Minolta Dynax 7, Minolta Selectable Metering, Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering, Spot Metering

SELECTABLE METERING

Your camera takes meter readings of the light in the scene to deter- mine the correct exposure. It has three methods of taking meter readings. Use the method most appropriate for your subject.

14-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering

Fourteen-segment honeycomb-pattern metering uses information from the autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to the position of the main subject. The light metered by each applicable segment is then evaluated to determine the degree of spot-lighting or backlighting present in your scene. The local focus-area (LED) momentarily displays the sensor being used when the shutter release button is pressed partway down.

Fourteen-segment honeycomb-pattern metering is the camera’s standard metering mode and is appropriate for most photographic situations.

Centered subject Subject on the right

Turn the metering-mode switch to

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• appears in both the viewfinder and navigation display.

Spot Metering

Spot metering uses only the center honeycomb segment to meter the image. The center honeycomb segment is shown by the spot metering area in the viewfinder.

Turn the metering-mode switch to

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• appears in both the viewfinder and naviga- tion display.

METERING

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