LEICA SL2-S Instruction manual SL2-S/EN/2020/11/1/1.
Foreword / Scope of delivery EN 2 FOREWORD SCOPE OF DELIVERY Dear Customer, We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs with your new Leica SL2-S. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has to offer. You can find all information about the Leica SL2-S whenever you need it at sl2-s.leica-camera.com. Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the accessories supplied are complete.
REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or by Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera (battery, charger, mains plug, mains cable, etc.). These accessories must only be used with this product. Third-party accessories may result in malfunctions or damage to the product.
EN LEGAL INFORMATION Legal information COPYRIGHT NOTICE 4 • Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws. The same applies for all software supplied in the scope of delivery. • The following applies for all video material created with this camera: This product is governed by the AVC Patent Portfolio license and is meant for private use by a consumer only.
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IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF WLAN/BLUETOOTH® EN Legal information • Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and protect against disruptions to the systems in place where devices or computer systems are in use that require more stringent security than WLAN devices. • Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device.
EN SAFETY REMARKS Safety remarks GENERAL INFORMATION 8 • 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, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere with recordings. • Strong magnetic fields, e.g.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery types may result in an explosion! • Do not expose the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat, humidity or moisture for prolonged periods of time.
Safety remarks EN MEMORY CARD TRIPOD • Never remove the memory card during a datasave 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 lit, which indicates memory access. Data on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunctions may occur.
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General information EN 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 information will be extremely important in case of loss. • Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the camera.
MEMORY CARD • The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and quality. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without any damage to the camera or memory card. As some “no name” cards may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards, Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.
General information EN FIRMWARE UPDATE Leica is continuously working on the further development and optimization 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. Leica releases so-called firmware updates at irregular intervals.
WARRANTY 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. Previously, the product warranty was included with the product in the packaging. From now on, the product warranty will only be available online as a new service. You will be able to review the warranty conditions for your product at any time, without having to search fr the document.
Table of content EN TABLE OF CONTENT MAIN SWITCH.................................................................................................... 48 FOREWORD....................................................................................... 2 FRONT SETTING WHEEL.................................................................................... 50 SCOPE OF DELIVERY........................................................................ 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES............................
CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS............................................................. 72 MENU LANGUAGE....................................................................................... 72 RECEIVING THE SETTINGS FROM A MOBILE DEVICE....................................... 72 MANUAL SETTINGS........................................................................................... 72 DISTANCE UNIT...........................................................................................
Table of content EN AVAILABLE FRAME RATES............................................................................... 100 PERSON DETECTION............................................................................................... 112 SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT......................................................................... 100 AF SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 113 IMAGE PROPERTIES...............................
EXPOSURE MODES.......................................................................................... 129 START/EXIT VIDEO MODE........................................................................ 151 SELECTING A MODE............................................................................................... 129 START/END VIDEO RECORDING.............................................................. 152 AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P........................................................................
Table of content EN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE..........................................................174 UPDATING THE ADAPTER FIRMWARE............................................................. 200 CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE............................ 174 LEICA FOTOS.................................................................................202 INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE............................................. 176 CONNECTING.............................................
EN Table of content 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 recordings Attention Non-compliance may result in personal injury 21
PART DESIGNATIONS 17 16 Part Designations EN 26 19 20 27 29 30 8 15 *21 7 14 21 22 *34 *29 *22 28 31 32 5 4 3 24 23 *33 6 25 18 13 2 15 1 9 10 12 11 *2 22 *1 * Optional accessory: Multifunction hand grip SL, lens
LEICA SL2-S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Shutter button Front setting wheel FN button FN button Top display Accessory shoe Microphone Speaker FN button FN button Lens release button Leica L bayonet Contact strip Self-timer LED / AF assist light / exposure metering sensor Strap lugs Main switch Viewfinder eyepiece Eye sensor Diopter setting ring FN button Joystick Thumbwheel Status LED PLAY button FN button 26 MENU button 27 LCD panel Memory card slot Tripod thread Conta
LENS* EN Part Designations 35 35 Contact strip 36 Alignment points for lens replacement 37 Focus ring 37 poss. zoom setting ring 36 38 40 38 Alignment point for lens hood mounting 39 Male bayonet for lens hood 40 Internal thread for filters 41 Bayonet cover 42 Lens cap 43 Lens hood 39 41 38 42 43 24 * Not included in the delivery package. Representative image. Technical designs may vary depending on included features.
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Displays EN DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder are identical. All displays/values refer to the displayed image. 15 19 20 18 14 27 28 30 PHOTO 32 STATUS SCREEN 01 02 05 07 03 06 04 08 09 10 31 07 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 09 12 10 08 29 F2.8 1/8000 Capture ISO 12500Assistants EV ACTIVATED 999-9000 WHEN TAKING A PICTURE All displays/values refer to the actual settings.
28 Color rendering (Film Style) 02 Memory card used 29 File number of the recording shown 03 Remaining memory capacity 30 Stabilization activated 04 Battery capacity 31 Icon for marked picture 05 Menu section PHOTO 32 File name 06 Menu sections VIDEO 33 Histogram 07 Light balance 34 Grid lines 08 Exposure compensation scale 35 Level gauge 09 Exposure mode 36 10 Exposure value 11 Shutter speed 12 ISO Sensitivity 13 Exposure compensation value EN Displays 01 Focal length Display of croppe
Displays EN VIDEO/CINE IN PLAYBACK MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. STATUS SCREEN 39 40 43 47 49 45 41 44 42 54 57 58 65 48 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 All displays/values refer to the actual settings.
Focal length 64 Main menu 40 Memory card used 65 Color rendering (Video Style) 41 Remaining memory capacity 66 Indicates recording in progress 42 Battery capacity 67 Stabilization activated Menu section PHOTO 44 Menu sections VIDEO 45 Light balance 68 Icon for marked picture 69 File name 70 File number of the recording shown 46 Exposure compensation scale 71 Video editing function 47 Microphone recording level 72 Exiting video playback 48 Recording time (time code) 73 Curren
Displays EN DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY 76 Camera name 77 Date Home screen 78 Time 79 Handgrip battery capacity 80 Camera battery capacity 81 Exposure mode 76 82 Set flash exposure compensation 83 Program shift 84 Exposure value 77 85 Shutter speed 78 79 (Cine: shutter angle) 80 86 ISO Sensitivity DEFAULT VIEW (Cine: ASA indication) 87 Memory card used 82 81 83 85 86 87 89 90 91 MODE CHANGE 30 88 Remaining memory capacity 84 88 89 Leica FOTOS 92 90 GPS 93 91 USB charging function
CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL Display Displays The battery charge status is displayed in the status screen and in the header line at the top right. EN Charge status approx. 75 - 100% approx. 50 - 75% approx. 25 - 50% approx. 0 - 25% approx.
EN PREPARATION PREPARING THE CHARGER Preparation ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect the charger to mains electricity. 1 2 Note • The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage. 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.
CHARGING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS INDICATORS ON THE CHARGER Preparation The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER 80 CH % EN AR GE The status LED indicates a correct charging process.
Preparation EN 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 INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 48) INSERTION ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select USB Charging ▸ Select On/Off Notes • The camera will only charge while it is switched off.
INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD REMOVAL Leica SL2-S offers slots for two memory cards. There are various options for use, see p. 90. The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card. 3 1 ▸ Turn the battery release lever • Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Press down on the battery lightly • The battery unlocks and pushes out fully.
Preparation EN ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 48) INSERTION OPENING THE COVER OVER THE MEMORY CARD SLOT 2 1 ▸ 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 “click” ▸ Push the memory card into the slot until you hear and feel it clicking into place • The beveled corner of the card must be at the top left.
LENS In addition to Leica SL lenses, the Leica SL2-S can also accommodate Leica TL lenses with full functionality via the L bayonet. Leica M and R lenses can also be used in conjunction with Leica M/R L adapters. L-MOUNT 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.
Preparation EN 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. There are lens profiles stored in the camera, which allow the following functions: • The flash exposure and flash reflector controls utilize the stored lens data (see “Compatible flash units”). • The lens data is furthermore written to the Exif data of the recordings, provided the lens is relevantly encoded.
CHANGING THE LENS EN DETACHING THE LENS 2 Preparation 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.
