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Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to
determine the exposure.
1. MENU
(Metering Mode)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
(Multi)
metering).
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure
based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted
(Center)
metering).
Align the spot metering cross hairs (A) on the subject to meter one
part of the subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the
subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the
subject and the background.
(Spot)
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