Firmware - Leica SL2 | Leica Camera AG

Leica SL2, black

Improved features and functionality for maximum performance

Everything we do is driven by your passion for photography. We provide regular firmware updates to ensure that you can look forward to enduring enjoyment of your camera.

Improve the performance of your Leica SL2 and see the benefits of the new features and functions.

Optimized functions in detail

Firmware Update 3.0

Firmware Update 3.0
New Autofocus algorithm	• Improved eye/face/head/body recognition and focus tracking.
HEVC video compression	• Internal 4K recording with 10 Bit at 60p/50p with h.265 codec.
Long-GOP	• Recording for 10 Bit codecs with 150 – 200 MB/s means same Image Quality as All-Intra but less than half of data size
Segmented Video	• Videorecording will be split 1 minute segments to avoid data loss.
Individual Viewing LUT	• Upload function for individual Look Up Tables.
Enhanced Live View	• Better low light image composition control of the Live View image.
Image Overlay	• Allows alignment of the camera position on basis of a previous taken image, that is displayed in a transparent mode in the EVF or on the LCD.
Automatic Follow Focus	• Definition of three focus points for automatic focus shift during video recording.• FN Buttons are now possible to use.• Focus adjustment in video and live view additionally to predefined sequence.
Wave form monitor	• Professional exposure valuation of the video signal.
Color bar	• Reference for correct color grading and sound control in postproduction.
Record indication Frame (Tally Mode)	• Camera shows red frame on LCD during video recording.
Highlight weighted metering	• Metering method to save highlights instead of shadows.
Dynamic-range control	• Increase brightness in shadows.
Highlight-shadow control	• Precise contrast adjustment controls.

Information on Multishot Function

Only full-frame lenses are suitable for use with the multishot function.
Any aperture between 1 and 16 can be selected.
As ISO settings, values from 50 to 3200 are possible.
The use of a flash is not possible.
The electronic shutter is always used.
The multishot function automatically turns off the image stabilization (BIS and OIS).
The shutter speeds range from 1/40,000 to 1sec.

Download Firmware Update

Download the firmware update for the Leica SL2 below. The instructions provided with the firmware update will guide you safely through the installation process.

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