(Metering Mode): Selecting The Metering Mode - Sony DSC-T50 Cyber-shot&reg Handbook

Shooting menu

(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)
Center (Center-weighted
metering) ( )
Spot (Spot metering)
( )
• For details on the exposure, see page 8.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting 9 (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 32).
For details on the operation 1 page 39
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Measures only a part of the subject.
• This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
60min
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
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