Program Mode - P - Leica TL2 Instructions Manual

Program mode - P

For fast, fully automatic photography. The exposure is controlled by
an automatic shutter speed and aperture setting.
Setting the mode
► Open the exposure mode/scene mode menu
►
Select
Taking a picture
► Press the shutter button to the 1st pressure point
• Both the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in
white.
If even a completely open or closed aperture combined with
the fastest or slowest shutter speed will result in under- or
overexposure, both values are displayed in red.
If the automatically calculated pair of values appears to be appro-
priate for the intended composition:
► Press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture
Changing the specified shutter speed/aperture combina-
tions (Shift)
Changing the preset values using the Shift function combines the
reliability and speed of fully automatic exposure control with the
opportunity to vary the speed/aperture combination selected by
the camera at any time to fit in with your own ideas and intentions.
► This is done using the right setting dial. If you prefer to use faster
speeds, e.g. for sports shots, turn it to the left. On the other
hand, if you prefer a larger depth of field, for landscape shots for
example, and are prepared to accept the resulting shower shut-
ter speeds, turn it to the right.
The overall exposure, i.e. the brightness of the image, remains
unchanged. The adjustment range is limited to guarantee correct
exposure.
• Shifted pairs of values are indicated by a + next to the shutter
speed.
To prevent accidental use, the values revert to the default settings
after each picture, and also when exposure metering is automati-
cally deactivated after 12 s.
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