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Leica SL2-S — Settings for Food Photography Photography
Here are the recommended camera settings for food photography photography with the Leica SL2-S. These general values work as a great starting point — for settings tailored to your specific gear, try the wizard.
Recommended Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO | 100–400 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 – f/5.6 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/60s – 1/125s |
| White Balance | Daylight / Custom |
| Focus Mode | Single AF, Single Point |
Tips for Your Camera
- Your Leica SL2-S has in-body stabilization (~5.5 stops). In this scene, you can often handhold at slower shutter speeds than the table shows.
These values are general recommendations. The wizard gives you values optimized for your Leica SL2-S and lens — plus step-by-step menu paths.
Camera-Specific Tips
- The Leica SL2-S features a high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a live histogram overlay. Use this to ensure your exposure is perfect before you take the shot, avoiding blown highlights or underexposed areas.
- Customize the function button (Fn) on the Leica SL2-S to quickly access your most-used settings. This can make adjusting settings on the fly much faster and more intuitive.
Get Camera-Specific Guidance
These are general recommendations for this scene. The wizard can show you exactly where to find each setting in your camera’s menu system, plus values optimized for your specific gear.
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Get settings tailored to your Leica SL2-S for food photography photography — including menu paths and lens tips.