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Metering
Metering
To choose how the camera meters exposure, press the AE button
to display metering options. Use the selector to highlight an op-
tion and press AE to select.
Mode
Mode
Description
Description
o
o
(MULTI)
(MULTI)
The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of
composition, 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 when the
background is much brighter or darker than the main subject; due to
parallax, not recommended when pictures are framed in the optical
view nder.
q
q
(AVERAGE)
(AVERAGE)
Exposure is set to the average for the entire frame. Provides consistent
exposure across multiple shots with the same lighting, and is particu-
larly e ective for landscapes and portraits of subjects dressed in black
or white.
PHOTOMETRY
MULTI
OVF EVF/LCD