(Metering Mode): Selecting The Metering Mode - Sony W55 Handbook

Shooting menu
(Metering Mode): Selecting the metering
mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Spot (Spot metering)
( )
Center (Center-weighted
metering) ( )
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)
• For details on the exposure, see page 7.
• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended to focus on the metering position (page 33).
For details on the operation 1 page 30
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.
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.
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
35