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LEICAM10-D

Instruction manual

FOREWORD

Dear Customer,

We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs

with your new Leica M10-D. Please read this manual thoroughly to

ensurethat you familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions

your camera has to oﬀer.

Your Leica Camera AG

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Before using your camera for the ﬁrst time, please check the

accessories

for completeness.

– LeicaM10-D

– Camera bayonet cover

– Cover for accessory shoe

– Lithium ion battery Leica BP-SCL5

– Battery charger Leica BC-SCL5, incl. mains cable and in-car

charger cable

– Carry strap

– Drawstring pouch for battery, charger and cables

– Quick Start Guide

– Test certiﬁcate

– Registration card

Subject to change with regard to construction and appearance.

Foreword/Scope of delivery

REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES

Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the

extensive range of Leica replacement parts/accessories:

us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Technical-Equipment

Only the accessories speciﬁed and described in this manual or

by Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera (battery,

charger, mains plug, mains cable, etc.). These accessories

should only be used with this product. Third-party accessories

may result in malfunctions or damage to the product.

Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety

remarks”, and “General information” before using your

camera for the ﬁrst time. Knowledge of the content will

prevent inadvertent damage to the product, possible

injuries and other risks.

Replacement parts/accessories

Legal information

LEGAL NOTES

• Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and

publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other

published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

You will ﬁnd the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers

in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging.

The date format is year/month/day.

The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the

fundamental requirements of applicable EU directives.

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

(Applies within the EU and for other European

countries with active waste separation policies.)

This device contains electric and/or electronic components which

must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it

should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by

your local authority.

This service is free of charge. Any standard or rechargeable

batteries used in this device must be removed and disposed of

separately in accordance with local regulations.

Please contact your local authorities, waste disposal collection

point or the retailer, from whom you purchased the device for more

information on correct waste disposal.

Legal information

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF GPS

This function is available only with the Leica Visoﬂex viewﬁnder

attached (optional accessory).

Legal restrictions on use

• The use of GPS and associated technologies may be restricted in

some countries or regions.

• You should therefore contact your travel agent or the embassy of

your destination country for relevant information beforehand.

• The People's Republic of China and Cuba (exceptions: Hong

Kong and Macao) prohibit the use of GPS within their territories

and in the vicinity of their borders.

• Violations will be prosecuted by local authorities. The GPS

function is therefore automatically deactivated in these areas.

Notes on function

• Prerequisite for GPS triangulation (geolocation) is “Line of Sight”

(LoS) to at least 3 GPS satellites (up to 9 of the total 24 GPS

satellites are available from any point on Earth at all times). The

camera should therefore always be held with the GPS antenna

pointing straight upwards.

• Make sure not to cover the GPS antenna with your hand or any

object (speciﬁcally metallic objects).

• Perfect signal reception from GPS satellites may be impossible in

the following locations or under the circumstances listed below.

Geolocation may then be impossible or erratic at best.

– in enclosed spaces

– underground

– under trees

– in a moving vehicle

– in the vicinity of tall buildings or in narrow valleys

– in the vicinity of high-voltage lines

– in tunnels

– in the vicinity of mobile phones

– with an accessory attached to the ﬂash shoe, e.g. a ﬂash unit

• We recommend recommissioning the GPS function in a location

with good signal reception if the camera has not been used for

an extended period of time.

Notes on safe use

The electromagnetic radiation generated by the GPS system may

aﬀect electronic instruments and measuring devices. Make sure to

disable the GPS function on board an aircraft before takeoﬀ or

landing, in hospitals and other locations where RF restrictions

apply.

Legal information

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING

THE USE OF WLAN

• Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and

protect against disruptions to the systems in place where

devices or computer systems are in use that require more

stringent security than WLAN devices.

• Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising

from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN

device.

• It is assumed that the WLAN function will be used in countries

where this camera is sold. There may be a risk of breaching

statutory wireless communication regulations when using the

camera in other countries. Leica Camera AG shall not accept

liability for such breaches.

• Please note that there is a risk of unauthorized third party

interception of wirelessly communicated data. We highly

recommend that you activate encryption in the wireless access

point settings to ensure data safety.

• Avoid using the camera in areas where it can be exposed to

magnetic ﬁelds, static electricity or other interferences, e.g. near

a microwave oven. RF transmissions may otherwise not reach

the camera.

• Using the camera near devices like microwave ovens or wireless

phones that use the 2.4 GHz RF band may negatively aﬀect the

performance of both devices.

• Do not attempt to connect to wireless networks you are not

authorized to use.

• The device will automatically search for wireless networks, once

the WLAN function is enabled. A list of network SSIDs, including

networks you are not authorized to access, will be displayed

(SSID: Network identiﬁer for a WLAN connection). Do not

attempt to connect to such a network, as this could be

construed as unauthorized access.

• We recommend disabling the WLAN function while on an

aircraft.

Safety remarks

SAFETY REMARKS

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that

generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic

ﬁelds (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or

computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcast-

ing equipment). Their electromagnetic ﬁelds can interfere with

recordings.

• Strong magnetic ﬁelds, e.g. from speakers or large electric

motors, can damage the stored picture data or disrupt recording.

• Switch oﬀ the camera, remove the battery and switch the

camera back on in case of a camera malfunction due to the

eﬀects of electromagnetic ﬁelds.

• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio

transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their electromagnetic

ﬁelds may interfere with recordings.

• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as

follows:

– out of the reach of children

– in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen

• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static

discharge. You can easily pick up charges of several 10,000 volts

by simply walking on synthetic ﬂoor coverings. A static discharge

can occur when you touch the camera and especially if it is

placed on a conductive surface. A static discharge on the

camera housing poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in

safety circuits, you should avoid direct contact with external

camera contacts like those in the ﬂash shoe.

• Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in

the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the

bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could

cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned

with a dry cloth.

• Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microﬁber cloth from an

optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to

discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a

heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). Dirt

deposits and oxidation on the contacts can be avoided by storing

your camera in a dry location with the lens cap attached and all

covers in place.

• Only use accessories speciﬁed for this model to prevent faults,

short circuits or electric shock.

• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself.

Repairs must be done at authorized service centers only.

• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other

aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol must

not be used for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can

damage the camera housing or the surface ﬁnish.

• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals

and should therefore not be kept in contact with the camera for

extended periods of time.

• Prevent any sand, dust or water penetrating the camera, e.g.

during snowfall or rain or on the beach. Be extra careful when

changing the lens and inserting or removing the memory card

and battery. Sand and dust can damage the camera, the lens,

the memory card and the battery. Moisture can cause malfunc-

tions and irreparable damage to the camera and memory card.

Safety remarks

LENS

• A camera lens can have the eﬀect of a magnifying glass when

exposed to direct frontal sunlight. The camera must therefore be

protected against extended exposure to direct sunlight.

• Attaching the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or

ideally in its camera case, will help prevent damage to the

interior of the camera.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

• Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery

types may result in an explosion!

• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat,

humidity or moisture for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, the

batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high-pres-

sure container as this would pose a ﬁre or explosion hazard.

• Do not under any circumstances charge or insert a damp or wet

battery!

• A safety valve in the battery ensures that any excess pressure

caused by improper handling is discharged safely. It is neverthe-

less important to dispose of a bloated battery immediately. It

may pose an explosion hazard!

• Keep the battery contacts clean and easily accessible. Although

lithium-ion batteries are secured against short circuits, they

should still be protected against contact with metal objects like

paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot

and cause severe burns.

• When a battery is accidentally dropped, make sure to check the

housing and the contacts immediately for any damage. A

damaged battery can damage the camera.

• The battery must be removed from the camera or charger and

must be replaced immediately in case of a strange smell,

discoloration, deformation, overheating or leakage. Continued

use of the battery may result in overheating, which can cause

ﬁre and/or explosion!

• Never throw batteries into a ﬁre as they may explode.

• Keep the battery away from sources of heat in case of leakage or

if you smell burning. Leaked ﬂuid can catch ﬁre!

• The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can

cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause

serious or life-threatening injuries.

• Make sure that the power socket is freely accessible at all times.

• The in-car charging cable must never be connected while the

charger is connected to mains electricity.

• Do not attempt to open the battery or the charger. Repairs must

be carried out by authorized service centers only.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause

suﬀocation when swallowed.

FIRST AID

• Battery ﬂuid may cause blindness if it comes into contact

with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water

immediately. Avoid rubbing. Seek medical attention

immediately.

• Leaked battery ﬂuid poses an injury hazard when it comes in

contact with clothing or skin. Rinse the aﬀected areas

thoroughly with clean water.

Safety remarks

CHARGER

• Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting receivers may

interfere with reception. Ensure a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft)

between the charger and the receiver.

• When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – this is

normal and not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, as

it consumes electricity (a very small amount), even if no battery

is inserted.

• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short circuit

them.

• The in-car charging cable must only be operated in 12V in-car

grids and must never be connected while the charger is

connected to mains electricity.

MEMORY CARD

• Never remove the memory card during a datasave or card

reading process. The camera must not be switched oﬀ or be

subjected to impact or vibrations while working.

• Do not open the cover/remove the memory card or the battery

while the status LED is lit, which indicates memory access. Data

on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunc-

tions may occur.

• Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage

and result in the loss of stored data.

• Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory card

and keep them clean and dry.

• Keep memory cards out of the reach of children. Swallowing a

memory card may cause suﬀocation.

SENSOR

Cosmic radiation (e.g. during ﬂights) may cause pixel defects.

CARRY STRAP

• Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should

therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not

a toy and poses a strangulation risk.

• Use the carry strap only for its intended purpose on a camera or

on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may

result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not

permitted.

• Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars

during sports activities that pose a risk of entanglement (e.g.

mountain climbing and similar outdoor activities).

Please read the section about “Care/Maintenance” for more

information about what to do in case of problems.

General notes

GENERAL NOTES

CAMERA/LENS

• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in

the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information

will be extremely important in case of loss.

• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover

attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the

camera.

• That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a

dust-free environment.

• Never store the camera bayonet cover or the rear lens cover in a

pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then

be accidentally introduced into the camera.

• Leica releases ﬁrmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals.

You can download new ﬁrmware versions from our homepage

and transfer it to your lens. Please read the section “Installing

ﬁrmware updates” for more information.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

• The battery must have a temperature between +10°C and+

30°C for charging, as the charger will otherwise not switch on or

will switch oﬀ again.

• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of

their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge

to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one.

• The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works

and should therefore be charged fully before their ﬁrst use.

• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully

charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times.

This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25

cycles.

• Battery and charger heat up during the charging process. That is

normal and not a malfunction.

• Rapid ﬂashing of the two LEDs (>2Hz) when charging com-

mences indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging time

exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside permitted ranges or

a short circuit). Disconnect the charger from the mains and

remove the battery. Ensure that the above temperature

conditions are met and then restart the charging process. Please

contact your dealer, the Leica representative in your region or

Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.

• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of

internal chemical reactions. These reactions are inﬂuenced by

ambient temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum

service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to extreme

temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time (e.g. in a

parked car in the summer or winter).

