Konica Minolta 5D Instruction Manual

The metering mode specifies the metering pattern. The
metering mode is set with the function button (p. 56). 

On the function-selection screen, use the up/down keys of
the controller to select the metering modes and the
left/right keys to select the specific mode. Press the
central button of the controller to complete the operation. 

Spot - uses a circular area within the image to calculate the
exposure. Spot metering allows precise exposure
measurements of a particular object without being
influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the
scene.

Center weighted - measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given
the central region.

Spot metering area

Multi-segment metering - the camera’s standard metering mode appropriate for most
photographic situations. By combining information on the subject’s distance and position
from the autofocus system, this mode is less influenced by spot lighting or backlighting.

Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, automatic AF,
and direct manual focus is set with the function button (p.
56). 

The AF system activates when the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down or with the controller (p. 57). Focus
is confirmed with the viewfinder focus signals, see page
29.

Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the
basic recording section. Focus lock is available (p. 30).

Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. The camera continuously
focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.
Spot and local AF areas illuminate as the subject moves through the wide focus frames to
indicate the point of focus when the continuous AF is active. Focus lock is not available.

Direct manual focus - operates like automatic AF, but after the AF system focuses, the
focus can be adjusted manually by the photographer. Press the shutter-release button
partway down or press the controller to activate the AF system. When the viewfinder
focus signal is displayed, manually focus the lens. Do not attempt to focus the lens until
the focus signal is displayed.

Automatic AF - this AF mode automatically switches between single-shot AF and
continuous AF depending on the subject’s motion. 

The active mode is displayed on the monitor.

The active mode is displayed on the monitor.

If the luminance levels of the scene are outside the metering range,
both arrows at each end of the Ev scale blink. In dark conditions, use
the camera flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter on the
lens to control the light levels.