Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual page 115

▸ Tap the setting band briefly in the desired position, or drag the dot
to the desired position
228 RECORDING VIDEO ▸ EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS
The following exposure metering methods are selectable.
Factory setting:
Multi-Field Multi-Field
Spot
Center-weighted
Highlight-Weighted
Multi-field
SPOT
This metering method is concentrated exclusively on a small area
in the center of the image. The metering fields are joined together
when the exposure metering method is combined with the AF
Spot Spot
metering methods , and . Exposure metering will then
Spot Spot Field Field Zone Zone
occur at the point specified by the AF metering field, even if it is
moved.
CENTER-WEIGHTED
This method considers the entire image field. The subject elements
captured in the center will, however, impact on the calculation of the
exposure value more so than areas around the edges.
MULTI-FIELD
This metering method is based on the detection of multiple values.
These values are used in an algorithm to calculate an exposure value
appropriate for a good rendering of the assumed main subject.
HIGHLIGHT-WEIGHTED
This method considers the entire image field. The exposure value
will, however, be adjusted to very bright subject elements. That pre-
vents the overexposure of central subject elements without having
to measure them individually. This metering method is particularly
useful for objects that are significantly more brightly lit than the rest
of the frame (e.g. people in a spotlight), or that reflect the light sig-
nificantly (e.g. white clothing).
Multi-Field Highlight-Weighted
▸ Select in the main menu
Exposure Metering Exposure Metering
▸ Select the desired metering method
( , , , )
Spot Spot Center-Weighted Center-Weighted Highlight-Weighted Highlight-Weighted Multi-Field Multi-Field
• The selected metering method is displayed in the header line of
the screen image.
Spot metering allows a shifting of the metering field:
▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction
Notes
• The exposure information (ISO value, aperture, shutter speed
and light balance with exposure compensation scale) will help to
determine the settings required for correct exposure.
• The most important displays (ISO value, aperture and shutter
speed) will also appear in the top display.
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