LEICA CL INSTRUCTIONS
1 3 4 5 6 7 6 8 9 1 14 13 12 11 10 29 30 26a 2 20 21 28 27 19 LEICA CAMERA WETZLAR GERMANY 18 PLAY 17 FN 16 MENU 31 22 23 32c 15 24 31a 32a 32b 33 34 25 36 35 36a 37 26
PART DESIGNATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 Strap lugs Lens release button Self-timer LED / AF assist lamp Bayonet Contact strip Top view 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Microphone Accessory shoe Main switch Shutter button Setting wheel Setting wheel button Top display Setting wheel Setting wheel button Rear view 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Speaker MENU button FN button PLAY button Viewfinder Eye sensor Diopter dial Directional pad Center button Status LED Screen Bottom view 26 Cover for battery compartment and memory card slot a L
EN FOREWORD Dear Customer, We are confident that you will enjoy taking photographs with your new Leica CL. Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your Leica CL has to offer. The Quick Start Guide introduces the main functions of your new Leica camera only. REPLACEMENT PARTS Camera bayonet cover Accessory shoe cover Carry strap Lithium-ion battery Leica BP-DC12 Battery charger Leica BC-DC12 Order No. 16 060 423-116.001-013 439-612.
Definition of remarks in this manual: Note: Additional information Important: Failure to comply with these instructions may cause damage to the camera, accessories or the photos Attention: Failure to observe the instructions may cause personal injury You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers in the Guarantee Card and/or on the packaging. The format is year/month/day. The specific approvals for this device can be found in the camera menu.
Safety Remarks EN 4 SAFETY REMARKS • Always store small parts (e.g. the accessory shoe cover) as follows: – out of the reach of children – in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen • State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static discharge. Since people can easily pick up charges of several 10,000 volts by walking on synthetic carpets, a discharge can occur when you touch the camera, and especially it is placed on a conductive surface.
Disclaimer • All data, including personal information can be manipulated or deleted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static discharge, accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures. • Please note that Leica Camera AG will not accept liability for direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or destruction of data and personal information. General remarks about the screen • Condensation can form on the screen if the camera is exposed to great temperature fluctuations.
Table of Content EN CONTENT PART DESIGNATIONS ............................................................................ 1 FOREWORD ............................................................................................ 2 SCOPE OF DELIVERY .............................................................................. 2 ACCESSORY ............................................................................................ 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........................................................
ADDITIONAL PICTURE FUNCTIONS....................................................... 56 Interval shooting ............................................................................... 56 Self-timer ......................................................................................... 58 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ......................................................................... 59 COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS ................................................................ 59 ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT..........
Preparations EN 8 PREPARATIONS CHARGING THE BATTERY ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP Your Leica CL is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The battery must be removed from the camera before charging. The battery must be removed from the camera before charging. Attention • Only the battery types specified and described in this manual and/or specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be used in this camera.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the relevant information provided in this manual. First Aid • Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water immediately. Avoid rubbing. Seek medical attention immediately. • Leaked battery fluid poses an injury hazard when it comes in contact with clothing or skin. Rinse the affected areas thoroughly with clean water.
Preparations EN 10 Notes • Batteries must be charged before use. The battery is supplied partially charged ex works, but it should be fully charged before extended use. • The battery must have a temperature between 0 °C and 35 °C (32 °F and 95 °F) for charging, as the charger may otherwise not switch on, or will automatically switch off. • Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their current charge level.
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect the charger to mains electricity. A green status LED will light up to indicate the charging process has commenced correctly. The battery will be fully charged when the green LED switches off. Note The charger will automatically adapt to the regional mains voltage. REPLACING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER EN Preparations PREPARING THE CHARGER ▸ Switch off the camera (see p.
Inserting the battery Removing the battery Preparations EN "click" Important Removing the battery while the camera is switched on may result in the loss of your camera settings and damage to the memory card. Charge level display The battery charge level is displayed on screen. (see p.
