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Metering
Metering
To choose how the camera meters exposure, rotate the metering dial to
select from the following options.
Mode
Mode
Description
Description
o
o
(MULTI)
(MULTI)
The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of composi-
tion, color, and brightness distribution. Recommended in most situations.
p
p
(SPOT)
(SPOT)
The camera meters lighting conditions in an area at the center of the frame
equivalent to 2% of the total. Recommended with backlit subjects and in other
cases in which the background is much brighter or darker than the main sub-
ject.
q
q
(AVERAGE)
(AVERAGE)
Exposure is set to the average for the entire frame. Provides consistent expo-
sure across multiple shots with the same lighting, and is particularly e ective for
landscapes and portraits of subjects dressed in black or white.
Q The selected option will only take e ect when Intelligent Face Detection is o (P 38).