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DISTANCE SETTING
With all S lenses, the Leica S allows you to choose between manual or
automatic distance setting. The autofocus system determines the dis-
tance to the parts of the subject in the center of the image field, which is
marked by the cross on the focusing screen.
Regardless of the mode, the display (2.7) in the viewfinder shows the
relevant setting:
- The left triangle indicates that the set distance is too long (only appears
in manual mode or with manual override of autofocus)
- The center dot indicates a correct setting (continuously lit), or that the
system cannot determine a distance (flashing)
- The right triangle indicates that the set distance is too short (only
appears in manual mode or with manual override of autofocus)
Further details of the displays can be found on p. 10.
Note:
The metering system works passively based on contrasts, i.e. differ-
ences between light/dark in the part of the subject you aim at. Thus, it
depends on the subject having a certain minimum brightness.
Setting the mode
1. In the CAMERA menu (see p. 16/26), select Sharpness (5.2), and
2. then, in the associated submenu, the desired option.
MANUAL SETTING - MF
Turn the distance setting ring (1.8) on the lens until your subject or the
most important part of the subject is shown sharply in the viewfinder on
the focusing screen.
Note:
• Even if setting the focus manually, you can use the joystick (1.17) at
any time to activate autofocus mode (see next section and information
about the function of the joystick on p. 39).
• The Leica S is supplied with a uniform ground glass focusing screen as
standard, which can be used to reliably focus on parts of the subject
across the entire image field. This is suitable for most photographic
situations and subjects. It is particularly advantageous when using lon-
ger focal lengths and in the macro range.
Other focusing screens are available as accessories (see p. 65), which
provide optimum settings for different applications and are easy to
exchange.
AUTOMATIC SETTING
Two autofocus modes are available. In both of them, the setting pro-
cedure is started by tapping (1st pressure point, see p. 36) the shutter
release button (1.1).
AFs (SINGLE) = SHARPNESS PRIORITY
The part of the subject you aim at is focused.
• The procedure is then ended, even if the shutter release button is held
at the 1st pressure point.
• The setting is stored for as long as the shutter release button is held at
the 2nd pressure point.
• Before the focus is set, the shutter cannot be released even by pressing
the shutter release button all the way down.
AFc (CONTINUOUS) = SHUTTER RELEASE PRIORITY
The parts of the subject you aim at are focused.
• The procedure is continued for as long as the shutter release button
is held at the 1st or 2nd pressure point. During this time, the setting
is corrected whenever the metering system detects other objects at
other distances, or the distance from the camera to the part of the
subject you are aiming at changes.
• The only way to store a setting is to press the joystick inwards (see
p. 39).
• Even if none of the subject is in focus, you can release the shutter at
any time.
Note:
As well as the shutter release button, you can also use the joystick (1.17)
to store an AF setting (see p. 39).
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