Leica SL2-S Typ 9584 Body operation manual
LEICASL2-S
Instruction manual
SL2-S/EN/2020/11/1/1.0
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs
with your new Leica SL2-S. Please read this manual thoroughly to
familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions your camera has
to offer. You can find all information about the Leica SL2-S
whenever you need it at sl2s.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-S
– Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Leica BP-SCL4
– Charger Leica BC-SCL4, 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 model type.
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 must
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 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
• Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and
publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other
published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws. The
same applies for all software supplied in the scope of delivery.
• The following applies for all video material created with this
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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.
COPYRIGHT
All rights reserved.
All text, images and graphics are subject to copyright and other
laws to protect intellectual property. They must not be copied,
modified or used for any purpose including trade purposes.
TECHNICAL DATA
Product changes with regards to the product or services may have
occurred after the editorial deadline. The manufacturer reserves
the right to effect structural or shape changes, color deviations and
changes to the scope of delivery or service, where these changes
or deviations are reasonably acceptable for the customer, while
taking into consideration the interests of Leica Camera AG. In that
respect, Leica Camera AG reserves the right to changes and
errors. The images in this manual may depict accessory, special
features or other items that are not part of the standard scope of
delivery or service. Some pages may contain model types and
services, which are not offered in specific countries.
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BRANDS AND LOGOS
The brand names and logos used in this documented are protected
trademarks. These brands or logos must not be used without prior
approval by Leica Camera AG.
LICENSE RIGHTS
Leica Camera AG intends to provide you with innovative and
informative documentation. Due to the amount of creativity that
has gone into its design, we ask for your understanding that Leica
Camera AG must protect its intellectual property, including patents,
trademarks and copyrights, and that possession of the documentation does not infer any licensing rights of the intellectual property
of Leica Camera AG.
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.
COUNTRY-SPECIFIC LICENSES
Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the
camera menu.
Camera InformationCamera Information in the main menu
▸ Select
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Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information
LICENSE INFORMATION
The device-specific license information can be found in the camera
menu.
Camera InformationCamera Information in the main menu
▸ Select
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License InformationsLicense Informations
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Legal information
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Legal information
CE MARK
The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the
fundamental requirements of applicable EU guidelines.
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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 Radio Equipment
products from our DoC server:
www.cert.leica-camera.com
Please contact Leica Camera AG, Am Leitz-Park 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Germany in case
of any further questions
Depending on product (see technical data)
Type
WLAN
Bluetooth
Technology
Frequency band (center frequency) Maximum output
2412–2462/5180–5240 MHz/
5260–5320/5500–5700 MHz
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Wireless
2402–2480 MHz 20
(dBm E.I.R.P.)
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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
• 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
third party network, as this could be construed as unauthorized
access.
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• We recommend disabling the WLAN function while on an
aircraft.
• The use of the WLAN-RF band between 5150MHz and
5350MHz is permitted only in enclosed spaces.
• Please read the important notes on specific functions of Leica
FOTOS on p.202.
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SAFETY REMARKS
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that
generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic
fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or
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computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere
with recordings.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric
motors can damage the stored picture data or disrupt recording.
• Switch off the camera, remove the battery briefly, replace it and
switch the camera back on in case of a camera malfunction due
to the effects of electromagnetic fields.
• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio
transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their electromagnetic
fields may interfere with recordings.
• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as
follows:
– out of the reach of children
– in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen
• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static
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.
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.
CHARGER
• Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting receivers may
interfere with reception. Ensure a distance of at least 1m (3 ft)
between the charger and the receiver.
• When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – that is
normal and not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, as
it consumes electricity (a very small amount), even if no battery
is inserted.
• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short-circuit
them.
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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
from the camera while the status LED is lit, which indicates
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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.
SENSOR
• Cosmic radiation (e.g. during flights) may cause pixel defects.
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).
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-S may
result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Please read the section about “Care/Storage” for more information about what to do in case of problems.
CAMERA/LENS
(For system cameras)
• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in
the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information
will be extremely important in case of loss.
• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover
attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the
camera.
• 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.
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 representative in your
region 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. Do not expose the battery to
extreme temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time
(e.g. in a parked car in the summer or winter) to ensure a
maximum service life.
• However, every battery has its limits – even in optimal conditions! After several hundred charging cycles, the operating times
will 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.
• Always 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, as
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 the 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. 232).
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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General information
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Leica is continuously working on the further development and
optimization of Leica SL2-S. As digital cameras have many
functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and
enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera
retroactively. Leica releases so-called firmware updates at irregular
intervals. Cameras are always supplied ex works with the latest
firmware installed or you can download the latest version from our
website yourself and transfer it to your camera.
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-S. 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.199 for more information.
Select the menu item
whether your camera and lenses are running the latest firmware
version.
Camera InformationCamera Information (see p. 199) to check
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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, services and limitations, please visit:
warranty.leica-camera.com
Leica SL2-S 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 “Care/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 ........................................................................... 8
Table of content
GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................12
WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 15
TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................16
PART DESIGNATIONS .................................................................... 22
DISPLAYS ........................................................................................26
PHOTO ......................................................................................................... 26
VIDEO/CINE ................................................................................................ 28
DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY ................................................................ 30
PREPARATION ................................................................................ 32
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ................................................................. 32
PREPARING THE CHARGER ........................................................................ 32
CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................................................... 33
CHARGING VIA USB .......................................................................................... 34
INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY ..................................................... 34
INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD .......................................... 35
LENS ............................................................................................................ 37
COMPATIBLE LENSES ....................................................................................... 37
CHANGING THE LENS ....................................................................................... 39
DIOPTER SETTINGS .................................................................................... 42
MULTIFUNCTION HANDGRIP SL ............................................................... 43
CAMERA OPERATION.....................................................................48
CONTROL ELEMENTS ................................................................................. 48
MAIN SWITCH ................................................................................................... 48
SHUTTER BUTTON ............................................................................................ 49
FRONT SETTING WHEEL ................................................................................... 50
THUMBWHEEL .................................................................................................. 50
JOYSTICK ...........................................................................................................51
PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON ........................................................................51
FN BUTTONS ..................................................................................................... 52
LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) ..........................................................................53
TOP DISPLAY ............................................................................................... 54
MENU CONTROL ......................................................................................... 54
CONTROL ELEMENTS ....................................................................................... 54
MENU SECTIONS .............................................................................................. 55
SWITCHING MENU SECTIONS .................................................................................. 56
STATUS SCREEN ............................................................................................... 57
MAIN MENU ...................................................................................................... 59
MENU NAVIGATION .......................................................................................... 60
SUBMENU ......................................................................................................... 62
KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD ....................................................................................... 62
MENU BAR .............................................................................................................. 63
SCALE MENU ........................................................................................................... 63
DATE/TIME MENU ................................................................................................... 64
COMBI MENU .......................................................................................................... 64
USER-DEFINED OPERATION ...................................................................... 65
FAVORITES MENU ............................................................................................. 65
MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU .......................................................................... 65
DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 66
CHANGING AN ASSIGNMENT .................................................................................. 66
ACCESSING THE ASSIGNED MENU FUNCTION ........................................................ 66
SETTING WHEEL ASSIGNMENTS ...................................................................... 67
WHEN USING AF LENSES ........................................................................................ 67
WHEN USING MF LENSES ........................................................................................ 68
ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE SETTING WHEELS ........................................... 69
JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................69
LOCKING THE OPERATING ELEMENTS ............................................................70
CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS ............................................................ 72
MENU LANGUAGE ...................................................................................... 72
DATE/TIME .................................................................................................. 72
RECEIVING THE SETTINGS FROM A MOBILE DEVICE ...................................... 72
MANUAL SETTINGS .......................................................................................... 72
DISTANCE UNIT .......................................................................................... 73
POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) .................................................... 74
LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS........................................................ 74
LCD PANEL/EVF USE ........................................................................................75
EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 75
BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................................................... 76
LCD PANEL .............................................................................................................. 76
EVF .......................................................................................................................... 76
COLOR RENDERING .......................................................................................... 76
LCD PANEL .............................................................................................................. 76
EVF .......................................................................................................................... 76
AUTOMATIC LCD PANEL AND EVF SHUTDOWN .............................................. 77
EVF FRAME RATE ..............................................................................................77
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS ................................................................................... 77
VOLUME ............................................................................................................ 77
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS.......................................................................................... 77
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SOUND ....................................................................... 78
AUTOFOCUS CONFIRMATION .......................................................................... 78
SILENT PHOTOGRAPHY .................................................................................... 78
BASIC SHOOTING/RECORDING SETTINGS (PICTURE & VIDEO)
TOUCH AF ................................................................................................... 80
TOUCH AF IN EVF MODE .................................................................................. 80
FOCUS LIMIT ............................................................................................... 81
EV INCREMENT ........................................................................................... 81
AUXILIARY DISPLAYS ................................................................................. 82
INFO PROFILES ................................................................................................. 82
CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES .............................................................................. 83
DEACTIVATING INDIVIDUAL INFO PROFILES ............................................................. 83
.. 80
CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES ......................................................................... 83
SHOW AVAILABLE ............................................................................................. 84
INFO BARS .............................................................................................................. 84
GRID ........................................................................................................................ 84
CLIPPING/ZEBRA .................................................................................................... 84
FOCUS PEAKING...................................................................................................... 85
LEVEL GAUGE .......................................................................................................... 86
HISTOGRAM ............................................................................................................ 87
BASIC SHOOTING SETTINGS (PICTURE) ...................................... 88
SENSOR FORMAT ....................................................................................... 88
FILE FORMAT .............................................................................................. 89
MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT................................................................. 90
ASPECT RATIO............................................................................................. 90
JPG SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 91
RESOLUTION ..................................................................................................... 91
IMAGE PROPERTIES .......................................................................................... 92
COLOR PROFILE ................................................................................................ 92
MONOCHROME PROFILE .................................................................................. 92
CUSTOMIZING PHOTO PROFILES .....................................................................93
NOISE REDUCTION ........................................................................................... 93
NOISE SUPPRESSION FUNCTION FOR LONG-TERM EXPOSURE ........... 94
SHUTTER TYPE ........................................................................................... 94
IMAGE STABILIZATION ............................................................................... 95
SETTING THE STABILIZATION DIRECTION ........................................................ 95
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS ............................................................................. 96
AF ASSIST LIGHT .............................................................................................. 96
ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION .........................................................................96
BASIC RECORDING SETTINGS (VIDEO) ........................................ 98
SENSOR FORMAT ....................................................................................... 98
FILE FORMAT .............................................................................................. 99
VIDEO FORMAT ........................................................................................... 99
AVAILABLE RESOLUTIONS .............................................................................100
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AVAILABLE FRAME RATES .............................................................................. 100
SETTING THE VIDEO FORMAT ........................................................................100
IMAGE PROPERTIES .................................................................................101
MICROPHONE ........................................................................................... 102
WIND NOISE REDUCTION ........................................................................ 102
SETTING THE OUTPUT LEVEL.................................................................. 103
TIME CODE ................................................................................................ 103
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TIME CODE MODE ........................................................................................... 103
START TIME .....................................................................................................104
VIDEO GAMMA .......................................................................................... 104
HLG SETTINGS ................................................................................................104
L-LOG SETTINGS .............................................................................................105
SHARPNESS .......................................................................................................... 105
LUT PROFILES ........................................................................................................ 105
OUTPUT WITH LUT ................................................................................................. 105
VIDEO STABILIZATION ............................................................................. 106
HDMI OUTPUT .......................................................................................... 106
VIDEO AUXILIARY DISPLAYS ................................................................... 107
ASPECT RATIO DISPLAY.................................................................................. 107
SAFETY AREA .................................................................................................. 107
PICTURE MODE ............................................................................108
DRIVE MODE ............................................................................................. 108
