Leica M8.2 Manual de Instruções

LEICA M8.2Anleitung/Instructions

Scope of deliveryBefore using your LEICA M8.2 for the first time, pleasecheck that the accessories supplied are complete.A. BatteryB. ChargerC. USB co

90 / Designation of partsDesignation of partsIllustrations inside front and rear coversFront view1.1 Lens release button1.2 Eyelets for carrying strap

Rear view1.22 SET button for calling up the picture parametermenu / for calling up the sub-menu within themenu-driven commands / for loading set-tings

92 / Displays / In the viewfinder / In the top panel LCDDisplays2. In the viewfinder2.1 LEDS (Light Emitting Diodes)(with automatic brightness control

4. In the monitor4.1 At normal review (image/s fill the entire monitor area)4.1.1 Delete protection symbol (only if set)4.1.2 Picture number / total n

94 / Displays / Menu itemsMenu itemsNotes:• In aperture priority and manual exposure controlmodes, both menus are available with all itemsexcept 5.1.2

5.2 In the picture parameters menuMenu item Explanation Fixed setting in snapshot mode S5.2.1 ISO Sensitivity AUTO ISO5.2.2 EV Exposure compensation ±

96 / Snapshot mode SSnapshot mode SThe LEICA M8.2 provides you with a mode that makesphotography much easier and, at the same time, morereliable and f

Even critical light situations with significant bright-ness/darkness differences can easily be dealt with.For example, in a portrait with backlight, i

98 / Charging the batteryComprehensive instructionsPreparationsAttaching the carrying strapCharging the batteryThe LEICA M8.2 is supplied with power b

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• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after ithas been fully charged and – by use in the camera -discharged again 2 or 3 times. This discharg

100 / Inserting the battery in the cameraInserting / removing the battery in / from the camera1.Set the main switch (1.19) to OFF.2. Remove the bottom

Inserting and removing the memory cardThe LEICA M8.2 saves the picture data on an extreme-ly compact SD (secure digital) or SDHC (high capaci-ty) card

102 / Leica M lensesThe most important settings / controlsLeica M lensesEssentially, most Leica M lenses can be used with theLEICA M8.2. Details on th

Using Leica UV/IR filters to correct color shiftsfor particular subjects and lighting situationsThe use of CCD sensor such as in the LEICA M8.2always

104 / Leica M lensesNote:When using aperture priority and manual exposuresetting in conjunction with a lens without 6-bit coding,the camera’s identifi

Extension factorThe nominal focal lengths of the Leica M lenses arebased on the 35mm film format, i.e. an initial formatof 24x36mm. However, the senso

106 / The main switchSwitching the camera on and off/the main switchThe LEICA M8.2 is turned on and off using the mainswitch (1.19). This is below the

Selecting picture taking and review modesAfter switching on, the LEICA M8.2 is always in recording mode, i.e. the monitor (1.33) remains dark – once i

108 / Shutter release buttonShutter release button The shutter release button (1.20) has three pressurepoints:1. Briefly pressing to the first pressur

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In situations that call for a maximum amount of dis-cretion, it can be beneficial to suppress the noise ofcocking the shutter, at least temporarily. F

110 / Shutter speed dialShutter speed dialThe size and position of the shutter speed dial (1.18)on the LEICA M8.2 are ergonomically optimized: Onthe o

The MonitorThe LEICA M8.2 has a large 2.5” liquid crystal colormonitor (1.33). This is used for viewing pictures thathave been saved to the memory car

112 / The histogramThe histogramThe histogram (4.2.2) depicts the brightness distribu-tion in the picture. The horizontal axis shows the tonevalues fr

Menu controlMany settings for the LEICA M8.2 are controlled usingmenus (see p. 94/95).When using snapshot mode S(see p. 96), there isonly one menu – t

114 / Setting the menu functionsSetting the menu functions1. Call up the main menu using the MENUbutton(1.29); call up the picture parameters menu usi

3. To set the respective function first press the SETbutton (in the picture parameters menu, press itagain).• The associated multi-line sub-menu, iden

116 / Basic settings for the cameraPresetsBasic settings for the cameraMenu languageBy factory default, the language used for menu controlis English,

TimeThe time can either be shown in 24-hour or 12-hourformat.SettingBoth the two groups of figures and the display formatare set under the Time menu i

118 / Basic picture settingsBasic picture settingsResolutionThe picture data can be recorded at four differentpixel settings, i.e. resolutions. This a

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Notes:• The standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format isused for uncompressed storage of completelyunprocessed raw picture data.• If DNG is selected

120 / Basic picture settingsFor direct setting of color temperatureYou can directly set values between 2000 and 13100(K1) (from 2000 to 5000 K in incr

ISO sensitivityIn traditional photography, the choice of the ISO valuereflects the light sensitivity of the film used. Higherspeed films allow faster

122 / Basic picture settingsImage properties/Contrast, sharpness, colorsaturationOne of the many advantages of electronic photographyover traditional

Working color spaceThe requirements in terms of color reproduction differconsiderably for the various possible uses of digitalpicture files. Different

124 / Bright-line view and range finderBright-line view and range finderThe LEICA M8.2’s bright-line view and range finder isnot only a very high-qual

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126 / Distance meteringDistance meteringDue to its large effective metering basis, the range finderon the LEICA M8.2 is very precise. The benefits of

Exposure meteringOn the LEICA M8.2, exposure metering for the availa-ble ambient light is done through the lens with theworking aperture. The light re

128 / Exposure modes / Aperture priority / Metering memory lockExposure modesThe LEICA M8.2 provides three exposure modes: Asnapshot mode, aperture p

84 /FCC NoteThis is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference fromInformation Technology Equipment (VC

Exposure compensationExposure meters are calibrated to an average greyscale value (18% reflection), which corresponds to thebrightness of a normal, i.

