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Metering Mode
You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness.
In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.
1
Select [z: Metering mode].
2
Set the metering mode.
z
[
q
] Evaluative metering
General-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects.
The camera adjusts the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
z
[
w
] Partial metering
E󰀨ective where there are much brighter lights around the subject due
to backlight, etc. Covers approx. 4.5% of the area at the center of the
screen. The partial metering area is indicated on the screen.
z
[
r
] Spot metering
E󰀨ective when metering a specic part of the subject or scene.
Covers approx. 2.6% of the area at the center of the screen. The spot
metering area is indicated on the screen.
z
[
e
] Center-weighted average metering
The metering across the screen is averaged, with the center of the
screen weighted more heavily.