Removing the memory card Inserting the memory card 1 "click" 2 EN Preparations The Leica CL can accommodate SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards.
Preparations EN 14 Notes • Do not touch the memory card contacts. • Make sure the memory card is aligned correctly if you have difficulties inserting it into the camera. • The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is too great for Leica Camera AG to test all types for compatibility and quality. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without any damage to the camera or memory card.
Closing the battery compartment/memory card slot cover EN Preparations 15
Preparations EN CHANGING THE LENS Detaching the lens Attaching the lens 2 2 1 1 ▸ Switch off the camera ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸ Position the red alignment button on the lens in line with the release button on the camera housing.
COMPATIBLE LENSES Exposure metering and exposure control using a Zoomo lens Some Leica TL and SL zoom lenses have a variable speed, i.e. the effective aperture opening depends on the configured focal length. Make sure to set the desired focal length before storing the meter value or changing the shutter speed / aperture combination to prevent incorrect exposure. Please read the sections "Exposure metering and exposure control" starting on page 45 for more information on the subject.
CAMERA OPERATION MAIN SWITCH The main switch 8 switches the Leica CL on and off: – Red dot visible = Off – Red dot not visible = On Camera operation EN The screen image appears when the camera is switched on. 9 8 14 12 13 11 10 Notes • A welcome video will play on screen when you switch on your camera for the first time or after factory settings have been restored.
SETTING WHEELS/SETTING WHEEL BUTTONS/ TOP DISPLAY LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE SETTING WHEEL FUNCTIONS The two setting wheels 10 and 13 are used – mainly for exposure control in picture mode (see p. 45) – and for the setting of various functions in playback mode (see p. 29) – in menu mode, the right setting wheel is used for menu navigation (see p. 20) In picture mode, the relevant function of the setting wheel is indicated on screen below the wheel, once the setting wheel is turned to the next position.
Camera operation EN MENU CONTROL Accessing menu control A variety of camera functions are controlled via menu control. Navigate using the MENU button 16, the center button 23 or the right setting wheel button 11; alternatively, use the directional pad 22 or the right setting wheel 10. The FN 17 and PLAY buttons 18 are also used in some cases. The relevant settings and setting steps are clearly displayed on screen when the camera is switched on.
Scrolling in the menu list Menu control elements A C B D E FN MENU PLAY EN Camera operation PLAY Line by line: ▸ Press the directional pad up/down, or turn the right setting wheel FN A Scrollbar: current position in the menu list B Menu item designation C Number of the accessed screen page D Setting/value of the menu item: The active menu item (white lettering, dark background, underlined in red).
Camera operation EN Selecting a setting/value in the submenu ▸ Press the directional pad, the center button, the setting wheel on the right or the setting wheel button on the right to select a menu item In the submenu a. In a list of settings, ▸ Press the directional pad up/down, or turn the right setting wheel The newly selected submenu item is activated. PLAY FN MENU b.
Favorites menu management A warning message will appear if the Favorites menu already contains 15 items and you are trying to add another. Note The Favorites menu is activated completely if you deactivate all of its menu items. Should that be the case, then the Main Menu will appear immediately,i. e. when the MENU button is pressed for the first time.
Using gesture control Edit Rear FN Button in Live View Note Functions/values initially outside the screen image can be accessed by repeatedly tapping accessible functions/values. Swipe the navigation bar at the outer edge of the screen for bigger navigation steps. Using button/setting wheel controls ▸ Turn the setting wheel on the right or press the directional pad right/left The selected function requires no confirmation and will be active immediately. Notes • “Conveyor belts” are not on endless loops.
GESTURE CONTROL Note A light touch is enough, do not press down. Tap briefly Double tap Swipe Swipe Two-finger pinch Two-finger spread EN Camera operation As mentioned on the previous pages, some Leica CL settings can be controlled using the following gestures on the touch-sensitive screen. General remarks on menu control • Settings for menu items that differ from the above explanations or include additional steps are described in the sections dealing with the relevant options.
