Leica 18430 Manuel D’Utilisation

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METERING MEMORY LOCK
For composition reasons, it can be beneficial not to have the main 

subject in the center of the picture. In such cases, the  metering 

memory lock function - in 

P

, 

T

 and 

A

 exposure modes, and with 

AF

 

single field and spot metering  modes - enables the main subject to 

be metered first and the relevant settings retained until you have 

determined your final trimming and take the picture.
Taking a picture with this function:

1. 

Aim the relevant AF frame at the part of your subject to which 

you want to adjust the focus and exposure

2. 

Press the shutter button (8) to the first pressure point to set and 

store the focus and exposure

3. 

Continue holding the shutter button half way and move the 

camera to determine the final trimming

4. 

Push the shutter button all the way down to take the photo

You can save any number of exposure locks before taking the picture.