Spot AE (Auto Exposure) point

You can select a spot AE point where the brightness is calculated.

How to set the spot AE point in the Program mode

1. Select the spot metering mode (p.43).

2. Press the Menu button and select the [P] menu tab.

3. Press the Right button and select the [Spot AE point]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

menu by pressing the Up/ Down button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash Synchro.

 

 

 

4. Press the Right button and select a desired menu

 

 

Flash Pop-up

 

 

 

by pressing the Up/ Down button.

 

 

Direct MF

 

 

 

 

 

Spot AE point

 

Center

 

- [Center]

: The brightness is calculated based on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Size

 

Focus Area

 

 

the + marked area placed on the centre

 

 

Quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the Rear LCD. Select this menu when

 

 

Effect

 

 

 

 

the subject is in the backlight shooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

condition or in the shadow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-[Focus Area] : The brightness is calculated based on where the auto focus frame is placed. If there is a gap of brightness between the subject and centre part of the LCD, select this menu. Refer to page 46 for more information about how to set the Spot AE point. It is the same as those for AF-A setting up.

5. Press the OK button to set the setting.

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