Olympus E-PL2 E-PL2 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 39

Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Basic photography/frequently-used options Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select AUTO the metering item using FG. 2 Select an option with HI and press Q. e ESP S-AF ISO AUTO gOFF P e J 5 5HI 5SH The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame 1 G Digital ESP metering and optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if [ON] is selected for [g FACE PRIORITY]) portrait subject. This mode is recommended for general use. H Center weighted averaging metering This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center. Choose this option to meter a small area (about 2% of the frame) with the camera I Spot metering pointed at the object you wish to meter. Exposure will be adjusted according to the brightness at the metered point. IHI Spot metering - Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright highlight control subjects appear bright. ISH Spot metering shadow control Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects appear dark. 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • Normally, the camera will start metering when the shutter button is pressed halfway and lock exposure while the shutter button is held in this position. Exposure lock (AE lock) To lock exposure without locking focus, press the < or R button. Exposure lock can be used when you want to set focus and exposure separately while recomposing photographs, or if you want to take a series of photographs at the same exposure. • Assign AEL/AFL to the < or R button using [