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Sony DSC P72 Operating Instructions - Page 51

Selecting a metering mode, Multi-pattern metering, Spot metering

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Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Check the image to be shot, if it looks like the image below, you should make manual adjustments. If you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make your adjustments in the + plus direction; if you are shooting a dark subject that fills the screen, making your adjustments in the - direction should give the best results. Underexposured t Adjust in the + direction Appropriate exposure Overexposed t Adjust in the - direction Selecting a metering mode Mode selector: / This function enables you to select a metering mode to suit the shooting conditions and purpose. Multi-pattern metering The image is divided into multiple regions and metering is performed for each region. The camera judges the subject position and background brightness, and determines a well-balanced exposure. The camera is set to multi-pattern metering as the factory setting. Spot metering Spot metering lets you adjust the exposure to the subject even when the subject is backlit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Position the spot metering cross hair at the point you want to shoot. Spot metering cross hair Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 27). Control button MENU Mode selector For the DSC-P72 a Set the mode selector to or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select [Multi] or [Spot] with v/V. 51 Advanced still image shooting

Section	Page
Before using your camera	4
Table of contents	6
Identifying the parts	8
Getting started	14
Preparing batteries	14
Charging the batteries	14
Inserting the batteries	16
Using an external power source	19
Using your camera abroad	19
Turning your camera on/off	20
How to use the control button	20
Setting the date and time	21
Shooting still images	23
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”	23
Setting the still image size	24
Image size and quality	25
Basic still image shooting – using auto mode	26
Checking the last image shot – Quick Review	28
Using the zoom feature	29
Shooting close-ups – Macro (DSC-P72 only)	30
Using the self-timer	31
Selecting a flash mode	32
Shooting with the finder	34
Inserting the date and time on a still image	35
Viewing still images	36
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera	36
Viewing images on a TV screen	38
Deleting still images	40
Deleting images	40
Formatting a “Memory Stick”	44
Before advanced operations	45
How to setup and operate your camera	45
Changing menu settings	45
Changing items in the SET UP screen	45
Deciding the still image quality	46
Creating or selecting a folder	46
Creating a new folder	47
Selecting the recording folder	47
Advanced still image shooting	48
Choosing a focus method	48
Setting the distance to the subject	49
Adjusting the exposure	50
Selecting a metering mode	51
Adjusting color tones	52
Adjusting the flash level	53
Shooting multiple frames	54
Shooting in Multi Burst mode	55
Shooting two images in succession	56
Shooting still images for e-mail	56
Shooting still images with audio files	57
Shooting according to scene conditions	58
Adding special effects	60
Advanced still image viewing	61
Selecting the folder and playing back images	61
Enlarging a portion of a still image	62
Enlarging an image – Playback zoom	62
Recording an enlarged image – Trimming	63
Playing back successive images	63
Rotating still images	64
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode	65
Playing back continuously	65
Playing back frame by frame – Jog playback	65
Still image editing	67
Protecting images	67
On the single screen	67
On the Index (nine-image) screen	67
On the Index (triple-image) screen	68
Changing image size	69
Choosing images to print	70
On the single screen	70
On the Index (nine-image) screen	70
On the Index (triple-image) screen	71
Enjoying movies	72
Shooting movies	72
Viewing movies on the LCD screen	73
Deleting movies	74
On the single screen	74
On the Index (nine-image) screen	74
On the Index (triple-image) screen	75
Editing movies	76
Cutting movies	76
Deleting unnecessary portions of movies	77
Enjoying images on your computer	78
Copying images to your computer – For Windows users	78
Installing the USB driver	79
Installing “Image Transfer”	80
Installing “ImageMixer”	81
Connecting the camera to your computer	82
Copying images using “Image Transfer”	83
Changing “Image Transfer” settings	84
Copying images without using “Image Transfer”	84
Viewing the images on your computer	85
Image file storage destinations and file names	86
Copying images to your computer – For Macintosh users	88
Creating a Video CD	90
Troubleshooting	91
Troubleshooting	91
Warnings and messages	98
Self-diagnosis display	100
Additional information	101
The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time	101
Menu items	102
SET UP items	106
Precautions	108
The “Memory Stick”	109
The nickel-metal hydride batteries	110
The battery charger	111
Specifications	111
The LCD screen	113
Index	116