Selecting the Metering Method

Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. L(Multi-segment metering), M(Center-weighted metering) or N(Spot metering) mode can be selected. The default setting is L(Multi-segment metering).

L

Multi-segment

Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion and

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determine the appropriate exposure.

 

 

 

 

Center-

Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the

M

weighted

center and determine the exposure.

 

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N

Spot metering

Measure only the center of the screen and determine

exposure.

 

 

 

Set in [AE Metering] in the [ARec. Mode] menu. (p.98)

 

Rec. Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instant Review

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 sec

 

 

Auto Bracket

 

 

 

 

 

 

AE Metering

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swtch dst msr pt

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash Exp. Comp.

0.0

 

 

 

 

Cancel

 

OK OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the Multi-Segment Metering

The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi-segment metering. This mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion.

The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode when using a lens other than a DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens (can only be used if permission is set in [Using aperture ring] in the [ACustom Setting] menu (p.101)).

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