Exposure Modes; Aperture Priority - A - Leica M11 Instruction Manual

EXPOSURE MODES

The camera offers two exposure modes: aperture priority mode or
manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on image
object, situation or individual preference.
SELECTING A MODE
▸ Set the shutter speed setting dial
the desired shutter speed (Manual setting =
106
PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE
(Aperture priority) or select
A
)
M

APERTURE PRIORITY - A

Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according to
the manually selected aperture. This mode is suitable for pictures in
which the depth of field is a critical compositional element.
By selecting an appropriately low aperture value, you can reduce
the depth of field range, for example to make a face "stand out" in
sharp focus against an unimportant or distracting background for a
portrait. Conversely, you can use a higher aperture value to increase
the depth of field range, so that everything from the foreground to
the background will be in full focus in a landscape shot.
Select the operating mode A (see p. 106)
▸
▸ Set the desired aperture value
• The automatically selected shutter speed is displayed.
▸ Shutter release