Start/End Video Recording; Focusing; Autofocus Modes; Controlling The Autofocus - Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual

START/END VIDEO RECORDING

▸ Press the shutter button
• Video recording begins.
• The dot flashes red.
• Recording time is running.
• The Status LED flashes.
▸ Press the shutter button again
• Video recording ends.
• The dot lights in gray.
Notes
• The current shooting is shown in the top display with a dot below
the mode.
• Basic shooting settings (see p. 170) must be configured before
shooting.
• No direct access to menu functions is possible during video
recording.
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FOCUSING

Your Leica SL2-S allows automatic as well as manual focusing.
There are 3 operating modes and 4 metering methods available for
automatic focusing. Only manual setting options are available for MF
lenses.
TAKING VIDEOS WITH AF
Focusing is done as needed when is in use. The area in the AF
AFs AFs
metering field will be focused continuously if and
AFc AFc Intelligent AF Intelligent AF
are in use. Continuous focusing can be suppressed by using a meter-
ing memory lock.
TAKING VIDEOS WITH MF
Focusing is done manually via the focus setting ring. The joystick
can be used as needed to do an AF metering (in mode).
AFs AFs
Note
• Autofocus can be overridden manually at any time by turning the
focus ring, while pressing and holding the shutter button at the
first pressure point. The set focus will remain unchanged until the
shutter button is released.

AUTOFOCUS MODES

The following AF modes are available: , and
AFs AFs AFc AFc Intelligent AF Intelligent AF
currently selected AF mode is shown in the header line.
Factory setting:
Intelligent AF Intelligent AF
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing Focusing
▸ Select
Focus Mode Focus Mode
▸ Select the desired setting
( , , )
Intelligent AF Intelligent AF AFs AFs AFc AFc
INTELLIGENT AF
Suitable for all objects. The camera automatically selects between
AFs and AFc.
AFs (single)
A meaningful option if the focus setting should remain constant for
an extended period of time. Allows greater control over focusing and
helps to avoid incorrect focusing.
AFc (continuous)
Suitable for objects in motion. Focusing is continuously adjusted to
the object in the AF metering field.
Facilitates an intuitive focus control, specifically in conjunction with

Touch AF.

CONTROLLING THE AUTOFOCUS

. The
TOUCH AF
During video recordings, Touch AF facilitates a more intuitive focus
control, even if the main object moves outside the center of the
frame. See p. 188 for more information.
▸ Tap the LCD panel directly at the desired position
• Focusing is done after the touch.

SUPPRESSING CONTINUOUS FOCUSING

Continuous focus adjustments can be suppressed by initiating a
metering memory lock.
Use the following control elements depending on the currently se-
lected mode:
Shutter button (tap and hold)
Intelligent AF Intelligent AF
Joystick (press and hold)
Joystick (press and hold)
AFc AFc
The camera stores the focus setting. That makes it easier to change
the image section when focusing is fixed. The focus remains con-
stant as long as the control element is held. Automatic focusing will
only resume after the control element is released.
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