35RECORDINGIndicator Mode DescriptionMetering( ) / Down( ) buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the DOWN( ) buttonmakes the cursor shift to down or changes the sub menu.When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the DOWN( ) buttonoperates as the METERING( ) button.This button can be used to obtain the right exposure.Selecting the metering mode1. Rotate the mode dial to the STILL IMAGE mode.2. If the desired metering mode indicator is displayed on theLCD monitor when pressing the METERING button, thefunction is ready for recording.Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the availablelight in the image area. However, the calculation will be biasedtowards the centre of the image area.Use this function when there is backlight or when photographing asubject that has little contrast. In backlighting conditions adjust thelight metering to suit the subject matter.SpotMulti patternMETERING mode indicatorSelecting Multi meteringINFORMATIONThe default metering mode is Multi pattern metering.The changed metering mode is maintained until the camera power is turned off.
