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Leica 18461, 18115 manual High Key, Low Key

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Taking pictures

Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[High Key]

This effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the entire picture.

■■Items that can be set

Brightness	Underexposure	Overexposure
	(darker)	(brighter)

Depth of field	Shallower	Extended

Coloring	Pinkish	Light-bluish

[Low Key]

This effect creates a darker somber appearance for the entire picture to emphasize the bright portions.

■■Items that can be set

Brightness	Underexposure	Overexposure
	(darker)	(brighter)

Depth of field	Shallower	Extended

Coloring	Reddish	Bluish

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Leica 18461, 18115 manual High Key, Low Key

Contents

Leica D-LUX Table of contents Taking pictures Sequence of operations About recording modes Snapshot mode103 Setting the exposure series102 Locking the exposure and/orMiscellaneous PlaybackForcing it into a full bag Condensation When the lens or the monitor is fogged upBefore use Camera handlingAlso refer to Usage cautions and notes →216 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOrder No Scope of Delivery AccessoriesAbout the hot shoe cover Names of the componentsMicrophone Flash open switchCard/Battery door Aperture ringTerminal cover Status indicator20 21 LCD monitor →200 21 ND/FOCUS lever DialPlayback button Switches between picture taking and playback mode. →152Switches the displayed screens. →127 Locks the exposure and focus settings. →103Attach the lens cap Attaching lens cap and shoulder strapAttach the shoulder strap Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the batteryInsert the battery into the charger Detach the battery after charging is completedRemaining battery capacity Remaining battery capacityRecording conditions by Cipa standard Recording still picturesViewing pictures Recording motion picturesRecording conditions Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Inserting and removing the card/the batteryRelease slider To remove the card To remove the batteryTo remove Pull the latch in the direction of the arrow LatchFollowing SD standard-based cards Built-in memory approx MBCard Compatible memory cardsRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeS indicate hour, minute and second When the Avchd recording mode is usedWhen the MP4 recording mode is used Recording time capacity motion picturesPress MENU/SET Setting time and dateButton Set the date and time Perform steps . →23 Select Clock Set from the Setup or Rec menuChanging settings For details about how to set the menu →25Setting the menu Menu type Switching menu typeWorld Time Using the Setup menuFor setting time, date, and display format For details →24 Clock SetTravel Date When you come back from your travel destinationTo set summer time To record LocationShutter Tone BeepBeep Tone Shutter VolCust.Set Mem VolumeSettings 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 SettingsLCD Display / Viewfinder LCD ModeThis function is not available in playback mode Setting LCD Mode reduces the operating timeGuide Line Setting the position of the guidelinesSettings / / / OFF EVF Disp.Style / LCD Disp.StyleHistogram Settings on / OFFRemaining Disp Video Rec AreaHighlight MF Assist Expo.MeterLens Resume MF ResumeAuto LCD Off Settings 30 MIN. / 5MIN. / 2MIN. / 1 MIN Sleep Mode Settings 10MIN. / 5MIN. / 2MIN. / 1 MIN. / OFFEconomy Auto Review Play on LCDNo.Reset Start ModeOutput ResetSettings Reset Rec. settings? / Reset setup parameters? USB ModeRotate Disp Settings 3D / 2DHdtv Link 3D PlaybackFor saving the last operated menu position Settings on / OFF / SET Register or change user nameScene Menu Menu ResumeFormat Version DispS. Demo LanguageAmount of camera shake is shown on a graph Guide → Select , and then press MENU/SET Entering TextEditing text Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode Turn on the powerSequence of operations Taking still pictures Shutter button Take picturesRecording motion pictures Motion picture button About the direction detect function Holding the cameraAbout recording modes Set to the desired recording modeAbout Backlight Compensation Snapshot modeAutomatic Scene Detection Press the dial Press the dial to finalize the settingDetermining the extent of the area rendered sharply Shallow depth Extended depth Field Open the built-in flash Using the built-in flashClosing the built-in flash IHandheld Nite Shot Color ModeSetting Description Motion DeblurIHDR AF Tracking To cancel AF Tracking → Press againTo cancel AF Lock → Press Press to set AF TrackingAdjusting brightness, coloring, and depth of field Press the dial Press to select an item to adjustPress to make adjustments Switching to Snapshot Plus ModeAbout setting items Setting display Program modeProgram Shift Example of Program Shift Select Program Diagram from the Rec menuProgram Diagram Setting StandardRotate the aperture ring to select the aperture value Aperture priority modeRotate the dial to select the shutter speed Shutter speed priority modeSelect shutter speed and aperture value Manual exposure modeSetting the aperture value Setting the shutter speedLight balance approximation Press to select the effect and then MENU/SET Using Creative Control ModeUsing Creative Control Mode Retro For the Creative Control menu setting procedures. →64Expressive Items that can be setLow Key High KeyThis effect creates a picture with sepia tone SepiaDynamic Monochrome High Dynamic Impressive ArtThis effect allows you to play with color effects Cross ProcessToy Effect With camera models 18 461 / 18 Defocusing a pictureMiniature Effect With camera model 18Star Filter Soft FocusOne Point Color Selecting the color to be retainedSmooth Defocus Radial Defocus Using Scene Mode Scenery How to select a scene →75Portrait Soft SkinIf the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to Handheld SportsNight Portrait Night SceneryPet FoodTo record age and name BabyTakes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets SunsetGlass ThroughRecording procedure 3D Photo ModeTips for recording pictures About zoom operation Taking motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to end recordingTaking motion pictures MP4 About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Avchd Progressive With camera model 18Selected scene Scenes for motion picture About recording modesExposure series function Press to select the setting and then MENU/SET About aperture value Press to select HS and then MENU/SET Resolution of high-speed motion picturesHigh Speed Video Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered Registering your own settings and recordingWhen changing the menu settings Set mode dial to / Custom modeCustom Zoom In/Out Using the zoom lensExtended optical zoom Optical ZoomDigital Zoom ZoomStep Zoom When the aspect ratio is 11 When Burst Shooting is set toSelect the focal length Step Zoom stop positionsSwitch the focus selector switch to or Using AutofocusFace Detection Select AF Mode from the Rec menuPress to select Autofocus mode items and then MENU/SET Switching AF ModeFocusing on off-center subjects Locking the focus Spot focusingAim the AF area at the subject Return to desired compositionChanging the position and size of the AF area 100101 Using Manual Focus together with Autofocus102 Switch the focus selector switch toShortest focusing distance Close-up picturesPoint the camera at the subject Press the AF/AE Lock button Adjust the composition and then take the pictureLocking the exposure and/or focus 103Align with the index Focus manually on a subject Manual focusing104 Focus with the ND/FOCUS leverEnlarged display MF assist 105Shot AF 106 Using the built-in flashClose the built-in flash Select Flash in the Rec menu Press to select a mode and then MENU/SETChanging the flash mode 107Available, Not available Default setting Available flash modes in each exposure modeAvailable flash range when the Sensitivity setting is Auto Shutter speeds for each flash modeSetting guide Setting the ISO Sensitivity109 110 Aspect ratio Maximum resolutionAbout extended ISO 111 Setting White BalanceAWB operational range =Color temperature in degrees KelvinSetting the White Balance manually 112113 Use to perform fine adjustments and then press MENU/SETSetting the White Balance using a color temperature Performing White Balance fine adjustmentsWhite Balance bracketing 114115 116 Using with self-timerTake the picture To cancelSelf-timer indicator Flashes for the set delay time 117118 Setting the exposure series functionFocus, exposure, White Balance When , or Is set, the resolution will be lowerSetting Speed 119120 Changing the aspect ratio for still pictures Select the aspect ratio switch121 Aspect Bracket 122Select Aspect Bracket in the Rec menu Use cursor buttons to select on and then press MENU/SETPress the ND/FOCUS lever to activate the ND filter Using the built-in ND filterModes other than in Program AE Mode 123Select the Exposure Compensation value Compensating the exposure124 Press the dial to select Exposure Compensation display125 Auto Bracket126 Press the Disp button to switch the display Switching the displays127 Correct the camera angle Using the level gaugeUsing the level gauge 128129 Using the Quick menuDuring playback Using the Face Recognition function130 How the Face Recognition function works During recordingRegistering faces 131Select Face Recog. in the Rec menu Record a picture with the facePress to select the item for editing and then 132Tips for registering face pictures Editing or deleting information about registered faces 133Information