Picture Mode; Focusing; Autofocus Modes - Leica CL Instruction Manual

PICTURE MODE

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FOCUSING

Your Leica CL allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There
are 2 operating modes and 3 metering methods available for AF
photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH AF
▸ position the AF metering field as needed
▸ Tap and hold the shutter button
• Focusing occurs one time (AFs) or continuously (AFc).
• Metering was successful: The AF metering field lights up
green.
• Metering was unsuccessful: The AF metering field lights up
red.
• Alternatively, focus settings and/or exposure settings can be
done and saved via the right setting wheel button or the FN
button (metering memory lock, see p. 84).
▸ Shutter release
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MF
▸ Use the focus ring to manually focus on the object
▸ Shutter release
Please read the following chapters for more information.
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AUTOFOCUS MODES

The following AF modes are available:
selected AF mode is shown in the header line.
AFs (single)
Suitable for objects with little or no movement. Focusing is done
only once and the setting remains as long as the shutter button is
held at the pressure point. That also applies if the AF metering field
is pointed at another object.
AFc (continuous)
Suitable for objects in motion. As long as the shutter button is held
at the 1st pressure point, focusing is continuously adjusted to the
object in the AF metering field.
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing
▸ Select in the submenu
Focus Mode
▸ Select a setting
and . The currently
AFs AFc