Page 1 LEICA SL3 Instruction manual FUTURE FIRMWARE UPDATES You will find an overview of planned future add-ons and/or improvements for your camera in the appendix of this instruction manual. https://leica-camera.com/en-int/downloads SL3/EN/2024/03/1.0/1...
Page 2: Foreword
Leica SL3. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has – Leica SL3 to offer. You can find all information about the Leica SL3 whenever – Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Leica BP-SCL6 you need it at https://leica-camera.com.
Page 3: Replacement Parts / Accessories
Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety remarks”, and “General information” before using your camera for the Please contact Leica Customer Care or visit the Leica Camera AG first time. Knowledge of the content will prevent inadvertent website for information on the extensive range of Leica replacement damage to the product, possible injuries and other risks.
Page 4: Legal Information
AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decoding of AVC consideration the interests of Leica Camera AG. To that extent, Lei- Video that was encoded by a consumer in accordance with the ca Camera AG reserves the right to changes and errors.
Page 5 Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the cam- informative documentation. Due to the amount of creativity that era menu. has gone into its design, we ask for your understanding that Leica ▸ Select in the main menu...
Page 6 (Applies within the EU and for other European countries with active waste separation policies.) Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Leica Camera AG” hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. This device contains electrical and/or electronic components which...
Page 7 WLAN devices. the WLAN function is enabled. A list, including networks you are • Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising not authorized to access, will be displayed (SSID: Network identi- from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN fier for a WLAN network).
Page 8: Safety Remarks
SAFETY REMARKS onet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth (in system cameras). GENERAL INFORMATION • Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts.
Page 9 Leaked fluid can catch fire! ideally in its camera case, will help prevent damage to the interior • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can of the camera. cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause serious or life-threatening injuries.
Page 10 • Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage and • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica SL3 may result result in the loss of stored data. in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.
Page 11 SAFETY REMARKS...
Page 12: General Information
Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging process. Please contact your LCD PANEL dealer, the Leica representative in your region or Leica Camera • Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is AG if the problem persists.
Page 13 • The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is card. too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and quality. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without SENSOR any damage to the camera or memory card.
Page 14 Leica SL3. As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date. Leica releases so-called firmware updates at irregular intervals. Cameras are always supplied ex works with the latest firmware installed or you can download the latest version from our website yourself and transfer it to your camera.
Page 15 WARRANTY TERMS LEICA CAMERA AG...
Page 16: Warranty Terms Leica Camera Ag
CLAIMS UNDER THE LEICA WARRANTY specialists during the various stages of production. We provide the We require a copy of the proof of purchase of your Leica product following Leica Warranty, valid as of April 1, 2023, for this Leica from a LEICA-authorized dealer (“Authorized Leica Dealer") before...
Page 17 Leica Product Image Warranty Term Leica SL3 comes with splash water and dust protection. all products 2 years The camera was tested under controlled laboratory conditions and is classed as IP54 in accordance with DIN EN 60529. Please note: The splash water and dust protection coating is not per- manent and will diminish over time.
Page 18: Table Of Contents
THUMBWHEEL ......................58 SAFETY REMARKS ................. 8 JOYSTICK ........................58 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............12 PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON ................59 WARRANTY TERMS LEICA CAMERA AG ..........16 FUNCTION BUTTONS ....................60 LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) ................61 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................18 TOP DISPLAY ......................62 PART DESIGNATIONS ................26 MENU CONTROL ....................62...
Page 19 COLOR PROFILE ......................98 DATE/TIME ......................84 MONOCHROME PROFILE ....................98 CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES ...................99 DISTANCE UNIT ....................85 LEICA LOOKS ......................99 POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) ............86 AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION ................100 LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS .............86 NOISE REDUCTION ....................100 LCD PANEL/EVF USE ....................87 NOISE REDUCTION FUNCTION FOR LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ........100...
Page 20 TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE ..................113 PERSON DETECTION (FACE DETECTION) ..............128 AF SETTINGS ......................129 PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS ..............114 AF PROFILES .........................129 EV INCREMENT ....................114 PRE FOCUS ........................131 AUXILIARY DISPLAYS ..................115 FOCUS LIMIT ......................132 INFO PROFILES ...................... 115 AF QUICK SETTING ....................132 CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES...................
Page 21 SHUTTER TYPE ....................147 FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) ..........174 SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT ................175 EXPOSURE MODES ....................149 FLASH MODES .......................175 SELECTING A MODE......................150 FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P ............151 AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION ..................175 MANUAL FLASH ACTIVATION ..................175 PROGRAM AE MODE –...
Page 22 < < < VIDEO MODE > > > ..............196 DATA STRUCTURE ....................212 EDIT FILE NAMES ....................213 VIDEO SETTINGS ................196 CREATING A NEW FOLDER ...................214 SENSOR FORMAT ................... 196 ADDING COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ..............214 FILE FORMAT ....................196 LOGGING THE SHOOTING LOCATION ..............215 VIDEO FORMAT ....................
Page 23 COLOR BAR ........................232 PREPARATION ......................253 TEST SOUND ......................233 CONFIGURING A FOCUS POSITION................253 APPLICATION ....................... 234 CHANGING THE FOCUS POSITION ................254 REC FRAME ......................234 USE .........................255 ACCESS AS NEEDED .....................255 MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ................. 235 AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE ....................256 AF ASSIST LAMP ....................235 OTHER SETTINGS ....................257 RECORDING VIDEO ................236...
Page 24 DELETING RECORDINGS ................280 INDEX ....................324 DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS ..............280 TECHNICAL DATA ................332 DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS ..............281 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE..............340 DELETING ALL UNRATED IMAGES ...............282 LEICA AKADEMIE ................341 VIDEO PLAYBACK ................... 283 VIDEO EDITING ......................286 < < < > > > ....................287 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................288...
Page 25 Definition of the various categories of information found in this manual Note Additional information Important Failure to comply with instructions may result in damage to the camera, the accessories or the data files Attention Non-compliance may result in personal injury TABLE OF CONTENTS...
Page 26: Part Designations
PART DESIGNATIONS *Optional accessories: Multifunction handgrip SL, Leica USB-C DC coupler DC-SCL6 PART DESIGNATIONS...
Page 27 LEICA SL3 FN button** MENU button Shutter button LCD panel Right dial Memory card slot Function button Tripod thread Function button Contact for multifunction handgrip Top display Battery release lever Accessory shoe Battery compartment Microphone Handgrip-integrated battery compartment Speaker Handgrip lock...
Page 28: Connector Block
CONNECTOR BLOCK Microphone Remote shutter release Headphone HDMI USB-C USB-C DC COUPLER DC-SCL6 USB-C cable **42 Contacts **43 USB-C cable socket (transport protection) **44 **44 **43 **42 Not included in the delivery package. Representative image. Technical designs may vary depending on included features. PART DESIGNATIONS ▸ ...
Page 29 LENS* Contact strip Alignment points for lens replacement Focus ring poss. zoom ring Alignment point for lens hood mounting Male bayonet for lens hood Internal thread for filters Bayonet cover Lens cap Lens hood PART DESIGNATIONS ▸ CONNECTOR BLOCK...
Page 30: Displays
DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder are identical. 21 20 PHOTO CONTROL CENTER ACTIVATED Capture Assistants IN SHOOTING MODE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 16 17 DISPLAYS ▸ PHOTO...
Page 31 (identification of in sharp edges in the object) Remaining storage capacity Self-timer Focal length Aspect ratio User profile AF Field Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (Leica FOTOS) ® Exposure compensation scale Geotagging Filter Automatic storage of the shooting location (Exif data) Icon for marked picture Battery capacity...
Page 32: Video/Cine
VIDEO/CINE IN PLAYBACK MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. CONTROL CENTER IN RECORDING MODE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. DISPLAYS ▸ VIDEO/CINE...
Page 33 Memory card used File format Remaining storage capacity Resolution Focal length Frame rate User profile Start playback Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (Leica FOTOS) Filter ® Geotagging Icon for marked video recording Automatic storage of the shooting location (Exif data) Delete Battery capacity Exiting video playback...
Page 34: Displays In The Top Display
DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY Camera name Operating mode Home screen Light balance Battery capacity Aperture value Shutter speed : shutter angle) Cine ISO Sensitivity : ASA indication) Cine Exposure compensation value End of focus range Current focus range Start of focus range DEFAULT VIEW DISPLAYS ▸ DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY...
Page 35 CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL The charge level of the rechargeable battery is displayed in the Con- trol Center and in the header line at the top right. Display Charge status Approx. 80 – 100% Approx. 60 – 79% Approx.
Page 36: Preparation
PREPARATION PREPARING THE CHARGER (optional accessory) ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect 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 37: 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 the contacts meet Battery is charging ●...
Page 38: Charging Via Usb
INSERTION Notes • The SL3 can also be charged when it is switched on.This requires a USB PD-capable power supply unit with at least 9 V/3 A (27 W). If a power supply unit with an output of less than 27 W is used, the camera is only charged when it is switched off.
Page 39 REMOVAL ▸ Turn the battery release lever • Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Press down on the battery lightly • The battery unlocks and pushes out fully. ▸ Remove the battery Important • Removing the battery while the camera is switched on may result in the loss of custom settings or damage to the memory card.
Page 40: Inserting/Removing The Memory Card
INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD OPENING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT Leica SL3 offers slots for two memory cards. There are various options for use, see p. 104. The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), or SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) card, and to a Cfexpress (Compactflash express) Type B.
Page 41 INSERTION REMOVAL “click” ▸ Push the memory card into the slot until you hear and feel it ▸ Push down on the card until you hear a click clicking into place • The card pushes out slightly. • The beveled corner of the SD card must be at the top left. ▸...
Page 42: Lenses
Make sure that the aperture setting on the flash unit matches the camera aperture if you are using a non-system com- Leica M and R lenses can also be used in conjunction with Leica patible flash unit. M/R L adapters.
Page 43 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 Settings There are lens profiles stored in the camera, which allow the follow- ▸...
Page 44: 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 45 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 ▸ Detach the lens ▸...
Page 46 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 (see p. 63) ▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring ▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring ▸...
Page 47: Diopter Settings
DIOPTER SETTINGS The viewfinder 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 compensation). ▸ Look through the viewfinder ▸ Aiming at and focusing on an object ▸...
