Operation Manual

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Focusing
Focus detection Using phase detection method
Sensor / Metering field Central cross sensor, defined by cross hairs on
ground glass screen
Modes Choice of
AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) =
Shutter release priority,
MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting
possible at any time
Metering memory lock Pressing shutter release button to pressure
point, storing for 1 picture or continuously using joystick
Drive In lenses
Displays See p. 10
Viewfinder system
Eyepiece High eye point viewfinder, diopter compensation from -3 to
+1dpt. adjustable on viewfinder
Focusing screens Interchangeable, 3 models available: Ground glass
screen with micro-prism ring and split-image wedge (standard), ground glass
screen with cross hairs, ground glass screen with grid division.
Viewfinder field 98 %
Magnification 0.87x with 70mm lens set to infinity and 0 dpt.
Displays
Viewfinder LCD line below viewfinder image, for displays see p. 10
Top panel Colored, self-illuminating OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode),
for displays see p. 11
Monitor 3"color TFT LCD monitor with 16 million colors and 921.600 pix-
els, approx. 100% image field, max. 170° angle of view, anti-reflection/
dirt protective glass Color space: sRGB, for displays see p. 12
Shutter and shutter release
Shutter Selectable using main switch, in camera: Microprocessor-con-
trolled metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement, in Leica CS
lenses with appropriate feature: Central shutter
Shutter speeds Manual setting (in
and ): 6s to
1
/
4000
s in half steps
(6-
1
/
1000
s with central shutter), B for long time exposures up to maximum
125s, flash synchronization up to
1
/
125
s (
1
/
1000
s with central shutter)
Automatic setting (in
and ): continuous from 32s to
1
/
4000
s (8-
1
/
1000
s
with central shutter)
High speed sync flash with all faster shutter speeds than
1
/
125
s possible
(with Leica SF58 and HSS compatible, SCA 3002 standard flash units)
Series exposures Approx. 1.5 fps, max. 32/28 pictures in series with
DNG compressed/uncompressed, unlimited with JPEG
Shutter release buttonThree positions: Exposure and focus metering on
– Metering memory lock – Shutter release
Self-timer Delay time either 2 or 12s, indicated by flashing LED on front of
camera and corresponding display in monitor
Mirror pre-release 1
st
release: pivoting mirror flips up, lens aperture
closed to set value, 2
nd
release: Shutter is tripped
Turning camera on / off With main switch on top left back of camera,
optional auto switch off after approx. 2/5/10 minutes
Power supply1 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.4V, capacity
2100mAh, remaining capacity indicated in top panel display, number of pic-
tures to CIPA standards
Charger Inputs: 100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz, automatic switching, or
12/24V DC; Output: 7.4V DC, 1250mA.
GPS Selectable (not available everywhere due to country-specific legis-
lation, i.e. automatic forced deactivation in some locations), data written to
EXIF header of image files.
Spirit level Measured by acceleration sensor, measuring range: Inclina-
tion (about transverse axis) and tilt (about longitudinal axis) each ±90°, mea-
suring accuracy / display sensitivity: ≤1° at 0-40°C, display in monitor
Camera body
Material Cast magnesium solid metal chassis with non-slip plastic finish,
magnesium top panel, fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate base.
Tripod thread A
1
/
4
(
1
/
4
") DIN and A
3
/
8
(
3
/
8
") DIN (steel inserts) each
with locking mechanism complying with DIN 4503, in metal tripod plate, cen-
tral under lens axis
Operating conditions 0 to +45°C /32°-113°F, 15%-80% humidity
Interfaces ISO flash shoe, standard flash connecting socket, HDMI socket
type C, 4-pin LEMO
®
socket for data output (USB 2.0 standard), 7-pin LEMO
®
socket for remote control accessories / remote flash firing, contact strip for
multi-function hand grip S
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) Approx. 160 x 80 x 120mm /
65/16 x 35/32 x 43/4”
Weight Approx. 1260g /2lb 12.4oz (with Battery)
Items supplied Charger 100-240V with integrated US mains plug, inter-
changeable mains plugs (Euro, GB, AUS) and car charging cable, lithium
ion battery, LEMO
®
USB cable, LEMO
®
sync cable, carrying strap, bayonet
cover, eyepiece cover, software: Leica Image Shuttle, Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Lightroom
®
(can be downloaded after registering the camera on the Leica
Camera AG home page, see p. 63)
Subject to changes to design, manufacture and range.