Sony DSC-T700/H Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 32

Table of contents Operation Search HOME/MENU Search Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. The following steps are used in (Program Auto) mode. For details on using metering modes when shooting movies, see page 87. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t 3 (Metering Mode) t desired mode t (Multi) (Center) (Spot) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). When Face Detection is set to other than [When touched], the setting is fixed to [Multi]. Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering). 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 Note • The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus. Index 32GB