 2s,

- with 2s delay as described above for the last 2s.

On the monitor, a message counts down the remaining time (2.1.11).

The self timer allows you to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or 12s. This

is particularly useful for group photographs, where you want to appear in the

picture yourself or if you want to avoid the picture being out of focus due to

camera shake when releasing the shutter. In such cases, we recommend that

you mount the camera on a tripod.

Notes:

Setting

• A running delay time can be restarted at any time by pressing the shutter

release button again.

1. Press the left

• The respective indication appears (2.2.11).

2. In the appearing menu, select the desired delay time. This can be done

alternatively with the setting ring (1.22), the up and down direction buttons

(1.23/1.26), or by repeatedly pressing the left direction button again.

• The indication (2.2.11) changes accordingly.

direction button (1.27).

• Cancelling a running delay time is possible only with the main switch, either

by selecting another mode, or by turning the camera oﬀ.

• When the self-timer is activated, only single pictures are possible, i.e. ex-

posure series (see p. 104) and automatic exposure bracketing (see p. 132)

cannot be combined with self-timer mode.

3. Conﬁrm the setting by pressing either the shutter release button (1.8) or the

MENU/SET button (1.25).

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FormATTINg ThE mEmory CArd

Notes:

Normally, it is not necessary to format (initialize) a memory card that has

already been used. However, if a card that has yet to be formatted is inserted

for the ﬁrst time, it must be formatted. In such cases the Format sub-menu

appears automatically.

• Simple formatting does not irretrievably delete the data on the card. It

merely deletes the directory, which means that the existing data is no lon-

ger directly accessible. The data can be accessed again using appropriate

software.

Nonetheless, we recommend formatting the memory card from time to time,

as certain residual quantities of data (subsidiary information) can take up some

of the memory capacity.

Only the data that is then overwritten by saving new data is actually com-

pletely deleted.

Nevertheless, you should make a habit of transferring all your pictures onto a

secure bulk storage medium, e.g. the hard drive on your computer, as soon

as possible.

• Do not switch oﬀ the Leica X2 while the memory card is being formatted.

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

puter, you should reformat it in the Leica X2.

In the menu, select Format (3.32), and in the submenu, conﬁrm or reject the

formatting process.

• If the memory card cannot be formatted, you should ask your dealer or con-

tact the Leica Information Service (address, see p. 160) for advice.

•Even protected pictures (see p. 146) are deleted when formatting the

memory card.

• If no memory card is inserted, the internal memory will be formatted.

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workINg CoLor SpACE

CrEATINg NEw FoLdEr NUmbErS

The requirements in terms of color reproduction diﬀer considerably for the vari-

ous possible uses of digital picture ﬁles. Diﬀerent color spaces have therefore

been developed, such as the standard RGB (red/green/blue) that is perfectly

adequate for simple printing. For more demanding image processing using ap-

lished as the standard in the relevant sectors.

The Leica X2 saves the picture numbers to the memory card in ascending

order. Initially, the corresponding ﬁles are all stored in one folder. However,

you can create a new folder at any time, which you can use to store subse-

quent pictures, e.g. to group them together more clearly.

In the menu, select Reset Image Numbering (3.22), and in the submenu,

conﬁrm or reject the resetting process.

In the menu, select Color space (3.26), and in the submenu the desired set-

ting.

Notes:

• The ﬁle names (e.g. L1002345.jpg), comprise two groups 100 and 2345. The

ﬁrst 3 digits are the number of relevant folder, the second 4 digits are the

consecutive picture number within the folder. This ensures that there are no

duplicated ﬁle names after the function is used and the data is transferred

to a computer.

• If you wish to reset the folder number to 100, you can do so by formatting

the card or the internal memory and, immediately afterwards, reset the

image number. This also resets the picture number (to 0001).

Notes:

• If you have your prints produced by major photographic laboratories, mini

labs or Internet picture services, you should always select the sRGB setting.

• The Adobe RGB setting is only recommended for professional image pro-

cessing in completely color-calibrated working environments.

CopyINg ImAgE dATA From ThE INTErNAL mEmory

To A mEmory CArd

Thanks to its 110MB internal memory, the Leica X2 can store several images

without a card in the camera. If you wish to save these images permanently

though, you should copy the image data to a memory card.

In the menu, select Copy (3.35), and in the submenu, conﬁrm or reject the

copying process.

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USEr proFILE

ImAgE STAbILIzATIoN

With the Leica X2, any combination of all 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 three memory slots are available for

such combinations. You can also reset all the menu items to the factory set-

ting.

Especially in low light situations, the necessary shutter speed may be too slow

to ensure sharp pictures, even with the activated AUTO ISO function (see p.

118). The Leica X2 oﬀers a function that will often produce sharp pictures even

with such slow shutter speeds.

In the menu, select Image Stabilization, and in the submenu the desired set-

ting.

Creating a proﬁle

1. Set the desired functions in the menu.

2. In the menu, select User Proﬁle (3.38),

Notes:

• The camera takes two pictures automatically in series with this function, one

with a faster and one with a slower shutter speed (you will hear the shutter

operate twice during the operation). Then, it takes the data of the two expo-

sures and combines them into one with digital image processing.

• Therefore, please hold the camera steady until the shutter has released the

second time.

3. in the submenu Save User Proﬁle

4. in the second level submenu, select the desired memory slot, and

5. conﬁrm your setting by pressing the MENU/SET button (1.25).

Using a proﬁle

In the menu, select User Proﬁle, and in the submenu the desired memory

slot.

• Due to the function using two exposures, it can only be applied with static

subjects.

• Image stabilization is only possible with shutter speeds within the range of

¹/₄s to ¹/₃₀s and sensitivities up to ISO 1600.

dEFAULTINg ALL mENU SETTINgS

In the menu, select User Proﬁle, and in the submenu Factory Setting

Note:

Defaulting does not reset your time and date settings.

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rEvIEw modE

Notes:

• If a memory card is inserted (see p. 82), only the pictures on the card are

accessible for reviewing, i.e. if you want to review a picture saved to the

internal memory, the card must be removed ﬁrst.

• The Leica X2 saves pictures according to the DCF standard (Design Rule for

Camera File System).

SELECTINg rEvIEw modES

You can switch from record or menu setting mode to review at any time by

pressing the PLAY button (1.16).

In addition, you can choose to have every picture taken to be shown automati-

cally immediately after the shot.

1. In the menu, select Auto Review (3.23),

• It may not be possible to review ﬁles not created by the Leica X2.

• In some cases, the monitor image may either be of poorer quality than

usually, or the monitor may even remain black except for the displayed ﬁle

name.

2. in the submenu Duration, and

3. in the respective second level submenu the desired function or duration.

4. To select whether pictures should be shown with or without histogram

(see p. 127), call up the ﬁrst sub-menu again,

5. select Histogram, and then

6. the desired option.

• The last picture taken is shown in the monitor and the selected displays

for review mode (see p. 73) appear.

If no image ﬁle is saved in the internal memory (see p. 140) and/or on the

memory card, the message No valid image to play appears instead.

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SELECTINg pICTUrES

ENLArgINg ThE pICTUrE/

You can select the other saved pictures using either

– the left and right direction buttons (1.24/1.27), or

– the setting wheel (1.20).

Pressing/turning left takes you to the pictures with lower numbers, pressing/turning

right to those with higher numbers. Keeping the buttons pressed results in continu-

ous scrolling at a rate of approx. 2s per picture.

SImULTANEoUS rEvIEw oF 16 pICTUrES

The Leica X2 allows you to enlarge a section of the picture by up to 16x, e.g. in

order to study it more closely. Conversely, it is also possible to simultaneously

view 16 pictures, e.g. to gain an overview or to ﬁnd the picture you want more

quickly.

After the highest and lowest numbers, the series of pictures begins again in an end-

less loop, so you can reach all pictures in either direction.

• The picture and ﬁle numbers change accordingly.

Turn the setting ring (1.22) clockwise to enlarge the picture, counterclockwise

beyond the normal size for the 16 picture display.

• With enlarged pictures, displays appear, indicating the approximate size of

the section (2.2.21) and that the setting wheel is still available for selecting

other pictures (2.2.20).

With the 16 picture display, the one previously viewed at normal size is indi-

cated by a red frame.

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SELECTINg ThE TrImmINg

When a picture is enlarged, you can move the enlarged section out of the cen-

tral position, e.g. to control the rendition of oﬀ-center subject detail.

Use the respective direction buttons to move the enlarged section up, down, to

the left or the right (1.23/1.24/1.26/1.27).

