Operating Instructions

Detailed guide / Record mode / 138
Notes:
If shutter speeds of 1/500s or faster are set, the
range of automatically controlled aperture values
is limited: at 1/1000s only f/8 is available, at
1/750s only values up to a maximum of f/6.7,
at 1/500s a maximum of f/4.8.
If, as a result of the brightness of the subject being
too high or low, correct exposure is not possible
with the set shutter speed and the available
aperture values, the colour of the display of the
value changes from white to red.
To prevent blurred pictures when using slower
shutter speeds, you should hold the camera steady,
i. e. support it or use a tripod.
Selecting the exposure metering method
The LEICA DIGILUX 1 offers you a selection of 3
exposure metering methods. They allow adjustment
to the prevailing light conditions, the situation and
your style of work and your creative ideas.
In the default setting, the camera uses multi-field
metering. (
U)
With this metering method, the camera auto-
matically analyses the brightness differences in the
subject and, by comparing them with programmed
brightness distribution patterns, arrives at the
likely position of the main subject and the corres-
ponding best (compromise) exposure.
By consequence, this method is particularly
suitable for spontaneous, uncomplicated but reliable
photography even under difficult conditions.
Logically, multi-field metering is automatically
activated in
AUTO exposure mode and for
video recordings.
Center-weighted metering (
T)
This metering method allocates the highest
weighting to the center of the image field, but
also records all other areas. Particularly when
used in conjunction with metering memory-lock
(see p. 139), it allows selective adjustment of the
exposure to particular sections of the subject
with simultaneous consideration of the entire
image field.
Spot metering (
t)
This metering feature concentrates exclusively
on a small field in the center of the image.
It allows exact measurement of small or tiny details
for precise exposure – preferably in conjunction
with manual setting (see p.137) and is therefore
primarily suitable for (static) subjects, where you
can afford to spend time taking the picture.
Setting the function:
1. Set the record/review selector (1.14) to one of
the record modes and the exposure mode dial
(1.15) to
P, A, T or M.
By repeatedly pressing the exposure metering
method selection button ( U,1.24) you can set
the 3 options. They scroll through in an endless
loop in the sequence listed above.
The corresponding symbols (2.6/3.22) appear in
the data field (1.18) and the monitor and, for spot
metering, a blue cross hair (3.16) also appears in
the center of the monitor.
You can use this cross hair to aim precisely at the
details to be measured; it is therefore recommend-
ed that you use the monitor for spot metering.
2. Pictures are taken as described in the section
“Taking pictures in
AUTO mode” (see p.127).