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Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)
More on Shooting
Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is
known as metering.
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Metering
G Matrix (default setting)
Uses a wide area of the screen for metering. This metering mode provides the
appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting conditions. 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. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details
while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (A 55) to meter off-center subjects.
B Note on Metering
While digital zoom is in effect, metering is set to center-weighted metering or spot metering (the
area in the center of the monitor is metered). The active metering area is not displayed.
C Metering Settings
T
his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode
(A80). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same Metering setting.
C Metering Area
T
he active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for
Metering.
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Active metering area