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Chapter 5
Metering modes
— Metering the subject brightness
There are 3 metering methods: Digital ESP metering, spot metering and
multi-metering.
Digital ESP metering
T
Meters the center of the subject and the area around it.
Multi-metering
T
P. 92
Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target mark. In this mode,
a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background
light. In the working range of the macro mode, spot metering is also available
(spot mmacro mode).
Mode dial & Spot metering/Macro mode
Mode dial
Spot metering/Macro mode
Factory default setting
P A/S/M
Digital ESP
Control panel
Spot metering
Spot metering — Selecting the metering area
1
Press the
button repeatedly until
(spot metering) or
(spot mmacro mode) appears on the control panel.
Digital ESP
(no indication)
: Macro mode
T
P. 96
2
Take a picture.
Supported working range
Normal (except macro) : 0.8 m to
∞
(2.6 ft to
∞
)
Macro
: 0.2 m to 0.8 m (0.6 ft to 2.6 ft)
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If you shoot with strong backlighting, etc., shadows may be colored in
pictures.