• The display 2.2.21 indicates the approximate position of the section within

the picture.

Notes:

• The more the picture is enlarged, the more the quality of reproduction in the

monitor is reduced, due to the proportionally lower resolution.

• It may not be possible to enlarge pictures created on other cameras.

• If an enlarged section is being shown, using the setting wheel to view other

pictures results in these also being shown as enlarged sections.

• A histogram (see p. 127) is not available with enlarged viewing.

With the 16 picture display, selecting other pictures is the same as with normal

size viewing, except that keeping the buttons pressed results in very fast

scrolling.

• The selected picture is identiﬁed by a red frame.

You can return any indicated picture to normal size by turning the setting ring

clockwise, or by pressing the MENU/SET button (1.25).

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dELETINg pICTUrES

The subsequent actions depend on whether you want to delete single pictures

or all pictures simultaneously.

Pictures on the memory card and the internal memory can be deleted at any

time. This can be useful, e.g. if you have already saved the pictures to other

media, if you no longer need them or if you need to free up more memory

space on the card.

The Leica X2 also oﬀers you the option of deleting single or all pictures at the

same time, as required.

deleting single pictures

1. Select Single and press the MENU/SET button (1.25).

• After deleting, the next picture appears.

If the picture is protected (see p. 146), it continues to be displayed and

This is protected appears for a short time.

Notes:

• If a memory card is inserted (see p. 102), only the pictures on the card are

accessible for deleting, i.e. if you want to delete a picture saved to the inter-

nal memory, the card must be removed ﬁrst.

• Protected pictures must be unprotected before they can be deleted. See p.

146 for details.

• Deleting a picture causes the subsequent pictures in the frame counter

(2.2.9) to be renumbered according to the following pattern: If you delete

picture no. 3, for example, what was previously picture no. 4 then becomes

no. 3, while the picture that was previously no. 5 becomes no. 4 etc.. How-

ever, this does not apply to the numbering of the remaining picture ﬁles in

the folder (2.2.6), which always remains unchanged.

Important:

Pictures are permanently deleted. You cannot subsequently retrieve them.

To call up the delete function, press the DELETE/FOCUS button (1.15).

• The delete menu appears.

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deleting all pictures

proTECTINg/UNproTECTINg pICTUrES

1. Select All and press the MENU/SET button (1.25).

• A submenu appears.

2. Conﬁrm or reject the process and press the MENU/SET button again.

• The message No valid image to play or the originally shown picture ap-

pears again, if it has not been deleted after all.

However, if the pictures included some with protection (see also next

section), Protected images were not deleted appears for a short time

instead, and ﬁnally the ﬁrst of these pictures reappear.

The pictures saved on the memory card and in the internal memory can be

protected against being accidentally deleted.

1. In the menu, select Protect (3.34).

• After a short moment the picture shown before reappears along with a

menu. Depending on whether the picture is protected or not, the menu

contains the options Unprotect or Protect, respectively.

Note:

If you reconsider and do not want the delete one or all pictures, you can exit

the delete menu by pressing the DELETE/FOCUS button again.

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Notes:

2. select the respective option, and

• If a memory card is inserted (see p. 102), only the pictures on the card are

accessible for protecting/unprotecting, i.e. if you want to protect/unprotect

a picture saved to the internal memory, the card must be removed ﬁrst.

3. conﬁrm by pressing the MENU/SET button (1.25).

• A protected picture is indicated by the lock display (2.2.4).

• You can return to normal review mode at any time by pressing Exit

• With the protect/unprotect menu displayed, you can select the other pic-

tures using the left and right direction buttons (1.24/1.27).

• Even protected pictures are deleted when formatting the memory card (see

p. 139).

• If you attempt to delete (see p. 146) protected pictures, warning messages

appear. To delete them, remove the protection as described above.

• Protection is only eﬀective on this camera.

• You can also prevent accidental deletion by sliding the memory card’s write

protection switch to the position marked LOCK (see p. 102).

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rEvIEw oF porTrAIT-FormAT pICTUrES

Setting

Normally, the pictures on the monitor are shown how they were taken, i.e. if

the camera was held horizontally, the picture will be shown that way too. In the

case of portrait format pictures though, i.e. if the camera was held vertically

for the shot, this may be inconvenient since, with the camera held horizontally

afterwards as usual, the monitor image will not show an upright picture.

