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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 X to select the [Mode2] menu. 3. Use T to select [AE Metering], then press the button. Mode1 Mode2 Focus Drive Mode AE Metering Mode3 Std. OK : 4. Use S or T to select the desired metering mode, then press the button. „ [ Center-weight]: 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. Exit : 3 / 3 AE Metering Center-weight Spot Exit : 1 / 2 EN-36

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EN-36
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.
4. Use
or
to select the desired metering mode, then press the
button.
[
Center-weight]: 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
Focus
Drive Mode
AE Metering
Std.
3 / 3
OK :
Exit :
AE Metering
Center-weight
Spot
1 / 2