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5. Selecting the Metering Mode
Three metering modes are available: evalua-
tive metering, spot metering and center-
weighted average metering.
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00 (Evaluative metering)
Use this mode for general subjects. The ex-
posure setting
is
based
on
the focusing point
in
use, taking into account such factors
as
subject size, position, overall lighting level,
front lighting and back lighting.
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(Spot metering)
This mode
li
mits the metering area to the
central part of the viewfi nder (approx.
3.5
% of
the image area). Use this mode when there
is
a big difference
in
brightness between the
main subject and the background, or for sub-
jects that require precise measurement,
such
as
close-up photography.
o (Center-weighted average metering)
Metering is averaged over the entire scene
with emphasis placed on the center area.
1)
Press the metering mode button.
2)
Operate the main dial so the desired
metering mode indicator appears
in
the
LCD
panel.
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