LEICA M10-P Instruction manual
Foreword/Scope of delivery EN FOREWORD SCOPE OF DELIVERY Dear Customer, We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs with your new Leica M10-P. Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has to offer. Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the accessories supplied are complete.
REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES Important • Only the accessories listed and described by Leica Camera AG must be used with the Leica M10-P. Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or by Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera (battery, charger, mains plug, mains cable, etc.). These accessories should only be used with this product. Third-party accessories may result in malfunctions or damage to the product.
EN LEGAL NOTES REGULATORY INFORMATION Legal Notes LEGAL NOTES You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. The date format is year/month/day. • Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws. Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the camera menu.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT EN Legal Notes (Applies within the EU and for other European countries with active waste separation policies.) This device contains electric and/or electronic components which must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by your local authority. This service is free of charge.
Legal Notes EN IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF GPS Legal restrictions on use • The use of GPS and associated technologies may be restricted in some countries or regions. • You should therefore contact your travel agent or the embassy of your destination country for relevant information beforehand. • The People's Republic of China and Cuba (exceptions: Hong Kong and Macao) prohibit the use of GPS within their territories and in the vicinity of their borders.
• Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and protect against disruptions to the systems in place where devices or computer systems are in use that require more stringent security than WLAN devices. • Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device. • It is assumed that the WLAN function will be used in countries where this camera is sold.
EN SAFETY REMARKS Safety Remarks GENERAL INFORMATION 8 • Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere with recordings. • Strong magnetic fields, e.g.
LENS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery types may result in an explosion! • Do not expose the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat, humidity or moisture for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, the batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high-pressure container as this would pose a fire or explosion hazard.
Safety Remarks EN CHARGER MEMORY CARD •U sing the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting 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.
CARRY STRAP Safety Remarks • Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not a toy and poses a strangulation risk. • Use the carry straps only for their intended purpose on a camera or on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may possibly result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not permitted.
EN GENERAL NOTES General notes CAMERA/LENS • Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information will be extremely important in case of loss. • Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the camera. • That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a dust-free environment.
MEMORY CARD • The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is too extensive 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. As some "no name" cards may not fully comply with the SD/ SDHC/SDXC standards, Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.
General notes EN 14 SENSOR FIRMWARE UPDATE • Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor may result in noticeable dark spots or specks on the pictures. Leica is continuously working on the further development and optimization of Leica M10-P. As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date.
Definition of remarks in this manual Important Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the camera, the accessories or the pictures.
Table of Content EN TABLE OF CONTENT FOREWORD....................................................................................... 2 CAMERA....................................................................................................... 20 LENS............................................................................................................. 22 SCOPE OF DELIVERY........................................................................ 2 DISPLAYS..........................................
BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS............................................................. 50 OPERATING ELEMENTS............................................................................... 34 FILE FORMAT............................................................................................... 50 MAIN SWITCH.................................................................................................... 34 IMAGE PROPERTIES...............................................................................
Table of Content EN OTHER FUNCTIONS..................................................................................... 73 DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD...................................................... 94 AUXILIARY DISPLAYS......................................................................................... 73 CHANGING FILE NAMES.................................................................................... 95 SERIAL EXPOSURES.........................................................
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Part Designations EN PART DESIGNATIONS Top view 1 2 3 CAMERA 4 5 6 Main switch Shutter button Shutter speed setting wheel a Alignment point for shutter speed setting wheel ISO setting wheel a Alignment point for ISO setting wheel Carry strap eyelets Accessory shoe Front view 5 4 3 3a 4a 1 2 5 6 13 14 12 11 8 7 Lens release button Focus button Bayonet Sensor Rangefinder viewing window Brightness sensor1 Self-timer LED Viewfinder viewing window 6-bit encoding (sensor for lens detection) Image
EN Rear view Viewfinder 19 Thumbwheel 20 Directional pad 21 Center button 22 LV button 23 PLAY button 24 25 ENU button M LCD panel 26 Brightness sensor for LCD panel 27 Picture / Recording / Datasave LED 19 18 26 22 21 20 23 25 22 24 27 29 28 Bottom view (bottom cover fitted) 28 Bottom cover 29 Locking toggle for bottom cover 30 Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼“) (Bottom cover removed) 31 Memory card slot 32 Battery compartment 33 Battery locking latch 34 Latch for bot
LENS 35 36 Part Designations EN 35 36a 37 38 36 37 38 38a 38b 37a 39 Lens hood Aperture setting ring with scale a Index for aperture values Focus ring a Focus tab Fixed ring a Focusing Index b Depth of field scale c Index button for lens replacement 6-bit encoding (sensor for lens detection) 38c 39 *Representative image. Technical features may vary depending on model.
