Follow Focus; Function Behavior; Follow Focus Menu - Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual

FOLLOW FOCUS

This function facilitates automatic transitions to specified focus
settings (focus positions). Up to threes such focus positions can be
pre-configured and optionally be set up with a delay time. When a
focus position is accessed, the camera will automatically focus on
the set distance. The transition will then be achieved smoothly and
with a configurable speed. That way, soft, almost unnoticeable tran-
sitions are created. Prerequisite is that the relevant distances are
known beforehand.
The specified focus positions can be accessed individually or in an
automated sequence.
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing Focusing
▸ Select
Focus Mode Focus Mode
▸ Select
Follow Focus Follow Focus
▸ Select
Focus Position Focus Position
• "Follow Focus" is activated. The Follow Focus menu appears.
• The Follow Focus menu remains visible until the function is
exited.
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FUNCTION BEHAVIOR

The function continues to run regardless of whether the camera
is currently recording. All operating procedures described in the
following can therefore also occur while actively recording. It is also
possible to start and stop a recording during an active focus se-
quence, or to exit the Follow Focus menu while recording.
Notes
• The following limitations apply while the function is active:
– Depending on assignments, not all FN buttons may be avail-
able.
– EVF is unavailable.
• is not available under the following conditions:
Follow Focus Follow Focus
– Recordings in slow motion
– When using a lens adapter
– When using MF lenses
– When using lenses with AF/MF switch if the MF setting is
selected

FOLLOW FOCUS MENU

All operation is done via touch control only.
A
A
F
B G H
P O
C D D D E
J
I
K
K
N
L M N
L M
A Button for expanding/reducing the Follow Focus menu
B
Focus position settings bar (Sharp focus in m or ft)
C
"START" button (initiates the automatic focus sequence)
D
Focus positions
E
"EXIT" button (exits the Follow Focus menu)
F
"Edit" button (only for pre-configured focus positions)
G
Display of the set distance
H
Display of the distance range in clear focus
(Depth of field range, depending on the in-focus distance and the exposure
value)
I
Delay time settings bar
J
Set delay time
K
Buttons "Plus" and "Minus"
L
"Back" button
M
Currently selected focus position
N
"Confirm" button
O
Running delay time
P
Currently set focus position
The Follow Focus menu can be reduced to essential elements for
better visibility.
▸ Tap button
A
• The Follow Focus menu toggles between full and reduced view.
Note
• Focus positions cannot be selected directly in reduced view.
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