Leica SL2 Instruction Manual
LEICASL2
Instruction manual
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs
with your new Leica SL2. Please read this manual thoroughly to
familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has
to offer. You can find all information about the Leica SL2 whenever
you need it at sl2.leica-camera.com.
Your Leica Camera AG
Foreword/Scope of delivery
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the
accessories supplied are complete.
– LeicaSL2
– Lithium-ion battery Leica BP-SCL4
– Leica BC-SCL4 charger, incl. mains cable (US, EU)
– Camera bayonet cover
– Carry strap
– Quick Start Guide
– CE flyer
– Creative Cloud flyer
– Test certificate
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Subject to changes in design and production.
REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES
Please contact Leica Customer Care or visit the Leica Camera AG
website for information on the extensive range of Leica replacement parts/accessories:
en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-SL/Accessories
Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or
by Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera (battery,
charger, mains plug, mains cable, etc.). These accessories
should only be used with this product. Third-party accessories
may result in malfunctions or damage to the product.
Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety
remarks”, and “General information” before using your camera
for the first time. Knowledge of the content will prevent
inadvertent damage to the product, possible injuries and other
risks.
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Replacement parts/accessories
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LEGAL INFORMATION
LEGAL INFORMATION
• Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and
publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other
published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws.
• The same applies for all software supplied in the scope of
Legal information
delivery.
• The following applies for all video material created with this
camera: This product is governed by the AVC Patent Portfolio
license and is meant for private use by a consumer only. The
device may furthermore be used for purposes for which the
consumer receives no remuneration, e.g. (i) encoding in
accordance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii)
decoding of AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer in
accordance with the AVC Standard within the scope of personal
use and/or which the consumer has received from the provider,
who is in possession of a license to offer AVC Video. No license
is granted or implied for any other use. Any other use, specifically the provision of AVC video in exchange for remuneration, may
require a separate license agreement with MPEG LA, L.L.C.
Please visit the MPEG LA, L.L.C. website at: www.mpegla.com
for more information.
The device-specific license information can be found in the camera
menu.
▸ Select Camera InformationCamera Information in the main menu
▸ Select License InformationsLicense Informations
REGULATORY INFORMATION
You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers
in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging.
The date format is year/month/day.
Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the
camera menu.
▸ Select Camera InformationCamera Information in the main menu
▸ Select Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information
CE mark
The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the
fundamental requirements of applicable EU guidelines. Please read
the CE flyer provided for more information.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EU and for other European countries
with active waste separation policies.)
This device contains electric and/or electronic components which
must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it
should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by
your local authority.
This service is free of charge. Any standard or rechargeable
batteries used in this device must be removed and disposed of
separately in accordance with local regulations.
Please contact your local authorities, waste disposal collection
point or the retailer, from whom you purchased the device for more
information on correct waste disposal.
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IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF
WLAN/BLUETOOTH® (LEICA FOTOS)
Please read the important notes on specific functions of Leica
FOTOS on p.194.
• Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and
protect against disruptions to the systems in place where
devices or computer systems are in use that require more
stringent security than WLAN devices.
• Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising
from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN
device.
• It is assumed that the WLAN function will be used in countries
where this camera is sold. There may be a risk of breaching
statutory wireless communication regulations when using the
camera in other countries. Leica Camera AG shall not accept
liability for such breaches.
• Please note that there is a risk of unauthorized third party
interception of wirelessly communicated data. We highly
recommend that you activate encryption in the wireless access
point settings to ensure data safety.
• Avoid using the camera in areas where it can be exposed to
magnetic fields, static electricity or other interferences, e.g.
near a microwave oven. RF transmissions may otherwise not
reach the camera.
• Using the camera near devices like microwave ovens or wireless
phones that use the 2.4 GHz RF band may negatively affect the
performance of both devices.
• Do not attempt to connect to wireless networks you are not
authorized to use.
• The device will automatically search for wireless networks, once
the WLAN function is enabled. A list, including networks you are
not authorized to access, will be displayed (SSID: Network
identifier for a WLAN network). Do not attempt to connect to
such a network, as this could be construed as unauthorized
access.
• We recommend disabling the WLAN function while on an
aircraft.
• The use of the WLAN-RF band between 5150 MHz and 5350
MHz is permitted only in enclosed spaces.
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Legal information
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SAFETY REMARKS
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that
Safety remarks
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric
• Switch off the camera, remove the battery briefly, replace it and
• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio
• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as
• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static
generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic
fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or
computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere
with recordings.
motors can damage the stored picture data or disrupt recording.
switch the camera back on in case of a camera malfunction due
to the effects of electromagnetic fields.
transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their electromagnetic
fields may interfere with recordings.
follows:
– out of the reach of children
– in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen
discharge. Since people can easily pick up charges of several
10,000 volts by walking on synthetic carpets, a discharge can
occur when you touch the camera, and especially it is placed on
a conductive surface. A static discharge on the camera housing
poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in safety circuits,
you should avoid direct contact with external camera contacts
like those in the flash shoe.
• Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in
the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the
bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could
cause irreparable damage. This component must only be
cleaned with a dry cloth (in system cameras).
• Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an
optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to
discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a
heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). Dirt
deposits and oxidation on the contacts can be avoided by
storing your camera in a dry location with the lens cap and the
flash shoe/viewfinder cap (in system cameras) attached.
• Only use accessories specified for this model to prevent faults,
short circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself.
Repairs must be done at authorized service centers only.
• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other
aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol must
not be used for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can
damage the camera housing or the surface finish.
• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals
and should therefore not be kept in contact with the camera for
extended periods of time.
• Prevent any sand or dust or water penetration into the camera,
e.g. during snowfall or rain or on the beach. Be extra careful
when changing the lens (in system cameras) and when inserting
or removing the memory card and rechargeable battery. Sand
and dust can damage the camera, the lens, the memory card
and the battery. Moisture can cause malfunctions and irreparable damage to the camera and memory card.
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LENS
• A camera lens can have the effect of a magnifying glass when
exposed to direct frontal sunlight. The camera must therefore be
protected against extended exposure to direct sunlight.
• Attaching the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or
ideally in its camera case, will help prevent damage to the
interior of the camera.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery
types may result in an explosion!
• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat,
humidity or moisture for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, the
batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a
high-pressure container as this would pose a fire or explosion
hazard.
• Do not under any circumstances charge or insert a damp or wet
battery into the camera!
• A safety valve in the battery ensures that any excess pressure
caused by improper handling is discharged safely. It is nevertheless important to dispose of a bloated battery immediately. It
may pose an explosion hazard!
• Keep the battery contacts clean and easily accessible. Although
lithium-ion batteries are secured against short circuits, they
should still be protected against contact with metal objects like
paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot
and cause severe burns.
• When a battery is accidentally dropped, make sure to check the
housing and the contacts immediately for any damage. A
damaged battery can damage the camera.
• The battery must be removed from the camera or charger and
must be replaced immediately in case of a strange smell,
discoloration, deformation, overheating or leakage. Continued
use of the battery may result in overheating, which can cause
fire and/or explosion!
• Never throw batteries into a fire as they may explode.
• Keep the battery away from sources of heat in case of leakage
or if you smell burning. Leaked fluid can catch fire!
• The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can
cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause
serious or life-threatening injuries.
• Make sure that the power socket is freely accessible at all times.
• Do not attempt to open the battery or the charger. Repairs must
only be carried out by authorized service centers.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause
suffocation when swallowed.
FIRST AID
• Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact
with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water
immediately. Avoid rubbing. Seek medical attention
immediately.
• Leaked battery fluid poses an injury hazard when it comes in
contact with clothing or skin. Rinse the affected areas
thoroughly with clean water.
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CHARGER
• Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting receivers may
• When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – this is
• Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, as
Safety remarks
• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short circuit
interfere with reception. Ensure a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft)
between the charger and the receiver.
normal and not a malfunction.
it consumes electricity (a very small amount), even if no battery
is inserted.
them.
CARRY STRAP
• Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You
should therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry
strap is not a toy and poses a strangulation risk.
• Use the carry strap only for its intended purpose on a camera or
on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may
possibly result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not
permitted.
• Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars
during sports activities that pose a risk of entanglement (e.g.
when mountain climbing and similar outdoor activities).
MEMORY CARD
• Never remove the memory card during a datasave or card
reading process. The camera must not be switched off or be
subjected to impact or vibrations while working.