EN OTHER LENSES (e.g. Leica M lenses) Preparation Other lenses can be used by inserting an adapter for L bayonets (e.g. Leica-M adapter L). DETACHING THE ADAPTER 2 ATTACHING THE ADAPTER 3 1 2 1 ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p.
ATTACHING THE LENS TO THE ADAPTER DETACHING THE LENS FROM THE ADAPTER 2 Preparation 2 EN 1 3 1 ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p.
Preparation EN 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 adjustment).
MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP SL (optional accessory) The operating elements of the handgrip are positioned is such a way as to be in easy reach when using the camera for portrait photography. EN Preparation The Multifunction Handgrip SL is an optional accessory and comes with additional operating elements (shutter button, joystick, thumbwheel and front setting wheel) positioned specifically for easy portrait photography. The handgrip is therefore particularly useful for one-handed photography.
ATTACHING THE HANDGRIP Preparation EN 1 B D E A G 2 C F H L I A B C D E F G H I J K L 44 J K Locking toggle Tripod thread Attachment screw Interface with the camera Storage compartment for the contact cover of the handgrip Storage compartment for the contact cover of the camera Front setting wheel Shutter button Strap lug Thumbwheel Joystick Handgrip lock ▸ Squeeze the contact cover of the handgrip on the two sides marked with triangles and lift it off ▸ Store the contact cover in its desig
DETACHING THE HANDGRIP 2 1 ▸ 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. The highly sensitive contacts could otherwise easily be damaged. EN Preparation ▸ Turn the handgrip to the left to unlock the connection • Make sure to hold the camera and the handgrip securely while doing so.
EN MOUNTING THE WRIST LOOP/CARRY STRAP ON THE MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP Preparation 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 photography. CHANGING THE BATTERY The multifunction handgrip offers space for a second rechargeable battery. This will significantly increase operating time.
REMOVING THE BATTERY INSERTING THE BATTERY EN Preparation 1 1 2 2 3 ▸ Push down the ejector pin • Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Insert the battery into the slot with the groove pointing towards until you hear and feel it clicking into place ▸ Press down on the battery lightly • The battery unlocks and pushes out fully. CLOSE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ▸ Removing the battery ▸ Close the cover over the battery compartment • It will click to signify it is locked.
EN CAMERA OPERATION Camera operation CONTROL ELEMENTS SWITCHING THE CAMERA OFF MAIN SWITCH The main switch switches the camera on and off. SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON Note • The function Auto Power Off (see p. 74) deactivates the camera automatically if no operation occurs within a preset time. Use the main switch to deactivate the camera if this function is Off to prevent inadvertent exposures and battery discharge when the camera is not in use.
SHUTTER BUTTON Notes • Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear the click of the shutter to prevent camera shake. • The shutter button remains locked: – if the memory card inserted and/or the internal buffer memory are (temporarily) full – if the battery has exceeded its performance limits (capacity, temperature, age) – if the memory card is write-protected or damaged – if the sensor is too hot EN Camera operation The shutter button works in two stages. 1.
FRONT SETTING WHEEL THUMBWHEEL – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Camera operation EN 50 Menu navigation Setting the shutter speeds Exposure compensation value selection Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures Menu navigation Accessing the submenu Applying menu settings Setting selected menu items/functions Setting the exposure value Exposure compensation value selection Setting the program shift Scrolling through the picture memory Playback of video recordings Confirming the prompts
PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON – – – – – – – – – PLAY BUTTON EN Camera operation JOYSTICK Menu navigation Accessing the submenu Applying menu settings Setting selected menu items/functions Scrolling through the picture memory Shifting the metering field Exposure lock Playback of video recordings Confirming the prompts – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review/playback mode – Return to full-screen display MENU BUTTON – Accessing the menu (incl.
Camera operation EN FN BUTTONS FACTORY SETTINGS in shooting/recording mode FN button 25 PLAY Toggle info profiles FN button 20 FN 20 25 LCD panel/EVF switchover MENU FN button 4 Mode change (photo/video) FN button 3 9 4 3 – Photo: ISO – Video: ISO – (Cine: Exposure Index) 10 FN button 9 – Photo: Magnification – Video: Microphone Gain FN button 10 Direct access to various menus and functions. All FN buttons can be custom configured (see p. 66).
LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) in shooting/recording mode in review/playback mode “tap briefly” Shifting the AF metering field and focusing (while Touch AF is activated) Selecting recordings “double tap” Reseting the AF metering field (while Touch AF is activated) Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures “swipe” Scrolling through the picture memory Shifts the enlarged image section “horizontal swipe” (full length) Mode change (photo/video) Scrolling through the picture memory “vertical swipe” (full length)
TOP DISPLAY MENU CONTROL CONTROL ELEMENTS Camera operation EN The following elements are used for menu control.
MENU SECTIONS STATUS SCREEN Photo Status screen: – quick access to the most important settings Favorites: – your custom list (see p. 65 for details on how to manage this list) EN Video Camera operation The following menu sections are available: Status Screen, Main Menu and Favorites. At this top level, the menu sections in picture and video mode are easily recognizable by their color.
Camera operation EN SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS The status screen will always be displayed as the first menu section. The top menu level is organized into pages, which are displayed in the header line: Status Screen, Favorites Menu (up to 2 pages) and six subsections of the main menu. You can switch between menu sections by scrolling through the pages. Alternatively, the status screen and the favorites menu offer access to the main menu as their respectively last menu item.
STATUS SCREEN A B C A B C D EN Camera operation The status screen offers an overview of the most important information regarding the current camera status and active settings. It furthermore allows direct access to important settings. The status screen is optimized for touch control. Notes • Where touch control is not possible or not desirable (e.g. in EVF mode), the status screen can alternatively be controlled via the joystick and/or the thumbwheel. • The settings become effective immediately.
Camera operation EN SELECTING SETTINGS Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu. ▸ Briefly touch the desired control panel • The relevant menu appears. ACCESSING A STANDARD SUBMENU These menus behave as if they were accessed from within the main menu (see p. 60). Touch control is therefore unavailable. From there, you return to the status screen and not to the next higher menu item.
FAVORITES MENU SUBMENU The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used menu items. It can contain up to 11 menu items. These can be assigned individually (see p. 65). There are various types of submenus available. The following pages describe their operation. A B C D A B C Camera operation A B D MAIN MENU EN Current menu item Submenu item References to other submenus Scrollbar The main menu offers access to all settings. Most of these are organized in submenus.
Camera operation EN MENU NAVIGATION SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION (Function/function option selection) ▸ Press the joystick up/down To scroll forward or ▸ Press the MENU button (repeatedly if needed) ▸ Turn the thumbwheel (to the right = down, to the left = up) • Once the last menu item has been reached scrolling up or down, the display will automatically jump to the previous or next screen. The currently active menu section (Favorites, Main Menu) is not exited.
▸ 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. Note • No confirmation is needed for the selection of On or Off. An automatic save is done. GO BACK ONE STEP EN ▸ Press the joystick to the left • This option is only available for list-type submenus.
Camera operation EN SUBMENU SELECTING A BUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON) KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD Using button control A ▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction • The currently active button will be highlighted. A B ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel F C G G D E Using touch control B ▸ Press the button of your choice C B C D E F G 62 D ▸ Turn the thumbwheel • The currently active button will be highlighted.
SCALE MENU Using button control Using button control ▸ Press the joystick left/right ▸ Press the joystick left/right or or ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control Using touch control ▸ Select the desired function directly or swipe ▸ Select the desired setting directly or swipe Notes • The currently active setting displayed in the center is highlighted in red. • The set value is displayed above the scale/below the menu bar.
DATE/TIME MENU COMBI MENU To move to the next settings field The setting of the individual menu items is done via a setting bar in the lower display area.
USER-DEFINED OPERATION 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. 216. As there are separate menu sections for picture and video mode, the associated favorite menus can also be assigned individually. The favorites menu in video mode applies for both video modes (Video and Cine). The menu item ISO in Cine mode accesses the associated Exposure Index function.
Camera operation EN DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION You can assign specific menu functions to the FN buttons for extra quick direct access to menu items in recording mode. The assignments in picture and video mode are completely independent of each other. The available functions are shown in the list on p. 216. For factory settings see p. 52. ▸ Press the desired FN button briefly • The assigned function is accessed, or a submenu appears on screen.
