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q Selecting the Metering Mode
You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness.
When [8C.Fn I -7: Spot meter. link to AF point] is set to [1: Enable (use
active AF point)] (p.210), spot metering can be linked to the AF points.
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Press the <Q> button.
1
Select the metering mode.
2
While looking at the top LCD panel,
turn the <6> dial.
q: Evaluative metering
w: Partial metering
r: Spot metering
e: Center-weighted average metering
q Evaluative metering
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter than the
subject due to backlighting, etc. The metering is weighted at
the center covering approx. 13.5% of the viewfinder area.
r Spot metering
This is for metering a specific spot of the subject or
scene. The metering is weighted at the center
covering approx. 3.8% of the viewfinder area.
e Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then
averaged for the entire scene.
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