DISPLAYS 3 1 EN Displays VIEWFINDER Digital display a. : –– Displays the automatically calculated shutter speed in aperture priority mode A or the countdown of longer shutter speeds in 1 s increments. –– Warning that the metering or setting ranges are overshot or undershot using aperture priority mode A 2 3 b. c. d. e. –– Exposure compensation value (appears for a short time during setting and for about 0.
EN LCD PANEL Displays WHEN TAKING A PICTURE (All displays/values refer to actual settings) In Live View mode 1 2 3 When using the viewfinder 4 5 6 6 7 15 8 13 9 10 1 11 17 15 12 24 13 14 14 16 18 12 2 3 4 5 18 16 20 18
REVIEW MODE (All displays/values refer to the displayed image) 1 2 3 5 6 22 7 23 12 13 14 19 16 9 10 8 15 8 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 White balance mode File format/compression level/resolution Exposure metering method Shutter button/Drive mode Light intensity/focal length or lens type Battery capacity Histogram Clipping identification of under exposed (blue), or over exposed subject sections (red) Identification of in focus edges in the subject (Focus peaking) Spot exposu
EN PREPARATIONS Preparations ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP PREPARING THE CHARGER Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect the charger to mains electricity. Note The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage. Attention Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling.
CHARGING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS ON THE CHARGER UNIT Preparations The camera is powered by a lithium ion battery. EN INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER The status LED indicates a correct charging process. Display Charge status CHARGE flashes green battery is charging Charge time* 80% lights up orange 80% approx. 2 h CHARGE continuous green light 100% approx. 3½ h Disconnect the charger from mains electricity when the charging process is complete.
EN INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY CLOSING THE BOTTOM COVER Preparations Make sure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 34) OPENING THE BOTTOM COVER ▸ Insert the bottom cover (Fig.
INSERTION CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL REMOVAL Display EN Preparations You can see the charge level of the battery on the display if you press the center button. Charge status approx. 88 - 100% approx. 63 - 87% approx. 47 - 62% approx. 36 - 46% approx. 26 - 35% approx. 0 - 25% Battery needs to be replaced or charged Important Make sure that the bottom cover is securely closed before switching on the camera.
Preparations EN MEMORY CARD INSERTION/REMOVAL The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), an SDHC (High Capacity) or an SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card. Notes • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various suppliers in various sizes and with differing read/write speeds. Memory cards with high storage capacities and high read/write speeds offer quick storage and rendering. • Memory cards with a capacity of less than 1GB are not supported.
COMPATIBLE LENSES Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also deliver great pictures with Leica M lenses without encoding. We recommend entering the lens model type manually to ensure the best possible image quality (see p. 52). Please read the following sections for details on the very few exceptions and limitations. Notes • Our Leica Customer Care department can retrofit many Leica M lenses with 6-bit encoding.
EN LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY Preparations USABLE, BUT WITH RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA AND/OR LENS 32 –– Lenses with retractable tube must only be used with the tube extended, i.e. never attempt to retract the tube while the lens is attached to the camera. This does not apply for the current Makro-Elmar-M 90 f/4 model, as its tube will not retract into the camera itself and can therefore be used without restriction. –– Heavy lenses attached to a tripod-mounted camera, e.g. Noctilux 50 f/0.
ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS EN REMOVAL ▸ Make sure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Make sure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸ Position the alignment button on the lens opposite the release button on the camera housing ▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing ▸ Attach the lens in this position ▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until the alignment button is opposite the release button ▸ Turn the lens clockwise u
EN CAMERA OPERATION Camera operation OPERATING ELEMENTS SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF Off MAIN SWITCH The main switch switches the camera on and off. SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON On Note The function Auto Power Saving (see p. 47) deactivates the camera automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time. Use the main switch to deactivate the camera if this function is Off to prevent inadvertent exposures and battery discharge when the camera is not in use.
SHUTTER BUTTON EN Camera operation The shutter button works in two stages. 1. Tap (= Press the shutter button to the 1st pressure point) saves the metered exposure value in aperture priority mode, i.e. the shutter speed determined by the camera (for more details, refer to the “Metering memory lock” section on p. 68) – restarts a self-timer delay in progress – reverts the camera to picture mode: – if playback mode is set – if menu control is active – if the camera is in Standby mode 2.
Camera operation EN SHUTTER SPEED SETTING WHEEL ISO SETTING WHEEL The shutter speed setting wheel has no stop, which means it can be turned in either direction from any position. It will click at each engraved position and for intermediate values. Intermediate positions outside the click positions must not be used. Please read the section “Exposure” (see p. 64) for details about exposure settings.
THUMBWHEEL DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON EN Camera operation – – – – – for menu navigation for menu item/function selection for exposure compensation value selection for enlarging/reducing viewed pictures for scrolling through the picture memory DIRECTIONAL PAD – – – – for menu navigation for menu item/function selection for scrolling through the picture memory for controlling the selected image section when using Greycard CENTER BUTTON – – – – for the status display for applying menu settings for
LV BUTTON/PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON TOUCH SCREEN GESTURE CONTROL Camera operation EN Tap briefly Tap twice horizontal/vertical Swipe Two-finger pinch/spread LV BUTTON – for Live View mode activation/deactivation PLAY BUTTON – for (continuous) playback mode activation/deactivation – for return to full-screen display MENU BUTTON – for accessing the FAVORITES menu/MAIN MENU – for exiting the FAVORITES menu/MAIN MENU/submenu In Picture mode (Live View) – to select the exposure metering field position (ta
MENU CONTROL CONTROL ELEMENTS Menu sections: MAIN MENU and FAVORITES menu MAIN MENU: –– contains all menu items The following elements are used for menu control. 18 Note No favorites menu will be displayed if no menu item is assigned to it. 20 17 16 19 18 LV button 19 PLAY button 15 Thumbwheel 20 MENU button 17 Center button Camera operation 15 menu: –– your custom list (see p.
Camera operation EN STRUCTURE OF THE MENU SCREEN 43 MAIN MENU 38 39 44 40 41 45 42 38 39 40 41 42 40 SUBMENU Menu section: MAIN MENU/FAVORITES Name of the menu item Setting of the menu item Reference to the submenu Scrollbar: current position in the menu list 43 Current menu item 44 Submenu item 45 Reference to further submenus Notes In some cases, an additional scale will be available, where values can be set or function options can be selected.
DISPLAY MENU PAGES Display submenu Camera operation DISPLAY “HOME” SCREEN (INITIAL MENU CONTROL SCREEN) In picture mode if there are no menu items assigned to the favorites menu: ▸▸ Press the MENU button 1x • MAIN MENU appears on screen. if at least one menu item was assigned to the favorites menu: ▸▸ Press the MENU button 1x • The FAVORITES menu appears.
Camera operation EN MENU NAVIGATION NAVIGATING WITHIN THE MENU Page by page navigation ▸▸ Press the MENU button Line by line navigation ▸▸ Turn the thumbwheel (to the right = down, to the left = up) or ▸▸ Press the directional pad –– up/down: F unction options selection –– left/right: Settings within a line or on a scale Line navigation in submenu items with selectable function variants can also be done via the center button.
KEYPAD SUBMENU OPERATION To move left or right: EN ▸▸ Press the directional pad right/left ▸▸ Press the directional pad up/down A E F To toggle between upper and lower case letters: B C D ▸▸ Use the directional pad to select “Shift” E ▸▸ Press the center button Camera operation To go up or down: To change the character type (letters/numerals): ▸▸ Use the directional pad to select the F key ▸▸ Press the center button To enter the selected character: A ▸▸ Press the center button B To save: C D
Camera operation EN FAVORITES MENU DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTION Assign you most frequently used menu items to a favorites menu (up to 15 items) for quick and easy access. Assign a menu function to the thumbwheel for extra quick operation: Exp. Compensation or LV Zoom. MANAGE FAVORITES MENU Almost all menu items of the main menu are available (for a complete list). ▸▸ Select Custom Settings in the main menu ▸▸ Select Edit Favorites in the submenu ▸▸ Select the desired menu item ▸▸ Select On or Off.
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Camera default settings EN CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS DATE/TIME • The two menu items Language and Date & Time appear automatically when switching the camera is activated for the first time, when activated after a factory reset (see p. 99) or after a firmware update.
AUTO POWER SAVING (STANDBY MODE) ▸▸ Select Date & Time in the main menu The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated.
EN DISPLAY/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS Camera default settings LCD PANEL SETTINGS RANGEFINDER The camera comes equipped with a 3” liquid crystal color screen, which protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and scratch-resistant Gorilla® glass. In picture mode and with active Live View function, the screen displays the image captured by the sensor via the attached lens. In review mode, the images saved on the memory card are displayed on the screen.
