Leica X1 Manuale delle Istruzioni

LEICA X1Instructions

Designation of partsFront view (optional Hand Grip attached, flash retracted)1.1 Eyelets for carrying strap1.2 Self timer LED/AF assist light1.3 Lens1

1.20 Setting dial for – scrolling in menu and submenu item lists– setting an exposure compensation, exposure bracketing, flash ex-posure bracketing va

Displays in the monitor2.1 In record mode2.1.1 Exposure modea. P: Programmed automatic exposure modeb. A: Aperture priority modec. T: Speed priority m

2.1.6 Frame counterNumber of pictures remaining(If memory capacity is low, the 0 flashes as a warning)2.1.7 Indication that internal memory is used to

Displays in the monitor2.1 In record mode2.1.26INFOscreen with settings for – Resolution– File format/Compression rate(see 2.1.4)– White balance(Symbo

2.2 In review mode2.2.1 Review mode indication2.2.2 Resolution 2.2.3 File format/Compression rate (see 2.1.4)2.2.4 Protected picture2.2.5 Battery char

3.1 Resolution File size3.2 Compression File format/Compression rate3.3 AUTO ISO Settings Auto ISO settings3.4 Metering Mode Exposure metering3.5 Cont

Using the LEICA X1 for the first timeYou will need the following items:• Camera• Battery (A)• Battery charger (B) with appropriate power plug (C)• Mem

PreparationAttaching the carrying strapCharging the batteryThe LEICA X1 is supplied with the required power by a lithium ion battery (A).Attention:• O

• In case of noise, discoloration, deformation, overheating of leaking fluid,the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediatelyand rep

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• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemi-cal reactions. These reactions are also influenced by the external tem-pera

Charging the battery1. Connect the charger to a power outlet.2. Insert the battery into the charger bya. positioning it with its contacts face down an

To remove the battery, follow these instructions in reverse order. The lightgrey sprung locking catch at the battery compartment must be pushedaside t

To remove the memory card, follow these instructions in reverse order. For unlocking, the card – as specified in the cover – it must first of all bepu

The most important settings/controlsSwitching the camera on/offThe LEICA X1 is turned on and off using the main switch (1.7). This is doneby turning i

Menu control Most settings on the LEICA X1 are performed in the menu. Navigating inthe menu involves only the setting dial (1.20) and the 4 direction

To call up a menu item’s submenupress the right direction button (1.22).• The submenu list appears, it is boxed, i.e. outlined in red. The active item

Notes:• Some functions are not available depending on other settings, in this casethe menu item is displayed in grey and cannot be selected.• The menu

Note:Even if no battery is used or if it is flat, the date and time setting is storedby a built-in buffer battery for around 3 days. However, after th

The sequences:In record modea. all displays (see p. 76, plus histogram if set, see p. 102)b. basic exposure settings (see p. 76) and AF and exposure m

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Basic picture settingsJPEG-image resolutionWhen one of the JPG formats is selected (see next section) image record-ing is possible with 4 different re

Direct color temperature settingPress the WBbutton (1.14), and in the menu appearing on the monitor, se-lect SET K.Use the setting dial (1.20) or the

Image properties/contrast, sharpness, color saturationOne of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy tochange critical prop

Record modeBasic photography settingsFocusingThe LEICA X1 offers both automatic and manual focusing modes.The normal AF mode covers distances between

1 point modesFocusing is based on the area indicated by an AF frame in the center ofthe monitor screen. Since the area is larger than with Spot mode,

Spot modeFocusing is based on the area indicated by a small AF frame in the centerof the monitor screen. The size of this area allows concentrating th

Manual focusingFor certain subjects and situations, it can be beneficial to set the focusyourself, rather than using autofocus (see the previous secti

Exposure metering and controlExposure metering modesThe LEICA X1 offers you a choice of three exposure metering modes. Theyallow adjustment to the pre

The histogramThe histogram (2.1.13/2.2.8) shows the distribution of brightness in the pho-tograph. In this connection, the horizontal axis corresponds

