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Inspiration demands creative flexibility.
In early 1990, 118 street artists started painting works of art on the Berlin Wall between the Berlin Ostbahnhof and the Oberbaum Bridge, celebrating the fall of the wall and the reunification of Germany. At 1,300 meters long, the East Side Gallery is today the longest open-air gallery in the world. It is an eloquent embodiment of Berlins uniquely creative atmosphere, where subculture, art, and urban life unite to turn the German capital into Europes leading design metropolis.

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BERLIN

Capital of inspiration.

LEICA D- LUX 5
Room for inspiration. Inspiration demands creative flexibility. Extras with system character.
TECHNICAL DATA AND ACCESSORIES
BERLIN CAPITAL OF INSPIRATION
Today, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, bohemians of the digital age are drawn to Caf Sankt Oberholz on Rosenthaler Platz, a location that was a magnet for denizens of the art and culture scene in Berlin in the 1920s. In those days, it was called the Aschinger and featured in Alfred Dblins classic novel, Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Capital city of inspiration.
Berlin has often been compared to the New York of the wild 1980s. That is partly because of its almost legendary excessive nightlife, but is also a tribute to its vibrant art, architecture, music, fashion, and design scenes. It was no surprise, then, when in 2005 UNESCO named Berlin the first European City of Design. This honor reflects Berlins transformation into a metropolis of European design more than 6,000 businesses, plus many famous centers of learning and countless trade fairs and conferences on design, art, and culture, have founded the citys world-class reputation. Together with the new Leica D-Lux 5, we explore the concept of Berlin as a design metropolis. It is a phenomenon that sprang seemingly from nowhere, beginning with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. And yet, this phenomenon has roots. Berlin has a long history of nurturing creativity, and there is a direct link between the city of today and the vibrant Berlin of the Roaring Twenties. In fact, it seems that Berlins greatest talent lies in promoting breathtaking originality, transforming it over time, and then completely reinventing it to create something altogether new. A perfect example of this process is the Steglitz restaurant tower, known affectionately as the Bierpinsel (beer brush), an architecturally significant pop-art-era building designed in the 1970s. After standing empty for a number of years, it became host to an art caf in April 2010. The new owner established the Tower Art 2010 Project, inviting four internationally recognized artists to give the 48-meter-high tower a fascinating new faade. Once again, Berlins street art reveals the blurring of the boundaries between subculture, art, and everyday urban life.
Top: Spring 2010: Commissioned by the buildings new owner, four internationally recognized street artists reinterpreted the Bierpinsel in Steglitz, Berlin. Bottom: For street artists, Berlins abundance of raw and dynamic spaces makes it a city of infinite opportunities. The German capital has become a breeding ground for many artists who today enjoy international recognition. 06 I LEICA D-LUX 5
Berlin is unique in many ways, and with the fall of the wall it became the site of a great architectural experiment, unmatched in any contemporary European city. Foremost among these extraordinary projects are Potsdamer Platz and the new government district, extending to the north of the Reichstag. The master plan by Berlin architects Schultes Frank Architekten is acknowledged as a work of genius. And even that has tradition in Berlin: the New National Gallery, located not far from the government district, was created by one-time Bauhaus director Mies van der Rohe from 1965 to 1968 and is today considered an icon of classic modernism. Typical Berlin: in the heart of the government district, Berliners and tourists relax in bars on the banks of the river Spree. Berlins easygoing nature, combined with openness and tolerance, offers space for creative people to engage in every kind of art. It is no wonder that talented individuals from around the world are drawn to this city. Among these new arrivals are many young fashion designers who find inspiration in Berlin, setting up their work shops in low-rent studios and creating the trends of tomorrow. In Mitte, the laptop-toting digital bohemians gather in street cafs and work just as their 1920s counterparts did in their time. History has also inspired the Berliner Badeschiff, or bathing ship. Launched in 2004, this floating swimming pool was fashioned from a converted river barge and carries on the tradition of public swimming pools on the river Spree. Of course, the Badeschiff wouldnt be a true Berlin meeting place without its bar and concert stage. There is no question about it: Berlin is a city of inspiration the place to find it and the place to admire its results. With the Leica D-Lux 5, there is now an ideal camera to capture the inspiration of this and all other great cities in pictures. From architectural studies to available-light photography, you have the creative freedom to create compelling images.

Only in Berlin can you find deck chairs and a beach atmosphere in the heart of the government quarter.

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The architecture of the reborn Potsdamer Platz is both innovative and timeless, echoing the golden years of the 1920s.

Room for inspiration.

