Leica SE Operations Instructions Page 1

Die Abbildungen in dieser Anleitung zeigen die Leica S. In Bezug auf Funktionsweise sind beide Modellvarianten identisch. Die Modellvariante Leica S-E

SCOPE OF DELIVERYBefore using your Leica S for the first time, please check that the accessories supplied are complete.A. BatteryB. Quick charger SC.

8 DESIGNATION OF PARTSFront view1.1 Shutter release button1.2 Self timer LED / Sensor for white balance1.3 GPS antenna1.4 Stop down/function butto

9View from right (without cover)1.29 CF card slot with a. Eject button1.30 SD card slotView from left (without cover)1.31 Standard flash sync sock

DISPLAYS 2. In the viewfinder2.1 Horizon (tilt about longitudinal axis / gradient about transverse axis; exam-ple displays apply to clockwise gradi

11DISPLAYS3. In the top panel displayInitial view(appears for 4s after turning on the camera, can be switched to the standard view at any time by tapp

12 DISPLAYS4. In the monitor4.1 Picture data display4.1.1-.4 Button functions (1.21/.22/.24/.25) 4.1.5 Color space4.1.6 JPEG compression / resolu

4.2 Normal review (picture(s) cover entire monitor area)4.2.1 Shutter speed4.2.2 Aperture4.2.3 Sensitivity4.2.4 Number of picture(s) shown4.2.5

14DISPLAYS4. In the monitor (continued)4.4 Review with clipping displays (like 4.2 additionally, image areas without definition flash in red and/or bl

154.6 HDMI picture selection / Protecting / Deleting4.6.1-.4 Button functions 1.21/.22/.24/.254.6.5 Selected function 4.6.6 Picture(s) to

16CAMERA menu 5.1 Drive Mode Single picture / continuous mode, self-timer see p. 36/46 5.2 Focus Mode AFs / AFc / MF directly select

此说明书中的插图是徕卡 S。在功能方面，两款衍生型号都完全相同。衍生型号莱卡 S-E 与本款的区别在于一些外部细节和不同的供货范围： – 不包括徕卡 Protection Plan S Body（订单号：16033） – 不包括徕卡 USB 连接线 S（订单号：16014） – 不包括徕卡闪光同步线

17SETUP menu 5.18 Data Storage Select split of data between memory cards and external memory) see p. 35 5.19 Image Numbering see p. 49 5.2

18 1 23 4PREPARATIONSATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAPCHARGING THE BATTERYThe Leica S is powered by a Lithium ion battery (A).Attention:• Only the batte

19First aid:• If battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk of blinding. Wash the eyes immediately with clean water. Do not rub t

20 Preparing the chargerFor use outside the USA 1. Insert the appropriate plug for the local mains supply into the charger (B). This is done by simul

21INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERYInserting1. Set the main switch (1.15) to OFF.2. Slide the battery (C) as far as possible into the battery compartme

22 Important: Do not exert force. This could damage the contacts in the card slot. b. Insert SD/SDHC/SDXC cards into the slot with the contacts po

23CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREENThe Leica S allows you to change the focusing screen (see also "System accessories / Interchangeable focusing scree

24 LEICA S LENSESLeica S lenses all have some characteristic external features:- Their distance setting ring (1.8) works diff erently depending on whi

25EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENTThe viewfi nder (1.17) can by adjusted from -3 to +1 diopters, so that it is exactly set to match your eye. While looking at the v

26 MENU CONTROLMost of the modes and settings on the Leica S are operated using menus. Navigating and making settings throughout the menu is extremely

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272. Briefl y pressing the buttons (1.25), (1.24) and (1.22) again allows you to call up each page for the relevant menu function group directly, i.e.

28 3. The individual menu items are selected - either by turning the click wheel (1.18); right= down / left= up, - or by pressing the joystick (1

29Quick access to menu functionsFor quick operation, you can use the buttons (1.25), (1.24), (1.22), (1.21) and the depth of fi eld preview button (1.4

30PRESETSBASIC CAMERA SETTINGSMenu languageThe default setting for the language used in the menu system is English.German, French, Italian, Spanish, R

31Signal tonesOn the Leica S, you can decide whether you want messages or autofocus operation (see p. 37) to be acknowledged by acoustic signals - two

32 BASIC PICTURE SETTINGSFile formatTwo file formats are available for recording the picture data DNG and JPEG. You can select, whether your picture da

33White balance- Auto – For automatic control, which provides neutral results in most situa-tions,- Eight fixed presets for the most frequent light sou

34 ISO sensitivityThe ISO setting on the Leica S allows the shutter speed/aperture value to be adjusted to meet the requirements of the relevant situa

35Note:The functions and settings described in the next two sections refer exclu-sively to pictures in one of the JPEG formats. If one of the two DNG

36 RECORDING MODESHUTTER RELEASE BUTTONThe Leica S has a three-stage shutter release button (1.1):1. Briefly tapping it activates the distance and exp

LEICA S Instructions

37DISTANCE SETTING With all S lenses, the Leica S allows you to choose between manual or auto-matic distance setting. The autofocus system determines

38 EXPOSURE METERINGEXPOSURE METERING METHODSThe Leica S provides three different exposure metering methods:Setting the function1. In the CAMERA menu

