41
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (
A
(Auto) Mode)
More on
Sh
ooting
G
Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is
known as metering.
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
B
Note on Metering
When using digital zoom,
Metering
is set to
Center-weighted
, and the metered area is not
displayed in the monitor.
D
Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when
Center-weighted
is selected for
Metering
.
A
(auto)
M
d
(Shooting menu)
M
G
Metering
G
Matrix (default setting)
The camera sets exposure for the entire frame. Recommended in most situations.
q
Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in
the center of the frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details
while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (
46) to meter off-center subjects.
88
Active metering area
Summary of Contents for 26213
Page 177: ...165 Index Technical Notes and Index ...
Page 178: ...166 Index Technical Notes and Index ...
Page 179: ......