Page 48: Multifunction Handgrip Hg-Scl7
MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP HG-SCL7 PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE HANDGRIP (optional accessory) The operating elements of the handgrip are positioned in such a way as to be in easy reach when using the camera for portrait pho- The Multifunction Handgrip SL is an optional accessory and comes tography.
Page 49 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 50 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 • 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 51 MOUNTING THE WRIST LOOP/CARRY STRAP ON THE CHANGING 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 accessory for the handgrip to ensure more stability for the camera. The hand loop is recommended in particular for landscape photog- raphy.
Page 52 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 53 PREPARATION ▸ MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP HG-SCL7...
Page 54: Table Of Contents Camera Operation
CAMERA OPERATION Notes • Once switched on, the camera will be ready to use after approx. 1 s. CONTROL ELEMENTS • The main switch LED lights up briefly and the displays appear in the viewfinder. MAIN SWITCH • The function (see p.
Page 55: Main Switch Led
MAIN SWITCH LED Function Behavior Color Notes The main switch LED indicates various operating states. Camera is OFF It will light within 1 s of the main switch being pressed. The LED Camera in Stand- can be set to automatically dim depending on ambient brightness. by mode No USB charging The brightness of the LED is reduced automatically during camera...
Page 56: Shutter Button
SHUTTER BUTTON 2. Press down fully – Shutter release • The data is then transferred to the memory card. – Starting a video shooting – Starting a preselected self-timer delay time – Starting a continuous shooting or interval shooting Notes •...
Page 57: Left Dial
LEFT DIAL RIGHT DIAL – Menu navigation – In video and photo mode: Setting ISO values – Setting the shutter speeds – Exposure compensation value selection – Enlarging/reducing viewed images CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS...
Page 58: Thumbwheel
THUMBWHEEL JOYSTICK – Menu navigation – Menu navigation – Accessing the submenu – Accessing the submenu – Applying menu settings – Applying menu settings – Setting selected menu items/functions – Setting selected menu items/functions – Setting the aperture value – Scrolling through the gallery –...
Page 59: Play Button/Menu Button
PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON PLAY BUTTON – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review mode – Return to full-screen display MENU BUTTON – Accessing the menu (incl. Control Center) – Accessing the Play menu – Exiting the currently displayed (sub) menu CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS...
Page 60: Function Buttons
FUNCTION BUTTONS FACTORY SETTINGS In shooting mode In review mode button Toggle info profiles Function button LCD panel/EVF switchover Function button Mode change (photo/video) Delete image Function button – Photo: Marking/rating a image – Video: – (Cine: Exposure Index Function button –...
Page 61: Lcd Panel (Touch Screen)
LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) TOUCH CONTROL* In shooting mode In review mode Menu Control Center “tap” Shifting the AF frame Selecting images Confirm/Select and focusing (while Touch AF is ac- tivated) “double tap” Resetting the AF frame Enlarging/reducing viewed images (while Touch AF is ac- tivated) “swipe”...
Page 62: Menu Control
MENU CONTROL * A light touch is enough, don't apply pressure. CONTROL ELEMENTS TOP DISPLAY The following elements are used for menu control. – Display of the active mode Joystick Right dial – Display of image data button Thumbwheel –...
Page 63: Menu Sections
MENU SECTIONS CONTROL CENTER Two menu areas are available: Control Center and Photo Video Main Menu Control Center: – quick access to the most important settings Main Menu – offers access to all menu items – contains various submenus The currently active operating mode (Photo or Video) is highlighted in color in all menu areas.
Page 64: Settings In Photo And Video Mode
– Storage Management The available settings depend on the operating mode (Photo or Video) currently in use. – Leica FOTOS – All menu items and their sub items available in the main menu – USB Charging before are mode-specific.
Page 65: Switching Menu Sections
SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS The Control Center will always be displayed as the first menu sec- tion. The top level of the menu is organized into “pages”, which are displayed in the header: Control Center and several sections of the Main Menu. You can switch between menu sections by scrolling through the pages.
Page 66: Control Center
CONTROL CENTER CUSTOMIZING THE CONTROL CENTER You can customize the Control Center to reflect your personal pref- The Control Center offers an overview of key data relating to the erences. A number of functions can be selected. current camera status and active settings. It furthermore allows direct access to important settings.
Page 67 SETTINGS ACCESSING A STANDARD SUBMENU These menus behave as if they were accessed from within the main There are a variety of options for changing settings from within the menu (see p. 69). Touch control is therefore unavailable. From Control Center. The setting types vary from menu to menu. there, you are returned to the Control Center and not the previous ▸...
Page 68: Main Menu
MAIN MENU SUBMENU The main menu offers access to all settings. Most of these are orga- There are various types of submenus available. The following pages nized in submenus. describe their operation. Current menu item Submenu item Menu section: Main Menu Menu item name References to other submenus Scrollbar...
Page 69: Menu Navigation
MENU NAVIGATION LINE BY LINE NAVIGATION (Function/function option selection) SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION ▸ Press the joystick up/down Scrolling forward ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Press the button (repeatedly if needed) MENU (to the right = down, to the left = up) •...
Page 70 SHOW SUBMENU GO BACK ONE STEP ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel (Return to the superordinate menu item) ▸ Press the joystick to the left ▸ Press the joystick to the right • This option is only available for list-type submenus. ▸ Swipe horizontally to the right ▸...
Page 71: Submenu
SUBMENU SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON) Using button control KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD ▸ 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 72: Menu Bar
MENU BAR SCALE MENU Using button control Using button control ▸ Press the joystick left/right ▸ Press the joystick left/right ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control Using touch control ▸ Select the desired function directly or swipe ▸...
Page 73: Date/Time Menu
DATE/TIME MENU COMBI MENU (AF PROFILES) The setting of the individual menu items is done via a setting bar in Moving to the next settings field the lower display area. ▸ Press the joystick left/right Accessing individual menu items ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction ▸...
Page 74: Combi Menu (Image Properties)
COMBI MENU (IMAGE PROPERTIES) “Back” button (Exit without saving) Menu item “Contrast” Menu item “Highlight” Menu item “Shadow” Menu item “Sharpness” Menu item “Saturation” “Confirm” button (Save and exit) The operation is slightly different, depending on whether the set- tings are done via key control or touch control. The screen image will remains visible continuously while settings are being adjusted.
Page 75 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 76: User-Defined Operation
USER-DEFINED OPERATION ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION ▸ Briefly press and release the desired function button DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS • The assigned function is accessed, or a submenu appears on screen. You can assign specific menu functions to the function buttons for extra quick direct access to menu items in shooting mode.
Page 77: Dial Assignments
DIAL ASSIGNMENTS Selecting the desired exposure mode ▸ Press the joystick up/down (IN SHOOTING MODE) • Currently available assignment options are highlighted in red. The function of the two dials depends on the active exposure mode. Assigning a function to the thumbwheel Wheel assignments can be specified independently for photo and ▸...
Page 78: When Using Af Lenses
WHEN USING AF LENSES Video mode The available functions are listed in the tables below (the factory Thumbwheel Right dial setting is highlighted in bold). Microphone Gain Microphone Gain Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation Photo mode Thumbwheel Right dial Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation Shutter speed Shutter speed...
Page 79: When Using Mf Lenses
WHEN USING MF LENSES CUSTOMIZING THE DIALS The two dials can have function assignments independent of each The available functions are listed in the tables below (the factory other. Available functions depend on the selected exposure mode. setting is highlighted in bold). Photo mode ▸...
Page 80: Rotation Direction Of The Dials
ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE DIALS JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS You can specify any rotation direction for exposure settings via the (IN SHOOTING MODE) dials. You specify the rotation direction, which will result in an expo- sure reduction (shorter shutter speeds/smaller aperture). You can assign various functions to the joystick in photo mode. The The assignments for the two dials are done separately independent settings for AF and MF mode are done separately.
Page 81: Locking The Operating Elements
LOCKING THE OPERATING ELEMENTS USER PROFILES Various operating elements can optionally be locked in shooting This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu settings, to mode. e.g. access them quickly and easily for recurring conditions/image objects. Six memory slots are provided to store custom settings, Note plus the factory setting, which is always available and cannot be •...
Page 82 CREATING PROFILES RENAMING PROFILES Saving settings/creating a profile. ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu con- trol ▸ Select in the main menu User Profile ▸ Select Manage Profiles ▸ Select Save as Profile ▸ Select a memory slot ▸...
Page 83 APPLYING/ACTIVATING PROFILES EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD Factory setting: Default Profile ▸ Select in the main menu User Profile ▸ Select Manage Profiles ▸ Select Export Profiles Import Profiles ▸ Confirm the selection Notes • When importing and exporting, all profile slots are transferred to the card, i.e.
Page 84: Camera Basic Settings
(see p. 288), or after a firmware update. Addition- You can choose one of 3 options for the display sequence. ally, you have the option to have the Leica FOTOS app set up the ▸ Select...
Page 85: Distance Unit
TIME ZONE DISTANCE UNIT ▸ Select in the main menu The distance can be displayed in meters or in feet (see p. 125). Camera Settings Factory setting: ▸ Select Date & Time Meter (m) ▸ Select Time Zone ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings ▸...
Page 86: Power Save Mode (Standby Mode)
POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a The camera comes equipped with a 3” 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 scratch-resistant glass.
Page 87: Lcd Panel/Evf Use
LCD PANEL/EVF USE ▸ Select in the main menu Display Settings ▸ Select EVF <> LCD You can preset the situations in which EVF and LCD panel should be used. The displays appearing on screen and in the electronic ▸ Select the desired setting viewfinder are identical.
Page 88: 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 con- viewfinder.
Page 89: Automatic Lcd Panel And Evf Shutdown
AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL AND EVF SHUTDOWN AUTOMATIC ROTATION OF THE INFO BAR The LCD panel and EVF deactivate automatically to save power. The The info bar can be automatically rotated for shoots in vertical time until power off can be set. position.
Page 90: Acoustic Signals
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND Factory setting: Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals. The following special functions can be configured separately: ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings – Electronic shutter sound ▸ Select Acoustic Signal – AF confirmation ▸...
Page 91 CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ ACOUSTIC SIGNALS...
Page 92: Photo Mode
STILL IMAGE SETTINGS SENSOR FORMAT The image data of the entire 35 mm sensor can be used or only a Full-frame (35 mm) cropped section, which corresponds to the APS-C format. This can APS-C be helpful, e.g. when only limited storage capacity remains or a lens developed specifically for APS-C is used.
