Leica V-LUX 2 Instruction Manual

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50Scope of Delivery AccessoriesNotes:• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the internal memory when you are not using a card.•

51Names of the Components1 Lens2Flash3 Self-Timer indicatorAF assist lamp4 Bayonet for lens hood5 [Q.MENU] button/Delete button6 [DISPLAY] button7 LCD

5216 Cursor buttons17 Stereo microphone18 Zoom lever19 Shutter button20 Motion picture button21 Continuous Mode Button22 Power lamp23 Camera ON/OFF sw

5326 [MIC/REMOTE] terminal door27 Shoulder strap eyelet28 [MIC/REMOTE] socket¢¢ For audio recording, you should exclusively use the Panasonic micropho

54PreparationCharging the Battery∫ About batteries you can use with this camera.Use only the Leica battery BP-DC9 E/U (>50).• Use the dedicated cha

55∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the

56∫ Charging∫ Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)Recording conditions by CIPA standard• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camer

57About the Internal Memory/the Card• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB• The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being us

58Inserting and Removing Card and Battery• Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.• Close the flash.Set the came

59Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.Turn the camera on.A [MENU/SET] buttonB Cursor buttons• The lens barr

42Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this LEICA V-LUX 2. Please read these instructions carefully and ke

60Setting the MenuThis section describes how to select the Program AE Mode settings. The same setting can also be used for the [MOTION PICTURE], [PLAY

61Mode switchingBasicSelecting the [REC] ModeTurn the camera on.• The power lamp 2 lights when you turn the camera on 1.Change modes by rotating the m

62∫ Advanced∫ Advanced Scene ModeAperture-Priority ModeThe exposure is determined by the automatically controlled shutter speed, based on the manually

63[REC] Mode: Snapshot ModeThe camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mo

64When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to t

65[REC] Mode: ³Program AE ModeThe camera automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.You can t

66In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program shift.You can m

67[REC] Mode: Exposure CompensationUse this function to adjust the exposure to the important part of the subject in case of large differences in brigh

68[REC] Mode: Aperture- and Shutter-Priority ModesSet the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in-focus area (in front of and behi

69[REC] Mode: Manual Exposure ModeDetermine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.Set the mode dial to [²].• The M

43Information for Your SafetyTo reduce the risk of fire, burns, or shock hazard and annoying interference:• Use only the recommended accessories.• Do

70[REC] Mode: Continuous ModeWith this mode, pictures are taken as long as the shutter button is pressed. This allows you to select the best ones from

71[REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion PicturesYou can record full high definition motion pictures compatible either with the AVC

72[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])Press 2/1 to select the picture.• After selecting a motion picture, press 3 to start playback

73Using the Instructions on the suppliedCD-ROM• You have practised the basic operations introduced in these instructions and want to progress to advan

74OthersTechnical DataImage sensor 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number: 15,100,000, primary color filterEffective pixels14,100,000Minimum illuminan

75Exposure modes Program (P), Aperture-Priority (A), Shutter-Priority (S), Manual setting (M)Exposure compensation (increments: 1/3 EV Steps, range: n

76Operating temperature / humidity32 o - 104 oF/0o - 40 oC / 10 - 80%RHInterface Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed)With model no. 18 392, data from the PC

77Leica Service AddressesLeica AcademyAs well as outstanding high-performance products for taking and viewing photographs, for many years we have also

78Leica information serviceThe Leica information service can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to the Leica range either

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44∫ About the battery pack• Do not heat or expose to flame.• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long peri

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45FCC 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 of the FCC

46(U.K. only)Caution for AC mains leadFor your safety, please read the following text carefully.This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin ma

47∫ About the battery charger• The battery charger is in the standby condition when it is connected.The primary circuit is always “live” as long as th

48Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying do

49Table of ContentsInformation for Your Safety ..................43Scope of Delivery....