Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.
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| Multi | measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. |
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| Center | Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus |
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| Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this |
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| Spot | metering method when you want exposure to be set according to |
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•The currently selected metering mode is indicated by an icon on the snapshot screen. No icon is displayed when “B Multi” is selected as the metering mode.
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Lighting
You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images.
Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the “On” setting.
Extra When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is pressed.
On Performs brightness correction.
Off Does not perform brightness correction.
•You also can optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas in existing images (page 101).
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