The Leica X2 oﬀers a remedy for this.

In the menu, select HDMI (3.33), and in the submenu the desired setting.

Connecting / playing back pictures

1. Plug the HDMI cable into the camera’s and the TV’s, monitor’s or projec-

tor’s HDMI sockets.

2. Turn on the TV, monitor, or projector and select HDMI input.

3. Turn on the camera and press the PLAY button (1.16) to set to play mode.

In the menu, select Auto Rotate Display (3.32), and in the submenu the de-

sired setting.

Notes:

When On is selected, portrait format pictures are automatically displayed

• A HDMI cord is necessary for this connection to a TV, monitor, or projector.

Use only the cord available as accessory from Leica for this camera (see p.

153)

• If the TV’s, monitor’s, or projector’s maximum resolution is lower than the

selected level on the camera, it automatically switches to the attached unit’s

maximum resolution. E.g., if you set 1080i on the camera and the connected

upright.

Notes:

• Portrait format pictures shown perpendicularly on the monitor are

necessarily considerably smaller.

• This function is not available for automatic review (see p. 106).

unit has maximum of 480p, the camera automatically uses 480p

• Please refer to the instructions of the relevant TV, monitor, or projector for

details on their required settings.

• The image shown on an external display does not include any of the informa-

tion on the camera monitor / viewﬁnder.

pLAybACk wITh hdmI EqUIpmENT

The Leica X2 allows you to view your pictures on a TV, monitor, or projector

equipped with HDMI input, thus ensuring the best possible rendition. In addi-

tion, you can choose between three resolution levels: 1080i 720p, and 480p.

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mISCELLANEoUS

Important:

• Only use the USB cable (D) supplied.

TrANSFErrINg dATA To A CompUTEr

• While data is being transferred from the Leica X2 to the computer, the con-

nection may not under any circumstances be broken by removing the USB

cable, as otherwise the computer and/or the Leica X2 may “crash” and the

memory card may even be irreparably damaged.

The Leica X2 is compatible with the following operating systems:

Microsoft^®: Windows^®XP / Vista^®/ 7^®

Apple^®Macintosh^®: Mac^®OS X (10.4) and higher

The Leica X2 is equipped with a USB 2.0 High Speed interface for transferring

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

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

connection to the Leica X2) or a card reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards

(including UHS I standard types).

• The Leica X2 cannot be switched oﬀ or automatically switch itself oﬀ due to

a lack of battery power while data is being transferred from the camera to

the computer, as this may cause the computer to crash‘. For the same rea-

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

tion is active. If the battery capacity runs short during data transfer, the INFO

screen (2.1.26) appears with the battery capacity indication (2.1.5) ﬂashing.

In this case, stop the data transfer, switch oﬀ the Leica X2 (see p. 104) and

charge the battery (see p. 100).

CoNNECTINg ANd TrANSFErrINg dATA wITh ThE CAmErA AS

AN EXTErNAL drIvE

with windows operating systems:

If the Leica X2 is connected to the computer using a USB cable, the operating

system detects it as an external drive and assigns it a drive letter. Use Win-

dows Explorer to transfer the picture data to your computer and save it.

with mac operating systems:

If the Leica X2 is connected to the computer using a USB cable, the memory

card used appears as a storage medium on the desktop. Use the Finder to

transfer the picture data to your computer and save it.

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CoNNECTINg ANd TrANSFErrINg dATA USINg CArd rEAdErS

The picture ﬁles can also be transferred to other computers using a standard

card reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (including UHS I standard

types). Card readers with a USB interface are available for computers with a

USB interface.

workINg wITh dNg rAw dATA

If you have selected the standardized and future-proof DNG (Digital Negative)

format, you require highly specialized software to convert the saved raw data

into optimum quality, for example the professional Adobe^®Photoshop^®Light-

room^®raw data converter. It provides optimum quality algorithms for digital

color processing, allowing pictures that simultaneously have low picture noise

and exceptional resolution.

Note:

The Leica X2 is equipped with an internal sensor which detects the position

of the camera – horizontal or vertical (both directions) – for each picture. This

information automatically allows the pictures to be displayed upright when sub-

sequently displayed on a computer running the appropriate programs.

During editing, you have the option of adjusting parameters such as white bal-

ance, noise reduction, gradation, sharpness etc. to achieve an optimum image

quality.

