Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISO
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 40.
Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and
measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading.
Multi
B
This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a
wide range of shooting conditions.
Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus
Center
N
area to measure light. This type of metering is best when you want
Weighted
some level of control over contrast.
Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this
metering method when you want exposure to be set according to
Spot
˜
the brightness of a particular subject, without being affected by
surrounding conditions.
• The currently selected metering mode is indicated by an icon on the snapshot
screen. No icon is displayed when "Multi" is selected as the metering mode.
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