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METERING MODES
The metering mode specifies the metering
pattern.
Turn the metering-mode dial to the
appropriate position to select the mode.
Spot - uses a circular area within the image to calculate
the exposure. Spot metering allows precise exposure
measurements of a particular object without being
influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the
scene.
Center weighted - measures light values over the entire image area with
emphasis given the central region.
Spot metering area
14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering - the camera’s standard metering
mode appropriate for most photographic situations. By combining information on
the subject’s distance and position from the autofocus system, this mode is less
influenced by spot lighting or backlighting.
If the luminance levels of the scene are outside the metering
range, the both arrows at each end of the Ev scale blink. In dark
conditions, use the camera flash. Under bright light, use a neutral
density filter on the lens to control the light levels.
