Reference Manual (complete instructions)

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Using the Menu
The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is
known as “metering.”
Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure.
* To set focus and exposure for off-center subjects, change AF area mode to manual and
set the focus area to the center of the frame, and then use focus lock (A77).
B Notes About Metering
• When digital zoom is in effect, Center-weighted or Spot is selected depending on the
zoom ratio.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).
C Display on the Shooting Screen
When Center-weighted or Spot is selected, the metering range guide (A12) is displayed.
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M Metering M k button
Option Description
G Matrix
(default setting)
The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
Recommended for typical shooting.
q Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight
to the subject in the center of the frame. The classic metering for
portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting
conditions in the center of the frame determine exposure.*
r Spot
The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the center of
the frame. This can be used when the subject is much lighter or
darker than the background. Ensure that the subject is within the
area shown by the circle when shooting.*