Light Metering Mode
Select the light metering mode to match the shooting conditions. Using the appropriate setting will
produce a suitable exposure level during automatic exposure when the camera mode is set to [Auto]
or when you are using push auto iris.
1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu.
[Camera Setup] >> [Light Metering]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
Options
[Backlight]: Suitable when shooting backlit scenes.
[Standard]: Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the
center.
[Spotlight]: Use this option when shooting a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit, for
example, when the subject is lit by a spotlight.
[Camera Setup]
[Light Metering]
[Standard]
When a function requires the use of the menu,
the quick reference shows the submenus and,
when applicable, the default setting for the
menu item. The example illustration indicates
that you can find the function by selecting the
[Camera Setup] menu and then the [Light
Metering] menu item.
The > arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menu,
refer to Using the Menu (A 20). For a concise
summary of all available menu options and settings,
refer to Menu Options (A 61).
When a procedure requires selecting an
option, the available options are listed
within or after the procedure. Brackets [ ]
are used to refer to menu options as they
are displayed on screen.