• Do not open the cover/remove the memory card or the battery
while the status LED is lit, which indicates memory access. Data
on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunctions may occur.
• Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage
and result in the loss of stored data.
• Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory
card and keep them clean and dry.
• Keep memory cards out of the reach of children. Swallowing a
memory card may cause suffocation.
TRIPOD
• When using a tripod, make sure it is standing securely and turn
the camera only by turning the tripod, not the actual camera.
Ensure that the tripod screw is hand-tightened only. Avoid
transporting the camera while the tripod is attached. You might
injure yourself or others and the camera could get damaged.
FLASH
• The use of incompatible flash units with your LeicaSL2 may
result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.
SENSOR
• Cosmic radiation (e.g. during flights) may cause pixel defects.
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Safety remarks
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Please read the section about “Care/Maintenance” for more
information about what to do in case of problems.
CAMERA/LENS
(For system cameras)
• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in
General information
the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information
will be extremely important in case of loss.
• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover
attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the
camera.
• That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a
dust-free environment.
• Never store the camera bayonet cover or the lens back cover in
a pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could
then be accidentally introduced into the camera.
LCD PANEL
• Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is
exposed to great temperature fluctuations. Wipe the screen
carefully with a soft, dry cloth.
• The screen image will initially be slightly darker than normal if
the camera is very cold when it is switched on. The normal level
of brightness will be reached as soon as the LCD panel warms
up.
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• The battery must have a temperature between +0°C and
+35°C for charging (otherwise the charger will not switch on or
will switch off again immediately).
• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge
to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one.
• The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works
and should therefore be charged fully before their first use.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times.
This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25
cycles.
• Battery and charger heat up during the charging process. That is
normal and not a malfunction.
• Rapid flashing of the two LEDs (>2Hz) when charging
commences indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging
time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside permitted
ranges or a short circuit). Disconnect the charger from the
mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging process.
Please contact your dealer, the Leica office in your country or
Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of
internal chemical reactions. These reactions are influenced by
ambient temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum
service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to extreme
temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time (e.g. in a
parked car in the summer or winter).
• However, every battery has a limited service life! After several
hundred charging cycles, this limitation will become evident as
the operating times get significantly shorter.
• The replaceable battery supplies power to a backup battery,
which is permanently installed in the camera. This backup
battery retains the date and time for some weeks. Once the
backup battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting a
charged main battery. The time and date will have to be set
again after a full depletion of both batteries.
• As the battery capacity deteriorates or if using an older battery,
warning messages may appear and some functions may be
restricted or blocked entirely.
• Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time. Make sure to switch the camera off via
the main switch before removing the battery. Leaving the battery
in the camera will result in a deep discharge after a few weeks.
Voltage levels will decrease significantly, as the camera uses a
low idle current to maintain settings.
• Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant
regulations at an approved collection point for proper recycling.
• The date of manufacture can be found on the battery. The date
format is week/year.
MEMORY CARD
• The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is
too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and
quality. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without
any damage to the camera or memory card. As some "no name"
cards may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards,
Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.
• We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time,
because fragmented residual data from deleted files may block
some of the storage capacity.
• Generally, it is not necessary to format (initialize) memory cards
that have been previously used. Formatting will, however, be
necessary if you insert an unformatted memory card or a card
that was formatted in another device (e.g. a computer) for the
first time.
• We recommend backing up your data on a PC, because
electromagnetic fields, static electricity and any damage to the
memory card or camera defects may result in irretrievable
damage or loss of your data.
• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards come with a write
protection slider to prevent accidental overwriting. This slider is
located on the non-beveled side of the card. All data on the card
is protected when the slider is set to its lower position, marked
LOCK.
• All data stored on a memory card will be lost during formatting.
Formatting will not be prevented by the deletion protection set
for individual pictures.
SENSOR
• Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor
may result in noticeable dark stains or specks on the pictures (in
system cameras). Alternatively, send your camera to the Leica
Customer Care department for sensor cleaning (see p. 220).
This service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore
incur charges.
DATA
• All data, including personal information, may be changed or
deleted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static
discharge, accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures.
• Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for
direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or
destruction of data and personal information.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Leica is continuously working on the further development and
optimization of Leica SL2. As digital cameras have many functions
that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera retroactively. Leica releases what are known as firmware updates at irregular
intervals. Cameras are always supplied from the factory with the
latest firmware. Otherwise you can download it from our website
yourself and transfer it to your camera.
General information
You will receive a newsletter informing you of the availability of a
new firmware update if you register your camera on the Leica
Camera homepage.
Visit the download section or the "Customer Area" for information
about how to register or how to get firmware updates for your Leica
SL2. Additionally, you can find information about changes or
additions to the manual at:
club.leica-camera.com
Leica releases firmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals.
You can download any new firmware version from our homepage
and transfer it to your lens. Please see p.191 for more information.
Select the menu item Camera InformationCamera Information (see p. 191) to check
whether your camera and lenses are running the latest firmware
version.
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WARRANTY
In addition to your statutory warranty rights regarding your dealer,
you will receive an additional Leica Camera AG product warranty
valid from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica retailer.
Previously, the product warranty was included with the product in
the packaging. From now on, the product warranty will only be
available online as a new service. You will be able to review the
warranty conditions for your product at any time, without having to
search fr the document. Please note that this new policy applies
only for products that are no longer delivered with a hardcopy
product warranty included in the packaging. Any products still
delivered with the warranty document in the packaging remain
governed exclusively by that document. For more information
regarding the warranty scope, warranty services and limitations,
please visit:
warranty.leica-camera.com
Leica SL2 comes with splash water and dust protection.
The camera was tested under controlled laboratory conditions
and is classes as IP54 in accordance with DIN EN 60529. Please
note: The splash water and dust protection coating is not
permanent and will diminish over time. Please read the section
on camera care and storage for detailed instructions on how to
clean and dry the camera. The warranty does not cover liquid
damage. Any attempt to open the camera casing by an
unauthorized retailer or service partner will cause an immediate
expiration of the splash water and dust warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
FOREWORD ...................................................................................... 2
SCOPE OF DELIVERY ....................................................................... 2
REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES .......................................... 3
LEGAL INFORMATION ..................................................................... 4
SAFETY REMARKS ........................................................................... 6
Table of Content
GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................10
SENSOR ....................................................................................................... 11
WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 13
TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................14
PART DESIGNATIONS .................................................................... 20
DISPLAYS ........................................................................................24
PHOTO ......................................................................................................... 24
VIDEO/CINE ................................................................................................ 26
DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY ................................................................ 28
PREPARATION ................................................................................ 30
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ................................................................. 30
PREPARING THE CHARGER ........................................................................ 30
CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................................................... 31
CHARGING VIA USB .......................................................................................... 32
INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY ..................................................... 32
INSERTION/REMOVAL OF MEMORY CARDS............................................ 33
LENS ............................................................................................................ 35
COMPATIBLE LENSES ....................................................................................... 35
CHANGING THE LENS ....................................................................................... 37
DIOPTER SETTINGS .................................................................................... 40
MULTIFUNCTION HAND GRIP SL .............................................................. 41
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CAMERA OPERATION.....................................................................46
CONTROL ELEMENTS ................................................................................. 46
MAIN SWITCH ................................................................................................... 46
SHUTTER BUTTON ............................................................................................ 47
FRONT SETTING WHEEL ................................................................................... 48
THUMBWHEEL .................................................................................................. 48
JOYSTICK ...........................................................................................................49
PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON ........................................................................49
FN BUTTONS ..................................................................................................... 50
LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) ..........................................................................51
TOP DISPLAY .....................................................................................................52
MENU CONTROL ......................................................................................... 52
CONTROL ELEMENTS ....................................................................................... 52
MENU SECTIONS .............................................................................................. 53
STATUS SCREEN ............................................................................................... 55
MENU NAVIGATION .......................................................................................... 58
SUBMENU ......................................................................................................... 60
KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD ....................................................................................... 60
MENU BAR .............................................................................................................. 61
SCALE MENU ........................................................................................................... 62
DATE/TIME MENU ................................................................................................... 62
COMBI MENU .......................................................................................................... 63
USER-DEFINED OPERATION ...................................................................... 64
FAVORITES MENU ............................................................................................. 64
MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU .......................................................................... 64
FN BUTTONS ..................................................................................................... 65
CHANGING AN ASSIGNMENT .................................................................................. 65
ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION ........................................................ 65
SETTING WHEEL ASSIGNMENTS ...................................................................... 66
WHEN USING AF LENSES ........................................................................................ 66
WHEN USING MF LENSES ........................................................................................ 67
ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE SETTING WHEELS ........................................... 68
JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................68
