Minolta 2098-301 Spot Metering, Center Weighted Average Metering, Metering Selectable Metering

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METERING — Selectable Metering

Spot Metering

Spot metering uses only the center honeycomb segment to meter the image.

• The spot-metering area indicates the metering area.

Selecting Spot Metering
Turn the metering mode switch to	.

Center Weighted Average Metering

Center-weighted average mode bases the exposure on an average of the readings from each of the honeycomb segments - with emphasis placed on the center of the image.

Care should be taken when photographing backlit, spotlit, or off-center subjects as non-subject areas may be included in the exposure calculation.

Selecting Center Weighted Average Metering
Turn the metering mode switch to	.
	METERING

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Body Names of PartsData Panel Control PanelViewfinder Getting Started Diopter AdjustmentAttaching the Strap Checking Battery Power Installing the BatteriesBatteries Handling the Camera LensLoading Film Basic OperationBefore loading film for the first time… Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Insert a film cartridge into the film chamberClose the back cover and turn Non DX Coded Film Notes…Turn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shown Focus SignalsTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Center your subject in the focusFocus Hold Special Focus SituationsFlash Signals Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Range Lens ShadowingRewinding the Film Detailed OperationAutomatic Rewind Manual RewindFocus Predictive Focus Control FocusFocus Autofocus Modes Selecting the Autofocus ModeAutomatic Autofocus a Continuous Autofocus CWide Focus Area Focus Focus AreaLocal Focus Area Slide the focus-mode switch to M AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesFocus AF Lock Focus Manual FocusFocus AF Illuminator ExposureExposure P-Mode Mode FlashExposure A-Mode ApertureExposure A-Mode Exposure S-ModeRaise the built-in flash Turn the control dial to select the apertureManual Shift Exposure M-ModeExposure S-Mode Exposure M-Mode Metering in Manual ModeMetering Selectable Metering MeteringSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringSelecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch to Center Weighted Average MeteringSpot Metering Metering Selectable MeteringRecompose the scene as desired Metering Automatic Exposure Lock AELChanging to 1/3 EV Increments Metering Exposure CompensationDrive Metering Setting the ISO ManuallyDrive Drive -Advance ModeDrive Self-Timer