Switching between Light Metering Modes
 This function is only available in P, Tv, Av, and M modes. |
Evaluative metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode.
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Evaluative Light Metering
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The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. The camera evaluates the complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the background, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
This mode is particularly well-suited for backlight conditions and general photography.
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Center-Weighted Averaging
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Averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on the subject at the center. |
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Spot
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Only meters within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame) that appear at the center of the screen. The Spot AE Point frame can be linked to the AF frame. |
* The LCD must be turned on to change the metering mode.
- Press the
a metering mode button and use the 
or 
buttons or the <Control Dial> to select a metering mode as follows.
The following options are available:
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Once a metering mode is chosen, press the <FUNC./SET> button.
- The icon of the currently selected light metering mode appears on the display panel and LCD monitor.
Selecting [Spot AE] point to the AF Frame/Centering the Spot AE Point.
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Press the <MENU> button and select [AF Frame] and use the or button to select [FlexiZone].
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Choose [Spot AE Point] by pressing the <MENU> button, choose the 
menu tab, and then choose [Spot AE Point] menu item. Then press the or buttons to choose [AF Point].
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The Spot AE Point frame will be linked to the AF Frame that was moved.
