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

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

•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

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

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 39.

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