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  • Page 1 LEICA M Monochrom Anleitung/ Instructions Leica Camera AG Oskar-Barnack-Straße 11 35606 SOLMS DEUTSCHLAND Telefon +49 (0) 6442-208-0 Telefax +49 (0) 6442-208-333 www.leica-camera.com...
  • Page 2 1.17 1.18 1.12b 1.25 1.24 1.45 1.29 1.37 1.19 1.23 1.42 1.42a 1.19a 1.22 1.38 1.30 1.21 Signal Trademark of the Leica Camera Group/® Registered Trademark © 2012 Leica Camera AG 1.39 1.20c 1.20b 1.20a 1.20 1.32 1.31 1.43 1.44...
  • Page 4 LEICA M Monochrom Instructions...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    FOREWORD Dear Customer, Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica M Monochrom and congratulate you on your choice. With this unique digital view and rangefinder camera, you have made an excellent choice. We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new Leica M Monochrom.

  • Page 6: Fcc Notes

    Leica the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Model No.: Leica M Monochrom This equipment has been tested and found to comply Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment ..90 Inserting and removing the memory card ...103 Tones ..............118 Package contents............. 91 Leica M lenses ..........104 Holding the camera correctly .......119 Designation of parts ..........92 Attaching a lens..........105 Bright-line view and range finder ....
  • Page 8 Automatic review of last picture ..............139 Miscellaneous Index ..............162 Normal review 3.2 ..........139 System accessories for the Leica M Monochrom Review with histogram 3.3 .........140 Interchangeable lenses ........152 Technical data and descriptions ......164 Review with clipping indicators 3.4 ....140 Filters..............152 Clipping settings ..........140...

  • Page 9: Warning Messages

    DISPOSAL OF WARNING MESSAGES LEGAL INFORMATION ELECTRICAL AND You should use only the recommended accessories to Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The ELECTRONIC prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock. recording and publication of pre-recorded media EQUIPMENT such as tapes, CDs, or other published or broadcast Do not expose the unit to moisture or rain.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Before using your Leica M Monochrom for the first time, please check that the accessories supplied are complete. A. Battery B. Charger C. USB connecting cable D. Carrying strap...

  • Page 11: Designation Of Parts

    – Thread for cable release 1.20 Flash unit shoe with a. Center (flash) and b. Control contacts, and c. Hole for retaining pin Leica M lenses with viewfinder adaptors cover the brightness sensor. Information about the use of these and other lenses can...
  • Page 12 REAR VIEW VIEW WITH USB PORT COVER OPEN CHARGER 1.21 button for calling up the picture parameter 1.33 USB port (5-pin, for connecting to 1.40 Green ( ) LED to indicate charging CHARGE computers) 1.41 Yellow ( ) LED to indicate: 80% charge reached selected in the sub-menus BOTTOM VIEW...

  • Page 13: Displays

    Dot below: – Indicates (flashing) that exposure compensation is being used Automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with viewfinder attachments, since they cover the brightness sensor 1.4 which supplies the information required. In such cases the displays always...

  • Page 14: On The Monitor

    3. IN THE MONITOR Review with histogram (As in 3.2, additional) When taking a picture 3.1.1 (by pressing the button, 1.22) INFO 3.1.1 Battery capacity 3.1.2 3.1.2 Remaining memory capacity in MB 3.1.3 Number of pictures remaining 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.4 3.1.5 Lens type 3.1.5 3.3.1...
  • Page 15 DISPLAYS 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.5.5 3.5.6 3.5.7 Reviewing with additional information 3. IN THE MONITOR (continued) (by pressing the button, 1.22; picture reduced) INFO 3.5.2 3.4 When viewing clipping indicators 3.5.1 Picture 3.5.2 Histogram 3.5.3 Delete protection symbol (only if set) 3.5.1 3.5.4 Shutter speed 3.5.5 Sensitivity...

