LEICA Q3 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 244)

FAQ 244
Images are damaged or missing The memory card was removed while the readiness
indicator was flashing
Never remove the memory card while the readiness
indicator is flashing. Charge the battery.
The memory card formatting is faulty or the card is
damaged
Reformat the memory card
(Caution: Loss of data!)
The most recent image is not displayed on the
LCD panel
Preview is deactivated Activate Auto Review
Parts of my video scenes are not fully in the
picture
Difference of aspect ratios between camera and playback
medium
Set the correct aspect ratio on the camera
Image quality
The image is too bright Light sensor was covered during shooting Make sure that the light sensor is not obstructed
Image noise Long exposure times (> 1 s) Activate the noise reduction function for long-term
exposure
ISO sensitivity set too high Decrease ISO sensitivity
Unnatural colors White balance not or incorrectly set Adjust white balance to light source or adjust manually
Round white stains, similar to soap bubbles Flash photography in a very dark environment: reflections
of dust particles
Deactivate the flash
Images are out of focus Lens is dirty Clean the lens
Lens is obstructed Make sure that lens is unobstructed
Camera moved during shooting Use flash
Mount the camera on a tripod
Use faster shutter speeds
Macro Function Select the appropriate mode
Images are overexposed Flash is activated in bright surroundings Change the flash mode
Strong light source in the image Avoid strong light sources in the image
(Half) backlight falling into the lens (also from light sources
outside the image range)
Use the lens hood or change to another object
Selected exposure time is too long Select a shorter exposure time
Out of focus/picture stabilizer not functioning Shooting at a dark location without flash Use a tripod
The image is grainy or there is image noise ISO sensitivity set too high Decrease ISO sensitivity
Horizontal stripes Picture was taken with electronic shutter under a light
source like a fluorescent lamp
Try shorter shutter speeds
Unnatural colors and brightness Shooting in artificial light or extreme brightness Set white balance or select correct lighting presets