1.Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode. See “Making camera mode settings” on page 4-5for details.

2.Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to or , then turn on the camera.

If the dial switch is set to , press the MENU ON/OFF button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD monitor.

3.Press the Menu Change button.

4.To change the metering system, press the Metering button.

When the divided brightness metering system is selected, a square-shaped icon with nine squares inside it appears in the lower-right corner of the LCD monitor.

When the spot metering system is selected, a square icon with a small circle inside it appears in the lower-right corner of the LCD monitor.

Selecting slow synchro timing

You can set the flash timing to slow synchro. Leading synchro, the default slow synchro setting, is suitable for most situations. Trailing synchro is a special setting for expressing motion. Follow the steps below to specify the slow synchro setting.

Note:

You cannot select slow synchro timing when using an external flash, or when Full Auto is selected as the camera mode.

1.Make sure that Manual or Program is selected as the camera mode. See “Making camera mode settings” on page 4-5for details.

2.Make sure that slow synchro is selected as the flash setting. See “Setting the flash” on page 4-4for details.

3.Set the dial switch to and turn on the camera.

4.Press the Shot SETUP button. Leading, Trailing or Ext Flash (if you are using an external flash) is displayed at the right side of the LCD monitor.

5.Press the button next to this setting to choose between Leading and Trailing.

6.Press BACK to return to the previous screen.

4-18Making Settings