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Pentax SLR specifications Selecting the Metering Method, 130, Using the Multi-Segment Metering

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Selecting the Metering Method

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

L	Multi-segment	Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion and
L	Multi-segment	determine the appropriate exposure.

M	Center-	Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the
M	weighted	center and determine the exposure.
N	Spot metering	Measure only the center of the screen and determine
N	Spot metering	exposure.

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

5
Function	Rec. Mode
	Instant Review	1 sec
	Auto Bracket
	AE Metering
Reference	Swtch dst msr pt
	Flash Exp. Comp.
	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] menu (p.101).)

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Pentax SLR specifications Selecting the Metering Method, 130, Using the Multi-Segment Metering

Contents

Operating Manual Lenses you can use For Safe USE of Your Camera Precautions for Battery Usage Care to be Taken During HandlingPage Contents Before Using Your CameraGetting Started Basic Operations Other Shooting ModesMenu Reference Function ReferenceAppendix 189 192196 200Composition of the Operating Manual Memo Before Using Your Camera JCamera Characteristics JccdChecking the Contents of the Package Names of Working Parts CameraKbutton While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial LCD Monitor IndicationsCapture Mode Explanation of Set Mode DialDetailed Information Playback Histogram Display Viewfinder Indications Before Using Your Camera LCD Panel Indications 610Getting Started Attaching the Strap Inserting the Batteries Batteries Battery Level Indicator Using the AC Adapter Optional Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card Card cover opensPush the SD Memory Card in once to remove Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card Recorded Pixels and Quality Level RAWMove the main switch to on position Turning the Camera On and OffInitial Settings Setting the Display LanguageDefault setting is English Press the four-way controllerScreen for setting the date and time will be displayed Cursor moves to WSetting the Date and Time Use the four-way controller 23 to set the month Frame moves to the monthAttaching the Lens GettingStarted Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Memo Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation Holding the CameraLetting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Set the mode dial toSet the focus mode lever to = 1Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes p.47Turn the zoom ring to determine the size of the subject Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and pressPress the shutter release button fully Review captured images on LCD monitor Shutter release button has two positionsHard-to-Autofocus Subjects Fast moving objectsMultiple subjects in the foreground and background within Focus points rangeSelecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes Using the Zoom Lens Turn the zoom ring to the right or leftUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in FlashSelecting Flash Mode Press the button Fn menu appearsFlash options screen appears Camera is ready to take a picturePush the flash down retract Flash discharges and the picture is takenUsing Red-eye Reduction Flash Daylight-Sync ShootingTaking pictures Auto Picture Other Shooting Modes Continuous ShootingDrive Mode options screen appears Use the four-way controller 45 to select jPress the 4button twice Camera is ready to take picturesSelf-Timer Shooting This camera has two types of self-timers g and rMount the camera to a tripod Fn menu appears Focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus Use the four-way controller 45 to select g or rTurn the camera off after shooting Remote Control Shooting Remote Control F Sold Separately Mount the camera to a tripod Press the buttonUse the four-way controller 45 to select h or Operating distance of the remote Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back ImagesPress the Q button after taking a picture You can play back captured still pictures with the cameraRotating Images Previous image appears Next image appearsYou can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying Enlarging Playback ImagesPress the Q button and use Four-way controller To select an imageNine-Image Display Turn the e-dial to the right Toward yPress the Q button Turn the e-dial to the left toward f? appears for an image that cannot be displayed Full screen display of the selected image appearsSlideshow Start screen is displayed Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Press the button Playback mode Processing Images with FiltersDigital Filter Adjust slimness with e-dial if slim filter is selected Use the four-way controller 2 to select Save asScreen for selecting the filter appears Save confirmation screen appearsDeleting Images Deleting a Single ImageUse the four-way controller 2 to select Delete Deleting All Images Press the Q button Press the i button twiceYou can delete all saved images at once Delete All screen appearsDeleting Selected Images From Nine-Image Display Nine thumbnail images appearUse the four-way controller 2 to select Select&Delete Appears above the imagesDelete confirmation screen appears Selected images are deletedProtecting Images from Deletion Protect Press the Z buttonUse the four-way controller 2 to select Protect Protect all images screen appears All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protectedSetting the Printing Service Dpof Printing Single ImagesSet the following items for each image Date will be imprinted Date will not be imprinted Settings for All Images Screen for making Dpof settings for all images appearsDpof screen appears BasicOperations Printing Using PictBridge Setting Transfer Modes A Rec. Mode menu appearsPress the 3button Use the four-way controller To select the HSet-up menuConnecting the Camera to the Printer Setting is changedUse the four-way controller 23 to select PictBridge After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on Use the four-way controller 45 to choose an image to printPictBridge menu appears Print one screen appearsScreen for changing print settings appears Select Paper Size and press the four-way controllerYou can print up to 99 copies Date will be printed Date will not be printedPrinting All Images Print all images screen appearsPress the 4button on the print settings confirmation screen Print settings confirmation screen appearsPrinting Images Using the Dpof Settings Disconnecting the Cable from the PrinterUse the four-way controller 23 to select Dpof Autoprint on the PictBridge menu Press the 4buttonExplains the functions of Jby buttons and menus 102104 Using the Button Functions Capture ModeMain switch Shutter release buttonFocus