Selecting The Metering Method - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-L1 Operating Instructions Manual

Selecting the
metering method
You can select the metering mode that sets
which part of the subject to measure to
determine the exposure.
Multi-pattern metering (No
indicator)
The image is divided into multiple regions
and metering is performed for each region.
The camera judges the subject position and
background brightness, and determines a
well-balanced exposure.
The factory setting is the multi-pattern
metering.
Spot metering ( )
Metering is performed for only a part of
the subject. This lets you shoot images
that are not too dark even when the subject
is backlit, or adjust the exposure to the
subject when there is strong contrast
between the subject and the background.
Before operation
When shooting still images, set
(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto]
(pages 46 and 109).
Mode switch
Control button
 Set the mode switch to
.
 Press  (
) to turn spot
metering on.
The spot metering cross hair appears.
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To cancel spot metering
Press  (
) again to turn spot
metering off. The spot metering cross
hair disappears, and the camera returns to
multi-pattern metering.
• When using spot metering, to focus on the
metering position, setting  (Focus) to
[Center AF] is recommended (page 50).
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