Metering System; Center-Weighted Metering; Spot Metering - Contax 167MT Manual

The camera provides two metering methods: center-
weighted metering and spot metering. Choose either
method according to your photographic obiect and
shooting conditions.
<Center-weighted Metering> (Main Switch at "E")
This method measures the light by placing emphasis on
the central part of the picture frame to measure exposure
and also takes into account the brightness of the
surrounding area. lt is suited not only for ordinary shots,
but also for taking fast-moving subjects because it reacts
well to fluctuations of light.
Meteri ng Sensitivity Chart
M e Be m pt i nd I i c h ke it s- T abe I I e
Tableau de sensibilite de mesure
Cuadro de sensibilidad de fotometrla
<Spot Metering> (Main Switch at " O")
This method measures only the brightness of the subject
in the microprism in the center of the viewfinder to
determine the exposure. lt is useful for shooting
backlighted portraits or spotlighted stage scenes where
the subject and its background are extremely different in
brightness, as well as for obtaining a dramatic effect by
measuring only a particular part of the subject.
Metering Sensitivity Chart
M e Be m pf i n d I i c h ke i ts-T abe I I e
Tableau de sensibilitf de mesure
Cuadro de sensibilidad de fotometria
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