LOCKING THE OPERATING ELEMENTS ............................................................69
CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ............................................................ 70
MENU LANGUAGE ...................................................................................... 70
DATE/TIME .................................................................................................. 70
RECEIVING THE SETTINGS FROM A MOBILE DEVICE ...................................... 70
MANUAL SETTINGS .......................................................................................... 71
DISTANCE UNIT .......................................................................................... 71
POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) .................................................... 72
LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS ............................................. 72
LCD PANEL/EVF USE ........................................................................................73
EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 73
BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................................................... 74
LCD PANEL .............................................................................................................. 74
EVF .......................................................................................................................... 74
COLOR RENDERING .......................................................................................... 74
LCD PANEL .............................................................................................................. 74
EVF .......................................................................................................................... 74
EVF FRAME RATE ..............................................................................................75
AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL AND EVF SHUTDOWN .............................................. 75
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ................................................................................... 75
VOLUME ............................................................................................................ 75
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS.......................................................................................... 75
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND ....................................................................... 75
AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION .......................................................................... 76
SILENT PHOTOGRAPHY .................................................................................... 76
RECORDING – BASIC SETTINGS (PICTURE & VIDEO) ................. 78
TOUCH AF ................................................................................................... 78
TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE .................................................................................. 79
FOCUS LIMIT ............................................................................................... 79
EV INCREMENT ........................................................................................... 79
AUXILIARY DISPLAYS ................................................................................. 80
INFO PROFILES ................................................................................................. 80
CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES .............................................................................. 81
DEACTIVATING INDIVIDUAL INFO PROFILES ............................................................. 81
CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES ......................................................................... 81
SHOW AVAILABLE ............................................................................................. 82
INFO BARS .............................................................................................................. 82
GRID ........................................................................................................................ 82
FOCUS PEAKING...................................................................................................... 82
CLIPPING/ZEBRA .................................................................................................... 83
LEVEL GAUGE .......................................................................................................... 84
HISTOGRAM ............................................................................................................ 85
RECORDING – BASIC SETTINGS (PICTURE) ................................. 86
SENSOR FORMAT ....................................................................................... 86
FILE FORMAT .............................................................................................. 87
JPG SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 88
RESOLUTION ..................................................................................................... 88
NOISE REDUCTION ........................................................................................... 88
IMAGE PROPERTIES .......................................................................................... 89
COLOR PROFILE ...................................................................................................... 89
MONOCHROME PROFILE ......................................................................................... 89
CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES ............................................................................. 90
MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT................................................................. 90
NOISE SUPPRESSION FUNCTION
FOR LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ..................................................................... 91
SHUTTER TYPE ........................................................................................... 91
ASPECT RATIO............................................................................................. 92
IMAGE STABILIZATION ............................................................................... 92
SETTING THE STABILIZATION DIRECTION ........................................................ 92
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ............................................................................. 93
AF ASSIST LIGHT .............................................................................................. 93
ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION .........................................................................93
RECORDING – BASIC SETTINGS (VIDEO) ..................................... 94
SENSOR FORMAT ....................................................................................... 94
FILE FORMAT .............................................................................................. 95
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VIDEO FORMAT ........................................................................................... 95
AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS ...............................................................................96
AVAILABLE FRAME RATES ................................................................................ 96
SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT ..........................................................................96
IMAGE PROPERTIES ................................................................................... 97
VIDEO PROFILES ............................................................................................... 97
CUSTOMIZING VIDEO PROFILES ...................................................................... 97
MICROPHONE ............................................................................................. 97
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WIND NOISE REDUCTION .......................................................................... 98
TIME CODE .................................................................................................. 98
TIME CODE MODE ............................................................................................. 98
START TIME .......................................................................................................99
VIDEO GAMMA ............................................................................................ 99
VIDEO STABILIZATION ............................................................................. 100
HDMI OUTPUT .......................................................................................... 100
VIDEO AUXILIARY DISPLAYS ................................................................... 101
ASPECT RATIO DISPLAY.................................................................................. 101
SAFETY AREA .................................................................................................. 101
PICTURE MODE ............................................................................102
DRIVE MODE ............................................................................................. 102
FOCUSING ................................................................................................. 103
AUTOFOCUS MODES ......................................................................................103
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS ...............................................................104
TRACKING .......................................................................................................105
INTELLIGENT AF..................................................................................................... 103
AFs (single) ............................................................................................................ 103
AFc (continuous) .................................................................................................... 103
MULTI-FIELD .......................................................................................................... 104
SPOT/FIELD .......................................................................................................... 104
ZONE ..................................................................................................................... 105
START POSITION FOR TRACKING ........................................................................... 106
PERSON DETECTION .............................................................................................. 106
AF SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 107
AF-PROFILES ......................................................................................................... 107
PRE FOCUS ........................................................................................................... 108
AF QUICK SETTING ......................................................................................... 109
ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING............................................................................. 109
ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE .................................................................. 109
CHANGING THE AF METERING METHOD ................................................................ 109
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 110
ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE .................................................................................. 110
AF ASSIST LIGHT ................................................................................................... 110
ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION ............................................................................... 110
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) ..............................................................................111
MF SETTINGS* ................................................................................................ 111
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 112
FOCUS PEAKING.................................................................................................... 112
ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE ................................................................................. 112
DISTANCE DISPLAY ................................................................................................ 114
USING AUTOFOCUS IN MF MODE .......................................................................... 115
ISO SENSITIVITY ....................................................................................... 115
FIXED ISO VALUES ..........................................................................................116
AUTOMATIC SETTING ...................................................................................... 116
LIMITING SETTING RANGES ................................................................................... 116
FLOATING ISO ................................................................................................. 117
WHITE BALANCE ...................................................................................... 118
AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS ...................................................... 118
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING .................................................................119
GRAY CARD ........................................................................................................... 119
GRAY CARD LIVE VIEW ........................................................................................... 120
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE ..........................................120
EXPOSURE................................................................................................. 121
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS .................................................................. 122
SPOT METERING .................................................................................................... 122
CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING .............................................................................. 122
MULTI-FIELD METERING ......................................................................................... 122
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EXPOSURE MODES ......................................................................................... 123
SELECTING A MODE .............................................................................................. 123
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P .................................................124
AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P .................................................................................... 124
CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) ..... 124
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S ..............................................125
APERTURE PRIORITY - A ......................................................................................... 125
SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S .............................................................................. 125
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M ................................................................126
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE..................................................................................126
EXPOSURE CONTROL .....................................................................................127
EXPOSURE PREVIEW .............................................................................................. 127
EXPOSURE LOCK ................................................................................................... 128
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .................................................................................. 130
PICTURE RECORDING MODES ................................................................. 131
SERIAL EXPOSURES ....................................................................................... 131
INTERVAL SHOOTING .....................................................................................132
SPECIFYING THE NUMBER OF PICTURES ............................................................... 132
SPECIFYING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN SHOTS ...................................................... 132
EXPOSURE BRACKETING ................................................................................133
SELF-TIMER ..................................................................................................... 135
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................ 135
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS ............................................................................ 135
FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) ............................................ 136
FLASH CONTROL ............................................................................................ 137
SYNC POINT .......................................................................................................... 137
FLASH RANGE ................................................................................................. 138
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..............................................................139
VIDEO MODE ................................................................................142
VIDEO MODE AND CINE MODE ............................................................... 142
START/EXIT VIDEO MODE .......................................................................143
START/END VIDEO RECORDING .............................................................144
FOCUSING ................................................................................................. 144
AUTOFOCUS MODES ......................................................................................145
CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS ...................................................................145
TOUCH AF ............................................................................................................. 145
