Metering Modes - Minolta DiMAGE A1 Instruction Manual

METERING MODES

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Multi-segment - uses 300 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is com-
bined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering
system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations.
Center weighted - a traditional metering method in film cameras. The system measures
light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region.
Spot - uses a small area within the image to calculate the expo-
sure. When this mode is selected, a small circle will appear in the
middle of the live image indicating the measuring area. The spot
allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object
without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within
the scene. When using spot metering with the Flex Focus Point
(p. 48), the spot circle can move with the focus point. This func-
tion is selected in section 4 of the recording menu (p. 107).
Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitors
only. To lock the exposure while pressing the shutter-
release button partway down, the AE lock option in sec-
tion 4 of the recording mode menu should be on. If the
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luminance levels of the scene are outside the metering
range, the metering indicator turns red.
Turn the function dial to the metering mode position (1).
Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).
Turn the front or rear control dials to select the metering
drive mode (3). Press the shutter-release button partway
down or press the function button to set the mode.
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Spot metering display
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