INFORMATION DISPLAYS EN Various settings appear on the display in picture mode. ▸▸ Press the center button In Live View mode Various information is displayed in the header and/or footer line. The image is displayed without information displays in the default setting. ▸▸ Tap the shutter button • The footer appears. Camera default settings When using the rangefinder ▸▸ Press the center button • Header and footer are activated permanently. Both lines disappear when you tap the shutter button.
EN BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS Basic picture settings FILE FORMAT Choose the JPG format JPG or the standardized raw data format DNG (= digital negative). These can be used individually or simultaneously. ▸▸ Select File format in the main menu ▸▸ Select the desired format (DNG, DNG + JPG, JPG) Notes • The standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format is generally used for the storage of raw data. • The resolution setting for the JPG format is used (see next section), i.e.
MONOCHROME PHOTOGRAPHY The contrast setting, i.e. the difference between light and dark image sections, determines whether an image comes across as “flat” or “brilliant”. Increasing or decreasing this difference, meaning that some image sections are rendered with more light or less light, impacts on contrast. You can choose to save your images in color or monochrome, provided you take the pictures (also) in JPG format. SHARPNESS Rendering part of the image in complete sharpness, i.e.
Basic picture settings EN 52 LENS DETECTION USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING The 6-bit encoding in the bayonet of current model Leica M lenses allows the camera to detect the lens type. – This information is used for e.g. picture data optimization. Edge darkening, for example, which can become noticeable when wide-angle lenses and large apertures are used, is compensated in the relevant picture data.
USING A LEICA R LENS The lens type must also be entered manually when attaching a Leica R lens via the Leica R adapter. The camera will automatically switch to Manual R when a Leica R lens is attached, no matter what setting existed originally. You will have to select the lens type from the list.
EN PICTURE MODE F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV B Picture mode 999-9000 IMAGE TYPES USING THE RANGEFINDER IMAGE FIELD (BRIGHT-LINE FRAME) The bright-line frame rangefinder of this camera is not just a very high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewfinder – it also doubles as a highly precise, lens-coupled rangefinder. All Leica M lenses with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automatically when they are attached to a camera. The viewfinder has a magnification factor of 0.73x.
EN 28 mm + 90 mm F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV 999-9000 Picture mode The relevant bright-line frame will light up in the combinations 35 mm + 135 mm, 50 mm + 75 mm or 28 mm + 90 mm when lenses with a focal length of 28 (Elmarit as of serial number 2 411 001), 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135 mm are used. 35 mm + 135 mm F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV 999-9000 INFO 22:45PM 22.02.2012 12MP 8234/9999 INFO 22:45PM 22.02.2012 12MP 8234/9999 50 mm + 75 mm F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV 999-9000 INFO 22:45PM 22.02.
Picture mode EN LIVE VIEW MODE FOCUSING The Live View mode of this camera allows viewing the image object on the display while the picture is taken. The image is show exactly as it is rendered by the attached lens. Various assist functions are provided for focusing, depending on whether you use the camera's rangefinder or Live View mode. Live View mode ON/OFF ▸▸ Press the LV button Notes • Live View mode is based on the image captured by the sensor. The camera will then control the shutter.
SPLIT IMAGE METHOD DISTANCE METERING METHODS IN LIVE VIEW MODE EN For an architectural photograph, you might aim the metering field of the rangefinder at e.g. the vertical edge or any other clearly defined vertical line and keep turning the focus ring on the lens until the edge contour or the line is visible at the outer edges of the metering field without any offset.
EN ASSIST FUNCTIONS FOR MANUAL FOCUSING IN LIVE VIEW MODE Via the thumbwheel Picture mode Your camera offers two useful assist functions to facilitate settings and improve setting accuracy: –– The magnification of an (initially) central cropped section of the screen image. –– Marking those section of the screen image that are in focus (Focus Peaking) The two assist functions can be used simultaneously. Both assist functions are part of the factory settings and therefore activated as standard.
EN Use The contours of objects shown in perfect focus on the LCD panel can be rendered in color for easy recognition. The four colors (red, blue, green, white) that are available enable it to be adjusted to any background.
Picture mode EN ISO SENSITIVITY The ISO setting covers a range of ISO 100 - 50000, and thus enables you to adapt to the relevant situation as required. As well as the fixed settings, the camera also features the A function, in which the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to the ambient brightness and the shutter speed/aperture settings. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, this function extends the range for automatic exposure control.
