Cannot use multi-segment in AE metering mode

Vas · 10-02-2016, 12:18 PM

Hallo,
I noticed that at the AE metering mode I cannot choose the multi-segment mode, I can just choose the center-weighted and the spot.
Is there something I should activate first or is is a defect?
Thanks a lot
Vas

vonBaloney · 10-02-2016, 12:23 PM

With what lens? With manual (non-A lenses, or an A lens off the A position) you don't get matrix metering, only center or spot. Any modern AF lens matrix should be available...

Vas · 10-02-2016, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

With what lens? With manual (non-A lenses, or an A lens off the A position) you don't get matrix metering, only center or spot. Any modern AF lens matrix should be available...

I got it. I was trying to choose the multi-segment without any lens attached to the body! Thanks von Baloney and sorry for the confusion!

10-02-2016, 12:18 PM	#1
Vas New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 7	Cannot use multi-segment in AE metering mode Hallo, I noticed that at the AE metering mode I cannot choose the multi-segment mode, I can just choose the center-weighted and the spot. Is there something I should activate first or is is a defect? Thanks a lot Vas

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10-02-2016, 12:23 PM	#2
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	With what lens? With manual (non-A lenses, or an A lens off the A position) you don't get matrix metering, only center or spot. Any modern AF lens matrix should be available...

10-02-2016, 01:45 PM	#3
Vas New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney With what lens? With manual (non-A lenses, or an A lens off the A position) you don't get matrix metering, only center or spot. Any modern AF lens matrix should be available... I got it. I was trying to choose the multi-segment without any lens attached to the body! Thanks von Baloney and sorry for the confusion!