Automatic Optimization; Video Stabilization; Dark Area Optimization (Idr); Dynamic Range - Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual

AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION

VIDEO STABILIZATION

With video recording - in addition to optical stabilization by means
of appropriately equipped lenses - a independent digital stabilization
function is available that can be used with any lens. This function is
particularly useful in conjunction with lenses that do not feature an
OIS function.
Factory setting:
On On
▸ Select in the main menu
Image Stabilization Image Stabilization
▸ Select /
On On Off Off
Note
• The function is permanently set to in video
Panning Mode Panning Mode Normal Normal
mode. Camera shake in all directions (horizontal, vertical, rota-
tional) will be corrected automatically.
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DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR)

DYNAMIC RANGE

The contrast range of an object comprises all levels of brightness
from the brightest to the darkest point in the image. All levels of
brightness can be captured by the sensor, provided the contrast
range of the object is lower than the dynamic range of the camera.
In case of significant differences of brightness in the object (e.g.
shootings of interior spaces with bright windows in the background,
shootings with subject elements in shadow or directly lit by the sun,
landscapes with dark areas and a very bright sky), the camera with
its limited dynamic range will not be able to map the entire contrast
range of the object. Information in 'edge areas' will be lost (under
and overexposure).
Contrast range
of a low-contrast object
Dynamic range of the camera
Underexposure Overexposure
Contrast range of a high-contrast object

iDR FUNCTION

The (Intelligent Dynamic Range) function allows an optimization
iDR iDR
of the darker areas. Object details become much clearer.
Without iDR With iDR
You can specify beforehand if and to what extent you want to opti-
mize darker areas ( , , , ). In the setting, the
High High Standard Standard Low Low Off Off Auto Auto
camera will automatically select the right setting depending on the
contrast range of the object.
In addition to that setting, the effect also depends on the exposure
settings. The function will have the strongest effect in combination
with low ISO values and fast shutter speeds. The effect is less pro-
nounced with higher ISO values and/or slower shutter speeds.
Factory setting:
Auto Auto
▸ Select in the main menu
iDR iDR
▸ Select the desired setting
( , , , , )
Auto Auto High High Standard Standard Low Low Off Off
Note
• The optimization of darker areas will slightly reduce differentiation
in very bright areas.

DATA MANAGEMENT

SEGMENTED RECORDING

Videos recorded in MOV format can be automatically segmented
into individual one-minute files and saved. This method protects
recordings against technical errors during the write process, in case
the recording is interrupted. All previously saved one-minute seg-
ments will remain intact.
Factory setting:
Off Off
▸ Select in the main menu
Video Settings Video Settings
▸ Select
Segmented Video Segmented Video
▸ Select /
On On Off Off
Notes
• This function is not available for the video format setting.
MP4 MP4
• The individual recordings will not be played back automatically in
sequence.
• Essential for segmentation is the playback time of the finished
recording. Slow motion recordings will be segmented in a way
that the finished recordings will have a playback time of about one
minute.
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