Panasonic DMC-GM1 User Manual

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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness 
([Metering Mode])
Applicable modes: 
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the other is also changed.
[MENU]
>
 [Rec] 
> [Metering Mode]
[
]
(Multiple)
This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable 
exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen 
automatically.
Usually, we recommend using this method.
[
]
(Center weighted)
This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center of the 
screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[
]
(Spot)
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot 
metering target A.