Leica 10880 - User Manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION 7 IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF WLAN/BLUETOOTH ® • Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and pro- tect against disruptions to the systems in place where devices or computer systems are in use that require more stringent security than WLAN devices. • Leica Cam...

SAFETY REMARKS 8 SAFETY REMARKS GENERAL INFORMATION • Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, br...

SAFETY REMARKS 9 • Attaching the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or ideally in its camera case, will help prevent damage to the interior of the camera. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery types may result in an explosion! • Do not expose...

SAFETY REMARKS 10 MEMORY CARD • Never remove the memory card during a data save or card reading process. The camera must not be switched off or be subjected to impact or vibrations while working. • Do not open the cover/remove the memory card or the battery from the camera while the status LED is li...

GENERAL INFORMATION 12 GENERAL INFORMATION Please read the section about “Care/Storage” for more information about what to do in case of problems. CAMERA/LENS (For system cameras) • Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this info...

GENERAL INFORMATION 14 FIRMWARE UPDATE Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and op- timization of Leica SL2-S. As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera retroactively. L...

WARRANTY 15 WARRANTY In addition to your statutory warranty rights regarding your dealer, you will receive an additional Leica Camera AG product warranty valid from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica retailer. Pre- viously, the product warranty was included with the product in the packaging...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 CAMERA OPERATION .........................................................................50 CONTROL ELEMENTS ..................................................................................... 50 MAIN SWITCH .......................................................................

PART DESIGNATIONS 24 PART DESIGNATIONS 15 15 14 6 910 11 1 2 3 4 5 12 13 *2 *1 7 8 * Optional accessory: Multifunction handgrip SL, lens 24 25 26 27 23 30 31 20 17 19 18 22 16 21 32 *21 *34 *29 *33 *22 29 28

PART DESIGNATIONS 25 LEICA SL2-S 1 Shutter button 2 Front dial 3 Function button 4 Function button 5 Top display 6 Accessory shoe 7 Microphone 8 Speaker 9 Function button 10 Function button 11 Lens release button 12 Leica L bayonet 13 Contact strip 14 Self-timer LED / AF assist lamp / exposure meter...

DISPLAYS ▸ PHOTO 28 DISPLAYS The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder are identical. PHOTO STATUS SCREEN 01 05 06 08 07 09 14 20 15 21 16 22 17 23 18 24 19 25 10 11 12 13 03 02 04 WHEN TAKING A PICTURE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 15 19 18 20 14 26 27 28 04 03...

DISPLAYS ▸ VIDEO/CINE 30 VIDEO/CINE STATUS SCREEN 40 44 45 47 46 50 55 60 56 61 57 62 58 63 59 64 59 65 51 52 53 54 42 41 43 48 49 WHEN TAKING A PICTURE All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 55 58 57 59 66 43 68 42 52 46 49 47 51 53 50 60 67 69 IN REVIEW MODE All displays/values refer to...

DISPLAYS ▸ DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY 32 DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY Home screen 78 79 80 81 82 DEFAULT VIEW 91 89 83 85 84 86 87 88 90 92 93 94 95 94 MODE CHANGE 78 Camera name 79 Date 80 Time 81 Handgrip battery capacity 82 Camera battery capacity 83 Exposure mode 84 Set flash exposure compensati...

DISPLAYS ▸ DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY 33 CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL The battery charge status is displayed in the status screen and in the header line at the top right. Display Charge status Approx. 75 – 100%Approx. 50 – 75%Approx. 25 – 50%Approx. 0 – 25%Approx. 0% The battery needs c...

PREPARATION ▸ ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP / PREPARING THE CHARGER 34 PREPARATION ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP 1 2 3 4 Attention • Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling. PREPARING THE CHARGER Use the mains cable wit...

PREPARATION ▸ CHARGING THE BATTERY 35 CHARGING THE BATTERY The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER ▸ Slide the battery into the charger with the groove facing up until the contacts meet ▸ Press down on the battery until you can hear and feel it clicking i...

PREPARATION ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY 36 CHARGING VIA USB The rechargeable battery in the camera can be automatically charged when the camera is connected to a computer or another suitable power source via USB cable.Factory setting: On ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select USB Ch...

PREPARATION ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD 37 REMOVAL 1 2 3 ▸ Turn the battery release lever• Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Press down on the battery lightly• The battery unlocks and pushes out fully. ▸ Removing the battery Important • Removing the battery while the camera is switched on ...

PREPARATION ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD 38 ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 50) OPENING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT 1 2 ▸ Slide the cover as shown in the illustration until you hear a click• The cover lifts automatically. CLOSING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT 2...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 39 LENS COMPATIBLE LENSES Sophisticated optical systems guarantee the excellent imaging performance of the SL lenses. In the design phase for the optics, a homogeneous performance across all focal lengths, aperture and focus settings is a high priority. That is how SL lenses can b...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 40 LEICA M AND R LENSES Leica M and R lenses can be attached via Leica M or R L adapters. There are lens profiles stored in the camera, which allow the follow- ing functions:• The flash exposure and flash reflector controls utilize the stored lens data (see “Compatible flash units...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 41 CHANGING THE LENS Important • Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the camera. • That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a dust-free environment. L-MOUNT LENSES ATTACHING THE...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 42 OTHER LENSES (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 1 2 ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 50) ▸ Position the alignment point on the adapter opposite the alignment point...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 43 ATTACHING THE LENS TO THE ADAPTER 1 2 ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 50) ▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring ▸ Position the alignment point on the lens opposite the alignment point on the adapter ▸ Attach the lens in this position ▸ Turn the lens clockwise until...

PREPARATION ▸ DIOPTER SETTINGS 44 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 ▸ Turn...

PREPARATION ▸ MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP SL 45 MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP SL (optional accessory) The Multifunction Handgrip SL is an optional accessory and comes with additional operating elements (shutter button, joystick, thumb- wheel and front dial) positioned specifically for easy portrait photog- raph...

PREPARATION ▸ MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP SL 46 A B C D E F G H I J K L A Locking toggle B Tripod thread C Attachment screw D Interface with the camera E Storage compartment for the contact cover of the handgrip F Storage compartment for the contact cover of the camera G Front dial H Shutter button I Str...

