Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)

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

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

2.Use [8] and [2] to select the (Metering) Control Panel option, and then press [SET].

3.Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Setting

REC Screen

Description

Icon Display

 

 

Multi-pattern metering divides the image into

 

 

sections and measures the light in each section for

B Multi

None

a balanced exposure reading. This type of

 

 

metering provides error-free exposure settings for

 

 

a wide range of shooting conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

Center weighted metering concentrates on the

N Center

 

center of the focus area to measure light. This type

Weighted

 

of metering is best when you want some level of

 

 

control over contrast.

 

 

Spot metering takes readings at a very small area.

 

 

Use this metering method when you want

˜ Spot

 

exposure to be set according to the brightness of a

 

 

particular subject, without being affected by

 

 

surrounding conditions.

 

 

 

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