Leica D-LUX 3 Operations Instructions

LEICA D-LUX 3Instructions

Preparation10Names of the Components1 Lens (P5)2 Self-timer Indicator (P47)AF Assist Lamp (P90)3 Flash (P43)4 Joystick (P27, 53, 54, 56, 82)5 AF/AE Lo

Menu Settings100n To cancel all settings1Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.• DPOF print settings o

Menu Settings101n Single setting1Press w/q to select the picture and then press r to set/cancel.2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.SETThe prote

Menu Settings102Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94)This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size

Menu Settings103Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94)Use this function when you trim unnecessary parts of the re

Menu Settings104Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94)Resize pictures taken in j aspect ratio for printing to o

Menu Settings105Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] modeMENUSET menu and select the item to set. (P94)• You may end up with a higher-resolution picture af

Menu Settings106Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94)MENUSET4Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu.•

107Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCSet the camera’s mode dial to a mode other than Print mode [ ].•By connecting the camera to a comput

Connecting to other equipment108n Folder CompositionFolders appear as follows. Folder number File number JPG : PicturesMOV : Motion picturesRAW : R

Connecting to other equipment109• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.• While [ACCESS] is being displayed, do not disco

Preparation1114 Aspect ratio switch (P60)15 Zoom Lever (P32)16 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P50)17 Flash Open Switch (P43)18 Speaker (P80)19 Micro

Connecting to other equipment110Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via t

Connecting to other equipment111n Printing the selected picture (making a single print)1Press w/q to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].• A

Connecting to other equipment1123Press e to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET].•In DPOF setting, [PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM. OF PRINTS] ar

Connecting to other equipment113*These items cannot be displayed when the printer does not support the paper sizes.• [PAGE LAYOUT](Possible layouts on

Connecting to other equipment114Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screenn Playing back pictures with the supplied cable• Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P25)• Tur

115OthersScreen Displayn In recording1 Recording mode2Flash (P43)3 Metering mode (P88)4 White balance (P82)White balance fine adjustment (P84)5 Focus

Others11628 MF indication (P56)/AFw (P59)29 Continuous mode/frequency (P51)I : Audio recording (P75, 87)30 Continuous AF (P90)31 Color effect (P91)32

Others117n In Playback1 Playback mode (P36)2 Number of DPOF [d ] prints (P99)3 Favorites indicator (P96)4 Protected picture (P100)5 Still or motion pi

Others118Cautions for Usen Optimal Use of the CameraTake care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.• Do not leave the unit in

Others119n CardDo not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricit

Preparation12Quick GuideThis is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresp

Others120Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are described below a

Others121[MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]• Failed access to the card.Insert the card again.[READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]Data reading err

Others122TroubleshootingIf you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the

Others123n LCDConditions CausesImages are grainy or noisy.Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?(When set to [AUTO], ISO sensitivity i

Others124n Flashn PlaybackConditions CausesNoise appears on the LCD monitor.In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD mon

Others125n Connecting to a TV, computer or printerConditions CausesFolder or file number appears as [–] and the display goes black.The picture may hav

Others126n OthersConditions CausesThe computer does not recognize the card.(The built-in memory is recognized.)Disconnect the USB connection cable, th

Others127Conditions CausesThe camera gets hot. The camera may get a little warm while you are using it, but this is normal.The lens clicks. When brigh

Others128Number of recordable pictures and available recording time• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approxi

Others129Aspect ratioPicture size : 8.5M (3568×2376 pixels) : 7M EZ (3248×2160 pixels)QualityBuilt-in Memory(Approx.13 MB)250 3 6Card16 MB260 3 732

Preparation13Charging the Battery with the ChargerThe battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.1Attach the bat

Others130Aspect ratioPicture size : 7.5M (3168×2376 pixels) : 6M EZ (2880×2160 pixels)QualityBuilt-in Memory(Approx.13 MB)260 3 7Card16 MB 3 6 0 3 8

Others131n Available recording time (In Motion picture mode)* The volume of motion picture is limited to 2GB per recording session.• When you select [

Others132SpecificationsCamera:Power Source: DC 5.1 VPower Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording)0.9 W (When playing back)Camera Effective pixels: 10,200,

Others133ISO sensitivity: AUTO/ /100/200/400/800/1600[HIGH SENS.] mode: 3200Shutter speed: 60 to 1/2,000th[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 6

Others134InterfaceDigital: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural)TerminalAV OUT/D

135OthersAccessoriesAccessoryDescriptionFigureEUUSJPHKUKAUSACA-DC4186401864118642186431864818649AC Adaptor18669Leather Case1865018668Cordura Case blac

OthersIndexAAC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107, 110, 135Access indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Adjusting flash output . . .

OthersManual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Metering mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88MF Assist . . . . . . . . . . .