• However, every battery has a limited service life! After several

hundred charging cycles, this limitation will become evident as

the operating times get signiﬁcantly shorter.

General notes

• The replaceable battery supplies power to a backup battery,

which is permanently installed in the camera. This backup

battery retains the date and time for up to 2 months. Once the

backup battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting a

charged main battery. The backup battery will recover its full

capacity after approx. 60 hours with the rechargeable battery in

place. The camera does not have to be switched on for the

process. The time and date will have to be set again after a full

depletion of the backup battery.

• Warning messages may be displayed and some camera

functions may be restricted or blocked entirely as the battery

charge level decreases.

• Always remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an

extended period of time. Make sure to switch the camera oﬀ via

the main switch before removing the battery. Leaving the battery

in the camera will result in a deep discharge after a few weeks.

Voltage levels will decrease signiﬁcantly, as the camera uses a

low idle current to maintain settings.

• Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant

regulations at an approved collection point for proper recycling.

• The date of manufacture can be found on the battery.

The date format is week/year.

MEMORY CARD

• The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is

too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and

quality. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without

any damage to the camera or memory card. As some "no name"

cards may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards,

Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.

• We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, as

fragmented residual data from deleted ﬁles may block some of

the storage capacity.

• We recommend backing up your data on a PC, because

electromagnetic ﬁelds, static electricity and any damage to the

memory card or camera defects may result in irretrievable

damage or loss of your data.

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards come with a write

protection slider to prevent accidental overwriting. This slider is

located on the non-beveled side of the card. All data on the card

is protected when the slider is set to its lower position, marked

LOCK.

General notes

SENSOR

• Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor

may result in noticeable dark stains or specks on the pictures.

DATA

• All data, including personal information, may be changed or

deleted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static

discharge, accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures.

• Please note that Leica Camera AG does accept liability for direct

or consequential damage due to the manipulation or destruction

of data and personal information.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

Leica is continuously working on the further development and

optimization of Leica M10-D. As digital cameras have many

functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and

enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a

later date. Leica releases so-called ﬁrmware updates at irregular

intervals. Cameras are always supplied ex works with the latest

ﬁrmware installed or you can download the latest version from our

website yourself and transfer it to your camera.

You will receive a newsletter informing you of the availability of a

new ﬁrmware update if you register your camera on the Leica

Camera homepage.

Visit the download section or the "Customer Area" for information

about how to register or how to get ﬁrmware updates for your Leica

M10-D. Additionally, you can ﬁnd information about changes or

additions to the manual at:

https://owners.leica-camera.com

General notes

Deﬁnition of the various categories of information found

in this manual

Note

Additional information

Important

Failure to comply with instructions may result in damage to the

camera, the accessories or the pictures

Attention

Non-compliance may result in personal injury

Part Designations

PART DESIGNATIONS

CAMERA

Part Designations

1 Function button

2 Shutter button

3 Shutter speed setting wheel with stop positions

4 Integrated thumb rest

5 Accessory shoe

6 ISO setting wheel

7 Strap lugs

8 6-bit encoding

9 Bayonet

10 Lens release button

11 Focus button

12 Rangeﬁnder window

13 Brightness sensor

14 Self-timer LED

15 Viewﬁnder window

16 Image ﬁeld selector

17 Viewﬁnder eyepiece

18 Thumbwheel

19 LED

20 Main switch

21 Exposure compensation focusing screen

22 Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼”)

23 Bottom cover locking point

24 WLAN access data for app control via QR code for easy pairing

25 Memory card slot

26 Battery compartment

27 Battery locking latch

28 Locking toggle for bottom cover

1 Leica M lenses with viewﬁnder attachment cover the brightness sensor. Please read

the sections “Displays (viewﬁnder)” and “Leica M lenses” for more information about

how to work with these and other lenses.

LENS

31 31a

32a

32b

30a

Lens hood

Aperture setting ring with scale

a Index for exposure values

Focus ring

a Focus tab

Fixed ring

a Focusing index

b Depth of ﬁeld scale

c Alignment button for lens replacement

6-bit encoding (sensor for lens detection)

*Representative image. Technical features may vary depending on model.

Displays

DISPLAYS

VIEWFINDER

Bright-line frame (e.g. 50mm + 75mm)

Metering ﬁeld for focusing

Digital display

a. :

– Displays the automatically calculated shutter speed

in aperture priority mode A or the countdown of

longer shutter speeds in 1 s increments.

– Warning that the metering or setting ranges are

overshot or undershot using aperture priority mode A

– Exposure compensation value (appears for a short

time during setting and for about 0.5s when

activating exposure metering by tapping the shutter

button)

– Notiﬁcation for (temporarily) full cache

– Message: No memory card (Sd)

– Message: Memory card full (Full)

– Number of remaining exposures

b. • (top):

– Indicates (when lit) that the metering memory lock is

active

– Battery capacity

c. • (bottom):

– Indicates (ﬂashing) that exposure compensation is in

use

d. :

– For manual exposure setting:

Concurrently as light balance for exposure compen-

sation. The triangular LEDs give the direction of

rotation of the aperture setting ring and shutter

speed setting wheel to adjust the exposure.

– Warning before the measuring range is undercut

e. Flash symbol:

– Flash ready to use

– Details of ﬂash exposure before and after exposure

Displays

VISOFLEX

(optional accessory)

WHEN TAKING A PICTURE

(All displays/values refer to actual settings)

1 2

16141312

3 4 5 6 7

White balance mode

File format/compression level/resolution

Exposure metering method

Shutter button/Drive mode

GPS

Light intensity/focal length or lens type

Battery capacity

Histogram

Identiﬁcation of in focus edges in the subject

(Focus peaking)

Spot exposure metering ﬁeld

(only if the metering method is switched on)

Display of cropped section size and position

(only visible for enlarged sections)

Exposure mode

ISO Sensitivity

Light balance

Exposure compensation scale

Shutter speed

Exposure simulation

Remaining number of exposures incl. trend detection via

bar chart

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ...................................................................................... 2

SCOPE OF DELIVERY ....................................................................... 2

REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES .......................................... 3

LEGAL NOTES ................................................................................... 4

LEGAL NOTES ................................................................................................4

REGULATORY INFORMATION .......................................................................4

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ..........................4

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF GPS ...................................5

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF WLAN ................................ 6

SAFETY REMARKS ........................................................................... 7

GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................................7

LENS ...............................................................................................................8

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ............................................................................8

FIRST AID ............................................................................................................ 8

CHARGER .......................................................................................................9

MEMORY CARD ..............................................................................................9

SENSOR ..........................................................................................................9

CARRY STRAP ................................................................................................9

GENERAL NOTES ........................................................................... 10

CAMERA/LENS ........................................................................................... 10

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ......................................................................... 10

MEMORY CARD ........................................................................................... 11

SENSOR ....................................................................................................... 12

DATA............................................................................................................. 12

FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................................................... 12

PART DESIGNATIONS .................................................................... 14

CAMERA ...................................................................................................... 14

LENS ............................................................................................................ 15

DISPLAYS ........................................................................................ 16

VIEWFINDER ............................................................................................... 16

VISOFLEX ................................................................................................... 17

WHEN TAKING A PICTURE ............................................................................... 17

PREPARATION ................................................................................ 22

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ................................................................. 22

PREPARING THE CHARGER ........................................................................ 22

CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................................................... 23

INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER .................................................... 23

CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS ON THE CHARGER............................................... 23

INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY ..................................................... 24

CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER ..................................... 25

CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY IN THE VISOFLEX .......................................... 25

MEMORY CARD INSERTION/REMOVAL.................................................... 26

COMPATIBLE LENSES................................................................................. 27

LEICA M LENSES ............................................................................................... 27

COMPATIBLE LEICA LENSES WITH ADAPTER .................................................. 27

LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY .................................................. 28

COMPATIBLE, BUT MAY POSE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA AND/OR

LENS .................................................................................................................. 28

COMPATIBLE, BUT EXACT FOCUSING MAY BE LIMITED .................................. 28

USABLE, BUT EXPOSURE METERING IS POSSIBLE ONLY IN LIVE VIEW MODE ...... 28

INCOMPATIBLE LENSES ............................................................................. 28

ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS ......................................................... 29

CAMERA OPERATION..................................................................... 30

OPERATING ELEMENTS .............................................................................. 30

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MAIN SWITCH ................................................................................................... 30

SHUTTER SPEED SETTING WHEEL ................................................................... 32

ISO SETTING WHEEL ......................................................................................... 32

THUMBWHEEL .................................................................................................. 33

FOCUS BUTTON ................................................................................................ 33

FUNCTION BUTTON .......................................................................................... 33

CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................................................... 34

MENU LANGUAGE ...................................................................................... 34

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ................................................................... 34

AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS ............................................................................... 35

AUTO POWER SAVING (STANDBY MODE) ................................................ 35

VIEWFINDER SETTINGS ............................................................................. 36

BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................................................... 36

INFORMATION DISPLAYS ................................................................................. 36

BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS ............................................................ 38

FILE FORMAT .............................................................................................. 38

IMAGE PROPERTIES ................................................................................... 38

JPG RESOLUTION .............................................................................................. 38

JEPG SETTINGS ................................................................................................. 39

LENS DETECTION ....................................................................................... 40

USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING ............................................. 40

USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING ...................................... 40

USING A LEICA R LENS .................................................................................... 41

PICTURE MODE .............................................................................. 42

IMAGE TYPES .............................................................................................. 42

USING THE RANGEFINDER ............................................................................... 42

LIVE VIEW MODE .............................................................................................. 44

FOCUSING ................................................................................................... 44

FOCUS METERING METHODS USING THE RANGEFINDER ............................. 44

FOCUS METERING METHODS IN LIVE VIEW MODE ........................................ 45

ASSIST FUNCTIONS FOR MANUAL FOCUSING IN LIVE VIEW MODE ............. 46

ISO SENSITIVITY ......................................................................................... 48

WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................................ 49

EXPOSURE................................................................................................... 49

EXPOSURE METERING METHODS .................................................................... 49

EXPOSURE SETTING ......................................................................................... 51

EXPOSURE CONTROL/FUNCTIONS WITH AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ............... 52

AUXILIARY DISPLAYS ........................................................................................ 55

SERIAL EXPOSURES ......................................................................................... 56

SELF-TIMER ....................................................................................................... 56

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY .............................................................................. 57

COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS .............................................................................. 57

ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT ........................................................................... 57

FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) .............................................. 58

FLASH MODES .................................................................................................. 59

FLASH CONTROL .............................................................................................. 60

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ................................................................ 61

FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER

(system-compatible ﬂash units) ....................................................................... 61

REVIEW MODE ............................................................................... 62

AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT PICTURE TAKEN IN VISOFLEX . 62

OTHER FUNCTIONS ....................................................................... 63

DATA MANAGEMENT .................................................................................. 63

DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD ..................................................... 63

RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS ....................................... 64

DATA TRANSFER ......................................................................................... 64

USING RAW DATA (DNG) ............................................................................ 64

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RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS .................................. 64

FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................................................... 65

REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL ..................................................................... 65

LEICA FOTOS APP ............................................................................................. 65

CARE/STORAGE ............................................................................. 66

CAMERA HOUSING ..................................................................................... 66

LENS ............................................................................................................ 66

VIEWFINDER ............................................................................................... 67

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ......................................................................... 67

MEMORY CARDS ......................................................................................... 67

SENSOR ....................................................................................................... 68

SENSOR CLEANING .......................................................................................... 68

FAQ .................................................................................................. 70

FACTORY SETTING ......................................................................... 71

KEYWORD INDEX ........................................................................... 72

TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................... 74

LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ................................................................ 77

PREPARATION

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP

Attention

Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the

clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling.

PREPARING THE CHARGER

Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect

the charger to mains electricity.

Note

The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage.

Preparation

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery.

INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER

CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS ON THE CHARGER

The status LED indicates a correct charging process.

Display Charge status Charge time*

CHARGE ﬂ ashes green

battery is charging

80% lights up orange

80% approx. 2 h

CHARGE continuous

green light

100% approx. 3½ h

Disconnect the charger from mains electricity when the charging

process is complete. There is no risk of overcharging.

for a completely discharged battery.

Preparation

INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY

Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 30)

OPENING THE BOTTOM COVER

▸ Click down the locking toggle

▸ Turn the locking toggle counter-clockwise

▸ Lift the bottom cover

CLOSING THE BOTTOM COVER

▸ Insert the bottom cover (Fig. 1)

▸ Turn the locking toggle in clockwise direction

▸ Click down the locking toggle

▸ Check that the bottom cover was inserted and closed correctly

Preparation

INSERTION

REMOVAL

Important

Ensure that the bottom cover is securely closed before switching

on the camera.

CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER

▸ Press the function button 1x

• Display in percent

CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY IN THE VISOFLEX

(optional accessory)

Pressing the function button will display the charge level of the

battery in the Visoﬂ ex.

Display Charge status

approx. 88 - 100%

approx. 63 - 87%

approx. 47 - 62%

approx. 36 - 46%

approx. 26 - 35%

approx. 0 - 25%

The battery needs charging or replacing

Preparation

MEMORY CARD INSERTION/REMOVAL

The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC

(High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card.

Notes

• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various

suppliers in various sizes and with diﬀ ering read/write speeds.

Memory cards with high storage capacities and high read/write

speeds oﬀ er quick storage and rendering.

• Memory cards with a capacity of less than 1GB are not

supported. Memory cards with capacities between 1GB and 2GB

must be formated before ﬁ rst use.

• Check the memory card for correct alignment if you are having

diﬃ culties inserting it into the camera.

The memory card slot is located directly next to the battery

compartment. Open/Close the bottom cover (see p. 24)

INSERTION

REMOVAL

Important

Check that the bottom cover is closed correctly before you switch

on the camera.

Preparation

COMPATIBLE LENSES

LEICA M LENSES

Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or

without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also

deliver great pictures with Leica M lenses without encoding. We

recommend entering the lens model type manually to ensure the

best possible image quality (see p. 40).

Please read the following sections for details on the very few

exceptions and limitations.

Notes

• Our Leica Customer Care department can retroﬁ t many Leica M

lenses with 6-bit encoding.

• Leica M lenses come with a control curve that mechanically

transfers the set distance to the camera to allow manual

focusing via the rangeﬁ nder of the Leica M camera. Please note

the following when using the rangeﬁ nder with wide-aperture

lenses (≥ 1.4):

– The focusing mechanism of every camera and every lens is

adjusted individually at the Leica Camera AG factory in

Wetzlar with the greatest possible precision. Extremely

narrow tolerances are adhered to in this process, which

allow precise focusing of every camera/lens combination in

photographic practice.

– If wide-aperture lenses (≥ 1.4) are used with an open

aperture, the then sometimes resulting very low depth of

ﬁ eld and inaccuracies in focusing with the rangeﬁ nder may

lead to setting errors resulting from the (added) overall toler-

ance of the camera and lens. It can therefore not be ruled

out that a speciﬁ c camera/lens combination may result in

systematic deviations.

– We recommend having the lens and camera checked by

Leica Customer Care if you notice a general deviation of the

focal position in a speciﬁ c direction over time. Our

technicians will ensure that both products are calibrated

within the permissible overall tolerance. However, a 100%

match of the focal position cannot be achieved for all

pairings of cameras and lenses.

• In such cases, we recommend using the Live View function with

the appropriate setting facilities.

COMPATIBLE LEICA LENSES WITH ADAPTER

The optional accessory R-adapter M allows the use of Leica-R

lenses as well as Leica M lenses. Please visit the Leica Camera AG

website for more information on this accessory.

Preparation

LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY

COMPATIBLE, BUT MAY POSE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE

CAMERA AND/OR LENS

– Lenses with retractable tube must only be used with the tube

extended, i.e. never attempt to retract the tube while the lens is

attached to the camera. This does not apply for the current Mak-

ro-Elmar-M 90 f/4 model, as its tube will not retract into the

camera itself and can therefore be used without restriction.

– When using Heavy lenses attached to a tripod-mounted camera,

e.g. Noctilux 50 f/0.95 or Leica R lenses with an adapter: Make

sure that the tilt of the tripod head cannot move inadvertently

when the camera is not held. A sudden tilt and impact could

result in damage to the lower edge of the camera bayonet. That

is why you should always use the tripod mount on relevantly

equipped lenses.

COMPATIBLE, BUT EXACT FOCUSING

MAY BE LIMITED

Despite the high precision of the rangeﬁnder on the camera, exact

focusing with 135mm lenses with an open aperture cannot be

guaranteed due to the very low depth of ﬁeld. We therefore

recommend stopping down by at least 2 steps. Live View mode, on

the other hand, plus the various setting aids provided, allow

unrestricted use of this lens.

USABLE, BUT EXPOSURE METERING IS POSSIBLE ONLY

IN LIVE VIEW MODE

– Super-Angulon-M 21 f/4

– Super-Angulon-M 21 f/3.4

– Elmarit-M 28 f/2.8 (Serial numbers below 2314921)

INCOMPATIBLE LENSES

– Hologon 15 f/8

– Summicron 50 f/2 with close-up function

– Elmar 90 f/4 with retractable tube (manufactured 1954-

1968)

– Some examples of the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 (non-aspherical,

manufactured 1961-1995, Made in Canada) cannot be

attached to the camera or cannot focus to inﬁnity. Leica

Customer Care can modify these lenses for use with the

camera.

Preparation

ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS

ATTACHING

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF

▸ Hold the lens on the ﬁ xed ring

▸ Position the alignment button on the lens opposite the release

button on the camera housing

▸ Attach the lens in this position

▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place

DETACHING

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF

▸ Hold the lens on the ﬁ xed ring

▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing

▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until the alignment button is

opposite the release button

▸ Remove the lens

Camera operation

CAMERA OPERATION

OPERATING ELEMENTS

MAIN SWITCH

The main switch switches the camera on and oﬀ .

SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON

Notes

• Once switched on, the camera will be ready to use after approx.

1s.

• The LED lights up brieﬂ y and the displays in the viewﬁ nder

appear.

SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF

O ﬀ

WLAN ACTIVATION

Camera operation

SHUTTER BUTTON

The shutter button works in two stages.

1. Tapping (= Pressing the shutter button to the 1st pressure

point)

– activates the camera electronics and rangeﬁ nder display

– saves the metered exposure value in aperture priority

mode, i.e. the shutter speed calculated by the camera

– restarts a self-timer delay in progress (Activation via app)

– reverts the camera back to picture mode:

– if playback mode is set (Activation via app when using

Visolﬂ ex)

– if menu control is active

– if the camera is in Standby mode

2. Press down fully

– to take the picture

• The data is then transferred to the memory card.

– starts a preselected self-timer delay

Notes

• Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear

the click of the shutter to prevent camera shake.

• The shutter button remains locked

– if the memory card inserted and the internal buﬀ er memory

are (temporarily) full.

– if the battery has exceeded its performance limits (capacity,

temperature, age).

– if the memory card is write-protected or damaged.

– if image numbering on the memory card has reached its limit.

– if the camera prompts for language, date and time settings at

ﬁ rst use or after a reset.

– if the sensor is too hot.

– if the bottom cover is not closed correctly.

Camera operation

SHUTTER SPEED SETTING WHEEL

The shutter speed setting wheel has no stop, which means it can

be turned in either direction from any position. It will click at each

engraved position and for intermediate values. Intermediate

positions outside the click positions must not be used. Please read

the section “Exposure” (see p. 49) for details about exposure

settings.

– A: Aperture priority mode

(automatic shutter speed control)

–

4000 - 8s: Fixed shutter speed of 1⁄4000 s to 8 s

(with intermediate values, clicking in ½ increments)

–

B: Long-term exposure (bulb)

–

: The shortest possible sync speed of 1⁄180 s for ﬂ ash mode

ISO SETTING WHEEL

– A: Automatic ISO sensitivity control

–

100 - 6400: Fixed ISO values

–

M: Manual ISO sensitivity control

(Setting via app only)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

▸ Push the ISO setting wheel up until you feel it clicking into place

and the red line (ﬁ g. 2) is visible

▸ Turn the setting wheel to the desired value

▸ Push down the ISO setting wheel

Camera operation

THUMBWHEEL

– Zooming and navigation in the Live View image when using

Visoﬂ ex

– Setting the date/time

– Setting selected menu items/functions

FOCUS BUTTON

– Focus aid activation

– Resetting the camera to factory settings

FUNCTION BUTTON

– Battery capacity display

– Firmware update

– Changing Live View mode

– Reset to factory settings

– Sensor cleaning

– Date/time setting

– Display of remaining exposure counter

Camera default settings

CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

MENU LANGUAGE

The menu language is English and cannot be changed.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

▸ Set the main switch to l

▸ Press and hold the function button (≥ 12 s)

▸ Turn the thumbwheel

• The values are adjusted.

▸ Press the function button brieﬂ y

• The next setting appears.

▸ Press the function button longer

• Setting is saved and exited.

to cancel:

▸ Press the shutter button

Settings order

Setting the year:

Setting the month:

Setting the day:

Setting the hour:

Setting the minute:

Camera default settings

AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS

(Setting via app only)

Note

• Auto GPS Time is available only if the GPS function is set to ON

when Visoﬂex is used.

AUTO POWER SAVING (STANDBY MODE)

The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a

preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated.

Factory setting: 10 min.

Other setting options are available via app.

Note

The camera can be reactivated from standby mode at any time by

pressing the shutter button or by switching the main switch oﬀ and

on again.

Camera default settings

VIEWFINDER SETTINGS

BRIGHTNESS

RANGEFINDER

The brightness sensor 13 automatically adjusts rangeﬁnder

brightness.

VISOFLEX

Visoﬂex brightness remains unchanged.

