Leica SL User Guide

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LEICA SL

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FOREWORD

Dear Customer, Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica SL and congratulate you on your choice. With this unique digital 35mm system camera, you have made an excellent choice. We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new Leica SL. In order to make best use of all the opportunities oﬀered by this high performance camera, we recommend that you ﬁrst read these instructions.

Your Leica Camera AG

Foreword/Scope of Delivery

Meaning of the diﬀerent categories of information in these instructions

Note:

Additional information

Important:

Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the camera, the accessories or the pictures.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Before using your Leica SL for the ﬁrst time, please check that the supplied parts are complete. a. Carrying strap professional b. Camera bayonet cover c. Lithium-ion battery Leica BP-SCL4 d. Charger Leica BC-SCL4, including power cable (EU, US) e. USB 3.0 micro-B cable f. Lens/display cleaning cloth g. Cover for contact array in baseplate h. Leica SL App (for remote control and transfer of recordings

with tablet or smartphone, free download in Apple® AppStore®/Google® Play Store®)

i. Leica Image Shuttle (software for remote control with

computer, free download)

Attention:

Store small parts (such as the cover for the contact array in the baseplate) as follows:

• out of reach of children (swallowing can result in suﬀocation!)

• in a place where they will not be lost, e.g. in the places in the camera packaging designed for this purpose

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Attention:

Failure to observe the instructions may cause personal injury.

Subject to changes in design and production.

ACCESSORIES

Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the extensive Leica SL range:

www.leica-camera.com

Important:

Only the accessories speciﬁed and described in these instructions, and/or by Leica Camera AG, may be used with the Leica SL.

SPARE PARTS Order No.

Camera bayonet cover ........................................................16060

Camera Carrying Strap Professional, Cordura ...................... 16037

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-SCL4 .................................. 16062

Battery Charger BC-SCL4 (including mains cables US [423-116.001-020] and EU [423-116.001-005],

others depending on local market) ......................................16065

USB 3.0 micro-B cable, 3 m ................................................ 16071

Cover for contact array in baseplate ...................470-601.001-014

The symbols on this product (including accessories) have the following meanings:

Alternating current (AC) Direct current (DC) Class II devices

(the product has a double-insulated design)

NOTES

• As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date.

• To do this, Leica releases what are known as ﬁrmware updates. Cameras are always supplied from the factory with the latest ﬁrmware. But you can download it from our website and transfer it to your camera: if you register as an owner on the Leica Camera home page, you will receive a newsletter informing you when a new ﬁrmware update is available. Further information on registration and ﬁrmware updates for your camera, as well as any amendments and additions to the details provided in these instructions, can be found in the "Owners' Login" area at: https://owners.leica-camera.com

• The information in these instructions refers to a ﬁrmware version

2.0. Instructions and explanations of changes due to diﬀerent ﬁrmware versions can also be found in the “Customer area”.

• You can ﬁnd out which ﬁrmware version your camera is ﬁtted with (also see p. 168-173, 265) as follows:

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Camera Information, and

2. in the sub-menu, Firmware.

• To ﬁnd speciﬁc approvals for this product:

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Camera Information, and

2. in the sub-menu, Regulatory Information.

• The production date of your camera can be found on the stickers in the warranty card and/or on the packaging. The date is written as follows: Year/Month/Day

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ......................................................................................... 146

SCOPE OF DELIVERY .......................................................................... 146

ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................... 147

SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................... 147

NOTES ................................................................................................. 147

Table of Contents

CE-NOTE .............................................................................................. 151

WARNING NOTES ............................................................................... 152

LEGAL NOTICES .................................................................................. 152

DESIGNATION OF PARTS .................................................................... 154

QUICK-START GUIDE ..........................................................................156

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP .................................................158

CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................................................159

CHANGING THE BATTERY ................................................................ 162

CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD(S) ................................................. 163

ATTACHING/DETACHING THE LENS ................................................ 164

ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE .......................................... 165

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................ 166

TOP DIAL .......................................................................................... 166

CLICK WHEEL .................................................................................. 169

MENU CONTROL .............................................................................. 168

DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU ITEMS ................................................... 174

THE FAVORI TES MENU ................................................................. 176

BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS .............................................................. 178

MENU LANGUAGE .......................................................................... 178

DATE AND TIME ..............................................................................178

ENERGY-SAVING SETTINGS ............................................................. 180

MONITOR/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS.................................................. 180

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS........................................................................181

BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAYS ........................................................181

DISPLAY OPTIONS .......................................................................... 182

Histogram and clipping/zebra ...................................................... 182

Grid and horizon ........................................................................... 184

Focus Peaking .............................................................................. 184

DISABLING THE DIAL AND THE WHEEL ........................................ 185

MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT ......................................................185

BASIC PHOTO SETTINGS ................................................................. 186

SWITCHING THE SENSOR FORMAT ................................................. 186

ASPECT RATIO ................................................................................ 186

FILE FORMAT .................................................................................. 187

JPEG SETTINGS ............................................................................... 187

Resolution .................................................................................... 187

Contrast, saturation, sharpness .................................................... 188

Working color range ..................................................................... 189

Noise reduction ............................................................................ 189

WHITE BALANCE ............................................................................. 190

ISO SENSITIVITY ............................................................................. 194

IMAGE STABILIZATION .....................................................................196

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PHOTO RECORDING MODE ........................................................... 198

SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON ............................................................ 198

Locking the shutter release and video recording buttons ............... 199

Serial exposures ........................................................................... 200

FOCUSING ...................................................................................... 201

Focusing modes .............................................................................. 201

Automatic focusing/Autofocus modes ....................................... 201

Focusing range limitation ........................................................ 202

Manual ‘overriding' of the AF setting ....................................... 203

AF auxiliary light ..................................................................... 203

Autofocus metering methods and operating modes ................. 204

Single ﬁeld-Metering [1 Point] .............................................. 204

Field-Metering [Field] ........................................................... 205

9 ﬁeld-Metering [Zone] ........................................................ 205

Static .................................................................................. 206

Dynamic (Tracking) .............................................................. 206

Auto (Face detection) .......................................................... 207

Touch-controlled autofocus ..................................................207

Manual focusing - MF ................................................................ 208

Enlarged details as aids for focusing .......................................... 209

EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL ............................................ 210

Exposure metering methods ......................................................... 210

Multi-ﬁeld metering ................................................................... 210

Center weighted metering .........................................................210

Spot metering ........................................................................... 210

Exposure control .......................................................................... 211

Selecting modes P, A, T, M ........................................................ 211

Click wheel and top dial operation during recording mode.......... 212

Electronic shutter ...................................................................... 213

Exposure preview ...................................................................... 214

Simulation of the eﬀect ............................................................. 214

Automatic program mode - P ..................................................... 216

Program shift ............................................................................ 216

Aperture priority mode - A ......................................................... 217

Shutter speed priority mode - T ................................................. 217

Metering memory lock .............................................................. 218

Exposure compensation setting – M .......................................... 221

Automatic bracketing ................................................................222

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ................................................................ 223

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VIDEO RECORDINGS ....................................................................... 226

FILE FORMAT AND RESOLUTION .....................................................226

ISO SENSITIVITY ............................................................................. 226

DISTANCE SETTING ......................................................................... 226

EXPOSURE METERING METHODS ................................................... 226

EXPOSURE MODES ......................................................................... 227

COLOR RANGE................................................................................ 227

CONTRAST, SATURATION, SHARPNESS ...........................................227

STABILIZATION ................................................................................ 227

GAMMA L-LOG ................................................................................ 227

TIME CODE ..................................................................................... 228

VIDEO ASPECT RATIO .....................................................................229

VIDEO SAFETY AREA ....................................................................... 229

AUTO ISO VIDEO ............................................................................. 229

VIDEO PREVIEW MODE ................................................................... 230

SOUND RECORDING ....................................................................... 230

STARTING/ENDING THE RECORDING .............................................232

Recording on an external device ................................................... 233

Locking the shutter release ............................................................. 233

TAKING PICTURES WHILE RECORDING VIDEO ................................. 233

ADDITIONAL RECORDING FUNCTIONS

INTERVAL PICTURES ....................................................................... 234

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THE SELF-TIMER ............................... 236

LENS PROFILES .............................................................................. 237

REVIEW MODE

AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF LAST PICTURE ........................................... 238

REVIEW FOR UNLIMITED TIME ........................................................ 238

SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS ......................... 239

ENLARGING PHOTOS ...................................................................... 240

MOVING AN ENLARGED SECTION ................................................... 241

SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY OF 12/30 RECORDINGS ......................... 241

MARKING RECORDINGS ................................................................. 243

DELETING IMAGES .......................................................................... 244

VIDEO REVIEW ................................................................................ 247

VIEWING WITH HDMI DEVICES ........................................................ 250

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

USER PROFILES .............................................................................. 252

CHANGING FILE NAMES ................................................................. 254

RESETTING ALL MENU SETTINGS .................................................... 255

GPS AND GEOTAGGING .................................................................. 256

FORMATTING MEMORY CARD(S).....................................................258

RESET RECORDING NUMBERS ........................................................ 259

MISCELLANEOUS

TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER ........................................260

WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CAMERA ............................................. 261

USING RAW DATA (DNG) ................................................................. 264

INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES ................................................. 265

SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 266

INDEX .................................................................................................. 274

APPENDIX

DISPLAYS ......................................................................................... 276

GESTURE CONTROL ........................................................................ 283

MENU LIST ....................................................................................... 284

TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................286

LEICA SERVICE ADDRESSES .............................................................. 288

CE NOTE

Svenska

Försäkran om Överensstämmelse (DoC)

Härmed försäkrar “Leica Camera AG” att den här produkten överensstämmer med väsentliga krav och andra relevanta föreskrifter i Direktivet 2014/53/EU. Kunder kan ladda ner en kopia av originalförsäkran om överensstämmelse till våra R&TTE-produkter från vår DoC-server: www.cert.leica-camera.com För ytterligare frågor, kontakta: Leica Camera AG, Oskar-Barnack-Str. 11, 35606 Solms, Tyskland (från och med början av 2014: Am Leitz-Park 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Tyskland)

Produkten är avsedd för allmänna konsumenter. (Kategori 3) Produkten ska anslutas till en accesspunkt med 2,4 GHz WLAN.

Ελληνικά

Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης (DoC)

Με τη παρούσα, η “Leica Camera AG” δηλώνει ότι το προϊόν αυτό είναι σε συμμόρφωση με τις βασικές απαιτήσεις και άλλες ισχύουσες διατάξεις της Οδηγίας 2014/53/EU. Οι πελάτες μπορούν να κατεβάσουν ένα αντίγραφο του πρωτότυπου της DoC στα προϊόντα μας R&TTE από το server DoC:

www.cert.leica-camera.com Σε περίπτωση περαιτέρω ερωτήσεων, επικοινωνήστε με: Leica Camera AG, Oskar-Barnack-Str. 11, 35606 Solms, Germany (Γερμανία) (από την αρχή του 2014: Am Leitz-Park 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Germany (Γερμανία))

Το προϊόν αυτό προορίζεται για τον γενικό καταναλωτή

The CE identiﬁcation of our products documents compliance with the fundamental requirements of the applicable EU directives.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Leica Camera AG” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: www.cert.leica-camera.com In case of further questions, please contact: Leica Camera AG, Am Leitz-Park 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Germany

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3) This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

(Applies within the EU, and other European countries with segregated waste collection systems)

This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and must therefore not be disposed of in general household waste! Instead, it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local authority. This costs you nothing. If the device contains standard or rechargeable batteries, these must be removed ﬁrst and also be disposed of in line with relevant regulations. Further information on the subject is available from your local administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this device.

WARNING NOTES

• Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic discharge. As people can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands of volts, by walking on synthetic carpets for example, a discharge can occur when you touch your camera, particularly if it is placed on a conductive surface. If only the camera housing is aﬀected, this discharge is harmless to the electronics. However, despite built-in safety circuits, the outer contacts, such as those on the base of the camera, should not be touched if at all possible for safety reasons.

• For any cleaning of the contacts, do not use an optical micro-ﬁber cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth instead! Before touching the contacts, you can make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). You can also avoid soiling and oxidization of the contacts by storing your camera in a dry place with the lens or bayonet cover ﬁtted.

• Use only the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.

• Do not attempt to remove parts of the body (covers); qualiﬁed repairs can be carried out only at authorized service centers.

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LEGAL NOTICES

• Please ensure that you observe copyright laws. The recording and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes, CDs, or other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright laws. This also applies to all of the software supplied.

• This product incorporates open source software which is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but without any warranty whatsoever, i.e. without even the implied warranty of merchantability or the software’s applicability for a particular purpose. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions for

Regulatory information

this as follows:

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Camera Information, and

2. select License Information in the sub-menu.

• This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (see http://www.mpegla. com).

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• USB is a trademark of the USB Implementers Forum, Inc.

• HDMI (High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface) is a trademark or a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• Adobe is a trademark or a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

• Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.

• QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

FOR U.S. ONLY

Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604

This device's transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of speciﬁc absorption ratio (SAR).

