AE Lock Exposure Metering (Metering during
A
)
P A S M B
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Choose the metering method used to meter exposure when exposure is locked using the AEL button.
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Metering during
A
For more information on AE lock, see
“Locking the exposure (AE Lock)” (P.160)
Auto
Exposure is metered using the method selected for
B
(center-weighted
averaging)
The camera sets exposure based on the average light level for the
entire frame while assigning the greatest weight to the area in the
center.
C
(spot metering)
The camera meters a small portion (approximately 2%) of the frame.
C
Hi (spot highlight
metering)
Brightens the spot metering area, brightening highlights.
C
Sh (spot shadow
metering)
Darkens the spot metering area, darkening highlights.
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AE Lock Exposure Metering (Metering during
A
)