Choosing a Metering Mode

You might want to select a particular metering mode for your first shots, although the default Multi segment metering (which is set automatically when you choose a Scene mode) is probably the best choice as you get to know your camera. To change metering modes (you must not be using one of the Auto or SCN modes), press the Fn button (located on the back of the camera to the right of the LCD) and, using the multi-selector’s up/down and left/right buttons, navigate to the right side of the screen and select Metering mode from the Function menu by pressing the control button while that icon is highlighted. Then, use the up/down keys or turn the front control dial, and select one of the three modes described below. Press the control button or ....Figure 1.17