Thank you Lucas - I have not touched video yet on the SL2-S, so I will start with these settings. Don't really know anything about video, and rarely use, but I'd like it work when I do use it.
@@lukasvanderlende I too ordered the 8sinn cage, which I think you mentioned ordering in another video. For the money its the only and best option. It has very tight tolerances around the SL2s body so had to be careful installing and removing it and not scraping the camera finish. I'm still trying to figure out the v mount + power supply that best suits this set up so look forward to your video :)
@@akginpeace just received my cage, haven’t put it on yet! Oh absolutely, shocking it’s the only cage for they camera that isn’t multiple thousands of dollars! Ordering the v mount soon for my kit
Hi Luke, thanks so much for the intro! For most of the time, I just use its photo mode, which is a huge waste indeed… Hope to see you more on intros about SL2S video settings and using, it really helps a lot!🎉🎉
very helpful and I've been owning this camera for times and some of the functions you introduced is totally new to me~ keep on the good work! thank you!
Hello Lukas, I like Your videos. Great job! Could You make more in depth video/tutorial on how You set up, shoot, upload and edit Your videos. I know You have quite few of them, but I am struggling a bit to wrap my head around it 😬
Bro, when I first bought mine, I was ranting. Like really ranting. I commented on so many users about how terrible battery life was. But that was the first 12 hours of owning it. I told myself imma sleep for the night and take for a walk tomorrow. I bought extra battery after the walk. Needless to say, I am in love.
Thank you! That is an issue with shutter speed, adjust your shutter speed until the banding disappears and that’ll work. Keep in mind this will adjust the motion bluer of your video
Does the SL2-S have timecode input? On Leica's product page it says it does, but I've looked through the manual and it does not mention it anywhere. Ideally, I'd like to jam sync it, but if it can be read natively through the 3.5mm jack, that's fine too.
I use to own the first version SL 601, and didn't really played with the video at all. I mostly shot photos. Now with the SL2S, I'm leaning to manipulate the video part of this amazing camera. I'm a noob when it comes to video. Lately, I found that my old Mac 2015 does not support 4K video that well, it lags so I"m testing it with the MP4 settings. So far so good. I'm using M lens only so all manual. Your tips about the video gamma i cant change it, it's greys out ? Hey thank for your interesting video, extremely helpful. ✌
Hey! I’ve been messing around with just shooting with leicas built in profiles for personal stuff and it’s been great! Specifically the black and white ones. I’m not sure why the video gamma would be grayed out, I’ll look into it!
Did you get this resolved? The same thing happened to me. I realized it greys out if you're recording in any other format aside from 4K MOV. The trouble for me now is getting the files to play on my PC properly. Playback using VLC player and 5KPlayer work but the video is super choppy.😢
Also, can you explain shutter speed for video? For photos, I guess it means how long the shutter remains open. How does that translate to video? And please explain shutter angle further?
Totally new to video.... So a question... MP4 or MOV? Somehow I only can import MOV files as audio files in the DaVinci Resolve 18. Do I have to convert them before import? Coming from photography, video seems to be so different 🙃
Valuable advice here. But I’m still struggling with video on my SL2-S. I switched on cine and changed it to L-log, but my videos still look dark/underexposed and washed out/ dull color. How do I get brighter, more vibrant video. 1. What is the the HLG setting under the video gamma menu? 2. How do you import other LUTS? 3. What is a LUT? 4. PLEASE do a separate video on the rack focus feature. You went through it so fast and didn’t explain how to do it.
I initially went with the SL2-S because of the video and low light capabilities. Since recording this video I picked up a SL2 because I always like having two cameras. I thought the SL2-S would be more versatile as a solo hybrid camera. Been loving having both though!
@@lukasvanderlende OHMYGAAAD!!! YOU REPLIED! Sorry, I'm just stoked. Bro! I do not know how to use my camera. Okay, I tried to put in lowest quality, I can't play anything. I only have an iPad and a 2015 MacBook. My Lumix file normally opens with even just my phone. What should I do?
Thank you, none with the performance. Batteries are really expensive and die pretty quickly, and there’s not many options for cages or accessories. But other than those it’s been great!
Hey Luke, so you’re using M lenses with you Leica SL2-S right? How perform the autofocus on it? I’m looking to get an SL2 also to shoot video but I don’t want to weight of the huge SL lenses. I was wondering how good those are together? Could you develop a bit your thought on it? Any wide angle M lenses to recommend me? Great videos! Love it🙌🏼
Hey Jason, thank you! I only have one lens for my system right now that has autofocus it’s a 105 macro so that’s where I use the auto focus features. But I manual focus everything else. I love using the M lenses and they do a great job! I have a 28mm summicron and that’s my go to wide angle, but the 35 I’ve heard great things about as well! I’ll make a video about manual focusing with the system soon! Thanks
Lukas, can I trouble you for a Log file, low light, and best codec that I can push around in DaVinci? It'll help in determining THE purchase. I work with Panasonic and I'm considering adding Leica to the fold.
