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Switching The Metering Mode
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88 SWITCHING THE METERING MODE Multi (16)-segment metering, center-weighted metering, or spot metering mode can be selected in this camera. Select the desired metering mode with the metering mode switch. Using Multi(16)-Segment Metering This mode automatically measures light in 16 different zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and backlight conditions. (Even backlit subjects do not become dark.) ✍ MEMO • When multi-segment metering, the scene in the viewfinder is metered by 16 different zones as shown in the illustration. 1 Set the metering mode switch to . ✍ MEMO • When a lens other than an FA J, FA, F or A lens is attached, the center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode. (This type of lens can only be used when custom function number [CF17] is set to [2]. See pages 134 and 142.)