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Picture mode
Exposure Metering Methods
Depending on whether the Live View mode is being used or not,
various metering methods are available to you.
– If you are using the exposure meter:
Strongly center-weighted metering. This method takes account
of the entire image field, although the parts of the subject situat-
ed in the center have more influence on the exposure value
calculation than the areas at the margins.
The light reflected by bright shutter curtain blades is captured by
a photo diode and measured.
– In Live View mode:
Either spot, center-weighted and multi-field metering. In these
cases, metering is done by the picture sensor.
Selecting the Live View metering methods
Setting the function
1. Select the menu item Exp. MeteringExp. Metering, and
2. in the sub-menu the desired metering method:
– Spot Spot Only a small area, indicated by a circle in the middle of
the monitor image, is captured and evaluated.
– Center-weightedCenter-weighted This method takes account of the entire
image field, although the parts of the subject situated in the
center have more influence on the exposure value calcula-
tion than the areas at the margins.
– Multi-field Multi-field This metering method is based on detection of
multiple metered values. The values are used in an algorithm
to calculate an exposure value appropriate to the situation,
resulting in correct reproduction of the assumed main sub-
ject.
• In Live View mode, the metering method set is displayed in the
header of the monitor image, if the viewfinder is being used, in
the Information screen (see p. 212).
The appropriate shutter speed for correct exposure, or the varia-
tion from a correct exposure setting, are specified or determined
using displays in the viewfinder or monitor (see following sections).
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