Manual Focusing (Mf); Mf Settings - Leica SL2 Instruction Manual

MANUAL FOCUSING (MF)

Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than
autofocus.
– the same setting is used for several exposures
– it would take longer to use the metering memory lock function
– the setting is to be kept at infinity for landscape pictures
– poor, i.e. very dark lighting conditions prevent AF operation or
would slow it down
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing Focusing
▸ Selecting
Focus Mode Focus Mode
▸ Select
MF MF
▸ Turn the focus ring until the desired part of the object is in clear
focus

MF SETTINGS*

Factory setting:
On On
The speed of the MF setting is adjustable. Example: for a setting to
, the entire focus range will be run through when the focus
90° 90°
setting ring is turned by one quarter. A full turn of the focus setting
ring will be needed for a setting to
adjustments, while larger angles offer more precise settings.
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing Focusing
▸ Select
MF Setup MF Setup
▸ Select the desired setting
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Standard MF Standard MF 90° 90° 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° 180°
)
Maximum Maximum
* This function will become available with the 2020 firmware update. Registered
users will be automatically notified about updates, see p. 12 and p. 191.
Subject to changes.
. Smaller angles allow faster
360° 360°
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210° 210° 240° 240° 270° 270° 300° 300° 330° 330° 360° 360°
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