AE Lock Exposure Metering (Metering during A)
Choose the metering method used to meter exposure when exposure is locked using the button to which the [AEL] function is assigned in [K Button Function].
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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]. |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright subjects appear bright. |
| CSh (spot shadow metering) |
Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects appear dark. |