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You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness.
In the fully-automatic modes (
1
/
C
), evaluative metering is set
automatically.
1
Press the <
n
> button.
(
9
)
2
Select the metering mode.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <
6
> dial.
q
Evaluative metering
This is an all-around metering mode suited for
portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera
sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w
Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial
metering covers about 8% of the viewfinder area at
the center.
r
Spot metering
This is for metering a specific part of the subject or
scene. The metering is weighted at the center
covering about 3.5% of the viewfinder area.
e
Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then
averaged for the entire scene.
q
Selecting the Metering Mode
N
COP
Y
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