Minolta Maxxum 9 Instruction Manual page 24

METERING
METERING — Selectable Metering
14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering
Fourteen-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering uses information from the
autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to the position of the main
subject. The light metered by each applicable segment is then evaluated to
determine the degree of spot-lighting or backlighting present in your scene. The
local focus-area (LED) momentarily displays the sensor being used when the
shutter release button is pressed partway down.
Fourteen-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering is the camera's standard
metering mode and is appropriate for most photographic situations.
Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering
Turn the metering mode switch to .
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