Pentax 18446 Optio 60 Operating Manual - Page 37

Selecting the Metering Mode

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Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the MENU button, then use to select the [Mode2] menu. 3. Use to select [AE Metering], then press the button. Mode1 Mode2 AE Metering Drive Mode Mode3 Digital Zoom On Instant Review Off OK: Exit : 1 / 4 4. Use or to select the desired metering mode, then press the button. [ Center-Weighted]: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. [ Spot]: The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only. 5. To exit the menu, press the MENU button. 6. Compose your subject within the focus frame. OK : 7. Press the shutter button to capture the image. AE Metering Center-Weighted Spot Exit : 1 / 2 EN-37

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EN-37
Selecting the Metering Mode
You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
1.
Rotate the mode dial to
,
,
,
or
and turn your
camera on by pressing the
button.
2.
Press the
MENU
button, then use
³
to select the [Mode2] menu.
3. Use
´
to select [AE Metering], then press the
button.
4. Use
±
or
´
to select the desired metering mode, then press the
button.
±
[
Center-Weighted]: Averages the light metered from the
entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter
at the center.
±
[
Spot]: The exposure is determined by the small area in
the center of the screen only.
5.
To exit the menu, press the
MENU
button.
6.
Compose your subject within the focus frame.
7.
Press the shutter button to capture the image.
OK:
Exit :
Mode1
Mode2
Mode3
Drive Mode
AE Metering
1 / 4
Digital Zoom
On
Instant Review
Off
OK :
Exit :
AE Metering
Center-Weighted
Spot
1 / 2