Pentax K100 D specifications 137, Using the Center-Weighted Metering, Using the Spot Metering

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Linking AF Point and AE During Multi-Segmented Metering

In [Link AF Point and AE] (p.106) of the [ACustom Setting] menu, you can link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area during multi-segment metering. The default setting is [Off].

1	Off	Exposure is set separately from AF point.
2	On	Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.

Using the Center-Weighted Metering
Metering is weighted at the center of the
screen. Use this metering when you want
to compensate the exposure by	5
experience, instead of leaving it to the
camera. The illustration shows that	Function
sensitivity increases as the pattern height
increases (center). This mode does not
automatically compensate for backlit scenes.	Reference
Using the Spot Metering
With spot metering, brightness is
measured only within a limited area at the
center of the screen as shown in the
illustration. You can use this in
combination with the AE lock (p.148)
when the subject is extremely small and
proper exposure is difficult to obtain.

Setting the Meter Operating Time

Sets the exposure metering time in [Meter Operating Time] in the [ACustom Setting] menu (p.106). The default setting is [10 sec].

1	10 sec	Sets exposure metering timer to 10 seconds.
2	3 sec	Sets exposure metering timer to 3 seconds.
3	30 sec	Sets exposure metering timer to 30 seconds.