Basic Picture Settings; Lens Type Detection; Manual Lens Type/Focal Length Entry - Leica M10 Anleitung

EXPOSURE BASIC SETTINGS
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LENS TYPE DETECTION

The 6-bit coding in the bayonet mount of current Leica M lenses
allows the camera to identify the type of lens attached using the
sensor in the camera bayonet.
– Among other things, this information is used to optimize the
picture data. Thus edge darkening which can be noticeable with
wide-angle lenses and large apertures can be compensated in
the corresponding picture data.
– Flash exposure and reflector control also use the lens data (see
"Compatible flash units", p. 182).
– In addition, the information provided by this 6-bit coding is writ-
ten to the EXIF data for the picture. When displaying extended
image data, the lens focal length is also shown.
Setting the function
1. Select the menu item
2. in the sub-menu the desired version:
– , or
OFF
– , if a coded Leica M lens is attached, or
Auto
– /
Manual M Manual R
tached/a Leica R lens is being used with a Leica R Adapter
M (available as an accessory, for further details, refer to the
adapter instructionsl).
150
, and
Lens Detection
, if a non-coded Leica M lens is at-
Notes:
• When attaching a coded Leica M lens, the camera automatically
switches to , even if a different lens had previously been
Auto
entered in .
Manual M
• When using Leica R lenses, the camera automatically switches
to , even if had previosuly been entered.
Manual R Auto
• When using Leica M lenses without coding,
used to avoid malfunctions, i.e. in these cases, the lens type
used should always be entered manually.

Manual lens type/focal length entry

Earlier Leica M lenses will not be recognized by the camera due to
a lack of coding. However, they can be entered via the menu.
The same applies to Leica R lenses.
3. In the sub-menu select
Manual M
• The monitor shows the relevant list of lenses, which also
includes the relevant item numbers to ensure clear identifi-
cation. The camera detects whether an M lens is attached,
or a Leica R lens using the adapter. The list contains either
only M or only R lenses accordingly.
4. select the lens used from the relevant list.
should not be
Auto
/ , and
Manual R