Sinar Hy6 manual Centre-weighted Light Metering, Integral Light Metering

EXPOSURE – EXPOSURE MODES

11.2.3Centre-weighted Light Metering

When Centre-weighted Light Metering is used, the image area is divided into a “center” and a „periphery“. All 7 of the sensors are active, however their measurements are weighted differently: the measurement of the central sensor contributes 50%, and the measurements of the 6 outer sensors contribute the remaining 50 % with 8,33 % for each sensor.

Set the selector switch S3 to the position “Centre-weighted Light Metering”. Focus the camera onto the image scene that the part of the image on which the light metering is based is in the central measuring area. Lock the exposure values and reposition the camera (AE-Lock or B1 / first pressure point), then release the shutter.

The focus and exposure settings are applied to the image when the Release Button B1 is pressed (second pressure point).

Centre-weighted Light Metering S3 is suitable when the exposure of the image is to be adapted to a limited area in the centre of the image.

11.2.4Integral Light Metering

With Integral Light Metering, the entire area of the photographic image is taken into account for the light metering. The 6 outer sensors are active, and the measurement results of each sensor are equally taken into consideration: the upper two sensor pairs contribute 33,33 %; the lower sensors contribute 16,66 % each to the light metering of the image.

Set the selector switch S3 to the position “Integral Light Metering”. If necessary, lock the exposure values using the button AF-Lock B10 or the Release Button B1 (first pressure point), and reposition the camera. Release the shutter.

Integral Light Metering is suitable for images with low scene contrasts and equal light conditions over the entire image area. Integral Light Metering renders predictable results and therefore offers a reliable basis for exposure compensation.

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