SETTING WHEEL ASSIGNMENTS (IN SHOOTING/RECORDING MODE) The functions of the two setting wheels can be swapped. Picture mode WHEN USING AF LENSES FACTORY SETTINGS EN Camera operation The function of the two setting wheels depends on the active exposure mode. Wheel assignments can be specified independently for picture and video mode and for every exposure mode.
Camera operation EN WHEN USING MF LENSES CUSTOMIZING THE SETTING WHEELS The functions of the two setting wheels can be swapped.
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 times/smaller aperture). The assignments for the two setting wheels are done separately independent of each other in picture and video mode. JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS (IN SHOOTING MODE) EN You can assign various functions to the joystick in shooting/ recording mode. The settings for AF and MF mode are done separately. See p. 116, p.
Camera operation EN LOCKING THE OPERATING ELEMENTS Various operating elements can optionally be locked in shooting/ recording mode. Note • Appears on screen when a operating element is used while the lock is active.
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Camera basic settings EN CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS The settings described in this chapter apply for picture 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 the modes will also apply to the other. • The two menu items Language and Date & Time appear automatically when switching the camera on for the first time, after a reset to factory settings (see p. 198), or after a firmware update.
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 Select Date & Time Select Time Zone Select your time zone/current location – The Greenwich Mean Time offset is shown on the left of the line – Major cities in the relevant time zones are shown on the right DISTANCE UNIT The distance can be displayed in meters o
Camera basic settings EN POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS 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 device standby mode in 3 s/5 s/10 s/2 min/5 min/10 min The camera comes equipped with a 3.2” liquid crystal color panel, which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and scratch-resistant Gorilla® glass.
LCD PANEL/EVF USE EVF Auto LCD panel The eye sensor in the viewfinder automatically toggles the camera between LCD panel and EVF. • Recording • Review/Playback • Menu control LCD EVF EVF extended • Recording • Peview/Playback • Menu control • Recording • Review/Playback • Menu control Note • Select EVF if you want to keep the LCD panel switched off (e.g. on dark environments).
Camera basic settings EN BRIGHTNESS COLOR RENDERING You can adjust brightness for best visibility in various lighting conditions. Brightness is set individually for the LCD panel and the viewfinder. Selection occurs via key control or touch control. Color rendering can also be adjusted. Brightness is set individually for the LCD panel and the viewfinder. Selection occurs via key control or touch control.
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS The LCD panel and EVF deactivate automatically to save power. Factory setting: 1 min Some functions can be acknowledged with acoustic signals. The following special functions can be configured separately: – Electronic shutter sound – AF confirmation ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu Select Power Saving Select All Displays Auto Off Select the desired setting (30 s, 1 min , 5 min) Note • The top display is not affected by the automatic shutdown.
EN ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND Camera basic settings Factory setting: Off ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ 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: Off ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu Select Acoustic Signal Select AF Confirmation Select On SILENT PHOTOGRAPHY When pictures should be taken as quietly as possible.
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Basic shooting/recording settings (picture & video) EN BASIC SHOOTING/RECORDING SETTINGS (PICTURE & VIDEO) The settings described in this chapter apply for picture 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 the modes will also apply to the other. TOUCH AF Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF metering field.
EV INCREMENT The focusing range can be limited by excluding the macro range. This will speed up automatic focusing considerably. Factory setting: Off You can choose between 1⁄2 EV or 1⁄3 EV graduations. This will allow you to choose between stronger or more subtle effects for your relevant settings. This setting doesn't just apply for exposure compensation settings. It also specifies the sensitivity of the setting wheels in standard recording mode, i.e.
Basic shooting/recording settings (picture & video) EN AUXILIARY DISPLAYS The Leica SL2-S has 4 independent info profiles, which contain differing combinations of the available auxiliary displays. The following functions are available: – Info Bars (see p. 84) – Grid (only picture mode, see p. 84) – Focus Peaking (see p. 85) – Clipping / Zebra (see p. 84) – Level Gauge (only picture mode, see p. 86) – Histogram (see p.
CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES ▸ Press the FN button with the function assignment ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ Toggle Info Levels • In factory settings, that will be the FN button at the back left, next to the LCD panel (25). Note • The same info profiles are available in review/playback mode as in recording mode. The actual info profile currently in use, however, is saved separately.
Basic shooting/recording settings (picture & video) EN 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. 26). GRID The grids divide the image frame into multiple fields. They facilitate picture composition and an exact camera orientation. The grid line distribution can be adjusted to fit the object. You can choose one of two grid displays.
FOCUS PEAKING The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. This setting will apply for all info profiles. Factory setting: High ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ When Focus Peaking is activated, will appear to the right of the frame with a display of the color used. TAG COLOR The color can be user-specified. This setting will apply for all info profiles.
Basic shooting/recording settings (picture & video) EN 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. Two long lines to the left and right of the image center indicate the transverse axis on screen.
HISTOGRAM Notes • The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed; depending on the settings used, it may not represent the final exposure. • In shooting mode, the histogram should be regarded as a “trend indicator”. • The histogram during rendering may differ slightly from the one during exposure. • The Histogram always refers to the currently displayed cropped section of the recording.
BASIC SHOOTING SETTINGS (PICTURE) The settings described in this chapter only apply for picture mode. They are therefore part of the picture menu and must always be accessed and configured from within picture mode (see chapter “Camera operation” in the section “Menu Control”). Any menu items of the same name in the video menu are entirely independent of these. The picture 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.
The set sensor format is shown in the header line. FILE FORMAT Note • The setting switches automatically to APS-C when an APS-C-specific lens is mounted. Basic shooting settings (picture) Choose the JPG format JPG or the standardized raw data format (= digital negative). Both can be used individually or simultaneously.
Basic shooting settings (picture) EN MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT ASPECT RATIO 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 and SD2. One of the cards therefore serves as backup. You have a choice of aspect ratios to select in addition to the basic 3:2 (e.g. 1:1). The relevant cropped section will be displayed.
JPG SETTINGS RESOLUTION The functions and settings described in this section apply for pictures taken in JPG format only. 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 . You can therefore adjust your settings to the intended use and available memory card capacity.
Basic shooting settings (picture) EN IMAGE PROPERTIES COLOR PROFILE One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change key image properties. You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and color saturation before shooting. 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: Factory setting: Standard – Standard – Vivid – Natural CONTRAST The contrast setting, i.e.
NOISE REDUCTION Additionally, you can adjust the values for contrast, sharpness and saturation (saturation only for color pictures) for each profile separately. In digital photography, the appearance of flawed pixels that can be white, red, blue or green is referred to as "noise". Except when high sensitivities are used, noise is luckily negligible. Nevertheless, noise reduction is a component of data processing when JPG files are generated.
EN NOISE SUPPRESSION FUNCTION FOR LONG-TERM EXPOSURE Basic shooting settings (picture) Image noise becomes more apparent when using higher sensitivities, particularly on uniform dark areas. Long exposure times may cause severe image noise. In order to reduce this annoying phenomenon, the camera will take a second “black picture” (taken with the shutter closed) automatically after a shooting with slow shutter speed and high ISO value.
IMAGE STABILIZATION For camera pans it can be useful to only correct camera shake in specific directions. Factory setting: Normal Normal ▸ Select Image Stabilization in the main menu ▸ Select On/Off Camera shake in all directions (horizontal, vertical, rotational) will be corrected automatically. Automatic Note • The settings described in this chapter apply for both picture and video mode. The camera recognizes the panning direction automatically and corrects orthogonal camera shake autonomously.
EN MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION Basic shooting settings (picture) AF ASSIST LIGHT You can set an acoustic confirmation signal for successful focus metering in AF mode. Factory setting: Off 96 The integrated AF assist light allows operation of the AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This light comes on while metering is performed, provided the function is activated.
EN Basic shooting settings (picture) 97
Basic recording settings (video) EN BASIC RECORDING SETTINGS (VIDEO) SENSOR FORMAT The settings described in this chapter only apply for video operations. They are therefore part of the video menu and must always be accessed and configured from within video mode (see chapter “Camera operation” in the section “Menu Control”). Any menu items of the same name in the picture menu are entirely independent of these.
FILE FORMAT VIDEO FORMAT Video can be recorded in the file formats MOV or MP4. Various combinations of resolution and frame rate can be configured depending on the file format chosen. The settings are done separately. You could therefore select the combination C4K/29.97 fps for the MOV format or FHD/59.94 fps for MP4. The preset video format settings are then accessed automatically, when one of the two file formats is selected.
