[Metering Mode]; [I.exposure] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Operating Instructions Manual

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes:
[C]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure
by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
Usually, we recommend using this method.
[ ]: Centre weighted
This is the method used to focus on the subject on the centre of the screen and
measure the whole screen evenly.
[Ù]: Spot
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering
target A.
Note
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When [C] is selected and [AF MODE] is set to [š], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit
the person's face.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
Note
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[ ] is displayed when it is set to either [LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH].
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Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO80]/[ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher
than [ISO80]/[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid.
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Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
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[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.
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[LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect.
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The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.
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When [QUALITY] is set to [
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[MULTI EXPO.]
Advanced (Recording pictures)

[METERING MODE]

[I.EXPOSURE]

], [ ] or [ ]
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