Autofocus Metering Methods - Leica SL3 Instruction Manual

AUTOFOCUS METERING METHODS

The AF mode offers various metering methods for focusing. A suc-
cessful focus setting is identified by a green frame, an unsuccessful
one is shown in red.
Factory setting:
Multi-Field
▸ Select in the main menu
AF Mode
▸ Select the desired setting
( , , ,
Multi-Field Spot Field Zone
)
Animal Detection (Beta)
Note
• AF focusing can be unsuccessful:
– if the distance to the object is too great (macro mode) or too
small
– if the object is not sufficiently illuminated
, ,
Tracking Eye/Face/Body Detection
MULTI-FIELD
Several focus area are detected automatically.
SPOT/FIELD
Both methods detect only those parts of the object that are within
the relevant AF frames. The metering fields are indicated by a small
frame (field metering) or a cross (spot metering). The very small
measuring range for spot metering allows focusing on tiny details of
the subject. Simply move the AF frame to another position.
The slightly larger measuring range in field metering is less critical
for focusing, but still permits selective metering.
▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction
or
▸ Tap the LCD panel in the desired position
(While Touch AF is activated)
,
Notes
• In both cases, the metering fields remain at their last positions
set, even if the metering method is changed or the camera is
switched off.
• The metering fields are joined together when the exposure me-
tering method is combined with the AF metering methods
Spot
, and . Exposure metering will then occur at the
Spot Field Zone
point specified by the AF frame, even if it is moved.
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