Focusing; Automatic Focusing; Afs (Single) Focus Priority - Leica Q Instructions Manual

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FOCUSING

On the Leica Q, the focusing can be set either automatically or
manually. Both modes cover a distance ranging from 30cm to
infinity, or 17cm to 30cm in the macro area.
AUTOMATIC FOCUSING/AUTOFOCUS
Two autofocus modes are available. The adjusting procedure for
both is initiated by pressing down (1st pressure point) shutter
button.
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AFs (single) focus priority

1. Hold down the AF lock/unlock button and turn the focusing
dial to the position
AF
2. Press the shutter release button to the first pressure point to
automatically determine, set, and store the focus and thus the
distance.
– The part of the subject you are aiming at will come into
focus.
– After that, the process ends even if you continue to hold the
shutter release button at the first pressure point.
– As long as the shutter release button is held at the pressure
point, the setting will be saved.
– It is not possible to take a picture before it comes into
focus, even if the shutter button is pressed all the way down
beforehand.
• A successful stored AF setting is indicated as follows:
– The color of the rectangle changes to green
– Multiple green rectangles may appear for multi-field mete-
ring
– An acoustic signal is produced (if selected).
Note:
Focusing and saving can be initiated and carried out with the
thumb button if it has been configured with this function.