Page 93: File Format
FILE FORMAT ▸ Select in the main menu File Format ▸ Select a format Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format DNG + JPG (= digital negative). Both can be used individually or simulta- Notes neously. • The standardized DNG format is used for the storage of raw When creating JPGs, an initial processing occurs in the camera.
Page 94: Resolution
RESOLUTION The resolution also depends on the selected sensor format. The set sensor format is shown in the header line. DNG RESOLUTION RESOLUTION Sensor format Three different resolutions (number of pixels) are available for 35 mm APS-C shooting in raw data format (DNG). ...
Page 95: Jpg Resolution
JPG RESOLUTION The resolution also depends on the selected sensor format. The set sensor format is shown in the header line. format setting offers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) options. The following file formats are available: L-JPG M-JPG RESOLUTION Sensor format .
Page 96: Aspect Ratio
One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very 3:2 (e.g. 1:1). The relevant cropped section will be displayed. Images easy to change essential image properties. The Leica SL3 offers made in JPG format are saved with the relevant aspect ratio. DNG...
Page 97: Film Style
FILM STYLE HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic scope of the The image properties of JPG files can be changes slightly using object, some details in brighter or darker areas may no longer be several parameters. These are summarized in pre-configured Film clearly visible.
Page 98: Color Profile
COLOR PROFILE MONOCHROME PROFILE 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: Two pre-configured monochrome profiles are available: Factory setting: – Standard Monochrome – – Standard Monochrome High Contrast – Vivid ▸ Select in the main menu JPG Settings – Natural ▸ Select Film Style ▸...
Page 99: Customizing Photo Profiles
These parameters can be adjusted for all available profiles ( Sat- Leica Looks offer a selection of professionally aligned, pre-defined only for color profiles). See p. 74 for details on menu uration profiles. These can be conveniently loaded to the camera via Leica operation. FOTOS. ▸ Select in the main menu There are six memory slots available for Leica Looks.
Page 100: Automatic Optimization
AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION Under certain conditions, noise reduction will always be active as long as the function is enabled. That includes shots taken with the T function, as well as long-term exposure frames with shutter speeds NOISE REDUCTION of ≥ +8 s. In all other cases, noise reduction depends on a combination of fac- NOISE REDUCTION FUNCTION FOR LONG-TERM EXPOSURE tors (specifically ISO setting, exposure time, and sensor tempera-...
Page 101: Noise Reduction In Jpg Images
IMAGE STABILIZATION NOISE REDUCTION IN JPG IMAGES Except when high sensitivities are used, noise is luckily negligible. The less favorable the lighting conditions during shooting, the slow- Nevertheless, noise reduction is a component of data process- er will be the required shutter speeds for correct exposure. Visual ing when JPG files are generated.
Page 102: Setting The Stabilization Direction
• Some lenses may not support all settings offered in the camera. For camera pans it can be useful to only correct camera shake in Please contact Leica Customer Care if you have any questions specific directions. (see p. 340).
Page 103: Dark Area Optimization (Idr)
DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR) iDR FUNCTION (Intelligent Dynamic Range) function allows an optimization DYNAMIC RANGE of the darker areas. Object details become much clearer. This func- tion will only affect images in JPG format. The contrast range of an object comprises all levels of brightness from the brightest to the darkest point in the image.
Page 104: Data Management
DATA MANAGEMENT STORAGE OPTIONS There are a number of options for saving data when two memory cards are inserted. – DNG+JPG on CFe=SD – DNG+JPG first on CFe – DNG on CFe / JPG on SD ▸ Select in the main menu ▸...
Page 105: Formatting A Memory Card
FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD An icon in the Control Center denotes the selected setting. Factory setting: DNG+JPG first on CFe Memory cards that have already been in use with this camera will usually not require formatting. An unformatted memory card that ▸...
Page 106: Data Structure
“L” from the factory settings denotes the camera brand. The first • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care for assistance if the three characters signify the folder number (numerals). The next four memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p.
Page 107: Edit File Names
EDIT FILE NAMES Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this camera, the file numbering will begin with 0001 again. Should the memory card already contain a file with a higher number, then numbering will be continued from that number. •...
Page 108: Creating A New Folder
CREATING A NEW FOLDER ADDING COPYRIGHT INFORMATION This camera allows you to enter letters and other characters as a ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings copyright mark for your image files. ▸ Select Reset Image Numbering You can enter up to 20 characters of information under 2 headings •...
Page 109: Logging The Shooting Location
Location information will be continuously updated as long as the • It will take a few seconds for the Bluetooth connection to estab- camera is connected to Leica FOTOS. The Bluetooth function of the lish. The configured shutdown time should be considered when camera and the mobile device must therefore remain enabled to choosing a delay time if shutdown is enabled in the camera.
Page 110: Data Transfer
(iP- Apple MFi hone and iPad) Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica – allows a data transfer to computers using MacOS or Win- FOTOS. Alternatively, a card reader or USB cable can be used for dows with PTP-capable programs, as well as tethering to Capture the transfer.
Page 111 STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT...
Page 112: Practical Default Settings
PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS Positioning the AF frame ▸ Tap the LCD panel in the desired position TOUCH AF 1/8000 12500 Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF frame. Factory setting: Touch AF ▸ Select in the main menu Focusing ▸...
Page 113: Touch Af + Shutter Button
TOUCH AF + SHUTTER BUTTON TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE The combination allows a direct placement of Touch AF is deactivated by default when EVF is in use to prevent Touch AF + Release the AF frame for immediate recording. any inadvertent altering of the AF frame.
Page 114: Personalized Lens Settings
PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS EV INCREMENT The total angle of rotation of the lens used for focusing can be You can choose between 1⁄2 EV or 1⁄3 EV graduations. This will al- individually adjusted. The setting selected indicates the angle of low you to choose between stronger or more subtle effects for your rotation required to change the focus setting from infinity to the relevant settings.
Page 115: Auxiliary Displays
INFO PROFILES Up to 4 independent profiles can be used. The desired function can The Leica SL3 has 4 independent info profiles, which contain differ- be selected and adjusted individually for each profile. During opera- ing combinations of the available auxiliary displays. The following...
Page 116: Changing The Info Profiles
CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES DEACTIVATING INDIVIDUAL INFO PROFILES You can limit the number of info profiles by activating/deactivating ▸ Press the function button with the assignment Toggle Info Levels individual profiles. At least one profile must always be active, but •...
Page 117: Customizing The Info Profiles
SHOW AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES ▸ Select in the main menu Capture Assistants INFO BARS ▸ Select a profile The icons displayed represent currently active settings and ex- ▸ Select Settings posure values. See chapter “Displays” for a full list of the various ▸...
Page 118: Grid Lines
GRID LINES CLIPPING The grids divide the image frame into multiple fields. They facilitate The Clipping display marks very bright image areas. This function is pictorial composition and an exact camera orientation. The grid line a very easy and exact tool for checking the correct exposure set- distribution can be adjusted to fit the object.
Page 119: Focus Peaking
FOCUS PEAKING SENSITIVITY Factory setting: Medium This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject ele- ments in color. The color can be user-specified. The sensitivity can ▸ Select in the main menu Capture Assistants be additionally adjusted. ▸ Select a profile ▸...
Page 120: Level Gauge
LEVEL GAUGE The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These indicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal and transverse axes of critical objects, e.g. architecture. Deviations in relation to the longitudinal axis (i.e. when the camera is tilted up or down in the direction of view) are indicated by a short line in the center of the image ( ).
Page 121: Histogram
HISTOGRAM Notes • The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed; Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the image. The depending on the settings used, it may not represent the final horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left) through exposure.
Page 122: Temporary Activation/Deactivation Of Individual Functions
TEMPORARY ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF INDIVIDUAL ENHANCED LIVE VIEW FUNCTIONS Image composition is often difficult in very dark environments (e.g. The following assist functions can be activated/deactivated tempo- at night), as the objects are barely visible. The function Enhanced rarily: will assist the image composition in such situations. The Live View –...
Page 123: 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 is performed, provided the function is activated.
Page 124: Photography
In addition to single frame – 15 fps, 12 bit shooting, the Leica SL3 offers a number of other exposure modes. Please read the relevant sections for information about functional- Interval shooting ...
Page 125: Focusing
The following AF modes are available: Intelligent AF Your Leica SL3 allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There The currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line. are 3 operating modes and 7 metering methods available for AF Factory setting: photography.
Page 126: Autofocus Metering Methods
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD METERING Several focus area are detected automatically. This function is par- The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A suc- ticularly useful for snapshots. cessful focus setting is identified by a green frame, an unsuccessful one is shown in red.
Page 127: Zone
ZONE TRACKING With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a co- This field metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. herent group comprising 5 x 5 fields. This function combines some The focus on the object in the focus frame is continuously adjusted, security for snapshots with the option of aiming at larger objects once it is detected.
Page 128: Person Detection (Face Detection)
START POSITION FOR TRACKING PERSON DETECTION (FACE DETECTION) Factory setting: Center Person detection is an expansion of the face detection feature. In 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.
Page 129: Af Settings
AF SETTINGS When face detection detects an eye, the focus will be on that eye. Should more than one eye be detected, then the user can choose the eye to focus on. The currently selected eye will be highlighted. AF PROFILES Additionally, the desired face can be easily selected if there are Factory setting: Children / Pets...
Page 130 ACCESSING THE ACTIVE PROFILE Each of these profiles contains three parameters: Depth Sensitivity Field Movement Shift in Direction ▸ Select in the main menu Focus Settings ▸ Select AF Setup ▸ Select Higher values: Lower values: AF Profiles Depth Sensitivity CHANGING THE ACTIVE PROFILE Changes in the distance to the The adjustment is delayed...
Page 131: Pre Focus
ADJUSTING THE ACTIVE PROFILE PRE FOCUS ▸ Accessing the active profile When the function is active, the camera carries out a continuous depth mapping in realtime before the actual focusing. That allows a ▸ Select desired parameter pre-identification of possible focus points in a scene. It speeds up ▸...
Page 132: Focus Limit
• This function is not available for specific lenses: is set. mal Detection (Beta) – lenses mounted via an adapter (e.g. Leica M lenses with L adapter M) – This function is available only for specific lenses. • In all other AF modes, the...
Page 133: Adjusting The Af Frame Size
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ADJUSTING THE AF FRAME SIZE only) Field Zone Eye/Face/Body Detection Animal Detection (Beta) ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE ▸ Turn the thumbwheel You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing for a better assessment of the settings. ▸...
