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Changing the Light Metering PHOTOMETRY

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A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and SPOT. Types of Modes You Can Select Symbol Mode (No Symbol) MULTI CENTER SPOT Description 2 The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision. The light metering is determined by a measurement of the whole, with the central part emphasized. Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different. Light metering is determined by measuring only the central part. Use this setting when you want to use the brightness of the center. It is useful if there is marked difference in contrast or backlighting. 1. Make sure the camera power is on and turn the mode dial to 5, P, A or M. 2. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [PHOTOMETRY] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the M/O or # button. 6. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the M/O button. The shooting setting menu disappears and the LCD monitor displays the set values. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. 77

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A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback
2
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)
You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to
determine the exposure value.
There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and
SPOT.
1.
Make sure the camera power is on and turn the mode dial to
5
, P, A or M.
2.
Press the
M
/
O
button.
The Shooting Setting menu appears.
3.
Press the
"
button to select [PHOTOMETRY] and press the
$
button.
4.
Press the
!"
buttons to select
the desired setting.
5.
Press the
M
/
O
or
#
button.
6.
If you pressed the
#
button in step
5, press also the
M
/
O
button.
The shooting setting menu disappears and
the LCD monitor displays the set values.
This setting will be used for shooting
until you change it.
Types of Modes You Can Select
Symbol
Mode
Description
(No Symbol)
MULTI
The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to
photometry for overall decision.
CENTER
The light metering is determined by a measurement of the whole, with the
central part emphasized.
Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.
SPOT
Light metering is determined by measuring only the central part.
Use this setting when you want to use the brightness of the center. It is
useful if there is marked difference in contrast or backlighting.