Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for > more information >