Spot metering ( )

Spot metering allows you to meter for the subject directly in a small area of the whole image. This lets you adjust the exposure to the subject even when the subject is backlit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Command dial

Mode dial

aSet the mode dial to P, S, A, M,

SCN or .

bPress and hold (metering mode) and select the desired metering mode with the command dial.

cWhen selecting Spot metering in Step 2, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want to shoot.

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Spot metering cross hair

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•When using center-weighted metering or spot metering, to focus on the same spot as used for metering, we recommend using the center weighted AF range finder frame (page 65).

•You cannot select the metering mode when using the NightShot/NightFraming function.

Adjusting the exposure

– EV adjustment

Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/

You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode when you do not get the proper exposure, for instance, the subject and its background have high contrast (light and dark). The value can be set a range from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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