Changing The Metering Option - Samsung ST100 Quick Start Manual

Adjusting brightness and color

Changing the metering option

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.
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In Shooting mode, select
(In v mode, select f
2
Select an option.
Multi
Option Description
Multi:
Your camera divides the frame into several areas,
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and then measures the light intensity of each area.
• Suitable for general photos.
p d v
f >
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Option Description
Spot:
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Center-weighted:
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Shooting options
Your camera measures only the light intensity of the
very center of the frame.
If a subject is not in the center of the frame, your
photo may be improperly exposed.
Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Your camera averages the meter reading of the
entire frame with emphasis placed on the center.
Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of
the frame.