LEICA SBP PRO 1 Lithium-Ion Battery for S Typ 007 (7.3V, 2300mAh) - Manual (Page 33)

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DISTANCE SETTING
With all S lenses, the Leica S offers you the choice between manual or
automatic distance setting. The autofocus system determines the dis-
tance to the subject details in the middle of the image field; this area is
marked with a crosshair on the focusing screen and, in Live View mode,
also in the monitor.
Irrespective of the operating mode, a display in the viewfinder provides
information on the respective setting:
– The left-hand triangle indicates the focus set too long (appears only in
Manual mode or with manual override of the autofocus) - The middle
dot shows a correct setting (is lit constantly), or if the system cannot
determine the distance (flashes)
– The right-hand triangle indicates the focus set too short (appears only
in Manual mode or with manual override of the autofocus) Further
details on the displays can be found in the Annex under "The displays"
/ "In the viewfinder".
Note:
The metering system operates passively on the basis of contrasts, i.e.
differences in light/dark in the part of the subject being photographed. It
is therefore dependent on a certain minimum brightness and contrast in
the subject.
Setting the operating mode
1. In the menu, under CAMERA , select the item Focus Mode and
2. select the desired option in the sub-menu
Manual setting - MF
Turn the distance setting ring on the lens so that your subject or the most
important part of the subject is fully in focus on the focusing screen or, in
Live View mode, on the monitor.
• In the top panel display, the distances for the set focus ( FOCUS ), and
for the front ( FRONT ) and rear ( BACK ) limits of the depth of field range
are displayed when the shutter button is pressed to the pressure point.
In Live View mode you can call up an enlarged detail as a setting aid.
1. In the menu, under SETUP , select the item Capture Assistants ,
2. select Manual Focus Assist in the sub-menu, and
3. select On or Off there
• If the function is activated, a central detail magnified 4x is dis-
played briefly each time the setting ring on the lens is turned. The
detail can be moved using the Joystick.
Notes:
• Autofocus mode can be activated at any time also with manual setting
of the focus using the Joystick (see next section and the section on the
function of the Joystick on page 32).
• The Leica S is supplied as standard with a full matt screen with which
subject details can be reliably focused sharply over the whole image
field. It is suitable for most photographic fields of application and
motifs. It is particularly beneficial when working with longer focal
lengths and for macro photography. Further focusing screens are
available as accessories which offer optimum setting conditions,
depending on the field of application, and are easy to change.
AUTOMATIC SETTING
Two autofocus modes are available. The setting procedure for both is
initiated by tapping (1st pressure point) the shutter button.
AFs (single) = focus priority
The part of the subject you are aiming at will come into focus.
– After that, the process ends and the setting is saved even if you con-
tinue to hold the shutter release button at the first pressure point.
– It is not possible to take a picture before it comes into focus, even if
the shutter button is pressed all the way down.
Note:
An AF setting can be stored not only with the shutter button, but also with
the Joystick.
AFc (continuous) = shutter release priority
The parts of the subject being photographed are fully focused.
– The process continues as long as the shutter release button is held at
the first pressure point. While the button is being held down the cam-
era's settings are corrected, so other objects at other distances may
be recognized by the metering system, or if the distance to the camera
of the part of the subject being photographed changes.
– A setting can only be saved by pressing the Joystick forwards.
– Even if no part of the subject is in focus, a picture can be taken at any
time.
Note:
AFc is not available in Live View mode.
With both AF operating modes:
You can intervene manually at any time even during autofocus mode by
turning the setting ring on the lens.
• In Live View mode the color of the metering crosshair in the monitor
changes from red to green when the focus has been correctly set.
Moving the autofocus metering field in Live View mode
In Live View mode, the metering field can be moved to any point of the
image field with the Joystick.
In the two enlarged details, the detail is first moved together with the
metering field that remains in the middle. Only when the detail reaches
the edge of the image field can the metering field by moved to the edge
of the detail by pushing further.
Note:
If Spot is used as exposure metering method in Live View mode, its
metering field is coupled to that of the autofocus, i.e. both metering fields
are then moved.
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