Leica SL2-S Firmware Update
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- Page 1 LEICA SL2-S Firmware update...
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Page 2: Photo & Video
FIRMWARE Camera model Firmware version Leica SL2-S PHOTO & VIDEO _NEW: Direct setting of ISO sensitivity via thumbwheel/front dial _NEW: Configurable time before automatic WLAN shutdown ( Wi-Fi Sleep Mode _NEW: Photo and video tagging via joystick _ADVANCED: Additional function support for L-Mount-Alliance lenses _ADVANCED: Additional functions for direct access via FN button... - Page 3 _IMPROVED: Geotagging (via Leica FOTOS) VIDEO _NEW: RAW format output via HDMI for external device recording _IMPROVED: Aperture setting in T-stops (1⁄2 and 1⁄3 increments) in Cine Mode _IMPROVED: HDMI output compatibility with Leica FOTOS _IMPROVED: HDMI output compatibility with USB connection...
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Page 4: Firmware Updates
• Do not remove the memory card! Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered • Do not remove the rechargeable battery! your camera. Users of Leica FOTOS will also be automatically noti- •... - Page 5 PREPARATION UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ▸ Preparation ▸ Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Information ▸ The second SD memory card (where applicable) must be removed from the camera ▸ Select Camera Firmware Version ▸...
- Page 6 THUMBWHEEL AND FRONT DIAL ASSIGNMENT Selecting the desired exposure mode ▸ Press the joystick up/down The thumbwheel and front dial can be configured to allow manual • Currently available assignment options are highlighted in red. ISO settings in real time. The two control elements can furthermore have functions assigned independently.
- Page 7 SETTING WHEEL ASSIGNMENTS Video mode (IN SHOOTING MODE) Thumbwheel Front dial The function of the two setting wheels depends on the active ex- Microphone Gain Microphone Gain posure mode. Wheel assignments can be specified independently Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation for photo and video mode and for every exposure mode. Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation WHEN USING AF LENSES...
- Page 8 CUSTOMIZING THE SETTING WHEELS WHEN USING MF LENSES The two setting wheels can have function assignments independent The available functions are listed in the tables below (the factory of each other. Available functions depend on the selected exposure setting is highlighted in bold). mode.
- Page 9 CUSTOMIZING THE SETTING WHEELS The two setting wheels can have function assignments independent of each other. Available functions depend on the selected exposure mode. ▸ Switch to the desired mode (photo or video) ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control ▸...
- Page 10 Camera access will then be available at any time during the selected time span. Factory setting: After 5 min ▸ Select in the main menu Leica FOTOS ▸ Select Wi-Fi Sleep Mode ▸ Select the desired setting – ...
- Page 11 PHOTO AND VIDEO TAGGING VIA JOYSTICK Photo and video recordings can now be tagged in playback mode using the joystick. TAGGING/RATING Recordings can be marked as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify the later deletion of multiple images. Tagging can be done in regular view mode or in the overviews.
- Page 12 EYE DETECTION Switching between faces ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction PERSON DETECTION (FACE DETECTION) Switching the focused eye Person detection is an expansion of the face detection feature. In ▸ Press the joystick addition to biometric patterns of faces, the camera also detects body patterns and uses them for focusing.
- Page 13 In video recordings in particular, it is very important to have small-increment ISO settings to prevent exposure jumps. That is why Leica SL2-S supports automatic ISO settings in increments of 1⁄2 EV or 1⁄3 EV, depending on the selected setting.
- Page 14 POWER SAVE FUNCTIONS AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL AND EVF SHUTDOWN The LCD panel and EVF deactivate automatically to save power. The time until power off can be set. This setting also affects autofocus; the AF system will be deactivated at the time of automatic shutdown as well. We therefore recommend setting if autofocus is to be used in HDMI recordings.
- Page 15 TOGGLE FOCUS POINT The function allows seamless changes between Toggle Focus Point two metering positions in photo mode. The position of the AF metering field is reset to the center of the image when the function is initially accessed. Whenever the func- tion is accessed after that, the AF metering field will jump back and forth between the center of the image and the most recently used focus position.
- Page 16 EXPOSURE AND DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW When the exposure information is visible, a green eye symbol next to the values for aperture and shutter speed will display the This function simulates the effects of the current aperture and active depth of field/exposure preview. The relevant unit of mea- shutter speed settings.
- Page 17 Activating GPS functions on a mobile device anymore (most recent geolocation max. 12 h prior). ▸ Activate Leica FOTOS and connect to the camera (see chapter “Leica FOTOS”) The available location information is outdated (most recent geolocation more than 12 h in the past).
- Page 18 RAW OUTPUT VIA HDMI Leica SL2-S supports the RAW format output for recordings using an external device. The video signal will then have a 12 bit color depth. This signal is output via the HDMI connection and can be recorded and processed by an external device (e.g. Atomos Ninja V+).
- Page 19 T-STOPS IN CINE MODE The aperture setting in T-stops (Cine Mode) was improved and now includes settings in 1/2 or 1/3 increments (with compatible Leica lenses).
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