Manual Focusing (Mf); Mf Assist Functions; Focus Peaking; Focus Assist - Leica Q3 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
▸ Move the focus ring out of the
(press and hold the AF/MF lock release)
▸ Turn the focus ring until the desired part of the object is in clear
focus
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PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING
position
AF

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. The color can be user-specified. The sensitivity can be
additionally adjusted. See p. 87 for settings.
▸ Select in the main menu
Focusing
▸ Select

Focus Assist

▸ Select
Focus Peaking
▸ Select the desired setting
( , , , ,
Off Red Green Blue White
▸ Select an image section
▸ Turn the focus ring to mark the desired subject elements
Note
• Focus peaking is based on subject contrast, i.e. differences be-
tween light and dark. As a result, high contrast subject elements
could be marked, even if they are not completely in focus.
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