  • Page 16: Menu Items

    MENU ITEMS Menu item Explanation In the main menu 4.1.1 – see p. 114 (press button, 1.28) MENU Lens detection 4.1.2 User-specific profile (save) see p. 136 Save user Profile 4.1.3 see p. 108 Advance 4.1.4 Self-timer delay time see p. 147 Self-timer 4.1.5 –...

  • Page 17: Quick Guide

    QUICK GUIDE 6. Set the main switch (1.18) to (see p. 106). TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 7. Set the desired language (see p. 112). 10. Attach the desired lens to the camera (see p. 105). 8. Format the memory card (see p. 147). 11.
  • Page 18 Turn the central setting dial (1.29) to the right picture mode): (clockwise) to enlarge the picture displayed (see p. 142). The Leica M Monochrom is preset for this function - . Various options for the function can be DELETING PICTURES Auto review selected in the main menu under this item (4.1.14) (see...

  • Page 19: Comprehensive Instructions

    COMPREHENSIVE The charger supplied should be used exclusively for CHARGING THE BATTERY charging this battery type. Do not attempt to use it The Leica M Monochrom is powered by a Lithium ion INSTRUCTIONS for other purposes. battery (A). The car charging cable supplied may not be...
  • Page 20 A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it 1. Connect the charger, i.e. plug the connector on the Note: has been fully charged and – by use in the camera mains cable (1.45) into the corresponding socket on LED lights up after around 2 hours due to - discharged again 2 or 3 times.

  • Page 21: From The Camera

    INSERTING / REMOVING THE BATTERY TO / Note: FROM THE CAMERA Always turn the camera off before removing the battery. A fully charged battery (to CIPA standards) is sufficient for approx. 350 pictures each reviewed for 4s. 1. Set the main switch (1.19) to CHARGE LEVEL DISPLAYS (3.1.1) In picture mode, the battery charge level is displayed on the monitor (1.32) by pressing the...

  • Page 22: Inserting And Removing The Memory Card

    INSERTING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD and follow this procedure in reverse order. To release, The Leica M Monochrom saves picture data on an the card must first be pressed slightly further in – as extremely compact SD (secure digital) or SDHC (high indicated on the base of the camera.

  • Page 23: Leica M Lenses

    LED (1.31) or lens Generally: Most Leica M lenses can be used on the at the bottom right of the monitor (1.32) is flashing, Leica M Monochrom. Details on the small number...

  • Page 24: Attaching A Lens

    4. Then pull the lens straight off. Notes: Generally: To protect the Leica M Monochrom against ingress of dust etc. into the interior of the camera, it is important always to have a lens or a cap fitted to the camera body.

  • Page 25: Turning The Camera On And Off

    103). the exposure meter is turned off automatically and The Leica M Monochrom is turned on and off using the – Self-timer the display is extinguished. This also prevents taking main switch (1.18).

  • Page 26: The Shutter Release

    SERIAL EXPOSURES metered exposure value in aperture priority mode, The shutter release button (1.19) has three pressure On the Leica M Monochrom, you can not only take i.e. the shutter speed determined by the camera (for points: single pictures - by setting the main switch 1.18 to ( 1.

  • Page 27: Shutter Speed Setting Dial

    Discreet Soft, Discreet Discreet & Soft functions can only be used in single picture mode (main the Leica M Monochrom are ergonomically optimized: switch 1.18 set to position). On the one hand – even with the camera to the eye –...

  • Page 28: Monitor

    The Leica M Monochrom shutter speed setting dial is Notes: MONITOR used to select the three exposure control modes, As described in connection with the ISO settings – Aperture priority mode by selecting the on p. 116, when using higher sensitivities and monitor (1.32).

  • Page 29: Menu Control

    MENU CONTROL SETTING THE MENU FUNCTIONS Notes: The picture parameters menu is: Many settings on the Leica M Monochrom are made 1. The main menu is called up using the button MENU – Only accessible in picture mode, and using menus (see p. 97).
  • Page 30 6. You can exit the menus by pressing the following Notes: buttons: In the main menu, you can exit a sub-menu at any time without applying any settings you have made in it by pressing the button. MENU Release PLAY MENU Menu items such as (4.1.22) and...

