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 Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and SPOT.

Types of Modes You Can Select

Symbol

Mode

Description

 

 

 

(No Symbol)

MULTI

The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to

 

 

photometry for overall decision.

 

CENTER

The light metering is determined by a measurement 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.

1.Turn the Mode Selector to 5.

2.Press the M button.

The Shooting Setting menu appears.

3.Press the " button to select [PHOTOMETRY] and press the O or $ button.

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

5.Press the O or # button.

Light Metering Method setting is complete.

6.If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the M button.

The Shooting Setting menu disappears and the setting value appears.

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

A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback

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R1v specifications

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