mode lever Mode dialKbutton 3buttonPress to switch to capture mode PlaybackFunctions of buttons used during playback are noted Move to turn the camera on and off p.324button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. p.18Using the Menu How to Operate the MenuPress the 3button Capture mode Displaying the Menu screenUse the four-way controller 23 to choose an item Select a menu item and setAvailable Quality Level options appear Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items Playback Menu Setting ItemsHSet-up Menu Setting Items CCDACustom Menu Setting Items 100101 Using the Fn Menu Press the four-way controller 2345 to set the operation103 Press the button during playback. The Fn menu appearsPress the four-way controller 245 to set the operation Using the Mode Dial 105 106 Function Reference Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Image ToneSet in Image Tone in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Setting the Recorded Pixels Set in Recorded Pixels in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98109 Setting the Quality Level Set in Quality Level in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98110 Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast 111Towards + Higher saturation Towards Lower saturation Towards + Sharper Towards Less sharpSetting the White Balance 112Set White Balance in the Fn menu. p.102 Adjusting the White Balance Manually Set the mode dial to e, b, c, a, or p Press the button113 White Balance screen appears114 Use the four-way controller To select K ManualMessage screen appears Setting the Sensitivity 115Correcting the Sensitivity Automatically Set in Senstvty Corction in the ACustom menu. p.100116 ISO Sensitivity Warning DisplaySet in ISO Snstvty Wrn Dspl in the ACustom menu. p.100 Setting the Color Space 117Set in Color Space in the ACustom menu. p.101 Focusing Using the AutofocusYou can focus with the following methods 119 120 Use the 4Button to Focus on the SubjectAdjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus Using the Focus IndicatorYou can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator 121Using the Viewfinder Matte Field Set the focus mode lever to \122 Set in Swtch dst msr pt in the a Rec. Mode menu p.98 Selecting the Focus Point Focus Point123 124 Fixing the Focus Focus Lock 125Lock the focus Fixing Exposure when Focus is Locked 126Setting the Exposure Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed127 Effect of Shutter Speed128 Effect of ApertureOpening the aperture reduce the aperture value Closing the aperture increase the aperture valueHow to Check Depth of Field 129Using the Multi-Segment Metering Set in AE Metering in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98Selecting the Metering Method 130Using the Center-Weighted Metering Using the Spot Metering131 Changing the Exposure Mode 132Using the e Program Mode 133Using the b Shutter Priority Mode Set the mode dial to bTurn the e-dial and adjust the shutter speed 134135 Exposure WarningUsing the c Aperture Priority Mode Set the mode dial to c136 137 Using a Manual Mode Set the mode dial to a138 139 Shutter speed and aperture valueUsing the p Bulb Mode Set the mode dial to p140 Setting the Exposure 141Set the compensation with Is displayed during compensationChanging the Exposure Setting Steps Exposure setting cannot be obtained142 Recording the Exposure Before Shooting AE LockPress the button in capture mode Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket143 Use the four-way controller 5 to select VAuto BracketFocus indicator appears in the viewfinder when focused 144Shooting is ready and is displayed on the LCD panel Setting Auto Bracket Set in Auto Bracket in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98145 Taking Only Over-exposed or Under-exposed PicturesSet in Flash Exp. Comp. in the a Rec. Mode menu. p.98 Compensating Flash OutputFlash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in b Shutter Priority ModeUsing the Flash in Av Aperture Priority Mode Allowing Shooting while Charging FlashUsing Slow-Speed-Sync Using b Shutter Priority ModeUsing a Manual Mode 148Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 149Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value 150 Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance151 Lens Name Compatibility152 Using an External Flash Optional 153Using P-TTL Auto Mode 154About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode Using in Wireless Mode155 Using in Wireless Mode 156External flash discharges the main flash Using the Built-in Flash with the External Flash 157Red-Eye Reduction Rear Curtain Sync FlashWhen combining two or more external flashes 158Discharging Multiple Flashes 159 Contrast-Control-Sync FlashSettings During Playback Changing Playback Display MethodDisplaying Hot Spot Warning Set in Plybk dsply mthd in the Q Playback menu. p.98Setting the Slideshow Display Interval 161Set in Hot spot wrnng in the Q Playback menu. p.98 Camera Settings Formatting the SD Memory CardUse the four-way controller 2 to select Format Turning the Beep On and Off Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style163 Setting the World Time 164Select World Time on the HSet-up menu. p.99 Use the four-way controller 45 to select O On or P OffWorld Time setting is saved 165Use the four-way controller To select the Destination city Press the 3button twice166 List of World Time CitiesTurning the Guide Display On and Off 167Set in Guide display in the HSet-up menu. p.99 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Selecting the Video Output Format168 Setting Auto Power Off Resetting the File Number169 Set in File # in the HSet-up menu. p.99Setting the Instant Review Setting the Display Time170 Displaying Histogram During Instant ReviewResetting to Default Settings Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up MenuPress the four-way controller 5 to display the Reset screen Use the four-way controller 2 to select ResetResetting the Custom Function Menu 172Appendix Default Settings Last Memory SettingReset Setting Rec. Mode Menu175 Playback MenuSet-up Menu 176 ACustom MenuFunctions Available with Various Lens CombinationsLenses that can be used with this camera 178 Lens names and mount namesLens and Built-in Flash 179 Aperture Ring UseCleaning the CCD Sensor Cleaning screen appears181 Press the four-way controller 2 to select Mirror UpOptional Accessories Cable Switch CS-205Remote Control F Flash AccessoriesFor Viewfinder 183Camera Case Others184 Camera Case O-CC28Error Messages 185186 PrintTroubleshooting187 188 USBMain Specifications 189190 Specification for Remote Control Optional 191Glossary 193 194 195 Index 197 198 199 Nonauthorized Pentax service facilities All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide201 202 For customers in USAFor customers in Canada Pour les utilisateurs au CanadaMemo Memo Declaration of Conformity European Headquarters Germany Pentax U.K. Limited