Selectable Metering - Minolta Maxxum Dynax 7 User Manual

SELECTABLE METERING

Your camera takes meter readings of the light in the scene to deter-
mine the correct exposure. It has three methods of taking meter
readings. Use the method most appropriate for your subject.
14-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering
Fourteen-segment honeycomb-pattern metering uses information from
the autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to the
position of the main subject. The light metered by each applicable
segment is then evaluated to determine the degree of spot-lighting or
backlighting present in your scene. The local focus-area (LED)
momentarily displays the sensor being used when the shutter release
button is pressed partway down.
Fourteen-segment honeycomb-pattern metering is the camera's
standard metering mode and is appropriate for most photographic
situations.
Centered subject
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Subject on the right
Turn the metering-mode switch to
.
Spot Metering
Spot metering uses only the center honeycomb segment to meter the
image. The center honeycomb segment is shown by the spot metering
area in the viewfinder.
Turn the metering-mode switch to
.
• appears in both the
viewfinder and navigation
display.
• appears in both the
viewfinder and naviga-
tion display.
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