PREPARATION ▸ MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP SL 47 1 2 ▸ Align the handgrip with the base of the camera• Make sure not to damage the contacts. ▸ Turn the handgrip lock to the right and hand tighten Important • Make sure to check regularly whether the connection is still tight when using the camera with the ...

PREPARATION ▸ MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP SL 48 MOUNTING THE WRIST LOOP/CARRY STRAP ON THE MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP 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 ...

PREPARATION ▸ MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP SL 49 REMOVING THE BATTERY 1 2 3 ▸ Push down the ejector pin• Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Press down on the battery lightly• The battery unlocks and pushes out fully. ▸ Removing the battery INSERTING THE BATTERY 1 2 ▸ Insert the battery into the slot with ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 50 CAMERA OPERATION CONTROL ELEMENTS MAIN SWITCH The main switch switches the camera on and off. SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON Notes • Once switched on, the camera will be ready to use after approx. 1 s. • The LED lights up briefly and the displays in the viewfinder app...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 51 SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button works in two stages. Tapping (= Pressing the shutter button to the 1st pressure point) – Activating the camera electronics and displays – Exposure lock (metering & saving): – AF mode: range measurement (AF-L) – (semi) autom...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 52 FRONT DIAL – Menu navigation – Setting the shutter speeds – Exposure compensation value selection – Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures THUMBWHEEL – Menu navigation – Accessing the submenu – Applying menu settings – Setting selected menu items/functions – Settin...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 53 JOYSTICK – Menu navigation – Accessing the submenu – Applying menu settings – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scroll through the gallery – Shifting the metering field – Exposure lock – Playback of video recordings – Confirming the prompts PLAY BUTTON/ME...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 54 FUNCTION BUTTONS MENU FN PLAY 25 4 3 9 10 20 Direct access to various menus and functions. All function buttons can be custom configured (see p. 71). FACTORY SETTINGSIn shooting mode In review mode FN button 25 Toggle info profiles Function button 20 LCD panel/...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 56 TOP DISPLAY – Display of the active mode – Display of image data – Display of camera information MENU CONTROL CONTROL ELEMENTS The following elements are used for menu control. 2 26 21 22 21 Joystick 2 Front dial 26 MENU button 22 Thumbwheel

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 57 MENU SECTIONS The following menu sections are available: Status Screen, Main Menu and Favorites . Status screen: – quick access to the most important settings Favorites : – your custom list (see p. 70 for details on how to manage this list) • The favorites menu can...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 58 SETTINGS IN PHOTO AND VIDEO MODE The available settings depend on the operating mode (Photo or Video) currently in use. – All menu items and their sub items available in the main menu be- fore User Profile are mode-specific. That means that any changes made here, w...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 59 SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS The status screen will always be displayed as the first menu section. The top level of the menu is organized into “pages”, which are dis- played in the header line: Status screen, poss. Favorites menu (up to 2 pages), and several sections of...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 61 SELECTING SETTINGS Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu. ▸ Tap the desired control panel• The relevant menu appears. DIRECT SETTINGS A version of the menu bar appears in the lower area of t...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 62 FAVORITES MENU The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used menu items. It can contain up to 11 menu items. These can be as- signed individually (see p. 70). MAIN MENU The main menu offers access to all settings. Most of these are orga- nized ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 63 MENU NAVIGATION SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION Scrolling forward ▸ Press the MENU button (repeatedly if needed) or ▸ Turn the front dial in clockwise direction• The status screen will appear again after the last page of the main menu. Scrolling backward ▸ Turn the fro...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 64 SHOW SUBMENU ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel or ▸ Press the joystick to the right CONFIRM SELECTION ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel• The screen image changes back to the active menu item. The set function variant is shown on the right in the relevant menu line. Not...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 65 SUBMENU KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD D C B E A FG D C B E A GG A E C B D A Entry line B Keyboard/Number pad C “Delete” button (deletes the last character entered) D “Confirm” button (to apply individual values and existing settings) E Return to previous menu level F Shift k...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 66 MENU BAR Using button control ▸ Press the joystick left/right or ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control ▸ Select the desired function directly or swipe Notes • The currently active setting displayed in the center is highlighted in red. • The set value is display...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 69 Using button control Navigating between buttons ▸ Press the joystick left/right• An active button is indicated by a red frame. Applying setting ▸ Press the joystick up/down• The button toggles directly between each of the options. or ▸ Press the joystick• All selec...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 70 USER-DEFINED OPERATION FAVORITES MENU Assign your most frequently used menu items to a favorites menu (up to 11 items) for quick and easy access. The available functions are shown in the list on p. 278.As there are separate menu sections for photo and vid...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 71 DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS You can assign specific menu functions to the function buttons for extra quick direct access to menu items in shooting mode. The as- signments in photo and video mode are completely independent of each other. The available ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 72 SETTING WHEEL ASSIGNMENTS (IN SHOOTING MODE) The function of the two setting wheels depends on the active ex- posure mode. Wheel assignments can be specified independently for photo and video mode and for every exposure mode. The two control elements can ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 73 WHEN USING AF LENSES The available functions are listed in the tables below (the factory setting is highlighted in bold). Photo mode Thumbwheel Front dial P Program shift Exposure compensationISO Program shift Exposure Compensation ISO S Exposure Compensa...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 74 WHEN USING MF LENSES The available functions are listed in the tables below (the factory setting is highlighted in bold). Photo mode Thumbwheel Front dial A Magnification Exposure compensationISO Magnification Exposure Compensation ISO M Magnification Shu...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 75 ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE SETTING WHEELS You can specify any rotation direction for exposure settings via the setting wheels. You specify the rotation direction, which will result in an exposure reduction (shorter shutter speeds/smaller aperture).The assi...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 76 LOCKING THE OPERATING ELEMENTS Various operating elements can optionally be locked in shooting mode. Note • Appears on screen when a operating element is used while the lock is active. LOCKING THE SETTING WHEELS ▸ Select Dial Lock in the main menu ▸ Selec...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 77 CREATING PROFILES Saving settings/creating a profile. ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu control ▸ Select User Profile in the main menu ▸ Select Manage Profiles ▸ Select Save as Profile ▸ Select a memory slot ▸ Confirm the selecti...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 78 APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES Factory setting: Default Profile ▸ Select User Profile in the main menu • A list of profile names is displayed. ▸ Select a profile• The selected profile is marked as Active . • Free memory slots appear in gray. EXPORTING/IMPORTING ...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ MENU LANGUAGE / DATE/TIME 80 CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS The two menu items Language and Date & Time appear automatically when switching the camera on for the first time, after a reset to fac- tory settings (see p. 258), or after a firmware update. MENU LANGUAGE Factory setting...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ DISTANCE UNIT 81 TIME ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Date & Time ▸ Select Time Setting ▸ Select the desired brightness ( 12 Hours , 24 Hours ) ▸ Set the time (Select am or pm for the 12-hour format) TIME ZONE ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) / LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS 82 POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated.The device has two power save levels. – Activates ...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS 83 LCD PANEL/EVF USE You can preset the situations in which EVF and LCD panel should be used. The displays appearing on screen and in the viewfinder are identical.Factory setting: Auto EVF LCD panel Auto The eye sensor in the viewfinder automatic...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS 84 BRIGHTNESS You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various lighting condi- tions. Brightness is set individually for the LCD panel and the view- finder. Selection occurs via key control or touch control. LCD PANEL ▸ Select Display Set...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ ACOUSTIC SIGNALS 85 AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL AND EVF SHUTDOWN The LCD panel and EVF deactivate automatically to save power. The time until power off can be set.This setting also affects autofocus; the AF system will be deactivated at the time of automatic shutdown as well. We ther...

CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ▸ ACOUSTIC SIGNALS 86 ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND Factory setting: Of f ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Acoustic Signal ▸ Select Electronic Shutter Sound ▸ Select On AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION A signal sound can be selected for successful AF settings.Factory setting...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ SENSOR FORMAT 88 PHOTO SETTINGS SENSOR FORMAT The image data of the entire 35 mm sensor can be used or only a cropped section, which corresponds to the APS-C format. This can be helpful, e.g. when only limited storage capacity remains or a lens developed specifically for APS-C is us...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ FILE FORMAT 89 FILE FORMAT Choose the JPG format JPG or the standardized raw data format DNG (= digital negative). Both can be used individually or simultaneously.When creating JPGs, an initial processing occurs in the camera. Var- ious parameters, including contrast, saturation, bl...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ RESOLUTION / ASPECT RATIO 90 RESOLUTION The JPG format setting offers 3 image resolution (number of pixels) options. The following file formats are available: L-JPG , M -JPG and S -JPG . This choice allows an alignment with the intended use and available memory card capacity. Factor...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ FILM STYLE 91 FILM STYLE IMAGE PROPERTIES One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change essential image properties. The image properties of JPG pictures can be changes slightly using several parameters. These are summarized in pre-configured Fil...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ FILM STYLE 92 COLOR PROFILE 3 pre-configured color profiles are available:Factory setting: Standard – Standard – Vivid – Natural ▸ Select JPG Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Film Style ▸ Select a profile MONOCHROME PROFILE Two pre-configured monochrome profiles are available: – M...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION 93 AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION NOISE REDUCTION NOISE REDUCTION FUNCTION FOR LONG-TERM EXPOSURE In digital photography, the appearance of flawed pixels that can be white, red, blue or green is referred to as "noise". Image noise be- comes more apparent when ...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION 94 IMAGE STABILIZATION The less favorable the lighting conditions during shooting, the slower will be the required shutter speeds for correct exposure. Visual image stabilization is a great tool for preventing out-of-focus images due to blurring.Factory settin...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION 95 DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR) DYNAMIC RANGE The contrast range of an object comprises all levels of brightness from the brightest to the darkest point in the image. All levels of brightness can be captured by the sensor, provided the contrast range of the ob...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 96 DATA MANAGEMENT STORAGE OPTIONS There are a number of options for saving data when two memory cards are inserted. – DNG + JPG on SD1 = SD2 (Backup) – DNG + JPG on SD1 + SD2 (Standard) – DNG on SD1 / JPG on SD2 (Split) SD1 = SD2(Backup) All files are saved to SD1 a...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 97 Notes • Never switch off the camera while data transfer is in progress.• All data stored on the memory card will be lost during formatting. Formatting will not be prevented by a deletion protection set for individual pictures. • All images should therefore be regu...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 98 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. • A relevant message wil...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 99 CREATING A NEW FOLDER ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Reset Image Numbering • A relevant prompt is displayed. ▸ Confirm the creation of a new folder ( Yes ) or cancel the new folder ( No ) Note • The name part (first letter) of a new folder crea...

PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 100 GEOTAGGING STATUS The status of existing location information is displayed on screen, provided the info bars are displayed and geotagging is enabled. The status screen will always show the current geotagging status. The geotagging status will also be shown in the...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ TOUCH AF 102 PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS TOUCH AF Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF metering field.Factory setting: On ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Touch AF ▸ Select On / Of f Positioning the AF Metering Field ▸ Tap the LCD panel in the de...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS / EV INCREMENT 103 PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS The total angle of rotation of the lens used for focusing can be indi- vidually adjusted. The setting selected indicates the angle of rotation required to change the focus setting from infinity to t...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 104 AUXILIARY DISPLAYS The Leica SL2-S has 4 independent info profiles, which contain dif- fering combinations of the available auxiliary displays. The following functions are available: – Info Bars (see p. 106) – Grid (only shooting mode, see p. 106) ...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 105 CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES ▸ Press the function button with the Toggle Info Levels assignment • In factory settings, that will be the FN button. Note • The same info profiles are available in review mode as in shooting mode. The actual info profile...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 106 SHOW AVAILABLE INFO BARS The header and footer lines show the currently active settings and exposure values. See chapter “Displays” for a full list of the various displays (see p. 28). GRID The grids divide the image frame into multiple fields. The...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 107 FOCUS PEAKING This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject elements in color. When Focus Peaking is activated, will appear to the right of the frame with a display of the color used. HIGHLIGHT COLOR The color can be user-specified....

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 108 LEVEL GAUGE The integrated sensors of the camera show its orientation. These in- dicators ensure exact camera orientation along the longitudinal and transverse axes of critical objects, e.g. architecture.Deviations in relation to the longitudinal a...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 109 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....

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ ENHANCED LIVE VIEW / MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS 110 ENHANCED LIVE VIEW Image composition is often difficult in very dark environments (e.g. at night), as the objects are barely visible. The function Enhanced Live View will assist the image composition in such situations. The im...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS 111 ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION You can set an acoustic confirmation signal for successful focus metering in AF mode.Factory setting: Of f ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Acoustic Signal ▸ Select AF Confirmation ▸ Select On ▸ Select Vo...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ DRIVE MODE 112 PHOTOGRAPHY The settings described in this chapter only apply for photo mode. They are therefore part of the photo menu and must always be accessed and configured from within photo mode (see chapter “Camera oper- ation” in the section “Menu Control”). Any menu items of t...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 113 FOCUSING Your Leica SL2-S allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There are 3 operating modes and 4 metering methods available for AF pho- tography. Only manual setting options are available for MF lenses. AF PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ Select the desired AF mode ▸ Position the AF ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 114 AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A successful focus setting is identified by a green metering field, an unsuccessful one is shown in red.Factory setting: Multi- Field ▸ Select Focusing in the main menu ▸ Select AF Mode ▸ ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 115 ZONE With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a coherent group comprising 5 x 5 fields. This function combines some security for snapshots with the option of aiming at larger objects reliably. Once the setting has been made, the metering fields are dis...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 116 START POSITION FOR TRACKING Factory setting: Center You can specify the starting point for tracking. Center Center of the screen Last Position Ending position of the most recent trackingExample:A car drives thought he picture from left to right. The picture is taken on the...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 117 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.Additionally, the desired face can be easily selected if there are sev- era...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 118 Each of these profiles contains three parameters: Depth Sensitivity , Field Movement and Shift in Direction . Higher values: Lower values: Depth Sensitivity Changes in the distance to the object are tracked immediately The adjustment is delayed slightly to prevent unwanted...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 119 PRE FOCUS When the function is active, the camera carries out a continuous depth mapping in realtime before the actual focusing. That allows a pre-identification of possible focus points in a scene. It speeds up the autofocus function significantly.The pre-focus function i...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 120 AF QUICK SETTING AF Quick Setting offers the following functions: – Quick switches of the AF metering methods – Changing the metering field size (only Field and Eye/Face/Body Detection ) Which of the two functions will appear first when accessing AF Quick Setting depends o...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 121 MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE You can access the enlargement function independent of focusing for a better assessment of the settings.The Magnification function must be assigned to one of the function buttons to use this feature (see p. 71). Assigning a functi...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 122 AF ASSIST LAMP 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.See p. 110 for settings. ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION You can set an acoustic c...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 124 ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus.This function can be automatically activated during manual focusing or can be accessed independently. ACCESS VIA THE FOCU...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 125 FUNCTION BUTTON/JOYSTICK ACCESS This function can be assigned to a function button or the joystick. Assigning a function to a function button ▸ See p. 71 Assigning the function to the joystick ▸ Select Customize Control in the main menu ▸ Select Joystick ▸ Select Magnifica...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 126 DISTANCE DISPLAY Distance information is shown in the top display during manual focusing. – Focus Mode MF: when the shutter button is pressed to the first pressure point – Focus Mode AF: when the shutter button is pressed and held at the first pressure point, followed by a...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ ISO SENSITIVITY 127 ISO SENSITIVITY The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 50 and ISO 100 000, allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required.There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter-speed/aper- ture combinations when setting the exposure manually. You can...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ ISO SENSITIVITY 128 LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES Factory setting: Auto ▸ Select Auto ISO Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Shutter Speed Limit ▸ Select the desired value ( Auto , 1/2000 , 1/1000 , 1/500 , 1/250 , 1/125 , 1/60 , 1/30 , 1/15 , 1/8 , 1/4 , 1/2 ) LIMITING ISO VALUES (FLA...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ WHITE BALANCE 129 FLOATING ISO This function complements Auto ISO. Light strength changes with many zoom lenses when the focal length is changed. Floating ISO will in this situation adjust the sensitivity in fine graduations and will simultaneously ensure that the selected settings of ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ WHITE BALANCE 130 AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS – Auto : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most situations – Various fixed presets for most frequently encountered light sources: Daylight For outdoor shootings in sunlight Cloudy For outdoor shootings in cloudy ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ WHITE BALANCE 131 GRAY CARD This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field and uses these to calculate a mean gray value. ▸ Select White Balance in the main menu ▸ Select Gray card • The following appears on the LCD panel: – the image based on automatic white balan...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 132 DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE Values between 2000 and 11500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color tem- peratures occurring in real life and within which you can adapt color rendering to any light color ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 133 ▸ Tap the setting band briefly in the desired position, or drag the dot to the desired position SHUTTER TYPE The Leica SL2-S comes equipped with a mechanical shutter and a purely electronic shutter function. The electronic shutter expands the available shutter area and fun...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 134 APPLICATION The classic shutter sound of the mechanical shutter conveys an au- ditive feedback. It is well suited for long-term exposures, as well as for shots of moving objects.The electronic shutter function allows photography with an open ap- erture in very bright due t...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 135 SPOT This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area in the center of the image. The metering fields are joined together when the exposure metering method Spot is combined with the AF metering methods Spot , Field and Zone . Exposure metering will then occ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 136 EXPOSURE MODES There are four exposure modes available to adjust the rendering of the object or to create the desired pictorial composition: – Automatic program ( P ) – Aperture priority mode ( A ) – Shutter speed priority mode ( S ) – Manual setting ( M ) SELECTING A MODE...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 137 FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P The automatic program mode facilitates fast and fully automatic photography. The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting. ▸ Select the operating mode P (see p. 136) ▸ Tap and hold ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 138 SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to the manually selected aperture. This mode is suitable for pictures in which the depth of field is a critical compositional element.By selecting a...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 139 MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a good choice: – to create a special image mood that can only be achieved with a very specific type of exposure – to ensure a perfectly identical exposure for multiple images with ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 140 LONG-TERM EXPOSURE FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS In the modes S and M , the Leica SL2-S allows shutter speeds up to 30 minutes. The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than 1 s. B FUNCTION Using the Bulb...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 141 EXPOSURE CONTROL EXPOSURE PREVIEW The brightness of the screen image mirrors the effects of the selected exposure settings when pressing and holding the shutter button on the first pressure point. You can now assess and control the effect of the relevant exposure setting o...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 142 AE-L (AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK) The camera stores the exposure value. The focus can therefore be set on another object, no matter which exposure value is selected. AF-L (AUTO FOCUS LOCK) The camera stores the focus setting. That makes it easier to change the image section when f...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 143 Via the Joystick ▸ Select Customize Control in the main menu ▸ Select Joystick ▸ Select AF Mode ▸ Select the desired setting ▸ Press and hold the joystick• The measurement is taken and saved. ▸ Store more measurements via the shutter button as needed ▸ Select the final ima...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 144 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, which matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then the a relevant exposure compensation can be effected.Specifically wh...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 145 DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK This function simulates the effects of the current aperture and shutter speed settings. It allows the user to assess the exposure and depth of field of the image before shooting. The function is similar to that of the depth-of-field preview button. ▸ A...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 146 SHOOTING MODES CONTINUOUS SHOOTING MODE The camera is set to single shots by default ( Single ). Series of shots can also be created to e.g. capture motion sequences at various stages. ▸ Select Drive Mode in the main menu ▸ Select the desired setting ( Continuous - L...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 147 INTERVAL SHOOTING This camera allows you to automatically capture motion sequences over extended periods of time using the interval shooting function. You specify the number of frames, the intervals between shots, and the start time of the series.When applying exposu...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 149 EXPOSURE BRACKETING Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they have very bright and very dark areas. The image effect can be dramat- ically different, depending on which of these areas you choose to align your exposure with. The automatic bracketi...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 150 Notes • appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is activat- ed. You can watch the effect of the function on screen while the pictures are taken (brighter or darker). • Depending on the exposure mode, the exposure gradations are produced by changing the sh...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 151 SETTING THE DELAY TIME Factory setting: 2 s ▸ Select Drive Mode in the main menu ▸ Select Multi-Shot ▸ Select Self Timer ▸ Select the desired setting ( Of f , 2 s , 12 s ) MOTION ARTEFACTS CORRECTION As multiple shots are taken in series, any movement in the frame ca...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES 153 SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES IMAGE OVERLAY Leica SL2-S allows a transparent overlay over previous shots as an image composition tool. That way, objects can be recorded from the exact same position at different times, or various objects can be aligned exactly agains...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES 154 Browsing through the images ▸ Press the joystick left/right or ▸ Turn the thumbwheel or ▸ Swipe to the left or right Selecting a recorded image ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel or ▸ Directly select the control element “Confirm” Resetting the function when swit...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 155 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The camera determines the necessary flash intensity by firing one or more pre-flashes before taking the actual picture. The main flash fires immediately after, i.e. during exposure. All factors influencing exposure (e.g. filters, aperture setting...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 156 ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit ▸ Slide the foot of the flash unit all the way into the accessory shoe and use the clamping nut (where available) to secure it against accidental movement• Movement inside the accessory shoe can inter...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 157 SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT Operating mode TTL Automatic control by the camera A SF 40, SF 60:Automatic camera control, no flash exposure compensationSF 58, SF 64:Control via the flash unit using a built-in exposure sensor M The flash exposure must be set to an out...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 158 A flash is usually fired at the start of exposure ( Start of Exp. ). This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the picture of a vehicle being overtaken by its own light trail. This camera allows you to syn- chronize the flash firing with the end of exposure...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 159 FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This function can be used to selectively reduce or enhance flash expo- sure regardless of ambient light, e.g. to brighten the face of a person in the foreground when taking a picture outdoors in the evening while retaining the same gene...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE 162 REVIEW MODE There are two completely independent review functions available: – 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 switchove...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE 163 FUNCTION BUTTONS IN REVIEW MODE In review mode, the function buttons either have permanently as- signed functions or are without function.The following function buttons have assigned functions: Button Function FN button 25 Toggle Info Levels Function...

