Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)

You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Meter- ing Methods available: MULTI, CENTRE, and SPOT.

MULTI (No Symbol)

The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision.

CENTER( )

The light metering is determined by a mea- surement of the whole, with the central part emphasized.

Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.

SPOT( )

Light metering is determined by measuring only the central part.

Use this setting when you want to use the brightness of the center. It is useful if there is marked difference in contrast or backlighting.

By default, your camera is set to Multi.

To select light metering method, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shoot- ing Mode).

2. Press the M button.

The Shooting menu appears.

3. Press the #$ buttons to switch between displays as required.

4. Select [PHOTOMETRY] and then press the O or $ button.

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5. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting.

6. Press the O or # button.

Light Metering Method setting is com- plete.

7. Press the M button.

The Shooting Menu closes and the spec- ified value is displayed at the upper part of the screen.

This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.

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Ricoh Caplio RX operation manual Multi No Symbol, Spot, To select light metering method, follow the steps below