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  • Page 1 LEICA SL2-S Instruction manual SL2-S/DE/2021/11/2.1/1...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    – Leica SL2-S to offer. You can find all information about the Leica SL2-S whenever – Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Leica BP-SCL4 you need it at sl2-s.leica-camera.com. – Charger Leica BC-SCL4, incl. mains cable (US, EU) Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or –...

  • Page 3: Legal Information

    Due to the amount of creativity that has gone menu. TECHNICAL DATA • The following applies for all video material created with this cam- into its design, we ask for your understanding that Leica Camera AG ▸ Select in the main menu...
  • Page 4 FOTOS on p. 254. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) computer systems are in use that require more stringent security Hereby, “Leica Camera AG” declares that this product is in compliance with the This device contains electric and/or electronic components which than WLAN devices.

  • Page 5: Safety Remarks

    • Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can GENERAL INFORMATION optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to cause damage to the batteries –...
  • Page 6 • Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage and • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica SL2-S may result in the loss of stored data. result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.

  • Page 7: General Information

    Customer Care department for sensor cleaning (see p. 286). This pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then the Leica representative in your region or Leica Camera AG if the service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore incur be accidentally introduced into the camera.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    For more information regarding the warranty scope, services and limitations, please visit: warranty.leica-camera.com about how to register or how to get firmware updates for your Leica SL2-S. Additionally, you can find information about changes or addi- tions to the manual at: club.leica-camera.com Leica SL2-S comes with splash water and dust protection.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMERA OPERATION ................ 50 < < < PHOTO MODE > > > ..............86 SETTING WHEEL ASSIGNMENTS ................. 72 WHEN USING AF LENSES ....................72 CONTROL ELEMENTS ..................50 PHOTO SETTINGS ................86 WHEN USING MF LENSES .....................73 FOREWORD ....................2 MAIN SWITCH ......................50 SENSOR FORMAT ....................86 ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE SETTING WHEELS..........
  • Page 10 PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ............ 100 SPOT/FIELD METERING ....................112 EXPOSURE ......................129 FLASH CONTROL ....................153 ZONE ........................... 112 SHUTTER TYPE .....................130 SYNC POINT ........................153 TOUCH AF .......................100 TRACKING ........................113 FLASH RANGE ......................154 EXPOSURE MODES ....................132 TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE ..................100 PERSON DETECTION (FACE DETECTION) ..............
  • Page 11 < < VIDEO MODE > > > ..............170 FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD ................184 ADJUSTING VISUALIZATION ..................200 ISO SENSITIVITY ....................222 DATA STRUCTURE ....................185 ASPECT RATIO DISPLAY ..................201 FIXED ISO VALUES ....................222 VIDEO SETTINGS ................170 SAFETY AREA .......................202 EDIT FILE NAMES ....................186 AUTOMATIC SETTING ..................222 SENSOR FORMAT ..................170 CREATING A NEW FOLDER .................186...
  • Page 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................. 250 RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS ........250 FIRMWARE UPDATES ..................251 EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE ..............251 LEICA FOTOS ..................254 CONNECTING ....................254 REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL ...............256 CARE/STORAGE ................258 PIXEL MAPPING ....................259 FAQ ....................260 MENU OVERVIEW ................

  • Page 13: Part Designations

    PART DESIGNATIONS LEICA SL2-S button PLAY button Shutter button button MENU Front setting wheel LCD panel FN button Memory card slot FN button Tripod thread Top display Contact for multifunction handgrip Accessory shoe Battery release lever Microphone Battery compartment Speaker...
  • Page 14 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 designs may vary depending on included features.

  • Page 15: Displays

    All displays/values refer to the actual settings. White balance mode 15 19 18 20 14 26 27 28 File format/compression level/resolution Formatting a memory card User profile Locking/unlocking the setting wheels Leica FOTOS INFO Main menu 22:45 22.02.2012 12MP 8234/9999 DISPLAYS ▸ PHOTO...

  • Page 16: Video/Cine

    : ASA indication) Cine Cine Exposure compensation value 55 58 57 67 69 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 DISPLAYS ▸ VIDEO/CINE DISPLAYS ▸ VIDEO/CINE...

  • Page 17: Displays In The Top Display

    50 - 75% Cine Cine Memory card used approx. 25 - 50% Remaining storge capacity approx. 0 - 25% Leica FOTOS approx. 0% The battery needs charging or replacing USB charging function Depth of field threshold values Sharp distance focus 92 93 MODE CHANGE DISPLAYS ▸ DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY...

  • Page 18: Preparation

    PREPARATION PREPARING THE CHARGER CHARGING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS INDICATORS ON THE CHARGER Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect the The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP charger to mains electricity. INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER The status LED indicates a correct charging process.

  • Page 19: Charging Via Usb

    REMOVAL INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD The rechargeable battery in the camera can be automatically Leica SL2-S offers slots for two memory cards. There are various ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 50) charged when the camera is connected to a computer or another options for use, see p.

