Three metering modes are provided: evaluative, partial and centerweighted averaging. Set the metering mode which suits the subject.
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Turn the metering mode lever to the desired metering mode. The metering mode symbols are explained below
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 Evaluative Metering
This is the camera's standard metering mode suited for most picture-taking conditions including backlit subjects. Based on the subject's position in the viewfinder, brightness, background, front or back lighting conditions, etc., the camera always calculates the proper exposure for the subject
- During manual focusing evaluative metering is linked only to the center focusing point
- If the subject brightness and background light level are very different (strong backlight or spotlight), partial metering is recommended instead
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 Partial Metering
This is effective for backlit subjects. An area covering about 9.5% of the viewfinder screen at the center is used for metering
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 Centerweighted Averaging Metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire screen
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