Using the Camera “s” Mode and Movie “m” Mode Functions

[sM][METERING] — Selecting the Area to be

Exposed

In this mode, it is possible to select the area to be exposed. Three settings are available: [EVALUATION], [CENTER] and [SPOT AREA]. Use these settings depending on the subject.

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EVALUATION

With this method, the entire screen is divided into

 

(default)

224 sections and the amount of light is measured

 

 

for each to determine the best exposure value for

 

 

the subject.

 

CENTER

With this method, weight is given to the amount of

 

 

light in the central area of the screen (larger than

 

 

SPOT AREA).

 

SPOT AREA

With this method, the amount of light at the center

 

 

of the screen is measured.

Operation — setting to [SPOT AREA]

1Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.

2Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.

3Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select [sM] [SET DETAILS], then press the e button.

4Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

select [METERING], then press Right on the direc-

 

 

tional keypad.

 

 

FOCUSING

SPOT AF

 

LONG EXP.

OFF

 

ISO

EVALUATION

5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to

METERING

CENTER

DIGITAL ZOOM

SPOT AREA

 

 

select [SPOT AREA], then press the e button.

SETTINGS

 

 

6Press the MENU button. When the menu display is turned off, the setting is completed.

[ ] will appear on the LCD monitor.

●Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.

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Kyocera Finecam L3, Finecam L4 SMMETERING Selecting the Area to be Exposed, Operation setting to Spot Area
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