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The Leica D-Lux range of cameras represents maximum Leica quality in a minimalist camera form factor. And the D-Lux 5 sets new benchmarks in this class. It is a true Leica, not only in terms of its elegant design but also in its superior optical performance. The super-fast, f/2 Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens is ideal for available-light photo graphy. Manual controls and a wide range of accessories ensure that demanding photographers can enjoy enormous creative freedom. The result: images of excellent quality that capture life in rich and natural detail. With such versatile performance in such a compact package, the D-Lux 5 is the perfect companion whenever you seek inspiration in Berlin or anywhere else in the world.
1 SUPER-FAST LENS 2 BRILLIANT IMAGE QUALITY 3 CREATIVE FREEDOM
4 CLASSICAL DESIGN 5 PROFESSIONAL IMAGE PROCESSING 6 VIDEO IN HD QUALITY
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1 SUPER-FAST LENS

The quality of photographs taken with Leica lenses has been legendary for many years. With the newly devel oped, fast quality Leica DC Vario-Summicron 1:23.3/5.119.2 mm ASPH. lens and its practical, universal 2490 mm equivalent zoom range, Leica sets another new benchmark in the history of compact camera lenses. Thanks to its extremely fast maximum aperture, the Leica DC Vario-Summicron makes brilliant photography possible with the lens wide open. This means that it can be used to optimum effect in low light, such as at dawn or twilight. Its a lens virtually predestined for use in difficult available-light situations. With a zoom range extended to 2490 mm (35 mm equivalent), the new lens offers even more creative freedom than its predecessor. Its minimum focal length of 24 mm and a maximum aperture of 1:2.0 provide access to all facets of wide-angle reportage, the classical domain of Leica photography. This naturally also includes complete control over the effects of selective depth of field. Thanks to a maximum focal length of 90 mm, it is also ideal for frame-filling portrait photography. When used for architectural photography, the lens reveals its ability to reproduce the finest details. In extreme macro mode, its even possible to shoot images at a lens-to-subject distance of only 1 cm. The Leica DC Vario-Summicron 1:23.3/5.119.2 mm ASPH. therefore offers a high degree of creative freedom for capturing images of superior quality.
2 BRILLIANT IMAGE QUALITY Like its predecessor, the new D-Lux 5 is characterized by its particularly simple and intuitive handling. You are free to choose between manual settings or the smart automatic mode. This makes the D-Lux 5 the ideal camera for both extremely personal picture compositions and completely spontaneous shots. Now with an even greater equivalent focal-length range of 2490 mm, it opens up an entirely new spectrum of photographic possibilities. From macro shots and wide-angle architectural and landscape photography to reportage or portrait images, the versatility of the compact D-Lux 5 makes it an all-round performer. And for even more photographic flexibility, you can enhance the D-Lux 5 with a wide range of accessories, including a bright accessory viewfinder, an electronic flash unit, and more just like a system camera.

The D-Lux 5 features a newly designed 1/1.63" CCD image sensor that is particularly large for this compact camera class. Even at the standard resolution of 10.1 megapixels, this contributes to a significant increase in image quality. However, the pixel size plays a much more decisive role in picture quality than the actual number of image dots (pixels). The pixels of the D-Lux 5 are considerably larger than those of other compact cameras. The results speak for themselves: low image noise, more precise details, and natural color rendition ensure absolutely brilliant images just the way you expect them to be from a Leica camera! In low light, the new image processor now makes it possible to work with ISO settings of up to 6400. The new D-Lux 5 delivers images in all four formats (4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1) in both capture and review mode. These can be viewed and assessed in exquisite detail before and after capture on the generously dimensioned 3" LCD-monitor with a resolution of 460,000 pixels.

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4 CLASSICAL DESIGN

Classical elegance meets premium-quality materials: this characterizes the design philosophy of Leica D-Lux cameras. A design concept that the D-Lux 5 carries forth brilliantly and effortlessly. Black throughout, with sparse accents in chrome and distinctive lines, it possesses a compellingly purist and simultaneously timeless modern design. A single glance says it all: it is a true Leica. Its silky-smooth, black anodized exterior encases a rugged and compact metal body. This makes the camera not only particularly robust, but also ensures that the D-Lux 5 can be held safely and steadily in the photographers hand. Anyone wishing for more grip can find an ideal accessory in the form of the optional handgrip.
The New National Gallery (19651968) is recognized as Mies van der Rohes architectural masterpiece. It is the only building in post-war Germany that the one-time director of the Bauhaus design school was ever to design.
5 PROFESSIONAL IMAGE PROCESSING
The Leica D-Lux 5 is supplied complete with a free copy of the professional image processing software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. This software package allows photographers to develop the RAW image files delivered by the CCD sensor of the D-Lux 5 to obtain the best possible image quality. At the same time, photographers maintain complete control over the development process applied to their images. White balance, exposure, sharpness, tonal balance, color saturation, and many other parameters can be modified during post-processing until the result the photographer envisages is achieved. RAW image data are considered to be the best choice for digital image processing. The advantages of RAW image files as opposed to JPEG or TIFF data are so numerous that many ambitious amateurs and most professional photographers now work almost exclusively with RAW image files.

