Samsung HZ30W User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.1) (English) - Page 57

Changing the metering option, Selecting a light source (White balance), Shooting, Metering

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Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option p A h n d v The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. 1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 2 Select Shooting ¢Metering ¢an option. Option Description Multi: t Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area. t Suitable for general photos. Spot: t Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very centre of the frame. t If a subject is not in the centre of the scene, your photo may be improperly exposed. t Suitable for a subject with backlighting. Center-weighted: t Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with emphasis placed on the centre. t Suitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the frame. Selecting a light source (White balance) pAhndv The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten. (Auto WB) (Daylight) (Cloudy) (Tungsten) Shooting options 56

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Shooting options
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Adjusting brightness and color
Selecting a light source (White balance)
The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the
light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic,
select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white
balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.
(Auto WB)
(Daylight)
(Cloudy)
(Tungsten)
pAhndv
Changing the metering option
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.
In Shooting mode, press [
1
m
].
Select
2
Shooting
Metering
an option.
Option
Description
Multi
:
Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and
then measures the light intensity of each area.
Suitable for general photos.
Spot
:
Your camera measures only the light intensity of the
very centre of the frame.
If a subject is not in the centre of the scene, your
photo may be improperly exposed.
Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Center–weighted
:
Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire
frame with emphasis placed on the centre.
Suitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the
frame.
pAhndv