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Leica D-Lux 2 manual Taking Pictures, Mode Dial, Programme AE mode P31, Manual exposure P56

Models: D-Lux 2

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Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures

■The Mode Dial

This camera has a mode dial to suit for recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording.

Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely.

L: Programme AE mode (P31)

The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.

M: Aperture-priority AE (P54) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

N: Shutter-priority AE (P55) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

O: Manual exposure (P56)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

i: Motion picture mode (P59) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

R: Scene mode 1 (P61)

S: Scene mode 2 (P61)

This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the recording scenes.

This mode also allows you to set [SCENE MENU] (P26) on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and set the scene modes which are frequently used to [R] and [S] on the mode dial.

It is convenient because you can select the scene mode quickly and minimize the operation.

0: Auto mode (P35)

This is the recommended mode for beginners.

Q: Playback mode (P49) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

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Leica D-Lux 2 manual Taking Pictures, Mode Dial, Programme AE mode P31, Manual exposure P56, Auto mode P35

Contents

Page Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerLUX2 FCC Note U.S. onlyLeica Leica LUX2Only for Great Britain Digital Camera Figure aAbout the Lens Is fogged upIf you will not be using the camera for Long time For business users in the European UnionAbout These Operating Instructions About illustrations in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button and the joystick Contents Playback advanced Connecting to a PC or PrinterScope of delivery OthersNames of the Components 9 1018 19 2728 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P13Insert the battery and the card. P15 Turn the camera on to take picturesCharging the Battery with the Charger Detach the batteryAbout the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card About handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCardApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Aspect ratio Picture size Tiff Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Pass the strap through the hole at the Strap EyeletAttach the lens cap Select D/M/Y, M/D/Y or Y/M/D Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and timeSetup Menu 5POWER Save 1 MIN./2 MIN./5 MIN./10 MIN Menu FunctionsXMF Assist Reset 9VOLUME2NO.RESET 4USB ModeTV Aspect Xvideo OUTPAL OFFPlayback mode P49 About the LCD MonitorSelecting the screen to be used No highlight display Recording guide lineHighlight display With highlight displayHistogram Example of histogramAuto mode P35 Mode DialProgramme AE mode P31 Taking PicturesTake a picture Programme AEFocusing Correct posture for taking good PicturesJitter camera shake Format detection functionExposure Programme shift Example of Programme shiftZoom P78 Other Settings in Auto mode Taking Pictures in Auto ModeSettings in Auto mode Select the desired item and set the desired valueVideo OUT TV Aspect COL.EFFECTChecking the Recorded Picture Review Press rTele Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use Wide To further increase the zoomOptical zoom is set to Wide 1× when the camera is turned on To open the flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting To close the flash Press the flash until it clicksAuto Forced onAvailable flash settings by recording mode ISO80If you bring the flash too close to Do not stare at the photo flash fromClose proximity Discoloured by its heat and lightingTaking Pictures with the Self-timer Switch the self-timer settingFocus on the subject to take the picture Compensating the Exposure Over exposedProperly Exposed Under exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Stabilizer MODE1MODE2 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Number of pictures recorded in burst modePlaying Back Pictures Select the pictureSwitch to multi screen 16/25 Pictures Multi PlaybackSelect the pictures Using the Playback Zoom To delete a picture during the playback zoomSelect Multi Delete Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select the pictures to be deletedDelete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete To delete all picturesUsing the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AESet the aperture value and take the picture Shutter-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the picturePress the shutter button halfway Manual exposureSet the aperture value and the shutter speed Manual Exposure AssistanceRecording pictures advanced Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AEMotion picture mode Select PICT.MODEPress the shutter button fully to start the recording Available recording time seconds CardRS Scene mode Night Portrait P64 Night Scenery P64Fireworks P67 Portrait mode Sports mode Technique for Sports modeFood mode Scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Technique for Night scenery modeAge display setting Birthday settingSoft skin mode Candle light mode Technique for Candle light modeTechnique for Party mode Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Starry sky mode Setting the shutter speedSelf portrait mode Technique for Self-portrait modeSensitivity P73 Using the REC mode menuMetering Mode P75 AF Assist Lamp P77White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceSetting the White Balance manually White set p About the white balanceAbout the white set ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEQQuality Quality Audio REC Audio DUB Resize TrimmingMetering Mode Audio Recording Audio RECAF Mode AF Mode High speed AF H modeContinuous AF CONT.AF AF Assist LampCool Digital Zoom D.ZOOMColour Effect COL.EFFECT WarmPicture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Flip Animation Flip AnimSelect Picture Capture Select Flip AnimCapture pictures for flip animation Select Create Motion PicturePlaying back created flip animations Select Frame Rate and set the number of framesSelect Create Motion Picture and create a flip animation Deleting all still pictures used to Create flip animationUsing the Quick setting Select the menu and press to enterSlide the focus switch to MF Taking Pictures with Manual FocusTake the picture MF assistance Technique for Manual focusPrefocus AF/AE Lock AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus/AE Auto exposurePress AF/AE Lock button a AF LockAF Macro mode Select AF w with the focus switchFocus range Setting the aspect ratio Shooting with the extra optical zoom Move the zoom lever toward TPlaying Back Pictures with Audio/Motion pictures To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Select Start Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect ALL or DurationDuring playback, select ALL Favorites setting FavoriteSelect on to set it To delete all pictures except those in your favorites listSelect on to set it Select the picture to be rotated and set it Example When rotating clockwise aRotating the Picture Rotate Select the direction to rotate the pictureSetting the Picture to be Select SINGLE, Multi or CancelTo cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the dateSelect the picture and set/cancel the protection Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture ProtectSET Select the picture and start audio recording Stop audio recordingSelect the size and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the picture and set it Trimming the Pictures 100Select YES or no and set it Select the picture to trim and set it101 Enlarge or decrease the pictureShift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set Select Or h and set it 102Changing the Aspect Ratio Move the frame to trim the picture103 Clean up the Card Clean UPSelect YES to clean up Initializing the Card FormatTurn the TV on and select external input Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen104 Playing back pictures with Supplied cable105 Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTP  Connecting to a PC106 Windows107 Folder numbers are updated whenAbout PictBridge PTP setting Folder CompositionConnecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer 108Select a picture to be printed Set the print settings109 Single pictureSelect Dpof Picture 110Select Print Start and then print out the picture Dpof pictureSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance 111Screen Display 112Recording 113 Playback114 115 When you go out, bring charged spare batteriesDispose of an unusable battery Do not bend or drop the cardPlease Check the Card Data writing error This Memory Card is Protected Cancel the card lockPlease Check the Card Data reading error Message Display117 Troubleshooting 118119 Flash is activated 120Flash Conditions Causes Flash is not activated Times121 122 123 Specifications 124125 Leica Academy 126Leica information service 127