Sony DSC-P200/R Operating Instructions - Page 30

For details on the operation t page 25 z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF]. the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock). 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 AE/AF lock indicator AF range finder frame S AF F2.8 30 As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 60min P VGAFINE 101 98 S AF F2.8 30 (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) () Measures only a part of the subject. • This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 SAF 250 F2.8 Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject. Center (Center-weighted metering)( ) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Multi (Multi-pattern metering) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure t page 11 • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 29). 30