Epson PhotoPC 3100Z User Manual - Page 68

Changing the Metering Method If you're using Manual mode, your camera lets you choose between matrix metering and spot metering. With matrix metering, the camera automatically samples light from the entire image area and determines the correct exposure. You can use spot metering to choose a point, such as your subject's face, to determine the exposure. To change the metering system: 1 Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for details.) 2 Turn the camera dial to or . If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the camera dial set to ), press the MENU button to see the Viewfinder menu. If you are taking pictures with the LCD screen, you see the View menu with a preview of your image. 3 Press the button under MENU CHANGE. You see one of the following screens. The current metering setting is in the lower right corner. Viewfinder LCD Screen 4 Press the button next to Metering to change the setting to spot or matrix metering. When you press the shutter button half way down to focus the camera and set the exposure, make sure the lens is centered on the area from which you want the camera to read the light. Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-11