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Leica V-Lux 3 User Manual

Leica V-Lux 3
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LEICA V-LUX 3
Instructions

Table of Contents

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Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.1 MP
Camera typeBridge camera
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels12.8 MP
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Supported aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)2992 x 2992, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 3000
Optical zoom24 x
Focal length range4.5 - 108 mm
Minimum aperture number-
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)- mm
Face trackingYes
Focus adjustmentAuto
Normal focusing range0.3 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modesSpot Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)0.01 m
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
ISO sensitivity (max)3200
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure correction± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed15 s
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash
Flash guide number9.5 m
Video outAV
Cable typeUSB 2.0
Power source typeBattery, USB
Dimensions (WxDxH)124 x 95 x 80 mm
Aperture range (F-F)2.8 - 5.2
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Video resolutions320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedAVCHD, H.264, M-JPEG, MP4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Audio systemstereo
Internal memory70 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)461000 pixels
USB version2.0
Product colorBlack
Battery typeBC-DC 9
Battery voltage7.2 V
Battery capacity895 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)410 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80 %
Cables includedAV, USB
Bundled softwareAdobe
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth95 mm
Width124 mm
Height80 mm
Weight540 g

Summary

Care of the camera

Names of the Components

Monitor

Viewfinder

Charging the Battery

About batteries that you can use with this camera

Information regarding compatible batteries and warnings about counterfeit products for safe operation.

Charging

Step-by-step instructions for charging the camera's battery using the provided charger.

Selecting the Recording Mode

Advanced Recording Modes

Advanced Scene Mode

Explains specialized scene modes like Portrait, Scenery, and Sports for specific shooting situations.

Tips for taking good pictures

Preventing camera shake

Provides techniques and settings to minimize camera shake for sharper images, especially in low light.

Program Mode

Focusing

Snapshot Mode

Recording Motion Pictures

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Playing Back Motion Pictures

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture

Explains the process of extracting individual still frames from recorded motion picture footage.

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

Step-by-step instructions for selecting and deleting individual pictures from the camera.

To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures

Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Using the Quick Menu

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET]

Instructions for setting the camera's internal clock and time zone for accurate date/time stamping.

About the Monitor/the Viewfinder

Using the Zoom

Using the Built-In Flash

Switching flash modes

Guide on selecting appropriate flash modes to match different shooting conditions and subjects.

Flash exposure compensation

Close-up Pictures

Manual Focusing

Using the Self-Timer

Exposure Compensation

Using Auto Bracketing

Continuous Mode

Setting the Sensitivity

About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

Explains the intelligent ISO control feature that automatically adjusts sensitivity for optimal exposure and motion.

Aperture- and Shutter-Priority Modes

Aperture-Priority Mode

Guide on controlling depth of field by manually setting aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed.

Shutter-Priority Mode

Instructions on controlling motion blur by manually setting shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture.

Manual Exposure Mode

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)

Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)

Using the Scene Modes

Recording Motion Pictures with Manual Settings (Creative Video Mode)

Using in Custom Mode

Using the Face Recognition Function

Face Settings

Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

Adjusting the picture quality

[RESOLUTION]

[QUALITY]

[SENSITIVITY]

[WHITE BALANCE]

Finely adjusting the White Balance

[FACE RECOG.]

[AF MODE]

About [š] (Face Detection)

Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)

[QUICK AF]

[AF/AE LOCK]

[METERING MODE]

[I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic range control)

[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

[I.RESOLUTION]

[STABILIZER]

[RED-EYE REMOVAL]

[CLOCK SET]

Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu

[REC QUALITY]

[EXPOSURE MODE]

[CONTINUOUS AF]

Playing Back Picture Series

Editing Picture Series

[SLIDE SHOW]

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu

[VIDEO DIVIDE]

[FAVORITE]

[PRINT SET]

[PROTECT]

[COPY]

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Using HDTV Link

Playing back 3D pictures

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures

Copying to a PC using “Adobe® Premiere® Elements®”

Connecting to a PC

Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures)

Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely

Printing the Pictures

Print Settings

Screen Displays

Cautions for Use

Cleaning

Battery

Charger

About 3D viewing

Card

When not using the camera for a long period of time

Message Displays

Troubleshooting

Battery and power source

Addresses issues related to the camera not powering on or turning off unexpectedly.

The camera turns off automatically.

Explains automatic power-off features and how to adjust or disable them.

Recording

Covers issues preventing picture recording, such as incorrect mode or insufficient memory.

The picture cannot be recorded.

Addresses problems with recording pictures, checking mode dial and memory status.

The recorded picture is too bright or dark.

Multiple pictures are taken at one time.

The subject is not focused properly.

The recorded picture is blurred.

Taking pictures using Auto Bracketing is not possible.

The recorded picture looks rough.

Noise appears on the picture.

Addresses image noise issues, suggesting adjustments to ISO sensitivity and noise reduction settings.

Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent and LED lighting.

The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene.

Motion picture recording stops by itself.

Object is rendered slightly distorted.

The zoom cannot be controlled with the zoom/focus rocker.

Subject cannot be locked. (AF tracking not possible)

The recorded image may appear distorted, or subjects are surrounded by a color fringe.

Flash

The flash is not fired.

Troubleshooting steps for when the flash fails to fire, checking flash position and mode.

Playback

The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures.

Troubleshooting for playback issues, checking for inserted cards, file types, and playback modes.

TV, PC and printer

The picture does not appear on the television.

Troubleshooting steps for issues where the camera image is not displayed on the TV screen.

Motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.

Addresses problems playing back motion pictures on a TV, checking connections and format compatibility.

The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.

Troubleshooting for PC connection problems, checking USB mode and camera recognition.

The card is not recognized by the PC. (The internal memory is recognized.)

The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is being used)

The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.

When shaking the camera, there is a rattling sound.

Leica Service Addresses

Leica information service

Leica Customer Service

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