Metering Mode - Sony a9 Instruction Manual

Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure
for determining the exposure.
MENU  (Camera Settings 1)  [Metering Mode]  desired
setting.
Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into
multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen
(Multi-pattern metering).
Center: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while
emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering).
Spot: Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This mode is
suitable for measuring light on a specified part of the entire screen. The
size of the metering circle can be selected from [Spot: Standard] and
[Spot: Large]. The position of the metering circle depends the setting
for [Spot Metering Point].
Entire Screen Avg.: Measures the average brightness of the entire
screen. The exposure will be stable even if the composition or the
position of the subject changes.
Highlight: Measures the brightness while emphasizing the
highlighted area on the screen. This mode is suitable for shooting the
subject while avoiding overexposure.
Hint
• When [Spot] is selected and [Focus Area] is set to either [Flexible Spot] or
[Expand Flexible Spot] while [Spot Metering Point] is set to [Focus Point Link],
the spot metering point can be coordinated with the focus area.
• When [Multi] is selected and [Face Priority in Multi Metering] is set to [On], the
camera measures brightness based on detected faces.
• When [Metering Mode] is set to [Highlight] and the [D-Range Optimiser]
or [Auto HDR] function is activated, the brightness and the contrast will be
corrected automatically by dividing the image into small areas and analyzing
the contrast of light and shadow. Make settings based on the shooting
circumstances.
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