There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions.
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GDigital ESP metering
The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 324 separate areas of the image. This mode is recommended for general use.
HCenter weighted averaging metering
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This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center. Use this mode when you do not want the light level of the background to affect the exposure value.
ISpot metering
The camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject, defined by the spot metering area mark on the LCD monitor. Use this mode when there is very strong backlight.
IHI Spot metering - highlight control
When the overall background is bright, white areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to
Metering area is the same as spot metering.
ISH Spot metering - shadow control
: Metering area
When the overall background is dark, black areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to
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