  • Page 20: Lens

    “click” Leica M and R lenses can also be used in conjunction with Leica M/R L adapters. L-MOUNT LENSES ▸...

  • Page 21: Changing The Lens

    LEICA M AND R LENSES Sorting the lens type lists CHANGING THE LENS DETACHING THE LENS Leica M and R lenses can be attached via Leica M or R L adapters. ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings Camera Settings...
  • Page 22 OTHER LENSES DETACHING THE ADAPTER ATTACHING THE LENS TO THE ADAPTER DETACHING THE LENS FROM 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 ▸...

  • Page 23: Diopter Settings

    DIOPTER SETTINGS MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP SL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE HANDGRIP (optional accessory) The operating elements of the handgrip are positioned is such a way as The viewfinder has a diopter setting function with a range between to be in easy reach when using the camera for portrait photography. -4 and +2 diopter to allow glasses wearers the use of the camera The Multifunction Handgrip SL is an optional accessory and comes without eyeglasses (diopter compensation).
  • Page 24 ATTACHING THE HANDGRIP DETACHING THE HANDGRIP ▸ Turn the handgrip lock 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 •...
  • Page 25 MOUNTING THE WRIST LOOP/CARRY STRAP ON THE CHANGING THE BATTERY REMOVING THE BATTERY INSERTING THE BATTERY MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP The multifunction handgrip offers space for a second rechargeable battery. This will significantly increase operating time. The high quality wrist loop is available as an optional ergonomic ac- cessory for the handgrip to ensure more stability for the camera.

  • Page 26: Camera Operation

    CAMERA OPERATION SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF SHUTTER BUTTON 2. Press down fully – Shutter release • The data is then transferred to the memory card. CONTROL ELEMENTS – Starting a video shooting – Starting a preselected self-timer delay time MAIN SWITCH –...

  • Page 27: Front Setting Wheel

    FRONT SETTING WHEEL THUMBWHEEL JOYSTICK PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON PLAY BUTTON – Menu navigation – Menu navigation – Menu navigation – Setting the shutter speeds – Accessing the submenu – Accessing the submenu – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review/playback –...

  • Page 28: Fn Buttons

    FN BUTTONS LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) FACTORY SETTINGS in shooting mode in review/playback mode TOUCH CONTROL* in shooting mode in review/playback mode FN button “tap” Shifting the AF metering field and focusing Selecting shots PLAY Toggle info profiles (while Touch AF is activated) FN button “double tap”...

  • Page 29: Top Display

    TOP DISPLAY MENU CONTROL MENU SECTIONS STATUS SCREEN The following menu sections are available: Status Screen, Photo Video Main Menu Main Menu CONTROL ELEMENTS Favorites Favorites The following elements are used for menu control. Status screen: – quick access to the most important settings  ...

  • Page 30: Settings In Photo And Video Mode

    Alternatively, the status –   Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS screen and the favorites menu offer access to the main menu as Any menu items of the same name in the other operating mode –...

  • Page 31: Status Screen

    STATUS SCREEN SELECTING SETTINGS ACCESSING A STANDARD SUBMENU Notes • Where touch control is not possible or not desirable (e.g. in EVF These menus behave as if they were accessed from within the main Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status The status screen offers an overview of the most important informa- mode), the status screen can alternatively be controlled via the menu (see p.

  • Page 32: Main Menu

    FAVORITES MENU SUBMENU MENU NAVIGATION LINE BY LINE NAVIGATION (Function/function option selection) The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used There are various types of submenus available. The following pages SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION menu items. It can contain up to 11 menu items. These can be as- describe their operation.

  • Page 33: Submenu

    SHOW SUBMENU GO BACK ONE STEP SUBMENU SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON) (Return to the superordinate menu item) ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel Using button control KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD ▸ Press the joystick to the left ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction •...

  • Page 34: Menu Bar

    MENU BAR SCALE MENU DATE/TIME MENU COMBI MENU (AF PROFILES) The setting of the individual menu items is done via a setting bar in To move to the next settings field the lower display area. ▸ Press the joystick left/right Using button control Using button control To access individual menu items...

  • Page 35: Combi Menu (Image Properties)

    COMBI MENU (IMAGE PROPERTIES) Using button control Using touch control ▸ Tap the desired button Navigating between buttons • All available options are displayed for the buttons “Parameter” ▸ Press the joystick left/right and “Setting”. • An active button is indicated by a red frame. •...

  • Page 36: User-Defined Operation

    USER-DEFINED OPERATION MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION ▸ Switch to the desired mode (photo or video) You can assign specific menu functions to the FN buttons for extra ▸ Press the desired FN button briefly FAVORITES MENU quick direct access to menu items in shooting mode.