3 CREATIVE FREEDOM

Photography with a Leica camera must be one thing above all a sheer pleasure. And that is precisely what the Leica D-Lux 5 offers with its amazingly simple and intuitive handling concept and clearly laid-out functions. For instance, you can easily set manual exposure parameters with the innovative new Clickwheel on the back of the camera. Thanks to its manual setting option for subject distance, aperture, and shutter speed, the D-Lux 5 opens up a whole vista of creative opportunities for discerning photographers to take complete control of image characteristics. Its smart auto mode is ideal for fast and spontaneous snapshots, and offers optimum assistance for less experienced photographers. Depending on the subject and the lighting situation, the camera automatically selects the ISO setting, face recognition, contrast com pensation, and the appropriate scene mode. Auto mode also controls the OIS image-stabilizing system that effectively prevents the effects of camera shake when shooting under challenging lighting conditions.

6 VIDEO IN HD QUALITY

Thanks to its compact size, the Leica D-Lux 5 is the ideal camera for people who are constantly out and about. Its additional 720p HD video function in memory-saving AVCHD Lite format leaves absolutely nothing to be desired in terms of the photographik options it offers. This also applies, as one would naturally expect from a true Leica, to the superior quality of the videos captured. To start shooting a video, simply press the dedicated button on the top deck of the camera. Autofocus and the entire 3.8x zoom range remain available during recording. Particularly practical: you can freely segment recordings and delete any unwanted scenes. A further option lets you save individual frames from recorded videos as still pictures. Best of all, thanks to the innovative AVCHD Lite format, HD video recordings only need about half the memory required by videos in the widespread M-JPEG HD format. This means the D-Lux 5 lets you shoot videos with double the recording time.

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Extras with system character.
Among the youngest of todays Berlin design generation are Julia and Ben. Their avant-garde fashion has already earned them international acclaim.
Through their own hard work, Julia and Ben converted a ground-floor gallery in a Wilhelminian-era building into a shop for their creations. In their upstairs studio, they design and make elegant and flattering pieces that mix glamour with a unique Berlin street style.

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER

The accessory shoe on the top deck of the Leica D-Lux 5 is also conceived as a mount for the Leica EVF1 accessory viewfinder. The Live-View enabled by this electronic viewfinder lets the photographer view the subject through the lens and assess the precise composition of an image just like when using a DSLR system camera. With a resolution of 20,000 image dots, the viewfinder is particularly use ful when shooting under extreme lighting conditions. The Leica EVF1 electronic viewfinder also offers photographers who wear glasses the enormous benefit of diopter compensation.

POWERFUL FLASH UNIT

The compact CF 22 accessory flash unit is specially designed for use with D-Lux cameras, and is an ideal complement to their features. It can be easily and securely mounted in the hot shoe on the top deck of the camera. An accessory flash unit provides photographers with even more options for flash exposure and fill-in flash.
Two persuasive arguments for the Leica D-Lux 5 are its typical Leica quality and its outstanding performance. But this handy compact camera offers quite a lot more. Indeed, with its unique range of dedicated accessories, it is transformed in seconds into the basis of a photographic concept that embodies true system character. Thanks to an optional electronic viewfinder and detachable flash unit, you can not only expand your photographic options, but also the range of your creative freedom for even greater pleasure when you marvel at your extraordinary and lovingly composed pictures.

OTHER ACCESSORIES

The D-Lux 5 can be fitted with an optional handgrip that enables comfortable onehanded shooting in special situations. Attached to the base plate of the camera, it provides extra grip for the right hand and ensures steady and secure one-handed shooting with the D-Lux 5. The range of accessories also features a choice of practical bags and cases to protect and carry your camera including a leather case with shoulder strap, and an ever-ready camera case with grip and separate view finder case attached to the carrying strap, and an elegant soft leather pouch.

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LEICA D-LUX 5 TECHNICAL DATA AND ACCESSORIES
Measuring 32 meters long and 9 meters wide, the Badeschiff floats in the middle of the Spree. This unique swimming pool, was created from a converted river barge, may well be Europes most unusual bathing facility.

Technical data.

Product Order No. Lens Zoom Optical/digital Focusing Modes Metering modes Focusing range P/A/S/M Macro/intelligent/ auto/movie Sensor Resolution Still pictures
Leica D-Lux (E version), 18151 (U version), 18152 (TK version). Leica DC Vario-Summicron 5.119.2 mm f/23.3 ASPH. (wide-angle f2f8/telephoto f3.3f8 )/corresponds to 2490 mm, 35 mm equivalent focal lenght. Metering modes White balance Sensitivity 3,8 x/4 x. Shutter speeds Continuous shooting mode Normal/Macro, Continuous focusing (on/off). Face detection, AF tracking, 23 field, 1 field (flexible/scalable). Mechanical shutter Flash 50 cm. 1 cm (wide-angle/30 cm (tele). 1/1.63"-CCD with 11.3 MP (effective 10.1 MP). Range (with ISO AUTO and maximum wideangle setting) Selftimer Monitor Microphone/speaker Recording media Internal memory Memory cards Interface Printer compatibility RAW/JPEG (based on Exif 2.3 standard)/DPOF-compatible. RAW/JPEG (based on Exif 2.3 standard) + QuickTime. AVCHD Lite/Motion JPEG. Max. 29 min. (only E version). Operating temperature/ humidity Battery Voltage/capacity Dimensions (W x H x D) Program mode (P), Aperture priority (A), Speed priority (S), Manual setting (M), Snapshot. Increments: 1/3 EV steps, setting range: 3 EV. Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candlelight, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sens., High-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Color modes. Weight Scope of delivery Software 3.6 V/1250 mAh (400 pictures according to CIPA standards). 110 x 66 x 43 mm (4 1/3 x 2 2/3 x 1 5/7 in.). 270 g (9.5 oz) with memory card and battery. Camera with lens cap, battery charger (Leica BC-DC 10), battery (Leica BP-DC 10), carrying strap, AV cable, USB cable, CD with long instructions (PDF). Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Approx. 40MB. SD, SDHC, SDXC. Digital: USB 2.0 (high speed). Data cannot be transferred from PC to the camera (only E version). Mini HDMI cable (type C). Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL CVBS (switchable in menu), audio line-out (mono). Dedicated jack (8-pin). PictBridge. 040C/1080%. Modes Auto, Auto with pre-flash (to reduce red-eye effect), Auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash, On, On with pre-flash, Off. Approx. 80 cm7.2 m. Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot. Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Manual setting, Manual measurement. Auto/i.ISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*/12800*(* by pixel mixed readout). 60 s1/4000 s (Starry Sky mode: 15 s, 30 s, 60 s). 2.5 fps. 2.5 fps: 5 (Standard mode)/3 (Fine Mode)/High-Speed Burst mode: approx. 6 frames/(image priority), approx. 10 frames/ (speed priority), (recorded in 3 MP for 4:3, 2.5 MP for 3:2, 2 MP for 16:9).

4:3 format: 3648 x 2736 pixels (10 MP), 3072 x 2304 pixels (7 MP), 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 MP), 2048 x 1536 pixels (3 MP), 1600 x 1200 pixels (2 MP), 640 x 480 pixels (0.3 MP). 3:2 format: 3776 x 2520 pixels (9.5 MP), 3168 x 2112 pixels (6.5 MP), 2656 x 1768 pixels (4.5 MP), 2112 x 1408 pixels (3 MP), 2048 x 1360 pixels (2.5 MP), 640 x 424 pixels (0.3 MP). 16:9 format: 3968 x 2232 pixels (9 MP), 3328 x 1872 pixels (6 MP), 2784 x 1568 pixels (4.5 MP), 2208 x 1248 pixels (2.5 MP), 1920 x 1080 pixels (2 MP), 640 x 360 pixels (0.2MP). 1:1 format: 2736 x 2736 pixels (7.5 MP), 2304 x 2304 pixels (5.5 MP), 1920 x 1920 pixels (3.5 MP), 1536 x 1536 pixels (2.5 MP), 480 x 480 pixels (0.2MP). 4:3 format: VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG), QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG). 16:9 format: WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG). 1280 x 720 pixels, 60i (AVCHD Lite, CCD output is 30p), 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG).
2/10 s delay. 3.0" TFT LCD, approx. 460,000 pixels, field of view: approx. 100%, automatic brightness adjustment. Mono.
Movies HD video Recording file format Still pictures Still pictures with sound Video Video recording time Exposure control Exposure modes Exposure compensation Scene modes

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Accessories.

Leica EVF1 viewfinder Order no. Electronic viewfinder with 200,000 image dots for 100% frame viewing, also suitable for extreme lighting conditions. With diopter compensation. Leather bag Order no. High-quality camera bag in brown leather to match the elegant design of the D-Lux 5. Protects the camera when carrying.
CF 22 compact flash Order no. Accessory flash unit for greater freedom when illuminating subjects.
Ever-ready case Order no. The calfskin ever-ready case offers sufficient room for the camera with an attached hand grip, and features a small case attached to the carrying strap to hold the accessory finder.
Hand grip Order no. The accessory hand grip ensures steady holding, e.g. when taking photographs with just one hand.

Soft leather bag Order no. High-quality, soft leather carrying case.
Mini HDMI cable Order no. 14 491
BP-DC 10-E/10-U replacement battery Order no. 18 719/18 720
The Liquidrom in the heart of Berlin offers urban bathing culture in the truest sense, with underwater color and lighting effects combined with music. The ideal accompaniment: the fascinating sound-and-water images created by the artist Alexander Lauterwasser. 24 I LEICA D-LUX 5
Berlin, New York, London, Tokyo! With its funky interior in 1980s nightclub style, Bar Tausend is the epitome of the international party lifestyle. The light installation at the far side of the room, Das Auge (The Eye), is by the Berlin lighting designer Schneider-Moll, and was once featured in the Louis Vuitton showroom in Paris.
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Anleitung / Instructions / Notice d'utilisation / Istruzioni / Instrucciones
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Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this LEICA D-LUX 5. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. Notice: Please note that the actual controls, components, menu items, menu screen illustrations etc. of your LEICA D-LUX 5 may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these instructions.
Information for Your Safety
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, or shock hazard and annoying interference: Use only the recommended accessories. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture, dripping or splashing water and make sure no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment. Do not expose to heat above 60 xC (140 oF). Do not remove the cover (back): there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to your Leica dealer, an authorized Leica service station / the Leica distributer in your country (for addresses, see Warranty Card), or the Leica Customer Service department (for address (>74)). The mains outlet must be located near the connected equipment and it must be easily accessible.

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Leica Model No.: LEICA D-LUX 5 Responsible party/ Support contact: Leica Camera Inc. 1 Pearl Court, Unit A Allendale, New Jersey 07401 Tel.: i232 Fax: ie-mail: olesin@aol.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. the receiver is connected.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

(U.K. only)
Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOFKEEP DRY.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Fuse (5 ampere)

Figure B

About the battery
CAUTION Battery (Lithium ion battery) Use the specified unit to recharge the battery. Do not use the battery with equipment other than the specified unit. Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Leica Camera AG (>46). Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions (>44).
Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate. (U.S. only) A recyclable lithium ion/polymer battery powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

About the charger DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THE CHARGER IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE IT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE CHARGERS VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE CHARGER. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. Charger This charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But In the U.S.A. and Canada, the charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
The charger is in the standby condition when it is connected.
The primary circuit is always live as long as the charger is connected to an electrical outlet.
Cautions for Use Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Always use the genuine Leica HDMI mini cable (available as accessory >46).
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound. Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Then reinsert the battery and turn the camera on.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded
pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Table of Contents

Information for Your Safety...39 Scope of Delivery...46 Accessories....46 Names of the Components...47 Charging the Battery...50 About the Internal Memory/the Card..53 Inserting and Removing Card and Battery..54 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)...55 Changing the Clock Setting...55 Setting the Menu....56 Selecting the [REC] Mode...57 Program Mode...59 Program Shift...60 Snapshot Mode....61 Scene Detection....62 AF Tracking Function...62 Exposure Compensation...63 Aperture- and Shutter-Priority Modes..64 Aperture-Priority Mode []...64 Shutter-Priority Mode []..64 Manual Exposure Mode...65 Recording Motion Pictures..66 Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])..67 Deleting Pictures....68 Using the Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM..69 Technical Data...70 Leica Service Addresses...73

Scope of Delivery

Order No. Rechargeable battery BP-DC10-E BP-DC10-U Charger BC-DC10-E BC-DC10-U Mains cable EU UK AUS TW CN KR 423-092.001-010 423-092.002-010 423-068.801-019 423-068.801-020 423-068.801-023 424-025.002-000 423-082.805-004 423-082.805-005 (delivery differs depending on markets) 423-092.001-014 423-092.001-018 423-092.001-019 423-092.001-016 423-092.001-020 423-092.001-022 424-036.001-000 423-092.001-015 423-092.001-357 -360 (delivery differs depending on markets) 93 367

Accessories

Order No. Everready case Leather case Soft leather case Hand grip D-LUX 5 Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 HDMI mini cable LEICA CF 22 Flash unit Mini tripod Tabletop tripod Ball and Socket head 14 100
Shoulder strap Lens cap Lens cap string CD with instr. PDFs USB cable AV cable Battery case Hot shoe cover Button template for Canada / Taiwan Short instructions
Notice regarding registration and SW download Warranty Card

439-399.100-026

Notes: Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the internal memory when you are not using a card. Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera. The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately (>44).

Names of the Components

5 Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Flash Shoulder strap eyelet Focus selector switch
LCD monitor [AF/AE LOCK] button Playback button Status indicator [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button
13 Rear dial Rear dial operation is indicated as follows in these instructions: e.g.: Rotate to the left or to the right e.g.: Press
14 Cursor buttons 3/[FOCUS] button 4/Function button Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often. [FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.]/[FLASH]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET] 2/Self-timer button 1/ISO Cursor button operation, e.g. when one of them should be pressed, is indicated as follows in these instructions:

Press 4

Aspect ratio selector switch Microphone Zoom lever Motion picture button Flash open switch Hot shoe cover Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 21 Mode dial 22 Shutter button 23 Camera ON/OFF switch [HDMI] socket [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket Lens ring front Lens barrel
28 Tripod thread 30 When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 29 Speaker Do not cover the speaker with your 31 fingers. 30 Card/Battery door We recommend using a battery with sufficient power when recording motion pictures. 31 Release lever

Charging the Battery

About batteries you can use with this camera
Use only the Leica battery BP-DC10 E/U (>46). It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these batteries are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these batteries may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery. To ensure safe operation we urgently recommend to use only the Leica battery BP-DC10 E/U (>46).
Use only the specified charger and battery. The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be
used safely. The dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this camera is the Leica battery BP-DC10 E/U (>46). (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used.) Leica cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of any other batteries.
Charging The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the Charge the battery with the charger indoors. It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC
to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.) battery before use.
Insert the battery into the charger.
The terminals should face the
chargers contacts and the Leica logo upwards. plug-in type
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.

cable type

About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator A turns on: Charging has started. The [CHARGE] indicator A turns off: Charging has been completed without any problem.
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge
the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

Charging time

Charging time Approx. 155 min
Recording still pictures [when using the LCD monitor/the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory >46)]
Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 400 pictures Approx. 200 min By CIPA standard in Program Mode
Recording conditions by CIPA standard CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. Using a 32 MB SD Memory Card. Using the supplied battery. Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].) Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

Playback [when using the LCD monitor/the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory >46)]
Playback time Approx. 360 min
About the Internal Memory/the Card
Internal Memory Memory size: Approx. 40 MB The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the The access time for the internal memory may be longer than the access time
for a card. card being used becomes full.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with the camera. Type of card which can be used with the camera SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) Remarks
SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment. SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment. Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording
video standards) may be used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards. motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
Note Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting and Removing Card and Battery
Check that the camera is turned off. Close the flash.
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF, slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow, and open the card/battery door.
Use only the Leica battery We cannot guarantee the quality of
any other batteries. BP-DC10 E/U (>46).
Insert battery and card. Be sure to insert in the correct orientation. Battery: Push it in until it is locked by the lever A. To remove, pull this lever in the direction of the arrow. Card: Push it down until it clicks into place. To remove, push it further down until it clicks, then pull it out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [].
Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET].
Press [] to return to the settings screen.
Changing the Clock Setting
It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.

Setting the Menu

This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings. The same setting can also be used for the [MOTION PICTURE], [PLAYBACK], and [SETUP] menus. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [] to [] in the Program Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE] and then press 1.
Depending on the item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. Press 1. Select a menu item next and set it.

Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode
A Mode dial The status indicator 2 lights up when you turn the camera on 1. (It turns off after about 1 second.)
Change modes by rotating the mode dial.
Align the desired mode with index B. Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click-stop position of the desired mode. (The mode dial rotates 360o)

Basic

Program Mode For taking pictures with automatic exposure control. Snapshot Mode For taking pictures with extended automatic settings.

Advanced

Aperture-Priority Mode The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled shutter speed, based on the manually set aperture value. Shutter-Priority Mode The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled aperture value, based on the manually set shutter speed. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is determined by the manually set aperture value and shutter speed. Creative Motion Picture Mode For recording motion pictures with manual settings. Custom Mode For taking pictures with previously registered settings. Scene Mode For taking pictures that match the scene being recorded. My Color Mode For taking pictures with one of twelve color modes, the effects of which can be checked before on the monitor.

[REC] Mode:

Program Mode
The camera automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can change various settings in the [REC] menu.

Set the mode dial to [

Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
Aim the AF frame 1 at the point you want to focus on. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The focus indication 2 (green) lights up The focus range is 50 cm (1p 7 11/16q) to.
1 when the subject is focused. 2
Press the shutter button fully to take a picture.

Program Shift

In Program Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.
Press the shutter button halfway and then use the
rear dial to activate Program Shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen (about 10 seconds). The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated. Program Shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated back until the Program Shift indication disappears, i.e. is set back to 0.

Example of Program Shift

(A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Program Shift range 2 Automatic camera setting 3 Program Shift limit

2.14 (Ev)

5.1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000

[REC] Mode:

Snapshot Mode
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The focus indication 1 (green) lights up The AF frame 2 is placed over the
when the subject is focused. subjects face by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is placed at the point on the subject which is in focus. The focus range is 1 cm (3/8q) (Wide)/ 30 cm (1p) (Tele) to. 2

Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET] [i-BABY]

Only when [

] is selected
] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a persons face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

AF Tracking Function

It is possible to have the focus set to the targeted subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
Press 3 (FOCUS). [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center

screen. of the screen.

Press 3 (FOCUS) again to cancel. Aim the AF Tracking frame at your subject and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. The AF Tracking frame will turn yellow. An optimum scene mode for the framed Press 3 (FOCUS) to cancel.

subject will be chosen.

Exposure Compensation
Use this function to adjust the exposure to the important part of the subject in case of large differences in brightness within the frame.
Press the rear dial to select [], and then rotate it to compensate the exposure.
A Exposure compensation value Every time the rear dial is pressed, it switches the activated operation. Exposure compensation operation is active when [] at the bottom left of the screen changes to orange. The exposure compensation value can be set within a range of j3 EV to i3 EV. Select [] only to return to the original exposure (0 EV). A

Take a picture.

Aperture- and Shutter-Priority Modes
Aperture-Priority Mode []
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in-focus area (in front of and behind the main subject), to a lower number for a smaller in-focus area.
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

A Aperture Value

Take a picture. Shutter-Priority Mode []
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trailing effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.

B Shutter Speed

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Press [(].

Press 2/1 to select the picture.
After selecting a motion picture, press 3

to start playback.

Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. The picture being played back is deleted, regardless of whether it is recorded on the internal memory or the card.
Select the picture to be deleted, and then press []. A [] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Using the Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM
You have practised the basic operations introduced in these instructions and You want to check the Troubleshooting.
want to progress to advanced operations.
In these kinds of situations refer to instructions (PDF format) on the supplied CD-ROM.
Turn the PC on and insert the supplied CD-ROM. Open the CD-ROM. Double click on the PDF with the desired language to open it.
When the Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the instructions (PDF format). You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions

Technical Data

Image sensor Effective pixels Minimum illuminance Lens 1/1.63q CCD sensor, total pixel number: 11,300,000, primary color filter 10,100,000 approx. 3 lx (when i-low light is used LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON f/2.0 (wide) 3.3 (tele) 5.1 19.2 mm ASPH. 35 mm camera equivalent: mm 50 cm/1p 7 11/16q to
Focus range P/A/S/M Macro/ Snapshot Scene modes Digital Zoom Shutter system Shutter speed Series exposures Low speed Exposure frequency Number of recordable pictures High speed Exposure frequency approx. 10/6.5 fps (Speed/Image priority) 2.5 fps
1 cm/3/8q (Wide)/30 cm/1p (Tele) to
May differ from ranges above. max. 4k Electronically and mechanically controlled 60 s to 1/4000 s, [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 s/30 s/ 60 s

max. 5/3 (Standard/Fine)