Basic recording settings (video) EN 100 AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT You can choose from up to 4 resolutions with the associated aspect ratios (depending on file format and recording mode). Factory setting: file format MOV, resolution FHD, frame rate 29.
IMAGE PROPERTIES VIDEO PROFILES 3 pre-configured color profiles are available: – Standard – Vivid – Natural There are two additional profiles available for monochrome video recordings: – Monochrome – Monochrome High Contrast Additionally, you can adjust the values for contrast, sharpness and saturation (saturation only for color pictures) for each profile separately.
Basic recording settings (video) EN MICROPHONE WIND NOISE REDUCTION The sensitivity of the integrated microphone can be set. Factory setting: 0 dB Wind noise reduction can be adjusted individually for the internal and the external microphone.
TIME CODE The volume level can be set for connected headphones. The timecode is a data record that is generated and recorded alongside the image and audio data. It ensures the correct time assignment of picture and audio signals after cutting or after later separate processing. Time code mode and start time can be selected. ▸ Accessing the status screen ▸ Select the headphone icon TIME CODE MODE Time information is written to the recorded video file if the time code setting is activated.
Basic recording settings (video) EN START TIME The start time can be reset manually or can be set to a specific value if multiple cameras are used for recording. Alternatively, the current time set in the camera can be specified as the time code. ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ Select Video Settings in the main menu Select Time Code Select Start Time Select the desired setting (Reset Timecode, Manual , Camera Time) The desired start time can be set in the format hour:minute:second:frame if Manual is selected.
OUTPUT WITH LUT SHARPNESS The user can choose to apply the LUT profile for output via HDMI or in the camera (LCD panel/EVF).
Basic recording settings (video) EN VIDEO STABILIZATION With video recording - in addition to optical stabilization by means of appropriately equipped lenses - a independent digital stabilization function is available that can be used with any lens. This function is particularly useful in conjunction with lenses that do not feature an OIS function. Factory setting: On ▸ Select Image Stabilization in the main menu ▸ Select On/Off Note • The function Panning Mode is permanently set to Normal in video mode.
VIDEO AUXILIARY DISPLAYS The actually recorded aspect ratio depends on the set resolution (see p. 100). It is possible, however, to have colored auxiliary lines displayed to show other aspect ratios (e.g. 4:3). Multiple auxiliary lines can be displayed at the same time. No auxiliary lines are displayed in factory settings. ▸ Select Video Aspect Ratio in the main menu ▸ Select the desired setting (1.33:1 (4:3), 1.66:1 (5:3), 1.78:1 (16:9), 1.85:1 (37:20), 2.35:1 , 2.
EN PICTURE MODE Picture Mode Mode Setting options / Variants The settings described in this chapter only apply for picture mode. They are therefore part of the picture menu and must always be accessed and configured from within picture mode (see chapter “Camera operation” in the section “Menu Control”). Any menu items of the same name in the video menu are entirely independent of these. Single frame exposure Single Serial exposures (see p.
AUTOFOCUS MODES Your Leica SL2-S allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There are 3 operating modes and 4 metering methods available for AF photography. Only manual setting options are available for MF lenses. The following AF modes are available: AFs, AFc and Intelligent AF. The currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line.
Picture Mode EN AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD METERING 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 Several metering fields are detected automatically. This function is particularly useful for snapshots.
TRACKING 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. 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.
Picture Mode EN START POSITION FOR TRACKING Factory setting: Center You can specify the starting point for tracking. ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ 112 Center Center of the screen Last Position Ending position of the most recent tracking Example: A car drives thought he picture from left to right. The picture is taken on the right edge of the frame. The subsequent measurement is taken at the right edge of the frame.
AF SETTINGS Each of these profiles contains three parameters: Depth Sensitivity, and Shift in Direction. EN Field Movement Factory setting: Children / Pets AF profiles allow optimal adjustments to the autofocus behavior depending on the type of object. You specify the sensitivity of the autofocus response to changes in the object.
Picture Mode EN ACCESSING THE ACTIVE PROFILE PRE FOCUS ▸ Select Focusing in the main menu ▸ Select AF Setup ▸ Select AF Profiles 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 is compatible with all AF modes and AF metering methods.
AF QUICK SETTING ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING ▸ Touch and hold the LCD panel • All auxiliary displays are hidden. • Red triangles appear at two corners of the metering field if the metering method Field/Face/Body Detection is set. ▸ Turn the thumbwheel or ▸ Two-finger pinch/spread • The size of the AF-metering field is adjustable in 3 increments.
Picture Mode EN MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS Adjusting the enlargement function ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE ▸ Turn the thumbwheel/front setting wheel • The image section toggles between magnification factors. 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 FN buttons to use this feature (see p. 66). Assigning the function to one of the FN buttons ▸ See p.
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) The integrated AF assist light allows operation of the AF system in unfavorable lighting conditions. This light comes on as soon as the shutter button is pressed, provided the function is activated. See p. 96 for settings. Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than autofocus. – the same setting is used for several exposures – it would take longer to use the metering memory lock function – the setting is to be kept at infinity for landscape pictures – poor, i.e.
Picture Mode EN PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS Factory setting: Standard MF The speed of the MF setting is adjustable. Example: for a setting to 90°, the entire focus range will be run through when the focus setting ring is turned by one quarter. A full turn of the focus setting ring will be needed for a setting to 360°. Smaller angles allow faster adjustments, while larger angles offer more precise settings. A setting to Maximum offers the highest precision.
Adjusting the enlargement function 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. ▸ Turn the thumbwheel/front setting wheel ACCESS VIA THE FOCUS RING Turning the focus ring will automatically enlarge a image section.
EN ACCESSING WITH THE FN BUTTON/JOYSTICK Picture Mode Assigning the function to one of the FN buttons 120 This function can be assigned to an FN button or the joystick. ▸ See p.
EN USING AUTOFOCUS IN MF MODE 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 turning of the focus ring The unit of measure (m or ft) can be selected, see p. 73. The joystick can be used as needed for automatic focusing. The AF modes AFs and AFc are available.
EN ISO SENSITIVITY AUTOMATIC SETTING Picture Mode 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 and aperture combinations when setting the exposure manually. You can set priorities within the scope of the automatic setting, e.g. for reasons of picture composition.
LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES Factory setting: Auto LIMITING ISO VALUES (FLASH) All values from ISO 100 are available. Factory setting: 6400 ▸ Select Auto ISO Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Maximum ISO with Flash ▸ Select the desired value LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES (FLASH) This function complements Auto ISO. Light strength changes with many zoom lenses when the focal length is changed.
Picture Mode EN WHITE BALANCE In digital photography, White Balance ensures neutral color rendering in any light. White Balance relies on the setting made in the camera, which light color is to be rendered as 'white'.
GRAY CARD ( Graycard/ Graycard Live View) The variant Graycard is suited best for subjects in which you can clearly identify a neutral gray or pure white area. If not, or should you base your metering on an off-center detail, then Graycard Live View will be a better choice. This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field and uses these to calculate a mean gray value. Note • A value configured using this method will remain unchanged (i.e.
Picture Mode EN GRAY CARD LIVE VIEW DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE This metering variant captures only the color hue metered within the metering field and calculates the mean gray value from it. 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 color and your personal preferences with incredible detail.
EXPOSURE EN Picture Mode The exposure setting is done dynamically via the two setting wheels. As a rule, the thumbwheel controls the aperture and the front setting wheel the shutter speed. The “free” setting wheel is used for quick access to exposure compensation during semi automatic exposure setting. Function assignments can be modified, see p. 67.
Picture Mode EN EXPOSURE METERING METHODS Optional methods are Spot metering, Center-Weighted and Multi-Field metering. Factory setting: Multi-Field SPOT METERING – 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 occur at the point specified by the AF metering field, even if it is moved.
To apply the selected mode immediately There are four exposure modes available to adjust the rendering of the object or to create the desired picture composition: – Automatic program (P) – Aperture priority mode (A) – Shutter speed priority mode (S) – Manual setting (M) ▸ Press the thumbwheel / the joystick or ▸ Tap the shutter button Via the status screen ▸ Touch the control panel briefly EN Picture Mode EXPOSURE MODES SELECTING A MODE Via the thumbwheel ▸ Press the thumbwheel • The currently selecte
Picture Mode EN FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the reliability and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the opportunity to vary the speed/aperture combination selected by the camera at any time to fit in with your own ideas and intentions. The overall exposure, i.e. the brightness of the image, remains unchanged.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S 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 an appropriately low exposure value, you can reduce the depth of field range, for example to make a face “stand out” in sharp focus against an unimportant or distracting background for a portrait.
