For details on the operation t page 28
z If the subject is out of focus
When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF]. the
camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows.
1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter
button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
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AE/AF lock indicator
AF range finder frame
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As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many
times as you want.
2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,
and press the shutter button fully down.
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(Metering Mode)
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Spot (Spot metering)Measures only a part of the subject.
() This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
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Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject.
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Center (Center-weighted Measures the center of the image, and determines the
metering)( )exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Multi (Multi-pattern Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
metering)camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
For details on the exposure t page 11
When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 31).
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