Shooting Menu; (Ev); (Metering Mode) - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 Handbook

Shooting menu

The default settings are marked with

(EV)

Toward –
+2.0EV
M
0EV
m –2.0EV
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• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.

(Metering Mode)

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Spot (Spot metering)
( )
Multi (Multi-pattern
metering)
• For details on the exposure t page 13
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For details on the operation
.
Manually adjusts the exposure.
Toward +
Toward +: Brightens an image.
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
Toward –: Darkens an image.
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.
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Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
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Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
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