Sony DSC-W80/W Cyber-shot Handbook - Page 42

Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode, Focus: Changing the focus method, Multi, Center - weight

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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35 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 8. • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 42). Focus: Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. AF range finder frame (Only for still image) AF range finder frame indicator 42

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Shooting menu
For details on the operation
1
page 35
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
•
For details on the Exposure, see page 8.
•
When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
focus on the metering position (page 42).
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering
mode
(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 (Center-
weighted 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.
Focus: Changing the focus method
(Multi AF)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame
automatically.
•
This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the
frame.
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
AF range finder frame
(Only for still image)
AF range finder frame
indicator