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  • Page 1 LEICA SL2 Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Leica SL2. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has – Leica SL2 to offer. You can find all information about the Leica SL2 whenever – Lithium-ion battery Leica BP-SCL4 you need it at sl2.leica-camera.com.

  • Page 3: Replacement Parts/Accessories

    Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety remarks”, and “General information” before using your camera Please contact Leica Customer Care or visit the Leica Camera AG for the first time. Knowledge of the content will prevent website for information on the extensive range of Leica replace-...

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    LEGAL INFORMATION REGULATORY INFORMATION You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers LEGAL INFORMATION in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. The date format is year/month/day. • Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws.
  • Page 5 WLAN devices. • Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device.

  • Page 6: Safety Remarks

    SAFETY REMARKS • Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could GENERAL INFORMATION cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth (in system cameras).
  • Page 7 Leaked fluid can catch fire! • Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can types may result in an explosion! cause damage to the batteries –...
  • Page 8 • Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica SL2 may and result in the loss of stored data. result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.

  • Page 10: General Information

    • Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is Please contact your dealer, the Leica office in your country or exposed to great temperature fluctuations. Wipe the screen Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.

  • Page 11: Sensor

    • Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for some of the storage capacity. direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or •...
  • Page 12 Leica Camera homepage. Visit the download section or the "Customer Area" for information about how to register or how to get firmware updates for your Leica SL2. Additionally, you can find information about changes or additions to the manual at: club.leica-camera.com...

  • Page 13: Warranty

    In addition to your statutory warranty rights regarding your dealer, you will receive an additional Leica Camera AG product warranty valid from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica retailer. Previously, the product warranty was included with the product in the packaging.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT CAMERA OPERATION..............46 CONTROL ELEMENTS ................. 46 MAIN SWITCH ....................46 FOREWORD ..................2 SHUTTER BUTTON .................... 47 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ............... 2 FRONT SETTING WHEEL ................... 48 REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES .......... 3 THUMBWHEEL ....................48 JOYSTICK ......................49 LEGAL INFORMATION ..............
  • Page 15 CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ............70 DEACTIVATING INDIVIDUAL INFO PROFILES ............. 81 CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES ................. 81 MENU LANGUAGE ..................70 SHOW AVAILABLE ..................... 82 DATE/TIME ....................70 INFO BARS ......................82 RECEIVING THE SETTINGS FROM A MOBILE DEVICE ........70 GRID ........................
  • Page 16 VIDEO FORMAT ................... 95 AF SETTINGS ....................107 AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS ................96 AF-PROFILES ......................107 PRE FOCUS ......................108 AVAILABLE FRAME RATES ................96 AF QUICK SETTING ..................109 SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT ................96 ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING................109 IMAGE PROPERTIES ...................
  • Page 17 EXPOSURE MODES ..................123 CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS ..............145 SELECTING A MODE ....................123 TOUCH AF ......................145 FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P ..........124 SUPPRESSING CONTINUOUS FOCUSING ............... 145 AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS ............... 146 AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P ..................124 CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) ..
  • Page 18 DELETING RECORDINGS ................173 INDEX ....................210 DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS ............174 TECHNICAL DATA .................216 DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS ............... 174 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ..............220 DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ................. 175 DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS ............... 176 LEICA ACADEMY ................220 PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING ............176 SLIDESHOW ....................
  • Page 19 Definition of the various categories of information found in this manual Note Additional information Important Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the camera, the accessories or the pictures. Attention Non-compliance may result in personal injury...

  • Page 20: Part Designations

    PART DESIGNATIONS * optional accessory: Multifunction hand grip SL, lens...
  • Page 21 Microphone Battery compartment Speaker FN button MULTIFUNCTION HAND GRIP SL FN button Lens release button Shutter button Leica L bayonet Front setting wheel Contact strip Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp / Sensor for exposure Joystick metering Thumbwheel Strap lugs...
  • Page 22 LENS* Contact strip Alignment points for lens replacement Focus ring poss. zoom setting ring Alignment point for lens hood mounting Male bayonet for lens hood Internal thread for filters Bayonet cover Lens cap Lens hood Not included in the delivery package. Representative image. Technical features may vary depending on model.

  • Page 24: Displays

    DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfi nder are identical. 15 19 20 18 14 27 28 PHOTO STATUS SCREEN Activated Capture Assistants Capture Assistants WHEN TAKING A PICTURE 15 19 20 18 14 26 27 28...
  • Page 25 Picture mode ( Drive Mode Drive Mode Focus mode Autofocus metering method Autofocus settings Exposure metering method White balance mode File format/compression level/resolution Formatting a memory card User profile Locking/unlocking the setting wheels Leica FOTOS Main menu Flash mode Aspect ratio (sensor)

  • Page 26: Video/Cine

    VIDEO/CINE IN PLAYBACK MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image STATUS SCREEN 52 55 56 WHEN TAKING A PICTURE All displays/values refer to the actual settings 52 55 56 54...
  • Page 27 Cine Cine ISO Sensitivity : ASA indication) Cine Cine Exposure compensation value Focus mode Autofocus metering method Exposure metering method White balance mode File format/compression level/resolution Recording level Headphone volume User profile Locking/unlocking the setting wheels Leica FOTOS Main menu...

  • Page 28: Displays In The Top Display

    Shutter speed : shutter angle) Cine Cine ISO Sensitivity DEFAULT VIEW : ASA indication) Cine Cine Memory card used Remaining memory capacity Leica FOTOS USB charging function Depth of fi eld threshold values Sharp distance focus 87 88 MODE CHANGE...
  • Page 29 CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL The battery charge status is displayed in the status pane and in the header line ( ) at the top right. Info Bars Info Bars Display Charge status approx. 75 - 100% approx. 50 - 75% approx.

  • Page 30: Preparation

    PREPARATION PREPARING THE CHARGER Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP the charger to mains electricity. Note • The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage. Attention • Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling.

  • Page 31: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS INDICATORS ON THE CHARGER The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER The status LED indicates a correct charging process. Display Charge status Charge time* ▸ Slide the battery into the charger with the groove facing up until battery is charging fl ashes CHARGE...

  • Page 32: Charging Via Usb

    CHARGING VIA USB INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY The rechargeable battery in the camera can be automatically ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 46) charged when the camera is connected to a computer or another suitable power source via USB cable. INSERTION Factory setting: ▸...

  • Page 33: Insertion/Removal Of Memory Cards

    REMOVAL INSERTION/REMOVAL OF MEMORY CARDS Leica SL2 off ers slots for two memory cards. There are various options for use, see p. 90. The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card.
  • Page 34 INSERTION ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 46) OPENING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT "click" ▸ Push the memory card into the slot until you hear and feel it clicking into place ▸ Slide the cover as shown in the illustration •...

