Manual Leica S2 (page 42 of 89) (English)

585257

Zoom out

Zoom in

1/89

38 /Automatic program / Program shift / Aperture priority

Exposure modes

The LEICA S2 provides you with a choice of four exposure

modes.

Programmed automatic exposure

Setting the mode

1. Set the shutter speed dial (1.10) to A.

2. Press the click wheel (1.18) to set automatic exposure con-

trol, i.e. in this case automatic program mode.

The shutter speed and aperture are then generated automatic -

ally according to the available light and continuously between

32 s and

4000

s, or

500

s when using the central shutter in

some Leica S lenses and between fully open and minimum

aperture for the relevant lens.

Viewfinder and top panel display show

• P (2.5.a/3.8) for the selected exposure mode, and

• the automatically controlled aperture (2.6/3.11) and shutter

speed values (2.8a/3.12).

Notes:

• If the automatic sensitivity setting (see p. 30) is activated at

the same time, even with a fully open aperture the shutter

speed will only be extended over

Focal length

if the maximum

set sensitivity is reached.

• With very little light or extreme brightness, the available

speed/aperture range may no longer be sufficient. In this

case, (2.8b) appears in the viewfinder for underexposure

(possibly accompanied by a warning that the metering range

has not been reached, see "Working below the metering

range", p. 36), or (2.8) appears for overexposure.

Program shift

The program shift function on the LEICA S2 enables you to

change the shutter speed/aperture combination set by the

automatic program, while the overall exposure, i.e. the brightn-

ess of the image, remains unchanged.

Setting the function

Turn the click wheel (1.18)

- to the right for larger apertures (lower values) or faster shutter

speeds

- to the left for smaller apertures (higher values) or slower shut-

ter speeds.

Viewfinder and top panel display show

• P (2.5.a/3.8) for the selected exposure mode,

• S (3.10) in the top panel display to indicate the use of the shift

function, and the automatically controlled aperture (2.6/3.11)

and shutter speed values (2.8a/3.12), which change inversely.

Note:

Shift settings are retained

- after taking a picture beyond the exposure metering system's

12 s retention time (see p. 32),

- but not when you switch to a different exposure mode (A, T, m)

- when you turn the camera off and back on (including Auto

Power Off).

This means that in these cases when you use the automatic

program mode again the camera initially always specifies the

default shutter speed and aperture setting.

Aperture priority - A

Setting the mode

1. Set the shutter speed dial (1.10) to A.

2. Press the click wheel (1.18) to set manual aperture control.

3. Turn the click wheel (1.18) to set the required aperture.

The shutter speed is then generated automatically based on the

available light and continuously between 32 s and

4000

s, or

500

s when using the central shutter in some Leica S lenses.

Viewfinder and top panel display show

• A (aperture priority) for the selected exposure mode

(2.5.b/3.8),

• the manually set aperture value (2.6/3.11), and

• the automatically set shutter speed (2.8a/3.12)

Notes:

• If automatic sensitivity setting is activated at the same time

(see p. 30), the control range for aperture priority is extended.

• With extreme brightness or in conditions of very poor light,

or appears in the viewfinder (2.8b). Set a different aperture

value if possible. may also appear to warn you that you are

below the metering range (see p. 36). It is then no longer pos-

sible to correctly meter the exposure.

Inhalt_GB.qxp:Leica M8 deutsch 11.12.2009 10:24 Uhr Seite 38

FIRMWARE

UPDATE

FIRMWARE

UPDATE

Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

First, read the manual;
Check if your question has been asked previously;
Try to ask your question as clearly as possible;
Did you already try to solve the problem? Please mention this;
Is your problem solved by a visitor then let him/her know in this forum;
To give a response to a question or answer, do not use this form but click on the button 'reply to this question';
Your question will be posted here and emailed to our subscribers. Therefore, avoid filling in personal details.

new questions and answers
new manuals

You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.

Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Leica S2 in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 2,94 mb in size.

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

Others manual(s) of Leica S2

Leica S2 User Manual - German - 89 pages

Leica S2 User Manual - French - 89 pages

The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.

Info

Leica S2 Manual

Product: