Autofocus Metering Methods - Leica CL Instruction Manual

AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS

The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A
successful focus setting is identified by a green metering field, an
unsuccessful one is shown in red.
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing
▸ Select in the submenu
AF Mode
▸ Select a setting
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Multi-Field Spot Field Tracking
Notes
• AF focusing can be unsuccessful:
– If the distance to the subject is too great or too small
– If the object is not sufficiently illuminated
• You can also use the focus setting ring on the lens to manually
change the automatically set focus while the shutter button is
pressed to the first pressure point.
• Only manual focusing is available when using Leica M or R
lenses with the optional Leica M or R Adapter L.
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Face Detection
MULTI-FIELD METERING
Several metering fields are detected automatically. This function is
particularly useful for snapshots.
SPOT/FIELD METERING
Both methods detect only those parts of the object that are within
the relevant AF metering fields. The metering fields are indicated
by a small frame (field metering) or a cross (spot metering). The
very small measuring range for spot metering allows focusing on
tiny details of the subject.
The slightly larger measuring range in field metering is less critical
for focusing, but still permits selective metering.
These metering methods can also be used for serial exposures in
which the part of the object you want to focus on will always be at
the same off-center position in the image.
Simply move the AF metering field to another position.
▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed
or
▸ Briefly tap the LCD panel
(while Touch AF is activated)
Note
In both cases, the metering fields remain at their last positions set,
even if the metering method is changed or the camera is switched
off.
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