Adobe^®Photoshop^®Lightroom^®is available as a free download when you reg-

ister your Leica X2 on the Leica Camera AG homepage. Further details can be

found in the registration booklet enclosed in the camera packaging.

INSTALLINg AdobE^®phoToShop^®LIghTroom^®

To start the installation, your computer must have an active Internet connec-

tion (i.e. it must be online).

You also need a valid e-mail address to activate the software.

Have the required software license code ready - you will receive it in the reply

mail from Leica after you have chosen to download the software.

Should you need any support concerning Adobe^®Photoshop^®Lightroom^®

Home: You will ﬁnd a support contact on the Leica Camera AG homepage in

the owners area where you registered your camera and downloaded the soft-

ware.

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System requirements

Like every software, every version of Adobe^®Lightroom^®calls for diﬀerent

versions of the employed operating system (Windows/Mac). Therefore, please

check your operating system’s compatibility before downloading Adobe^®

Lightroom^®.

On some Windows versions, it is possible that the operating system will issue a

warning about a missing Windows signature. 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 controlled electronically, some

of these improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on

the camera at a later date.

To do this, Leica provides ﬁrmware updates at irregular intervals, which you

can easily download from our homepage.

When you have registered your camera, Leica will inform you of any new up-

dates.

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ACCESSorIES

wrist strap X

Contour shaped, made of real leather (black).

(Order no. 18 713)

Important:

Only the accessories speciﬁed and described below, and/or those speciﬁed

and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used in this camera.

External viewﬁnders

Leather case X

Case made of high-quality real leather (black). The case carries the camera

in vertical postion, camera slips in and out of the case for carrying and

shooting. Comes with longk strap.

bright Line Finder 36mm

High quality external optical viewﬁnder. Bright line fames indicate the image

ﬁeld both for distances between 60cm and inﬁnity, as well as between 30

(Order no. 18 755)

and 60cm.

(Order no. 18 707)

Camera protector X

The protector gives free access to all operating elements with the camera

inside. The camera can remain in the protector for shooting. Made of high-

quality real leather (black).

Electronic viewﬁnder EvF 2

The EVF 2 delivers a nearly 100% TTL view of the image frame with a 1.4M

pixel resolution. This allows precise and easy composition as well as simul-

taneous comprehensive control of all relevant image parameters. The EVF 2

proves especially useful in lighting situations that reduce the visibility of the

monitor image, and, thanks to its hinged design, also in the case of below

eye level shots.

(Order no. 18 731)

Ever ready case X

The high quality camera case is made of vegetable tanned calf leather. It

protects without restricting your spontaneity. The camera can remain in the

case when taking photos.

(Order no. 18 753)

(Order no. 18 754)

Both viewﬁnders are mounted on the camera’s hot shoe just like – and

therefore only instead of – an external ﬂash unit. See pp.114/115 for details

on the relevant settings for the monitor when using an external viewﬁnder.

Small System bag

Small, soft system case made of high quality water proof canvas cloth

(black). Takes the camera plus accessories such as handgrip, viewﬁnder,

and ﬂash unit.

(Order no. 18 757)

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handgrip X

rEpLACEmENT pArTS

order no.

The handgrip for the Leica X2 allows the camera to be held safely and com-

fortably. It is attached to the camera’s tripod thread by means of the knurled

screw on the bottom of the handgrip.

Lens cap.............................................................................. 423-097.001-024

Hot shoe/ viewﬁnder socket cover....................................... 423-097.001-026

Leather carrying strap.......................................................... 439-612.060-000

USB cord ............................................................................. 423-089.003-022

Lithium-Ion-Battery Pack Leica BP-DC 8¹...............................................18 706

Battery case......................................................................... 423-089.003-012

Leica BC-DC8 Charger (includes exchangeable plugs).................... 423-089.803-008

AC-plug EU .......................................................................... 423-089.003-014

AC-plug US/JP..................................................................... 423-089.003-016

AC-plug UK/HK .................................................................. 423-089.003-018

AC-plug China...................................................................... 423-089.003-020

AC-plug Korea...................................................................... 423-089.003-028

AC-plug Australia ................................................................. 423-089.003-030

(Order no. 18712)

Notes:

• This handgrip is designed exclusively for the Leica X2 and the Leica X1. It

cannot be attached to any other camera due to their diﬀering dimensions

and tripod thread positioning.

