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Metering

G button U C photo shooting menu

Metering determines how the camera sets exposure.

Option Description
L [Matrix metering] The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance for results close to those seen by the naked eye.
M [Center-weighted metering]
  • The camera assigns the greatest weight to the center of the frame. This mode can, for example, be used with subjects that dominate the composition.
  • Center-weighted metering is also recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
  • The size of the area assigned the greatest weight can be selected using Custom Setting b5 [Center-weighted area].
  • The metered area can be displayed or hidden using Custom Settings d17 [Custom monitor shooting display] and d18 [Custom viewfinder shooting display].
N [Spot metering]
  • The camera meters a circle with a diameter of 4 mm/0.16 in. (equivalent to approximately 1.5% of the frame). This ensures that the subject will be correctly exposed even when the background is much brighter or darker.
  • The metered area is centered on the current focus point. If [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode (0AF-Area Mode), the camera will instead meter the center focus point.
t [Highlight-weighted metering] The camera assigns the greatest weight to highlights. Use this option to reduce loss of detail in highlights, for example when photographing spotlit performers on stage.