FCC Note:

This device 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 device 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Leica SL (Typ 601)

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FOR CANADA ONLY:

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

Trade Name: LEICA Model No.: LEICA SL (Typ 601) Responsible party/ Leica Camera Inc. support contact: 1 Pearl Count, Unit A

Allendale, New Jersey 07401 Tel.: +1 201 995 0051 Fax: +1 201 995 1684 technicalinfo@leicacamerausa.com

This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

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DESIGNATION OF PARTS

Front view

1 Stop down/FN button 2 Self timer LED/Sensor for white balance 3 Bayonet for lens mounting with

a Contact strip b Locking pin/Index point c Unlocking button

Designation of Parts

Rear view

4 Main switch 5 Viewﬁnder 6 Function button 7 Joystick 8 LED for indicating picture mode/recording data on to the

card/brightness sensor

9 Click wheel 10 Door over memory card slots 11 Menu control/function button (TR) 12 Menu control/function button (BR) 13 Monitor 14 Menu control/function button (BL) 15 Menu control/function button (TL) 16 Cover over sockets

Top view

17 Carrying strap clip 18 Microphones 19 Fixed ring 20 Zoom ring with

a Index mark

21 Focusing dial 22 Bayonet for lens hood 23 Filter thread 24 Red alignment button for changing lens 25 Shutter release button 26 Top dial 27 Video release button 28 LV button 29 Top panel display 30 Accessory shoe 31 Eyecup with

a Index mark b Diopter setting scale

32 Loudspeaker 33 GPS Antenna

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View from right (illustration without door)

34 Memory card slots

View from left (illustration without cover)

35 Threaded ﬂash sync socket 36 Remote control/headphone/external microphone socket 37 HDMI socket 38 USB socket

Bottom views

39 Battery 40 Battery release lever 41 Cover over hand grip contacts 42 Hole for multi-function hand grip guide pin 43 Tripod plate with 1⁄4" thread 44 Hole for rotation prevention pin 45 Contacts in battery compartment (battery removed) 46 Contacts for hand grip (cover removed)

Designation of Parts

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Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE

Required parts:

– Camera – Lens (not supplied) – Battery – Charger with appropriate power cable – Memory card (not supplied)

Note:

The settings recommended here allow you to take good photographs easily, quickly and reliably when you ﬁrst start to try out the Leica SL. For details of the various modes/functions, refer to the corresponding sections on the speciﬁed pages.

Preparation:

1. Attach the lens (see p.164)

2. Charge the battery (see p. 161)

3. Set the main switch to OFF (see p. 166)

4. Insert the charged battery into the camera (see p. 162)

5. Insert the memory card (see p.163)

6. Set the main switch to ON (see p.166)

7. Select your preferred menu language (see p.178)

8. Set the date and time (see p.178)

9. Set the subject focus (see p. 211)

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1 Not necessary as supplied because this is done automatically when GPS (see p.256) is switched on.

Taking photographs

1. Press the shutter button to the ﬁrst pressure point to activate

distance setting and exposure metering and to save the values.

2. Push the shutter button all the way down to take the photo.

Viewing photographs:

Press the upper right button next to the monitor. Depending on the camera's previous status, you may have to press more than once to call up the button function icon (▸) ﬁrst.

To view other pictures:

Turn the click wheel or press the joystick right or left, or use gesture control (see p.239/283).

Enlarging pictures:

Turn the top dial or press the joystick right or left, or use gesture control (see p.240/283).

Deleting pictures:

Press the lower left button next to the monitor and make further settings in the deletion menu.

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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATIONS

Preparations

ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

The Leica SL is powered by a Lithium ion battery.

Attention:

• Only the battery type speciﬁed and described in these instructions, or battery types speciﬁed and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used in this camera.

• These batteries may only be used in the units for which they are designed and may only be charged exactly as described below.

• Using this battery contrary to the instructions and using non-speciﬁed battery types can result in an explosion under certain circumstances!

• The batteries must not be exposed to sunlight or heat for prolonged periods, or to humidity or moisture. Likewise, the batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high pressure container as this results in a risk of ﬁre or explosion!

• Damp or wet batteries must not be charged or used in the camera under any circumstances!

• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible. While lithium ion batteries are protected against short circuits, they should still be protected against contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns.

• If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts immediately for any damage. Using a damaged battery can damage the camera.

• In case of noise, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leaking ﬂuid, the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced. Continued use of the battery results in a risk of overheating, which can cause ﬁre and/or explosion!

• In case of leaking ﬂuid or a smell of burning, keep the battery away from sources of heat. Leaked ﬂuid can catch ﬁre!

• A safety valve in the battery guarantees that any excess pressure caused by improper handling is discharged safely.

• Only the charger speciﬁed and described in these instructions, or other chargers speciﬁed and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used. The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme cases, lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.

• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this battery type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes.

• Ensure that the power socket used is freely accessible.

• Battery and charger must not be opened. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized service centers.

• Ensure that the batteries cannot be accessed by children.

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First Aid:

• Battery ﬂuid coming into contact with the eyes may cause blindness. Rinse the eyes immediately with clear water. Do not rub the eyes! Consult a doctor immediately!

• If leaked ﬂuid gets onto the skin or clothing, there is a risk of injury. Rinse the aﬀected areas with clean water. Obtain medical

Preparations

assistance.

Notes:

• The battery must have a temperature of 0°-35°C/32° - 95°F to be charged (otherwise the charger will not turn on, or will turn oﬀ again).

• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their current charge level.

• Both battery and charger become warm during charging. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• If the two LEDs ﬂash rapidly (> 2 Hz) after starting charging, this indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside the permitted ranges, or short circuit). In this case, disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging process. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer, the Leica oﬃce in your country or Leica Camera AG.

• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored partly charged, i.e. not when fully discharged or fully charged (see p.161). If stored for very long periods, it should be charged up and discharged again around once a year.

• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemical reactions. This reaction is inﬂuenced by ambient temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to constant extremes (high or low) of temperature (e.g. in a parked car in the summer or winter).

• Even with optimum conditions of use, every battery has a limited service life. After several hundred charging cycles, this becomes noticeable as the operating times get signiﬁcantly shorter.

• Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant regulations (see p.151) at an approved collection point for proper recycling.

• The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery inside the camera. This back-up battery retains the set date and time for up to three months. If this back-up battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting a charged main battery. Once the replaceable battery has been inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered after about 60 hours. This process does not require the camera to be turned on. However, you will have to set the date and time again in this situation.

• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time. Turn the camera oﬀ using the main switch before removing the battery (see p.166). Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced as the camera still consumes a small amount of current even when it is turned oﬀ (e.g. for saving your settings).

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PREPARING THE CHARGER

INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER

CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS

The charging process is indicated by LEDs.

CHARGE

80%

– CHARGE LED (green):

Flashing indicates charging in progress.

– 80% LED (orange):

Lighting up indicates charge level of 80% has been achieved.

– Both LEDs light up:

Charging has been completed.

Notes:

• The charger switches automatically to the prevailing mains voltage.

• Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and remove the battery after charging is completed.

Preparations

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CHANGING THE BATTERY

Turn oﬀ the camera

Preparations

Insert the battery

"click"

Remove the battery

Note:

When the lever is turned, a spring in the battery compartment pushes the battery out so it can be grasped. The locking mechanism has a catch to prevent the battery from accidentally falling further out, even if the camera is held upright.

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CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD(S)

SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards can be used in the Leica SL.

Turn oﬀ the camera

Preparations

Remove the memory card

Insert the memory card

"click"

Notes:

The card slots are numbered: Top = – Slot

1 operates according to UHS II standards.

– Slot

2 only according to UHS I standards.

1, Bottom = 2.

This must be taken into account, e.g. when recording 4k video (see p.226) and using the

Storage Backup-function (see p. 185).

Important:

Do not open the door and do not remove the memory card or the battery while the status LED is lit to indicate that the camera is accessing the memory. Otherwise, the data on the card/s can be destroyed and the camera may malfunction.

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Notes:

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have a write protection switch, which can be used to prevent unintentional storage and deletion of pictures. This switch takes the form of a slider on the non-beveled side of the card; in the lower position, marked LOCK, the data is protected.

• If a memory card cannot be inserted, check that it is aligned

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correctly.

• If a memory card is inserted, pictures are only saved on the card.

• The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards is too large for Leica Camera AG to be able to completely test all available types for compatibility and quality. Although no damage to the camera or the card is generally expected, because some cards may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function. A list of recommended memory cards can be found at: https://de.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/ Downloads?category=128327&subcategory=&type=68377& language=68389

• As electromagnetic ﬁelds, electrostatic charge, and defects of the camera or the card can lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory card/s, we recommend that you also transfer the data to a computer and save it there.

ATTACHING/DETACHING A LENS

Compatible lenses

In addition to Leica SL lenses, you can also use Leica TL system lenses, as well as Leica M, R and S lenses with the help of adapters available as accessories.

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Removing

Notes:

• To protect against dust getting into the interior of the camera, it is important always to have a lens or a cover ﬁ tted to the camera body. For the same reason, when changing lenses work quickly and in an environment that is as dust-free as possible.

• Camera or lens rear caps should not be stored in your pants pockets as they attract dust that can get into the camera when they are attached.

ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE

The viewﬁ nder can by adjusted from +2 to -4 diopters, so that it is exactly set to match your eye. While looking at the viewﬁ nder image, turn the diopter setting scale until both the image and all the displays are sharp.

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

The Leica SL is turned on and oﬀ using the main switch. –

ON = Turned on

–

OFF = Turned oﬀ

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TOP DIAL

In recording mode, the top dial is used mainly to adjust the exposure by changing the shutter speed (see p.212). In review mode, it is used for diﬀ erent functions (see p.240/241)

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CLICK WHEEL

In recording mode, the rear wheel is used – to select the exposure control mode (see p.211), and – to adjust the exposure by changing the aperture (see

p.217/221).

In review mode, it is used for diﬀ erent functions (see p.239-244). During menu control, it is used to navigate within menus and sub-menus, as well as to set and to conﬁ rm settings (see p.169).

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CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

AF Mode

AF Field Size

Exposure Metering

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Bracketing

AFs

Static

Field

MENU CONTROL

Most of the modes and settings on the Leica SL are operated using menus. Navigation and settings in the whole menu are very quick and simple as

– the menu items in the main menu are divided into three logically

grouped function sections that can be accessed directly,

– up to seven buttons for freely assignable menu items can be

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accessed directly, and

– there is a separate, freely assignable FAV OR ITE S menu.

Calling up the main menu

To call up menu control and directly access the three main menu sections, and also, within the sections, to 'jump' to the individual pages they consist of, you use three of the four buttons located to the left and right of the monitor.

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Notes:

• These four buttons next to the monitor are so-called "soft keys". Outside the normal menu control, e.g. when reviewing pictures in the monitor, they have diﬀerent functions, indicated by corresponding displays. The same applies to the upper right button next to the monitor, the function button on the front, the Live View button on the top of the camera, and, where available, to the video recording button.

• During the further course of these instructions, the four buttons next to the monitor will either be identiﬁed by stating their speciﬁc functions in the relevant situations, or they will be designated as follows:

– TL (top left) – BL (bottom left) – TR (top right)

– BR (bottom right) The Live View button will be designated LV, and the function button FN.

Menu settings

CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

AF Mode

AF Field Size

Exposure Metering

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Bracketing

AFs

Static

Field

All settings of the menu items can also be made with the click wheel or the joystick.

Exiting the menu

You can exit the menu in various ways: – to activate photo recording mode:

Tap the shutter release button (see p. 198)

– to take a photo:

Press the shutter release all the way

– to activate video preview mode:

Press the

LV-button

– to start a video recording:

Press the video release button (see p. 232)

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CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

AF Mode

AF Field Size

Exposure Metering

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Bracketing

AFs

Static

Field

CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

ISO

White Balance

Photo File Format

Photo Aspect Ratio

Sensor Format

JPEG Resolution

JPEG Settings

Auto ISO

DNG

3:2

L-JPG

AWB

CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Storage Backup

Edit File Name

Format

Auto Review

Capture Assistants

AF Setup

Live View

Off

L******

5 s

CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

AF Mode

AF Field Size

Exposure Metering

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Bracketing

AFs

Static

Field

Main menu function sections

The menu list is divided into 3 sections:

–

Menu screen

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–

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Function section titles: The selected one is indicated by a gray

background

2 Scrollbar: Indicates on which of the 8 pages you are within the

main menu item list, the function sections are made up of 2 or 4 pages

3 Menu item name 4 Menu item setting/value: The active menu item is highlighted

(white lettering, dark background, underlined in red), this applies to all menu levels

5 Triangle: Indicates the existence of a sub-menu

The gray tones are inverted in the FAVORI TES menu (see p. 176).

Selecting menu items

CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

AF Mode

AF Field Size

Exposure Metering

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Bracketing

AFs

Static

Field

CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

AF Mode

AF Field Size

Exposure Metering

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Bracketing

AFs

Static

Field

CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Interval

Flash Settings

Exp. Preview

Focus Limit (Macro)

Electronic Shutter

Off

1. Select the ﬁrst page of a menu section by brieﬂy (≤1 s) pressing the respectively marked button: Three times if the button function icons are activated, two times if not

• If you were in recording mode, an intermediate step calls up the FAVORI TES menu (see p. 176).

• If these are displayed from review mode, the button function symbols valid in this situation are ﬁrst displayed in an intermediate step. (Menu), (Marking), (Displays) and

(Delete).

2. To select the individual menu items – either by turning the click wheel to the right (= scroll down)

or to the left (= scroll up),

– or press the joystick up or down.

Using these two controls, the items in all three main menu sections are in one common continuous loop, so they can all be reached in either direction by scrolling through the list.

To facilitate faster navigation within the three menu sections, it is also possible to 'jump' directly from page to page by pressing the relevant button next to the monitor. In this case, each section is itself arranged as a closed continuous loop.

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CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

AF Mode

AF Field Size

Exposure Metering

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Bracketing

AFs

Static

Field

DRIVE MODE

Single

Continuous Low Speed

Continuous Medium Speed

Continuous High Speed

Self Timer 2 s

Self Timer 12 s

Interval

Exposure Bracketing

CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

Exposure Compensation

Interval

White Balance

Format

User Profile

AFs

0 EV

Setting menu items with sub-menu

(with triangle mark on the right)

3. Press the click wheel or the joystick inwards or to the right.

• The sub-menu appears, listing the available options or the values that can be set.

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4. Turn the click wheel or press the joystick in the relevant direction (diﬀ erent depending on whether you are using a list or a scale) to select the desired option/value.

5. Press the click wheel or the joystick inwards to conﬁ rm the set option/value.

• The display returns to the next higher menu level, or, for

functions that require further settings, advances to the next option.

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Setting menu items without sub-menu

CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Storage Backup

Edit File Name

Format

Auto Review

Capture Assistants

AF Setup

Live View

Off

L******

5 s

(without triangle mark on the right)

3. Press the click wheel or the joystick inwards or to the right.

• The set function variant changes. The setting is immediately active, i.e. it does not have to be conﬁ rmed.

Notes:

• The screens disappear again after 4 s, i.e. settings must be made within this period of time. Brieﬂ y pressing the button labeled

allows you to return to the menu at any time without applying any changes made in the sub-menus. Except in the case of menu items requiring a horizontal movement to set them, this can also be done by pressing the joystick to the left.

• Certain sub-menus consist of a scale. Settings on these scales can be performed using either menu or gesture control. Menu control works as described here, gesture control is described in the relevant sections.

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CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

User Profile

Auto ISO Settings

Key Lock

Customize Control

Display Settings

Acoustic Signal

Off

CUSTOMIZE CONTROL

Short Cuts

AE/AF Lock Button

Edit Favorites

Rear Wheel Direction

Front Wheel Direction

Direct Exp. Control

Display Shortcut Icons

Touch AF

Stop Down

SHORT CUTS

Customize buttons

Reset customize buttons

Upper Left

Lower Left

Upper Right

Lower Right

FN Button

Live View Button

ISO

Exposure Metering

Focus Mode

White Balance

Graycard

Exposure Comp.

DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU ITEMS

For quick operation, you can press and hold down the four buttons next to the monitor, the

LV and FN (stop down) buttons and the

video button to directly access seven menu items. You can assign the desired menu item for each button. See 'Menu List’ (p.285-

286), for the items available for direct access.

Notes:

• In their direct access default settings, the buttons are assigned

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as follows:

TL: ISO (see p. 194)

BL: White Balance (see p. 190)

BR:

Lens Profiles User Profile- sub-menu (see p. 252)

TR: Focus Mode (see p. 201)

Graycard

FN:

White Balance- sub-menu (see p. 192, -Photo or

–

Video depending on the recording mode in use)

LV: Exposure Compensation (see p. 220)

Video button

Drive Mode (see p. 222/234/236)

• The Video button is only available for direct access when

Key Lock is switched On (see p. 185).

Setting the function/Customizing the buttons

1. In the menu's

SETUP section, select Customize Control,

2. Select Short Cuts in the 1st sub-menu.

3. Select Customize Buttons in the corresponding sub-menu.

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4. Switch the Customize Buttons function On if you want to

SHORT CUTS

Customize buttons

Reset customize buttons

Upper Left

Lower Left

Upper Right

Lower Right

FN Button

Live View Button

ISO

Exposure Metering

Focus Mode

White Balance

Graycard

Exposure Comp.

SHORT CUTS

Customize Buttons

Reset customized buttons

Upper Left

Lower Left

Upper Right

Lower Right

FN Button

Live View Button

ISO

White Balance

Focus Mode

Load Profile

Graycard

Exposure Comp.

LOWER LEFT

Off

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

AF Mode

AF Field Size

Exposure Metering

Exposure Comp.

Exposure Bracketing

change a button’s assigned function, or

Off if you wish to

switch oﬀ the direct access function for all seven buttons at once.

6. In the corresponding sub-menu, select the function you want

to call up directly or execute using the button selected in step 5, or

Off if you do not want this button to have a direct access

function.

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If you want to replace all of your direct access settings by the default settings at once: Select

Yes in Reset Customized Buttons

If you want to assign a function to the buttons:

5. In the same sub-menu select desired button, and

The other buttons are customized in the same way.

Calling up the selected menu items

This is possible at any time in recording mode:

1. Press the above mentioned buttons long, and

2. make further settings or execute the function as described

earlier in this chapter.

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CAMERA FAVORITES

IMAGE SETUP

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

Exposure Compensation

Interval

White Balance

Format

User Profile

AFs

0 EV

-00:28

1/250s

2.53200

00:01:14.21

THE FAVORITES MENU

In addition to direct access to individual menu items with the six previously described soft keys, this menu represents a second way to access frequently used menu items quicker than possible by scrolling through the main menu. Since you can assign up to 14 items to the FAVOR ITES menu, you can utilize it as a customized and condensed ‘personal’ menu. See “Menu List” (p.285-286) for a list of the selectable menu items.

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In its default setting, the FAVORI TE S menu consists of the following items:

– Drive Mode – Focus Mode – Exposure Compensation – Interval – White Balance – Format – User Profile

Calling up the FAVORITES menu

When the main menu has been called up:

Press the TR button.

In recording and playback modes:

Press the TL button.

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Deleting/adding menu items

1. In the SETUP menu, select Customize Control, and

2. in the sub-menu Edit Favorites.

• A sub-menu appears containing all available menu items, including those already in the FAVORI TES menu. The activated menu items are set to On, whereas those that are not activated are set to Off .

3. To add a menu item, switch it On. To remove an item, switch it

Off .

Note:

If all availalbe menu items are deactivated, the FAVORIT ES menu cannot be accessed.

Navigating in the FAVOR ITES menu

This is the same as described for the main menu.

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CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

DATE AND TIME

MENU LANGUAGE

The language used in the default setting of the menu control is English. Other languages can be selected.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Language, and

2. select the desired language in the sub-menu.

Camera default settings

• Apart from a few exceptions (button labels, short

designations), the language of all texts is changed.

Note:

With the default setting Auto GPS Time, the time, the time zone, and the date are all set automatically.

Date

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Date & Time, and

2. call up the sub-menu. It consists of the 5 items Auto GPS Time,

Time Zone, Daylight Sa ving Time, Date Setting and Time Setting.

3. Select Date Setting .

• A further sub-menu is displayed. It contains: – In the headline, the momentarily set date format – below the headline, three columns for the day, the month

and the year.

4. To switch between the headline and the day, month and year columns, press the click wheel or the joystick to the left, right or inwards. To set the numbers and the month, turn the click wheel or press the joystick up or down.

5. To conﬁrm and save your settings, press the BR button (next to the OK display).

• The ﬁrst sub-menu reappears.

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Time

Setting time and time format

These settings are made in the Time Setting sub-menu the same way as previously described for Date S etting.

Activating/Deactivating Auto GPS Time and Daylight Saving Time

1. In the Date & Time sub-menu, select the desired item, and

2. the desired setting by pressing the click wheel or the joystick to the right or inwards.

Notes:

• Auto GPS Time can only be activated, if the GPS function/menu

item is activated.

• When Auto GPS Time is activated, the time set on the camera is

continuously updated according to the received GPS signals. Consequently, Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time are deactivated, and the respective settings are over-ruled.

Setting Time Zone

1. In the Date & Time sub-menu, select Time Zone, and

2. in the sub-menu, the desired zone according to the listed cities and/or time shifts by turning the click wheel or pressing the joystick up or down.

Note:

Even when no battery is inserted in the camera or the battery is ﬂat, the date and time settings are maintained by a built-in back-up battery for about three months. After that period, however, the date and time must be set again as described above.

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ENERGY-SAVING SETTINGS

In order to increase battery life, you can have the monitor and/or camera switched oﬀ automatically after a speciﬁed period of time.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Power Saving,

2. then Auto Power Off or All Displays Auto Off in the sub-menu, and

3. in the respective sub-menus the desired settings.

Setting the function

Press the button immediately to the right of the viewﬁnder. 1x = Display only in the viewﬁnder 2x = Display only in the monitor 3x = Automatic switching

Note:

The setting applies to pictures and review, however display only in the viewﬁnder is not available in review mode.

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If these functions are active, the camera switches to energy-saving

Camera default settings

standby mode or the monitor switches oﬀ after the selected time.

Note:

When the camera is in standby mode, it can be turned on at any time by pressing the shutter button or by turning it oﬀ and on via the main switch.

MONITOR/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS

Switching between monitor and viewﬁnder

The displays are the same, regardless of whether they appear on the monitor or viewﬁnder. However, you can specify when and where the displays appear. In the factory settings, the changes are automatic (using the proximity sensor in the viewﬁnder eyepiece), but you can also specify that they should appear only in the monitor or only in the viewﬁnder.

To ensure that the switch happens reliably, you can also change the sensitivity of the sensor.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Display Settings,

2. in the sub-menu Eye Sensor Sensitivity, and

3. select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu. Users without glasses can retain Low, people who wear glasses should select High.

Monitor brightness

The brightness of the monitor display can be changed for optimized recognition and adjustment to diﬀerent lighting conditions.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Display Settings,

2. then LCD Brightness, and

3. select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu. In Auto, the brightness is adjusted automatically.

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS

With the Leica SL, you can decide whether you want your settings and some other functions to be acknowledged by an acoustic signal – two volumes are available – or whether operation of the camera and actually taking photographs should be predominantly free of noise.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Acoustic Signal,

2. then Volume in the sub-menu, and

3. select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu.

Setting the desired signals

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Acoustic Signal,

2. in the sub-menu one of the two options AF Confirmation, and

Acoustic Signals, and

3. in the corresponding sub-menus, the desired settings.

BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAYS

You can select whether or not icons indicating the functions of the four buttons next to the monitor are displayed during recording and playback modes. See p.278, 281 for illustrations of the icons.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Customize Control,

2. Display Shortcut Icons in the sub-menu, and

3. in the corresponding sub-menu, switch the functions On or Off.

Calling up the displays

If the function is switched on, the button function displays can be called up by pressing the BR button.

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DISPLAY OPTIONS

In addition to the default information set displayed in bars at the upper and lower edge of the screen, you have a choice of a number of options to customize the display set during recording and review modes. These include additional information as well as focusing, exposure, and composition aids. There are three operations involved:

– Switching the displays on or oﬀ, thereby determining which of

them can be called up – Modifying the displays (only available in some cases) – Calling up the displays

Camera default settings

Enabling/Disabling the Displays

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Live View, and

2. in the sub-menu, switch the functions On or Off. If Full Screen is switched on, a full screen image display without any information whatsoever is available.

Calling up the displays

The display sets switched on are available in an endless loop by (repeatedly) pressing the BR button. They disappear again after a few seconds.

Note:

When changing between picture and review mode, the display most recently selected in the mode in question is active.

Histogram and Clipping/Zebra

The histogram depicts the brightness distribution in the picture. The horizontal axis shows the tone values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level. This form of representation – in conjunction with the impression of the picture itself – provides an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting. The clipping and zebra displays indicate bright areas in a picture that would be rendered without detail, i.e. overexposed (when taking the picture) or are recorded this way (when reviewing). The diﬀerences between the two are:

– The clipping display is used for photos, the respective areas

ﬂash in black.

– The zebra display is used for videos, the respective areas are

indicated by a moving black and white stripe pattern. Thus, the clipping and zebra displays facilitate easy recognition of aﬀected parts of the image and precise adjustment of the exposure setting. In order to customize these displays to match speciﬁc conditions or your compositional ideas, you can determine their threshold level, i.e. at which degree of overexposure they appear.

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Setting the function

1. In the menu’s SETUP section, select Capture Assistants,

2. in the sub-menu Clipping/Zebra definition, and

3. in the respective sub-menu, Upper Limit, or Off if this display should not appear.

4. If you selected Upper Limit, set the desired threshold value in the setting screen with the click wheel or the joystick:

– Click wheel turn in the desired direction, or press for

single-digit advance

– Joystick press left or right in the desired direction, or

inwards for single-digit advance

The values are arranged in an endless loop.

Notes:

• The histogram is always based on the displayed brightness, i.e. depending on other settings, it may not represent the ﬁnal exposure.

• In picture mode, the histogram should be regarded as a "trend indicator" and not as a depiction of the exact numbers of pixels.

• For a picture with ﬂash, the histogram cannot represent the ﬁnal exposure as the ﬂash is ﬁred after it is displayed.

• When viewing a picture, the histogram may diﬀer slightly from that shown when taking the picture.

• The histogram is not available for simultaneous review of several reduced pictures or for enlarged pictures.

• The clipping indicator is available when viewing both the entire picture and a section of it, but not when simultaneously viewing 12 or 30 reduced pictures.

• The clipping indicators always relate to the detail of the part of the picture currently being displayed.

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Grid and horizon

The grid divides the image ﬁeld into several ﬁelds. They facilitate things such as picture composition and exact camera orientation. You can select the grid partition to match the subject. The bubble level display appears together with the grid display. Explanation: Integrated sensors make it possible for the Leica SL to show its orientation. This indicator enables you to align the camera precisely in the longitudinal and transverse axes to capture critical subjects, e.g. architecture pictures taken from a tripod.

Setting the display:

Exposure Basic Settings

1. In the menu’s SETUP section, select Capture Assistants,

2. in the sub-menu Grid Setup, and

3. in the respective sub-menu, the desired partitioning, or Off if this display should not appear.

• The bubble level display comprises the following elements:

For the longitudinal axis, two long lines are shown to the left and right of the screen's center. They appear green when the camera is oriented correctly and red when it is slanted. For the transverse axis, two green double lines directly to the left and right of the picture's center indicate the starting point. When the camera is slanted they turn white and a short red line appears above and below.

Focus Peaking

To control focusing or to make it easier to achieve precise settings or to increase the precision of a setting, the Leica SL oﬀers two features: One of these is the identiﬁcation of sharply focused subjects ‘focus peaking’. The other is the magniﬁed display of a section, as described on p. 209.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Live View,

2. then Focus Peaking in the sub-menu, and

3. switch the function On or Off.

To adjust to diﬀerent subjects/backgrounds you can select one of four colors for the peaking display, and either a high or low sensitivity.

