Chapter 8
Capturing Images with the Advanced Setting Menu
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(3) Switching the metering mode
Select the mode to measure the brightness of the subject (the metering mode).
Note: Normally, use the average metering mode. Use the peak-hold metering mode when you observe a bright region of
a subject that has regions whose luminance differ largely.
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Display the [CAMERA MENU: CAMERA] screen.
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Tap [MTR MODE].
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Select the desired metering mode. The metering modes
that can be selected are described below.
Selecting the metering mode
Metering mode options
Mode
Description
Average
Average metering mode. The average exposure level in the metering area is used as the measurement value.
This mode is used typically in bright-field microscopy and is suitable for a subject with even brightness over the
entire surface when viewed on the monitor.
Normally, select the average metering mode. (Initial setting)
Peak
Peak-hold metering mode. The highest (peak) exposure level in the metering area is used as the measurement
value.
This mode is suitable for a subject that is mostly dark except for some bright regions.
When the metering mode is changed automatically
The metering mode may be changed automatically in the following cases:
When [SCENE/CSM] is selected
The image mode changes to the one specified in the selected scene mode or custom setting.
When [CLR SET] is executed
The metering mode is set to [AVERAGE] when [CLR SET] is executed from the [CAMERA MENU: IMAGE]
screen.
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