Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Camera (Black) - Manual (Page 61)

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You can choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring
brightness and determining the exposure.
1
Press 2 , and then turn
R .
Alternatively, select [AE
Metering] in the
A 2 or B 2
menu.
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• To adjust the exposure for detected faces when [Multi-segment]
is selected, set [Face Priority AE] to [On] in the A 2 menu.
• To adjust the exposure according to the brightness at the AF
point when [Multi-segment] or [Spot] is selected, set [Link AE
and AF Point] to [On] in the
A 2 menu.
Set the focus method switch to v
or w .
The autofocus method for shooting with the viewfinder differs
from that for shooting with Live View.
AE Metering A 2 / B 2
Multi-
segment
Meters the brightness in multiple
different zones of the sensor.
In backlit conditions, this mode
automatically adjusts the exposure.
Center-
weighted
Meters the brightness with an emphasis
on the center of the sensor.
The sensitivity increases at the center
and no automatic adjustment is
performed even in backlit conditions.
Spot
Meters the brightness only within a
limited area at the center of the sensor.
Highlight-
weighted Meters the exposure in multiple areas of the
frame with emphasis on the bright areas.
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Setting the Focus Method
Shooting with the
viewfinder
Phase-matching detection autofocus:
[Single AF] or [Continuous AF] can be
selected.
Faster autofocus performance than the
contrast detection autofocus is possible.
Shooting with Live
View
Contrast detection autofocus
Focusing on the Subject Using I
You can use I to perform
autofocus.
The
0 / I operation can be
set in [AF/AE Lock Settings] of the
E 2 menu. (p.104)