WHEN INTERMEDIATE VALUES OR HIGHER VALUES THAN ISO 6400 ARE TO BE SET ▸▸ Select M-ISO in the submenu ▸▸ Select the desired value TO RESTRICT THE AUTOMATIC SETTING RANGE ▸▸ Select ISO Settings in the main menu ▸▸ Select Maximum Auto ISO, or Maximum Exposure Time in the sub-menu ▸▸ Select the desired value EN Picture mode ▸▸ Select ISO Settings in the main menu You define the area within which the automatic setting should be applied in the submenu Maximum Auto ISO, where you select the highest sensitivit
EN WHITE BALANCE MANUAL SETTING AFTER MEASUREMENT Picture mode In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral color rendering in any light. White balance is based on the camera being preset to render a particular light color as white. Four methods are provided: automatic control, fixed presets, manual setting via measurements or a direct setting of the color temperature.
To apply the new white balance setting DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE EN ▸▸ Press the center button again • A message appears on the display: White balance is set You can directly set values between 2000 and 13100 K (from 2000 to 5000 K in increments of 100, from 5000 to 8000 K in increments of 200 and from 8000 to 13100 K in increments of 300).
EN EXPOSURE Picture mode EXPOSURE METERING METHODS SPOT METERING (Spot) Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the middle of the screen image designated by a circle. CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING (Center-weighted) This method considers the entire image field. The image components captured in the center will, however, impact on the calculation of the exposure value more so than areas around the edges.
▸▸ Select Exp. Metering in the main menu ▸▸ Select a metering method • The set metering method is displayed in the header of the display image in Live Mode; it appears on the INFO screen (see p. S. 49) if the viewfinder is used. Note The appropriate shutter speed for correct exposure or the deviation from a correct exposure setting is shown or determined with the help of the viewfinder or screen display. EN Picture mode In Live View mode Either spot, center-weighted and multi-field metering.
Picture mode EN 66 EXPOSURE SETTING The camera offers two exposure modes: Aperture priority mode or manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on image subject, situation or individual preference. APERTURE PRIORITY MODE A When the shutter speed setting wheel is in the A position, the camera electronics will calculate the correct shutter speed automatically and steplessly in the range between 1⁄4000 s and 4 min (max. exposure time available only for ISO 100/200).
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING ▸ Set the desired exposure (using the shutter speed setting wheel or the aperture setting wheel on the lens). • In Live View mode this is done with the help of the mark on the light balance in the footer of the screen image. • When the rangefinder is used, this is done with the help of a light balance consisting of three LEDs.
Picture mode EN METERING MEMORY LOCK We often want to arrange important image components outside the center of the picture for design reasons and these components may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Center-weighted metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture an area in the center of the image and are calibrated to an average gray scale value. Image subject or situations like the ones described above can be easily handled in aperture priority mode using the metering memory lock.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION EN Picture mode Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value (18% reflection), which matches a standard, i.e. average image subject. Should the measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then the a relevant exposure compensation can be effected.
Picture mode EN AUTOMATIC BRACKETING ▸▸ Select Drive Mode in the main menu Many attractive image subjects are rich in contrast, which means they have very bright and very dark areas. The image effect can be dramatically different, depending to which of these you align your exposure. In these cases, the automatic bracketing function in aperture priority mode allows you to produce several alternatives with graduated exposure, i.e. using different shutter speeds.
E D A Number of pictures B Exposure difference between the pictures C Exposure compensation setting D Light value scale E Red highlighted exposure values for pictures (the scale will be offset by the relevant value if exposure compensation is set concurrently.) EN Picture mode A B C Notes • The following rule applies when using automatic bracketing: With automatic ISO sensitivity control (see S.
Picture mode EN LONG-TERM EXPOSURE (B) In setting B, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is held down (up to max. 4 min depending on the ISO setting). This function can also be used to permanently set shutter speeds longer than 8 s: ▸▸ Set the shutter speed setting wheel to B ▸▸ Press the center button for approx 1 s • The submenu containing the shutter speeds or B is shown in the display.
OTHER FUNCTIONS HISTOGRAM Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level. This form of representation – in conjunction with the impression of the actual image – allows an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting.
Picture mode EN GRID LINES CLIPPING The grid divides the image frame into nine equal fields. It helps with e.g. picture composition and camera orientation. You can choose one of two grid displays. They divide the frame into 3 x 3 or 6 x 4 fields. The Clipping display marks bright or dark areas in the image lacking definition (bright areas flash in red; dark areas flash in blue). To adjust these displays to specific conditions or your compositional ideas, you can specify limit values, i.e.
INTERVAL SHOOTING The camera is set to single shot exposures by default. You can also take serial exposures to e.g. capture motion sequences at various stages. Use menu control to decide whether you want to take single shots or serial exposures. This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over extended periods of time automatically using the interval shooting function. You must specify the interval between shots and the number of frames in the series.
Picture mode EN 76 Notes • A running series of pictures can only be aborted by switching off the camera. The relevant settings remain unchanged, which means that tapping the shutter button again after switching the camera on will restart the series. • Live View can only be used for a short period of time with interval shooting: It is switched off again after each individual picture.
SELF-TIMER FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY EN You can use the self-timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or 12 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. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod. The camera determines the necessary flash intensity by firing one or more ranging flashes, fractions of a second before taking the actual picture. The main flash fires immediately after to enable exposure.
Picture mode EN ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) ▸▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit The camera offers a fully automated, camera-controlled flash mode in conjunction with the system-compatible flash units (see p. 77) for the two exposure modes aperture priority and manual setting. An additional brightening control is provided.
Please read the relevant instructions provided with the device for more information about flash use and the various available flash modes when using flash units that are not designed specifically for this camera. FLASH MODES AUTOMATIC (A) ▸▸ Switch on the flash unit ▸▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC = Guide Number Control) on the flash unit ▸▸ Switching the camera on EN Picture mode Notes • Studio flash systems may have a very long flash firing duration.
EN HSS (HIGH SPEED SYNC.) AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION FOR FAST SHUTTER SPEEDS FLASH CONTROL Picture mode A fully automated, camera-controlled HSS flash mode for all shutter speeds and all exposure modes is available in the Leica M10-P when used with system-compatible flash units (see p. 77). It is activated by the camera automatically if the selected or calculated shutter speed is faster than the sync speed (1⁄180 s).
SYNC POINT EN Picture mode Flash exposures are lit by two light sources: –– ambient light –– the flash Any subject elements lit primarily by the flash will almost always be rendered in perfect focus by the short burst of light, provided the sharpness is set correctly. All other subject elements in the same frame lit by ambient light or lit from within will be rendered with varying degrees of sharpness.
Picture mode EN FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the flash exposure regardless of the exposure from available light, e.g. in a picture taken in the evening or to brighten the face of a person in the foreground while retaining the same lighting ambiance. ▸▸ Select Flash Settings in the main menu ▸▸ Select Flash Exposure Compensation in the submenu • The submenu displays a scale with a red setting mark.
FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER (SYSTEM-COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS) EN The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica M10-P reports and indicates various operating states.
Playback/Review mode EN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE Picture review mode –– There is no time limit for reviewing pictures –– Short-term rendering of the picture on the display directly after exposure (Auto Review) PICTURE REVIEW ▸▸ Press the PLAY button • The picture taken last is displayed first with its relevant settings. • The following message appears if the inserted memory card does not contain any picture data: No media file to display.
DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE Using gesture control F2.8 Playback/Review mode With the factory settings in place, the shot will be displayed in review mode without the information in the header and footer lines to allow an unobstructed view of the entire image. EN 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV 999-9000 Using button control INFO 22:45PM 22.02.2012 12MP 8234/9999 You can call up the header and footer lines at any time. F2.
Playback/Review mode EN SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH PICTURES ENLARGED CROPPED SECTION Press the directional pad to the left or right to access other saved pictures. Once the first/last picture is viewed, the image series starts again in an endless loop accessible in both directions. The picture numbers change accordingly. You can enlarge a cropped section of a picture anywhere in the frame for closer inspection. Magnifications up to 1:1 are available, i.e.
Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad to move the enlarged section anywhere in the image • The rectangle within the frame in the bottom left corner represents the magnified section, as well as its position in the image. EN Playback/Review mode ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the right • The central section of the picture is magnified. Note You can move directly from one picture to the next in magnification mode, with the next image shown at the same magnification.
Playback/Review mode EN DISPLAYING SEVERAL PICTURES AT ONCE Using thumbwheel control You can view up to 20 pictures at once to e.g. get an overview or to find a specific picture. ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left • 12 pictures are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumwhell increases the number of pictures to 20.
– To navigate between pictures: – To show the picture in standard size: Using gesture control PICTURE MARKING/UNMARKING Any picture can be marked to e.g. find it again quicker or to facilitate a simultaneous deletion of multiple pictures (see next section). Marking can be done directly, or via menu control. MARKING A PICTURE Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad up • The picture is marked with .
Playback/Review mode EN PICTURE UNMARKING Using button control ▸▸ Press the directional pad up • The marking disappears. Using menu control ▸▸ Press the MENU button ▸▸ Select Unrate or Unrate ALL • The LED will flash during this operation. ▸▸ Press the center button 90 DELETING A PICTURE When reviewing a picture you have the option to delete it immediately. This can be useful, e.g.
