Multi-pattern metering

This is a sophisticated means of determining the correct exposure that is need for an individual photograph. The camera performs multi-pattern metering by taking a number of light readings from several different areas of the frame and compares them to its pre-programmed data to determine the right exposure. The reason multi-pattern metering is used to ensure the bright light sources, such as the sun or brightly lit windows, won't cause the rest of the image to be underexposed and appear dark in the final photograph.