AE Lock Exposure Metering (Metering during A)
Choose the metering method used to meter exposure when exposure is locked using the AEL button.
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- MENU U a U 5. Metering U Metering during A
- For more information on AE lock, see “Locking the exposure (AE Lock)”.
| Auto | Exposure is metered using the method selected for [Metering]. |
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| B (center-weighted averaging) | The camera sets exposure based on the average light level for the entire frame while assigning the greatest weight to the area in the center. |
| C (spot metering) | The camera meters a small portion (approximately 2%) of the frame. |
| CHi (spot highlight metering) | Brightens the spot metering area, brightening highlights. |
| CSh (spot shadow metering) | Darkens the spot metering area, darkening highlights. |