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[s] Selecting the Metering Mode *
The metering mode is the method
of
measuring the brightness
of
the
subject.
In
the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering
is
set
automatically.
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1 Press the
<OO·WB>
button.
(06)
Select the metering mode.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the
<B>
dial.
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[$J Evaluative metering
This
is
an
all-around metering mode suited for
portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera
sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
[8J Partial metering
Effective when the background
is
much brighter than
the subject due
to
backlighting, etc. Partial metering
covers about
9%
of the viewfinder area at the center.
[e] Spot metering
This
is
for metering a specific part
of
the subject or
scene. The metering is weighted at the center
covering about
3.8%
of
the viewfinder area.
[J
Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then
averaged for the entire scene.

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