  • Page 37: Setting Wheel Assignments

    SETTING WHEEL ASSIGNMENTS CUSTOMIZING THE SETTING WHEELS WHEN USING MF LENSES CUSTOMIZING THE SETTING WHEELS (IN SHOOTING MODE) The functions of the two setting wheels can be swapped. The functions of the two setting wheels can be swapped. FACTORY SETTINGS The function of the two setting wheels depends on the active expo- Photo mode sure mode.

  • Page 38: Rotation Direction Of The Setting Wheels

    ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE SETTING WHEELS JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS LOCKING THE OPERATING ELEMENTS USER PROFILES (IN SHOOTING MODE) You can specify any rotation direction for exposure settings via the Various operating elements can optionally be locked in shooting This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu settings, to setting wheels.
  • Page 39 CREATING PROFILES RENAMING PROFILES APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD Saving settings/creating a profile. Factory setting: ▸ Select in the main menu Default Profile Default Profile User Profile User Profile ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu control ▸...

  • Page 40: Camera Basic Settings

    ▸ Select in the main menu Language Language Camera Settings Camera Settings again. The pairing process is described in the chapter “Leica ▸ Select your language ▸ Select Date & Time Date & Time FOTOS” (see p. 254).

  • Page 41: Power Save Mode (Standby Mode)

    POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS LCD PANEL/EVF USE ▸ Select in the main menu Display Settings Display Settings ▸ Select You can preset the situations in which EVF and LCD panel should EVF-LCD EVF-LCD The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a The camera comes equipped with a 3.2”...

  • Page 42: Brightness

    BRIGHTNESS COLOR RENDERING AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL AND EVF SHUTDOWN ACOUSTIC SIGNALS You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various lighting condi- Color rendering can also be adjusted. Brightness is set individually for The LCD panel and EVF deactivate automatically to save power. Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals.

  • Page 43: Electronic Shutter Sound

    ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND Factory setting: ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings Camera Settings ▸ Select Acoustic Signal Acoustic Signal ▸ Select Electronic Shutter Sound Electronic Shutter Sound ▸ Select AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION A signal sound can be selected for successful AF settings. Factory setting: ▸...

  • Page 44: Photo Settings

    PHOTO SETTINGS FILE FORMAT • Where picture data is stored in format simultaneously, the specified setting for the resolution will be applied to the Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format JPG file. SENSOR FORMAT (= digital negative). Both can be used individually or simultaneously. •...

  • Page 45: Resolution

    RESOLUTION ASPECT RATIO FILM STYLE HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic scope of the format setting offers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) You have a choice of aspect ratios to select in addition to the basic object, some details in brighter or darker areas may no longer be IMAGE PROPERTIES options.

  • Page 46: Color Profile

    COLOR PROFILE CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION NOISE REDUCTION IN JPG SHOTS These parameters can be adjusted for all available profiles Except when high sensitivities are used, noise is luckily negligible. 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: only for color profiles). See p. 68 for details on menu NOISE REDUCTION Nevertheless, noise reduction is a component of data processing Factory setting:...

  • Page 47: Image Stabilization

    The effect is less pronounced with higher ISO values and/or • Some lenses may not support all settings offered in the camera. Underexposure Overexposure slower shutter speeds. Please contact Leica Customer Care if you have any questions Factory setting: (see p. 286). Auto Auto ▸...

  • Page 48: Data Management

    SD1 + SD2 Files are saved to SD1 first, until its ca- “L1000002.XXX”, etc. The first letter can be selected, the “L” from • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care if the memory card (Standard) pacity is reached. Subsequent files will the factory settings denotes the camera brand.

  • Page 49: Edit File Names

    • A keyboard submenu is displayed. • A relevant prompt is displayed. matically when a connection to the Leica FOTOS app is active and • A relevant message will be displayed on the LCD panel once folder • The input line contains the factory setting “L” as the first letter ▸...

  • Page 50: Data Transfer

    DATA TRANSFER Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica FOTOS. Alternatively, a card reader or USB cable can be used for the transfer. ABOUT LEICA FOTOS ▸ See chapter “Leica FOTOS” (p. 254) VIA USB CABLE The camera supports multiple data transfer options (PTP and mass storage mode).

  • Page 51: Practical Default Settings

    PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS EV INCREMENT • The settings described in this chapter apply for both photo and video mode. The total angle of rotation of the lens used for focusing can be indi- You can choose between 1⁄2 EV or 1⁄3 EV graduations. This will allow vidually adjusted.

  • Page 52: Auxiliary Displays

    ▸ Press the FN button with the function assignment ▸ Select in the main menu The Leica SL2-S has 4 independent info profiles, which contain dif- Toggle Info Levels Toggle Info Levels Camera Settings Camera Settings can be selected and adjusted individually for each profile. During •...