• Since the handgrip covers the camera’s battery / card compartment, it must

be removed to replace the battery and/or card.

• Take care to align the handgrip’s guide pin with the camera’s respective drill-

ing (1.34) to prevent the camera from getting scratched.

Flash units

The Leica SF 24D system ﬂash unit is particularly suitable with its compact size

and design that matches the camera. It has a permanently attached ﬂash foot

with all the required contacts and is extremely easy to operate.

(Order no. 14 444)

hdmI cable

The HDMI cable allows exceptionally fast transfer of image data to playback

equipment with corresponding HDMI sockets. Length = approx. 1.5m/5ft.

(Order no. 14 491)

¹To ensure the power supply when using the camera for longer periods (e.g. at events, on trips,

etc.) we recommend that you always have a spare battery with you.

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prECAUTIoNS ANd CArE INSTrUCTIoNS

• Moisture can cause malfunctions and even permanent damage to the Leica X2

and the memory card.

gENErAL prECAUTIoNS

• If salt water spray gets onto the Leica X2, 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.

Do not use the Leica X2 in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful

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

wave ovens, television sets or computer monitors, video game consoles, cell

phones, radio equipment).

• If you place the Leica X2 on or very close to a television set, its magnetic

ﬁeld could interfere with picture recordings.

Important:

Only the accessories speciﬁed and described in these instructions, and/or

those speciﬁed and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used with this

camera.

• 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.

moNITor

• If the Leica X2 malfunctions due to the eﬀects of electromagnetic ﬁelds,

remove the battery and then switch the camera on again.

Do not use the Leica X2 in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or

high-voltage power lines.

• Their magnetic ﬁelds can also interfere with picture recordings.

Protect the Leica X2 from contact with insect sprays and other aggressive

chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol may not be used for cleaning.

• Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the Leica X2 body or the surface

ﬁnish.

• If the Leica X2 is exposed to signiﬁcant temperature ﬂuctuations, condensation

can form on the monitor. Wipe it carefully with a soft dry cloth.

• If the Leica X2 is very cold when switched on, the monitor will initially be

slightly darker than normal. It will revert to its normal brightness once it has

warmed up.

• The monitor is manufactured using a high-precision process. This ensures

that, of the total of around 230,000 pixels, more than 99.995% work correctly

and only 0.005% remain dark or are always light. However, this is not a malfunc-

tion and it does not impair the reproduction of the picture.

• As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals, they should

not remain in contact with the Leica X2 for extended periods.

Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the Leica X2, e.g. on the beach.

• Sand and dust can damage the camera and the memory card. Take particu-

lar care when inserting and removing the card.

Ensure that water cannot get into the Leica X2, e.g. when it is snowing or

raining and on the beach.

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SENSor

For ThE LENS

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

• Normally, a soft hair brush is suﬃcient to remove dust from the outer lens

element. However, in case of more stubborn dirt, they can be carefully

cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth that is completely free of foreign mat-

ter, using circular motions from the inside to the outside. We recommend

micro-ﬁber cloths (available from photographic and optical specialists) that

are stored in a protective container and can be washed at temperatures of

up to 40°C/104°F (without fabric softener, never iron!). Cloths for cleaning

glasses, which are impregnated with chemicals, should not be used as they

can damage the lens glass.

CoNdENSATIoN

If condensation has formed on or in the Leica X2, you should switch it oﬀ and

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

temperature has adjusted to room temperature, the condensation will disap-

pear by itself.

CArE INSTrUCTIoNS

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

should take care to keep the equipment clean.

• The lens cap included in the delivery also protects the lens from uninten-

tional ﬁngerprints and the rain.

For ThE CAmErA

For ThE bATTEry

• Only clean the Leica X2 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 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.

Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical

reactions. These reactions are also inﬂuenced by the external temperature and

humidity. Very high or low temperatures reduce the life of the battery.

• Always remove the battery if you will not be using the Leica X2 for a long pe-

riod of time. Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become totally

discharged, i.e. the voltage is signiﬁcantly reduced.

• All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your Leica X2

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.

• Lithium ion batteries should be stored only when partially charged, i.e.

not completely discharged or fully charged (in the corresponding display

(2.1.5/2.2.5). For very long storage periods, it should be charged up for

around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total discharge.

• The battery must have a temperature of 0°–35°C/32°–95°F to be charged

(otherwise the charger will not switch on, or will switch oﬀ again).

