Changing The Lens - Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual

LEICA M AND R LENSES
Leica M and R lenses can be attached via Leica M or R L adapters.
There are lens profiles stored in the camera, which allow the following
functions:
• The flash exposure and flash reflector controls utilize the stored
lens data (see "Compatible flash units").
• The lens data is furthermore written to the Exif data of the record-
ings, provided the lens is relevantly encoded. The focal length of
the lens is additionally displayed when rendering the extended
picture data.
The camera will automatically select the appropriate lens type
settings if the Leica M lens used comes with 6-bit encoding, or the
Leica R lens has an ROM contact strip. You will have to enter the
lens type manually if the lenses do not have that feature.
Using automatic detection
▸ Select in the main menu
Camera Settings Camera Settings
▸ Select
Lens Profiles Lens Profiles
▸ Activate automatic lens detection ( ) or deactivate the feature
Auto Auto
( )
Off Off
Setting the lens type manually
▸ Select in the main menu
Camera Settings Camera Settings
▸ Select
Lens Profiles Lens Profiles
▸ Select or
M-Lenses M-Lenses R-Lenses R-Lenses
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Sorting the lens type lists
▸ Select in the main menu
Camera Settings Camera Settings
▸ Select
Lens Profiles Lens Profiles
▸ Select or
M-Lenses M-Lenses R-Lenses R-Lenses
▸ Select or
Edit List of M-Lenses Edit List of M-Lenses Edit List of R-Lenses Edit List of R-Lenses
▸ Activate ( ) or deactivate ( ) the lens types you will be using
On On Off Off

CHANGING 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.
L-MOUNT LENSES
ATTACHING THE LENS
2
1
▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 50)
▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring
▸ Position the alignment points on the lens opposite the release
button on the camera housing
▸ Attach the lens in this position
▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place
DETACHING THE LENS
2
3
1
▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF
▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring
▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing
▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until the alignment point is oppo-
site the release button
▸ Remove the lens
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