Sony DSC T5 User Guide - Page 32

For details on the operation t page 26 (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) () 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. 60min 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 t page 11 • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 30). WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. WB (Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. n (Incandescent) Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios. (Fluorescent) Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown. Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically. • For details on the white balance t page 12 • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [ ] (Fluorescent). • Except in [ WB ] (Flash) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes. • Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 25). 32