Basic camera settings EN BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS MENU LANGUAGE ▸ Select Language in the Main Menu (5th screen page) ▸ Select the desired language Apart from a few exceptions (button names, short designations), the language will be changed for all information provided.
AUTOMATIC CAMERA SHUTDOWN ▸ Select Time Setting in the Date & Time submenu With this function enabled, the camera will switch to standby mode to extend battery life after a preset time.
Basic camera settings EN ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE SCREEN/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS The viewfinder can by adjusted from +4 to -4 diopters to match your vision. ▸ Pull the setting wheel on the right of the eyepiece backward to unlock ▸ While looking through the viewfinder, turn the dial until you can see the image and displayed information clearly.
Information displays You can adjust screen brightness for best visibility and various lighting conditions: ▸ Select Display Settings in the Main Menu (3rd screen page) ▸ Select LCD Brightness in the submenu ▸ Select the desired function Pressing the center button allows you to adjust the screen displays incrementally in accordance with the level of information you want to see: With Auto activated, brightness is adjusted automatically.
Basic camera settings EN Selecting additional information and auxiliary displays Grid (Grid) In addition to the information provided in the header and footer lines, you can choose to have additional information and auxiliary displays shown. The grid divides the image frame into nine equal sections. It helps with e.g. picture composition and camera orientation.
EN Clipping The histogram visualizes the brightness distribution in the picture. The horizontal axis represents tone values from black (left) via gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level. This form of representation – in conjunction with the impression of the picture itself – provides an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting. The histogram can also be moved to the bottom right corner of the screen image.
EN BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS Basic picture settings File format You can choose between the JPG format JPG and the standardized raw data format DNG (= digital negative). They can be used individually or simultaneously. ▸ Select Photo File Format in the Main Menu (2nd screen page) ▸ Select the desired setting JPG Resolution With the JPG format selected, you can take pictures with 3 different resolutions (numbers of pixels). Available are: L-JPG (24 MP), M-JPG (12 MP) and S-JPG (6 MP) (MP = Mega pixel).
Manual setting based on measurements taken ISO sensitivity EN ▸ Select White Balance in the Main Menu (1st screen page) ▸ Select Gray Card 1 in the submenu ▸ Select next to Gray Card 1 in the submenu A yellow frame appears in the center of the monitor with an instruction below it. ▸ Aim the frame at a uniformly white or gray object that completely fills the frame ▸ Press the center button to confirm The camera shutter is triggered, measurements are taken and stored.
Basic picture settings EN JPG image properties (Film Style) Contrast, sharpness, saturation One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change critical properties of a picture. Your Leica CL allows you to adjust color rendering, contrast, sharpness and color saturation before taking the picture. The following three image properties can also be changed for each color rendering setting: – Contrast (i.e.
Using Leica M and R lenses The camera will automatically select the appropriate lens type settings if the Leica M lens has a 6 bit encoding, or the Leica R lens has a ROM contact strip. You will have to enter the lens model manually if the lenses are not relevantly equipped. ▸ Select Lens Profiles in the Main Menu (3rd screen page) ▸ Select automatic lens identification (Auto) in the submenu, or enter the lens model manually into one of the two lens lists, or deactivate the function altogether.
Basic picture settings EN 36 Electronic shutter Single/serial exposures Your Leica CL comes equipped with a mechanical shutter and a purely electronic shutter function. The completely silent electronic shutter function is a great choice for taking photographs inconspicuously. This function also extends the available shutter speed range. You can choose between three function variants: – Off Only the mechanical shutter is used.
EN Basic picture settings 37
Picture mode EN PICTURE MODE DISTANCE SETTING (focusing) Your Leica CL allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There are two autofocus modes available: AFs (single autofocus) or AFc (continuous autofocus). AUTOFOCUS ▸ Select Focusing in the Main Menu (1st screen page) ▸ Select Focus Mode in the submenu ▸ Select the desired setting The selected function is displayed on screen. Use the AFs mode if you want to take photos of stationary subjects or subjects with very little movement.
