Electro Selective Pattern
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Digital ESP-metering mode is used by some Olympus
cameras (f.i. Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom
). It measures the brightness of the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately.
Digital i ESP-metering (intelligent ESP) is a focusing application: even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible; the AF target mark moves to the focus position. It gives better skin colours too.
Center-weighted metering mode meters the brightness over a wide emphasis on the center of the screen. This method is used when the surrounding area brightness may not affect the picture.
Spot-metering mode meters within the target area, the subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
Olympus Corporation
is a Japan-based manufacturer of optics and reprography products. Olympus was established on 12 October 1919, initially specializing in microscope and thermometer businesses. Its global headquarters are in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, while its USA operations are based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania,...
cameras (f.i. Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom
Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom
The Olympus C-8080 WZ is a digital camera model manufactured by Olympus. It was first announced on the opening day of the 2004 Photo Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show...
). It measures the brightness of the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately.
Digital i ESP-metering (intelligent ESP) is a focusing application: even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible; the AF target mark moves to the focus position. It gives better skin colours too.
Center-weighted metering mode meters the brightness over a wide emphasis on the center of the screen. This method is used when the surrounding area brightness may not affect the picture.
Spot-metering mode meters within the target area, the subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.