Page 134: Af Assist Lamp
Adjusting the enlargement function AF ASSIST LAMP ▸ Turn the thumbwheel The integrated AF assist lamp allows operation of the AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This lamp comes on while metering • The image section toggles between magnification factors. is performed, provided the function is activated.
Page 135: Shifting The Af Frame
SHIFTING THE AF FRAME MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) All AF metering methods permit shifting the AF frame before focus- Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than ing. autofocus. – the same setting is used for several shoots ▸...
Page 136: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE The larger the details of the object 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 137 Adjusting the enlargement function ACCESS VIA THE FUNCTION BUTTON You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing ▸ Turn the thumbwheel/right setting dial for a better assessment of the settings. • The image section toggles between magnification factors. function must be assigned to one of the function Magnification Changing the position of the enlarged section buttons to use this feature (see p.
Page 138: Distance Display
Changing the position of the enlarged section DISTANCE DISPLAY ▸ Move the position of an enlarged cropped section by swiping Distance information is shown in the top display during manual focusing. – Focus Mode MF: when the shutter button is pressed to the first ▸...
Page 139: 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 100 000, 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 the There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter-speed/ap- resulting value (see p.
Page 140: Automatic Setting
AUTOMATIC SETTING Using the setting dial This function can be assigned to a setting dial. The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient bright- Factory setting: Left Dial ness and/or to the configured shutter-speed/aperture combination. In conjunction with aperture-priority mode, this function extends Assigning a function to a setting dial the range for automatic exposure control.
Page 141: Limiting Setting Ranges
LIMITING SETTING RANGES LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES Factory setting: Auto A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic setting ( ). A max. exposure time can also optionally ▸ Select in the main menu Maximum ISO Auto ISO Settings be configured.
Page 142: Dynamic Iso Setting
DYNAMIC ISO SETTING FLOATING ISO The thumbwheel can be configured to allow manual ISO settings This function complements Auto ISO. Light strength changes with in real time (see p. 76). The settings will cycle through all values many zoom lenses when the focal length is changed. Floating ISO available in the menu.
Page 143: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS – : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in Auto In digital photography, White Balance ensures neutral color ren- most situations dering in any light. White Balance relies on the setting made in the –...
Page 144: Manual Setting Via Metering
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING GRAY CARD (PIPETTE) This metering variant captures only the color hue metered within Gray Card Gray Card (pipette) the metering field and calculates the mean gray value from it. This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field ▸...
Page 145: Gray Card
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE GRAY CARD This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field Values between 2000 and 11500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. and uses these to calculate a mean gray value. That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color temperatures occurring in real life and within which you can adapt ▸...
Page 146: 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 dials. As a rule, the thumbwheel controls the aperture and the front dial the shutter speed.
Page 147: Shutter Type
SHUTTER TYPE The classic shutter sound of the mechanical shutter conveys an The Leica SL3 comes equipped with a mechanical shutter and a auditive feedback. It is well suited for long-term exposures, as well purely electronic shutter function. The electronic shutter expands as for shots of moving objects.
Page 148 EXPOSURE METERING METHODS SPOT This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area The following exposure metering methods are selectable. in the center of the image. The metering fields are joined together Factory setting: Multi-Field when the exposure metering method is combined with the AF Spot metering methods...
Page 149: Exposure Modes
EXPOSURE MODES HIGHLIGHT-WEIGHTED This method considers the entire image field. The exposure value There are four exposure modes available to adjust the rendering of will, however, be adjusted to very bright subject elements. That pre- the object or to create the desired pictorial composition: vents the overexposure of bright subject elements without having –...
Page 150: Selecting A Mode
SELECTING A MODE Applying the selected mode immediately ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel Via the thumbwheel ▸ Press the thumbwheel ▸ Tap the shutter button • The currently selected mode is shown in the top display. The currently selected mode is marked in red on screen. Via the Control Center ▸...
Page 151: Fully Automatic Exposure Setting - P
Adjusting the automatically set value pair (Program shift) Note • When using a lens with an aperture 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, is displayed F0.0...
Page 152: Semi-Automatic Exposure Setting - A/S
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) APERTURE-PRIORITY MODE- A Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the reliability and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the Aperture-priority mode sets the exposure automatically according opportunity to vary the speed/aperture combination selected by to the manually selected aperture.
Page 153: Shutter-Priority Mode - S
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M SHUTTER-PRIORITY MODE – S Shutter-priority mode will set exposure automatically according The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a to the manually selected shutter speed. It is therefore particularly good choice: suitable for pictures of moving objects, where the sharpness of the –...
Page 154: Long-Term Exposure
Displays on the light balance: Correct exposure FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS Your Leica SL3 allows shutter speeds up to 2 minutes in modes Underexposure or overexposure by the displayed S and M (depending on the selected ISO setting). The remaining value exposure time after shutter release is counted down in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than 1 s.
Page 155: B Function
B FUNCTION Notes • Image noise becomes more apparent when using higher sensi- Using the Bulb setting in M mode will leave the shutter open as tivities, particularly on uniform dark areas. Long exposure times long as the shutter button remains pressed (max. 30 min; depend- may cause severe image noise.
Page 156: Noise Reduction
NOISE REDUCTION Under certain conditions, noise reduction will always be active as long as the function is enabled. That includes shots taken with the T Image noise becomes more apparent when using higher sensitivi- function, as well as long-term exposure frames with shutter speeds ties, particularly on uniform dark areas.
Page 157: Exposure Control
EXPOSURE CONTROL EXPOSURE LOCK We often want to arrange important subject elements outside EXPOSURE PREVIEW the center of the image for reasons of pictorial composition and these elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Cen- The brightness of the screen image mirrors the effects of the select- ter-weighted metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture ed exposure settings when pressing and holding the shutter button an area in the center of the image and are calibrated to an average...
Page 158 AE-L (AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK) EXPOSURE LOCK IN AF MODE The metering functions are distributed as follows while the joystick The camera stores the exposure value. The focus can therefore be is pressed and held: set on another object, no matter which exposure value is selected. Menu settings Joystick Shutter button...
Page 159 EXPOSURE LOCK IN MF MODE Via the Joystick In MF mode, only the exposure can be locked via the shutter but- ▸ Select in the main menu Customize Control ton. This function can also be assigned to the joystick. ▸ Select Joystick ▸...
Page 160: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Using setting dial controls This function is assigned to one of the setting dials in the three Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, (semi) automatic exposure modes, making it easily accessible. which matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the Factory setting: Right Dial measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then the a rele- vant exposure compensation can be effected.
Page 161: Depth Of Field Check
DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK Notes • While setting the value, you can see the effect on the screen This function simulates the effects of the current aperture and shut- image, which becomes darker or lighter. ter speed settings. It allows the user to assess the exposure and •...
Page 162: Shooting Modes
SHOOTING MODES When the exposure information is visible, a green eye symbol next to the values for aperture and shutter speed will display the ac- tive depth of field/exposure preview. The relevant unit of measure CONTINUOUS SHOOTING icon will additionally appear in green. The camera is set to single shots by default ( ).
Page 163: Interval Shooting
INTERVAL SHOOTING Notes • We recommend deactivating the preview mode ( Auto Review This camera allows you to automatically capture motion sequences when using this function. over extended periods of time using the interval shooting function. • Regardless of how many frames were taken in a series, the last You specify the number of frames, the intervals between shots, and image in the series or the last image saved on the memory card the start time of the series.
Page 164 Getting started Notes • The use of autofocus in interval shooting may result in not all exposures having their focus on the same object. • The camera may switch off and on again if “Auto power off” is set and no other camera operation occurs between the individual shots.
Page 165: Exposure Bracketing
EXPOSURE BRACKETING unsuccessful. In that case, the camera will not take a picture and the series will continue with the next interval. The message Some Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they have appears on screen. Frames are dropped very bright and very dark areas.
Page 166 You can select the desired number of frames (3 or 5). The exposure Notes difference, which can be set via , can be up to 3 EV. • appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is acti- EV Steps vated.
Page 167: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Notes • Exposure metering is done first; in autofocus mode, focusing is The self-timer function allows shoot with a preset time delay. We first. Only then will the delay time commence. recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod. •...
Page 168: Special Shooting Modes
SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES Notes • In case of large panning angles, the distortion correction needed for a complete perspective control would be too extreme. That is PERSPECTIVE CONTROL why this function is automatically skipped or only partially used This assist function displays a frame showing the expected cropped where angles are too large.
Page 169: Active Perspective Control
ACTIVE PERSPECTIVE CONTROL This function can only be used in Live View mode. ▸ You may have to activate Live View ▸ Select in the main menu Perspective Control ▸ Select DETECTED PERSPECTIVE IN LIVE VIEW MODE CORRECTED PERSPECTIVE IN REVIEW MODE PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES...
Page 170: Jpg Format Images
JPG FORMAT IMAGES PERSPECTIVE CONTROL IN ADOBE LIGHTROOM AND ADOBE ® PHOTOSHOP ® For JPG format images, the correction occurs directly in the camera and only the corrected image is stored. Any image content outside Perspective Control can be done as part of the post-editing process the frame will be lost.
Page 171: Image Overlay
IMAGE OVERLAY TRANSPARENCY The transparency of the overlay image can be adjusted in line with Leica SL3 allows a transparent overlay over previous shots as an e.g. lighting conditions. image composition tool. That way, objects can be recorded from the exact same position at different times, or various objects can be ▸...
Page 172 Browsing through the images ACTIVATING THE FUNCTION ▸ Press the joystick left/right ▸ Select in the main menu Image Overlay ▸ Select Use Overlay Image ▸ Select ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Swipe to the left or right Selecting a recorded image ▸...
Page 173: Flash Photography
Important • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica SL3 may re- sult in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit. PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY...
Page 174: Flash Exposure Metering (Ttl Metering)
ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) In conjunction with system-compatible flash units (see p. 173), the ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit camera offers a fully automated flash mode, which is also available ▸ Pull off the accessory shoe cover and store it in a safe place in the exposure modes Aperture-Priority and Manual.
Page 175: Settings On The Flash Unit
SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT FLASH MODES Select one of the three available operating modes. Operating mode – Automatic Automatic control by the camera – Manual – Long-term exposure SF 40, SF 60: Automatic camera control, no flash exposure compensa- AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION tion That is the default flash mode.
