Leica SL2 - Video thread

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I am either missing something or there's still no Video oriented thread for this camera. So I'll start with this: https://www.fdtimes.com/2019/11/06/leica-sl2/

Frame Rates, Resolution, Bit Depth and Recording

Frame rates for both C4K and UHD resolutions are 24, 25, 29.97, 50 and 59.94 fps at 10-bit 4:2:2. 

Up to 29.97 fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 can be recorded internally onto an SD card. 

50 and 59.97 fps 10-bit 4:2:2 can be recorded externally via the full size HDMI output. 

All 10-bit files can be stored in a .MOV container format at high data rates on the SD card with ALL-INTRA (low) compression.  Every frame keeps all its information. This results in higher quality (but larger files.)

FHD is available up to 150 -180 fps, but only 8-bit.

The SL2 can record 5K in a 1.33:1 (4:3) aspect ratio in Super35 Crop Mode. This could be interesting for anamorphic lenses. Recording is 10-bit 4:2:0 on the internal SD card.  (The HDMI output is not capable of 5K.)

The 10-bit 4:2:2 formats allow the use of Rec. 709,  Rec. 2020 (HLG) and L-Log. Leica L-Log has been completely re-designed with improved characteristics. An internal and external LUT for preview is available.

The SL2 also offers more compressed 8-bit 4:2:2 Long-GOP files in Rec. 709 .MP4 containers for immediate distribution or proxy editing.   

Does anyone know if there is focus peaking available in video mode?

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