Official Leica SL2/SL2-S L-Log LUT (Where is it?)

[Photoworks]

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this was a video done to test a 90-280 lens, nothing fancy, but shot with LOG and just apply lut in post with no other editing.

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[Flore]

Thank you both very much.

@hansvons This is very helpful. I'm a complete rookie in DR. I have had a half day class which seemed super clear and then tried it again at home and it was very hard... I have budgeted a colour grader but I'd like to fiddle with it first to make sure I'm filming the right way. So I'll explore your suggested workflow. I need to figure out with post people what the deliverables are. Again, thank you for your help. Much appreciated.

@Photoworks  Super useful insight. I'm required to film in HD1080, so I should be fine. I have pretty good SD cards. I also have a cage with a Ninja V and a 1T storage. But I find it way too cumbersome and heavy for an observational documentary where I want to be as discrete as possible. I hope my Sandisks 128GB, 170MB/s - (10) and another Sandisk 256GB, 150MB/s - (10) will be enough.
Regarding the batteries, you're absolutely right. I have 5 and I can also plug the camera in with the mini USB for more formal interviews.
I have set up a Profile too which is super useful.
In terms of focus, I've always filmed in MF but I'm trying the AFc with the face following thingy. It's actually a lot of fun. And I don't mind the moments missed (for now). I suspect I'll go back to MF very quickly ;)))
The last step for me will to understand how the Rec2020 workflow works and if I need a colour grader to help me create a LUT before I start filming to make sure I see the right image behind the camera and avoid all the exposure mistakes... or if the Leica ones are enough. Again, thank you so much for your help.

 

[Flore]

10 hours ago, Photoworks said:

this was a video done to test a 90-280 lens, nothing fancy, but shot with LOG and just apply lut in post with no other editing.

Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
 

Flore

[Chriseganiii]

Hi!
Looks like the SL2-S LUT is now available on the Leica website, again! 
Here is the link: https://leica-camera.com/en-US/search?query=Lut

Alternatively, you can go to the Leica website and search “LUT”.  
 

Woo-Hoo!

 

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1 hour ago, Chriseganiii said:

Woo-Hoo!

Wow, that took a long time. You're easily impressed/satisfied :- ) Hiring?

[f4nest]

I too use the Leica LUT just as a helpful roughly impression during recording and use ColorGradingPro 2 creating my own LUTs in post and by that being able to correct fine color tuning, contrast and if I want style. Short example https://vimeo.com/723059503

 

[Slender]

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15 hours ago, f4nest said:

I too use the Leica LUT just as a helpful roughly impression during recording and use ColorGradingPro 2 creating my own LUTs in post and by that being able to correct fine color tuning, contrast and if I want style. Short example https://vimeo.com/723059503

 

Very well done. I find the SL2 simply gorgeous in video, I am over the GAS i had when sl2s came out. Been using it quite hard recently

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[jmm1]

I do finding it insulting that Leica has never provided a LUT for the SL2 - their flagship SL - and this is 3 years since release.

Sony and Panasonic had LUTs form day 1 and makes shooting LOG video a real breeze.

J

[jonnyboy]

Helpful! Finally got my hands on the Leica LUT - quick Q: I know how to set the camera to shoot Log, how do you set the monitor to show the LUT?

I think it's called LUT Assistant on Sony...I cant seem to find it...

 

Thanks!

[BernardC]

Here's the relevant section from the instruction manual:

SETUP/MANAGEMENT OF LUT PROFILES
You can import custom LUT profiles to the camera to optimally meet
your LUT preview expectations.
▸ Select Video Settings in the main menu
▸ Select Video Gamma
▸ Select Settings
▸ Select L-Log
▸ Select Custom LUT
• A list of six memory slots is displayed. Three are reserved for
use with HDMI output, and three for internal camera use (LCD
panel/EVF).
• Filled memory slots will show the name of the saved LUT profile.
Free memory slots display the word Unused.

 

You can load the LUT by copying the .cub file to the top-level folder of an SD card.

[jonnyboy]

2 minutes ago, BernardC said:

Here's the relevant section from the instruction manual:

SETUP/MANAGEMENT OF LUT PROFILES
You can import custom LUT profiles to the camera to optimally meet
your LUT preview expectations.
▸ Select Video Settings in the main menu
▸ Select Video Gamma
▸ Select Settings
▸ Select L-Log
▸ Select Custom LUT
• A list of six memory slots is displayed. Three are reserved for
use with HDMI output, and three for internal camera use (LCD
panel/EVF).
• Filled memory slots will show the name of the saved LUT profile.
Free memory slots display the word Unused.

 

You can load the LUT by copying the .cub file to the top-level folder of an SD card.

Thank you!!!