The autofocus system takes longer to run through the complete setting range, i.e. from their closest focusing distance to infinity when focusing macro lenses (with typically very short closest focusing distance) or with lenses with a longer focal length. Some Leica TL lenses1 allow a limiting of their setting ranges to speed up focusing. This is advisable if you know that you will only need the close range or only the long range for specific exposures.
EN AF ASSIST LAMP Spot (Spot)/Field metering (Field) Picture mode The built-in AF assist lamp extends the operating range of the AF system in poor lighting conditions. This light comes on as soon as the shutter button is pressed, provided the function is activated. ▸ Select Focusing in the Main Menu (1st screen page) ▸ Select AF Assist Lamp in the submenu ▸ Select the desired setting Both metering methods detect only those parts of the subject within the relevant AF frames.
Touch-controlled autofocus (Touch AF) This mode is a variation of Field metering that can help to capture a sharp image of a moving subject. Focusing will be automatic, once you have focused on the subject. ▸ Select Tracking in the AF Mode submenu In this mode, the AF frame can be moved for each exposure without the need for additional menu settings. The metering characteristics and metering field size match the Field metering.
Picture mode EN 42 Touch-controlled shutter release (Touch AF + Release) The Touch AF + Release function is a variant of Touch AF, allowing touch-controlled focusing and exposure. ▸ Select Touch AF + Release in the AF Mode submenu Note In both touch-controlled modes, the focusing process does not start when the shutter button is pressed to the first pressure point, but when the screen is touched instead.
Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than autofocus. Manual focusing is preferable if: – the same setting is used for several exposures – it would take longer to use the metering memory lock function – the setting is to be kept at infinity for landscape pictures – poor, i.e. very dark lighting conditions prevent AF operation or would slow it down.
Picture mode EN Focusing ▸ Specify an image section ▸ Use the focus ring on the lens to focus on the desired subject details F2.8 -3 2 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV 1 0 1 2 3+ 12MP 8234 • All subject detail edges in focus are marked in the selected color. The rule of thumb is: – maximum contrast = in focus. – Alternatively or simultaneously (see previous page), the screen image switches to an image section at 3x magnification.
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS Your Leica CL offers three exposure metering methods to adapt to prevalent lighting and other conditions like your working methods or artistic ideas: ▸ Select Exposure Metering in the Main Menu (1st screen page) ▸ Select the desired setting Multi-field metering – In this metering method, the camera automatically analyzes the brightness differences in the subject and – by comparing them with programmed brightness distribution patterns – arrives at the likely position of the main sub
Picture mode EN EXPOSURE CONTROL You can choose from four exposure modes for optimized adjustment to the relevant subject or to suit your preferred working method: program (P), aperture priority (A) and shutter priority mode (S), plus manual setting (M) These are selected the same way as the video mode and the Scene Mode . Setting the modes ▸ Press the left setting wheel button The standard information offered in the top display between the setting wheels is replaced by the mode icons.
Setting wheel functions in the modes P, S, A and M P Mode shift Exposure compensation S A M Shutter speed Exposure compensation Shutter speed Exposure compensation Aperture Aperture In addition to its “primary function”, the right setting wheel can also be used to select other functions (factory setting = ISO sensitivity): ▸ Press the right setting wheel button • The relevantly set value (instead of the shutter speed) will be displayed for approx.
Picture mode EN Automatic mode – P The automatic mode facilitates fast and fully automatic photography. The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting. Taking a picture ▸ Press the shutter button to the first pressure point The values for shutter speed and aperture are displayed in white.
Selecting the Scene Mode In addition to the “normal” automatic mode P, the menu item Scene Mode offers nine other automatic options for particularly easy and accurate photography. One of these is an automatic “snapshot” variant for general use: Auto (factory setting). Eight are customized for the specific requirements of common types of subjects; another is reserved for camera mounted permanently on a spotting scope.
