Leica Digilux 3 Software Guide

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The following functions have been added or changed starting with firmware version 2.0.
Read these instructions along with those for the camera.
A multiple exposure function has been added to the menu.
• When you use the Live View function, you can take pictures while checking the composition.
• When you take pictures using the viewfinder, you can check the composition using the review images.
• If the intervals between taking pictures are long, check the setting for power save mode, and ensure that
the power will not turn off before you finish taking pictures.
1 Press [MENU/SET], use 3/4 to select [MULTI. EXPO.] and
then press 1.
2 Determine the composition, and take the first
picture.
• After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway
down to take the next picture.
• Use the command dial ( ) or 3/4 to select [NEXT],
[RETAKE] or [EXIT]. One of the following operations will
be performed when [MENU/SET] is pressed.
• [NEXT]: Advance to the next picture.
• [RETAKE]: Return to the first picture.
• [EXIT]: Record the image of the first picture, and
finish the multiple exposure picture-taking
session.
A: When taking pictures using the viewfinder
B: When taking pictures using the Live View function
C: After the first picture has been taken
3 Determine the composition, and take the second picture.
• After taking the picture, the first and second pictures taken will be
superimposed over each other and displayed.
• After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take
the next picture.
• Use the command dial ( ) or 3/4 to select [NEXT], [RETAKE] or
[EXIT]. One of the following operations will be performed when
[MENU/SET] is pressed.
• [NEXT]: Advance to the next picture.
• [RETAKE]: Return to the second picture.
• [EXIT]: Record images up to the second picture taken, and finish the multiple exposure
picture-taking session.
D: When taking pictures using the Live View function
4 Determine the composition, and take the third picture.
• After taking the picture, the images of the first, second and third pictures
taken will be superimposed over one another and displayed.
• Use the command dial ( ) or 3/4 to select [RETAKE] and then press
[MENU/SET] to return to taking the third picture.
E: When taking pictures using the Live View function
5 Use the command dial ( ) or 4 to select [EXIT] and then
press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
• The images up to the third picture taken are recorded, and the multiple
exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
F: After the third picture has been taken
• Compensate the exposure to match the subject so that all the superimposing effects will be just
right.
• The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording information
for the last picture taken.
• If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and the multiple
exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
• We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens to [OFF] and using a tripod when taking pictures with
multiple exposures.
• The multiple exposure setting is cancelled at the following times:
• When the power has been turned off (including power save mode)
• When the card has been changed
• When the USB connection cable has been connected to the camera
• There are some restrictions using the multiple exposure function.
The following functions will not be available:
• Continuous mode
• Auto bracket mode
• Extended optical zoom
• Digital zoom
•etc.
Concerning the Firmware Update 2.0 for Digilux 3
A multiple exposure function has been incorporated.
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Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

General

Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	Live MOS
Image stabilizer	No
Image sensor size	4/3 \
Supported aspect ratios	3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	3136 x 2352 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	- 3136 x 2352\\r - 2560 x 1020\\r - 2048 x 1536\\r - 3136 x 2080\\r - 2560 x 1712\\r - 2048 x 1360\\r - 3136 x 1760\\r - 1920 x 1080
Optical zoom	1.5 x
Focal length range	2.8 - 3.5 mm
Minimum aperture number	-
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	50 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	14 mm
Focus	TTL
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light exposure modes	Auto, Manual
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	60 s
Flash modes	Auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
External flash connector	Yes
Power source type	Battery
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC
Display diagonal	2.5 \
USB version	2.0
White balance	Auto, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, Manual, Outdoor, Shade
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Languages support	CZE, DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, HUN, ITA, JPN
Battery capacity	1500 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	450 shots
Product color	Black, Silver
Storage temperature (T-T)	3136 x 2352 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	80 mm
Width	145.8 mm
Height	86.9 mm
Weight	530 g