Leica 18430 Manuel D’Utilisation

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11 FIELD METERING
This metering method records the subject in a total of 11 fi elds which 

are indicated by AF frames. Focusing is carried out automatically on 

the parts of the subject at the shortest distance, thus providing 

maximum reliability for snapshots. Normally, 9 of the 11 fi elds are 

used. These are positioned to cover the majority of the central part of 

the image.

If required, you can concentrate the metering on any part of the 

image by selecting groups from either the three upper or lower or the 

four left or right AF fi elds:

1. 

Press the 

DELETE/FOCUS

 button (18) for ≥1s

•  All displays except for the 11 AF frames disappear. Initially only 

the 9 frames in the central group have red outlines. Red 

triangles on all sides indicate the possible settings.

2. 

Use the direction pad (25) to select the desired frame group

• The selections available are indicated by the triangles.

To return to the normal monitor screen:

Either press the 

DELETE/FOCUS 

button again or the shutter button 

(8)

Face detection
In this mode, the Leica X Vario automatically detects faces in the 

picture and focuses on the one at the shortest distance. If no faces 

are detected, 11 fi eld metering is used.