Sony DSC-W200 Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 45

Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 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 9. • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 46). Using functions for shooting 45