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[s] Selecting the Metering Mode *

The metering mode is the method

of

measuring the brightness

of

the

subject.

In

the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering

is

set

automatically.

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1 Press the

<OO·WB>

button.

(06)

Select the metering mode.

• While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the

<B>

dial.

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[$J Evaluative metering

This

is

an

all-around metering mode suited for

portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera

sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.

[8J Partial metering

Effective when the background

is

much brighter than

the subject due

to

backlighting, etc. Partial metering

covers about

9%

of the viewfinder area at the center.

[e] Spot metering

This

is

for metering a specific part

of

the subject or

scene. The metering is weighted at the center

covering about

3.8%

of

the viewfinder area.

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Center-weighted average metering

The metering is weighted at the center and then

averaged for the entire scene.