REVIEW MODE ▸ INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE 164 INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE Using touch control ▸ Swipe up or down INFO 1/8000 2.8 F 12500 ISO EV A -3 2 1 0 2 1 3+ 8234 12 MP Review Shooting Using button control ▸ Press the PLAY button • The last picture taken appears on the screen.• The following message...

REVIEW MODE ▸ SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES 165 SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES The shots are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the end of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps back to the first image in the series. All shots can therefore be reached by scrol...

REVIEW MODE ▸ INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE 166 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 assi...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CROPPED SECTION ZOOM 167 CROPPED SECTION ZOOM You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. Zooming via the front dial is done in four increments; zooming is stepless via touch control. Using touch control ▸ Two-finger pinch/spread• The image will be zoomed in/zoome...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE 168 Using button control ▸ Turn the front dial (in clockwise direction: increase magnification, anti-clockwise: decrease magnification) or ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel• Toggles between the third zoom increment at the tap position and standard full ...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE 169 Using button control ▸ Turn the front dial in anti-clockwise direction• 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumbwheel increases the number of displayed thumbnails to 30. A B C A B C A Currently selected image B Number of...

REVIEW MODE ▸ TAGGING/RATING OF PHOTOS / DELETING IMAGES 170 TAGGING/RATING OF PHOTOS Images can be marked as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify the later deletion of multiple images. Tagging can be done in regular view mode or in the overviews. Tagging a photos ▸ Press the function butto...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DELETING IMAGES 171 DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select Delete in the play menu • The Delete screen appears. ▸ Select the Delete icon (tap the icon directly or press the FN button) • The LED will flash during the delete process. The process may take a few second...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DELETING IMAGES 172 Any number of images can be selected in this view. Selecting images for deletion ▸ Select a image ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel or ▸ Tap the desired image• The images selected for deletion are marked with a red Delete icon . Deleting the selected images ▸ Select t...