SUPPRESSING CONTINUOUS FOCUSING ............................................................... 145
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS ...............................................................146
TRACKING .......................................................................................................147
PERSON DETECTION .............................................................................................. 148
AF SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 149
AF QUICK SETTING ......................................................................................... 149
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 150
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) ..............................................................................151
MF SETTINGS* ................................................................................................ 151
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 152
ISO SENSITIVITY ....................................................................................... 153
FIXED ISO VALUES ..........................................................................................154
AUTOMATIC SETTING ...................................................................................... 154
FLOATING ISO ................................................................................................. 155
ASA SENSITIVITY ...................................................................................... 155
WHITE BALANCE ...................................................................................... 156
AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS ...................................................... 156
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING .................................................................157
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE ..........................................158
EXPOSURE................................................................................................. 159
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS .................................................................. 160
EXPOSURE MODES ......................................................................................... 161
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P .................................................162
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S ..............................................163
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M ................................................................163
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..........................................................................164
PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE .........................................................166
CONTROL ELEMENTS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE ...........................166
INITIATE/EXIT PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE ............................................ 168
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS ............................... 168
INFO DISPLAYS IN PLAYBACK/REVIEW MODE ..................................... 169
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CROPPED SECTION ZOOM ....................................................................... 170
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE .................................... 171
TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS ....................................................... 173
DELETING RECORDINGS .......................................................................... 173
DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS ............................................................174
DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS ...............................................................174
DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ......................................................................... 175
DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS ...............................................................176
PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING .......................................................... 176
SLIDESHOW .............................................................................................. 177
VIDEO PLAYBACK .....................................................................................178
VIDEO EDITING ............................................................................................... 181
OTHER FUNCTIONS .....................................................................184
USER PROFILES ........................................................................................ 184
DATA MANAGEMENT ................................................................................ 186
DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD ...................................................186
EDIT FILE NAMES ............................................................................................ 187
CREATING A NEW FOLDER .............................................................................187
ADDING COPYRIGHT INFORMATION..............................................................187
RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS ............................................. 188
FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD .....................................................................188
DATA TRANSFER ....................................................................................... 189
USING RAW DATA (DNG) .......................................................................... 190
RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS ................................ 190
FIRMWARE UPDATES ............................................................................... 191
UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ............................................................. 191
UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE ................................................................... 192
UPDATING THE ADAPTER FIRMWARE ............................................................ 192
LEICA FOTOS ................................................................................194
CONNECTION ............................................................................................ 194
REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL ................................................................... 196
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REMOTE CAMERA ACTIVATION ...................................................................... 196
CARE/STORAGE ...........................................................................198
FAQ ................................................................................................ 200
MENU OVERVIEW ........................................................................208
INDEX ............................................................................................210
TECHNICAL DATA .........................................................................216
LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ..............................................................220
LEICA ACADEMY ..........................................................................220
Definition of the various categories of information found in
this manual
Note
Additional information
Important
Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the
camera, the accessories or the pictures.
Attention
Non-compliance may result in personal injury
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PART DESIGNATIONS
Part Designations
3
15
18
16
24
25
26
*34
23
29
*33
6
8
7
5
4
2
1
9
10
11
13
12
15
14
*29
27
30
*21
*22
17
19
20
21
22
28
31
32
20
*2
*1
* optional accessory: Multifunction hand grip SL, lens
LeicaSL2
1
Shutter button
2
Front setting wheel
3
FN button
4
FN button
5
Top display
6
Accessory shoe
7
Microphone
8
Speaker
9
FN button
10
FN button
11
Lens release button
12
Leica L bayonet
13
Contact strip
Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp / Sensor for exposure
14
metering
15
Strap lugs
16
Main switch
17
Viewfinder eyepiece
18
Eye sensor
19
Diopter setting ring
20
FN button
21
Joystick
22
Thumbwheel
23
Status LED
24
PLAY button
25
FN button
26
MENU button
27
LCD panel
28
Memory card slot
29
Tripod thread
30
Contact for multifunction hand grip
31
Battery release lever
32
Battery compartment
MULTIFUNCTION HAND GRIP SL
*1
Shutter button
*2
Front setting wheel
*21
Joystick
*22
Thumbwheel
*29
Tripod thread
*33
Hand grip-integrated battery compartment
*34
Hand grip lock
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Part Designations
21
EN
35
Part Designations
41
36
42
37
39
38
38
43
40
LENS*
Contact strip
35
Alignment points for lens replacement
36
Focus ring
37
poss. zoom setting ring
Alignment point for lens hood mounting
38
Male bayonet for lens hood
39
Internal thread for filters
40
Bayonet cover
41
Lens cap
42
Lens hood
43
22
Not included in the delivery package. Representative image. Technical
*
features may vary depending on model.