Setting the peaking color

1. In the menu’s SETUP section, select Capture Assistants,

2. then Focus Peaking in the sub-menu, and

3. in the Color sub-menu, or in the Sensitivity sub-menu High or

Low.

• If the Peaking Function has been switched on/called up, it is displayed by . All subject details in focus are identiﬁed by their edges being highlighted in the selected color. This is done according to the principle: maximum contrast = in focus.

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DISABLING THE DIAL AND THE WHEEL

To completely safeguard against unintentional settings of the shutter speed, the aperture, and the exposure control mode, you can deactivate the function of both the top dial and the click wheel. When set to On, turning and pressing during recording mode will have no eﬀect.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Key Lock, and

2. switch the function On or Off.

MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT

When both of the Leica SL's memory card slots are occupied, you can select whether the photo image data is stored on both cards simultaneously or sequentially, i.e. ﬁrst on one until its capacity limit is reached, and then on the other.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Storage Backup, and

2. switch the function On or Off.

On Photo image data is saved on both cards simultaneously

• In the top panel display, this is indicated by .

Off Photo image data is saved on the card in slot 1 until its

capacity is reached, and then on the card in slot 2.

• In the top panel display, this is indicated by .

Notes:

• When using applications like Leica Image Shuttle® or Adobe Lightroom® and taking photos while the camera is connected to a computer using a USB cable, the recordings are saved on

– both the card(s) and the computer when Storage Backup is

set to On

– only on a computer when Storage Backup is set to Off .

• The card capacity display in the top panel reﬂects the menu setting: With On, it is less than with Off (due to simultaneous/ sequential storage).

• Video image data is always stored as described for Off, i.e. regardless of the menu setting.

• This menu item can be assigned to the FAVOR ITES menu.

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EXPOSURE BASIC SETTINGS

SWITCHING THE SENSOR FORMAT

The Leica SL is a standard 35 mm format camera, i.e. its sensor size is approx. 24 x 36 mm. You can limit the sensor area used to the APS-C format though, i.e. to approx. 15.7 x 23.6 mm.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Sensor Format, and

2. select 35mm or APS-C in the sub-menu.

Exposure Basic Settings

Notes:

• If Leica TL system lenses are used, the switch to the smaller format is automatic. Correspondingly, this menu item is not available (“grayed out”) in such cases. The APS-C section is then always recorded.

• If APS-C is set, only this section is recorded - except if the DNG ﬁle format is used and Leica SL - and other 35 mm lenses. In these cases, the whole sensor surface is recorded. The selected section is then noted in the picture data so that only the APS-C section is normally reviewed. With the help of raw data converters (see p. 187/264), however, the complete 35 mm data set can be used at any time. In principle, the same is the case for settings in the photo aspect ratio sub-menu (see next section).

• Using the smaller format with lenses designed for the 35 mm format to a certain extent results in focal lengths that are eﬀectively greater (by approx. 1.5x – the so-called ‘crop factor’) and therefore a reduced angle of view (approx. 66%).

• This function can be assigned to the FAVORI TES menu.

ASPECT RATIO

You can select the aspect ratio to be used for photos, i.e. the relationship between the vertical and horizontal sides of the format.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Photo Aspect Ratio, and

2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu.

Note:

This function can be assigned to the FAVORITE S menu.

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FILE FORMAT

Two ﬁle formats are available for recording the picture data: DNG and JPG. You can choose whether your picture data are to be saved a. in only one of these formats, or b. simultaneously in both (i.e. two ﬁles are always created for

each picture).

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Photo File Format, and

2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu.

Notes:

• DNG (Digital Negative) is a standardized format used to save raw picture data.

• The displayed remaining number of pictures does not necessarily change after every picture. With JPG ﬁles, this depends on the subject; very ﬁne structures result in higher data volumes, homogeneous surfaces in lower volumes.

• Review (see p. 238ﬀ) is always on the basis of the JPG ﬁle, i.e. even if the picture was recorded in both ﬁle formats. As a consequence, if the JPG ﬁle is deleted, the DNG ﬁle is also deleted at the same time!

• This function can be assigned to the FAVORITE S menu.

JPEG SETTINGS

Note:

The functions and settings described in the next three sections refer exclusively to pictures in the JPEG format. If the DNG ﬁle format is selected, these settings have no eﬀect - except when the

Contrast setting Monochrome is used (see next page).

JPEG resolution

If the JPEG format is selected, pictures can be taken with three diﬀerent resolutions (numbers of pixels). This allows you to adjust the setting precisely to the intended use or to the available memory card capacity.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select JPG Resolution, and

2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu.

Notes:

• Raw data (DNG format) is always stored at the maximum resolution regardless of the settings for JPEG images.

• The eﬀective resolution is subject to both the focal length and aspect ratio settings.

• This function can be assigned to the FAVORITE S menu.

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JPEG-Contrast, -saturation, -sharpness

One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very easy to change critical properties of a picture, i.e. those that determine its character. With the Leica SL, you can inﬂuence three of the most important picture properties before you actually take the picture:

– The contrast, i.e. the diﬀerence between light and dark sections

of the image, determines whether an image has a more "ﬂat" or "brilliant" eﬀect. As a consequence, the contrast can be inﬂuenced by increasing or reducing this diﬀerence.

– The color saturation determines whether the colors in the

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picture tend to appear as “pale” and pastel-like or “bright” and colorful. While the lighting and weather conditions (hazy/clear) are given as conditions for the picture, there is deﬁnite scope for inﬂuencing the reproduction here.

– Sharp reproduction – at least of the main subject –using the

correct focusing is a prerequisite for a successful picture. In turn, the impression of a picture being in focus is to a great extent determined by the edge sharpness, i.e. by how small the transition area between light and dark is at edges in the picture. The impression of being in focus can thus be changed by expanding or reducing these areas.

For all three picture properties, you can independently choose between ﬁve levels.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select JPG Settings,

2. in the sub-menu Contrast, Saturation, or Sharpness, and

3. in the respective sub-menus the desired settings.

In the case of Saturation, the additional option Monochrome allows you to create B/W pictures. Correspondingly, the viewﬁnder image is also black and white.

Note:

When using the tracking function (see p.206), the displayed image is in color, even when Monochrome is set. The pictures will nevertheless be saved in B/W.

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JPEG working color range

The requirements in terms of color reproduction diﬀer considerably for the various possible uses of digital picture ﬁles. Diﬀerent color spaces have therefore been developed, such as the standard RGB (red/green/blue) that is perfectly adequate for simple printing. For more demanding image processing using the corresponding programs, e.g. for color correction, Adobe® RGB has become established as the standard in the relevant sectors. ECI is used in many cases for professional prepress work. The Leica SL allows you to select between these three color spaces.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select JPG Settings,

2. then Color Space in the sub-menu, and

3. in the sub-menu select sRGB, ECI RGB v2.0 or Adobe RGB.

Notes:

• If you want to have your prints produced by major photographic laboratories, mini labs, or Internet picture services, you should select the sRGB setting.

• The Adobe RGB and ECI-RGB v2 .0 settings are only recommended for professional image processing in colorcalibrated working environments.

JPEG noise reduction

In digital photography, the appearance of ﬂawed pixels that can be white, red, blue and green is called 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. On the other hand, since it also has an eﬀect on the focus review, you can optionally weaken or strengthen this noise reduction in comparison to the standard setting.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select JPG Settings,

2. in the sub-menu select Noise Reduction, and

3. in the corresponding sub-menu Low, Medium or High.

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WHITE BALANCE

In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral, i.e. natural color rendering in any light. It is based on the camera being preset to reproduce a particular color as white. You can choose between, automatic white balance, several presets, two settings for manual metering, and direct setting of the color temperature:

Notes:

• If non-compatible ﬂ ash units are used, the

setting should be

used.

• This function can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct access, and also to the

FAVORI TES menu.

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Automatic white balance

Outdoor pictures in sunlight

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Outdoor pictures with cloudy sky

Outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow

Illumination with light bulbs

Illumination with metal halide lamps

e.g. for indoor pictures with (prevailing) light from ﬂ uorescent tubes with warm light color

e.g. for indoor pictures with (prevailing) light from ﬂ uorescent tubes with cool light color

Illumination with electronic ﬂ ash

Manual setting by measurement with selectable target point

Manual setting by metering

Manual color temperature input

All color temperatures are speciﬁ ed in Kelvin.

Automatic and ﬁ xed presets

Setting the function - using menu control

1. In the menu’s

IMAGE section, select White Balance,

2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu.

• The image’s color is adjusted accordingly.

3. Save the setting by pressing the rear click wheel, the joystick

inwards, or the shutter release button.

Setting the function - using direct access (with gesture control)

WHITE BALANCE

Press and hold the button you assigned the function to until the respective setting screen appears.

Notes:

• If you want to exit the screens earlier, press the click wheel, or the joystick inwards, or the BL button, or the shutter release button. In

any case, the respective settings are automatically saved.

• Even within gesture control, settings can be done with the click wheel or the joystick.

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Manual setting by metering

The Leica SL oﬀers you a choice between two such modes that allow operation matched to diﬀerent situations/subjects.

Graycard is suited best for subjects in which you can clearly identify a neutral gray or pure white area. If not, or if you want to base your metering on an oﬀ-center detail, you can utilize

Graycard Live View.

Setting the function

1. In the menu’s IMAGE section, select White Balance,

2. in the sub-menu, the desired Graycard setting.

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These two steps can also be performed using direct access and gesture control, exactly as described for automatic and ﬁxed presets on p. 190 -191. The further steps diﬀer, depending on the selected Graycard setting.

When Graycard is selected:

3. Call up the respective screen by pressing the click wheel or the joystick inwards.

• In the middle of the screen, the metering zone is indicated

by a yellow frame.

If you wish to exit this screen again without the metering function, press the TR button brieﬂy

4. Aim the metering zone at a neutrally gray or pure white area, making sure it completely ﬁlls the frame.

5. Save the setting measured by pressing the shutter release button, the BR- or FN button, or by pressing the click wheel or the joystick inwards.

When Graycard Live View is selected:

3. Call up the respective screen by pressing the click wheel or the joystick inwards.

A Image based on an automatic white balance setting B Cross hairs indicating the metering area C Button function indication, return to previous display D Button function indication, save metered value

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4. Press the joystick in the desired direction to move the cross hairs to the detail you want the new white balance setting to be based on.

6. Press the rear click wheel or the joystick inwards for the measurement.

• The image’s color is adjusted accordingly.

7. Either save this setting by pressing the shutter release button to the 1st pressure point, or the BR button, or repeat the metering by performing steps 3-6 again.

Notes:

• A value set in this way remains saved for and will be used for all

pictures until it is superseded by a new metered value or you use one of the other white balance settings.

• This function can be assigned to the FAVORITE S menu.

Direct color temperature setting

You can directly set values between 2000 and 11500. This provides you with a broad scope, covering almost all color temperatures that can occur in practice and within which you can adapt the color reproduction very sensitively to the existing light color and/or your personal preferences.

Setting the function

1. In the menu’s IMAGE section, select White Balance,

2. in the sub-menu, K.

3. Press the click wheel or the joystick inwards to call up the respective sub-menu, and

4. Set the desired value by turning the click wheel or by pressing the joystick to the left or right.

• The displayed image‘s color hue changes accordingly.

5. Conﬁrm your setting by pressing the click wheel, the joystick inwards, or the shutter release button.

Steps 2. and 4. can also be performed using gesture control, basically as described for automatic and ﬁxed presets on p.190-191.

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ISO SENSITIVITY

The ISO setting allows the shutter speed/aperture value to be adjusted to meet the requirements of the relevant situation. Next to the ﬁxed settings, an automatic function is also available (see also the following section).

Setting the function - using menu control

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select ISO, and

2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu.

Adjusting the ISO-limits:

3. Select ISO Limit Values in the next sub-menu,

4. in the sub-menu that then appears Minimum ISO or

Maximum ISO, and

5. set the desired values.

• In a bar chart that represents the entire setting range, both the set numerical values and corresponding lines are displayed for easier understanding, blue for the lower and red for the upper limit value.

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Setting the function - using gesture control

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(with direct access)

This is done basically as described for White Balance on p.191.

Auto ISO Setting

When ISO is set to Auto, the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to match the ambient brightness. However, when using the function, it is also possible to specify priorities, for example for compositional reasons. This enables you to limit the range of sensitivities used (e.g. to control noise) and also to set the shutter speed above which the automatic increase in sensitivity is activated (instead of using continually slower shutter speeds, e.g. to prevent blurred pictures of moving subjects).

Setting the functions

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Auto ISO Settings, and

2. select Auto ISO Photo in the sub-menu.

Setting the maximum exposure time and ﬂoating ISO

3. Select Maximum Exposure Time or Floating ISO in the next sub-menu, and

4. select the desired settings in the corresponding sub-menus, or switch the Floating ISO function On or Off.

• The set Floating ISO function is displayed by .

Floating ISO, when using zoom lenses with variable aperture (such

as the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.), ensures correct exposure with manual exposure setting (M) or, with aperture priority (A), shutter priority (T) and program modes (P), also retention of the shutter speeds and aperture values set automatically and/or manually.

Explanation:

The aperture speeds and aperture values (m) set manually with a focal length of such a lens result in brighter or darker exposure than intended with shorter or longer focal lengths due to the larger or smaller aperture openings. Floating ISO automatically changes the sensitivity, so that the desired exposure is retained with every focal length. Although the three automatic exposure modes (A, T,

P) set the correct exposure at every focal length, they do so by

means of changed shutter speeds and/or aperture values.

Floating ISO also automatically changes the sensitivity in these

cases so that both the desired exposure and the original shutter speed/aperture combination is retained at every focal length.

Notes:

• Maximum ISO and Maximum Exposure Time are only eﬀective when

ISO is set to Auto ISO.

• 1/f results in the slowest possible shutter speeds based on the rule of thumb for free-handed, blur-free pictures, e.g. 1⁄100s with a focal length of 100 mm. 1/2f is principally the same, except that it results in twice as fast shutter speeds whenever possible, e.g. for even more safety against blurred pictures.

• Floating ISO is not available when Auto ISO is switched on.

• Floating ISO can work only if the original ISO setting allows scope for change, i.e.. the highest/lowest ISO setting is not already being used. If this is the case, the Floating ISO warning symbol is displayed.

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IMAGE STABILIZATION

The worse the lighting conditions are when taking a picture, the slower the shutter speed has to be in order to achieve the right exposure. This can quickly lead to shutter speeds so long that camera shake, and as a result image blurring, becomes a problem. Some Leica SL lenses are equipped with an optical stabilization system that can compensate for this up to a certain degree, i.e. the equivalent of up to approx. three shutter speed steps. This enables you to create sharp pictures with shutter speeds slower than what would normally be feasible while holding a camera by hand. Video recordings also beneﬁt from a considerably steadier picture

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composition (see also p. 227). Keep in mind though, that this system cannot prevent blurred images caused by subject movements in conjunction with inappropriate, i.e. too slow shutter speeds.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Optical Image Stabilization and

2. switch the function On or Off.

When set to On, the camera automatically selects the appropriate type of operation. Usually, this will mean compensation in all directions. When only a horizontal movement in one direction is registered though, e.g. when 'following' a moving subject during an exposure to 'freeze' it in front of the background, only vertical compensation takes place.

Notes:

• When taking pictures with a tripod, you receive the best results

with stabilization switched oﬀ.

• This function can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct

access.

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PHOTO RECORDING MODE

SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON

The shutter release button works in two stages.

1. When the camera is in stand-by mode (see p.180), pressing it to the ﬁ rst pressure point activates the viewﬁ nder, monitor, and top panel displays as well as both automatic distance setting/Autofocus (if set) and exposure metering and control by saving the metered exposure value for spot and center-weighted metering in (seep.216/217). When using autofocus in p. 201) the focus setting is saved at the same time. New measurements can be performed once the shutter button is released.

A, T, and P modes

AFs mode (see

Notes:

• If Review mode was previously active (see p. 238), the camera switches back to Recording mode. If it was previously in Standby mode (see p.180), it is reactivated, i.e. metering systems and displays are turned on.

• The shutter button remains blocked – if the internal buﬀ er memory is temporarily full, e.g. after

a series of pictures (also applies if no memory card is

inserted), or – if the inserted memory card(s) is/are full, or – if focusing has not (yet) been carried out in the Autofocus

mode

AFs (see p. 201).

• As an alternative to the shutter release button, the joystick can also be used to save exposure and automatic focusing settings (provided the

AE/AF Lock Button function is set

accordingly, see p. 218).

2. Pressing the button all the way down takes a picture, or starts any preselected self-timer delay time, or starts a preselected bracketing or interval series (see p.236/222/234).

Locking the shutter release and video buttons

To prevent taking photos during video preview and recording, or to prevent starting a video during photo mode accidentally, both button functions can be deactivated during the above described modes.

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.

Video recordings (image and sound) are interrupted while a (photo) picture is being taken.

Notes:

• This setting does not deactivate the shutter release button’s function when pressing it to the ﬁrst pressure point (see previous section).

• This setting does not aﬀect the buttons’ functions when pressed during menu control.

Photo recording mode

Recording mode Button pressed

Photo mode Shutter release

Video preview mode Shutter release

During video

recording

* Not available with

-4 K video recordings (4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160)

- Video recordings with 24/100/120f/s 24p video recordings

(shutter release

button pressed all

the way)

button

Video button Starts video

button

Video button Starts video

Shutter release

button

Video button Stops video recording Stops video recording

Function

(When set to OFF)

Takes a picture Takes a picture

recording

Takes a picture no function

recording

Takes a picture* Stops video recording

Function

(When set to ON)

no function

Starts video

recording

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Serial exposures

You can not only use the Leica SL to take single pictures but also to produce a series of pictures.

Setting and using the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Drive Mode, and

2. in the sub-menu, Continuous Low Speed,

Continuous Medium Speed or Continuous High Speed.

3. Keep the shutter release button pressed all the way down. – The camera takes pictures until the capacity of the buﬀer

memory or the memory card(s) is depleted.

Notes:

• If the shutter release button is immediately released again after

pressing it, only a single picture will be taken regardless of the menu setting.

• The camera's buﬀer memory only allows a limited number of

pictures to be taken in a series at the selected frequency. When the buﬀer capacity limit is reached, the frequency is reduced.

• Regardless of how many pictures have been taken in a series,

both review modes (see p.238) initially show the last picture in the series or the last picture in the series saved on the currently active card (see p.239), if not all of the pictures in the series have been transferred from the internal buﬀer memory to the relevant card yet. Details of how to select the other pictures in the series and further options in the review modes are described in the corresponding sections starting on p.238.

• Using the Continuous modes interacts with focusing operation, as well as with the exposure and automatic White Balance settings in the following ways/situations (see the respective chapters for details on the mentioned modes):

– Continuous Low Speed and Continuous Medium Speed

With AFs, AFc, and MF, the exposure and White Balance settings are determined individually for every single shot, with

AFs and AFc focusing is also performed.

4. Continuous High Speed

With AFs, AFc and MF , exposure and White Balance settings determined for the ﬁrst shot are used for all following shots.

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FOCUSING

Focusing modes

You can choose between one of two automatic/Autofocus modes(AFs, AFc), or focus manually (MF).

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Focus Mode, and

2. select the desired function in the sub-menu.

Note:

This menu item can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct access, and also to the FAVORITE S menu.

Automatic focusing/Autofocus

The Autofocus setting procedure is started by pressing the shutter release button to the 1st pressure point.

– The part of the subject you aim at with the AF metering ﬁeld is

automatically focused.

AFs (single)/Focus priority

– After successful setting, the focusing process is stopped and the

setting saved for as long as the shutter button is kept pressed.

If no subject has been correctly focused, no picture can be taken.

AFc (continuous)/Shutter release priority

– Focusing continues as long as the shutter button is kept pressed,

i.e. during this time, the setting is adjusted whenever the metering system detects other objects at other distances, or the distance from the camera to the part of the subject you are

aiming at changes. The shutter button can always be pressed all the way down, i.e. even if no part of the subject is in focus, a picture can be taken at any time. The only way to save a setting in this mode is to press the joystick inwards (provided the AE/AF Lock Button function is set accordingly, see p. 218).

The focusing status is displayed as follows:

– In case of successful focusing:

• The color of the AF frame changes to green.

• An acoustic signal can be heard (if selected).

– In case automatic focusing is not successful/possible:

• The color of the AF frame changes to red.

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Photo recording mode

Notes:

• When the Tou ch A F function is activated (see p.207), automatic focusing can also be started by touching the desired part of the subject in the monitor image.

• When the AE/AF Lock Button function is set accordingly (see p.

218), automatic focusing can also be started by pressing the joystick inwards.

• The shutter button saves the AF setting along with the exposure setting, except in the case of certain AE/AF Lock Button function settings (see p. 219).

• The AF metering system works passively based on contrasts, i.e. diﬀerences between light/dark in the part of the subject registered by the selected AF metering mode. Thus, it depends on the subject having a certain minimum brightness. Therefore, in certain situations the AF metering system is unable to focus and set the distance correctly, e.g. when the subject registered by the selected AF metering mode

– is not suﬃciently illuminated (see next section), and/or – does not incorporate suﬃciently diﬀering brightness levels or

structures and/or

– has only horizontal edges in landscape pictures or only

vertical edges in portrait pictures and/or

– is outside the available setting range.

Focusing range limitation

With most lenses, focusing gets faster as the focused distances get longer. This is due to the fact that the lenses’ optical systems have to be moved further for shorter distances. Therefore, if you know you will not need to focus on shorter distances, you can speed up AF operation by excluding extremely short distances from the focusing range.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Focus Limit (Macro), and

2. switch the function On or Off.

Notes:

• The distance/focusing limit diﬀers from lens to lens (see the

respective instructions).

• This function is not available with certain Leica SL lenses (see

the respective instructions). It is not available for other types of lenses, e.g. using adapters.

• When the lens is changed while the camera is switched on, an

On setting in Focus Limit (Macro) is reset to Off.

• This menu item can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct

access, and also to the FAVORITE S menu.

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Manual ‘Overriding’ of the AF Setting

Provided that Leica SL lenses, or TL system lenses, are used, automatic setting can be manually ‘overridden’ at any time in both AF modes.

1. Keep the shutter release button at the ﬁrst pressure point.

2. Use the focusing ring on the lens to focus on the desired subject detail.

AF auxiliary light

The built-in AF auxiliary lamp extends the operating range of the AF system in poor lighting conditions. If the function is switched on, the lamp will light up in such conditions when AF operation is started by pressing the shutter release button or the joystick (provided it is set accordingly, see p. 219). The lamp has an operating range of approx. 1-3 m.

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More details on manually setting the focus and the setting aid available for this can be found on p. 184/209.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select AF Setup,

2. then AF A ssist Lamp in the sub-menu, and

3. switch the function On or Off.

Note:

It is advisable to remove an attached lens hood because it may obstruct the lamp.

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Autofocus metering methods and operating modes

To further ﬁne tune the AF system to diﬀerent subjects, situations and picture composition ideas, with AFs, as well as AFc you can choose between three metering methods and three ways of working. The six functions, with the exception of Auto (face detection), (seep.207) can be freely combined:

Autofocus metering methods

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select AF Field Size, and

2. in the sub-menu, 1 Point, Field, or Zone.

1 Point-Metering

This Autofocus Function is based on a single metering ﬁeld that can be freely moved in the monitor image. Originally, i.e. in its default position, this ﬁeld is in the center of the image screen. Single ﬁeld measuring is the preferred method to match the AF setting to subject detail at any place in the image ﬁeld. If you wish to move the metering ﬁeld, you must do this before pressing the shutter release button, i.e. before you start the AF operation. This can be done either with the button or touch control.

Button control

Press the joystick in the desired direction (also to move the metering ﬁeld back to its central position).

Touch control

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Customize Control,

2. in the sub-menu, To uch AF, and

3. switch the function On.

4. Reactivate recording mode, and

5. touch the desired subject part in the monitor image (also to move the metering ﬁeld back to its central position).

Note:

If this metering method is used together with the exposure metering method (see p. 210), the AF metering ﬁeld is coupled to spot metering. In these cases, this also aﬀects moving both measurements.

Both other AF metering methods are based on a preset grid comprising 49 metering ﬁelds. To make metering even more precisely adjusted to the subject and the situation, you can choose whether all, or 37, or 5, or only 1 metering ﬁeld(s) should be available.

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Metering ﬁeld distribution

Setting the number of metering ﬁelds

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select AF S etup,

2. then Number of Steps in the sub-menu, and

3. set the desired number.

You can also choose whether the relevant grid should be displayed or not.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select AF Setup,

2. in the sub-menu AF Steps Visible, and

3. switch the function On or Off.

• The grid goes out as soon as the shutter release button is pressed.

Field-Metering

This metering method works with one of the grid’s metering ﬁelds.

9 ﬁeld-Metering [Zone]

With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a coherent group comprising 3 x 3 ﬁelds. Focusing is to the subject sections at the smallest distance. It combines a certain degree of snapshot suitability with the possibility to purposely target larger subjects.

• After the setting has been made, the metering ﬁelds are displayed in which the subject sections are displayed in focus.

Within the relevant grid, you can move the active metering ﬁeld (in

Field) or the group of active metering ﬁelds (in Zone). This also

applies to the functions Static and Dynamic described on the next page, and is done in exactly the same way as described in the previous section for 1 Point.

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Photo recording mode

In addition to the autofocus metering modes described on the previous pages, there are another three functions available that are designed for speciﬁc subjects and/or situations.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select AF Mode, and

2. in the sub-menu, Static, Dynamic (Tracking), or Auto (Face).

Within the relevant grid, you can move the active metering ﬁeld (in ﬁeld) or the group of active metering ﬁelds (in Zone). This is done in exactly the same way as described in the previous section for

1 Point.

Note:

This menu item can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct access, and also to the FAVORITE S menu.

Static

With this function, the metering ﬁeld or the metering ﬁeld group remains at the place determined by you in the image ﬁeld, i.e. even if your subject moves out of the metering ﬁeld or the metering ﬁeld group. This function is recommended if you want to set the automatic focusing on a certain place or a certain area of the image ﬁeld.

Dynamic (Tracking)

With this function, the relevant metering ﬁeld is automatically tracked to a subject section that has been recorded and focused if it moves through the image ﬁeld. This is done irrespective of whether the distance to the subject changes in the process and irrespective of whether AFs or AFc has been set.

This function is recommended when the focus of a certain subject section is more important to you than its position in the image ﬁeld.

• As an indication of the activated function, the metering ﬁeld or

the metering ﬁeld group is marked by an additional, closed frame.

Notes:

• The tracking function stops when the shutter button is released

before taking the picture. In such a situation, the metering ﬁeld remains at the last position.

• When using the tracking function, the displayed image is in color,

even when Monochrome is set in the JPG Settings' Saturation sub-menu (see p. 188). The pictures will nevertheless be saved in B/W.

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Auto (Face)

In this function the Leica SL automatically detects faces in the picture and focuses on the one at the shortest distance. If no faces are detected, 9-ﬁeld metering is used.

Touch-controlled autofocus

In this mode you can start AF operation by tapping on the desired subject anywhere on the monitor image.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Customize Control,

2. in the sub-menu, To uch AF, and

3. switch the function On or Off.

