Manual Settings; Metering Memory Lock - Leica X Manual

MANUAL SETTING - M
If, for example, you want to achieve a particular effect, which is only
possible with a quite specific exposure, or if you want to ensure that
several pictures with different trimming have an absolutely identical
exposure, then you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.
Taking a picture
1. Set the desired shutter speed / aperture values using the
corresponding dials
2. Press the shutter button to the pressure point
• The shutter speed and aperture are displayed in white. The
light balance scale also appears. This covers a range of ±3EV
(exposure value) in / EV increments. Settings within ±3EV
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3
are indicated by red lines on the scale, outside ±3EV by red
- or + symbols at the ends of the scale.
3. If necessary, adjust the settings for a correct exposure so that
the central marking is displayed in red
If the set values and/or the exposure appears to be appropriate for
the intended composition:
4. Push the shutter button all the way down to take the photo

METERING MEMORY LOCK

For composition reasons, it can be beneficial not to have the main
subject in the center of the picture. In such cases, the metering
memory lock function - in P , T
single field and spot metering modes - enables the main subject to
be metered first and the relevant settings retained until you have
determined your final trimming and take the picture.
Taking a picture
1. Aim the relevant AF frame at the part of your subject to which
you want to adjust the focus and exposure
2. Press the shutter button to the first pressure point to set and
store the focus and exposure
3. Continue holding the shutter button half way and move the
camera to determine the final trimming
4. Push the shutter button all the way down to take the photo
and A exposure modes, and with
EN
AF
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