Page 176: Automatic Flash Activation At Slower Shutter Speeds
FLASH CONTROL AUTOMATIC FLASH ACTIVATION AT SLOWER SHUTTER SPEEDS (LONG-TERM SYNCHRONIZATION) The settings and functions described in the following sections only This mode ensures appropriately exposed, brighter dark back- apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in sys- grounds and bright foreground.
Page 177: Flash Range
FLASH RANGE A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( Start of Exposure This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the image of a vehi- The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity val- cle being overtaken by its own light trail. This camera alternatively ues set manually or calculated by the camera.
Page 178: Flash Exposure Compensation
Flash Exp. Compensation • The submenu displays a scale with a red setting mark. The compensation function are used (e.g. Leica SF 58 or Leica SF 60). function is deactivated if the value is set to A compensation value set on the camera would in that case have no effect.
Page 179 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ Switch on the flash unit ▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC = Guide Number Control) on the flash unit ▸ Switch the camera on ▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture setting •...
Page 180: Review Mode
REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE There are two completely independent review functions available: CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE CAMERA – short-term rendering directly after shooting ( Auto Review – normal review mode, in which the stored mages can be viewed and managed for any length of time The switchover between shooting and review mode, as well as most other actions can be completed using gesture or key control.
Page 181: Direct Access In Review Mode
DIRECT ACCESS IN REVIEW MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL The function buttons can have individual assignments in review On-screen control elements generally function by intuitively by mode as well. touch. Many can also be selected by pressing one of the three buttons to the right of the LCD panel ( button, center button, In factory settings, the function buttons have the following assign-...
Page 182: Starting/Exiting Review Mode
STARTING/EXITING REVIEW MODE Using button control ▸ Press the button PLAY • The last captured image appears on the screen. Using touch control • The following message appears if the inserted memory card ▸ Swipe down does not contain any image data: No valid picture to play Shooting Review...
Page 183: Selecting/Scrolling Through Images
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES CONTINUOUS ▸ Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the edge of the The images are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. The sorting screen will be strictly chronological. When the end of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps back to the first image in •...
Page 184: Storage Locations
Switching the displayed storage location ▸ Reduce the view as much as possible (see p. 80) Leica SL3 offers with two separate storage locations. • The storage location selection view appears. When review mode is accessed, the last captured image will always •...
Page 185: Info Displays In Review Mode
INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE The same info profiles are available in review mode as in shooting mode. The actual info profile currently in use, however, is saved separately. It is therefore possible to use an empty info profile com- pletely without assist function icons in review mode, without having to set them again when switching to shooting mode.
Page 186: Picture Series Review
PICTURE SERIES REVIEW UNINTERRUPTED PLAYBACK OF THE PICTURE SERIES The images in a group can be played back from start to finish with- Serial and interval shootings often produce a large number of indi- out interruption. This may be very helpful to get a better idea of the vidual images.
Page 187: Save As A Video
SCROLLING THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL PICTURES OF A SAVE AS A VIDEO SERIES The frame series can additionally be saved as a video. The images in a picture series can also be viewed individually. ▸ Starting and stopping review Switch to the manual scrolling function to do so. ▸...
Page 188: Cropped Section Zoom
CROPPED SECTION ZOOM You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. You have a five-step zoom factor available via the thumbwheel, while zooming is stepless if you use touch control. Using touch control ▸ Move the position of an enlarged cropped section by swiping •...
Page 189: Displaying Multiple Images At Once
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE Using button control ▸ Turn the right dial The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail (in clockwise direction: increase magnification, anti-clockwise: images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find decrease magnification) a specific image.
Page 190 Navigating between images Using button control ▸ Turn the dial on the right in anti-clockwise direction ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction • An overview with 9 thumbnails is displayed. Another turn on the dial increases the number of displayed thumbnails to 16. ▸...
Page 191: Tagging/Rating Of Images
TAGGING/RATING OF IMAGES DELETING IMAGES Images can be marked as favorites to find them quicker or to sim- There are several methods available to delete images: plify the later deletion of multiple images. Tagging can be done in – deleting individual images regular view mode or in the overviews.
Page 192: Deleting Individual Images
DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES Cancelling a deletion and returning to normal review mode ▸ Press the button PLAY Notes • The Delete screen can be called up only by pressing the MENU button when in overview mode, because the menu function of the “Play menu”...
Page 193: Deleting Multiple Images
DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES Any number of images can be selected in this view. You can highlight multiple images in a Delete overview with twelve Selecting images for deletion thumbnails for simultaneous deletion. ▸ Select an image ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel ▸...
Page 194: Perspective Control In Adobe Lightroom And Adobe Photoshop Deleting All Unrated Images
DELETING ALL UNRATED IMAGES DELETING PICTURE SERIES Picture series can be displayed in groups for quick deletion. The ▸ Press the button MENU pictures will have to be displayed in groups. ▸ Select Delete All without ★ ▸ Select in the main menu Play Mode Setup ▸...
Page 195: Preview Of Latest Image
PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE Photos can be displayed automatically directly after they are taken to e.g. check the success of the shots quickly and easily. A duration for the automatic display can be configured. ▸ Select in the main menu Auto Review ▸...
Page 196: Video Mode
VIDEO SETTINGS FILE FORMAT Video can be recorded in the file formats MOV or MP4. SENSOR FORMAT Various combinations of resolution and frame rate can be config- ured depending on the file format chosen. The settings are done The image data of the entire 35 mm sensor can be used or only that separately.
Page 197: Video Format
VIDEO FORMAT Profile editing The following combinations of resolution and frame rate are avail- able: See the chapter “Technical Data” for a comprehensive list of all available combinations. SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT Via the Control Center ▸ Select in the main menu Video Profiles ▸...
Page 198: Video Style
VIDEO STYLE HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW Depending on the exposure selected and the dynamic scope of the object, some details in brighter or darker areas may no longer be IMAGE PROPERTIES clearly visible. The parameters allow differ- Highlight Shadow The image properties of video recordings can be changes slightly entiated control over very brightly or less brightly lit areas.
Page 199: Video Profiles
VIDEO PROFILES CUSTOMIZING VIDEO PROFILES These parameters can be adjusted for all available profiles ( Sat- COLOR PROFILE only for color profiles). See p. 74 for details on menu uration operation. 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: – Standard ▸ Select in the main menu Video Style...
Page 200: Audio Settings
AUDIO SETTINGS About the menu MICROPHONE The sensitivity of the integrated microphone can be set. Factory setting: 0 dB Via the Control Center ▸ Select in the main menu Audio ▸ Select Microphone Gain ▸ Select the desired level +6 dB +5 dB +4 dB +3 dB...
Page 201: Wind Noise Reduction
WIND NOISE REDUCTION Notes • The Autofocus function and manual focusing adjustments gener- Wind noise reduction can be adjusted individually for the internal ate noise that may be picked up in the recording. and the external microphone. • There will be no audio recorded if this setting is .
Page 202: Timecode
TIMECODE TIMECODE MODE Time information is written to the recorded video file if the time- The timecode is a data record that is generated and recorded code setting is activated. alongside the image and audio data. It ensures the correct time as- Factory setting: signment of frame and audio signals after cutting or after later sep- arate processing.
Page 203: Start Time
START TIME TC SYNCHRONIZATION The start time can be reset manually or can be set to a specific There is a choice of two methods for synching the timecode record: value if multiple cameras are used for recording. Alternatively, the The option applies data from a connected timecode gen- External...
Page 204: Video Gamma
VIDEO GAMMA HLG SETTINGS Sharpness and saturation can be set. The factory setting is a medi- Video gamma can be set to HLG and L-Log or can be deactivated an value in both cases. altogether. Optimization for playback compatible with all screen/TV devices in compliance with the BT.709 standard.
Page 205: L-Log Settings
L-LOG SETTINGS SETUP/MANAGEMENT OF LUT PROFILES The sharpness for L-Log can be adjusted. Additionally, various LUT You can import custom LUT profiles to the camera to optimally profiles can be applied as preview when using L-Log. Saved record- meet your LUT preview expectations. ings remain unaffected.
Page 206 Importing a custom LUT profile Notes • You can only import LUT profiles with the file ending “.cub”. ▸ Download or export an LUT profile as a CUBE file • Files with the ending “.cube” will not be recognized. These can, ▸...
Page 207: Using Lut Profiles
Freeing a memory slot USING LUT PROFILES ▸ Select a profile CHANGING THE OUTPUT CHANNEL • The “Delete” dialog appears. The user can choose to apply the LUT profile for output via HDMI or ▸ Select in the camera (LCD panel/EVF). Notes •...
Page 208 SELECTING THE LUT PROFILE When toggling between the two output channels, the setting for the selected memory slot will remain unchanged. Since it is possible In addition to the two pre-configured LUT profiles, three more mem- that different profiles are saved on the same slot depending on the ory slots are available for custom LUT profiles.
Page 209: Automatic Optimization
AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR) DYNAMIC RANGE VIDEO STABILIZATION The contrast range of an object comprises all levels of brightness With video recording - in addition to optical stabilization by means from the brightest to the darkest point in the image. All levels of of appropriately equipped lenses - a independent digital stabili- brightness can be captured by the sensor, provided the contrast zation function is available that can be used with any lens.
Page 210: Idr Function
iDR FUNCTION (Intelligent Dynamic Range) function allows an optimization of the darker areas. Object details become much clearer. Without iDR With iDR ▸ Select in the main menu ▸ Activate the function ▸ Select Settings ▸ Select the desired setting Auto High Standard...
Page 211: Data Management
DATA MANAGEMENT FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD Memory cards that have already been in use with this camera will usually not require formatting. An unformatted memory card that SEGMENTED RECORDING is inserted into the camera for the first time must be formatted. We Videos recorded in MOV format can be automatically segmented recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, because into individual one-minute files and saved.
Page 212: Data Structure
“L” from the factory settings denotes the camera brand. The first • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care for assistance if the three characters signify the folder number (numerals). The next four memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p.
Page 213: Edit File Names
EDIT FILE NAMES Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this camera, the file numbering will begin with 0001 again. Should the memory card already contain a file with a higher number, then numbering will be continued from that number. •...
Page 214: Creating A New Folder
CREATING A NEW FOLDER ADDING COPYRIGHT INFORMATION This camera allows you to enter letters and other characters as a copyright mark for your image files. You can enter up to 20 characters of information under 2 headings per shot. ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Settings...
