User Manual

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Exposure
Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in
other modes, the camera selects the metering method
automatically).
Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Option Description
a
Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera
meters wide area of the frame and set exposure according to
tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D
lenses (0 280), distance information (3D color matrix metering
III; with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III,
which does not include 3D distance information).
Z
Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest
weight to center area (size of area for viewfinder photography
can be selected using Custom Setting b5, Center-weighted
area, 0 262). Classic meter for portraits; recommended when
using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
b
Spot: Camera meters circle centered on current focus point,
making it possible to meter off-center subjects (if auto-area AF
is in effect, camera will meter center focus point). Diameter of
circle for viewfinder photography is 3.5 mm (0.14 in.), or
approximately 2.5% of frame. Ensures that subject will be
correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or
darker.
4
Highlight-weighted: Camera assigns greatest weight to highlights.
Use to reduce loss of detail in highlights, for example when
photographing spotlit performers on-stage.