130 / Exposure compensationNote:An exposure compensation set on the camera onlyinfluences the measurement of available light. If youwant to simultaneo

Manual exposure settingIf the exposure setting is performed entirely manually,the shutter speed dial (1.18) must be clicked to one ofthe engraved spee

132 / Exposure meter metering rangeExposure meter metering rangeThe metering range at room temperature, normalhumidity and ISO 160/23 is EV 0 to 20, o

Metering Diagramm/ 133Metering Diagramm0,030,0630,1250,250,512481632631252505001000200040008000160003200063000125000Bvcd/m2301584211/21/41/81/151/301/

134 / Flash modeGeneral information on flash exposure meteringand controlThe LEICA M8.2 determines the necessary flash pow -er by firing one or more r

Attaching the flash unitWhen attaching a flash unit to the LEICA M8.2 flashshoe (1.21), you should ensure that the foot of theflash unit is fully inse

136 / Flash modeNotes:• The settings and functions described in the follow -ing sections relate exclusively to flash units that aresystem compatible t

In automatic flash mode(flash unit set to Guide Number Control)• does not appear despite the flash unit being switched on and ready for use:The camer

138 / Flash mode3. Up to 1/30, 4. Up to 1/8and 5. Up to 32sAutomatic control of all shutter speeds from thespecified value down to the sync speed of 1

Foreword / 85ForewordDear Customer,Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the LEICA M8.2 and congratulate you on your choice. With this unique v

This function is available at all camera and flash unitsettings, and in aperture priority mode as well as inmanual shutter speed selection, in the var

140 / Review modeReview modeAs described in the "Selecting picture and reviewmodes" and "Automatic review of last picture" (p. 107

Additional options when viewingA. Viewing other pictures / "Scrolling" in the memoryYou can open other saved pictures using the left andrigh

142 / Review modeThe four direction buttons (1.14) can be used to selectany position for the section to be enlarged. To do this,press the button (seve

C. Deleting picturesWhile a picture is displayed in the monitor, you havean opportunity to delete it if you wish to do so. Thiscan be useful, for exam

144 / Review modeDisplays after deletingDeleting individual picturesAfter deleting, the preceding picture appears.If there are no more pictures saved

The first step is to decide• whether you want to protect individual picturesProtect Singleor• all pictures simultaneouslyProtect Allor• whether

146 / Additional functionsAdditional functionsChanging the picture numberingThe LEICA M8.2 assigns pictures sequential picturenumbers, in the default

Taking photographs with the self timerYou can use the self timer to take a picture with adelay of either 2 or 12s. This can be particularly use-ful, f

148 / Transferring data to a computerTransferring data to a computerThe LEICA M8.2 is compatible with the following oper -ating systems:Microsoft®: Wi

86 / Table of ContentsTable of ContentsFCC notes...84Foreword ...

Connecting and transferring data with Mac®OS X (10.5)1. Use the USB cable supplied (C) to connect the USBsocket (1.34) on the LEICA M8.2 to a free USB

150 / Data structure on the memory card / Working with DNG raw data / /Installing Capture One 4Data structure on the memory cardWhen the data stored o

Notes: • If you need help, click on the “Help” button to openup a window containing the Capture One 4 manual,where you can find a description of the a

152 / Miscellaneous / System accessoriesMiscellaneousSystem accessories for the LEICA M8.2Exchangeable lensesThe Leica M system provides a basis for o

Spare parts Order no.Camera bayonet cap...14 195Carrying strap ...

154 / Precautions and care instructionsLCDs• If the LEICA M8.2 is exposed to significant tempera-ture fluctuations, condensation can form on themonito

For lenses• Normally, a soft hair brush is sufficient to removedust from the outer lens elements. However, in caseof more stubborn dirt, they can be c

156 / Care instructions / Cleaning the sensorFor memory cards• While a picture is being stored or the memory cardis being read, it may not be removed,

• If the particles cannot be removed from the sensorin this way, please refer the matter to your LeicaInformation Service (address: see p. 165).• If t

158 / The warning messagesThe warning messagesBottom cover removedClose the bottom cover (see p. 100).No memory cardInsert a memory card (see p. 101).

General information on flash exposure metering and control ...134Compatible flash units ...

Malfunctions and their resolution 1. The LEICA M8.2 does not respond when I turn it on.1.1 Has the battery been correctly inserted?1.2 Does the batter

160 / IndexIndex AccessoriesCases...152Correction lenses...

Image properties (contrast, sharpness, color saturation) ...122Information service, Leica...165Inter

162 / Technical dataTechnical data and descriptionsCamera type Compact digital view and rangefindersystem camera.Lens attachment Leica M bayonet with

Flash exposure controlFlash unit connection via accessory shoe with cen-tral and control contacts.Synchronization Optionally triggered at the first o

164 / Technical dataShutter and releaseShutter Microprocessor-controlled, exceptionally low-noise metal blade focal plane shutter with verticalmovemen

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88 / Warning messagesWarning messages• You should use exclusively the recommendedaccessories to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.• Do