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Part Designations
23
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999-9000
Displays
DISPLAYS
The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder are
identical.
PHOTO
STATUS SCREEN
01
05 06
07
08
09
10 11 12 13
1420152116221723182419
030204
IN PLAYBACK MODE
All displays/values refer to the displayed image.
30
15 19 20 18 14 27 28
31
291107
08101209
24
WHEN TAKING A PICTURE
All displays/values refer to the actual settings.
15 19 20 18 14 26 27 28 04
08101209
25
Activated Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants
11
04
35
36
03
15 19 20 18 14 26 27 28
32
031107
33
34
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01
Focal length
02
Memory card used
03
Remaining memory capacity
04
Battery capacity
05
Menu section PHOTOPHOTO
06
Menu sections VIDEOVIDEO
07
Light balance
08
Exposure compensation scale
09
Exposure mode
10
Exposure value
11
Shutter speed
12
ISO Sensitivity
13
Exposure compensation value
14
Picture mode (Drive ModeDrive Mode)
15
Focus mode
16
Autofocus metering method
17
Autofocus settings
18
Exposure metering method
19
White balance mode
20
File format/compression level/resolution
21
Formatting a memory card
22
User profile
23
Locking/unlocking the setting wheels
24
Leica FOTOS
25
Main menu
26
Flash mode
27
Aspect ratio (sensor)
28
Color rendering (Film StyleFilm Style)
29
File number of the picture shown
30
Stabilization activated
31
File name
32
Histogram
33
Grid lines
34
Level Gauge
35
Display of cropped section size and position
36
Focus peaking
(identification of in sharp edges in the object)
EN
Displays
25
EN
Displays
VIDEO/CINE
STATUS SCREEN
37
41 42
45
47
48 49 50 51
5257535854595560566156
43
44
WHEN TAKING A PICTURE
All displays/values refer to the actual settings
393840
46
62
IN PLAYBACK MODE
All displays/values refer to the displayed image
52 55 56 63
4446
68
65
69
66
6743
26
52 55 56 54 63
46
45
44485047
04
64
7170
394943
72
37
Focal length
38
Memory card used
39
Remaining memory capacity
40
Battery capacity
41
Menu section PHOTOPHOTO
42
Menu sections VIDEOVIDEO
43
Light balance
44
Exposure compensation scale
45
Microphone recording level
46
Recording time (time code)
47
Exposure mode
48
Exposure value
49
Shutter speed
(CineCine: shutter angle)
50
ISO Sensitivity
(CineCine: ASA indication)
51
Exposure compensation value
52
Focus mode
53
Autofocus metering method
54
Exposure metering method
55
White balance mode
56
File format/compression level/resolution
57
Recording level
58
Headphone volume
59
User profile
60
Locking/unlocking the setting wheels
61
Leica FOTOS
62
Main menu
63
Color rendering (Video StyleVideo Style)
64
Indicates recording in progress
65
Stabilization activated
66
File name
67
File number of the picture shown
68
Video editing function
69
Exiting video playback
70
Current time of the playback
71
Playback status bar
72
Playback volume
EN
Displays
27
EN
Displays
DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY
Home screen
73
74
75 76 77
DEFAULT VIEW
79
78 80
84
86
87 88
MODE CHANGE
81
82
83
85
89
89
90
73
Camera name
74
Date
75
Time
76
Handgrip battery capacity
77
Camera battery capacity
78
Exposure mode
79
Set flash exposure compensation
80
Program shift
81
Exposure value
82
Shutter speed
(CineCine: shutter angle)
83
ISO Sensitivity
(CineCine: ASA indication)
84
Memory card used
85
Remaining memory capacity
86
Leica FOTOS
87
GPS
88
USB charging function
89
Depth of field threshold values
90
Sharp distance focus
28
CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL
The battery charge status is displayed in the status pane and in the
header line (Info BarsInfo Bars) at the top right.
Display Charge status
approx. 75 - 100%
approx. 50 - 75%
approx. 25 - 50%
approx. 0 - 25%
approx. 0%
The battery needs charging or replacing
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Displays
29
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Preparation
PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP
PREPARING THE CHARGER
Use the mains cable with the matching regional plug to connect
the charger to mains electricity.
30
1
3
2
4
Attention
• Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that
the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from
falling.
Note
• The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage.
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