  • Page 31: Presets

    PRESETS DATE AND TIME Note: Using the setting dial is normally not only more conve- The date and time are each set using separate menu nient but also significantly faster. items. BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS 5. After setting all 3 values, confirm and save by DATE Menu languages pressing the...

  • Page 32: Automatic Power Off

    SIGNAL TONES The time can either be shown in 24-hour or 12-hour This function turns off the Leica M Monochrom On the Leica M Monochrom, you can decide whether format. automatically after a pre-set time. This is equivalent to you want your settings and other functions and warning setting the main switch messages to be acknowledged by an acoustic signal –...

  • Page 33: Basic Picture Settings

    MANUAL LENS TYPE /FOCAL LENGTH ENTRY corresponding picture data. length manually. Earlier Leica M lenses are not detected by the camera – The lens data is also used to control flash lighting By contrast, the Leica Tri-Elmar-M 28-35-50mm body due to a lack of identification, but they can be identified using the menu.

  • Page 34: Resolution

    RESOLUTION FILE FORMAT Notes: The standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format is The picture data can be recorded in JPEG format at five The picture data is recorded either used for storage of completely unprocessed raw different pixel settings, i.e. resolutions. This allows you a.

  • Page 35: Iso Sensitivity

    2. While holding down the button, use the setting considerably extends the automatic exposure control ISO setting on the Leica M Monochrom covers a range dial (1.29, forwards and backwards) or the direction range, specifically by up to 4 aperture stops. However, of ISO 320–10 000.
  • Page 36 5. In the sub-menu Note: Max ISO – select the range in which the automatic function When using automatic bracketing (see p. 127) all AUTO will operate by specifying the highest sensitivity to ISO settings are defined: - The sensitivity automatically determined by the camera for the first picture is also used for all other –...

  • Page 37: Image Properties (Contrast, Sharpness)

    The impression of sharpness can thus computer). On the Leica M Monochrom, you can choose between be changed by expanding or reducing these areas. three tonings, each of which has two intensity levels.

  • Page 38: Holding The Camera Correctly

    For portrait for- pictures to be displayed upright when subsequently mat pictures, turn the Leica M Monochrom to the left. displayed on a computer running the appropriate The hands remain in the same position as for pictures programs (but not on the camera monitor).

  • Page 39: Bright-Line View And Range Finder

    BRIGHT LINE VIEW AND RANGE FINDER IMAGE FIELD SELECTOR matched to the angle of view the relevant lens focal The Leica M Monochrom’s bright line view and range The image field selector (1.8) expands the possibilities lengths. However, the nominal angle of view change finder is not only a very high-quality, large, brilliant and of the Leica M Monochrom viewfinder.
  • Page 40 50mm + 75mm 28mm + 90mm 35mm + 135mm Set to 0.7m: The sensor detects around one frame width less. Set to 1m: The sensor detects exactly the image field shown by the inner edges of the bright line frame.

  • Page 41: Distance Measurement

    DISTANCE METERING Due to its large effective metering basis, the range finder on the Leica M Monochrom is very precise. The benefits of this are particularly noticeable when using wide-angle lenses with their relatively large depth of field. × viewfinder...

  • Page 42: Exposure Metering

    EXPOSURE METERING TURNING THE EXPOSURE METER ON/OFF cannot be achieved using the available shutter On the Leica M Monochrom, exposure metering for the The exposure meter is turned on by gently pressing the speeds, the shutter speed display flashes as a available ambient light is done through the lens with the shutter release button (1.19) to its 1st pressure point,...

  • Page 43: Exposure Modes

    However, the center-weighted the camera to capture the final picture, setting, the metered brightness and the manually metering on the Leica M Monochrom essentially only 4. and the shutter can then be released using the selected aperture.