Others138Leica AcademyAs well as outstanding high-performance products for taking, reproduc-ing and viewing photographs, for many years we have also b

Others139Leica Information ServiceThe Leica Information Service can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to the Leica range

Preparation14About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)n Battery indicationThe remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does

140Before UseOnly for Great BritainIMPORTANTCameraThe wires in this mains lead are colouredThe rating plate is on the underside of the in accordance w

my point of viewLeica Camera AG / Oskar-Barnack-Str. 11 / D-35606 Solms www.leica-camera.com / [email protected] +49(0) 64 42-208-0 / Telef

Preparation15Inserting/Removing the Battery• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Close the flash.1Slide the card/batt

Preparation16Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.• Prepare an SD Memory Card,an SDHC Memo

Preparation17About the Built-in Memory/the Cardn Built-in Memory [ ]You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using

Preparation18n Cards you can use on this camera• You can use the SD Memory Card, the SDHC Memory Card and the MultiMediaCard on this camera.–SD Memory

Preparation19Attaching the Lens Cap/Strapn Lens Cap (supplied)1Remove the lens cap.2Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap.3Pass the string

2Before UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this LEICAD-LUX 3. Please read these Operating Instruction

Preparation20Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)n Initial settingThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following

Preparation21Setup Menu• Change the settings if necessary. (See pages 22 to 25 for details about the settings.)• Menu items differ depending on the mo

Preparation22Press [ ] to display menu, enter [SETUP] and select the item. (P21)Menu Functions3 CLOCK SET Change date and time. (P20)WORLD TIME[]:The

Preparation23Press [ ] to display menu, enter [SETUP] and select the item. (P21)Menu Functions5POWER SAVE [1 MIN.]/[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]:If you

Preparation24Press [ ] to display menu, enter [SETUP] and select the item. (P21)Menu Functions6 BEEP Set to select the volume of operational sound.[7

Preparation25Press [ ] to display menu, enter [SETUP] and select the item. (P21)Menu FunctionsTV ASPECT(Playback mode only)[j]: Select if your televis

26BasicTaking PicturesThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • Remove the

Basic27• We recommend checking that the clock is set properly before taking pictures. (P20)• When you press the shutter button, the screen may become

Basic28•If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and shutter speed turns red.• When 10 or more s

Basic29n Focusing• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to Z(Wide), 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to Z (Tele). Use macro mode when recording close-up pictures. (P

Before Use3FCC Note: (U.S. only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 o

Basic30Taking Pictures in Auto ModeAuto mode makes it easy for inexperienced users. It displays only simple menu settings and allows you to take pictu

Basic31n The Backlight CompensationBacklight is a situation where light comes from behind the subject. Subjects such as people become dark when pictur

Basic32Taking Pictures with the ZoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 4 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wi

Basic33This camera has a 4× optical zoom.However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [j/ /h], a maximum of 6.

Basic34A maximum of 16× zoom can be achieved with the 4× optical zoom and the 4× digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] menu. However,

Basic35Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode.1Press r [REV].• The last recorded picture

Basic36Playing Back PicturesThe picture data on the built-in memory appears when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a c

Basic37Deleting PicturesThe picture data on the built-in memory is deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is deleted when a

Basic383Press w/q to select the picture and then press r to set.(Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE])• Repeat the above procedure.• The selected pictur

39AdvancedAbout the LCD Monitorn Selecting the screen to be used LCD monitor (LCD)Press the [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button to switch to the screen to be u

Before Use4n• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may not be operated normally, recording of pictures may be disabled or the lens and

Advanced40n About guide line displayWhen you align the subject on the guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-d

Advanced41Example of histogram Under Exposed Properly Exposed Over Exposed*Histogram• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each

Advanced423Press [MENU/SET].• The [POWER LCD] or [HIGH ANGLE] icon appears.: POWER LCD: HIGH ANGLE• You can also use the joystick to perform steps 2

Advanced43Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flashn To open the flashSlide the [< OPEN] switch .: Photo flash• Do not cover the photo flash with

Advanced44n Flash settingr : AUTOThe flash is automatically firedaccording to the recording condition.s : AUTO/Red-eye reduction*1The flash is automat

Advanced45n The available flash range to take picturesThe available flash range to take pictures depends on the ISO sensitivity selected (P84).• The a

Advanced46n Adjusting flash outputAdjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low.1Press e [C] several

Advanced47Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1Press w [].OFF : No display (canceled)4: Self-timer set to 10 seconds5: Self-timer set to 2 seconds2Pres

Advanced48Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subj

Advanced49Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each pressing of the shutter button according to th

Before Use5n About the Lens• Do not press the lens or the lens barrel with excessive force.• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as i

Advanced50Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER]This mode recognizes and compensates for jitter.1Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button  u

Advanced51Taking Pictures using Continuous Mode1Press and hold the continuous mode button until the burst menu is displayed.OFF: No display (cancele

Advanced52• When the continuous mode setting is set to Unlimited:– You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full

53AdvancedTaking pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed manuallyWhen you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture value to a

Advanced54Taking pictures by setting the exposure manuallyDetermine the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually.1Move th

Advanced55n Aperture Value and Shutter SpeedShutter-priorityAperture-priorityManual exposure• The aperture values in the table above are the values wh

Advanced56Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is d

Advanced574Press e/r to select [MF ASSIST] and then press q.5Press e/r to select [MF1] or [MF2] and then press [MENU/SET].• [MF1]: The center area of

Advanced58n Technique for Manual focus Move the joystick e/r. Even if the subject is focused, move it a little more. Return to the center to make f

Advanced59Taking Close-up picturesThis mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking pictures of flowers.You can take pic

Before Use6About The Mode dialAdjust part  to the desired mode.The mode dial can be rotated 360°. Rotate it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.

Advanced60Setting the aspect ratioAspect ratio is the ratio of the width and the height of the picture. By changing the aspect ratio, you can select a

Advanced61AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/AE: Auto exposure)Locking the focus with [AF/AE LOCK] button is useful when the subject is outside the AF area or

Advanced62Scene modeWhen you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain

Advanced63Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)The background is blurred and the person stands out with a healthie

Advanced64Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using t

Advanced65Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)• A flashing self-timer lamp indicates that the camera has not focu

Advanced66Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)Use this mode to get the most from the mood created by candlelight.

Advanced67Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)Choose this setting to take clear pictures of the night sky or othe

Advanced68Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.n

Advanced69Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)This mode adjusts the exposure and tone to bring out the healthy co

7ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . .2About The Mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6PreparationScope of deliv

Advanced70Recording which day of the vacation you take the pictureIf you set the departure date in advance, you can record which day of the vacation y

Advanced717Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.• You can also use the joystick to perform steps 2 to 7.8Take a picture.• The current date and tim

Advanced72Displaying the time at the travel destinationIf you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local

Advanced73Finishing setting the home area• If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step  of “S

Advanced74* “GMT” is an abbreviation of [Greenwich Mean Time].Location candidates for World Time settingsOffset from GMTListed location name-11 Midway

Advanced75Motion picture mode1Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.• When the subject is focused, the

Advanced76* You can only record to the built-in memory if the picture size is set to QVGA (320×240 pixels).( : Available, —: Not available)4Press [MEN

Advanced77Displaying Multiple Images (Multi Playback)1Rotate the zoom lever towards [W]to display multiple images.For example: When you have chosen to

Advanced78Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback)You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function.1Ro

Advanced79Using the Playback Zoom1Rotate the zoom lever towards [T] to enlarge the picture.• [T]: 1×o2×o4×o8×o16ו When you rotate the zoom lever towa

8Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Menu SettingsUsing the [REC] mode menu . . . . . .

Advanced80Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion picturesn Motion picturesPress w/q to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[

81Menu SettingsUsing the [REC] mode menuSetting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures.• Se

Menu Settings82n Using the Quick settingYou can change the following with the joystick when recording.• [AF MODE] (P88)• [METERING MODE] (P88)• [W.BAL

Menu Settings83n Auto White BalanceUse of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures.

Menu Settings84Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81)MENUSETWhen you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the

Menu Settings85•When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO200] according to the brightness. (When usi

Menu Settings86Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENUSETand select the item to set. (P81)n When the aspect ratio setting is [h]A digital pictur

Menu Settings87• The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] (P68) in scene mode so the picture size for [EZ] is not displayed.• In motion

Menu Settings88Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P81)MENUSETYou can switch to the following metering modes.• This

Menu Settings89n About 1-area-focusing (High speed) and 3-area-focusing (High speed)• You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes.•P

9PreparationBefore using your camera, check the contents.N Battery PackBattery ChargerBattery Carrying CaseLens CapLens Cap StringSD Memory Card (64 M

Menu Settings90Press [MENUSET] to display the [REC] mode menu Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENUSETSETand select the item to set. (P81)This

Menu Settings91You can use 4 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture.Use this function according to the recording situation and t

Menu Settings92This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by con-necting pictures recorded in flip animationmode.Exam

Menu Settings935Select [FRAME RATE] and then press q.6Press e/r to select [5fps] or [10fps] and then press [MENU/SET].7Press r to select [CREATE MOTIO

94Menu SettingsUsing the [PLAY] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc.• Refer to P95

Menu Settings95This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen. You can skip unwanted pictures if [FAVORITE] (P96) has been set.1Press e

Menu Settings96• Playback intervals are estimates. Actual playback intervals vary according to pictures you play back.• You can select [MANUAL] if you

Menu Settings97Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94)MENUSET3Press w/q to select the picture then press e.• Repea

Menu Settings98n Rotate(The picture is rotated manually.)1Press w/q to select the picture and then press r.• When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF], [ROT

Menu Settings99Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P94)MENUSETDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that al