User Guide

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Photo recording mode
Recording on an external device
The recorded video is normally saved to the inserted memory
card(s). Using the HDMI connection, it can also be recorded to an
external device. This is not only possible with the video recording
mode, but also during video preview mode. Whereas the bit depth
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used when saving to cards is 8 bits, the HDMI connection delivers
10 bits. The table below illustrates the available modes.
Video
review
Inserted
memory
card(s)
HDMI
connection
Video saved on Bit-
Depth
Inserted memory
card(s)
external
recording device
Preview regardless
Recording yes regardless yes no 8 bits
no yes - yes 10 bits
Note:
• Before recording video to inserted memory card(s), make sure
they have sufficient capacity.
• Use only the HDMI cable listed by Leica for this camera that is
available as an accessory (see p. 147).
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The higher the bit depth value, the more different color hues can be registered
and reproduced, i.e. the finer the transitions between the colors will be.
Locking shutter release button
With this function, you can disable the video button. When set to
On, pressing the button doesn't start video recording. For further
details, see 'Locking the shutter release and video recording
buttons' on p.199.
Setting the function
1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Customize Control,
2. in the sub-menu Mode Lock Photo/Video, and
3. switch the function On or Off.
Taking pictures while recording video
With the Leica SL you can briefly interrupt ongoing video recording
in order to take one or more photos. Photographs are taken using
the settings in the corresponding menu items and exactly as
described in the corresponding sections.
Taking a picture
1. Press the shutter release button to the 1st pressure point while
recording video.
• The number of recordable pictures is displayed in the screen
footer when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
2. Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the
photo.
• Recording video starts again when taking the photo
completed.