Menu item details
Multi:
Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and
determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
Center:
Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the
central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering).
Spot:
Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the
subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the
background.
Note
The setting is fixed to [Multi] in the following shooting modes:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
Zoom functions other than optical zoom
[88] How to Use
Using shooting functions
Adjusting the exposure
AE lock
When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when
shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot
where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the
exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light
at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen. To
make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and
lock the exposure of the entire screen.
1. Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted.
2. Press the AEL button.
