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METERING MODES
Metering mode indicators are displayed on the
monitors only. To lock the exposure while
pressing the shutter-release button partway
down, the AE lock option in section 4 of the
recording mode menu should be on. If the
luminance levels of the scene are outside the
metering range, the metering indicator turns red.
Turn the function dial to the metering mode
position (1). Press the function button in the
center of the dial (2). Turn the front or rear control
dials to select the metering mode (3). Press the
shutter-release button partway down or press the
function button to set the mode.
Spot - uses a small area within the image to calculate the
exposure. When this mode is selected, a small circle will
appear in the middle of the live image indicating the
measuring area. The spot allows precise exposure
measurements of a particular object without being
influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the
scene. When using spot metering with the Flex Focus
Point (p. 48), the spot circle can move with the focus
point. This function is selected in section 4 of the
recording menu (p. 107).
Multi-segment - uses 300 segments to measure luminance and color. This data
is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This
advanced metering system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all
situations.
Center weighted - a traditional metering method in film cameras. The system
measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the
central region.
Spot metering display
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