Metering Mode - Sony NEX-C3 &alpha Handbook

Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode.
(Multi)
(Center)
(Spot)
Notes
• If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the [Face Detection] function cannot be used.
• [Multi] is selected when using the following functions:
– Movie recording
– [Intelligent Auto]
– [Scene Selection]
– [Picture Effect]
– [Precision Dig. Zoom]
– [Smile Shutter]
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).
Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while
emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted
metering).
Measures only the central area (Spot
metering). This function is useful when
the subject is backlit or when there is
strong contrast between the subject and
the background.
Spot metering cross
hairs position on the
subject.
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