Metering Mode - Sony DSC-HX1 Cyber-shot&reg Handbook

Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
1 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode
(Multi)
(Center)
(Spot)
Notes
• When the mode dial is set to
Recognition), you cannot set the [Metering Mode].
• In Movie Mode, [Spot] cannot be selected.
• If you set the Metering Mode to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended
to focus on the metering position.
• The Metering Mode is fixed to [Multi] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.
z To use the custom button
You can easily set the Metering Mode if you set it to the custom button (page 107).
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure
based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted
metering).
Measures only a part of the subject
(Spot metering). This function is useful
when the subject is backlit or when
there is strong contrast between the
subject and the background.
(Intelligent Auto Adjustment),
Spot metering cross
hairs
Positions on the subject
(Easy Shooting) and (Scene
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