Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D - Manual (Page 59)

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METERING MODES
The metering mode specifies the metering pattern.
The metering mode is set with the function button (p.
56).
On the function-selection screen, use the up/down
keys of the controller to select the metering modes
and the left/right keys to select the specific mode.
Press the central button of the controller to complete
the operation.
Spot - uses a circular area within the image to
calculate the exposure. Spot metering allows precise
exposure measurements of a particular object without
being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas
within the scene.
Center weighted - measures light values over the entire image area with
emphasis given the central region.
Spot metering area
Multi-segment metering - the camera’s standard metering mode appropriate
for most photographic situations. By combining information on the subject’s
distance and position from the autofocus system, this mode is less influenced
by spot lighting or backlighting.
Metering mode
Multi-segment
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The active mode is displayed on the monitor.
If the luminance levels of the scene are outside the metering
range, both arrows at each end of the Ev scale blink. In dark
conditions, use the camera flash. Under bright light, use a
neutral density filter on the lens to control the light levels.