Starting the function

On the monitor, touch the subject section that is to be focused. The operation starts only when you take your ﬁnger oﬀ the monitor again.

• In this mode, the focusing status is displayed as follows: – White: (only before ﬁrst use) monitor has not been tapped yet

– Green: Monitor tapped, selected subject is successfully

focused

– Red: Monitor tapped, but selected subject cannot be

focused (turns white again shortly after focusing attempt ends)

Notes:

• When AF Mode is set to Auto (Face), Touch AF does not work.

• With this mode, AF operation can be started with the shutter release button and the joystick.

• The metering frame is always located at the last position it was placed, regardless of where it may have been placed using one of the 1 Point metering mode variants.

• If the Auto (Face) function is used, the AF metering method set, i.e. 1 Point, Field, or Zone is ineﬀective and correspondingly ‘grayed out’ in the menu list.

• If this function is used together with the Spot exposure method (see p. 210), the Spot metering ﬁeld is coupled to the AF metering ﬁeld automatically speciﬁed by face detection. In this case, the Spot metering ﬁeld cannot therefore be moved.

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Manual focusing - MF

For certain subjects and situations, it can be beneﬁcial to set the focus yourself, rather than using autofocus. For example, if you want to use the same setting for several pictures and it would be more work to use metering memory lock, or if you want to keep the setting at inﬁnity for landscape pictures, or if poor, i.e. very dark, lighting conditions do not allow any, or only slower AF operation. To focus, turn the distance setting ring on the lens until your subject or the most important part of the subject is shown sharply. In this connection, the setting speed corresponds to the rotation speed so that they can quickly reach a completely diﬀerent focusing point as needed or can make very sensitive settings.

Notes:

• When the shutter release button is tapped (to the ﬁrst pressure

point), the top display shows the set distance as well as the front and rear limits of the resulting depth of ﬁeld range (see p. 277).

• Even if Focus Mode is set to MF, you can use the joystick at any

time to start AF operation (provided, the AE/AF Lock Button function is set accordingly, see p.219).

• Even if Focus Mode is set to AFs or AFc, you can manually

‘override’ the AF setting at any time.

• To make it easier to achieve precise settings or to increase the

precision of a setting, in addition to section enlargement described in the next section, the Leica SL oﬀers identiﬁcation of focused subjects - ‘Focus Peaking’ (see p. 184).

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Section enlargement as focusing aid

To check or facilitate precise setting and increase setting precision, in all focus modes AFs, AFc and MF a further aid is available to you in addition to the ‘Focus Peaking’ function described on p. 184: the enlarged display of a section. Explanation: The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus.

Calling up/Using the function

By pressing the BL button, you can call up enlargements of an (initially) central section of the image ﬁeld. The ﬁrst press results in a 4x view, the second press in a 6x view, the third press brings back the unenlarged view. You can choose which part of the image section that you want to look at more closely by moving the image using the joystick.

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EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL

Exposure Metering Methods

To adjust to the prevailing lighting conditions, the situation, or your working method and compositional ideas, the Leica SL provides you with three exposure metering methods.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Exposure Metering, and

2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu.

Note:

This menu item can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct access, and also to the FAVORITE S menu.

Multi-ﬁeld metering -

With this metering method, the camera automatically analyses the brightness diﬀerences in the subject and, by comparing them with programmed brightness distribution patterns, arrives at the likely position of the main subject and the corresponding best exposure. As a result, this method is particularly suitable for spontaneous, uncomplicated, and yet reliable photography, even under diﬃcult conditions and therefore for the camera's automatic mode.

Center-weighted metering -

This metering method allocates the highest weighting to the center of the image ﬁeld, but also records all other areas. Particularly when used in conjunction with metering memory lock, it allows the exposure to be selectively adjusted to speciﬁc sections of the subject, while simultaneously taking into account the entire image ﬁeld.

Spot metering -

This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area in the center of the image. It allows exact measurement of small or tiny details for precise exposure - preferably in conjunction with manual setting. For backlit pictures, for example, you normally need to prevent the brighter surroundings causing underexposure of the main subject. The much smaller metering ﬁeld with spot metering enables these subject details to be selectively evaluated.

Notes:

• You can move both the center-weighted and spot metering

ﬁelds. This is done exactly as described on p. 204 for the AF metering ﬁelds.

• If spot metering is used together with the AF metering method

1 Point (see p. 204) or the AF function Auto (Face) (see p.

207), the relevant AF metering ﬁelds and the Spot metering ﬁeld are coupled. In these cases, this also aﬀects moving both measurements.

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EXPOSURE CONTROL

In order to facilitate optimal adaptation to the respective subject or to your preferred way of working, the Leica SL provides you with the four exposure control modes automatic program, aperture priority, shutter speed priority, and fully manual setting.

Selecting modes P, A, T, M

Setting the function

1. While in recording mode, press the click wheel, and

• the usual top panel screen display is replaced by the (large) letter representing the current exposure mode. The arrows to the left and right indicate how to change the mode.

2. Turn it to the right or left to select the desired mode.

• Approx. 2 s after the last turn of the click wheel, the selected mode is set automatically.

3. To set the selected mode immediately, press the click wheel or the shutter release button.

Note:

Depending on the prevailing light conditions, the brightness of the displayed image can diﬀer from that of the actual pictures taken. Particularly for long exposures on dark subjects, the viewﬁnder/ monitor image appears considerably darker than the - correctly exposed - picture.

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Click wheel and top dial operation during recording mode

In the four exposure control modes, the click wheel and the top dial operate as follows:

Click

wheel

Top dial

Automatic

program mode

(see p.216)

Changes the

automatically

preset shutter

speed/aperture

combinations

(Program shift,

see p.216)

No function

Aperture

priority mode

(see p.217)

Changes the

aperture

No function1Changes the

Shutter speed

priority mode

(see p.217)

No function

shutter speed

Manual mode

(see p.221)

Changes the

aperture

Changes the

shutter speed

Operation of both the click wheel and the top dial can be customized in two ways:

– their default setting directions can be reversed, and – their setting steps can be adjusted.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Customize Control,

2. in the sub-menu, Rear Wheel Direction or

Front Wheel Direction, and

3. select the desired function in the sub-menu.

4. Front Wheel Direction

Stop Down →: Turning clockwise increases the shutter speed,

turning counterclockwise decreases it.

← Stop Down: Turning clockwise decreases the shutter speed,

turning counterclockwise increases it.

5. Rear Wheel Direction

Stop Down →: Turning right decreases the aperture (higher values),

turning left increases it (lower values).

← Stop Down: Turning right increases the aperture (lower values),

turning left decreases it (higher values).

Note:

These settings have no eﬀect on the click wheel's operation during menu control. They have no eﬀect whatsoever when

Auto ISO Settings in menu's SETUP section is set to On.

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Direct entry of exposure compensation at factory setting (On) of Direct Exp. Control

(see p. 220).

Setting steps

You can select between increments of 1⁄2EV or 1⁄3EV. This allows a choice between stronger or subtler eﬀects of your respective adjustments.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select EV Increment, and

2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu.

Electronic Shutter

Exposure times between 60s1 and 1⁄ mechanical shutter. The electronic shutter function that can be connected as an option extends the range up to 1⁄

s are formed with the

8000

s.

6000

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Electronic Shutter, and

2. switch the function On or Off.

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Note:

This setting is also valid for exposure compensation (see p. 220).

If the function is switched on, the entire shutter speed range can be used, speeds of up to 1⁄ mechanical shutter, faster speeds with the electronic shutter

s are then still formed with the

8000

function.

With automatic control (P, A, T) depending on the sensitivity used:

ISO Sensitivity Slowest possible shutter speed

50 60 s

100 30 s

200 15 s

400 8 s

800 4 s

1600 2 s

3200 1 s

6400

12500

25000

50000

⁄

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EXPOSURE PREVIEW

With the help of this function, you can check the eﬀects of the exposure setting in question, i.e. the resultant picture brightness, before actually taking the picture.

SIMULATING THE PICTURE EFFECT

This function simulates the eﬀects of the aperture and shutter speed settings, enabling you to judge the results before taking a picture.

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Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Exp. Preview, and

2. switch the function On or Off.

If the function is switched on, when the shutter release is pressed to the pressure point the monitor/viewﬁnder image changes from the normally consistent brightness to the brightness of the picture that is actually to be expected.

Setting the function

1. Brieﬂy press the FN (stop down) button in picture mode.

• Every time you press the FN button, the display switches.

Icons indicating the respective setting appear above the aperture value and/or shutter speed values.

Normal recording screen

AFc

2.525000

1/8000s

623

Eﬀect of the aperture

AFc

25000

2.5

1/8000s

Eﬀect of the aperture

and the shutter speed

AFc

25000

2.5

1/8000

623

Notes:

• You can activate autofocus (see p. 201) by pressing the shutter

release button while in exposure simulation mode.

• Exposure simulation mode is canceled if the camera is turned

oﬀ.

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AUTOMATIC PROGRAM MODE - P

For fast, fully automatic photography. The exposure is controlled by an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting.

Taking a picture in this mode

1. Select theP mode using the click wheel (see p. 212), and

2. press the shutter release button to the 1st pressure point.

If the automatically set pair of values appears to be appropriate for the intended composition:

3. Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the photo.

If not, you can change the value pair before taking the picture.

CHANGING THE AUTOMATICALLY SET SHUTTER SPEED/ APERTURE COMBINATION (PROGRAM SHIFT)

Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the security and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the freedom to adjust the speed/aperture combination selected by the camera to your own preferences at any time.

Setting the function

For faster shutter speeds, e.g. for sports shots, turn the click wheel to the right, for larger depth of ﬁeld, e.g. for landscape shots, turn it to the left (provided you are prepared to accept the slower shutter speeds that this entails).

• Shifted value pairs are marked by an S next to the P.

The overall exposure, i.e. the brightness of the image, remains unchanged.

Notes:

• The adjustment range is limited to guarantee correct exposure.

• To prevent accidental use, after each picture, and also if exposure metering is automatically turned oﬀ after 12 s, the values revert to those set by the camera.

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APERTURE PRIORITY MODE - A

Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to the manually selected aperture. It is particularly suitable for pictures where the depth of ﬁeld is a critical compositional element. With lower aperture values, you can reduce the depth of ﬁeld range, for example to let a face 'stand out' in front of an unimportant or distracting background in a portrait or, conversely, you can use higher aperture values to increase the depth of ﬁeld range so that everything from the foreground to the background is in focus in a landscape shot.

Taking a picture in this mode

1. Select theA mode using the click wheel (see p. 212),

2. and set the desired aperture value, then

3. press the shutter release button to the 1st pressure point.

If the automatically set shutter speed appears appropriate for the intended composition:

4. Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the photo.

If not, you can change the aperture value before taking the picture.

SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY MODE - T

Shutter speed priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to the manually selected shutter speed. It is therefore particularly suitable for pictures of moving subjects, where the sharpness of the movement depicted is a critical compositional element. For example, with fast shutter speeds you can avoid undesirable blurring of the movement, i.e. "freeze" your subject or, conversely, you can use slower shutter speeds to express the dynamic nature of the movement with a deliberate "blur eﬀect".

Taking a picture in this mode

1. Select theT mode using the click wheel (see p. 212),

2. set the desired shutter speed with the top dial, and

3. press the shutter release button to the 1st pressure point.

If the automatically set aperture value appears to be appropriate for the intended composition:

4. Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the photo.

If not, you can change the shutter speed before taking the picture.

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METERING MEMORY LOCK

For composition reasons, it can be beneﬁcial not to have the main subject in the center of the picture. In that case, the metering memory lock function - in P, T and A exposure modes, and with AF metering methods 1 Point – and Field single ﬁeld and spot metering modes - enables the main subject to be metered ﬁrst and the relevant settings retained until you have determined your ﬁnal trimming and take the picture. You can carry out both lock functions with the shutter release button. You can, however, divide the lock functions between the shutter release button and the joystick, or carry out both with the joystick.

Using the shutter release button

1. Aim the AF frame at the part of your subject to which you want to adjust the focus and/or exposure.

2. Press the shutter button to the ﬁrst pressure point to measure the focus and/or exposure and save the relevant settings.

Note:

Does not apply to ﬁne focus mode AFc (see tables on the next page).

3. Continue holding the shutter button half way and move the camera to determine the ﬁnal trimming.

4. Push the shutter button all the way down to take the photo.

The lock function is canceled as soon as you let it go.

Using the joystick

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Customize Control, and

2. in the sub-menu AE /AF Lock Button.

• Yet another sub-menu appears.

3. In this sub-menu, select which ﬁne focus mode you want to set the function of the joystick, i.e. for autofocus mode – AF Mode – or manual setting – MF.

• Yet another sub-menu appears.

4. In this sub-menu, set which function/s the joystick is to carry out.

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Metering and locking function/s

In the AFs Mode

Shutter release button Joystick

AF-L

AE-L

AF-L + AE-L

Starts and saves both measurements

In the AFc Mode

Shutter release button Joystick

AF-L

AE-L

AF-L + AE-L

None Starts and saves autofocus

In the MF Mode

Shutter release button Joystick

AFs

AFs + AE-L

AFc

AFc + AE-L

AE-L

Starts and saves exposure measurement

Starts and saves autofocus measurement

Starts and saves exposure measurement

Starts and saves both measurements

measurement

Starts and saves exposure measurement

Starts and saves both measurements

Starts and saves autofocus measurement

Starts and saves both measurements

Starts autofocus measurement

Starts and saves exposure measurement, starts autofocus measurement

Starts and saves exposure measurement

Taking a picture

1. Aim the AF frame at the part of your subject to which you want to adjust the focus and/or exposure.

2. By pressing the joystick inwards, start the function/s in the

AE/AF Lock Button sub-menu and/or save the settings.

