Adjusting brightness and color
Shooting options
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Description
Center-weighted
:
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Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with
emphasis placed on the center.
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Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame.
Changing the metering option
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity
of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the
metering mode you select.
1
In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
2
Select
a
or
v
Metering
.
3
Select an option.
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Description
Multi
:
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Your camera divides the frame into several areas, and then
measures the light intensity of each area.
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Suitable for general photos.
Spot
:
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Your camera measures only the light intensity at the very center
of the frame.
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If a subject is not in the center of the frame, your photo may be
improperly exposed.
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Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
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