Adjusting Light Metering (Photometry)

Use this setting when the correct exposure cannot be obtained for the shooting conditions.

Available Shooting modes: All except B, , Turn the Photometry selector dial to select the light metering method.

) Multi (Pattern): Light metering where the camera assesses the scene and selects the correct exposure.

_Spot: Light metering where the exposure is optimized for the center of the image.

+Average: Light metering where an average value for the entire image is used.
To use the photometry modes effectively•MULTI:

In this mode, the camera uses automatic scene recognition to analyze the subject and provide optimum exposure in a wide range of shooting conditions.

•SPOT:

This mode is useful for subjects with strongly contrasting light and dark areas where you want to achieve the correct exposure for a particular feature.

•AVERAGE:

The advantage of this mode is that the exposure tends not to change for different compositions or subjects. This mode is particularly effective for shots of people wearing black or white clothing, and scenery.

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