Picture mode EN Panorama pictures Your Leica CL allows you to create horizontal panorama pictures with this function. Setting the function ▸ Select Panorama in the Scene Mode submenu.
Miniature effect EN This function allows you to select specific parts of the image field you want to have in focus – and most importantly – which should be out of focus. You can limit the focused areas to either a horizontal or vertical stripe. You can change the width as well as the location of this stripe within the image field. The effect will make the picture look similar to a closeup photo with its characteristically shallow depth of field.
Picture mode EN HDR Aperture priority mode – A HDR generates a picture in which the “overlay” of three different exposures (-2 EV/0 EV/+2 EV) reproduces an improved image of lighter and darker parts of the subject, i.e. with less overexposure in the highlights and more definition in the darkest areas. Due to the consecutive exposures, this operating mode is best suited for immobile subjects or those with very little movement, e.g. landscapes.
Shutter priority mode – S Metering memory lock EN Shutter priority mode sets the exposure automatically depending on the manually selected shutter speed. It is therefore particularly suitable for pictures of moving subjects, where the sharpness of the movement depicted is a critical compositional element. An appropriately fast shutter speed will avoid undesirable blurring of the movement, i.e.
Picture mode EN Exposure compensation Automatic bracketing Some subjects consist predominantly of areas of above or below average brightness, for example areas of snow or full-format dark subject elements. Using the exposure modes P, S and A, it may be more convenient to set an appropriate exposure compensation instead of using the metering memory lock function for each picture. The same applies if you want to ensure an identical exposure for multiple pictures.
Setting an exposure compensation value ▸ Select Exposure Compensation in the Exposure Bracketing submenu ▸ Select the desired setting Setting the release method ▸ Select Automatic in the Exposure Bracketing submenu ▸ Select the desired setting The factory setting On will run the entire exposure series after the shutter button is pressed once; when the setting is Off, each exposure must be done individually.
Additional picture functions EN ADDITIONAL PICTURE FUNCTIONS Interval shooting Your Leica CL allows you to take pictures of motion sequences over a long period of time in the form of picture series. You specify the number of pictures, the intervals between pictures, and the start time of the series.
Toggling between the units of time: ▸ Press the directional pad right/left To set the units of time: ▸ Press the directional pad up/down, or turn the right setting wheel Creating an interval picture series The exposure and focus settings are no different from those for normal pictures, but you should remember that the lighting conditions may change during the course of the picture series.
Additional picture functions EN 58 Self-timer You can use the self-timer function to take a picture with a delay of 12 s or 2 s. This is useful for group photographs in which you want to be included or if you want to avoid blurring caused by an unsteady hand. ▸ Select Self Timer in the Main Menu (1st screen page) ▸ Select the desired settings or will be displayed when the self-timer is activated.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The following flash units offer a TTL flash metering function and – depending on the model – a varying number of the functions described in this manual. • Leica system flash units SF 40, SF 64 and SF 58 • Other Leica system flash units, except Leica SF 20 Other commercially available flash units with a standard flash foot and positive center contact1 (X contact) can also be used, as well as studio flash units connected to the central contact via an adapter and sync cable.
EN FLASH MODES Additional picture functions Automatic flash activation That is the default flash mode. An attached and activated flash unit is fired automatically whenever slower shutter speeds could lead to blurred pictures in poor lighting conditions. Manual flash activation This mode is suitable for backlit pictures in which your main subject does not fill the entire frame and is in shadow, or in situations in which you want to moderate high contrasts (e.g. in direct sunlight) with a fill-in flash.
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity values set manually or calculated by the camera. It is important to ensure that the subject is within the relevant flash range for sufficient illumination. This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the flash exposure regardless of the exposure from available light, e.g.
Additional picture functions EN VIDEO RECORDING Starting/ending the recording Your Leica CL can also record video. There are two methods for toggling between picture preview and video preview mode: Using gesture control Photo Video Start: ▸ Press the shutter button A flashing red dot indicates active recording mode. The remaining available recording time is also displayed.
Recording level, wind noise damping, stabilization All options described on page 45. Three more settings are bundled under the menu item Video Settings. – Microphone Gain allows you to adjust the level of the built-in microphone in line with external conditions. – Wind elimination offers a dampening function to suppress wind noise during sound recording. – Video Stabil. helps to remedy unsteady hands.
Playback mode EN PLAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK There are two methods for toggling between recording and playback mode: Using gesture control Pictures Playback Using button/setting wheel controls ▸ Press the PLAY button (1x = playback mode, 2x = back to recording mode) 64 Notes • Portrait-format recordings are rendered as shot, i.e. the full screen area will be used. • You can toggle back from playback mode to recording mode at any time by tapping the shutter button. • The message No valid picture to play.
Automatic playback SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH PICTURES/RECORDINGS EN The Auto Review function allows you to view each photo/video right after it was taken: Using gesture control Playback mode ▸ Select Auto Review in the Main Menu (3rd screen page) ▸ Select the desired function or duration Note As long as you keep the shutter button pressed down completely after the photo/video was taken, The most recent images will be played back, even if Off, 1s, 3s, or 5s is set.
EN ENLARGING PICTURES/SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY OF MULTIPLE PICTURES Playback mode Playing back an enlarged picture will allow you to better assess the sharpness. Magnification Using gesture control Using button/setting wheel controls Step by step: ▸ Turn the right setting wheel to the right, four click-stops = four magnification levels up to the max.
Selecting thumbnails Displaying a number of thumbnails will give you a better overview and will allow you to find a specific picture faster. ▸ Press the directional pad left or right to select the desired picture Using gesture control The selected picture is marked with a red frame.
Playback mode EN SELECTING AN IMAGE SECTION PLAYBACK MENU In a magnified picture, you can move the enlarged section away from the center, e.g. to check subject details outside the center. The playback menu contains the five functions Delete, Delete Unrated, Delete All, Slideshow and WLAN. Please see next pages for details on the first four functions. The WLAN submenu is the same that can be accessed via the Main Menu. Details on the WLAN settings are provided from page 80 onward.
Deleting all unmarked/all pictures/videos Pictures/videos saved on the memory card can be deleted at any time: individually – Delete, or all unmarked ones – Delete Unrated, or all at once - Delete All.
Playback mode EN Automatic playback You can set your Leica CL to play back pictures/videos automatically in sequence. Within this Slideshow function, you can specify to show all pictures/videos (Play All), only pictures (Pictures only) or only videos (Videos only). You can also select the time span for which each picture/video is displayed (Duration).
Start playback Video playback Using gesture control will appear on screen if you have selected a video file for playback. Start playback Using button/setting wheel controls ▸ Turn the right setting wheel, or press the directional pad up/down to select the desired function ▸ Press the center button Using gesture control Playback mode ▸ Tap the desired mode (Play All, Pictures only or Videos only) EN PLAY > An intermediate screen may appear while the data is prepared for playback.
EN Accessing the video and audio control icons Playback from any point in the file Playback mode Using gesture control F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV SET INFO -3 2 1 0 1 2 3+ 12MP 8234 Pause playback 6 5 Using gesture control 3 1 2 1 Elapsed time 2 Scroll bar with touch area 3 Pause 4 Volume 5 Shorten video 6 Back to beginning of the video Using button/setting wheel controls ▸ Press the center button Notes • Accessing the icons will pause playback. • The icons disappear after approx. 3 s.
End playback Adjusting the volume Using gesture control Using gesture control Playback mode F2.8 EN 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV SET INFO -3 2 1 0 1 2 3+ 12MP 8234 Using Button/Setting wheel controls ▸ Press the directional pad up or down Using button/setting wheel controls ▸ Press the PLAY button or the center button The volume scrollbar appears. ▸ Press the directional pad up (louder) or down (quieter) Note Sound is switched off at the lowest part of the bar and the volume .
