Pentax Optio 450 - Manual (Page 50)

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T
aking Pictures
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the
brightness and determine the exposure.
Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
Center-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of
the screen.
Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the
center of the screen only.
z
Select [AE Metering] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (
̇̈
)
to change the metering mode.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the AE Metering Method
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z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3 Exit MENU Ok OK
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Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2280 1712 Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3 Exit MENU Ok OK