Focusing; Autofocus Modes - Leica Q2 Instruction Manual

FOCUSING

Your Leica Q2 allows automatic as well as manual focusing. There
are 2 operating modes and 5 metering methods available for auto-
matic focusing.
TAKING VIDEOS WITH AF
Focusing is done as needed when
metering field will be focused continuously if
ous focusing can be suppressed by using a metering memory lock.
▸ Press and hold the AF/MF release button
▸ Turn the focus ring to the
AF
▸ Start video recording
▸ Controlling the autofocus (see p. 163)
TAKING VIDEOS WITH MF
Focusing is done manually via the focus setting ring.
▸ Press and hold the AF/MF release button
▸ Turn the focus ring away from the
▸ Use the focus ring to manually focus on the object
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RECORDING VIDEO ▸ FOCUSING
is in use. The area in the AF
AFs
is in use. Continu-
AFc
position
position
AF

AUTOFOCUS MODES

The following AF modes are available:
selected AF mode is shown in the header line.
Factory setting:
AFs
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing
▸ Select
Focus Mode
▸ Select the desired setting
( , )
AFs 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.
and . The currently
AFs AFc