'System Error' SL2-S

[geoffc60]

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Just had the dreaded 'System Error' warning on rear of my SL2-S.

I've updated the firmware, swapped out memory cards and reformatted them and done a complete reset and everything now seems ok. I had previously read that the warning could have something to do with the mechanical shutter however that seems to be fine.

Any ideas what could have caused the issue?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jaapv]

No…all is speculation. 

[PhotoCruiser]

vor 16 Stunden schrieb geoffc60:

Just had the dreaded 'System Error' warning on rear of my SL2-S.

I got a system error warning on my SL2 when inserting a wrong formatted SD card.
I'm not worried in this moment as i expect that the SD card was the culprit.
Chris

[Elliot Harper]

3 hours ago, PhotoCruiser said:

I got a system error warning on my SL2 when inserting a wrong formatted SD card.
I'm not worried in this moment as i expect that the SD card was the culprit.
Chris

System error has nothing to do with sd card. 
it certainly will come back to haunt you again

[PhotoCruiser]

😱

Camera is still under warranty for about 6 weeks, so i should handle this before warranty is due.
If not anything with the SD card, what leads to to the System Error message on a SL2?
it never happened before and i was not taking photos, so no shutter movement, i was updating the Sigma lenses i have.
Chris

 

Edited December 3 by PhotoCruiser

[Elliot Harper]

2 hours ago, PhotoCruiser said:

😱

Camera is still under warranty for about 6 weeks, so i should handle this before warranty is due.
If not anything with the SD card, what leads to to the System Error message on a SL2?
it never happened before and i was not taking photos, so no shutter movement, i was updating the Sigma lenses i have.
Chris

 

The system error message on SL2 was a well-known issue. It's because of a faulty mechanic shutter. I suggest you send it in as early as possible.

 

[jaapv]

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Or at least report the matter to Leica before the six weeks are up. 

[jaapv]

On 12/3/2025 at 2:21 PM, Elliot Harper said:

System error has nothing to do with sd card. 
it certainly will come back to haunt you again

It  can apply to a number of faults. Leica can read out the log. 

[PhotoCruiser]

vor 11 Stunden schrieb jaapv:

Or at least report the matter to Leica before the six weeks are up. 

Thanks Jaapv

I leave in a week back to Zurich and first thing there is to visit the Leica Store to have the sensor cleaned and to discuss the System Error.
It happened only once and as i wrote when uploading the Sigma Firmware to my lenses and was writing the upload files from my MacBook to the SD card.
and not when taking photos what makes the shutter on first sight as unlikely.
However, i will see what Leica Store suggests and proceed with their suggestion, either sending the camera to Leica or just sending Leica a notice that the Error ocured in case it will happen again and again.

Chris