Leica SL (Typ 601) Instruction Manual

LEICA SL

Instructions

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Leica SL

Instructions

FOREWORD

Dear customer, Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica SL and congratulate you on your choice. With this unique digital 35mm system camera, you have made an excellent selection. We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new

FOREWORD

Leica SL. In order to make best use of all the opportunities oﬀered by this high performance camera, we recommend that you ﬁrst read these instructions.

Your Leica Camera AG

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Before using your Leica SL for the ﬁrst time, please check that the supplied parts are complete. a. Carrying strap professional b. Camera bayonet cap c. Lithium-ion battery Leica BP-SCL4 d. Charger Leica BC-SCL4, including power cable (EU, US) e. USB 3.0 micro-B cable f. Lens/display cleaning cloth g. Cover for contact array in baseplate h. Image processing software (free download after registering the

camera)

Leica SL App (for remote control and transfer of recordings

with tablet or smartphone, free download in Apple

Store

/ Google® Play Store®)

i. Leica Image Shuttle (Software for remote control with

computer, free download)

App-

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Subject to changes in design and production.

Meaning of the diﬀerent categories of information in these instructions

Note:

Additional information

Important:

Non-compliance can lead to damage to the camera, accessories, or recordings

Caution:

Non-compliance can lead to personal injury

Caution:

Always store small parts (e.g. the accessory shoe cover) as follows:

• out of reach of children (swallowing may lead to asphyxiation!)

• in a location where they will not get lost, e.g. in the designated positions in the camera packaging

Note:

As digital cameras have many functions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the camera at a later date. To do this, Leica releases what are known as ﬁrmware updates at irregular intervals. The cameras always have the latest ﬁrmware version when shipped, and you can also download it easily from our home page and install it on your camera. If you register as an owner on the Leica Camera home page, you will receive a newsletter informing you when a new ﬁrmware update is available. Further information on registration and ﬁrmware updates for your camera, as well as any amendments and additions to the details provided in these instructions, can be found in the "Owners' Login" area at: https://owners.leica-camera.com

To check whether your camera and lenses are equipped with the latest ﬁrmware version (see also p. 176 - 181, 271):

1. In the menu's

2. in the submenu,

SETUP section, select Camera Information, and

Firmware Version.

FOREWORD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ......................................................................................... 150

SCOPE OF DELIVERY .......................................................................... 150

WARNING MESSAGES ........................................................................ 158

LEGAL NOTICES .................................................................................. 159

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ............ 159

Table of Contents

DESIGNATION OF PARTS ....................................................................160

QUICK GUIDE...................................................................................... 162

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATIONS

ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP ................................................. 164

CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................................................ 165

CHANGING THE BATTERY ................................................................170

CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD(S) .................................................171

ATTACHING / DETACHING A LENS ..........................................172/173

ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE .......................................... 173

SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON/OFF ...............................................174

TOP DIAL .......................................................................................... 174

CLICK WHEEL ..................................................................................175

MENU CONTROL ..............................................................................176

DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU ITEMS ................................................... 182

THE FAVORITES MENU .................................................................... 184

BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS

MENU LANGUAGE .......................................................................... 186

DATE AND TIME .............................................................................. 186

ENERGY-SAVING SETTINGS ............................................................. 188

MONITOR/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS.................................................. 188

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS........................................................................189

BUTTON FUNCTION DISPLAYS ........................................................ 189

DISPLAY OPTIONS ..........................................................................190

Histogram and clipping/zebra ...................................................... 190

Grid .............................................................................................190

Horizon ........................................................................................ 190

Focus peaking and manual focus aid ............................................190

KEYLOCK ........................................................................................ 190

MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT ......................................................193

BASIC PHOTO SETTINGS

SWITCHING THE SENSOR FORMAT .................................................194

ASPECT RATIO ................................................................................ 194

FILE FORMAT .................................................................................. 195

JPEG SETTINGS ............................................................................... 195

JPEG resolution ............................................................................195

Contrast, saturation, sharpness .................................................... 196

Working color space ..................................................................... 197

WHITE BALANCE ............................................................................. 198

ISO SENSITIVITY .............................................................................202

IMAGE STABILIZATION ..................................................................... 203

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PHOTO RECORDING MODE

THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON..................................................... 204

Locking the shutter release and video recording buttons ...............205

Serial exposures ........................................................................... 206

FOCUSING ...................................................................................... 208

Focusing modes ........................................................................... 208

Automatic focusing / Autofocus modes ..................................... 208

Focusing range limitation ........................................................209

AF assist lamp ........................................................................ 210

Autofocus metering and operating modes ............................... 210

Single ﬁeld metering [1 Point] .............................................. 211

Multi-ﬁeld metering [Field] ................................................... 211

9 ﬁeld metering [Zone] ........................................................211

Static .................................................................................. 212

Dynamic (Tracking) .............................................................. 212

Auto (Face detection) .......................................................... 213

Touch-controlled autofocus .................................................. 213

Manual focusing - MF ................................................................ 214

Manual focusing assistants ..................................................... 214

EXPOSURE METERING AND CONTROL ............................................ 216

Exposure metering methods ......................................................... 216

Multi-ﬁeld metering ...................................................................216

Center-weighted metering ......................................................... 216

Spot metering ...........................................................................216

EXPOSURE CONTROL ..................................................................217

Selecting modes P, A, T, M ........................................................217

Wheel operation during recording mode .................................... 218

EXPOSURE SIMULATION/DEPTH OF FIELD CONTROL ..................... 219

AUTOMATIC PROGRAM MODE - P ................................................... 220

Program shift ...............................................................................220

APERTURE PRIORITY MODE - A ....................................................... 221

SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY MODE - T ..............................................221

METERING MEMORY LOCK .............................................................222

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ........................................................... 224

MANUAL SETTING - M ..................................................................... 225

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE BRACKETING ............................................. 226

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ...................................................................227

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VIDEO RECORDING

FILE FORMAT .................................................................................. 230

RESOLUTION ..................................................................................230

ISO SENSITIVITY .............................................................................230

DISTANCE SETTING ......................................................................... 230

EXPOSURE METERING METHODS ...................................................230

EXPOSURE MODES ......................................................................... 231

COLOR SPACE ................................................................................231

CONTRAST, SATURATION, SHARPNESS ........................................... 231

STABILIZATION ................................................................................ 231

GAMMA L-LOG ................................................................................ 231

TIME CODE ..................................................................................... 232

VIDEO ASPECT RATIO .....................................................................233

VIDEO SAFETY AREA ....................................................................... 233

AUTO ISO VIDEO ............................................................................. 233

VIDEO PREVIEW MODE ...................................................................234

SOUND RECORDING ....................................................................... 234

STARTING / ENDING THE RECORDING ........................................... 236

Recording on an external device ................................................... 236

Mode Lock ...................................................................................... 237

TAKING PICTURES WHILE RECORDING VIDEO ................................. 237

ADDITIONAL PHOTO RECORDING FUNCTIONS

INTERVAL PICTURE SERIES ............................................................. 238

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THE SELF-TIMER ............................... 240

LENS PROFILES ..............................................................................241

REVIEW MODE

AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF THE LAST RCORDING ................................ 242

REVIEW FOR UNLIMITED TIME ........................................................ 242

SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS .........................243

ENLARGING PHOTOS ...................................................................... 244

MOVING AN ENLARGED SECTION ................................................... 245

SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY OF 12/30 RECORDINGS ......................... 245

MARKING RECORDINGS .................................................................247

DELETING RECORDINGS ................................................................. 248

VIDEO REVIEW ................................................................................ 251

REVIEW WITH HDMI DEVICES.......................................................... 254

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

USER PROFILES .............................................................................. 256

RESETTING ALL MENU SETTINGS .................................................... 258

GPS AND GEOTAGGING ..................................................................260

FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS ....................................................... 262