  • Page 44: Exposure Compensation

    3. You can set the exposure compensation by turning Setting the function the setting dial (1.29) - clockwise for positive values The Leica M Monochrom provides three options for and anticlockwise for negative values. setting an exposure compensation. At the same time, you select whether you want to make the setting using the menu or the setting dial.
  • Page 45 Note: EXAMPLE OF A POSITIVE COMPENSATION EXAMPLE OF A NEGATIVE COMPENSATION An exposure compensation set on the camera only influences the measurement of available light. If you want to simultaneously use compensation of the TTL flash exposure measurement in flash mode – in parallel or in the opposite direction, you must make this additional setting on the flash unit.

  • Page 46: Automatic Bracketing

    Automatic bracketing is not possible when using changed during a series. on the Leica M Monochrom enables you to produce flash. If an attached flash unit is turned on, no picture several alternatives with graduated exposure, i.e. using –...

  • Page 47: Manual Exposure Setting

    MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING Note: B SETTING / T FUNCTION For shutter speeds slower than 2s the remaining If the exposure setting is performed entirely manually, In the setting, the shutter remains open for as long exposure time is counted down and displayed in the shutter speed setting dial (1.17) must be clicked as the shutter release button is held down (up to a seconds after the shutter release.

  • Page 48: Exposure Meter Metering Range

    To reduce this annoying phenomenon, after pictures 1000 with very slow shutter speeds (from around differs depending on other menu settings) the Leica M Monochrom automatically produces a second VALUES ABOVE AND BELOW "black picture" (with the shutter closed). The noise...

  • Page 49: General Information On Flash Exposure Metering And Control

    COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL The following flash units enable all functions described in this manual to be used when attached to the Leica M Monochrom: The Leica SF 58 system flash unit (order no. 14 488). With a maximum guide number of 58 (in 105m setting), an automatically controlled zoom reflector (with coded Leica M lenses, see p.

  • Page 50: Attaching The Flash Unit

    ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT FLASH MODE the Leica M Monochrom also allows the use of creative Fully automatic camera-controlled flash operation flash techniques such as synchronization of flash firing is available on the Leica M Monochrom when using...

  • Page 51: Settings For Camera-Controlled Automatic Flash Mode

    Leica movement, the flash unit will not fire even if required. M Monochrom , and for different flash unit modes, 2. The shutter speed setting dial must be set to refer to the relevant user guides.

  • Page 52: In Automatic Flash Mode

    A faster shutter speed than s is set manually on the camera. In such cases, the Leica M Monochrom the camera. In such cases, the Leica M Monochrom will not fire the flash unit even though it is turned on will not fire the flash unit even though it is turned on and ready to use.

  • Page 53: The Sync Speed Range

    You can choose any of five ways of doing this: Only when using Leica M lenses with 6-bit coding in the bayonet and for details)

  • Page 54: Selecting The Firing Moment

    2. How quickly these parts of the subject – or the being overtaken by its own light trail. camera itself – are moving during exposure. The Leica M Monochrom allows you to choose between Setting the function this conventional firing moment and synchronization...

  • Page 55: Additional Functions

    USER / APPLICATION SPECIFIC PROFILES Applying settings / Creating a profile 1. Set the desired functions in the main and picture On the Leica M Monochrom, any combination of parameters menus. settings from the main and picture parameters menus can be permanently stored, e.g. so that they can be 2.

  • Page 56: Resetting All Custom Settings

    Selecting a saved profile RESETTING ALL CUSTOM SETTINGS 1. In the picture parameters menu This function allows you to delete all previous custom select (4.2.5), and settings in the main and picture parameters menus at User profile 2. the desired profile in the sub-menu. once, and reset them to the factory default settings.

  • Page 57: Review Mode

    ThePLAY button must be pressed twice in these situations. The Leica M Monochrom stores pictures in compliance with the DCF standards (Design Rule for Camera File System). The Leica M Monochrom can only be used to review pictures taken with cameras of this type.

