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Advanced Guide
Basic Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Evaluative
metering
For typical shooting conditions, including backlit
shots. Maintains standard exposure of subjects
through automatic adjustments to match the
shooting conditions.
Partial metering
Effective when the background is much
brighter than the subject due to backlighting,
etc. Metering is restricted to within the circular
metering frame in the center of the screen.
Spot metering
This is for metering a specic spot of the subject
or scene. Metering is restricted to within the
circular spot metering frame in the center of the
screen.
Center-weighted
average
Determines the average brightness of light
across the entire image area, calculated by
treating brightness in the central area as more
important.
● With [ ], the exposure is locked at the level determined when
you press the shutter button halfway. With [
], [ ], or [ ],
the exposure is not locked then but determined the moment you
shoot.
● You can also congure this setting by choosing MENU (=
33)
> [
5] tab > [Metering mode].
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)
Still Images
Movies
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and
exposure separately.
1
Lock the exposure.
● Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked, and then press
the [ ] button.
● [
] is displayed, and the exposure is
locked.
● To unlock AE, press the [
] button again.
[ ] is no longer displayed.
2
Compose the shot and shoot.
● AE: Auto Exposure
● After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination
of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [
] dial
(Program Shift).
Changing the Metering Method
Still Images
Movies
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting
conditions as follows.
● Press the [
] button, choose [ ] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
(=
32).
● The option you congured is now
displayed.
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