Page 215: Logging The Shooting Location
Location information will be continuously updated as long as the the embassy of your destination country for relevant information camera is connected to Leica FOTOS. The Bluetooth function of the beforehand. camera and the mobile device must therefore remain enabled to •...
Page 216: Data Transfer
(iP- Apple MFi hone and iPad) Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica – allows a data transfer to computers using MacOS or Win- FOTOS. Alternatively, a card reader or USB cable can be used for dows with PTP-capable programs, as well as tethering to Capture the transfer.
Page 218: Practical Default Settings
PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS Positioning the AF frame ▸ Tap the LCD panel in the desired position TOUCH AF 1/8000 12500 Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF frame. Factory setting: Touch AF ▸ Select in the main menu Focusing ▸...
Page 219: Touch Af + Shutter Button
TOUCH AF + SHUTTER BUTTON TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE The combination allows a direct placement of Touch AF is deactivated by default when EVF is in use to prevent Touch AF + Release the AF frame for immediate recording. any inadvertent altering of the AF frame.
Page 220: Personalized Lens Settings
PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS EV INCREMENT The total angle of rotation of the lens used for focusing can be You can choose between 1⁄2 EV or 1⁄3 EV graduations. This will al- individually adjusted. The setting selected indicates the angle of low you to choose between stronger or more subtle effects for your rotation required to change the focus setting from infinity to the relevant settings.
Page 221: Audio Output
AUDIO OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT WITH/WITHOUT SOUND HDMI output is available with or without audio. SETTING THE OUTPUT LEVEL Factory setting: The volume level can be set for connected headphones. ▸ Press the function button ▸ Select in the main menu HDMI with Audio ▸...
Page 222: Auxiliary Displays
INFO PROFILES Up to 4 independent profiles can be used for video mode. The The Leica SL3 has 4 independent info profiles, which contain differ- desired function can be selected and adjusted individually for each ing combinations of the available auxiliary displays. The following profile.
Page 223: Changing The Info Profiles
CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES DEACTIVATING INDIVIDUAL INFO PROFILES You can limit the number of info profiles by activating/deactivating ▸ Press the function button with the assignment Toggle Info Levels individual profiles. At least one profile must always be active, but •...
Page 224: Customizing The Info Profiles
CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES Note • It is advisable to reserve one info profile as “empty”, in which all ▸ Select in the main menu Capture Assistants functions are set to . It allows you to temporarily hide all dis- ▸...
Page 225: Show Available
SHOW AVAILABLE GRID LINES The grids divide the image frame into multiple fields. They facilitate INFO BARS pictorial composition and an exact camera orientation. The grid line distribution can be adjusted to fit the object. The icons displayed represent currently active settings and ex- posure values.
Page 226: Zebra
ZEBRA FOCUS PEAKING The Zebra display marks very bright image areas. This function is a This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject ele- very easy and exact tool for checking the correct exposure setting. ments in color. The color can be user-specified. The sensitivity can Overexposed areas will appear white with moving black stripes.
Page 227: Level Gauge
LEVEL GAUGE SENSITIVITY Factory setting: Medium The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These indicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal ▸ Select in the main menu Capture Assistants and transverse axes of critical objects, e.g. architecture. ▸...
Page 228: Histogram
HISTOGRAM Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the image. 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 assess- ment of the exposure setting.
Page 229: Waveform Monitor (Wfm)
WAVEFORM MONITOR (WFM) Notes • The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed; The Waveform Monitor (WFM) allows a quick and safe assessment depending on the settings used, it may not represent the final of the luminance and color distribution within the current scene. exposure.
Page 230: Adjusting Visualization
ADJUSTING VISUALIZATION Notes • Waveform Monitor and Histogram cannot be displayed at the The size and position of the Waveform Monitor can be adjusted to same time. current requirements. • The Waveform Monitor will not be displayed on the external de- vice during HDMI output.
Page 231: Aspect Ratio Display
Adjusting the position ASPECT RATIO DISPLAY You can choose any position. The actually recorded aspect ratio depends on the set resolution (see p. 235). It is possible, however, to have colored auxiliary lines ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction displayed to show other aspect ratios (e.g.
Page 232: Frameline
VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS FRAMELINE REFERENCE VALUES A color bar can be displayed and also recorded for calibration pur- poses. A test sound with a frequency of 1 kHz will (optionally, three volume settings) be emitted. COLOR BAR A choice of three color bars (SMPTE, EBU, ARIB) is available. ▸...
Page 233: Test Sound
TEST SOUND OPERATING HINT/AUXILIARY DISPLAYS The test image will always appear regardless of the current Info A test sound with a frequency of 1 kHz will be emitted whenever Profile settings. An operating hint is displayed. The info displays can the color bar is accessed.
Page 234: Application
REC FRAME APPLICATION For HDMI output, the reference values are used for the configura- The timecode counter highlighted in red signifies a running video tion of the external device. The reference values can be irrespec- recording. The option REC Frame offers an even better visualization tively recorded at the start of a video for later use in post-produc- of the process.
Page 235: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS Quick option for hiding/displaying the REC Frame The red dot is part of the info bars and is displayed or hidden alongside them (via the Info profiles). The recording status will still AF ASSIST LAMP be displayed via the REC frame, without impeding the view of the The AF assist lamp could be a visible disturbance in video record- image content.
Page 236: Recording Video
In conjunction with suitable lenses, the Cine mode allows the Leica • The max. file size for uninterrupted video recording is 96 GB. SL3 the use of T-stops to ensure exact same exposure scenarios Once a recording exceeds this file size, the overrun will be auto- independent of camera settings.
Page 237: Start/Exit Video Mode
START/EXIT VIDEO MODE Activating Cine Mode The camera will always be in Photo mode at initial activation or after a reset to factory settings. There are two methods for toggling between Photo and Video mode: Using touch control Variant 1 Photo Video ▸...
Page 238: Start/End Video Recording
START/END VIDEO RECORDING Using button control ▸ Press the function button with the assignment Photo <> Video • In factory settings, that will be function button (top left). Note • The camera switches to the most recently set photo or video mode.
Page 239: Gimbals)
DISPLAY AND OPERATION VIA USB-PTP USING EXTERNAL ACCESSORY (LIKE GIMBALS) Your Leica SL3 allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There Leica SL3 allows connecting an optional Gimbal like DJI Ronin RS2 are 3 operating modes and 4 metering methods available for auto- via USB-PTP.
Page 240: Autofocus Modes
AUTOFOCUS MODES CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS The following AF modes are available: Intelligent AF TOUCH AF The currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line. During video recordings, Touch AF facilitates a more intuitive focus Factory setting: Intelligent AF control, even if the main object moves outside the center of the ▸...
Page 241: Autofocus Metering Methods
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD Several focus area are detected automatically. The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A suc- cessful focus setting is identified by a green frame, an unsuccessful SPOT/FIELD one is shown in red. Factory setting: Multi-Field Both methods detect only those parts of the object that are within the relevant AF frames.
Page 242: Tracking
TRACKING ZONE With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a This field metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. coherent group comprising 5 x 5 fields. The focus on the object in the focus frame is continuously adjusted, once it is detected.
Page 243: Person Detection (Face Detection)
START POSITION FOR TRACKING PERSON DETECTION (FACE DETECTION) Factory setting: Center Person detection is an expansion of the face detection feature. In addition to biometric patterns of faces, the camera also detects You can specify the starting point for tracking. body patterns and uses them for focusing.
Page 244: Af Settings
AF SETTINGS When face detection detects an eye, the focus will be on that eye. Should more than one eye be detected, then the user can choose the eye to focus on. The currently selected eye will be highlighted. SENSITIVITY Additionally, the desired face can be easily selected if there are Specifies the sensitivity of contrast metering.
Page 245: Focus Limit
• The focusing range differs depending on the lens used (see rele- ▸ Select the desired setting vant 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 RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING...
Page 246: Af Quick Setting
AF QUICK SETTING ADJUSTING THE AF FRAME SIZE only) The AF Quick Setting allows quick changes to the focus frame size Field Zone Eye/Face/Body Detection Animal Detection (Beta) in some AF metering methods. ▸ Turn the thumbwheel The screen image will remains visible continuously while settings are being adjusted.
Page 247: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS Adjusting the enlargement function ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE • The image section toggles between magnification factors. You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing Changing the position of the enlarged section for a better assessment of the settings. ▸...
Page 248: Shifting The Af Frame
SHIFTING THE AF FRAME MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) All AF metering methods permit shifting the AF frame before focus- Manual focusing offers more control and is less prone to incorrect ing. settings than the AF modes. ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction ▸...
Page 249: Mf Assist Functions
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE The larger the details of the object 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 250 Exiting the enlargement function Changing the position of the enlarged section ▸ Tap the shutter button ▸ Move the position of an enlarged cropped section by swiping ▸ Decrease the enlargement, until the full image is visible again ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction Notes Exiting the enlargement function •...
Page 251: Follow Focus
DISTANCE DISPLAY FOLLOW FOCUS Distance information is shown in the top display during manual This function facilitates automatic transitions to specified focus focusing. settings (focus positions). Up to threes such focus positions can be pre-configured and optionally be set up with a delay time. When –...
Page 252: Function Behavior
FUNCTION BEHAVIOR FOLLOW FOCUS MENU The function continues to run regardless of whether the camera All operation is done via touch control only. is currently recording. All operating procedures described in the following can therefore also occur while actively recording. It is also possible to start and stop a recording during an active focus sequence, or to exit the Follow Focus menu while recording.
Page 253: Preparation
PREPARATION The Follow Focus menu can be reduced to essential elements for better visibility. CONFIGURING A FOCUS POSITION ▸ Tap button • The Follow Focus menu toggles between full and reduced view. ▸ Tap the desired focus position • The delay time settings menu appears. Note •...
Page 254: Changing The Focus Position
Setting the distance Canceling the setting ▸ Tap the “Back” button • The display reverts to the previous menu level. CHANGING THE FOCUS POSITION ▸ Tap the desired button • The “Edit” button appears. ▸ Select the desired distance • Focusing can be done manually or via AFs (joystick/Touch AF). The shutter button remains locked.
Page 255: Use
ACCESS AS NEEDED The configured focus positions can be accessed any number of function can be utilized in two ways. Follow Focus times. – The pre-configured focus positions are accessed individually as needed. With delay time: – All configured focus positions are selected automatically in se- –...