FOCUSING ................................................................................................. 109
AF PHOTOGRAPHY ..........................................................................................109
AUTOFOCUS MODES ......................................................................................109
INTELLIGENT AF..................................................................................................... 109
AFs (single) ............................................................................................................ 109
AFc (continuous) .................................................................................................... 109
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS ...............................................................110
MULTI-FIELD METERING ......................................................................................... 110
SPOT/FIELD METERING ......................................................................................... 110
ZONE ..................................................................................................................... 111
TRACKING ............................................................................................................. 111
PERSON DETECTION .............................................................................................. 112
AF SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 113
AF PROFILES ......................................................................................................... 113
PRE FOCUS ........................................................................................................... 114
AF QUICK SETTING ......................................................................................... 115
ACCESSING AF QUICK SETTING............................................................................. 115
ADJUSTING THE METERING FIELD SIZE .................................................................. 115
CHANGING THE AF METERING METHOD ................................................................ 115
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 116
ENLARGEMENT IN AF MODE .................................................................................. 116
AF ASSIST LIGHT ................................................................................................... 117
ACOUSTIC AF CONFIRMATION ............................................................................... 117
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) ..............................................................................117
PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS....................................................................118
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 118
FOCUS PEAKING.................................................................................................... 118
ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE ................................................................................. 119
DISTANCE DISPLAY ................................................................................................ 121
USING AUTOFOCUS IN MF MODE .......................................................................... 121
ISO SENSITIVITY ....................................................................................... 122
FIXED ISO VALUES ..........................................................................................122
AUTOMATIC SETTING ...................................................................................... 122
LIMITING SETTING RANGES ................................................................................... 122
FLOATING ISO ................................................................................................. 123
WHITE BALANCE ...................................................................................... 124
AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS ...................................................... 124
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING .................................................................125
GRAY CARD ........................................................................................................... 125
GRAY CARD LIVE VIEW ........................................................................................... 126
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE ..........................................126
EXPOSURE................................................................................................. 127
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS .................................................................. 128
SPOT METERING .................................................................................................... 128
CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING .............................................................................. 128
MULTI-FIELD METERING ......................................................................................... 128
EXPOSURE MODES ......................................................................................... 129
SELECTING A MODE .............................................................................................. 129
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P .................................................130
AUTOMATIC PROGRAM – P .................................................................................... 130
CHANGING THE PRESET SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE COMBINATIONS (SHIFT) 130
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S ..............................................131
APERTURE PRIORITY - A ......................................................................................... 131
SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY – S .............................................................................. 131
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M ................................................................132
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE..................................................................................133
FIXED SHUTTER SPEEDS ........................................................................................ 133
B FUNCTION .......................................................................................................... 133
EXPOSURE CONTROL .....................................................................................134
EXPOSURE PREVIEW .............................................................................................. 134
EXPOSURE LOCK ................................................................................................... 134
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .................................................................................. 137
SHOOTING MODES ................................................................................... 138
SERIAL SHOOTING ..........................................................................................138
INTERVAL SHOOTING .....................................................................................139
EXPOSURE BRACKETING ................................................................................140
MULTI SHOT SHOOTING .................................................................................142
SETTING THE DELAY TIME ...................................................................................... 142
MOTION ARTEFACTS CORRECTION ........................................................................ 142
SELF-TIMER ..................................................................................................... 143
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................ 144
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS ............................................................................ 144
FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (
SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT ..................................................................... 146
FLASH CONTROL ............................................................................................ 146
SYNC POINT .......................................................................................................... 146
FLASH RANGE ................................................................................................. 147
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..............................................................148
TTL METERING) ............................................145
VIDEO MODE ................................................................................150
VIDEO MODE AND CINE MODE ............................................................... 150