EN MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M Picture Mode 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 different cropped sections ▸ Select the operating mode M (see p. 129) ▸ Select desired exposure • The exposure compensation is done using the scale of the light balance.
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE 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. EN Picture Mode FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS Note • Image noise becomes more apparent when using higher sensitivities, particularly on uniform dark areas. Long exposure times may cause severe image noise.
Picture Mode EN 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 on the image before taking the picture. This will apply as long as the subject brightness and the set exposure don’t result in excessively low or high brightness values.
METERING MEMORY LOCK IN AF MODE The camera stores the exposure value. The focus can therefore be set on another object, no matter which exposure value is selected. The metering functions are distributed as follows while the joystick is pressed and held: AF-L (AUTO FOCUS LOCK) Menu settings Joystick Shutter button The camera stores the focus setting. That makes it easier to change the image section when focusing is fixed.
Picture Mode EN 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 image section ▸ Shutter release METERING MEMORY LOCK IN MF MODE In MF mode, only the exposure can be locked via the shutter button. This function can also be assigned to the joystick.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION A A Using menu control ▸ Select Exposure Compensation in the main menu • A scale appears as a submenu item on the LCD panel. EN Picture Mode 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.
EN SHOOTING MODES Picture Mode SERIAL SHOOTING The camera is set to single shot by default (Single). Serial shooting can also be created to e.g. capture motion sequences at various stages.
To get started This camera allows you to capture motion sequences over extended periods of time automatically using the interval shooting function. You specify the number of pictures, the intervals between pictures, and the start time of the series. The exposure and focus settings are no different from those for normal pictures, but you should remember that the lighting conditions may change during the course of the picture series.
Picture Mode EN 140 Notes • The use of autofocus in interval shooting may result in not all exposures having their focus on the same object. • Interval shooting over an extended period of time in a cold location or in a place with high temperature and humidity may result in malfunctions. • Interval shooting will be interrupted or canceled in the following situations: – if the battery is depleted – if the camera is switched off Make sure to check the battery for sufficient charge.
▸ Select Drive Mode in the main menu ▸ Select Exposure Bracketing ▸ Select the desired number of pictures under Number of Frames in the submenu ▸ Select the desired exposure offset under EV Steps in the submenu ▸ Select the desired Exposure Compensation value in the submenu • The marked exposure values change positions according to the settings selected. In the case of exposure compensation, the scale also shifts. • The selected exposure compensation value will be applied to the entire exposure series.
EN MULTI SHOT SHOOTING SETTING THE DELAY TIME Factory setting: 2 s Picture Mode In multi shot mode, up to 8 individual pictures are taken with a very small offset. To do so, the sensor is moved minimally between the individual exposures (by less than a pixel width). The individual images are then merged into a single shooting with extremely high resolution (96 MP) and a standard size DNG recording is additionally saved. Multi shot shootings are highly sensitive to camera shake.
Ensure a robust, level surface. SELF-TIMER The self-timer function allows taking pictures with a preset time delay. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod. EN Picture Mode Notes • A multi shot shooting will not be created if motion artefacts correction fails. The "standard" DNG recording will, however, remain intact. • A deactivation of the motion artefacts correction can further improve image sharpness for completely immobile objects.
Picture Mode EN 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 settings, distance to the main subject, reflective ceilings, etc.) are automatically considered. COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS The entire scope of functions described in this instruction manual, incl.
FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) ▸ 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 interrupt required contacts and therefore cause malfunctions. The camera offers a fully automated, camera-controlled flash mode in conjunction with system-compatible flash units (see p.
Picture Mode EN SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT Operating mode TTL Automatic control by the camera A SF 40, SF 60: Automatic camera control, no flash exposure compensation SF 58, SF 64: Control via the flash unit using a built-in exposure sensor M The flash exposure must be set to an output level to match the aperture and shutter speed settings determined by the camera. Notes • Set the flash unit to TTL mode to allow automatic control of the unit by the camera.
▸ Select Flash Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Flash Sync ▸ Select the desired setting (Start of Exp., End of Exp.) • The set sync point is shown in the header line. Notes • Do not use sync cables that are longer than 3 m. • When using the flash with faster shutter speeds, a difference between the two flash times will be barely discernible or only noticeable for very fast movements.
Picture Mode EN FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This function can be used to selectively reduce or enhance flash exposure 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 general lighting mood. Factory setting: 0 EV ▸ Select Flash Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Flash Exp. Compensation • The submenu displays a scale with a red setting mark. The function is deactivated if the value is set to 0.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY EN Picture Mode ▸ Switch on the flash unit ▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC = Guide Number Control) on the flash unit ▸ Switching the camera on ▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture setting • It is imperative to take note of the shortest flash sync speed, as it determines whether a “normal” flash or an HSS flash is fired.
EN VIDEO MODE VIDEO MODE AND CINE MODE Video Mode The settings described in this chapter only apply for video operations. They are therefore part of the video menu and must always be accessed and configured from within video mode (see chapter “Camera operation” in the section “Menu Control”). Any menu items of the same name in the picture menu are entirely independent of these. Cine mode is optimized for use by cinematography professionals.
Using button control The camera will always be in picture mode after an initial activation or a reset to factory settings. There are two methods for toggling between Picture and Video mode: ▸ Press the FN button with the function assignment Photo - Video • In factory settings, that will be the FN button at the back left, next to the LCD panel (25). Note • The camera switches to the most recently set photo or video mode.
START/END VIDEO RECORDING 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. Video Mode EN TAKING VIDEOS WITH AF Focusing is done as needed when AFs is in use. The area in the AF metering field will be focused continuously if AFc and Intelligent AF are in use. Continuous focusing can be suppressed by using a metering memory lock.
CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS The following AF modes are available: AFs, AFc and Intelligent AF. The currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line. Factory setting: Intelligent AF TOUCH AF ▸ Select Focusing in the main menu ▸ Selecting Focus Mode ▸ Select the desired setting (Intelligent AF, AFs, AFc) INTELLIGENT AF Suitable for all objects. The camera automatically selects between AFs and AFc.
Video Mode EN AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS MULTI-FIELD 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 Several metering fields are detected automatically. SPOT/FIELD Both methods detect only those parts of the object that are within the relevant AF metering fields. The metering fields are indicated by a small frame (field metering) or a cross (spot metering).
ZONE TRACKING With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a coherent group comprising 5 x 5 fields. 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.
EN PERSON DETECTION Video Mode Person detection is an expansion of the face recognition feature. In addition to biometric patterns of faces, the camera also detects body patterns and uses them for focusing. Tracking will therefore continue, once a person is detected and measured, even if the face may not be in view at some point. This feature prevents inadvertent “jumps” to other faces if several persons are in the frame. AF SETTINGS ISO SENSITIVITY Specifies the sensitivity of contrast metering.
AF QUICK SETTING ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING ▸ Touch and hold the LCD panel • All auxiliary displays are hidden. • Red triangles appear at two corners of the metering field if the metering method Field/Face/Body Detection is set. ▸ Turn the thumbwheel or ▸ Two-finger pinch/spread • The size of the AF-metering field is adjustable in 3 increments.
Video Mode EN 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 FN buttons to use this feature (see p. 66). Assigning the function to one of the FN buttons AF ASSIST LIGHT The AF assist light is not active in video mode. ▸ See p.
PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS Manual focusing offers more control and is less prone to incorrect settings than the AF modes. Factory setting: Standard MF The speed of the MF setting is adjustable. Example: for a setting to 90°, the entire focus range will be run through when the focus setting ring is turned by one quarter. A full turn of the focus setting ring will be needed for a setting to 360°. Smaller angles allow faster adjustments, while larger angles offer more precise settings.
Video Mode EN MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE The following assist functions are available 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. FOCUS PEAKING This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject elements in color.
Adjusting the enlargement function ▸ Tap the shutter button ▸ Turn the thumbwheel/front setting wheel or Changing the position of the enlarged section ▸ Decrease the enlargement, until the full image is visible again Notes • The enlargement will automatically return to normal viewing size about 5 s after the last turn of the focus ring. • This function is unavailable while recording. ACCESS VIA THE FN BUTTON This function can be assigned to an FN button.
