Manual Focusing (Mf); Mf Assist Functions; Focus Peaking - Leica Q2 MONOCHROM Instruction Manual

MANUAL FOCUSING (MF)

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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
▸ Move the focus ring out of the
(press and hold the AF/MF lock release)
▸ Turn the focus ring until the desired part of the object is in clear
focus
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position
AF

MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS

The following assist functions are available in MF mode.

FOCUS PEAKING

This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject
elements in color. The color can be user-specified.
F 2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV
12MP
-3 2 1 0 1 2 3+
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing Focusing
▸ Select
Focus Assist Focus Assist
▸ Select
Focus Peaking Focus Peaking
▸ Select the desired setting
( , , , , )
Off Off Red Red Green Green Blue Blue White White
▸ Select an image section
▸ Turn the focus ring to mark the desired subject elements
Note
• Focus peaking is based on subject contrast, i.e. differences
between light and dark. As a result, high contrast subject parts
could be marked, even if they are not completely in focus.
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