REVIEW MODE ▸ PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE 173 DELETING UNRATED IMAGES ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select Delete Unrated in the play menu • The prompt Do you really want to delete all not rated files? appears. ▸ Select Yes • The LED will flash during the deletion process. The process may take a few seconds...

REVIEW MODE ▸ SLIDE SHOW 174 SLIDE SHOW A slide show function is available in Review mode, in which the saved images are shown automatically in series. Choose to see all images ( Play All ), only photos ( Pictures Only ) or only videos ( Videos Only ) should be displayed. For photos, select how long...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ SENSOR FORMAT / FILE FORMAT 176 VIDEO SETTINGS SENSOR FORMAT The image data of the entire 35 mm sensor can be used or only a cropped section, which corresponds to the APS-C format. This can be helpful, e.g. when only limited storage capacity remains or a lens developed specifically ...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO FORMAT 177 VIDEO FORMAT The following combinations of resolution and frame rate are available: Frame rate Resolution (file format) 23.98 fps C4K 4K FHD RAW + MOV MOV + MP4 MOV + MP4 24 fps MOV MOV 25 fps RAW + MOV MOV + MP4 MOV + MP4 29.97 fps RAW + MOV MOV + MP4 MOV + MP4 47....

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO FORMAT 178 SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT Factory setting: file format MOV, resolution 4K, frame rate 29.97 fps MOV ▸ Select Video Format / Resolution in the main menu ▸ Select MOV ▸ Select the desired resolution ( C4K , 4K , FHD , FHD Slow Motion ) ▸ Select the desired frame rate M...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO STYLE 179 VIDEO STYLE IMAGE PROPERTIES The image properties of video recordings can be changes slightly using several parameters. These are summarized in pre-configured Video Style profiles. CONTRAST The contrast setting, i.e. the difference between light and dark im- age sect...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO STYLE 180 VIDEO PROFILES COLOR PROFILE 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: – Standard – Vivid – Natural ▸ Select Video Style in the main menu ▸ Select a profile MONOCHROME PROFILE There are two additional profiles available for monochrome video recordings: – Monochr...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ AUDIO SETTINGS 181 AUDIO SETTINGS MICROPHONE The sensitivity of the integrated microphone can be set.Factory setting: 0 dB ▸ Select Video Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Microphone Gain ▸ Select the desired level ( Of f , +6 dB , +5 dB , +4 dB , +3 dB , +2 dB , +1 dB , 0 dB , -1 ...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ TIMECODE 182 TIMECODE The timecode is a data record that is generated and recorded along- side the image and audio data. It ensures the correct time assign- ment of frame and audio signals after cutting or after later separate processing. Timecode mode and start time can be selected...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO GAMMA 183 VIDEO GAMMA Video gamma can be set to HLG and L-Log or can be deactivated altogether. Of f Optimization for playback compatible with all screen/TV devices in compliance with the BT.709 standard. HLG Optimization for HDR-capable UHD-TV devices. L- Log Optimization for...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO GAMMA 184 SETUP/MANAGEMENT OF LUT PROFILES You can import custom LUT profiles to the camera to optimally meet your LUT preview expectations. ▸ Select Video Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Video Gamma ▸ Select Settings ▸ Select L- Log ▸ Select Custom LUT • A list of six memo...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO GAMMA 185 Importing a custom LUT profile ▸ Download or export an LUT profile as a CUBE file ▸ Give the file a meaningful name (file name max. 8 characters, file ending “.cub”)• This file name (without the ending) will appear as a profile name in the camera after import. A late...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO GAMMA 186 Freeing a memory slot ▸ Select a profile• The “Delete” dialog appears. ▸ Select Yes Notes • The pre-configured profiles Natural and Classic cannot be deleted. • A profile that is currently in use cannot be deleted. USING LUT PROFILES CHANGING THE OUTPUT CHANNEL The u...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO GAMMA 187 When toggling between the two output channels, the setting for the selected memory slot will remain unchanged. Since it is possible that different profiles are saved on the same slot depending on the output channel, it is possible that a different profile or an unuse...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION 188 The list of selectable LUT profiles depends on the currently selected output channel (camera/HDMI). The channel is displayed next to the menu item Output . When the channel is set to HDMI , the selection list will display the profiles available for HDMI ou...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION 189 DARK AREA OPTIMIZATION (IDR) DYNAMIC RANGE The contrast range of an object comprises all levels of brightness from the brightest to the darkest point in the image. All levels of brightness can be captured by the sensor, provided the contrast range of the o...

