Gimbals); Focusing - Leica SL3 Instruction Manual

DISPLAY AND OPERATION VIA USB-PTP USING EXTERNAL
ACCESSORY (LIKE GIMBALS)
Leica SL3 allows connecting an optional Gimbal like DJI Ronin RS2
via USB-PTP. The Gimbal supports blur-free recordings.
▸ Select in the main menu
USB-Mode
▸ Select or
PTP Select on Connection
▸ Connecting the Gimbal to the camera (see Gimbal operating
instructions)
Once the PTP connection is established, the camera can also be
triggered via the shutter button on the Gimbal.
Many Gimbal models allow controlling the focus function of the
camera, provided it is in MF mode.
Note
• The camera screen will switch off for technical reasons if exter-
nal devices connected to the USB or HDMI output are operated
simultaneously.

FOCUSING

Your Leica SL3 allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There
are 3 operating modes and 4 metering methods available for auto-
matic focusing. Only manual setting options are available for MF
lenses.
TAKING VIDEOS WITH AF
Focusing is done as needed when
metering field will be focused continuously if
are in use. Continuous focusing can be suppressed by using a
AF
metering memory lock.
TAKING VIDEOS WITH MF
Focusing is done manually via the focus ring. The joystick can be
used as needed to do an AF metering (in
Note
• Autofocus can be overridden manually at any time by turning the
focus ring, while pressing and holding the shutter button at the
first pressure point. The set focus will remain unchanged until the
shutter button is released.
RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING
is in use. The area in the AF
AFs
and
AFc Intelligent
mode).
AFs
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