RESETTING RECORDING NUMBERS ................................................263

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MISCELLANEOUS

TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER ........................................ 264

WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION AND

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CAMERA ............................................. 266

USING RAW DATA (DNG) ................................................................. 270

INSTALLING THE IMAGE PROCESSING SOFTWARE....................... 270

INSTALLING FIRMWARE UPDATES ................................................. 271

ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................... 272

REPLACEMENTS ................................................................................. 273

SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 274

INDEX .................................................................................................. 282

APPENDIX

DISPLAYS ......................................................................................... 284

GESTURE CONTROL ........................................................................291

MENULIST ........................................................................................ 292

TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................294

LEICA SERVICE ADDRESSES .............................................................. 296

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To ﬁnd speciﬁc approvals for this product (see also p. 271):

1. In the menu's

2. in the submenu,

SETUP section, select Camera Information, and

Regulatory Information

The production date of your camera can be found on the stickers in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. The date convention is: year/month/day.

FOR U.S. ONLY

Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604

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

FCC Note:

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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FCC Caution:

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

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

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

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

Leica SL (Typ 601)

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR CANADA ONLY:

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

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

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

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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CE NOTE

The CE identiﬁcation of our products documents compliance to the fundamental requirements of the valid EU guidelines.

Warning messages

WARNING NOTES

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

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

• You should only use the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.

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

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

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

Version Disp.] > [Software info].

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

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

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

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

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

• Mac, iPad, iPhone and are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

MENU/SET] > [Setup] >

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

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

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

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

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

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

This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and therefore should not be disposed of in general household waste! Instead it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local authority. This costs you nothing. If the device itself contains replaceable (rechargeable) batteries, these must be removed ﬁrst and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the relevant regulations. Your local authority or waste disposal authority, or the store where you bought this device, can provide you with further information on this issue.

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

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DESIGNATION OF PARTS

Front view

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

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

Designation of Parts

Rear view

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

card / Brightness sensor

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

Top view

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

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

a Index mark

b Diopter setting scale 32 Loudspeaker 33 GPS Antenna

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View from right (illustration without door)

34 Memory card slots

View from left (illustration without cover)

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

Bottom views

39 Battery 40 Battery release lever 41 Cover over handgrip contacts 42 Hole for multi-function hand gripguide pin 43 Tripod plate with 44 Hole for rotation prevention pin 45 Contacts in battery compartment (battery removed) 46 Contacts for handgrip (cover removed)

⁄4" thread

Designation of Parts

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QUICK GUIDE

Required parts:

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

Note:

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

Preparations:

1. Attach a lens (see p. 172).

2. Charge a battery (see p. 168).

3. Set the main switch to

4. Insert the charged battery in the camera (see p. 170).

5. Insert a memory card (see p. 171).

6. Set the main switch to

7. Set the menu language (see p. 186).

8. Set the date and time (see p. 186).

OFF (see p. 174).

ON (see p. 174).

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Taking photographs

1. Press the shutter button to the ﬁrst pressure point to activate distance setting and exposure metering and to save the values.

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

Viewing photographs:

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

To view diﬀerent pictures: Turn the click wheel or press the joystick right or left, or use gesture control (see. p. 243/291).

Enlarging pictures:

Turn the top dial right or left, or use gesture control (see. p. 244/291).

Deleting pictures:

Press the lower left button next to the monitor.

QUICK GUIDE

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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATIONS

Camera operation

ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

The Leica SL is powered by a Lithium ion battery.

Caution:

• Only the battery type speciﬁed and described in these

instructions, and/or battery types speciﬁed and described by Leica Camera AG, may be used in this camera.

• This battery may only be used in the units for which it is

designed and may only be charged exactly as described below.

