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Chapter 2
Setting Exposure Metering
Use Exposure Metering to ensure that the proper amount of light enters the
camera lens.
NOTE: Exposure Metering is available in Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes.
1
In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
2
Press
to highlight Exposure Metering
, then press the OK
button.
3
Press
to highlight an option, then
press the OK button.
Multi-pattern (default)
—evaluates
lighting conditions throughout the image
to give an optimum picture exposure.
Ideal for general picture taking.
Center-weight
—evaluates the lighting
conditions of the subject centered in the
viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Center-spot
—similar to
Center-weighted, except the metering is
concentrated on a smaller area of the
subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal
when you need an exact exposure of a
specific area in the picture.
4
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change the
Mode dial or turn off the camera; or, if it
was set while in PAS mode, until you use
Reset (
page 36
) to return to the default
setting.