Cutting video recordings Changing and moving cutting points Using gesture control Changing (only available in the two end positions): – From the beginning (left) to the end (right) ▸ Turn the right setting wheel one click-stop to the right – From the end (right) to the beginning (left) ▸ Turn the left setting wheel one click-stop to the left Playback mode EN The selected cutting point is highlighted in red (= active).
EN Playback mode When cuts were confirmed, further operation will be done by selecting one of the three submenu items. The procedure is identical in each case: – Save as new The new video is additionally saved, i.e. the original video remains unchanged. – Overwrite The newly cut video is saved and the original one is deleted. – Preview The new video is played. The newly cut video is not saved and the original remains unchanged.
Miscellaneous EN MISCELLANEOUS USER PROFILES Your Leica CL can permanently store any combination of all menu settings, which can be useful, as they will then be quickly and easily accessible for recurring situations/subjects. A total of seven memory slots are available for these combinations.
Using gesture control ▸ Tap the desired value or the relevant “button” Using button/setting wheel controls To move left or right: ▸ Turn the setting wheel on the right or press the directional pad right/left To go up or down: ▸ Press the directional pad up/down Transferring profiles to / from a memory card EN You can copy the profile memory slots to the memory card or copy them from the memory card to the camera.
Miscellaneous EN RESETTING ALL CUSTOM SETTINGS This function allows you to reset all menu settings to restore the factory settings.
CHANGING FILE NAMES You can replace the first letter of a picture file name with any other letter: ▸ Select Edit File Name in the Main Menu (4th screen page) ▸ Enter the desired letter in the relevant keypad submenu. The process is basically the same as renaming a profile (see p. 76).
EN WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CAMERA VIA WLAN Miscellaneous You can control your Leica CL remotely using a smartphone/tablet or use the smartphone/tablet as an external storage medium. You will have to install the Leica CL app on your smartphone first. This app is available at the Google Play Store™ for Android™ devices and at the Apple App Store™ for iOS™ devices. Note In this section, the term "smartphone" refers to smartphones as well as tablets.
There are two methods for establishing a connection between your camera and your smartphone. If you have access to a WLAN network, the Join WLAN method is recommended. In this method, the camera and smartphone will be in the same WLAN network. Establishing a connection via Create WLAN may be practical if you don’t have access to a WLAN network: In this method, the camera generates an access point (hot spot) via which you can connect to your smartphone.
Miscellaneous EN Establishing a connection to a smartphone in Create WLAN mode Establishing a connection via QR code: The next steps are the same for both smartphone types. Establishing a connection using SSID and password: ▸ Launch the Leica CL app on your smartphone ▸ Select “WLAN” ▸ Select the SSID displayed on the camera ▸ Enter the password shown on this device (only when establishing a connection for the first time) Using an iOS smartphone (with an operating system version no higher than 8.
• Avoid using the camera in the vicinity of magnetic fields, static electricity or other interferences, e.g. in the vicinity of a microwave oven. The wireless transmissions may otherwise not reach the camera. • Using the camera in the vicinity of devices like microwave ovens or cordless telephones using the 2.4 GHz radio frequency wavelength may negatively impact the performance of both devices. • Do not connect to wireless networks you are not authorized to use.
Miscellaneous EN TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER The picture data on a memory card can be transferred to a computer via a card reader for SD /SDHC/SDXC cards. DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD The transfer of data stored on a card onto a computer occurs in folders, which will be named 100LEICA, 101LEICA, etc.: Each folder can contain up to 9999 pictures. FORMATTING Memory cards that have already been in use will usually not require formatting.
INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES Notes • The warning message Insufficient battery Update not possible appears if the battery charge level is insufficient to complete an update. Please charge the battery fully and then repeat the process described above. • Make sure to follow all the instructions regarding the recommissioning of your camera. • You will find additional device and country-specific registration marks and numbers in the Camera Information submenu.