  • Page 53: Show Available

    SHOW AVAILABLE CLIPPING FOCUS PEAKING ISO SENSITIVITY The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. This setting will apply for The Clipping display marks very bright image areas. This function is This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject elements all info profiles.

  • Page 54: Level Gauge

    LEVEL GAUGE HISTOGRAM ENHANCED LIVE VIEW 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- Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the image. The Image composition is often difficult in very dark environments –...

  • Page 55: Mf Assist Functions

    MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION You can set an acoustic confirmation signal for successful focus AF ASSIST LAMP metering in AF mode. Factory setting: The integrated AF assist lamp allows operation of the AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This lamp comes on while metering ▸...

  • Page 56: Photography

    The following AF modes are available: . The Intelligent AF Intelligent AF Your Leica SL2-S allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There The settings described in this chapter only apply for photo mode. They Single frame shooting   Single Single currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line.

  • Page 57: Autofocus Metering Methods

    AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD METERING ZONE TRACKING Several metering fields are detected automatically. This function is With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a This field metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. The The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A particularly useful for snapshots.

  • Page 58: Person Detection (Face Detection)

    START POSITION FOR TRACKING PERSON DETECTION (FACE DETECTION) AF SETTINGS Each of these profiles contains three parameters: Depth Sensitivity Depth Sensitivity Factory setting: Field Movement Field Movement Shift in Direction Shift in Direction Center Center Person detection is an expansion of the face detection feature. In You can specify the starting point for tracking.

  • Page 59: Pre Focus

    • All auxiliary displays are hidden. ▸ Press the joystick left/right ▸ Select – lenses mounted via an adapter (e.g. Leica M lenses with L • Red triangles appear at two corners of the metering field if the adapter M) metering method is set.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Metering Field Size

    ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS Adjusting the enlargement function AF ASSIST LAMP (only Field Field Face/Body Detection Face/Body Detection ▸ Turn the thumbwheel/front setting wheel The integrated AF assist lamp allows operation of the AF system in ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE ▸...

  • Page 61: Manual Focusing (Mf)

    MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE Adjusting the enlargement function The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can ▸ Turn the thumbwheel/front setting wheel Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than The following assist functions are available in MF mode.

  • Page 62: Distance Display

    ACCESSING WITH THE FN BUTTON/JOYSTICK Adjusting the enlargement function DISTANCE DISPLAY USING AUTOFOCUS IN MF MODE This function can be assigned to an FN button or the joystick. The joystick can be used as needed for automatic focusing. The AF ▸...

  • Page 63: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY AUTOMATIC SETTING LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES FLOATING ISO Factory setting: Auto Auto The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient bright- This function complements Auto ISO. Light strength changes with The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 50 and ISO 100 000, ▸...

  • Page 64: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING GRAY CARD This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field and –   : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most Auto Auto Graycard Graycard Graycard Live View Graycard Live View In digital photography, White Balance ensures neutral color rendering uses these to calculate a mean gray value.

  • Page 65: Gray Card Live View

    GRAY CARD LIVE VIEW DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE ▸ Tap the setting band briefly in the desired position, or drag the dot to the desired position This metering variant captures only the color hue metered within the Values between 2000 and 11,500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly.

  • Page 66: Shutter Type

    Select the desired metering method This metering method is based on the detection of multiple values. The Leica SL2-S comes equipped with a mechanical shutter and a The following exposure metering methods are selectable. These values are used in an algorithm to calculate an exposure value purely electronic shutter function.

  • Page 67: Exposure Modes

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

  • Page 68: Semi-Automatic Exposure Setting - A/S

    SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M Displays on the light balance: Shutter speed priority mode will set exposure automatically accord- The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a Correct exposure APERTURE PRIORITY - A ing to the manually selected shutter speed.

  • Page 69: Long-Term Exposure

    In order to reduce this annoying phe- elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Center-weight- In the modes S and M, the Leica SL2-S allows shutter speeds up to The brightness of the screen image mirrors the effects of the selected nomenon, the camera will take a second “black picture”...
  • Page 70 AE-L (AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK) METERING MEMORY LOCK IN AF MODE METERING MEMORY LOCK IN MF MODE Via the Joystick  The metering functions are distributed as follows while the joystick In MF mode, only the exposure can be locked via the shutter button. The camera stores the exposure value.

  • Page 71: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SHOOTING MODES Using thumbwheel control • Regardless of how many pictures were taken in a series, the last picture in the series or the last picture saved on the memory card This function is assigned to one of the setting wheels in the three Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, which while the save process is ongoing will be displayed first in both (semi) automatic exposure modes and therefore quickly accessible...

  • Page 72: Interval Shooting

    INTERVAL SHOOTING To get started Notes • The camera may under some circumstances be unable to take • The use of autofocus in interval shooting may result in not all ex- good pictures. That may happen if, for example, focusing was ▸...

