Point Modes - Leica X1 Instructions Manual

1 point modes

Focusing is based on the area indicated by an AF frame in the center of
the monitor screen. Since the area is larger than with Spot mode, targeting
is less discriminate and therefore easier, while still allowing selective me-
tering.
The high speed version offers faster focusing. It can result in a less fluent
monitor image though, especially in the case of fast-moving subjects.
Therefore, if the best possible monitor image is the highest priority, you
should prefer the normal version.
In addition, you can move the AF-frame to anywhere on the monitor screen,
e.g. for easier composition in the case of off-center subjects.
Press the DELETE / FOCUS button (1.15) for ≥1 second.
• In the monitor, all displays except for the AF frame disappear. Red trian-
gles on all sides of the frame indicate the possible movement directions.
To indicate the movement limits, the respective triangles disappear near
the edges.
Use the direction buttons to move the AF frame to the desired position.
You can return the frame to the central position at any time with the
button (1.12). Press either the shutter release button (1.8) or the
FOCUS
button to exit this mode.
11 point modes
Focusing is based on the areas indicated by the 11 AF frames. They are
grouped so as to cover a major part of the image, thus ensuring maximum
focusing security for snapshot type photography. Sharpness is registered
in all areas, but focusing is automatically determined by the closest ob-
jects registered.
The high speed version offers faster focusing. It can result in a less fluent
monitor image though, especially in the case of fast-moving subjects.
Therefore, if the best possible monitor image is the highest priority, you
should prefer the normal version.
In addition, you can concentrate focusing to any of the four sides of the
image by reducing the number of areas used and selecting respective
groups.
Press the DELETE
• In the monitor, all displays are replaced by the 11 AF frames. Initially,
only the 9 frames constituting the central group have red outlines. Red
triangles on all sides indicate the possible settings.
Besides the central group, you can select groups of either the top or bot-
tom three or the four left or right AF areas.
Use the direction buttons to select the desired AF frame group. Press ei-
ther the shutter release button (1.8) or the
this mode.
INFO
DELETE /
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/ FOCUS button (1.15) for ≥1 second.
DELETE FOCUS
/ button to exit