Exposure685Metering modeThere are 3 ways of measuring the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Centerweighted averaging metering and spot metering. Select the most suitable modedepending on the shooting condition.1 While holding down the (metering)button, rotate the main dial or sub dialto select the metering mode you want touse.Main dialSub dialbutton Digital ESP metering ESPThe camera meters and calculates the light levels or lightlevel differences in the center and other areas of theimage separately. Recommended for shooting underconditions where there is high contrast between the centerof the screen and the area around it, such as whenshooting backlit subjects or under excessively bright light. Center weighted averaging meteringThis metering mode provides the average meteringbetween the subject and the background lighting, placingmore weight on the subject at the center. Use this modewhen you do not want the light level of background toaffect the exposure value. Spot meteringThe camera meters a very small area around the center ofthe subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in theviewfinder. Use this mode for intensively backlit subjects,etc.Metering areaControl panel(Digital ESPmetering)(Center weightedaveraging metering)(Spot metering)No indication(Digital ESP metering) (Center weightedaveraging metering)(Spot metering)ViewfinderMetering area
