3 While pressing the [r] button (SPOT light meter switch button), turn the shift dial to choose the light meter reading method.
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CAM
Settings Operations Advanced
USIZE | ER |
LA | US |
Q | |
DRIVE | ISO |
BW | AE |
| EV | LIGHT METERING |
| 3 | AVERAGE |
SPOT | ||
Appropriate for average picture taking conditions. Takes the average light metering of the whole screen after you have placed the focal point in the center of the viewfinder.
SPOT (Spot Light Metering)Takes the light metering of a small range located in the central part of the viewfinder. This is effective for taking pictures of subjects surrounded by a lot of light, or that is backlit.
Note
Light metering options are indicated in the finderview as [ ] (AVERAGE) and ®(SPOT).
4 Release the [r] button.
After the light metering has been set, the camera is ready to take pictures.