Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering

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

 

 

 

Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures

 

 

Multi

the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. This type

 

B

 

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 metering

 

 

Spot

method when you want exposure to be set according to the

 

˜

 

brightness of a particular subject, without being affected by

 

 

 

 

 

 

surrounding conditions.

 

 

 

 

Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Lighting

You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images.

On

Performs brightness correction. When this option is selected, it takes

longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is pressed.

 

Off

Does not perform brightness correction.

 

 

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