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Metering
METERING
Matrix
Spot
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The metering menu offers a choice of three me- tering modes that determine how the camera sets exposure.
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| Compares measurements from multi areas of frame with library of | |||||
Matrix | typical compositions to produce optimal exposure for entire image. | |||||
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| Camera measures light in area shown by circle in center of monitor. | |||||
| Ensures that subject in metering target will be correctly exposed | |||||
Spot | even when background is much brighter or darker. Can be used | |||||
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| Use for portraits; adjusts exposure according to lighting at the cen- | |||||
Center- | ter of the frame, but still preserves background details. Can be | |||||
Weighted | used with AF (AE) lock ( |
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Notes on Metering
•When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera automatically switches to
•When the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor, the cam-
era automatically switches from (Spot) or
(Matrix).
Shooting Menu
Metering Target
When (Spot) or
(Cen-
Spot metering target
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