DELETING INDIVIDUAL PICTURES Delete Single ▸▸ Press the center button • The LED will flash during the delete process. • The next picture appears once deletion is completed. The following message appears if no other pictures are saved on the card: No media file to display. DELETING MULTIPLE/ALL PICTURES ▸▸ Select Delete Multi ▸▸ Press the center button ▸▸ S elect the required option ALL or ALL unrated in the submenu (see section above). Select No if you don’t want to delete any pictures after all.
EN OTHER FUNCTIONS Other functions USER PROFILES This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu setting combinations, to e.g. access them quickly and easily for recurring conditions/image subjects. For memory slots are provided to store custom settings, plus the factory setting, which is always available and cannot be modified. You can change the names of the saved profiles. Any profiles configured for the camera can be saved to a memory card for use on other cameras.
▸ Select User Profiles in the main menu • The names of saved, active user profiles appear in white. EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD EN ▸ Select User Profiles in the main menu Other functions APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILE ▸ Select Load Profile in the submenu ▸ Select Export to Card or Import from Card in the submenu ▸ Select a profile • The Standard Profile is selected by default • The selected profile is marked as active. • Free memory slots appear in gray.
EN DATA MANAGEMENT Other functions DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD FOLDER STRUCTURE The files (= pictures) on the memory cards are saved in automatically generated folders. The first three characters signify the folder number (numerals), the last five the folder name (letters). You can change the numbers and the letters when you create a new folder. By default, the first folder is named "100LEICA", the second "101LEICA", etc. The folder number will be the next available number; you can have max.
CREATING A NEW FOLDER ▸▸ Select Image Numbering in the main menu ▸▸ Select Image Numbering in the main menu ▸▸ Select Change Filename in the submenu • A keyboard submenu is displayed. • The input line contains the full file name. The three white numerals in the first group can be changed. ▸▸ Select New Folder in the assocoated submenu. • A keyboard submenu is displayed. • The input line contains the full folder name. The five white characters can be modified.
Other functions EN RESETING IMAGE NUMBERING COPYRIGHT MARK ▸▸ Select Image Numbering in the main menu This camera allows you to enter letters and other characters as a copyright mark for your picture files. You can enter up to 20 characters of information under 2 headings per picture. ▸▸ Select Reset Image Numbering in the submenu • A relevant prompt is displayed. ▸▸ Confirm the creation of a new folder (Yes) or cancel the new folder (No).
FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD The GPS (global positioning system) allows the pinpointing of a receiver anywhere in the world. When the function is activated the Leica M10-P continuously receives the corresponding signals and updates the position data. It can write this information - latitude and longitude, height above sea level - to the "EXIF" data. Please read "Important notes regarding the use of GPS" (see p. 6) before you activate this function.
Other functions EN 98 Notes • Never switch off the camera while data transfer is in progress. • All data stored on a memory card will be lost during formatting. Formatting will not be prevented by the deletion protection set for individual pictures. • Make it a habit to transfer all pictures to a safe storage location (e.g. the hard drive of your PC) at your earliest convenience. • A simple formatting process will initially not irretrievably destroy existing data on the card.
This function allows you to reset all menu settings to restore the factory settings. You can choose to leave the user profiles, WLAN settings and/or the image numbers intact: ▸▸ Select Reset Camera in the main menu ▸▸ Confirm deletion of profile settings (Yes)/ decline (No) and/or ▸▸ Confirm reset of the image numbers (Yes)/decline (No) Note • You can alternatively reset the image file numbers via the menu item Reset Image Numbering (see p.
Other functions EN REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL (WLAN) You can control your camera remotely using a smartphone/tablet PC. You will need to install the Leica app on your smartphone. This app is available in the Apple App Store™ for iOS™ devices. ABOUT JOINING A WLAN (Join WLAN) Access to the available Wifi networks is possible with this function. When using this method, the camera and the smartphone/tablet PC will be registered on the same WLAN network.
CREATE PERSONAL PASSWORD This function allows access to the camera without an available WLAN network. In this method, the camera generates an access point for registering your smartphone/tablet PC. For security reasons, you should change the predefined password for the connection to your Leica M10-P. The data is encrypted with the WPA2 standard during the data exchange. ▸▸ Select WLAN in the main menu ▸▸ Select Configuration in the submenu ▸▸ Enter the desired Password • The keyboard submenu is displayed.
