With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure levels of multiple areas in the picture and set the exposure to obtain the desired result.
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Set the metering mode to spot metering.
Aim the AF point over the midtone area (the ceiling 1) and press the <FEL> button.
- This obtains the first spot meter reading.
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Next, aim the AF point over a highlight area (the window 2) and press the <FEL> button. Do the same for the shadow area (the wall 3).
- After the three spot meter readings are taken, the averaged exposure setting and the relative exposure levels of the three readings are displayed in the viewfinder
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Exposure level indicator after taking three spot meter readings
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You can take up to eight spot meter readings for one picture. If you press the <FEL> button to try and take a ninth spot meter reading, no spot meter reading will register.
• The exposure setting obtained with multi-spot meter readings will be canceled in the following cases:
1. After taking the last spot meter reading, 16 seconds elapse.
2. You press the <
>, <MODE>, or <AF> button.
3. After taking the picture, you let go of the shutter button.
• Multi-spot metering can be fixed at the center or linked to the active AF point.
