Choosing A Light Meter Reading Method - Sony DSC-D700 Service Manual

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Choosing a Light Meter Reading Method

According to the picture taking conditions and purpose, you can choose the lighted area to be
AVERAGE ([ ]) or SPOT ([®]) to measure light for the exposure.
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1
AE-LOCK
R-REVIEW
•OFF
DISP
INDEX
LCD
2
•CAM
•PLAY
MENU
•OFF
EXCUTE
•CAM
EXIT
•PLAY
2
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Rotate the shift dial while pressing the shift
button. Choose an ISO sensitivity.
CAM
ISO MODE
100
200
400
100
Sets photographic sensitivity equal to ISO 100.
200
Sets sensitivity equal to ISO 200.
400
Sets sensitivity equal to ISO 400.
Release the shift button.
After the ISO sensitivity is set, exit the menu.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
While pressing the mode lock (green), turn the
power/mode dial to CAM.
Press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on.
Note
Settings can also be confirmed on the LCD panel.
When checking the settings on the LCD panel,
this step is not necessary.
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While pressing the [r] button (SPOT light meter
switch button), turn the shift dial to choose the
light meter reading method.
CAM
3,4
LIGHT METERING
EV
ISO
3
AE-LOCK
R-REVIEW
AVERAGE (light meter for average
light at the center)
Appropriate for average picture taking conditions.
Takes the average light meter reading of the
whole screen after you have placed the focal point
in the center of the viewfinder.
SPOT (Spot Light Meter)
Takes the light meter reading of a small range
located in the central part of the viewfinder. This
is effective for taking pictures of subjects
surrounded by a lot of light, or that is backlit.
Note
Light meter options are indicated in the
finderview as [ ] (AVERAGE) and [®] (SPOT).
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Release the [r] button.
After the light meter has been set, the camera is
ready to take pictures.
AVERAGE
SPOT
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