Manual Focusing (Mf); Mf Assist Functions; Focus Peaking; Enlargement In Mf Mode - Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual

MANUAL FOCUSING (MF)

Focusing manually may in some situations be a better choice than
autofocus.
– the same setting is used for several shoots
– it would take longer to use the metering memory lock function
– the setting is to be kept at infinity for landscape pictures
– poor, i.e. very dark lighting conditions prevent AF operation or
would slow it down
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing Focusing
▸ Select
Focus Mode Focus Mode
▸ Select
MF MF
▸ Turn the focus ring until the desired part of the object is in clear
focus
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MF ASSIST FUNCTIONS

The following assist functions are available in MF mode.

FOCUS PEAKING

This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject elements
in color.
When Focus Peaking is activated, will appear to the right of the
frame with a display of the color used. The color can be user-spec-
ified. The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. The activation of
this function is controlled vis the info profiles (see p. 102).
▸ Activate the function
▸ Turn the focus ring to mark the desired subject elements
Note
• Focus peaking is based on subject contrast, i.e. differences between
light and dark. As a result, high contrast subject elements could be
marked, even if they are not completely in focus.

ENLARGEMENT IN MF MODE

The larger the details of the subject are shown, the better you can
assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus.
This function can be automatically activated during manual focusing
or can be accessed independently.
ACCESS VIA THE FOCUS RING
Turning the focus ring will automatically enlarge a image section.
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing Focusing
▸ Select
Focus Assist Focus Assist
▸ Select
Auto Magnification Auto Magnification
▸ Select
On On
▸ Turn the focus ring
• An enlarged image section appears. The position of the enlarge-
ment depends on the position of the AF metering field.
• The rectangle within the frame at the top right represents the
current magnification, as well as its position in the displayed
cropped section.
• The enlargement starts at the 1st of 3 enlargement increments.
Adjusting the enlargement function
▸ Turn the thumbwheel/front setting wheel
Changing the position of the enlarged section
▸ Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged cropped
section
or
▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction
Exiting the enlargement function
▸ Tap the shutter button
or
▸ Decrease the enlargement, until the full image is visible again
Note
• The enlargement will automatically return to normal viewing size
about 5 s after the last turn of the focus ring.
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