  • Page 35: Lens

    Leica TL lenses with full functionality via the L bayonet. Leica before storing the meter value or changing the shutter speed/ M and R lenses can also be used in conjunction with Leica M/R L aperture combination to prevent incorrect exposure. Please read adapters.
  • Page 36 LEICA M AND R LENSES Sorting the lens type lists Leica M and R lenses can be attached via Leica M or R L adapters. ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Information Camera Information There are lens profiles stored in the camera, which allow the ▸...

  • Page 37: Changing The Lens

    CHANGING THE LENS DETACHING THE LENS Important • Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the camera. • That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a dust-free environment.
  • Page 38 OTHER LENSES DETACHING THE ADAPTER (e.g. Leica M lenses) Other lenses can be used by inserting an adapter for L bayonets (e.g. Leica-M adapter L). ATTACHING THE ADAPTER ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Detaching the lens ▸...
  • Page 39 ATTACHING THE LENS TO THE ADAPTER DETACHING THE LENS FROM THE ADAPTER ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens on the fi xed ring ▸ Hold the lens on the fi xed ring ▸...

  • Page 40: Diopter Settings

    DIOPTER SETTINGS The viewfi nder has a diopter setting function with a range between +4 and -2 diopter to allow glasses wearers the use of the camera without eyeglasses (diopter adjustment). ▸ Look through the viewfi nder ▸ Aiming at and focusing on an object ▸...

  • Page 41: Multifunction Hand Grip Sl

    MULTIFUNCTION HAND GRIP SL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE HANDGRIP (optional accessory) The operating elements of the handgrip are positioned is such a way as to be in easy reach when using the camera for portrait The Multifunction Handgrip SL is an optional accessory and comes photography.
  • Page 42 ATTACHING THE HANDGRIP ▸ Squeeze the contact cover of the handgrip on the two sides marked with triangles and lift it off ▸ Store the contact cover in its designated compartment in the handgrip ▸ Remove the contact cover in the base of the camera housing Locking toggle ▸...
  • Page 43 DETACHING THE HANDGRIP ▸ Turn the handgrip to the left to unlock the connection • Make sure to hold the camera and the handgrip securely while doing so. ▸ Replace both cover caps over the connections Important Make sure that the contact covers are securely in place on the camera and on the handgrip whenever the handgrip is not attached to the camera.
  • Page 44 MOUNTING THE WRIST LOOP/CARRY STRAP ON THE CHANGING THE BATTERY MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP The multifunction handgrip off ers space for a second rechargeable The high quality wrist loop is available as an optional ergonomic battery. This will signifi cantly increase operating time. accessory for the handgrip to ensure more stability for the camera.
  • Page 45 REMOVING THE BATTERY INSERTING THE BATTERY ▸ Push down the ejector pin ▸ Insert the battery into the slot with the groove pointing towards until you hear and feel it clicking into place • Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Press down on the battery lightly CLOSE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT •...

  • Page 46: Camera Operation

    CAMERA OPERATION SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF CONTROL ELEMENTS MAIN SWITCH The main switch switches the camera on and off . SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON Note • The function (see p. 72) deactivates the camera Auto Power Off Auto Power Off automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time. Use the main switch to deactivate the camera if this function is prevent inadvertent exposures and battery discharge when the camera is not in use.

  • Page 47: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER BUTTON 2. Press down fully – Shutter release • The data is then transferred to the memory card. – Starting a video recording – Starting a preselected self-timer delay – Starting a picture series or interval shooting Notes • Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear the click of the shutter to prevent camera shake.

  • Page 48: Front Setting Wheel

    FRONT SETTING WHEEL THUMBWHEEL – Menu navigation – Menu navigation – Setting the shutter speeds – Accessing the submenu – Exposure compensation value selection – Applying menu settings – Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures – Setting selected menu items/functions – Setting the exposure value –...

  • Page 49: Joystick

    JOYSTICK PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON PLAY BUTTON – Menu navigation – Accessing the submenu – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review/playback – Applying menu settings mode – Setting selected menu items/functions – Return to full-screen display – Scrolling through the picture memory –...

  • Page 50: Fn Buttons

    FN BUTTONS FACTORY SETTINGS in picture mode in playback/review mode FN button Toggle info profi les PLAY FN button LCD panel/EVF switchover FN button MENU Mode change (photo/video) Marking/rating a recording FN button – Photo: – Video: – (Cine: Exposure Index Exposure Index FN button –...

  • Page 51: Lcd Panel (Touch Screen)

    LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) TOUCH CONTROL* in picture mode in playback/review mode tap briefly Shifting the AF metering field and focusing Select the recording (while Touch AF is activated) Marking/rating a recording double tap Reseting the AF metering field Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures (while Touch AF is activated) swipe Shifts the enlarged image section...

  • Page 52: Top Display

    TOP DISPLAY MENU CONTROL CONTROL ELEMENTS The following elements are used for menu control. – Display of the active mode – Display of recording data – Display of camera information Joystick Front setting wheel Thumbwheel button MENU...

  • Page 53: Menu Sections

    MENU SECTIONS Status screen The following menu sections are available: Status Screen, Main Menu Main Menu . At this top level, the menu sections in picture and Favorites Favorites video mode are easily recognizable by their color: Status-Screen: – quick access to the most important settings  ...
  • Page 54 SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS The status screen will always be displayed as the first menu section. The top menu level is organized into pages, which are displayed in the header line: Status Screen, Favorites Menu (up to 2 pages) and six subsections of the main menu. You can switch between menu sections by scrolling through the pages.

  • Page 55: Status Screen

    STATUS SCREEN Notes • Where touch control is not possible or not desirable (e.g. in EV The status screen offers an overview of the most important mode), the status screen can alternatively be controlled via the information regarding the current camera status and active joystick and/or the thumbwheel.
  • Page 56 SELECTING SETTINGS ACCESSING A STANDARD SUBMENU These menus behave as if they were accessed from within the main Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status menu (see p. 60). Touch control is therefore unavailable. From screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu. there, you return to the status screen and not to the next higher menu item.
  • Page 57 FAVORITES MENU MAIN MENU The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used The main menu offers access to all settings. Most of these are menu items. It can contain up to 11 menu items. These can be organized in submenus.

  • Page 58: Menu Navigation

    SUBMENU MENU NAVIGATION SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION Scrolling forward ▸ Press the button (repeatedly if needed) MENU ▸ Turn the front setting wheel in clockwise direction • The status screen will appear again after page 6 of the main Current menu item menu.
  • Page 59 SHOW SUBMENU GO BACK ONE STEP (Return to the superordinate menu item) ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel ▸ Press the joystick to the left • This option is only available for list-type submenus. ▸ Press the joystick to the right GO BACK TO TOP MENU LEVEL CONFIRM SELECTION ▸...

  • Page 60: Keyboard/Number Pad

    SUBMENU Entry line Keyboard/Number pad KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD "Delete" button (deletes the last character entered) “Confirm” button (to apply individual values and existing settings) Return to previous menu level Shift key (toggles between upper and lower case letters) Changing the character type...

  • Page 61: Menu Bar

    SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON) MENU BAR Using button control ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction • The currently active button will be highlighted. ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel • The currently active button will be highlighted. •...

  • Page 62: Scale Menu

    SCALE MENU DATE/TIME MENU To move to the next settings field ▸ Press the joystick left/right Using button control ▸ Press the joystick left/right ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel To set values ▸ Press the joystick up/down Using touch control To save and return to superordinate menu item ▸...

  • Page 63: Combi Menu

    COMBI MENU To apply the setting ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel To return to the superordinate menu item ▸ Press the joystick to the left The setting of the individual menu items is done via a setting bar in the lower display area. To access individual menu items ▸...

  • Page 64: User-Defined Operation

    USER-DEFINED OPERATION MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU ▸ Switch to the desired mode (picture or video) FAVORITES MENU ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control Customize Control ▸ Select Edit Favorites Edit Favorites Assign your most frequently used menu items to a favorites menu ▸...

  • Page 65: Fn Buttons

    FN BUTTONS ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION ▸ Press the desired FN button briefly You can assign specific menu functions to the FN buttons for extra quick direct access to menu items in recording mode. The • The assigned function is accessed, or a submenu appears on assignments in picture and video mode are completely indepen- screen.

  • Page 66: Setting Wheel Assignments

    SETTING WHEEL ASSIGNMENTS CUSTOMIZING THE SETTING WHEELS (IN PICTURE MODE) The functions of the two setting wheels can be swapped. The function of the two setting wheels depends on the active Picture mode exposure mode. Wheel assignments can be specified independent- ly for picture and video mode and for every exposure mode.

  • Page 67: When Using Mf Lenses

    WHEN USING MF LENSES CUSTOMIZING THE SETTING WHEELS The functions of the two setting wheels can be swapped. FACTORY SETTINGS Picture mode Thumbwheel Front setting wheel Magnification Exposure compensation Magnification Shutter speed Video mode ▸ Switch to the desired mode (picture or video) Thumbwheel Front setting wheel ▸...

  • Page 68: Rotation Direction Of The Setting Wheels

    ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE SETTING WHEELS JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS (IN PICTURE MODE) You can specify any rotation direction for exposure settings via the setting wheels. You specify the rotation direction, which will result You can assign various functions to the joystick in picture mode. in an exposure reduction (shorter shutter times/smaller aperture).

  • Page 69: Locking The Operating Elements

    LOCKING THE OPERATING ELEMENTS Various operating elements can optionally be locked in recording mode. Note • Appears on screen when a operating element is used while the lock is active. LOCKING THE SETTING WHEELS ▸ Select in the main menu Dial Lock Dial Lock ▸...

  • Page 70: Camera Basic Settings

    • The settings will be re-synched each time the device is paired a firmware update. again. MENU LANGUAGE Note • The pairing process is described in the chapter "Leica FOTOS" Factory setting: English (see p. 194). Available menu languages: German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional or Simplified Chinese ▸...

  • Page 71: Manual Settings

    MANUAL SETTINGS DISTANCE UNIT The distance can be displayed in meters or in feet (see p. 114). DATE Factory setting: Meter (m) Meter (m) You can choose one of 3 options. ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings Camera Settings ▸...

  • Page 72: Power Save Mode (Standby Mode)

    POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a The camera comes equipped with a 3.2” liquid crystal color panel, preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated. which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and The device has two power save levels.

  • Page 73: Lcd Panel/Evf Use

    LCD PANEL/EVF USE EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY You can preset the situations in which EVF and LCD panel should You can adjust the eye sensor sensitivity to ensure that the be used. The displays appearing on screen and in the viewfinder changeover functions reliably if you wear eyeglasses.

  • Page 74: Brightness

    BRIGHTNESS COLOR RENDERING You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various lighting Color rendering can also be adjusted. Brightness is set individually conditions. Brightness is set individually for the LCD panel and the for the LCD panel and the viewfinder. Selection occurs via key viewfinder.

  • Page 75: Evf Frame Rate

    EVF FRAME RATE ACOUSTIC SIGNALS The image frequency o the EVF can be set. Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals. The following special functions can be configured separately: ▸ Select in the main menu Display Settings Display Settings ▸...

  • Page 76: Autofocus Confirmation

    AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION A signal sound can be selected for successful AF settings. ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings Camera Settings ▸ Select Acoustic Signal Acoustic Signal ▸ Select AF Confirmation AF Confirmation ▸ Select ▸ Select Volume Volume ▸...

  • Page 78: Recording - Basic Settings (Picture & Video)

    RECORDING – BASIC SETTINGS TOUCH AF (PICTURE & VIDEO) Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF metering fi eld. Factory setting: The settings described in this chapter apply for picture and video ▸ Select in the main menu mode alike.

  • Page 79: Touch Af In Evf Mode

    • The focusing range differs depending on the lens used (see relevant instructions). • This function is not available for specific lenses: – lenses mounted via an adapter (e.g. Leica M lenses with L adapter M) – specific Leica SL lenses...

  • Page 80: Auxiliary Displays

    INFO PROFILES Up to 4 independent profiles can be used. The desired function can The Leica SL2 has 4 independent info profiles, which contain differ- be selected and adjusted individually for each profile. During ing combinations of the available auxiliary displays. The following...

  • Page 81: Changing The Info Profiles

    CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES ▸ Press the FN button with the function assignment ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings Camera Settings ▸ Select Toggle Info Profiles Toggle Info Profiles Capture Assistants Capture Assistants ▸ Select •...

  • Page 82: Show Available

    SHOW AVAILABLE FOCUS PEAKING This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject INFO BARS elements in color. The header and footer lines show the currently active settings and exposure values. See chapter "Displays" for a full list of the various displays (see p. 24).

  • Page 83: Clipping/Zebra

    CLIPPING/ZEBRA ISO SENSITIVITY The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. This setting will apply The Clipping/Zebra display marks very bright image areas. This for all info profiles. function is a very easy and exact tool for checking the correct Factory setting: exposure setting.

  • Page 84: Level Gauge

    LEVEL GAUGE Two long lines to the left and right of the image center indicate the transverse axis on screen. The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These – in zero position = green indicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal –...

  • Page 85: Histogram

    HISTOGRAM Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level. This type of rendering allows an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting.

  • Page 86: Recording - Basic Settings (Picture)

    RECORDING – BASIC SETTINGS (PICTURE) The settings described in this chapter only apply for picture mode. They are therefore part of the picture menu and must always be accessed and configured from within picture mode (see chapter Full-frame (35 mm) "Camera operation" in the section "Menu Control"). Any menu items of the same name in the video menu are entirely independent of APS-C these.

  • Page 87: File Format

    FILE FORMAT The set sensor format is shown in the header line. Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format (= digital negative). These can be used individually or simultaneously. Factory setting: DNG + JPG DNG + JPG ▸...

  • Page 88: Jpg Settings

    JPG SETTINGS NOISE REDUCTION In digital photography, the appearance of flawed pixels that can be The functions and settings described in this section apply for white, red, blue and green is called noise. Except when high pictures taken in format only. sensitivities are used, noise is luckily negligible.

  • Page 89: Image Properties

    IMAGE PROPERTIES COLOR PROFILE Three pre-configured color profiles are available: One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very Factory setting: easy to change key image properties. Standard Standard You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and color saturation –...

  • Page 90: Customizing Photo Profiles

    MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES Additionally, you can adjust the values for contrast, sharpness and There are a number of options for saving data when two memory saturation (saturation only for color pictures) for each profile cards are inserted. separately.

  • Page 91: Noise Suppression Function For Long-Term Exposure

    NOISE SUPPRESSION FUNCTION SHUTTER TYPE FOR LONG-TERM EXPOSURE The Leica SL2 comes equipped with a mechanical shutter and a purely electronic shutter function. The electronic shutter expands Image noise becomes apparent when using higher sensitivities, the available shutter area and functions completely noiseless, particularly on uniform dark areas.

  • Page 92: Aspect Ratio

    ASPECT RATIO IMAGE STABILIZATION You have a choice of aspect ratios to select in addition to the basic The less favorable the lighting conditions during recording, the 3:2 (e.g. 1:1). The relevant cropped section will be displayed. slower will be the required shutter speeds for correct exposure. Recordings made in JPG format are saved with the relevant aspect Visual image stabilization is a great tool for preventing out-of-focus ratio.

  • Page 93: Mf Assist Functions

    MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS AF ASSIST LIGHT The integrated AF assist light allows operation of the AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This light comes on while metering is performed, provided the function is activated. Factory setting: ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings Camera Settings ▸...

  • Page 94: Recording - Basic Settings (Video)

    RECORDING – BASIC SETTINGS (VIDEO) SENSOR FORMAT The picture data of the entire 35 mm sensor can be used or only a The settings described in this chapter only apply for video cropped section, which corresponds to the APS-C format. This can operations.

  • Page 95: File Format

    FILE FORMAT VIDEO FORMAT Video can be recorded in the file formats MOV or MP4. The following combinations of resolution and frame rate are Various combinations of resolution and frame rate can be available: configured depending on the file format chosen. The settings are Frame rate Resolution (file format) done separately.

  • Page 96: Available Resolutions

    AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT Factory setting: file format MP4, resolution FHD, frame rate You can choose from up to 4 resolutions with the associated 59.94 fps aspect ratios (depending on file format and recording mode). Sensor format File format Available resolutions ▸...

  • Page 97: Image Properties

    IMAGE PROPERTIES MICROPHONE The image properties for video recordings are easy to customize. The sensitivity of the integrated microphone can be set. You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and color saturation Factory setting: 0 dB 0 dB before recording. ▸ Select in the main menu Video Settings Video Settings...

  • Page 98: Wind Noise Reduction

    WIND NOISE REDUCTION TIME CODE Wind noise reduction can be adjusted individually for the internal The time code is a data record that is generated and recorded and the external microphone. alongside the image and audio data. It ensures the correct time assignment of picture and audio signals after cutting or after later INTERNAL MICROPHONE separate processing.

  • Page 99: Start Time

    START TIME SHARPNESS AND SATURATION SETTINGS The start time can be reset manually or can be set to a specific Sharpness and saturation can be set individually for HLG and value if multiple cameras are used for recording. Alternatively, the sharpness only for L-Log.

  • Page 100: Video Stabilization

    VIDEO STABILIZATION VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS With video recording - in addition to optical stabilization by means AF ASSIST LIGHT of appropriately equipped lenses - a independent digital stabiliza- tion function is available that can be used with any lens. This The AF assist light could be a visible disturbance in video function is particularly useful in conjunction with lenses that do not recordings and is therefore always without function in video mode,...

  • Page 101: Video Auxiliary Displays

    VIDEO AUXILIARY DISPLAYS SAFETY AREA Depending on the playback device used, a small area of the image ASPECT RATIO DISPLAY borders may be invisible. It is therefore possible to display a "safety area" in a configurable width. The image is displayed with a The actually recorded aspect ratio depends on the set resolution relevantly proportioned frame around the desired image section.

  • Page 102: Picture Mode

    The functions and settings described in the following generally Delay time ( Countdown Countdown refer to the exposure of individual pictures. In addition to single frame shots, the Leica SL2 offers a number of other picture modes. Exposure   (3 or 5) Number of Frames...

  • Page 103: Focusing

    FOCUSING AUTOFOCUS MODES The following AF modes are available: . The Your Leica SL2 allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There Intelligent AF Intelligent AF currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line. are 3 operating modes and 4 metering methods available for AF Factory setting: photography.

  • Page 104: Autofocus Metering Methods

    AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD Several metering fields are detected automatically. This function is The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A particularly useful for snapshots. successful focus setting is identified by a green metering field, an unsuccessful one is shown in red. SPOT/FIELD Factory setting: Multi-Field...

  • Page 105: Zone

    TRACKING ZONE With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a This fi eld metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. coherent group comprising 5 x 5 fi elds. This function combines The focus on the object in the metering fi eld is continuously some security for snapshots with the option of aiming at larger adjusted, once it is detected.

  • Page 106: Start Position For Tracking

    START POSITION FOR TRACKING PERSON DETECTION Factory setting: Person detection is an expansion of the face recognition feature. In Center Center You can specify the starting point for tracking. addition to biometric patterns of faces, the camera also detects body patterns and uses them for focusing. Tracking will therefore Center of the screen Center Center...

  • Page 107: Af Settings

    AF SETTINGS Each of these profiles contains three parameters: Depth Sensitivity Depth Sensitivity Field Movement Field Movement Shift in Direction Shift in Direction AF-PROFILES higher values: lower values: AF profiles allow optimal adjustments to the autofocus behavior   Depth Sensitivity Depth Sensitivity depending on the type of object.

  • Page 108: Pre Focus

    ACCESSING THE ACTIVE PROFILE PRE FOCUS ▸ Select in the main menu Focusing Focusing When the function is active, the camera carries out a continuous ▸ Select depth mapping in realtime before the actual focusing. That allows a AF Setup AF Setup ▸...

  • Page 109: Af Quick Setting

    AF QUICK SETTING CHANGING THE AF METERING METHOD AF Quick Setting off ers the following functions: ▸ Turn the front setting wheel – quick switches of the AF metering methods • A menu bar appears at the bottom of the screen. –...

  • Page 110: Mf Assist Functions

    MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS Exiting the enlargement function ▸ Tap the shutter button ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE Note You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing • The enlargement function remains active until it is exited. for a better assessment of the settings. The enlargement function must be assigned to one of the FN AF ASSIST LIGHT buttons to use this feature (see p. 65).

  • Page 111: Manual Focusing (Mf)

    MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) MF SETTINGS* Factory setting: Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than autofocus. – the same setting is used for several exposures The speed of the MF setting is adjustable. Example: for a setting to –...

  • Page 112: Mf Assist Functions

    MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can The following assist functions are available in MF mode. assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus. FOCUS PEAKING This function can be automatically activated during manual focusing or can be accessed independently.
  • Page 113 Adjusting the enlargement function ACCESSING WITH THE FN BUTTON/JOYSTICK This function can be assigned to an FN button or the joystick. ▸ Turn the thumbwheel/front setting wheel Assigning the function to one of the FN buttons Changing the position of the enlarged section ▸...

  • Page 114: Distance Display

    Adjusting the enlargement function DISTANCE DISPLAY Distance information is shown in the top display during manual ▸ Turn the thumbwheel/front setting wheel focusing. Changing the position of the enlarged section – Focus Mode MF: when the shutter button is pressed to the first ▸...

  • Page 115: Using Autofocus In Mf Mode

    ISO SENSITIVITY USING AUTOFOCUS IN MF MODE The joystick can be used as needed for automatic focusing. The AF The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 50 and ISO 50000, modes AFs and AFc are available. allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required. You can also concurrently carry out exposure metering and save There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter speed and the resulting value (see p. 128).

  • Page 116: Fixed Iso Values

    FIXED ISO VALUES AUTOMATIC SETTING ISO values between 50 and 50000 can be selected in 11 The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient increments. brightness and/or to the configured shutter speed/aperture settings combination. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, ▸...

  • Page 117: Floating Iso

    FLOATING ISO LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES Factory setting: Auto Auto This function complements Auto ISO. Light strength changes with ▸ Select in the main menu many zoom lenses when the focal length is changed. Floating ISO Auto ISO Settings Auto ISO Settings ▸...

  • Page 118: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS –   : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in Auto Auto In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral color most situations rendering in any light. White balance is based on the camera being –...

  • Page 119: Manual Setting Via Metering

    MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING GRAY CARD This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field Graycard Graycard Graycard Live View Graycard Live View and uses these to calculate a mean gray value. The variant   is suited best for subjects in which you can Graycard Graycard clearly identify a neutral gray or pure white area.

  • Page 120: Gray Card Live View

    DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE GRAY CARD LIVE VIEW This metering variant captures only the color hue metered within Values between 2000 and 11,500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. the metering field and calculates the mean gray value from it. That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color temperatures occurring in real life and within which you can adapt ▸...

  • Page 121: Exposure

    EXPOSURE ▸ Tap the setting band briefly in the desired position or drag the dot to the desired position The exposure setting is done dynamically via the two setting wheels. As a rule, the thumbwheel controls the aperture and the front setting wheel the shutter speed.

  • Page 122: Exposure Metering Methods

    EXPOSURE METERING METHODS SPOT METERING – Optional methods are Spot metering, Center-Weighted and This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area Multi-Field metering. in the center of the image. The metering fields are joined together Factory setting: when the exposure metering method is combined with the AF Multi-Field Multi-Field...

  • Page 123: Exposure Modes

    ▸ Tap the desired exposure mode Note • When using a lens with an aperture setting ring (e.g. Leica M lenses), only the exposure modes A (aperture priority) and M (manual setting) will be available. Where that is the case, F0.0...

  • Page 124: Fully Automatic Exposure Setting - P

    FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED/ APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the reliability and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the The automatic program mode facilitates fast and fully automatic opportunity to vary the speed/aperture combination selected by photography.

  • Page 125: Semi-Automatic Exposure Setting - A/S

    SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S Shutter speed priority mode will set exposure automatically APERTURE PRIORITY - A according to the manually selected shutter speed. It is therefore particularly suitable for pictures of moving objects, where the Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according sharpness of the movement depicted is a critical picture composition to the manually selected aperture.

  • Page 126: Manual Exposure Setting - M

    MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M LONG-TERM EXPOSURE In the modes S and M, the Leica SL2 allows shutter speeds up to The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a good choice: 30 minutes. The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down –...

  • Page 127: Exposure Control

    EXPOSURE CONTROL Notes • Depending on ambient lighting conditions, the brightness of the (FUNCTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE) screen image may differ from that of the actual pictures, despite the settings described above. The screen image will appear EXPOSURE PREVIEW considerably darker than the – correctly exposed – picture. That The brightness of the screen image mirrors the effects of the is particularly the case in long-term exposures.

  • Page 128: Exposure Lock

    EXPOSURE LOCK AF-L (AUTO FOCUS LOCK) The camera stores the focus setting. That makes it easier to We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the change the image section when focusing is fixed. center of the picture for reasons of picture composition and these elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark.
  • Page 129 METERING MEMORY LOCK IN AF MODE METERING MEMORY LOCK IN AF MODE  The metering functions are distributed as follows while the joystick In NF mode, only the exposure can be locked via the shutter is pressed and held: button. This function can also be assigned to the joystick. Menu settings Joystick Shutter button...

  • Page 130: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ▸ Select in the main menu Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation • A scale appears as a submenu item. Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, which matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the ▸...

  • Page 131: Picture Recording Modes

    PICTURE RECORDING MODES • Serial exposures are not available in combination with the self-timer function. • The buffer memory of the camera only allows a limited number SERIAL EXPOSURES of exposures in series and in the selected exposure frequency. The camera is set to single shot exposures by default ( ).

  • Page 132: Interval Shooting

    INTERVAL SHOOTING SETTING THE DELAY TIME This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over ▸ Select in the main menu Drive Mode Drive Mode extended periods of time automatically using the interval shooting ▸ Select Interval Shooting Interval Shooting function.

  • Page 133: Exposure Bracketing

    EXPOSURE BRACKETING Notes • The use of autofocus in interval shooting may result in not all Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they exposures having their focus on the same object. have very bright and very dark areas. The image eff ect can be •...
  • Page 134 You can select the desired number of exposures (3 or 5). The Notes exposure difference, which can be set via , can be up to • Appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is EV Steps EV Steps 3 EV.

  • Page 135: Self-Timer

    SF 40. Other fl ash units, which only have a positive delay time. It fl ashes slowly during the fi rst 10 s, then fast for center contact, can be safely fi red via the Leica SL2, but cannot be the last 2 s.

  • Page 136: Flash Exposure Metering (Ttl Metering)

    ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) The camera offers a fully automated, camera-controlled flash mode ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit in conjunction with system-compatible flash units (see p. 135) ▸ Slide the foot of the flash unit all the way into the accessory and for the auto modes aperture priority and manual setting.

  • Page 137: Flash Control

    FLASH CONTROL SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT The settings and functions described in the following sections only Operating mode apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in Automatic camera control   system-compatible flash units. Aperture priority   SYNC POINT The flash exposure must be set to an output level to  ...

  • Page 138: Flash Range

    FLASH RANGE A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( ), right Start of Exp. Start of Exp. after the first shutter curtain has completely opened the image The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity window.

  • Page 139: Flash Exposure Compensation

    ▸ Set the value on the scale a Leica SF 60 and a compensation value is entered on that flash • The set value is displayed above the scale. unit.
  • Page 140 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Notes • A flash unit that is not ready to flash may cause incorrect ▸ Switch on the flash unit exposures or error messages. ▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC = • Studio flash systems may have a very long flash firing duration. It Guide Number Control) on the flash unit may therefore be advantageous to select a slower shutter speed ▸...

  • Page 142: Video Mode

    In conjunction with suitable lenses. the Cine mode allows the Leica be automatically stored in a new file (but cannot be longer than SL2 the use of T-stops to ensure exact same exposure scenarios 29 min). independent of camera settings.

  • Page 143: Start/Exit Video Mode

    START/EXIT VIDEO MODE Using button control ▸ Press the FN button with the function assignment Photo - Video Photo - Video The camera will always be in Picture mode after an initial activation • In factory settings, that will be the button at the back left, or a reset to factory settings.

  • Page 144: Start/End Video Recording

    START/END VIDEO RECORDING FOCUSING Your Leica SL2 allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There are 3 operating modes and 4 metering methods available for automatic focusing. Only manual setting options are available for MF lenses. TAKING VIDEOS WITH AF Focusing is done as needed when is in use.

  • Page 145: Autofocus Modes

    AUTOFOCUS MODES CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS The following AF modes are available: . The Intelligent AF Intelligent AF TOUCH AF currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line. During video recordings, Touch AF facilitates a more intuitive focus Factory setting: Intelligent AF Intelligent AF control, even if the main object moves outside the center of the...

  • Page 146: Autofocus Metering Methods

    AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD Several metering fields are detected automatically. The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A successful focus setting is identified by a green metering field, an SPOT/FIELD unsuccessful one is shown in red. Factory setting: Multi-Field Multi-Field Both methods detect only those parts of the object that are within...

  • Page 147: Tracking

    TRACKING ZONE With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a This fi eld metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. coherent group comprising 5 x 5 fi elds. The focus on the object in the metering fi eld is continuously adjusted, once it is detected.

  • Page 148: Person Detection

    START POSITION FOR TRACKING PERSON DETECTION Factory setting: Person detection is an expansion of the face recognition feature. In Center Center You can specify the starting point for tracking. addition to biometric patterns of faces, the camera also detects body patterns and uses them for focusing. Tracking will therefore Center of the screen Center Center...

  • Page 149: Af Settings

    AF SETTINGS AF QUICK SETTING AF Quick Setting off ers the following functions: ISO SENSITIVITY – quick switches of the AF metering methods Specifi es the sensitivity of contrast metering. – Adjusting the metering fi eld size during fi eld metering Factory setting: The viewfi nder image remains visible continuously during setting adjustments.

  • Page 150: Mf Assist Functions

    MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS CHANGING THE AF METERING METHOD ▸ Turn the front setting wheel ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE • A menu bar appears at the bottom of the screen. You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing for a better assessment of the settings. The enlargement function must be assigned to one of the FN buttons to use this feature (see p. 65).

  • Page 151: Manual Focusing (Mf)

    MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) Notes • The enlargement function remains active until it is exited. Manual focusing offers more control and is less prone to incorrect • This function is unavailable while recording. settings than the AF modes. ▸ Select in the main menu AF ASSIST LIGHT Focusing Focusing...

  • Page 152: Mf Assist Functions

    MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can The following assist functions are available in MF mode. assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus. FOCUS PEAKING This function can be automatically activated during manual focusing or can be accessed independently.

  • Page 153: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY Exiting the enlargement function (Video mode) ▸ Tap the shutter button The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 50 and ISO 50000, allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required. ▸ Decrease the enlargement, until the full image is visible again There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter speed and Notes aperture combinations when setting the exposure manually.

  • Page 154: Fixed Iso Values

    FIXED ISO VALUES AUTOMATIC SETTING ISO values between 50 and 50000 can be selected in 11 The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient increments. brightness and/or to the configured shutter speed/aperture settings combination. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, ▸...

  • Page 155: Floating Iso

    FLOATING ISO ASA SENSITIVITY (Cine-Mode) This function complements Auto ISO. Light strength changes with many zoom lenses when the focal length is changed. Floating ISO The sensitivity setting in Cine mode is always done manually. The will in this situation adjust the sensitivity in fine graduations and menu item replaces the menu item .

  • Page 156: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS –   : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in Auto Auto In white balance ensures neutral color rendering in any light. White most situations balance is based on the camera being preset to render a particular –...

  • Page 157: Manual Setting Via Metering

    MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING GRAY CARD This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field Graycard Graycard Graycard Live View Graycard Live View and uses these to calculate a mean gray value. The variant   is suited best for subjects in which you can Graycard Graycard clearly identify a neutral gray or pure white area.

  • Page 158: Direct Setting Of The Color Temperature

    DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE GRAY CARD LIVE VIEW This metering variant captures only the color hue metered within Values between 2000 and 11,500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. the metering field and calculates the mean gray value from it. That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color temperatures occurring in real life and within which you can adapt ▸...

  • Page 159: Exposure

    EXPOSURE The exposure setting is done dynamically via the two setting wheels. As a rule, the thumbwheel controls the aperture and the front setting wheel the shutter speed. The "free" setting wheel is used for quick access to exposure compensation during semi automatic exposure setting.

  • Page 160: Exposure Metering Methods

    EXPOSURE METERING METHODS SPOT METERING – Optional methods are Spot metering, Center-Weighted and This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area Multi-Field metering. in the center of the image. The metering fields are joined together Factory setting: when the exposure metering method is combined with the AF Multi-Field Multi-Field...

  • Page 161: Exposure Modes

    All modes can be reached by turning the wheel in either Notes direction. • When using a lens with an aperture setting ring (e.g. Leica M • The selected mode will be applied automatically approx. 2 s lenses), only the exposure modes A (aperture priority) and M after the thumbwheel is moved the last time.

  • Page 162: Fully Automatic Exposure Setting - P

    FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P Via the status screen AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting. The exposure compensation and recording level are controlled directly via the setting wheels. Selecting the operating mode P (see p. 161) ▸...

  • Page 163: Semi-Automatic Exposure Setting - A/S

    SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a APERTURE PRIORITY - A good choice: Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according – to maintain constant exposure settings between multiple to the manually selected aperture.

  • Page 164: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Notes • This function is assigned to one of the setting wheels in the Exposure compensation can be set in the range ±3 EV (EV: three (semi) automatic exposure modes and therefore quickly Exposure Value). The available values depend on the global setting accessible (see p. 66).