EN DISTANCE DISPLAY ISO SENSITIVITY Video Mode 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 turning of the focus ring The unit of measure (m or ft) can be selected, see p. 73.
LIMITING SETTING RANGES The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient brightness and/or to the configured shutter speed/aperture settings combination. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, this function extends the range for automatic exposure control. A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic setting range (Maximum ISO). A max. exposure time can also optionally be configured. There are automatic settings and fixed max.
Video Mode EN FLOATING ISO ASA SENSITIVITY 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 exposure value and shutter speed remain constant in (semi) automatic exposure modes. This will specifically in video recordings prevent visible jumps in brightness.
WHITE BALANCE – for automatic control, which delivers neutral results in most situations – Various fixed presets for most frequently encountered light sources: EN Auto: Daylight for outdoor pictures in sunlight Cloudy for outdoor pictures in cloudy conditions Shadow for outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow Tungsten for indoor pictures with (predominantly) incandescent lamp light HMI for indoor pictures with (predominantly) light from metal halide lamps Fluorescent (warm) Fluoresc
Video Mode EN MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING GRAY CARD ( Graycard/ Graycard Live View) The variant Graycard is suited best for subjects in which you can clearly identify a neutral gray or pure white area. If not, or should you base your metering on an off-center detail, then Graycard Live View will be a better choice. This metering variant captures all color hues in the metering field and uses these to calculate a mean gray value. Note • A value configured using this method will remain unchanged (i.e.
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE This metering variant captures only the color hue metered within the metering field and calculates the mean gray value from it. 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 color and your personal preferences with incredible detail.
EN EXPOSURE Video Mode The exposure setting is done dynamically via the two setting wheels. As a rule, the thumbwheel controls the aperture and the front setting wheel the shutter speed. The “free” setting wheel is used for quick access to exposure compensation during semi automatic exposure setting. Function assignments can be modified, see p. 67. Exposure settings can be done quickly and easily via the status screen.
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS SPOT METERING – Spot metering allows a shifting of the metering field: 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 occur at the point specified by the AF metering field, even if it is moved.
EN EXPOSURE MODES Video Mode You can choose one of four video recording modes: – Automatic program (P) – Aperture priority mode (A) – Shutter speed priority mode (S) – Manual setting (M) Cine mode also offers another, fully manual mode. Notes • When using a lens with an aperture setting 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, F0.0 is displayed as the aperture value.
Via the status screen AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting. The exposure compensation and recording level are controlled directly via the setting wheels. EN Video Mode ▸ Touch the control panel briefly FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P ▸ Tap the desired exposure mode ▸ Selecting the operating mode P (see p.
Video Mode EN SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to the manually selected aperture. It is therefore specifically suitable for video recordings in which the depth of field is a critical compositional element. The range of the depth of field can be diminished with an accordingly small exposure value. This will set off the focused area against the unfocused background.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION A A EN Video Mode Exposure compensation values can be set in the range ±3 EV (EV: Exposure Value). The available values depend on the global setting EV Increment (see p. 81). Notes • This function is assigned to one of the setting wheels in the three (semi) automatic exposure modes and therefore quickly accessible (see p. 67). • The set exposure compensation is indicated by a mark on the exposure compensation scale in the footer line (see p. 28).
Playback/Review mode EN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE There are two completely independent review/playback functions available: – short-term rendering directly after exposure (Auto Review) – normal Review mode, in which the stored recordings can be viewed and managed for any length of time The switchover between recording and review/playback mode, as well as most other actions can be completed using gesture or key control. Please see p. 53 for more information about the available gestures.
CONTROL ELEMENTS ON THE LCD PANEL In review/playback mode, the FN buttons either have permanently assigned functions or are without function. The following FN buttons have assigned functions: On-screen control elements generally function by intuitively by touch. Many can also be selected by pressing one of the three buttons to the left of the LCD panel. A control element in the header is accompanied by an icon denoting the relevant button.
EN INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE Playback/Review mode Using touch control ▸ Swipe up or down Shooting/Recording F2.8 Review/Playback 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV A ▸ Press the PLAY button • The last picture taken appears on the screen. • The following message appears if the inserted memory card does not contain any picture data: No valid picture to play.
CONTINUOUS The recordings 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 recordings can therefore be reached by scrolling either right or left. ▸ Swipe to the left or right and hold the finger on the edge of the screen • The subsequent recordings will move past continuously.
Playback/Review mode EN INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAYING ASSIST FUNCTIONS The same info profiles are available in review/playback mode as in recording 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 review/playback mode, without having to set them again when switching to recording mode. See S. 82 for setting options and additional information.
CROPPED SECTION ZOOM EN Using touch control ▸ Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged cropped section • The rectangle within the frame at the top right represents the current magnification, as well as its position in the displayed cropped section. Playback/Review mode You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. Zooming via the front setting wheel is done in four increments; zooming is stepless via touch control.
Playback/Review mode EN Using button control DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE ▸ Turn the front setting wheel (in clockwise direction: increase magnification, anti-clockwise: decrease magnification) or 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.
To navigate between recordings ▸ Turn the front setting wheel in anti-clockwise direction • 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on the thumbwheel increases the number of displayed recordings to 30.
Playback/Review mode EN TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS DELETING RECORDINGS Recordings can be tagged as favorites to find them quicker or to simplify the later deletion of multiple recordings. Tagging can be done in regular view mode or in the overviews.
DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select Delete in the review/playback menu • The Delete screen appears. 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 setting wheel in anti-clockwise direction • The overview screen appears. ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select Delete Multi in the Review menu • The Delete overview appears.
Playback/Review mode EN Any number of recordings can be selected in this view. DELETING ALL RECORDINGS Selecting recordings for deletion ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select Delete All in the Review menu ▸ Select a recording ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel or ▸ Briefly touch the recording • The recordings selected for deletion are marked with a red Delete icon .
PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select Delete Unrated in the Review menu Photo and video recordings can be displayed automatically directly after they are taken to e.g. check the success of the recording quickly and easily. A duration for the automatic display can be configured.
Playback/Review mode EN SLIDE SHOW STARTING THE 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 recordings (Play All), only photos (Pictures Only) or only videos (Videos Only) should be displayed. For photos, select how long each image should be displayed (Duration).
VIDEO PLAYBACK EN The control elements are displayed when playback is stopped. Using touch control ▸ Briefly tap the LCD panel F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV SET SET INFO -3 START PLAYBACK 2 1 0 1 2 3+ 12MP 8234 1 Video editing function 2 Exiting video playback ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel 3 Current time of the playback 4 Playback status bar or 5 Playback volume ▸ Tap briefly -3 INFO 2 F2.
EN PAUSE PLAYBACK NAVIGATE TO ANY POINT IN THE FILE Playback/Review mode ▸ Briefly tap the LCD panel QUICK JUMP or ▸ Press the joystick/thumbwheel RESUMING REVIEW/PLAYBACK Using touch control While the control elements are visible: Using touch control While the control elements are visible: ▸ Touch the playback status bar briefly at the desired position F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV SET ▸ Touch the LCD panel briefly anywhere in the picture F2.
EN SETTING THE VOLUME Using touch control While the control elements are visible: Using touch control While the control elements are visible: ▸ Tap the “Go back” icon ▸ Tap the volume icon briefly ▸ Touch the volume status bar briefly at the desired position F2.8 briefly 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV SET F2.
Playback/Review mode EN VIDEO EDITING Using button control ACCESSING THE VIDEO EDITING FUNCTION Using touch control F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV SET ▸ Press the FN button at the rear left (25) • The video editing screen appears, the left cutting mark is highlighted in red (= active). CHANGING THE CURRENT CUTTING POINT INFO -3 2 1 0 1 2 3+ 12MP 8234 ▸ Press the joystick left/right • The selected cutting point is highlighted in red (= active).
EN CUTTING ▸ Select a function from the Video Trimming menu (Save as new, Overwrite, Preview) Save as new The new video is additionally saved, the original video remains unchanged. Overwrite The newly cut video is saved and the original one is deleted. Preview The new video is played. The newly cut video is not saved and the original remains unchanged. Playback/Review mode ▸ Press the FN button at the rear left (25) to confirm the cuts • The Video Trimming menu appears.
