Switching between Metering Modes
You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative metering is the default mode.
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| Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. |
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| Evaluative | The camera divides images into several zones for metering. The camera |
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| Metering | |
Metering Mode |
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| subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts | |
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| Averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on | |
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| the subject at the center. Use this mode when the subject is backlit or | |
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| Center | Meters the area within the spot AE point frame at the center of the LCD |
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| AF Point | Meters the spot AF point corresponding to the selected AF frame. |
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1 Turn the mode dial to , , or .
2In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Light Metering].
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 39).
3Select the [ 
(Evaluative Metering)] or [ 
•The symbol of the selected option will appear in the LCD monitor.
4Press the 
button.
78Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects