Sony DSC-T500/B Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 47

Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode

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Shooting images (Program Auto mode) Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). (Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Centerweighted metering). (Spot) (Only for still image) Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering). • 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 • For details on the Exposure, see page 10. • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 44). • You can select the metering mode only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched]. • The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus (page 26). Using the shooting functions 47

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Using the shooting functions
Shooting images (Program Auto mode)
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
For details on the Exposure, see page 10.
When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
focus on the metering position (page 44).
You can select the metering mode only when [Face Detection] is set to [When touched].
The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus
(page 26).
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
(Multi)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
(Center)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-
weighted metering).
(Spot)
(Only for still image)
Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).
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