Metering Memory Lock; Exposure Compensation - Leica T Anleitung

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Metering memory lock

For composition reasons, it can be benefi cial not to have the main
subject in the center of the picture.
In these cases, metering memory lock - in exposure modes
and , and single fi eld and spot metering AF modes and focusing
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by touch - allows you to fi rst take a reading for the main subject
and then retain the relevant settings until you have selected your
fi nal trimming and are ready to take the picture.
Taking a picture with this function:
► Aim the relevant AF frame at the part of your subject you want to
adjust the sharpness and exposure to.
► Press the shutter release to the fi rst pressure point to set and
store the sharpness and exposure.
► Hold the shutter release half way down and move the camera to
set your fi nal trimming.
► Press the shutter release all the way down to take the picture
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Exposure compensation

Some subjects consist predominantly of areas of above or below
average brightness, for example extensive areas of snow or,
, conversely, a full-format black steam locomotive. With
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exposure modes, it may be more benefi cial in these situations to
set a corresponding exposure compensation instead of using
metering memory lock each time. The same applies to situations
where you want to ensure that several pictures have identical
exposure. Values from +3 to -3EV in
available.
► Select
► In the submenu, make the required setting on the scale using
or the right adjusting dial
► Press to confi rm
SET
If the EV function is assigned to the left adjusting dial, it can be
used to directly select the compensation value.
• If a compensation value is set, it is displayed in the monitor, e.g.
. During setting, you can observe the eff ect as the monitor
EV+3
screen becomes darker or lighter accordingly.
, and
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/ EV increments are
1
3