  • Page 166: Playback/Review Mode

    PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE There are two completely independent playback/review functions CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE CAMERA available: – short-term rendering directly after exposure (Preview) – normal Review mode, in which the stored recordings can be viewed and managed for any length of time The switchover between recording and playback/review mode, as well as most other actions can be completed using gesture or key control.
  • Page 167 CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL FN BUTTONS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE In Playback/Review mode, the FN buttons either have permanently On-screen control elements generally function by intuitively by assigned functions or are without function. touch. Many can also be selected by pressing one of the three The following FN buttons have assigned functions: buttons to the left of the LCD panel.

  • Page 168: Initiate/Exit Playback/Review Mode

    INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS The recordings are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the Using touch control end of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps back to the first image in the series. All recordings can therefore ▸...

  • Page 169: Info Displays In Playback/Review Mode

    CONTINUOUS INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE ▸ Swipe to the left or right and hold the fi nger on the edge of the The same info profi les are available in Playback/Review mode as in screen recording mode. The actual info profi le currently in use, however, is •...

  • Page 170: Cropped Section Zoom

    CROPPED SECTION ZOOM You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. Zooming via the front setting wheel is done in four increments; zooming is stepless via touch control. Using touch control ▸ Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged cropped section •...

  • Page 171: Displaying Multiple Recordings At Once

    DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE Using button control ▸ Turn the front setting wheel The camera off ers an overview function in which several thumbnail (in clockwise direction: increase magnifi cation, anti-clockwise: images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to fi nd decrease magnifi cation) a specifi c image.
  • Page 172 To navigate between recordings Using button control ▸ Turn the front setting wheel in anti-clockwise direction ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction • 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumbwheel increases the number of displayed recordings ▸...

  • Page 173: Tagging/Rating Of Recordings

    TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS DELETING RECORDINGS Recordings can be tagged as favorites to fi nd them quicker or to There are several methods available to delete recordings: simplify the later deletion of multiple recordings. Tagging can be – deleting individual recordings done in regular view mode or in the overviews.

  • Page 174: Deleting Individual Recordings

    DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS Several recordings can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve ▸ Press the button MENU thumbnails and can then be deleted all at once. This overview can ▸ Select in the Playback/Review menu Delete Delete be reached in two ways.

  • Page 175: Deleting All Recordings

    DELETING ALL RECORDINGS Any number of recordings can be selected in this view. Selecting recordings for deletion ▸ Select a recording ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel ▸ Briefl y touch the image • The recordings selected for deletion are marked with a red Delete icon .

  • Page 176: Deleting Unrated Recordings

    DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING Photo recordings can be displayed automatically directly after they are taken to e.g. check the success of the recording quickly and easily. A duration for the automatic display can be confi gured. ▸ Select in the main menu Auto Review...

  • Page 177: Slideshow

    SLIDESHOW STARTING THE SLIDE SHOW A slide show function is available in Review mode, in which the saved images are shown automatically in series. Choose to see all recordings ( ), only photos ( ) or only videos Play All Play All Pictures Only Pictures Only...

  • Page 178: Video Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK START PLAYBACK Appears on screen if you have selected a video fi le in ACCESSING CONTROL ELEMENTS playback mode. 1/8000 12500 INFO 12MP 8234 ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel ▸ touch briefl y PAUSE PLAYBACK Video editing function ▸ Briefl y tap the LCD panel Exiting video playback Current time of the playback...
  • Page 179 RESUMING PLAYBACK/REVIEW NAVIGATE TO ANY POINT IN THE FILE While control elements are visible: QUICK JUMP Using touch control Using touch control ▸ Touch the LCD panel briefl y anywhere in the picture While control elements are visible: ▸ Touch the playback status bar briefl y at the desired position Using button control ▸...
  • Page 180 END PLAYBACK SETTING THE VOLUME Using touch control Using touch control While control elements are visible: While control elements are visible: ▸ Select the "Go back" icon ▸ Tap the volume icon briefl y ▸ Touch the volume status bar briefl y at the desired position 1/8000 12500 INFO...

  • Page 181: Video Editing

    VIDEO EDITING Using button control ACCESSING THE VIDEO EDITING FUNCTION Using touch control ▸ Press the button at the rear left ( While control elements are visible: • The video editing screen appears, the left cutting mark is highlighted in red (= active). CHANGING THE CURRENT CUTTING POINT ▸...
  • Page 182 CUTTING ▸ Press the button at the rear left ( ) to confirm the cuts • The menu appears. Video Trimming Video Trimming ▸ Select a function from the menu Video Trimming Video Trimming Save as new Save as new Overwrite Overwrite Auto Review...

  • Page 184: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS SAVING CURRENT SETTINGS AS A USER PROFILE The settings described in this chapter apply for picture and video CREATING PROFILES mode alike. They are therefore available in the picture and video Saving settings/Creating a profile menu (see chapter "Camera Operation" under "Menu Control"). A ▸...
  • Page 185 APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD Factory setting: Default Profile Default Profile ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu User Profile User Profile User Profile User Profile ▸ Select Manage Profiles Manage Profiles •...

  • Page 186: Data Management

    DATA MANAGEMENT Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this camera, the file numbering will begin with 0001 again. Should DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD the memory card already contain a file with a higher number, then numbering will be continued from that number.

  • Page 187: Edit File Names

    EDIT FILE NAMES CREATING A NEW FOLDER ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings Camera Settings Camera Settings Camera Settings ▸ Select ▸ Select Edit File Names Edit File Names Reset Image Numbering Reset Image Numbering •...

  • Page 188: Recording The Image Location With Gps

    The GPS function is activated recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, because automatically when a connection to the Leica FOTOS app is active residual data traces (data pertaining to individual pictures) may and if the GPS function is active on the mobile device. The camera reduce the card’s memory capacity.

  • Page 189: Data Transfer

    Camera Settings formatted in another device, e.g. a computer. ▸ Select USB-Mode USB-Mode • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care if the memory card ▸ Select the desired setting cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p. 220). Mass Storage Mass Storage...

  • Page 190: Using Raw Data (Dng)

    ▸ Confirm or reject the reset of the WiFi and Bluetooth settings membership: ) / ( club.leica-camera.com ▸ Confirm or reject the reset of the image numbering ( )/ ( • The message appears.

  • Page 191: Firmware Updates

    Camera Firmware Version Camera Firmware Version ▸ Select Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered Start Update Start Update your camera. • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.

  • Page 192: Updating The Lens Firmware

    UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for lenses. The instructions provided for camera firmware updates apply. ▸ Download the latest firmware version ▸ Save the download to the memory card ▸ Insert the memory card into the camera ▸...