Programmed automatic exposure mode For fast, fully automatic photography. In this mode, exposure is controlledby automatic setting of shutter speed an

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary ControlCouncil for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this

Speed priority mode The speed priority mode automatically controls the exposure based on themanually set shutter speed. It is therefore particularly w

To set this mode, turn the shutter speed dial (1.10) to the Aposition andset the desired aperture with the respective dial (1.9).• The mode is indicat

Metering memory-lockFor composition reasons, it can be beneficial not to have the main subjectin the center of the picture. However, placing it off-ce

Notes: • An exposure compensation cannot be set when using manual exposuremode (see p. 105)• The EV/direction button is also used to call up the menus

Flash photographyTaking photographs with the built-in flash unitThe LEICA X 1 is equipped with a built-in flash unit (1.5) that rests hiddenin the cam

Automatic flash and pre-flash activation–(to reduce “red eye” effect)“Red eye” effect is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the corneastrai

Studio mode –This mode is intended exclusively to trigger other flash units, e.g. studioflash units equipped with a slave function (triggered opticall

Flash exposure compensation This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the flash ex-posure regardless of the exposure of the availa

Additional FunctionsSelecting the exposure frequencyWhen the main switch (1.7, see p. 88) is set to C, the LEICA X1 producescontinuous picture sequenc

Notes:• A running delay time can be restarted at any time by pressing the re-lease button again.• Cancelling a running delay time is possible only by

LEICA X1Instructions

Working color spaceThe requirements in terms of color reproduction differ considerably for thevarious possible uses of digital picture files. Differen

User ProfileWith the LEICA X1, any combination of all menu settings can be perma-nently stored, e.g. so that they can be retrieved quickly and easily

Review modeSelecting review modesYou can switch from record or menu setting mode to review at any time bypressing the PLAYbutton (1.16).In addition, y

Enlarging the picture/Simultaneous review of 16 pictures The LEICA X1 allows you to enlarge a section of the picture by up to 16x,e.g. in order to stu

Deleting pictures Pictures on the memory card and the internal memory can be deleted atany time. This can be useful, e.g. if you have already saved th

Protecting/Unprotecting picturesThe pictures saved on the memory card and in the internal memory can beprotected against being accidentally deleted.1.

Additional Functions Review of Portrait-format picturesNormally, the pictures on the monitor are shown how they were taken, i.e.if the camera was held

Playback with HDMI equipmentThe LEICA X1 allows you to view your pictures with a TV, projector, or mon-itor equipped with HDMI input, thus ensuring th

Important:• Only use the USB cable (C) supplied.• While data is being transferred from the LEICA X1 to the computer, theconnection may not under any c

Working with DNG raw dataIf you have selected the standardized and future-proof DNG (Digital Nega-tive) format, you require highly specialized softwar

ForewordDear Customer,We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new LEICA X1.The high-performance LEICA DC ELMARIT 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH.

AccessoriesLEICA X1 Transport case High-quality case made of real leather (brown). It comes with a neck strap.(Order no. 18 709) LEICA X1 Ever-ready c

LEICA X1 Handgrip The handgrip for the LEICA X 1 allows the camera to be held safely andcomfortably. It is attached to the camera’s tripod thread by m

Precautions and care instructionsGeneral precautionsDo not use the LEICA X1 in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerfulmagnetic, electrostatic

SensorCosmic radiation (e.g. on flights) can cause pixel defects.CondensationIf condensation has formed on or in the LEICA X1, you should switch it of

• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible.While lithium ion batteries are proof against short circuits, they shouldsti

Storage• If you are not using the LEICA X1 for an extended period of time, we re -commend that you:a. switch it off (see p. 88),b. remove the memory c

Technical dataSensor APS-C-size (23.6x15.7mm) CMOS Sensor with 12.9 Megapixels,aspect ratio 3:2Resolution Selectable for JPEG format: 4272 x 2856 pixe

Flash modes Flash switched on and off by extending/retracting the unit,automatic flash activation with and without pre-flash, manual flash activa-tion

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Flash photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Taking photographs with the built-in flash unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .