Sony DSC-S780 Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 37

Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode, Spot Spot metering, Only for still image

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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) () (Only for still image) 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. 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, see page 8. • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 35). Using the menu 37

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Using the menu
Shooting menu
For details on the operation
1
page 30
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
•
For details on the exposure, see page 8.
•
When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [
9
] (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 35).
(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode
Spot (Spot metering)
(
)
(Only for still image)
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.
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.
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject