Changing the Metering Method

The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.

In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and exposure with the AF frame setting.

If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button, then press it again halfway.

You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.

The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF mode.

Not available when using Self-Timer (pp.60 , 80, 81).

Changing the Metering Method

You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.

Choose the metering method.

After pressing the m button, press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose , then press the m button again.

Choose an option.

Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose an option, then press the m button.

XThe setting will appear on the screen.

 

Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.

Evaluative

Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting

 

conditions.

 

Center

Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater

Weighted Avg.

weight to the center.

 

Spot

Only meters within the

 

(Spot AE Point frame) that appears at

the center of the screen.

 

 

 

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