How does Minoltas Dynax 5 multi segment metering work ?

I have a Dynax 5 with a 14 segment metering system

Q1... 13 segments are the honeycomb type. What is the 14th? Is it the
frame area around the outside of the 13 segments or is it the whole
frame?

Q2... How is the exposure calculated?

Q3... Does the Dynax 5 refer to a database of different images
types/example to determine the correct exposure

Chris.....

 

(Chris Wilkins) wrote in

It's the area around the segments.

Often very well.

No. It uses algorithms. It sees that "umm, OK, one area is 100 times as
bright as the other areas and it's in the upper part of the picture, that
is probably the sun, let's ignore that area" (but in fewer although more
boring words and in a more sophisticated way). The 14 zone metering system
has been present in Minolta cameras for more than ten years, and has not
been changed since then with regards to arrangement of sensors -- however,
the algorithms have been tweaked through time.