Olympus C-4040 Zoom - Manual (Page 91)

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Chapter 5
Metering modes
— Metering the subject brightness
There are 3 metering methods: Digital ESP metering, spot metering and
multi-metering.
Digital ESP metering T Meters the center of the subject and the area around it.
Multi-metering T P. 92
Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target mark. In this mode,
a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background
light. In the working range of the macro mode, spot metering is also available
(spot metering+macro mode).
Mode dial & Spot metering/Macro mode
Mode dial Spot metering/Macro mode Factory default setting
P A/S/M
ࠗ
Digital ESP
Control panel
Spot metering
Spot metering — Selecting the metering area
1 Press the button repeatedly until (spot metering) or
(spot metering+macro mode) appears on the control panel.
Digital ESP
(no indication)
: Macro mode T P. 96
2 Take a picture.
Supported working range
Normal (except macro) : 0.8 m to
∞ (2.6 ft to ∞)
Macro : 0.2 m to 0.8 m (0.6 ft to 2.6 ft)
● If you shoot with strong backlighting, etc., shadows may be colored in
pictures.