Leica Samples - www.dropbox.com/sh/cvt3l3q7j8a2l16/AAB8cBY_oOj5t3w4VUNxgD4Ya?dl=0 I added a photo in there as well, C4k 24.976 fps L-log files in varying conditions
@@lukasvanderlende A delight to work with. All it takes is the classic lut, slight red reduction, and an S curve. It proves my theory that my workflow would be significantly simplified to get my desired result. Thank you kindly.
Yes! I use one by urth it’s a dummy adaptor so the camera doesn’t know what’s on it. But it’s $40 and you can set what lens focal length you’re using under lens profiles so you can still use image stabilization
@@mattallengroupatREAL those old Leica R lenses are great! I’ve got a set that I really love! I haven’t tried Russian lenses but I’ve seen beautiful results from them, very unique!
That shutter angle tip is a life saver. Thank you.
Of course! Glad you found it useful!
Thank you Lucas - I have not touched video yet on the SL2-S, so I will start with these settings. Don't really know anything about video, and rarely use, but I'd like it work when I do use it.
I found this video just when I was trying to find how to activate the L-Log profile on my SL2-S l. Thank you!!
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
I had no idea that the SL2s did some of these things, especially the follow focus mode. that's pretty insane.
It has some pretty cool features!
Thanks Lukas! Learned some great tips from your video. Would love to see your cine rig for the SL2s. Keep up the good work!
Hey thank you! I’ve got a video planned for that! Thanks for watching!
@@lukasvanderlende I too ordered the 8sinn cage, which I think you mentioned ordering in another video. For the money its the only and best option. It has very tight tolerances around the SL2s body so had to be careful installing and removing it and not scraping the camera finish. I'm still trying to figure out the v mount + power supply that best suits this set up so look forward to your video :)
@@akginpeace just received my cage, haven’t put it on yet! Oh absolutely, shocking it’s the only cage for they camera that isn’t multiple thousands of dollars! Ordering the v mount soon for my kit
Hi Luke, thanks so much for the intro! For most of the time, I just use its photo mode, which is a huge waste indeed… Hope to see you more on intros about SL2S video settings and using, it really helps a lot!🎉🎉
Glad you found it helpful! Working on a few SL2S videos!
@@lukasvanderlende great! Looking forward~
very helpful and I've been owning this camera for times and some of the functions you introduced is totally new to me~
keep on the good work! thank you!
Glad you found it useful! Thank you!
Really like the video! Thanks for the tips. Keep on doing these videos.
Thank you! Will do!
Hello Lukas, I like Your videos. Great job! Could You make more in depth video/tutorial on how You set up, shoot, upload and edit Your videos. I know You have quite few of them, but I am struggling a bit to wrap my head around it 😬
Thank you! Yeah I can make a set up video!
Great one! Im enjoying the SL2-s
Thank you! It’s a great camera!
Show me some b roll! Especially shots with those R lenses! 🙏🏻
Will do! I’ve got plans to do full videos on the R lenses
Great tips! Thanks, Lukas!
You’re welcome!
Great information video glad i found your page, I set up the photo side before but never the video side this will help me and others for sure.
Thank you so much! Glad you found it useful and thank you for the support!
I’m never gonna need a SL2-S, but these videos are still so sick!
Never say never 😉
Bro, when I first bought mine, I was ranting. Like really ranting. I commented on so many users about how terrible battery life was. But that was the first 12 hours of owning it. I told myself imma sleep for the night and take for a walk tomorrow. I bought extra battery after the walk. Needless to say, I am in love.
Great video. How to deal with flickering under certain lights in stores for examples. Its like banding and strobo on the video. Thx
Thank you! That is an issue with shutter speed, adjust your shutter speed until the banding disappears and that’ll work. Keep in mind this will adjust the motion bluer of your video
Does the SL2-S have timecode input? On Leica's product page it says it does, but I've looked through the manual and it does not mention it anywhere. Ideally, I'd like to jam sync it, but if it can be read natively through the 3.5mm jack, that's fine too.
I use to own the first version SL 601, and didn't really played with the video at all. I mostly shot photos. Now with the SL2S, I'm leaning to manipulate the video part of this amazing camera. I'm a noob when it comes to video. Lately, I found that my old Mac 2015 does not support 4K video that well, it lags so I"m testing it with the MP4 settings. So far so good. I'm using M lens only so all manual. Your tips about the video gamma i cant change it, it's greys out ? Hey thank for your interesting video, extremely helpful. ✌
Hey! I’ve been messing around with just shooting with leicas built in profiles for personal stuff and it’s been great! Specifically the black and white ones. I’m not sure why the video gamma would be grayed out, I’ll look into it!
Did you get this resolved? The same thing happened to me. I realized it greys out if you're recording in any other format aside from 4K MOV. The trouble for me now is getting the files to play on my PC properly. Playback using VLC player and 5KPlayer work but the video is super choppy.😢
@@jamesclimaco5219 unfortunately I sold my SL2S and got me a Leica m10 monochrom
Also, can you explain shutter speed for video? For photos, I guess it means how long the shutter remains open. How does that translate to video? And please explain shutter angle further?
