Autofocus Metering Methods; Multi-Field Metering; Spot/Field Metering; Tracking - Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual

AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS

The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A
successful focus setting is identified by a green metering field, an
unsuccessful one is shown in red.
Factory setting:
Multi-Field Multi-Field
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing Focusing
▸ Select
AF Mode AF Mode
▸ Select the desired setting
( , , , , , )
Multi-Field Multi-Field Spot Spot Field Field Zone Zone

Tracking

Tracking Face/Body Detection Face/Body Detection
Notes
• AF focusing can be unsuccessful:
– If the distance to the object is too great (macro mode) or too
small
– If the object is not sufficiently illuminated
• Touch AF allows a direct placement of the AF metering field. See
p. 100 for more information.
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MULTI-FIELD METERING

Several metering fields are detected automatically. This function is
particularly useful for snapshots.

SPOT/FIELD METERING

Both methods detect only those parts of the object that are within
the relevant AF metering fields. The metering fields are indicated by
a small frame (field metering) or a cross (spot metering). The very
small measuring range for spot metering allows focusing on tiny
details of the subject.
The slightly larger measuring range in field metering is less critical
for focusing, but still permits selective metering.
These metering methods can also be used for serial exposures in
which the part of the object you want to focus on will always be at
the same off-center position in the image.
Simply move the AF metering field to another position.
▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction
or
▸ Tap the LCD panel in the desired position
(while Touch AF is activated)
Notes
• In both cases, the metering fields remain at their last positions
set, even if the metering method is changed or the camera is
switched off.
• The metering fields are joined together when the exposure me-
tering method is combined with the AF metering methods
Spot Spot
, and . Exposure metering will then occur at the point
Spot Spot Field Field Zone Zone
specified by the AF metering field, even if it is moved.
ZONE
With this metering method, subject sections are recorded with a
coherent group comprising 5 x 5 fields. This function combines some
security for snapshots with the option of aiming at larger objects
reliably.
Once the setting has been made, the metering fields are displayed
where object sections are displayed in focus.
TRACKING
This field metering variant helps in the capture of moving objects. The
focus on the object in the metering field is continuously adjusted,
once it is detected.
▸ Aim the metering field at the desired object
(by panning the camera shifting the metering field)
▸ Tap and hold the shutter button
or
▸ Press and hold the joystick
(provided it was assigned the function or
AF-L AF-L AF-L + AE-L AF-L + AE-L
p. 137)
• The camera focuses on the object.
▸ Pan the camera to the desired cropped section
• The metering field "tracks" the saved object and focus is
continuously adjusted.
Note
• This metering method focuses continuously, even if the AF mode
was set.
AFs AFs
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, see
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