The Averaged ‘A’ Metering Mode uses information from the entire frame to determine
exposures.
The Spot ‘S’ Metering Mode only uses information from the central area of the frame to
determine exposures.
The Auto-Shift Mode will automatically switch between Averaged and Spot Metering Modes
depending on the lighting conditions.
5.
Select an aperture, and then depress the camera’s Shutter Speed Dial down halfway. The finder’s
LED’s will indicate the Metering Mode (‘A’ or ‘S’) and the correct shutter speed for the selected
aperture.
If ‘LT’ illuminates, it indicates that the exposure is correct for >1 sec. but ≤ 4 sec.
An blinking triangle (∆) (8 times/sec.) indicates an overexposure.
An blinking ‘LT’ (8 times/sec.) indicates an underexposure.
In Auto-Shift Mode, either ‘A’ or ‘S’ will illuminate to indicate which of the two modes is being
used. If both ‘A’ and ‘S’ are illuminated, the area measured by the Spot Metering System is
0.75 – 1.5 EV (3/4 to 1 ½ stops) darker than that measured by the Averaged Metering
System.
A weak battery is indicated when any of the of the shutter speed LEDs flash about 2
times/sec.
When looking through the finder, the position of the Camera Monitoring LEDs will appear
reversed.
Tips for Selecting a Metering Mode
1.
When your subject is backlit against a bright window, sky or snow scape, using Averaged
Metering Mode may result in an underexposure. Spot Metering Mode will eliminate the adverse
backlit influence and result in a more accurate exposure.
2.
Use Averaged Metering Mode to create backlit silhouettes; use Spot Metering Mode to highlight
your subject.
3.
In Auto-Shift Mode, if the area read by Spot Metering is more than 1½ stops darker than the area
read by Averaged Metering, Spot Metering Mode is automatically selected.
4.
When the area read by Spot Metering is approximately the same, or brighter, than that read by
Averaged Metering, Averaged Metering Mode is automatically selected.
5.
When the area read by Spot Metering is ¾ to 1½ stops darker than that read by Averaged
Metering, the finder will automatically select an intermediate exposure value, picking the
equivalent of center-weighted reading. In this case, both ‘A’ and ‘S’ will be illuminated in the
viewfinder.
6.
For the highest degree of accuracy when working under difficult lighting conditions, use Spot
Metering Mode and AE Lock.
7.
When using a remote control unit, close the Eyepiece Shutter to prevent stray light from entering
the eyepiece and affecting the exposure reading.
Exposure Compensation
The finder’s automatic exposure settings are accurate for most subjects; however, for unusual lighting or
special effects, the following two methods may be used:
AE Lock is very useful for making selective exposure measurements that are not in the center of the
frame.
