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Option

IE1

[Matrix metering]

~

[Center-weighted

metering]

0 [Spot metering]

Description

.. -

Matrix metering

is

adapted

to

a wide range

of

subjects. It produces natural-looking results.

'The camera assigns

the

greatest

weight

to

the

center

of

the frame. It can be used

with

subjects

that

dominate

the

composition,

for

example.

--

. The camera meters a circle 4

mm

(0.16 in.) in

diameter (approximately 1.5%

of

frame).

Use

for example

to

meter a specific area

of

the

frame when

your

subject

is

backlit or features

sharply contrasting

areas.

I The camera assigns

the

greatest

weight

to

-

i [Highlight-

highl ig hts.

Use

this

option

to

reduce loss

of

0*

weighted

detail in highlights, for example when

I

metering]

-~--------'

photographing spotlit performers on stage.

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