Sony DSC-WX300 User Guide - Page 118

Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Metering Mode Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1. MENU (Metering Mode) desired mode Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well(Multi) balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the (Center) brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering). Align the spot metering cross hairs (A) on the subject to meter one 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) Notes In movie mode, the setting is fixed to [Multi]. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 118