VIDEO SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 190 DATA MANAGEMENT SEGMENTED RECORDING Videos recorded in MOV format can be automatically segmented into individual one-minute files and saved. This method protects recordings against technical errors during the write process, in case the recording is interrupted. A...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUDIO OUTPUT 196 AUDIO OUTPUT SETTING THE OUTPUT LEVEL The volume level can be set for connected headphones. ▸ Accessing the status screen ▸ Select the headphone icon ▸ Select the desired setting• There will be no audio output if the setting is . HDMI OUTPUT WITH/WITHOUT...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 197 AUXILIARY DISPLAYS The Leica SL2-S has 4 independent info profiles, which contain dif- fering combinations of the available auxiliary displays. The following functions are available: – Info Bars (see p. 199) – Grid (only shooting mode, see p. 199) ...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS 202 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 le...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS 203 OPERATING HINT/AUXILIARY DISPLAYS Regardless of the current setting of Info Profile, the test image always appears completely free at first. An operating hint is displayed in the top right corner. The info displays can be accessed at any time. ...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS 204 APPLICATION For HDMI output, the reference values are used for the configuration of the external device. The reference values can be irrespectively recorded at the start of a video for later use in post-production. ▸ Select the desired color ba...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS 205 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 be displayed via the REC frame, without impeding the view o...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS 206 Notes • Waveform Monitor and Histogram cannot be displayed at the same time. • The Waveform Monitor will not be displayed on the external device during HDMI output. • Der Waveform Monitor is available only in shooting mode, not in playback mode...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS 207 Adjusting the position You can choose any position. ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction or ▸ Tap the LCD panel in the desired position Completing the adjustment ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel or ▸ Tap the shutter button ASPECT RATIO...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ VIDEO ASSIST FUNCTIONS 208 SAFETY AREA Depending on the playback device used, a small area of the image borders may be invisible. It is therefore possible to display a “safety area” in a configurable width. The image is displayed with a relevantly proportioned frame arou...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ VIDEO MODE AND CINE MODE 210 RECORDING VIDEO The settings described in this chapter only apply for video operations. They are therefore part of the video menu and must always be ac- cessed and configured from within video mode (see chapter “Camera operation” in the section “Menu Co...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ START/EXIT VIDEO MODE 211 START/EXIT VIDEO 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 be- tween Photo and Video mode: Using touch control Variant 1 Video Photo Variant 2 Video Photo • T...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ START/END VIDEO RECORDING 212 START/END VIDEO RECORDING ▸ Press the shutter button• Video recording begins.• The dot flashes red.• Recording time is running.• The Status LED flashes. ▸ Press the shutter button again• Video recording ends.• The dot lights in gray. Notes • The curren...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 213 FOCUSING Your Leica SL2-S allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There are 3 operating modes and 4 metering methods available for automatic focusing. Only manual setting options are available for MF lenses. TAKING VIDEOS WITH AF Focusing is done as needed when AF...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 214 CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS TOUCH AF During video recordings, Touch AF facilitates a more intuitive focus control, even if the main object moves outside the center of the frame. See p. 194 for more information. ▸ Tap the LCD panel in the desired position• Focusing is don...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 216 TRACKING This field metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. The focus on the object in the metering field is continuously adjusted, once it is detected. ▸ Aim the metering field at the desired object (by panning the camera shifting the metering field) ...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 217 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.Additionally, the desired face can be easily selected if there are sev-...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 219 ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE ( Field and Eye/Face/Body Detection only) ▸ Turn the thumbwheel or ▸ Two-finger pinch/spread• The size of the AF-metering field is adjustable in 3 increments. CHANGING THE AF METERING METHOD The user needs to access the AF Mode menu ba...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 222 ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus.This function can be automatically activated during manual focusing or can be accessed independently. ACCESS VIA THE ...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 223 Changing the position of the enlarged section ▸ Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged cropped section or ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction Exiting the enlargement function ▸ Tap the shutter button Note • The enlargement function remain...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 224 FUNCTION BEHAVIOR The function continues to run regardless of whether the camera 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 a...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 225 The Follow Focus menu can be reduced to essential elements for better visibility. ▸ Tap button A • The Follow Focus menu toggles between full and reduced view. Note • Focus positions cannot be selected directly in reduced view. PREPARATION CONFIGURING A FOCUS POSITION ...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 226 Setting the distance ▸ Select the desired distance• Focusing can be done manually or via AFs (joystick/Touch AF). The shutter button remains locked. • The settings bar displays the set distance. ▸ Tap the “Confirm” button• The display returns to the top level of the Fo...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 227 APPLICATION The Follow Focus function can be utilized in two ways. – The pre-configured focus positions are accessed individually as needed. – All configured focus positions are selected automatically in se- quence. Both methods can also be combined. ACCESS AS NEEDED T...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING 228 AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE An automatic sequence of focus positions can be initiated if at least two positions have been configured. START ▸ Configure at least two focus positions ▸ Tap the “START” button• The “START” button becomes “STOP” for the duration of the sequence. • A...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ ISO SENSITIVITY 229 OTHER SETTINGS SPEED The speed at which one focus position transitions to the next can be configured. This setting will then apply for all transitions. ▸ Select Focusing in the main menu ▸ Select Focus Mode ▸ Select Follow Focus ▸ Select Speed ▸ Select the desir...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ ASA SENSITIVITY 232 ASA SENSITIVITY (Cine-Mode) The sensitivity setting in Cine mode is always done manually. The menu item Exposure Index replaces the menu item ISO . The value is stated in ASA units. Automatic settings (Auto ISO/Floating ISO) are unavailable.Factory setting: 400 ...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ WHITE BALANCE 233 AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS – Auto : for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most situations – Various fixed presets for most frequently encountered light sources: Daylight For outdoor shootings in sunlight Cloudy For outdoor shootings in clo...

RECORDING VIDEO ▸ EXPOSURE 235 DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE Values between 2000 and 11,500 K (Kelvin) can be set directly. That gives you a very wide range, which covers virtually all color temperatures occurring in real life and within which you can adapt color rendering to any light col...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK MODE 242 PLAYBACK MODE Playback mode is used to display and manage the stored recordings. The switchover between shooting and playback mode, as well as most other actions can be completed using gesture or key control. Please see p. 55 for more information...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK MODE 244 INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK MODE Using touch control ▸ Swipe up or down INFO 1/8000 2.8 F 12500 ISO EV A -3 2 1 0 2 1 3+ 8234 12 MP Playback Shooting Using button control ▸ Press the PLAY button • The last shot taken appears on the screen.• The following me...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES 245 SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES The shots are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the end of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps back to the first image in the series. All shots can therefore be reached by scr...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK MODE 246 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 sepa- rately. It is therefore possible to use an empty info profile completely with...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ DISPLAYING MULTIPLE SHOTS AT ONCE 247 DISPLAYING MULTIPLE SHOTS AT ONCE The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find a specific image. You can choose 12 or 30 images per overview. OVERVIEW Using to...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS 248 Navigating between images ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction or ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Displaying the image in full size Using touch control ▸ Two-finger spread or ▸ On the desired recording Using button control ▸ Turn the front dial in clo...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ DELETING RECORDINGS 249 DELETING 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 Important • Once deleted, shots are no long...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ DELETING RECORDINGS 250 DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS Several recordings can be marked in a Delete overview with twelve thumbnails and can then be deleted all at once. This overview can be reached in two ways. ▸ Turn the front dial in anti-clockwise direction• The overview screen appe...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ DELETING RECORDINGS 251 DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select Delete All in the play menu • The prompt Do you want to delete all files? appears. ▸ Select Yes Note • The message No valid picture to play. appears after successful deletion. The same shot is displayed ...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ SLIDE SHOW 252 SLIDE SHOW A slide show function is available in playback mode, in which the saved images are shown automatically in series. Choose to see all images ( Play All ), only photos ( Pictures Only ) or only videos ( Videos Only ) should be displayed. For photos, select how ...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ VIDEO PLAYBACK 253 VIDEO PLAYBACK appears on screen if you have selected a video file in play- back mode. START PLAYBACK ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel or ▸ Tap ACCESSING THE CONTROL ELEMENTS The control elements are displayed when playback is stopped. Using touch control ▸ Tap anyw...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ VIDEO PLAYBACK 254 PAUSE PLAYBACK ▸ Tap anywhere on the LCD panel or ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel RESUMING PLAYBACK Using touch controlWhile the control elements are visible: ▸ Tap anywhere on the LCD panel INFO 1/8000 2.8 F 12500 ISO EV SET -3 2 1 0 2 1 3+ 8234 12 MP 18:26 Using ...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ VIDEO PLAYBACK 255 END PLAYBACK Using touch controlWhile the control elements are visible: ▸ Tap the “Go back” icon INFO 1/8000 2.8 F 12500 ISO EV SET -3 2 1 0 2 1 3+ 8234 12 MP 16:12 Using button control ▸ Press the PLAY button SETTING THE VOLUME Using touch controlWhile the control...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ VIDEO PLAYBACK 256 VIDEO EDITING Using touch control INFO 1/8000 2.8 F 12500 ISO EV SET -3 2 1 0 2 1 3+ 8234 12 MP Using button control ACCESSING THE VIDEO EDITING FUNCTION ▸ Press the FN button • The video editing screen appears, the left cutting mark is high- lighted in red (= acti...

