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Metering
Metering
To choose how the camera meters exposure, press the function but-
ton (
Fn1
/
AE
) to display metering options. Use the selector to high-
light an option and press
MENU/OK
to select.
Q
The selected option will only take eff ect when Intelligent Face Detection
is off (
P
91).
Mode
Mode
Description
Description
o
o
(MULTI)
(MULTI)
The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of composition, color, and brightness distribution.
Recommended in most situations.
p
p
(SPOT)
(SPOT)
The camera meters lighting conditions in an area at the center of the frame equivalent to 2% of the total. Recom-
mended with backlit subjects and in other cases in which the background is much brighter or darker than the main
subject.
q
q
(AVERAGE)
(AVERAGE)
Exposure is set to the average for the entire frame. Provides consistent exposure across multiple shots with the same
lighting, and is particularly eff ective for landscapes and portraits of subjects dressed in black or white.
R
Metering options can also be accessed from the shooting menu (
P
95).