  • Page 73: Multishot

    EXPOSURE BRACKETING MULTISHOT You can select the desired number of frames (3 or 5). The expo- Notes sure difference, which can be set via , can be up to 3 EV. • appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is activated. EV Steps EV Steps Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they have...

  • Page 74: Motion Artefacts Correction

    SETTING THE DELAY TIME SELF-TIMER Notes Notes • A multishot images will not be created if motion artefacts correc- • Exposure metering is done first; in autofocus mode, focusing is Factory setting: The self-timer function allows taking pictures with a preset time de- tion fails.

  • Page 75: Special Shooting Modes

    IMAGE OVERLAY ▸ Select Use Overlay Image Use Overlay Image ▸ Select in the main menu Leica SL2-S allows a transparent overlay over previous shots as an Image Overlay Image Overlay ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Select ▸ Select image composition tool.

  • Page 76: Flash Photography

    ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit adjust its range data, provided the device comes with these displays contact, can be safely fired via the Leica SL2-S, but cannot be con- you can select a higher sensitivity. ▸ Detaching the flash unit and the aperture setting selected on the lens is also entered manually trolled via the camera.

  • Page 77: Settings On The Flash Unit

    SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT FLASH CONTROL FLASH RANGE A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( ). This Start of Exp. Start of Exp. may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the picture of a vehicle The settings and functions described in the following sections The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity Operating mode being overtaken by its own light trail.

  • Page 78: Flash Exposure Compensation

    (Exception: On the • The set value is displayed above the scale. Leica SF 26, the compensation value must be set on the camera • The available values depend on the global setting via menu control.)

  • Page 79: Review Mode

    REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE FN BUTTONS IN REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL In review mode, the FN buttons either have permanently assigned On-screen control elements generally function by intuitively by There are two completely independent review functions available: functions or are without function.

  • Page 80: Initiate/Exit Review Mode

    INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES CONTINUOUS Using button control ▸ Press the button PLAY The shots are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the end of ▸ Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the edge of the •...

  • Page 81: Info Displays In Review Mode

    INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE DISPLAYING ASSIST FUNCTIONS CROPPED SECTION ZOOM The same info profiles are available in review mode as in shooting You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. To switch between info profiles mode.

  • Page 82: Displaying Multiple Images At Once

    DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE To navigate between images Using button control Using button control ▸ Turn the front setting wheel ▸ Turn the front setting wheel in anti-clockwise direction ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail (in clockwise direction: increase magnification, anti-clockwise: •...

  • Page 83: Tagging/Rating Of Photos

    TAGGING/RATING OF PHOTOS DELETING PHOTOS DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES Several images can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve ▸ Press the button Images can be tagged as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify There are several methods available to delete images: MENU thumbnails and can then be deleted all at once.

  • Page 84: Deleting All Images

    DELETING ALL IMAGES DELETING UNRATED IMAGES PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE Any number of images can be selected in this view. Selecting images for deletion ▸ Press the button ▸ Press the button MENU MENU Photo shootings can be displayed automatically directly after they ▸...

  • Page 85: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW 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 images ), only photos ( ) or only videos ( ) should Play All Play All Pictures Only...

  • Page 86: Video Settings

    VIDEO SETTINGS VIDEO FORMAT FILE FORMAT AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS You can choose from up to 4 resolutions with the associated aspect The following combinations of resolution and frame rate are avail- Video can be recorded in the file formats MOV or MP4. SENSOR FORMAT ratios (depending on file format and shooting mode).

  • Page 87: Setting The Video Format

    SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT VIDEO STYLE HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW VIDEO PROFILES Factory setting: file format MOV, resolution FHD, frame rate Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic scope of the COLOR PROFILE 29.97 fps object, some details in brighter or darker areas may no longer be IMAGE PROPERTIES clearly visible.

  • Page 88: Customizing Video Profiles

    CUSTOMIZING VIDEO PROFILES AUDIO SETTINGS WIND NOISE REDUCTION TIMECODE These parameters can be adjusted for all available profiles Wind noise reduction can be adjusted individually for the internal The timecode is a data record that is generated and recorded along- only for color profiles).

  • Page 89: Start Time

    START TIME VIDEO GAMMA HLG SETTINGS SETUP/MANAGEMENT OF LUT PROFILES The start time can be reset manually or can be set to a specific value Sharpness and saturation can be set. The factory setting is a median You can import custom LUT profiles to the camera to optimally meet Video gamma can be set to HLG and L-Log or can be deactivated if multiple cameras are used for recording.
  • Page 90 Importing a custom LUT profile Freeing a memory slot EXAMPLE Notes • You can only import LUT profiles with the file ending “.cub”. In the following, the assignment shown below will be used for all ▸ Download or export an LUT profile as a CUBE file ▸...

  • Page 91: Using Lut Profiles

    USING LUT PROFILES SELECTING THE LUT PROFILE When toggling between the two output channels, the setting for the The list of selectable LUT profiles depends on the currently selected selected memory slot will remain unchanged. Since it is possible In addition to the two pre-configured LUT profiles, three more memory output channel (camera/HDMI).

  • Page 92: Automatic Optimization

    AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR) iDR FUNCTION DATA MANAGEMENT (Intelligent Dynamic Range) function allows an optimization DYNAMIC RANGE VIDEO STABILIZATION of the darker areas. Object details become much clearer. SEGMENTED RECORDING The contrast range of an object comprises all levels of brightness With video recording - in addition to optical stabilization by means Without iDR With iDR...

  • Page 93: Formatting A Memory Card

    “L1000002.XXX”, etc. The first letter can be selected, the “L” from • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care if the memory card the factory settings denotes the camera brand. The first three char- cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p.

  • Page 94: Edit File Names

    EDIT FILE NAMES CREATING A NEW FOLDER DATA TRANSFER Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings Camera Settings Camera Settings Camera Settings FOTOS. Alternatively, a card reader or USB cable can be used for the ▸...

  • Page 95: Practical Default Settings

    PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS EV INCREMENT Touch AF is deactivated by default when EVF is in use to prevent any The total angle of rotation of the lens used for focusing can be indi- You can choose between 1⁄2 EV or 1⁄3 EV graduations.

  • Page 96: Audio Output

    Up to 4 independent profiles can be used. The desired function can HDMI output is available with or without audio. The Leica SL2-S has 4 independent info profiles, which contain dif- SETTING THE OUTPUT LEVEL be selected and adjusted individually for each profile. During opera- Factory setting: fering combinations of the available auxiliary displays.

  • Page 97: Changing The Info Profiles

    CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES SHOW AVAILABLE ZEBRA The Zebra display marks very bright image areas. This function is a ▸ Press the FN button with the function assignment ▸ Select in the main menu Toggle Info Levels Toggle Info Levels Camera Settings Camera Settings...

  • Page 98: Focus Peaking

    FOCUS PEAKING ISO SENSITIVITY LEVEL GAUGE Two long lines to the left and right of the image center indicate the The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. This setting will apply for transverse axis on screen. This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject elements The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation.

  • Page 99: Histogram

    HISTOGRAM VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS TEST SOUND OPERATING HINT/AUXILIARY DISPLAYS Regardless of the current setting of Info Profile, the test image always A test sound with a frequency of 1 kHz will be emitted whenever the Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the image. The appears completely free at first.

  • Page 100: Application

    APPLICATION REC FRAME Quick option for hiding/displaying the REC Frame WAVEFORM MONITOR (WFM) The red dot is part of the info bars and is displayed or hidden For HDMI output, the reference values are used for the configuration A flashing red dot signifies a running video recording. The option The Waveform Monitor (WFM) allows a quick and safe assessment alongside them (via the Info profiles).

  • Page 101: Adjusting Visualization

    ADJUSTING VISUALIZATION Adjusting the position ASPECT RATIO DISPLAY Notes • Waveform Monitor and Histogram cannot be displayed at the You can choose any position. The size and position of the Waveform Monitor can be adjusted to The actually recorded aspect ratio depends on the set resolution same time.

  • Page 102: Safety Area

    SAFETY AREA AF ASSIST LAMP The AF assist lamp could be a visible disturbance in video recordings Depending on the playback device used, a small area of the image and is therefore always without function in video mode, no matter borders may be invisible.

  • Page 103: Recording Video

    In conjunction with suitable lenses. the Cine mode allows the Leica • The max. file size for uninterrupted video recording is 96 GB. Once SL2-S the use of T-stops to ensure exact same exposure scenarios a recording exceeds this file size, the overrun will be automatically independent of camera settings.

  • Page 104: Start/End Video Recording

    FOCUSING AUTOFOCUS MODES CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS The following AF modes are available: . The Your Leica SL2-S allows automatic as well as manual focusing. Intelligent AF Intelligent AF TOUCH AF currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line.

  • Page 105: Autofocus Metering Methods

    AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD ZONE TRACKING Several metering fields are detected automatically. With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A This field metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. coherent group comprising 5 x 5 fields.

  • Page 106: Person Detection (Face Detection)

    • This function is not available for specific lenses: SPEED • Red triangles appear at two corners of the metering field if the – lenses mounted via an adapter (e.g. Leica M lenses with L metering method is set. Where objects are not as fast-moving, it is advisable to set AF...

  • Page 107: Mf Assist Functions

    ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) Notes (only • The enlargement function remains active until it is exited. Field Field Face/Body Detection Face/Body Detection Manual focusing offers more control and is less prone to incorrect •...

  • Page 108: Mf Assist Functions

    MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE Exiting the enlargement function Changing the position of the enlarged section The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can ▸ Tap the shutter button ▸ Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged The following assist functions are available in MF mode.