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For mEmory CArdS

• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible.

While lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits, they should still

be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jew-

elry. A short-circuited battery can get 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 X2.

• Batteries have only a limited service life.

• While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read, it may not

be removed, nor may the Leica X2 be switched oﬀ or exposed to vibrations.

• For safety, memory cards should only ever be stored in the antistatic cover

supplied.

• Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high tempera-

tures, direct sunlight, magnetic ﬁelds or static discharge.

• Do not drop or bend a memory card as this can damage it and result in loss

of the stored data.

• Take damaged batteries to a collection point to ensure correct recycling.

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

• Always remove the memory card if you will not be using the Leica X2 for a

long period of time.

• Do not touch the connections on the rear of the memory card and keep

them free of dirt, dust and moisture.

• It is recommended that the memory card be reformatted from time to

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

memory capacity.

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 nor-

mal and is not a malfunction.

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

uses a certain (very small) amount of power even when no battery is inserted

in it.

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

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STorAgE

• Photo cases that became wet during use should be emptied to prevent dam-

age to your equipment caused by moisture and any leather-tanning residue

released.

• If you are not using the Leica X2 for an extended period of time, we recom-

mend that you:

a. switch it oﬀ (see p. 104),

b. remove the memory card (see p. 102), and

c. remove the battery (see p. 100) (after a maximum of 3 days, the time and

date will be lost, see p. 102).

• To prevent fungal growth during use in hot, humid tropical climates, the

camera should be exposed to the sun and air as much as possible. Storage

in airtight containers or cases is recommended only if a desiccant such as

silica gel is placed in the container.

• A lens works 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. Use the lens cap and keep the camera in the shade (or

immediately put it away in the case) help to prevent damage to the interior

of the camera.

• To prevent the formation of fungus, do not store the Leica X2 in a leather

case for extended periods of time.

• Note the serial numbers of your Leica X2, as it is extremely important in

case of loss.

• You should preferably store the Leica X2 in a closed and padded container

so that nothing can damage it and it is protected from dust.

• Store the Leica X2 in a dry, adequately ventilated place, where neither high

temperatures nor high humidity will occur. When used in humid conditions, it

should be completely cleared of all moisture before being stored away.

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Focusing range From 30cm/1ft. to inﬁnity. Automatic (Autofocus) or

manual focusing with setting wheel on back of camera body, optionally mag-

niﬁcation function as focusing aid.

TEChNICAL dATA

Sensor APS-C-size CMOS Sensor (23.6x15.7mm) with 16.5/16.2 Megapix-

Autofocus metering modes 1 area, 11 area, spot, face detection.

els (in total/eﬀective), aspect ratio 3:2

Exposure modes Programmed automatic exposure mode (P), program

shift option, aperture priority (A), shutter speed priority (T) and manual set-

ting (M).

resolution Selectable for JPEG format: 4928 x 3264 pixels (16.2M), 4288

x 2856 pixels (12.2M), 3264 x 2160 pixels (7M), 2144 x 1424 pixels (3.1M),

1632 x 1080 pixels (1.8M), DNG: 4944 x 3272 pixels.

Exposure metering Multi-ﬁeld, center-weighted, spot, optionally with

Lens Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 Asph. (corresponds to 36mm with 35mm-

histogram display to analyze brightness distribution.

format), 8 lens elements in 6 groups, 1 aspherical surface.

Exposure compensation ±3EV in ¹/₃EV increments.

Aperture settings From f/2.8 to f/16 in 1/3EV increments

Smallest object ﬁeld 18 x 27cm / 7 ⁷/₈” x 10 ⁵/₈” (from a distance of

30cm/1ft.).

Automatic exposure bracketing 3 pictures with intervals up to 3EV

settable in ¹/₃EV increments.

Shutter speed range 30s to ¹/₂₀₀₀s, with normal ﬂash modes from ¹/₃₀s,

Image data ﬁle formats/compression rates Selectable: JPG Super

with slow ﬂash modes from 30s.

ﬁne, JPG ﬁne, DNG + JPG S. ﬁne, DNG + JPG ﬁne.

Series exposures Selectable: 3fps or 5fps, max. 8 pictures. with constant

Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards, MultiMedia Cards.

frame rate and DNG + JPG ﬁne.

Internal buffer memory approx. 110MB.

