Sony DSLRA850 Operating Instructions - Page 67

Adjusting the brightness of the image (Metering, Exposure, Flash compensation)

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Adjusting the brightness of the image (Metering, Exposure, Flash compensation) Selecting the Metering mode You can select the method for measuring the brightness of a subject. Select the desired mode with the metering mode lever. (Multi segment) This divides the whole screen into 40 segments to measure light (40-segment honeycomb pattern metering). This metering method enables the camera to measure light in a way most similar to that of the human eye, which is ideal for general shooting, including shooting into direct sunlight. (Center weighted) While emphasizing the central area of the screen, this mode measures the average brightness of the entire screen. (Spot) This mode measures light only in the spot metering circle in the center of the frame. This is suitable for shooting a subject with strong contrast or measuring the light of a specific area of the screen. Using the shooting function 67

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Using the shooting function
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Adjusting the brightness of the image
(Metering, Exposure, Flash
compensation)
You can select the method for measuring the brightness of a subject.
Selecting the Metering mode
Select the desired mode with the
metering mode lever.
(Multi segment)
This divides the whole screen into 40 segments to measure
light (40-segment honeycomb pattern metering).
This metering method enables the camera to measure light in
a way most similar to that of the human eye, which is ideal
for general shooting, including shooting into direct sunlight.
(Center weighted)
While emphasizing the central area of the screen, this mode
measures the average brightness of the entire screen.
(Spot)
This mode measures light only in the spot metering circle in
the center of the frame.
This is suitable for shooting a subject with strong contrast or
measuring the light of a specific area of the screen.