Note

This automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with

viewﬁnder attachments, as they cover the brightness sensor that

supplies the required information. The frames and displays will

therefore be displayed at a constant brightness when Leica M

lenses are used.

INFORMATION DISPLAYS

You can use Visoﬂex for the display of various settings in picture

mode.

When using the rangeﬁnder

▸ Tap the function button

• The displays for battery capacity and number of remaining

exposures alternate.

When using Visoﬂex

Various information is displayed in the header and/or footer line.

The image is initially displayed without information displays in the

default setting.

▸ Tap the shutter button

• The footer line appears.

▸ Press the function button

• The header and footer lines are activated permanently. Both

lines disappear when you tap the shutter button.

You can select a number of other displays in addition to the

standard information contained in the header and footer lines to

adjust the EVF in picture and review mode to your needs. These

include assist functions for exposure settings, picture composition

and focusing (see p. 44).

Basic picture settings

BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS

FILE FORMAT

Choose the JPG format JPG or the standardized raw data format DNG

(= digital negative). These can be used individually or simultaneously.

Factory setting: DNG

JPG Setting via app only.

Notes

• The standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format is generally used

for the storage of raw data.

• The resolution setting for the JPG format is used (see next

section), i.e. the two ﬁles may have diﬀering resolutions if

picture data is saved in DNG and in JPG format simultaneously.

• The number of remaining exposures shown in the viewﬁnder/

EVF panel may not necessarily change after every picture taken.

A counter change depends on the subject; very ﬁne image

structures result in higher data quantities, while homogeneous

surfaces mean less data.

IMAGE PROPERTIES

JPG RESOLUTION

(Setting via app only)

The JPG format setting oﬀers 3 image resolution (number of pixels)

options. L-J P G (24 MP), M-JPG (12 MP) and S-JPG (6 MP) (MP =

megapixel). You can therefore adjust your settings to the intended

use and available memory card capacity.

Note

The DNG format always uses the highest resolution (24 MP), no

matter what JPG setting is selected.

Basic picture settings

JEPG SETTINGS

(Setting via app only)

One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very

easy to change key image properties.

You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and color saturation

before the picture is taken. These functions can be set via app

only.

Note

The functions and settings described in this section apply for

pictures taken in JPG format only.

CONTRAST

The contrast setting, i.e. the diﬀerence between light and dark

image sections, determines whether an image comes across as

“ﬂat” or “brilliant”. Increasing or decreasing this diﬀerence impacts

on contrast, meaning that some image sections are rendered with

more or less light.

SHARPNESS

Rendering part of the image in complete sharpness, i.e. focusing

on the main subject, is prerequisite for a great picture. The

impression of sharpness in a picture is largely determined by edge

sharpness, i.e. by how small the transition area between light and

dark is at edges in the picture. Expanding or reducing these areas

will therefore change the impression of sharpness.

COLOR SATURATION

The saturation factor in color images determines, whether colors in

the picture appear “pale” and pastel-like or “bright” and colorful.

While you can’t do anything about weather conditions (clear/

misty), you can change the way an image is rendered.

MONOCHROME IMAGES

You can choose to save your images in color or monochrome,

provided you take the pictures in JPG format.

Basic picture settings

LENS DETECTION

The 6-bit encoding in the bayonet of current model Leica M lenses

allows the camera to detect the lens type.

– This information is used for e.g. picture data optimization. Edge

darkening, for example, which can become noticeable when

wide-angle lenses and large apertures are used, is compensated

in the relevant picture data.

– The information provided by the 6-bit encoding is also written to

the EXIF data of the pictures. The focal length of the lens is

additionally displayed when rendering the extended picture data.

– The camera will write an approximate exposure value to the EXIF

picture data, which is calculated individually using the exposure

metering system. This is done whether or not an encoded or

unencoded lens or a non-M lens is attached via adapter, and

regardless of whether the lens type was entered in the menu.

USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING

The camera will automatically set the correct lens type when a

Leica M lens with 6-bit encoding is used. No manual setting will be

required. The camera will switch to

Auto automatically when an

encoded Leica M lens is attached, regardless of the original lens

setting.

USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING

A standard proﬁ le will be used if a Leica M lens without 6-bit

encoding is attached. No lens data will be saved to the EXIF data.

Basic picture settings

Notes on Leica M lenses

• Many lenses have their item number engraved on the opposite

side of the depth of ﬁeld scale.

• The list also includes lenses that used to be available without

encoding (pre-June 2006). Newer lenses are all provided with

encoding and can therefore be automatically detected.

• When using the Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21 f/4 ASPH., the set

focal length is not transferred to the camera housing will

therefore also not be included in the EXIF picture dataset. You

can, however, enter the focal length manually.

• Tri-Elmar-M 28-35-50 f/4 ASPH., on the other hand, comes

equipped with a means for mechanical transmission of the set

focal length to the camera for mirroring the correct bright-line

frame in the viewﬁnder. The focal length is scanned by the

camera electronics and the information is used for focal

length-speciﬁc corrections. Due to space limitations, the app

lists only one item number (11625). The two other variants –

11890 and 11894 – can be used as well and the menu settings

will apply.

USING A LEICA R LENS

A standard proﬁle is used when a Leica R lens is attached via the

Leica R adapter M. No lens data will be saved to the EXIF data.

Picture mode

PICTURE MODE

IMAGE TYPES

USING THE RANGEFINDER

IMAGE FIELD (BRIGHT-LINE FRAME)

The bright-line rangeﬁ nder of this camera is not just a very

high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewﬁ nder – it also doubles

as a highly precise, lens-coupled rangeﬁ nder. All Leica M lenses

with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automati-

cally when they are attached to a camera. The viewﬁ nder has a

magniﬁ cation factor of 0.73x.

The bright-line frame is coupled with the focusing function in such

a way that the parallax – the oﬀ set between the lens axis and the

viewﬁ nder axis – is compensated automatically. At ranges under 2

m, the sensor captures slightly less than indicated by the inner

edges of the bright-line frame, and slightly more at longer ranges

(see adjacent diagram). These slight, almost negligible deviations

are systemic. The bright-line frame of a camera with viewﬁ nder

must be adapted to the view angle of the relevant focal length of

the lens. The nominal view angle changes slightly when focusing

due to the changing draw-out, i.e. the distance of the lens system

to the sensor level. When the set distance is below inﬁ nity (and the

draw-out accordingly greater), the actual view angle also decreases

– the lens captures less of the image object. The view angle

diﬀ erences at greater focal lengths tend to be larger due to the

greater draw-out.

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All pictures and bright-line frame positions at 50mm focal length

Bright-line frame

Actual image ﬁ eld

Set to 0.7 m The sensor captures around one frame width less

Set to 2 m The sensor captures the exact image ﬁ eld shown

within the inner edges of the bright-line frame

Set to inﬁ nity The sensor detects around 1 or 4 (vertical or hori-

zontal) frame width(s) more

Metering ﬁ eld

Notes

• The bright-light frames illuminated by white light LEDs appear

alongside the exposure meter LEDs at the lower edge of the

viewﬁ nder image, once the camera electronics are activated.

• The rectangular distance measuring ﬁ eld, which is brighter than

the surrounding metering ﬁ eld, is in the center of the viewﬁ nder

frame. Please read the relevant sections for more information

about distance and exposure metering.

Picture mode

The relevant bright-line frame will light up in the combinations

35mm + 135mm, 50mm + 75mm or 28mm + 90mm when

lenses with a focal length of 28 (Elmarit as of serial number

2411001), 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135mm are used.

35mm + 135mm

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Picture mode

LIVE VIEW MODE

(When using Visoﬂex)

When Visoﬂex is used, the image is show exactly as it is rendered

by the attached lens.

Notes

• Live View mode is based on the image captured by the sensor.

The camera must control the shutter. Shutter control is audible

and may result in a slight delay in shutter release.

• The camera will warm up when Live View mode is used for an

extended period of time. Power consumption will simultaneously

increase.

• Alternating current causes brightness ﬂuctuations invisible to

the human eye in many light sources. This may result in a

ﬂickering of the Live View screen image due to the sensitivity

and scan rate of the image sensors. Picture quality will not be

impacted. The eﬀect can be avoided by selecting a slower

shutter speed.

FOCUSING

Various assist functions are provided for focusing, depending on

whether you use the camera's rangeﬁnder or Live View mode.

FOCUS METERING METHODS USING THE RANGEFINDER

The rangeﬁnder of this camera is very precise due to its wide and

eﬀective measurement base. Image sharpness can be via the

superimposed image or the split image method.

SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE METHOD (DOUBLE IMAGE)

For a portrait, you might focus on the eyes using the metering ﬁeld

of the rangeﬁnder, turning the focus ring on the lens until the

contours are aligned exactly inside the metering ﬁeld.

out of focus in focus

Picture mode

SPLIT IMAGE METHOD

For an architectural photograph, you might aim the metering ﬁeld

of the rangeﬁnder at e.g. the vertical edge or any other clearly

deﬁned vertical line and keep turning the focus ring on the lens

until the edge contour or the line is visible at the outer edges of the

metering ﬁeld without any oﬀset.

out of focus in focus

Notes

• Very precise distance measurements are particularly beneﬁcial

when using wide-angle lenses with a relatively large depth of

ﬁeld.

• The metering ﬁeld of the rangeﬁnder is displayed as a bright,

sharp-edged rectangle in both methods. The position of the

metering ﬁeld cannot be changed. It will always be at the center

of the viewﬁnder.

FOCUS METERING METHODS IN LIVE VIEW MODE

You can set the image sharpness in Live View mode via the screen

image – it will show the image subject at the exact sharpness as it

is rendered by the lens based on the distance and aperture setting.

There may be diﬀerences between the settings displayed and those

perceived to be optimal due to speciﬁc sensitivities and functional

conditions.

▸ Turn the focus ring on the lens to focus on the desired subject

elements

Picture mode

ASSIST FUNCTIONS FOR MANUAL FOCUSING

IN LIVE VIEW MODE

(When using Visoﬂex)

Your camera oﬀers two useful assist functions to facilitate and

improve setting accuracy:

– The magniﬁcation of an (initially) central cropped section of the

screen image (Zooming).

– Marking of screen image sections where subject elements are in

clear focus (Focus Peaking)

Both assist functions can be used simultaneously. Both are part of

the factory settings and therefore activated by default. You can

optionally use only the magniﬁcation function or only Focus

Peaking via the app – or deactivate both.

MAGNIFICATION

Enlarged display of a central section:

The larger details of the image subject appear on the screen, the

better you can assess their sharpness.

Setting options: (x1, x3, x6)

▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left

▸ Turn the focus ring to sharpen the desired subject elements.

To shift the position of the section within the image ﬁeld:

▸ Press and hold the focus button and turn the thumbwheel to the

left or right

Notes

• The screen image will show the following when the focus ring or

the thumbwheel is turned:

– the enlarged cropped section

– the approximate position of the cropped section in the overall

image at the bottom left (you will see a framed rectangle)

• Use the thumbwheel to choose one of two magniﬁcation factors.