PLAYBACK MODE ▸ VIDEO PLAYBACK 257 CUTTING ▸ Press the FN button to confirm the cuts • The Video Trimming menu appears. ▸ Select a function from the Video Trimming menu ( Save as new , Over write , Preview ) Save as new The new video is additionally saved, the original video remains unchanged. Over ...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS 258 OTHER FUNCTIONS The settings described in this chapter apply for photo and video mode alike. They are therefore available in the picture and video menu (see chapter “Camera Operation” under “Menu Control”). A setting selected in one of t...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES 259 FIRMWARE UPDATES Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and opti- mization of your camera. Since many camera functions are entirely controlled by software, some of these improvements and additions to the functional scope can be installed in re...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES 260 EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious and irreparable damage to your equipment!You will therefore have to take particular note of the following, when carrying out a firmware update:• Do not switch off the ca...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES 261 UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ▸ Preparation ▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu ▸ Select Camera Firmware Version ▸ Select Start Update • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed. ▸ Check the version information ▸ Select Yes • The prompt S...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES 262 UPDATING THE ADAPTER FIRMWARE Where available, you can optionally carry out firmware updates for adapters. The instructions provided for camera firmware updates apply. ▸ Preparation ▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu ▸ Select Lens Firmware Version ▸ S...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTING 264 LEICA FOTOS The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the mobile device. Leica FOTOS furthermore offers a variety of other useful functions: – Geotagging for images – File transfer ▸ Sc...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTING 265 USING THE MENU TO ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Activate Bluetooth ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸ Select the camera model IN THE CAMERA ▸ Select Leica FOTOS in the main menu ▸ Select Bluetooth • Bluetooth is activated. ▸ Follow the Leica FOTOS instructions• The icons “Bluetooth...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ DISABLING WI-FI 266 DISABLING WI-FI DISABLING WLAN AUTOMATICALLY (Sleep mode) The factory settings provide that the Wi-Fi via the camera is disabled after a short period of inactivity to save power. The timing of the automatic disconnect can be adjusted manually. Camera access will the...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL 267 REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL You can take pictures and record video remotely via the mobile device, and can also change image settings or transfer data to the mobile device. A list of available functions and instructions for their use can be found in the Leica FOTOS ...

CARE/STORAGE 269 • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the aperture ring to prevent seizing if the lens will not be used for an extended period of time. VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL • Switch off your camera and leave it ...

FAQ 270 FAQ Problem Possible cause to be verified 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 ...

MENU OVERVIEW 278 MENU OVERVIEW DIRECT ACCESS Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Page Status screen Favorites Function buttons Status screen Favorites Function buttons Photo - Video u l l ( 4 ) u l l ( 4 ) 210 Toggle Info Levels l l ( 25 ) l l ( 25 ) 104, 197 Magnification l l ( 9 ) l 121, 124, 219 Toggle Fo...

INDEX 284 INDEX 4K ...............................................................................................177 A A (Aperture priority) ........................................................... 138, 240Accessories..................................................................................

TECHNICAL DATA 293 CAMERA Designation Designation Leica SL2-S Camera type Camera type Mirrorless full-frame system camera Type no. Type no. 9584 Order No. Order No. 10 880 EU/JP/US, 10 881 ROW Buffer memory Buffer memory 4 GBDNG™: > 999 shotsJPG: > 999 shots Storage medium Storage medium UHS-I...

TECHNICAL DATA 295 23.98 fps 4:2:0 / 8 bit (SD & HDMI) 35 mm & APS- C H.264 Long GOP 24 Mbps MP4 FHD Slow Motion180 fps 4:2:0 / 8 bit (SD & HDMI) 35 mm & APS- C H.264 Long GOP 20 Mbps 150 fps 4:2:0 / 8 bit (SD & HDMI) 35 mm & APS- C H.264 Long GOP 20 Mbps 120 fps 4:2:0 / 8 bi...

TECHNICAL DATA 296 Autofocus Metering Fields Autofocus Metering Fields 225 EXPOSURE Exposure metering Exposure metering TTL (exposure metering through the lens) Exposure Metering Methods Exposure Metering Methods Spot , Center-Weighted , Highlight-Weighted , Multi- Field Exposure modes Exposure mode...

TECHNICAL DATA 297 Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)), 2402 to 2480 MHz Menu languages Menu languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean POWER SUPPLY Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL4) Rechargea...

LEICA CUSTOMER CARE 298 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and advice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can also con- tact the Customer Care department or the repair service pro...

LEICA ACADEMY 299 LEICA ACADEMY Have a look at our full seminar program with many interesting work- shops on the topic of photography at:https://leica-camera.com/pl-PL/leica-akademie