ISo Sensitivity setting²Automatic, optionally with shutter and/or ISO

sensitivity limits, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200,

ISO 6400, ISO 12500.

white balance Selectable modes: Automatic, presets for daylight, cloud,

halogen lighting, shade, electronic ﬂash, 2 manual settings, optionally ﬁne

tuning for all settings.

Color settings Selectable: Standard, Vivid, Natural, B&W natural, B&W

high contrast.

Autofocus system Contrast-based system using the image sensor, op-

tional AF assist lamp for low light conditions.

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Flash modes Flash switched on and oﬀ by extending/retracting the unit,

automatic ﬂash activation with and without pre-ﬂash, manual ﬂash activa-

tion with and without pre-ﬂash, automatic ﬂash activation with slower shutter

speeds with and without pre-ﬂash, studio mode for triggering slave equipped

external ﬂash systems.

Connections 5-pin mini USB socket 2.0 high-speed for quick data transfer

to the computer, HDMI socket for digital direct connection to corresponding

equipment, proprietary socket for external electronic viewﬁnder Leica EVF 2¹.

power supply Lithium ion battery, 3.7V, 1600mAh, capacity (according to

CIPA standards): approx. 450 images, charging time (from full discharge): ap-

prox 200 min.

Flash exposure compensation ±3EV in ¹/₃EV increments.

working range of the built-in ﬂash unit (for ISO 100/21°) approx.

mains/charging unit Input: Alternating current 100-240 V, 50/60Hz,

0.3-2.0m/1-6ft., guide number 5.

automatically switched.

recycling time of built-in ﬂash unit approx. 5s with fully loaded

battery.

housing Housing in Leica Design made of solid, ultra-light magnesium. Two

eyelets for carrying strap. ISO ﬂash shoe with central and control contacts for

connection of external, more powerful ﬂash units, e.g. Leica SF 24D and the

external electronic viewﬁnder Leica EVF 2¹.

monitor 2,7“ TFT LCD with 230,000 pixels.

displays see p. 90

Tripod thread A¹/₄DIN 4503 (¹/₄“).

Self-timer Delay optionally 2 or 12s.

dimensions (WxHxD) approx. 124 x 69 x 51.5mm /

4⁷/₈x 2 ¹¹₃₂x 2 ¹/₃₂inches

weight approx. 307/345g / 10.83/12.17oz (with/without battery)

¹Available as accessory; see also p. 152

²According to CIPA DC-004 Standard

Construction and design subject to change.

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Leica Akademie

Leica Information Service

As well as outstanding high performance products for photography and view-

ing, for many years we have also been oﬀering the special services of the

Leica Akademie. These include practical seminars and training courses, which

are intended to share our knowledge about the world of photography, image

processing and presentation with both beginners and advanced photographic

enthusiasts.

The contents of the courses vary from general photography to areas of special

interest and oﬀer a range of suggestions, information and advice for your own

work. They are run by a trained team of experts in the modern, well-equipped

training suite at our Solms factory and in the nearby Gut Altenberg.

More detailed information and the current Leica Akademie program including

the photography trips are available from:

Should you have any technical questions regarding the use of Leica products

or the software included in some cases, the Leica Information Service will be

happy to answer in writing or by phone, fax, or email.

They are also your contact if you need advice concerning an acquisition or if

you would like us to send you instructions. Alternatively, you can also send

us your questions through the contact form on the Leica Camera AG homep-

age (see previous page).

Leica Camera AG

InformationService / SoftwareSupport

Postfach 1180

D 35599 Solms

Phone: +49 (0) 6442-208 111 / 108

Fax: +49 (0) 6442-208 490

[email protected] / [email protected]

Leica Camera AG

Leica Akademie

Oskar Barnack Str. 11

D 35606 Solms

Phone: +49 (0) 6442-208 421

Fax: +49 (0) 6442-208 425

[email protected]

Leica Customer Care

Leica AG’s Customer Care center, or the repair service of the Leica national

oﬃces (see the Warranty Card for an address list), is available to assist you

in maintaining your Leica equipment or in case of damage.

Please contact your nearest authorized Leica dealer.

Leica Camera AG

Customer Care

Solmser Gewerbepark 8

D 35606 Solms

Phone: +49 (0) 6442-208 189

Fax: +49 (0) 6442-208 339

[email protected]

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