• Using this battery contrary to the instructions and using

non-speciﬁed battery types may result in an explosion under certain circumstances

• The battery may not be exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity or

moisture for long periods. Likewise, it may not be placed in a microwave oven or a high pressure container to prevent a risk of ﬁre or explosion.

• Moist or wet batteries may not be charged or used in the camera

under any circumstances.

• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely

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

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

• In case of smell, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leaking ﬂuid, the battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced. Continued use of such a battery carries a risk of overheating, resulting in ﬁre and/or explosion.

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

• A safety valve in the battery ensures that any excess pressure resulting from improper use is reduced in a controlled way.

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

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

• Ensure that the mains outlet used is freely accessible.

• The battery and charger may not be opened. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized service stations.

• Ensure that the batteries cannot be accessed by children.

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First aid:

• If battery ﬂuid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk of blinding. Rinse the eyes immediately with clean water. Do not rub the eyes. Seek medical attention immediately.

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

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Notes:

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

• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their current charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged when charging starts, it is charged to full capacity faster.

• The batteries and the charger heat up during the charging process. This is normal and not a malfunction.

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

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• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored in a partially charged condition, i.e. not completely discharged or fully charged (see p.169). If stored for very long periods, it should be charged up and discharged again around once a year.

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

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

• Hand in damaged batteries at a collection point for proper recycling, in line with the applicable regulations (see p. 159).

• The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery inside the camera. This back-up battery retains the set date and time for up to 3 months. If this back-up battery becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting a charged main battery. Once the replaceable battery has been inserted, the full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered after about 60 hours. This process does not require the camera to be turned on. However, you will have to set the date and time again in this situation.

• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time. When doing so, turn the camera oﬀ using the main switch ﬁrst (see p. 174). Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced as the camera still consumes a small amount of current (for saving your settings) even when it is turned oﬀ.

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PREPARING THE CHARGER INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER

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CHARGE STATUS DISPLAYS

The charging process is indicated by LEDs.

CHARGE

80%

CHARGE LED (green): Flashing indicates charging in progress. 80% LED (orange): Lighting up indicates this charge level achieved.

Both LEDs light up: Charging has been completed.

Notes:

• The charger automatically switches to the prevailing mains voltage.

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

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CHANGING THE BATTERY

Turn oﬀ the camera.

Camera operation

Insert the battery.

"click"

Remove the battery.

Note:

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

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CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD(S)

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

Turn oﬀ the camera.

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Remove a memory card.

Insert a memory card.

"click"

Notes:

The card slots are numbered: Top = according to UHS II standards, slot

1, Bottom = 2. Slot 1 operates

2 only according to UHS I. This

must be taken into account, e.g. when recording 4k video (see p.

230) and using the

Storage Backup function (see p. 193).

Important:

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

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• SD, SDHC and SDXC cards have a write protection switch, that

can be used to prevent unintentional storage and deletion of pictures. This switch takes the form of a slider on the nonbeveled side of the card; in the lower position, marked LOCK, the data is protected.

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

correctly.

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

• The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards is too large for Leica

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Camera AG to be able to completely test all available types for compatibility and quality. Although no damage to the camera or the card is generally expected, because some "no name" cards may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.

• As electromagnetic ﬁelds, electrostatic charge, and defects of

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

ATTACHING / DETACHING A LENS

Usable lenses

Next to Leica SL lenses, you can also use Leica M and Leica R lenses with the help of adapters (see p. 272).

Attaching

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Detaching

Notes:

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

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

ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE

The viewﬁ nder can by adjusted from -3 to +1 diopters, so that it is exactly set to match your eye. While looking at the viewﬁ nder image, turn the Diopter setting scale until both the image and all the displays are sharp.

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SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON/OFF

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

–

OFF = Turned oﬀ

–

ON = Turned on

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TOP DIAL

In recording mode, the top dial is used mainly to adjust the exposure by changing the shutter speed (see p. 218). In review mode, it is used for diﬀ erent functions (see p. 244/245).

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