EN CARE/STORAGE Care/Storage CAMERA HOUSING 102 • Keep your equipment meticulously clean, as any kind of dirt residue represents a breeding ground for micro organisms. • 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. • Wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly and wipe the camera clean of any salt water spray. Then wipe it down thoroughly with a dry cloth.
LCD PANEL • Switch off your camera and leave it to stand at room temperature for around 1 hour if condensation has formed on or in the camera. The condensation will disappear, once the camera temperature has reached room temperature. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • Remove the rechargeable battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time, as the date and time setting will be lost latest after 2 months. • Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries should only be stored partially charged, i.e.
EN SENSOR Care/Storage DUST DETECTION Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor may result in noticeable dark spots or specks on the pictures. Use the Dust detection function to check if and how much dust is on the sensor. This procedure is more accurate than a visual check and therefore a reliable method to find out if cleaning is needed. ▸▸ Select Sensor Cleaning in the main menu.
▸▸ Select Sensor Cleaning in the main menu. ▸▸ Select Open Shutter • The prompt Inspect sensor? will appear ▸▸ Select Yes or No • The rechargeable battery must have at least 60% remaining capacity for the shutter to open Important • Leica Camera AG will not accept any responsibility for damages caused by the user when cleaning the sensor. • Do not attempt to physically blow dust particles off the cover glass of the sensor. The smallest droplets of saliva can cause stains that will be difficult to remove.
FAQ EN FAQ CAMERA Messages: Battery too low for sensor cleaning Please stop sensor cleaning immediately –– Does the battery have a sufficient charge? Use a charged battery. –– The battery is flat. Replace the battery. The camera won’t switch on. –– Is the battery inserted correctly? –– Does the battery have a sufficient charge? Use a charged battery.
The display is to dark or too bright. PICTURES The camera won’t take a picture. –– The system is currently transferring picture data to the memory card and the cache is full. –– The memory card is full and the cache is full. Delete some pictures before taking new ones. –– No memory card is inserted and the cache is full. –– The memory card is write-protected or defective. Deactivate the protection or insert another memory card. –– Image numbering has reached its limit. Reset the image numbering.
Keyword index EN 108 KEYWORD INDEX 6-bit encoding............................................... 52 Accessory....................................................... 3 Aperture....................................................... 35 Aperture priority........................................... 66 Aperture setting............................................ 22 Assist function.............................................. 58 Attaching/detaching the lens........................ 33 Auxiliary display.........
Shutter button.............................................. 35 Shutter release............................................. 35 Shutter speed............................................... 36 Shutter speed setting.................................... 36 Shutter speed setting wheel.......................... 36 Split image method....................................... 57 Spot metering (exposure).............................. 64 Standby mode............................................... 47 Storage.............
MENU Overview EN MENU OVERVIEW Factory settings Available for FAVORITES FAVORITES l Lens Detection Drive Mode l l l Exp. Metering Exp.
Available for FAVORITES FAVORITES GPS1 l Date & Time l Language l Reset Camera l Format SD card l Image Numbering l Sensor Cleaning l Camera Information l This menu item is only available if the Leica Visoflex viewfinder is attached (optional accessory) EN MENU Overview 1 Factory settings 111
Technical data EN TECHNICAL DATA Designation Leica M10-P Camera type Digital camera with rangefinder system Type No. 3656 Sensor CMOS sensor, active surface approx.
Shutter Design principle Large, bright rangefinder with bright-line frame and automatic parallax compensation Eyepiece Suitable for -0,.5 dptr.; optional corrective lenses available: -3 to +3 dptr. Display Four-digit digital display with items show on the top and bottom Shutter type Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement Shutter speeds Aperture priority mode (A): stepless from 4 min to 1/4000 s (max. exposure only for ISO 100/200).
Technical Data EN Taking the picture Flash exposure control Shutter button Two-stage (1. step: Activation of the camera electronics including exposure metering and exposure lock (in aperture priority mode); 2. step: Press shutter button) Self-timer Delay time: 2 s or 12 s Flash unit connector Via accessory shoe with central and control contacts Synchronization Optionally at the 1. or 2.
Camera housing EN Material Interfaces ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and Leica Visoflex viewfinder (optional accessory) Tripod thread Technical data Full metal housing: Magnesium die-cast, synthetic leather covering Top cover and bottom cover: Brass, black or silver chrome-plated finish A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4") made of stainless steel in the base Operating conditions 0 - +40°C Dimensions (WxHxD) 139 x 38.5 x 80 mm Weight approx.
Leica Customer Care EN LEICA CUSTOMER CARE Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and advice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can also contact the Customer Care department or the repair service provided by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty claims.
