Selecting the Metering Method

You can select the method the camera uses to evaluate the brightness of your subject.

 

 

EVALUATIVE

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including

 

 

 

 

 

 

backlit scenes. The camcorder divides images into

 

 

 

 

several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex

 

 

 

 

lighting conditions, such as the position and brightness of

 

 

 

 

the subject, background, direct light or backlight, and

 

 

 

 

adjusts the exposure of the main subject accordingly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE

Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving

 

 

 

 

 

 

more weight to the subject in the center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPOT

Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Use this

 

 

 

 

setting for adjusting the exposure matching the subject in

 

 

 

 

the center of the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available only in the

 

 

mode.

EVALUATIVE

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1.Set the mode dial to .

2.Press the FUNC. button.

3.Select the metering method symbol followed by a setting option.

The symbol of the current setting is displayed.

4.Press the FUNC. button.

If you have selected [SPOT], “” appears.

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