Sony DSC P9 Operating Instructions - Page 55

c Select (SPOT METER) using b/B, then select [ON] using v/V. The Spot light-metering aiming point is displayed. ON OFF WB SPOT METER ISO Spot lightmetering aiming point d Aim the Spot light-metering aiming point at the spot you want to shoot, then shoot your image. To cancel Spot light-metering In Step 3, select [OFF]. The Spot lightmetering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal light-metering. Adjusting color tones - White Balance Mode dial: /SCN/ When shooting images using automatic features, the white balance is set automatically in response to the condition of the subject, and the overall color balance is adjusted accordingly. When you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when shooting under special lighting conditions, you can select the settings manually. AUTO (no display) The white balance is adjusted automatically. (Daylight) Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at night, under neon lights, for fireworks, sunrises and sunsets. (Cloudy) Used when shooting under a cloudy sky. (Fluorescent) Used when shooting under fluorescent lights. (Incandescent) • Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often • Used in a studio, or under video lights • Used when shooting under sodium or mercury lights a Set the mode dial to , SCN, or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [WB] (WHITE BAL) using b/B, then select the desired setting using v/V. To return to automatic settings In Step 3, select [AUTO]. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the overall color of the image may show differences from the actual color. • When the flash is triggered, the manual setting is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is done in AUTO mode. Advanced still image shooting 55