Selecting the metering mode – Vivitar Tripod/Video Equipment User Manual

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Selecting the Metering Mode

You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.

1. Rotate the mode dial to P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your

ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button.

2. Press , then use X to select the [Mode2] menu.
3. Use T to select [Metering], then press the

button.

4. Use S or T to select the desired metering mode, then press the

button.

[

Center-Weighted]: Averages the light metered from the

entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter
at the center.
[

Spot]: Meters the area within the spot automatic

exposure point frame at the center of the LCD monitor.

5. To exit from the menu, press the button.
6. Compose your image in the LCD display.
7. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Mode1

Mode2

1 / 3

Mode3

Capture Mode

Metering

Set :

Exit :

Digital Zoom

Metering

Spot

2 / 2

Center-Weighted

Set :

Exit :