Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Is it possible that a setting for an R or M lens in lens profiles is stopping the SL recognizing a T lens? Maybe you have to clear the profile. On 28.01.2016 23:53, John McMaster wrote: > The T (and S and now SL) lenses are all electronic with no manual linkage, > so expect to get two way traffic ;-) > > john > ________________________________________ > > Just a thought - Is there an option something like this > in the menu (like there is for M lenses)? *Setup/Lens > profiles/T Lenses?* > > Douglas > > On 28.01.2016 21:41, Jim Nichols wrote: >> While riding my stationary bike, this same thought >> occurred to me. The settings change may enable her to >> take pictures with the old firmware. It's worth a try. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> On 1/28/2016 2:35 PM, Frank Filippone wrote: >>> Yes, certainly a problem....... >>> >>> Taking a more positive track..... There may be a >>> setting for T >>> lenses....????? Cameras are a lot more complicated >>> than a M....... >>> >>> I think before you send the lens back from the >>> supplier, or to Leica, ask >>> the question how it works together, and wait for the >>> response....... >>> >>> Do you know about the http://www.getdpi.com/wp/ >>> group? ..... If you can >>> register there, ask the question.... there are a few >>> SL owners... and a few >>> pre- release testers that hang out there...... >>> You might get an immediate answer...... >>> >>> Or.......What happens if you change sensor format ( >>> 24x36 to APS-C)? >>> >>> From the instructions.... >>> >>> BASIC PHOTO SETTINGS >>> SWITCHING THE SENSOR FORMAT >>> The Leica SL is a standard 35mm format camera, i.e. >>> its sensor >>> size is approx. 24 x 36mm. You can limit the sensor >>> area used to >>> the APS-C format though, i.e. to approx. 15.7 x 23.6mm. >>> APS-C should be utilized whenever using lenses >>> designed for this >>> format. >>> Setting the function >>> 1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Sensor >>> Format, and >>> 2. in the submenu, the desired setting. >>> Notes: >>> . Using the smaller format with lenses designed for >>> the 35mm >>> format results in focal lengths that are effectively >>> longer (by >>> approx. 1.2x - the so-called 'crop factor'), and >>> therefore also a >>> reduced angle of view (approx. 66%). >>> . This function can be assigned to the FAVORITES menu. >>> ASPECT RATIO >>> You can select the aspect ratio to be used for >>> photos, i.e. the >>> relationship between the vertical and horizontal >>> sides of the >>> format. >>> Setting the function >>> 1. In the menu's IMAGE section, select Photo Aspect >>> Ratio, and >>> 2. in the submenu, the desired setting. >>> Note: >>> This function can be assigned to the FAVORITES menu. >>> >>> Frank Filippone >>> Red735i at verizon.net >>> >>> It won't take a picture with the lens attached. >>> >>> Tina >>> >>> On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 11:42 AM, Frank Filippone >>> <red735i at verizon.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> The question that has not been asked..... >>>> >>>> What happens when you put the lens on the SL and >>>> take a picture? >>>> > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >