Leica S2 Operations Instructions

LEICA S2Instructions

6/ Warning messages / Legal notes / Disposal of electrical and electronic equipmentWarning messages• Modern electronic components react sensitively to

Scope of deliveryBefore using your LEICA S2 for the first time, please check thatthe accessories supplied are complete.A. BatteryB. ChargerC. Power pl

8/ Designation of partsDesignation of partsFront view1.1 Shutter release button1.2 Self-timer LED / Sensor for white balance1.3 Depth of Field Preview

Displays / In the viewfinder / 92.2 2.4a 2.5 2.7 2.9a 2.9c2.3 2.4b 2.6 2.8 2.9bDisplays2. In the viewfinder2.1 Indication of warning message on the

10 / Displays / In the top panel displayDisplays3. In the top panel displayStart screen(appears for 4s after turning on the camera, can be switched t

Displays / In the monitor / 11Displays4. In the monitor 4.1 Normal play mode(pictures(s) fill the entire monitor area)4.1.1 Shutter speed4.1.2 Apertu

12 / In the monitor Displays4. In the monitor (cont.)4.3 Image data review4.3.1.- Functions of buttons 1.20/.21/.23/.244.3.4Top left quadrant, setting

Menu itemsMenu items / 13CAMERA menu Page 1 5.1 Drive mode Single picture/picture series/self timer5.2 Focus Mode AFs / AFc / MF5.3 Exposure Metering5

14 / Attaching the carrying strap / Charging the batteryPreparationsAttaching the carrying strapCharging the batteryThe LEICA S2 is supplied with the

First aid:• If battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes, there is arisk of blinding. Rinse out the eyes thoroughly with cleanwater immediately.

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16 / Charging the batteryPreparing the chargerIf using the charger outside the USA1. Insert the appropriate plug for the local mains supply into thech

Inserting / removing the battery to / from thecameraInserting the battery1. Set the main switch (1.15) to OFF.2. Slide the battery (C) as far as possi

18 / Inserting and removing the memory cards3. Insert the memory card (s) you want to use as follows:a. Slide CF cards into the slot 1.26 with the con

Changing the focusing screenThe LEICA S2 allows you to change the focusing screen for opti-mum adaptation to the relevant subjects and situations (see

20 / Leica S lenses / Attaching and removing the lensLeica S lensesLeica S lenses all have characteristic external features:- Their distance setting

Eyepiece adjustmentThe eyepiece (1.16) can therefore be adjusted by ± 2 diopters, sothat it is exactly set to match your eye. While looking at the vie

22 / Menu controlMenu control/ SettingsMenu controlMost of the modes and settings on the LEICA S2 are operatedusing menus. Navigating and making setti

• If you do this from play mode, there is an intermediate stagein which the four fields (4.1.8 - MENU, 4.1.9 - INFO, 4.1.10 -DELETE and 4.1.11 – PROTE

24 / Menu control4. Turning the click wheel (1.18) selects the individual menuitems - turning to the right moves down and to the left movesup. All men

Quick access to menu functionsFor quick operation, you can use the buttons 1.24, 1.23 and1.21 to directly call up three of the most important or freq

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26 / Menu language / Date / TimePresetsBasic settings for the cameraMenu languageBy factory default, the language used for menu control isEnglish, i.e

Signal tonesOn the LEICA S2, you can decide whether you want messages orautofocus mode (see p. 33) to be acknowledged by acoustic sig-nals - two volum

28 / Basic picture settings / Compression rateBasic picture settingsFile format / Compression rateTwo file formats are available for recording the pic

White balance- Auto – For automatic control, which provides neutral results inmost situations,- Seven fixed presets for the most frequent light source

30 / ISO sensitivityISO sensitivityThe ISO setting on the LEICA S2 allows the shutter speed/aperturevalue to be adjusted to meet the requirements of t

Image properties/Contrast, sharpness, color saturationAll three image properties can be adjusted – independently – tothree different levels using the

