Manual Focusing (Mf); Mf Assist Functions; Focus Peaking - Leica 10888 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
▸ Select
Focus Mode
▸ Select
MF
▸ Turn the focus ring until the desired part of the object is in clear
focus

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,
frame with a display of the color used. The color can be user-specified.
The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. The activation of this func-
tion is controlled vis the info profiles (see p. 104).
▸ Activate the function
▸ 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.
will appear to the right of the
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