Metering Mode: Selecting The Metering Mode - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 Handbook

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Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
(Multi)
(Center)
(Spot)
(Only for still image)
DSC-H9 only
• For details on the Exposure, see page 10.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting the AF range finder frame to
AF) is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 40).
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Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
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.
Each time you press
the metering mode changes in the order of
(Multi) t
(Metering
Mode) button
For details on the operation 1 page 49
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
(Metering Mode) button,
(Center) t (Spot).
(
Center