about registered faces can be edited or deleted Photo Style Using the Rec menuSettings 134Aspect ratio 169 Higher resolution135 Picture SizeSaves pictures in RAW file format. ∗ 136About RAW files Quality137 Quick AF 138AF/AE Lock Dynamic Metering ModeSettings High / Standard / LOW / OFF 139Multi Expo 140Min. Shtr Speed Settings Auto 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2Resolution 141For details →95 142Stabilizer For details →107 143AF Assist Lamp FlashFlash Synchro Settings 1ST / 2NDFlash firing timing chart 144Red-Eye Removal Flash AdjustSettings -2 EV to +2 EV unit 1/3 EV 145Opt. Viewfinder 146For details →53 For details →54About interval recording 147Time Lapse Shot 148 Recording date and time can be stamped on still pictures Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF149 Date StampRec Quality Using the Motion Picture menuRec Mode 150Wind Cut Settings Auto / OFF151 Continuous AFPress to select a picture to be displayed Viewing your pictures Normal Play152 Press the playback button153 Enlarging the section that focusing was based onViewing several pictures simultaneously Multi Playback 154Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback 155Playback for exposure series pictures/Continuous playback 156Representative picture display Displaying pictures in a group157 Panorama playback 158Enlarged display Automatic scrolling display of panorama picturesPlayback starts Viewing motion pictures159 Operations during motion picture playback160 Capturing still pictures from motion pictures161 Splitting motion picture takesSelect Video Divide in the Playback menu 162 163 Deleting picturesPress the button to delete displayed picture To delete multiple up to 100/all pictures 164Delete Multi 2D/3D Settings Different playback methods Playback Mode165 Slide Show 166Operation guide appears at the bottom right of the monitor 167Use cursor buttons to select Start and then press MENU/SET Operations during a Slide ShowCalendar 168Press to select the playback method and then MENU/SET Filtering PlayMemory card Example picture Retouching pictures169 Auto RetouchCreative Retouch 170Picture retouched with the selected effect is displayed Title Edit Using the Playback menu171 Enter the desired characters Entering text →44Text Stamp 172For details →161 173Items that can be stamped Video DivideButton for up to 100 pictures 174Resize Picture and then press the DispCropping 175Leveling 176Favorite 177To clear all 178 Repeat steps When using Multi for up to 999 pictures SingleDate print setting/release → Press Disp button To clear all settingsProtect 179Face Rec Edit 180Copying all pictures from the built-in memory to the card 181Use cursor buttons to select and then press MENU/SET Use cursor buttons to select Then pressTurn on the camera and then press the playback button Viewing on a TV screen182 Turn on the TVTo connect with the Hdmi mini cable 183184 What is Hdtv Link HDMI?Hdtv Link Hdmi Preparation Set Hdtv Link to on →40 Other related operations Power OFFWhen operating, refer to the Hdtv Link operating panel 185Viewing 3D still pictures Select 3D Play in Slide Show of the Playback Mode menu →166186 Display still pictures recorded in 3D187 Dubbing playback pictures via the supplied AV cable Storing recorded still and motion pictures188 Copying by inserting the SD card into a recorder189 Using the softwareComputer specifications Using with your computer190 Operate with your computer To cancel connection191 Connect the camera to the computerDrives are displayed in My Computer or Computer folder When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS192 Folder and file names on computer WindowsConnect the camera to the printer To cancel printPrinting 193194 Printing multiple pictures 195Printing with date and text 196 Making print settings on the camera197 Using the external electronic viewfinderTo automatically display the playback screen on the monitor 198 Using an external flash unit199 6 8 12 13 During picture taking modeList of monitor displays 20019 18 201202 During picture taking mode During zooming, for exampleWhen Step Zoom has been set →95 Focus range indication During manual focusing →104203 During playback mode17 16 15 204205 Message displays206 Memory card parameter error207 Monitor-related problemsPlayback-related problems Other problems208 Min. Shtr Speed is set to fast speed. Check the setting →141Cannot use WB Bracket 209Subject appears distorted 210Monitor 211Playback 212TV, computer, printer 213214 Edges of pictures are cut off when printingMiscellaneous 215As microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc When in useUsage cautions and notes 216Monitor When not using the camera for a while217 Memory cardsCharger Charging the batteryWhen using a tripod or unipod 2183D viewing 219Personal Information 220 Leica Service Addresses221