  • Page 194: Leica Fotos

    The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the The connection is established via Bluetooth. A pairing of the mobile device.
  • Page 195 ▸ Select Bluetooth Bluetooth ▸ Activate Bluetooth ▸ Select ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app • Activate the Bluetooth function. ▸ Select the camera model • The camera connects to the mobile device automatically. IN THE CAMERA Notes ▸ Select...

  • Page 196: Remote Camera Control

    FIND THE MAC ADDRESS Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS ▸ Select Remote Wakeup Remote Wakeup You can find the MAC address of the Leica SL2 in the camera ▸ Select menu. • The camera will scan for known devices and automatically ▸ Select in the main menu establishes a connection.
  • Page 197 Important information • Remote activation will activate the camera even if it was switched off via the main switch. • Accidental remote camera activation may result in unwanted pictures taken and excessive power consumption. • A third-party device can – provided is has been paired with the camera –...

  • Page 198: Care/Storage

    CARE/STORAGE • Empty you camera bag completely if it ever gets wet during use. Your equipment might otherwise be subjected to moisture and We recommend the following if the camera will not be used for an tanning residue released by the moist leather. extended period of time: •...
  • Page 199 • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the aperture setting ring to prevent seizing if the lens will not be used for an extended period of time. VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL •...

  • Page 200: Faq

    Charge or replace the battery Battery too cold Warm the battery (e.g. in pants pocket) The camera doesn't respond The camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app Terminate the connection Camera is heating up Heat development due to high-res video recording (4K) Not a fault;...
  • Page 201 Wait or deactivate noise reduction photography with long exposure times) Battery is depleted Charge or replace the battery Camera is processing a picture Wait No picture is taken The camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app End connection and reconnect...
  • Page 202 Image noise appears on the LCD panel/in the The gain is increased to aid image composition if the Not a fault – picture quality will not be impacted viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed to the object is insufficiently lit with reduced aperture opening first pressure point LCD panel/viewfinder deactivates after a very short Power Save settings are activated...
  • Page 203 Focus Limit (Macro) Focus Limit (Macro) settings No M-adapter L or R-adapter L attached This menu is available only for Leica M and Leica R   is grayed out in the camera settings Lens Profiles Lens Profiles...
  • Page 204 Parts of my video scenes are not fully in the picture Difference of aspect ratios between camera and Set the correct aspect ratio on the camera playback medium Review/playback unavailable The camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app Terminate the connection Picture quality The picture is too bright...
  • Page 205 Images cannot be displayed File name of the image was changed on a PC Use appropriate software for image transfers from a PC to the camera; available from the Leica AG website Video quality Video recordings show flickering/stripes Light source interference in artificial lighting...
  • Page 206 Smartphones/WLAN WLAN connection gets interrupted Camera deactivates when it overheats (safety feature) Allow camera to cool down Cannot pair with a mobile device The camera was already paired with the mobile device Delete the camera registration from the Bluetooth settings in the mobile device and repeat pairing process Mobile device connection/image transfer not The mobile device is too far away...

  • Page 208: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW DIRECT ACCESS Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Page Favorites FN buttons Favorites FN buttons   Photo - Video Photo - Video (top left) (top left)   80, 169 Toggle Info Profiles Toggle Info Profiles (rear left) (rear left)   110, 112, 150 Magnification Magnification (front top)
  • Page 209 Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Page Favorites FN buttons Favorites FN buttons   118–120, 156–158 White Balance White Balance   119–120, 157-158 Graycard Graycard   Photo File Format Photo File Format   JPG Resolution JPG Resolution   89–90 Film Style Film Style  ...

  • Page 210: Index

    AF Mode ................104, 146 Charger ................. 8, 30 AFs .................. 103, 145 Charge status, charger ............... 31 Akademie, Leica ............... 220 Charge status, LCD panel ............29 Aperture ................123, 161 Charging the battery ..............31 Aperture priority .............. 125, 163 Cine ..................
  • Page 211 Contrast, image properties ........... 89, 97 Exposure, long-term ............91, 126 Copyright ................. 187 Exposure, manual ............. 126, 163 Customer service ..............220 Exposure metering, flash ............136 Exposure, metering methods ..........122, 160 Exposure, modes ............. 123, 161 Exposure preview ..............127 Data management ..............
  • Page 212 ................... 41 LCD panel, setting ..............72 HDMI ..................100 Legal information ................. 4 HDR ..................133 Leica Academy................. 220 Histogram .................. 85 Leica Customer Care..............220 Horizon ..................84 Leica FOTOS ................ 5, 194 Lens ..............7, 35, 192, 198...
  • Page 213 Level Gauge ................84 Navigation, menu ..............54, 58 Lock ..................69 Noiseless ................... 76 Long-term exposure ............91, 126 Noise reduction ............88, 91, 126 Notes, legal .................. 4 Number pad ................60 Magnification, picture mode ......110, 112, 150, 152 Magnification, Playback/Review mode ........
  • Page 214 Sensor ................... 8, 11 Sensor format ..............86, 94 Rating, recording ..............173 Serial exposures ..............131 Raw data.................. 190 Service ..................220 Rechargeable battery, capacity ........... 29 Settings, LCD panel/EVF ............72 Rechargeable battery, notes ........... 7, 10, 199 Settings, store................
  • Page 215 Sync point ................137 Warning signal ................75 Warranty ..................13 Tagging, recordings ..............173 White balance ..............118, 156 Technical Data ................. 216 Wi-Fi/WLAN ................5 Thumbwheel ................ 48, 66 Wind noise reduction ..............98 Time ..................62, 71 WLAN ..................

  • Page 216: Technical Data

    Video: MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16-Bit, (protection type IP54). AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch Lens mount Lens mount 48kHz/16-Bit, AC-3) Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and Picture resolution Picture resolution camera DNG™: 8368 x 5584 pixels (46.7 MP) Operating conditions Operating conditions JPG: ...
  • Page 217 Bit Rate Bit Rate Color space Color space 8/10 bit for recordings on SD card, 10 bit via HDMI output Foto: sRGB Video Gamma Video Gamma Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG)/L-Log Rec. 709, L-Log Rec. 2020, HLG Rec. 2020 File size File size DNG™: 84.4 MB VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL...
  • Page 218 Self-timer Self-timer Autofocus metering methods Autofocus metering methods Delay time: 2 s or 12 s   (can be shifted), (can be shifted), Spot Spot Field Field Multi-Field Multi-Field Zone Zone , object , optional Drive Mode Drive Mode Face/Body Detection Face/Body Detection Tracking Tracking Touch AF...
  • Page 219 Mono internal + headphones output 3.5 mm stereo jack WLAN WLAN The Leica FOTOS app is required to use the WLAN function. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™. Compliant with Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, channel 1-11 (2412-2462 MHz) and Wi-Fi IEEE802.11ac, 2.4 GHz &...

  • Page 220: Leica Customer Care

    LEICA CUSTOMER CARE Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and advice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can also contact the Customer Care department or the repair service provided by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty claims.

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