Pentax K-7 K-7 Manual - Page 115

113 Selecting the Metering Method Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. The following three methods can be selected. The factory default setting is L (Multi-segment metering). L Multi-segment M Center-weighted N Spot Metering Segments the viewfinder in 77 parts, meters each portion and determines the appropriate exposure. Measures the entire viewfinder with an emphasis on the center and determines the exposure. Measures only the center of the viewfinder and determines exposure. 1 Turn the metering mode 4 switching lever. The set metering method is displayed in the viewfinder and status screen. Shooting Functions Using the Multi-Segment Metering The scene in the viewfinder is metered in 77 different zones as shown in the illustration when using the multi-segment metering. Even in backlit locations, this mode automatically determines what level of brightness is in which portion and automatically adjusts exposure. The center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode when using a lens other than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens, or when lens aperture ring is set to other than s (Auto). (Can only be used if [37. Using Aperture Ring] (p.294) in the [A Custom Setting 6] menu is set to [Permitted].)