Number of recordable pictures
[2.5M (1:1), 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the resolution.] approx. 15 when using the internal memory, immediately after formatting/ max. 100 when using a card (may differ depending on the type of card and the recording conditions) Program (P), Aperture-Priority (A), Shutter-Priority (S), Manual setting (M) Exposure compensation (increments: 1/3 EV Steps, range: n3 EV) Multiple/Center weighted/Spot Built-in pop-up flash unit AUTO, AUTO w. Red-eye reduction, ON (ON w. Red-eye reduction), Slow sync. w. Red-eye reduction, OFF approx. 80 cm/2p 7 3/32q 7.2 m/23p 7q (with maximum wide angle setting) 3.0q TFT LCD (approx. 460,000 dots), shows approx. 100% of the captured frame Monaural Monaural Internal Memory (approx. 40 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card RAW/JPEG (based on Exif 2.3 standard)/DPOF compatible AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG

Exposure modes

Metering modes Flash Flash modes
Flash range (with ISO AUTO) LCD monitor Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording file format Still Pictures Motion pictures (with audio)
Operating temperature/ humidity Interface
0 o 40 oC/32 o 104 oF/10 80%RH Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) (With model no. 18 150, data from the PC cannot be written to the camera using the USB connection cable.) Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) HDMI: for HDMI mini cable (type C) AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Terminals Dimensions (WkHkD; lens retracted) Weight (with/without card and battery) Battery (lithium-ion) Voltage/capacity Charger Input Output
approx. 109.7k65.5k43 mm/ 4 5/16k2 9/16k1 11/16q
approx. 271 g/0.597 lbs/233 g/0.514 lbs

3.6 V/1250 mAh

AC V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A DC 4.2 V 0.65 A

Leica Service Addresses

Leica Academy As well as outstanding high-performance products for taking and viewing photographs, for many years we have also been offering the special services of the Leica Akademie, with practical seminars and training courses, which are intended to share our knowledge about the world of photography, projection and magnification with both beginners and advanced photographic enthusiasts. The contents of the courses, which are run by a trained team of experts in the modern, well-equipped training suite at our Solms factory and in the nearby Gut Altenberg, vary from general photography to areas of special interest and offer a range of suggestions, information and advice for your own work. More detailed information and the current Leica Akademy brochure are available from: Leica Camera AG Leica Akademie Oskar-Barnack-Str. 11 D-35606 Solms Phone: +49 (0) 6442-208-421 Fax: +49 (0) 6442-208-425 la@leica-camera.com Leica on the Internet Current information about products, news, events and the Leica company is available on our homepage on the Internet at: http://www.leica-camera.us http://www.leica-camera.co.uk
Leica information service The Leica information service can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to the Leica range either in writing, on the telephone or by e-mail. Leica Camera AG Informations-Service Postfach 1180 D-35599 Solms Phone: +49 (0) 6442-208-111 Fax: +49 (0) 6442-208-339 info@leica-camera.com Leica Customer Service Leica AGs Customer Service center, or the repair service of the Leica national offices (see the Warranty Card for an address list), is available to assist you in maintaining your Leica equipment or in case of damage. Please contact your nearest authorised Leica dealer. Leica Camera AG Customer Service Solmser Gewerbepark 8 D-35606 Solms Phone: +49 (0) 6442-208-189 Fax: +49 (0) 6442-208-339 customer.service@leica-camera.com

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ENGLISH Errata: The software available for downloading on the Leica Camera AG homepage after registering your camera is Adobe Lightroom 3! (Not Adobe Premiere Elements, as mistakenly stated in the instructions.)
NEDERLANDS Errata: De software die na registratie van het toestel beschikbaar is om gedownload te worden naar de home-pagina van de Leica Camera AG, is Adobe Lightroom 3! (Niet Adobe Premiere Elements, zoals verkeerd in de instructies vermeld werd.)
DEUTSCH Korrektur: Die Software, die fr Ihre Kamera nach der Registrierung kostenlos zum Download von der Leica Camera AG Homepage zur Verfgung steht, ist Adobe Lightroom 3! (Nicht Adobe Premiere Elements, wie in der Anleitung irrtmlich vermerkt.) FRANAIS Errata: Le logiciel disponible en tlchargement sur le site web Leica Camera AG (Et non Adobe Premiere Elements, comme dclar par erreur dans le mode demploi.) ESPAOL Errata: El software disponible para descargar desde la pgina de inicio de Leica (No Adobe Premiere Elements, como se indic errneamente en las instrucciones.) ITALIANO Errata corrige: Il software disponibile per il download sulla home page di Leica Camera AG dopo aver registrato la propria fotocamera Adobe Lightroom 3! (Non Adobe Premiere Elements, come indicato per errore nelle istruzioni.) XX XXX / VQC8256 Camera AG luego de registrar su cmara es Adobe Lightroom 3! aprs lenregistrement de votre appareil photo est Adobe Lightroom 3!