Metering Mode

Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject's brightness are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.

  1. Select [Shooting: Metering mode] ().

  2. Select an option.

  • Evaluative metering: Evaluative metering

    General-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The camera adjusts the exposure automatically to suit the scene.

  • Partial metering: Partial metering

    Effective where there are much brighter lights around the subject due to backlight, etc. The partial metering area is indicated on the screen.

  • Spot metering: Spot metering

    Effective when metering a specific part of the subject. The spot metering area is indicated on the screen.

  • Center-weighted average metering: Center-weighted average

    The metering across the screen is averaged, with the center of the screen weighted more heavily.

Note

  • By default, the camera will set the exposure as follows.

    With [Evaluative metering], holding down the shutter button halfway locks the exposure value (AE lock) after the camera focuses with One-Shot AF. With [Partial metering/Spot metering/Center-weighted average metering], the exposure value is set at the moment the picture is taken (without locking the exposure value when the shutter button is pressed halfway).

  • With [Custom Functions: AE lock meter. mode after focus] (), you can set whether or not to lock the exposure (AE lock) once subjects are in focus with One-Shot AF.