• You can return to the standard, i.e. non-magniﬁed view at any

time:

– By tapping the shutter button

– By turning the thumbwheel in anti-clockwise direction

• Turning the focus ring on the lens will return the view to the

most recently used cropped section size.

Picture mode

FOCUS PEAKING

The contours of objects shown in perfect focus on the LCD panel

can be rendered in color for easy recognition.

Factory setting: Function ON. Color: red

Application

▸ Select an image section

▸ Turn the focus ring to mark the desired subject elements

• All subject elements that are rendered in focus with the

selected distance setting are marked with a silhouette in the

selected color.

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Important

• This function relies on focus peaking, i.e. diﬀerences between

bright and dark. That may mean that subject elements not in

sharp focus may be marked due to their high contrast.

• Display accuracy decreases when a wide-angle lens is used with

a small aperture (= high depth of ﬁeld).

Picture mode

ISO SENSITIVITY

The ISO setting covers a range of ISO 100 - 50000, allowing you to

adapt to the relevant situation as required.

In addition to ﬁxed settings, the camera also features the A

function, in which the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity

to ambient brightness and/or shutter speed/aperture settings. In

conjunction with aperture priority mode, this function extends the

range for automatic exposure control. There is more leeway for the

use of preferred shutter speed and aperture combinations when

setting the exposure manually. You can set priorities within the

scope of the automatic setting, e.g. for reasons of picture

composition.

Note

When high ISO values are used or the image is edited later, image

noise, as well as vertical and horizontal stripes may become visible,

particularly in larger, evenly lit areas of the image subject.

Choose a click value engraved on the ISO setting wheel or the

positions:

– A: for automatic setting; values between ISO 200 and 50000 will

be used

– 100 - 6400: Fixed ISO values

– M: for intermediate values (e.g. 250) or for values greater than

6400 (Setting via app only)

TO USE FIXED ISO VALUES ENGRAVED ON THE ISO SETTING

WHEEL

▸ Turn the ISO setting wheel to a position in which the desired

value or setting matches up with the alignment point

• The set value is displayed:

– in the viewﬁnder (for approx. 2 s instead of the shutter

speed)

– in Visoﬂex (only if the settings were called up beforehand)

TO RESTRICT THE AUTOMATIC SETTING RANGE

Maximum Auto ISO is preset to 12500.

Other settings are available via app.

Picture mode

WHITE BALANCE

In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral color

rendering in any light. White balance is based on the camera being

preset to render a particular light color as white.

Factory setting: Auto (for automatic control, which delivers neutral

results in most situations.)

Other setting options are available via app.

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE METERING METHODS

The Leica M10-D only oﬀers center-weighted metering.

Other metering options are available via app (Spot, Multi Point).

SPOT METERING (Spot)

Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the

middle of the screen image, which is shown in a circle.

CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING (Center-weighted)

This method considers the entire image ﬁeld. The subject elements

captured in the center will, however, impact on the calculation of

the exposure value more so than areas around the edges.

MULTI-FIELD METERING (Multi Point)

This metering method is based on the detection of multiple values.

These values are used in an algorithm to calculate an exposure

value appropriate for a good rendering of the assumed main

subject.

Picture mode

When using the rangeﬁnder

Mostly center-weighted metering.

The light reﬂected by the light-colored shutter blades is captured

and measured by a photodiode. When the measuring range of the

exposure meter is undercut in a manual setting and very low light

density, then the triangular LED ( ) in the viewﬁnder on the left will

ﬂash as a warning; the LED on the right ( ) will ﬂash when the

measuring range of the exposure meter is surpassed. The shutter

speed icon will ﬂash as a warning if a correct exposure cannot be

achievable using the available shutter speeds in aperture priority

mode. Undercutting or surpassing the required shutter speed (the

longest or shortest available) will cause the relevant icon to ﬂash.

As exposure metering is done with the working aperture, the same

can be achieved by stopping down the lens.

When using the Visoﬂex/App Live View

(Setting via app only)

Select spot, center-weighted and multi-ﬁeld metering. The metering

will then be done via the picture sensor.

The readiness of the exposure meter is signaled by continuously lit

displays in the viewﬁnder or the Visoﬂex:

– the shutter speed is displayed in aperture priority mode

– one of the two triangular LEDs lights up in the viewﬁnder,

possibly in conjunction with the round LED in the middle, and

the light balance is shown on the LCD panel for a manual

setting.

– the line on the left of the light balance will ﬂash in the Visoﬂex if

the measuring range is undercut/surpassed.

When the shutter button is released without activating the shutter,

the relevant LED(s) will remain lit until the camera powers down

automatically.

The exposure meter is disabled when the shutter speed setting

wheel is set to B.

Note

• Spot metering is available only in App Live View.

• The shutter speed for correct exposure or the deviation from a

correct exposure setting is shown or determined via viewﬁnder

or EVF displays.

Picture mode

EXPOSURE SETTING

The camera oﬀers two exposure modes: Aperture priority mode or

manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on

image subject, situation or individual preference.

APERTURE PRIORITY MODE A

When the shutter speed setting wheel is in the A position, the

camera electronics will calculate the correct shutter speed

automatically and steplessly in the range between 1⁄4000s and

4min (max. exposure time available only for ISO 100/200). The

calculation includes the set sensitivity, metered brightness and the

manually selected aperture. The resulting shutter speed is

displayed in half increments for more transparency.

The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down

in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than 2s. The

actual calculated and steplessly controlled exposure time may vary

from the exposure time displayed in half step increments: if e.g.

the display shows 16 (the closest value) before shutter release, but

the calculated exposure time is longer, then the countdown after

shutter release can start from 19. Under extreme lighting condi-

tions and based on all the parameters, the exposure metering may

generate a shutter speed that is outside the focus range, i.e.

brightness values that would require shorter exposures than

1⁄4000 s or longer than 4 min. The camera will use the stated min.

or max. shutter speeds and these values will ﬂash as a warning in

the viewﬁnder if that is the case.

Notes

• Image noise becomes apparent when using higher sensitivities,

particularly on uniform dark areas. In order to reduce this

annoying phenomenon, the camera will take a second “black

picture” (taken with the shutter closed) automatically after

pictures taken with slow shutter speeds and high ISO values. The

noise metered in this parallel picture is then digitally “subtract-

ed” from the data for the actual picture. The LED will light up in

red until the black picture is taken. The doubling of the

“exposure” time must be taken into account for long exposure

times. The camera must not be switched oﬀ during that time.

• When the B function is selected in conjunction with the

self-timer (see S.56), then the shutter button doesn’t have to

be held down and the shutter will remain open until the shutter

button is pressed again (the equivalent of a T function).

Time display is an example.

Picture mode

MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING

▸ Tap the shutter button

▸ Set the desired exposure (using the shutter speed setting wheel

or the aperture setting wheel on the lens).

• In Live View mode this is done with the help of the mark on

the light balance in the footer line of the screen image.

• When the rangeﬁ nder is used, this is done with the help of a

light balance consisting of three LEDs.

In addition to the direction of rotation of the shutter speed setting

wheel and aperture setting ring necessary for correct exposure,

the three LEDs of the light balance in the viewﬁ nder also indicate

underexposure, overexposure and correct exposure:

Underexposure by at least one aperture stop;

turn to the right

Underexposure by a 1/2 aperture stop;

turn to the right

Correct exposure

Overexposure by a 1⁄2 aperture stop;

turn to the left

Overexposure by at least one aperture stop;

turning to the left is required

Notes

• The shutter speed setting wheel must be clicked to one of the

engraved exposure shutter speeds or to one of the intermediate

values.

• The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted

down in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than

2s.

EXPOSURE CONTROL/FUNCTIONS WITH AUTOMATIC

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE SIMULATION

You can now assess the eﬀ ect of the relevant exposure setting on

the image before taking the picture.

Factory setting:

Permanent

When Permanent is selected, the image object will be shown in Live

View mode

in the brightness of the relevant exposure setting. This

is displayed

as .

When using Visoﬂ ex.

This will apply as long as the subject brightness and the set exposure don’t result in

excessively low or high brightness values, and as long as the internal exposure setting is

not greater than 1⁄60s.

Picture mode

METERING MEMORY LOCK

We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the

center of the picture for reasons of picture composition and these

elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Cen-

ter-weighted metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture

an area in the center of the image and are calibrated to an average

gray scale value.

Image subject or situations like the ones described above, can be

easily handled in aperture priority mode using the metering

memory lock.

Notes

• A metering memory lock doesn’t make much sense in conjunc-

tion with multi-ﬁeld metering, because a targeted capture of an

individual subject element will not be possible.

• In conjunction with metering memory lock, Live View also oﬀers

an exposure simulation feature.

▸ Aim at the key subject element (using the metering ﬁeld for spot

metering) or alternatively at another detail with average

brightness.

▸ Tap the shutter button

• The measurement is taken and saved.

• As long as the shutter button is held at the ﬁrst pressure

point, a small red dot will appear in the viewﬁnder at the top

in the number line for conﬁrmation, and the exposure time

won’t change, even if lighting conditions change.

• Pan the camera to capture the ﬁnal image section while

keeping the shutter button pressed.

▸ Shutter release

A change in the aperture setting after the metering memory lock is

set will not result in an adjustment of the shutter speed, i.e. the

end result would be an incorrect exposure. The metering memory

lock is canceled when you release the shutter button.

Picture mode

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value (18%

reﬂection), which matches a standard, i.e. average image subject.

Should the measured image detail not fulﬁll that requirement, then

the a relevant exposure compensation can be eﬀected.

Speciﬁcally where several pictures are taken in sequence, for

example if for a series a slightly lesser or greater exposure is

desired for a particular reason, then exposure compensation can

be a very useful function: Once set, the setting remains active

– unlike the metering memory lock – until it is reset.

Exposure compensation can be set in the range ±3EV in 1⁄3 EV

increments (EV: exposure value).

▸ Set the desired value using the exposure compensation focusing

screen 21

Notes

• When mode A is selected, the compensation value is displayed

in the viewﬁnder, for example 1.0- /0.3 (temporary display

instead of the shutter speed). Then the compensation value is

shown in the form of changed shutter speeds and a ﬂashing dot

at the bottom or as a value for about 0.5s when the shutter

button is tapped.

• Regardless of the setting method selected, the value is displayed

on the INFO screen in Live View mode: a tag is shown in the

lower part of the light balance if the viewﬁnder is used. The

compensation value is indicated by EV+X

in the original menu

list.

LONG-TERM EXPOSURE (B)

In setting B, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button

is held down (up to max. 4min depending on ISO setting).

This function can also be used to permanently set shutter speeds

longer than 8s.

The longest shutter speed can be set when using Visoﬂex.

▸ Set the shutter speed setting wheel to B

▸ Press the focus button for approx 1s

• The submenu containing the shutter speeds or B is shown in

the Visoﬂex. Available shutter speeds are indicated in white

(may vary depending on ISO sensitivity), those not available

are grayed out.

▸ Turn the thumbwheel to select the desired shutter speed

• Exit the submenu by tapping the shutter button or the focus

button.

