77Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusm MeteringThe camera’s built-in metering system calculatesthe brightness of the subject to determine optionalexposure.m Matrix (default setting)Analyzes the distribution of brightness over a wide area of the frame, produc-ing optimal results for most situations.n Center-weightedMeters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to the center area.Suitable for portraits. Reference circle for center-weighted metering appears inthe monitor during shooting (c 6).MeteringMatrixCenter-weightedMENU Exit