Leica SL User manual

Leica SL
Instructions
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Designation of Parts
DESIGNATION OF PARTS
Front view
1Stop down/FN button
2Self timer LED / Sensor for white balance
3Bayonet for lens mounting with
aContact strip
bLocking pin/Index point
cUnlocking button
Rear view
4Main switch
5Viewfinder
6Function button
7Joystick
8LED for indicating picture mode / recording data on to the
card / Brightness sensor
9Click 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
aIndex 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
aIndex mark
bDiopter setting scale
32 Loudspeaker
33 GPS Antenna
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Designation of Parts
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 1⁄4" thread
44 Hole for rotation prevention pin
45 Contacts in battery compartment (battery removed)
46 Contacts for handgrip (cover removed)
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FOREWORD
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
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®App-
Store®/ Google®Play Store®)
i. Leica Image Shuttle (Software for remote control with
computer, free download)
Subject to changes in design and production.
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FOREWORD
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 SETUP section, select Camera Information, and
2. in the submenu, Firmware Version.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD......................................................................................... 150
SCOPE OF DELIVERY.......................................................................... 150
WARNING MESSAGES ........................................................................ 158
LEGAL NOTICES.................................................................................. 159
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT............ 159
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
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION ............................................................... 259
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 SETUP section, select Camera Information, and
2. in the submenu, 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.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Leica SL (Typ 601)
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FOR CANADA ONLY:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment complies with
IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules.
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Warning messages
CE NOTE
The CE identification of our products documents compliance
to the fundamental requirements of the valid EU guidelines.
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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Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
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 [MENU/SET] > [Setup] >
[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.
• 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.
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QUICK GUIDE
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 OFF (see p. 174).
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 ON (see p. 174).
7. Set the menu language (see p. 186).
8. Set the date and time (see p. 186).
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QUICK GUIDE
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.
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Camera operation
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATIONS
ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP
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Camera operation
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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