▸ Shutter release

Picture mode

An additional T function is available in conjunction with the

self-timer: The shutter will open after the preset delay automatical-

ly if B is set and the self-timer is activated by tapping the shutter

button. It will remain open – without having to hold down the

shutter button – until the shutter button is tapped again. This

prevents blurring in long-term exposures when the shutter button is

pressed.

In each of these cases, the exposure meter remains deactivated;

after shutter release, however, the digital number display in the

viewﬁnder counts the elapsed exposure time in seconds.

Notes

• Long exposure times may cause severe image noise.

• After exposures with slower shutter speeds (from approx. 1⁄30s,

may diﬀer depending on other menu settings), a data processing

procedure will help reduce this annoying phenomenon. The

process will take as long as the exposure. The doubling of the

“exposure” time must be taken into account for long exposure

times. The camera must not be switched oﬀ during that time.

Time display is an example.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

AUXILIARY DISPLAYS

(When using Visoﬂex)

HISTOGRAM

Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The

horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left)

through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the

number of pixels at each brightness level.

This type of rendering – in conjunction with the impression of the

actual image – allows an additional quick and easy assessment of

the exposure setting.

▸ Press the function button

• The INFO display activates.

• It appears at the top left in the Visoﬂex.

Notes

• The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed, i.e.

depending on the settings used, it may not represent the ﬁnal

exposure.

• In picture mode, the histogram should be regarded as a "trend

indicator" and not as a depiction of the exact number of pixels.

• The histogram during rendering may diﬀer slightly from the one

during exposure.

Picture mode

SERIAL EXPOSURES

(Setting via app only)

The camera is set to single shot exposures by default. You can also

take serial exposures to e.g. capture motion sequences at various

stages. Specify via the app, whether you want to take single shots

or serial exposures.

Once you have selected your setting, the camera will take serial

exposures as long as you keep the shutter button pressed down

fully and you have suﬃcient space on your memory card. Tapping

the shutter button will take single shots instead.

Notes

• The speciﬁed picture sequence and the max. number of pictures

in a series refer to a default setting (ISO 200, JPG format L-JPG).

With other settings or depending on the picture content, White

Balance setting and the memory card used, the frequency and

number may vary.

Regardless of how many pictures were taken in a series, the last

picture in the series or the last picture in the series or the last

picture saved on the memory card while the saving process is

ongoing will be displayed ﬁrst in both review modes.

SELF-TIMER

(Setting via app only)

You can use the self-timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2

or 12s. This is useful for group photographs in which you want to

be included or if you want to avoid blurring caused by an unsteady

hand. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod.

This function can be activated via the camera or the app.

▸ Activate the function via the app.

▸ Start via the app or press the shutter button

A ﬂashing LED at the front of the camera counts down the ﬁrst

10s time delay if 12s delay were selected.

• The self-timer function can be canceled by pressing the

shutter button at any time while the 12s are counting down

– the relevant setting remains intact and can be restarted by

tapping the shutter button.

Note

In self-timer mode, the exposure value is set just before the picture

is taken and not when the shutter button is pressed.

Picture mode

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

The camera determines the necessary ﬂ ash intensity by ﬁ ring one

or more pre-ﬂ ashes, fractions of a second before taking the actual

picture. The main ﬂ ash ﬁ res immediately after, at the start of

exposure. All factors inﬂ uencing exposure (e.g. ﬁ lters, aperture

settings, distance to the main subject, reﬂ ective ceilings, etc.) are

automatically considered.

COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS

The following ﬂ ash units oﬀ er all Leica M10-D functions described

in this manual:

• Leica system ﬂ ash units like the models SF 26, SF40, SF 60,

SF64.

• Other Leica system ﬂ ash units (exception: Leica SF 20).

• Other commercially available ﬂ ash units with a standard ﬂ ash

foot and positive center contact

(ﬁ red by the center/X contact).

• Studio ﬂ ash systems (ﬁ red via synchronization cable).

Note

We recommend the use of state-of-the-art thyristor-controlled

electronic ﬂ ash units.

The Flash setting is recommended if ﬂ ash units are used that are not designed

speciﬁ cally for use with this camera and that do not automatically adjust the white

balance.

ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT

▸ Switch oﬀ the camera and ﬂ ash unit

▸ Slide the foot of the ﬂ ash unit all the way into the accessory

shoe and use the clamping nut (where available) to secure it

against accidental detaching.

• Movement inside the accessory shoe can interrupt required

contacts and therefore cause malfunctions.

Notes

• The camera and ﬂ ash unit must be switched oﬀ before the

connection is made.

• Make sure that the accessory shoe cover is always in place

when no accessory is attached (e.g. a ﬂ ash unit).

Picture mode

FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING)

The camera oﬀers a fully automated, camera-controlled ﬂash mode

in conjunction with the system-compatible ﬂash units for the two

exposure modes aperture priority and manual setting.

An additional brightening control is provided. However, if the

ambient brightness at the shortest possible ﬂash sync speed of

1⁄180s would result in overexposure, then only a HSS-compatible

ﬂash unit will ﬁre in aperture priority mode. Where that is the case,

the shutter speed will be controlled in accordance with ambient

light conditions and displayed in the viewﬁnder.

In aperture priority mode and with manual setting, the camera also

allows the use of additional ﬂash techniques like ﬂash synchroniza-

tion and ﬁring with slower shutter speeds than the sync time

1⁄180s, which may be interesting in terms of picture composition.

These functions are set on the camera via the menu (please read

the next sections for more information).

The camera additionally communicates the sensitivity setting to the

ﬂash unit. The ﬂash unit can use this information to automatically

adjust its range data, provided the device comes with these

displays and the aperture setting selected on the lens is also

entered manually on the ﬂash unit. The ISO sensitivity setting

cannot be altered via the ﬂash unit on system-compatible units,

because the information is received from the camera.

Notes

• Studio ﬂash systems may have a very long ﬂash ﬁring duration. It

may therefore be advantageous to select a slower shutter speed

than 1⁄180s when using such a system.

• The same applies for RF-controlled ﬂash ﬁring for so-called

"oﬀ-camera" ﬂashes, because they may have a certain time

delay due to RF transmission.

• The settings and functions described in the following sections

only apply to settings and functions available in this camera and

in system-compatible ﬂash units.

• An exposure compensation setting on the camera will only aﬀect

the measurement of ambient light. Additional settings on the

ﬂash unit will be required if you want to simultaneously use

compensation of the TTL ﬂash exposure metering in ﬂash mode

(parallel or inversely). (Exception: On the Leica SF26, correc-

tions must be set on the camera via menu control.)

Please read the relevant manual provided with the device for more

information about ﬂash use and the various available ﬂash modes

when using ﬂash units that are not designed speciﬁcally for this

camera.

Picture mode

FLASH MODES

▸ Switch on the ﬂash unit

▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC =

Guide Number Control) on the ﬂash unit

▸ Switching the camera on

▸ Tap the shutter button before each ﬂash exposure to activate

exposure metering

• The ﬂash unit may not ﬁre if this step is missed by pressing

the shutter button down completely and skipping these

settings.

▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture

setting

Take note of the shortest ﬂash sync speed, as it determines

whether a "normal" ﬂash or an HSS ﬂash is ﬁred.

HSS (HIGH SPEED SYNC.)

AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION FOR FAST SHUTTER SPEEDS

A fully automated, camera-controlled HSS ﬂash mode for all

shutter speeds and all exposure modes is available in the Leica

M10-D for use with system-compatible ﬂash units. It is activated by

the camera automatically if the selected or calculated shutter

speed is faster than the sync speed (1⁄180s).

Note

The range for HSS ﬂash mode is signiﬁcantly lower than for TTL.

Picture mode

FLASH CONTROL

FLASH RANGE

(SELECTING THE SYNC SPEED / SYNC SPEED RANGE)

Reproduction of the available light is determined by the shutter

speed and the aperture. With a permanent setting of the shortest

possible shutter speed for ﬂash mode (sync time), an unnecessary,

more or less severe underexposure of all subject elements not

correctly lit by the ﬂash will frequently occur.

The Leica M10-D allows you to ﬁne tune the shutter speed used in

ﬂash mode in combination with aperture priority depending on the

conditions of the subject or your own picture composition ideas.

This function is preset to 1/f.

SYNC POINT

Flash exposures are lit by two light sources:

– ambient light

– the ﬂash

Any subject elements lit primarily by the ﬂash will almost always be

rendered in perfect focus by the short burst of light, provided the

focus is set correctly.

All those subject elements in the same frame lit suﬃciently by

ambient light or lit from within will be consequently be rendered

with varying degrees of sharpness. Whether or not these subject

elements will be rendered in sharp focus or blurred and the degree

of blurriness all depends on two interdependent factors:

– the shutter speeds

– the speed of motion of the subject elements or camera at the

time of exposure

The longer the shutter speed and the faster the motion, the greater

the diﬀerence between the two superimposed partial images.

The conventional time for ﬁring the ﬂash is at the start of exposure

(right after the ﬁrst shutter curtain has completely opened the

image window). This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the

picture of a vehicle being overtaken by its own light trail.

This function is preset to Start of Exposure and cannot be altered.

Picture mode

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the

ﬂash exposure regardless of the exposure from available light, e.g.

in a picture taken in the evening or to brighten the face of a person

in the foreground while retaining the same lighting ambiance.

This function can only be set and implemented via the ﬂash unit

Notes

• A brighter ﬂash illumination with Plus correction will require a

higher ﬂash intensity and vice versa. Flash exposure compensa-

tion will therefore impact on the ﬂash range: A Plus correction

will decrease it, a Minus correction will increase it.

• Once set, compensation remains active until it is reset to 0, no

matter how many pictures are taken and even after the camera

is switched oﬀ.

SF 40 and SF 64. SF 26 and SF 58 are unavailable.

FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER

(system-compatible ﬂash units)

The ﬂash icon in the viewﬁnder display of the Leica M10-D gives

feedback on and indicates various operating states.

does not appear

(despite the ﬂash unit

being switched on

and ready)

• The ﬂash unit cannot ﬁre

• A correct operating mode must be

set on the ﬂash unit or an HSS-com-

patible ﬂash unit must be connected

ﬂashes slowly before

the picture is taken

(2 Hz)

• The ﬂash unit is not yet ready for use

lights up before the

picture is taken

• The ﬂash unit is ready for use

remains continuous-

ly lit after shutter

release*

• The ﬂash is still ready

ﬂashes rapidly after

shutter release

(4 Hz)*

• Successful ﬂash photography

• The ﬂash unit is not yet ready for

further use

switches oﬀ after

shutter release*

• Flash intensity was insuﬃcient

*only in TTL ﬂash mode

Playback/Review mode

REVIEW MODE

AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT PICTURE

TAKEN IN VISOFLEX

(Setting via app only)

The Auto Review function allows you to view each picture right after

it was taken. That allows you to check whether the shot was

successful or should be taken again. The function additionally

allows – possibly in conjunction with the shutter button – to set the

length of time the picture will be displayed.

