Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)

The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.

1.In the REC mode, press [8] .

2.Use [8] and [2] to select the sixth control panel option from the top (Metering).

3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

 

 

 

Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and

 

 

Multi

measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading.

 

B

 

This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a

 

 

 

 

 

 

wide range of shooting conditions.

 

 

Center

Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus

 

N

 

area to measure light. This type of metering is best when you want

 

Weighted

 

some level of control over contrast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this

 

 

Spot

metering method when you want exposure to be set according to

 

˜

 

the brightness of a particular subject, without being affected by

 

 

 

 

 

 

surrounding conditions.

 

 

 

 

Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots.

• When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “U Spot”.

1.In the REC mode, press [8] .

2.Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the bottom (AF Area).

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