32 / Shutter release button / Serial exposuresRecord modeShutter release buttonThe LEICA S2 has a three-stage shutter release button (1.1):1. A brief

Setting the focus With all S lenses, the LEICA S2 allows you to choose betweenmanual or automatic focusing. The autofocus system deter -mines the dist

34 / Exposure metering methods / Spot meteringExposure meteringExposure metering methodsThe LEICA S2 provides three different exposure meteringmethods

Storing with button 1.17Setting the function4. In the SETUP section of the menu (see p. 13/22), select AE-/AF-Lock (5.30), and5. then select one of th

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36 / Exposure compensation / Entering and cancelling an exposure compensation3. Confirm the setting by pressing the click wheel.• The setting for Inte

Exposure controlSetting the shutter speed and aperture / Selecting the exposure modeOn the LEICA S2, setting both- shutter speed and aperture values u

38 /Automatic program / Program shift / Aperture priorityExposure modesThe LEICA S2 provides you with a choice of four exposuremodes.Programmed automa

Shutter speed priority - TSetting the mode1. Set the shutter speed dial (1.10) to the required value.2. If necessary, press the click wheel (1.18) to

40 / Taking photographs with the self-timer / Mirror pre-releaseTaking photographs with the self-timerYou can use the LEICA S2's self-timer funct

Depth of field preview button and depth of fieldYou can use the depth of field preview button (1.4) on the LEICA S2to close the open lens aperture for

42 / Folder management / Formatting the memory card(s)Folder managementThe image data on the memory cards is stored in folders, whichare created autom

Flash photographyGeneral information on flash exposure metering and controlThe LEICA S2 determines the required flash power by firing oneor more rangi

44 / Selecting the firing moment / Attaching the flash unit / Settings for camera-controlled automatic flash mode / TTL flash mode /High Speed Synchro

Strobe flash mode with system compatible flash unitsThis flash method, in which several flashes are emitted in suc-cession during an exposure, is poss

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46 / Selecting picture taking and play modes / Review for unlimited time / Automatic review of last pictureReview modeSelecting record and review mo

Normal review 4.1• To ensure that the pictures can be viewed properly in themonitor, normal review only shows - the information in the header (4.1.1 -

48 / Viewing other pictures / "Scrolling" in the memory / Image review, zoom in / Selecting the amount of zoom inViewing other pictures / „S

Retaining the zoom when „scrolling“When the Zoom Lock function is activated, the set zoom isretained when you view other pictures.Setting the function

50 / Protecting pictures / Clearing delete protectionProtecting pictures / Clearing delete protection1. In normal review mode (4.1) press any of the 4

Deleting pictures1. In normal review mode (4.1) press any of the 4 buttons 1.20,1.21, 1.23, or 1.24.• The image field shows -for 5s - the 4 fields 4.

52 / Transferring data to a computer / Via USB connectionAdditional functionsTransferring data to a computerThe LEICA S2 is compatible with the follow

Connecting and transferring data with the camera as anexternal drive (Mass Storage)With Windows® operating systems:If the LEICA S2 is connected to the

54 / Installing firmware updates / HDMI slide showInstalling firmware updatesLeica is constantly working on developing and optimizing itsproducts. As

MiscellaneousSystem accessoriesInterchangeable lensesThe range of interchangeable lenses in the Leica S system includesfocal lengths from wide angle t

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56 / Precautions and care instructions / General precautionsPrecautions and care instructionsGeneral precautions• Do not use the LEICA S2 in the immed

CondensationIf condensation has formed on or in the LEICA S2, you shouldturn it off and leave it to stand at room temperature for aroundan hour. Once

58 / Precautions and care instructions / General precautions• Do not touch the connections on the memory card and keepthem free of dirt, dust and mois

Storage• If you will not be using the LEICA S2 for an extended period,we recommend that youa. turn it off (see p. 21),b. remove the memory cards (see

60 / IndexIndexAccessories...55Connection cords ...

Focusing screens...55Changing ...

62 / Technical DataTechnical DataCamera type Digital SLRLens connection Leica S bayonetLens system Leica S lensesPicture format 30 x 45 mmImage sensor

FocusingFocus detection Using passive phase detection methodSensor / Metering field Central cross sensor, defined bycross hairs on ground glass screen

64 / Leica Service AdressesLeica AcademyAs well as outstanding high-performance products for taking,reproducing and viewing photographs, for many year

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Foreword / 3ForewordDear Customer,Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the LEICA S2 andcongratulate you on your choice. With this unique digit

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Firmware Update 1.0.0.16 / 1LEICA S2 – Firmware Update 1.0.0.16Update CharacteristicsModel, designation Leica S2Update version 1.0.0.16File name/-si

2 / Firmware Update 1.0.0.16Instructions for the installation of rmwareStep 1: Check the version of the rmware currently installedLeica recommends u

Firmware Update 1.0.0.16 / 3Step 3: Copy the rmware to a CF or SD memory cardPreparing the card (formatting):1. Format the memory card in the camera

4 / Firmware Update 1.0.0.16Detailed description of the changes1. Consistent, continuous image numberingThe camera automatically numbers new images se

Firmware Update 1.0.0.16 / 53. Improvement of data transfer speed for computer-tethered photographyThe speed of the saving and transfer procedure for

6 / Firmware Update 1.0.0.166. Increased functional reliability when changing exposu-re modesThe exposure modes (program, shutter priority, aperture p

Firmware Update 1.0.0.16 / 79. Additional functionsThe camera now has the following additional functions:9.1 Additional white balance preset HMI (Hyd

8 / Firmware Update 1.0.0.169.3 Custom settings for depth of eld preview button For particularly fast handling, the functions of the buttons 1.21, 1.

Firmware Update 1.0.0.16 / 99.6 Extended custom functionsFor particularly fast handling, the functions of the buttons 1.21, 1.23, 1.24, and 1.3 can be

4/ ContentsContentsForeword ...3Warning messages...

Firmware Update 1.0.0.17 / 1LEICA S2 - Firmware Update 1.0.0.17Update CharacteristicsModel, designation Leica S2Update version 1.0.0.17File name/si

Firmware Update 1.0.0.24 / 1LEICA S2 - Firmware Update 1.0.0.24Update CharacteristicsModel, designation Leica S2Update version 1.0.0.24File name/si

2 / Firmware Update 1.0.0.24S2 Firmware Update 1.0.0.24Detailed description of changes1. Extending the memory card compatibilityThe memory card compat

Firmware Update 1.0.0.24 / 33. Clipping Denition The light and shade warning can now be dened. This provides direct control in terms of the pre-prin

4 / Firmware Update 1.0.0.246. Shutter speed pre-selection in BULB modeIn BULB exposure mode (B), the extended menu can be called up by pressing the c

Firmware Update 1.0.0.24 / 5AF modeIn AF mode, the AF/AE lock button can be assigned the following functions:AF-L - Autofocus lock (AFs / AFc)AE-L

Firmware Update 1.0.1.8 / 1LEICA S2 - Firmware Update 1.0.1.8Update CharacteristicsModel, designation Leica S2Update version 1.0.1.8File name/size

2 / Firmware Update 1.0.1.8Detailed description of changes1. Automatic Bracketing Functionnow you can choose whether you make all bracketing expo-sure

Firmware Update 1.0.2.0 / 1LEICA S2 - Firmware Update 1.0.2.0Update CharacteristicsModel, designation Leica S2Update version 1.0.2.0File name/size

Firmware Update 1.0.3.3 / 1LEICA S2 - Firmware Update 1.0.3.3Update CharacteristicsModel, designation Leica S2Update version 1.0.3.3File name/size

Exposure controlManual shutter speed and aperture setting / Selecting the exposure mode ............37Shutter speed dia