Using The Spot Light-Metering Mode; Using The Self-Timer - Sony DSC Operating Instructions Manual

Using the spot light-
metering mode
Your camera has an automatic
exposure (AE) function that
automatically decides what the best
exposure is. Complete photometry
uses light meter data for the entire
picture to calculate and determine
exposure value. Use the spot light-
metering mode to take a picture with
the appropriate exposure for just the
point you want to focus on.
• When there is backlight.
When
• When there is strong
to use?
Press SPOT METER button to select
the complete photometry or spot light-
metering mode.
LCD screen
38-GB
contrast between subject
and background such as
with a subject that is on
stage and lighted by a
spotlight.
SPOT METER
button
Spot light-metering
range

Using the self-timer

With the self-timer about 10 seconds
after you press the shutter button, the
subject is recorded.
1
Set the MODE selector to MOVIE
or STILL.
2
Press v of the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD
screen.
3
Select "SELF TIMER" with the
control button, then press it.
Self-timer indicator (
on the screen.
4
Press the shutter button halfway
down.
The AE lock indicator (z) appears
on the screen.
5
Press the shutter button fully.
The recording lamp and the self-
timer indicator (
the shutter is released in about 10
seconds and the image is recorded.
MODE selector
Shutter button
Control button
) appears
) flashes, then