START/EXIT VIDEO MODE .......................................................................151
START/END VIDEO RECORDING .............................................................152
FOCUSING ................................................................................................. 152
AUTOFOCUS MODES ......................................................................................153
CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS ...................................................................153
TOUCH AF ............................................................................................................. 153
SUPPRESSING CONTINUOUS FOCUSING ............................................................... 153
AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS ...............................................................154
TRACKING .......................................................................................................155
PERSON DETECTION .............................................................................................. 156
AF SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 156
AF QUICK SETTING ......................................................................................... 157
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 158
MANUAL FOCUSING (MF) ..............................................................................159
PERSONALIZED LENS SETTINGS....................................................................159
MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 160
ISO SENSITIVITY ....................................................................................... 162
FIXED ISO VALUES ..........................................................................................162
AUTOMATIC SETTING ...................................................................................... 163
FLOATING ISO ................................................................................................. 164
ASA SENSITIVITY ...................................................................................... 164
WHITE BALANCE ...................................................................................... 165
AUTOMATIC CONTROL/FIXED SETTINGS ...................................................... 165
MANUAL SETTING VIA METERING .................................................................166
DIRECT SETTING OF THE COLOR TEMPERATURE ..........................................167
EXPOSURE................................................................................................. 168
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS .................................................................. 169
EXPOSURE MODES ......................................................................................... 170
FULLY AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – P .................................................171
SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING – A/S ..............................................172
MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M ................................................................172
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..........................................................................173
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REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE .........................................................174
CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE ...........................174
INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE ............................................ 176
SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS ............................... 177
INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW/PLAYBACK MODE ..................................... 178
CROPPED SECTION ZOOM ....................................................................... 179
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE .................................... 180
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TAGGING/RATING OF RECORDINGS ....................................................... 182
DELETING RECORDINGS .......................................................................... 182
DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS ............................................................183
DELETING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS ...............................................................183
DELETING ALL RECORDINGS ......................................................................... 184
DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS ...............................................................185
PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING .......................................................... 185
SLIDE SHOW ............................................................................................. 186
VIDEO PLAYBACK .....................................................................................187
VIDEO EDITING ............................................................................................... 190
OTHER FUNCTIONS .....................................................................192
USER PROFILES ........................................................................................ 192
DATA MANAGEMENT ................................................................................ 194
DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD ...................................................194
EDIT FILE NAMES ............................................................................................ 195
CREATING A NEW FOLDER .............................................................................196
ADDING COPYRIGHT INFORMATION..............................................................196
RECORDING THE IMAGE LOCATION WITH GPS ............................................. 196
FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD .....................................................................197
DATA TRANSFER.............................................................................................. 197
USING RAW DATA (DNG) .......................................................................... 198
RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS ................................ 198
FIRMWARE UPDATES ............................................................................... 199
UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ............................................................. 199
UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE ................................................................... 200
UPDATING THE ADAPTER FIRMWARE ............................................................ 200
LEICA FOTOS ................................................................................202
CONNECTING ............................................................................................ 202
REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL ................................................................... 204
CARE/STORAGE ...........................................................................206
FAQ ................................................................................................ 208
MENU OVERVIEW ........................................................................216
INDEX ............................................................................................220
TECHNICAL DATA .........................................................................226
LEICA CUSTOMER CARE ..............................................................232
LEICA ACADEMY ..........................................................................232
Definition of the various categories of information found in
this manual
Note
Additional information
Important
Failure to comply with instructions may result in damage to the
camera, the accessories or the recordings
Attention
Non-compliance may result in personal injury
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PART DESIGNATIONS
Part Designations
15
18
16
24
25
26
*34
23
29
*33
6
8
7
5
4
2
3
1
9
10
11
13
12
15
14
*29
27
30
*21
*22
17
19
20
21
22
28
31
32
22
*2
*1
* Optional accessory: Multifunction hand grip SL, lens
LEICASL2-S
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
14
Self-timer LED / AF assist light / exposure metering sensor
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
23
EN
Part Designations
LENS*
35
37
36
41
42
38
39
38
43
40
35
Contact strip
36
Alignment points for lens replacement
37
Focus ring
poss. zoom setting ring
38
Alignment point for lens hood mounting
39
Male bayonet for lens hood
40
Internal thread for filters
41
Bayonet cover
42
Lens cap
43
Lens hood
24
*
Not included in the delivery package. Representative image. Technical
designs may vary depending on included features.