If the joystick has been assinged only with focusing or exposure metering (otherwise continue with Step 5):

3. Keep the joystick pressed down and use the AF frame to aim for the subject section on which the second metering is to be harmonized.

4. Press the shutter button to the ﬁrst pressure point to start and save the second metering.

5. Keep the joystick pressed down and/or the shutter release button pressed down halfway and select the ﬁnal trimming by moving the camera.

6. Push the shutter button all the way down to take the photo.

The lock function of the joystick is canceled as soon as you let go of the joystick.

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Some subjects are made up predominantly of excessively light or dark surfaces, for example large areas of snow or a frame-ﬁlling black steam locomotive. In P, T, and A exposure modes, it may be more useful in such cases to set an appropriate exposure compensation instead of using metering memory lock each time. The same applies if you want to ensure an identical exposure for several pictures.

In addition to the setting in the menu, you can also carry out exposure compensation with the click wheels, which is much quicker.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Customize Control,

2. in the sub-menu select Direct Exp. Control, and

3. switch the function On or Off.

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Setting the function - using menu control

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Exposure Compensation, and

2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu.

3. Conﬁrm the setting by pressing the rear click wheel or the joystick inwards.

Setting the function - using direct access (with gesture control)

This is done basically as described for White Balance on p.191.

If this function is switched on, a compensation can be set in the menu or, in the case of program or exposure priority modes, with the upper click wheel, with the rear one for aperture priority mode.

Notes:

• Compensation carried out with the click wheels is transferred to the menu item.

• A set compensation remains active until it is reset to 0, i.e. even after any number of pictures and even after turning oﬀ the camera.

• Changes to the EV Increment setting (see p. 213) lead to the cancelation of a compensation that has been set, i.e. in such cases it is automatically reset to 0.

• This menu item Exposure Compensation can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct access, and also to the FAVORIT ES menu.

MANUAL SETTING - M

If, for example, you want to achieve a particular eﬀect that is only possible with a very speciﬁc exposure, or if you want to ensure that several pictures with diﬀerent trimming have an absolutely identical exposure, then you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.

Taking a picture in this mode

1. Select theM mode using the click wheel (see p. 212).

2. Set desired shutter speed with the top dial and the desired aperture with the click wheel.

• The resulting exposure is indicated by the upper part of the

light balance scale:

– Only central mark lit up white: correct exposure – White marks to the left or right of the central mark:

Under- or overexposure of approximately the amount displayed (in 1⁄3EV steps, EV = exposure value)

– Red marks to the left or right of the central mark:

under- or overexposure by more than ±3 EV

3. Push the shutter release button all the way down to take the photo.

Note:

For longer exposures than 30 min, use the B setting, which is available by turning the top dial counterclockwise beyond the 30 m setting. With B, the shutter remains open as long as you keep the shutter button fully pressed. For such long exposures, the use of a tripod is recommended and the Leica cable remote shutter button (see p. 147).

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE BRACKETING

High contrast subjects that have both very bright and very dark areas can have very diﬀerent eﬀects depending on exposure. The automatic bracketing function enables you to take a series of three or ﬁve pictures with graduated exposure.

Setting the bracketing

If On was selected in the Automatic sub-menu, the exposure bracketing is started by pressing the shutter release button once, with Off every picture must be taken separately, e.g. to adjust the time between the exposures to changing lighting conditions.

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Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Drive Mode, and

2. in the sub-menu, Exposure Bracketing.

3. Back in the CAMERA section, select Exposure Bracketing this time,

• The relevant sub-menu contains the items Frames,

Aperture, Automatic and JPG-HDR.

4. In this sub-menu, select Frames, and

5. there, the number of pictures that the intended exposure bracketing should comprise.

6. In the same sub-menu select Aperture, and

7. there, the desired exposure diﬀerence between the pictures.

8. In the same sub-menu select JPG-HDR, and

9. switch the function On or Off. With JPG-HDR (only available for the JPG ﬁle format, see p. 187) a picture is created where, due to the ‘overlaying’ of 3 diﬀerent exposures, very light and very dark parts of the subject are reproduced better at the same time, i.e. with less overexposure in the highlights and more deﬁnition in the darkest areas. In the same sub-menu, select Automatic, and

10. switch the function On or Off.

Note:

Automatic is not available together with JPG-HDR.

Whenever a bracketing series is set, it is indicated by in the screen header.

Notes:

• Depending on the exposure mode, the graduations are produced by changing the shutter speed (T/M) or the aperture (A), or both (P).

• The sequence of the pictures is: underexposure/correct exposure/overexposure

• Depending on the available shutter speed/aperture combination, the working range of the automatic bracketing function may be limited.

• The bracketing function remains active until it is reset to ±0, i.e. even after any number of pictures and even after turning oﬀ the camera.

• If an exposure compensation is set at the same time, the starting point of the bracketing series is balanced by the compensation value.

• This menu item can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct access, and also to the FAVORITE S menu.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

The camera determines the necessary ﬂ ash power by ﬁ ring one or more ranging ﬂ ashes, fractions of a second before taking the actual picture. Immediately after this, at the start of exposure, the main ﬂ ash is ﬁ red. All factors that inﬂ uence the exposure (such as ﬁ lters and changes to the aperture setting) are automatically taken into account.

Compatible ﬂ ash units

The following ﬂ ash units can be used with the camera. They facilitate TTL ﬂ ash metering and, depending on the conﬁ guration, a varying number of the functions described in these instructions.

• Leica system ﬂ ash units SF 40, SF 64, and SF 58.

• Other Leica system ﬂ ash units, except the Leica SF 20.

• Other commercially available ﬂ ash units with a standard ﬂ ash foot and positive center contact contact). We recommend the use of modern thyristor-controlled electronic ﬂ ash units.

• Studio ﬂ ash units (ﬁ red via synchronization socket and cable). In such cases, the

Exp. Preview function must be switched Off

(see p. 214).

(ﬁ red by the center/X

ATTACHING A FLASH UNIT

1. Turn oﬀ the camera and ﬂ ash unit.

2. Slide the foot of the ﬂ ash unit all the way into the accessory shoe and, if present, use the locknut to secure it and keep it from falling out. This is important since changes in the position of the ﬂ ash shoe could disrupt the required contacts, thus causing malfunctions.

The ﬂ ash unit should be set to control by the camera. When set to

TTL mode to allow automatic

A, ﬂ ash exposures must be

controlled by manually setting an appropriate aperture on both camera and ﬂ ash unit covering at least the subject distance. When set to

M, the ﬂ ash exposure must be controlled by manually setting

the aperture on both camera and ﬂ ash unit that matches the subject distance and/or by setting a correspondingly reduced power output level.

Notes:

• The ﬂ ash unit must also be turned on, i.e. ready to use,

otherwise there may be incorrect exposures and error messages on the camera.

• This menu item can be assigned to the

FAVORI TES menu.

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However, if ﬂ ash units not specially designed for the camera are used and do not

automatically adjust the white balance on the camera, the Flash setting should be used (see p.190).

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SYNCHRONIZATION TIME

Flash photographs are illuminated by two light sources, the available ambient light and the light from the ﬂash. The time at which the ﬂash is ﬁred normally determines where the parts of the subject illuminated exclusively or predominantly by the ﬂash are shown in the image ﬁeld. The conventional ﬂash ﬁring point at the beginning of the exposure can lead to apparent contradictions, e.g. a vehicle being "overtaken" by the light trail from its own tail lights. The Leica SL allows you to choose between this conventional ﬂash ﬁring point and the end of the exposure: In the example cited, the light trail from the tail lights then follows the vehicle as expected. This ﬂash technique gives a more natural impression of movement and dynamics.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Flash Settings,

2. then Flash Sync in the sub-menu, and

3. select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu.

Notes:

• The faster the used shutter speed is and/or the slower the subject moves, the less diﬀerence there is between the two ﬂash ﬁring points.

• This menu item can be assigned to the FAVOR ITES menu.

• Do not use synchro cables that are longer than 3 m.

SELECTING THE SYNC SPEED RANGE

The Leica SL allows you to limit the shutter speed range used in the automatic program and aperture priority exposure modes, e.g. to suit your picture composition ideas. You can choose here between one automatic and several manual settings.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Flash Settings,

2. in the sub-menu, Au to Slo w Sync, and

3. in the corresponding sub-menu, either one of the two automatic settings - 1/2f min. 1/60s or 1/f min. 1 /60s, or the desired slowest shutter speed.

Notes:

• 1/f min . 1/60s results in the slowest possible shutter speeds

based on the rule of thumb for free-handed, blur-free pictures, e.g. 1⁄

s with a focal length of 100 mm. On the other hand, this

100

setting rules out slower speeds than1⁄60s all together, i.e. even when using focal lengths shorter than 60 mm. 1/2f min. 1/60s is principally the same, except that it results in twice as fast shutter speeds whenever possible, e.g. for even more safety against blurred pictures.

• This menu item can be assigned to the FAVOR ITES menu.

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Flash mode with shutter speeds faster than synchronization time

The Leica ﬂash units SF 58 and SF 64 have a HSS function (High Speed Synchronization) that allows ﬂash to be used even with shutter speeds faster than synchronization time. This function is available with all camera exposure modes in the Leica SL. If the ﬂash unit used is set accordingly, the function is activated automatically as soon as the shutter speed set at the camera or calculated by the camera is faster than synchronization time, i.e. < 1⁄180s (if the shutter speed is slower, normal TTL ﬂash mode is used even with the HSS setting). No further settings on the camera/ﬂash unit are necessary.

Note:

The range for HSS ﬂash is signiﬁcantly lower than for TTL ﬂash.

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

This function can be used to selectively reduce or strengthen the ﬂash exposure regardless of the exposure from available light, e.g. in a picture taken in the evening, to lighten the face of a person in the foreground while retaining the lighting atmosphere.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Flash Settings,

2. then Flash Exp. Compensation and

3. select the desired setting in the corresponding sub-menu.

Notes:

• Flash Exp. Compensation is not available when ﬂash units are attached that have their own compensation setting feature, e.g. the Leica SF 58.

• Brighter ﬂash illumination selected using a positive compensation requires a higher ﬂash power, and vice versa. Therefore, ﬂash exposure compensation has a more or less signiﬁcant impact on the ﬂash range: A positive compensation reduces the range, while a negative compensation increases it.

• A ﬂash exposure compensation setting remains active until it is reset to 0, i.e. after any number of pictures and even after turning oﬀ the camera.

• This function is subject to the EV Increment setting (see p.213). When it is changed, a set compensation is canceled, i.e. automatically reset to 0.

• This menu item can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct access, and also to the FAVORITE S menu.

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VIDEO RECORDINGS

You can also use this camera to produce video recordings. The following settings are available/necessary:

File format and resolution

With the Leica SL, you have a choice between a wide variety of combined ﬁle formats/resolution settings, including two diﬀerent 4K resolutions (4096 x 2160, often referred to as ‘cinema 4K’ and 3840 x 2160, the resolution used in UHD television sets). Except for 4096 x 2180, which is only available with a frame rate of 24 fps, all other resolutions can be combined with diﬀerent frame rates. This allows them to be matched e.g. to the prevailing mains frequencies, or to ensure especially smooth rendition of moving subjects with the higher frame rates. All frame rates are of the progressive type.

ISO sensitivity

All the settings listed on p. 194 but with the restriction described on the next page in respect of the shutter speeds.

Note:

Vertical and horizontal lines may become visible in the image, especially when shooting dark subjects with high ISO values containing very bright, spot light sources.

Distance setting

All options described on pages 201-209.

Exposure Metering Methods

All the variants described on page 210.

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Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Video Format/Resolution, and

2. select the desired setting in the sub-menu.

Note:

Uninterrupted video recordings are possible up to a maximum length of 29 minutes.

Exposure modes

– Aperture priority mode (1/B/s) – Manual control with shutter speeds of 1⁄30 - 1⁄

shutter speeds are automatically reset to1⁄30s.

s. Set slower

4000

Note:

To ensure a consistent exposure, you should use manual shutter speed settings, otherwise changes in the subject, e.g. movements, could cause brightness ﬂuctuations.

Stabilization

With video recording - in addition to optical stabilization by means of appropriately equipped lenses (see p. 196) - an independent digital stabilization function is available that can be used with any lens. This function must be set for video recordings separately from the setting for photos. Even if only this function is available due to a lack of appropriately equipped lenses, video recordings beneﬁt from a considerable steadier picture composition.

Photo recording mode

Color space

Video recording is usually in sRGB color space. Exception: when using Video Gamma L-Log (see relevant section).

Contrast, saturation, sharpness

All options described on p. 188, but these are set separately for video recording.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Video Settings,

2. in the sub-menu, the desired item, and

3. in the respective sub-menus the desired settings.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Video Settings,

2. then Video Stabil. in the sub-menu, and

3. switch the function On or Off.

Gamma L-Log (Gamma compensation)

Video ﬁles recorded with this function initially have a 'ﬂat' look with very unsaturated colors and a very small dynamic range. This is the preferred type of ﬁle for professional post-processing.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Video Settings,

2. in the sub-menu, Video Gamma L-Log, and

3. switch the function On or Off.

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Time code

The time code is a data set that is generated and recorded parallel to the image and audio data. It allows the correct time synchronization of picture and audio signals even after cutting, or after a later separate processing. You can choose between a continuous ‘running’ time code (Free Run) and one for the particular recoding (Rec Run), and a setting where time measurement in every recording starts at 00:00:00 (Off).

Setting the function

1. Perform steps 1. and 2. described above,

2. in the Time Code sub-menu, select Start Time, and

3. select the desired function in the sub-menu.

• If Camera Time or Reset Timecode are selected, the

Time Code sub-menu reappears. If Manual is selected,

another sub-menu appears containing numerical groups: hh [hours], mm [minutes], ss [seconds], and Frame [frame number within the respective second].