  • Page 58: Automatic Review Of Last Picture

    AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF LAST PICTURE Notes: Normal review 3.2 The review functions always access the active folder To allow uninterrupted viewing of the pictures, only the mode, each picture is displayed Auto review on the memory card you are using. If you want to view information in the header appears in normal review immediately after it is taken.

  • Page 59: Review With Histogram 3.3

    Review with histogram 3.3 Notes: Review with clipping indicators 3.4 Press the button once (starting from normal The division of the DNG histogram is comparable to Press the button twice (starting from normal INFO INFO review mode) to display the histogram (3.3.1). the zone system.

  • Page 60: Review With Additional Function 3.5

    3. In the subsequent sub-menus (essentially the same Review with additional information 3.4 in both cases), select whether you want Press the button three times (starting from normal INFO review mode) to display a range of additional picture – no clipping indicators to appear – , or data and a reduced picture.

  • Page 61: Scrolling" In The Memory

    A. VIEWING OTHER PICTURES / section displayed. "SCROLLING" IN THE MEMORY On the Leica M Monochrom it is possible to open You can open other saved pictures using the left an enlarged section of an individual picture in the and right direction buttons (1.30). Pressing the left monitor to study it more closely, with a free choice of section.

  • Page 62: Deleting Pictures

    (1.26). you need to free up more space on the memory card. The Leica M Monochrom allows you to delete single By turning the setting dial to the left (anticlockwise, pictures, or all pictures at the same time, as required.

  • Page 63: Clearing Delete Protection

    4 then becomes no. 3, the Protection is only effective on the Leica M pictures on the memory card. previous no. 5 becomes no. 4 etc. However, this does Monochrom.
  • Page 64 The subsequent procedure is controlled by the menu, Procedure DISPLAYS AFTER PROTECTION / 1. Press the button (1.21). CLEARING PROTECTION section (see p. 26). After specifying the relevant menu After exiting the menu, the original monitor display The corresponding sub-menu appears in the display, this is done using the setting dial (1.29), the monitor (1.32).

  • Page 65: Additional Functions

    The review functions (see p. 138) and data transfer The first of the five characters is marked as ready On the Leica M Monochrom, you can also create your based on the PTP standard (see p. 148) always access for editing.

  • Page 66: Formatting The Memory Card

    Setting and using the function 1. Turn the main switch (1.18) to Notes: Notes: Do not turn off the Leica M Monochrom while the Selftimer Simple formatting does not cause the data on the (4.1.4), and card to be irretrievably lost. Only the directory is 3.

  • Page 67: Transferring Data To A Computer

    A pull-down menu entitled “M Monochrom Digital allows fast data transfer to computers with the same If the Leica M Monochrom is set to PTP and is detected kind of interface. The computer used must have either by the connected computer, proceed as follows:...

  • Page 68: With Mac ® Os X (10.6)

    1. Use the USB cable supplied (C) to connect the While data is being transferred from the Leica M USB socket (1.33) on the Leica M Monochrom to Monochrom to the computer, the connection must a free USB port on the computer. To do this, first...

  • Page 69: Using Card Readers

    ® is available as a Note: The Leica M Monochrom is equipped with an integral free download when you register your Leica M sensor, which detects the position of the camera Up to 9999 pictures can be stored in the folders Monochrom in the customer area of the Leica Camera –...

  • Page 70: Installing Firmware Updates

    X.xxx. To do this, Leica provides firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can easily download from our The update process takes around 180s. You will then...

  • Page 71: Miscellaneous

    UVa filters and a universal polarization filters are Leica M models and magnify the central area of the be used on all Leica M models and, thanks to its available for current Leica M lenses fitted with standard viewfinder image. The 1.25x viewfinder magnifier gives adjustable optical system, shows the trimming for filter threads.