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Part Designations
25
EN
999-9000
DISPLAYS
The images displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder are
identical.
PHOTO
Displays
STATUS SCREEN
01
05 06
07
08
09
10 11 12 13
1420152116221723182419
030204
IN REVIEW MODE
All displays/values refer to the displayed image.
15 19 20 18 14 27 28
07
08101209
30
31
32
2911
26
WHEN TAKING A PICTURE
All displays/values refer to the actual settings.
15 19 20 18 14 26 27 28 04
07
08101209
25
ACTIVATED Capture AssistantsCapture Assistants
33
0311
38
34
35
36
37
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 sync point
27
Aspect ratio (sensor)
28
Color rendering (Film StyleFilm Style)
29
File number of the recording shown
30
Stabilization activated
31
Icon for marked picture
32
File name
33
Histogram
34
Grid lines
35
Level gauge
36
Display of cropped section size and position
(only visible for enlarged sections)
37
Focus peaking
(identification of in sharp edges in the object)
38
Clipping / Zebra
EN
Displays
27
EN
VIDEO/CINE
STATUS SCREEN
Displays
39
43 44
47
49
50 51 52 53
5459556056615762586358
45
46
414042
48
IN PLAYBACK MODE
All displays/values refer to the displayed image.
54 57 58 65 68
67
69
28
WHEN TAKING A PICTURE
All displays/values refer to the actual settings.
54 57 58 56 65 44
48
47
45
46505249
66
64
45
4648
71
7473
4151
70
72
75
39
Focal length
40
Memory card used
41
Remaining memory capacity
42
Battery capacity
43
Menu section PHOTOPHOTO
44
Menu sections VIDEOVIDEO
45
Light balance
46
Exposure compensation scale
47
Microphone recording level
48
Recording time (time code)
49
Exposure mode
50
Exposure value
51
Shutter speed
CineCine: shutter angle)
(
52
ISO Sensitivity
CineCine: ASA indication)
(
53
Exposure compensation value
54
Focus mode
55
Autofocus metering method
56
Exposure metering method
57
White balance mode
58
File format/compression level/resolution
59
Recording level
60
Headphone volume
61
User profile
62
Locking/unlocking the setting wheels
63
Leica FOTOS
64
Main menu
65
Color rendering (Video StyleVideo Style)
66
Indicates recording in progress
67
Stabilization activated
68
Icon for marked picture
69
File name
70
File number of the recording shown
71
Video editing function
72
Exiting video playback
73
Current time of the playback
74
Playback status bar
75
Playback volume
EN
Displays
29
EN
DISPLAYS IN THE TOP DISPLAY
Home screen
Displays
76
78 79 80
DEFAULT VIEW
82
81 83
87
89
90 91
MODE CHANGE
84
85
86
88
77
92
92
93
76
Camera name
77
Date
78
Time
79
Handgrip battery capacity
80
Camera battery capacity
81
Exposure mode
82
Set flash exposure compensation
83
Program shift
84
Exposure value
85
Shutter speed
CineCine: shutter angle)
(
86
ISO Sensitivity
CineCine: ASA indication)
(
87
Memory card used
88
Remaining memory capacity
89
Leica FOTOS
90
GPS
91
USB charging function
92
Depth of field threshold values
93
Sharp distance focus
30
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