Operation Manual

Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-11
Changing the Metering Method
If you’re using Manual mode, your camera lets you choose
between matrix metering and spot metering. With matrix
metering, the camera automatically samples light from the
entire image area and determines the correct exposure. You
can use spot metering to choose a point, such as your
subject’s face, to determine the exposure.
To change the metering system:
1
Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode.
(See page 1-10 for details.)
2
Turn the camera dial to or .
If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the
camera dial set to ), press the
MENU
button to see
the Viewfinder menu.
If you are taking pictures with the LCD screen, you see
the View menu with a preview of your image.
3
Press the button under
MENU CHANGE
. You see one
of the following screens. The current metering setting is
in the lower right corner.
4
Press the button next to
Metering
to change the setting
to spot or matrix metering.
When you press the shutter button half way down to focus
the camera and set the exposure, make sure the lens is
centered on the area from which you want the camera to read
the light.
LCD Screen
Viewfinder
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