Sony DSC P73 Operating Instructions - Page 57

Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques While shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective. When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is dark and may set a brighter exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the - minus direction is effective. m Adjust in the + direction m Adjust in the - direction You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose your subject (giving a whitish or darkish image). You can try to adjust the exposure to suit your taste. Selecting the metering mode You can select a metering mode to determine the exposure, depending on what part of the subject is used to measure. Multi-pattern metering (No indicator) The image is split up into multiple zones, each of which are evaluated individually. The camera calculates the best-fit exposure based on the subject's position and background brightness. The default setting is multi-pattern metering. Spot metering ( ) Spot metering allows you to meter for the subject directly in a small area of the whole image. This lets you adjust the exposure to the subject even when the subject is backlit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. 57