Using Spot Metering - Pentax *ist Operating Manual

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SWITCHING THE METERING MODE

Using Spot Metering

This mode measures light only in the small area in the center of
the viewfinder. You can use AE lock (see page 86) to lock the
spot metering exposure and recompose to take the picture.
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MEMO
• With spot metering, the exposure is weighted on the small area at the
center, as shown in the illustration.
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Set the metering mode
switch to
Spot metering zone
.