  • Page 109: Follow Focus

    FOLLOW FOCUS FUNCTION BEHAVIOR FOLLOW FOCUS MENU The Follow Focus menu can be reduced to essential elements for better visibility. The function continues to run regardless of whether the camera All operation is done via touch control only. This function facilitates automatic transitions to specified focus is currently recording.

  • Page 110: Preparation

    PREPARATION Setting the distance Canceling the setting APPLICATION ▸ Tap the “Back” button function can be utilized in two ways. Follow Focus Follow Focus CONFIGURING A FOCUS POSITION • The display reverts to the previous menu level. – The pre-configured focus positions are accessed individually as needed.

  • Page 111: Access As Needed

    ACCESS AS NEEDED AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE CANCEL OTHER SETTINGS The configured focus positions can be accessed any number of An automatic sequence of focus positions can be initiated if at least ▸ Tap the “STOP” button SPEED times. two positions have been configured. •...

  • Page 112: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY AUTOMATIC SETTING LIMITING SETTING RANGES FLOATING ISO (Video mode) A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient bright- This function complements Auto ISO. Light strength changes with setting range ( ).

  • Page 113: Asa Sensitivity

    ASA SENSITIVITY WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING (Cine-Mode) –   : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most Auto Auto Graycard Graycard Graycard Live View Graycard Live View In white balance ensures neutral color rendering in any light. White situations The variant is suited best for subjects in which you...

  • Page 114: Direct Setting Of The Color Temperature

    GRAY CARD GRAY CARD LIVE VIEW DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field This metering variant captures only the color hue metered within the Values between 2000 and 11,500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. The exposure setting is done dynamically via the two setting wheels.
  • Page 115 EXPOSURE METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD ▸ Tap the setting band briefly in the desired position, or drag the dot ▸ Select in the main menu Exposure Metering Exposure Metering to the desired position ▸ Select the desired metering method This metering method is based on the detection of multiple values. The following exposure metering methods are selectable.

  • Page 116: Exposure Modes

    Notes • The selected mode will be applied automatically approx. 2 s • When using a lens with an aperture setting ring (e.g. Leica M lens- after the thumbwheel is moved the last time. es), only the exposure modes A (aperture priority) and M (manual setting) will be available.

  • Page 117: Semi-Automatic Exposure Setting - A/S

    SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Notes • This function is assigned to one of the setting wheels in the three The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a Exposure compensation values can be set in the range ±3 EV (EV: (semi) automatic exposure modes and therefore quickly accessible APERTURE PRIORITY - A good choice:...

  • Page 118: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK MODE FN BUTTONS IN PLAYBACK MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL In playback mode, the FN buttons either have permanently assigned On-screen control elements generally function by intuitively by Playback mode is used to display and manage the stored recordings. functions or are without function.

  • Page 119: Initiate/Exit Playback Mode

    INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK MODE SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES CONTINUOUS Using button control ▸ Press the button PLAY The shots are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the end of ▸ Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the edge of the Using touch control •...

  • Page 120: Info Displays In Playback Mode

    INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAYING ASSIST FUNCTIONS DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE Using button control ▸ Turn the front setting wheel in anti-clockwise direction The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail The same info profiles are available in playback mode as in shooting To switch between info profiles •...

  • Page 121: Tagging/Rating Of Recordings

    DELETING RECORDINGS DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES To navigate between recordings TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction ▸ Press the button There are several methods available to delete images: MENU Recordings can be tagged as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify the later deletion of multiple images.

  • Page 122: Deleting Multiple Images

    DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES DELETING ALL IMAGES DELETING UNRATED IMAGES Any number of recordings can be selected in this view. Several images can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve Selecting images for deletion ▸ Press the button ▸ Press the button MENU MENU...

  • Page 123: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW STARTING THE SLIDE SHOW VIDEO PLAYBACK ACCESSING THE CONTROL ELEMENTS The control elements are displayed when playback is stopped. A slide show function is available in playback mode, in which the appears on screen if you have selected a video file in play- saved images are shown automatically in series.
  • Page 124 PAUSE PLAYBACK NAVIGATE TO ANY POINT IN THE FILE END PLAYBACK SETTING THE VOLUME ▸ Tap anywhere on the LCD panel QUICK JUMP Using touch control Using touch control While the control elements are visible: While the control elements are visible: ▸...

  • Page 125: Video Editing

    VIDEO EDITING CUTTING Using button control ▸ Press the button at the rear left ( ) to confirm the cuts ACCESSING THE VIDEO EDITING FUNCTION Using touch control • The menu appears. Video Trimming Video Trimming ▸ Press the button at the rear left ( ▸...

  • Page 126: Resetting The Camera To Factory Settings

    • Do not remove the memory card! Reset Camera Settings? Reset Camera Settings? Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered • Do not remove the rechargeable battery! ▸ Confirm or reject the reset to factory settings ( ) / ( your camera.
  • Page 127 PREPARATION UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE UPDATING THE ADAPTER FIRMWARE Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for ▸ Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery ▸...

  • Page 128: Connecting

    Leica FOTOS The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Select PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the ▸ Activate Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth The connection is established via Bluetooth. A pairing of the camera mobile device.

  • Page 129: Remote Camera Control

    • Disable the function as soon as it is no longer needed. FIND THE MAC ADDRESS • The camera will scan for known devices and automatically establishes a connection. You can find the MAC address of the Leica SL2-S in the camera menu. ▸ Select...

  • Page 130: Care/Storage

    CARE/STORAGE SENSOR • Empty you camera bag completely if it ever gets wet during use. • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are Your equipment might otherwise be subjected to moisture and lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the PIXEL MAPPING We recommend the following if the camera will not be used for an tanning residue released by the moist leather.

  • Page 131: Faq

    Camera is heating up Heat development due to high-res video shooting (4K) or Not a fault; allow camera to cool down if it gets too hot continuous shooting with DNG Camera does not recognize the memory card The memory card is not compatible or defective Replace the memory card Problem possible cause to be verified...
  • Page 132 AF is deactivated Activate AF   is grayed out in the camera settings No M-adapter L or R-adapter L attached This menu is available only for Leica M and Leica R lenses Lens Profiles Lens Profiles No face detection/faces are not recognized Face is covered (sunglasses, hat, long hair, etc.)
  • Page 133 Video shooting stops Maximum length of individual video sequence was reached Round white stains, similar to soap bubbles Flash photography in very dark environment: Reflection of Deactivate the flash dust particles The memory card's write speed is too low for the selected Insert another memory card or change the storage method video resolution/compression Images are out of focus...
  • Page 134 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 135: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW Accessible via Available for Available for Factory settings the status screen the favorites menu FN buttons on the FN buttons DIRECT ACCESS Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Page Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Page Status Favorites FN buttons Status Favorites FN buttons Status Favorites FN buttons...
  • Page 136 (front top)    ( + headphone volume) Video Style Video Style Microphone Gain Microphone Gain     254 — 257 Leica FOTOS Leica FOTOS Segmented Video Segmented Video   Waveform Monitor Waveform Monitor   Display Settings Display Settings   EVF-LCD...

  • Page 137: Index

    Basic settings, shooting ............100, 188 Connection, mobile devices ............254 AFc ..................111, 207 Black and white photo ..............90 Editing, video................248 Contact. Leica ................286 AF confirmation ..............84, 108 Brightness, EVF ................82 Electronic shutter ..............84, 130 Continuous shooting mode ............141 AF-L ..................... 138 Brightness, LCD panel ..............82...
  • Page 138 Focus mode ................111, 206 Leica Academy ................287 Favorites, menu ..............62, 70, 268 Image properties ................89 Focus peaking ............105, 121, 194, 214 Leica Customer Care ..............286 Favorites, pictures ................ 164 Folder, creating new ..............97, 186 Image stabilization, picture ............92 Leica FOTOS................7, 254 Favorites, shots ................240...
  • Page 139 Menu control ..................56 Sensor format ................ 86, 170 Menu language ................78 Service ..................286 One-Minute videos ...............183 Rating, photos ..............164, 240 Menu navigation ............... 59, 63 Settings, store ................75 Operating mode, exposure ...........132, 230 Raw data ..................87 Menu screen ..................57 Setting wheel, front ..............52, 72 Operation, customized ..............70 REC Frame ...................
  • Page 140 Switching, mode............158, 205, 236 Switching off, camera ..............50 Video ..................204, 245 Switching on, camera ..............50 Video format ................171 Sync point ..................153 Video Gamma ................176 Video mode ..................204 Video stabilization ................ 182 Tagging, photo ................164 Video Style ................... 172 Tagging, recordings ..............240 Volume ...................83 Tally ....................

  • Page 141: Technical Data

    Lens mount 35 mm DNG™ 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 MP) Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 MP) 4272 x 2848 pixels (12.2 MP) camera 2976 x 1984 pixels (5.9 MP)
  • Page 142 Color depth Color depth Video Gamma Video Gamma Drive Mode Drive Mode 50 fps 4:2:0 / 10 bit (SD) 4:2:2 / 10 bit (HDMI) APS-C H.265 Long GOP 200 Mbps 50 fps 4:2:0 / 8 bit (SD) 4:2:2 / 10 bit (HDMI) APS-C H.264 Long GOP 150 Mbps...
  • Page 143 Color Temperature Color Temperature Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be 2000 K to 11,500 K) added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the FLASH EXPOSURE CONTROL picture files. Flash unit connector...

  • Page 144: Leica Customer Care

    Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG Have a look at our full seminar program with many interesting work- for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and advice shops on the topic of photography at: regarding Leica products and how to order them.

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