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Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Video Settings,

2. then Timecode in the sub-menu,

3. select Mode in the corresponding sub-menu and

4. in the ﬁnal sub-menu the desired function.

You can choose if you want to deﬁne the start yourself, i.e. how large the time oﬀset is to be between the start of recording and the start of time code signal generation - Manual, or use the time code signal generated by the camera – Camera Time. You can also reset your settings in Manual to 0.

Setting a delay

4. To set a numerical group, turn the click wheel, or press the joystick up or down. To switch between groups, press the click wheel, or the joystick inwards, to the left or to the right.

Video aspect ratio

If the intended review equipment has a diﬀerent aspect ratio than that determined in Video Resolution (see p.226), you can select appropriate frame lines to be displayed with this mode that help you to match your framing to the respective aspect ratio.

Setting the function

1. In the menu’s SETUP section, select Capture Assistants,

2. in the sub-menu, Video Safety Area, and

3. in the corresponding sub-menu, 80%, 90%, 92 .5%, or 95%.

• The resulting safety area is indicated by a respective frame.

Photo recording mode

Setting the function

1. In the menu’s SETUP section, select Capture Assistants,

2. in the sub-menu, Video Aspect Ratio, and

3. in the corresponding sub-menu, switch the respective frame line sets On or Off.

• The format limits of a wider aspect ratio (than that of the

recorded video) are indicated by horizontal green lines, those of a narrower one by vertical red lines.

Note:

You can activate any number of frame lines for simultaneous display.

Video safety area

During review with diﬀerent equipment, a slight amount of the frame edges may be trimmed. To make sure this does not cut oﬀ decisive parts of the subject, you can facilitate appropriate framing with the help of four diﬀerent 'safety margins'.

Notes:

• The frames are based on the actually recorded video format. They are not on any aspect ratios that may have been selected in Video Aspect Ratio (see previous section).

• The frames do not appear in the event of recording using an HDMI connection to an external recorder.

Auto ISO Video

All variants described on page 194, but they are set separately for video recordings.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Auto ISO Settings,

2. select Auto ISO Photo in the sub-menu.

3. in the next sub-menu ISO Limit Values, Maximum Exposure Time

or Floating ISO, and

4. the desired settings in the respective sub-menus, or switch the

Floating ISO function On or Off.

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Video preview mode

This mode allows checking the eﬀ ects of the previously described settings, as well as setting the sound recording level (see below) before actually starting a video recording.

Switching between photo and video preview modes

Press the

LV button brieﬂ y.

Sound recording

Video recordings are normally recorded with sound. This can be done using the built-in microphones or with external microphones connected via the camera's respective socket (see p. 155). The integral microphones record in stereo. The recording level is controlled automatically. In order to achieve the desired volume or to improve audibility, you can adjust the sensitivity of the microphone to ﬁ t the recording situation.

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Note:

The level is not controlled separately for each channel.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's

2. then

Microphone Gain in the sub-menu, and

IMAGE section, select Video Settings,

3. in the corresponding sub-menu, the desired level.

To reduce any noise caused by wind, a damping function is available.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Video Settings,

2. then Wind Elimination in the sub-menu, and

3. in the respective sub-menus the desired settings.

Notes:

• Both the focusing and auto focus operations cause noises which are also recorded. In order to prevent this, you should refrain from using these functions during an ongoing recording.

• Both menu items can be assigned to the FAVORIT ES menu.

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Starting/ending the recording

A recording starts when you press the video button and ends when you press it again.

• A video recording in progress is indicated by a ﬂ ashing red dot and the elapsed recording time. As video recordings on this camera can be made with diﬀ erent aspect ratios (depending on the resolution set), black strips will appear either above and below, or to the left and right of the image.

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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 used when saving to cards is 8 bits, the HDMI connection delivers 10 bits. The table below illustrates the available modes.

Video

review

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HDMI

connection

Video saved on Bit-

Inserted memory

card(s)

external

recording device

Depth

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).

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.

Photo recording mode

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.

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NUMBER OF FRAMES

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

ADDITIONAL RECORDING FUNCTIONS

INTERVAL PICTURE SERIES

The Leica SL makes it possible to automatically take pictures of motion sequences over a long period of time in the form of picture series. In order to do this, you must deﬁne the start time of the series, the intervals between pictures, and the number of pictures.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Drive Mode, and

2. in the sub-menu, Interval.

3. Back in the CAMERA section, select Interval this time,

4. in the sub-menu Number of Frames, and

5. in the corresponding keypad-submenu the number of shots the

Additional recording functions

1 Back "button" (for returning to the previous menu level without

2 Edit line 3 Numeric pad 4 Delete "button" (for deletion of the respective last value)

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5 Conﬁrmation "button" (for both individual values as well as the

intended interval series is supposed to consist of.

1 2

conﬁrming any settings)

ﬁnished settings)

The keypad can be operated in various ways:

Using menu control

– To move left or right, turn the click wheel or press the joystick in

the desired direction. – To move up or down, press the joystick in the desired direction. – To conﬁrm a value or setting, press the click wheel or the

joystick inwards.

Using gesture control

– Tap the desired value and the respective setting 'buttons'. – To set the time between the shots and the time until the series is

supposed to start:

6. In the in step 4. mentioned Interval sub-menu, select Interval or Countdown, respectively, and

7. in the corresponding sub-menus, the respective times.

– To set the values, turn the click wheel, or press the joystick

up or down.

– To switch between hours, minutes and seconds, press the

click wheel or the joystick inwards or in the desired direction.

– To conﬁrm settings, press the BR button.

Creating an interval picture series

The exposure and focusing settings are no diﬀerent from those of normal pictures, but it should be taken into account that the lighting conditions may change during the course of the picture series.

• The time until the ﬁrst picture and the number of pictures are shown in the upper right corner of the monitor/viewﬁnder image.

Press the shutter release button to start the series.

• The remaining number of pictures will be displayed brieﬂy between the pictures and a corresponding message will be displayed after the series has been completed.

Notes:

• The pictures in a series are saved as a group.

• If the camera is set to automatically turn oﬀ and no operations are carried out, it may shut oﬀ between the individual pictures and then turn on again.

• If the camera will be left unattended while taking an interval picture series, take precautions to ensure that it won't get stolen.

• An interval picture series carried out over a longer period of time at a cold location or in a place with high temperatures and humidity may result in malfunctioning.

• Under certain conditions, it may not be possible to take an interval picture series, depending on the picture interval or number that has been set.

• Use a suﬃciently charged battery.

• An interval picture series will be interrupted or stopped in the following situations:

– If the battery loses its charge – If the camera is turned oﬀ

If this happens while you are photographing an interval picture series, you may proceed by turning oﬀ the camera, changing the battery or memory card(s), and then turning the camera back on. The pictures that are taken after this will be saved in their own group.

• While an interval picture series is being taken, neither a USB nor an HDMI micro cable can be connected to the camera.

• The function will remain active, even after a completed series or after the camera has been turned on and oﬀ. If you want to take normal pictures again, select the desired function in the

Drive Mode sub-menu.

• In review mode, pictures from an interval series are identiﬁed with .

• This does not make the camera suitable for use as a monitoring device.

• This menu item can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct access, and also to the FAVORITE S menu.

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TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THE SELF-TIMER

You can use the self-timer to take a picture with a delay of either 2 or 12 s. This is particularly useful for group photographs, where you want to appear in the picture yourself or if you want to avoid the picture being out of focus due to camera shake when releasing the shutter. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod.

Setting and using the function

1. In the menu's CAMERA section, select Drive Mode, and

2. in the sub-menu, the desired delay time.

3. To start the process, press the shutter release button all the

Additional recording functions

Note:

During the countdown, you can restart the delay time, i.e. extend it, by pressing the shutter release button again.

Procedure

With 2 s delay time: Exposure metering is carried out ﬁrst, in autofocus mode the focus is set. Only then does the delay time start. With 12 s delay time: The delay time begins immediately after the shutter release button is pressed. Exposure metering and autofocus operation - if set - takes place 2 s before the picture is taken.

way down (see also "Shutter release button", p.198).

Displays

The elapsed delay time is indicated:

– On the monitor/in the viewﬁnder by the display Releasing in XXs

and a countdown of the remaining time until the picture is taken.

– By the LED on the front of the camera. It ﬂashes quickly during a

2 s delay. During a 12 s delay, it ﬂashes slowly for the ﬁrst 10 s, and then quickly for the last 2 s.

– If acoustic signals are turned on (see p.181), beeps sound in

the same rythm.

Aborting the function

A self-timer delay time in progress can be canceled

– by turning oﬀ the camera, – during the ﬁrst 10 s of a 12 s self-timer delay time by pressing

any one of the TL/TR/BR/BL buttons.

If you no longer want to use the self-timer, select a diﬀerent item in the Drive Mode sub-menu. The function is also deactivated by turning oﬀ the camera.

Note:

This menu item can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct access, and also to the FAVORITE S menu.

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LENS PROFILES

With Leica SL lenses and those of the Leica TL system, the lens-related data are automatically read out by the camera for the purposes of optimizing the exposure and picture data. The same applies to the use of a 6-bit coded Leica M lens with a Leica M adapter L, and Leica R lenses with contact strips with a Leica R adapter L. In all cases, this is subject to the camera recognizing the relevant lens. If other lens types are used with adapters, such as non-6-bit coded Leica M lenses or Leica R lenses without contact strips, the relevant data must be entered manually to be able to use optimization. This is done by selecting the lens from a list.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Lens Profiles,

2. in the sub-menu select M Lenses or R Lenses, and

3. in the corresponding sub-menu, the desired lens, or whether you want to switch the relevant list Off.

Notes:

• If the camera recognizes a 6-bit coded Leica M lens or a Leica R lens with contact strip, the relevant proﬁle is set automatically and the menu sub-items M Lenses, or R Lenses are not available (‘grayed out’).

• There are a few functional restrictions when using Leica M and R lenses with the above-mentioned adapters:

– Only the exposure control modes A and M are available. – Only manual focusing is available, i.e. no autofocus-related

functions.

– With Leica R lenses, you should focus with the aperture fully

open and close it only afterwards at the desired value.

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Review Mode

REVIEW MODE

Note:

Two functions are available for the review of your recordings:

– Automatic review after each recording – Review for unlimited time

AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF THE LAST RECORDING

In this mode, each recording is displayed immediately after it is taken. You can set the time for which it is to be displayed.

Setting the function

1. In the menu's SETUP section, select Auto Review, and

2. in the sub-menu, the desired duration or Off.

REVIEW FOR UNLIMITED TIME –

Press the TR button brieﬂy.

• The last picture taken appears along with the corresponding

displays. However, if the memory card(s) does/do not contain any image ﬁles, the following message appears:

No valid picture to play.

To switch back to photo recording mode:

Press the shutter release button.

To switch back to photo recording or video preview modes

(whichever was activated before switching to review mode): Press the LV button.

Most settings in review modes can be done either with gesture or button control. A list of the gestures that can be used, including descriptions, can be found on p. 283.

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corners of the monitor picture when switched on: function),

(Change of display), (Delete function), and

(Rating

(Menu).

–

BR button for button lock (if activated).

– If the memory card or the selected ﬁ le cannot be read, a

corresponding symbol appears in the right-hand margin of the black picture.

– If the histogram function is on, the diagram will also appear. If

the clipping/zebra displays are set, excessively bright areas in the image without any detail will be marked.

Notes:

• If you have taken pictures using the continuous series, the automatic bracketing function, or the inter val picture series function, the last picture in the series is shown ﬁ rst, or the last picture saved if all pictures in the series have not yet been transferred from the camera’s internal buﬀ er memory.

• It may not be possible to view ﬁ les that were not created on this camera.

• In some cases, the image may not have the usual quality or the screen will remain blank and only display the ﬁ le name.

SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS

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Turn the click wheel, or press the joystick to the right or left.

Swiping/turning/pressing to the right will take you to newer recordings (with higher numbers), to the left to previous ones (with smaller numbers). The recordings are shown in an endless loop. If two memory cards containing diﬀ erent image data are inserted, the recordings on the card in slot 1 will be shown ﬁ rst, then those on the card in slot 2.

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ENLARGING PHOTOS

You can enlarge a section of a photo, e.g. to study it more closely. Enlargement is possible in 4 steps until 1 pixel of the monitor displays 1 pixel of the picture.

• The rectangle inside the frame shows the approximate size of

the section.

Enlarging as desired:

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Turn the top dial to the right. To reduce, turn/press to the left.

Calling up the highest possible enlargement in one step.

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Press the joystick forwards. To return to normal size in one step, press again.

Notes:

• Enlarging cannot be performed on videos.

• The more the picture is enlarged, the more the reproduction quality deteriorates – due to the proportionately lower resolution.

• It may not be possible to enlarge pictures taken using other camera types.

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Press the joystick in the desired direction.

• The rectangle inside the frame moves to the position of the shifted section.

SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY OF 12/30 RECORDINGS

The recordings can be reduced so that 12 or 30 are shown on the screen. This makes it easier to get an overview and to ﬁ nd a certain recording. The procedure is basically the same - in reverse - as when enlarging.

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Turn the top dial to the left. One click past normal view = 12-picture view, two = 30-picture view.

• The last picture to be shown at its normal size is marked by a red frame.

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Notes:

• Enlarging cannot be performed on videos.

• When using an enlarged view or 12/30 display, the display with additional information cannot be opened.

Selecting a picture in the 12/30 view

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Using physical controls

1. Turn the rear click wheel - it moves line by line - or press the joystick in the desired direction.

• The red frame moves accordingly.

2. Press the rear click wheel or the joystick inwards.

• The selected recording will be shown at its normal size.

If two memory cards are inserted containing diﬀ erent image data, you can immediately switch the card sourced for the 12/30 view: Press the

BR button (marked ).

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