Shooting options 70Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering optionThe metering mode refers to the way in which a camerameasures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of yourphotos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].2 Select Metering.3 Select an option.Icon DescriptionMulti:• Your camera divides the frame into several areas,and then measures the light intensity of each area.• Suitable for general photos.Spot:• Your camera measures only the light intensity at thevery center of the frame.• If a subject is not in the center of the frame, yourphoto may be improperly exposed.• Suitable for a subject with backlighting.Center-weighted:• Your camera averages the meter reading of the entireframe with emphasis placed on the center.• Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of theframe.Compensating for backlighting (ACB)When the light source is behind your subject or there is highcontrast between your subject and the background, your subjectis likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the AutoContrast Balance (ACB) option.▲ Without ACB ▲ With ACB1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].2 Select ACB.3 Select an option.Icon DescriptionOff: ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) is deactivated.On: ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) is activated.• The ACB feature is always on in Smart Auto mode.• The ACB feature is not available when you set Burst options.
