Metering Mode - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 User Manual

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Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.
1. MENU
(Metering Mode)
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-
balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
(Multi)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the
brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).
(Center)
Align the spot metering cross hairs (A) on the subject to meter one 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.
(Spot)
Notes
In movie mode, the setting is fixed to [Multi].
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