Page 256: Automatic Sequence
AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE CANCEL An automatic sequence of focus positions can be initiated if at least ▸ Tap the “STOP” button two positions have been configured. • The running focus sequence is canceled. START Initiating the automatic focus sequence directly at the ▸...
Page 257: Other Settings
OTHER SETTINGS SUBSEQUENT FOCUS MODE After exiting, you can switch automatically to a pre-configured fo- SPEED cus mode (e.g. ) or to the most recently used focus mode. The speed at which one focus position transitions to the next can be configured.
Page 258: Iso Sensitivity
ISO SENSITIVITY Using the function buttons (Video mode) ▸ Press and hold the desired function button ▸ Select The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 50 and ISO 50000, allowing you to adapt to the current situation. ▸ Select the desired setting There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter-speed/ap- erture combinations when choosing an automatic ISO setting.
Page 259: Automatic Setting
AUTOMATIC SETTING Using the function buttons ▸ Press and hold the desired function button The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient bright- ness and/or to the configured shutter-speed/aperture combination. ▸ Select In conjunction with aperture-priority mode, this function extends ▸...
Page 260 LIMITING SETTING RANGES LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES Factory setting: Auto A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic setting range ( ). A max. exposure time can also op- Max. ISO value tionally be configured. There are automatic settings and fixed max. shutter speeds s and s available for that purpose.
Page 261: Dynamic Iso Setting
DYNAMIC ISO SETTING FLOATING ISO The thumbwheel and right setting dial can be configured to allow This function complements Auto ISO. Light strength changes with manual ISO settings in real time. That is the factory setting in the many zoom lenses when the focal length is changed. Floating ISO operating modes S, A and M.
Page 262: Asa Sensitivity
ASA SENSITIVITY Using the function buttons (Cine-Mode) ▸ Press and hold the desired function button ▸ Select The sensitivity setting in Cine mode is always done manually. The menu item replaces the menu item . The value is ▸ Select the desired setting Exposure Index stated in ASA units.
Page 263: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS – : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in Auto In digital photography, White Balance ensures neutral color ren- most situations dering in any light. White Balance relies on the setting made in the –...
Page 264: Manual Setting Via Metering
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING GRAY CARD (PIPETTE) This metering variant captures only the color hue metered within Gray Card Gray Card (pipette) the metering field and calculates the mean gray value from it. This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field ▸...
Page 265: Gray Card
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE GRAY CARD This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field Values between 2000 and 11500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. and uses these to calculate a mean gray value. That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color temperatures occurring in real life and within which you can adapt ▸...
Page 266: Exposure
EXPOSURE EXPOSURE METERING METHODS The following exposure metering methods are selectable. The exposure setting is done dynamically via the two dials. General- Factory setting: Multi-Field ly, the thumbwheel controls the aperture, and the front dial controls ISO sensitivity. Function assignments can be modified. Spot Exposure settings can be done quickly and easily via the Control Center-weighted...
Page 267 SPOT HIGHLIGHT-WEIGHTED This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area This method considers the entire image field. The exposure value in the center of the image. The metering fields are joined together will, however, be adjusted to very bright subject elements. That pre- when the exposure metering method is combined with the AF vents the overexposure of bright subject elements without having...
Page 268: Exposure Modes
Notes • The selected mode will be applied automatically approx. 2 s • When using a lens with an aperture ring (e.g. Leica M lenses), after the thumbwheel is moved the last time. only the exposure modes A (aperture-priority) and M (manual setting) will be available.
Page 269: Fully Automatic Exposure Setting - P
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P Via the Control Center ▸ Tap the control panel PROGRAM AE MODE – P The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aper- ture setting. The exposure compensation and recording level are controlled directly via the dials.
Page 270: 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 MODE- A good choice: Aperture-priority mode sets the exposure automatically accord- – to maintain constant exposure settings between multiple record- ing to the manually selected aperture.
Page 271: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Notes • This function is assigned to one of the dials in the three (semi) Exposure compensation values can be set in the range ±3 EV (EV: automatic exposure modes and therefore quickly accessible. Exposure Value). The available values depend on the global setting •...
Page 272: Playback Mode
PLAYBACK MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK MODE Playback mode is used to display and manage the stored record- CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE CAMERA ings. The switchover between shooting and playback mode, as well as most other actions can be completed using gesture or key control.
Page 273: Direct Access In Playback Mode
DIRECT ACCESS IN PLAYBACK MODE CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL The function buttons can have individual assignments in playback On-screen control elements generally function by intuitively by mode as well. touch. Many can also be selected by pressing one of the three buttons to the right of the LCD panel ( button, center button, In factory settings, the function buttons have the following assign-...
Page 274: Initiate/Exit Playback Mode
INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK MODE Using button control ▸ Press the button PLAY Using touch control • The last image taken appears on the screen. • The following message appears if the inserted memory card ▸ Swipe down does not contain any image data: No valid picture to play Shooting Playback...
Page 275: Selecting/Scrolling Through Images
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES CONTINUOUS ▸ Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the edge of the The images are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. The sorting will be strictly chronological. When the end of an image series is screen reached, the display automatically jumps back to the first image in •...
Page 276: Storage Locations
Switching the displayed storage location ▸ Reduce the view as much as possible (see p. 80) Leica SL3 offers with two separate storage locations. • The storage location selection view appears. When review mode is accessed, the last captured image will always •...
Page 277: Info Displays In Playback Mode
INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK MODE The same info profiles are available in playback mode as in shooting mode. The actual info profile currently in use, however, is saved separately. It is therefore possible to use an empty info profile completely without assist function icons in playback mode, without having to set them again when switching to shooting mode.
Page 278: Displaying Multiple Images At Once
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE Using button control ▸ Turn the dial on the right in anti-clockwise direction The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail • An overview with 9 thumbnails is displayed. Another turn on images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find the dial increases the number of displayed thumbnails to 16.
Page 279: Tagging/Rating Of Recordings
TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS Navigating between images ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction Images can be marked as favorites to find them quicker or to sim- plify the later deletion of multiple images. Tagging can be done in regular view mode or in the overviews. ▸...
Page 280: Deleting Recordings
DELETING RECORDINGS DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS There are several methods available to delete recordings: – deleting individual recordings – deleting multiple recordings – deleting all recordings without a icon/ranking – deleting all recordings ▸ Tap the Delete icon • The recording will be deleted without additional confirmation prompt.
Page 281: Deleting Multiple Recordings
DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS Cancelling a deletion and return to the normal playback mode ▸ Press the button You can highlight multiple images in a Delete overview with twelve PLAY thumbnails for simultaneous deletion. Notes • The Delete screen can be called up only by pressing the MENU button when in overview mode, because the menu function of the “Play menu”...
Page 282: Deleting All Unrated Images
DELETING ALL UNRATED IMAGES Any number of recordings can be selected in this view. ▸ Press the button Selecting recordings for deletion MENU ▸ Select Delete All without ★ ▸ Select an image ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel ▸ Tap the desired image •...
Page 283: Video Playback
VIDEO PLAYBACK ACCESSING THE CONTROL ELEMENTS The control elements can be displayed during playback. appears on screen if you have selected a video file in playback mode. Using touch control ▸ Tap anywhere on the LCD panel START PLAYBACK Exit the menu ▸...
Page 284 PAUSE PLAYBACK NAVIGATE TO ANY POINT IN THE FILE ▸ Tap anywhere on the LCD panel QUICK JUMP ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel Using touch control While the control elements are visible: RESUMING PLAYBACK ▸ Tap the Playback status bar at the desired position Using touch control While the control elements are visible: 1/8000...
Page 285 END PLAYBACK SETTING THE VOLUME Using touch control Using touch control While the control elements are visible: While the control elements are visible: ▸ Tap the “Go back” icon ▸ Tap the volume icon ▸ Tap the volume bar at the desired position 1/8000 12500 1/8000...
Page 286: Video Editing
VIDEO EDITING ACCESSING THE VIDEO EDITING FUNCTION ▸ Press the button MENU Using button control ▸ Select Video Trimming • The video editing screen appears, the left cutting mark is high- lighted in red (= active). 1/8000 12500 CHANGING THE CURRENT CUTTING POINT ▸...
Page 287 CUTTING ▸ Press the thumbwheel button or the joystick to confirm the cuts • The menu appears. Video Trimming ▸ Select a function from the menu Video Trimming Save as new Overwrite Preview The new video is additionally saved, the original Save as new video remains unchanged.
Page 288: Other Functions
Confirm or reject the reset of the image numbering ( ▸ Confirm or reject the reset of the LUT profiles ( ▸ Confirm or reject the reset of the Leica Looks profiles ( • The message appears. Please Restart the Camera ▸...
Page 289: Firmware Updates
Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your camera. Users of Leica FOTOS will also be automatically noti- fied about firmware updates for their Leica cameras.
Page 290: Executing A Firmware Update
• You will find additional device and country-specific registration additions to this manual can be found in the customer area of our marks and numbers in the submenu. website at: Camera Information https://club.leica-camera.com OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES...
Page 291 • Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen. • These settings will be applied automatically if the update is load- ed via Leica FOTOS. OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES...
Page 292 UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for lenses. The instructions provided for camera firmware updates apply. ▸ Preparation ▸ Select in the main menu Camera Information ▸ Select Lens Firmware Version ▸ Select Firmware Update •...
Page 293 OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES...
Page 294: Leica Fotos
LEICA FOTOS SELECTING A WI-FI BAND Leica SL3 supports the use of various Wi-Fi frequencies in a num- The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet ber of regions. PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the mobile device.
Page 295: Connectivity (Iphone Users)
Leica FOTOS • The following screen appears. The following screen appears after you have selected the language. ▸ Connect the camera and mobile device via the Leica FOTOS Starting the connection wizard cable ▸ Follow the instructions provided by the Leica FOTOS app ▸...
Page 296 WITHOUT LEICA FOTOS CABLE ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app IN THE CAMERA ▸ Select “Add Camera” ▸ Select the camera model • Connection is being established. The process may take a few seconds. • Once successfully connected, the Status LED will light briefly, and the camera displays a relevant message.
Page 297: Connecting With Paired Devices
Leica FOTOS The Leica FOTOS Cable makes connectivity particularly easy and quick. IN THE CAMERA ▸ Connect the camera and mobile device via the Leica FOTOS ▸ Select in the main menu Leica FOTOS cable ▸...