Instructions for care & use EN INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE & USE Camera • Only clean the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt should first be moistened with a watered-down detergent and can then be wiped away with a dry cloth. • Wipe the camera with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove spots and fingerprints. Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the camera housing can be removed with a small brush. • All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your camera are lubricated.
Storage • Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcast receivers may interfere with the reception of the device; Ensure a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft) between the charger and the receiver. • When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – this is normal and not a malfunction. • Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, because it consumes some (a very small amount) electricity, even when no battery is inserted.
Miscellaneous EN MENU OVERVIEW Drive Mode Factory settings Available Factory settings Available Page l l2 l2 l2 36/54 l l l 58 l4 38 Self Timer Focusing l Exposure Metering l l3 l l l 45 l 54 l 33 Exposure Compensation l ISO l Autom.
Factory settings Available l l Factory settings Available Page 63 Capture Assistants 30 Display Settings 28 65 Auto Review Lens Profiles l Customize Button assignment l1 WLAN l l l7 35 23 l 80 Edit File Name 79 Reset Image Numbering 78 Power Saving 29 27 Acoustic Signals Wheel Lock in Live View l l 19 30 Play Mode Setup Format Card Miscellaneous Video Style EN Direct access via the FN/right setting wheel button1 Favorites l 84 Camera Information 85 Date & Time 26
EN APPENDIX Displays on screen/in the viewfinder DISPLAYS ON SCREEN/IN THE VIEWFINDER 90 Picture mode 1 2 3 4 5 6/7 8 11 12 13 15 14 20 26 25 24 1 2 3 4 5 19 23 16/17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 22 21 Focusing mode White balance mode File format/Video resolution/frame rate Exposure metering method Pictures (Single/serial exposures, time-lapse pictures, bracketing) 6 Flash exposure mode, with flash compensation as needed 7 Recording level (only in video mode, appears instead of displays 5
28 EN Displays on screen/in the viewfinder 23 Light balance top = exposure indicator/compensation, white lines = exposure fine or difference of up to 3 EV from standard exposure, red lines = more than 3 EV difference from standard exposure; bottom = exposure compensation 24 Aperture 25 ISO sensitivity/setting 26 Exposure mode (*= reference to modified shutter speed/aperture combination, appears only in auto mode and after shift)/ scene mode 27 Indication (only when changing exposure modes/scene mode) 28
EN Playback mode Displays on screen/in the viewfinder 29 92 35 30 33 31 34 36 37 38 40 39 32 41 29 30 31 32 Indication for marked picture/video File number of the picture/video shown Indication for video playback Indication for the use of the center button to delete individual pictures 33 Indication for the use of the PLAY button to hide individual picture deletion 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Scrollbar: for page overview File number of the marked picture/video Recording time of the marked video
43 48 47 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 44 46 45 Icon for accessing the video editing function incl. softkey Icon for exiting video playback incl.
Technical data EN TECHNICAL DATA Camera name Leica CL Camera type Digital APS-C system camera Type No. 7323 Order No. 19 301 (black) Lens mount Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera Compatible lenses Lenses with Leica L bayonet, Leica M/R lenses using the Leica M Adapter L/Leica R Adapter L Sensor APS-C-sized CMOS sensor (23.6 x 15.7 mm) with 24.96/24.24 million pixels (total/effective), aspect ratio: 3:2 Resolution Overall pixels: 6088 x 4100 pixels (24.
Picture series Max. approx. 10 fps with mechanical shutter, max. approx. 10 fps with electronic shutter, max. approx. 33 pictures (DNG+JPG) at constant exposure frequency, then depending on memory card properties Flash modes Configurable with attached, system-compatible flash unit Flash exposure compensation ± 3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments Flash sync speed 1⁄180 s Viewfinder Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels (2.36 MP), magnification: 0.
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