Pentax 19541, Operating Manual

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Sho
o
ting
Func
tion
s
4
Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and
determining exposure.
L
(Multi-segment metering),
M
(Center-weighted
metering) or N (Spot metering) mode can be selected. The default setting
is
L
(Multi-segment metering).
Set in [AE Metering] in the [
A
Rec. Mode] menu (p.74).
The scene in the viewfinder is metered in
16 different zones as shown in the
illustration when using the multi-segment
metering. Even in backlit locations, this
mode automatically determines what level
of brightness is in which portion and
automatically adjusts exposure.
Selecting the Metering Method
L Multi-segment
Segments the viewfinder in 16 parts, meters each
portion and determines the appropriate exposure.
M
Center-
weighted
Measures the entire viewfinder with an emphasis on the
center and determines the exposure.
N Spot Metering
Measures only the center of the viewfinder and
determines exposure.
Using the Multi-Segment Metering
Multi-segment metering mode is not available when using a lens other than a
DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens, or when lens aperture ring is set at other than
s
.
MENU
AF.S
10
R e c . M o d e
A F M o d e
A E M e t e r i n g
S e l e c t A F p o i n t
F i l e F o r m a t
J P E G R e c . P i x e l s
J P E G Q u a l i t y
C a n c e l O K
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