q Selecting the Metering ModeN

Four metering modes are provided: Evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average metering. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.

1 Press the <n> button. (9)

2 Select the metering mode.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> dial.

q: Evaluative meteringw: Partial meteringr: Spot meteringe: Center-weighted average meteringq Evaluative metering

This is an all-around metering mode suited for portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.

w Partial metering

Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering covers about 9% of the viewfinder area at the center.

r Spot metering

This is for metering a specific part of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering about 3.8% of the viewfinder area.

e Center-weighted average metering

The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.

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