Preparation

To view the LCD monitor outdoors on

a bright sunny day (Power LCD function)

When you press and hold the [DISPLAY/ PWR LCD] button for 1 second, the power LCD function is activated, the LCD monitor becomes brighter than usual and easier to see outdoors.

Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

ON:PRESS FOR 1 SEC.

A

A: Power LCD indication

When you take pictures, the LCD monitor automatically reverts back to the normal brightness 30 seconds after the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button is pressed. If you press any button, the LCD monitor turns on brightly again.

If you press and hold [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button for 1 second again, the power LCD function is cancelled and the LCD monitor reverts back to its usual brightness.

In the power LCD function, the brightness and colour tone are emphatically displayed on the LCD monitor. Therefore, the brightness and the colour tone may look different from those in real life depending on the subject. However, this function does not affect recorded pictures.

Highlight display

When setting [HIGHLIGHT] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P25) while the auto review or review function is activated, any white saturated area (extremely bright or glistening part) on the picture appears blinking in black and white.

If you adjust the exposure to minus, referring to the histogram and then take a picture again, it may result in a good picture.

No highlight display

REVIEW1X

EXIT 4X DELETE

With highlight display

REVIEW1X

EXIT 4X DELETE

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Leica D-Lux 2 manual Recording guide line, Highlight display, No highlight display, With highlight display

D-Lux 2 specifications

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User-friendly controls and an intuitive interface further enhance the photography experience with the D-Lux 2. The camera features a bright, high-resolution LCD screen that allows for easy framing and composition. Photographers can choose from a range of shooting modes, including manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority, providing flexibility and creative control.

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