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Selecting the Metering Mode
You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In
Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.
1
Press the <Q> button (7).
z
With an image displayed, press the
<
Q
> button.
2
Select the metering mode.
z
Use the <
W
> <
X
> keys to select the
item shown.
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Use the <
Y
> <
Z
> keys to select the
metering mode.
[
q
]: Evaluative metering
[
w
]: Partial metering
[
r
]: Spot metering
[
e
]: Center-weighted average
metering
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[
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. 5.5% 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. 2.7% 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.