Switching The Metering Mode - Pentax ZX-5 Operating Manual

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(7) SWITCHING THE METERING MODE
The desired metering mode, multi(6)-segment meter¬
ing, spot or center weighted metering mode can be se¬
lected.
Using the Spot Metering Mode
The Spot Metering Mode measures light only in the
small area in the center of the viewfinder. When shoot¬
ing by using this metering mode, place the subject you
want to meter within the Spot AF frame [C D] in the
center of the viewfinder.
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2. Measure the small area in the center of the view¬
finder as illustrated.
• If the brightness range between areas in the photo¬
graph is too great, the exposure should be determined
in consideration of the overall brightness. Otherwise,
the picture will come out improperly exposed.
How to use
1. Set the metering mode switch to the [ in ] position.