Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S730 Instruction Manual page 67

Shooting menu For details on the operation
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(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode
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Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Spot (Spot metering)
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(Only for still image)
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.
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
Center (Center-weighted
metering)
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Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)
Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
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• For details on the exposure, see page 8.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
focus on the metering position (page 34).