39Storing with the joystickAs an alternative to the shutter release button or to split the task, the focus and exposure settings can also be stored by

4140BRACKETINGThe following are available:- 2 numbers of pictures: 3 or 5- 4 graduations: 0.5EV, 1EV, 2EV and 3EVSetting the function1. In the CAMERA

41Notes:• Depending on the exposure mode (see "Exposure control“ section on p. 42) the exposure graduations are produced by changing the shutter

42EXPOSURE CONTROLSETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE / SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODEOn the Leica S, the settings for- both the shutter speed and a

43As an added safeguard against inadvertent adjustment of the mode, the response time, i.e. the time for which the click wheel has to be pressed, can

44 EXPOSURE MODESThe Leica S provides you with a choice of four exposure modes.AUTOMATIC PROGRAM - PSetting the mode1. Set the shutter speed dial (1.

45SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY - TSetting the mode1. Set the shutter speed dial (1.11) to the desired exposure time.2. Press the click wheel (1.18) to se

46THE B SETTINGWith the B setting, the shutter remains open- either for as long as the shutter release button is held down, - or for the time you hav

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technolo-gy Equipment (VCCI). If th

47Canceling the functionA self-timer delay time in progress can be canceled- by turning off the camera, i.e. by turning the main switch (1.15) to the

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSHORIZONThanks to its integrated sensors, the Leica S can display its alignment both in the viewfinder and on the monitor. While the

49Renaming profiles1. In the SETUP menu (see p. 17/26), select User Profile (5.35), 2. select Administrate Profiles in the submenu, and3. then Rena

3. The numbers and letters are changed by turning the click wheel (1.18) or pressing the joystick (1.17) up or down, and other characters are selecte

51RECORDING THE LOCATION WITH GPSThe Global Position System enables the current position of the receiver to be determined worldwide. When this functio

FLASH OPERATIONGENERAL INFORMATION ON FLASH EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROLThe Leica S determines the required flash power by firing one or more ranging

53SELECTING THE SYNC SPEED / THE SYNC SPEED RANGEThe Leica S allows you to combine flash operation with the shutter speed used in the automatic program

SETTINGS FOR CAMERA-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC FLASH MODEOnce the flash unit you are using has been turned on and set to the appropri-ate mode for TTL opera

55FLASH DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER WITH SYSTEM COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITSA flash symbol (2.5a) appears in the viewfinder display on the Leica S as con-firma

REVIEW MODESELECTING PICTURE AND REVIEW MODESWhen turned on, the Leica S is always in recording mode.To review the pictures, you can choose between tw

3FOREWORDDear Customer,Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica S and congratulate you on your choice. With this unique digital medium f

57REVIEW WITH HISTOGRAM (4.2)In normal review mode, press the joystick (1.17) inwards once (starting from normal review) to also display the histogra

VIEWING OTHER PICTURES / "SCROLLING" IN THE MEMORY1. Briefl y pressing the click wheel (1.18, ≤1s) switches between scroll and zoom mode.•

59MOVING THE TRIMMING Press the joystick (1.17) in the desired direction - up, down, right, or left.• The rectangle moves in the frame (4.2.8) in the

SWITCHING TO THE OTHER MEMORY CARD1. Turn the click wheel (1.18) to the left beyond review of 9 pictures.• The selection menu appears in the monitor

61DELETING PICTURESNote:This function is not available in INFO review mode (4.5).1. Press any of the four buttons (1.21, 1.22, 1.24, or 1.25).• The

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSTRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTERThe Leica S is compatible with the following operating systems:Microsoft®: Windows® XP / Vista® / 7

63CONNECTING AND TRANSFERRING DATA WITH THE CAMERA AS AN EXTERNAL DRIVE (BULK STORAGE)In Windows® operating systems: If the Leica S is connected to th

INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATESLeica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its products. As digital cameras have many functions that are cont

65MISCELLANEOUSSYSTEM ACCESSORIESINTERCHANGEABLE LENSESThe range of interchangeable lenses in the Leica S system includes focal lengths from wide angl

PRECAUTIONS AND CARE INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL PRECAUTIONSDo not use your Leica S in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful magnetic, electrostatic

4 CONTENTSForeword ...3Warning messages ...

CARE INSTRUCTIONS• As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms, you should take care to keep the equipment clean.FOR THE CAMERA

68CLEANING THE SENSORIf any dust or dirt particles should adhere to the sensor cover glass, depending on the size of the particles this can be identifi

STORAGE• If you will not be using the Leica S for a long period, we recommend a. turning it off (see p. 25), b. removing the memory cards (see p. 21),

70INDEXAccessories Focusing screens ... 65 Grip strap S ...

Focusing ... 37 Autofocus ...

72TECHNICAL DATACamera type Leica S (Typ 006) Digital medium format reflex cameraLens connection  Leica S bayonetLens system Leica S lensesPicture form

73FocusingFocus detection Using phase detection methodSensor / Metering field Central cross sensor, defined by cross hairs on ground glass screenModes 

74LEICA INFORMATION SERVICEShould you have any technical questions regarding the use of Leica products or the software included in some cases, the Lei

Additional functions Horizon .......48 User / application s

6 WARNING MESSAGES• Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic dis-charge. As people can easily pick up charges of tens of thous