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Using the Camera “s” Mode and Movie “m” Mode Functions
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[sM][METERING] — Selecting the Area to be
Exposed
In this mode, it is possible to select the area to be exposed. Three settings are
available: [EVALUATION], [CENTER] and [SPOT AREA]. Use these settings
depending on the subject.
Operation — setting to [SPOT AREA]
1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “s”.
2 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.
3 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select [sM] [SET
DETAILS], then press the e button.
● Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset
the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.
No icon EVALUATION
(default)
With this method, the entire screen is divided into
224 sections and the amount of light is measured
for each to determine the best exposure value for
the subject.
CENTER With this method, weight is given to the amount of
light in the central area of the screen (larger than
SPOT AREA).
SPOT AREA With this method, the amount of light at the center
of the screen is measured.
4 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to
select [METERING], then press Right on the direc-
tional keypad.
5 Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to
select [SPOT AREA], then press the e button.
6 Press the MENU button. When the menu display is
turned off, the setting is completed.
[ ] will appear on the LCD monitor.
SPOT AF
OFF
EVALUATION
CENTER
SPOT AREA
FOCUSING
LONG EXP.
ISO
METERING
DIGITAL ZOOM
SETTINGS
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