Focusing; Focusing Modes; Automatic Focusing / Autofocus Modes - Leica SL Instruction Manual

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FOCUSING

Focusing modes

You can choose between one of two automatic /Autofocus modes,
or focus manually.
Setting the function
1. In the menu's
CAMERA
2. in the submenu, the desired function.
Note:
This menu item can be assigned to one of the soft keys for direct
access, and also to the

Automatic focusing / Autofocus modes

In both of the autofocus modes, the setting procedure is started by
pressing the shutter release button to the 1
– The part of the subject you aim at with the AF frame is
automatically focused.
AFs (single) / Focus priority
– The focusing process is stopped and the setting saved for as
long as the shutter button is kept pressed.
If focusing is not successful, the shutter button cannot be pressed
all the way down, i.e. a picture cannot be taken without something
being correctly focused.
208
section, select
Focus Mode
menu.
FAVORITES
pressure point.
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AFc (continuous) / Shutter release priority
– Focusing continues as long as the shutter button is kept
pressed, i.e. during this time, the setting is adjusted whenever
the metering system detects other objects at other distances, or
the distance from the camera to the part of the subject you are
aiming at changes.
The shutter button can always be pressed all the way down, i.e.
even if no part of the subject is in focus, a picture can be taken at
, and
any time.
The only way to save a setting in this mode is to press the joystick
inwards (provided the
accordingly, see p. 222).
In both modes, the focusing status is displayed as follows:
In case of successful focusing:
• The color of the AF frame changes to green.
• An acoustic signal is generated (if selected).
In case automatic focusing is not successful/possible:
• The color of the AF frame changes to red.
function is set
AE/AF Lock Button