Exposure - Leica SL3 Instruction Manual

EXPOSURE

The exposure setting is done dynamically via the two dials. General-
ly, the thumbwheel controls the aperture, and the front dial controls
ISO sensitivity. Function assignments can be modified.
Exposure settings can be done quickly and easily via the Control
Center.
▸ Tap the desired control panel
• The active control panel is highlighted in red.
• A setting band appears instead of the light balance. A dot
marks the current setting. The current setting value is dis-
played above the dot.
▸ Tap the setting band briefly in the desired position, or drag the
dot to the desired position
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RECORDING VIDEO ▸ EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE METERING METHODS
The following exposure metering methods are selectable.
Factory setting:
Multi-Field
Spot
Center-weighted
Highlight-Weighted
Multi-field
▸ Select in the main menu
Exposure Metering
▸ Select the desired metering method
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Spot Center-Weighted Highlight-Weighted
• The selected metering method is displayed in the header line
of the screen image.
Spot metering allows a shifting of the focus point:
▸ Press the joystick in the relevant direction
Notes
• The exposure information (ISO value, aperture, shutter speed
and light balance with exposure compensation scale) will help to
determine the settings required for correct exposure.
• The most important displays (ISO value, aperture and shutter
speed) will also appear in the top display.
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Multi-Field