Factory setting: Function OFF

Other settings are available via app.

(OFF, 1s , 3s , 5s , Permanent)

Note

Both review modes show the last picture in the series or the last

picture in the series saved on the currently active card while saving

is still ongoing if pictures were taken using the bracketing/interval

function.

Other functions

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DATA MANAGEMENT

DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD

FOLDER STRUCTURE

The ﬁles (= pictures) on the memory cards are saved in automati-

cally generated folders. The ﬁrst three characters signify the folder

number (numerals), the last ﬁve the folder name (letters).

Notes

• When using memory cards that were not formatted with this

camera, the ﬁle numbering will begin with 0001 again. Should

the memory card already contain a ﬁle with a number higher

than the last number assigned by the camera, then numbering

will be continued from the relevantly highest number on that

card.

• A relevant message will be displayed on the LCD panel once

folder number 999 and ﬁle number 9999 are reached, and all

numbering must be reset.

Factory setting: LEICA/L100

Changes available via app.

Other functions

RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS

(only in conjunction with Visoﬂex)

The GPS (global positioning system) allows the pinpointing of a

receiver anywhere in the world. When the function is activated, the

Leica M10-D continuously receives the corresponding signals and

updates the GPS information. It can write this information - latitude

and longitude, height above sea level - to the "EXIF" data.

Once Visoﬂex is attached, the GPS function is activated automati-

cally. Please read "Important notes regarding the use of GPS" (see

p. 5).

DATA TRANSFER

The picture data on a memory card can be transferred to a

computer via a card reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.

USING RAW DATA (DNG)

You will need speciﬁc software for editing data in DNG format, e.g.

the professional raw data converter Adobe® Photoshop®

Lightroom®. It allows high-quality conversions of stored raw data.

It furthermore provides quality-optimized algorithms for digital

color processing, delivering exceptionally low-noise photographs

with incredible resolution.

During editing, you can adjust parameters like gradation, sharpness

etc. in retrospect to achieve the best possible image quality.

RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS

This function allows you to reset all menu settings at once to

restore the factory settings.

▸ Press and hold the function button and the focus button

simultaneously for 5s

Note

The date, time, folder numbers and ﬁle numbers will not be reset.

Other functions

FIRMWARE UPDATE

Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and

optimization of your camera. Since many camera functions are

entirely controlled by software, some of these improvements and

additions to the functional scope can be installed in retrospect.

Leica oﬀers ﬁrmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can

download from our website.

Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered

your camera.

More information about registering, ﬁrmware updates and their

downloads for your camera, as well as any amendments and

additions to the details provided in this manual can be found in the

customer area of our website at: https://owners.leica-camera.

com

▸ Save the ﬁrmware ﬁle to an SD card

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF

▸ Press and hold the function button and switch on the camera

• UP will appear in the viewﬁnder during the update process

• In case of an error, Err will be displayed

• End will appear after a successful update is completed

REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL

LEICA FOTOS APP

Experience the new Leica FOTOS app. The Leica FOTOS app is a

digital tool with lots of exciting options and the photographer

becomes one with his Leica camera like never before. You can now

link all your WLAN-capable Leica cameras via a single app to

transfer images easily and instantly, capture the essence of

unforgettable moments, manage, optimize and share your photos

– anytime, anywhere.

▸ Scan the barcode or download from the Apple™ App Store™/

Google™ Play Store™

Care/Storage

CARE/STORAGE

CAMERA HOUSING

• Keep your equipment meticulously clean, as any kind of dirt

residue represents a breeding ground for micro organisms.

• Only clean the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt

should ﬁrst be moistened with a watered-down detergent and

can then be wiped away with a dry cloth.

• Wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly and wipe

the camera clean of any salt water spray. Then wipe it down

thoroughly with a dry cloth.

• Wipe the camera with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove stains

and ﬁngerprints. Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the

camera housing can be removed with a small brush. Take care

not to touch the shutter blades.

• Store the camera in a closed and padded container to prevent

friction damage and protect it against dust accumulation.

• Keep the camera in a dry, suﬃciently ventilated place, where it

will not be subjected to high temperatures and humidity. Make

sure to remove all moisture from the camera if it was used in

humid conditions.

• Do not store the camera in a leather case for extended periods

of time to prevent fungal contamination.

• Empty you camera bag completely if it ever gets wet during use.

Your equipment might otherwise be subjected to moisture and

tanning agents released by the moist leather.

• All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your camera are

lubricated. Remember to press the shutter button several times

every three months to prevent the lubrication points hardening if

the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. We

also recommend repeated adjustment and use of all the other

operating elements.

• When using your camera in tropical climates, make sure to

expose the equipment to sunlight and fresh air as much as

possible to prevent fungal growth. Storage in airtight containers

or cases is recommended only in conjunction with a desiccant

like silica gel.

LENS

• A soft-bristle brush will usually suﬃce to remove dust from the

outer lenses. Remove more severe soiling with a clean, soft cloth

that is completely free of foreign matter. Wipe the lens in a circu-

lar motion from the center outward. We recommend using

microﬁber cloths that come in a protective container and are

available from photography shops and other optical retailers.

These cloths are machine-washable at 40°C. Do not use fabric

softener and do not iron them. Never use spectacle lens

cleaning cloths, as these are soaked in chemicals, which could

damage the glass of the camera lenses.

• Attach a transparent UVA ﬁlter for optimal front lens protection

in unfavorable conditions (e.g. sand, salt water spray). Please

remember that the ﬁlter may create unwanted light reﬂections in

some backlight situations and in case of high contrasts.

• The lens caps supplied protect the lens against accidental

ﬁngerprint smudges and rain.

• The bayonet is lubricated ex works with an ultra ﬁne grease ﬁlm

to ensure smooth lens changes. Under normal conditions, this

lubrication will remain intact for many years and even if the

bayonet is wiped clean from time to time. The lubrication will

have to be renewed after a degreasing agent was used for

cleaning. Simply dab a bit of Vaseline onto the bayonet with you

ﬁnger and use a clean cloth to rub it evenly and thinly all over.

Care/Storage

• Make sure not to apply too much lubricant to the bayonet and

take particular care not to apply grease to the 6-bit encoding.

Too much lubricant will result in grease residue lodging in the

gap, where dirt will accumulate. The legibility of the code will be

impacted, which may cause malfunctions in digital M models.

• All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are

lubricated. Make sure to move the focus ring and the

• aperture setting ring periodically to prevent seizing if the lens

will not be used for an extended period of time.

VIEWFINDER

• Switch oﬀ your camera and leave it to stand at room tempera-

ture for around 1 hour if condensation has formed on or in the

camera. The condensation will disappear, once the camera

temperature has reached room temperature.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

• Remove the rechargeable battery if the camera will not be used

for an extended period of time, as the date and time setting will

be lost latest after 2 months.

• Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries should only be stored

partially charged, i.e. not fully depleted or fully charged. The

camera LCD panel will show the current charge level of the

battery. Charge the battery twice a year for around 15 minutes

to avoid deep discharge in case of very long storage periods.

MEMORY CARDS

• Make sure to store memory cards in their anti-static container

when not in use.

• Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high

temperatures, direct sunlight, magnetic ﬁelds or static

electricity. Always remove the memory card if the camera will

not be used for an extended period of time.

• We recommend formatting the memory card from time to time,

because fragmented residual data from deleted ﬁles may block

some of its storage capacity.

Care/Storage

SENSOR

SENSOR CLEANING

• Any inspection or cleaning of the sensor should be done in an

environment that is as much as possible dust-free to prevent

further contamination.

• Use clean, possibly ionized gases like air or nitrogen to blow

loose dust from the cover glass of the sensor. We recommend

using (rubber) bellows without a brush. Some specialist,

low-pressure cleaning sprays, e.g. "Tetenal Antidust Profession-

al" can also be used (follow the instructions provided for the

product).

• Please contact Leica Customer Care if you are unable to remove

the particles with the methods described above.

• The message bc will appear in the viewﬁnder if battery capacity

falls below 50% with the lens aperture fully open. The shutter will

automatically close when the camera is switched oﬀ.

• Make sure that the aperture is unobstructed and that nothing

can prevent the shutter from closing correctly, as this would

result in damage to the equipment!

Alternatively, send your camera to the Leica Customer Care

department for sensor cleaning. This service is not part of the

warranty oﬀering and will therefore incur charges. Alternatively, you

can do the cleaning yourself. The function will keep the shutter

open and allow access to the sensor.

Ensure the following before you start cleaning:

– No Visoﬂex

– No Live View mode via the app

– No interval shooting set

Clean the sensor

▸ Press and hold the function button

▸ Press the shutter button down fully

▸ Clean the sensor

• Make sure you follow the instructions below.

▸ Switch oﬀ the camera after you ﬁnish cleaning

• The shutter will remain open for another 10s for safety

reasons.

Notes

• The aperture will remain open if battery capacity falls below the

switch-oﬀ threshold during sensor cleaning.

• When the camera is switched oﬀ, the status LED will ﬂash for

10s and then the aperture will close. If the camera is switched

on again during that time, then the aperture will close and the

camera will function normally.

Care/Storage

Stop cleaning

▸ Switch the camera oﬀ on the main switch

Important

• Leica Camera AG will not accept any responsibility for damages

caused by the user when cleaning the sensor.

• Do not attempt to physically blow dust particles oﬀ the cover

glass of the sensor. The smallest droplets of saliva can cause

stains that will be diﬃcult to remove.

• Do not use high pressure compressed air cleaners as they may

also cause damage.

• Avoid touching the sensor surface with any hard objects during

inspection and cleaning.

FAQ

Camera

Messages:

Battery capacity too low for sensor cleaning

Please stop sensor cleaning immediately

– Does the battery have suﬃcient charge?

Use a charged battery.

– The battery is ﬂat.

Replace the battery.

The camera won’t switch on.

– Is the battery inserted correctly?

– Does the battery have suﬃcient charge?

Use a charged battery.

– Is the bottom cover inserted correctly?

– Is there visible condensation?

This may occur when the camera is moved directly from a cold environment into heat. Wait for

the camera to acclimatize and the condensation will disappear.

The date and time display is incorrect or not

shown.

– The camera hasn’t been in use for an extended period of time and no battery was inserted.

Insert a fully charged battery.

Set the date and time.

Rechargeable battery/charger

The camera switches oﬀ again immediately

after it is switched on.

– Does the battery have suﬃcient charge for camera operation?

Charge the battery or insert a charged battery.

Pictures

The camera won’t take a picture.

– The system is currently transferring picture data to the memory card and the cache is full.

– The memory card is full and the cache is full.

Delete some pictures before taking new ones.

– No memory card is inserted and the cache is full.

– The memory card is write-protected or defective.

Deactivate the protection or insert another memory card.

– Image numbering has reached its limit.

Reset the image numbering.

– The sensor is overheating.

Allow the camera to cool down.

The picture won’t save.

– Have you inserted a memory card?

– The memory card is full.

Delete some pictures before taking new ones.

