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Weighted mode measures this center area equally from side to side while the CentreSpot
mode measures mainly the center area.
Since a center area metering system measures the most important area of the composi-
tion without being infl uenced by dark or bright outside areas, the readings are mostly accu-
rate enough to allow the use of the 200, the H model, and XPan cameras in the automatic
mode with excellent results.
Spot Meters
A Spot meter measures a small center area outlined on the focusing screen virtually unaf-
fected by any light from outside areas, no matter how bright it might be (Figures 15-9 and
Figure 15-9 Advantage of TTL metering. Since this winter scene in Southern Germany was
made with a long telephoto lens, the built-in metering system measuring the light through
the telephoto lens allowed a reading of the center area without the bright snow and foggy
background affecting the meter reading. (Photo by Ernst Wildi.)
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