Will do!
Totally new to video.... So a question... MP4 or MOV? Somehow I only can import MOV files as audio files in the DaVinci Resolve 18. Do I have to convert them before import? Coming from photography, video seems to be so different 🙃
I use MOV, I believe it’s a less compressed version. Won’t have to convert before import
Thank you very much. It's helped me a lot.👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!!
Hey Lukas! The colour bar for recording, isn't available on SL2? It went into Off, SMPTE, EBU, ARIB settings, is that only for SL2s? :)
Valuable advice here. But I’m still struggling with video on my SL2-S. I switched on cine and changed it to L-log, but my videos still look dark/underexposed and washed out/ dull color. How do I get brighter, more vibrant video.
1. What is the the HLG setting under the video gamma menu?
2. How do you import other LUTS?
3. What is a LUT?
4. PLEASE do a separate video on the rack focus feature. You went through it so fast and didn’t explain how to do it.
Thank you for the questions! I’ll put together a video with more in depth explanations!
Leica SL2-S is my favorite digital camera.
Mine too!
Do you only record in raw on the ninja v? Or can you also record in mov mode directly on the ninja?
You can record non raw with the ninja as well
Hi Lukas! Great vid
Thank you!!
great vid and tips!!
Thank you!!
Any Footage? Video footage is hard to find…
Like sample footage? I can share a few clips, but if you’re looking for examples of the footage my entire channel is filmed on Leica sl2 and sl2s
Hey Lukas, I'm curious to know your reasoning for going for the SL2-S over the SL2?
I initially went with the SL2-S because of the video and low light capabilities. Since recording this video I picked up a SL2 because I always like having two cameras. I thought the SL2-S would be more versatile as a solo hybrid camera. Been loving having both though!
My only problem, I can’t open any videos at all..is it my file setting or my iPad isn’t enough nor my laptop?
Interesting, what program are you using?
@@lukasvanderlende OHMYGAAAD!!! YOU REPLIED! Sorry, I'm just stoked. Bro! I do not know how to use my camera. Okay, I tried to put in lowest quality, I can't play anything. I only have an iPad and a 2015 MacBook. My Lumix file normally opens with even just my phone. What should I do?
Well done. any regets with the SL2-s?
Thank you, none with the performance. Batteries are really expensive and die pretty quickly, and there’s not many options for cages or accessories. But other than those it’s been great!
@@lukasvanderlende 8sinn is my comapny of choice for cages. they just came out with a beautiful one for the Leica.
@@jkdrake1 I saw that! Haven’t bought one yet but it’s on my list for this build!
@@lukasvanderlende check their B stock sometimes you'll get lucky.
Hey Luke, so you’re using M lenses with you Leica SL2-S right? How perform the autofocus on it? I’m looking to get an SL2 also to shoot video but I don’t want to weight of the huge SL lenses. I was wondering how good those are together? Could you develop a bit your thought on it? Any wide angle M lenses to recommend me?
Great videos! Love it🙌🏼
Hey Jason, thank you! I only have one lens for my system right now that has autofocus it’s a 105 macro so that’s where I use the auto focus features. But I manual focus everything else. I love using the M lenses and they do a great job! I have a 28mm summicron and that’s my go to wide angle, but the 35 I’ve heard great things about as well! I’ll make a video about manual focusing with the system soon! Thanks
Lukas, can I trouble you for a Log file, low light, and best codec that I can push around in DaVinci? It'll help in determining THE purchase. I work with Panasonic and I'm considering adding Leica to the fold.
Joshua, yes I can! I’ll put together a folder for you tonight!
@@lukasvanderlende Legend. It's been hard to source one. Grateful.
Leica Samples - www.dropbox.com/sh/cvt3l3q7j8a2l16/AAB8cBY_oOj5t3w4VUNxgD4Ya?dl=0
I added a photo in there as well, C4k 24.976 fps L-log files in varying conditions
@@lukasvanderlende thank you very much!
@@lukasvanderlende A delight to work with. All it takes is the classic lut, slight red reduction, and an S curve. It proves my theory that my workflow would be significantly simplified to get my desired result. Thank you kindly.
Great video!
Thank you!! 🥰
Is there a SL to Canon EF adaptor? I have some old lenses that were modified for my canon and would love to put them on an SL.
Yes! I use one by urth it’s a dummy adaptor so the camera doesn’t know what’s on it. But it’s $40 and you can set what lens focal length you’re using under lens profiles so you can still use image stabilization
@@lukasvanderlende cool I have an R 50 Cron and some old Russian lenses that are truly unique.
@@mattallengroupatREAL those old Leica R lenses are great! I’ve got a set that I really love! I haven’t tried Russian lenses but I’ve seen beautiful results from them, very unique!