116 / Detailed guide / Preparation
Detailed guide
Preparation
Attaching the carrying strap
Attaching/removing the lens hood
The scope of delivery of the LEICA DIGILUX 2 includes
a removable lens hood ideally tailored to the paths of
the rays. It is attached straight with its guide (1.47)
opposite the corresponding groove in the lens front
mount (1.44). When attaching it, the clips (1.46) of the
lens hood lock it in the corresponding retaining
grooves in the lens front mount (1.36/38). It can be
removed from the lens easily when the locking
buttons (1.45) are pressed.
The lens hood should always be used to minimize
annoying reflections and light coming in from the side
in poor photographic conditions. It provides effective
protection against contrast-reducing stray light and
also against damage and soiling of the front lens, e.g.
from raindrops or accidental fingerprints.
Notes:
• In flash photography (see p. 140), in particular
close-up shots, the attached lens hood may cause
shadows.
• The LEICA DIGILUX 2 is supplied with two lens caps
(J/K), one for use with, and one for use without the
attached lens hood. One of these caps should
always be attached to protect the front lens when
you are not taking photographs.
Charging the battery
The LEICA DIGILUX 2 is powered by a powerful and
fast-charging lithium-ion battery (A).
Caution:
• Only the battery types named and described in
these instructions, or those cited and described by
Leica Camera AG, may be used in the camera.
• The batteries may be charged only with the devices
specifically designed for this purpose, and only
precisely as described below.
• The use of batteries contrary to these Instructions
and the use of the wrong battery types may lead to
an explosion.
• The mains/charging unit supplied should be used
exclusively for charging these batteries and to
power this camera (mains operation, see p. 118).
Do not attempt to use it for any other purposes.
• Ensure that the mains outlet used is freely access-
ible.
1. Connect the mains lead (D) to the mains/charging
unit (C), i.e. connect the smaller plug on the mains
lead to the socket marked
AC IN
~ (1.48) and the
mains plug to the wall outlet. The red LED, marked
POWER
(1.50) lights up.