Other functions EN OTHER FUNCTIONS The settings described in this chapter apply for picture 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 the modes will also apply to the other. USER PROFILES This camera allows the permanent storage of any menu settings, to e.g. access them quickly and easily for recurring conditions/image objects.
RENAMING PROFILES APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES EN Factory setting: Default Profile Other functions ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ Select User Profile in the main menu Select Manage Profiles Select Rename Profiles Select a profile Enter a name for the profile via the associated submenu keyboard and confirm your input (see p. 62) • Profile names must be between 3 and 10 characters in length. ▸ Select User Profile in the main menu • A list of profile names is displayed.
EN EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE MEMORY CARD DATA MANAGEMENT Other functions ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD 194 Select User Profile in the main menu Select Manage Profiles Select Export Profiles or Import Profiles Confirm the selection Notes • When importing and exporting, all profile slots are transferred to the card, i.e. including any empty slots. Any existing profiles stored in the camera will be overwritten, during the profile import.
EDIT FILE NAMES ▸ Select Camera Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Edit File Names • A keyboard submenu is displayed. • The input line contains the factory setting “L” as the first letter of the file name. Only this letter can be changed. ▸ Enter a letter of your choice (see p. 62) ▸ Confirm EN Other functions Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this camera, the file numbering will begin with 0001 again.
Other functions EN 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 created this way remains unchanged. The file numbers in that folder will start again at 0001. ADDING COPYRIGHT INFORMATION This camera allows you to enter letters and other characters as a copyright mark for your picture files.
DATA TRANSFER Memory cards that have already been in use with this camera will usually not require formatting. An unformatted memory card that is inserted into the camera for the first time must be formatted. We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, because residual data traces (data pertaining to individual pictures) may reduce the card’s memory capacity. The two memory cards will be formated separately. Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica FOTOS (see p. 202).
Other functions EN USING RAW DATA (DNG) RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS You will need specific software for editing data in DNG format, e.g. the professional raw data converter Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®. It allows high-quality conversions of stored raw data. It furthermore provides quality-optimized algorithms for digital color processing, delivering exceptionally low-noise photographs with incredible resolution. During editing, you can adjust parameters like gradation, sharpness etc.
UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and optimization 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 retrospect. Leica offers firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can download from our website. Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your camera.
Other functions EN Notes • The camera must not be switched off before the update is completed. • The message Insufficient battery Update not possible will appear if the battery is not sufficiently charged. Recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above. • Data & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen.
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Leica FOTOS EN 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. ▸ Scan the following QR code with the mobile device CONNECTING FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE The connection is established via Bluetooth. A pairing of the camera and the mobile device is required for a first-time connection to a mobile device.
CONNECTING WITH PAIRED DEVICES ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Select Leica FOTOS in the main menu ▸ Select Bluetooth ▸ Select On • Activate the Bluetooth function. • The camera connects to the mobile device automatically. ▸ 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.
Leica FOTOS EN REMOVING PAIRED DEVICES FROM THE LIST We recommend removing rarely used devices from the list of known devices to prevent unwanted connections. ▸ Select Leica FOTOS in the main menu ▸ Select Delete ▸ Select the relevant device • A security prompt appears on the LCD panel. ▸ Select Yes Note • The pairing process will have to be repeated to reconnect a deleted device to the camera. FIND THE MAC ADDRESS You can find the MAC address of the Leica SL2-S in the camera menu.
EN Leica FOTOS Important information • Remote activation will activate the camera even if it was switched off via the main switch. • Accidental remote camera activation may result in unwanted pictures taken and excessive power consumption. • A third-party device can – provided is has been paired with the camera – access the camera remotely if your own mobile device is not currently connected or its Bluetooth function is deactivated.
EN CARE/STORAGE Care/Storage We recommend the following if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time: – Switch off the camera – Remove the memory card – Remove the battery (after approx. 2 months the set date and time will be lost) CAMERA HOUSING 206 • Keep your equipment meticulously clean, as any kind of dirt residue presents a breeding ground for micro organisms. • Only clean the camera with a soft, dry cloth.
VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY EN Care/Storage • Switch off your camera and leave it to stand at room temperature for around 1 hour if condensation has formed on or in the camera. The condensation will disappear, once the camera temperature has reached room temperature. • Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries should only be stored partially charged, i.e. not fully depleted or fully charged. The camera LCD panel will show the current charge level of the battery.
FAQ EN FAQ Problem possible cause to be verified Troubleshooting suggestions Battery issues Battery is depleted too quickly Battery too cold Warm the battery (e.g.
Camera is heating up Menus and displays Electronic viewfinder is dark Display language is not English EVF brightness is set too low - Set the EVF brightness Select English in the Language menu Electronic viewfinder is dark Switchover between EVF and LCD incorrectly set Select a suitable setting Viewfinder is out of focus The LCD panel is to dark or too bright/not clear Favorites menu does not appear Live View stops suddenly or doesn't start The brightness in Live View mode is not the same as in the
The camera won’t take a picture/shutter button is Memory card is full deactivated The memory card is not formated FAQ EN The memory card is write protected Flash won't fire The flash does not fully illuminate the object Image does not sharpen automatically No face detection/faces are not recognized Camera selects incorrect object 210 Dirt on the memory card contacts The memory card is damaged The sensor is overheating The camera has switched off automatically (Auto Power Off) Picture data is being
No continuous recording available Allow camera to cool down Deactivate the function Use a suitable memory card Manual white balance is unavailable Noise Suppression is activated for long-term exposures The memory card inserted is slow The image object is too bright or too dark 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 Focusing was unsu
FAQ EN In video mode, I see ASA instead of ISO , angle instead shutter speed and T-exposure values instead of F-values There are visible exposure jumps during zooming Cine was selected as recording mode The camera is set to Auto ISO Review/playback and video/image management Selected images cannot be deleted Some of the selected images are write protected File numbering does not start at 1 The time and date settings are incorrect or are not displayed The time and date stamp on images are incorrect Th
Images are out of focus Images cannot be displayed Macro Function Flash is activated in bright surroundings Strong light source in the image (Half) backlight falling into the lens (also from light sources outside the image range) Selected exposure time is too long Exposure at a dark location without flash ISO sensitivity set too high Picture was taken with electronic shutter under a light source like a fluorescent lamp Picture taken in artificial light or extreme brightness No memory card inserted The rec
FAQ EN Smartphones/WLAN WLAN connection gets interrupted Cannot pair with a mobile device Mobile device connection/image transfer not working Camera does not appear on the WLAN configuration screen of the mobile device 214 Camera deactivates when it overheats (safety feature) The camera was already paired with the mobile device The mobile device is too far away Interference from other devices in the vicinity, e.g.
EN FAQ 215
Menu overview EN MENU OVERVIEW DIRECT ACCESS Function PHOTO Status screen Favorites u FN buttons Status screen Page Favorites FN buttons l l (top left) 151 l (rear left) l l (rear left) 83, 175 l (front top) l l l (top left) Toggle Info Levels l Magnification l Photo - Video u 116, 120, 158 H l 108 Interval Shooting H l 139 Exposure Bracketing H l 141 H l Drive Mode u Focusing Focus Mode u H l AF Mode u H l AF Profiles u H l Focus Assist 216 VIDEO/CINE
Function PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Favorites Exposure Metering u H Exposure Compensation u (PHOTO & Video)* Exposure Index(Cine)* u Status screen Favorites l u H l 128, 169 H l u H l 137, 141, 173 H l u H l H l H l (only in video mode) 122, 163 H l H l 124 — 126, 165 — 167 H l H l 125, 166 u H l u H l 91 H l 92, 93 Image Stabilization H l Shutter Type H l 94 Flash Settings H l 147 — 149 H l 148, 149 ISO Auto ISO Settings White Balance u Graycard
Menu overview EN Function User Profile PHOTO VIDEO/CINE Status screen Favorites u H FN buttons l Video Format / Resolution Page Status screen Favorites u H l 192 — 194 u H l 100 H l 101 H l H l 197 H l 70 H l 70 Video Style FN buttons Display Settings EVF-LCD H l Format Card u H l Dial Lock u H l H l Joystick Lock l (rear top) u l (rear top) 34, 38, 72 — 74, 77, 78, 80 — 84, 96, 106, 195, 196, 198 Camera Settings H Lens Profiles H l u Audio Leve
EN Menu overview 219
Index EN 220 INDEX 4K............................................................................................ 100 A A (Aperture priority).......................................................... 131, 172 Accessories.................................................................................. 3 Acoustic signals.......................................................................... 77 Adapter............................................................................... 40, 200 AE-L...........