  • Page 72: Flash Units

    Leica SF 24D system flash unit (order This protector reliably protects the camera body, even no. 14 444) is the perfect solution. Like the Leica SF when taking photographs (order no. 14 867 short, 14 58, it has a permanently attached flash foot with all 868 long, 14 872 leather, 14 869 protector).

  • Page 73: Precautions And Care Instructions

    As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive equipment). chemicals, they should not remain in contact with the If you place the Leica M Monochrom on or very close Leica M Monochrom for extended periods. to a television set, its magnetic field could interfere Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the Leica with picture recordings.

  • Page 74: Monitor

    Wipe it carefully with a soft dry cloth. a dry cloth. If the Leica M Monochrom is very cold when it is To remove stains and fingerprints, the camera and turned on, the displays may at first appear darker lens should be wiped with a clean lint-free cloth.

  • Page 75: For Lenses

    (available from photographic and optical specialists) replaced. Continued use of the battery results in a the Leica M Monochrom for a long period of time. that are stored in a protective container and can be Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could washed at temperatures of up to 40°C (without fabric...

  • Page 76: For The Charger

    Only the directory is it can interfere with the reception; make sure there is is being read, it may not be removed, and the Leica deleted, which means that the existing files are no a distance of at least 1m between the devices.

  • Page 77: Cleaning The Sensor

    An 8x or 10x magnifying glass is very useful for the 2. Providing the battery has sufficient capacity, i.e. at The Leica M Monochrom can be sent to Leica Camera inspection and after cleaning. least 60%, confirm the function in the sub-menu.

  • Page 78: Storage

    Leica Camera AG accepts no liability for damage humid tropical climates, the camera equipment If you will not be using the Leica M Monochromfor an caused by the user when cleaning the sensor. should be exposed to the sun and air as much as extended period, we recommend that you possible.

  • Page 79: Malfunctions And Their Resolution

    2.2 Is there any condensation? This can occur if the 4.2 The capacity of the memory card is full. Leica M Monochrom is moved from a cold place to Delete pictures you no longer require before taking a warm place.
  • Page 80 Leica M Monochrom is set to picture mode)? The date and time displays show incorrect values or are blank. 9.1 The Leica M Monochrom has not been used for a long period, particularly if the battery has been removed. 1. Insert a fully charged battery.

  • Page 81: Index

    Individual pictures ..........149 Holding the camera correctly ......... 126 Depth of field scale ..........92 Image field selector ..........128 Designation of parts ..........92 Image frequency ........... 111 Image properties (contrast, sharpness) ....123 Info Service, Leica ..........167...
  • Page 82 Spare parts ............159 Menu items ............Menu language ............. 119 Exposure setting Monitor ..............113 Storing the Leica M Monochrom ......186 Package contents ........... 91 Technical data ............170 Parts, designation ............ 92 Time and date ..........Picture series ............111 Toning ..............

  • Page 83: Technical Data And Descriptions

    Lens attachment Leica M bayonet with additional Center-weighted TTL metering for flash exposure with sensor for 6-bit coding. Lens system Leica M lenses from 16-135 mm. Metering principle  Metering based on the light Picture format/image sensor  5270 x 3516 reflected by the bright blades of the 1st shutter curtain.
  • Page 84 Any desired pair of bright line adapter or SCA-3000 standard flash unit, e.g. Leica SF priority and counting down exposure times longer than frames can be activated using the image field selector.
  • Page 85 Turning camera on/off Using the main switch on Package contents Charger, 100–240V with 2 mains Shutter and shutter release the camera top panel, selectable automatic switch- cables (Euro, USA, differs in some export markets) and Shutter Microprocessor-controlled, exceptionally low-noise metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical 1 car charging cable, lithium ion battery, USB cable, reactivation by tapping the shutter release button.

  • Page 86: Leica Academy

    Leica of damage, the Leica Camera AG Customer Care also offer a special service in the form of the Leica products, including software supplied, either in writing, department or the repair service provided by authorized Academy, which for many years has been providing on the telephone or by e-mail.

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