Page 298: Connectivity (Android Users)
Leica FOTOS The following screen appears after you have selected the language. ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸ Select “Add Camera” ▸ Select the camera model • Connection is being established. The process may take a few seconds.
Page 299: Connecting With Paired Devices
▸ Select Pairing ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Wait until the QR code appears on the LCD panel ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Select the camera model ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸...
Page 300: Connectivity Modes
Performance Mode Eco Mode Bluetooth (Geotagging) Automatic On / Off Wi-Fi The connection to the Leica FOTOS The Leica FOTOS connection re- (Data transfer) app is established automatically mains active. (Remote control) as needed, and disconnected after ≥ 5 min. of inactivity...
Page 301: Performance Mode
Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious (where enabled). Wi-Fi is similarly permanently activated. This and irreparable damage to your equipment! option offers the fastest access to Leica FOTOS and therefore an excellent user experience. You will therefore have to take particular note of the following, when carrying out a firmware update: ▸...
Page 302: Remote Camera Control
• Accidental remote camera activation may result in unwanted mobile device. A list of available functions and instructions for their use can be found in the Leica FOTOS app. pictures taken and excessive power consumption. • A third-party device can – provided is has been paired with REMOTE CAMERA ACTIVATION the camera –...
Page 303 LEICA FOTOS ▸ REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL...
Page 304: 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 305 MEMORY CARDS • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the • Make sure to store memory cards in their anti-static container aperture ring to prevent seizing if the lens will not be used for an when not in use.
Page 306: Automatic Sensor Cleaning
SENSOR PIXEL MAPPING Defective pixels may appear on the image sensor of digital cameras AUTOMATIC SENSOR CLEANING over time. The camera compensates for these defective pixels auto- matically by calculating the data captured by other pixels surround- Dust residue on sensors can be easily removed. This function ing defective ones.
Page 307 CARE/STORAGE...
Page 308: Faq
Problem Possible causes to check Troubleshooting suggestions Battery issues Battery is depleted too quickly Battery too cold Warm the battery (e.g. in pants pocket) and only insert directly before use Battery too hot Allow battery to cool down LCD panel or EVF set too bright Reduce brightness Power save mode deactivated Activate...
Page 309 Menus and displays Electronic viewfinder is dark EVF brightness is set too low Set the EVF brightness Display language is not English Select in the menu English Language Electronic viewfinder is dark Switchover between EVF and LCD incorrectly set Select a suitable setting Viewfinder is out of focus Check the diopter setting and adjust as needed The LCD panel is to dark or too bright/not...
Page 310 The camera won’t release/shutter button is Memory card is full Replace the memory card deactivated/shooting not passible The memory card is not formatted Reformat the memory card (Caution: Loss of data!) The memory card is write protected Deactivate the write protection on the memory card (small lever on the side of the memory card) Dirt on the memory card contacts Clean the contacts with a soft cotton or linen cloth...
Page 311 Camera does not focus Desired object part is too close to the camera Select Macro mode Desired object part is very far away Exit Macro mode Object not suitable for AF Use Focus lock or select manual focus AF frame is framed in red with activated AF; Focusing was unsuccessful Try to focus again images out of focus...
Page 312 The time and date stamp on images are Setting was ignored Cannot be removed in retrospect unwanted Deactivate the function as needed Images are damaged or missing The memory card was removed while the readiness Never remove the memory card while the readiness indicator was flashing indicator is flashing.
Page 313 Unnatural colors and brightness Shooting in artificial light or extreme brightness Set white balance or select correct lighting presets No images are displayed No memory card inserted Insert a memory card The photos were taken with another camera Transfer the files to another device to view them Images cannot be displayed File name was changed on a PC Use suitable software for file transfers from a PC to the...
Page 314: Menu Overview
MENU OVERVIEW FUNCTION BUTTONS The following control elements are available for direct access (see p. 76). Function button button Function button Function button Function button Function button LEGEND = Accessible via the Control Center = Available for function buttons = Factory setting on the function buttons MENU OVERVIEW...
Page 315 DIRECT ACCESS Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Control Function buttons Control Function buttons Center Center Photo <> Video Toggle Info Levels Magnification Toggle AF/MF Toggle Focus Point Exposure/DOF Simulation Toggle Video Gamma Audio Levels + headphone volume) Microphone Gain ...
Page 316 Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Control Function buttons Control Function buttons Center Center Focus Aid AF Assist Lamp Auto Magnification Touch AF Touch AF in EVF Focus Limit (Macro) Manual Focus Throw Exposure Metering ...
Page 317 Color Temperature File Format DNG Resolution JPG Settings JPG Resolution Noise Reduction (JPG) Leica Looks Film Style Noise Reduction (long exposure) Perspective Control Sensor Format Stabilization ...
Page 318 Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Control Function buttons Control Function buttons Center Center Flash Mode Flash Exp. Compensation Flash Sync Customize Control Dials (AF lenses) Dials (MF lenses) Dial Lock Joystick Lock Capture Assistants ...
Page 319 Control Function buttons Control Function buttons Center Center Live View Settings Exposure Preview Enhanced Live View Leica FOTOS USB Charging USB Mode Wi-Fi User Profile Camera Settings Display Settings ...
Page 320 (Cine)* Exposure Index Video Profiles Log Settings HLG Settings L-Log Settings LUT Profile Leica Looks Video Style Cine Mode HDMI with Audio Audio Microphone Gain Wind Noise Reduction ...
Page 321 Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Control Function buttons Control Function buttons Center Center Color Bar REC Frame * Some function are available only via direct access. These are listed at the top of the table. MENU OVERVIEW...
Page 322 DIRECT ACCESS IN REVIEW MODE Function Review (photo)/Playback (video) Page Play Menu Function buttons Toggle Info Levels Rate / Unrate EVF < > LCD Zoom (photos only) Delete Single Delete Multi Delete All without ★ MENU OVERVIEW...
Page 323 MENU OVERVIEW...
Page 324: Index
INDEX Auto ISO ................140, 259 Automatic review ...............186, 195 Auxiliary displays ...............115, 222 A (aperture-priority mode) ..........152, 270 Academy, Leica ................ 341 Basic image settings (photo)............92 Accessories .................. 3 Basic recording settings (video) ..........196 Acoustic signals ................. 90 Basic settings, camera ............... 84 Adapter ..................
Page 325 Distance display ..............138, 251 Connection, mobile devices ............. 294 Distance unit ................85 Connectivity ................300 DNG ................... 93 Contact, Leica ................340 DNG Resolution ................94 Continuous shooting ..............162 DOF (Depth of Field) ..............161 Contrast, image properties (photo) ..........97 Drive Mode ..............
Page 326 Exposure lock ................157 Flash, operating mode ...............175 Exposure, long-term ............100, 154 Flash, range ................177 Exposure, manual ..............153, 270 Flash, setting ................175 Exposure metering, flash ............174 Flash, synchronization ...............176 Exposure, metering methods ..........148, 266 Flash units, compatible..............173 Exposure, modes ...............149, 268 Floating ISO ...............
Page 327 Image Overlay ................171 Legal information................4 Image properties ................ 96 Leica Akademie ................ 341 Image, series ............. 162, 163, 165 Leica Customer Care ..............340 Image stabilization (picture) ............101 Leica FOTOS ................7, 294 Image stabilization, video ............209 Leica Looks ................99 Increment, EV..............114, 220...
Page 328 Magnification, shooting mode (photo) ....... 133, 136, 247 Name, folder ..............106, 212 Magnifying glass................136 Navigation, menu..............65, 69 Main menu ................. 68 Noiseless..................90 Main switch ................54 Noise reduction ..........100, 101, 152, 154 Manual exposure setting ...........153, 270 Number pad ................
Page 329 Power save mode ............... 86 P (program AE mode) ............151, 269 Safety remarks ................8 Pre Focus ..................131 Saturation, image properties (photo) .......... 97 Preview ..................195 Saturation, image properties (video) ..........198 Preview, Depth of Field ..............161 Saving, energy ................86 Problems ..................
Page 330 Shutter, electronic ...............90, 147 Time lapse .................163, 187 Shutter-priority mode ............153, 270 Time zone ................... 85 Shutter release ................56 Tones ..................90 Shutter speed ................149 Touch AF ................112, 218 Shutter-speed/aperture combination ........149, 268 Touch control ...............61, 112, 218 Signals, acoustic ................
Page 331 White balance ..............143, 263 Wi-Fi/WLAN ................7, 300 Wind noise reduction ..............201 Zebra ..................226 Zone, focusing ..............127, 242 INDEX...
Page 332: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA 33.98 mm 38.09 mm 51.7 mm 67.18 mm 141.2 mm 78.32 mm 151.45 mm TECHNICAL DATA...
Page 333 CAMERA Lens mount Lens mount Designation Designation Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera Leica SL3 Operating conditions Operating conditions Camera type Camera type -10 to +40°C Mirrorless full-frame system camera Interfaces Interfaces Type No.
Page 334 Shooting Mode Video Shooting Mode Video File formats File formats Video mode: P - A - S - M Photo: DNG™ (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31) Cine mode: M Video: Video Resolution Video Resolution h.265 48 kHz/16 bit h.264 48 kHz/16 bit...
Page 335 24.00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 bit (HDMI) 47.95 fps 4:2:2 / 10 bit (SD) h.264 ALL-I 200 Mbps download on the Leica homepage. 23.98 fps 4:2:2 / 10 bit (HDMI) 29.97 fps 4:2:2 / 10 bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I...
Page 336 Top display Top display *Automatic settings (exposure settings in operating modes P/A/S, automatic 1.28” highly reflective trans-reflective monochrome LCD, 128 x 128 pix- white balance and autofocus) are implemented for the first frame, and are then applied for each subsequent frame in the same picture series. els, viewing angle 120°;...
Page 337 ISO 100 000 ISO 100 000 WLAN WLAN The Leica FOTOS app is required to use the WLAN function. The Leica White balance White balance app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™. Automatic (...
Page 338 Encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA2™ Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the picture files. Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0–39 (2402–2480 MHz) Menu languages...
Page 339 TECHNICAL DATA...
Page 340: 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 ad- vice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can also contact the Customer Care department or the repair service provid- ed by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty claims.
Page 341: Leica Akademie
LEICA AKADEMIE Have a look at our full seminar program with many interesting work- shops on the topic of photography at: https://leica-camera.com/en-US/leica-akademie LEICA AKADEMIE...

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