73# Adjusting the ApertureLight Metering ModeSelect the light metering mode to match the recording conditions. Using the appropriate setting will ensure thatthe camcorder obtains the most suitable exposure level when automatic aperture is used.1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu.[~ Camera Setup] > [Light Metering]2 Select the desired option and then press SET.• The icon of the selected mode appears on the left of the screen.OptionsNOTES• If you set an assignable button to [Backlight] or [Spotlight] (A 111), you can press the button to change thelight metering mode.[Backlight] °: Suitable when recording backlit scenes.[Standard]: Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.[Spotlight] ®: Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit, for example,when the subject is lit by a spotlight.The Exposure BarThe Î on top of the exposure bar indicates optimal exposure without any shift(AE±0); the scale markings indicate the deviation from optimal exposure in1/2 EV increments. The indicator inside the exposure bar represents the currentexposure. When the difference between current and optimal exposure is largerthan ±2 EV, the indicator will flash at the edge of the exposure bar. Optimalexposure will change depending on the light metering mode (A 73) used.Optimal exposure AE±0Current exposure[~ Camera Setup][Light Metering][Standard]COPY
