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MONITOR
The monitor is manufactured using a high-precision
process. This ensures that, of the total of around
230,000 pixels, more than 99.995% work correctly and
only 0.005% remain dark or are always light. However,
this is not a malfunction and it does not impair the
reproduction of the picture.
• If the Leica M Monochrom is exposed to significant
temperature fluctuations, condensation can form on
the monitor. Wipe it carefully with a soft dry cloth.
• If the Leica M Monochrom is very cold when it is
turned on, the displays may at first appear darker
than usual. As soon as it warms up, it will reach its
normal level of brightness.
SENSOR
Cosmic radiation (e.g. on flights) can cause pixel
defects.
CONDENSATION
If condensation has formed on or in the Leica M
Monochrom, you should turn it off and leave it to stand
at room temperature for around an hour. Once the
camera temperature has adjusted to room temperature,
the condensation will disappear by itself.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
As any soiling also represents a growth medium for
microorganisms, you should take care to keep the
equipment clean.
FOR THE CAMERA
• Only clean the Leica M Monochrom with a soft, dry
cloth. Stubborn dirt should first of all be covered with
a well-thinned cleaning agent and then wiped off with
a dry cloth.
• To remove stains and fingerprints, the camera and
lens should be wiped with a clean lint-free cloth.
Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the camera
body can be removed with a small brush. Be careful
not to damage the shutter blades, for instance with
the shaft of the brush.
• All mechanical moving bearings and sliding surfaces
on your Leica M Monochrom are lubricated. Please
remember this if you will not be using the camera
for a long period of time. To prevent the lubrication
points becoming gummed up, the camera shutter
should be released a number of times every three
months. It is also recommended that you repeatedly
move and use all other controls, such as the image
field selector. The distance and aperture setting rings
on the lens should also be moved periodically.
• Take care not to scratch the sensor for the 6-bit
coding (1.10) in the bayonet fastening, or to get it
dirty. Take care also that no grains of sand or similar
particles enter the fastening, where they could
scratch the bayonet. Never wet this component when
cleaning it!
