Sony Handycam DCR-PC101E Operating Instructions Manual page 84

Using the spot light-metering
function – Flexible Spot Meter
Note
The following functions do not work during the
Flexible Spot Meter:
– Colour Slow Shutter
– BACK LIGHT
– Exposure
– Spot focus
Flexible Spot Meter is automatically cancelled:
– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.
– If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
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