Spot Metering.45 - Minolta MAXXUM 8000i Instruction Manual

Spot Metering
Unlike multi-pattern or center-weighted aver¬
age metering, spot-metering is selected on a
temporary basis only. Activated by holding
down the SPOT button, spot metering overrides
the current metering mode, and its measured
exposure is retained as long as the SPOT button
is held in; once the SPOT button is released, the
previously active metering mode is restored.
To use spot metering:
1. Focus on the subject.
2. Aim the camera so that a mid-tone area fills
the spot-metering area, then press in the SPOT
button.
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3. Keeping the SPOT button pressed in, re¬
compose the frame as needed and release the
shutter.
In autoexposure modes, the spot button must
be kept pressed until the shutter is released;
in manual exposure mode, the spot button
need only be held to obtain the exposure
readout, either through the viewfinder or
data panel display. While the SPOT button
is pressed in, cc is displayed at the bottom of
the viewfinder.
With a Minolta i-series Program flash in use and
the camera set to either P mode or A mode, you
can use the spot button to program a slower
shutter speed (In this case, spot metering does
not function). Refer to the flash's instruction
manual for more information about slow-shut-
ter sync.