Sony DSLRA850 Operating Instructions - Page 68

Multi segment metering The screen of this camera is equipped with 39 honeycomb sharped metering elements and one metering element that covers the surrounding area. These elements work in sync with auto focus, allowing the camera to accurately measure the position and brightness of the subject in order to determine the exposure. • In multi segment metering, if the focus is locked, the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture) is locked simultaneously (only when Single-shot AF or Automatic AF). Compensating the exposure Except for exposure mode M, the exposure is automatically acquired (Automatic exposure). Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation, depending on your preference. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting it to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the - side. Adjust in the - direction Base exposure Adjust in the + direction 1 Press the button to display the exposure compensation screen. 68 button