Factory settings

FACTORY SETTING

Main menu Submenu

Lens Detection

Auto

Drive Mode

Single

Exp. Metering

Center-weighted

Flash Settings Flash Sync. Mode

Max. Flash Sync. Time

Start of Exp.

1/f

ISO Setup M-ISO

Maximum Auto ISO

Maximum Exposure Time

12500

1/2f

White Balance Auto

File Format DNG

Auto Review

Off

Capture Assistants Focus Peaking

EVF Brightness

Auto

Auto Power Saving

10 minutes

GPS

Language

English

This function is available only with the Leica Visoﬂex viewﬁnder attached (optional accessory).

Keyword index

KEYWORD INDEX

6-bit encoding .............................................. 40

Accessory ...................................................... 3

Aperture ...................................................... 31

Aperture priority .......................................... 51

Aperture setting ........................................... 15

Assist function ............................................. 46

Attaching/detaching the lens ....................... 29

Auxiliary display ........................................... 55

Bright-line frame .....................................16/42

Brightness, viewﬁnder .................................. 36

Bulb (B) ........................................................ 32

Capture assistants ................................. 46/55

Care ............................................................ 66

Care instructions ......................................... 66

Carry strap .................................................. 22

Center-weighted metering (exposure) ........... 49

Charger ....................................................... 22

Charger, connection ..................................... 22

Charge status (charger) ................................ 23

Charge status (rechargeable battery) ............ 25

Color saturation ........................................... 39

Contrast (image properties).......................... 39

Data storage, saving to PC ........................... 64

Data transfer................................................ 64

Depth of ﬁeld scale ...................................... 15

Displays on the LCD panel/in the viewﬁnder ...16

Distance ...................................................... 44

DNG resolution ............................................ 38

Error message .............................................. 69

EV level ........................................................ 54

Exposure ...................................................... 49

Exposure, manual ......................................... 52

Exposure compensation ............................... 54

Exposure metering methods ......................... 49

Exposure setting .......................................... 51

Exposure simulation ..................................... 52

FAQ ............................................................. 69

File name ..................................................... 63

Firmware ..................................................... 65

Focal length ................................................. 42

Focus Aid ..................................................... 46

Focusing ...................................................... 44

Focusing, manual, in Live View mode ............. 45

Focusing, manual, in the viewﬁnder .............. 44

Focus metering methods ....................... 44/45

Focus peaking ............................................... 47

Folders ........................................................ 63

Format ......................................................... 38

Formatting ................................................... 11

General notes ................................................ 9

Histogram .................................................... 55

Image ﬁeld .................................................... 42

Image properties .......................................... 38

Inserting/Removing the battery ................... 24

Internal battery ........................................... 10

ISO sensitivity .............................................. 48

ISO settings ................................................. 48

ISO setting wheel ......................................... 32

JPG .............................................................. 38

JPG resolution .............................................. 38

Language ..................................................... 34

LED ............................................................. 14

Legal information .......................................... 4

Lens detection ............................................. 40

Lenses, compatible ...................................... 27

Live View ..................................................... 44

Long-term exposure ..................................... 54

LV zoom ........................................................ 46

Magniﬁcation (picture) ................................. 46

Maximum exposure time .............................. 48

Memory card ................................... 26/63/64

Memory card, compatibility .................... 11/26

Memory card insertion/removal ................... 26

Menu items .................................................. 71

Menu language ............................................ 34

Message ...................................................... 69

Metering ﬁeld ................................... 16/42/52

Metering memory lock ................................. 52

M lenses ...................................................... 27

Monochrome ............................................... 39

Monochrome photography ........................... 39

Multi-ﬁeld metering (exposure) ..................... 49

Notes, legal .................................................... 4

Notes, safety .................................................. 7

Open/Close the bottom cover ...................... 24

Parts (camera) ............................................. 14

Parts (lens) .................................................. 15

Picture sequence ......................................... 56

Playback/Review, automatic ........................ 62

Playback/Review mode ................................ 62

Power oﬀ, automatic .................................... 35

Rangeﬁnder ................................................. 42

Raw data...................................................... 64

Rechargeable battery ................................... 23

Regulatory information ................................... 4

Repairs ........................................................ 76

Replacement parts ......................................... 3

Keyword index

Reset ............................................................ 64

Resolution .................................................... 38

R lenses ....................................................... 27

Safety remarks ............................................... 7

Saturation .................................................... 39

Scope of delivery ........................................... 2

SD/SDHC/SDXC card ........................... 26/64

Self-timer ..................................................... 56

Sensor ...................................................... 9/68

Sensor cleaning ........................................... 68

Sharpness (image properties) ....................... 39

Sharpness setting (focusing) ........................ 44

Shutter ........................................................ 14

Shutter button.............................................. 31

Shutter release ............................................ 31

Shutter speed .............................................. 32

Shutter speed setting ................................... 32

Shutter speed setting wheel ......................... 32

Split image method ...................................... 45

Spot metering (exposure) ............................. 49

Standby mode .............................................. 35

Storage ........................................................ 66

Superimposed image method ....................... 44

Switching oﬀ ................................................ 30

Switching on ................................................ 30

Technical data .............................................. 73

The B setting ................................................ 54

Thumbwheel ................................................ 33

Time ............................................................ 34

Troubleshooting ........................................... 69

TTL metering ................................................ 49

View (camera) .............................................. 14

View (lens) ................................................... 15

View angles ................................................. 42

Viewﬁnder.................................................... 42

White balance .............................................. 49

Technical data

TECHNICAL DATA

Designation

LeicaM10-D

Camera type

Digital camera with rangefinder system

Type No.

9217

Sensor

CMOS chip, active surface approx. 24 x 36mm

File format

DNG™ (raw data, loss-free compression)

Resolution

DNG™: 5976 x 3984pixels (24 MP)

File size

DNG™: 20-30MB

Buﬀer memory

2GB/16 pictures in series

Storage medium

SD cards up to 2 GB, SDHC cards up to 32 GB, SDXC cards up to 2 TB

Switching the camera on/oﬀ

Via main switch on the rear, optional automatic deactivation of the

camera electronics after around 10 minutes, reactivation via a tap on

the shutter button

Lens mount

Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit encoding

Compatible lenses

Leica M lenses, Leica R lenses via adapter (see p. 27)

Menu language

(only with Leica Visoflex viewfinder attached, optional accessory)

English

GPS

(only with Leica Visoflex viewfinder attached, optional accessory)

Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation, i.e.

enforced automatic shutdown in those countries, data is written to

EXIF header of the picture files

WLAN

The Leica app is required for the use of the WLAN function.

The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store™ or in the Google

Play Store™

Rangeﬁnder

Design principle

Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation

Eyepiece

Suitable for -0,.5dptr.; optional corrective lenses available: -3 to

+3dptr.

Display

Four-digit digital display with items show on the top and bottom

Image ﬁeld limiter

Two lit frames: 35 mm + 135 mm, 28 mm + 90 mm, 50 mm + 75 mm

(automatic switch-over when lens is attached)

Parallax compensation

The horizontal and vertical difference between viewfinder and lens is

compensated automatically in line with the relevant focus setting

Congruence of viewﬁnder and actual image

The size of the bright-line frame matches the distance:

– at 2m: the exact sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm

– at infinity: (depending on focal length) approx. 7.3% (28 mm) to 18%

(135 mm)

– less than 2m: less than sensor size

Technical Data

Magniﬁcation

x0.73 (all lenses)

Large-base rangeﬁnder

Split or superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright field at the

center of the viewfinder image

Actual metering basis

50.6 mm: 69.31mm (mechanical metering basis) x x0.73 (viewfinder

magnification)

Shutter

Shutter type

Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement

Shutter speeds

Aperture priority mode (A): stepless from 4min to 1/4000s (max.

exposure only for ISO 100/200).

Manual setting: 8s to 1⁄4000s in half increments, from 8s to 4min

in full increments.

Bulb (B): for long-term exposure up to max. 4min. (in conjunction with

self-timer T function):

1. Shutter release = shutter opens, 2. Shutter release = shutter closes

Taking the picture

Shutter button

Two-stage (1. step: Activation of the camera electronics including

exposure metering and metering memory lock (in aperture priority

mode); 2. step: firing)

Exposure

ISO sensitivity range

Automatic (A): ISO 200 to ISO 50000

Manual: ISO 100 to ISO 50000 (from ISO 200 adjustable in 1/3 ISO

increments, setting available via app only)

White balance

Automatic (Auto)

TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture

Metering principle/method

When measuring the light reflected by the light blades of the 1. shutter

curtain onto a measuring cell: strongly center-weighted; when metering

on the sensor: spot-weighted, center-weighted, multi-field metering

Measuring range

At room temperature and normal humidity for ISO100 at aperture 1.0

EV-1 to EV20 at aperture 32. The LEDs in the viewfinder will flash if

the measuring range is undercut/overshot

Exposure modes

Aperture priority mode (A): Automatic shutter speed control with

manual aperture preselection

Manual: Manual settings for shutter speed and aperture

Technical data

Flash exposure control

Flash unit connector

Via accessory shoe with central and control contacts

Synchronization

1. Shutter curtain

Flash sync time

: 1⁄180s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic changeover to

TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if

sync time is undercut

Flash exposure metering

Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF

60, SF 40, SF 64, SF26) or with system-compatible flash units, remote

controlled flash SF C1

Flash measuring cell

2 silicon photodiodes with converging lens in the base of the camera

Flash exposure compensation

SF 40: ±2 EV in 1⁄2EV increments

SF 60: ±2 EV in 1⁄3EV increments

Displays in ﬂash mode (in the viewfinder only)

Using flash symbol LED

Power supply

Rechargeable battery (lithium-ion battery Leica BP-SCL5)

1 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage 7.4V; capacity

1100mAh, max. charging voltage/current: 1000mADC, 7.4V;

operating conditions (in the camera): +0 to +40°C; manufacturer: PT.

VARTA Microbattery, Made in Indonesia

Charger (Leica BC-SCL5)

inputs: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 300mA with automatic switch-over

or 12VDC, 1.3A; output: DC, rated voltage 7.4V, 1000mA / max.

8.25V, 1100mA, operating conditions: +10 to +35°C, manufacturer:

Guangdong PISEN Electronics Co. Ltd., Made in China

Camera housing

Material

Full metal housing: Magnesium die-cast, leather covering

Top cover and bottom cover: Brass, black

Interfaces

ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash

units and Leica Visoflex viewfinder (optional accessory)

Tripod thread

A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4″) made of stainless steel in the base

Operating conditions

0 - +40°C

Dimensions (WxHxD)

approx. 139x37.9x80mm

Weight

approx. 660g (with battery)

Leica Customer Care

LEICA CUSTOMER CARE

Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG

for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and

advice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can

also contact the Customer Care department or the repair service

provided by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty

claims.

Leica Camera AG

Leica Customer Care

Am Leitz-Park 5

35578 Wetzlar

Germany

Phone: +49 (0)6441 2080-189

Fax: +49 (0)6441 2080-339

Email: customer.care@leica-camera.com

www.leica-camera.com

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