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A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)
You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to
determine the exposure value.
There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and
SPOT.
1. Turn the Mode Selector to 5
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5.
2. Press the M
MM
M button.
The Shooting Setting menu appears.
3. Press the "
""
" button to select [PHOTOMETRY] and press the
O
OO
O or $
$$
$ button.
4. Press the !"
!"!"
!" buttons to select
the desired setting.
5. Press the O
OO
O or #
##
# button.
Light Metering Method setting is
complete.
6. If you pressed the #
##
# button in
step 5, press also the M
MM
M
button.
The Shooting Setting menu disappears
and the setting value appears.
This setting will be used for shooting
until you change it.
Types of Modes You Can Select
Symbol Mode Description
(No Symbol) MULTI The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to
photometry for overall decision.
CENTER The light metering is determined by a measurement of the whole, with
the central part emphasized.
Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are
different.
SPOT Light metering is determined by measuring only the central part.
Use this setting when you want to use the brightness of the center. It is
useful if there is marked difference in contrast or backlighting.
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