Pentax w Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Shooting Functions
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Selecting the Metering Method
You can choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and
determining exposure. Multi (16)-segment metering, center-weighted
metering or spot metering mode can be selected in this camera.
The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 16
different zones as shown in the illustration
when using the multi-segment metering.
This mode automatically determines what
level of brightness is in which portion.
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Rotate the metering mode
select lever to set the white
index to [.
Using the Multi(16)-Segment Metering
The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the
multi-segment metering mode when using a lens other than an FA J, FA, F or
A lens. (the lens can only be used when a custom function is set to permit
shutter release with a position other than aperture A.)