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[METERING] Selecting the Area Used for Setting the

Exposure

«Applicable mode: C»

In this mode, you can select the area that the camera uses to set the

exposure

. The available settings are [EVALUATION], [CENTER] and [SPOT

AREA]. Use the setting that best suits your subject.

[EVALUATION] : The screen is partitioned into zones and the optimum exposure is determined based on

measurements of the light in each zone. Because this mode allows ordinary shots or even

backlit shots to be taken with little or no exposure compensation, it is recommended for

novices or for users who want to take pictures without having to worry about the exposure

settings.

[CENTER] : The exposure is determined by giving particular weight to measurements of the light from the

subject that strikes the central part of the screen. This mode makes it easy for the camera to

set the exposure even in shots where there is a strong light source close to the subject.

[SPOT AREA] : The camera determines the exposure by measuring only the light from the subject that strikes

the center of the screen. This mode should be used for shots where there is a strong contrast

in brightness between the subject and the background, such as a backlit portrait or a shot of a

performance where the lighting is focused on a specific part of the stage. You can also use

this mode to measure the light from a particular part of your subject when you are trying to

achieve a specific effect.

1 Turn the camera on and press the mode

button until "C" lights up on the mode

select LED.

2 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons.

Area measured in [EVALUATION] mode

Measures by splitting the entire screen into zones.

Area measured in [CENTER] mode

Measures the central part of the screen.

Area measured in [SPOT AREA] mode

Only measures a single point in the center of the screen.

rea measure

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