D Data management..................................................................... 194 Data structure........................................................................... 194 Data transfer............................................................................ 197 Date..................................................................................... 64, 72 Deactivation, LCD panel.............................................................. 77 Deletion, recordings...........................
Index EN Flash......................................................................................... 144 Flash, control............................................................................ 146 Flash, exposure compensation.................................................. 148 Flash, exposure metering.......................................................... 145 Flash, firing point...................................................................... 146 Flash, range...............................
K L Language.................................................................................... 72 LCD panel, setting....................................................................... 74 Legal information.......................................................................... 4 Leica Academy......................................................................... 234 Leica Customer Care................................................................ 234 Leica FOTOS..................................
Index EN P (automatic program)...................................................... 130, 171 Person detection............................................................... 112, 156 Picture, interval......................................................................... 139 Picture mode............................................................................ 108 Picture series............................................................ 138, 139, 140 Picture, series...................................
Transfer, data............................................................................ 197 Troubleshooting........................................................................ 208 TTL metering..................................................................... 144, 145 T Warning signal............................................................................ 77 Warranty..................................................................................... 15 White balance..........................
EN TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data CAMERA 226 Designation Leica SL2-S Camera type Mirrorless full-frame system camera Type no. 9584 Order No.
MOV FHD 180 fps 150 fps 120 fps 100 fps 59.94 fps 50 fps 29.97 fps 25 fps 23.98 fps MP4 4K 59.94 fps 50 fps 29.97 fps 25 fps 23.98 fps MP4 FHD 180 fps 150 fps 120 fps 100 fps 59.94 fps 50 fps 29.97 fps 25 fps 23.
Technical Data EN LCD panel 3.2” (backlight LED) with anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coating, 2,100,000 dots, format 3:2, touch control available Top display 1.28” highly reflective trans-reflective monochrome LCD, 128 x 128 pixels, viewing angle 120°; anti-fingerprint coating SHUTTER Shutter type Electronically controlled focal plane shutter/electronic shutter Shutter speeds Mech. shutter: Bulb, 30 min to 1⁄8000 s Electr.
Auto ISO Manual Photo ISO 100 to ISO 100 000 ISO 50 to ISO 100 000 Video ISO 100 to ISO 50 000 ISO 50 to ISO 50 000 White balance Automatic (Auto), Default (Daylight - 5200 K, Cloudy - 6000 K, Shadow - 7000 K, Tungsten - 3200 K, HMI - 5600 K, Fluorescent (warm) - 4000 K, Fluorescent (cool) - 4500 K, Flash - 5400 K), manual metering (Graycard , Graycard Live View), manual color temperature setting (Color Temperature , 2000 K to 11500 K) FLASH EXPOSURE CONTROL Flash unit connector Via accessory shoe with
Technical Data EN 230 USB Power Supply USB charger function in standby mode or when switched off USB power supply when switched on Charger (Leica BC-SCL4) Input: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.25 A, automatic switchover; output: DC 8.4 V 0.85 A; manufacturer: Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.
EN Technical Data 231
Leica Customer Care EN 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 contact the Customer Care department or the repair service provided by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty claims.
LEICA SL2-S QUICK START GUIDE Download the full scope instruction manual here: https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads Please register via the following link if you would like to receive a printed copy of the full scope instruction manual: www.order-instructions.leica-camera.
PART DESIGNATIONS 6 8 15 7 14 5 4 3 13 2 15 1 9 10 12 11 *2 *1 26 25 24 18 19 20 23 *33 17 16 27 21 22 *34 29 30 *21 *29 *22 28 31 32 * optional accessory: Multifunction hand grip SL
1 2 3 Shutter button Tap: – Autofocusing – Activating exposure metering and exposure control Press down fully: – Shutter release – Video recording Start/Stop in standby mode: – The camera is reactivated Front setting wheel in the menu: – Scrolling through the menu screens in recording mode: – Depending on exposure mode, configurable (see table under „Wheel assignment“) in review mode: – Zooming in/out of the frame in recording mode: – Photo: ISO – Video: ISO (Cine: Exposure Index) FN button** 5 Top
21 Joystick in the menu: – Menu control in recording mode: – Shifting the AF metering field – Exposure lock (press and hold) in review mode: – Scrolling – Video playback control 22 Thumbwheel in the menu: – Menu control in recording mode: – Depending on exposure mode, configurable (see table under „Wheel assignment“) in review mode: – Scrolling – Video playback control 23 Status LED – Memory card access – Using the WLAN function – Charging via USB 24 PLAY button – Switchover between picture and playback/ re
ATTACHING THE MULTIFUNCTION HAND GRIP* LOAD USB/DATA TRANSFER STATUS SCREEN PHOTO STATUS SCREEN VIDEO 02 01 05 07 03 04 06 26 08 09 10 11 12 27 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 01 Focal length 16 Autofocus metering method 02 Memory card used 17 Autofocus settings 03 Remaining memory capacity 18 Exposure metering method 04 Battery capacity 19 White balance mode 05 Menu section PHOTO 20 File format/compression level/resolution 06 Menu sections VID
INITIAL START/APP CONNECTION A A B B SWITCHOVER: PHOTO/VIDEO FN button 4 GESTURE CONTROL tap briefly Tap twice Touch and hold, drag and drop horizontal/vertical swipe Two-finger pinch Two-finger spread
WHEEL ASSIGNMENT (factory settings) Thumbwheel Front setting wheel Function assignment optionally for thumbwheel or front setting wheel Program shift Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Microphone Gain Exposure Compensation Shutter speed AF P S/ A/ MF M/ Aperture Exposure Compensation Shutter speed A/ Magnification Exposure Compensation M/ Magnification Shutter speed The function assignment can be switched between the two wheels.
TECHNICAL DATA CAMERA Designation Leica SL2-S Camera type Mirrorless full-frame system camera Type no. 9584 Order No. 10 880 EU/JP/US (black), 10 881 ROW (black) Buffer memory 4 GB DNG™: 999 recordings (Continuous - Low Speed) JPG: > 999 recordings (Continuous - Low Speed) Storage medium UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card Material Full-metal housing made of aluminum and magnesium, leatherette cover, splash-water protected in compliance with IEC standard 60529 (protection type IP54).
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, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere with recordings. • Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors can damage the stored picture data or disrupt recording.
• When a battery is accidentally dropped, make sure to check the housing and the contacts immediately for any damage. A damaged battery can damage the camera. • The battery must be removed from the camera or charger and must be replaced immediately in case of a strange smell, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leakage. Continued use of the battery may result in overheating, which can cause fire and/or explosion! • Never throw batteries into a fire as they may explode.
REGULATORY INFORMATION Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the camera menu.
FOR US ONLY: FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
LEICA SL2-S Technical Data. Camera Leica SL2-S Camera type Mirrorless full-frame system camera Type no. 9584 Order no. 10 880 (EU/JP/US), 10 881 (ROW) Buffer memory 4 GB DNG™: > 999 recordings JPG: > 999 recordings Storage medium UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card Material Full-metal housing made of aluminum and magnesium, leatherette, cover, splash-water protected in compliance with IEC standard 60529 (protection type IP54).
Video frame rate MOV C4K: 59,94 B/s, 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD), 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (HDMI), APS-C, H.264, Long GOP, 150Mbps MOV C4K: 50 B/s, 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD), 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (HDMI), APS-C, H.264, Long GOP, 150Mbps MOV C4K: 29,97 B/s, 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI), 35mm & APS-C, H.264, ALL-I, 400Mbps MOV C4K: 25 B/s, 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI), 35mm & APS-C, H.264, ALL-I, 400Mbps MOV C4K: 24 B/s, 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI), 35mm & APS-C, H.
Autofocus Metering Methods Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted), Multi-Field, Zone (can be shifted), Face detection, object Tracking, optional Touch AF Autofocus Metering Fields 225 Exposure Exposure metering TTL (‚Through The Lens‘ exposure metering) Exposure Metering Methods Spot, Center-Weighted, Multi-Field Exposure modes Automatic program (P), Aperture priority (A): manual aperture setting, Shutter priority mode (S): manual shutter speed setting Manual (M): manual setting for shutter sp
